Tom watches them disappear into the building. He keeps rocking back and forth, trying to work his hands free, but finally slumps forward, defeated.
INT. RAVEN’S CAR - PRE-DAWN
Eyeball is still driving. Raven is awake and holding the locator, watching it intently. The readout changes from 0.2 to 0.3.
Yeah, you’re right. It was that dirt
road.
EXT. RAVEN’S CAR - PRE-DAWN
Eyeball pulls over onto the should, then hangs a U-turn, heading up the dirt road they just passed. After a few moments they see Kara’s car.
INT. RAVEN’S CAR - PRE-DAWN
Did they ditch it? Maybe they went
into the hills on foot.
RAVEN
They would have done that days ago
if they were still running. They
know we’re catching up.
They coast up to the top of the hill, passing under the TOPHETH sign. The amusement park spreads out before them.
Wow.
The car pushes slowly through the high grass toward the carousel.
This shouldn’t be here. It’s not
right. Like an old battlefield.
EXT. CAROUSEL - PRE-DAWN
Tom is watching the car get closer, closes his eyes as it stops about thirty feet away.
Please, please, please…
The doors open. Raven gets out. She starts striding toward Tom through the long grass. Eyeball trails her. Tom just stares. She hops up onto the carousel, comes right over to him, and he tries to get as far away as possible, almost falling off the horse. She stops right next to him.
Explain.
TOM
(all at once)
I knew her in high school. I knew
you were going to kill her no matter
what I did, so I bolted. I’m sorry.
Raven thinks this over, then lunges. She throws her arms around him.
I’m sorry, Tom. I’ve been away for
so long. Please forgive me.
TOM
(stunned)
It… it’s okay…
She pulls back. Tom is genuinely astonished and confused.
So, you’re not going to kill her?
RAVEN
No. I’m already free. Kiss.
She surprises him with a deep, passionate kiss unlike any he’s had for a long time. When they finish, Tom looks into her eyes.
It’s really you. You’re back.
RAVEN
I was never really gone. Just lost.
They kiss again, and then she starts cutting the tape around his wrists.
(over her shoulder)
How are you, Mr. Eyeball Kid?
EYEBALL
Not too bad, considering I’m wanted
for murder.
The tape snaps and Tom hops down off the horse, rubbing his wrists.
Jake’s here.
RAVEN
I know. How did I know that?
TOM
He’s got Kara. He took her in there.
He points toward the “Mystifying Mirror Maze”, now starting to turn orange in the pre-dawn light. Raven draws her gun.
Let’s go.
They walk toward the maze, following the trail left by Jake and Kara in the tall grass. They walk side by side, Raven between and slightly ahead of the two men.
EXT. MIRROR MAZE - PRE-DAWN
The three of them walk up the steps leading to the entrance platform.
Looks like Big Ed’s going to get
that showdown after all.
EYEBALL
And we’ve only got one gun.
RAVEN
Kid… I just want to thank you for…
whatever it was you did for me.
Bringing me back from the dead, I
guess.
She kisses him on the cheek.
Sure. Anytime.
Raven turns to her husband, hands him her knife.
Ready?
He nods. She draws her gun.
I’ll take the front, you take the
exit, okay?
TOM
Sure. You know, I’d almost forgotten
what a good kisser you are.
RAVEN
Well, I guess I’ll just have to keep
reminding you.
Tom smiles at her and takes off toward the exit.
(to Eyeball)
I’d ask you to come along, but we’re
out of guns. And you’ve done so much
already.
EYEBALL
It’s okay. I’ll keep watch out here.
RAVEN
I guess you should leave this to the
professional.
EYEBALL
If you need me…
Raven gives him a thumbs-up. He returns it, and she steps up to the archway. The sun will be rising very soon. She sees something just inside the entryway. It’s Jake’s gun. She checks the chamber, finds it empty, and tosses it to Eyeball. She steps inside.
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