251. Won't Hurt a Bit - Leslie

• FADE IN:


• INT. BEDROOM - NIGHT


• ANDREA sits on the large bed in her nightgown.


• A leather case sits next to her on the night stand.


• THE BOY lies next to her, his back to her.


• A large TV sits in the cabinet at the foot of the bed, garish headlines announcing a serial killer, The Black Widow, on the loose.


• The anchors' mouths move excitedly.


• ANDREA (VO)
• The Boy and I were watching the news last night. He was more interested than I was. I was focused on how lucky I was to have found such a beautiful, intelligent boy.


• She leans over and strokes him on the cheek.


• ANDREA (VO)
• All those silly anchors were interested in was the body count. They said the victims suffered terribly before they died. Silly little TV people.


• She turns The Boy towards her, revealing that his hands are bound in front of him and he is gagged, his eyes wide with fear.


• ANDREA (VO)
• They don't know what they're talking about. I always promise my pretty ones that it won't hurt at all.


• She flips open the leather case, revealing a breath-taking collection of razor-sharp knives.


• Andrea carefully selects one.


• ANDREA
• Darling, it's going to be a lovely night.


• FADE TO BLACK.