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Sunlight. Olivia laughs, throwing a frisbee. A DOG (friendly, mid-sized) races back, tongue out. She hugs it. Her hands are gentle. She looks happy, free.

INT. SMALL APARTMENT — NIGHT

Olivia sobs, shaking. Marco pulls her into an embrace that’s both protective and unsure. aniphobia script

OLIVIA After Max... the accident. I keep expecting animals to— to replay it. But even the memory feels alive.

Olivia sits on the floor, a blanket around her. Marco brings in a small carrier and sets it down. He opens it. A YOUNG DOG (not a ghost—warm, breathing, brown eyes) peeks out shyly. Sunlight

OLIVIA I thought I could—fix it—get better on my own.

Olivia manages a thin smile. Marco steps in, glancing at the photo. She hugs it

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