This format definitely makes it easier to hit certain parts.
He can even say the smell isn't so bad, but that's mostly because what he smells is Sophie's watermelon shampoo where she leans against him, making soft, wounded noises. - Really the whole description of how Billy's become accustomed to hospitals is a nice way to start it out.
Addario's surprise at Billy being there works and lets us know that they're not out at work.
Jean. I don't talk much about her, but I love the way she takes charge here. She's like a lioness protecting her cubs. (Even though we never see her in the film, I picture her as Patricia Clarkson.)
He can feel Sophie run her thumb back and forth across his fingernail and squeezes a little. I love the fact that they give each other comfort.
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Date: 2008-10-08 03:51 am (UTC)He can even say the smell isn't so bad, but that's mostly because what he smells is Sophie's watermelon shampoo where she leans against him, making soft, wounded noises. - Really the whole description of how Billy's become accustomed to hospitals is a nice way to start it out.
Addario's surprise at Billy being there works and lets us know that they're not out at work.
Jean. I don't talk much about her, but I love the way she takes charge here. She's like a lioness protecting her cubs. (Even though we never see her in the film, I picture her as Patricia Clarkson.)
He can feel Sophie run her thumb back and forth across his fingernail and squeezes a little. I love the fact that they give each other comfort.