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Jett lie against Max's chest while he securely holds her. He stiffly flexes his wrapped right arm and shoulder. Jett eyes his movement.
JETT
Are you okay?
Max gently kisses her forehead.
MAX
I'm wonderful.
JETT
(tiny smile)
You're feeling better?
MAX
Surprisingly, much better.
Max rolls on top of her and kisses her warmly. She returns the kiss with a pleased smile.
JETT
(sighs)
Oh, Max--
She kisses his neck as his hands disappear beneath the covers. Max groans softly and smiles. Jett pulls back, opens her eyes, and sees the fangs in his mouth. Before she has time to express her alarm, he kisses her passionately on the mouth and presses against her beneath the covers. Jett jumps with surprise and anxiety. Max meets her gaze and smiles, with a glimpse of the exposed fangs.
MAX
(gently)
Sorry--I was trying to be gentle.
Jett forces a tiny smile.
JETT
It's okay.
He lowers his mouth to her neck. Jett suddenly tenses and lets out a soft gasp. Max gently kisses her neck. He moans softly, apparently pleased by her response.
MAX
I love you so much.
Jett shuts her eyes and clings to him as he moves against her.
JETT
(softly)
Oh, Max--
INT. CHAPEL -- LATER
Max stands in the chapel doorway. Jett stands just inside the chapel. The others are toward the front talking quietly.
JETT
Max, please change your mind and stay.
Max lowers his head. He fidgets uncomfortably.
MAX
(soft/nervous)
You saw--didn't you?
JETT
Yes--Max.
Max lifts his head and runs his tongue over the sharp teeth and attempts a smile.
MAX
Do they make me look more intelligent?
JETT
(smirks)
You knew that was happening, didn't you?
MAX
(fidgets)
Not until afterwards. I truly thought I was dying. I wouldn't have subjected you
to that--had I know.
(pause)
The scratches are almost completely healed now. An hour ago, they were black.
I swear, I wouldn't have taken advantage of you, if I'd known.
JETT
(touches his face)
Max, it's okay. You don't need to apologize. I'm more worried about you.
MAX
(tiny smile)
There's no reason to worry about me, Jett. I know what I need to do. He's going
to come down that hallway in a few hours--and I'll be waiting for him. I don't know
if I can stop him, but I don't have anything to lose. If I kill him, I'll allow Davis to
put a stake through my heart.
