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He's such a selfish boy. You should've disciplined him when he first aced his studies.

PETE
You're right, but I should've buried that gravedigger when he first fell from his cradle.

JAMES
...Star-Child!

The sounds of Thunder and Lightning fill the room. James opens his eyes. Jane disappears. He sees We-neg with a meat cleaver.

We-neg wildly runs towards James. James motions his ring at him. The wizard disappears as rays shoot through his form.

EXT. PARALLEL EARTH – FIELD OF DEATH/MOUNTAINTOP - DAY

James appears in a slowing fashion. Red cords hold Jocelyn to a cross as she tosses and sways. Jocelyn sweats, with closed eyes. He runs to her, shakes her. She stays sleep.

JAMES
Wake up, Jocelyn. Don't let the wizard trick you as he …show more content…

SUE-NEG
I haven't forgotten a wife's role, and if what you've told me is true my love, we don't—

WE-NEG
I talked with Satan, and it wouldn't be a shame if his home were full of stone babies.

SUE-NEG
If he takes your soul, our second chance will end before blossoming higher than the Tree of Dakar.

WE-NEG
That's what frightens me my precious love, and stop waving your slimy limbs around, please.

Burning tears sprang to her eyes. They roll down her cheeks.

SUE-NEG
I'm sorry, it only happens when excitement strikes them, my love.

Sue-neg stops waving her tentacles. We-neg grabs his face, shakes his head, and feebly turns it toward the side.

EXT. PARALLEL EARTH – FIELD OF DEATH – DAY

We-neg crosses toward a boulder. Sen-Head, who's Jocelyn in disguise, appears in front of him. He becomes tense.

WE-NEG
If Satan allowed you, passage to confess, forget it! I'll never forgive your messy ways father.

SEN-HEAD
If pardoning me sucks, will you accept a gift, son?

WE-NEG
Why should I accept gifts, from a scandalous dad who appears after I exit to spy on my precious mate?

SEN-HEAD
Please take it, son. Perhaps our ancestors in hell's fire will lessen their strife toward me.

We-neg's eyes become aroused. He sighs.

WE-NEG
Tell me your lies father before they crawl up your back.

SEN-HEAD
It goes around your neck son. I hope your trip to Satan's fire will be a pleasant one.

We-neg lowers his head. Sen-Head grabs the neckband and puts it around We-neg's

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