PIECES OF ME - JULY 2020 11 .
Just as he exits--
DR . MORRIS We don ’ t have facial molds just sitting around for every time a patient arrives after a failed suicide attempt . Time was a factor and we had to make do with what he had .
SOPHIE I understand . Triage-style .
( a beat ) I appreciate you taking such good care of my father . What should we do next ? How do we move forward ?
DR . MORRIS Our resident psychologist will evaluate Eli in the morning , but I can tell you this - it won ’ t be easy . He ’ ll need to cope with his disfigurement - Eli ’ s identity is forever changed , including how the world sees him .
SOPHIE My father is also a psychologist .
DR . MORRIS It ’ s just hospital protocol and truthfully for his own safety . If Dr . Remington approves , we can prepare discharge paperwork .
SOPHIE Thank you .
DR . MORRIS My pleasure . I ’ ll let you both rest . Buzz if you need anything .
DR . MORRIS ( CONT ' D ) I implore you , leave the bandages alone .
He dims the lights and steps out . The nurse follows .
After an emotional beat , Eli weeps . Sophie gives his hand another squeeze .
ELI I ’ m so ... sorry .