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REGGIE
We certainly can't tell anyone. They'll lock me up for sure.
Reggie looks at the creature.
REGGIE
Think of someway to tell me what happened to you.
The creature taps its tail to the twinkie box on the island counter.
REGGIE
All gone.
The creature makes a sound similar to a horrified gasp.
REGGIE
I'll get more tomorrow.
(pause)
Help me here.
The creature moves toward the twinkie box and pushes it around with its tail while attempting to peak inside.
INT. DYLAN'S ROOM
Dylan's bedroom door opens. Reggie enters the untouched room. We see the bed is made and the room has been preserved as it was prior to the attack. The creature scurries into the room, across the floor, and leaps onto the bed. Reggie has a tough time keeping track of his fast movements.
REGGIE
Something in here might tell me what happened to you. I need you to help--
Reggie looks toward the bed. The creature burrows its way beneath the covers, circles beneath the sheets, then pokes its head out enough to rest on the pillow. The creature takes a deep breath, shuts its eyes, and immediately falls asleep. Reggie stares a moment longer and attempts a smile.
REGGIE
Well, maybe it is getting late.
As she watches, the creature twitches and takes several, labored breaths, as if indicating it had been through hell the last few weeks. Reggie stares a moment longer, fights her tears, then offers a smile to the sleeping creature.
REGGIE
Good night, Dylan.
Reggie turns and leaves the room. Morning. Reggie enters Dylan's bedroom and approaches the peacefully sleeping creature still beneath the sheets.
REGGIE
Come on, Dylan. Time to get up. We have answers to find.
The creature opens one eye, glares at her, and snarls. Its long tail appears and flips the pillow over its head. Reggie stares with some surprise then appears almost humored.
REGGIE
Well, I guess some things never change. I'll give you another hour.
Reggie leaves the room. Afternoon. We see the creature still fast asleep. Evening. Reggie again enters the room and stands over the bed. The creature continues to sleep soundly.
REGGIE
You must be exhausted.
(pause)
Come on, Dylan. Time to get up.
Reggie exposes a plate of twinkies.
REGGIE
I have twinkies.
The creature suddenly opens its eyes, looks to the plate of twinkies, and leaps out from under the covers. Reggie sets the plate on the bed. The creature immediately devours the twinkies. Reggie approaches the closet door and opens it.
REGGIE
As good a place as any to start.
Time lapse. We see Reggie routing through the closet and dresser drawers. Boxes lie scattered across the floor. The creature lay on the bed with its head hanging over the side and watches her while she routes through items. It's tail occasionally pokes her in the side just for laughs. She cries out each time and bats at his tail. Reggie tosses down the last file from a portable file and groans with disgust.
REGGIE
This is hopeless.
She looks to the creature.
