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GALE I wanna a close-up of this.

Sidney stares at her in disbelief. A numbness overcomes her as a dark revelation sets in.

SIDNEY This is all c movie, isn't it?

GALE If we play our cards right.

SIDNEY No, this, us...I mean...

But she stops herself, she doesn't know what she means. A long moment and then she looks at Gale resigned.

SIDNEY Should I turn his face to the camera?

GALE Please.

Sidney positions her father just so. Then she removes his gag to find him SOBBING.

Sidney embraces him, holding him tight as SIRENS sound in the distance. Her face unflinching.

SIDNEY Sshh. It's okay, Dad. It's all over. The movie's over.

Gale peeks out from behind the camera.

GALE Until the sequel.

Sidney looks up, her eyes frozen in horror.

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