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77.       hospital room – int. / day

Ellen drowsily wakes up in a hospital room.  She takes a careful look around herself.  The room is surprisingly nice and pleasantly furnished.

78.       hospital corridor – int. / day

There is a lot going on in the hospital corridor. 

MALE and FEMALE NURSES busily take care of their duties.

A hand picks up a syringe and an ampoule from a trolley.

79.       hospital room – int. / day

The door is opened.

Ellen barely manages to lift her head in order to see who the visitor is.

A man pulls a wheelchair inside with his back turned to her, and closes the door.

ellen

Professor Roth?

The man turns around: It’s Martin!

He is wearing his best suit.  He shows no signs of a wound.

Ellen wants to call for help, but Martin is already up next to her and holds her mouth shut with his hand.

martin

Hello, darling.  Are you feeling better?

He thrusts the syringe into her leg.

Ellen desperately searches for the emergency button for the nurses’ room.

martin

            (whispers)

Shh... everything will be fine.  Tomorrow, it will all be over.  Just don’t try to fight it.

Ellen has found the button, but the medication is faster:  She doesn’t have enough strength to push the button any more.

Her tired eyes blink and fall shut for a moment...

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80.       bedroom – int. / night

... Ellen’s eyes slowly open again.  She wakes up to a loud HAMMERING noise.

Only now does she realize that she is lying on the planking of her own bed, with her hands and feet roped tight.  Martin has put a gag in her mouth.  He is standing by the window, nailing several large boards in front of it. 

He is so preoccupied with his work that he hasn’t yet noticed that Ellen is awake.  He quietly curses under his voice.

martin

You stupid little bitch...  think you can toy around with people any old way you like.  But not me, no.

Ellen carefully tries to loosen the ropes.  The sound catches Martin’s attention.  He turns around to her.  He is still holding a nail in the corner of his mouth.

martin

            (sweetly)

Oh sweetheart, you’re awake already?

He takes the nail out of the corner of his mouth and opens his suit jacket.  Underneath, we see his blood-soaked shirt.  But he doesn’t seem to feel any pain.

martin

That really wasn’t very nice of you yesterday.  I always thought you loved me.  You know, I bet any other husband would be pretty upset with you now.

He sits down on the bed next to her and begins to loosen her gag.

martin

But I believe in our relationship.  What are such trifles compared to that.

He takes the gag out of her mouth.  Ellen’s voice is shaking.

ellen

Martin, for heaven’s sake, tie me loose!

Martin seriously shakes his head.

martin

Believe me, I’d really like to.  But I have the feeling you’re not ready yet.

Ellen lies there, totally helpless.

ellen

Ready?  For what?  This is crazy!  Don’t you see what’s going on here?

He moves closer to her, caresses her cheek.

martin

The last day, Ellen.  Today is the last day.  The circle is closing.

Ellen suddenly understands.

ellen

You knew!

Martin slowly leans over and kisses her.  Ellen tries to turn her head away, but Martin holds it tight.  Barbaric – there is nothing tender about this kiss.

martin

Oh, Ellen.  My sweet Ellen...

Of course I knew.

ellen

We loved each other once.  Have you forgotten that?

Martin seems bitter.

martin

Oh, yeah?  Did we really?  Think about it, Ellen...

Just then, the DOORBELL rings.  They both look toward the door.

Quick as a flash, Martin presses his hand on Ellen’s mouth, so she cannot scream.

martin

Are you expecting company?

81.       in front of the house – ext. / night

Karl Lindner is standing at the door.  He presses the doorbell button.  He is carrying one of his flower paintings under his arm.

82.       bedroom – int. / night

Martin puts the gag back into Ellen’s mouth.

martin

Make yourself comfortable.  I’ll be right back.

He stands up and leaves the room.

Ellen hears him lock the door from outside.  She immediately begins to tear at her ropes.

83.       hallway / entrance area – int. / night

The doorbell RINGS again.  While Martin runs downstairs, he buttons up his suit jacket again in order to conceal the blood stains.

He is still holding the hammer in his hand.

He walks to the door and opens it to Lindner.

lindner

Good evening.  Karl Lindner.  I’m a friend of your wife.  Is she in?

84.       bedroom – int. / night

Ellen is still tied to the bed.  She faintly hears the two men’s VOICES from downstairs.

She moves her head, trying to get rid of the gag – in vain.

Ellen screams, but only muffled sounds come out.

She doubles her efforts and tears at her ropes with all her might.

85.       in front of the house / entrance area – ext. / night

Martin is standing across from Lindner.  He gives him a friendly smile.  He shows no apparent signs of the condition he is in.

martin

Ellen is home.  But she isn’t feeling well.  Can I give her a message?

Lindner takes the painting out from under his arm.

lindner

Oh, then I guess that makes my gift all the more appropriate.  Maybe I’ll just give it to her real quick and be on my way again.

Martin anxiously fingers the hammer in his hands.

martin

Um, I don’t think that’s a good idea.  She went to lie down.  I think she’s already asleep.  She’s been pretty busy lately and needs to rest.

86.       bedroom – int. / night

Ellen realizes that there is no way she can untie herself.  But slowly, she manages to loosen one of the bed planks that she is tied to – bit by tedious bit.

87.       in front of the house / entrance area – ext. / night

Lindner peeks inside the house past Martin.  He casually asks:

lindner

So, what’s wrong with her?

Martin is still playing around with the hammer.

martin

Just nerves.  You know, the move and all that...

Lindner realizes that it’s no use asking further.  He hands over the picture.

lindner

Well, then.  Would you please give this to her for me?  Tell her, I’d like to talk to her when she’s feeling better.  And tell her I don’t want to run away anymore.  She’ll understand what I mean.

martin

Sure, I’ll tell her.

The old policeman walks to his car and climbs inside.

Martin smiles and waves him good-bye.

88.       bedroom – int. / night

Ellen has finally made it:  She manages to disconnect the plank.

She quickly tears the gag out of her mouth and yells as loud as she can:

ellen

            (screams)

Help!  Help, I’m in here!  Help me!

She listens if anyone heard her calling.

It’s useless.  Lindner has already started his car, and drives off.  The sound of his car engine fades away in the distance.

Ellen is desperate.

89.       entrance area – int. / night

Martin heard Ellen’s calling.  He grins self-consciously and locks the house door.  Then, he reaches for a board leaning against the wall.  He takes a nail out of his pocket and starts to nail the door shut.

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90.       lindner’s car / country road – ext. / night

Karl Lindner is driving towards Goldmoor.  He is lost in thought.  Something about the whole situation seemed strange to him, but he can’t put his finger on it.

He brakes and looks back toward the house once more (a moment of hope for Ellen).

But then, he shakes his head and steps on the gas pedal again.

The car drives off into the distance.

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