EXT. REST STOP - CAR PARK - DAY
Paige and Beau are getting off their motorcycles. Paige takes off her helmet.
Paige and Beau walk over to the vending machines by the drinking fountains.
BEAU
When does this night start?
PAIGE
It's already started, there's no specific time. It's every few years or so and the date changes. It just gets worse at night.
BEAU
Why is that?
PAIGE
When creatures know they're hard to see. They're inner demons find it easier to come out and play.
(Beat)
Like the blitz in London during the second world war. The bombing caused blackouts and streets became rife with riot, looting, rape, and pure evil.
BEAU
Yeah, it brings out the bad people.
PAIGE
Do you think it was just bad people running rampant? No, it was everyone .. Your neighbor you've known for years could walk through your door, rape and murder you. Just because he knew you wouldn't have known it was them.
BEAU
And tonight, on this road, something like that's gonna happen.
PAIGE
Yes, but don't expect to meet normal people whose evil has only just been awoken by the road. They'll be seasoned psychos who've been drawn. Maybe killing them will be morally justifiable.
BEAU
But there could be some people who've never done anything severally bad in their lives, could change right now.
PAIGE
I'm gonna level with you Beau, "Good people" are only good because they've never been in a situation where their morality has been tested. But yes, right now it will happen.
Paige sees 2 male bikers step out of the toilets. They're wearing denim and leather with tattoos.
PAIGE (CONT'D)
But if you want proof. Then here, I'll show you--
Paige walks to the drinking fountains and then turns back.
PAIGE (CONT'D)
Stay out of sight.
Paige gets to the drinking fountains in front of the 2 bikers, she bends over and takes a sip. The 2 bikers notice.
MALE BIKER #1
Hey baby, how you livin'.
MALE BIKER #2
You sure do fit those jeans.
MALE BIKER #1
Makes me fit my jeans better.
The 2 male bikers laugh. Paige stops drinking from the fountain.
PAIGE
I was just thirsty boys, but thanks for the compliment.
MALE BIKER #1
I wanna give you more than a compliment.
Male Biker #1 grabs his crotch.
PAIGE
(She smiles)
I'm sorry but I'm gonna have to decline.
MALE BIKER #1
Now that's a shame because I'm gonna have to decline, you declining.
PAIGE
Certainly the wordsmith but I'm not that easy.
The 2 bikers get closer.
MALE BIKER #1
That's funny because.. I didn't want you to make it easy.
PAIGE
(Sarcastic)
Hmm, looks like I'm just asking for it.. Or maybe it's just this road.
Male biker #1 grabs Paige.
PAIGE (CONT'D)
BEAU!! I TOLD YA! Now come have some fun with me!
Beau stays out of sight but keeps watching. He looks horrified.
Paige listlessly struggles as she waits for Beau, Male biker #2 grabs her as well.
PAIGE (CONT'D)
Looks like I'm alone on this one.
Paige frees an arm that's being grabbed and swiftly takes a Switchblade from her sleeve with her other hand.
The blade shoots out of the handle and Paige stabs it into male biker #1's leg and twists it, he screams while she side kicks Male biker 2# in the chest, pushing him back.
MALE BIKER #1
You fucking bitch!
PAIGE
That's rich. Rapist.
Male biker 2# runs at her and she spins back kicks in the stomach.
Male biker 2# falls to his knees and Paige spins and kicks underneath his chin and breaks his neck, his head swings back towards his spine.
Male biker #1 tries to limp away.
PAIGE (CONT'D)
What you running for? Afraid I'll turn you into a Pez dispenser too? You know there's 2 ways to do that.
Paige casually walks over to Male biker 1# and grabs his hair and tilts his head back. She stabs her SWITCHBLADE into the side of his neck and drags it to the other side.
Paige walks over to Beau as he looks worried.
PAIGE (CONT'D)
Where was the help? I tagged you in.
BEAU
Look Paige, I know I'd say I'd help you but I don't think I can do all that.
PAIGE
Just as I thought, you were just going along with what I was saying just to get in my pants. On this night, you're either predator or prey.
Paige slashes his throat.
PAIGE (CONT'D)
If it wasn't me, it would've been someone else on this road. At least I made it quick.
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