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    AWAKENING

    WRITTEN BY

    Ahanmisi David

    PROLOGUE_A

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    INT: DAY BEDROOM

    An old man is seen on his death bed in a well furnished

    room. He is surrounded by a group of men and women,

    mostly wearing suits. One of the men wearing a

    stethoscope (apparently a doctor) sits beside the old man

    and starts to listen to his heart rhythm.

    Doctor

    Im sorry Mr. Odilikazi but I dont think youre going to make...

    The old man suddenly coughs hard spraying the doctorsshirt and face with blood and sputum. The doctor calmly

    removes his glasses, wipes them clean and then wipes his

    face. The female in the group steps forward and wipes the

    blood from Mr. Odilikazis face

    Odilikazi III

    I understand, you have done your best (coughing). Please call my

    daughter and give us the room.

    Everyone clears out leaving a young girl in the room; she

    sits on the bed beside her father trying to control the tears

    in her eyes.

    Odilikazi III

    I told you, no tears.

    Young girl

    Yes father (wiping her eyes)

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    Odilikazi III

    Open the safe and bring me the wooden boxwith markings

    She goes to the wardrobe, opens the safe and returns to his

    side with the box

    Odilikazi III

    Within this box, lies out legacy, the reason for our family's wealth

    and our eternal responsibility

    Young girlI don't understand father

    Odilikazi III

    Remember all those stories I used to tell you about an evil spirit

    that must never be let out or a lot of people will die?

    Young girl

    Yes father

    Odilikazi III

    That story wasn't a fairy tale, it's your great grandfathers story and

    that box is the key

    Young girl

    The key (looking confused), the Key to what father?

    Odilikazi III

    The key to preventing death, (starts to cough hard) so much

    death.

    The girl walks over to the counter and starts to pour some

    water

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    Odilikazi III

    I am passing this responsibility to you. Everything you need to know

    is in that box but most importantly, never let the (cough) sand

    (Cough)...

    Odilikazi stops coughing and it becomes eerily quiet. She

    returns with the water and tries to make him drink. The

    water runs down the side of his mouth, he is dead. Tears

    begin to build as she uses her hands to close his eyes a soft

    breeze blows across her face; she looks up and notices anopen window, walks towards it and closes it. She turns

    around just in time to see the box slipping from her fathers

    chest towards the edge of the bed. She makes a dash and

    catches it just before it hits the ground. She opens the latch

    slowly and stares at the strange symbol inside.

    PROLOGUE_B

    The group previously in the bedroom with odilikazi are

    gathered in the living room all standing. the doctor walks

    into the room quietly and sits on the couch with his head

    down. The rest continue to stare at him until he looks up

    and swings his head from side to side indicating negativity.

    One of the men gets up:

    Man 1

    This changes nothing; we continue to do what this group was

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    formed to do. We watchclosely

    Doctor

    How long can we continue to play guardians?

    Man 1

    As long as it takesYou know whats at stake here. [He pulls back

    his sleeve to reveal a tattoo on his wrist in the form of a

    circle with 3 stars] as long as you bear this mark, you are a

    guardian.

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    SCENE 1 PRESENT DAY

    INT. DAY-

    ZAINABS APARTMENT.

    Camera reveals a two bedroom apartment. Modestly

    decorated, the choice of colour and texture of the furniture

    shows a feminine touch. The camera tracks towards the

    front door key hole; it clicks and then the door opens and a

    woman in her 20s, walks head on through the door towards

    the camera. As she comes in the camera revolves 1800

    around her and escorts her into the living room. She drops

    some bags on the couch as she walks past it, moves on to

    the end of the corridor and turns into the bed room. The

    camera follows and picks her in front of the wardrobe she

    takes some clothes out and lays them neatly on the bed.

    She walks towards the bathroom as she takes off pieces of

    her clothing.

    CUT TO

    Zainab in the bathroom, brushing her teeth. She hears her

    phone ring; she moves to the room reaches into her bag

    and answers the phone.

    Zainab

    Joe! You! Ah ah, You just forgot about me

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    Joe

    No oh, Ive just been busy trying to keep the town safe.

    Zainab

    Super-hero-police-man, you promised to give me a head start on

    some of your important cases.

    Joe

    I thought we talked about this. You reporters have a way of blowing

    up stories and causing unrest

    Zainab

    You know Im not that kind of reporter. Just gimme a place and a

    time

    Joe

    Zainab

    Zainab

    Cmonyou know you owe me.

    Joe

    Ok, maybe Ill do it once. Ill keep you posted. How have you been?

    Zainab

    You knowworkmore work. Im trying to make a living like

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    everyone else.

    Joe

    Alright. Remember to call me if you need anything. I promised your

    mother Id take care of you so

    Zainab

    I know Joe.you constantly remind me

    The door bell rings. She quickly concludes her phoneconversation and goes to answer the door.

    CUTS TO-

    INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

    ZAINABS APARTMENT (FRONT DOOR)

    The door swings open revealing a young delivery person.

    Zainab signs for and receives the package then closes the

    door as the delivery person turns to leave. She walks into

    the living room, sits down and un-wraps the package on her

    lap. It reveals an old wooden antique box and a letter on

    top she tears the envelope and reads the letter that says

    her grandmother is dead. She is shocked. She hardly knew

    her grandmother. She drops the letter by her side the opens

    the box and starts to examine its contents. She goes

    through stones, shells, small carvings. She pulls out a book.

    In it were strange writings she did not understand. She

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    pulls out a brown leather pouch. She looks at it then opens

    it up she sticks her hand inside and comes out with a pinch

    of sand and allows it run through her fingers. As they fall to

    the ground she hurriedly packs the contents back into the

    box, walks to the kitchen and comes back with a broom and

    dust pan. She sweeps the sand from the floor, disposes of it

    and then she takes the box, walks to the room cupboard,

    places the pouch inside then closes it.

    Fade.

    SCENE 2INTNIGHT

    Tastefully furnished study, dimly lit on the polished

    mahogany table sits picture frames of a happily married

    couple. A young man (Nicholas) walks into the shot. He

    picks up a bow tie from the backrest of the chair, puts it

    around his neck and advances to the mirror as the starts to

    knot it. He takes a good look at himself in the mirror before

    he picks up the Jacket and puts it on, he goes back to the

    table, pulls out a pen and pad he scribbles a note and pourshimself a drink. He rushes it in one gulp. He picks a gun

    from the open drawer and sits on the couch beside the table

    and the camera advances to the note pad with the mans

    handwriting scribbled on it with the words Im sorry, just

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    then a loud bang envelopes the entire room and blood

    splatters over the pad and table.

    CUT TO-

    SCENE 3

    INT

    Dawn

    Nicholas residence (bedroom)

    Nicholas wakes up with a start. He is on his bed and is

    breathing heavily sweat all over his face. He tries to calm

    himself with some deep breaths and falls back on the bed.

    Int.

    Dawn

    Nicholass residence, (bathroom). The sound of running

    water fills the room, Nicholas, washes his face, as he tries

    to soak in the images from his dream.

    Cut to-

    Int (Morning)

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    NICHOLASLIVING ROOM

    He puts the finishing touches on his cloths and he, grabs his

    key and brief case then exits.

    SCENE 4

    INT DAY

    PASTRY SHOP

    Nicholas walks in through the door and pays for a snack.

    He mumbles a greeting to one of the attendants as he scans

    the faces of the seated customers. He then sights Gbade

    who beckons at him. Nicholas walks across the room and

    joins Gbade at the table.

    Gbade:

    Hey Nick! Whats with the frown?

    Nicholas:

    Sorry man, my day didnt exactly start out well.

    Gbade:

    Problems?

    Nicholas:

    Not exactly, but I had the weirdest dream. [Beat]Gbade gives him

    a questioning stare.]

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    Nicholas:

    As in its really nothing. [Nicholas sighs then...] It was just a

    stupid dream .I shot myself! [Gbade bursts out laughing as he

    brings out a white handkerchief from his inner suit pocket

    and proceeds to clean his teaspoon].

    Gbade:

    At least youre still here so theres nothing to worry about

    anyway I would have been more worried if you told me

    you shot someone else, because then Ill have to arrest

    you

    Nicholas:

    What! And one would think that youd have my back if I ever got in

    trouble.

    Gbade:

    Ha! Tell me about it. I already have old men and women throwing

    curses at me from the village.

    Nicholas:

    Really? Why?

    Gbade:

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    For doing my job.

    Nicholas:

    Which is?[beat] Questioning stare.]

    Gbade:

    I arrested my cousins.

    Nicholas:

    You what!?

    Gbade:

    Its complicated man.

    Nicholas

    Obviously, so un-complicateit.

    Gbade:

    Remember the case I told you I was working on? You know, the one

    my D.P.O. gave me 2 weeks to crack.

    Nicholas:

    Oh yeah the one about the gang of robbers right?

    Gbade:

    Yeah, that one. I cracked it all right. Turns out my cousin was Laide

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    is a member of the gang.

    Nicholas:

    Ok. But you said cousins..with an 's'?

    Gbade:

    I was coming to that. Can you imagine his dumb ass elder brother

    who should know better, actually let him stay and keep his weapons

    in his apartment.

    Nicholas:

    Whoa! Thats complicated but, maybe you could have

    Gbade:

    Dont even go there. Ive heard that speech too many times already the one about them being my cousins and me being in a positionto get them off the hook. But what they forget is that the law wasput in place to protect everyone and can only work if everyone is

    subject to the law, everyone!

    Nicholas:

    Im not going to say another word. I know theres no changing your

    mind whenever you get like this.

    Gbade:

    [Finishing his coffee] Yeah, yeah...so hows work?

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    Nicholas:

    Stressful, but what can we do man?

    Gbade

    Its everywhere. [Gbadegets up. He fiddles with his wallet]

    Take it easy ok. You have to ease up on those accounts youre

    handling. Youre killing yourself. Maybe the dream is a warning [He

    laughs and drops a thousand Naira bill on the table]. This

    ones on me. Later.

    CUTS TO--.

    SCENE 5

    EXT

    -DAY

    -BURIAL GROUND

    Camera picks ups a small crowd in a burial ground from

    afar.

    The Minister can be seen among the people, concluding the

    ceremony. After a few seconds the people start to disperse

    as the under takers begin to lower the coffin into the grave.

    CUT TO-

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    Zainab walking towards the gate of the burial ground in the

    company of some people.

    Mr. Steve:

    I hope you are ok? You know when people dont show a lot of

    emotions at the loss of a loved one, it usually means there a lot of

    grief swirling on the inside.

    Zainab:

    Really sir, Im okIts just that I didnt really know her, you know.

    The first time I knew anything about her was when I was notified of

    her death.

    Mrs. Steven:

    Dont worry my dear, its going to be alright. The lord knows best.

    Zainab:

    Thank you sir

    Mr. Steven:

    Just dont think too much ok. And you know if you ever need

    someone to talk to we are always here ok.

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    (Joe, her cousin, walks up to her. He hugs her and looks at

    her)

    Joe

    Hey are you alright?

    Zainab

    Im fine! We didnt really know her Joe (she smiles)the last time I

    heard anything about her was when my mother died...remember

    she sent flowers but never actually came...weird

    Joe

    i know...just take it easy I have to go back to the office. Call me,

    ok?

    (He kisses her forehead and walks away)

    Angela (Zainabs friend)

    Sweet heart, we should go but just give me a moment to say good

    bye to Sheyi and his sister.

    Zainab:

    Ok, just hurry up

    As Angela walks off, Zainabs phone begins to ring. She

    excuses herself then she starts to walk towards the exit

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    searching frantically for the phone in her bag, bringing out

    stuff and pilling them under her armpit till she finds the

    phone and answers it.

    Zainab:

    Hello? Good morning sir yes sir we just finishedof course I dont

    mind sirok, where?

    She walks to a parked car just outside the gate, brings out a

    pen and starts to write on one of the sheets of paper she

    had under her armpit on the car. As she finishes some

    papers fall from the car to the floor. She picks them up but

    as she gets up she collides with strange old man.

    Zainab:

    Oh am sorry, so sorry.

    Old Man:

    Its ok my dear. Zainab, am I right?

    Zainab

    UhYes.

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    Old man

    Just take heart but know that it all comes together in the end.

    Zainab

    Sorry, excuse me (She turns to continue the conversation

    on the phone) What? oh sorry sirthe address? Yes I got it

    ok sirIm on my way there now

    As she turns to continue her conversation with the old man,

    he had disappeared. She scans the area until she sees him

    on the other side of the street. As he turns the corner of the

    street she goes after him.She gets to the corner but when

    she looks in, the old man is nowhere to be seen. From her

    side Angela jolts her with a tap on her shoulder.

    Angela:

    What are you doing here? Your car is that way.

    Zainab:

    You scared me! I thoughtI thought I saw someone.

    Angela:

    Who?

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    Zainab:

    Never mind [she takes a look back as they walk back to her

    car]

    Angela:

    Are you ok?

    Zainab:

    Yeah, Im fine.

    SCENE6

    INT-

    DAY-

    Camera opens inside an elevator with about 7 or 8 people,

    some reading papers, others looking at watches and staring

    at the floor indicator.As the lift makes a stop, some people pour out followed by

    the camera. The camera moves through the large office hall

    divided into cubicle till it gets to this row where Nicholass

    cubicle is situated. It follows a young man smartly dressed

    as he steps out of his cubicle with a bunch of files and walks

    to Nicholas cubicle. He drops the file on Nicholass table.

    Ndubisi:

    Here are the filesIve made all the inputs and adjustments on the

    accounts.

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    Nicholas

    How about the SUN DRINK file?

    Ndubuisi:

    Yes, we pulled the file out. Ive finished looking at it and I just sent it

    to Meg at accounting.

    Nicholas:

    Ok, Ill get on this immediately after lunch, its past two already.

    He picks up the files and puts them aside.

    Ndubuisi:

    Lunch ke? Are you kidding? The boss said he wants those on his

    desk first thing in the morning and you are thinking about food. You

    know thats a very important client.

    Nicholas :

    So? Should I kill myself? Besides I think my work will move faster if

    I have some food in my tummy.[At this point Victor walks in].

    Victor:

    Whats up?

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    Nicholas :

    Lunch

    Ndubuisi:

    When he has those waiting for him, with a time bomb set by the

    boss himself.

    Victor:

    And you are bothered, or have you forgotten this punk has never

    missed a dead line? Abegi! Je ka ma lo Jeun o jare.

    Ndubuisi:

    Dont worry about me please I have some stuff to take care of

    [Victor and Nicholas walk towards the elevator]

    Victor

    Meanwhile wetin you dey do this evening?

    Nicholas

    Nothing. Why?

    Victor

    We dey go club thats why? You too dey ask question like police.

    When last did you have fun dude? You have been sitting at home

    brooding. Its time to let go of Bu

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    Nicholas

    Victor, dont go there. You know how I feel about that topic. Dont

    go there at all.

    Victor

    [Slowing down and pulling him to the side] look brov, I know

    its a touchy topic but its been a long time and you have to move

    on.

    Nicholas

    I think Im moving on just fine

    Victor

    You need to smell some fresh air dude. You need to socialize; its

    been two years now. CmonDrinks on me.

    Nicholas

    Hmmm.Well lets see how it goes.

    Victor

    Bad guy! Oya make we go chop.

    As they step out of the office Ndubuisi sees the news on the

    TV screen hanging on the wall. He is immediately

    interested, moving closer to the screen.

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    Victor:

    What?

    Cut to-

    [On scene of crime, a reporter is seen with a microphone to

    his face and a bunch of people and activities going on

    behind him, police cars can be seen around an ambulance.]

    Nicholas:

    Wait

    REPORTER

    Im standing right in front of the house of 36 year old Efosa

    Osazuwa who, earlier this morning woke his neighbors up with a

    gunshot which he fired into his temple. Sources say that this is not

    first tragedy that has befallen this household.

    In fact its exactly four weeks ago today that Mr. Osazuwas wife

    and 3 months old daughter died in a car accident in which Mr.

    Osazuwa was the driver and sole survivor. There have been some

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    speculations regarding the reason for Mr. Osazuwas actions this

    morning as close friends and family suspect that he did it out of

    guilt since he felt responsibly for the death of his family. The police

    are still investigating if there could be another cause to Mr

    osazuwas deatha sudden strike of insanity, an act of spiritual

    terrorism or sheer bad luck.whatever the reason, it still

    remains a fact that what happened in this household is nothing

    short of a tragedy.

    Cut to-.

    [Nicholas turns away from the TV and walks to the gents].

    Victor:

    What? Where are you going?

    Nicholas :

    Nothing. Im coming; I just need to rush to the gents.

    CUT TO-

    Int. - Gents

    [Nicholas comes in front of the mirror stares in disbelief at

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    his reflection, then he runs some water into his palms and

    splashes it on his face. He brings out his handkerchief if

    and mops the water from his face.]

    Cut to-.

    SCENE 7

    Exterior

    -day-

    Late Mr. Efosa Osazes house (scene of crime), Zainab is

    concluding an interview with a neighbour of Mr. Osaze. Sheis using a tape recorder though she still has a pen and

    jotter in another hand.

    Zainab:

    ...So in your opinion he wasnt an aggressive person at all.

    Neighbor:

    No, not at all, Efosa was one of the calmest, nicest people I have

    ever known.

    Zainab:

    Thank you very much for your time madam.

    Neighbor:

    You are welcome.

    [As she raises her head from the pad in which she had just

    taken some notes, she sees the old man from the cemetery,

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    staring at her from a distance across the road she starts

    towards him but before she gets to the gate she gets

    distracted by a speeding vehicle only to look back at the

    spot to see that the man was gone. She crosses through the

    gate and searches for him but fids nothing

    Cut to- SCENE 8

    EVENING-

    EXT

    Nicholas pulls up in front of a flat.

    Int;

    The door opens and Nicolas walks into the room. (Its a

    three bedroom block of flats. He stays at the 2nd floor), He

    throws his keys on the dining table and removes his jacket

    and tosses it on the couch. He walks towards the fridge and

    flashes of him and his girlfriend, Bukky, barrage his

    memory.

    SCENE 9

    (His girl friend died in a car crash. He was driving and she

    was riding shotgun, he tried to kiss her and didnt see the

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    little kid trying to cross the road. He dodged the kid and

    crashed into the curb. She didnt survive the crash)

    He opens the fridge and grabs a beer. He sits on the couch

    and gets lost in his own thought. The flashes continue until

    he falls asleep. When he sleeps, He sees another vision.

    SCENE 10

    In this vision. He is in a bathroom staring at the mirror. He

    stares for a while and notices he has a tattoo on his right

    arm. He stares for a while and then suddenly the bathroom

    door bursts open. He sees a man enter. Everything happens

    fast. The man comes towards him and stabs him in the

    stomach. He sees blood The sound of his cell phone jolts

    him from his sleep. He looks at the caller I.D. its Victor. He

    picks.

    Nicholas:

    Heywhats up?

    Victor

    How far? Are you still coming ?We don dey commot oh. You go

    show?

    Nicholas

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    I..I dont know

    Victor

    Look man I hooked up some hot chicks. Dont dull yourself man

    Nicholas

    (Hesitates for a while) ok Im on my way

    Cut to- scene 11

    Night

    Music is blaring from the speakers. The camera pans via an

    arial shot to the extras dancing on the dance floor

    Nicholas, victor and ndubuisi are outside trying to get into

    the club. They eventually get passed security and waltz into

    the club

    Int;

    Victor looks around with his arms spread out

    A guy is seen entering the club with on entourage of

    friends. It is obvious that he has been in an argument with

    someone outside. He is still screaming while walking

    backward so he collides with Nicholas.

    Nicholas:

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    Easy brov.

    Guy:

    What the hell is that supposed to mean, who the hell are you?

    Nicholas:

    Excuse me, you just ran into me because you werent looking, how

    come I m the one being insulted?

    Guy:

    Like I care.[he pushes Nicholas] Get outta my face before I

    release my wrath on you. Who the hell is his fool?

    Nicholas:

    [angry] what is your problem? If you are too high to act right you

    should find somewhere to sleep it off[his friend at this point

    intercedes in the escalating situation].

    Ndubuisi:

    Hey, its ok, theres no need to cause any trouble.

    Nicholas

    Did you guys see what happened, this guy just walks carelessly into

    me and.

    Victor:

    Please just let it go, we came to have fun, lets just go and get you

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    something to drink ok. [They take him to the bar to buy some

    drinks] whatis wrong with you? Do you know who that is?

    Victor

    Thats Yemi Adeleke. (Nicholas looks clueless at ndubuisi) son

    of THE Tunde Adeleke you know? The business man.

    Nicholas

    So

    Victor

    You (he stares at Ndubuisi). Ahh forget it. Sometimes I think

    you dont belong on this planet. (He focuses on the bartender)

    emm give us 3 shots of Smirnoff vodka abeg.

    Nicholas seems to be lost; occasionally stealing glances at

    the guy he had an encounter with earlier. Victor notices his

    absent mindedness.

    Victor:

    Whats up man, you are not here. Hope you are not still on that

    guys issue.

    Nicholas:

    No o, of course not, that guy is just a fool, dont even know why I

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    wasted my energy being pissed off.

    Victor:

    So whats now the problem, if its Bukky, you need to let it go

    nobody prays for death but shes gone, you need to move on with

    your life man. Its been almost two yearsI know u miss her.

    Nicholas:

    I miss her but...its not Bukky, I just feel...

    Victor:

    Look, we are in the club, youre with your pals, loosen up!

    on queue 3 girls join them as he finshes his speach

    Victor

    Ahh, welcome welcome. Ehh bartender I need three more shots

    for these beautiful ladies guys these are Angela, Oluchi and

    Yetunde. Girlsthis is Nicolas and Ndubuisi (the girls smile at

    the guys.) Ok eemmm.ill take oluchi here and Ill see you guys

    on the dance floor.

    Ndubuisi takes Angela by the hand and winks at Nicolas. He

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    heads her to the dance floor. Yetunde moves slowly towards

    Nicolas seductively.

    Yetunde

    So whats up?

    Nicholas

    Im alright you?

    [She begins to talk. Nicholas isnt concentrating. He stares

    continuously at the guy he encountered earlier. His eyes

    widen as his eyes catch a tattoo of a tiger on his arm. He

    recognizes it from his dream. After a min, the guy leaves his

    friends laughing and walks across, dance floor].

    Nicholas:

    ( Nicholas interrupts Yetunde) Hey, will you excuse me for a

    minute Ill be right back

    Yetunde

    Where are you going?

    He doesnt answer, he sees the guy go through a door at

    the other end of the hall. He moves to the door, as he gets

    there, a guy hurries out of the door brushing past him. He

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    apologizes. He opens the door to the rest room and at the

    end of the room he sees the leg of the tattooed guy, He

    tries to make conversation.

    Nicholas

    Heyemm. Im really sorry about our little mishap back thereyou

    know you bumping into me and all that (moving closer to

    him. He sees his full body now. The yemi is seated on the

    floor with his head down. He seems lifeless.) helloyou

    alright?

    He goes to him and finds out the guy is dead he has a knife

    in his chest. He checks to make sure but as he gets up

    someone enters the bathroom. Both stand staring at each

    other for a few seconds before Nicholas realizes the

    implication of the picture: him standing with blood on his

    hands and a dead body lying beside him. He immediately

    flees the scene.

    Cut to-

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    Scene 12

    Nicholas in his car he is speeding on the high way and loud

    music is heard on the radio. He gets irritated and starts to

    hit the buttons to stop it. As the music stops and the C.D.

    comes out, it switches to radio.

    VOICE OVER

    The president has issued a press statement concerning the budget.

    He has made no amendments so far and is set to hold private

    briefing with the members of the house of assembly. Meanwhile the

    price of petrol still remains 95 Naira per litre

    [He slams on the brakes, puts off the radio, he thinks for

    a while then he drives off again].

    Scene 13

    Night

    Int

    The camera pans across a dark bedroom where Zainab

    sleeps with her back facing the camera. The phone rings.

    She sleepily picks it up.

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    Joe

    Ok, I have your favour.hello are you still asleep?

    Zainab

    Wellemmyeah. Thats what people do at this time joe.

    Joe

    Theres been a murder at the diamond club. Be careful. The

    police are all over the place.

    Zainab

    Thanks. I owe you one.

    Scene 14

    Club scene

    ext

    The police are already at the scene. Some officers take

    statements from some people outside the club. A car

    pulls up to the scene of the crime and inspector Gbade

    steps out of the vehicle and starts to give orders.

    Cut to-Int

    Inspector Gbade walks into the club and walks straight to

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    the bathroom where the body lies. A couple of officers

    are in the room. He bends and examines the body. One of

    the officers speak.

    Officer

    They say the killer made a run for it.

    He walks out of the bathroom and scrutinizes the club

    with his eyes. He notices a surveillance camera at the far

    end of the club on the ceiling.

    Gbade

    I want that surveillance tape.

    Gbade walks to one of the officers.

    Gbade

    Get a statement from everyone and let em go. (One of the

    officers hand him the tape) we have this so the killer cant go

    far.

    Cut to

    Ext

    A taxi pulls up near the club. Zainab steps out of the cab.

    She pays the driver and walks towards the club as she

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    walks towards towards the club, an old man looks at her

    from across the road.

    Cut to-

    Int

    Night

    Scene 23

    Nicholas barging into his house, he hurriedly closes and

    locks the door behind him then he rests his back on the

    door. he tries to absorb the events of the day. Just then his

    phone jolts him back from his deep land of thought. He

    answers the call

    Nicholas

    Hello..

    Victor

    Hey man where are you? Its got real crazy up here man the police

    are everywhere

    Nicholas

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    I...I wasn't feeling too well... had to leave. Im at home now.

    Victor

    Without us? Anyway, did u hear that someone got stabbed to death

    at the club? Its mad here, we are just leaving now. The police held

    everybody for questioning but they just let us go. I guess Ill see u

    tomorrow.

    Nicholas ends the call, he looks at the clock then exhales.

    He goes down, letting his back slide down the door till he issitting on the floor before he rests his head on his knees.

    Scene 24

    Lagos State Police Department

    Night, Int

    Gbade walks into the building with the tape in hand. He

    walks towards a room where a young man sitting in front of

    three computer screens.

    Gbade

    Hey! Is that new face recognition software properly installed now?

    Young man

    Yes sir

    Gbade

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    Oya, look at the tape and find me a criminal. I need you to call our

    insider at the NSA and see if there has been any chatter about this

    previously. I need to know if this was a premeditated act or just

    some bimbo looking for attention. Lets get to work people.

    Another officer walks in

    Officer

    Sir.

    Gbade leaves the room. The young man starts the software.

    He plays the video up until he sees the scuffle between

    Yemi and one man. Two other men try to stop the fight. He

    freezes the image. He zooms on the other man apart from

    Yemi and applies the face recognition software. He runs the

    face through the nations database. Gbade is still in the

    other room talking to the officer when the young man

    bursts in

    Young man

    Siryou have to see this.

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    Gbade moves to the computer room and stares at the

    screen. He is shocked at what he sees.

    Scene 25

    Morning

    Nicholass apartment, Int

    Nicholas is seen sleeping on his couch. The room is a bit

    untidy. The television is on. The early morning news just

    comes on.

    T.V.

    This is the news at 7. BREAKING NEWS: Yemi Adeleke, son of Tunde

    Adeleke was killed last night at a down town club in Victoria Island.

    Sources say that this was a terrorist act veered towards the Adeleke

    family. No statement has been made by the Adeleke family but the

    police have emerged with a likely suspect, 26 year old Nicholas

    Duke, who was seen fleeing from the scene from a security camera

    video footage. The police are looking for him for questioning. He is

    considered dangerous. In other news.

    Nicholas wakes up. The sunlight impairing his vision, He

    looks away. He grabs the remote and increases the volume

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    of the TV. He hears sirens in the distance. He gets up and

    walks towards the fridge and grabs himself a beer. The

    sirens get louder. He walks towards the curtain. As he pulls

    the curtains aside, he sees four police cars pull in front of

    his house, police jumping out. It took only a few seconds of

    confusion before he decides his best option is to flee. He

    first stumbles over some furniture before making a break

    for the back door. As he comes out he sees some officers

    already coming to secure the back of the house. They yell

    for him to stop but he ignores and flees. A hot chase ensuesat the end of which Nicholas escapes.

    Scene 26

    Morning

    Interior-

    Zainabsoffice (a newspaper company).

    Zainabs boss sticks his head out of his office door.

    Editor:

    Isnt Zainab here yet?[Employees shake their head in

    negativity while some just stare as he walks out past them.

    He finds Zainabs friend, Angela]] Angela, call your friend and

    tell her I want her to appear in my office in not more than five

    minutes.

    Angela:

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    Sir I already did, she said she is on her way. She will be here soon.

    Editor:

    Angela 5 minutes[he walks back into his office] a few

    minutes later Zainab walks into the hall. Angela quickly

    intercepts her].

    Angela:

    Why are you so late, the boss has been screaming your name like a

    chorus.

    Zainab:

    Good morning to you too. And yes, it is such a lovely day.

    Angela:

    Ok good morning, but that wont save you from the trouble that you

    are in. The man has come out of his office 4 times because of you.

    Zainab:

    Trust me, Im not in any trouble and I am late because I was working

    all night yesterday.[She finishes setting her table] Im sure

    thats what he wants to see me so urgently about.

    Angela:

    You worked on a story last night, what story?

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    Zainab:

    Actually, it was early this morning, and its a super story[she

    laughs].

    Angela:

    Really? What story nau?

    Zainab:

    How would you know when you dont even keep tabs on the news

    and you work for a news paper. Ill tell you sha, let me just go and

    see him quickly before he starts singing another chorus. [She

    walks away giggling. As she goes we see two other staffs

    come to meet Angela].

    Funke:

    O girl, it seems your friend is in big trouble, with the way the editor

    has been shouting her name since..

    Michael:

    Whats up Angela, do you know whats going on.

    Funke:

    Maybe, shes about to get fired.

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    Michael:

    What is wrong with you Funke?

    Funke:

    What? I was only joking[Michael sighs] so girl whats up now

    do you know why the boss has been looking for her.

    Angela:

    Im not sure, but she said something about a story she wrote

    overnight.

    Funke:

    What story?

    Angela:

    I dont know, she hasnt told me yet. She thinks thats why he has

    been looking for her.

    Michael:

    Oh oh oh I think it must be the Yemi Adeleke death. It was the

    headline in the papers this morning.

    Funke:

    I saw it too, Tunde Adelekes son right?

    Angela:

    Really? Tunde Adelekes son, what paper?

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    Michael:

    Our paper now, look at this girl o, you dont even read the products

    from your own office[he chuckles] so she wrote that story? Let

    me go and even read the details because I only got the paper on

    my way up and saw the headlines.

    Angela:

    Where is the paper now?

    Michael:

    On my desk.

    Angela:

    [Excited] Oya lets go [theyall go towards Michaels desk]

    Cut to- scene 27

    Zainab walking into the editors office.

    Editor:

    My dear how can you be late in this critical period? Sit down.

    Zainab:

    Good morning sir. Sorry Im late. I worked all night on that story.

    Editor:

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    Ok, good morning. Nice job last night. I see I was not mistaken

    calling you my best employee. You all ways bring me the best

    stories at the right times and you know, nothing sells newspapers

    better than bad news. But hey. you have to tell me your

    secret.

    Zainab:

    Sir, I dont understand.

    Editor:

    Come on you called me at 2am about this story and I find out that

    the death happened only a few minutes before 2. How come you

    found out so quickly about the incident because you told me you

    were calling from home so... how did you get those details?

    Zainab:

    Thats why its called a secret[he gives her a look] alright,

    alright, my cousin is a police officer, he was called to the scene so

    he called me.

    Editor:

    Good, good...I want a follow up on the story. We need more details,

    more information. We are the first paper to report this thanks to

    you, so I dont think we should draw back now. We need to keep a

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    heavy foot on it. Its a good thing you have someone on the inside

    so milk that cow.

    Zainab:

    Ok sir.

    Editor:

    Zainab, this is not a sleep over, ok? Get out there, shake some

    feathers and bring me a fresh angle.[She nods, but as she gets

    up to go] Hey, if you handle this well, you are one step closer to

    that promotion youve been waiting for.

    Zainab:

    Ok sir. [She leaves the office]

    Scene 28

    Exterior

    Morning

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    Nicholas is walking on the street, deep in thought but still

    conscious of his surroundings. He has a Jacket, hand buried

    deep in his pocket and face cap drawn closely down to his

    eyes, covering most part of his face. He passes by a

    newspaper stand and over hears an on-going conversation].

    Man 1:

    Thats why I hate going to clubs, you never know the outcome,

    many different types of people.

    Man 2:

    Wait oo, oga, so dis boy just die like that? Na wa oo, money no fit

    buy life! But you sure say dem go fit catch the man wen kill am?

    Man 1:

    Why wont he be caught? his pictures are already displayed in the

    papers, including his office and house address, so where can he

    hide? It is only a matter of time.

    Vendor:

    I sure say na one of all this university cult boys, when their body

    dey hot, na him go kill am.

    Man 1:

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    No! It is actually a working class young man; it says something here

    about a fight between both parties before he was discovered dead.

    [At this point, Nicholas pauses, pull his cap down more andthen goes back, requests for a papers pays and leaves.

    After turning to a corner he opens the paper and begins to

    read. Few seconds later, he angrily squeezes the paper in a

    bunch and throws it away, moments later he changes his

    mind and picks it up, unwraps it again, tears out the name

    and contact info of the writer]

    cut to scene 29

    Nicholas at a business centre buys a SIM-card and quickly

    puts it in his phone. He walks away as he starts to make a

    call. He dials the number. It rings but no one answers. The

    network requests that he drops a voice message

    Nicholas:

    Hello. You dont know me personally but you wrote an article about

    me today, which is not entirely true. I can prove my innocence. Ill

    call again.

    [After hanging up, he continues walking till he finds an

    uncompleted building; he enters it, looks for a corner and

    sits,

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    Cuts to-

    Scene 30

    Morning

    Office, Int

    Zainab walks from the editors office back to her table. She

    receives a message on her mobile. She checks it. Its a voice

    mail. She plays it back. When she hears Nicholass voice she

    calls the number back.

    Zainab

    Hello

    Nicholas

    HiI saw your article about me in the papers. Look, I didnt kill the

    man like you said. I was just at the wrong place at the wrong time

    Zainab

    Why dont you turn yourself in and let the police decide whether

    youre innocent or guilty

    Nicholas

    Of course I cant do that. You know its touch and go with these

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    guyslook, I can prove my innocence. Im not a killer.

    Zainab

    Theyve got a video of you. You cant possibly wriggle out of this.

    Nicholas

    Are you honest enough to find out the truth?

    Zainab

    I write the truth

    Nicholas

    Then meet me.

    Zainab

    How do you know I wont come with the police?

    Nicholas

    I dont. Im asking you to trust me. I will not hurt you...you can even

    pick the meeting place if it will make you feel safer, I just want you

    to know the truth and I can prove it. Im not guilty.

    Phone call ends. Angela walks towards Zainabs table

    Angela:

    Come on now lets go, you know oga would soon start asking if Ive

    not collected his laundry. you on the other hand can afford to be

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    late because you are working on a story [Zainab doesnt

    respond, but just looks at Angela, eyes wide open]. what?

    Zainab:

    You wont believe who I just called.

    Angela:

    Who?

    Zainab:

    Nicholas

    Angela:

    Nicholas?

    Zainab:

    Where have you been? The guy the police have been searching for

    now, he is wanted for the murder of Tunde Akindeles son.

    Angela:

    No way! How did you get his number?

    Zainab:

    He left me a message on my mobile and...

    Angela

    So how did he get your number?

    Zainab

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    Im a reporter, who writes articles in newspapers how hard is it to

    get my contact?

    Angela:

    So what does he want? why is he calling you?

    Zainab:

    He claims he is innocent.

    Angela:

    Ha! Then let him tell that to the police, if they will buy it.

    Zainab:

    That was exactly what I said, but he said he could prove his

    innocence to me and that he would call me back.

    Angela:

    Wait wait wait! Are you actually considering it? Like, do you expect

    him or any other killer to come out and confess that they are

    murderers?

    Zainab:

    He was quite convincing. Come to think of it, that would be an

    interesting angle to the story. Picture this Nicolas Duke pleads

    temporary insanity (chuckles)... as if that ever works in Nigerian

    courts. But still it could be the opportunity I need; An exclusive with

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    a killer.

    Angela:

    Listen to yourself, you are actually considering this. I dont think

    you should associate with that guy in any way oh. Youll get into

    trouble on the job.

    Zainab:

    What job? Im even tired of this stupid job where editor will continue

    to proclaim me as his best reporter with nothing to show for it? A

    raggedy salary and a whole lot of stresseven the promotion that I

    deserve wont change much in my life but yet I still get story after

    story. Im tired Angela.

    Angela:

    And how does this help?

    Zainab:

    You know its been a long time since Ive been saying Ill quit this

    job and become a writer. Well this could be a chance, an

    opportunity to start with something... exciting. Well that is if it

    works out well ( she looks at Angela) Dont worry about me, and

    cover for me, Ok?[Her phone begins to ring] I think its him

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    again [she picks it up] hello? Yes its me. What? ok, but it has to be

    a public place ok? Lets meet at, ehmmMr. Biggs

    Surelere...30mins...Ill be there, I wont[she ends the call and

    looks at Angela] just stay in the office and cover for me.

    Angela:

    This is too dangerous. What if he hurts you? What if you are caught

    with him, you could be implicated.

    Zainab:

    Just cover for me[she is packing her bag and she pauses to

    let Angela see the kitchen knife among the items] Ill be ok.

    Scene 31

    (Primetech Advertising agency, Victor walks to Ndubuisis

    table)

    Victor

    Heyhave you seen Nick?

    Ndubuisi

    Isnt he on his desk?

    Victor

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    If he were, I wouldnt be asking you now would I?

    Ndubuisi

    Lemme call his number (He makes to dial Nicks number on

    his phone when victor stops him)

    Victor

    Dude I already tried that Somethings wrong. Its strange that he

    isnt at work by now.

    Ndubuisi

    Maybe he had too much to drink and hes having a hang over.

    Maybe hell come in later. Have u considered that option?

    Victor

    Whos going to pay for my lunch today?

    Ndubuisi

    Free loader.

    (Just then Inspector Gbade walks in with two police officers.

    He walks straight to victor.)

    Gbade

    Are you Victor Ehighosa?

    (Victor looks perplexed)

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    Victor

    Is he in trouble?

    Gbade

    You need to come with us for questioning. (He looks at Ndubuisi)

    You too.

    Everyone in the office stands up and stares at both Gbade

    and Ndubuisi.

    Scene 32

    Lagos state police department

    int

    The camera pans across a room with a table and two chairs

    facing opposite each other. Victor is on the other side while

    one of the inspectors interrogates him.

    Detective

    Do you know this man? (He throws Nicolass pictures on the table)

    Victor

    Yes. Thats Nicolas Duke, my colleague

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    Detective

    We saw you with him at the club. Where is he?

    Victor

    I have no idea. I dont even know whats going on

    Detective

    I could charge you for aiding and abetting

    Victor

    Look, all I know is that I went to the club, had a couple of drinks

    with my friends and then I heard the commotion and then BAM!

    Some guy is dead.

    Scene switches to the same detective interviewing Ndubuisi

    Detective

    You were seen in a scuffle with the deceased. The video shows your

    boy, Nicholas, walking towards the bathroom and Yemi was in there.

    Yemi gets stabbed and your boy runs out of the bathroom and out

    of the club. I think hes guilty enough. So where is he?

    Ndubuisi

    IId-dont know... M-Maybe hes in his house

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    Detective

    he's not. We already checked there.

    Ndubuisi

    (almost Shouting) I DONT KNOW! Look Ive got a great job and a

    family to feed.I.dont know where he is. He hasnt called me

    since yesterdayI just went to the club to have funI usually dont

    go thereIm just a normal guy.Im not a killer..(mumbling

    some other things)

    The detective pauses. Outside, Inspector Gbade looks

    through the interrogation glass. One of detectives come to

    him with a news paper.

    Detective

    Sir

    The detective shows him the days newspaper. He sees the

    article written by Zainab.

    Inspector Gbade

    I want to know how this story got out this fast. And get me this

    womans contact. Im going to pay her a visit.

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    Scene 33

    EXT

    Day

    A crowded park outside, Zainab is seen sitting on a chair

    alone one hand in her bag a table water on the table in

    front of her, she keeps looking around and watching

    everyone that comes in, Nicholas approaches her from

    behind still wearing his cap low to hide most of his face.

    Nicholas

    Thank you for coming [he sits down] and trusting me enough

    not to bring the police.

    Zainab:

    I dont trust you.

    Nicholas:

    I understand.

    Zainab:

    Well I dontyou said you have proof of your innocencelets have

    it.

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    Nicholas:

    Its hard to explain.

    Nicholas:

    Explain? If you dont have anything for me, why did you call me?

    You are wanted by the police and as it is, Im risking my job, my

    freedom and my life just sitting here with you.

    Nicholas:

    Look its not what you think its. its... not even making sense to

    me. Im confused for the past few days Ive been running mad,

    losing my senses being hunted by dreams and visions I cant

    explain.

    Zainab:

    Visions? What does that have to do with anything?

    Nicholas:

    Everything! I know it sounds crazy but its the truth. I didnt kill Mr.

    Adeleke.

    Zainab:

    Then who did?

    Nicholas;

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    I dont know, but it all started 2 nights ago. I had a dream, a very

    vivid dream-almost too real to be a dream. In the dream, I was in a

    house, it was not my house but there were pictures of me in the

    room I had on a tuxedo then put a gun Im my mouth, and blew my

    brains out. Thats when woke up. The next day

    Zainab:

    Efosa Osazuwa shot himself

    Nicholas:

    Exactly the same way I saw it in the dream. Then last night, before I

    went to the club, I dozed off on my living room sofa for less than 20

    minutes and I had another dream. In the dream I was washing my

    hands in a mens room and someone came in and stabbed me. I

    didnt see his face and...

    Zainab:

    Wait, are you trying to tell me you dream of people dying and it

    happens?

    Nicholas:

    No, in the dreams Im the one that dies and then

    Zainab:

    Stop. You expect me to believe that? Thats your explanation?

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    Thats your proof? Hmmm? (sarcastically) If thats it then the police

    are definitely mistaken thinking you are a killer.you know you are

    insane right?

    Nicholas

    No, Im not insane. Look I tried to talk to Yemiyes we had a little

    scufflebut I wanted to warn him about what I sawI was late.

    Someone else killed him before I got there.

    Zainab

    So how did you know that it was yemi was going to be stabbed?

    Nicholas

    He had the same tattoo I had in my dream thats how.

    Zainab

    You knowIm trying so hard to believe you but I dont believe in

    the supernatural. Ive got to go. I kept my promiseI didnt bring

    the police. So Im going to go. You need to turn yourself in

    [She stares at him realizing that he is staring into space]

    .Hey! Im taking to you[Nicholas comes back to himself, he

    looks at her then he gets up].

    Nicholas:

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    Lets go[she is a bit scared but she does not answer] we need

    to go.

    Zainab:

    Go where? Im not going anywhere with you.

    Nicholas:

    You said you want proof right? So come on[he takes her by the

    hand and pulls her out of the restaurant, as they come out

    he looks around murmuring].

    Nicholas:

    Red shirt, red shirt

    Zainab:

    Are you ok?

    Nicholas

    He gets hit by a car

    Zainab

    Who gets hit by a car?

    Nicholas

    The man in the red shirt carrying juice.

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    street about to cross to the road

    Nicholas:

    Hey! Oga wait. [He pulls her; they run across the road

    towards a man wearing a red shirt].

    Red shirt guy:

    (looking confused) yes can I help you?

    Nicholas

    Yes, please dont cross this road

    Red shirt guy:

    Why? Is there a new law I dont know about.

    Nicholas:

    No sir, its just not safe

    The man looks left and right of the almost empty street and

    then back at zainab

    Red shirt guy

    is your boyfriend alright?

    Zainab

    (rolling her eyes) Hes not my boyfriend.

    Red shirt guy

    Whatever, just tell him to leave me alone

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    Nicholas

    Sir I really dont think you should cross this street

    Zainab

    Why shouldnt he cross?

    Nicholas

    I saw him di (glances at the man)I saw him get hurt on this street.

    Red shirt guy

    Look, I think you need to increase the dose of whatever it is youre

    on(starts to walk backwards into the street) im going

    A car out of nowhere stops inches away from his leg

    Zainab:

    Are you alright?

    Red shirt guy

    Yes no thanks to you and your boyfriend (stepping back further into

    the street) hey we all have to die sometime right?

    Zainab

    I told you he isnt my boy

    Another car hits the man from the right, spraying blood on

    Zainab and Nicholas.

    Zainab

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    Oh my God!

    Nicholas

    (Getting himself together ) common, let go..(grabbing her

    hand) lets go now

    Cut to-

    Scene 35

    Int- Day-

    Zainabswork place- editors office.

    [The Editor is seen in his office doing some paper work. He

    makes a short call, hangs up and continues till his inter-com

    buzzes. He picks it up].

    Editor:

    What?! Then why the hell are you calling me? The police...ok, send

    him in. [he drops and a few seconds later, inspector Gbade

    walks in].

    Gbade:

    Good Afternoon sir, I am inspector Gbade Akinfenwa.[They shake

    hands].

    Editor:

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    Good Afternoon inspector Gbade, please sit down, how may I help

    you?[they both sit down].

    Editor:

    Well sir, I am the investigating officer in charge of the Adeleke

    murder and Im here to talk to you about the story you are writing

    on it.

    Editor:

    Yes, what about it?

    Gbade:

    I understand your paper was the first newspaper to give out the

    news this morning

    Editor:

    Yes (he says with pride) impressive eh?

    Gbade:

    Well you are doing your job, but impressed is not the word I will use

    to describe it at the moment.

    Editor:

    What do you mean?

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    Gbade:

    Considering the fact that most of the information you published

    came out so quickly and is filled with Information known only to the

    police at the time, it doesnt take a genius to figure that you must

    have an informant within the ranks [he pauses] but that is not why

    I am here. Somehow the police have done something for you, it has

    helped you do a great job but now, I want you to do something for

    me.

    Editor:

    Im listening.

    Gbade:

    I want you to play down a little on the line of the police being very

    close to catching the suspect.

    Editor:

    Arent you?

    Gbade:

    We are, but thats not the point or at least thats not what we want

    him to know. You see its not that Im trying to shift blame, but

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    maybe we could have caught him earlier if not for the media

    sensation that followed immediately after the incident. He went

    straight to his house but even though we anticipated that, we

    missed him. He is now at large and scared Im sure. He must have

    seen his picture everywhere now and will be hiding from the law. He

    knows what we know about him, all thanks to the media.

    Editor:

    You speak as if you know the criminal. what kind of criminal goes

    home after killing someone. I mean, its the oldest trick in the book

    (he shrugs)

    Gbade:

    Suspect. He is still a suspect till he is found guilty. Anyway, I hope

    you understand what Im driving at? We dont want to scare him

    away lets make him feel comfortable- when he does he will slip

    up and then Ill be there to catch him. Otherwise he might fall into

    the hands of some trigger happy policeman and poof! We lose

    everything. Hope you understand? Am not saying you shouldnt do

    your job, just ease off on the pedals a little.

    Editor:

    Ease of the pedals eh?

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    Gbade:

    Im not imposing - just look at it as doing the police a favour...you

    never know.

    Editor:

    Ill do my best. Is there anything else I can do for you?

    Gbade:

    Yes, as a matter of fact there is one thing - The person that wrote

    the stories, I would like to see him.

    Editor:

    I hope no problems?

    Gbade:

    Not really. I read the article - I just wanted to ask him some

    questions about the people he interviewed, I might have missed

    something, you never know.

    Editor:

    Well hes a she.

    Gbade:

    What?

    Editor:

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    The reporter that wrote the story is a she, a woman. Her name is

    Miss Zainab Iremide, and she was not available when you came.

    Hold on please [he presses the buzzer and picks it].

    Hello. Is Zainab in yet? Ok, is Angela in? send her to my office. [He

    drops and in a few second is Angela comes in].

    Angela:

    Good afternoon sir.

    Editor:

    Good afternoon Angela, this is inspector Gbade and he has some

    questions for Zainab, but apparently she is not in yet. Ive been

    trying to reach her, have you seen her today?

    Angela:

    No. No sir

    Gbade:

    Are you sure?

    Angela:

    No sir I mean yes sir

    Gbade:

    [Looks at her again] well just give her this [he hands her his

    card] Ill prefer that she gets it today please...tell her to call me, its

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    important that I talk to her today. Ok?

    Angela:

    Yes sir.

    Editor:

    You may go

    [Angela walks out]

    cut to scene 36

    Scene 37

    Evening

    interior Zainabs apartment.

    - Zainab is seen walking up to her apartment door

    holding a package in a plastic bag. On getting to her door,

    she looks around before searching for her key and opens

    the door. She enters, the room is dark, she calls out as she

    moves towards the light switch.

    Zainab

    Nicholas. Nicholas? (then with a quiet urgency) Nicholas!

    (She jumps with a scream as Nicholas puts on the light

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    revealing himself right beside her) Ah!............

    Nicholas

    Im sorry. I didnt mean to scare you.

    Zainab

    What are you doing in the dark? Why did you turn off the lights?

    Nicholas

    Just trying to be cautious

    I switched them off when I heard footsteps coming down the

    corridor. (She walks into the parlor and puts the package on

    the table).

    Zainab

    I brought food. You must be hungry.

    Nicholas

    And tired as hell. Thanks (he reaches in a pulls out and take

    away pack from the bag) arent you eating?

    Zainab

    Maybe later. I still cant believe this is happening.

    Nicholas

    Me neither. This is the first time Ive actually experienced anything

    like thisI hear about them but I never actually believed.

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    Zainab

    Amazing how your life can change from image consultant to murder

    suspect in one day

    Nicholas

    Beats me

    Zainab

    This is bigger than clearing your name. This is something else. Its

    If you dont mind me asking, what else do you see in these dreams?

    Nicholas

    II dont know. I just see clues that lead me to deaths, like

    premonitions and actual facts from te victims or their surroundings.

    For instance, I saw the picture frame of Mr. Osazewas family; I saw

    Yemis tattoo; then I saw the name of the street where the scaffold

    was I think these three people are connected somehow.

    Zainab

    What could possibly connect a doctor, the son of some rich dude

    and a welder?

    Nicholas

    Its just a feeling... But I found out something interesting about Mr.

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    Osazawa.

    Zainab

    What is it?

    Nicholas

    He was a doctor at the University of Ilorin.Department of history.

    He was doing research on Ancient Nigerian civilizations. He

    uploaded an article two years ago -something about a lost tribe that

    could have existed at a time, here in Nigeria.

    Zainab

    A tribe. A lost tribe? No such thing.

    Nicholas

    Not according to mister Osazewa. Come see for yourself. (He

    moves and he follows her into the bedroom where a laptop

    is on a table beside the bed. He sits in front of the computer

    and starts to operate, scrolling down a page).

    We have sketches and drawings; elements of culture; this weird

    language with very funny lettering; many other stuff and...

    Zainab

    Wait! Wait! Wait! Go back. I think I have seen this before. Yes

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    Nicholas

    Where?

    Zainab

    Hold on. (She goes to the cupboard and pulls out the antique

    box from her grandmother. She opens it and brings out a

    patch of old leather paper with some writings on it, they

    compare and it is the same language).

    Nicholas

    Where did you get this?

    Zainab

    This was sent to me after my grandmother died, it was one of the

    instructions of her will I think.

    Nicholas

    I dont understand.

    Zainab

    Neither do I, I didnt take it as anything before but something

    strange happened to me a number of times in the past few days.

    I have been seeing an old man. The first time I saw him was on the

    day of my grandmothers burial. He said to me we all have to die

    sometime. I didnt know what he was talking about. I didnt have a

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    chance to ask because I was distracted by a phone call and before I

    could ask, hed disappeared. I saw him again at Mr. Osazuwas

    house while I was doing some interviews he was far across the

    road he was smiling at me wearing a sign on his chest that read

    its all coming together.

    Then today at the construction sitebefore that man fell he said ...

    Nicholas

    Its all coming together what does that mean?

    Zainab

    I dont know. It was one of the reasons why I sort of believed you.

    But after todays incident

    Nicholas

    What if we are somehow connected to this whole madness?

    Zainab

    I can never be connected to this kind of thing! (she says

    vehemently, then quietly) Hei God... I need a drink

    Zainab walks to the fridge and gets a drink, Nicholas startsto feel dizzy and closes his eyes. He gets a vision of apuddle of water, a street sign, a house and then a clock thatsays 10pm. He opens his eyes.

    Nicholas

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    Zainab (walking towards her) I just had anoth...

    He slips on a pool of water on the floor and cracks his skull

    on the kitchen table. With the blood pooling around his

    head the camera closes up to his face and his eyes pop

    open. He is still standing in Zainabs house, covered in cold

    sweat.

    Nicholas

    Zainab I just had another (about to walk forward but stops to

    look down making sure there is no water) vision.

    Zainab

    Another death? (eyes wide)

    Nicholas

    Yes, and it will happen at Sinari Daranijo street, 10pm

    Zainab

    How do you...

    Nicholas

    (raising his voice in frustration) I saw it damn it! We need to

    save him now

    Zainab

    Ok ok sinari isnt too far from here, we can be there in 10 minutes

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    (she looks at her watch) its 9.30 now

    Nicholas

    So we have 20 minutes when we get there to stop this from

    happening. Lets go

    She grabs her bag off the table and they head out the door.

    SCENE 39

    Ext. Night

    Nicholas and Zainab are seen getting out of a cab in front aduplex on sinari Daranijo Street.

    Zainab

    Are you sure this is the house?

    Nicholas

    Yes, I remember the sticker on the gate. This is definitely the house.

    Zainab starts to pay the cab while Nicholas stares at the gate of the

    duplex.

    SCENE 40

    INT. HOUSE ON SINARI/KITCHEN NIGHT

    A man is seen in the kitchen putting something in the micro wave,

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    he walks to the fridge, takes out a bottle of water and places it on

    the kitchen slab and takes out dishes from a drawer. As he sets

    them down, the microwave beeps, he looks surprised

    Man in Sinari

    That couldnt have been 5 minutes already?

    He shuts the drawer as he turns away from the dishes,without noticing the water tip over and start to pool on thefloor behind him. He gets to microwave, takes out the dishand smells it...

    Man in Sinari

    Well it seems warm enough

    He starts to walk back towards the dishes, unaware of thepool of water right in front of the sink; he almost steps intothe water when the door bell rings.

    Man in Sinari

    Who on earth could that be at this time of the night?He sets the food down and heads out of the kitchen.

    SCENE 41

    INT/EXT FRONT DOOR- SINARI NIGHT

    The man pushes a button on the computer and the screen

    comes on showing showing zainab and Nicholas at the gate.

    Man in sinari

    Yes, can I help you?

    Nicholas

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    Yes sir, we came to warn you about...

    Zainab gives him a slight nudge and whispers to him

    Zainab

    Look, there is no way hell he is going to believe what youre about

    to say so let me handle this

    Nicholas

    How?

    Zainab

    You said in your vision he dies at 10pm, well its almost 10 now, so if

    I can keep him on the intercom till after 10pm, he will be safe right?

    Nicholas

    I guess so

    Zainab looks back up at the CCTV system

    Zainab

    Good evening sir, my name is Zainab xxx, Im with the xxx

    newspaper and were doing a story about the deaths in your area,

    [holding her ID up to the CCTV]

    Here is my I.D

    The man scrutinises the ID and looks at the paper on his

    table

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    Man in sinari

    Yes, Ive heard about you, I also recognise your picture from your

    column, very impressive work.

    Zainab

    Thank you sir

    Man in Sinari

    However, its rather late for an interview; I would suggest you come

    back some other time, preferably in the day.

    She looks at Nicholas who is staring at his watch. Nicholas

    looks up and silently mouths two more minutes.

    Zainab

    Well sir, I completely understand and again Im sorry for the late

    intrusion but this is really important and cant wait till tomorrow.

    Man in sinari

    And Why is that?

    Zainab

    Well...Because...(glances at Nicholas) someones life depends on

    me having this interview with you.

    Man in Sinari

    Really? And what kind of information do I have that can possibly

    save a mans life

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    anything.

    Zainab

    Well...sir...its not my intention to scare you...

    (Stammering).maybe we could go have a drink somewhere

    in a more relaxing environment. My driver can take us

    (gesturing to Nicholas)

    Nicholas rolls his eyes and mouths 30 seconds, almost

    there

    Man in sinari

    Well i dont think my wife will like that very much.

    Zainab

    I understand...wait..Did you say wife? Where is she now

    Cut to: Kitchen

    A woman is seen walking into the kitchen, she sees the dish open

    on the slab and mumbles something about how careless he can be.

    She picks it up and walks towards the sink not noticing the pool of

    water on the floor.

    Cut to: Front door

    Man in Sinari

    Well I dont see how...

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    He hears a loud crash in the kitchen and runs towards the

    noise.

    Cut to:

    He stops at his wifes body on the floor, a pool of bloodbuilds towards his feet. He rushes to her side half crying,

    trying to wake her up.

    SCENE

    Cut to: Front door

    Zainab

    Hello, hello, are you there sir? (Looks at Nicholas) do you think hes..

    Nicholas

    No! we had him on the line till after 10pm..Im sure of it. Maybe..

    Nicholas is cut short by the door bursting open. They see the man in a

    blood stained shirt carrying his wife with despair written on his face.

    Man in Sinari

    Help me...please help me

    Nicholas carries the mans wife

    Nicholas

    Get your car keys, is there a hospital around here (Zainab stands

    paralysed)...Zainab! Is there a hospital around here?!!

    Zainab

    Um...no...I mean yes, theres one off Ajose not too far from here.

    She touches the womans neck to check for a pulse, and finds none.

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    Zainab

    Shes dead...

    Nicholas

    Are you sure

    Zainab

    Im not a doctor but Ive seen enough dead bodies in my line of

    work.

    The man returns with his car keys and hurriedly opens thecar door for Nicholas to place his wife in the car. He jumps

    in the driver seat and Nicholas is about to head towards the

    passenger seat when Zainab grabs his hand

    Zainab

    (In a low voice) What are you doing, youre a wanted man,

    and someone is bound to recognise you at a hospital

    Nicholas

    I cant just leave him

    Zainab

    There nothing you can do, shes dead and it wasnt your fault. We

    have to go and figure this out.

    Man in sinari

    (Yelling from the car), Are you coming or not?

    Nicholas looks back and forth between the man and Zainab.

    The man angrily closes the door and drives off.

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    ZAINAB

    We should go...now!

    SCENE

    INT ZAINABS FLAT - NIGHT

    Nicholas and Zainab walk into the looking depressed.

    Nicholas leans against the door and closes his eyes. He

    suddenly bursts out, knocking over a vase

    Nicholas

    God Damn it! We were right there...right there.

    Zainab

    Its not your fault; we assumed it was going to be a man following

    the pattern so far

    Nicholas

    (Facing her) Whats the point of these visions if i cant use the

    information to help these people?

    Zainab

    I dont know...and for what its worth (touching his shoulder) Im

    sorry I didnt believe you at first.

    Nicholas

    Hmph! Even I didnt believe me at first

    Zainab

    Dont worry. Well figure it out. For now, I think you should rest.

    Maybe, have some water. Lemme fetch some for you (She gets up

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    but as she does she trips and falls, but Nicholas catches

    her) ow!!

    Nicholas

    What is it?

    Zainab

    My ankle. I think I twisted it.

    Nicholas

    Ok. Just lay down on the bed. Ok stretch your legs and let me see

    what I can do about. Do you have Shea butter? (she nods and

    indicates where it is. He gets it and starts to massage her

    ankle and feet and she yelps)

    Zainab

    Ouch! Be careful!!

    Nicholas

    Just relax... (He keeps massaging it and she begins to purr)

    better?

    Zainab

    Yes, it feels very good actually. You are good with your hands...

    (they both smile at each other).

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    Nicholas

    Well I guess I ammy fianc always said that

    Zainab

    (Lifting herself up a bit) you have a fianc?

    Nicholas

    Hadshe died about a year and a half ago.

    Zainab

    Im really sorry to hear that.

    Nicholas

    Dont be. Seems like a lifetime ago...I should have - I have moved

    on with my life now. (They both stare into each others eyes as

    the emotional attraction builds up, and then Zainabs phone

    rings. She rolls over on the bed and gets the phone from

    her bag.]

    Zainab

    Hello Angela. Yes, I know my phone was off for a while...Worried?

    Why? I went but (she looks at Nicholas) he didnt show. May be

    he thought I brought the police and decided not to show. I felt a

    little bit sick so I decided to rest. Careful? Why? The police? For

    what? Ok give me the number I will call him (she looks for a pen

    and paper) Ok call the number. Got it. Yes, I will see you in the

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    office tomorrow. Ok, bye dear.

    Nicholas

    What happened? I heard you say something about the police.

    Zainab

    Yes my friend says that an inspector was at my office today talking

    to my editor and he wanted to talk to me. He dropped his card and

    asked that I should call him (she looks at the paper) she thinks

    its got something to do with the story I wrote. But I cant be too

    sure. let me call this (she looks at the place she wrote the

    number) Gbade.

    Nicholas

    What did you say?

    Zainab

    I said Ill call him now, dont worry I wont

    Nicholas

    No. No. The name. Whats his name?

    Zainab

    Inspector Gbade

    Nicholas

    Inspector Gbade Akinfenwan?

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    Zainab

    [She looks at the paper]Yes. You know him?

    Nicholas

    Very well. Hes my friend; we have coffee together almost every

    morning before work. In fact we were together the morning all this

    started...

    Zainab

    But if you are that close, May be he can even help you.

    Nicholas

    Thats surely impossible.

    Zainab

    What do you mean?

    Nicholas

    Look.. Gbade is the snow white police officer - he takes no

    bullshit, hes meticulous, he doesnt take bribes, hes got pencil

    sharp intuition and razor sharp reflexes. He wont bend or break the

    law for any reason or for anyone.

    Zainab

    Not even family and friends

    Nicholas

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    My dear, especially family and friends.

    Zainab

    I dont believe it jor. I dont believe any Nigerian policeman can be

    like that. Everybodys got a price

    Nicholas

    You better believe it love, he is that disciplined. I need to think fast,

    I need find a way to understand all this and get my life back,

    because with Gbade on this case, its only a matter of time before

    he nabs me.

    Zainab

    Let me call him first and find out what he wants. (She dials the

    number)

    Scene 38

    Inspector Gbade is walking out of the police department

    with another officer when his phone rings.

    Gbade

    Hello? ah Zainab! I came to your office and I wanted to have a little

    chat with you. No youre not into any trouble. I saw your article in

    the papers and Im just looking out for your safety. The suspect

    might contact you. If he does call me, would you? Or if theres

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    anything you would like me to know, you have my number. Where

    are you now? Ok. Goodnight.

    (Gbade looks at the officer next to him.)

    Gbade

    I want to know where this Zainab person lives and I want

    surveillance on her 24/7. I want to know when she has friends over,

    when she's on her period,... everything

    Officer

    Yes sir.

    Scene 39

    Nicholas

    And?

    Zainab

    There is nothing to tell. He said he will call if he has any more

    questions.

    Ok, you get some rest; Ill keep searching for the connection

    between these three. (She turns back to the computer while

    he walks to the living room)

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    Day 3

    Scene 40

    Int

    Zainabs Apartment

    Zainab is seen stepping out of her room into the living

    room. Hand bag in one hand and Jacket in the other.

    Nicholas is still sleeping on the living room sofa. She drops

    her bag on the floor and puts on her jacket. Then she taps

    Nicholass leg.

    Zainab

    Hey. Hey. Wake up.

    (he turns and opens his eyes)

    Zainab

    Its Morning (she smiles)

    Nicholas

    (Getting up he stretches) I didnt know I could sleep this long

    did you find anything new?

    Zainab

    Nope Ill keep checking. Im going to take this (showing him the

    box) to the office to see if I can find anything about the writings

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    and how it can help. There is food in the kitchen and munchables in

    the fridge that you can microwave. Ill try to be back early. Im

    leaving my laptop so call me if you find anything. Later!

    (She leaves, he walks to the door and locks it, then goes

    back to the living room)

    Scene 41

    ext -Morning

    Zainab walks down the road. On the other side of the street

    there is a car parked. Two men sit in the car watching her

    closely. One of the men speak into his walkie

    Officer

    She just left the house.

    Man on the walkie

    Good. Tail her. Leave bode to watch the house.

    Officer

    Yes sir.

    Bode comes down from the car and walks towards two

    houses near Zainabs house while the other officer slowly

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    drives off and follows Zainab.

    Scene 42

    Zainabs Office

    Zainab is seen at her desk working, when Angela comes to

    her.

    Angela

    Hey madam, how far? Have you seen the editor?

    Zainab

    Yes. I told him I was sick

    Angela

    So, what did he say?

    Zainab

    What can he say? Im his best reporter right? He just said that the

    police said we shouldnt chase the killer away with our stories. But

    that is not the issue. Come (they move to a secluded area, as

    they move, the cleaner is seen moving towards Zainabs

    desk. He stops and looks at the box on the table then he

    moves on)

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    -cut to Zainab and Angela.

    Angela

    Are you crazy? He told you hes innocent and you just believe him?

    And worst of all you took him to your house?!! What is the matter

    with you? How many criminals will confess to being guilty of any

    crime?

    Zainab

    Calm down. This is why I didnt want to tell you on phone yesterday,

    you always get too excited.

    Angela

    Excited? Excited? The police are searching for a killer and you put

    him in your house and you say am excited. Thats a gross

    understatement, Im terrified. And the worst thing is that you are

    not. Zainab, are you sure you are Ok?

    Zainab

    (Rolling her eyes) Oh please, Im fine

    Angela

    Ok look, all is not lost. He is still at your house right? Ok what you

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    will do now is call the police, tell them where he is and...

    Zainab

    Angela wait, wait, wait, Im not calling the police. This thing is more

    than just a murder here and we are trying figure it out. All the facts

    show a connection between me and him...

    Angela

    Oh God! He has charmed you...

    Zainab

    Noooo!

    Angela

    You are in love with a killer.

    Zainab

    No Angela, not that kind of connection! I mean a connection

    between the events that led to the death of the construction worker

    and some things that have been happening to me.

    Angela

    What construction worker? He killed a construction worker?

    Zainab

    He didnt kill anybody

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    Angela

    How do you know?

    Zainab

    Trust me, I know.

    Angela

    Zainab, I really dont know what is wrong with you or what he told

    you, but you need to open your eyes to see the big mess you are

    throwing yourself into. A police case, murder,[she stops and

    looks at Zainab] and the police man that was here yesterday. If

    you had seen him, seen his eyes, it was as if he knew I was hiding

    something and ... (Just then the cleaner comes to them).

    Cleaner

    Madam Zainab, please can I talk to you for a minute?

    Zainab

    Please Sule, you can see Im really busy. And if it is the car, you

    washed it yesterday so its still manageable.

    Cleaner

    It will only take a minute and its not about your car madam.

    Zainab

    Cant you just come later so I can finish my discussion with Angela?

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    Cleaner

    Its about your grandmother. (Zainab walks up to him)

    Zainab

    What about my grandmother?

    Cleaner

    [Whispering] I know she died recently and she left you some

    things (he took over to her table) we need to talk in private now.

    Zainab

    Angela, please give me some time let me just talk to him, its

    important (Angela sighs and watches them move into the

    rest room then she follows stopping at the door to

    eavesdrops)

    Scene 43

    Afternoon

    Zainabs apartment-

    Nicholas is looking searching the internet for possible

    articles from Mr. Osazewa and other documents that might

    help him. He rests his back on the chair for a bit. Instantly,

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    he falls into a trance. He sees another vision. This time, he

    gets hit by a car. He sees a bank on the other side of the

    road. He recognizes the place. Suddenly, he wakes up with a

    jolt.

    Scene 44

    Office restroom.

    Zainab

    So what is this all about?

    Cleaner

    Miss Zainab, I have known about that box almost all my life. I have

    been watching it since I was fifteen when it was in your

    grandmothers possessionand when she died I knew it would

    come to you. To be absolutely honest, that is why I took a job here.

    Zainab

    You came to work here because of a box?

    Cleaner

    That thing out there is not just a box. For many years it has been

    my job and the job of my family to follow that box, it is my job to let

    all who hold it know what it means, it is my job to let you know what

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    it means and it is my job to let you know who you are.

    Zainab

    I dont understand.

    Cleaner

    The box, have you opened it? (Zainab nods) what did you find?

    Zainab

    An old knife, Artefacts, trinkets, and ornaments.

    Cleaner

    Did you find a pouch filled with sand?

    Zainab

    (In a small voice) Yes

    Cleaner

    You might find this hard to believe but it is the truth. The box is a

    house, a house to a seal, a seal...

    (Just then her phone rings, it is Nicholas, she picks up)

    excuse me. Hello, Nick

    Scene 45

    Cut to.

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    [Nicholas in Zainabs apartment, hurriedly putting on his

    pants and talking on the phone at the same time]

    Hello, Zainab. Its happening again, I just had another vision. I

    recognize the place. Its Allen junction, maybe if I hurry I might be

    able to save him. If I wait for you to get here first it might be too

    late (in his bid to wear his shoe the phone falls from his ear

    and scatters across the floor. He picks up some important

    pieces and dashes out of the apartment).

    -Cut to

    Scene 46

    Zainab and cleaner.

    Zainab

    Hello? Hello? (She tries to call him to no avail) I have to go.

    Cleaner

    Go where?

    Zainab

    Allen Junction. Its an emergency. My friend needs help.

    Cleaner

    But this is very important-you need to understand what you are

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    dealing with now.

    Zainab

    Then come with me. (She pulls him out the door, running into

    Angela).

    Angela

    What in Gods name is going on?

    Zainab

    Angela, I cant talk right now. I wil