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Prompt

A modern American elementary school classroom, late afternoon, harsh fluorescent lighting casting shadows across empty desks. All characters are clearly American in appearance and speech. Close-up: a 10-year-old white American boy (Ethan) stands frozen near the teacher's desk, shoulders hunched, tears welling in his eyes. A middle-aged white American female teacher (Mrs. Carter) leans forward, arms crossed. She speaks with a sharp, cold tone: "Your father abandoned you." Ethan's face crumbles. His hands tremble. Suddenly—BANG! The classroom door bursts open. The sound echoes through the room. Mrs. Carter jolts back, eyes wide with shock. Camera pans to the doorway: a tall white American man in U.S. Army combat uniform (Sergeant Luke Parker) fills the frame, dusty boots planted firmly. His weathered face shows exhaustion, but his eyes are fierce and protective. Ethan's head snaps toward the door. His mouth drops open. "Dad?" he whispers, voice breaking. Luke steps inside, slow and deliberate. He doesn't look at the teacher yet—only at his son. "Hey, buddy," he says, voice rough with emotion. Ethan runs. He crashes into his father's arms. Luke drops to his knees, wrapping his arms around his son, holding him tight. Close-up: Luke's jaw clenches. His eyes finally lift to meet Mrs. Carter's. Luke rises slowly to his feet, keeping one protective hand on Ethan's shoulder. His voice cuts through the silence, low and controlled but filled with restrained fury: "You hurt my boy because I wasn't here?" Mrs. Carter backs up against her desk, face drained of all color. Her mouth opens but no words come out. The silence is deafening. The tension thick. Close-up: Luke's eyes—unwavering, protective, dangerous. No logos, no brand names, no watermarks, no text overlays, no subtitles. Cinematic, realistic, grounded American drama tone.