Horatio gazes at Mia as she walks to school, but loses his balance and falls, causing other students to laugh at him. Later, Horatio secretly follows and takes pictures of Mia, then writes an article about her for the school newspaper in an attempt to learn more about her unique qualities beyond her popular image.

1. “NEUROSIS”
Characters:
Leon Thomas- Horatio Milton Baxter
Jemima Luscombe- Mia Charles
Amy- Tasnim Rohal
School Pupils
Horatio is walking on Welham Road and is gazing at Mia as she walks to school.
Whilst looking at Mia, Horatio loses his balance and falls on the floor, other students laugh at
him.
Student #1: (Mocking tone) Oh my god, he’s such a loser. No wonder he doesn’t have any
friends.
Student: #2: (Loudly whispers) I heard that he’s going to try out for the football team (group
laughter)
Students walk away leaving Horatio on the floor staring at the concrete with a determined
expression on his face.
In the afternoon, Horatio secretly follows Mia and takes various pictures of her. He goes to the
student newsroom afterwards and starts to write an article about Mia that will be published in
the Graveney Express
Horatio: (Camera follows Horatio’s typing) At first glance, Mia Charles seems like an ordinary
girl who comes to school, does her work and enjoys a colourful social life with her friends.
(Heavy breathing) Popular girl {muttering} we all come to school for {..} unique…
Camera zooms out to reveal a collage of Mia’s pictures.