INT. THE MONGOL GALLERY - DAY
Peter's eye is already beginning to swell and he is holding a bloody tissue to his nose. Tia is still there, apologetic now.
TIA
I'm sorry Mr Elsingham. I was a bit shocked. I need this job and I'm
not like that.
PETER
O' worry boud id Dia. I udderstad.
Alaric rushes in through the front door accompanied by FATHER DEMETRIOS from the local Greek Orthodox Church.
ALARIC
Got here as quick as I can Peter. This is Father Demetrios. Can you
show us the painting in question?
DEMETRIOS (examining the painting)
Well it's not a relic...
ALARIC
No Father, it's less than a month old.
DEMETRIOS
But if what you say is true, this is some kind of manifestation. Who is this woman?
PETER
We think she's Anna Kern, Daniel's ex girlfriend.
DEMETRIOS
So she's not a nun or a preacher then? Maybe a Rock Star?
PETER
We think she's a politician, either Belgian or European.
ALARIC
She's an MEP for the Dutch Party of Decency.
DEMETRIOS
So. Not somebody whose image would resonate. Then we're dealing
with some kind of curse here. This woman is in grave danger.
PETER
Oh my God... did I do this?
ALARIC
No Peter, we know who did this. What kind of danger, Father?
DEMETRIOS
Someone, some spiritual being, has gone to a lot of trouble to tie her
to several curses. Do you know where I can find the artist.
PETER
Daniel's sleeping upstairs. Tia could you go get him please?
CUT TO:
INT. GARE Du MIDI, BRUSSELS - DAY
Anna is one of a crowd of people waiting to board the Eurostar train. She is silent while others talk.
MOTHER
Clothilde, sweetie. don't do that.
CLOTHILDE
When can we get on Mama.
MOTHER
Should be any minute.
BUSINESSMAN (speaking into cellphone)
Well I want them all there by the time I reach England. You've got
about three hours, so don't fuck up.
MOTHER
There we go sweetie. Let's go shall we.
CLOTHILDE
Will Grandma be pleased to see us?
MOTHER
You betcha. How could she not be pleased to see her prettiest
granddaughter?
Anna and the rest of the crowd move onto the train.
CUT TO:
INT. THE MONGOL GALLERY - DAY
Tia has returned with Daniel. Daniel is seated while Father Demetrios examines him.
DEMETRIOS
Can you speak at all my son?
PETER
He can't.
DEMETRIOS
Not you. Him. Can you?
Daniel shakes his head.
DEMETRIOS
No don't shake your head. Speak. In the name of the Lord Jesus
Christ I bid you speak.
PETER
He can't.
ALARIC
Hush Peter. Let the Father do his job.
DEMETRIOS
And what of you, unclean spirit in occupation of this young man? I
bid you speak in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Nick de Musca appears in a puff of smoke like a conjuror in a magic show.
de MUSCA
He's not possessed old Man. And even if he was, you have neither the
faith nor the authority to cast out the demons involved here.
DEMETRIOS
Begone foul fiend.
de MUSCA
Oh be quiet you tedious little fuckwit. You're playing with the big
boys and this is the business of prophecy so fuck off back to your
church with your tail between your legs.
DEMETRIOS
Foul demon, your profanity merely shows your weakness.
de MUSCA
Whatsamatter faggot? Couldn't find a Catholic priest? This one is
useless. but I'm going to punish you for interfering.
de Musca moves as if cracking a whip and we see Alaric fly across the room as if struck, taking out the plate glass window as he crashes through it.
de MUSCA
Mijnheer van Helsing. You'd better make your mind up soon while
you still have a choice.
DEMETRIOS (lifting his cross and gesturing)
Foul fiend I command you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, son
of God, leave this place.
de MUSCA
Oh don't worry Rabbi or whatever the fuck you are. I'm going, for
now.
de Musca disappears in another puff of smoke. Peter and Tia rush over to Alaric but Daniel gets there first. Daniel presses his fingers to the pulses on Alaric's neck. Daniel shakes his head, his expression sad. There are tears in Peter's eyes.
FADE TO.
INT. EUROSTAR TRAIN - DAY
Anna is sitting alone. She is drowsing but not asleep.
BRITISH IMMIGRATION OFFICER
Passport please madam.
ANNA
Here it is.
BRITISH IMMIGRATION OFFICER
Thank you.
After examining the passport, the immigration officer moves further down the train checking other passports.
de Musca appears next to Anna in a puff of smoke.
ANNA
I don't think you can smoke here.
de MUSCA
Yeah, real funny but we both know that inside you're shitting yourself
Ms Kern, not to mention dripping wet with the thought of what's been happening to you.
ANNA
I don't know who you are but BACK OFF!
de MUSCA (laughing)
They can't believe it's real Anna. They can't intervene.
ANNA
What do you want?
de MUSCA
Do you remember?
FADE TO:
INT. EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT - DAY
Anna is in the European Parliament. It is a scene just like the one in the toilet where she moves as if being fucked by an unseen lover. This time though, she is in the chamber, fully clothed at first as she begins to move, but rapidly ripping away all her own clothes.
CUT TO:
INT. FLAT ABOVE THE MONGOL GALLERY - NIGHT
Daniel and Peter are seated. Daniel is painting. Peter is watching television. We see the previous scene again, this time on the television screen.
PETER (ashen faced)
Oh my God.
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