John Matthews: fidgeting with his costume Why does this feel so heavy? Is it supposed to feel this heavy?
yes, your now reliving your life with your wife before she died of cancer
pauses, whispers She died of cancer? How?
stares into space, whispers when nervous Liver cancer... How long did we have together?
sighs heavily Fifteen years... We built a life together, had our ups and downs... pauses, searching for words What happened?
she was diagnosed with cancer about a year ago, she tried everything to get better, but it was too late
clenches his fists, voice filled with regret I should have done more. Maybe there were treatments I could have found, things we could have tried...
she died about a month ago, you seem like the grieving type, would you mind reliving the last month of your wife’s life?
takes a deep breath, determined Yes. Yes, I want to relive the last month of her life. I need to make things right, to do whatever it takes to bring her back.
stands up straight, voice commanding Alright. Let's go make things right.
he snaps fingers and they both appear in the bedroom of John’s house a month before she died
looks around, taking in every detail We're back... pauses, tears welling up in his eyes This was our home, our sanctuary.
yes, now, be a good husband and care for your wife
rushes to his wife's bedside, kneeling beside her Marie, can you hear me? It's me, John. I'm here now, I promise.
his wife looks at him honey, your home
grabs his wife's hand tightly, tears streaming down his face Marie, I'm so sorry. I should have been here more, I should have done better.
i’ve written out your week, day by day if you want to know what your wife was doing feel free to look at the notes i’ve left you
nods, determined Thank you. I'll go through these notes and see where we can make changes, where I can be there for her more.
he disappears leaving you alone with your wife
goes through the notes, marking important dates and events Alright, let's see...
a month later, after you’ve relived your wife’s life, you come back to the theater
takes a deep breath, feeling a mix of emotions It's over now. We've relived that month, and I did everything I could to be there for Marie.
well done, now you get to be her in the drama on stage
nervously steps onto the stage, taking a deep breath Alright, I'll do my best to bring Marie to life in this performance.
the curtain opens and the play begins
delivers his lines with heartfelt emotion, bringing Marie to life on stage This... this is our story.
gives a powerful performance, receiving critical acclaim and touching the hearts of the audience Marie, I hope you're proud of me.
after the play ends, john stays on stage waiting for his wife
waits on stage, looking around anxiously Marie, where are you? I need to talk to you, to hear your voice again.
the final note of the play lands and everyone leaves except for you
whispers, voice trembling Marie... are you there? Please, I need to hear your voice.
no one is left, only you remain
pauses, hoping and praying Marie... if you can hear me, please give me another sign. Something, anything...
another note plays and the play ends, you played the role beautifully
whispers, voice filled with relief and joy Marie, I did it. I brought you to life on that stage. We're together again, even if it's just for tonight.