Int. Car - Dusk into Night

POV from inside of a car of a desolate rural landscape as night falls. Silhouette trees line the bluish-gray sky.

Little later, it is all dark now, there is no on else on the road.

We hear a match striking a match box. As the light approaches the cigarette, we finally see who is driving. Adam Biro, a middle aged man, has a face that seems to have hit every bump on the road of life. Not a rugged face but a soft face that has taken a lot of beating.

Adam keeps his eyes on the road as he lights his cigarette. When it is lit, he inhales, cherishes it, and then coughs from discomfort. He doesn't have the actions of someone who smokes a lot. He takes another puff and throws the cigarette out of the car.

A road sign reads: "Next Rest Area 45 miles."

He can't wait that long, clearly uncomfortable. He tries to light another cigarette but gives up quickly.

A small trail or roadway approaches. He leans to get a closer look. Undecided. At the very last second, he turns into the dirt road. The rising dust impedes his vision. He pulls over, keeps his head light on and gets out.

EXT. Dirt road - Night

Without even a look around, he quickly runs to the side, unzipping his pants at the same time. He pees on a tree. His body relaxes.

He looks at the sky. It is a starry night. But that trance is broken with noise of rustling leaves and voices. He quickens. Zips his pants and approaches the car, all the while keeping an eye on the direction of the sound.

Two young people walk out of the woods. They seem animated and confused. They approach Adam without really announcing themselves. Their eyes peeled on him. Just when they have gotten a little too close...

Young Woman

Hi

Adam

Hi

YOUNG WOMAN

Big night huh?

ADAM

I don't know.

YOUNG WOMAN

You headed down to the cave.

ADAM

Cave?

YOUNG WOMAN

Yea, you coming?

ADAM

No.

YOUNG WOMAN

You know tonight is the night.

ADAM

Yea? I don't know.

YOUNG WOMAN

You know what I am talking about?

ADAM

No.

YOUNG Man

Man.

YOUNG WOMAN

Alright, forget it.

ADAM

I just pulled over to...pee.

YOUNG WOMAN

Oh. Do you know where the cave is?

ADAM

No. I am not from around here.

YOUNG MAN

Let's go.

They walk back in the direction they came from.

ADAM

What is happening tonight?

They stop, look around. Wonder if they should tell him.

YOUNG MAN

You a cop?

ADAM

No.

YOUNG WOMAN

Well, tonight we go up.

ADAM

Up?

She points to the sky. Adam looks up like he was expecting to find something.

YOUNG WOMAN

They're coming.

Adam is confused but understand what she means. They smile at him, they can see that he thinks they're crazy.

YOUNG MAN

Come on.

YOUNG WOMAN

(to Adam)

Crazy huh?

Adam is speechless. They turn and leave. He looks up at the sky one more time. It does look like a magical night. He gets back in the car.

INT. CAR - Dirt road

Car turns around. As he navigates through the dirt road, he encounters an old man walking. Adam tries to half-heartedly wave. The old man passes avoiding any eye-contact.

Int. Car - Night - Highway

Series of shots of driving at night. Adam makes faces to keep himself awake.

Int. Car - Morning - Urban roads

More driving. Adam looks worn. He pulls into a Church parking lot. There is a hearse parked there but nothing else.

EXT. Church Parking lot - Morning

Adam changes outfits, putting on a suit. Nobody is around. He walks up to the entrance.

Int. Church

The church is empty except for a open casket and a priest sitting in the pew waiting, bored.

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