Act 1: Part 2

The girl is battered and bruised, and the old man has a large

cut above his brow that has caused blood to drip down half of

his face.

Franklin winces, half startled by running into the old man he

had been observing and half out of guilt from the damage the

war has caused. Goh notices the uniform.

GOH

Excuse me sir, would you happen to

know a medic that could spare a

look at my daughter? She's badly

hurt and scared.

Franklin looks over at Sumi and notices her concern for Goh.

Out of the two of them, the old man has more severe wounds.

Franklin pulls out a handkerchief from his breast pocket and

kneels in front of Goh, addressing his bleeding wound.

FRANKLIN

I can't get a hold of a medic right

now, but I can do my best to help.

Civilians are still rushing past them, but now they give

questioning glances when they notice a soldier tending to a

cripple person's wound in the midst of battle.

Franklin looks over his shoulder and sees the angel, watching

him with a proud grin.

Nobody else seems to notice the majestic wings. Franklin

rolls his eyes and finishes addressing the wound by tying the

handkerchief around Goh's head.

GOH

Thank you sir, would you know of

anywhere that my daughter and I

could find refuge?

FRANKLIN

I'm sorry, this is the most I am

willing to help. I have things to

get back to.

Both Goh and Sumi gives a quick shallow bow of gratitude

before joining the other frantic civilians in the street.

GUARDIAN ANGEL

See? That was nice. Why can't we

continue to have that Franklin?

FRANKLIN

How many patches are going to cover

up my actions?

(MORE)

6.

FRANKLIN (CONT'D)

It's just an endless hole that I

can never close. Why are you still

here? Why am I? Get me back up

there.

GUARDIAN ANGEL

Whoa whoa whoa, hold on. I've been

thinking...

Franklin shakes his head and turns to leave but the second he

takes a step, he is back in front of the angel.

GUARDIAN ANGEL (CONT'D)

What if we make a bargain? You can

get what you want, and I'll feel

more at peace with this decision.

FRANKLIN

Why should I care about you being

at peace?

GUARDIAN ANGEL

I'll let you choose to end your

life. It's your choice to make, you

were right, I shouldn't take that

away from you...

FRANKLIN

Thank you. Now get me back up

there.

GUARDIAN ANGEL

But if you have to do it, you need

to find people to donate your body

to after you're gone.

FRANKLIN

Excuse me?

GUARDIAN ANGEL

You are a perfectly healthy young

man. Did you not just see that

crippled old man? All these

civilians could make use of those

limbs and organs of yours.

FRANKLIN

Listen, I admire your charitable

outlook on the situation, but do

you know what you're asking? It is

going to be extremely difficult to

find a doctor willing to do that,

especially here.

7.

GUARDIAN ANGEL

That's unfortunate isn't it? I

guess you'll just have to leave the

country and find someone elsewhere.

FRANKLIN

I will be hunted down as a

deserter. I don't know anybody that

would be capable of helping with

this and even if I did, I'd have to

convince them of the morality of my

decision.

GUARDIAN ANGEL

Those are the conditions you'll

have to overcome. Unless you want

to keep making futile attempts at

your life. I'll always be there to

prevent you.

Franklin rolls his eyes and looks away in frustration. He

sees a pair of eyes peeking around the corner of a building

nearby.

The little girl realizes her gaze has been noticed and steps

out into the light. Sumi gives Franklin a smile and waves her

hand. The old man appears behind her and wheels over to

Franklin enthusiastically.

GOH

Forgive me for listening in on your

conversation but we know of a

doctor in the far north. She is

said to be a Jewish witch doctor

that can miraculously heal any

ailments. My daughter and I were

planning to go there before this

city went under attack. Seeing that

you need a doctor as well, would

you mind accompanying us there?

Franklin steps back, taken by surprise, baffled at this old

mans boldness. His face contorts into sour expression,

repulsed by the man for being this desperate.

FRANKLIN

How much did you hear?

GOH

Just that you are a deserter and in

need of a doctor sir. I apologize

if it was not meant to be heard. We

mean no harm, we just desperately

need help.

8.

Franklin looks to the angel and back at Goh, questioning

whether he is the only one that can see and hear the angel.

FRANKLIN

How far away is this doctor?

GOH

Three days journey on foot. Perhaps

more by my condition.

Sumi nervously twirls her hair, waiting for Franklin's

decision. Franklin lets out a sigh and looks at the angel for

a reaction.

GUARDIAN ANGEL

What? I didn't orchestrate this,

it's completely up to you.

FRANKLIN

Alright, I'll accompany you there.

A warm smile creases Goh's face and Sumi hugs her father in

relief.

FRANKLIN (CONT'D)

Are you going to let me take my

uniform off?

Franklin look at the angel, hesitant to take his coat off in

concern that it will reappear again.

GOH

Oh no sir, we don't mind at all.

GUARDIAN ANGEL

So do we have a deal?

The angel reaches his hand out for a shake. Franklin takes

his coat off and places it on the angels hand.

FRANKLIN

We'll see how long this goes. Don't

interfere anymore.

GOH

Sir?

FRANKLIN

Oh, don't mind me. I'm just talking

to myself.

9.

GOH

I see. You don't have to worry

about us interfering sir. We're

very grateful for your help.

GUARDIAN ANGEL

It's a deal then Franklin. I hope

you change your mind by the end of

this journey, but even if you don't

I will honor our bargain.

FRANKLIN

Whatever dude.

Goh looks away in defeat. Sumi frowns at Franklin's rudeness.

FADE TO:

INT. PAST MEMORIES BAR - NIGHT

Full shot behind the back of three men sitting at a bar,

immersed in conversation and laughing. Franklin, 20's, is

sitting between two other men his age, Finn and Armin.

ARMIN

(chuckling)

I'm just glad we get to leave our

miserable jobs and nagging wives

behind.

Nobody laughs. The room is silent as Franklin and Finn sip

their drinks.

FINN

I like my job.

FRANKLIN

I love my wife.

Armin lets out an awkward cough and brings his drink up to

his lips. His hand is shaking and he spills it on his shirt.

ARMIN

Well there goes another reason my

wife won't be happy.

Franklin glances down at Armin's trembling hand.

FRANKLIN

I'm scared too.

Armin acts surprised.