Trinity - ②

MONASTERY COMPOUND

FLASHBACK

Bearded monk and the girl, now clean and neat walk side by

side. The girl has a large belly.

Some MONKS cross their way. They mimic cartoonish "go away!"

LADY HOST (V.O.)

(narrating)

As this was strictly against the

rules, when the other monks found

out, he and his family were

expelled from the monastery. In

return he casted a curse upon the

monastery that no one can find his

way to it ever again.

MONASTERY GATES

FLASHBACK

Bearded monk tears off his robe and naked along the naked

girl mimics a wild man, both running into the woods.

CITY BAZAAR

BACK TO NOW

By this time no one actually does anything but carefully

listens to the story transfixed.

JACK

(dead serious)

But...people visit it regularly?

Male hosts burst into LAUGHTER.

GRUMPY

Just a story, man!

LORA

(hooked)

So sad...what happened to the baby?

Jack gives her "we just ate a bunch of onions" look.

GOOFY

Who knows? Just a strange story,

It's not real probably.

JACK

As I have said, it goes with the

castle.

IVAN

We are planning on taking a minibus

route. Can you advise any better?

GRUMPY

No, bus is best. Now, you can go

all the way, but there is much walk

or driver can leave you half way on

place called Studencista and from

there on you can climb on foot. It

is harder to go, but quicker.

JACK

If it is off the maps, I don't

know...

IVAN

We will take it in consideration,

thanks.

GOOFY

Trinity is a great place. You will

find much peace there.

JACK

Well...let's raise a toast to it.

They all raise glasses together.

BAZAAR ALLEY

Later ON

Jack, Lora, and Ivan linger together through a half-dark,

empty alley.

Booze has taken its toll on Jack and Lora but Ivan hangs on

straight...or at least pretends to have things under

control.

Lora's heels pierce the late hour emptiness. Although

half-drunk, she is a lioness in motion.

JACK

(loud)

Did you see that? Did you see, my

friend?

(leaning to Lora)

We've got beaten up square by this

broad!

Makes an attempt to kiss her, but Lora dodges him.

LORA

You better work on that velocity of

yours.

JACK

Now, that's a true libra talk!

Hitting on her again.

JACK (CONT'D)

C'mon baby...

Lora pushes him away. Jack's irritated as much as he's

drunk.

JACK (CONT'D)

Yea? So self-assured, but were

whining back there over the baby

story...

(imitating host's bad

English)

And the b a b y was homeless and

crying...

LORA

Such a fucking asshole, darling.

Jack takes a bow.

IVAN

Hey! I thought this was a

relationship healing vacation.

JACK

Well, I'm doing my best,

buddy...she just got all over these

babies...

LORA

Maybe I want one?

JACK

(much more sober)

Maybe fuck you!

Lora turns to Ivan "you see".

JACK (CONT'D)

Hey, I'm not the bad guy

here...just tonight this talk

interferes with r a k i a too

much...

MALE VOICE coming aside interrupts Jack.

MALE VOICE (O.S.)

(bad English)

Hey! Pretty girl! Come have fun?

All three of them throw their focus in that direction.

A GANG of 5-6 YOUNG ADULTS upon them. They all look horny

for fun and fighting.

Almost without hesitation, Jack engages them.

JACK

No man, fun is over for us.

One of the gang is ALPHA MALE. Steps out of the bunch.

ALPHA

I was not talking to you.

(focus on Lora)

Girl so pretty, must like fun, a?

Ivan closely monitors the situation.

Lora taken aback, sober to the bone.

JACK

Nah, she doesn't like either...

ALPHA

Maybe I stick you to the wall

here...fuck her in front of

you...you have fun too then?

Jack comes closer.

JACK

What did you say?

Alpha swears something in his native language. Jack doesn't

react to it.

Ivan recognizes the threat. Takes initiative.

IVAN

Vo red! Vo red! Here...you want

fun, this buy you lot of fun.

Takes couple of dollar bills outta his pocked and hands over

to the Alpha.

IVAN (CONT'D)

Lot of money, lot of girls, no just

one, ok?

Alpha's considering the bargain. Turns to his gang - they

exchange some native talk.

All smile.

ALPHA

(to Ivan)

You buy your luck tonight.

Alpha grabs the money from Ivan. Goes back to his gang.

They all vanish into the night.

The trio stays motionless until the gang vanishes completely

outta their sight. Then Jack furiously turns to Ivan.

JACK

Way to go dude! You've just paid

your sisters dignity!

Ivan moves closer to Jack.

IVAN

No, I paid to cover your fucking

ass. At least three of them were

packing knifes.

Jack goes right into Ivan's face.

JACK

How would you know, huh? Some

fucking GI sixth sense?

LORA

Jack! Stop it!

Moment of glare eye-to-eye. Pure masculine ego-pump.

IVAN

I saw them...in their hands. Wanna

go to conflict, gotta watch your

grounds...

LORA

Ivan, please...

Ivan backs down. This guy is freaking Yoda at self-control.

They all get a grip, walk themselves outta the scene.

MOTEL

Later

A cosy, small place, tucked perfectly among the big

buildings around.

IVAN'S ROOM

CONTINUES

Ivan, stripped down to his underwear, and sat on his bed

looking at the large road map in front of him.

A KNOCK on the door.

IVAN

Yes?

Lora enters the room. She is much more sober now, much more

politely looking.

LORA

Still not asleep? Gotta catch some

rest, big day tomorrow.

IVAN

Why are you still awake?

LORA

Still gathering... after what

happened tonight.

IVAN

How's Jack?

LORA

Ah, had a few pukes, dead asleep

now...

Ivan's attention is back to the map.

IVAN

Gotta watch yourself of such

bozo's...

LORA

What? C'mon you'll be my parents

now?

IVAN

I am your family...Just

saying...you need someone firm...

LORA

Well, actually you're the one

chickened out tonight.

IVAN

I meant firm...as in relationship.

LORA

Jack's ok. You just haven't met him

the right way.

IVAN

(pointing at the map)

Guy at the tavern was right. There

is a half-way passage at this

place.

(beat)

We could save a couple of hours

taking the route.

LORA

Not sure...what If we get lost?

IVAN

It is not off road. Its marked on

the map Christ sakes...

LORA

Well I guess...talk tomorrow, ok?

She's hesitant to leave. Ivan notices this.

IVAN

Something you wanna talk?

Lora comes back, sits next to Ivan. She looks at him

profoundly. A single tear stream through her cheek.

LORA

Ever since we were little after mom

and dad...died...I found this

strong feeling of...dependance of

you.

(beat)

Not only as an older brother, but

a...protector 'some ways.

(beat)

Then you went away...to serve,

I...for the first time in my life I

felt totally vulnerable...Never

really missed anyone 'till then.

IVAN

We've had comms...send you all

those tapes...

LORA

On how to handle weapons?

(smiles)

C'mon...sure that was all I needed

in my life...

Ivan squeezes her next to him. He listens trying to feel.

LORA (CONT'D)

I called you on this trip. Never

wanna feel that again.

IVAN

I know...

LORA

I hope you do. Earlier, tonight

when those idiots...

IVAN

C'mon let it go...

LORA

No!

(beat)

When they...approached and said

those stuff...I imagined them

suffer tortured. I wasn't

scared...I was angry...

(beat)

And then you...paid them...

IVAN

Lora...

LORA

You sold my...impression of you...

IVAN

C'mon, fuck! What was I supposed to

do? Get killed fighting them?

Pushes her away. Stands up.

LORA

You were supposed to be big a

brother...

IVAN

And I was. I resolved it no

casualties.

(beat)

I hear this shit all along since I

have come back from the route. But

guess what. Most people don't know

what violence really is.

(beat)

You know what? You were angry

because you were scared. You were

scared shitless, so was Jack.

(beat)

I know it's a lousy feeling, but

I'am not the one to blame, ok?

Lora stand up and wipes her face.

IVAN (CONT'D)

It's pretty late. We should be

getting to sleep.

LORA

Yes...I guess so.

Lora turns to exit.

IVAN

Lori, this does not have to be the

end. I'm still your big brother.

(beat)

I will find the way to make it up.

Lora nods. Exits the room quietly.

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