15. Makeshift pews that have been assembled from found wood. A pulpit at the front built from the same. Behind the pulpit is a large cross, fashioned from sturdy branches. Father Kelly finishes his prayer with the sign of the cross and gets to his feet. He walks to the heavy wooden doors at the front, pushing them open, revealing - The houses of the town across the street. Like the diner and the pool, the lodge/church is on a residential street. EXT. STONE LODGE/CHURCH - CONTINUOUS Father Kelly steps out into the morning sun and looks down the street with a heavy heart, at the small crowd of townspeople gathering around the Pratt house. INT. MEAGAN'S BEDROOM - MORNING ANGLE ON : THE TALISMAN ON THE FLOOR. Sheriff Boyd picks it up. Turns it over in his hand. It's the talisman we last saw nailed to the front door. Boyd grits his teeth as the rage boiling up inside flashes across his face. He puts the talisman in his pocket. The room is in ruins. There is blood everywhere. Deputy Kenny crouches in the midst of the carnage, staring at the scene in a grief-stricken daze. KENNY (numb) I kept telling her. It wasn't safe for kids upstairs at night. She said they were being careful, that Meagan knew the rules. (gets emotional) Jesus Christ. Kenny covers his mouth with his hand, tears well in his eyes. Boyd grabs him roughly by the collar. BOYD Hey, knock it off. Now is not the time. You understand me? KENNY (choking it back) Yes sir. BOYD
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