WILD WILD ROSE EPISODE THREE

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COLD OPENING
FADE IN:
EPSIODE THREE: NOT MY TYPE
TEASER.

INT. THE LODGE, LIVING ROOM - DAY

WE OPEN ON EJIRO AND VAN VICAR 29: GOOD LOOKING, QUIET,
NERDY EYES AND A TIMID YOUNG MAN WHO IS WAY BELOW EJIRO'S
AGE.
They are seating close to each other, quiet and stealing
awkward glances at each other. Finally, Ejiro decides to
break the ice.
EJIRO
So because your father and mine are
good friends, you think we make a
good match?
VAN VICAR
(Shakes his head)
Nope.
EJIRO
So who is behind this idea?

VAN VICAR
Our parents of course... That is,
yours and mine.

EJIRO
(nods)
And you are okay with it?

Van shrugs. He looks at Ejiro, unsure of whether to say yes

or no. He shrugs again. Ejiro shakes her head frustratedly.
They remain quiet for a while.

EJIRO (CONT'D)
How old are you?

VAN
(puzzled)
Me?

EJIRO
Yes, you.
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VAN
Well, I'm old enough to marry you.
EJIRO
I don't get you. That's not an answer
to my question. How old are you, Van?
Van looks at Ejiro, shyly. He looks away. Ejiro uses her
hand to draw back his face, bringing his face to face hers.

EJIRO (CONT'D)
Answer me.

VAN
I think you are five years older me.
But I'm old enough to marry you.

Ejiro sighs...
EJIRO
Do you love me?

VAN
(nods)
Yes.

EJIRO
Do you think I love you?
Van Vicar is unsure of what to say. He is trying to summon
courage.
VAN VICAR
Well, that is yours to answer. But
really it doesn't matter to me.

EJIRO
What? You do not care if I love you.
All you want is for us to marry. Why?

VAN VICAR
(Shrugs)
Because our parents want us to marry.

EJIRO
That's it?

VAN VICAR
(nods)
That's it.
Ejiro is fed up. She stands up.

INSERT: RINGING PHONE.

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EJIRO REACHES FOR HER PHONE AND ANSWERS THE CALL.

EJIRO
Hello Aunty...

AUNTY KEWVE V.O

How is it going Ejiro? I trust its
working out well between you two?
EJIRO
(Lies)
Well, I don't know for now...

AUNTY KEWVE V.O

Don't worry, it'd work out well...
Talk to you later. Bye.
EJIRO
Bye, Aunty.

Ejiro ends the call. She stares at Van for a while,

wondering.

EJIRO (CONT'D)
Why did you agree to this arrangement
Van?
VAN VICAR
Because my Dad threatened to
disinherit me if I disagree.

EJIRO
What?

CUT.

OPENING CREDITS AND MONTAGE.

ESTABLISHMENT SHOT OF THE METROPOLIS.

ESTABLISHMENT SHOT OF THE LODGE.

CROSS DISSOLVE.

1. INT. THE LODGE, BEDROOM - DAY.

CAMERA OPENS ON OMA AND BELLA, STARING AT EJIRO AND
LISTENING TO HER ATTENTIVELY.

EJIRO (CONT'D)
That's it girls. Our parents want us
to marry. My dad and his dad think
that it would strenthen their
political careers.
(MORE)
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EJIRO (CONT'D)
(Shakes her head) I would have
refused the idea blunty if not for
one problem...

OMA
Wait. Are you even considering it?

EJIRO
Not that I am considering it but the
thing is, there would be some serious
consequences if I refuse.

BELLA
Like what and what?

Ejiro hesitates...

EJIRO
Like Van's parents disinheriting him.

OMA & BELLA

What?

OMA
Can they do that to their own son?
EJIRO
SO he said. I am a bit worried about
him... I want to help him but i don't
know how to go about it.

The girls are looking worried.

CUT.

2. EXT. THE LODGE, GARDEN - DAY

Ejiro is looking worried. Aunty Kewve has come to talk to
her.

AUNTY KEWVE
Ejiro... Our family and Van's family
are two powerful families. With your
marriage with Van, you would be
uniting not just two powerful
families but two prominent tribes as
well. More like uniting two
countries... Honestly, I must tell
you, my dear, that you are very
lucky.
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EJIRO
(Angry)
Aunty, there is no luck for me
anywhere in this whole arrangement.
This is purely a total infringement
on my self-existence.

AUNTY KEWVE
(Angry)
Ejiro stop and think! Or Would you
rather continue like this, wasting
your time and everybody's time,
opening your legs to faceless and
half men who are never ready to pay
your pride price and settle down with
you?

EJIRO
Aunty, this whole thing is a bad
idea, and I wish you of all people
would see it and agree with me... I
am fighting so hard within myself not
to be disrespectful to anyone.
Really, I dont know how long I can
wage this fight with my inner self.
Ejiro stands up, ready to leave.

AUNTY KEWVE
Ejiro...
Ejiro turns around.

AUNTY KEWVE (CONT'D)

You are my favorite niece and I want
the best for you. So please, trust me
on this one. Just this once...

Ejiro says nothing as she exits.

JUMP CUT TO
BY THE WINDOW FROM THE LIVING ROOM.

CAMERA ACCOMMODATES BELLA AND OMA HURRYING OUT OF THE WINDOW

WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN, EAVESDROPPING ON EJIRO AND AUNTY
KEWVE.

OMA
This is not happening. In this 21st
century, someone's right is being
robbed from her. For what?
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BELLA
(angry)
I will bluntly refuse if I were
Ejiro. If they like, let the heavens
fall, I don't care.
Oma is moping at Bella. Bella realises that OMA is watching
her. She turns around.

BELLA (CONT'D)
What?
OMA
I am surprised.
BELLA
That I am angry over what is
happening?

Oma nods.
BELLA (CONT'D)
Well, who wouldn't be seeing what is
happening now?

OMA
You are right, and I am impressed by
your words.

Oma teases Bella, raising her eyebrows. Bella smiles.

CUT.
3. EXT. THE LODGE, GARDEN - CONTINUOUS

CAMERA ACCOMMODATES EJIRO PACING ABOUT THE GARDEN, ALONE.

SHE APPEARS TO BE IN THOUGHT...
JUMP CUT TO:

4. INT. THE LODGE, BELLA'S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS

BELLA AND OMA ARE WATCHING EJIRO THROUGH A WINDOW. AFTER A
WHILE, EJIRO WALKS OUT OF THE GARDEN.

BELLA
Oma, this whole thing is getting
serious.
OMA
You can say that again.
BELLA
Ejiro should bluntly refuse them now.
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BELLA (CONT'D)
That's exactly what I would do if I
were in her shoes.
OMA
And what then becomes of Van? Or are
you not aware that Ejiro's worries
are caused by Van's predicament?
Else, the Ejiro I know would have
long stated her position in all this.

BELLA
So what can we do to help? We should
look for a way to help Ejiro.
OMA
Well, I was hoping I could come up
with a plan. But am short of ideas.
BELLA
Me too.

They seat, wearing long faces and looking thoughtful.

CUT.
5. INT. THE LODGE, LIVING ROOM - DAY

Camera opens on Ejiro seating side-by-side with Van and

listening to Aunty Kewve.
AUNTY KEWVE
The both of you should see it that
you are fostering peace and uniting
the country...
ENTER OMA AND BELLA, DRESSED IN SKIMPY SEXY CLOTHES,
EXPOSING CONSIDERABLE PARTS OF THEIR BODIES... AUNTY KEWVE
CONTINUES TO TALK TO EJIRO AND VAN WHEN THEY WALKED IN...
VAN'S GAZE GRADUALLY SHIFTS FROM AUNTY KEWVE TO OMA AND
BELLA, NOW SEATING A BIT AWAY FROM EJIRO AND VAN. AUNTY
KEWVE REACHES TOWARDS VAN TO USE HER HAND TO TURN HIS FACE
TOWARDS HER.
AUNTY KEWVE (CONT'D)
Everyone would love you and bless
your marriage. You would both be
laying very strong political
foundations for yourselves and your
children...
BELLA AND OMA STAND TO LEAVE. VAN'S GAZE AGAIN SHIFTS FROM
AUNTY KEWVE TO OMA AND BELLA. AUNTY KEWVE USES HER HAND TO
SHIFT VAN'S FACE TOWARDS HER.
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OMA AND BELLA EXIT.

EJIRO
Aunty, what of love?
AUNTY KEWVE
Love... One moment please.

Aunty Kewve hurries out.

CUT.
6. INT. THE LODGE, BELLA'S ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Bella and Oma are walking into the room when Aunty Kewve
hurries in the same time.
AUNTY KEWVE (CONT'D)
Bella, Oma... What's the meaning of
this? Why are you girls parading
round the house naked when you are
very much aware that Van is visiting
the house?

OMA
But Aunty, these are our casual
wears.
BELLA
Yes, Aunty.
AUNTY KEWVE
(Sarcasm)
Casual wear... Okay. Remove the whole
cloth then. Wear only pant and bra.
In fact go completely naked. Casual
wear indeed. Now listen, if you do
not have any proper clothes to put on
then stay back in your rooms and dont
you come near that living room to
come make that young man
uncomfortable... Can't you see he
would soon get married to Ejiro?
Aunty Kewve sighs and exits.

OMA
We should find another way to get to
that boy and break those chains of
timidity around his neck. He sure
should know what he wants and be able
to stand up to his father and demand
for his right.
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BELLA
You are right. He is just too mumuish
for my liking.
CUT.

7. INT. THE LODGE, KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS

Aunty Kewve continues to persuade Ejiro to marry Van.
AUNTY KEWVE
Ejiro, this young man is
incorruptible. He is morally sound.
He wont break your heart...
EJIRO
What of love Aunty? I have asked you
this several times and you have not
answered me.
AUNTY KEWVE
Love, of course the both of you would
grow love for each other together.
Its only a matter of time.
EJIRO
And age?

AUNTY KEWVE
Age? Your age difference are not too
much. Besides, you can always keep
yourself as young as you want to be
with all the money you have. Age
won't be an issue. What would say
about the tribes and religion that
old men marry adolescents?

EJIRO
And you think it's a normal because
some tribes and religion condone such
evil?

AUNTY KEWVE
I never said it's okay. Just stating
that is not farfetched.
Ejiro shakes her head. Aunty Kewve tries to cheer her up.

AUNTY KEWVE (CONT'D)

Don't worry. This will work out just
fine. Now, let us go to the market so
we can prepare some food for Van when
he comes visiting you later today.
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CUT.
8. INT. THE LODGE, LIVING ROOM - DAY

OMA AND BELLA ARE LYING DOWN ON DIFFERENT COUCHES, PRESSING

THEIR PHONES.
INSERT: DOOR BELL.

BELLA GOES TO GET THE DOOR. ENTER VAN.

BELLA
Hey, Van. Welcome. Please come
inside.
Van walks in. Oma sits up.
OMA
Van, you are welcome.
VAN
Thank you. Oma.
BELLA
Can we get you something?
Van shakes his head.
OMA
Are you sure you don't want anything?
VAN
No. I'm fine. Thank you.
BELLA
How about water?
VAN
Okay. That will do.
Bella nods and hurries out. After a while she hurries back
with a bottle of water and a glass cup.

OMA
You do not drink... I mean don't you
drink some alcoholic drinks?
Van shakes his head.
VAN
No. I tried it once. It didn't go
well with me besides my parents
forbid alcohol in the house.
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Bella and Oma chuckle.

BELLA
So which do you do? Smoke?
VAN
No, no, no. I can't try that. My mum
would kill me.

OMA and Bella exchange worried glances.

OMA
So you don't drink, you don't
smoke... Okay. How about women?
Van blushes.
VAN
Women?

BELLA
Yes, women. I am sure you have some
girlfriends before now.
VAN
Well, I used to but they are all
platonic affairs.
Oma and Bella are surprised to hear this. They exchange
looks before turning to Van.
OMA & BELLA
Are you a virgin?
Van nods his head shyly. Bella and OMA could hardly believe
their ears. They stare at Van like they are staring at some
alien being.
CUT.

9. INT. THE LODGE, LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

OMA AND BELLA ARE SEATED AT BOTH SIDES OF VAN, ALMOST
SQUEEZING HIM. AND MAKING HIM VERY UNCOMFORTABLE.
CAMERA ACCOMMODATES A BOTTLE OF WINE AND GLASS CUPS ON THE
TABLE.
OMA
So Van, we are going to help you
here, I hope you understand?
Van nods.
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OMA (CONT'D)
Because it is very abnormal to have
your very rare type of your person in
this 21st century. So seat tight and
don't fret. It's all for your own
good.
VAN NODS.
BELLA
You see Van, Ejiro is one of a kind.
And if you are going to marry her,
you must be same of her kind. You
understand me, right?
Van nods his head.

OMA
Now, this is a bottle of red wine
with some small percentage of
alcohol.
BELLA
Ejiro's favourite.
OMA
Yes, Ejiro's favorite. Ejiro likes to
drink and share drinks with her close
pals when she is worked up. So it's
very important you learn it now. So
the two of you can share drinks when
there is need for that. Do you
understand?
Van nods.
OMA (CONT'D)
Good.
Bella opens the drink and pours for them all. Van is
reluctant to drink from his glass. Oma and Bella persuade
him until he drinks... They make him finish the drink in his
glass and they pour for him another one.
OMA (CONT'D)
I'm sure you feel better now right?
Van nods. He is a bit bolder now. He is beginning to enjoy
the moment with the girls.
BELLA
So Van you said you've never had sex
before?
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Van almost chokes but manages to regain himself and shake

his head.

OMA
Not even close to having it?
Van blushes... He is shy.
VAN
Well, close, yes but nothing
happened.
Oma and Bella exchange glances. Oma pours more wine for Van.
Van is gradually coming out his shell now.
VAN (CONT'D)
Do you know about Ejiro? I mean, has
she?
Oma and Bella stare at each other.
BELLA
(Whispering)
Ejiro, yes... She's has sex before...

OMA
(whispering)
.. More than a thousand times.
Van chokes and spills the drink in his mouth, all over his
clothes. He starts to apologize. The girls stand up. Bella
hurries out and comes back in with a napkin. They start to
clean Van's clothes...

CUT.
9. INT. EJIRO'S CAR - CONTINUOUS
Ejiro drives while Aunty Kewve sits beside her discussing
with Ejiro.
AUNTY KEWVE
Ejiro, just give this a try, this boy
Van is spotless. He is a man of every
single woman's dream. Besides, he
comes from a wealthy and reputable
family.
EJIRO
Stop Aunty. Please. I don't want to
hear that he comes from a wealthy
home. Am I coming from the gutters
myself?
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AUNTY KEWVE
Exactly why this would be a perfect
match. You are both from wealthy
families.
EJIRO
When you say he is spotless Aunty,
what exactly do you mean?
AUNTY KEWVE
I am sure you won't believe this
Ejiro but Van is a saint. He was
raised up without having any
opportunity to spoil himself. His
mum told me that he is still a
virgin.
Ejiro stares at Aunty Kewve, she is loss of words. Aunty
Kewve moons.
CUT.

10. INT. THE LODGE, LIVING ROOM - COMTINUOUS

Van's shirt has been removed because of the stains on it. He
is now wearing a singlet. The atmosphere is a bit excited.
The girls and Van are now on the third bottle of wine and
Van is now sounding very conversant.
VAN
After my elder brother died, leaving
me as the only son of my father, my
dad and mum have never let me be on
my own. They are always making
choices for me, telling me what and
what not to do. I do not have a
choice but to obey them. They made me
see things in a way that if I don't
obey them, I will die like my elder
brother...
Van suddenly grows moody. Bella quickly pushed his drink to
his mouth. Can jolts out of his mood and they are all
drinking once more.
OMA
I think we need some music here
Van...
VAN
Some music? Won't that disturb the
neighbors.
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BELLA
Not at all.
Bella goes to put on the home theatre. Some African pop fill
the air. The girls start dancing and gradually, Can joins
them. They are all dancing and rocking the music.
CUT.

EXT. THE LODGE, COMPOUND - CONTINUOUS

Ejiro drives her car into the compound.
CUT TO
11. INT. EJIRO'S CAR - CONTINUOUS
Ejiro is looking thoughtful as she brings the car to a stop.
Aunty Leave is watching her.
EJIRO
What if I do not find any of this
qualities you mentioned that Can
possesses? What would you have me do
by then, Aunty? Go ahead and still
marry Van?
AUNTY KEWVE
(Blabs)
I'm he has all these qualities intact
in him, Ejiro. His mum confided in
me. I did share some of your own with
his mum.
Ejiro is alert.
EJIRO
You shared some of my qualities with
his mum, Aunty. What exactly did you
tell her?
AUNTY KEWVE
There is no reason to panic Ejiro. I
only shared the good sides of you
with her. And she adores you... Now,
let us hurry so we can prepare the
food in time.
Aunty Kewve is about to get down from the car when Ejiro's
words stop her.
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EJIRO
Aunty wait. You have not answered my
question here.
AUNTY KEWVE
What is your question, Ejiro?
EJIRO
What he do not possess any of the
qualities you mentioned? What would
you expect me to do? Because I won't
go ahead with the marriage if he is
nothing close to the person you said
he is.
AUNTY KEWVE
(thoughtful)
Okay. I will support you then. I will
not let the marriage hold. I will try
to convince anyone that you two are
not good for each other.
Ejiro nods. They are getting down from the car.
CUT.

12. INT. THE LODGE, LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

CAMERA OPENS ON EJIRO AND AUNTY KEWVE, OPENING THE DOOR AND
WALKING INTO THE LIVING ROOM. THEY ARE WEARING WILD SHOCKS
ON THEIR FACES. SLOWLY, THE CAMERA PANS TO ACCOMMODATE THE
TABLE OF EMPTIED WINE BOTTLES AND GLASS CUPS... AUNTY KEWVE
HAS HER MOUTH WIDE OPEN. SHE PUSHES EJIRO AWAY AND HURRIES
TO STAND LOOKING DOWN IN FRONT OF HER. SLOWLY, CAMERA
ACCOMMODATE VAN, OMA, AND BELLA IN A DRUNKEN SLEEP. VAN IS
BARE-BODIED WHILE OMA AND BELLA ARE ON THEIR SKIMPY CLOTHES
EXPOSING THEM PARTIALLY. THEY HAVE THEIR HEADS ON VAN'S
CHEST, WHILE VAN IS CROSSING HIS HANDS TO HOLD EACH OF THE
GIRLS.
AUNTY KEWVE CAN NO LONGER BEAR THE SIGHT. SHE HURRIES TO GO
SHAKE THEM ALL AWAKE.
CUT.
13. INT. THE LODGE, LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Aunty Kewve is still trying to get everyone to behave well.
Ejiro stands at a distance, watching. Van staggers. OMA and
Bella are looking dizzy.
AUNTY KEWVE (CONT'D)
Bella, Oma; what is the meaning of
this?
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VAN
Easy Aunty. We just had some fun.
There is nothing to worry about,
Aunty.
AUNTY KEWVE
Are you okay Van?
VAN
I am okay. I'm very okay. I'll go see
my parents now and talk some sense
into them. I am still a young man.
I've got my life to live. No one
should arrange a sort of marriage for
me. I should be able to make my own
choices. I am an adult, Aunty. I will
go talk to my parents now.
Van staggers and exits. Aunty Kewve is fretting and at the
same time surprised. Ejiro is seen, mooning. OMA and Bella
exit into the rooms.
Aunty Kewve turns to look at Ejiro, Ejiro winks at her,
smiling.

EJIRO
The man in Van is speaking. I'm in
love with that man in him and not the
boy.
Ejiro chuckles.
CUT.

14. INT. THE LODGE, EJIRO'S ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Ejiro enters her room. OMA and Bella are already waiting.
They share some hi-fives.
EJIRO (CONT'D)
Babes, you guys killed this act.
OMA
Like seriously do you think it would
work?

EJIRO
Of course, let us wait until he is
done meeting with his parents.
BELLA
Ha, that boy has got no head at all
for alcohol.
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OMA
It's not fault Bella. He has been
living in a cage for too long.
BELLA
I just hope he expresses himself well
and maintains his stands in front of
his parents.
EJIRO
I hope so too. He is just too timid.

OMA
So what do we tell Aunty Kewve?
They are worried and thoughtful. Ejiro suddenly remembers
something. She gestures and the girls draw closer to her.
CUT.
15. INT. THE LODGE, LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

AUNTY KEWVE IS LOOKING SAD AND THOUGHTFUL. THE GIRLS FILE IN

TO TAKE THEIR SEATS.
AUNTY KEWVE
Oma, and Bella... Why did you do
this? I'm sure the two of plotted to
cast those tempting nets on Van,
ruining everything for everyone. Why?
BELLA
Aunty, we were just here playing, and
then laughing, and then sharing
drinks, and then,
AUNTY KEWVE
Shut up Bella. That wasn't what
happened. You lured Van into this
act. You manipulated him. Van doesn't
have the willpower to do any of these
on his own.

OMA
Well, Aunty, you are right. We did it
on purpose.
AUNTY KEWVE
Why?
OMA
To get even with Ejiro.
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AUNTY KEWVE
I don't understand.
BELLA
Well, Aunty, you remember what Ejiro
did to me where Ozed was?
Aunty Kewve nods. SHE STARES AT THE GIRLS, SURPRISED.

AUNTY KEWVE
So you want to tell me that you
plotted this to have your payback on
Ejiro?
Bella and OMA nod their heads. Aunty Kewve shakes her head
disappointedly.
CUT.

16. INT. THE LODGE, LIVING ROOM - DAY

The girls are seating and watching TV.
INSERT: DOORBELL.
BELLA GOES TO OPEN THE DOOR.
ENTER VAN, HE HAS A BOTTLE OF DRINK UNDER HIS ARM. HE IS
STAGGERING. THE GIRLS ARE ALL SURPRISED TO SEE HIM.

VAN
Hello Ladies... It's me, Van. I am
back... You see, I have talked some
sense into my parents. They had me in
a cage all along. (Smiles) But now, I
am free. Free like a bird. I can fly
to anywhere I like. Do whatever I
like.
EJIRO
Van wait...
Van acts like he is seeing Ejiro that moment. He takes a
drink from his bottle.
VAN
(smiling)
Ejiro! Ah, is this you? Ejiro, don't
worry. They can't cage us together
again. We are free birds now. Free to
fly to anywhere! Do whatever we like!
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EJIRO
Van, wait. Listen to me. What exactly
happened between you and your dad.
VAN
My dad? We had a fight. Yes. I fought
with him. I gave him a piece of my
mind, and you know what he did...
OMA, BELLA & EJIRO
Why did he do?
Van drinks from the bottle under his arm. He looks up at the
three girls staring at him, expectantly. He smiles, swaying
from here to here.

VAN
My dad, disowned me.
OMA, BELLA & EJIRO
What?
VAN
Yes. I am a free bird now. Freed from
chains.

Van makes to leave but slumps into the nearest couch to him.
The girls hurry to gather round him. They are panicky.
OMA
Ejiro, I am afraid to say this but we
have completely ruined this young
man's life.
EJIRO
Honestly, I do not know what to say?

BELLA
Why don't we take him to a hospital.
From there we can call his parents or
get Aunty Kewve to call his parents.

EJIRO
Okay.
They join hands to lift Van up and carry him out.
FADE.