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[phone rings]

Hi Jack how’s it going?

Yeah Tim, not too bad

You all ready for tonight?

yeah, I got plenty of wine in

Good man

Say is this... this Caroline coming tonight then?

Yes, she sure is

Cool… well I guess I look forward to meeting her

Oh, you will Jack, she is gorgeous, if I wasn’t with Vicky, I’d be after her myself

Great stuff, listen Tim I have to go I’m sorry, I just...

have to get the place nice and tidy for when you arrive

Okay mate, catch you later

See you later

Fuck it all [scissors hit floor]

[sighs]

[doorbell rings]

- Hi Jack - Hi you alright guys

Well, it’s cold out side

Well I got a bottle of wine with your name on it

Where’s this Caroline then

You’re eager, aren’t you?

Oh Tim, stopping messing Jack, she said she's on her way

and the buses were knackered again, or something

[laughs]

All right, well go on get on in

So how was work today mate?

yeah not bad, just the management doing my fucking head in

You are one of the managers

Me, yeah, I know but the rest of them are doing my head in

I guess that’s what makes them management eh?

They all have degree’s in head fucking

Hey you guys

I’m management at my little fragrance shop

And don’t we know it

Cheeky arse

Don’t complain when I get you the free samples of that shitty cologne you insist on using

What can I say?

So come on, Vicky, any troublesome members of staff? Go on spill the beans

Not really, I tend to keep a tight shit

Really

And most of the time I take my frustrations out on my nearest and dearest here

You always moan about April when you get home from work

April, what’s that about?

She’s a freaking nut job when she wants to be

her and her bloody boyfriend issues, every bloody shift

It's like he did this, he did that and…

Oh my god, it’s like listening to the worse radio station on the planet

Sounds a right handful, I’m glad you didn’t invite her tonight, last thing I need is her

Oh, Jack I couldn’t be that cruel…

not to you, or anyone, setting you up with April wouldn’t be a date; it’d be a war crime

O yeah, not like last time?

yeah, Katherine, remember?

Shit yeah, don’t remind me

I won't, too bloody painful

Sure

No Jack, I promise you that Caroline, when she gets her arse here, is a lovely lady

I hope so

Do I look like someone who’d feed a friend to the Lions?

yeah

Sod you guys

[laughter]

[flinches in pain]

[sighs]

[knocking on door]

Jack you ready mate? I think Caroline is here

yeah, yeah, just, just give me a second, let her in yeah?

Alright

Hi guys

Fucking hell mate, you were in there long enough, weren't ya?

Jack I’d like you to meet Caroline

- Hello - Hey

- Really nice to meet you - Likewise

Come on darling, give us a hand with this wine

I can do the wine

Jack, we know how to open a bottle of wine You stay here and keep Ms. Caroline Company

She’s a good un, isn’t she?

Oh yes, great

They broke the mould when they made her

uhm, yeah, uhm... Jack, on your arm! Are you all right?

Oh shit

Oh look, I'm really sorry can you just give me a minute? - yeah, sure, sure

[sighs]

[flinches in pain]

Oh, hi Caroline, how are things with you and Jacky boy

Not too good, your Jacky boy has a bleeding arm as well as a bleeding heart

What you mean by that?

I don’t know what his problem is but his arm is bleeding or something

Shit

What’s with him, you know don’t you?

yeah

So? What, is he being medicated?

Caroline don’t be so stupid. Tim wouldn’t be here if he thought Jack was a head case

So, what's he hiding?

He... does have a history of depression is all, anxiety, and sometimes, sometimes he…

…sometimes he what, lashes out?

What’s that meant to mean?

For fucks sake Vicky, I may as well go out with a wife beater if he can do that to himself

What will he do to someone who's next to him and drives him crazy?

Me and Tim are close to Jack and

and we have seen him angry and we haven’t always agreed on subjects

but he never ever lashes out at his friends, okay?

[sighs] Okay, okay

uhm, make yourself a drink while I go see if he’s okay, okay?

yeah, sure

[sighs]

Hello, what you doing?

[swears]

Yes, so it was really good

Hi guys, sorry about that, sorry

[doorbell rings]

You're expecting anyone?

That must be my friend

Oh

- I’ll go get the door then - Thank you

What?

[door opens]

You Jack?

yeah

So, this must be Jack’s place?

I guess…

There she is

[sighs]

[door closes]

Fucking hell girl, you are looking gorgeous tonight

Oh, this old thing? Well, thank you for noticing

Hey guys, I didn’t realise you’d be…

Yeah, fancy

I’ll just grab a chair then, I guess

No, it’s fine Jack, come here

So what time are we going up to the club then, guys?

Well, anytime soon I guess

So, what about you Jack you got your best moves ready for tonight

Oh yeah, yeah, I’ve got plenty moves ready

Ah good man, good man that’s what I like to hear

(phone rings)

I’ll get that

[phone rings]

[phone rings]

I'll go check on him

[door knocks]

Oh urm, yeah, yeah… I think we can do that, yeah, sorry it's just work

At this hour?

Oh, it’s the security company down at the Warehouse

Oh, I'm just on hold, I think some kids have been mucking about

Set the alarms off or something

Am I holding you guys up, I don’t know how long am going to be? - Not really

I'll just go see what they are up to

yeah, yeah

What is it?

He said it was the security firm at work

Alright let’s get ready

What about Jack?

If it's work on the phone at this hour, he’s going nowhere, he’s on call this week

One second, one second

You all right guys, sorry, just on hold

It looks like I'll have to go down to the factory and talk with Security

If that’s the case, share our Taxi with us and come into town and then you can go to your work

You're alright, thanks Nick I’m still on hold here

- It’s alright Jack, I will give you a call in the week yeh - Cheers man

- Sorry about that - These things happen Jack, don’t worry about it

Oh, what about the mess in the living room

Don’t worry about it, ill sort that out You guys go out and have a good night, yeah?

- See you, Jack - See you later

Catch you later buddy

Cheers buddy

Bye

[kettle boiling]

Oh shit

Are you alright?

Piss off mate this has not to do with you

He’s right

This has nothing to do with you

That’s it pal, fuck off on your milk round

Barry, I don’t need your life anymore

And you stranger

I don’t need a fucking hero

Damn you Monica

What was all that about?

That was my fucking boyfriend

Why was he doing that?

You don’t want to know

Where are you going, do you want to go the Police?

And tell them what exactly?

That your feller back there was giving you grief

They won’t and don’t give a shit about me

If not the police, what about the hospital then?

No

Please anywhere but there

But, why?

I’ll be okay, just not Doctors, not tonight

If you really want to take me some place safe, you can walk me to my friends

yeah, where do they live?

On the other side of town in Seagull Crescent

It’s a long way… but I can walk you

Are you sure you’re alright?

Yeah, thanks the name is Monica by the way

Monica, I’m Jack

I bet you were having a great night before I came along

Far from it, believe me

Look Jack, if you're gonna pick up every piece of rubbish, we'll never get to my friends

No it’s not that, this is my house and some dirty twat has gone and left me their rubbish

It’s nice, but if this is where you live my friends are not too far

- I think I could walk it by myself - You sure? I don’t mind walking you

There’s no point in you double backing on yourself

Well why don’t you come in for a cup of tea and a sit down, and I can walk you later

I'll call you a cab

So uhm... would you like a tea or a coffee?

Tea please

So what have you been doing, you look smart?

Had a bit of a house party is all hence the mess of the kitchen

Do you live with house mates or family?

No, it’s just me

Who’s that cute couple?

Oh, that’s my best mates, Tim and Vicky

- And who is this handsome feller next to them? - Come of it

Say Jack, I don’t mean to sound rude. But do you have a girlfriend, here or elsewhere?

No, I don’t

Jack

You know that guy I was with earlier

- It wasn’t a normal domestic between a man and a woman - It looked bad enough

Honestly, I don’t know why I stay with that it’s just… it’s…

Monica, you don’t need to explain yourself to me

Just take a bit of a rest and get your head together

Cheers Jack

How’d you take it?

Some sugar and plenty of milk

I just realised I left the milk with your feller back there

Extra sugar then

Oh Jack, it’s quarter to three Do you have work in the morning?

Yeah, but I can work from home

It’s a small company and I already do enough for them. I’ll just call in sick for once

What is it you do for a living?

I run a warehouse with my two colleagues

What type of warehouse? The ones that get raided in the Cop show?

No, nothing like that, although that does happen but only when I’m not there

You just can’t the staff nowadays

No, it’s mainly storage for food companies nothing exciting but it pays the bills

Keeps the Kettle warm

Indeed, it does what do you do for a living?

I used to work in a call centre, but they downsized about seven months ago

And you have not been able to get another job since?

I’ve sent my CV out every other freaking day

Well, you keep at it, something will turn up sooner or later

Fingers crossed

Can I ask you a favour?

Sure

Can I use your toilet?

yeah, it’s just over there

Thanks

You’re here aren’t you?

Yes, I’ve been watching you both all night

The pieces are now waiting to see how this puzzle works out for you both

I don’t know how this can work

I could leave and all this could be over before it even starts

It’s started already Monica

Save him

From who?

From himself

And in return, will he save me?

You know in your heart he will

I have no heart

You can see the evidence right in front of you Monica

Open your eyes for Jack he has already opened his for you

Oh Jack!

It’s not what it looks like

I know what was in the towel, Jack

May I?

It’s like an addiction

You don’t need to explain yourself to me

Thank you

Would you like me to call you that cab now?

Maybe

Or you can stay here tonight? If you feel comfortable enough

For real, but you hardly know me

I know you enough to know that you’re knackered

and you don’t fancy going out in the cold again tonight

That's true

And I feel very comfortable here with you, Jack

Regardless of what you saw in there?

Always regardless, Jack

- I’ll go and make you a bed - Okay

You’re too kind really

If you need anything just help yourself

And Jack, if you need anything just help yourself

Well, good night then well, good morning now I guess

Good night

Hey

Hey, morning

What time is it?

Almost half four

- What, you’re kidding - No dear, it’s 4:33 pm to be exact

I can’t believe I slept that long

I can, it was a long night for us both I didn’t want to wake you, you looked very peaceful

Thanks Jack, say did I snore?

Only a tiny bit

I’m so sorry I didn’t mean to disturb you, are you working?

Oh, I'm just emailing clients is all

- Say would you like a cup of tea or a coffee? - Say Jack

Say Monica

- I know you’ve gone above and beyond the call of duty but I was thinking - Yeah?

Can I take a quick wash, my head feels as rough as arseholes

We can’t have that can we?

- Please? - Sure thing, go for it

Thanks

Monica

Monica, are you alright? You’ve been in there over an hour

I’m sorry

It’s okay, you take as long as you need I just wanted to see if you were alright

I'll be out in a bit

I’m not really okay, Jack

Oh

Can you come in?

Come in?

Please

Can you close the door?

Sure

Jack

yeah?

I’m a complete stranger, why have you been so good to me?

You look like you needed some goodness your life for a change

You're right

Don’t ask

You don’t deserve that man

I know I can do better It’s just easier this way

He’s a danger to you

I’m a danger to me, Jack

You asked me last night what I do for a living

Yeah?

I am an escort in the worse possible sense

I sleep with men for money. And my boyfriend he's my... how can I say it without being clichéd

He's my...

he’s a rotten man, Monica

I’m rotten also

I don’t want you going home tonight, you can stay here as long as you need

Good man

I try

You need to take more rest, if you want to you can stay here till whenever

And what do you want in return?

Thanks

Uhm... why don't you get some more rest and I'll finish up my work

and then... then maybe we can go out for something to eat

Sounds good…

[doorbell]

Who will that be?

I don’t know, give me a minute

Hey guys

- Hey - You alright mate?

Yeah

Oh come on, don’t tell me you forgot

Forgot what?

Tuesday night, movie night

Oh yeah, sorry

You alright mate?

Yeah, yeah, come on in

You sure you're okay?

Yeah, I'm fine, sorry I’ve just been working on my email, a bit frazzled that's all

How was last night?

Ah, don’t even go there

That good, hey?

You alright?

Yeah, yeah

You sure?

Yeah, can you just give me a minute

Is he alright?

I don’t know

I’ll put the kettle on

Who are they?

My good friends, Tim and Vicky

And you invited them here to meet me?

No… they always come over on a Tuesday night, movie night

- I think I should go - No, I’d really like for you to stay

- Really? - I’d be honoured

- But I have places to be, people to see - Truthfully

No

- Jack, I’m in no state to meet your friends - Don't worry about it

We're just going to watch a movie how hard can that be?

But how will you explain me?

With the truth

What that you saved me from a beating from my pimp?

I’ll make something up, I have nothing to hide, you’re a good person

You really think I am?

Really, I know you are

Why us, Jack?

Why us what?

It doesn’t matter

- Before you go... - yeah?

Could you to zip me up?

Of course

Hey stop looking

- You need any more assistance? - No, thank you

Look, don’t worry about my friends, I know they're going to love you as much as I do

Just pull out when you're ready

When was the last time we watched ‘Match of the Day’?

Sorry about that guys

What is it?

Tim and Vicky, I’d like you to meet Monica

Hi

I can’t believe all that happened last night

It’s been a strange little forty-eight hours for Monica and me

Sure has, goodness only knows where I’d be if Jack hadn’t turned up when he had

You’re a very lucky lady

So, which movie will we watch first?

Any good horrors in the mix?

I’m sure there is one, isn’t there?

I don't know, have a look

Any Romantic ones?

Oh, when its movie night with these guys romance goes out the window

That’s a shame

Anyone want a tea or coffee before we start?

No, thanks

Coffee, please

I'll have a tea

I’ll join you then

Smoke that shit outside

Alright, babe

So, who’s Monica then, mate?

What do you mean?

Oh, come on, don’t bullshit a bullshitter

No bullshit, like I said

I went out last night after you guys had left to get some milk and I needed to clear my head

I thought you was needed down at the Factory Something to do with the security firm

It was just a false alarm I wasn’t needed after all

Yeah, well if that was false alarm I know this Monica ain't one

Alright, say what you're thinking

Alright, is she a pro or what? I mean she looks the part and I wouldn’t blame you if you…

I thought Tim, no, she's not, alright? Just because I've got a beautiful girl in my house

and I might be 'Johnny no one' to most of the women I look at

Please don’t think that's she's on the meter

Alright, I’m sorry. I just don’t want to see you get hurt is all

Hurt, being hurt is all I bloody know, I’m sick to the back teeth of being hurt

Come on Jack, it ain't that bad

Well no, but they should be a lot better

Alright, I’m sorry man

No worries, come on get in the house you bastard

So how does it feel Monica?

How does what feel?

You and Jack, you’re a good match are you not?

He’s too good for me

You deserve it Monica, love

No, I don’t

Don’t you want what those two have?

Maybe, but those two have an unconditional love

You know the closest thing resembling love in your life is what Jack has already begun to show you

It’s not fair. It isn’t the real deal

You're wise Monica, I can’t force you into your decision I can only try and corrupt your way of thinking

Ha… corrupt… you’re a life time of rock and roll too late to corrupt me

It’s got a bit cold in here guys somebody open a window?

[all] No

Warmer now

yeah much

You got everything?

Yes, all suited and booted

Useless man, can I leave him here tonight?

All done

Come on you

Take it easy alright?

You too

Nice to meet you Monica

Likewise

You should come out with us some time?

Yeah, that'll be nice

That would be nice

- See you later mate - See you later

See ya

Are you locking me in?

I... I...

What if I needed to go home?

I can walk you home if you need

I’ll ask you one more time are you locking me in?

Yeah

Jack, if you want to kiss me, you can if you’re falling for me, I can’t stop you

- Just... just one minute - What? Don’t you want me?

- I wouldn't charge you - Monica

I’ve wanted you since the first second I saw you

It’s because I told you my profession and you're just thinking about all the men that have been inside me

That doesn’t change the way I feel at all

Just us tonight Jack

And what about tomorrow night?

We'll see

I just don’t want to disappoint you

Why would you say that?

Its, been a long time since I was with anyone

- Jack, it's ok - No, I mean very long time

Fuck off, you’re kidding

What happened, you’re good looking enough

Just always seemed to miss the boat, there was always someone more interesting than me

I’ve been close loads of times it just never happened

Do you remember what you said earlier?

I said lots of things

You said the ‘L’ word

I did, didn’t I?

Yeah

I should have said ‘liked’

Yeah, but if you said that you would have meant love anyway

Yeah

Come here

Relax okay?

Okay

It's okay

I’m so nervous

What do you want me to do?

Molest me

You horny bastard

Would you maybe like to do something today?

How’d you mean?

You know, I mean like go out, go to the shops

or for something to eat, you know just do something fun

I don’t think so, Jack

Okay

Maybe we can hang out here more

Maybe

What’s the matter, babe?

I am not your babe

Oh

Sorry

I'm sorry

What for?

For invading your life like I have over the last forty-eight hours or so

It's fine. It's better than talking to the walls like I usually do

I know, it’s been nice

Would you maybe like some breakfast?

Yeah, that would be good

Great, now either I can cook it

or we can go down to the café at the end of the road

and have a 'fat boy breakfast'

A what?

You know, a 'fat boy breakfast' like a full English fry up

Let’s do that

Great, I'm just gonna jump in the shower and then we can go

Okay

Maybe you would like to join me?

Oh no Jack… if we do that we'll never get our breakfast

yeah, you're right just give me ten minutes

Okay

Don’t even think about it Monica don’t you dare leave him

I’m sorry, he’s just too good for me he doesn’t deserve me

Have you had a shower yet? You look dry

Not yet, you ready to go already? I thought I heard you talking to someone?

I’m sorry. I can’t hurt you anymore

Where are you going?

I’m going away from this corrupt evil place

If that is so, why are you running through the night

from the only decent person who makes your life worth living?

It wasn’t real, it was not unconditional love, it was flawed

You’ve hurt so many Monica

And now you’ve hurt the one man who just didn’t see you as a piece of meat

Shut up! Shut up, now!

[phone rings]

Hello?

Who is this?

You were ringing me, I answered it

Don’t play games with me, why are you ringing me at this time of night?

But...

you rang me

Mila, is that you?

Yes

Mum

Who is this?

It’s me, mum, Monica

Hello?

Excuse me

Don’t you remember your daughter, Monica?

My Monica went away years ago

No, she didn’t. I’m still here

I am not your mother, now please, goodnight

I need help

I can’t help you anymore whoever you say you are

Believe me

My full name is Monica Mila Scott

I don’t believe in my daughter anymore

I believe in my mother

You know it’s me, don’t you? I can hear it in your voice

You hear tiredness, now please

What can I say to prove myself to you? What can I do?

I know who you are and I knew this call would come eventually

When the bitch ego had burnt away

You are not part of me anymore you never came from me

You had closure on the good life I brought you into when you walked out on us

with that useless feller of yours

Okay

Silence is the only way to prove to this family that you’re still alive

I just want to say I’m sorry that...

I didn’t live up to your expectations of what a daughter should be

Well it’s a good job you had a sister

It is, how is Sarah?

She’s living a comfortable life and takes good care of me when she can

Good night, you sleep well

[dial tone]

Monica

Hello, hello mum

Monica

Not you again, you fucking bastard

Like I said, Monica, you shouldn’t be running from Jack

No one will help you like he will not even your mum will help you now

You were pretending to be her you played me like a fool again

You’re playing yourself a fool, Monica and as for pretending to be your mum

You hit redial and see what else she has to say to you in the middle of the night

They were the real words from a real mum who despises you

What did I do to deserve this fucking torment?

You were born weak, Monica weak, sad and hopeless

Fuck you, you bastard

Go back to Jack, you'll be strong with him

Maybe

But I wouldn’t be happy

You’d be happier than you are now

And happier than going back to that useless guy Jack saved you from

Think about it Monica

So, where have you been?

I’ve been in love

You cost us a lot fucking money while you’ve been away

Oh, shut it you moaning bitch, I’m back now

And I’m open for fucking business

[doorbell]

Jack

Oh shit

Do you got to do that to get people’s attention?

I don’t it to get attention. I do it to remind myself that I’m still alive

What, by trying to cut your fucking arm off?

I thought you grew out all this self-harm shit?

The frequency of harming has… the doctors helped me with that

Sometimes it still gets on top of me

I just get so bogged down I need some realise from my day to day shit

You can contact us Jack if there’s a problem, the door is always open, mate

It is

If I came to you every time I felt down I’d have moved in by now

We are your best remedy Jack, not cutting

It’s so dangerous, what happens if go through an artery by mistake

I only even cut into the fat… I don't go for the wrists… I'm not trying to kill myself

You thought about the gym to work out this built up energy?

I’m already there three times a week

Maybe five, from today

[sighs] I’m so lucky to have you as friends

But you know what, you’re so lucky to have each other

I just can’t stand much more of this aloneness it’s driving me up the fucking wall

Every morning I wake up with only my shadow for company

I’ve tried so hard to find someone to call my own, and to find someone to call me the same

Maybe you’re looking too hard?

She’s out there Jack I promise you she is

I sincerely hope so

Mate, you know so and you know what?

When you do find her, she’s going to be ten times better than that

bitch Monica who walked out on you

I guess she had her reasons

Are you okay Jack? Do you want to be sick?

- I’ll go get a bowl - No, no

You know guys, most nights I go to sleep with the lights on

Just because I can’t fucking stand the idea of them being off all night

I lie there and the night drags on and I pray for just an hour’s sleep

If there’s a problem why don't you just come to us?

But I need to help myself first

How about some takeaway food then? Come on Chinese man, your favourite

- I’m not hungry - Ah, bullshit

You’re never not too hungry for Chinese

Look Jack I know what you’re going through alright?

But trust me man she's not worth it

She really isn’t

- It’s just - Look

It’s her bullshit I don’t want to hear any more excuses for her, okay?

She left, it's not your fault

Sure

yeah guys, see you in the week

Jack

I’m worried about Jack, babe

Yeah, me too

He’ll be all right. He's been through worse shit than this, hasn't he?

He’s just too sensitive for his own good sometimes

Sometimes, you mean all the time

I guess, shall we get a taxi?

Hmm... let’s walk, it’s a nice night

Hello?

Monica

Oh, you guys

Yeah, what happened between you and Jack? He's lost without you

He was lost already before I came along

Hey, that’s our friend you’re talking about

What happened? Was he just not good enough for you?

He was good to me, perfect even

In what way? Do you not realise how upset he is?

We were together for a couple of days

Anyone would have thought he hadn’t been loved up for years

Maybe, but not anyone who’s anyone

For Jack, I don't think you don’t understand how much it meant for him to have a partner

You say he hasn’t been loved up for ages try forever. Put it this way, you were his first

You don’t think I didn’t notice?

You don't think he wouldn't tell me that little fact

before I allowed him to dip the biscuit

If Jack can’t grow up and be an adult then he shouldn’t be playing an adult’s game

Is this all this is to you, a fucking game? Upsetting people left, right and centre?

Listen honey, I’m with different people all of the time, because I have to

It's just what I'm worth

We've all heard your blessed virgin story and yeah, I do feel sorry for Jack

But when it comes down to it, I don’t deserve love, not from Jack, not from anyone

Yeah? After meeting you I'm pretty sure that's how Jack feels right now

Bollocks

When me and Jack first met, I bet it was his dream to rescue the damsel in distress

If it had been any other guy a thank you fuck would have been good enough, but

No, I had to wonder into Jack's world the lad with all the love and no one to receive it

He didn’t tell you my profession, did he?

He’s been feeding you little white lies since I’ve been gone?

Well, let's just say, I didn’t charge him to lose his virginity

Even I wouldn’t sink that low

I really want to smack you in the head

Go on then, that's usually the reaction I get when guys have had enough of me

Monica, Jack would never have told us about your situation, he’d respect you more

He’s probably more respectful than you are

I like your hair Vicky

What do you use to keep it looking so good?

I... I...

Wait don’t tell me, I don’t give a fuck

Let me ask you another question

Do you smell piss around here?

Piss, urine, you know?

Well, yeah, we know

and no, we don’t

That’s cause you’re not walking in my shoes. Maybe if I come a little closer?

I was with a guy earlier; you know what I have to do to make sure he gets his jollies off?

He pisses on me and then he pays me double to return the favour

It takes me four washes to really get rid of the smell

And that guy, that piece of shit comes around to see me at least twice a week

The fucking bastard

Look just because I accept Jack and his problems doesn’t mean I want to be with him

and I know Jack accepted me but he sure as fuck isn’t having me

One second babe

What now?

What was that all about?

Just girl talk

What?

You look amazing as usual, Monica

I look like a whore, but thanks, I guess

I’m sorry for this life we are in

Makes two of us, doesn’t it?

Things will get better for us, I promise

You do, do you?

So, when are you going to start selling your arse to pay rent?

And the loan sharks and every other crooked fuck you owe money to?

Hey, parts of those debts belong to you as well

You were on the junk remember?

That shit don’t come cheap

Did he pay already?

Yes, three hundred, he’s paid full works

Shit

I fancied a quickie as well

Let him in, let’s get this miserable fuck over and done with

Say

Yeah?

Do you want me afterwards?

I could never say no to you, Mon

And will you love me afterwards?

I will always love you I always have and I always will

No time for romance Send him in

Barry

- Yes - If you’re going to the store will you pick me up my prescription?

Okay Sure

She’s all yours sunshine

You have two hours with her treat her right, alright?

Okay, sure perfect

One other thing I know every inch of her body

and if there’s any bruises there that weren’t there when I get back, God help you

Okay

Where is it?

What?

My medicine

I asked you to get my prescription last night, but it's not here

Shit, babe I forgot

Fucking always, you didn’t forget to get pissed up at the pub last night, did you?

You can go and get it, you haven’t a client for another two hours or so

Fucking hell Barry I don't think I can live like this

all I ask was for you to get me medicine in

I forgot ok, I was going to, I met with some folk at the pub, they offered me some work

We got chatting is all, I couldn’t leave not while they offered me what they did

Good work?

Good enough, yeah

I told you last night about my situation why can’t you just leave me to live my life

I did listen to what you said and you can tell me and Tim were both shocked

We didn’t realise the hardships in your life

Well that was the truth of the matter can’t you just respect that?

I do

I was afraid of Jack if you really must know

In what way? He isn’t the violent type

Not that type of fear I was afraid of what he gave me, love

I was afraid of letting myself go to someone who truly loved me for who I am

I assume you find it hard to put trust in people

Sometimes yeah

half the people I meet I only trust them before they pay for services rendered

It shouldn’t be like that for you, Monica

You got a lot more going for yourself and Jack can see it

Jack and I seemed to understand each other

He knew what I was or at least my Job before we did anything

he knew the risks of sleeping with me and

I knew the risks of letting someone as unstable as Jack fall for me

Unstable?

You know, all this pity and self-harm shit he does

It's not pity Monica and it sure isn’t shit he does to himself

if that’s the real reason you’re afraid of Jack then you have really misunderstood him

I guess I didn’t stay around long enough to understand him

Listen, this self-harm he does I admit really puts the wind up me and Tim

And we've told him time and time again that doing that isn’t the answer to his problems

But I tell you, Monica

These episodes he has are not an attack on anyone but himself

What do you think?

Would you like to go back to him?

He seems like a good guy but I worry about the harming

If Jack can’t control himself in that sense then

I guess he has to deal with the consequences of his actions

Maybe me and Jack We can learn to live without are old habits

I can learn to love and he can learn to be more comfortable in himself

If you do go back, go back because you want to not because you feel under duress

Sure

What is it?

You know, he's a strange lad, is our Jack

He does have his moments, true

I want to be the reason you love

I got scared

I just wanted you to know from the get go, who I was, what I do

and I didn’t want to run the risk of hurting you

I forgive you

- Do you think? - Yes?

Do you think we can get out of the city for a while, go elsewhere?

Get to know each other in a different environment

Where shall we go?

I don't know, let’s just keep driving and see where we end up

Destination unknown I like that

What is it?

Just I never thought I could bring so much happiness to one person

and in return he could do the same to me

Well you do believe it

No one’s ever taken the time to understand me, not even me

I gave up on that years ago

I’m glad I’m the first

Me too

Where are we?

- Somewhere, nature’s calling give me a second - Sure

Excuse me

Oh, thank you

Monica, who is this? Where did he come from?

He was walking

Don’t look so worried sport I didn’t do anything yet to her

I think we should go

Can you people give me a lift, please?

Anywhere away from here please, please take me home

We don’t really know where we are heading ourselves, mate

Okay, please can you take me to the next town I'm desperate to get away from this place

I think we should...

Please don’t fob me off, you're good people I can see it in your auras

You can help me I know you can

We can’t just leave him out here

I guess

Okay, we will give you a lift

Oh thank you my friend, thank you

What’s wrong?

I think I need to do what you did

Ah okay

We don’t go yet?

- Soon - Oh okay, okay

I think I've got some food if you want, man

In time, thank you Tress is the name by the way

Nice name, very unique well, I'm Jack and my girlfriend's Monica

Jack, how original

Yeah, I guess

So what’s the deal with you two, huh?

You got everything you want and more at home but you’re still running away from it

What’s that supposed to mean?

Well, you folks I see you all the time on the roads

Always running from some shit that’s going on

So what’s the deal here, we’ve known you for five minutes, offered you a drink and some food

And now I have to justify myself to you

Yeah, something like that

Thank God

Here she comes Whore of the day

Excuse me

You heard me, she’s too good for you look at her, knickers up her arse, fucking cheap

Shut it or I’ll fucking have you

What is it?

Get in the car

What, you’re just going to leave me out here?

What’s happening?

Alright, alright, he can’t take a fucking joke

That wasn’t a joke what you said

Get in

For fuck's sake, not today, what are you playing at? Why are you doing this?

If I killed her, what would you do?

If you killed her, you’d only have a dead body to protect you from me

I’d grab them scissors and ram it down your fucking throat

Only a dead body? Not the body of the lady you love?

You know what I mean

I will do it, yes I will Why do you two deserve this happiness?

While so many others are in pain all day, every day

It’s so unfair on us, why? What makes you so special?

I can’t believe I’m fucking hearing this

I can’t believe what?

If you only knew

how much pain and misery Monica and I have been through before we met

Why I’m I explaining myself to you?

Because I’m holding your lady tighter than you have

I don’t know what your problem are

but pulling a pair of scissors on us isn’t going to resolve anything

This is not the answer to your problems

Scissors seem to help you with your problems, don’t they Jack?

Told you I can read auras and what about you Monica?

Are my voices worse than the voices you hear?

You don’t know anything about me… us, let us go

He doesn’t love you

He does Jack

You want to see my proof of love for Monica, really do you?

Come on then you fucking coward let’s see you read my fucking Aura now

Excuse me mate are you the owner?

No, he’s gone out

Do you know if they are any rooms free?

Yeah, I think one of the two at the top of the stairs is free

Any rooms?

Yeah, apparently

I’ll let him know you’re here

Cheers mate, thank you very much come on

This looks alright, doesn’t it?

How are you feeling?

Like shit where did he come from?

Don’t you worry about him he’s gone now

How does a person get to that point in their life?

I couldn’t give two fucks about him he threatened me

God, you’re trembling you want to take some sleep?

Later

Jack, that was the second man you’ve saved me from

I had you all wrong

When I first left you I thought that you were this wallflower boyfriend

too quiet for his own good

To be honest I thought you wanted someone to look after you

I was wrong to assume that of you Jack

I guess now I know you don’t need anyone to look after you

You’re stronger than just about anyone I know

Well, I’m glad you didn’t judge this book by its cover

You never know folk, hey?

True

I think we need some sleep It's been a long day

Not yet

I think I’ll go outside and have a cigarette

Okay

Shit!

What are you doing out here the middle of the night Monica?

Shouldn’t you be with Jack tucked up in a nice warm bed?

There isn’t any out running you, is there?

You should know that by now, that’s impossible until this pact is paid up?

I’m so tired of this I just want to live my own life

Go to him Monica Jack is waiting

For fuck’s sake

Damn thing

May I?

So

How serious is it between you two?

Just a fuck, right?

Who would want me?

Jack wants you

The rewards for you both out of this will be good

They will make up for all the pain you both have had, you’re a perfect couple

Wow

Wow, what?

Wow you, you look amazing

If we're going to go out, you're going to have to get used to the complements

I'm sorry, I’m just really tired that bed is not as comfy as yours

yeah, it's not the best, is it? So, what do you want to do today?

Keep driving, or you like to stay?

You need to keep moving Monica

Don’t you think today's the day this pact needs paying up

You okay?

yeah, I just had that feeling you know when someone walks over your grave

Not yet, I hope I think we should hit the road

Perfect

Now, are you ok?

yeah

This bed is a bit rough isn’t it?

This must be the one the owner of the B and B meant

What and not the other three castles down the road

Ah, you cheeky beggar come on let’s have a look

Sure, you'll be my tour guide

Yeah, it will cost ya

- Don’t even think about asking me to go up there - Ah, come on

You can if you want but my feet are staying put

Five minutes, yeah?

I give you ten

Yeah, good idea

You're here aren’t you?

Enough, this ends today

Now is the time Monica time for our deal that needs paying

And then, we can both stop running?

Maybe, Monica, you got Jack here this far now you need to do the rest

I hear you

You should come up, the view is amazing

I can’t

I can’t hurt him anymore

Now is the time Jack time for our deal that needs payback

No, no, no, not you, not you again

Monica, Monica, we need to go

Don’t listen to a word he says Monica about leaving

You’ve brought us to this place for a reason you wanted a place to be wed

You have it, and you wanted a man to love you for who you are

He is in front of you now

May I?

Are you alright?

Monica, why didn’t you answer me?

We need to go, there is something not quite right about this place

I’m sorry, Jack

For what?

For bringing you into my life

You can apologise later we need to go now

I’m such a loser Jack and you aren’t

You’re a good man and I brought you down to such a pathetic level

I don’t believe that

Today could be your special day?

Special day? what do you mean?

Monica, answer me?

Today your prayers could be answered you get to marry the woman of your dreams

I didn’t propose yet

You thought about it, haven’t you?

Truthfully yes, I did think about it

but I wanted to give it time to see how you and I developed

Thinking about it was good enough to get us to where we are

What do you mean?

We need to do this, Jack before he comes, we owe him

We owe who?

You hear him, just as much as I do

For our love, Jack… our relationship… this is what we prayed for, remember?

Think Jack, this is what you prayed for, us

Accept it Jack, I’m real

Who are you?

Trust me Jack you wouldn’t want to witness me

Monica, what is going on here?

Just ask to marry me it will be over soon enough

No, I want answers to my questions

You deserve to know

He talks to people all over the world not just us

Please let it be over

Anyone I pray, please, please

Ok Jack

No, I can’t believe it

Believe it, the same happened to me also

Monica, you okay?

Yeah

Are you ready to see your client now?

Soon

I need to get changed

You’re a good girl

Bet you wouldn’t sell your arse to pay the rent, would you? Barry the Bastard

Please

Can someone take me away from this paid lust

Ok Monica

I’m so sorry it happened to both of us

Some people are lucky in love, some not so

In our loneliness, babe we were at are most vulnerable

Vulnerable to this, no, I can’t accept it

We have to

I know you struggle with your days and nights of loneliness

The self-harm

Waking up each morning feeling as shit as the night that before but I can change that

this is Destination’s end for us both

A made to measure love affair?

Yes

I know you're happy with me, Jack I see it and I know you do too

Why us? What makes us so special?

Don’t flatter yourself too much Jack

There are many more miserable souls like you both I’m working right now

So concentrate on them and leave us alone

- If you only need… - This isn’t just about finding the perfect souls Jack

This is about a quota I need many weak souls like you

You give us love and we give you our souls to use as you see fit, something like that?

Something like that, yes

Monica

When you prayed was it me that you wanted or needed?

Yes, to some extent I needed love

Love and affection that only a man of pure heart could offer

I meet many types of lust in my day to day but none could offer what you would Jack

But you walked away from me

I was scared

I didn’t want to infect you with my issues

I’m listening

The other half of this deal was that…

I guess you could call it my infection would be repressed

I have what the doctors call passive Schizophrenia

I’m sorry

It's not your fault

It's just something I have to live with

When you said infect me with your issues, what did you mean?

Since you’ve been with me has the desire to self-harm dropped a little?

I guess

Me too, like you admit you suffer with the self-harm, I suffer with the voices

I hear so many Jack, not just the one you and I share today

If we go through with this

the self-harm will be quenched

and the voices will be wiped

I'll probably still be left with one but I'll have a little peace in my life

That’s it Monica, tell him the truth I need your souls for my quota

I can’t take your souls until you marry

Then I have truly given you something that requires a payback

He hasn't proposed yet

Monica those prayers of yours and mine weren't for his listening

This isn’t the real deal

A love story cannot be created through a pact with…

I’m not the main man Jack I’m his messenger

People often refer to me as Mephistopheles

Think of me as his talent scout looking for the damned

Jesus

An auditory possession is that what this is?

More than you know Jack more than you know

I brought you happiness at a price that still has to be paid

I know you both want your happy ending in life

Without each other you're both on the verge of death

Can you afford to not be without each other?

Jack, I have seen one future for you

The way your life is playing out

You’re going to get in such a state that there will be a cut that no plaster will heal

And you Monica

I have prolonged those other voices that have been talking you to death

What do you think?

Jack, for once in your life be a man and take charge

ask this woman to be your wife

All this will be over and then your souls will be a peace with each other

Jack, you’ve already me enough love to last me a life time, but this isn’t the final act

What happens when we get to the end of this pact, then what?

Monica, do you believe me or him?

You of course

You believe I can help you? if you want help

Yes, thank you

You’ve saved me from two guys the least you can do is save me from myself

It’s the least I can do, well, I’ll try to

Do you really think you can both outgrow your personal demons, without my help?

I can stop self-harming and learn to be stronger in life

And you Monica? Could you outgrow those voices? And not just mine?

I can try

You ungrateful fools! You owe me

Today we owe you nothing and we never will

Walk away from me, you walk away from each other, you’ll be alone without my help

We are both used to being alone my friend

You’ve chosen the wrong souls to scare with that idol threat

Don’t tempt me Jack you’re both making a very big mistake

You know

He told me you would save me

When?

He did and that I’d also save you in return

When did he say that?

The night we first met

Before you showed me the wounds on your arm, remember?

I remember

To be honest with you

Yeah?

You saved me well before that moment

you gave me something to live for

That’s very sweet

Perfect