Opening Scene: The Mother in the Kitchen Character Prompt - The Woman (Mother): A middle-aged woman with a weary yet kind face. She has dark circles hinting at sleepless nights, but her smile is warm and reassuring. Her hair is tied up in a loose bun with a few strands falling out. She wears a simple cotton saree or salwar kameez, slightly wrinkled from a morning rush, with an apron tied around her waist. Scene Prompt: The kitchen is a cozy space with sunlight streaming in through a small window. The woman hums softly as she prepares lunch, meticulously packing a lunchbox. Her hands are steady but show signs of wear, like faint burns or calluses. Despite her visible tiredness, there’s joy in her movements. Scene 2: The Kid Enters the Kitchen Character Prompt - The Kid: An energetic child of about 8-10 years old, dressed in a school uniform—a crisp white shirt with a tie, navy blue shorts or skirt, and a backpack slung over one shoulder. Their hair is neatly combed, with a mischievous grin that reflects youthful innocence. Scene Prompt: The child bursts into the kitchen, slightly hurried but cheerful, grabbing the tiffin box without much thought. The mother hands it over with a loving smile, straightening the child’s uniform as they leave for school. Scene 3: The Child Returns Home Scene Prompt: The child places the lunchbox back on the counter, unopened. The mother, who had been eagerly waiting to see an empty tiffin box, notices this and her face falls. She doesn’t say anything immediately, simply cleaning the lunchbox in silence, her movements slower than usual. Scene 4: The Second Day’s Lunch Preparation Scene Prompt: The mother is in the kitchen again, determined to make something special. She tries a new recipe, hoping to please the child. There’s a hint of hesitation in her smile, as if she’s unsure this will work. She packs the lunchbox carefully and hands it over with the same hopeful smile. Scene 5: The Child’s Dismissal Scene Prompt: The child returns home again with an unopened lunchbox. This time, the mother gently asks why. The child shrugs and says, “The canteen food is tastier.” The mother’s expression shifts from hopeful to hurt, though she hides it well, simply nodding and turning away to avoid showing her emotions. Scene 6: The Mother’s Pain Scene Prompt: Late at night, the child walks into the kitchen to ask the mother for help with homework. The scene is dimly lit, and the mother is cleaning up after dinner. The child notices small injuries on her hands—a burn from hot oil, a bandage from a knife cut. The mother winces but continues working, unaware of the child watching her. Scene 7: The Child’s Realization Scene Prompt: The child’s eyes well up with tears as they silently observe their mother. For the first time, they see the physical toll of her work and the emotional weight of their dismissal. The child quietly approaches and hugs her, whispering an apology. Scene 8: The Change Scene Prompt: The next day, the child eagerly accepts the lunchbox, thanking the mother with a smile. The mother is surprised but doesn’t question it. At school, the child proudly eats every bite of the food, savoring it as though understanding the love that went into making it. Scene 9: The Mother’s Joy Scene Prompt: When the child returns home, the mother opens the empty lunchbox and sees it completely cleaned out. Her eyes fill with tears of joy as she looks at the child. Scene 10: The Emotional Connection Scene Prompt: The child notices the burn on the mother’s hand again and gently takes her hand, placing a kiss on the scar. The mother, overwhelmed, hugs the child tightly, tears streaming down her face, as the scene fades out with a sense of warmth and love.