"Come here," his voice is gentle again.
She gives in, placing her small hand in his. Lifting the cloth, he sees her blood spill out from her palm. He inhales sharply through his teeth and presses the rag back down. They sit there like that for abo...
The distinct pulsation of helicopter blades overhead punctuate the sounds of the sirens from the police vehicles as they fly in every direction. Screeching brakes layer the soundtrack as stunt drivers in police uniforms whip the squad cars in a semi circle in front of white vans marked as media. A large, yellow and black semi-truck sits on the side, ready to pull onto the empty freeway at the right point. The near solid white of the polluted Los Angeles sky surrounds the bus as it slowly gains speed. The cast is back in the popemobile, with Jan at the front behind a camera. Four more police vehicles follow closely behind the bus in a diamond formation.
They are to the point in the story where Jack will drop the walls of his uniform a bit as he grows more familiar with Annie.
A megaphone manipulates Jan's voice until it sounds almost robotic. "Action!"
*"Ma'am you did very well."
Keanu grabs the steering wheel as Sandra peels her college jacket off of her shoulders.
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"Annie."
"What?"
"It's my name, Annie."
"Annie?"
"As opposed to ma'am?"
Keanu laughs as she delivers this line, remembering their first meeting when she auditioned. He could tell she was perfect for the role, even then. The cute brunette with a wicked sense of humor was a mystery to him that day. As he continues to peel away her layers, he wonders how much is still left unknown.
"Okay," Keanu replies in character.
Sandra is at ease, now, shoulders relaxed and lines pouring off her tongue effortlessly. The interactions between Sandra and Keanu match her mood.
"So, um, what is this guy's deal?"
Keanu regurgitates his lines: "Awhile back he held some people for ransom. It went sour and now he's a little pissed at me."
"Well what does that have to do with us?"
"Nothing, it's a game. If he gets the money he wins. If the bus blows up he wins."
"What if you win?"
"Then tomorrow we'll play another one."
"But I'm not available to drive tomorrow."
Keanu looks at her quizzically, watching her improvisation unfold.
"Busy," she quips with a smile.
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