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Collin approaches Max and Jett with a young, female coast guard officer attached to his arm.
COLLIN
And I single handed killed the vampire with my staff.
WOMAN
I'd like to see that staff.
Collin smiles and laughs softly. They pause before Max and Jett.
COLLIN
This cruise is finally starting to get exciting.
JETT
I've had enough excitement, thanks.
COLLIN
(to Max)
How are you feeling? Normal?
MAX
(warm smile)
A new normal.
COLLIN
I can relate to that. Don't go biting anyone.
Jett subconsciously conceals the blemish on her neck. Collin leads the woman past them. Max pulls Jet into his arms and smiles contently.
MAX
Before reality returns us home, I have a small confession to make.
JETT
(eyes him)
You're not married, are you?
Max suddenly stops and looks at the helicopter on the landing pad. He appears surprised then frowns.
MAX
Oh, great.
Rob approaches them from behind.
ROB
Max--good to see you up and about. We were worried.
Max looks back to Rob and smiles.
MAX
I'm a tough bastard.
BENSON (VO)
You're a bastard alright.
Max spins and comes face to face with a man in his late forties. Max attempts a smile.
MAX
Benson--what are you--
BENSON
You crazy son-of-a-bitch! You know you're not licensed to fly. My insurance will
never cover whatever it is you did to my chopper.
MAX
(defensive)
Not me--someone stole it.
BENSON
Oh, right. Someone stole it after you stole it.
MAX
I had to come out and get you. No one else would fly.
BENSON
(relaxes)
You're absolutely crazy. Some cruise that was. Sat in a lifeboat for how many
days until the coast guard found us.
MAX
(warm smile)
Benson, this is Jett. I'm taking her home with me.
BENSON
(surprise)
You mean--home home?
MAX
Yes. I'm going home. Hopefully to stay.
BENSON
Thank you lord. Back to sleeping in late.
Jett looks at both with an odd stare.
