INT. CHAPEL OF SOULS – NIGHT

Miss Parker and Sam are still.

Jules enters the chapel.

JULES

I thought you were smarter than walking right into the wolf’s lair like this.

MISS PARKER

What the hell do you want?

Jules walks toward Miss Parker and stops two feet away from her. He looks at the altar and smiles.

JULES

You’re almost on the right track. Of course, I doubt you’re aware of it.

The sound of shootings outside distracts the sweeper, giving Miss Parker and Sam a chance to run for cover and open fire.

Jules is shot twice in the chest and falls down.

Two sweepers leave the chapel.

OUTSIDE

Jarod sees the two sweepers exiting the chapel.

They begin looking for where the shots came. The car engine is turned on and they run toward it.

INSIDE CHAPEL

Jarod goes in the chapel and sees three sweepers behind the back benches. One of them opens fire, allowing his partners to reposition behind the pillars.

Miss Parker and Sam are cornered.

Jarod knocks the first sweeper down. The distraction gives Sam the opportunity to shoot the sweeper close to him.

Miss Parker and Jarod aim at the remaining sweeper. There’s nothing he can do, so he just drops his gun.

MISS PARKER

Wise. Now, turn around.

He does. Miss Parker hits him in the head with the butt of the gun and knocks him out too.

Sam is now aiming his gun at Jarod.

Jarod and Miss Parker still aiming at each other.

MISS PARKER

What you’re doing here, Jarod?

JAROD

I came here to help.

MISS PARKER

I don’t need your help.

JAROD

There are more sweepers outside. We NEED to get out of here.

MISS PARKER

(fumes)

Fine.

OUTSIDE

The trio leaves the chapel.

They run to the nearest corner and stay there. Jarod checks his watch.

A few moments later, Andrew shows up driving the car.

ANDREW

Did it work?

JAROD

Yes. What about you?

ANDREW

I left them on the other side of the island.

Miss Parker can’t see the driver’s face, but his voice...

She walks closer to take a better look.

MISS PARKER

Mr. Fennigor...

ANDREW

No. I’m the other one.

MISS PARKER

(puzzled)

The other one?

Jarod opens the door

JAROD

C’mon, get in.

Miss Parker hesitates.

JAROD

Miss Parker, trust me.

MISS PARKER

If you try anything, I’ll make you regret it.

They get in and drive away.

EXT. STREETS OF CARTHIS – NIGHT

The car travels through the streets of Carthis.

INSIDE THE CAR

Miss Parker’s face is a whirlwind of emotions. Anger, confusion, amazement, all fighting amongst each other until only one subsides: determination.

MISS PARKER

(to Andrew)

Who are you?

JAROD

Now is not the time, Parker.

MISS PARKER

Shut up, Jarod.

Jarod sighs, but doesn’t retort.

Andrew

I will be happy to answer whatever questions you may have but, for the moment we must find a safe haven for ourselves.

SAM

Yes, but where? All the streets are empty. There are no hiding spots.

Andrew

Maybe not here but the forest is full of them. There is a cave there which I think will be perfect.

OUTSIDE

The car exits the city area and enters the forest.

It travels for a while and finally stops close to a cave entrance partially covered by vegetation.

They exit the car.

MISS PARKER

Now, I’ll ask again: who are you?

Andrew

(to Jarod)

Is she always like this?

Jarod

No. sometimes she can get quite impatient.

INT. THE CENTRE. VENTILATION SHAFT

Angelo crawls through the vents. Apparently, he no longer feels threatened. However, fear may be gone, but his rush is a sign that something is going to happen soon.

INT. THE CENTRE. SYDNEY’S OFFICE - DAY

Sydney is working on some reports when Raines and Lyle burst in. Despite their sudden appearance, Sydney maintains his posture; calmly gathers his papers and stares at both men with a blank expression.

SYDNEY

Yes?

Lyle

Cousin It is gone.

Sydney

(puzzled)

IS that one of Broots’ friends?

Lyle

No, it’s not and you know it.

Raines

Enough.

Do you know where Angelo is?

Sydney

No. I haven’t seen him lately.

Lyle

Neither have we. No one has.

Raines

His room has been vacant for almost 48 hours.

Sydney

That doesn’t mean he’s gone. He’s probably inside the vents. Have you checked inside them yet?

Raines

It would be a waste of time and energy; he could evade us easily. And besides, for what purpose would he hide in the vents for two days?

Sydney

We both know Angelo has his own way of understanding things.

Perhaps, you should check his quarters once more.

Raines

Yes, but this time you’re coming with us.

Sydney

Fine.

Sydney closes the folder, puts it inside his desk drawer and locks it. Then, he gets up and follows Raines and Lyle out of the office.

INT. THE CENTRE. ELEVATOR SHAFT

Sydney, Raines, Lyle and Willy reach SL-16.

CORRIDOR – CONTINUOUS

TITLE: SL-16

They exit the elevator and walk through the main corridor until they reach the only occupied room at the area.

Willy approaches the iron door and looks through the small glass window.

Willy

He’s there.

Raines

What?

Raines goes to the door and looks inside.

raines

How the hell did he get back?

Sydney hunches his shoulders. Lyle eyes him suspiciously but keeps his thoughts to himself.

Raines

(to Willy)

Open the door. I want to talk to him.

Willy takes a key from his pocket and opens the door.

Raines walks inside the room.

Inside – CONTINUOUS

Angelo is sitting calmly at his bed.

Waiting. Mumbling. Staring.

Raines

Where have you been, Angelo?

Angelo doesn’t respond. Raines walks closer and starts hearing Angelo’s mantra. He tries to discern it but it only sounds like incoherent dribble.

Sydney

What’s he saying?

Raines

Nothing.

Sydney enters the room and goes to Angelo. He listens for a while. And for a second he understands some of the words.

Ângelo

(whispers)

Itego arcana dei.

Raines

What was that?

Sydney

Don’t know. Drabbling, I think.

Lyle

He’s probably gone for good. Let’s face it. There never was anything that precious to lose anyway.

Raines

Don’t underestimate Angelo’s abilities. He’s been a valuable asset for The Centre for a long time.

More than you, actually.

Lyle

Yes, but I’m here and he’s there.

Lyle walks away.

Raines

(to Sydney)

Find out what he knows or I will.

Raines exits the cell and walks away. Willy follows him.

Sydney sits next to Angelo.

Sydney

You took a big chance.

Angelo

Safe now. Evil man gone.

Sydney

Is he dead?

Angelo doesn’t respond.