NEURAL ASHES, page 85-87

 PAGE 85-87 (UK VERSION)

INT. BASEMENT LAB  ––  DAY

Black Hat Kat rushes in. He looks at Hellen whose body slowly seems to relax. He checks the computer screens, afraid of touching anything.

A few moments later Hellen opens her eyes. She smiles at Black Hat Kat. He understands what happened.

He helps her to sit up on the bed.

 

HELLEN (voice still shaky)

It was gruesome, but marvelous. Gail was there. And Carl. Together we killed Alemano.

 

BLACK HAT KAT

We saw it. Liz and I watched it upstairs, on her screen. It was unworldly.

 

HELLEN

Let’s just hope this was the last of Alemano. You think he might come back?

 

BLACK HAT KAT

Maybe, maybe not. But this is not the end. There will be more criminals in cyberspace. But we have a superheroine and superhero up there to fight them.

 

INT. DOCKERS VAN  ––  DAY

Hellen and Liz are sitting in the “Dockers” van, in front of Hellen’s apartment block. Hellen wears a hat under which a piece of bandage is visible. Liz is attached in a chair so she can see outside. They’re leaving.

Liz closes her eyes.

 

GAIL (Thought Transfer)

Have a safe trip. Once you’re settled, I’ll know where to find you.

 

LIZ (Thought Transfer)

Or I will find you.

 

INT. GAIL’S OFFICE  ––  DAY

Black Hat Kat is in the room. On the computer appears a text message. He reads it.

 

TEXT MESSAGE

          Kat, Gail. Thanks for everything you’ve done for us!

So sorry we can’t attend the funeral. But we’ll be in touch.

Love,

Hellen & Liz

 

INT. FERRY DOVER - CALAIS  ––  NIGHT

Hellen opens the door to the outside deck. She pushes Liz who sits in her wheelchair. Hellen sits down on a bench, with Liz next to her. They watch over the dark water of the Channel. Up ahead they see the lights of Calais Harbour.

 

EXT. GARDEN IN FRONT OF A COTTAGE  --  DAY

Three years later.

A nice green garden in front of a cottage. On the sides flowerbeds and herbaceous borders. The camera, a bit shaky because it is hand-held, zooms in on a lavender bush. An elegant white glove comes into view. A small pair of pruning shears cuts off a few stems, which the other hand catches.

The camera zooms out. We see Liz, wearing white gloves, a colourful bodysuit, and sturdy white boots.

She smiles at the camera, holds the lavender in front of her nose, inhales the smell.

 

LIZ

I can smell the lavender! Isn’t that great? Lavender’s my favorite.

 

She hands the lavender stems to Hellen, whose hand takes them.

 

LIZ

Gimme the camera. Now I’m going to film you.

 

She reaches for the camera and takes it from Hellen. For half a second the camera films the grass at her feet.

POV Liz

Liz films Hellen in close up.

 

HELLEN

As you can see, we are very happy in our little cottage. And our beautiful garden, Liz’s favorite. Did you look at her suit? This exoskeleton can enter any fashion show, and win.

Short pause.

I've been thinking, a lot actually. I've decided that I don't wanna hide anymore. I’ve made some interesting contacts. Not just in France and the UK, but also other countries. Together with Liz, and hopefully with your help, I want to start an international "technology that heals" movement.

You'll hear from us!

 

LIZ (Voice Over)

Mum!

 

She gives the camera back to Hellen.

 

POV Hellen

Liz takes a few steps back. She takes a deep breath. And then does a somewhat clumsy but elegant cartwheel. She looks proudly into the camera, smiling.

There is applause from several pairs of hands.

 

CARL, GAIL, BLACK HAT KAT (all 3 Voice Over)

Bravo Liz! Bravo!

 

THE END