Jack pushes out the door, files under one arm, catching up...
JACK
I can't explain. You wouldn't
believe me anyway. I'm trying to
protect you...
Jack grabs her arm, tries to hail a TAXI, but the taxi races
past. Marla pulls free, screaming at him...,
MARLA
Let go of me!
JACK
Do this for me, Marla. Do this for
me, if you never do anything else...
Jack spots a BUS idling further up the street.
MARLA
Leave me alone! I don't ever want to
see you again!
JACK
Okay, if that's what it takes, you'll
never have to see me again.
(digs in his pocket)
Here... here...
He pulls MONEY from his pocket, holding it out.
JACK
Take this money, get on this bus...
(pointing to bus)
Get on, and I promise you, I'll never
bother you again, if that's what you
want. Please...
Marla looks at Jack, numb.
MARLA
Tyler...
JACK
I'm begging you. Get on the bus.
Get on the bus.
Marla takes the money from Tyler, walks towards the bus. As
they approach it, Jack shields his eyes, afraid to look...
MARLA
Why are you doing this?
JACK
I can't let myself see where you're
going. Go wherever it takes you,
remember... keep away from major
cities...
Marla stands at the doors of the bus, heartbroken, gives one
last look at Jack.
MARLA
(holds up the money)
I'm not paying this back. I consider
it "asshole tax."
JACK
Yes, fine. Just, get on. Stay away
a couple of weeks, at least.
Jack's still covering his eyes. Marla gets on the bus.
MARLA
Tyler...
Jack finally looks to her.
MARLA
You are the worst thing that ever
happened to me.
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2 comments:
Very interesting PK. Who is Tyler?
Who do you think?
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