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43.<br />
Above Nevil is BRUCE (Caucasian, 40s). He has a big frame,<br />
but has obviously lost a lot of weight. He coughs harshly.<br />
Beth has a METAL BOWL in her hands. She slurps away at a<br />
WATERY SOUP. Her head is shaven.<br />
Beth stares at Bruce.<br />
Bruce climbs down off his bunk, walks towards Beth. He<br />
stands over her.<br />
BRUCE<br />
Hand it over. You’ve had enough.<br />
BETH<br />
No. You can’t do that.<br />
Bruce grabs her by the arm, squeezes hard.<br />
Beth complies, handing over the BOWL, holding back tears<br />
from the pain.<br />
Bruce stares with hard eyes as if to strike fear into her.<br />
Then he tilts his head, like a puzzled dog. He coughs<br />
again.<br />
BRUCE<br />
If you’re curious little girl,<br />
ask a question. Can’t hurt.<br />
As he walks back to his bunk, Beth notes the RED COLOUR<br />
STRIP across Bruce’s shoulders.<br />
Beth takes in the floor. It’s a CONCRETE PAD.<br />
Mabel notices.<br />
MABEL<br />
Why do you think? So we don’t<br />
try digging our way out.<br />
BETH<br />
What’s his name? The Commandant?<br />
MABEL<br />
Ask too many questions and you’ll<br />
end up in The Well. Or worse.<br />
NEVIL<br />
You better wise up little girl.<br />
BETH
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