THE BEAST WITHIN

BY SCOTT KRAFT

CHALLENGER: Oh my God, Malone? 

ROXTON: How is he?

CHALLENGER: He's dead.

VERONICA: I'll get us out of here. You'll just have to do something I imagine is difficult for you.

MARGUERITE: What's that?

VERONICA: Trust me.

MALONE: Not going to hang you.

SUMMERLEE: Oh yes, that's the idea. Unless of course, you can bring Lento back by moon rise.

MALONE: Summerlee, I can't let you die because of me!

SUMMERLEE: Then I suggest you hurry.

MARGUERITE: Personally, I think families are overrated. I've always done just fine on my own. More than fine. Drop me anywhere on this earth, I'll survive. I don't need parents. I don't need anyone.

VERONICA: Maybe we're not so different after all.

ROXTON: You ever kill anyone before?

MALONE: I was in the war.

ROXTON: Answer the question.

MALONE: I've seen death.

ROXTON: You're just a reporter, Malone. Killing an animal is very different than killing a human being. To look him in the eye, know you're about to end his life. Just remember…Lento…he isn't human anymore.