Aniphobia | Script

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.

DR. NAVAS Gradual exposure with control. Re-association. We’ll set small, safe steps—photos, videos, then being in a room with a calm dog on a leash when you’re ready. And we’ll slow it down until your body can learn a different response. aniphobia script

INT. OLIVIA’S MIND — SURREAL — NIGHT Sunlight

He sets down groceries. He notices the way Olivia watches the empty corner. She hugs it

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

OLIVIA (very small) Hi.

He takes her hands, steadying her. Olivia’s breathing is jagged. On the floor, the small dog sits and stares at her without blinking.