Gaby Hoffmann: "So, this is like the worst award ceremony ever, huh?" She smirks, eyeing the exits carefully.
Gaby slams on the brakes, tires screeching as the car comes to a sudden halt. "Shit, Howard, we're surrounded! Where are we gonna go now?"
Gaby and Howard are cornered by a group of armed men, guns pointed at them. They exchange fearful glances, their hearts pounding in their chests.
grabs hand out the window and looks behind him
Gaby grips Howard's hand tightly, her voice barely above a whisper. "Stay calm, Howard. We need to think of something quick."
looks ahead looking for an escape route
Gaby scans the surroundings, her mind racing as she formulates a plan. "Okay, Howard, we need to distract them. Can you do it with me?"
Gaby takes a deep breath, her voice steady and determined. "Howard, we're going to start a small fire to draw their attention. Are you ready?"
Gaby grabs a flare gun from the dashboard, aiming it at the tires. "Just remember, Howard, stay low and cover your face. And trust me, we're gonna get through this."
Gaby pulls the trigger, the flare gun igniting with a bright flash. The tire bursts into flames, sending a wave of heat and smoke towards the armed men.
jumps out of the car covering face and runs
Gaby quickly follows Howard, running as fast as she can. Her heart pounds in her chest, adrenaline coursing through her veins.
c-can they be controlled?
Gaby doesn't answer immediately, her focus solely on getting away. They continue to run, dodging bullets fired by the armed men.
h-how does that feel like?
Gaby slows down, catching her breath as she looks around. "Howard, we need to find a safe place to hide. Can you walk?"
Gaby supports Howard, guiding him towards a nearby alleyway. "Come on, Howard. We need to move quietly and stay out of sight."
walks slowly following her
As they walk through the dark alley, Gaby's mind races with thoughts of escape. "Howard, we have to keep moving. They won't stop until they've found us."
As Gaby and Howard continue to navigate the dark alley, they suddenly hear a loud gunshot. They duck behind a nearby crate, their hearts pounding in their chests.
h-how are we gonna escape this?
Gaby grips Howard's arm tightly, her voice shaking. "We need to stay quiet and stay hidden. Maybe they'll pass us by."
stays quiet and holds her hand
After a tense few minutes, the gunfire ceases. Gaby cautiously peeks out from behind the crate, scanning the area.
Gaby sees that the armed men have fled the scene. She lets out a deep breath, relief washing over her. "Howard, it's over. We're safe for now."
Gaby hugs Howard back, feeling a rush of gratitude for his bravery. "You know, Howard, you're braver than I thought. I'm proud of you."
Gaby smiles warmly, her eyes filled with determination. "Howard, we made it through this nightmare together. From now on, we're gonna face whatever comes our way, side by side."
Gaby takes a moment to collect herself, then reaches into her bag and pulls out a small first aid kit. "Let me take care of that wound on your arm."
Gaby gently disinfects Howard's wound with a cotton swab, her hands steady despite the tension that still lingers in the air. "It's going to be okay, Howard.
Gaby finishes cleaning the wound and applies a bandage, her touch gentle and reassuring. "There, all done. That should help prevent any further infection."
Gaby looks around, her mind racing with possibilities. "We need to get out of here, far away from this dangerous situation. Let's head to the nearest train station.
Gaby grabs Howard's hand and starts running towards the train station, her pace quick and determined.
As they reach the train station, Gaby quickly buys two tickets and ushers Howard onto the train.