-peter Le-muscle Worship- Part 2 Mov -

He traces the lines of his own body — not sexually, but reverently. Like a monk touching a relic.

Young Peter on video nods. Laughs. Then hugs his father.

Cut to: Peter doing pull-ups until his hands bleed. Peter sits on a bench, breathing hard. Mark enters with two protein shakes. Sits beside him. -Peter Le-Muscle Worship- Part 2 mov

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

PETER (V.O.) They say muscles are armor. But armor is heavy. And underneath... I'm still just flesh. He traces the lines of his own body

He pulls out his phone. Deletes an old voicemail: "You'll never be strong enough, boy."

PETER Then what is worship?

MARK You’re late, Le.