Subject 12

3. Anger

ZAC ARRIVES AT THE SHEDS

Adam: WHAT DO YOU MEAN I'M BEING RE-ALLOCATED?!?!

Zac: What's going on here?

Adam: This wanker doesn't want me on his roster anymore and is sending me to the Ffarquar Branch!

Mr. Pearce: Shut up Adam! Besides, I've given you many a chance before. Now, get off my line.

Zac: Sir, with all due respect---

Mr. Pearce: Now, as for you Zac. You wanted to speak to me.

Zac: (mutters) Not much of a point now.

Mr. Pearce: Pardon?!

Zac: Well, you've just sent the sole reasoning wanted speak to you, to the other side of the island!

Mr. Pearce: It's for his own good, he has to learn that if you screw over valuable contracts on my line, there are consequences.

Zac: And what about your line? Me and Lilly can't keep this line afloat on our own.

Mr. Pearce: I know, that's why I'm bringing Kelvin onto the line to fill up the gap in the roster.

Zac: I guess that's something.

LILLY ROLLS UP

Lilly: Hey, I saw Adam leaving. What's going on?

Zac: He's moving to the Ffarquar Branch.

Lilly: What?! Why?

Zac: Ask him.

Lilly: Sir?

Mr. Pearce: I've sent Adam there to learn a lesson, that's all you two need to know.

Zac: You never did like him did you?

Mr. Pearce: You can't help yourself, can you Zac?!

Zac: It's true! Ever since you came to control here, you've always had something against him. Adam is a well respected engine around here.

Mr. Pearce: And your the engine equivalent of a stubborn old man. Do you want to go the Ffarquar line too?

Zac: Anywhere's better than here if you're going to send my friends packing. Are you with me Lilly?

Lilly: I'd rather not Zac, I'm sorry but my place is here. As is yours.

Zac: It was Adam's too Lilly.

Lilly: It was his mistake and whilst it is admitantly harsh, it's sir's decision, and besides, it's not for too long. Is it sir?

Mr. Pearce: 5 months.

Zac: THIS IS RIDICULOUS!! 5 MONTHS?!

Mr. Pearce: You want to go as well Zac?

Zac: No.

Mr. Pearce: Good. That's all you two.

MR PEARCE WALKS AWAY

Zac: I don't bloody believe it. Whilst it's lovely that Kelvin is coming to visit, it would be better of Adam were staying, five damn months Lilly, FIVE MONTHS!

Lilly: Zac, please calm yourself. Things will get better.

Zac: I wish Lilly, I wish.