Hanru Sazuki

Previously...

(Ada was hospitalized for being shot by the German, Lally. Her and Leo both shared the reasoning for why they joined law enforcement. As Leo formed a hypotheses on the whereabouts of Angelo's cabin, he confronted Lawrence in the front yard. After Lawrence had a small argument with Erika, he confronted Leo about telling Hanru about his past. Leo punched Lawrence in the gut out of anger and refused to let Lawrence say anything. meanwhile... Hanru and his two friends went to a suburban neighborhood to celebrate the new holiday, known as "Ms. Mable's day". While there, Hanru and his friends discovered that Mable did not commit suicide, but was murdered. Hanru and his friends exposed the killer to his girlfriend. While not caring about consequences, she shot her boyfriend dead. Not just for killing Mable, but for killing Mable's entire family. Also... Meukie was on the streets, when she bumped into an old friend. Her name was Sarah. Sarah is a prostitute like Meukie. They've both been doing their job since they were little girls. While Sarah was going to do her business with a man in her apartment, She revealed to have a knife hidden in her clothing.)

Hanru Narrating: Many claim to be our friends... But at times, friends tend to just slip away. I know of many people who's "friends" went behind their back and did devious things. Whether it be cheating with an ex-boyfriend, or stealing, or even just not wanting to be friends anymore for an unknown reason. I'm one to keep to himself. Sometimes I notice things. Many people do not enjoy the company of many of their so called friends. They put a mask on to hid their true feelings, but when this so called friend leaves, the mask comes off. And the truth written on their face becomes exposed. People tell their good friends that they hate their other friends. But the other friends don't know this. This sometimes makes the good friends think about if they're friends are true. But some friends can change in horrific ways. Meukie had an old friend named Sarah. Sarah is a killer, but does Meukie know that? Is Meukie a killer? Anything's possible.

(It is 3:00 AM. Meukie is in a car in an alley with a strange man. The two of them have just finished "doing business" and the man leaves the car feeling satisfied. He walks down the alley with a huge smile on his face. A masked person walks down the alley toward the man. The masked person runs up to the man from behind and hits him over the head with a steel pipe. The masked person opens the trunk of the car he's just exited out of,and throws the man inside. The masked person then walks away from the car and comes back with a body bag seconds later. The masked person throws the body bag in the trunk. The masked person gets in the car and drives off. Meukie is lying in the back seat on the floor in fear, while staying silent so she cannot be noticed.)

[The beach]

(Erika and Justin are at a crime scene. The crime scene is at the beach. It is 7:09 AM. It is cold and a chilly breeze is blowing. Erika doesn't have a jacket on, but she doesn't look one bit cold. Justin is freezing. He's not wearing a jacket either.)

Erika: It's kinda cold out here. Shouldn't you be wearing a coat?

Justin: I'm already hot enough. I'm guessing same goes for you.

Erika: (Smiles) Are you flirting with me, detective?

Justin: Do you want my compliment to be a flirt to you?

Erika: I was asking you if you were flirting with me, you idiot.

Justin: Oh, well my bad. So why don't you have a coat?

Erika: I enjoy the cold, Justin. It makes me feel... I can't really explain how I feel.

Justin: You don't seem as down and upset like you normally do.

Erika: Let's focus on the case right now, Justin. Please...?

Justin: Alright. So what do we have?

Erika: Well, same as the other victims; Handcuff marks on the wrist.

Justin: (Confused) What other victims?

Erika: Only a few detectives have been put on the case. But in random places throughout the city, body's have been found. The victims were all males, ages between 30 to 45. Each victim had marks on their wrists, which came from handcuffs. We're guessing the victims we're murdered by a prostitute.

Justin: Sounds about right to me. How many victims have been found so far?

Erika: About 18. This guy kicks it up to 19.

Justin: Has the cause of death been the same for every victim?

Erika: Kinda. They were all cut by something. But they weren't cut by the same things, or in the same spot. Our previous victim was cut in the throat. This victim was stabbed in the chest.

Justin: When was the previous body reported?

Erika: About 2 months ago. Wait, why are you asking me all these questions? Go talk to the captain about it.

Justin: Sorry, I was just curious.

Erika: Well when you talk to him, don't mention my name at all. I wasn't even suppose to tell you about this.

Justin: Thanks anyway.

(Another detective on the beach yells.)

Detective: We got a second body!

Erika: (Surprise) A second body?!

Justin: Has that never happened before?

Erika: Not on this case.

[Hanru's home 11:05 AM]

(Hanru and Holly are sitting on the couch watching T.V. and eating sandwiches. They are cuddled up together. Holly is at happy as can be. Hanru continues to show no emotion.)

Hanru: (Thinking) At least she didn't try to kiss me... Yet. Any second now, she's gonna turn around and expect me to pucker up. (Holly looks at Hanru. They both smile) And there it is.

(The doorbell rings)

Harnu: (Thinking) Saved by the doorbell. (To Holly) I should get that.

Holly: No. If it's important, they leave a note. Just stay here with me, please?

Hanru: I have to at least see who it is.

(Lawrence runs downstairs)

Lawrence: (Says heroically) Have no fear, big brother is here!

Hanru: Good for you. Now can you please get the door?

Lawrence: You're such a buzz kill. (Answers the door) Hey, It's... You.

Meukie: I see you forgot my name?

Lawrence: Well, we never officially meet... I think. I mean you came over one day ,but that's about it. I'm Lawrence; Hanru's brother. (Reaches out to shake hand)

Meukie: Meukie; Hanru's prostitute. (Shakes hand)

Lawrence: (Looks disgusted) Right... Well, I'm gonna go sterilize my hand now. I'll be back in a little while. (Closes the door in Meukie's face. After 2 seconds he opens it again and is laughing.) I was just joking with you, man! Please, come in.

Meukie: Thank you... But I'm not a man. (Comes inside)

Lawrence: Oh you're not? Sorry. (Closes the door) Would you like me to bring you anything? Some tea, cool aid, punch?

Meukie: No thank you, I'm fine.

Lawrence: Alright. (Says like a nerd) Just holler if you need me. (Runs upstairs)

Holly: (Stands up and walks up to Meukie) Correct me if I'm wrong. But did I just hear you say you were Hanru's prostitute?

Meukie: I'm sorry, who are you?

Holly: I believe I asked a question first.

Meukie: I believe I asked a question second.

Holly: (Sighs) Hanru, who is this?

Hanru :(Nervous) (Thinking) If I play my cards right, I can get her to leave. (To Holly) Uh... Meukie.

Holly: Meukie who?!

Hanru: I don't know her last name.

Holly: (Irritated) I mean who is she to you?

Hanru: Well she looks like a girl to me...

Holly: (Frustrated) I'm gonna ask you again. Who is she to you?!

Hanru: Meukie...

Holly: (Angry) Ahh. When you're ready to be mature and tell me the truth, call me. (Storms out the front door.)

Meukie: Why not just tell her the truth about me?

Hanru: Tell my girlfriend I'm friends with a prostitute. (Being sarcastic) Oh I'm sure she'd just love to hear that.

Meukie: Right, sorry.

Hanru: You wanted to get rid of her didn't you?

Meukie: Kinda. Does that make me a bad person?

Hanru: It makes you my lifesaver.

Meukie: (Chuckles) Thank you.

Hanru: What are you doing here anyway?

Meukie: (Stammering) I wanted to tell you about something... A murder.

Hanru: I'm not a detective. Go call the police or something.

(Hanru walks into the kitchen. Meukie follows him in and desperately tries to convince him.)

Meukie: I did. I went to a pay phone and reported it.

Hanru: There you go, case closed. (Takes Popsicle out of freezer)

Meukie: No. Look, I need you on this.

Hanru: I'm not a detective, Meukie. I'm sorry, but It's not my place to just investigate murders.

Meukie: Please, Hanru. Just hear me out. Please?

Hanru: No. I'm sorry.

Meukie: But what about the other cases you told me about, like Casey's uncle?

Hanru: I just saw it as an opportunity to help someone out.

Meukie: The boy that was shot by his best friend?

Hanru: I failed to figure out the first case and help Casey, so I tried to figure that case out so I could at least fix my mistake sorta...

Meukie: The one with the doctor... What's his name... uh... Allen!?

Hanru: I was just trying to complete the first case. Allen was connected to it.

Meukie: What about the old lady, Ms. Mable?

Hanru: I was just curious to know about Ms. Mable day. I was just asking some questions about the lady and I accidentally found out that was a murder, not a suicide.

Meukie: Well...

Hanru: Sorry, but I'm done with that stuff. I'll just leave it to the professionals to figure it out. (Thinking) Sorry, Meukie but last time I did this, I discovered a dark side to me and got a man murdered. And even after I discovered who the murderer was, I didn't have a backup plan. I need to get this under control before I do anymore investigating.

[At the police station]

(Leo is talking to Sargent Adam Giovanni. They are at Leo's desk)

Leo: Hello, Sargent.

Giovanni: Leo. I'm assigning you to a new case. (Hands Leo a file) One of the security cameras, from a nearby store, caught something on tape. It was the vehicle that was used to transfer the two dead bodies we discovered on the beach. The camera was just installed, so I'm guessing the killer didn't know she was on camera. The camera taped where the vehicle was parked. It also taped the killer burying the two bodies.

Leo: You were able to close up and see the victim?

Giovanni: She was wearing a disguise. But we were able to see her body form. We know for sure this was a woman. I need you to find the location of this vehicle. Can you do that for me?

Leo: I'll do my best, sir.

[Holly's home]

(Holly is in her room upset, while lying on her bed. Her sister, Tsuki, is sitting on the edge of the bed. She seems to not really care about the situation.)

Holly: How am I suppose to take this, Tsuki? My boyfriend is friends with a woman who has sex with people for money. Something has to be going on between them. If nothing was happening, why would he keep her a secret from me?

Tsuki: I don't know. Maybe that had something to do with the secrets he told you about. When we were at the hospital, he told you that he had some. Or maybe he's a pimp who keeps low profile.

Holly: Please, Tsuki; you're not helping.

Tsuki: My bad.

Holly: So, what should I do? Should I talk to him, or should I just follow him around for awhile and see for myself what he's doing?

Tsuki: I would follow him, but that's just me. I have mental issues. And according to people at school I'm a psychotic chick.

Holly: No... You're not a psychotic.

Tsuki: Thank you! Now excuse me, while I go and eat my chicken Pot Pie. (Leaves room and closes door.)

Holly: (Cell phone rings. She answers without hesitation) Hello?

Hanru: Hey... Holly. It's me, Hanru. You know your boyfriend. I think... (Thinking) Please say I'm not, please.

Holly: Hanru, what was the issue with you telling me about her?

Hanru: You're over reacting. She's not my prostitute. She was just joking. Look, If we want this relationship to work between the two of us, we're gonna have to trust each other. I know that may seem difficult at times, but it's true. Now me and Meukie are just friends. I'm gonna need you to trust me on that. (Thinking) What am I doing?!

Holly: Why did you keep her a secret from me?

Hanru: (Sighs) If I told you, would you have been okay with it?

Holly: Well no, but... (Takes deep breath) I'm sorry.

Hanru: Don't be. You know about her, so you might as well get to know her better. I'd hate for you to feel unsettled about the whole thing. How about I call you and set up a date? A meeting date, you know, for the two of you?

Holly: That sounds... Great, I guess. And, Hanru. Sorry for not trusting you.

Hanru: It's fine, don't worry about it.

Holly: But you have to understand how I felt at the time. We're dating; you and I. And we've never even shared a kiss. I don't want to be one of those girls who nag all the time and try to take advantage of you to get what she wants. I want you to be yourself around me. But sometimes I feel... not so special, when I'm around you. I'd really like it if you gave me a kiss. It doesn't have to be anytime soon, but please don't keep me waiting too long. You're really special to me, Hanru.

Hanru: You're really special to me too, Holly. And I'll try not to keep you waiting. I'm just waiting for the right moment. I'm waiting for... A romantic moment.

Holly: I understand you want your first kiss to be special. And I'll wait 'till the moment is right for you.

(Moments later, the two of them hang up.)

Hanru: (Thinking) Why did I do that? I hate being in relationships. Every time I'm in one, I have this strange discomfort Like if it's not right. I should've taken this opportunity to break up with Her. I can't pretend to be happy around her anymore. (Takes deep breath)

[Hospital]

(Ada is lying down on the bed, watching T.V. Her doctor walks in. Her doctor's name is Nicky. Nicky is a friendly young woman with a charming personality. She's also one of the more cuter doctors in the entire hospital. Nicki has long blonde hair. A pink flower sits on the front of her hair, but more to the left. Nicky walks in and stands next to Ada. She's changing her IV.)

Nicky: How's my favorite patient doing today?

Ada: I'm doing better. I don't feel as numb. Although, these soap operas make me just wanna kill myself.

Nicky: (Smiles) Well good. That means we doctors are doing our job and making our patients better. As for the soap operas; I know how you feel. (Both chuckle)

Ada: Nice Oenothera Speciosa.

Nicky: I'm sorry?

Ada: The flower on your head; It's really pretty.

Nicky: Oh. (Chuckles and blushes)

Ada: I can't remember the last time a man gave me flowers.

Nicky: How do you know this was from a man?

Ada: You're blushing.

Nicky: Oh... Well... Yeah it is from a guy. A patient actually. Gosh he's such a sweet guy.

Ada: He must be getting out of the hospital soon?

Nicky: (She gets serious) I uh... I hope so. I mean he has such a great person. He's charming and funny. He's everything I look for in a guy.

Ada: So what's the major problem? I'm a detective; I can read your facial expressions and tone of voice.

Nicky: He's too old. I'm still in my 20's and he's in his mid 40's already. If only he was 20 years younger, you know?

Ada: Yeah, I actually do know. I meet a man like that too. I was still in high school. He was 35 going on 36. He had a heart attack. I didn't think you could have heart attacks at 30. But as a detective, you realize that anything's possible.

Nicky: Life is mysterious. Oh by the way, we took a look at your xrays. You should be able to go home in a few days. But you'll temporarily need a wheelchair, unfortunately.

Ada: (Excited) That's great news. Hey, I don't mean to be a bother, but may I borrow your cell phone?

(Ada is on her phone talking to Leo minutes later. Nicky has left the room.)

Ada: Leo, hey, what's up?

Leo: Ada, I can't talk now, I'm working. Can I call you back?

Ada: I'll be quick. The doctors gave me the okay to go home in a few days, but I'm still in need of some assistance.

Leo: Sorry, but I can't help you right now.

Ada: Well, maybe Hanru can help, or Lawrence. I can pay. You always complain about how Lawrence doesn't have a job.

Leo: I'll think about it. I'm a little busy, so I can't tell you anything right now.

Ada: I know you have to go, but why not just give me your nephew's number? I'll ask them myself and save you the trouble.

Leo: Alright. hold on.

[Minutes later]

(Hanru is in his room, playing on his computer. While he's playing Zombie Hooker Nightmare, his screen changes to a different page. The page says that his internet is not authorized for use. Hanru takes a deep breath and and exits out the page. His cell phone then rings a second later.)

Hanru: (Thinking) This better not be LJ hacking my computer again. I almost beat my record. (To phone) Hello?

Ada: Hey, Hanru, it's Ada, I work with your uncle.

Hanru: (Confused) Oh, hi, Ada. Is everything alright? How's your leg?

Ada: Well, It's actually both of my legs. Of course you know, when I was shot, my spine was a bit damaged. I've been having trouble walking since then. The doctors have given me a few days. I'll finally be out. But I was wondering if you could help me out. The wheelchair will be relaxing and it'll be easy to get around, but I'll still have trouble with some things.

Hanru: You mean like reaching high places?

Ada: Yes. That and... Much more.

Hanru: Such as?

Ada: Getting up and down my stairs, rearranging the furniture, using the bathroom, putting up dishes...

Hanru: Wait. Did you just say use the bathroom?

Ada: No, I just said putting up dishes.

Hanru: I mean before that.

Ada: Oh... Yeah I said that.

Hanru: I guess it's still hard for you to use your upper body.

Ada: Kinda.

Hanru: Well... I definitely can't help you with this. But I have a friend. A female friend. Maybe she could help you out. She helps out at the homeless shelter a lot. At least that's what she says. I'm sure she would be more than happy to help you out.

Ada: That's great. What's her name?

Hanru: Mamimi.

Ada: Mamimi. That seems like a nice name.

Hanru: Alright, I'll give you her number and the two of you could talk and make up a schedule.

Ada: Great. I'd really appreciate that.

[Lee's residence]

(Lee is watering the flowers in the front lawn with his grandmother, Ming Lee. A neighbor named Stan walks up to them.)

Stan: Hello, neighbor. Nice weather we're having, wouldn't you say?

Lee: No.

Ming Lee: Oh why yes, the weather is lovely today, sir. The sunlight really helps the Snapdragons.

Stan: Speaking of flowers, I was actually hoping I could buy some from your garden here?

Ming Lee: It never crossed my mind to sell the flowers in my garden.

Stan: I have money, if that's the issue here. I have plenty of it. Can't you tell by my dashing looks and sharp suit? (Grins)

Ming Lee: Money is never the solution to most issues. Peace cures all wounds. Whether it be of the flesh, or the mind. Your money is not needed here, young one.

Stan: (Has a freaked out look on his face) Okay...

Ming Lee: Do you wish to bring peace with these Snapdragons?

Stan: Uh... I guess so... Wait. You own a flower shop. Do you treat all your customers this way?

Ming Lee: I sell many flowers. But I've never sold from my garden.

Stan: Now that you mention it, I've never seen these in your shop.

Ming Lee: Whatever I plant in my garden, stays in my garden.

Stan: Right, well, anyway. I have a date tonight. I really need some flowers. I know your shop is closed today, so I just decided to come on over. After all, you are right across the street.

Lee: Sorry about that, man. I was supposed to be running the shop today, but I didn't feel like it, so I closed it for the day.

Stan: Right, well I gotta get going, so can I have the flowers or not?

Ming Lee: (Lightly laughs) No.

Stan: What? No?

Lee: The whole neighborhood knows you're married, Stanley. And we all know your wife has allergies.

Stan: We have an open marriage, you know that.

Lee: I do. But my grandmother here does not approve of open marriages.

Stan: Err, fine. You just loss yourself a customer. I'll get flowers somewhere else!

Lee: Good luck with that, buddy.

[Hanru's home]

(Hanru's rolling around his room in his computer chair. He stops for a second and looks in one of his drawer. He pulls out a red katana sword and stares at it for a few second. He begins to silently hear a woman crying for about 4 seconds. He begins to feel a very powerful feeling of pain and agony through his head. He holds his head in pain. As Hanru drops the sword on the ground, Lawrence walks into the bedroom.)

Lawrence: Hanru? (Runs up to Hanru) Hey, man, are you alright?

(Lawrence notices the sword on the ground.)

Hanru: Yeah, I'm fine; Just a headache. (Holds head and jerks forward) Ah!

Lawrence: Hold on, Hanru, I got you!

(Hanru falls out of the chair and Lawrence catches him. Lawrence then lies Hanru on his back on the bed. Hanru's vision begins to blur and he can hear only the sound of Lawrence's voice echoing. Hanru then passes out. Hanru opens his eyes and everything is blurry. People to him are like dark shadows. The voices of the shadow have an echo.)

Hanru: (Saying but no one hears him.) Where am I...?

Shadow Woman: Leave my son alone! No! Don't touch him!

Hanru: Mom!? (Breathing heavily the whole time) Who are you!

Shadow Woman: No please! Not my baby! No!

(The Shadow man slowly walks up to Hanru.)

Hanru: What are you doing? No!

(The Shadow man looks down at Hanru's body as he lies on the floor. The Shadow man raises his arm up slowly. After a few seconds, the Shadow man quickly brings his hand down and stabs Hanru in the chest with the same sword he was just holding. Hanru then wakes up screaming in his bed in a cold sweat. His entire body is soaked in sweat and his breathing is heavy. His nose is also bleeding non-stop.)

Lawrence: (Splashes cup of cold water in Hanru's face.) Hey! Hey! Hanru!

(Hanru stops screaming, but he's still having a hard time breathing.)

Lawrence: Calm down, Hanru. Just calm down. I got you. Your big brother's got you.

Hanru: (Breathing heavy) Lawrence... What happened?

Lawrence: I think your memories are trying to come back to you. Look, your nose is bleeding pretty bad. I'll clean you up, but you gotta stay in bed.

Hanru: N- No. I'm fine. I don't need rest. (Falls out of bed and passes out again.)

[Alley]

(Leo and Justin are standing in an alley downtown. The alley is behind some apartments. The ground of the alley is dirt.)

Leo: So the captain assigned you to be my baby sitter; is that it?

Justin: Not at all. After you left, the captain just thought that you would do better with a partner. So I drove here on orders.

Leo: Just stay out of my may and we won't have any problems.

Justin: That's cool, man. I'll just sit back, chill, and listen to Iced Earth.

Leo: Take those head phones out of your ear; they cause cancer.

Justin: What doesn't cause Cancer?

Leo: Alright. It's not my problem.

Justin: Do you mind telling me why we're in an alley?

Leo: (Joking) We're here looking for a homeless man who hands out free candy.

Justin: You're a funny guy, you know that?

Leo: The killer is obviously a prostitute. A prostitute's vehicle would be hidden. An alley would be the perfect place to do just that. Tire tracks are in the dirt here. Different tire tracks in fact. That means multiple vehicles have crossed through here. They start from one side of the alley to the other. But one starts in the middle of the alley and continues on out to the street. That means a car was parked here.

Justin: Have you questioned anybody yet?

Leo: I was just about to do that.

Justin: Well hey. We both can't stand each other, so hows about we split up? We're behind some apartments now, so I'll check these. You take the apartments across the street. The people in that building have a perfect view of this alley. I'm sure you'll find something out.

[Minutes later]

(Justin knocks on a door in the apartments. Sarah looks through the peephole. She sees it's a cop so she ducks in fear.)

Sarah: I can't just pretend like I'm not home; he'll know something's up. I'm sure he heard me walk to the door. Darn these squeaky floor. (Opens the door)

Justin: Hello, ma'am, my name is Detective Dr. Mr. Sr. Justin. But call me Justin for short.

Sarah: What do you want?

Justin: Well, ma'am, I was hoping to ask you some questions. May I come in?

Sarah: Do you have a warrant?

Justin: I do not. But please, ma'am, a moment of your time. 5 minutes maximum.

Sarah: You got 5 minutes.

(Sarah lets Justin in and closes the door. She then walks to her bed.)

Justin: (Looking around) This is a pretty nice apartment. The whole place is just one room. The kitchen, the bedroom. I see you have a bathroom with glass walls.

Sarah: (Setting timer on close) It's a small apartment, but it helps keep the cold out.

Justin: Just out of pure curiosity; When you take a bath, can anybody see you, if they're in your apartment?

Sarah: You came here to ask me a few questions. Are they about a case or my apartment?

Justin: Right. Sorry. Um...

Sarah: (Lights a cigarette and smokes it.) You smoke?

Justin: Yeah I smoke. (Sarah offers a cigarette) No thanks. Not while I'm on the job.

Sarah: (Shrugs) Okay Your loss. These really help take a load off.

Justin: (Both Sarah and Justin sit next to each other on the bed) I wanted to ask you about a vehicle that's been parked in the alley behind this apartment building.

Sarah: (Looks a bit nervous) Really? What kind of vehicle?

Justin: I believe it was a green 1972 Gran Torino.

Sarah: (Smokes cigarette) I might have seen it around before. I'm not exactly sure.

Justin: Whoever owns the vehicle is driving it right now. The vehicle's nowhere to be seen. Did you see or hear anything unusual last night?

Sarah: Not that I can recall. (Smokes cigarette)

Justin: I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name.

Sarah: Didn't throw it.

Justin: (Laughs) Okay. Can you at least tell me what you do for a living?

Sarah: (Gets defensive) Where are you going with this? I thought you were asking me about a car, not my name or my job?

Justin: Sorry, It's just... You're really pretty you know and I was hoping we could go out some time.

Sarah: Sorry, but datings not my thing. I work too hard to provide for me and my son. I think we're done here, Mr. Justin.

Justin: Right. Sorry. I'm still new to the force. I still have trouble questioning people... And asking out good looking women.

Sarah: Am I supposed to care? Leave, now.

Justin: I'm leaving. (Stands up)

(Alarm clock rings)

Sarah: (Whispers to self) Ugh, Johnny.

Justin: Johnny must be your son?

Sarah: I have to go pick him up from school. (Stands up and gives Justin an angry stare) I want you out of here by the time I finish getting ready. Is that clear?

Justin: Sure, it's no problem.

[LJ's barbershop]

(Leo walks into LJ's barber shop. The barbers get upset when they see Leo and cause a ruckus. No customers are in the shop.)

Barber1: Ah heck naw. Let's take this guy out, J.

LJ: Shut up!

(Everyone shuts up and looks at LJ.)

LJ: (To Barber 1) I have a bad enough headache from listening to you complain about your wife all the dang time. You say she's giving you lip all day, and she can't keep her mouth shut. How about I tie a muzzle around both your jaws? It'd make my life a whole lot easier, and it'll stop you from complaining about wife.

Barber1: (A bit sad) My bad, J. We coo'?

(Barber1 reaches his hand out to give LJ a friendly handshake. LJ looks at his hand, then stares at his face.)

LJ: We coo'. Now get out my face.

(Everyone goes in the back of the shop.)

LJ: This is the second time you've come into my place of business and disturbed my my fellow employees. What is it you want, Mr. Sazuki?

Leo: You know my name.

LJ: I do, Leo. I know a lot about you. I looked you up. You know if I didn't know you were a cop, I would think you were a serial killer. You live a pretty lonely life. Away from emotion, afraid to share your feelings with other people.

Leo: I enjoy being alone. It helps me think.

LJ: So it does. Do you also enjoy "incident" that happened to your nephew years ago? You were responsible for that. I have proof.

Leo: (Grins and crosses arms) So what, you think you can bribe me with that?

LJ: I could put you in jail for a long time.

Leo: I scratch your back; you scratch mine, how about that?

LJ: (Takes deep breath) I'll agree to that. But why don't I hold on to the files anyway, for incentive? Now tell me why you're here. Did someone say something to you about my shop?

Leo: Maybe someone did slip up and rat you out, but that's not why I'm here.

LJ: Really?

Leo: I figured. If you're such a gangster, maybe you'll know about what goes on around here.

LJ: I ain't no snitch for nobody?

Leo: If you want to put it in those words.

LJ: Whatchu wanna know? I'm not promising you I'll tell you everything.

Leo: A green 1972 Ford Gran Torino. I remembered the shape of your tires and the pattern that was left in the dirt in the alley across the street. I remembered they matched. That vehicle was even seen on a security camera. Now I don't have time to play games, tell me where the car is.

LJ: (Whispers to self and takes deep breath) This girl's gonna get me into some trouble.

Leo: What was that?

LJ: Look, man, I rented the car out to some prostitute. I'm guessing this has something to do with the "Prostitute Killer"?

Leo: How do you know about that?

LJ: Every time a victim strikes, it's aired on the news. I watch the news a lot, Mr. Sazuki.

Leo: I've been in this business along time, I can tell when someone's lying!

LJ: You're not as dumb as you look. I may have hacked the police computers a few times and found the case file.

Leo: You hacked into police computers?!

LJ: (Shrugs shoulders) I was bored.

Leo: (Takes deep breath) Alright, finish explaining to me about the car.

LJ: I rented the car out to a prostitute for a few days.

Leo: Now I know you're not just gonna rent it out to some stranger. And a prostitute for that matter.

LJ: Well you had my car for three days. When you brought it back to me, it wasn't special to me anymore. That was supposed to be a private car that was only meant for me. Not to mention the bloodstains in the back seat.

Leo: Describe to me what the prostitute looked like.

LJ: (Looks away from Leo) I really hate to do this to that girl. (Looks at Leo) She had a sexy body and she had short pink hair.

Leo: And what else?

LJ: She just dyed her hair so if you ask around for her say brunette.

Leo: Anything else?

LJ: She... She goes by the name of... Meukie.

Leo: You know a last name?

LJ: No. I don't. Meukie's a street name.

[In apartment hallway]

(Justin walks downstairs and Meukie is walking up. They both pass each other.)

Meukie: (Friendly) Hi.

Justin: How ya doin’? (Cell phone rings. He answers.) Yo.

Leo: I found out who the killer is. All we have to do is find her.

Justin: What does she look like? I'll try to keep an eye out for her.

Leo: She is of course a prostitute. Her name's Meukie and she has short pink hair.

Justin: No way!

Leo: What?

Justin: I just passed a woman in the hall with short pink hair.

Leo: What? Stay close to her, I'm on my way. What floor are you on?

Justin: I'm just now leaving the third floor.

(Justin walks back up stairs and walks toward Meukie. He puts his phone down by his waste.)

Justin: Excuse me, ma'am!

Meukie: Hi...?

Justin: I'm Justin, It's nice to meet you.

Meukie: Meukie.

Justin: Hello, Meukie. I'm detective Dr. Mr. Sr. Justin, but call me Justin for short.

Meukie: Wait, You're a cop?

Justin: Yes I am. May I ask you where you were last night?

Meukie: (Nervous) I was...

(A joyful Old man walks out of his home.)

Old Man: Hey, it's you. You're that girl who was in that car in the alley. You must have had a good time in there last night, if you know what I mean (Chuckles). The classics are always the best.

Justin: Was it a green Gran Torino, sir?

Old Man: Yeah that's it. Well if you don't mind, I better get going. Running a little low on groceries hehe. (Walks down stairs)

Justin: Looks like we found the prostitute killer.

Meukie: What me?! You think it's me?!

Justin: Please don't make this harder than it has to be, Meukie. Just quietly turn around and put your hands behind your back.

Meukie: I'm sorry.

(Meukie punches Justin in the face and quickly grabs the gun from inside his jacket. She backs up and points the gun at his face. Justin raises his hands slowly and talks to Meukie in a calm tone. Meukie is nervous and shaky.)

Justin: You don't want to do this, Meukie. Just put the gun down.

Meukie: I'm not the killer. I never killed anybody in my life.

Justin: And why would you start here? You don't want to kill me. If you kill me, you will be throwing your life away. I know every cop says that, but if you really thought about it, you would understand how important that saying really is.

Meukie: Listen to me, I'm not the killer, you have to believe me.

Justin: (Lying) Fine. You're not the killer. I believe you.

Meukie: Look the killer lives in one of these apartments. Last night, I... (Cut off)

Leo: Put the gun down, Meukie!

(Leo is pointing the gun at Meukie from behind Justin.)

Meukie: Leo?

Justin: What? You know him?

Meukie: No, I'm friends with his... Never mind.

Leo: We can stand here all day, Meukie, I don't care, but you will put that gun down!

Meukie: Justin. If you arrest me, does that mean the case of the prostitute killer case is closed?

Justin: (Lying) Yes it does.

Meukie: If you arrest me, you'll never find the real killer. I'm sorry.

(Meukie fires two shots at Leo but misses him on purpose. She then runs the opposite way down the hall and shoots a doorknob. She then runs through the door into someone's apartment. Leo charges into the apartment that Meukie went through. Leo sees Meukie run toward the couch so he tries to shoot her in her back. Meukie quickly dives behind the couch and Leo misses his shot.)

Leo: You might as well just come on out!

(Meukie peeks on the side of couch and shoots at the wall behind Leo one time. Leo ducks and Meukie charges at a closed window. Leo quickly gets up and shoots at Meukie 5 times. Each shot hits the wall. Leo shoots again and the bullet breaks the window that Meukie's running towards. Meukie jumps out of the window and hits the fire escape. She runs up the stairs as fast as she can. Leo gets out of the window and points the gun at Meukie. Meukie gets up to the next floor. Leo shoots up and the bullet hits Meukie in her shoulder. Meukie screams and loses balance. She falls off the fire escape. Leo tries to grab her, but misses. Justin is on the fire escape on the second floor. He sees Meukie falling toward him, so he reaches out and grabs Meukie's arm. She fell from a high view, so when Justin caught her, his rib cage pressed against the rail. Both are breathing hard.)

Justin: Ahhh! You're too heavy, my rib cage is pressing up against the rail. You're gonna have to climb up!

Meukie: I can't! I think my arm popped out of place when you caught me. And I was shot in my other arm!

Justin: Okay! I got you, hold on!

(Justin takes the pain and he uses both hands to pull Meukie up. While he's doing this, he's putting more pressure on his rib cage. He pulls her up and over the rail. The both of them are in a lot of pain.)

[Outside coffee restaurant]

(Jason is talking to Allen at a table outside a restaurant. The table is away from the tables that a few other people are sitting next to. They have not been given their order yet.)

Allen: You haven't been yourself lately, Jason. What's up?

Jason: (Moment of silents as he looks around.) This world... and its people... are cruel.

Allen: That's just the natural cycle of humanity, boss. You know that.

Jason: The cycle of humanity needs to be broken. These people do not deserve life. They take for granted everything good in their lives. I was walking through the park the other week and a man used his son to start a conversation with a woman, who had a little girl. That man laid his charm on that poor woman, so she could sleep with him and commit adultery. He made sure her spouse found out about the affair, then once the couple finished arguing, they split up for a short time. During that short time apart, The man killed the husband and the woman's little girl. He developed a type of obsession with her. He kidnapped her and held her hostage in the middle of nowhere, outside of the state. He made her like his imprisoned wife. I attacked and killed the man one night, then the woman tried to kill me. It turns out, the woman was planning to kill her husband and daughter... Before I killed her, she told me that her family was too much stress for her, and that she wanted to be free with a husband that was just like her. She was never kidnapped, she wanted to live with him out in the middle of nowhere. She took for granted her own mate, her home, her life, her child. And because she took them for granted, she had them killed.

Allen: Selfishness is what you're saying? I understand you on that, Jason. But this is life, and things like that happ-

(A very pretty redhead waitress walks up to them and gives them each one hot cup of coffee. She has a beautiful smile and very kind personality.)

Charlie: Here you are, sirs. I apologize for the wait, but that man over on the other table couldn't seem to makeup his mind (Chuckles). But Its fine, I'm use to it by now. Plus, I'm moving in a few days to Naples.

Allen: I hear Naples is a good place for children. You plan on raising a few of your own out there?

Charlie: Are you saying I'm fat, sir?

Allen: I'm sorry, at first sight, I thought you were pregnant. My mistake, ma'am.

Charlie: Its okay. I've just been under a lot of stress lately. When I stress, I find myself going through this phase where I just eat a lot, for weeks at a time. And also, I take what people say the wrong way.

Allen: Stress is never good for the soul (Takes sip of coffee). You need to find yourself a nice decent man, and live your life as peaceful as you can, cause life will always give you problems, but you have the power to control the effects of the problems which come into your life.

Charlie: Well aren't you cute; helping me out (Chuckles and smiles).

Allen: (Friendly smile) I try.

Charlie: I will take that into consideration, Mr...

Allen: Allen.

Charlie: Mr. Allen. I've gotta remember that. I will take your words into consideration, but the problems I'm currently going through, is something words can't fix.

Jason: Maybe you should go finish working.

Charlie: Um... Okay, sir. Thank you. (Walks away)

Jason: (Gets closer to Allen) I think it's time we break the rules.

Allen: Our rules?

Jason: Yes.

Allen: No, no, we pledged to never break the rules. All of us did. You can't go against your own word.

Jason: I know that. Look, I've killed my entire life, Allen. I can't just go around killing specific people anymore. The urge to kill is getting stronger and I can't control it. I have to take a life.

Allen: You taught all of us to never kill too many people within a short time period, otherwise we might develop an uncontrollable addicted. It looks like you failed to follow that rule.

Jason: Many of the rules I've passed down to our group came from mistakes I have made.

Allen: This urge to kill: You can't control it anymore. The demon is taking over. I can see it in your eyes.

Jason: I can't maintain it anymore. This is why we need a detective. This is why we need Hanru. For this and many other reasons.

Allen: Sure we went easy on him; we let him live. But what happens when he meets the other members of our group? He's has a connection to the prostitute killer and he's unaware of it.

Jason: Hanru is getting involved in serial killer business. He should know the risks and he should be prepared. I need Hanru for something big. I have to know he could at least protect himself from murderers, If he's gonna past the test I'm gonna give him.

Allen: Let's just hope Sarah gives the kid a chance.

Jason: Let's hope he finds out about his brother being involved in our little gang of serial killers soon. I'm curious to know how this game's gonna play out.

Allen: The police don't know about us being murderers, but what happens when Hanru starts exposing the two of us? Eventually the five of us will have a connection. The police will arrest all of us. Not to mention the 3 members who are not officially apart of our group.

Jason: Lawrence is one of the three. Maybe his detective uncle will get him off the hook or something.

Allen: I have high doubts about that.

[Sarah's apartment]

(LJ is talking to Sarah in her room. LJ is a bit upset, but calm at the same time. Sarah is sad about something. Sarah is sitting on her bed facing LJ.)

LJ: You done messed up, girl. I got a cop come to my place of business, asking me questions about the "Prostitute Killer". I told the police it was Meukie and she just happened to be in these apartments. That's why she was chased, shot, and arrested. You seem to be failing in your role as a strategic killer. You've been doing this since before you and I ever heard each others' name. I've never known you to mess up like this. What's going on?

Sarah: Everything's just falling apart in my life right now. I have a son to take care of and I look at him everyday; terrified that he'll end up like his mother. I can't stop my dark urges from taking over me. (Turns away from LJ) It's like a demented cloud raining evil upon me and filling my world with evil desires. it's not that easy for me to just stop, I can't teach my son to kill, I can't turn myself into the police. What am I suppose to do? I feel so trapped.

LJ: (Takes deep breath to calm down) Look, I'm not gonna pretend to understand what you're going through. But I imagine... losing a child is hard. I wouldn't wish that upon my enemies. Anyway, you need to make the right choice for your son, not yourself.

Sarah: (Gets defensive) You're not a parent, so what do you know? You've never given life, or seen life come into the world. When you have yourself a child, that you're actually willing to be a father to, then you have the right to give me your opinion on how I should raise my son. And I know you've been with a lot of girls, and I know you probably have some illegitimate children out there, but not once did you even want to be a father.

LJ: Look, Sarah... My business, is my business. None of those girls I've slept with said anything to me about having children. I don't know if I have any out there, but if I do, I'm not ready to be a father.

(LJ gets in front of Sarah and kneels down. He looks her straight in the eyes with an intense look.)

LJ: Now don't ever use your son as an excuse again. If you want your son safe from you and other killers, then continue killing and put him up for adoption. But just know that he could end up living with an abusive family, that might turn him into a killer anyway. At least if he's with you, you can keep an eye on him and be there to protect him.

Sarah: That's not an easy decision to make right now, LJ. But that's not the only thing bothering me.

LJ: What else is bothering you?

Sarah: Because of me, Meukie was shot. If she knew I was the prostitute killer, she would have never come here to visit me. I know the reason why she was here. She wanted to just visit me. We're old friends. If only she knew who I really was.

LJ: Look, Sarah, I know things may seem hard right now, but you have to make a decision. An innocent woman was shot and falsely accused of murder. Innocent people should never have to get involved. I'm the one who said it was Meukie. But I was only trying to protect you. But don't think apart of me isn't filled with regret.

Sarah: Thank you. I would've never forgiven myself if I went to jail and Johnny had to live with complete strangers through adoption. They couldn't possibly give him as much love as his mother.

LJ: Don't worry about it. And don't worry about Johnny, I'll take care of him if anything happens to you.

(Moment of silents. Sarah is looking down at the floor. LJ gently grabs her chin and makes her look him in the eyes.)

LJ: I'm glad you made your choice. You just need to figure out whether or not you want him learning the truth.

Sarah: I guess... I have no choice. I'll continue to kill. But I have to make sure no one can track me. And I have to make sure Johnny never finds out.

LJ: I know someone who may be able to track you. It may take him awhile, but eventually he will figure out you're a killer.

Sarah: Who is it?

LJ: He's a boy. His name is Hanru Sazuki.

Sarah: Hanru Sazuki? Meukie's been begging me to meet a kid named Hanru Sazuki.

LJ: Well I think it's time the two of you meet.

[Camilla's hospital room]

(Camilla looks out her window and she sees Leo carrying Meukie over his shoulders in the parking lot. Justin is limping behind Leo trying to catch up to him.)

[Ada's home]

(Mimi walks into Ada's home and Ada closes the door. Her home is very large and beautiful on entrance. There are many decorations and artwork displayed. The house seems to be a mansion. The two of them are smiling at each other and they seem to feel comfortable with one another.)

Mimi: (Amazed) Wow! You have an amazing home.

Ada: Yeah. Lucky me for winning the lottery twice in a row.

Mimi: Twice?! Wow, that's some win streak.

Ada: What can I say, I'm just a lucky gal (Both laugh).

Mimi: Really now?

Ada: Well, after my 10th birthday. It's like, the past 18 years of my life have been nothing but luck.

Mimi: How do you explain the wheelchair?

Ada: I was shot three times and I have not one major injury. I'm just in a wheelchair so that I can rest my legs and heal faster.

Mimi: Speaking of which, how long will it take you to completely recover?

Ada: The doctor said no longer than 2 weeks. So you won't be here long.

Mimi: The doctors also said you could leave the hospital in a few days, but ended up leaving within hours.

Ada: Like I said; I'm lucky (Smiles).

Mimi: How much will I get paid exactly for helping you out?

Ada: How about 8 dollars an hour?

Mimi: How about 9?

Ada: How about 7?

Mimi: Okay, okay, I'll take it. 8 it is.

Ada: (Laughs) How about 7? (Both laugh) Just kidding, you can have 8. If I like you, you can have 15.

Mimi: I think you and I are gonna get along just fine.

[Hanru's home]

(Hanru's lying on his bed talking to Lawrence. He's still a little out of it.)

Hanru: So what now? Will I continue to have visions about my past?

Lawrence: I don't know, I'm not your brain. But what I know for sure is that you'll be fine.

Hanru: Were you there?

Lawrence: Where?

Hanru: In my vision, I was stabbed with the same sword I keep in my drawer. Were you there when I was stabbed?

Lawrence: No. No if I was there, I would be the one with the scar on his chest. (Both smile at each other) How are you feeling? You alright?

Hanru: Yeah. My head's feeling a lot better. But it still hurts a little.

Lawrence: Well hey. You're still young. I'm sure one day in bed won't hurt. I promise you, tomorrow I will let you out of bed.

Hanru: What's so bad about the past, Lawrence? Why won't anybody tell me about it? You are a great brother but you hesitate to tell me about the past.

Lawrence: Have you ever thought about why Uncle Leo doesn't spend time with us? he never really takes time out of his schedule.

Hanru: He's too busy working. What does this have to do with my past?

Lawrence: I know everything, Hanru. And... Yes, I was there when you were stabbed. I rather you figure things out for yourself. Your mind is sensitive to your past right now. I could tell you everything, but I don't know how your mind is gonna take it. I can't risk anything bad happening to you.

Hanru: Please, Lawrence! Just... Tell me something!

Lawrence: I'll tell you this: Uncle Leo has a hard time loving. It's not because he's trying to focus on business, it’s something else.

Hanru: What? Are you trying to say that Uncle Leo stabbed me?

Lawrence: No, he wouldn't do that. Look, I shouldn't have said anything.

Hanru: Tell me, Lawrence. I know you're just trying to look out for me, but please, just tell me what happened. Are our parents still alive?

Lawrence: Sorry, Hanru. But you must figure that out on your own. (Leaves the room)

Hanru: Lawrence!

[Hospital and Holly's room]

(Holly's in her room reading a Cosmo magazine. After a short while, Holly calls someone on the phone. Her grandmother, Camilla, answers.)

Camilla: Hello?

Holly: Hey, grandma. How are you?

Camilla: Hello, sweetie. I'm fine. How are you doing?

Holly: Well... (Lying) I'm fine, grandma.

Camilla: I'm sure your father didn't raise you to lie to your grandmother now.

Holly: Really, It's nothing for you to be concerned about.

Camilla: I'm your grandmother, I'm always concerned.

Holly: (Sighs) Well, Okay, I guess I'll tell you.

Camilla: Go ahead, sweetie. I'm listening

Holly: Well... I found out something interesting about Hanru.

Camilla: Oh how is Hanru? I haven't seen him awhile.

Holly: He's fine, grandma. Anyway, I found out he's friends with a woman who has sex for money.

Camilla: A prostitute?

Holly: Can we please not use that word? You know how I get when I hear it.

Camilla: Of course, sweetie, I'm sorry.

Holly: It's fine.

Camilla: So Hanru's pals with a dirty woman, huh? How much do you know about this woman?

Holly: Nothing really. She just showed up on Hanru's doorstep this morning. Hanru did call me and tell me we should meet each other but what does that mean exactly?

Camilla: I think it means he wants you to know there's nothing going on.

Holly: Maybe... I don't know, what do you think I should do?

Camilla: Meet her, get to know each other, try to become friends.

Holly: I'd rather she just go away.

Camilla: I think you should meet her. You need to know why they're friends.

Holly: I guess. You are grandma: You always know what's best. But it's gonna be kinda hard to become friends with a girl who has pink hair. I mean who wears that?

Camilla: Pink hair? You know, not too long ago, I saw a girl in the parking lot with short pink hair.

Holly: Really? What was she wearing?

Camilla: My eyes aren't too great I'm afraid. If I could tell you I would.

Holly: Well there's a good chance that it's her. I don't know too many people who walk around with pink hair.

Camilla: Maybe you should come on down and take a look.

Holly: Well if she was going into the hospital, it's a good chance that she was injured. Maybe I should go see if she's alright. After all, she is my boyfriend's friend. I guess I can go down there and take a look.

Camilla: When you come down, can you bring me some of your delicious pie? Your pie just sends my taste bugs to heaven.

Holly: (Chuckles) Okay, grandma, I'll bring some pie.

[Police station]

(Adam Giovanni and Jennifer Lin are talking in Lin's office. Lin is frustrated from all the files piled up on her desk.)

Giovanni: Good day, Lieutenant.

Jennifer: Speak for yourself, Sergeant. (Closes file on desk and looks at Adam.) I'm very confident in knowing you know the reason why I called you here.

Giovanni: I hate to disappoint you, but I have no idea why, Lieutenant.

Jennifer: It involves Erika. Her attitude lately has been very negative. And I'm afraid it'll soon affect her performance in the lab. Now I refuse to have another Vince incident. He's lucky all I did was terminate him after ruining evidence and letting a killer roam free.

Giovanni: You... You're not thinking about firing her, are you? Erika I mean?

Jennifer: That's up to her. (Sits back in her chair) I only want to talk to her and find out what's going on. But if she does anything or if she says anything that's out of line, I will fire her without hesitation.

Giovanni: Come on, don't you think that's a little harsh?

Jennifer: I don't get paid to think; I get paid to keep this department under close observation and maintain order. I did not ask you for your opinion, Sergeant. Now I want you to go to her lab and bring her to me. Go, now!

Giovanni: Yes, ma'am?

Jennifer: Right now, hurry!

(Erika is in her lab working. Sergeant Giovanni walks in. The lab is dark and Erika has an attitude.)

Erika: Didn't your mother ever teach you to knock?

Giovanni: (Joking) My mother was a fine woman who taught me all about respect. Also, this is my department, I shouldn't have to.

Erika: (Being sarcastic) Oh really? Who promoted you to captain?

Giovanni: (Serious) What's been going on with you? (Closes door) Lately you've been very distance and depressing.

Erika: Personal problems. Don't worry about it.

Giovanni: As Sergeant, It's my duty to make the Lieutenant's job easier. I have to make sure a small problem doesn't become a bigger issue. If that happens, it becomes the Lieutenant's problem. Therefore, I fail at doing my job.

Erika: What's your point, Sergeant?

Giovanni: If something's troubling you, you need to tell someone. Holding it in will only make things worse. I just don't want you to do anything you might regret, or something I'll regret.

Erika: From time-to-time, I may seem a little upset, but I'm a human being, Sergeant. Human beings tend to get upset sometimes.

Giovanni: You're angry inside. I see it getting worse every day. I just want to look out for you.

Erika: Who are you, my father?! I don't need to talk about my feelings, I need to work!

Giovanni: Is that alcohol on your breath? I thought you weren't a drinker?

Erika: I just need some fresh air. Can I take an early break?

Giovanni: (Angry) Not until you explain why you have alcohol on your breath!

Erika: How could they let someone so dumb be a Sergeant? I've obviously been drinking.

Giovanni: Alright, that's it! I could have you fired right now, but you are like family to me, Erika. I don't want to see you go down. I know people who have gone down this road: Successful cops who fall into street life and turn to drugs and alcohol. They abuse their wives, hurt their own children. I lost 2 nephews from this. My own brother was responsible. for having his own 2 children killed. They were so young.

Erika: (Slightly saddened, but holding it back.) I just need some time to myself right now.

Giovanni: Sure. Go cool off. Be back in half an hour to finish your duty.

(Giovanni takes a deep breath and leaves the lab. Giovanni then goes into the Lieutenant's office and gently closes the door. He stands straight with his hands behind his back.)

Jennifer: What's this? Where's Erika?

Giovanni: I gave her a break.

Jennifer: Y-You gave her break?! I specifically told you to bring her to me!

Giovanni: I know. I understand you're upset, but she's going through a rough patch in her life right now; a very critical one. You should have seen how upset she was when I walked into her office.

Jennifer: I don't care how upset she was! You work for me! You do as I say! I told you to bring her here to my office!

Giovanni: I know I disobeyed a direct order, but if I did bring her in here, a lot of tension would rise between you and her. If she gave me an attitude, just imagine what she would have done with you. She doesn't even like you.

Jennifer: Good. She's not suppose to like me, I'm her boss.

Giovanni: Look. You gave me this job because you believed that I was the best for it in this department. You had faith in my decision-making skills. I made the decision to give her a break because I knew it was the right decision. You hired me to make certain choices like this.

Jennifer: You're right. I should have had more faith in your decision-making abilities.

Giovanni: I also think I should take a small break.

Jennifer: What are the two of you sleeping together!?

Giovanni: I'm concerned about Erika's heath. I smelled alcohol on her breath when I went into her office.

Jennifer: I thought she didn't drink?

Giovanni: Looks like she had us both fooled. I just don't want her to get on drugs, if she's not already on them, or turn to murder.

Jennifer: Whoa, murder?! That's kind of a big theory.

Giovanni: I never see her with any friends. She never wants to hang out with the other officers in the department. She's alone. People who spend most time alone sometimes turn to murder.

Jennifer: So you want to take some time off to watch her and make sure she doesn't do anything stupid or illegal? Am-am I processing this correctly?

Giovanni: Yes, ma'am.

Jennifer: Be back before Five o' clock.

Giovanni: Not a problem.

[Ada's home]

(Mamimi and Ada walk into a bedroom.)

Mimi: Oh my gosh! This is a bedroom?!

Ada: Yep. I hardly ever use it though.

Mimi: Hardly ever use it? You have a swimming pool with a bedroom in the middle of it! Who hardly uses that?!

Ada: Well I have three pools so... (Cut off)

Mimi: Whoa! Three pools?

Ada: (Smiles) Yes, three pools.

Mimi: You know what? You're rich enough. I think I should get a raise.

Ada: Here's a tip: When you're working for someone, you don't demand a raise on your first day.

Mimi: Sorry, it's just... Wow. Your entire home is just so awesome! I just wanna bathe in it and hope some of its luxuriousness rubs off on me!

Ada: If it makes you feel uncomfortable, I can lend you my blindfold, so you don't have to see how much more awesome my house is compared to yours?

Mimi: (Laughs) No, no, I'll get use to it.

Ada: Well you only have about two weeks to get use to it so...

Mimi: Right. This is gonna be the best two weeks of my life.

Ada: I bet it is. Come on, let me show you the arcade room.

Mimi: Wow, Lee is gonna flip when he hears about this. He loves arcade games.

Ada: Right... Hey. I was kinda hoping you could keep this a secret. I don't really like people knowing about my financial life.

Mimi: Uh, sure, I can keep a secret.

Ada: Great.

Mimi: But would it be okay if told Hanru about it? I love to spread gossip and I just have to tell someone about it.

Ada: I was the same way when I was your age. (Both chuckle) Alright you can tell your friends. But you have to promise me that they will keep there mouths shut about this.

Mimi: You have my word.

Ada: Great. Oh and by the way, when you see Hanru, can you tell him I was joking about the bathroom thing?

Mimi: What bathroom thing?

Ada: I told him I needed help using the bathroom, but I was just kidding with him.

Mimi: Wow. That probably freaked him out when you said that.

Ada: He sounded freaked out. (Both laugh) But yeah, Hanru's a good kid.

Mimi: He's also a good friend. I remember when we were little kids. I was about 7 at the time. There were three boys who kept bullying me. These three boys push me off the swing set one day, so Hanru decided to stand up to them. He did get beat up, but at least they left me alone for the rest of the day. The next week, Hanru stood up to them again, and of course he got beat up again. Hanru decided to take some karate lessons to fight off these bullies. Instead his brother Lawrence taught him some fighting moves. I don't exactly know what fighting style it was, but after three weeks, Hanru was skilled enough to fight all of them. He got beat up again, but so did the other boys. The boys never bothered me again. They said they didn't like fighting, they just liked to bully kids around.

Ada: I'm guessing that's when the two of you first meet?

Mimi: Yep. It was also the time I had my first kiss. After I treated some of his wounds, we kissed.

Ada: Wow. Did he kiss you, or did you kiss him?

Mimi: I was gonna give him a kiss to say thank you, but I was hesitating. He leaned in and I leaned in. But he jerked back, like he didn't want the kiss when I leaned in. So I just tackled him down and kissed him. He was trying to push me off but I overpowered him (Chuckles).

Ada: So it seems you had a small crush on our friend Hanru. Do you still have that crush?

Mimi: I don't know. I mean, Hanru and I are just friends. If we do go out, It'll just ruin things between us. Plus, he's with Holly: That slut-bag (Scoffs)

Ada: (Smiles) Hey. Let's go look at the rest of the house.

[Hanru's home]

(Someone rings the doorbell. Lawrence answers it and both Sarah and LJ walk in. Lawrence then closes the door. He instantly gets nervous. LJ and Sarah both are acting shady.)

LJ: You seem a little on-edge, Lawrence.

Lawrence: Why are you here? Why is she here?

LJ: She's here for Hanru.

(Lawrence coughs really, really loud twice. Hanru hears the cough and quickly becomes alert. He silently goes to the top of the stairs to listen to what's going on downstairs.)

Sarah: You alright?

Lawrence: I'm fine. I think it's just a cough. What were you saying about my brother?

Sarah: I've come for him, Lawrence. I'm sorry, but that's the way its gotta be.

Lawrence: What you've come to kill him!?

LJ: Now no one said anything about killing. We just want to talk to him.

Hanru: (Thinking) I heard the cough. It's one of our codes. I should be leaving the house right now.

Lawrence: Fine. Just a quick talk. He's upstairs in his room. He's not feeling well so make it a quick talk.

(Hanru runs into his room and goes to his window. Lawrence, Sarah and LJ are walking upstairs. Hanru quickly, but quietly, opens his window. He opens it and looks down. He sees that the ladder he had leading from his bedroom window to the backyard has fallen and is now on the ground. Hanru runs and hides in his closet. They walk into the room.)

Lawrence: What? Hanru! He must have sneaked out the window. (Looks out the window and sees ladder on ground.)

LJ: Tell me, Lawrence. (Closes bedroom door) How did he get out if the ladder dropped?

Sarah: We figured you'd have some kind of back up escape plan.

Lawrence: What makes you think I don't have another?

LJ: I'm sure you do. But... (Opens closet door and sees Hanru) I doubt he'll get to it in time.

(Sarah points a handgun at Lawrence. LJ grabs Hanru and slams him against the wall hard.)

Hanru: Why am I suddenly having a Deja vu moment?

LJ: I enjoy slamming you against walls.

Hanru: I enjoy slamming your mom.

LJ: (Slams Hanru's head against the wall) You say something else about my mom again and your brains are gonna be scattered across this wall. (Puts handgun under Hanru's chin.)

Hanru: I was thinking about repainting my room anyway. I think red will be a nice addition to the wallpaper.

(LJ is about to pull the trigger)

Sarah: Don't! The difference between you and I is that you've never killed anyone. If you kill him now, our plans will be ruined. I'll handle it.

LJ: Fine. I'm guessing the plan is for you to kill him?

(LJ puts the gun down. Sarah quickly aims at Hanru and pulls the trigger.)

TO BE CONTINUED...