two anime girls wearing headphones standing next to each other

INT. LIGHTHOUSE - DAY SOUND of waves crashing, wind howling A small, circular room. A single, large window dominates one wall, offering a view of the endless ocean. OLD MAN, in his late 70s, sits at a small table, surrounded by nautical charts and a worn-out telescope. He looks out the window, lost in thought. OLD MAN (muttering to himself) Another day, another sunset. I wonder if anyone ever looks out there and thinks of me. He turns from the window, his eyes filled with a profound sadness. OLD MAN (CONT’D) Been here so long, I’ve forgotten what it’s like to hold a hand, to hear a laugh. A sudden storm rages outside. The lighthouse creaks and groans. The old man looks worried. OLD MAN (CONT’D) Please, not tonight. Not again. A loud crash of thunder shakes the lighthouse. The lights flicker and die. The room is plunged into darkness. A YOUNG WOMAN, in her late 20s, is thrown off course during a sailing trip. Her boat is battered by the storm. She sees the lighthouse beam, a beacon of hope. YOUNG