TC is in bed with his WIFE. They sleep in separate sides, but the wife has her arms in the general vicinity of TC, whereas TC is faced away from her. The WIFE is in her early 40's. She is aging well and still quite beautiful. Phone RINGS and wakes TC abruptly, like from a nightmare. TC picks up phone.
TC
Hello?
(He then pauses.)
Uh huh. Uh huh. Okay, I'll be right there.
TC jumps out of bed and quickly begins to dress. His WIFE wakes and looks up.
WIFE
What's wrong dear?
TC
There's a riot going on at the prison.
WIFE
Oh my god!
TC
I've got to go.
TC rushes out the door.
WIFE
Be careful! I love...
The front door SLAMS.
WIFE
You.
EXT. PRISON - DAY
The prison is a complete mess. There is a fire going on and inmates everywhere trying to escape or participating in the chaos. The guards are trying desperately to get it under control.
TC's car pulls up to the prison as he rushes into the prison.
INT. PRISON - DAY
The inside of the prison is in total upheaval. The riot has been isolated to the center yard of the prison, and is beginning to get under control. The guards have guns and many inmates are surrendering. TC desperately searches the yard for Jacob.
EXT. PRISON FENCE - DAY
Several inmates are climbing the fence to freedom. Jacob is one of them. As Jacob lands on the other side TC is waiting for him gun in hand. As another inmate lands on the other side he sees TC. Suddenly he grabs Jacob and puts a knife to his throat.
INMATE
Put down the gun TC. Or else pretty boy here won't sing ever again.
JACOB
(Struggles intensely)
No Trace! He'll kill both of us. Don't.
TC
(kneels to the floor and slowly lowers the gun to the floor)
You're not gonna get away, I've got back up coming. Don't even try it.
INMATE
That's it TC. You soft piece of shit.
Suddenly Jacob elbows the inmate and breaks free of his grip and runs to the side.
TC picks up the gun and aims it at the inmate with intense hatred. Then without blinking shoots the inmate in the chest.
Jacob, stunned, gets up and looks at TC. And begins to walk away.
