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No--Max.
(hesitates)
Maybe you won't be like him. We don't know--
MAX
(smiles)
By tomorrow morning, you'll be thinking about killing me yourself. It's the humane
thing to do. I don't want to kill anyone, but I doubt I'll be able to control it.
(warm smile)
This is my last chance to protect you. I'd like you to remember me that way--not as a
half-crazed bloodsucker.
Max quickly kisses her, turns, and walks away. Jett holds back her tears. Collin slowly approaches her.
COLLIN
He was bitten, wasn't he?
Jett breaks down and cries. Collin uncertainly places his arms around her. Jett slowly pulls away, wipes her eyes, and sniffs.
JETT
It's not fair. He saved me from death, and now he's the one who has to suffer.
COLLIN
He chose you over himself. Most people never find someone like that.
JETT
He wants Davis to kill him--I can't let him do it. I know it's wrong, Collin,
but I can't allow that.
COLLIN
(gently)
You're not thinking rationally. It's almost sundown. Who knows what poison is
pumping through his veins. He seemed okay just now, but in another hour, he could
be killing you without a second thought. Anything short of killing the master--
Collin suddenly becomes silent. Jett stares.
JETT
What was that?
COLLIN
There's nothing anyone can do.
JETT
(shakes her head)
No. You said about killing the master. If the one that bit him dies, he might return
to normal.
COLLIN
That is so much a myth, even I can't believe it could be real.
JETT
But if Max kills the vampire--
COLLIN
(shakes his head)
He becomes the master. It's myth though--
JETT
I have to kill the master.
COLLIN
(firm)
No--you'll be the one killed. One hour until sundown. You may have two of
them after you. There's no way you can kill an awake, alert vampire. His powers
are probably stronger then last night.
JETT
I have to try.
COLLIN
You can't.
(stands before her)
I won't let you. It's suicide.
Jett grabs an ax near the door and takes the cross staff. She holds the ax up to his face.
JETT
Try and stop me.
Collin slowly steps out of her way. Jett leaves the chapel.
