Lab Journal Entry #38

[matril]

"Justice"

Ext., Cemetery, nighttime. TORI is behind the camera, walking among the gravestones.

TORI (VO)
I can’t stay in one place for very long. The police are looking for me.

(Cut) Who can blame them? Two people close to me, murdered within weeks of each other. I’m the most obvious connection. Maybe they think I became unhinged after William’s tragic “accident.” And I’ve hardly been acting like an innocent person.

(Cut) I’m not innocent. They would still be alive if not for me.

(Cut) I’m planning on turning myself in eventually. But not yet. Not until I’ve done what I need to do.

I will find that monster. I have to stop what I started. Undo my mistakes. I might not survive the confrontation. But if that’s the case, I plan to bring it down with me.

Pulls camera back to give view of herself. She is wearing a long coat, unfastened. Beneath, we can see several gleaming weapons strapped to her clothing. Her face is hardened and dangerous.

Cut. The camera is resting on the ground; TORI is kneeling at a gravestone, speaking softly.

TORI
Hannah. I’m so sorry. You did nothing to deserve this. I can’t bring you back. But whatever justice can be done for you, I’ll see to it.

(Cut. TORI is hunched over, hugging herself) I couldn’t be there at Eli’s funeral. The police were there, waiting for me to show up. My dad sent a message to warn me.

(Cut) I couldn’t contact him. I couldn’t explain. His heart must be breaking all over again. I hope Eric will stay and take care of him. He’s all that Dad has now.

(Cut. Facing camera) It won’t be easy to keep posting videos. But I’ll do it whenever I can. It’s the only resource I have left. (Voice breaks) You’re all I have.

(Cut) If you hear of any sightings – mysterious shadowy figures – a lumbering giant in the woods – I need to know.

(Cut. Face hardened again) And you. You heartless monster. I know you’re watching. You know I won’t rest until you’re dead.

A crazed peal of laughter; TORI looks around sharply, runs one way and then another, but the source can’t be seen. She snatches up the camera and it goes black