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EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF THE CITY FORMALLY KNOWN AS GLASGOW
SFX: SOUND OF BIRDS AND FARM ANIMALS IN THE DISTANCE. THE WIND BEGINS TO PICK UP, IT STARTS TO RAIN IN A REAL DOWNPOUR. AN OLD HEAVY WOODEN DOOR OPENS MAKING THE RAIN LOUDER FOR A MOMENT AND SOME TAKES A STEP INSIDE, CLOSING THE DOOR AND SHAKING OUT AN UMBRELLA.
LAUREN
(calling out)
Bronwyn, I'm back.
(normal voice)
Ah, you're here, sorry.
SFX: LOUD CLAP OF THUNDER
LAUREN
Fuck me, where did that come from, I'm soaked and only walked from the car. Are the all the animals in?
BRONWYN
I got them in about half an hour ago.
LAUREN
Great, Not even the sheep are designed for this kind of weather.
SFX: SOUND OF A RAIN FALLING ON A FLAT ROOF. A LOG BEING THROWN ONTO ON OPEN FIRE BEGINS TO CRACKLE FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER CLAP OF THUNDER.
LAUREN
(shocked)
Jesus, it was so nice when I left.
BRONWYN
Yeah, That's Scotland for you, sadly not much we can do about the weather up here. Now why don't you get out of those wet clothes Lauren luv.
LAUREN
You're right, I should be used to it having been living here for the last three years. You're eager, I was only gone just over an hour.
BRONWYN
(Coy, playful)
Well, I missed you didnt I.
LAUREN
Awwww... Cute. Maybe in a bit.
SFX: Two people kiss
BRONWYN
(slightly disappointed)
Fine, how did it go anyway? Did you send the message to Amy?
LAUREN
They said it went through. It was nice of Jessi to let us know what happened.
BRONWYN
Yeah, she's alright. Still not entirely sure how the lucky bitch got away with it. Out of curiosity, how do they do it. The whole messaging thing.
LAUREN
It's more complex than I thought, believe it or not they use parts of the old landline network. It's technically old pager technology with an adapted form of phreaking.
BRONWYN
(clueless)
Sounds kinky.
LAUREN
(sarcastically)
Oh, it is. Some of the weirdest shit I've seen since we held that party last month.
BRONWYN
(hopeful)
Really? I'm coming with you next time. I'm glad it went well.
(pause)
You're happy that you did move though right?
LAUREN
Of course, there was no way I could continue living in London.
BRONWYN
Even more so once the Enforcers moved in.
LAUREN
Yeah, but not all the Enforcers were bad.
BRONWYN
Let's not talk about her at the moment, you know my feelings about her.
LAUREN
Yeah, I know, she will either come round or get found out. Then she will either be sent to rehab or forcefully removed. Name diana
BRONWYN
Strange what people will do under pressure. I never saw myself running a farm for instance.
LAUREN
Me neither but here we are. We wouldn't have to do it if the government hadn't decided to ration us.
BRONWYN
They think we need them, the idiots. Trust queers to take up all sorts of crafts and skills to make north of the wall sustainable. Plus being here with you has been pretty good. Now... about those wet clothes.
LAUREN
You're such a romantic.
SFX: KISSING, CLOTHES BEING TAKEN OFF.
FADE OUT