Peter looks at his hands. Calluses. Trembling.

MARK Now you understand. Peter walks out. The rain has stopped. Sun breaks through clouds.

Present Peter stares. Tears cut through the sweat on his face.

Distant thunder, muffled city hum.

Mark pulls out his phone. Shows Peter a video — grainy, old. A man (FATHER, late 40s, muscular but gentle) guiding a young boy (PETER, 10) through a deadlift. The boy’s form is wrong. The father doesn’t yell. He kneels. Adjusts his son’s grip. Smiles.

MARK You’re late, Le.

FATHER (on video) Feel that? That’s not pain. That’s purpose. Every muscle has a story. Respect the story.

He pushes the door. A bell chimes. The gym is nearly empty. Only MARK (50s, weathered, a former bodybuilder) wipes down equipment.

-peter Le-muscle Worship- Part 2 Mov -

Peter looks at his hands. Calluses. Trembling.

MARK Now you understand. Peter walks out. The rain has stopped. Sun breaks through clouds.

Present Peter stares. Tears cut through the sweat on his face. -Peter Le-Muscle Worship- Part 2 mov

Distant thunder, muffled city hum.

Mark pulls out his phone. Shows Peter a video — grainy, old. A man (FATHER, late 40s, muscular but gentle) guiding a young boy (PETER, 10) through a deadlift. The boy’s form is wrong. The father doesn’t yell. He kneels. Adjusts his son’s grip. Smiles. Peter looks at his hands

MARK You’re late, Le.

FATHER (on video) Feel that? That’s not pain. That’s purpose. Every muscle has a story. Respect the story. MARK Now you understand

He pushes the door. A bell chimes. The gym is nearly empty. Only MARK (50s, weathered, a former bodybuilder) wipes down equipment.

-Peter Le-Muscle Worship- Part 2 mov