CAL FIRE Pilot Revised Network Draft 1.22.22

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He takes a step forward. She’s reached the car and grabbed her purse. She pulls a gun out of it and points it at Bode. ARABELLA Stop! Bode stops. Backs up, his hands in the air. BODE Whoa. Jeez! ARABELLA Just ... please ... I’m fine and you shouldn’t be here and ... BODE

I’m not gonna hurt you. How about I talk you through reconnecting the ignition wire. She’s shaking, nervous, but considering -- BODE (CONT'D) Or better yet, keep that trained on me while I do it. ARABELLA

You even step into the street and you’re off property. They consider that an escape. BODE You have a better idea? She’s looking around. It’s fucking dark, she has no cell service, her car is broken. Clearly, she doesn’t. On Bode: Weighing his options. He WANTS to succeed here. But he can’t leave her stranded. For better or worse, he’s

not that guy. So, here goes -- Bode takes a step onto the street. BODE (CONT'D) I guess I just escaped. OFF Bode slowly walking towards her, we ... END ACT ONE

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