INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY A sterile and well-lit hospital room. We see GLORIA LAMHAUGE, a beautiful and assertive woman in her late 20s, lying on a hospital bed. She looks both determined and elegant, despite the medical equipment surrounding her. Gloria's face is flawless, adorned with makeup, and her nails are neatly polished. She wears a hospital gown, with an adult diaper discreetly hidden underneath. A ventilator is connected to her tracheostomy, and a nasogastric tube is inserted to provide nutrition. Enter DR. BASIL BENDS, a snarky and brutish doctor in his early 40s. He carries a clipboard and is accompanied by LUCIANA VIPARI, a young and compassionate nurse. DR. BASIL BENDS (with a snide tone) And here we have our beloved Gloria Lamhauge, a victim of her own neglect. You can thank your busy work schedule for landing you in this predicament, my dear. GLORIA LAMHAUGE (rolls her eyes, starts writing on a pad) Well, thank you for stating the obvious, Dr. Bends. Now, do you mind introducing me to this lovely nurse you've brought? Dr. Bends gestures towards LUCIANA. DR. BASIL BENDS Luciana, meet Gloria. Gloria, meet Luciana. She'll be assisting you with all the care and procedures you require during your stay here. LUCIANA VIPARI (smiling warmly) Hello, Gloria. I'll do my best to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Feel free to let me know if there's anything I can do for you. Gloria nods appreciatively and starts writing on the pad again. GLORIA LAMHAUGE (teasingly) Well, Luciana, brace yourself because I'm quite the high-maintenance patient. I need to be handled with care, you know. LUCIANA VIPARI (playfully) Oh, I can see that already. You look so glamorous, even in a hospital gown. I should take fashion tips from you. They chuckle, bonding instantly. GLORIA LAMHAUGE (winks) Fashion never takes a day off, darling. Even in a medical crisis, one must look fabulous. LUCIANA VIPARI (smiling) Absolutely, Gloria. Your confidence is infectious. I'll make sure you have everything you need here, plus some extra glam if you'd like. Dr. Bends, who has been lingering, interrupts their banter. DR. BASIL BENDS (grouchy) Ladies, remember we have protocols to follow. Gloria, I hope Luciana has informed you about the proper processes and care you require. GLORIA LAMHAUGE (sarcastically, writing on the pad) Oh, yes, Dr. Bends, Luciana has given me a delightful 12-hour lecture on medical procedures. I feel like an expert already. Luciana stifles laughter, covering her mouth while Dr. Bends glares disapprovingly. DR. BASIL BENDS (annoyed) Why am I not surprised? Just remember, Gloria, your recovery depends on strictly adhering to these protocols. GLORIA LAMHAUGE (writing on the pad) Don't worry, Doctor. I'll be your star patient, shining brighter than your future as a stand-up comedian. Luciana struggles to smother her laughter, while Dr. Bends storms out of the room, clearly irritated and defeated. LUCIANA VIPARI (teasingly) Gloria, you're going to get me in trouble with Dr. Bends. But I must admit, your sense of humor is a breath of fresh air in this hospital. GLORIA LAMHAUGE (smirking) Well, Luciana, if I have to survive this ordeal, I might as well do it with a smile. And a witty remark or two. They exchange mischievous smiles, forming an unbreakable bond in their shared strength. FADE OUT.