Aniphobia Script

MARCO Thought you might like company. And—and I promised Leo a walk, but he’s crashed at my place. So no dog, I swear.

Olivia recoils, knocking a plant; soil scatters. The dog does not bark. It comes to Olivia and wets her knee. That touch sends her into a seizure of panic—she covers her face and collapses backward onto the couch. aniphobia script

Olivia manages a thin smile. Marco steps in, glancing at the photo. MARCO Thought you might like company

They unpack in silence. Marco takes out fresh basil; Olivia’s hands twitch when he reaches for a pepper. A CRASH from the kitchen—Marco looks, then laughs nervously. I swear. Olivia recoils

MARCO Maybe it’s—uh—plumbing?

OLIVIA I’m... here.