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Molly heads out. Rebecca watches her go then looks at James, a

contemplative expression on her face.

10:
18:54 EXT. Q.E. HOSPITAL. SELLY OAK.

Molly is sitting outside on a bench looking and feeling very alone.

A few people mill around, smokers trying to have a crafty fag

etc.

After a moment Candy arrives.

CANDY:

I thought it was you.

(pointing)

I saw you from the car park. Have you

seen him?

Molly nods and tries to quickly sort her head out but looks wrought

and emotional.

CANDY (CONT'D)

(giving her a hug)

He's going to be alright. I promise.

Molly nods. Candy looks into the distance.

10:
19:21 INT. Q.E. SMURF'S ROOM. HOSPITAL. SELLY OAK.

10:
19:23 MUSIC OUT – 5G6 V2

Smurf is in his bed, Candy and Molly sitting either side of him.

Smurf is on his mobile texting and smiling etc. but still quite

capable of conversing simultaneous.

SMURF:

She's saved me twice now, haven't you

Dawesy?

CANDY:

Put that bloody phone down, you'll

affect the hospital machines and what

not.

SMURF:

That's bollocks mum. Like having

phones in planes. Doesn't do anything,

they just don't want people talking

away and annoying each other.

Smurf shows Molly a photo on his phone. It is all the rest of

2 Section on a mini bus.

SMURF (CONT'D)

Guess what?

MOLLY:

They're on their way.

10:
19:43 INT. Q.E. HOSPITAL. SELLY OAK.

2 Section are coming down a corridor towards Smurf's room, cheering

and whistling. Molly emerges from Smurf's room.

BAZ VEGAS:

Where is he? Where's old 'sick-note'?

2 Section arrive at Smurf's room and hammer on the window. They

stream into the room, still cheering.

MANSFIELD MIKE:

(giving her a kiss on the cheek)

Dawesy.

MOLLY:

Oh no, you're only allowed two visitors

at a time.

NUDE-NUT

We're war heroes. No rules!

And with this they all bundle inside leaving Kinders and Molly

outside the room.

MOLLY:

I know what you're gonna say. And fair

enough, I'll take the bollocking.

KINDERS:

Well, you wanted to get up here and see

Smurf. And we do have a modicum of

compassion in the British Army.

MOLLY:

So I ain't in trouble?

KINDERS:

No. But you are coming back to the

barracks with us though. Understood?

Molly nods.

KINDERS (CONT'D)

How is he?

MOLLY:

(nodding into the room)

Take a look!

Smurf and the lads are being raucous within the room.

KINDERS:

Well, you know he's been through a lot

on tour. Understandable he...

MOLLY:

We all know what he did.

KINDERS:

We all respond to contact in different

ways. I just wanna make sure there are

no repercussions for him.

Molly nods.

MOLLY:

Look, while you're all here I might go

and get a drink.

KINDERS:

Okay.

Kinders watches her go then looks through the window into Smurf's

room.

In Smurf's room Kinders shakes Smurf's hand.

KINDERS:

Smurfoid, good to see you, pal.

10:
20:56 INT. Q.E. HOSPITAL. SELLY OAK. ICU. OUTSIDE JAMES' ROOM.

Molly walks into ICU and with a certain degree of trepidation

looks into James' room. He smiles at her. She goes in.

10:
21:13 INT. Q.E. HOSPITAL. SELLY OAK. ICU. JAMES' ROOM.

Molly quietly comes in and studies James, still poorly and wired

up to the bank of monitors. He is weak but tries his best to talk.

MOLLY:

Has Rebecca gone?

JAMES:

She went whilst I was on my second tour.

MOLLY:

You know what I mean.

JAMES:

I wasn't very good at the life she

wanted.

MOLLY:

What life was that?

JAMES:

(with a little shrug)

Settled, I guess. Not so good at that.

Always preferred being on tour, living

out of a bergan. The army is all I've

ever known, it's... all I've ever

wanted...

MOLLY:

I'm sorry.

JAMES:

...until I met you.

(beat, they look at each

other. A moment)

I've still got Afghan grime in my hair.

MOLLY:

I don't think I could have actually

lived with myself if I'd managed to get

you killed.

JAMES:

It wasn't your fault. I was the officer.

I failed you. And the rest of the

platoon.

MOLLY:

You didn't fail anybody.

10:
22:17 MUSIC IN – 5G7 V1

Molly looks concerned.

JAMES (CONT'D)

I'm resigning my commission. It

happened on my watch.

MOLLY:

What are you gonna do?

JAMES:

I'm not sure.

James reaches for Molly's hand.

JAMES (CONTD)

What I do know is there's nothing in

our way anymore.

10:
22:33 MUSIC IN – WASTING MY YOUNG YEARS

They look at each other.

JAMES (CONT'D)

We don't have to wait out.

James reaches out to stroke Molly's face.

10:
22:49 EXT. PARADE SQUARE.

KINDERS:

(shouting orders)

Parade! By the left... quick march!

10:
22:54 MUSIC OUT – 5G7 V1

The platoon, in perfect synchronicity, are marching onto the

parade square. A good size crowd has gathered to watch and cheer

them on.

There is an area for friends and family that have gathered to

celebrate.

We see Molly marching proudly, keeping eyes forward, concentrating

on the task in hand while taking in the cheering crowds.

It is an amazing scene of joy and celebration. Molly is of course

conflicted by desperately trying to be part of the day.

They march onto the parade square. Several top brass, including

the two star general are standing at the front.

KINDERS:

(shouting orders)

Parade... halt! Right Turn! Front!

Stand at ease. Stand easy!

Molly's family wave to her.

KINDERS (O.S.)

Parade formed up. Ready for inspection

and presentation of medals, sir.

The general starts to inspect the platoon and hand out medals.

KINDERS (O.S.)

Proud day for my section. Our C.O.

Captain James, injured on tour, wrote

up a member of our section for an honour

six months ago after an extraordinary

act of courage.

KINDERS (CONT'D)

(reading)

'Private Dawes has been recognised on

the operational honours and awards

list for her bravery and valour on Op

Herrick. Private Dylan Smith was

injured and with no regard to her

personal safety, she put his life ahead

of her own. To save a life whilst being

willing to sacrifice your own, is above

and beyond the call of duty. Her Majesty

The Queen has found it fitting to award

Private Dawes the Military Cross.'

Molly looks more astounded than anything as the assembled cheer

and applaud.

We see Dave, Belinda and Nan all over come with pride.

Close on Molly, she stares ahead, smiling uncertainly.

10:
24:38 EXT. BARRACKS.

The families have all been invited for drinks post medals.

We see the boys have gathered around Molly to congratulate her.

Belinda and Nan are joining in with pride.

FINGERS:

Here you are, Molls. We have so got to

come to the Palace with you.

NAN:

Oh mate, put me down for a bit of that.

10:
24:45 MUSIC OUT – WASTING MY YOUNG YEARS

MANSFIELD MIKE:

We'll have to grab ourselves one of them

swanky stretch limos, eh Molls.

BAZ VEGAS:

Mansfield, you might even get to see

your doppelganger.

DANGLE BERRIES:

Doppel-ginga!

FINGERS:

(explaining to Belinda and

Nan, pointing at Mansfield)

This muppet reckons he looks like

Prince Harry.

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