Back Yard of Vicky's Flat

Tucked behind Vicky's flat in Ripponden, this ordinary back yard opens the scene at 18:00 on Day 5. Gravel or patchy grass stretches under fading daylight, framed by the building's rear wall and fences that seal off the space. John parks across the street, his gaze fixed on the yard and flat above, the quiet expanse amplifying isolation. Pub-like chill hangs in the air, distant traffic hums low; the yard's everyday calm clashes with the couple's simmering volatility, every shadow hinting at John's obsessive watch and looming confrontation.