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Lisa starts frantically running around the house, looking for what’s essential to pack.
There’s a knock on the door, but Lisa checks the peephole before answering it.RyanMom, what are you doing?
LisaWe can’t stay here. You saw what they said on the news. It’s not safe for us anymore.
RyanBut they never mentioned us, or showed our picture, or mentioned our address…
LisaRyan, that’s not the point...
RyanThey were only talking about Gabriel, mom, it had nothing to do with us.
Lisa closes the door and looks at Ryan. She had almost forgotten about his birthday party. She almost forgot that Ryan is making new friends and settling in with this life. She is now realizing why her father set up all of this. It’s because of Ryan. If it wasn’t for him, this new house, the new neighbours, everything wouldn’t be there. It’s also what Adam died for.MaryHey, neighbour. I heard you were looking for me. I was wondering if you both could come over for a moment. Ryan can play with the kids and us grownups can talk.
LisaUh, sure. Just give us a minute, okay?
MarySure thing.
Agents Bennett and Saunders are talking amongst themselves in a van.
Carrie walks into the van.SaundersWhat do you make of the conversation?
BennettIt sounds legit enough.
SaundersWhat about all those questions about where Carrie’s been and all that?
BennettSounds like questions I would probably ask if I were in his shoes.
SaundersI don’t know. I have this feeling they were both trying to mess with us.
BennettYou’re becoming paranoid.
SaundersYou’re damn right I am! Have you seen what’s been happening lately? I’m better off being paranoid!
BennettThat may be, but we still have nothing on Lionel to determine whether he’s working with someone or not. We can’t take a chance of screwing up relationships with LifeSource.
SaundersGood job, Miss Walsh.
CarrieSo, what now; back to the building?
SaundersYou need to keep the cover you just made yourself.
CarrieI didn’t give him an answer to that job offer.
SaundersYou will. You’re going to be a spy for us. I was merely talking about your cover as a free citizen.
CarrieWho’s going to be spying on me, then?
SaundersDon’t worry, there will always be someone.
Lisa and Ryan are walking back to the house.
Lisa opened the door to their house. She and Ryan are left frozen when they see Gabriel sitting on one of the living room chairs.RyanWhat did you talk about?
LisaYour birthday. Don’t ask me about it, it’s a secret.
RyanOh come on, just tell me...
Lisa stops and thinks. She has many questions for Gabriel and he may be useful.GabrielI was in the neighbourhood.
LisaWhat the hell are you doing here? The FBI... wait... or was it the NSA? Never mind, you’re wanted!
GabrielI was framed.
LisaDoesn’t change the fact that you’re putting us in danger just being here.
GabrielSo you believe me, then? Glad to see that trust is coming back.
LisaWhy are you here?
GabrielI have nowhere else to go.
LisaYou have everywhere else to go, except here.
RyanMom. What if nobody knows he’s here?
GabrielI wasn’t followed. I’m never followed. I need a place to stay hidden for a long while and I can protect you in case anyone comes here.
Gabriel heads down to the basement.LisaFine. You can stay in the basement.
GabrielYou guys have a basement?
LisaYou need to stay hidden so stay down there.
GabrielWhat about Internet access?
LisaWhat about it?
GabrielI need to be kept informed of what’s going on. My other means of communication with a source was just cut off so I need something to keep up with what’s happening.
LisaWell we don’t have any computers in this house. I can get a TV down there if you really need it.
GabrielDoes the TV have a web browser?
LisaNo, I’m going to go out and by an old LCD TV. They’re cheap.
GabrielOutdated technology. Great.
LisaYou can get yourself settled for now. We need to talk in the morning.
Ryan nods in agreement.Lisa (to Ryan)I don’t want you talking with him for now, understood?
LisaGood. Now, let’s talk cake.
The next morning, Gabriel is watching the news on the TV Lisa had got for him the day before. The broadcasters are reminding the public of the same information as they had mentioned yesterday. He starts channel surfing with picture in picture across many news networks. Ryan comes downstairs and walks into the kitchen.
Lisa drops the utensils she was holding on the floor.LisaGood morning, birthday boy!
RyanI thought it was tomorrow?
LisaYes, but I thought we could start celebrating today. I made pancakes.
RyanWhere’s Uncle Daniel?
Gabriel walks into the kitchen.LisaWhat did you say?
RyanI asked where Uncle Daniel is.
LisaRyan, I’m not sure we should be so formal with someone we barely know.
RyanHe was dad’s brother, mom.
LisaJust, don’t call him that for now. It’s clear he doesn’t want us to.
Gabriel looks at Lisa.GabrielIs everything alright? I thought I heard something.
LisaJust dropped some things.
RyanMom made pancakes.
They both walk into the other room.LisaEnough for three.
GabrielThank you.
LisaCan we talk for a minute?
Lisa checks around to make sure Ryan isn’t spying.GabrielWhat is it?
LisaAlright, this time you have to give me answers. You owe me now.
GabrielWell, if we’re keeping score, I don’t think that’s true.
LisaYou lied to me. You said you weren’t Adam’s brother.
GabrielI lost that identity long ago.
LisaWhat does that mean?
GabrielI had no choice, Lisa. When I was in Iraq they captured me and made it seem like I’m dead. When they finally let me out, I wasn’t the same. I needed to pretend to still be dead. So my new identity was born. I know it sounds ridiculous but it’s a big personal thing of mine.
LisaWell why didn’t the US army tell Adam you were alive when you returned?
GabrielYou misunderstood what I said. The US army captured me.
LisaWhat? Why?
GabrielI’m not a terrorist, Lisa. It was a set up. Believe me; you don’t want to know why. All I can say is this thing goes deep and the government isn’t always giving their best intentions.
LisaYou still shouldn’t have lied.
GabrielI’m sorry.
LisaIs Adam alive?
Gabriel... I still don’t know.
LisaSo what the hell have you been doing?
GabrielTrying to keep you safe. I’ve done that for the most part by keeping the FBI agents who are looking for you busy but it kind of backfired and now they seem to only be focused on me.
LisaSo, essentially, you screwed us by trying to help us.
GabrielYou’re still safe. That picture they showed was when I was younger. I can keep hidden and this beard usually keeps me from being identified. They didn’t really seem to mention you much on any news channel I saw.
LisaOkay then. Well...
LisaCan I ask you a favour?
GabrielWhat is it?
LisaI need something back at my house.
GabrielI can’t go back there. It’s too dangerous.
LisaYou said you were good at being hidden. This is really important and I was even considering risking myself for this but it would be much better if you went instead.
GabrielWhat is it you’re looking for that could possibly make you consider risking your life to get?
Carrie walks into Lionel’s office.
Stacy brings Carrie to her new office. Carrie sees a folder on her desk. She opens it and reads through the documents explaining her position and roles in LifeSource. A small piece of paper falls out. It reads “your real job description is in the drawer”. Carrie opens a drawer under her desk and sees another folder; this one explaining her position and roles in fighting back against the FBI.LionelWelcome to LifeSource, Miss Walsh.
CarrieSo what exactly will be doing here?
LionelIt’s all in the memo I left you. It’s pretty routine stuff. Honestly, I wanted you back here. I wanted you to work in a place that feels more like a home and I know the recent incident with Adam isn’t really the best news to know for someone who’s interviewing you.
CarrieWell thanks for the opportunity.
LionelStacy, will show you to your new office.
To be continued...
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