Tug Of War

Act Two

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EXT. SUPERMARKET - DAY

Keanu returns to the Lidl supermarket, where he sees paramedics putting Ophelia into an ambulance via a stretcher. There are also several police officers nearby. He tries to run through, but the police stop him.

KEANU: You need to let me through, that's my mum!

The police let him through and he boards the ambulance. The doors are closed by the parademics and the ambulance drives off.

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INT. HOSPITAL CORRIDOR - DAY

Keanu is sat on a chair in the hospital. He is crying and frantically rubbing his face as he waits. He does several things to kill time, including shaking his leg, pacing around in circles and head butting the wall.

He then stands by the wall, facing it in silence with his eyes closed. He looks tired and his eyes are red where he has been rubbing them. A DOCTOR then comes out the room where Ophelia is being treated. This causes Keanu to turn straight away.

DOCTOR: Good news. The surgery was a success. She's stable.

Keanu puffs his cheeks and breathes a huge sigh of relief. He then hugs the Doctor, who is stunned. Keanu then releases his grip and wipes his face, getting rid of the tears and snot.

KEANU: Sorry.

The Doctor raises his hand to acknowledge Keanu's apology.

DOCTOR: She's lucky to be alive. Most people would have died In the situation. She'll be fine but I want to keep an eye on her bloods. I'm concerned with the fact she was stabbed with a bloody knife so we'll keep a look out for any contamination. The main thing at this point is she gets plenty of rest, it's likely to be a slow recovery.

Keanu nods his head to acknowledge what was said.

DOCTOR: You can go in and see her now.

The Doctor pats him on the back and walks off.

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INT. HOSPITAL TRAUMA UNIT - DAY

Ophelia is in the bed, with several tubes linked up to her. The heart monitor is beeping at a steady rate and Keanu is holding her hand, sitting in complete silence looking at Ophelia. Tears continue to stream down his face. He sniffles and takes a deep breath out. Other patients also in critical condition can be seen in the beds, but each bed is separated by curtains.

KEANU: I'm sorry, mum. I never meant all those bad things I said to you.

Keanu starts sobbing uncontrollably for several seconds. Anna and Bruce then enter the room, quietly. Keanu notices them and does his best to wipe the tears away. He then stands.

Anna and Keanu share a look of despair between them. She then drops her handbag on the floor and goes over to him. They embrace and share a tight hug. Upon releasing him, she glares at him and half smiles.

ANNA: We came as soon as we heard.

Bruce slowly walks up to Keanu and gives him a hug.

BRUCE: I'm so sorry, man.

KEANU: It's okay. She'll be okay.

BRUCE: I'll grab us some coffees. I think we could all use some.

Bruce pats Keanu on the bag and smiles encouragingly at him. He leaves the room, where Keanu and Anna remain looking at each other in a tense silence. Keanu notices a chair on the other side of the room. He walks over and grabs it. He carries the chair over and puts it next to his. He sits down and gestures Anna to sit.