Episode 7(Overdose)
EXT. WINNER ACADEMY, FRONT OF THE SCHOOL COMPOUND.
"Mrs. Iwebema sees the minister off."
MINISTER
(Turns to Mrs. Iwebema)
It was nice visiting your school today.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
I can't thank you enough, Minister and I am hoping you visit us again.
MINISTER
Of course, I would like to.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
I also hope you consider transferring your daughter here.
MINISTER
As I promised, I do all I can to convince my wife.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Thank you, Minister.
MINISTER
It's nothing.
Before I forget, I will have my bank transfer some money to the school account I am happy with what I have seen here, and I want to support it.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Thank you, sir, we appreciate your continuous support.
"Miss Kate rushes into the scene and whispers into Mrs. Iwebema's right ear. Mrs. Iwebema turns to Kate in surprise."
MINISTER
Is everything okay my principal?
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Wears a smile and turns to the minister)
Everything is fine, Minister.
My regards to your wife.
MINISTER
Alright, I will take my leave now.
(Adjusts his Agbada and climbs into his Mercedes-Maybach)
"Mrs. Iwebema turns to Miss Kate immediately after the Minister's convoy was out of sight."
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Where is she?
MISS KATE
She has been taken to the hospital, Ma'am.
"Mrs. Iwebema walks into the school building and goes towards the female restroom."
Mrs. IWEBEMA
This isn't good.
Are there any witnesses?
MISS KATE
We don't know yet I and some of the other teachers found students gathering there so we....
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Interrupts Miss Kate)
Can you give an account of the students you met at the scene of the incident?
MISS KATE
Yes, Ma'am.
"Mrs. Iwebema walks into her office."
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Alright, I want their names on my desk by the time I return.
(Picks up her bag)
MISS KATE
One more thing, ma'am.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
What is it, Miss Kate?
MISS KATE
Your son was one of them.
"Mrs. Iwebema appears speechless."
"Dr. Ike walks into the office"
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Turns to Dr. Ike)
Dr. IKE, what the hell is going on in my school?
Why would you send a student to the hospital without my consent?
Dr. IKE
Because it was necessary, Ma'am.
This was bigger than us, trust me.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
I do not pay you to tell me what is bigger than me or not!
Dr. IKE
She had no pulse, Ma'am.
Plus, she seemed to be on...
(Breaths heavily)
Mrs. IWEBEMA
What?
Speak to me, Dr. Ike!
Don't test my patience.
Dr. IKE
I will tell you, Ma'am, but first I suggest we talk about this in private.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Hmm, fine.
(Turns to Miss. Kate)
Miss Kate, please leave us.
MISS KATE
I will get the list to your table before you return ma'am.
"Miss Kate walks out of the office."
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Turns to Dr. Ike)
Now spill.
Dr. IKE
She was showing signs of substance abuse.
And it could be one of those F products.
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INT. SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL.
"Isio comes out of the swimming pool."
ISIO
(Turns to Bema)
Hey, pass me my towel.
(Notice Bema is lost in thoughts)
Bema!
BEMA
What?
Why did you scream my name like that?
ISIO
Where is your mind at?
I asked you to pass me my towel.
BEMA
Oh, sorry.
(Passes the towel to her)
I can't just get my mind off what we saw earlier.
Do you think she will survive?
ISIO
(Cleans her body)
I don't know but I pray she does.
BEMA
Although she's just a regular student I wonder why anyone would want to hurt her.
ISIO
I wonder too.
Victoria is a noticeably quiet girl she's not the type that could get on the bad side of other students.
BEMA
Hmm, I heard Kayode and his friends saying she might have been poisoned.
ISIO
It's either that or an overdose of some hard drugs.
BEMA
Hmm, that could be it too.
And if you are right, we both know Dayo and his friends will be in big trouble.
ISIO
(Chuckles)
Dayo is untouchable, guy.
Do you know how many rules he has broken in this school?
"Kome walks in."
KOME
Hey, guys.
ISIO
You are a bad friend you know, right?
KOME
I know I'm sorry guys, I know we agreed to have lunch together, but I had to review my assignment with Mr. Daniel.
BEMA
Really?
KOME
Yeah, don't worry guys, in a few minutes we will be done.
ISIO
Kome, we've been waiting here for you.
BEMA
I'm out of here.
(Picks up his bag)
KOME
So, you are not going to wait for me?
BEMA
No, I'm not you are not the only one who is busy you know?
(Walks out of the scene)
KOME
(Turns to Isio)
What is his problem?
ISIO
I think you know the answer to that question.
You have ten minutes, or I might just leave your ass here like he just did.
KOME
Thank you.
(Rushes out of the scene)
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BACK TO:
INT. Mrs. IWEBEMA'S OFFICE.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Substance abuse.
Why I'm I not surprised?
Dr. IKE
I think you should handle this with care and discreetly.
The symptoms say it's an F product. If we are not careful, the Drug Enforcement Agency may get involved.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Is that not enough reason for you to have kept her here till we figure out what we are dealing with?
Dr. IKE
That child was half dead when I arrived at the scene. We do not have the facilities to deal with something that intense.
Mrs. IWEBEM
Oh, God.
(Gets up)
You are coming with me to the hospital, we have to do all we can to stop this getting out of hand.
The school board cannot find out about this.
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INT. SCHOOL CORREDOR.
"Funke struggles to free herself from Dayo's firm grip."
FUNKE
Ouch, Dayo let me be you are hurting me.
DAYO
(Frees her)
You can't tell anyone we were witness to what happened today.
FUNKE
But why?
We didn't do anything wrong.
DAYO
If they don't find who did this, they might just pin this on us.
FUNKE
What do you mean?
DAYO
Idiot, we might just become primary suspects.
FUNKE
Dayo I can't do what you are asking me to do.
How will you sleep at night knowing you are holding something back that you shouldn't?
DAYO
I will sleep just fine because neither of us did that to her.
FUNKE
Then why are you scared of telling the school what you know?
DAYO
Keep your mouth shut.
Don't say I didn't warn you!
(Walks out of the scene)
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INT. HOSPITAL.
"Ngozi sits beside Mrs. Azuka."
Mrs. AZUKA
Ngozi!
NGOZI
Yes, Mama?
Mrs. AZUKA
Where is your brother?
NGOZI
Mummy I have told you not to worry about Cheta.
Focus on your surgery.
Cheta went to work.
Mrs. AZUKA
(Coughs)
Look for your brother, Ngozi!
I want to see Cheta.
"Uche walks into the room."
UCHE
Hey
I'm here, have you...
"Ngozi turns to Uche and places her index finger in between her lips."
Mrs. AZUKA
Uche, where is your friend?
UCHE
Ma?
Mrs. AZUKA
Where is Cheta?
UCHE
Cheta...
Oh, Cheta is at work I came to check up on you, Ma.
(Fakes a smile)
How are you, Ma?
Mrs. AZUKA
I want to see your friend now!
Go and bring him here.
UCHE
Oh, okay ma.
I will tell him you are looking for him.
(Walks out of the room)
NGOZI
(Gets up)
Mama, I'm coming oh let me see him off.
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INT. WAITING ROOM.
NGOZI
Uche where is Cheta?
UCHE
I don't know.
NGOZI
I'm getting worried.
I haven't since yesterday morning.
UCHE
Ahh, where could he be?
NGOZI
(Sits on the chair in front of her)
I don't know!
UCHE
(Sits beside her)
Hey, relax, don't worry I'm sure he is fine.
(Pats her at the back)
NGOZI
Are you sure?
The nurses said after he paid the hospital bills, he just disappeared.
"Efe walks in."
EFE
Hey.
NGOZI
Efe, where is your friend?
UCHE
Maybe he went home.
EFE
No, he didn't I'm just coming from their place.
Nobody is there.
NGOZI
What do we do?
Because Mama is very worried, she has been asking for him since yesterday.
EFE
Let me try and call him again.
(Dials Cheta's number)
It's ringing.
UCHE
Put it on loudspeaker.
"Efe puts the phone on loudspeaker."
NGOZI
Why isn't he picking?
EFE
I don't know.
UCHE
But come to think of it, how did he get the money to pay the hospital bills?
NGOZI
I don't know Uche.
I just saw a letter from him yesterday afternoon when I came back from school.
He said I should meet him and Mama here.
EFE
Hmm, don't worry we will find him.
(Turns to Uche)
Guy make we dey go.
UCHE
(Turns to Ngozi)
Don't worry, we will find him.
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INT. AIRPLANE.
"Tunde takes his seat beside Kemi."
TUNDE
Hey, do you need anything?
KEMI
No, thank you.
TUNDE
Are you sure?
KEMI
Tunde, I'm fine.
TUNDE
Alright.
(Smiles at Kemi)
Where would you like to visit first when we arrive in the States?
KEMI
Wherever you want to visit.
TUNDE
(Holds her hands)
Kemi, I know this isn't easy for you, but I want you to keep an open mind who knows this may turn out well for us.
KEMI
You mean for you?
Tunde you need to accept that I don't like you.
I don't even know you.
TUNDE
How can you say that Kemi?
I'm probably the oldest friend you know.
Our family go way back.
KEMI
We were never friends!
We only know each other through those occasions our both parents brought us to.
TUNDE
Kemi, Fara bale.
Why can't you just open your heart to me?
KEMI
Because my heart belongs to someone else.
TUNDE
We both know he can not treat you any better than I do, and he can't give you the kind of life that I can give to you.
Just give me a chance to prove my love to you.
KEMI
(Pulls her hand away from Tunde's grip)
Hmm, excuse me I have to use the restroom.
(Gets up)
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INT. HOSPITAL
"Dr. Nkem walks in"
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Walks towards Dr Nkem)
Dr. how is my student?
Dr. NKEM
Who are you, please?
Mrs. IWEBEMA
I'm the principal of Winner Academy.
Mrs. OKOH
(Turns to Mrs. Iwebema)
Oh, you are the unfortunate being.
You did this to my daughter!
(Attempts to attack Mrs. Iwebema)
"Dr Ike and Mr. Okoh intervene"
Dr. NKEM
(Turns to Mrs. Okoh)
Madam, behave yourself!
Mrs. OKOH
If anything happens to my baby girl, I swear I will sue you and that school of yours.
Why would a fellow students do this to her?
Victoria is a good girl, there is no way she was involved in drugs.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Calm down, Ma'am I promise you I will do everything in my power to find the underlying cause of this.
I and the management will not rest till we figure out what really happened.
Mr. OKOH
Isn't it obvious?
She was bulled!
She came home every day complaining about it I reached out to you concerning it what did you do?
Absolutely nothing, Principal.
If anything happens to my daughter, hmm, Ihe m ga-eme agaghi amasi gi!
Dr. NKEM
That's enough!
What is wrong with all of you?
That child is in there fighting for her life and you are here passing blames.
If I were you, I would start praying really hard that she makes it.
Because this is serious!
Mrs. OKOH
(Places her hands on her head)
Ahh, Doctor, please save my daughter.
(Tears roll down her cheeks)
Dr. NKEM
We have done the best we can, Madam.
Now all we can do is wait and see if she responds to treatment.
Mr. OKOH
Alright Doctor, thank you.
(Holds tight to Mrs. Okoh)
"Mrs. Iwebema whispers to Dr. Ike."
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Stay with them and keep me posted on how things go.
(Turns to leave)
Dr. IKE
Okay, ma. But where are you going?
Mrs. IWEBEMA
I have to figure out what really happened before the school board finds out about this.
Dr. IKE
Alright, Ma'am but you should do it fast.
We have to fix this as fast as possible.
"Mrs. Iwebema walks out of the scene."
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INT. THE AJAYI'S RESIDENCE
"Sophia walks into the Mansion"
MAID
(Walks towards Sophia)
Please, sit, Madam will be with you shortly.
SOPHIA
Thank you, Sits on one of the couches in the waiting room)
MAID
Would you like anything to drink?
SOPHIA
Soda will be fine.
MAID
Alright, ma.
(Walks out of the scene)
"Sophia scans around the room, she couldn't help but admire the luxurious interiors of the mansion."
"Mrs. Ajayi walks into the scene."
SOPHIA
(Gets up)
Good afternoon, Ma.
Mrs. AJAYI
How are you?
Please have your seat!
SOPHIA
(Sits down)
Thank you, ma.
Mrs. AJAYI
(Sits down)
First, I want to apologize for underestimating you.
Thank you for doing your job.
(Gives her an envelope of money)
SOPHIA
(Takes the Envelop)
Thank you, Ma.
Mrs. AJAYI
That's half of the money.
SOPHIA
Ma?
But this is not what we agreed on.
Mrs. AJAYI
(Chuckles)
Really?
What did we agree on?
SOPHIA
We agreed that I should cause a huge drug-related scandal in the school.
Mrs. AJAYI
Not just a huge scandal.
It must be big enough to impeach Mrs. Iwebema.
SOPHIA
Ahh, that's exactly what I did, ma.
I made sure I over-drugged the victim.
There is no way Principal Iwebema can cover this up.
Mrs. AJAYI
You will get your complete payment when she loses the support of the majority of the board members.
SOPHIA
But ma'am.
Mrs. AJAYI
(Gets up)
Have a good day and one more thing.
Dayo or any other associate cannot know about this.
If this gets out, I will find you and kill you.
You know your way out.
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INT. CLASS ROOM.
"Kome laughs out loud."
KOME
Are you serious?
You are really funny, sir.
Mr. DANIEL
I'm I?
KOME
Oh yes, you are.
(Tears open a sachet of biscuit)
Do you care for?
Mr. DANIEL
Oh no, thank you.
KOME
Really?
Or did your mummy tell you not to take things from strangers?
Mr. DANIEL
(Chuckles)
Maybe.
KOME
(Comes closer to him)
Well, she isn't here, it's just you and me.
Mr. DANIEL
We should go to your story.
KOME
So, you are going to leave me hanging?
Mr. DANIEL
Hmm, fine.
"Isio knocks"
KOME
(Turns to Isio)
I'm almost down.
ISIO
(Makes eye contact with Mr. Daniel)
Good afternoon, sir.
Mr. DANIEL
Good afternoon, how are you?
ISIO
I'm fine, sir.
(Turns to Kome)
Are you coming or not?
Mr. DANIEL
Oh, you should go.
Do not keep your friends waiting.
KOME
Alright
(Picks up her school bag)
I will see you tomorrow.
Mr. DANIEL
Sure.
"Kome walks towards the door."
ISIO
(Grabs her by the wrist and pulls her to the corridor)
You are a slut you, know?
KOME
What?
We were not doing anything wrong.
ISIO
Hmm, so what I saw was what?
KOME
We were just talk and his so funny I swear.
ISIO
Kome!
KOME
What, na.
ISIO
So, you are really going to do this?
KOME
How many times do I have to tell you?
ISIO
Abeg shut up your mouth, madam.
Let's go jor Bema is waiting for us outside.
KOME
I thought he left already.
ISIO
Fear let am.
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INT. WAREHOUSE.
"Ella approaches Uche"
ELLA
How far?
UCHE
I dey oh.
ELLA
Guy, where una friend go?
I'm worried, oh.
UCHE
Omo, we are worried too.
ELLA
Have you reached out to any of his relatives?
UCHE
Yeah, we have still nothing.
ELLA
Nawa, I just pray he is fine sha.
UCHE
Same here, oh.
ELLA
(Whispers)
By the way, did you hear that someone stole from Tiga two days ago?
UCHE
What?
"Efe walks in."
EFE
(Pulls Ella by the arm towards a tight corner)
Repeat what you just said.
ELLA
I heard someone stole from Tiga.
EFE
Who told you?
ELLA
I heard the boys talking about it.
UCHE
When?
ELLA
This morning.
Is everything alright?
EFE
Yes.
ELLA
You weren't aware of it?
EFE
Why should I be?
ELLA
Hey, chill I just thought since you are popular around here, gist like this normally should pass through you before it gets to us regulars.
EFE
I wasn't aware but I think it isn't just a rumor.
UCHE
How would you know about that Efe?
EFE
Thank you, Ella please make sure the boys deliver those goods.
(Points to his left)
ELLA
Alright
(Walks away)
UCHE
Efe!
EFE
What?
UCHE
What are you thinking?
EFE
(Pulls Uche closer to him)
Don't you think it isn't a coincidence that this happened less than twenty-four hours before Cheta goes missing?
UCHE
We don't even know if any of what Ella said is true and even if it's true, how does it relate to Cheta going missing?
EFE
(Smiles)
Cheta was in search of money.
UCHE
Yes!
EFE
Rumor of Tiga getting rub surfaces.
UCHE
Hmm.
EFE
Less than twenty-four hours later...
UCHE
(Finishes Efe's sentence)
Cheta goes missing.
EFE
Now tell me this is just a coincidence.
UCHE
Jesus
(Places both his hands on his mouth.
EFE
What are you doing?
(Pulls Cheta's hands away from his mouth.)
You won cast us?
UCHE
What do will do?
Nobody survives stealing from Tiga.
EFE
God, what is wrong with Cheta?
UCHE
What do we do, Efe?
"Efe is lost in thoughts."
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INT. HOSPITAL
"Kome and others walk in."
KOME
Ahh, Mama Migwo.
Mrs. UFUOMA
Vrendo.
ISIO|BEMA
Migwo, Ma.
Mrs. UFUOMA
Vrendo, how una dey?
ISIO|BEMA
Fine, ma.
KOME
Mama, what are you doing here?
Mrs. UFUOMA
Ahh, which kin question be that one?
I came to see my friend, madam.
KOME
Sorry, ma'am, I was just surprised that's all.
BEMA
Guys let's step outside for a while; Mama will need air.
ISIO
True.
NGOZI
Let's stay in the waiting room.
"They all go outside."
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INT. WAITING ROOM.
KOME
Bema, God will bless you for that suggestion.
NGOZI
I swear it was awkward with us being in the same room with them.
ISIO
I swear.
BEMA
(Turns to Ngozi)
How are you?
We missed you today at school.
ISIO
Yes, I missed you.
(Hugs Ngozi)
NGOZI
I missed you guys more.
KOME
So, any news on Cheta's whereabouts?
NGOZI
Nothing yet.
I'm so worried.
ISIO
Everything will be fine, my love.
Remember you have to stay strong for Mama.
BEMA
And we are here for you.
NGOZI
Thank you, guys.
I love you all.
KOME
And we love you more, baby girl.
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INT. BACK IN THE ROOM.
"Mrs. Azuka coughs out."
Mrs. UFUOMA
Sorry, oh.
Dooh.
(Gives her water to drink)
Nor worry everything go dey alright.
Mrs. AZUKA
My friend, I'm worried.
I haven't seen Cheta since I was brought here.
Mrs. UFUOMA
Ahh, are you serious?
Mrs. AZUKA
Yes.
Mrs. UFUOMA
But have you asked the boys?
All of them na dey waka together na them suppose know where he dey.
Mrs. AZUKA
I don ask them tire.
They keep coming up with excuses.
Mrs. UFUOMA
Ahh, are you serious?
Mrs. AZUKA
Yes, and I have a bad feeling about it.
Mrs. UFUOMA
This woman calm down, jor.
You too dey worry.
Cheta dey fine.
Mrs. AZUKA
Then where is he?
I want to see my son!
Mrs. UFUOMA
Nor worry, I go ask the boys again.
And I will bring him to you.
Mrs. AZUKA
Thank you, my friend.
Mrs. UFUOMA
Nor dey thank me.
What are friends for?
You have been there for me many times too.
Do you expect me to abandon you now that you need my support, no na.
Mrs. AZUKA
Even still, thank you.
Mrs. UFUOMA
I don hear.
I go soon dey go shall but before I go, I want make we pray say make God perfect the work he don begin for your life.
Mrs. AZUKA
Amen, oh.
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EXT. THE IWEBEMA'S HOUSEHOLD.
"Mrs. Iwebema comes out of her car."
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Dial's a number)
Hello, how is it going?
UNKNOWN
Very fine, ma.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Walks into the house)
Good, you have to make sure none of this comes out.
The chairman can not know of this. If a single blog gets hold of this news, you will lose your job and I will make sure you lose your home too.
(Drops her bag, sits down, and takes off her shoes)
UNKNOWN
Do not worry ma, none of this will get to the press or social media.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Good, keep me posted on how it goes.
UNKNOWN
Sure, ma.
"Mrs. Iwebema hangs up and walks into Bema's room."
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Where is this boy?
(Walks back into the living room)
"Bema walks into the living room."
BEMA
Good evening, ma.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Picks up a bottle of wine from the mini-bar behind the dining room)
Where are you coming from Mr. Man?
BEMA
Oh, I and my friend were at the hospital.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Snaps)
To do what?
What is your problem? You are not even friends with Victoria why are you going there?
Answer me!
BEMA
Victoria?
I didn't....
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Why did you go there?
BEMA
Calm down, Mum.
I did not go there. Why would I do that?
Mrs. IWEBEMA
But you just said you are coming from the hospital.
BEMA
Yes, to visit Ngozi and her Mum.
Her Mummy is sick, remember?
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Oh.
(Breaths heavily)
BEMA
Mum, are you okay?
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Yes, I am.
(Sips her glass of wine)
BEMA
Why would you think I would go and see Victoria in the first place?
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Because I learned you were a witness and I know how curious you and those your friends can be.
BEMA
Like you said, I don't really know her so there is no reason to visit her.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Did you see who did this to her?
(Comes closer to Bema)
BEMA
No, ma.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
If you saw something you should tell me, son.
This is serious, it could cost me my job.
BEMA
I didn't see anything, I swear.
When I got there, she was already unconscious, and some students were already there.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Hmm, okay.
But this conversation isn't over.
Go and freshen up and come downstairs for dinner.
BEMA
Alright, what are we having?
Mrs. IWEBEMA
I ordered pizza and chicken.
BEMA
Cool
I will be in my room.
(Walks out of the scene)
"Mrs. Iwebema sits down on one of the dining chairs and keeps drinking."
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INT. HOSPITAL.
"Frank knocks on the door"
FRANK
Hey!
NGOZI
(Walks towards Frank)
What are you doing here at this hour?
FRANK
I just wanted to check up on you and your Mum.
NGOZI
Keep your voice down, she's sleeping.
FRANK
(Whispers)
Oh, sorry.
"Ngozi grips his hands and pulls him out of the room."
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INT. WAITING ROOM.
"Ngozi pulls Frank into the waiting room."
NGOZI
Go home, Frank.
FRANK
No, I'm already here.
(Sits down)
NGOZI
What do want from me?
Just let me be!
FRANK
No, I can't!
(Pulls out a brown envelope from his back.)
Here you go.
NGOZI
What's that?
FRANK
Your supplies.
NGOZI
What is wrong with you?
Why would you bring that here?
FRANK
Dayo wouldn't let me breathe.
He is growing impatient.
NGOZI
I don't care I am not leaving my mother's side.
FRANK
I know that is why I got them for you.
NGOZI
Well, I didn't ask you to.
FRANK
Just take it, madam.
NGOZI
(Takes it from him)
Why is it hot?
(Perceives aroma of suya)
Wow.
(Opens the envelope)
FRANK
I learned you are in love with Suya.
(Smiles)
NGOZI
Just what I needed.
But how did you know?
FRANK
Forget about the how and just seize your moment.
NGOZI
You know if you keep treating this nice, you will only make it more difficult for me to hate you.
FRANK
Then don't hate me.
NGOZI
(Gazes at him)
Your plan isn't working, I still hate you.
(Frank laughs out loud)
Thank you, though.
FRANK
You are welcome.
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INT. THE UFUOMA'S HOUSEHOLD.
"Uche sits on Efe's bed."
UCHE
What do we do, bro?
We have to confirm if Cheta is really in Tiga's custody.
EFE
Yes, we do.
UCHE
I just pray he is still ali...
EFE
He is still alive!
UCHE
It's Tiga, Efe.
I think it's fair to be a little less optimistic.
EFE
(Turns to Uche)
He is still alive.
UCHE
So, what is the plan?
EFE
I will confront Tiga.
UCHE
What? Are you crazy?
EFE
Calm down, bro.
I will offer to buy him off with money.
UCHE
You mean pay off the money Cheta stole?
EFE
Exactly.
UCHE
I don't know, Efe.
These people are dangerous.
EFE
Not to me, they need me, remember?
So, they can't harm me.
UCHE
But they can harm Cheta because of this.
EFE
I know, but I have to try I can't leave the country not knowing if he is alive or not.
He is our friend and brother we can not turn our backs on him.
UCHE
Hmm, alright.
Let's do it.
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INT. HOSPITAL
"Mrs. Okoh smiles at Victoria who is slightly conscious."
Mrs. OKOH
How are you, my baby?
VICTORIA
Fine
(In a weak voice)
Mrs. OKOH
I thought I lost you for a second.
(Tears stream down her cheeks)
Mr. OKOH
Look at me!
Who did this to you?
VICTORIA
It was....
Mr. OKOH
Talk to me, Victoria.
Who did this to you?
NURSE 1
Sir, I think you should let her rest.
VICTORIA
So...
(Begins to cry)
No, stay away from me.
Don't kill me, please.
Mrs. OKOH
Nurse, do something.
NURSE 1
(Turns to Nurse 2)
Call Dr. Nkem!
"Victoria begins to shake uncontrollably."
Mrs. OKOH
Victoria!
Victoria, talk to me!