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               EXT. RUNDOWN STREET - NIGHT

               Taffy's car pulls over to the curb more carefully. Backs up
               to a parking spot right in front of a crusty looking
               convenience store. An aging super glue ad is in the window.



               INT. TAFFY'S CAR - NIGHT

               Taffy leans over Daisy to look at the store then the
               neighborhood.

                                   TAFFY
                         I'm not sure about this area,
                         Daisy. Let's just go to K-Mart.

                                   DAISY
                         It'll just take a second. And we
                         don't know how long it's going to
                         take to set the ring. We're running
                         out of time.

               She lets the seat back again and opens the door. Shimmies out
               to the curb.

               Taffy sighs, but follows.



               INT. CONVENIENCE STORE - NIGHT

               The CLERK, white guy in full goth attire down to the black
               lipstick, nails and metal jewelry protruding from every
               pierceable part, stares at Daisy and Taffy from the moment
               they enter the store.

                                   DAISY
                         Excuse me, sir, where is your super
                         glue?

               The guy never answers. Just stares.

               Taffy grabs Daisy's sleeve and pulls her along the aisles.

                                   TAFFY
                         Still think this is a good idea?

                                   DAISY
                         Maybe he's shy.

               They work their way up and down the aisles.

               In the last aisle, Daisy squeals. She grabs a handful of
               super glue tubes.

                                   DAISY (CONT'D)
                         Got 'em! Let's go.

               Taffy heaves a relieved sigh. They go to the counter pay.

               The clerk continues to stare at them while he rings them up.

               The door opens to admit a GUY in a black leather jacket.

               Daisy takes her purchase and heads for the door with Taffy.
               Taffy taps Daisy's shoulder. She picks up a roll of bubble
               tape with a smile.

                                   TAFFY
                         Remember these?

               Daisy laughs.

                                   DAISY
                         Oh my God! They still make those?

               A GUNSHOT!

               Taffy and Daisy hit the floor. They peek around the shelf in
               time to see plaster raining down on BILLY BOB DARRYL as he
               points the gun at the clerk.

                                   BILLY BOB DARRYL
                         Hand over the cash!

                                   TAFFY
                         What do we do?

                                   DAISY
                         Stay calm. I don't think he knows
                         we're still here. He'll leave in a
                         minute. 

                                   BILLY BOB DARRYL
                         You girls ready your cash, too.
                         I'll be done here in a second.

               Taffy and Daisy exchange frightened looks. 

               Taffy hands Daisy her keys.

                                   TAFFY
                         I've got an idea. I'll distract
                         him. Start the car and be ready to
                         drive.

                                   DAISY
                         I'm not leaving you.

                                   TAFFY
                         You're not. Go!

               Taffy takes off down the aisle. Daisy watches her go.

               The clerk's hands shake as he empties the cash register into
               Billy Bob Darryl's bag.

                                   BILLY BOB DARRYL
                         I'm almost ready for you girls.

               Taffy picks up a couple cans of food. She pops up from the
               rear of the store.

                                   TAFFY
                         We're ready for you now.

               Startled, he turns to look at her. 

               She launches the can from her fastpitch stance. 

               Nails him in the forehead. His head snaps back. 

               Taking advantage of the distraction, the clerk grabs the bag
               of cash and takes off out the back door.

                                   TAFFY (CONT'D)
                         Go! I'm right behind you.

               Daisy nods. Runs out the front door.

                                   BILLY BOB DARRYL
                         You bitch!

               He raises the gun at her. FIRES.

               Taffy ducks. Hurries around the aisle. She pops up and nails
               him with another can. Ducks and moves.

               He FIRES wildly again. Holds his head and staggers.

               She pops up to his side. Continuously nails him with cans
               until she knocks the gun free. It's skitters across the floor
               and out the door.

               Taffy drives him away from the door with can missiles. Makes
               a run for it.



               EXT. CONVENIENCE STORE - NIGHT

               Taffy runs for the car Daisy has running and in gear. She
               spots the gun on the street and detours to grab it.

               Billy Bob Darryl stumbles out the door after her.

               She screams. Daisy screams.

               Taffy jumps in the open door of her car. Daisy floors it.
               Leaves Billy Bob Darryl fuming mad in their dust.



               INT. TAFFY'S CAR - DRIVING - NIGHT

               Seat back to accommodate the hair, Daisy has to peer up over
               the steering wheel as she drives. Fear wars with anger on her
               face.

               Taffy can't keep the grin off her face. She leans out the
               window allowing the wind to whip through her hair.

                                   TAFFY
                         That was wild!

               Anger finally settles on Daisy's face.

                                   TAFFY (CONT'D)
                         Can you believe it? The old
                         pitching arm still works.

               Taffy grins at Daisy.

                                   TAFFY (CONT'D)
                         What's wrong with you?

               Daisy glances at Taffy. Swerves the car hard to the curb and
               parks. 

                                   DAISY
                         What's wrong with me? What's wrong
                         with ME?!?! Have you lost your
                         mind? I thought he shot you. Twice!

                                   TAFFY
                         He missed.

                                   DAISY
                         That's not the point. You could've
                         died. And you're sitting there
                         grinning like you just got off your
                         favorite roller coaster.

               Taffy gets rid of the grin as she looks at Daisy.

                                   TAFFY
                         It's not like that. 

                                   DAISY
                         I almost lost my best friend
                         tonight and you could care less.

                                   TAFFY
                         You didn't almost lose me.

                                   DAISY
                         Don't you EVER do that to me
                         again!!!

               Tears stream down Daisy's cheeks.

               Taffy leans over to give her a hug.

                                   TAFFY
                         It's okay.

                                   DAISY
                         Get off me. I'm still mad at you.

               Daisy clings to Taffy despite her words. After a moment,
               Daisy's tears stop and they break apart.

                                   TAFFY
                         We got the glue. Let's fix the ring
                         and head back to your house.

               Daisy mops at her face and pulls the ring out of her pocket.
               Taffy switches on the dome light in the roof.

               Daisy hands Taffy the ring and uncaps one of the glue
               containers from the bag. Pokes a hole through the opening.
               Gives Taffy a relieved smile.

                                   DAISY
                         Here goes.

               Daisy squeezes the tube over the ring Taffy holds. 

               Nothing.

                                   DAISY (CONT'D)
                         No, no, no.

                                   TAFFY
                         Maybe it's not open.

                                   DAISY
                         The pin went all the way in.

               She tries to push the pin in further. It sinks to the hilt.
               Daisy squeezes again. This time in the air. 

               Taffy puts up a hand to stop her.

                                   TAFFY
                         Let's not glue my roof. Come on.

               She climbs out of the car taking the small bag of glue with
               her. Daisy shimmies out behind her.



               EXT. RESIDENTIAL STREET - NIGHT

               Taffy and Daisy meet at the trunk of the car. Taffy spreads
               out the bag and puts the remaining tubes on top.

               Daisy struggles to squeeze the tube.

                                   DAISY
                         It must have dried up. How old is
                         this stuff anyway?

                                   TAFFY
                         Good thing you got more than one.

               Each girl picks up another tube and opens it. Both have the
               same result.

               Daisy stomps in frustration after they go through all the
               tubes of glue and they are all dried up.

                                   DAISY
                         Stupid defective merchandise. I
                         want my money back.

                                   TAFFY
                         Wanna go back now? Risk our lives
                         twice in one night?

               Daisy blows out a breath.

                                   DAISY
                         Good point. 

                                   TAFFY
                         Come on. I think we can still make
                         it to K-Mart. We'll test it before
                         we buy it next time.

               The girls dump the glue back in the bag. Daisy secures the
               ring in her pocket. 

               There's a low GROWL behind them. 

               Taffy puts her hand on Daisy's to shush her. They listen.

               Slowly turn around.

               Four collarless Pit Bulls approach them.

                                   DAISY
                         Taffy!

                                   TAFFY
                         Get in the car. Slowly.

               The girls keep an eye on the dogs as they inch around the
               car. The dogs continue to close the distance. GROWL louder. 

               The girls speed up.

               So do the dogs.

               Taffy and Daisy run to the doors and fling them open just as
               the dogs spring at them. 

               Taffy jumps behind the wheel and slams the door. 

               A dog flies by. 

               Daisy threads her hair through the open window to close her
               door.

               A dog snaps at her heels.

                                   DAISY
                         Go!

               Taffy starts the car and slams it in gear. 

               The dogs jump at the doors. 

               Daisy smacks one of them with her hair.

               Taffy takes off.

               The dogs chase. 

               One jumps. Sinks his teeth in Daisy's hair.

               Daisy screams.



               INT. TAFFY'S CAR - DRIVING - NIGHT

               Taffy slows. Tries to help her get free.

                                   DAISY
                         No! Go! Go! Go!

               Taffy floors the accelerator.



               EXT. RESIDENTIAL STREET - NIGHT

               The dog's jaws stay locked in Daisy's hair. His feet leave
               the payment. He sails along behind them. THUMPING into the
               side of the car.

               The other three dogs stop chasing. Cock their heads to watch
               for a moment. They turn and walk back the other way.



               INT. TAFFY'S CAR - DRIVING - NIGHT

               Taffy continues to speed up. 

               Daisy points to an intersection.

                                   DAISY
                         Left turn!

               Taffy nods. Jerks the wheel to the left. They careen around
               the corner.



               EXT. RESIDENTIAL STREET - NIGHT

               The dog flies forward, still locked in Daisy's hair.



               INT. TAFFY'S CAR - DRIVING - NIGHT

               Daisy's body goes forward with the momentum of the dog. She
               catches herself on the dashboard.

                                   TAFFY
                         Daisy!

                                   DAISY
                         Just keep driving. Faster!

               Taffy speeds up more.

               Daisy's hands dig into her hair. She pulls out pin after pin
               after pin.

                                   DAISY (CONT'D)
                         Belynda is going to kill me.

               Taffy glances at her. Tears streaming down her cheeks.

               Daisy removes a final pin. The top half of the hair flies off
               her head.



               EXT. RESIDENTIAL STREET - NIGHT

               The dog drops to the ground, hair still in his mouth. He
               spits it out and GROWLS ferociously.



               INT. TAFFY'S CAR - DRIVING - NIGHT

               Daisy pulls her head in the car. With the top half of the
               weave missing, she fits in the car. Just barely. Daisy gives
               Taffy a relieved smile. She notes her tears.

                                   DAISY
                         Now we're even.

               Taffy glares at her. Daisy gives Taffy a little half hug.

               Taffy swipes at her tears.

                                   TAFFY
                         I'm ready for this night to end. 

                                   DAISY
                         I second it.

               Taffy frowns as she taps the steering wheel.

                                   TAFFY
                         Maybe we shouldn't doing this.

                                   DAISY
                         Doing what?

                                   TAFFY
                         This. Rigging the ring. Stopping
                         the wedding. You have to admit
                         those aren't the most noble of
                         goals.

                                   DAISY
                         We're saving my brother from a life
                         of misery. That is a noble goal.

                                   TAFFY
                         But maybe we're going about it the
                         wrong way.

                                   DAISY
                         Trust me. This is the only way I
                         can get through to Teddy.

                                   TAFFY
                         What if I talk to him? A
                         disinterested third party.

               Daisy looks at Taffy. Taffy meets her gaze.

                                   DAISY
                         Are you really that disinterested?

                                   TAFFY
                         What's that supposed to mean?

                                   DAISY
                         How long have you been in love with
                         my brother?

               Taffy drops Daisy's gaze. Watches the street as she drives.

                                   TAFFY
                         What in the world gave you that
                         idea?

                                   DAISY
                         The closer we got to the wedding,
                         the less we saw of you. 

                                   TAFFY
                         I've been swamped at work.

                                   DAISY
                         I really should be mad at you for
                         keeping this from me.

                                   TAFFY
                         I'm not keeping anything from you.

                                   DAISY
                         But since you haven't even admitted
                         it to yourself, I'll let it slide.

                                   TAFFY
                         You're a lunatic. You know that?

               Daisy stares at Taffy with a knowing smile on her face. Long
               enough for Taffy to fidget and look at her. 

                                   TAFFY (CONT'D)
                         Once again, I've gotten sucked into
                         your crazy schemes. 

                                   DAISY
                         You've never been sucked into
                         anything in your life. Deep down
                         you know we have to stop this
                         wedding.

                                   TAFFY
                         Belynda is pretty awful.

                                   DAISY
                         And you haven't even seen her at
                         her worst.

                                   TAFFY
                         You mean there's more?

               Daisy nods. Looks out the window. Her face lights up.

               A glowing K-Mart sign shines through the trees.

               Daisy points.

                                   DAISY
                         Look! We're almost there!

               Taffy looks at the sign and smiles. Presses harder on the
               gas.



               EXT. K-MART - PARKING LOT - NIGHT

               Taffy's car turns into the nearly empty parking lot. Parks in
               a space near the entrance of the aging building.

               Daisy and Taffy climb out of the car and do a celebration
               dance. Lots of high fives and shimmies. 

               Taffy "walks like an Egyptian" while Daisy does the "Roger
               Rabbit."

               Both girls freeze mid step when the lights inside the store
               systematically turn off. They look at each other in horror
               and sprint to the entrance.



               EXT. K-MART - ENTRANCE - NIGHT

               Taffy and Daisy reach the door just as BITTER STORE MANAGER
               steps outside to lock the door.

                                   DAISY
                         Wait! We have to buy something.
                         It's an emergency.

               Bitter Store Manager turns to give her an apologetic smile.
               Frowns when he sees the top of her hair is missing.

                                   BITTER STORE MANAGER
                         I'm sorry, miss. We're closed.

                                   DAISY
                         But you don't understand. We've
                         gone through a lot to get here. We
                         just need one thing.

                                   BITTER STORE MANAGER
                         The registers are all closed and
                         the lights are off. I'd like to
                         help you, but I can't.

               Too stressed, Daisy looks to Taffy for help.

                                   TAFFY
                         We understand. But isn't there
                         another K-Mart? One that's open 24
                         hours?

               Hope flares in Daisy's eyes.

               Rage flares in the Bitter Store Manager's eyes.

               Taffy and Daisy take a step back.

                                   BITTER STORE MANAGER
                         Who sent you? Was it Thomas? He
                         just couldn't resist rubbing my
                         nose in it, could he? 

                                   TAFFY
                         We don't know any Thomas.

                                   BITTER STORE MANAGER
                         I trained that ungrateful,
                         sniveling weasel. And how does he
                         repay me? By stealing my promotion
                         to run the Super Center.

               He advances on them menacingly. Daisy and Taffy back away. 

                                   DAISY
                         We're sorry to hear that, but if
                         you could just tell us how to get
                         there.

                                   BITTER STORE MANAGER
                         Tell you how to get there? Like you
                         don't already know. You two work
                         for Thomas don't you?

                                   TAFFY
                         No. We don't.

                                   BITTER STORE MANAGER
                         What kind of horrible people are
                         you to drive all the way down here?
                         Just to torment an old man.

               Bitter Store Manager bursts into tears. 

                                   TAFFY
                         No sir. We just needed to buy some
                         super glue for her brother's
                         wedding tomorrow.

               The man's tears instantly dry. He perks right up.

                                   BITTER STORE MANAGER
                         Well why didn't you say so?

               Taffy and Daisy exchange a wary look.

                                   BITTER STORE MANAGER (CONT'D)
                         The Super Center is over on Douglas
                         Road. Turn right out of the parking
                         lot and left on Highway 37. About 3
                         miles in to the next county, turn
                         left on Douglas road. It'll be on
                         the right.

               He gives them a serene, helpful smile. 

               Taffy and Daisy look at each other. Continue to back away.

                                   TAFFY
                         Thank you.

               They turn and run back to her car.

               Bitter Store Manager waves.

                                   BITTER STORE MANAGER
                         Y'all come back now, ya hear?



               INT. TAFFY'S CAR - NIGHT

               Taffy and Daisy dive in the car and lock the doors. They look
               at each other.

                                   DAISY
                         Did you get all that?

               Taffy shakes her head.

                                   TAFFY
                         I got right, left, left, right.

                                   DAISY
                         I got parking lot, highway 37,
                         Douglas Road, Super Center.

                                   TAFFY
                         So it's right...

                                   DAISY
                         ...out of the parking lot.

                                   TAFFY
                         Left...

                                   DAISY
                         ...Highway 37.

                                   TAFFY
                         Left...

                                   DAISY
                         ...Douglas Road. Super Center...

                                   TAFFY
                         ...is on the right!

               They grin at each other. Taffy starts the car and they're on
               their way. 



               INT. SELLERS' HOUSE - TEDDY'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

               Teddy and Kevin sit on the floor polishing their shoes. Kevin
               puts the brush down and flexes his hand.

                                   KEVIN
                         If this time isn't good enough, I'm
                         gonna have to insist that she do
                         this herself.

                                   TEDDY
                         Give her a break. Belynda's just
                         nervous. Tomorrow is a big day. 

                                   KEVIN
                         How you put up with that woman,
                         I'll never know.

                                   TEDDY
                         That woman is going to be my wife.
                         I'd appreciate a little respect. 

               Kevin nods apologetically. Lays down, exhausted.

                                   KEVIN
                         What'd she say when you told her
                         you were leaving the firm to join
                         the magazine.

               Teddy suddenly finds a spot on his shoe to fully focus on.

               Kevin looks at him.

                                   KEVIN (CONT'D)
                         You did tell her, right?

                                   TEDDY
                         I'm going to. I'm just waiting for
                         the right moment. She's been so
                         stressed planning the wedding and
                         all. I'll tell her.

                                   KEVIN
                         You're backing out of the deal
                         aren't you?

                                   TEDDY
                         What? No. I wouldn't do that to
                         you.

                                   KEVIN
                         Then tell her. Tonight.

                                   TEDDY
                         I'm not telling her tonight. Are
                         you out of your mind?

               Kevin neatly folds the rag by his shoes and places everything
               to the side. 

                                   KEVIN
                         Then I can't be your best man.

                                   TEDDY
                         You'd resort to blackmail? The
                         night before the biggest day of my
                         life?

                                   KEVIN
                         Well reasoning hasn't seemed to
                         work. How can you marry someone
                         you're afraid to talk to?

                                   TEDDY
                         I'm not afraid. I just don't want
                         to disappoint her. She's so
                         delicate.

               Kevin snorts. Lays back down and closes his eyes.

                                   TEDDY (CONT'D)
                         What's that supposed to mean?

               Kevin doesn't answer.

                                   TEDDY (CONT'D)
                         I know you all think I'm making a
                         mistake. You just don't see the
                         same things in Belynda that I see.

                                   KEVIN
                         More like you don't see what we
                         see. How long do you really expect
                         to last living with that kind of
                         high maintenance? 

                                   TEDDY
                         She's not high maintenance.

               Kevin holds up a shoe.

                                   KEVIN
                         We're polishing shoes. For the
                         third time. After a professional
                         polished them. Right out of the
                         box. Off the assembly line.

                                   TEDDY
                         Alright, alright. I get it. Wait
                         until you get married. Let's see
                         how your bride handles the stress.

               Kevin turns his head so Teddy won't see his blush. 

               Teddy studies him.

                                   TEDDY (CONT'D)
                         You've met someone, haven't you?
                         You sly dog. I can't believe you
                         didn't tell me.

                                   KEVIN
                         I don't know what you're talking
                         about. But if I were getting
                         married, it wouldn't be to someone
                         who freaks out over non existent
                         spots on shoes.

                                   TEDDY
                         Just you remember you said that. So
                         when your bride is running around
                         like a chicken with her head cut
                         off I won't have to remind you.

                                   KEVIN
                         Won't happen. 

               Kevin sits up to continue polishing the shoes. 

               Teddy smiles.

                                   TEDDY
                         You're terrible at blackmail.

                                   KEVIN
                         Nah. I'm just a really good friend.

                                   TEDDY
                         Speaking of good friends. I haven't
                         heard a peep out of Taffy or Daisy.
                         Not since Taffy tried on the dress.

               Kevin works to keep his tone nonchalant. Shrugs.

                                   KEVIN
                         You know women. They're probably
                         trying to get their beauty sleep.

                                   TEDDY
                         Since when are those two women?

                                   KEVIN
                         They were bound to grow up
                         sometime.

                                   TEDDY
                         And when did Taffy get all those
                         curves? She's not the little tomboy
                         that used to trail after us.

                                   KEVIN
                         Remember how nothing we threw at
                         them would ever faze them?

                                   TEDDY
                         That was all Taffy. She always
                         steadies Daisy. I pity the man who
                         tries to come between those two.

               Kevin stands to stretch studies Teddy's dreamy expression.

                                   KEVIN
                         If he's smart. He won't. He'll just
                         join them.

                                   TEDDY
                         I suppose you're right. I'm glad
                         Taffy finally showed up. I was
                         afraid she was going to miss the
                         wedding. It wouldn't be right.
                         She's family.

                                   KEVIN
                         Just remember that when you're
                         admiring all those curves. Me on
                         the other hand, I have no such
                         restrictions. Maybe I should ask
                         her out.

               Kevin watches Teddy frown.

                                   TEDDY
                         Nah. We're too old, man.

                                   KEVIN
                         I don't know. Get the younger model
                         now and take good care of it, you
                         won't have to trade it in the
                         future. 

                                   TEDDY
                         Yeah. You're definitely not asking
                         her out. She's officially off
                         limits. Just like Daisy.

                                   KEVIN
                         What? Taffy's not your sister.

                                   TEDDY
                         Close enough.

                                   KEVIN
                         Not. I think the two of us could
                         have a lot of fun together.

                                   TEDDY
                         I think you should find someone
                         else. There'll be hordes of single
                         women here tomorrow. You'll have
                         your pick of the litter.

                                   KEVIN
                         So what if I want to pick Taffy?

                                   TEDDY
                         She's not in the litter. 

                                   KEVIN
                         If I didn't know better, I say
                         you're getting all up in arms
                         because you want her for yourself.

                                   TEDDY
                         Me? With Taffy? That's crazy talk.
                         Have you forgotten? I'm getting
                         married tomorrow.

                                   KEVIN
                         Then you shouldn't care if Taffy
                         and I hook up. 

                                   TEDDY
                         I don't care. I mean...I do. Just
                         not the way you're implying. 

                                   KEVIN
                         In civilian speak, Councilor.

                                   TEDDY
                         You're my best friend. Taffy is
                         like my little sister. I want to
                         see you both happy. It's my
                         obligation.

                                   KEVIN
                         And if we're happy together?

                                   TEDDY
                         You won't be. I can see you both
                         objectively. You're just not a good
                         romantic match. 

                                   KEVIN
                         Because she matches you.

                                   TEDDY
                         Exactly. 

               Kevin gives him a triumphant smile. Teddy raises an eyebrow.

                                   TEDDY (CONT'D)
                         But I'm getting married. She'd be
                         happy with someone like me. Not me,
                         per se. 

                                   KEVIN
                         Yeah. Whatever, Councilor.



               INT. TAFFY'S CAR - DRIVING - NIGHT

               Taffy slows the car. She and Daisy both stare hard out the
               windows at the passing rural scenery.

                                   DAISY
                         We should've found Douglas Road by
                         now.

                                   TAFFY
                         We haven't even passed a gas
                         station in the last twenty miles.
                         Would they really build one this
                         far in the middle of nowhere?

                                   DAISY
                         We'll have to run into someone who
                         can tell us soon.

                                   TAFFY
                         Let's just turn around. Go back and
                         ask.

                                   DAISY
                         What if we just haven't gone far
                         enough? It's already so late. We'd
                         have to drive all the way back out
                         here. I'm sure we'll run into it.

               Taffy leans forward to look out the windshield. Points up
               ahead at a faint light.

                                   TAFFY
                         See that?

                                   DAISY
                         What?

               She leans forward to follow Taffy's finger.

                                   TAFFY
                         That light. I think it may be a
                         farm house or something. 

                                   DAISY
                         Yes! They should know how to get to
                         K-Mart. Living way out here.
                         There's the driveway.

                                   TAFFY
                         We'll knock only if there are more
                         lights on. I'd hate to wake
                         anybody. 



               EXT. DRIVEWAY - NIGHT

               Taffy's car turns on the unkempt dirt driveway. Bounces
               through deep ruts. Knee high grass and weeds line both sides
               of the lane.

               The car approaches the dilapidated house and matching barn.
               Lights burn inside the house. The car does a U turn and parks
               near the sagging porch. 



               INT. DILAPIDATED HOUSE - KITCHEN - NIGHT

               SOOSIE MAE (50s), NFL linebacker body perched on top of the
               shapeliest pair of legs ever, stomps angrily from one end of
               the kitchen to the other. Black licorice hangs forgotten
               between two crooked fingers. 

                                   SOOSIE MAE
                         Failed. Again. What in the world
                         did I ever do to deserve you?

               Billy Bob Darryl cowers in the corner by two mini
               refrigerators stacked where a full sized refrigerator would
               be. His face is a battered mess.

                                   SOOSIE MAE (CONT'D)
                         How hard is it to rob a convenience
                         store? It's not like I didn't show
                         you how before you could walk.

                                   BILLY BOB DARRYL
                         Sorry, ma. There were these girls.

                                   SOOSIE MAE
                         I don't want to hear your excuses.

               Headlights sweep across the room catching both of their
               attention.

                                   SOOSIE MAE (CONT'D)
                         Who is that this time of night?



               EXT. DILAPIDATED HOUSE - PORCH - NIGHT

               Taffy and Daisy carefully climb out of the car. They look
               around the property uneasily. Exchange a look. Start to get
               back in the car.

                                   SOOSIE MAE (O.S.)
                         Who's out there?

               Taffy and Daisy jump and turn to look at Soosie Mae where she
               now stands on the porch.

                                   TAFFY
                         We're really sorry to bother you,
                         ma'am. We were hoping you could
                         tell us how to get to K-Mart.

                                   SOOSIE MAE
                         Awfully late for a couple chickies
                         like you to be going to K-Mart.

                                   DAISY
                         Yes, ma'am. But it's an emergency.
                         For my brother's wedding tomorrow.

               Billy Bob Darryl peers over his mother's shoulder. His eyes
               widen when he sees them.

               Taffy and Daisy see him. Their eyes widen.

                                   BILLY BOB DARRYL
                         Them, Ma! That's them girls I 'as
                         tellin' you 'bout! They did this to
                         me.

                                   SOOSIE MAE
                         You did this to my boy?

               Soosie Mae pulls him out on the porch so they can see his
               battered face.

                                   TAFFY
                         Well, he tried to shoot us. We were
                         just scared.

                                   SOOSIE MAE
                         You had no right touchin' my boy.

                                   TAFFY
                         He had no right robbing a
                         convenience store!

               Daisy looks at Taffy like she's crazy. Grabs her arm and
               pulls her towards the car.

                                   SOOSIE MAE
                         A boy got to obey his mama. Where's
                         my shotgun?

               Billy Bob Darryl ducks back in the house. 

               Taffy and Daisy look at each other. Sprint back to the car
               and dive in. 

               Billy Bob Darryl returns with the shotgun just as Taffy gets
               the car moving. 

               Soosie Mae expertly loads the gun. Takes aim. 

               BLAST!



               INT. TAFFY'S CAR - DRIVING - NIGHT

               The back window explodes.

               Taffy and Daisy scrunch down in their seats. Taffy floors it.
               They bounce crazily over the ruts. 

               BLAST! 

               Taffy swerves onto the grass. Gains better traction on the
               even ground and they shoot down the lane.



               EXT. DILAPIDATED HOUSE - PORCH - NIGHT

               Soosie Mae points to their disappearing taillights. 

                                   SOOSIE MAE
                         What you waitin' on? Go get 'em!

               Billy Bob Darryl nods. He runs to his beat up truck. Guns the
               engine and takes off.

                                   SOOSIE MAE (CONT'D)
                         Make mama proud!



               INT. TAFFY'S CAR - DRIVING - NIGHT

               Taffy skids out onto the road. Gets control of the car. Looks
               at Daisy who tightly grasps the dashboard.

                                   TAFFY
                         You okay?

               Daisy nods. Buckshot drops out of her hair. She picks up a
               pellet. Looks at Taffy. They both look at the shattered back
               window.

                                   DAISY
                         Let's call it a night.

                                   TAFFY
                         What? You want to give up now? What
                         happened to saving your brother's
                         life and all that?

                                   DAISY
                         I wasn't expecting to risk mine.
                         Besides, he'll just be miserable as
                         opposed to my being dead. That's a
                         fair trade off.

               Daisy looks out the back again. Frowns.

               Headlights fast approach from behind.

                                   DAISY (CONT'D)
                         Think they were mad enough to come
                         after us?

               Taffy picks up another pellet. Shows it to Daisy. She nods.

                                   DAISY (CONT'D)
                         Yeah. Me, too.

               Taffy looks in the rearview mirror at the headlights. She
               floors it. 

               Daisy looks back.

               The headlights get closer.

                                   DAISY (CONT'D)
                         Faster.

                                   TAFFY
                         It's a Hybrid. What do you want
                         from me?

                                   DAISY
                         Speed!

               She whips around in her seat.

                                   TAFFY
                         We can't outrun him.

                                   DAISY
                         You're not giving up.

                                   TAFFY
                         We have to out smart him. Watch
                         him. Tell me the moment you can't
                         see his headlights.

               Daisy nods. Turns around to stare out the back window.

                                   TAFFY (CONT'D)
                         Anything?

                                   DAISY
                         Nah. What are we going to do?

               They fly around a curve.

                                   TAFFY
                         How about now?

                                   DAISY
                         No good.

                                   TAFFY
                         We've got a couple more.

               Taffy slows to navigate a couple S curves.

                                   DAISY
                         No headlights!

                                   TAFFY
                         Good.

               Taffy turns off her headlights. Darkness immediately
               surrounds them. 

                                   DAISY
                         What are you doing?

                                   TAFFY
                         Can't chase us if he can't see us.

               She pulls off the side of the road in the bend of the next S
               curve. Leaves the engine running. Taffy and Daisy turn to
               watch for the vehicle.



               EXT. COUNTRY HIGHWAY - NIGHT

               Billy Bob Darryl's truck slows in the curve. 



               INT. PICK UP TRUCK - DRIVING - NIGHT

               Billy Bob Darryl frowns when he can't see any taillights. He
               slowly navigates the curve. Passes by their hiding spot.



               INT. TAFFY'S CAR - NIGHT

               Daisy and Taffy watch with bated breath as the truck creeps
               by them.

               Taffy's car starts beeping. Suddenly her headlights
               automatically flash on.

               Taffy and Daisy stare at the lights in surprise.

                                   TAFFY
                         Safety feature.

                                   DAISY
                         Safety. Of course.

               Taffy pulls out on the highway. 

                                   TAFFY
                         Maybe he'll think we're another
                         car.

               The truck swerves and blocks the two lane highway.

                                   DAISY
                         Maybe not.

                                   TAFFY
                         Hold on.

               Taffy sharply turns the steering wheel to the right. They
               bounce onto the shoulder. Keep going on the grass. They
               ground drops sharply out from under them. They scream.
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