The Debt Page #10

He smiles and walks back towards her.

He lights her cigarette, studies her face.

WORKER:

You new?

RACHEL:

First shift. The girls said it

was okay to come out for a

smoke....

110 AT THE FENCE 110

David and Stephan lie listening to the murmured

conversation.

WORKER:

Yeah, it’s okay. Are you working

until midnight?

RACHEL:

Yes.

WORKER:

After the late shift most of us

go to the Vetter. Do you know it?

David checks his watch again, nods at Stephan. We hear

another APPROACHING TRAIN.

111 ON RACHEL 111

...smiling, pretending to be listening to the Worker.

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WORKER:

...it’s just on the corner. You

should come along.

She glances through the fence and down the track to where

the train’s LIGHT can be seen approaching in the gloom.

This is it.

111A INSIDE THE VAN 111A

The inert body of Vogel, lying on the floor. His hands,

bound at the wrist, suddenly twitch involuntarily.

112 IN THE TRAIN - DRIVER’S CAB - CONTINUOUS 112

POV - the Border Guards on the platform.

The driver begins to BRAKE.

113 ON THE PLATFORM 113

The Border Guards watch in surprise as the train slows...

114 AT THE FENCE 114

As it passes them, the train screens Stephan and David from

the platform. The two men rise and swiftly begin to cut the

remaining section of fence.

As the train comes to a halt the last carriages stop

directly opposite them, empty and dark.

They’re almost there.

114A ON THE PLATFORM 114A

In the distance, at the head of the train, the driver can

be seen stepping down and gesturing to the guards, pointing

up ahead.

DRIVER:

There’s something on the tracks

up here!

The Guards peer doubtfully into the gloom ahead. One sets

off to investigate.

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115 ON RACHEL 115

...getting rid of the Worker.

RACHEL:

Well, maybe I’ll see you there? I

finish in half an hour. Why don’t

you go and get me a drink ready?

The Worker can’t believe his luck.

WORKER:

Half an hour then.

He starts to move towards the gate...

Suddenly the VAN HORN BLARES, shattering the silence of the

car park.

115A

AT THE FENCE 115A

Stephan and David turn back to the van.

115B

ON RACHEL 115B

She turns, shocked. The Worker too turns back in surprise.

116

IN THE VAN 116

Vogel, hands still tied has wormed his way over the seats

and is pressing frantically on the HORN. He claws at the

tape over his mouth, manages to pull it free.

Stephan leaps into the van and is upon him in seconds.

Vogel manages to give a HOARSE YELL, then Stephan uses a

krav magah move to silence him.

117

ON THE PLATFORM 117

The remaining Border Guard is staring over at the darkened

car park, trying to work out what he just heard.

117A ON RACHEL 117A

WORKER:

What was that...?

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118 AT THE FENCE 118

David watches in dismay as a Guard comes into view at the

far end of the platform, entering a GUARD HUT. He lifts a

TELEPHONE inside.

DAVID:

(Softly)

F***.

He heads for the van at a crouching run.

119 OMITTED 119

120 ON RACHEL 120

Rachel indicates the vans closest to them.

RACHEL:

I think it came from over here?

WORKER:

No, it was one of those...

He steps past her, peering at the shadowy vans ahead.

Rachel stares at him wondering if she can take him down

silently.

BORDER GUARD (O.S.)

Stay where you are!

She turns to see two BORDER GUARDS approaching the side

gate of the car park.

120A ON THE PLATFORM 120A

...as the Border Guard comes back from checking the lines

ahead.

BORDER GUARD:

There’s nothing there. Get moving

now!

His part of the mission completed, the Driver climbs back

into his cab.

120B ON RACHEL 120B

...as one of the Guards approaches her, pistol drawn. The

second guard fans past, walking slowly towards the bridge.

The first guard SHINES A TORCH into Rachel’s face.

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FIRST GUARD:

What are you doing here?

RACHEL:

I work here. I’m on a break.

FIRST GUARD:

Show me your papers, both of you.

The Worker nervously fumbles for his papers, passes them to

the Guard who inspects them.

121 AT THE FENCE 121

David watches Rachel offer her papers to the Guard as the

train starts to rumble back into life.

He moves back towards the van.

AT THE VAN:

STEPHAN:

(hissing)

We have to go!

David stares over at Rachel.

Stephan grabs Vogel.

STEPHAN:

We can make it. Help me with

him...

122 ON RACHEL 122

FIRST GUARD:

(Handing them back)

You can go.

The Worker gratefully hurries away. Rachel is watching

tensely as the Second Guard closes on the van...

123 AT THE VAN 123

Stephan watches the train pulling away, THEIR LAST CHANCE.

He has pulled Vogel’s body to the door.

STEPHAN:

(Hissing)

We’re going! Now!

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David shakes his head.

DAVID:

Not without her.

He moves up the blind side of the van...

124 IN FRONT OF THE VAN 124

The Second Guard takes a few more steps and stops in

surprise- the OPENING in the fence VISIBLE NOW.

SECOND GUARD:

(Startled)

Hey! Over here!

David appears behind him and downs him, fast.

A Guard on the platform has turned to see the opening in

the fence, and yells out.

125 ON RACHEL 125

As the Guard beside her turns his attention to his comrade,

Rachel grabs the guard’s gun hand, sweeping it away from

her, at the same time stepping in close and punching the

guard’s throat with her other hand. As he staggers back

choking, she twists the gun free.

126 OMITTED 126

127 ON THE PLATFORM 127

Another guard hits an ALARM.

A SIREN begins to sound...

127A ON RACHEL 127A

About to head back to the van. A shot rings out and a

BULLET suddenly strikes the ground beside her. She looks up

to see a GUARD has appeared up on the bridge, rifle aimed

at her.

Other Guards open FIRE, jumping down onto the tracks and

advancing towards the cut fence.

Acting on instinct, Rachel returns fire with the pistol,

and takes cover behind the wall...

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128 AT THE VAN 128

Stephan has jumped into the driver’s seat and starts the

engine. David scrambles into the back, barely making it

before Stephan is peeling out, the back door hanging

open...

128A ON RACHEL 128A

...as more guards appear at the side-gate behind her -

she’s caught between them now.

She watches in dismay as the van heads for the exit.

Suddenly it brakes...

IN THE VAN:

Stephan throws the gear into reverse..

ON RACHEL:

and the van begins to reverse with a scream of tyres

towards Rachel.

The Guards at the side-gate open fire on the van hurtling

towards them, bullets pocking the rear doors.

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