BETWEEN FOUR JUNCTIONS

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What the hell was that about?! Eleanor let me talk to Henry. Go take Michael to bed. He needs to calm down.

FRANK bursts through HENRY JACOB’S bedroom door. HENRY JACOB is lying on his bed staring at the door.

You have some explaining to do. How dare you treat the Jenkins like that; they are kind neighbours. You could have seriously hurt them if things had gotten out of hand. How would you feel if you had their blood on your hands?

And poor Michael. Why would you rope him into this? He’s sensitive. You could have ruined his future. You are lucky to get off with a warning. Next time you could be arrested, charged … Oh God! Why would you do this? And where the hell did you get matches?

HENRY JACOB sits up.

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I didn’t want Michael to get hurt.

The way he was crying and shaking you’ve probably given him a nervous breakdown. I know you’re not quite right in the head, but why did you ruin Michael.

HENRY JACOB goes to speak.

Don’t try to speak when I am talking to you.

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I love Michael but I hate the Ghoulies. They hate us and I hate them. If they can’t handle a prank, then they deserve it.

You don’t realize the severity of the things you say.

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I do. I know what I say, and I mean it. I hate you too.

FRANK strikes HENRY JACOB with an open fist. HENRY JACOB cowers, and tears fill his eyes.

You talk like a girl and cry like a girl. I’m fed up with your insolence. You will behave. Your mother and I have decided that you deserve to be punished for what you did. It’s the only way you’re going to learn.

FRANK pulls out a SILVER TIN from his chest pocket and pulls out a CIGARETTE. With his other hand he pulls out a lighter and lights the CIGARETTE. He takes a deep breath and blows smoke out into HENRY JACOB’S room.

To make up for what you did you will help May and Ben with the gardening. Your mother will watch to make sure you don’t do anything wrong. You will weed, mow the grass, trim the bushes, anything that the Jenkinses want you to do.