Kalifornia Page #15

CARRIE:

Brian I want him out of our car!

BRIAN:

Why, what did he do?

CARRIE:

Brian get him out of the car. Next

gas station either he leaves or I

do!

OMITTED:

EXT. DESERT - DUSK

The Lincoln passes through frame. In the background, the

surreal image of an industrial complex bathed in an eerie

artificial light.

INT. LINCOLN PULLS INTO A GAS STATION - TWILIGHT

An electrical storm is in full swing.

EXT. GAS STATION

The Lincoln barely comes to a stop at the pumps before Carrie

storms out of the car and heads toward the gas station

interior. She leaves Brian to break the news to Adele and

Early.

INT. GAS STATION

The only person inside is a YOUNG MALE ATTENDANT. He's

watching TV behind the counter as Carrie enters. On the TV

we see a NEWSMAN. We only catch fragments of what he is saying

because the storm outside is affecting the TV reception.

CARRIE:

Twenty dollars in the tank and a

carton of cigarettes.

In fact, each time the lightning flashes occur all of the

electrical power at the station is affected. The fluorescent

lights outside and inside begin to flicker and falter

sporadically.

NEWSMAN:

...the ex-mental patient with a

history of arrests is still at

large...

Static.

Carrie looks at the TV, watches for a moment. It doesn't

hold her attention. She looks away and notices Adele leaving

the car. Adele walks toward a Coke machine at the other end

of the gas station.

ATTENDANT:

Here's your cigarettes...

Carrie turns back toward him.

ATTENDANT:

...And change. Better be careful,

looks like a bad one coming. Where

you headin'?

CARRIE:

California.

ATTENDANT:

Hear it never rains there. Must be

nice.

He buttons up his rain coat and goes out into the night to

gas up the Lincoln. Carrie pulls a pack of cigarettes from

the carton, nervously lights one up. She looks out the window

toward the Lincoln.

EXT. GAS PUMPS

Through flashes of lightning and thunder she sees Brian in

the car talking to Early. Early listening quietly. Brian

looking adamant yet apologetic. The attendant fills the

Lincoln's tank.

INT. GAS STATION

Simultaneously, as Carrie watches this... Behind her on the

TV screen... A wave of interference scrambles the picture.

NEWSCASTER:

...we would like to repeat...

Static.

NEWSCASTER:

...there is a nationwide manhunt

for...

Static.

INT. GAS STATION - ON THE TV

The static clears and the Newscaster appears.

NEWSCASTER (O.S.)

...is believed responsible for the

murders of his landlord John

Diebold...

Static.

EXT. GAS PUMPS - TIGHTER ON LINCOLN

Brian's still talking -- using his hands to explain. Early

is watching him with a resigned expression.

INT. GAS STATION - ON THE TV

A video tape image of a familiar gas station recorded by a

surveillance camera.

NEWSCASTER:

...of the fatal stabbing and robbery

of Mr. Joseph Davies Robbins...

NEW ANGLE ON CARRIE

She stares at the TV with growing horror as she notices a

familiar black Lincoln in the background. In mid-ground, a

male figure approaches the video camera unknowingly. Slowly,

Early's image becomes visible.

NEWSCASTER:

If you see this man...

Carrie panics, turns toward the door and runs smack into the

arms of a dripping wet Early Grayce! Early stares at her and

drops his bag to the ground.

EARLY:

I ain't ridin' in no bus... b*tch.

Then... Early notices himself on the TV.

NEWSCASTER (O.S.)

...call your local police or FBI...

Static.

Early grabs Carrie around the neck and yanks her into the

back office. He pushes her down onto a chair.

EARLY:

You just sit there and keep your

mouth shut.

He searches behind the cash register and finds a sawed-off

shotgun. He shuts the TV off.

EARLY:

I knew that boy'd have a hogleg here

somewhere.

The Attendant rushes back in from the pouring rain. Early

points the sawed-off shotgun at him.

EARLY:

Get over here.

Early forces him into the office.

EARLY:

Sit your ass down in that corner.

Adele enters the adjacent room. She checks out the various

vending machines in search of candy. Early taps on the window

and motions her into the office. She sees Carrie in the chair,

scared to death, and Early aiming the gun at the Attendant.

ADELE:

Early, what're you doin'?

EARLY:

Go back to the car and keep Brian

there. I don't want him in here...

(beat)

Do it Adele... Now!

Adele looks back at Carrie, then hurries out. Early empties

the cash register.

EARLY:

What's your name, boy?

ATTENDANT:

(very scared)

Walter Livesy.

EARLY:

Think. I might just have to kill you

Walter. How do you feel about that?

ATTENDANT:

Not so good. You sure you have to?

EARLY:

I don't know. Wish I did.

CARRIE:

Early, just think...

EARLY:

Shut your mouth.

INT. LINCOLN

Adele opens the door on the driver's side looking scared.

Brian is in the passenger seat. He's looking in the glove

compartment for a map. The .45 automatic Early gave Brian is

clearly visible. Adele stares at it.

BRIAN:

Adele, what are you doing back here?

Adele gets in and starts looking under the seats.

ADELE:

...Lost my purse... Could you help

me look for it? It's probably under

the seat.

INT. GAS STATION

The Attendant is reaching up, handing Early the money from

his pockets. Carrie is seated in front of him.

EARLY:

Where you from Walter?

ATTENDANT:

(nervous shake)

Vernon, Florida.

EARLY:

Never heard of it, any huntin'?

ATTENDANT:

Turkey mostly.

EARLY:

Turkey's are real smart. Smarter

than most people think...

Early rips the phone out of the wall.

EARLY:

Tell you what Walter, you lie down

there now... You make sure you stay

put for a while after we leave...

Okay?

The attendant nods yes.

ATTENDANT:

...Mind if I hold that Bible?

EARLY:

What do you need a Bible for?

The attendant has no response.

EARLY:

You think I'm goin' to kill you.

Well that'd make me a liar then

wouldn't it?

ATTENDANT:

No sir.

Early takes the Bible off the desk and hands it down to the

Attendant.

EARLY:

Here you go.

The frightened young man lies face down on his stomach

clutching the Bible and starts to pray.

On the counter next to him Early notices a large stuffed

"happy face" display. "Free with every 20 gallon purchase."

He grabs one, stares at its face curiously.

EARLY:

(mumbles to himself)

I wonder if Adele would like one of

these?

(beat)

Nah...

Suddenly... He puts the barrel of the gun between the "happy

face" eyes... Points it at the back of the attendant's head.

Carrie begins to scream. Early pulls the trigger.

The blast explodes the "happy face" and rips into the back

of the Attendant's head, killing him.

INT. LINCOLN - SIMULTANEOUSLY

A thunderous crackle of lightning all but masks the gunshot.

The rain starts pouring down.

BRIAN:

What was that?

Adele stares blankly back.

INT. GAS STATION

The room fills with billowing down stuffing. As the stuffing

floats to the floor it sticks to their hair, skin and

clothes...

EARLY:

(surprised at the

feathers)

What the f***!

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