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Killer: Isn't that OFFICER Bailey Thomas...? Well, my little darling, you know what that means...
The killer turns out the basement lights. Bailey kicks in the front door. He hears a basement door slam and immediately draws his hand gun.
Bailey: Come out where I can see you!
Faith appears, without the tape around her mouth, with the killer behind her, a knife in position, pointed at her stomach.
Bailey: Okay, take it easy... You said you wanted to talk, so... Talk to her.
Out of the front doorway, the always shining Celebrity reporter, Vanity Larter appears, microphone in hand. (VFX - Lighning Strike)
Killer: Very well then... Let's talk.
Officer Thomas escorts Vanity to the stairwell where she can meet the killer. As she arrives, she says:
Vanity: Let's cut to the chase. I am here to do a one-on-one interview with "The Gentleman."
Killer: Okay... What would you like to know, Ms. Larter?
Vanity: Well, for starters, Why do you kill so mercilessly?
Killer: Well, that would best be explained in a fable I heard on Xena.
Vanity: Sure, go ahead.
Killer: Okay, so, the scorpion wants to cross the river, but she can't swim. When a swan comes along and says he could float the Scorpion across as long as the scorpion wouldn't sting him. "I won't," the Scorpion agreed. Well, needless to say halfway into the trip, the Scorpion stings the Swan. As they both float to their deaths, the Swan asks, "Why did you sting me?" and the Scorpion says... "That's what I do."
Vanity: So, in short, this is just what you're compelled to do.
Killer: Well, if you like it all cut and dry, Sure, I guess you could say that.
Vanity: But why teenagers? HIgh school seniors with futures?
Killer: Well why not teenagers? They're stubborn, cruel, and think they're frickin' invincible!
Vanity: When do you plan to end this harrowing killing spree?
Killer: After 8 murders, what can you possibly do for an encore? Well, from now on, I plan to focus on one of my fave pastimes.
Vanity: And what's that?
Killer: Just good, old-fashioned Torture. Starting with this one... I planned to simply kill her, but since you slickly followed my rules, however employing Officer Bailey there for protection... I'll simply injure her and immediately check her into a hospital, in disguise, of course. *break* And I'm sure that YOU'd never breathe a word of it.
Vanity: Not in my nature, Gent. Either way, I get the scoop before the rest. So, what else do you plan to unleash on these Tarty Teens?
Killer: Some psychological games... some good chases... anything out of the Norm. My name will be etched in history forever in BONE.
Vanity: Chilling stuff... Anything else you don't mind me noting?
Killer: Sure. Although I would like to close this interview with a statement...
The killer signals for Vanity to come closer to hear a soft whisper. The camcorder reveals an orange prescription bottle on an end table. Vanity looks very intrigued after this short statement, picks up her pen and notepad, and is escorted back outside by Officer Thomas.
Scene 20: Special NEWS Bulletin!
EXT. West Tronica's Queen Lilith Hospital
A deep announcer voice blasts onto every television screen, interrupting every morning program imaginable, making everyone aware of this late breaking HEADLINE NEWS!
Vanity: As you know, I'm newsreporter, Vanity Larter, and I am here outside of the Queen Lilith Hospital in West Tronica. *turns to different camera angle* Latest breaking news, "The Gentleman has struck Again," this time the victim was imperial teen, Faith MacPherson...
INT.Dazzle de Mer's home
Dazzle slides out of the bathroom, toothbrush still in mouth, to see this shocking report.
Dazzle: Hmmm...?!!
Vanity: Miss MacPherson abducted by this villainous individual Friday evening from a local coffee shop. No ransom was held for Faith's release, one unsuccessful rescue mission was launched by the Tronica L.E. Department that night as well. No one knows how she ended up here, but hospital attendants say she was laid down in the lobby by a mysterious visitor.
INT. Trixi Flaun's home
Trixi Flaun is sitting on her couch, munching on popcorn and sipping soda... so interested in this "mystery man."
Trixi (happy): OOoooooo...
EXT.West Tronica's Queen of Lilith Hospital
Vanity: This very brave and battered teenage girl was recently classified as being in non-critical condition, but with a few life-threatening internal injuries.
INT.Jamie Grant's home
Jamie: DOH!
EXT. Queen Lilith's Hospital - Room 911
Faith's POV - the room is whirling and twisting with radiant flashes of color (black, red, purple!) Faith is very afraid of this, but cannot move her body.
Erin: How's she holding up?
Doctor Minx: It's too early to tell. We can only hope she pulls through.
Dazzle: Oh my god... (turns around)
Erin (putting her arm on Dazzle's shoulder): I know... We're all scared for Faith.
Dazzle: It's just that, her eyes are OPEN, it's just creepy.
Erin: Doctor, is that normal?
Doctor Minx: Yes, it is. She's just in a prolonged coma. (leaves room)
Erin: Thank you, Miss Minx.
Erin kneels down next to Faith, whose laying in a cold, white hospital bed.
Erin: I can only imagine what she's thinking.
