EXT. PARK - BATHROOM ENTRANCE - NIGHT
Carl heads into the park's restroom, a bit of a distance from where the others are sitting. The restroom is dimly lit, with a faint, flickering light. Carl finishes and is washing his hands when the door swings open, and two men enter.
Man 1
(Gruffly)
Hey, where's our money?
Man 2
(Threateningly)
We need it now. Don't make us wait.
Carl freezes for a moment, realizing the situation. His eyes dart around the small bathroom, searching for an escape.
Carl
(Nervously)
I don't know what you're talking about. I don't have any money.
Man 1
(Advancing)
Don't play dumb. We know you have it.
Seeing the men moving closer, Carl makes a split-second decision. He bolts past them, rushing out of the bathroom.
EXT. PARK - NIGHT
Carl bursts out of the restroom, his heart pounding. He spots Fiona, Cameron, Lip, and Ian in the distance, enjoying their peaceful evening.
Carl
(Yelling)
We need to go! Now!
The two men quickly follow Carl, pushing past other park-goers. They are determined and closing in on him.
Fiona
(Seeing Carl's panicked expression)
Carl, what's going on?
Carl
(Frantic)
We've got trouble! Run!
The group doesn't hesitate. They spring into action, following Carl as he sprints down the park path. The men pursue them aggressively, causing a scene and startling passersby.
EXT. PARK - STREET - NIGHT
Carl and the group race out of the park and onto the street, with the two men still hot on their heels. They dash through the neighborhood, weaving through the streets as they try to escape.
Lip
(Panting)
What's happening? Why are they after you?
Carl
(Out of breath)
I don't know! They just came at me for money I don't have!
Ian
(Frantically)
We need to find somewhere safe!
They continue running, adrenaline fueling their escape. The neighborhood is bustling with activity, and they manage to evade the two men by ducking into a narrow alleyway.
EXT. ALLEYWAY - NIGHT
Breathing heavily, the group hides in the alley, their backs pressed against the walls. The sounds of the men searching for them gradually fade away.
Cameron
(Panting)
Is everyone okay?
Fiona
(Concerned)
Carl, what happened?
Carl
(Gasping for breath)
I don't know. They were asking about money, and I panicked.
Lip
(Supportively)
We need to get back to the house and figure this out. It's not safe out here.
Ian
(Nodding)
Let's go. We'll stay together and get back home safely.
The group, still shaken but determined, makes their way back through the neighborhood, staying alert and sticking close together. They return to the house, where they can regroup and figure out their next steps.
INT. GALLAGHER HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - LATER
Back at the house, the group gathers in the living room, visibly shaken from the evening's events. Fiona, Cameron, Lip, Ian, and Carl sit together, discussing what happened and planning how to stay safe.
Fiona
(Concerned)
We need to report this. It's not something we can ignore.
Cameron
(Supportively)
I agree. It's important to let the authorities know what happened.
Carl
(Contritely)
I'm sorry for dragging everyone into this. I didn't expect it.
Lip
(Reassuringly)
It's not your fault. We'll figure it out. We're in this together.
Ian
(Determined)
And we'll make sure nothing like this happens again.
The group takes comfort in each other's support, ready to face whatever comes next together. Despite the frightening encounter, their bond grows stronger, and they find strength in their unity.
