In a big and dark room, Suzanne is alone until Brad and his accomplice Robert come in. Brad brings a chair and sits in front of Suzanne. He leans his two elbows on his knees and his chin on his hands and starts staring at her.
BRAD (after a while)
Do you know why you're here? I mean.... the reason why you're abducted...Oh ! I forgot... (he looks at Robert)... She can't talk !
They laugh. Brad stands up.
ROBERT
Shall I call him now, sir?
BRAD ( excited )
Yes ! Yes, please .
ROBERT ( provokes Suzanne )
The phone's ringiiing...
DAMON
Hello?
ROBERT
Hi! Is this Mr.Damon Smith?
DAMON
Yes ! And...you are...?
ROBERT
Wrong question.
DAMON
Look ! I'm busy so....
ROBERT ( interrupts him )
Suzanne Miller...
DAMON ( confused )
D-D-Do you know her?
ROBERT
Oh ! She's here..... with me....
DAMON
With you?!! What do you mean?
ROBERT
I mean.... I kidnapped her....
DAMON
How dare you? If you touch her....
ROBERT
Save your drama, lover boy ! Listen ! You have half an hour to come to the Abandoned motel on the outskirts of the city.... Don't be late....and.... don't tell anyone.... when I say anyone, I mean anyone.
DAMON
I don't understand. That's.... bullshit ! Why would I come? People are kidnapped for financial reasons....
ROBERT
So, you think it's a joke?
DAMON
No, I don't think it's a joke. I'm sure it is!
ROBERT
At least,... what do we have to lose?.... a bullet?!!
BRAD ( takes the phone from Robert)
25 minutes left.... ( He rings off )
DAMON
Hello ? Hello ?
ROBERT
Do you think he's coming ?
Brad smiles...
BRAD ( sits in front of Suzanne)
Your boyfriend is coming. ( takes the adhesive tape off her mouth ).
SUZANNE
Aîîe! .... ( takes a breath ) I don't have a boyfriend... Look ! I'll give you money.... Isn't that what you want? I'll give 10.000 $... No, 30.000$...
Brad is laughing.
SUZANNE ( confused )
Did I say something funny?
BRAD ( becomes suddenly serious )
I'm not doing this for money.... Your lover..... Your lover killed my wife.... MY WIFE! ( starts to whimper ) Yes ! The only women I loved.... An eye for an eye.... and a girl.... for a girl.... He took my girl away.... So I'll take his away....
SUZANNE
To kill me? Why? What is my fault?.... I....ah ! Oh my God!!
BRAD
What is your fault? ( he smiles ) you seduced him.... that's exactly your fault!
SUZANNE
I don't know what are you talking about... seriously... Nobody's in love with me!
ROBERT
Except Damon Smith...
SUZANNE
Who? I don't know him....
BRAD
But he knows you.... he's crazy about you.... that's all that matters... at least, to me!
SUZANNE
Nonsense...
BRAD ( calm )
Oh ! Didn't I tell you?...... He bought a house in your neighborhood, just to see you everyday... ( gets closer ) just to be by your side!
SUZANNE ( angry )
SHUT UP!
Robert goes towards her, but Brad stops him.
BRAD
I found this in the trash can... a letter he wrote to you.... ( he opens the letter ).... oh ! Do you want me to read it for you?
SUZANNE
No, thanks...
BRAD
But I insist... " Dear beloved,..."
SUZANNE ( ignores him )
I'm not listening...
BRAD
" Dear beloved,..."
SUZANNE
Stop it!
BRAD
Rob, would you please make her shut up?
Robert puts the adhesive tape on her mouth .
BRAD
Thank you... ( takes a breath ) " Dear beloved,
I really don't have the words to express myself.... I'm merely in love with you... and I would be glad if you accept to join me for dinner at the restaurant near your house at 8:00 p.m . All I'm asking you is a chance... Please, give it a try! I know you will make the right decision.... D.S"
He stares at her for a few seconds . Damon comes in.
BRAD
Well, well, well, ..... Mr.Damon Smith !
DAMON ( surprised )
Oh my God! It's..... unbelievable.... Your wife is.... Jessica Brown !
BRAD
Right ! You remember her... ( he looks at Suzanne ) I guess I won't forget her name... after she dies... what do you think?
DAMON ( stressed )
No ! Please... Let's.... let's talk...
BRAD
About what? The past? I refuse to lead that conversation.
DAMON
I'm sorry, ok? I-I-I tried my best to save Jessica...
BRAD
Oh come on ! You didn't try.... we both know that.
DAMON
Operations fail...
BRAD
You mean " surgeons fail "... or ...." loser surgeons fail"...
DAMON ( he cries )
I blamed myself ! She died because of me...
BRAD
You're right because of you.... and ...because of you.... Somebody will die too... Today... here...
DAMON
Oh ! I'm begging you... I'll do anything....
Robert claps Damon.
BRAD
Anything?
DAMON ( confident )
ANYTHING!
BRAD
I just want you to sit down and watch... ( wears the blouse and the gloves ) ... and feel pain .... just as I did 3 years ago. But you know what is the difference? You won't be disappointed; she'll certainly die... and I'll make sure to tell you how sorry I am when I'll finish my operation....
DAMON
Why are you doing that? Why?.... ( he tears ) If everyone has to revenge themselves, then when would it end?
BRAD
Then, you didn't have to start it in the first place...
DAMON ( on bended knee )
Oh Suzanne! I'm sorry....
BRAD
Rob, what do you want first, the heart or the liver?
ROBERT
Mmmmmm.....( winks at Brad ).... intestines!
BRAD
Good choice, sir!
They laugh. Suzanne is afraid....
ROBERT
I love scary movies!! ( To Damon ) Do you?
DAMON
Wait ! Can I talk to her?.... For 10 minutes, please.
ROBERT
You have been waiting for 3 years, you can wait for a few extra seconds !
BRAD
.... 5 minutes!
Damon approaches to Suzanne and sits nearby.
DAMON
I'm sorry because we had to meet in such circumstances...
SUZANNE
That's it? That's all you can say? Sorry?! ( she cries )
DAMON
I....I want you to forgive me...
SUZANNE ( rebel )
I can't... I can't...
DAMON
Ok ! Don't fogive me then... just.... don't forget me....
SUZANNE
You're kidding me ! ( To Brad ) Sir, can you kill me, please? I don't want to talk to this clown anymore!
Robert takes Damon away from Suzanne.
DAMON ( shouts )
I'm not about to let die, I promise...
Suzanne swallows her saliva...
BRAD
Are you watching closely? ( he laughes )
Suzanne screams. Brad lives the room; he looks for the saw...
DAMON (to Robert )
Look ! I'll give you anything you want.... I just want you to help me.
ROBERT ( whispers in Damon's ear)
1 million $.... Do you have it?
DAMON
I'll give you two millions !
ROBERT ( smiles )
What should I do?
DAMON
Kill him....
Brad comes in. He sits next to Suzanne and prepares to start. Robert lets Damon go, gets a stick and hits Brad ....
SUZANNE ( trembles )
Why did you do that?
DAMON
To save you....
ROBERT
Can I get my money?.... now
DAMON ( holds Suzanne's hand )
Sure...
ROBERT
She'll stay here... I can't trust you...
DAMON ( Smiles )
Ok ! Ok !... Suzanne, I'm really sorry.... Everything will be just fine.... I'll come back.... Don't panic....
ROBERT
Be quick !
Damon leaves the motel and goes to the ATM to withdraw money. He puts it in a briefcase and goes in hurry to reach his beloved.
DAMON ( gets in the room )
I'm baaaack!
Damon looks for them in every corner, but they're gone.
DAMON
No, seriously? We're not playing " Hide and seek" ! ( obsessed ) Hello?
He suddenly hears some sounds out there. He looks through the window; the police rings the motel .
DAMON
Oh SHIT!
He finally understood what happened: Suzanne paid Robert to revenge herself too!
DAMON ( kicks the briefcase )
I shouldn't trust him... I shouldn't....
He looks for a way out....