Warning, this chapter has some themes that could be disturbing to some. Interactions between CTommy and Cschlatt might make some people uncomfortable. Kidnapping/manipulation/lying.
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EXT. THE INNIT HOUSE – DAY
SCHLATT stands a short distance from the INNIT house against a tree. He leans against a wall and watches intently from the side. SCHLATT waves at other people who walk past. Something moves out of the corner of his eye, and he sees a young blond boy leave the house and rush off down the wooden path a bag slung over his shoulder.
So, this is Innit’s son.
SCHLATT follows at short distance behind as TOMMY runs off. TOMMY stops and talks to people along the way and then stops at the edge of the forest. He begins looking under rocks and poking at them with a stick. SCHLATT walks up behind him. He looks over his shoulder and sees people in the nearby distance.
Hello there. What’s your name little boy?Â
TOMMY looks surprised and smiles.
Hello. I’m Tommy. And I’m not a little boy, mother calls me her little man. There’s a big difference.
Hello Tommy, I’m J… Jonathon.
Hello J I’m looking for bugs.
Why are you looking for bugs here? Why don’t you just head into the forest?
Oh, that’s because mother says it’s not safe.
Oh, very smart. Very smart. Always listen to your mother.
That’s what she says too. I think she would like you.
Oh, I’m sure she would. Considering how much I like you; something tells me I’d like your mother.
SCHLATT peers behind him and sees that there are still people that can see him and TOMMY. He frowns
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