BREATHE
Starring: Nathan Mitchell
Featuring: Eric Roberson
Theme
“The greatest luxury isn’t money. It’s peace and love.”
ACT I — THE WEIGHT
Scene 1 — The City Never Stops
EXT. DOWNTOWN TAMPA – LATE AFTERNOON
The city moves relentlessly.
Traffic.
Phones.
Deadlines.
People rushing from one obligation to another.
Our leading lady exits her office after another demanding day.
She looks accomplished…
But emotionally drained.
Scene 2 — One More Thing
She gathers her belongings.
Just before leaving…
A coworker stops her.
“Can you do one more thing?”
Another email.
Another notification.
Another responsibility.
She smiles politely.
Inside…
She’s exhausted.
Scene 3 — The Car
She sits behind the wheel.
The engine remains off.
Her phone vibrates repeatedly.
She grips the steering wheel.
She tries to breathe.
She can’t.
The first piano notes begin.
ACT II — LOVE IS WAITING
Scene 4 — Nathan’s Sanctuary
INT. LUXURY PENTHOUSE
Nathan is already home.
He’s dressed comfortably in a premium matching sweatsuit.
No hat.
Relaxed.
Present.
A mug of coffee rests nearby.
The apartment is peaceful.
Soft lighting.
Fresh flowers.
Candles waiting to be lit.
He walks to the grand piano.
The first notes fill the apartment.
Scene 5 — Preparing Love
Nathan finishes playing.
He moves into the kitchen.
Dinner simmers on the stove.
He stirs the sauce.
Lifts the lid.
Steam rises.
He closes his eyes.
Breathes in the aroma.
A quiet smile appears.
He adjusts the flowers.
Lights the candles.
Checks the bath.
Places a plush robe nearby.
Sets a glass of Italian red wine beside the tub.
Everything has been prepared with intention.
Not to impress…
But to give her peace.
Scene 6 — Parallel Lives
Intercut between:
Her…
Sitting in traffic.
Checking work emails.
Rubbing tired eyes.
Nathan…
Cooking.
Lighting candles.
Setting the table.
Playing piano.
Waiting.
ACT III — VERSE ONE
Scene 7 — Come On In
The elevator doors open.
She slowly walks toward the apartment.
She reaches for her key.
Before she unlocks the door…
Nathan opens it.
He smiles warmly.
The lyric begins.
“Come on in…”
He steps aside.
Inviting her into peace.
Scene 8 — Welcome Home
Nathan gently kisses her forehead.
He takes her coat.
Her purse.
Her laptop.
Nothing rushed.
Everything handled with care.
Scene 9 — Lay It Down
Nathan kneels.
He removes her heels.
Her feet touch the hardwood floor.
She exhales.
For the first time today…
She feels lighter.
Scene 10 — I Planned This For You
Nathan gently takes her hand.
He walks her through the apartment.
Candles glow.
Flowers fill the room.
Dinner quietly simmers.
He lifts the lid.
Steam rises.
He smiles after breathing in the aroma.
She watches him.
Realizing…
Every detail was for her.
Scene 11 — Tomorrow Can Wait
Nathan notices she’s still holding her phone.
She hesitates.
Then places it into his hand.
He powers it off.
Places it inside a wooden tray engraved…
Tomorrow
He smiles.
“You’re home now.”
Scene 12 — Your Bath Is Ready
Nathan opens the bathroom door.
Steam rolls into the hallway.
Candles flicker.
Soft towels.
Warm water.
He gently brushes hair away from her face.
Kisses her forehead.
Leaves briefly.
Returns carrying a glass of Italian red wine.