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As long as you feel safe.
Jett slips beneath the covers and lie on her side facing him.
JETT
For someone I barely know, you have a way of putting me at ease.
MAX
I know, I have that fatherly quality.
We hear the wind outside. Jett looks to the window then relaxes.
JETT
You must think there's something wrong with me.
MAX
No--you have every right to be suspicious. I'm uneasy too--
(smiles)
But men have to pretend nothing bothers them.
Jett smiles gently.
JETT
You're making fun of me.
MAX
(warm)
Maybe a little.
(tired smile)
I'll look after you, Jett. I promise.
Jett places her hand on his arm and smiles.
JETT
Thank you.
Max places his hand on her and shuts his eyes. Two A.M. Max sleeps against Jett from behind with his arms securely around her. Jett holds Max's hand to her chest while sleeping peacefully. A shadow moves past the bedroom window. We hear a faint wheezing sound. Jett slowly wakes. She lifts her head and looks around. She then appears to notice Max against her and how she's cuddled his arm to her chest. She returns her head to the pillow without changing positions. We hear a faint scratching. Max wakes and turns his head a moment and listens.
JETT
(softly)
What was that?
MAX
(continues to listen)
Mice, I think.
JETT
More like rats.
Max repositions himself against Jett and returns his head to the pillow.
MAX
Nothing to worry about. Go back to sleep.
Jett strokes his arm and shuts her eyes. Max's thumb moves back and fourth along the bare neckline of her shirt. He pulls his arm from her arms and moves onto his back and away from her.
JETT
(turns slightly)
Something wrong?
MAX
No--just a little warm in here.
JETT
I think it's damp.
Jett pulls the blankets over her shoulders and cuddles them. Max slowly moves back against Jett and places his arm around her waist.
JETT
I thought you were warm.
MAX
I wouldn't want you to catch a chill. I'm fine, really.
JETT
I'm not sure what to make of you, Max.
MAX
Maybe you shouldn't try to figure me out all in one night. You'll only
exhaust yourself.
JETT
You have a very confident appeal about you.
MAX
Thank you. Unfortunately that goes hand in hand with my don't give a
shit, take no crap attitude. I have little regard for my personal safety--or
so I've been told.
