Would You Rather Page #5

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Do you?

Really.

Do tell.

This is gambling 101 right here.

You just gotta look for the patterns.

It's all patterns,

it's psychology.

And drowning does sound pretty bad.

So, I'm guessing you think

I'm gonna choose the envelope to

avoid "duggins" holding me

underwater for two minutes and

drowning, is that it?

Bevans.

Whatever.

If you were facing a normal player,

that's exactly what you'd do.

Put something really shitty in

that envelope, so all the other

players think twice.

But I know you.

You've looked into my past.

So you know all about

my gambling experience.

So you probably have anticipated

that I was gonna figure this out.

Come on, come on, come

on, make a decision.

Your time is running out.

The envelope.

Obviously.

And the envelope says?

What is this?

Oh.

You have to light off a

firecracker in your hand.

That's it.

Good.

See?

Gambling 101.

Why are you pointing a gun in my face?

I'm agreeing to this.

What the hell is this?

You have to light it, Peter.

It's what the envelope says.

But it's not a firecracker.

That's a quarter stick.

You know, you're right.

Maybe you ought to move

away from the table.

You're gonna make an awful mess.

Let it go before it goes off.

Don't hold it too tight.

No, he must hold it tight.

Bevans?

Secure it to his hand,

if you would, please?

F***.

You know, Peter, maybe it's a dud.

Did you think about that?

Did you consider that?

And of course, we won't know

that until you light the fuse.

Use the lighter!

And light the fuse!

Now!

If this is a dud, do

I have to go again?

Nah.

- Oh, god.

- Oh, god.

Oh, my god.

Wow!

That was loud.

We're lucky we didn't

break any windows.

And see what we have here.

Ooh.

I think he's having a

heart attack, sir.

Really.

Peter?

Peter?

Peter.

Now he's dead.

Oh, well.

Lucas.

It's your turn.

So, what is it?

The barrel or the card?

What would you rather do?

Two minutes held underwater.

I don't think I can do that.

I don't think I can.

We're running out of time here.

No.

I'll take my chances with card.

OK:

What do we have?

What is it?

- Ooh, well, that's...

- Well, what is it?

This, this is, um...

is very interesting.

You...

must...

slit open your eye.

You can use this mirror, if it helps.

No.

- That's it.

- That's it?

No, that's not it.

No, I can't do this.

- Lucas.

- I can't.

You made your decision.

This is how the game is played.

Pick up the razor blade.

Please.

- Pick it up.

- Please don't.

You sick f***!

I will give you...

I can't do that!

I can't do it!

I can't do it.

Or Bevans...

I can't do it!

...will dispatch you.

Do you understand?

And, by the way, you can

pick whichever eye you want.

It's completely up to you.

Go.

Ha!

- 20 seconds.

- F***!

I can't do it.

Listen, Lucas.

He will eliminate you,

I am telling you.

Five, four, three, two, one.

There.

All done.

Iris.

Are you interested in seeing

what's in your envelope?

No.

Oh... Of course.

You're not the gambling type, are you?

Oh, no, no, no.

No, you prefer the sure thing.

Thank you.

Lovely.

So.

Two minutes, yes?

Go.

I keep having this dream

that I'm on a boat.

Suddenly, the boat tips over

and throws me into the water.

You and all these people

are pinned under it...

And you're drowning.

Come on, come on.

And I keep trying to pull myself

up, but the more and more I do...

The more the boat comes down with me.

And you are trying to grab my

hand, trying to help me, but

we're sinking faster and faster

and faster until...

I just finally...

- Yes!

- Whoo, two minutes!

Iris!

Very impressive.

You know...

this is designed to

actually drown people.

What was in her card?

I have no idea.

Find out.

Set of lungs.

Oh.

Oh...

that was a close call, Iris.

All your teeth extracted.

Sorry, Bevans, maybe next year.

Is Amy ready?

So, how long can you

hold your breath, Amy?

How long did it take your

husband to hold your little girl

while he drowned her?

What is this?

It's another barrel. With a four.

Well, that four stands for, uh,

four minutes.

That isn't possible.

No, technically, it is possible.

Not even close to the

world record, by the way.

Well, I guess...

Beggars can't be choosers.

I guess so.

Four minutes.

Ready, Bevans?

Go.

She wasn't ready!

Shh, shh, shh.

At the beginning of the night, I would have

pegged her as the odds-on favorite to win.

You never know, sir.

And then there were two.

Iris, I would like for

you to sit across

from Lucas, if you would, please.

Thank you.

We're in the final stretch now.

Now...

Before we begin the

final round, I'd like to

say a few words, if I may.

I know that this evening

has been difficult.

For all of us, really.

But it has also been

one for the books.

And I speak, not only for

myself, but for Bevans and his

staff and the entire Lambrick

family when I say, "well

played, both of you. "

Personally, I'd be happy

if either one of you won.

Truly.

To the final round then.

Now, in all likelihood, the game

will end with the very first

question in this round.

We have found that the player

who goes first in the final

round has a decided, uh,

advantage.

Therefore, we will flip a coin.

Bevans.

Heads, Iris.

Tails, Lucas.

Bevans, if you would, please.

Heads it is.

Iris...

You're up.

The final question.

Would you rather...

"a"...

end the game, right now,

you and Lucas free to leave.

Empty-handed.

But alive.

Or "b"...

with this dueling pistol

with a single round in its

chamber...

eliminate Lucas.

Claim victory and salvation

for your brother.

Which?

Iris.

Iris.

It's over.

We're done.

We can...

we can go home.

Iris.

I never told you why

I came here tonight.

I think you should hear it, OK?

I think we have some things in common.

You're here for someone else, right?

Your brother.

I'll bet you'd do anything for him.

I know exactly how you feel.

I have three sisters...

Oh!

We have a winner.

Brava!

Bravo!

Bravo!

This is yours.

There should be enough in there

to cover any debts that your

parents left behind you, plus

enough for you to go back to school.

We had previously located a

suitable donor in Romania.

Arrangements are already being

made as we speak, and your

brother will be undergoing the

procedure before the week is out.

You see?

We keep our word.

I believe a "thank you" is in order.

Thank you, Mr. Lambrick.

Oh, please.

No, no, no, call me Shep.

Raleigh.

Oh, my god.

Oh, my god, oh, my god...

What did you do?

What did you do?

Oh, my god.

What did you do?

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