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INT. OFFICE

Stephan stands listening to Nobs.

NOBS

He can't feel anything. There's no blood to coagulate. Nothing. I wiped the blood off and there was nothing to indicate he had been bleeding. He doesn't even have a temperature.

STEPHAN

What do you mean he doesn't have a temperature?

NOBS

I took his temperature and he's cold. Its not the norm for any human being. If he weren't moving and talking I'd say he was a cadaver.

STEPHAN

What about the blood on the walls and such?

NOBS

Could be from someone else. Could be from his attacker. But it definitely did not come from him.

STEPHAN

Right. I want to talk to him. Analyze the blood we do have as quickly as possible. Then we'll go back. We missed something.

Stephan walks out with Nobs right behind him.

int. surgery

Stephan comes in with Nobs at his heels. He looks at Peter and Evie. Evie looks at him, almost guiltily. Nobs gathers up the cloths that have blood on them.

STEPHAN

I want everyone out while I talk to this man.

EVIE

But, his leg. Shouldn't we-

STEPHAN

(quietly)

Now, Evie.

Evie can't argue further. She let's go of Peter and walks out. Nobs follows her, but the Professor lingers next to Stephan for a moment. They exchange a glance. The Professor nods silently and leaves, shutting the door behind him.

int. hallway

The Professor shuts the door.

NOBS

I've got to do some analysis. I'll see you later.

He leaves.

EVIE

(to the Professor)

He can't mean to question him now. His leg hasn't even been bandaged yet.

PROFESSOR

Let's just let Stephan handle that, shall we. He knows what he's doing.

EVIE

But-

PROFESSOR

It will be all right, Evie. Come on. Let's go.

The Professor puts an arm around Evie's shoulders and guides her out. They all walk down the hallway to the main office together.

int. surgery

Stephan stands looking at Peter.

PETER

(uncomfortably)

Hello, mate. It's been awhile.

STEPHAN

It should have been a hell of a lot longer.

PETER

Look, I know its strange, but there is an explanation for this.

STEPHAN

(sarcastically)

Yes, Peter, I want to hear your explanation for how you came back from the dead.

PETER

Stephan, there's no trick here. I didn't plan this. The first thing I remember is this person standing over me in a weird suit and helmet. He had a gun trained on me.

STEPHAN

And the not being dead part?

PETER

(exasperated)

I'm trying to tell you. I think he brought me back.

STEPHAN

Brought you back? From the dead.

PETER

I know it sounds crazy, but that's all I can figure. After that, there was nothing I could do. He compelled me to do things I never would have done myself.

STEPHAN

Such as?

PETER

Get things for him. Steal.

STEPHAN

(curious)

What kind of things?

peter

Explosives, parts, tools, food. He always stayed in the sewers. I never saw what he looked like. He was looking for something, that's all I can figure. I tried to get away before, but I couldn't. His hold over me was too strong. He had this device, like a radio, but with colors. I figured if I could steal it, then I could send a message out. They could save me. It just happened to be you.

STEPHAN

And how did you get that wound?

PETER

I ran from him. He sliced me open as I was escaping. I would have been a goner, except you showed up just soon enough to stop him. You saved my life.

Stephan looks at him in silence.

STEPHAN

(with effort)

You died in my arms. I was at your funeral. I had to give your effects to your mother.

PETER

I'm sorry.

Stephan doesn't reply. He paces for a second, running his hand through his still damp hair.

STEPHAN

Nobs has examined you. He says you have no blood. I have just one question for you.

PETER

(eagerly)

Anything.

STEPHAN

Where did the blood in the sewers come from if you don't have any blood to spill?

Peter can't reply to that. He just looks at Stephan. Stephan nods, finally, and turns to go.

PETER

I'm not the enemy, Stephan.

STEPHAN

You're not my friend either.

Stephan leaves.