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(surprise)
I can't believe what I'm hearing.
ROB
(gently to Jett)
For once, I have to do the right thing, Jett.
JETT
No, Rob--
Rob hugs her. She returns the embrace. He smiles then looks to Davis.
ROB
What's our plan?
COLLIN
You have to drive a stake through his heart and cut off his head. I'll help you sharpen
some wooden poles, but I'm not going back down there. I'll wait with Shelly and
Jett in the chapel.
DAVIS
We'll need someplace secure for tonight. I don't know that I trust the chapel.
COLLIN
I do. That's where we're going.
ROB
We'll meet you there before dark.
INT. CHAPEL -- EVENING
Jett and Shelly pace the chapel while Collin sharpens the cross staff pole.
SHELLY
It's going to be dark soon. They should've been back here by now.
COLLIN
We can't go after them.
SHELLY
(angry)
How can you be so heartless?
COLLIN
(glares)
I'm not heartless, I'm just a coward. I told them not to go down there. I can't make
anyone listen to me. I said it was dangerous. If we go now, it's even more dangerous.
You need to listen once in awhile!
Jett stares at Collin from the chapel doorway. She turns and nearly collides with Max. Jett stares a moment in surprise then relief. Max appears weak and pale. Jett hugs him thankfully.
JETT
(without pulling away)
Oh, Max--I was so worried.
Max returns the hug. Jett pulls back and touches his face with a look of concern.
JETT
Are you okay?
MAX
(attempts a smile)
Not really.
Jett leads him into the chapel and helps him to the back pew. We notice he's changed clothes again. Jett fusses over him. She sits along side him.
JETT
Can I get you anything?
Max pulls her to his side and smiles.
MAX
No, I'm just glad you're okay. That's all that matters.
COLLIN
(slowly approaches)
He injured you?
MAX
(looks to Collin)
Scratched me on the shoulder. I doped myself up in the doctor's office.
JETT
Maybe I should have a look at the scratches.
MAX
Later. I just changed the dressing on it. I only woke about an hour ago. I gave
myself a shot of something not so friendly. Knocked me right out.
Collin and Shelly exchange looks.
