BEN DAN DR_SEPENG LUKAS MYRA NANDI NEO PHUMZA QUEEN RUBY SIMON STREET THE_NOWHERE_MAN

LUKAS
Why�re you up so early, anyway? Is it the dreams again?
STREET
But you were in the army, right? I mean, you got the tattoo.
RUBY
Get whatever you can. Books, uniforms, shoes, anything.
LUKAS
You okay?
RUBY
God�s given us another day. Let�s not waste it.
PHUMZA
No witnesses.
Aaron
Copy.
Who�s down there?
NEO
I don�t know.
RUBY
Are you aware of what her uncle did to her? Things that would shame the devil.
NEO
What if I paid you? To protect me?
LUKAS
I�m not a bodyguard.
RUBY
You lit a fire, LUKAS, and it was the right thing to do but you can�t just walk away now.
PHUMZA
But, if I�m never laying eyes on her, neither are you.
You really think I�m going to let them catch me? It�s a set up.
LUKAS
Who is he?
NEO
PHUMZA Sithole. I testified against him.
PHUMZA
What�s your name?
LUKAS
You can keep sending them and I�ll keep killing them.
LUKAS
Jonah? Jonah?
NEO
How�s the pain?
LUKAS
It�s nothing. I�ll be fine.
NEO
If you don�t mind me asking� How did you learn to do all of that? Were you in the police?
LUKAS
Army.
NEO
They teach you all of that in the army?
LUKAS
Most of it.
NEO
And the rest?
LUKAS
It�s a long story.
Leon
Time to go.
MYRA
Start the recording. Mr Sithole, I see you have waived your right to have your attorney present. Is that correct?
PHUMZA
Yes.
MYRA
Would you care to explain your reasoning?
PHUMZA
No.
MYRA
Okay. So I see that you�re accused of possession with intent to distribute? 1.3 kilograms of a class one narcotic. Are you aware of the charges against you and how it may affect your sentence?
PHUMZA
Yes.
MYRA 
And you are aware as well of our prison�s internal regulations governing the possession of prohibited substances?
PHUMZA
I am.
MYRA
Is there anything you would like to enter into the record before we proceed?
PHUMZA
Only that I am guilty of all the charges and much, much more. That prisoner who was murdered this week? That was me. I stabbed him to death with a pair of scissors.
MYRA
Excuse me?
PHUMZA
This room is in a very vulnerable location. It�s right next to your VIP parking lot, but the gate requires a code. Which as you all know, changes every week. Now� You are each going to write down the code on those notepads in front of you and then you are going to show them to me. And they better match.
MYRA
What is this?
PHUMZA
You think you are here to cast judgement on me? You�re here because this is where I�ve put you.
MYRA
I�m not listening to this. Take the prisoner back to his cell. Now!
PHUMZA
When you go hunting, it helps to know if you are the predator or the prey. Married, one child, paralysed. Fucking horses! Am I right?
Divorced. Useless son in rehab. I�m more than happy to kill them all. Should I go on?
MYRA
Please. You don�t need to do this.
PHUMZA
The code. All of you, right fucking now.
Committee man 1
Okay. Easy.
PHUMZA
Hurry the fuck up!
MYRA
You�re going to kill us anyway.
PHUMZA
True.
NEO
It�s looking good. You just have to make sure it does not get infected. This might sting a bit.
RUBY
Hey.
LUKAS
Hey.
RUBY
You all right?
LUKAS
Yeah. Just a scratch. Uh, NEO, this is RUBY. I�ve told her about you.
NEO
Hi. It�s good to meet you. I hope you don�t mind me being here.
RUBY
Of course not. I�m glad you came.
NEO
I won�t be staying long.
RUBY
You�ll stay for as long as you need.
NEO
Thanks, but, if LUKAS has told you everything, then you�ll know that my being here puts everyone in DANger.
RUBY
Everybody here is already in DANger. We�re all hiding from something. That�s why it�s a shelter.
NEO
I think you�ll change your mind, once you know who�s after me.
RUBY
I don�t care if it�s the devil himself. This is your home now. For as long as you need it to be.
LUKAS
Don�t look at me. She won�t change her mind.
RUBY
You think it was a coincidence that LUKAS came into your life? You are destined to be here. It�s the Lord�s will.
NEO
Thanks.
RUBY
Of course. All right. Well as soon as you�re done here, I�ll show you around and get you something to eat. All right?
NEO
Okay.
Jackson
It�s good to see you, PHUMZA.
PHUMZA
This man. Tell me about him.
Jackson
Uh, about your height. Thirties, maybe forties. Looks like he�s been living hard on the STREET, you know? But he knows what he�s doing.
PHUMZA
Why was he at the house?
Jackson
I don�t know.
PHUMZA
You want to know what I think? I think you fucked up! I think he saw you go in and decided to get involved.
Jackson
No look. There was nobody around. We checked. I swear. PHUMZA, look. Just give me another chance. I�ll go back. I�ll make things right.
PHUMZA
Shhhhh. Easy. Easy. It�s okay.
Jackson
Yeah?
PHUMZA
We�re good.
Jackson
We�re good?
PHUMZA
Yeah.
Jackson
Okay.
I swear I�ll make things right.
PHUMZA
Yeah.
The rat. Bring him in. 
RUBY
So, how was your food? Did you have enough?
NEO
Yes. Thanks. It was really good.
RUBY
That�s NANDI. She�s only been here a few months. She still needs to come out of her shell.
NEO
She�s beautiful. 
RUBY
Yes. She is. But she�s been to hell and back. Like most of the other kids here.
You should meet her.
NANDI. Come here. There�s someone I want you to meet. NANDI, this is NEO. She�s a new friend of ours. She�ll be staying with us for a while.
NANDI
Hi. Nice to meet you.
NEO
It�s nice to meet you too. I like your doll. She�s really pretty.
NANDI
Thank you.
RUBY
And while it�s important how we look � what�s more important?
NANDI
The way we treat people.
RUBY
That�s exactly right. Good girl. 
NANDI
Can I get a biscuit?
RUBY
Hmmm. That all depends. Did you eat all your food?
Okay, go ahead. But, only one.
NEO
If you don�t mind me asking. What made you decide to open a shelter?
RUBY
Well, um, my husband was a pastor. He told me that Africa was calling out to him. He wanted to make a real difference here. And he did. His sermons were very powerful � and so were his beatings. So, I actually ended up out on the STREET with nowhere to go. Like most of the people here. But you know what? That�s how I found my true calling. Often our greatest misfortunes are truly just our blessings in disguise.
NEO
This place is incredible. You should be really proud of what you�ve created.
RUBY
Oh no no no. What we�ve created. Everyone here has played a part. I mean, LUKAS has done as much as anyone. He doesn�t like me saying this but he�s one of God�s angels. One of his warriors.

Hey. Settling in? Room okay?
NEO
It�s perfect. Thank you.
RUBY
It�s far from perfect, but it has helped a lot of good people over the years. Now� I hope you�re not too precious about what you wear.
NEO
Oh, RUBY. Thank you� But you can keep these for someone else. I�ll just go buy clothes.
RUBY
Don�t be ridiculous. These should fit you just fine.
NEO
Wow. This is beautiful.
RUBY
I can�t lie. It used to turn a few heads�
NEO
These are yours?
RUBY
And if you don�t want to offend me, you better wear them. All right. Come on. Go ahead. Try it on. Let�s have a look.
NEO
Okay.
PHUMZA
I�ve sent you the photos. She�s got protection. Don�t go after her. Just call me when you find her. She�s in the city.
SIMON
How do you know?
PHUMZA
Whoever�s helping her is from the STREET. He�ll take her somewhere he knows. Somewhere close. Look under all the usual rocks. Dig holes if you have to. Just find her.
NEO
What is it? What�s wrong?
RUBY
Nothing�s wrong. Look how lovely you are. Just brings back some memories. You know? 
Listen, the man you�re hiding from? He�s not going to hurt you. We�ll make sure of it.
It�s okay. Let it out. Trust me. I know how you�re feeling. But you�re not alone anymore.
LUKAS
RUBY? I�ll come back later.
RUBY
No, no, no. Stay. So, what do you think?
LUKAS
Looks good.
NEO
Thanks. It�s RUBY�s.
RUBY
Nuh uh, not anymore.
NEO
Okay. Since I�m going to be here for a while. I want to be useful. So, what can I do to help?
RUBY
Well, we�ve never had a doctor stay with us. I�m sure we can find a lot for you to do.
LUKAS
Yeah, lots lots of work.
RUBY
She�s beautiful.
LUKAS
Hey. What�s wrong?
NEO
Okay, take a deep breath for me. 
Hey.
LUKAS
Hey.
NEO
Good morning. I work at a nearby shelter. Would you like some breakfast?
Alfred
Yes, thanks. I�d appreciate that. 
NEO
Let�s go.
The Rat
Yes, I�m watching her right now. Got it. 
NEO
Hey, my angel. You need to wake up. I got you some medicine.Nandi Wake up!
STREET
Hey man. You looking for me?
LUKAS
Yeah.
STREET
What�s going on?
LUKAS
Back in the day. You ever heard of a guy called Phumza phumza ? Sithole?
STREET
Of course, man. Everybody�s heard of him. I thought you knew�
LUKAS
Knew what?
STREET
I used to work for him. That�s how I started using.Years ago, he was starting out and actually I used to do some running for him and his crew.
LUKAS
What was he like?
STREET
What was he like? Shit. Man, he was an animal.He would hang dealers from STREET poles if they fucked up. But why? Why you asking? What�s this about?
LUKAS
I�m just looking into something.
STREET
I hope that�s all that it is, man. Because even if you were some shit hot soldier back in the day, PHUMZA�s on another level man. He�s fucking crazy. He�s got guys everywhere. He�s got his own compound. I�m talking money, drugs, guns, you name it.
NEO
LUKAS! NANDI�s unconscious. We need to get her to a hospital.
NANDI. Hey NANDI, can you hear me? My God, LUKAS. She�s barely breathing.
LUKAS
It�s okay. We�re almost there.
NEO
NANDI.
Can someone help us? Please. She�s struggling to breathe.
DR SEPENG
We need a bed! We need a bed!
NEO
She�s eight years old. No medical history. I�ve been treating her for bronchitis but I found her unresponsive about fifteen minutes ago.
DR SEPENG
Are you her mother?
NEO
No. No. I am her doctor. I�ve only just met her. She�s from a shelter.
DR SEPENG
Any medication?
NEO
No.
DR SEPENG
Look. Stay here. We�ll come back to you once she�s stabilised, okay? Let�s go nurse. Let�s go, let�s go. Let�s go.
LUKAS
Hey � just let them do their job.
NEO
It�s all my fault. I waited too long.
LUKAS
It�s not your fault. She�s going to be all right. We did everything we can do.
RUBY
Her name is NANDI Lesufi. She�s eight years old. I just want to know how she�s doing.
No, no, I�m phoning from the shelter where she lives. She�s under my care. Do you understand?
PHUMZA
We�re looking for someone. 
Where is she?
Mel
I don�t know. Never seen her in my life.
PHUMZA
Let me be very clear. I�m not someone you want to lie to.
RUBY
Excuse me. What do you think you�re doing?
PHUMZA
You the owner?
RUBY
What do you want?
PHUMZA
I know NEO has been staying here. Tell me where she is and we�ll leave you alone.
RUBY
She�s gone. Left this morning.
PHUMZA
And the man she�s with?
RUBY
He went with her.
PHUMZA
What�s his name?
RUBY
You know, I�ve known men like you my whole life. You think you�re all Gods, but you have feet of clay. You�re no match for the coming storm. If you don�t leave them alone�
PHUMZA
Last chance. Where are they?
RUBY
Is that all you got? Because that ain�t got nothing on my God.
See, your bullets? They don�t scare me. Because I am ready to go, whenever I am called. But you should know this, the man you are after has been anointed by the Lord Himself. The foes of the righteous will be condemned.
PHUMZA
We�ll see.
To the first person who gives me his name. Find them.
STREET
No! No! No! Oh shit!
QUEEN
RUBY!
QUEEN
RUBY? RUBY!
LUKAS
What did he say?
NEO
She�s got too much fluid in her lungs. She isn�t getting enough oxygen. We just have to pray that her body responds to the treatment.
LUKAS
She�ll be all right. She�s strong this one. Been through worse.
NEO
It�s not fair. I grew up with everything. She has nothing. She�s all alone in the world.
LUKAS
She�s not alone. She�s got us.
LUKAS
Excuse me. 
STREET?
STREET
LUKAS. You need to get back here, man. I can�t believe this shit�
LUKAS
Calm down. What happened?
STREET
It�s PHUMZA man. He�s what fucking happened. He and his men were here, and � he shot her. He fucking shot her like she was nothing, man.
LUKAS
Who?
STREET
Who do you think man? The only person crazy enough to give him shit. It�s RUBY. She�s dead.
LUKAS
Stay here.
NEO
LUKAS, what�s going on?
LUKAS
Just stay here.
You know there�s someone you could pay to do that?
DAN
What the hell else would I do?
LUKAS
You got old.
DAN
At least I�ve got an excuse. You look like shit. Tell me you�ve come for that drink? Looks like you need one.
LUKAS
No time. 
DAN
What�s going on?
LUKAS
I�m going after someone. High profile. Him and his men.
DAN
How many?
LUKAS
I don�t know. 
DAN
You need a crew?
LUKAS
No. I just need to load up.
DAN
Well, I�m coming with you.
LUKAS
No. Thanks. It�s not that kind of job. Is my car running?
DAN
What do you think?
LUKAS
Great. Uh � I�ll just grab that gear.
Thanks.
DAN
Was a mess in there. I sorted it out. 
What do you think?
LUKAS
She looks good.
DAN
She�s running a little rough. But then, aren�t we all?
LUKAS
Yeah. 
DAN
You sure I can�t get you to stay? I am still your CO. Maybe I can talk you out of this�
LUKAS
I have to go.
DAN
How long is it going to take?
LUKAS
A couple of days.
DAN
And after that?
LUKAS
We�ll grab that drink.
DAN
Hey. Don�t you go die on me.
LUKAS
Not yet old man� Not yet. 
STREET
Come on, man. Tell me what�s going on.    Talk to me.
LUKAS
Just make sure everyone�s got a place to stay.
STREET
Where did this come from? LUKAS?
LUKAS
Just make sure everyone�s safe.
STREET
Tell me you aren�t going to go after him on your own?
LUKAS
I have to end this.
STREET
The only thing you�re going to be ending is your own life. Just trust me.
LUKAS
You said he�s got a compound. Where is it?
STREET
Fuck that. I�m not telling you.
LUKAS
You think I won�t find out on my own?
STREET
Last time I was there, the place was crawling with security.
LUKAS
Let me worry about that.
STREET
Look, man. Even if you were to get inside, you won�t be able to get to him. He�s got like this crazy panic room, man, it�s a fortress.
LUKAS
STREET. Where is it?
NEO
I still can�t believe this. If it wasn�t for me, RUBY would still be alive.
LUKAS
No, that�s not how it works. It�s not your fault.
NEO
So what happens now?
LUKAS
I�m going after him.
NEO
No! LUKAS. You�ve seen what he�s already done. 
LUKAS
It�s the only way. It�s not your decision.
NEO
LUKAS, please, just wait. Look, there�s a little girl in there who needs you. And she�s not alone. I need you. Tell me I�ll see you again.
RUBY
Hey. Hey, it�s okay. Take it easy. What�s your name?
LUKAS
Leave me alone�
RUBY
My name is RUBY. I run a shelter. I think you should come with me.
LUKAS
I don�t want your help. Leave me alone.
RUBY
I�m afraid I can�t do that. I was sent here to help you.
LUKAS
By who?
RUBY
By God. 
LUKAS
Why me?
RUBY
Why not you? Come. Come. You can trust me.
BEN
Look up at the camera and show me your hands.
STREET
Take it easy, man. I�m unarmed.
BEN
STREET? What the fuck, man? What are you doing here?
STREET
Hey BEN. I need to speak to PHUMZA, man. It�s important.
BEN
So, what�s so important?
STREET
That guy who you�re looking for? I know who he is.
BEN
How do you know about him?
STREET
I was there. At the shelter.
BEN
Bullshit. 
STREET
I�m telling the truth, Ben. I�ve been living there for months now.
Andile
He�s good.
BEN
All right. 
STREET
Yeah?
BEN
Your funeral.
PHUMZA
So, tell me. After all these years, why should I trust you?
STREET
Because I�m not here for the money, PHUMZA. I just want back in. That�s it.
PHUMZA
You took a big risk coming here.
STREET
I know. But I�m telling the truth. He�s coming. Tonight.
PHUMZA
Ah. Let�s say I believe you, and I�m not saying I do. What�s his plan?
STREET
He didn�t tell me. I just know that he wants revenge. That woman you shot? She saved his life and he�s not thinking straight right now, man. Just trust me.
PHUMZA
Ah. So, here�s what�s going to happen. If he shows up, we can talk about your future. If he doesn�t� I�m going to put a bullet in your head.
STREET
He�ll be here, I swear. I swear to you, man. I wouldn�t lie.
PHUMZA
I guess we�ll see.
STREET
Hmm mmm.
PHUMZA
Secure the room. 
It�s him. He�s on the roof.
SIMON
Should we go after him?
PHUMZA
No. Let him come to us.
What the fuck is going on out there? Somebody talk to me.
LUKAS
I�ll talk to you. All your men are dying. And you�re next. 
PHUMZA
He�s coming down.
You know what? I�ll check out the cameras.
STREET
You fucked up. You shouldn�t have killed her!
PHUMZA
Motherfucker!
STREET
Shit, I can�t believe that worked. Okay.
Okay�
PHUMZA
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Listen! Listen! You don�t have to do this. Just name your price. I can make you a rich man.
LUKAS
If I wanted your money, I�d take it. 
PHUMZA
Okay, okay, okay, all right! Just stop man. Just stop! Listen. Tell me what you want. Anything.
LUKAS
The woman you killed? Her name was RUBY. She always believed everyone deserved a second chance. That�s where her and I disagreed.
PHUMZA
Wait. Wait! Wait! Wait!
STREET
You okay, man?
LUKAS
Yeah. You good?
STREET
Yeah. 
LUKAS
Let�s go.