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HENRY sits on the floor with his back against the refrigerator. We see blood run through the cracks between the tiled floor. He does his best to stop the bleeding by holding a small kitchen towel against the wound. We hear the front door opening. ANTOINE and his NANNY converse as they enter the house. Henry shifts his body position slightly in order to conceal himself. INT. HALLWAY The nanny helps Antoine hang his coat on the rack beside the door. The house is dead quite which arouses a hint of suspicion from the nanny. NANNY Mama mustnt be home yet, sweetheart. ANTOINE Shes probably at Laurasia's doing her hair. Can I watch cartoons? NANNY Sure sweetie. Ill give her a call. INT.LIVING ROOM Antoine enters and places himself directly in front of the TV and switches it on. After a few channel switches cartoons come on. From the kitchen Henry can see his son. He stares at him and his eyes begin to tear up. He lets out a blood curdled cough and quickly tries to stay still, fearful. Antoine looks over to his left, in to the dimly lit kitchen. The cough has caught his attention. He slowly rises to his feet. NANNY No answer Antoine. Just going to use the toilet, sweetie. Antoine doesnt answer. He starts to make his way towards the kitchen. ANTOINE Mom? Are you home? The slouched over body of a man startles him. He is frozen in fear. HENRY (O.S.) Sshhh my boy. Its me.. Its your Popa.

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ANTOINE Popa? INT.KITCHEN HENRY Yea. Henry coughs once again. A wide smile now engulfs his face. He brushes down the dirt on his clothing and fixes his hair in order to make himself look presentable. HENRY (CONTD) Dont be afraid Antoine. Come here. ANTOINE Why are you here? Where is my Mom? Antoine stands at the opening between the kitchen and living room. HENRY I came to see you. Your Mom went out for a bit, its OK. ANTOINE Why is there blood? HENRY Oh, I fell off my bike on the way over.Its just a scratch. Hey, remember when me and your Mom taught you how to ride a bike Antoine nervously edges closer towards his father. ANTOINE No. HENRY Oh. I remember it really well. You were so good at it too. My little boy.. Always a quick learner. ANTOINE Mom said Im not suppose to see you and youre not meant to be here. We hear the nanny talk on her cell phone from upstairs. Antoine and Henry both look towards the ceiling. HENRY Yea I know. But I am going away soon so I wanted to come over and say good-bye.

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ANTOINE Are you going on a trip? Henry coughs once again and waves for Antoine to come closer. HENRY Yea.. Yea. Im going to Europe for a while. Antoine moves closer and sits on the ground a few feet away from Henry. ANTOINE Is that where the Eiffel Tower is? HENRY Yup. Imagine your old man on top of the Eiffel Tower. Looking down on everyone below. I will be like a giant. Antoine laughs. ANTOINE Yea, that would be cool. Can me and Mom come? HENRY Maybe next time, OK? ANTOINE OK. The blood reaches Antoines shoe. He looks at it. ANTOINE (CONTD) I know the number for the ambulance. I can get the nanny and she will call it for you. HENRY No, no, its OK. Ill be fine. I am just tired Antoine, really tired. But I will be going soon. ANTOINE OK HENRY Come give me a hug. We hear the sounds of foot steps descend down the stairs. HENRY (CONTD) Come here, Antoine. Antoine scuts himself over on the floor. On his knees he leans over and hugs Henry.

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HENRY (CONTD) I love you, son. You know that right? ANTOINE I guess. The nanny enters the room NANNY Still no answer Antoine, she must -She freezes in her tracks when she spots Henry and Antoine huddled up against the fridge. She drops her cell phone and has a look of terror. NANNY (CONTD) Antoine, get over here right now! Antoine lets go of his father and turns to the nanny. ANTOINE Im just talking to my Papa NANNY Henry! Dont do this. HENRY I just came to see my boy. I deserve this. The nanny picks her cell phone up from the ground and begins the dial a number. HENRY (CONTD) Dont you dare call the police. I deserve this!! NANNY Antoine! Get over here now. Henry tries to get to his feet, but the pain sends him down again. He grabs Antoine by the arm. HENRY Its OK, son. I wont hurt you. I just came to say good-bye. NANNY Hello, 911? I have an emergency. Henry grabs Antoine with both hands and looks directly at him.

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HENRY I love you more than anything son. They are going to say bad things about me but ignore them and know that I love you very, very much. We hear the mumbles of the 911 call in the background. Antoine begins to cry. ANTOINE Whats going on, Papa? HENRY Bad people are trying to keep us apart, son. Thats all. But I dealt with them so now we are together, here. ANTOINE I want my Mom. The 911 call ends. The nanny notices the blood and Henrys injured neck. NANNY Where is she? Henry looks up at her but tightens his grip on Antoine. HENRY For far too long people have being trying to keep my son away from me. Enough is enough. I have done everything right. I deserve this. NANNY Where is she you son of a bitch!? Antoine tries to struggle free of his fathers grip. HNERY Its OK, son. Henry starts to rub his sons head in a bid to calm him down. He coughs. This time blood flows out from behind his lips. The nanny rushes towards a counter top and palms a knife. She waves it at Henry. NANNY If you put a hand on him Ill cut you myself. Let him go!! Henry reaches in to his coat pocket. NANNY (CONTD) HENRY!? Ill do it.

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From his pocket he takes out the leather mask and places it in his lap. He looks down at it. HENRY I have done many things to be here. Bad things. But all for a good cause. You have to understand that. It was all a means to an end. We hear the sound of police sirens getting closer. HENRY (CONTD) Let those who have not sinned cast the first stone. He loosens his grip on Antoine who takes the opportunity to wriggle free and run towars the nanny. NANNY Youll hang for this you sick bastard. We hear the sound of policemen enter the house POLICEMAN #1 N.O.P.D! Is there anyone here? Henry, now holding the mask with both hands begins to lose consciousness. HENRY I love you, son. Two Policemen enter the kitchen with their guns drawn. The nanny picks up Antoine and holds him against her chest. One of the Policemen grabs her by the shoulder and begins to usher her out. The second policemen with his gun pointed at Henry clutches his radio with his free hand and calls for assistance. CUT TO: WIDE ANGLE VIEW OF THE RESIDENCE END CREDITS