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Manny is up and heading out the door. MANNY Let’s go. Bode stand there, uncertain. Manny looks back. MANNY (CONT'D)
You just gave me a whole speech on how you want to succeed. So, let’s go.
OFF them hustling out --
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EXT. HIGHWAY OUTSIDE MIDDLETOWN - DAY 42 The Department of Corrections bus speeds down the pristine highway. On either side of the road is virgin forest, incredibly dry, that hasn’t burned in ages. Ahead ... a whole lot of smoke forming a thunderhead reaching up to the heavens.
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INT. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS BUS - DAY
Somber-faced inmates listen as -- MANNY
Alright guys, this a real baptism by fire. You listen to me and I’ll keep you safe. I need you to stay alert and keep your 10s and 18s in mind so risks can be mitigated. I don’t even know all your names yet, but by the end of the day I’m gonna know not only your name but what kind of man you are.
They turn the corner and see THE ENTIRE HILLSIDE on fire. The 100 x 100 area has grown to at least a thousand acres and spreading fast. At least 20 fire engines are converging onto the scene. MANNY (CONT'D) Your first fire already has a name. Welcome to the Buckeye. OFF the inmates staring at the hillside with fear and excitement we - END ACT TWO
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