From Dusk till Dawn Page #13

SETH:

Didn't think so. So, as I was saying,

I'm willing to make a deal. You

behave, get us into Mexico, and don't

try to escape. I'll keep my brother

off your daughter and let you all

loose in the morning.

JACOB:

You won't let him touch her?

SETH:

I can handle Richie, don't worry.

The two men look at each other for some measure of trust.

Seth sticks out his hand.

SETH:

I give you my word.

Seth can't help but think about the last time he gave his

word.

SETH:

(hand sticks out)

My words, my law. Better you not

take it, and that's just where we

are, then take it and not mean it.

Jacob takes his hand, but looks right into Seth.

JACOB:

If he touches her, I'll kill him. I

don't give a f*** how many guns you

have, nothing will stop me from

killing him.

SETH:

Fair enough. You break your word,

I'll kill all of you.

(calling to the back)

Kate, honey!

KATE:

Yeah.

SETH:

You must have a bible in here, don't

cha?

KATE:

Yeah, we got a bible.

SETH:

Get it and bring it up here, will

ya, please?

Kate goes into a drawer, pulls out a bible and brings it up

front.

SETH:

Hold it right there, sweetie pie.

(to Jacob)

Put your hand on it.

Jacob does.

SETH:

Swear to God, on the Bible, you won't

try to escape and you'll get us across

the border.

JACOB:

I swear to God I won't try to escape

and I'll do my best to get you into

Mexico.

SETH:

You best better get it done, Pops.

Seth places his hand on the Bible.

SETH:

I swear to God I'll let you loose in

the morning. And your daughter will

be safe. And I also swear if you do

anything to f*** me up, I'll slit

all your throats.

TIME CUT TO:

INT. MOTOR HOME - NIGHT

Richard's in the back with Kate and Scott. Richard,

expressionless, looks at Kate's bare feet.

SLOW ZOOM KATE'S BARE FEET

EX CLOSE-UP KATE'S TOES. They wiggle.

His eyes go to her hands.

SLOW ZOOM KATE'S HANDS EX CLOSE-UP KATE'S FINGERS

His eyes go to her neck.

SLOW ZOOM NAPE OF KATE'S NECK

EX CLOSE-UP KATE'S ADAM'S APPLE. She swallows.

His eyes move up.

SIDE PROFILE OF KATE, SLOW ZOOM TO KATE'S LIPS

Back to Richard.

RICHARD:

Did ya mean what you said back there?

Kate turns to him.

KATE:

What?

RICHARD:

In the room. Were you serious, or

were you just foolin' around? I'm

just bringing it up, 'cause if you

really want me to do that for you, I

will.

KATE:

Do what?

RICHARD:

(in a whisper)

What you said to me in the room.

KATE:

(whispers back)

What did I say?

RICHARD:

(whisper)

You asked me if I would --

SETH (O.S.)

Richard!

RICHARD:

(to Seth)

What?

Seth and Jacob.

SETH:

I told you to watch those kids, I

didn't say talk to 'em. You guys

ain't got nothin' to say to one

another. So cut the chatter.

Richard turns to Kate.

RICHARD:

(quiet)

We'll talk later.

Kate still hasn't a clue what he means.

CUT TO:

EXT. THE MEXICAN BORDER - NIGHT

Automobiles are lined up, waiting one by one to go into

Mexico. Cop cars with their red and blue lights flashing are

all over the place. Border Patrol men and Police are stopping

all cars. Pulling up to the end of the line is the Fuller's

mobile home.

INT. MOBILE HOME - NIGHT

Jacob at the wheel, Seth in the passenger seat. Seth jumps

up and goes into action.

SETH:

Okay everybody, it's show time.

Richie, take Kate in the bathroom.

Richard grabs the terrified Kate and drags her in the

bathroom,

SETH:

Scott, you come up front with your

daddy.

Scott does. Seth, keeping low, gets behind Jacob.

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