ANCHOR (New York / Nigeria Story) [Screenplay]

Episode Ten:-"... you can kill a person..."

DIANNA:- ( Mr. Martin froze as she points the gun behind his head ) if you use Your disgusting hand to hit my sister, I swear to God, I go shoot u[s1].

MR. MARTIN:- (his eyes are wide open but seemed relaxed) Diane ...

DIANNA:- shut up and drop the knife! ( with his bleeding right hand, Mr. Martin dropped the Carving knife) now back away from her. ( Mr. Martin slowly took some steps back, lost a step and almost falling down) turn around and face me. ( Mr. Martin did as he was told ) beg for your life.

MR. MARTIN:-( smiling ) you are not going to shoot me.

DIANNA:- I have always wanted to use this gun since the day I started living with you so believe me, I will shoot you.

MR. MARTIN:- ( with his bloody hand, he helps Dianna point the gun Directly to his Forehead) shoot. I dear you to shoot. ( Dianna's eyes are open, full with surprise as he closed his twitching eyes waiting for Dianna to pull the trigger)

LEA:- ( she raised her eyebrows as she noticed his legs jerking and his hands twitching ) Dad what is our mother's name?

MR. MARTIN:- ( he opened his twitching eyes and Immediately put on an angry face as he turns to look at Lea) what kind of stupid question is that?

LEA:- Just answer me( Mr. Martin was Quiet and then smiled again ) you can't remember, can you?( Mr Martin was silent) dad what did the doctor really say about your condition? ( Mr Martin still remained silent as Dianna Hesitating and still holding the gun tightly) Diane don't shoot...

DIANNA:- Tell me one good reason why I shouldn't shoot.

LEA:- because the cancer has spread and it is inoperable. He is already dying.

DIANNA:- How do you know?

LEA:- It's written all over him. his Muscles are jerking and twitching. he has Problems balancing, Changes in mood, one second you are angry and the next you smile and Problems with small memories. you can't even remember our mother's name. he wants you to shoot him. so that his pains will end quickly. he is going to die soon ( she looked at her father straight in the eyes ) and nobody is going to be with you when you die. ( she then looked at Dianna ) you don't need to kill him and Stain your own hands. time will do just that . so put down the gun. ( Dianna lowered her hand and put the gun back in her pocket as their Butler Nicholas walked in the kitchen. Nicholas is tall, 50 years, slim, the same height with Mr. Martin, very dark in complexion and wearing a loose suit.)

NICHOLAS:- ( thick African American accent ) Mr. Martin. you're back. ( his smiling fades as he noticed blood on the floor ) what happened here?

MR. MARTIN:- Nicholas clean this place up and take my bags to my bedroom.

NICHOLAS:- right away sir... ( Mr. Martin walked out of the kitchen, holding his bleeding hand and went upstairs. he couldn't help but notice Lea) forgive me. but I'm a bit confused.

DIANNA:-Cecilia meet our Butler Nicholas, Nicholas, my twin sister Cecilia whom you drove to the ball.

NICHOLAS:- ( he look even more confused but went with the flow ) please to meet you madame.

LEA:- ( faking a smile, pretending everything is okay) Pleasure is all mine.

DIANNA:- Nick, why are you here? I thought I told you all to take a day off...