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JAMIE
Quiet.
ASHLEE
Too quiet. Maybe something's happened.
JAMIE
Nothing happens round here. It's like saying maybe Elton John got married.
ASHLEE
But he did... kinda.
They push their way through an OVERGROWN HEDGE edging the square where they parked
the car, their feet CRUNCHING the gravel underfoot, and stand back a few steps to survey
the damage. There is a dent in the front passenger door and the nose has been crushed in
on itself.
ASHLEE (CONT'D)
Okay to drive last night? Uh-huh.
JAMIE
It's only a scratch.
ASHLEE
The post didn't seem to think that.
JAMIE
Stop being so paranoid. Too drunk to drive last night... too hungover to drive this morning.
Jesus Ash, is there any time you think I can drive?
She is about to reply to this but closes her mouth when her attention is drawn away by a
movement back by the building. She taps Jamie on his side to get his attention.
JAMIE
Be patient ! I'm gonna take you to the hospital in a minute. Get you patched up.
He finally gives to her pestering and follows her line of sight. The old man is approaching.
He makes NO SOUND on the car park.