Future Darkly: Pandemic - Anthonys Date

Life without love, is no life at all. Leonardo da Vinci ANTHONYS DATE SCENE OPENS on Anthony Michael Vegas walking down a desolate street, returning home from a shopping trip. He is wearing a mask and gloves and carrying a couple of paper bags as he enters his home. Anthony approaches a homemade disinfecting station by his doorway. He opens the bags and begins efficiently disinfecting the products and bags. He then enters his main living area. He does it all without concern, as if its a normal routine. CUT TO TITLE Later that day, Anthony sits at his computer having a video conversation with his mom. Anthony tells her that hes missed her but time got away from him. All the days feel the same and hes been having trouble remembering dates. She says shes missed him, too, and that she is worried about him being all alone for so long. She wishes hed use a dating service to find a nice girl to be with in lockdown. She can suggest one. He puts on a brave smile, lying and assuring her that hes fine. But his hands are tightly clenched against his knees. After the call, Anthony goes about his everyday routine. He cooks alone, exercises alone, does everything alone. Finally, he can