The mistake

Script

The mistake

Dialogue list
- Mr Stergiou I’m afraid there’s been a mistake…
- What mistake? Huh?
- You said I’m fine. The seat belt and the air bag saved my life.
- Yes of course, this isn’t it. You are fine…
- What then?
- Because of a synonimity you had with some other patient,
there’s been a mistake from the last doctor that treated you, or from the nurse, I’m not really sure… but on your paper report there were some tests noted which were irrelevant with the accident you had…
- And now what? I’m going to pay for them when I don’t need them?
- No way. It was your mistake. I won’t pay anything.
- There’s nothing to do with money Mr Stergiou. It’s a health issue.
- What kind of tests were they?
- They were tests for AIDS. The results showed that you are HIV positive. I’m very sorry.
- So this means that I have it, right?
- Yes, that’s what this means. You are HIV positive.
- How long do I have? Will I make it for a year?
- Of course not what are you talking about?
- It’s very difficult for someone to die from AIDS. With the proper pharmaceutical prescription your life won’t be in any danger.
- So it is a money issue.
- I don’t think you realize the seriousness of your condition Mr Stergiou.
- Are you certain that with this medication… everything is going to be fine?
- Absolutely. Medical science has progressed a lot the recent years. If you follow doctors’ advice, I can assure you that your life won’t be in any kind of danger
- Very nice. I’ll do whatever you tell me to do.
- Mr Stergiou we need to know where you first had contact with the virus. I’m going to ask you some personal questions. It’s strictly for medical reasons. Believe me! Did you have many sexual partners recently?
- Doctor, please. Please! I’m a married man.
- Do you and your wife take the proper precautions?
- I’m married for 15 years.
- Is that a yes or no?
- That… is a no.
- Mr Stergiou, I think you should inform your wife as soon as possible.
- Do you think she passed it to me?
Come on Sophia, answer the phone!
Hey baby, it’s Antonis. Give me a call when you listen to this message… Don’t worry it’s not about the accident… Or you should probably worry a little bit… Anyway give me a call as soon as possible.
- Antonis what are you doing there?
- I was talking with Kostas and I asked him if he opened the store now that I’m missing.
- I didn’t ask whom are you talking to. I was talking about smoking.
- It’s not allowed in your condition. They will notice you.
How are you?
- Fine.
- You look better. Let me see you. Good. The wounds are healing.
- Yes. The doctors said there wouldn’t be any scars.
- Good… What’s wrong? You look troubled. Is it about the car?
- What happened with the car?
- Nothing yet. It’s just that the damages expenses will probably go up to two thousand.
- Those dirty thieves. Thieves! Insurance will cover it anyway.
- What’s going on? You look troubled. Did the doctors say anything?
- They said something…
- What did they say?
- It’s really strange Vasso…
- The strange thing is that although your running speed was 120 klm when you crashed on the wall… you have just some scratches. That is the strange thing. Is there something else?
- Mr Stergiou…
- What’s going on doctor?
- Didn’t you talk with your husband yet?
- No and I want to know!
- Vasso…
- I’m HIV positive.
- What?
- I’m HIV positive!
- I’m sorry, I shouldn’t do that, huh? You have AIDS Antonis? Wait a minute. Does this mean that I have it too? I need a glass of water! How long do we have? Will we make it for a year?
- No, no don’t worry, with the proper pharmaceutical prescription your life won’t be at any risk. Take that of please! This isn’t a hanger and if you please don’t smoke. It’s not allowed in here.
- Drop it doc. Do you know what the point is, Antonis? When we got married, we didn’t have AIDS. When I took the test a few years ago, I still didn’t have anything. So it means that we caught it somehow. And this means that you fuck around Antonis!
- I see! And how do I know that you are not fucking around? Huh? Why you should take the test unless you thought that something is wrong?
- Are you serious? You’re blaming me? I have nothing to hide. It was a scheduled typical test.
- Relax madam, please! The virus is spreading in several ways.
Does any of you use drugs or have intravenous injections?
Huh?
- Are you trying to drive me crazy? Huh? Did you think that I wouldn’t understand that you’re cheating on me?
- I was right so far, didn’t I? You didn’t have a clue.
- Are you crazy?
- Calm down please! There are far more serious issues than who cheated on who. First of all… do you have kids?
- What are you implying doctor? That we also do it with our children?
- Of course not! There’s a slight possibility that they could be in touch with the virus in a way. This whole thing could affect your work as well.
- I have a gas station doc. I don’t fuck the drivers!
- Why don’t you mind your own business doc? Leave us alone.
It’s a family matter, don’t you see?
- In fact, this is your fault! If you hadn’t done that bullshit with the tests, nothing would have happened. Give me a break or I’ll fuck you all!