Foxy
You really think Blade’s going to take us to this new supplier?
Lynn
If he knows what's good for him, he will.
Lynn
If it is, he’s dead.
Foxy laughs, revealing a flash of her tongue ring.
Lynn pulls out her phone and starts texting.
Ruby
Thank God you’re okay — I was getting worried.
Lynn
We were roughing up one of the local dealers who’s been selling rapture.
Lynn
He’s taking us to the rival gang that’s been supplying him.
Ruby
Well, that’s a step in the right direction.
Ruby
Hopefully they’ll be able to connect us to their supplier in Honduras.
Lynn
Exactly. This is the break we’ve been waiting for — I can feel it.
Ruby
Yeah, but they won’t give up information without a fight.
Ruby
I’m tracking your coordinates.
Lynn
Not now, but I might. Depends on how things go.
Lynn
How fast could you get help here if I needed it?
Ruby
I’m not in the office – kid’s sick again – but I’ll make sure a team is standing by.
Ruby
You know how those daycares are — frickin germ incubators.
Ruby
But he’s all right. I’ve got him covered in a blanket and watching cartoons.
Lynn
We’re approaching the site. You have a lock on my location?
Ruby
Got it. Be careful out there.
Lynn slides her phone in her pocket.
Foxy parallel parks the car next to a dark alley.
Both women get out and approach the alley.
Lynn
I don’t have a good feeling about this.
Foxy
Neither do I. You sure this is the right place?
Lynn
Yeah. This is where Blade said to meet.
Lynn
He’s not the most trustworthy guy though, is he?
Foxy
Nah. Good thing you have a fox by your side, though.
Lynn
How did you get that name, anyway?
Foxy
They’re experts at evading hunters.
Foxy pulls out her knife.
Foxy
And they don’t play by the rules.
Lynn glances at Foxy’s hand.
Lynn
That damn ring is going to be distraction.
Foxy
It reminds me of who I am, and why I should never get too comfortable.
Foxy
My dad left town when I was two.
Foxy
And my mom…she cared about drugs more than me.
Foxy
Then one day she just disappeared.
Foxy
I was left to fend for myself as a kid.
Lynn
I’m sorry — that’s horrible.
Foxy
I did what needed to be done to survive.
Foxy
That’s when this guy came along.
Foxy
He promised to give me the world if I trusted him.
Foxy
His gifts always came with a price.
Foxy
In the end, I learned that he was no better than my useless parents.
Foxy
I keep this ring to remind me of what happens when you trust the wrong people.
Lynn
Then you should keep the ring.
Lynn
I didn’t know it meant so much to you. Keep it.
Foxy
But then I’m not wagering anything in our bet.
Lynn
I’ll take your knife.
Lynn
Yup. Get ready to kiss it goodbye.
The women glance into the alley to see Blade talking with two strangers.
Foxy looks at Lynn, and her whisper disappears into the night.
Lynn
Like a walk in the park, eh?
Foxy and Lynn burst into the alley, surprising the men.
Foxy stabs Blade and with a guttural moan, he falls to the ground.
Meanwhile, Lynn kicks another one in the face.
The force of the blow spins his body, and it remains suspended for a second…
Before it crumples to the ground.
Then the third goes after Foxy…
Lynn tackles him to the ground before he reaches her friend.
Under her breath, Lynn lets out an urgent whisper.
Lynn
What are you doing here?
Drake
I could ask you the same thing.
Drake stands and makes a half-hearted swing.
Lynn easily dodges the punch.
Foxy kicks Drake in the back.
He stumbles into the shadows and Foxy follows in pursuit.
She calls over her shoulder.
Foxy
I got this one. You watch the others.
Lynn’s gaze stays fixed on Drake.
Foxy narrows her eyes. She points a finger behind Lynn.
Foxy
Don’t just stand there. One of them is getting away!
Lynn chases after the other gang member, but her thoughts are still with Drake.
He lied! He told her he was in training.
Or worse — did he go bad?
Lynn pushes the thought out of her head and finishes off the last of Drake’s companions.
Then she turns in time to see Drake kick Foxy in the knees.
Foxy drops her knife and falls to the ground.
Lynn races back into the alley and tackles Drake before he can hurt her friend.
Foxy
Finish him, Lynn! I’ll get Blade.
Foxy
He’s bleeding out, so he’ll be an easy kill.
Lynn
Wait a second — killing Blade wasn’t part of the deal.
Foxy hurries into the shadows.
Lynn wrestles with Drake. He pins her to the ground.
Lynn
Goddamn liar. I hate you.
Drake
Liar? You’re calling ME a liar?
They roll until Lynn is on top.
Lynn
Yes, you’re a traitor!
Lynn
What’d they offer you?
Lynn tries to throw a punch, but Drake catches her hand in his large fist.
Drake
What are you talking about?
Drake
You’re the one who’s gone rogue. Not me.
Lynn
You told me the agency was your life.
Lynn
How could you betray us like this?
Lynn
How could you betray ME?
Lynn tries to pull her fist back for a punch.
Drake squeezes her fingers, causing Lynn to cry out in pain.
Drake
Will you shut up and listen?
Drake pins her to the ground once more.
Lynn
I listen — YOU never talk.
Drake
I’m trying to talk to you now.
Lynn
Then tell me why you’re being such an asshole.
Lynn gets away from Drake and scrambles to her feet.
Lynn
And why you keep trying to ruin my life.
Drake
Honey, I’m trying to save it.
Lynn swings at Drake, barely missing his jaw.
Lynn
I told you – I can take care of myself.
Drake
I never said you couldn’t.
Lynn swings again, this time hitting her mark.
Lynn
And I don’t need a Goddamn babysitter on every assignment.
Drake
If you’d just put aside that ego for a minute, you’d realize –
Foxy materializes from the shadows.
Foxy
This asshole giving you trouble?
Lynn
Nah, he’s just mouthing off.
Foxy
Well, I suggest we shut him up, then.
Panic seizes Lynn’s chest, but she forces herself to keep a cool exterior.
Lynn
First we get him to tell us his supplier.
Lynn
Then we shut him up.
Worried, Drake glances around at his fallen companions.
All emotion disappears as he turns back to the women.
Drake
I’d like to see you try.
Lynn nods and the two women close in around Drake.
Resigned, Drake crouches into a defensive position, ready to strike.
