Kansas City-Alternative ending

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If Carolyn wouldn't have shot Blondie.:)My ending:) boredom struck and I got the dvd finally woo hehe:)both are American I think so think of Miranda doing her accent in this lol:)and enjoy:)comment:)ask for more hehe:)whatever you pleases:) Little bit of cursing but not much:)

Carolyn : (Stares at Blondie silently, putting the dropper from her drug bottle into her mouth).

Blondie: (walks over to Carolyn and snatches it) you promised me he'd be alive.

Carolyn : I didn't promise anything (looks at her and sighs, still very drugged up).

Blondie: Your husband and me had a deal. Either Johnny came home safe or...

Carolyn : Or what?

Blondie: Or you'd be the one he'd find dead!

Carolyn : The police will be here any minute I'm sure.

Blondie: (laughs mockingly to herself, before looking at the gun on the side table).

Carolyn : (goes to snatch it but misses).

Blondie: (holds the gun and cocks it back) only takes a minute to shoot a bullet, Red!

Carolyn : You wont shoot me...

Blondie: Oh yeah? Wanna watch me try? (Smirks as tears fill her eyes).

Carolyn : You'd be the same as them if you did (sighs and runs a hand through her hair). You don't wanna be like them now do yah honey?

Blondie: You're messing with my head (holds her head).

Carolyn : (walks forward a step).

Blondie: Don't move (points the gun back at Carolyn ). Not one inch do you hear me!

Carolyn : Ok...alright.

Blondie: I am tired of this shit! My husbands dead...while you two are alive and living. It isn't fair.

Carolyn : Life isn't fair...

Blondie: Maybe I should make another deal. How about (thinks) how about I say I want a quarter of a mil. Right now. Think he'd do it?

Carolyn : I don't know, why don't you ask him? (Looks down slowly).

Blondie: (walks closer pushing Carolyn 's head up with her gun). What's the matter? Worried he doesn't think you are worth that much huh?

Carolyn : (shrugs) that’s not for me to decide.

Blondie: (looks down at her husband and then cries heavily into her hand. The gun still pointed half at Carolyn ).

Carolyn : (walks closer and then stops). Just let me go. No one has to get hurt.

Blondie: Johnny just did...it's too late (points it at Carolyn , her eyes marked with thick black makeup).

Carolyn : I know and...I am sorry for your loss.

Blondie: Don't give me that bullshit! You didn't even try to save him. You just used your drugs and didn't give a shit what was going on.

Carolyn : I barely knew what was happening (looks up).

Blondie: I was screaming...you weren't so drugged up you didn't hear it were yah! You didn't turn deaf or blind did you, Red! (Getting angrier). Did you?!

Carolyn : You are right I didn't. But I also didn't know how to help even if I wanted to. He was dead when he hit the floor.

Blondie: But you just fucking stood there (shakes the gun as she gestures with her hands).

Carolyn : I know (breathes in deeply through her nose). What was I supposed to do?

Blondie: Anything. Whatever you had the power in you to do. (Laughs lightly to herself in frustration). You couldn't do anything.

Carolyn : (pauses and sighs deep) let me go and we never have to see each other again.

Blondie: Hum...tempting deal. But...I'd have to say no.

Carolyn : Is that right? (Raises her eyes brows and bites down on her lower lip).

Blondie: Give me one good reason why I should let you murdering scum bags go?

Carolyn : Because we didn't do anything wrong (whispers).

Blondie: Yeah right...I bet they killed my Johnny and then Hiney or what ever the fuck his name is came in. Then brought him back here (points to the ground).

Carolyn : He didn't know he was going to die. You wanted him back and that is what you got.

Blondie: I wanted my husband here...alive! (Says the word 'Alive' as if Carolyn doesn't understand the concept).

Carolyn : Well excuse me it's not my fault your husband got in trouble with those thugs.

Blondie: But it's your husbands fault he's dead.

Carolyn : How is it? (Silence). He didn't pull the trigger. He wasn’t even there.

Blondie: Look Red, cut the bull ok. I made a deal, you for him. He is dead now so, I don't need you. I can drop you off somewhere; no one will even know you're gone.

Carolyn : My husband will know (sighs).

Blondie: I bet he will. He'll miss his bed mate for a while but ueh; he'll get over it (shrugs).
Carolyn : Is that what you think? You think no one will bother to look for me? Well if that is your opinion you are dead wrong. (Pulls out a packet of cigarettes and lights one). My husband would hire a swat team if he had to.

Blondie: Thought he didn't want press involved.

Carolyn : If it's my life or his career I am sure he'd choose me every time.

Blondie: Ha that's what you want to believe (looks out the window).

Carolyn : (puts the cigarette to her lips and then inhales. And exhales smoke).

Blondie: (looks round and then leans against the wall). Where is he now anyway? Your husband...is he waiting outside?

Carolyn : I don't know...yes...probably.

Blondie: Don't seem very sure of yourself do you Red!

Carolyn : Maybe I'm not (walks slowly forwards).

Blondie: Why's that?

Carolyn : I don't know. My husband and I are very distant at times (ruffles her hair in a nervous manner).

Blondie: Don't tell me that husband of yours doesn't even kiss you.

Carolyn : Not lately. Not very often. On occasion he will (smiles at the thought).

Blondie: That why you became a dope head? To get a little bit closer to him? Hum real smart choice there Red! (Mockingly).

Carolyn : I don't know why I became a...an addict. I just did. And now I find it hard to go back to how it used to be.

Blondie: (looks at the bottle she put down during the conversation). Have it if you want. I don't give a rats ass.

Carolyn : No. No thank you I am just fine (shakes slightly as she brings the cigarette from her lips).

Blondie: You're shaking like a leaf (as if a matter of fact).

Carolyn : I am not!

Blondie: (storms over and grabs Carolyn 's wrist).

Carolyn : Their going to lock you up you know (exhales thick smoke from her lips).

Blondie: Do I look like I care?

Carolyn : No. You look like you have no soul at all.

Blondie: I have a soul. My husband is gone. Don't you understand that! Gone! Never coming back! And it's all your stupid hubbies fault because he couldn't do a simple thing right!
Dammit (kicks a cupboard and frowns).

Carolyn : (laughs randomly).

Blondie: What you laughing at Red? Something funny to you?

Carolyn : (stops laughing) No...Not at all.

Blondie: Good (looks up at she hears a car). Is that him? Hay Red I said is that him?

Carolyn : (walks over) yes... (Looks out the window). That's him.

Blondie: Good (opens the front door and stares at Carol) Walk! Go on scoot.

Henry: Carol thank God you're alright. Don't worry honey everything's going to be ok.

Blondie: Oh er there has been a change of plan. (Walks closer with her gun still pointed at Carolyn ). You see my husband came back and well let’s just say he passed on. You remember our deal right?

Henry: Yes. I do (looks at Carolyn ).

Blondie: If I let her go (thinks) what do I get?

Henry: What do you want?

Blondie: Let me think about it I'll get back to yah. (Turns and goes back inside). Come on Red (pulls her inside slowly).

Henry: (walks to the door) Let me in ok. Take me instead.

Blondie: No trades. But hay we can use some more company. Long as you ain't trying to trick me or I'll stick to the other half of our deal.

Henry: (opens the door and walks inside) Carolyn .

Carolyn : (walks closely towards her husband) Henry.

Henry: (kisses her head) Are you ok?

Carolyn : Yeah yeah...I'm fine (a bit out of it still).

Henry: Are you sure? You look a bit off colour. Like you're drunk or something (looks at her carefully in wonder).

Carolyn : Don't be silly. Your eyes are playing tricks on you. (Smiles and taps his chest with her finger).

Blondie: Sit down and shut up.

Henry: (waits) what now?

Blondie: (hears police cars, and walks towards the window pulling the blind shut) Shit!

Carolyn : Now what did I tell you.

Blondie: Shut it Red!

Police: (on a megaphone) come out and put the gun down. I repeat step out of the house and put the gun down.

Blondie: (shakes her head and sticks her middle finger up at them). Yeah right! (Grabs Carolyn round the neck with her arm).

Henry: Let her go...

Blondie: (goes outside the back door and ducks when shot at).

Henry: (comes out the front door). My wife is back there! (Shouts to the men).

Blondie: (gets into Henry's car and speeds off). So long suckers! (Looks out of the car window). See you in the next life (to herself).

Carolyn : Just drop me off somewhere and carry on going.

Blondie: No!

Carolyn : (grabs the wheel so it turns and speeds off in the wrong direction towards a river).

Blondie: (stops the car just in time and breathes deeply). You could have killed us.

Carolyn : (rolls her eyes) No I wouldn't have. Now let me out.

Blondie: (drives the car back onto the main road). Thought that'd buy you time?

Carolyn : Wont taken them long to catch up now. So I'd watch out if I were you Blondie. You could be the one to end up dead by sunset.

Blondie: (pulls up outside a hotel) get out. Come on I haven't got all day.

Carolyn : (gets out and walks inside. At the desk). Hi we want erm two rooms. Both under the name Stilton.

Man: Yes Madame do you have a credit card?

Carolyn : What? (Looks up as if she failed to hear what the man said).

Man: Credit card...please.

Carolyn : Err yes...of course. It's in my handbag I think (rummages through her handbag).

Blondie: Give it here. (Waits expectantly) Give it! (Takes the bag and empties it over the desk).
There we are, now wasn’t that so much easier (grabs the credit card and hands it to the man).

Carolyn : Yes...well I must say I am glad you trust me.

Blondie: What? (Her lips form a narrow line).

Carolyn : Two rooms...that means you can't keep an eye on me. Doesn't it?

Blondie: Thanks for pointing that out to me Red. You're being a tremendous help. (Takes the key from the man). One room with two beds, I changed my mind.

Man: You want me to change that for you now Madame?

Blondie: Yes now, and hurry up we ain't got all day (hands the key back).

Carolyn : (sighs and holds her bottle close to her).

Blondie: You're going to kill yourself you know. Keep using that stuff (snatches it off her and sniffs it). Smells awful too.

Carolyn : (snatches it back and looks around the room).

Blondie: (takes the key off the desk). Come on Red, lets go. (Waits) Red? (Grabs Carolyn 's arm, and leads her towards a lift).

Carolyn : (They both get into the lift. And she clears her throat). How long are we staying here?

Blondie: Overnight. (Watches as the lift opens, and they get out). If that man figures out who we are, we are both in the shit, understand me?!

Carolyn : (nods) yes...Yes I understand you.

Blondie: Good (leads her down the hall). Number thirty two (looks on the doors to find the right one). Here we are (stops outside a door). Number thirty two.

Carolyn : (silence) Am I allowed to speak to my husband soon?

Blondie: Sure. Sit down on the bed and use the hotel phone. We won’t be sticking around to pay up anyway (smirks).

Carolyn : (sits down on the bed and picks up the phone to call her husband).

Blondie: Nice room ain't it (smiles and walks to the window). Wonder how much it costs.

Carolyn : I'm sure I'll find out when I get the bill. (Sighs and pushes the digits of her home phone number. Waits for a reply). Henry? (Smiles as she hears her husband).

Henry: (on the phone) Carolyn . Carolyn are you alright? What's she done to you?

Carolyn : I'm fine really (looks up at Blondie). I am alright Henry, honestly. (Pauses) I will be home soon. (Smiles to herself) I promise.

Henry: Is she letting you go? (Hopeful).

Carolyn : Not yet. (Sighs) No.

Henry: Is she there?

Carolyn : Yes. Yes she's here.

Henry: Can I talk to her?

Carolyn : Why would you want to do that? (Curious).

Henry: Please Carolyn. Just hand the phone over to her.

Carolyn : Blondie (stands up slowly). My husband wants to talk to you.

Blondie: Does he now? And why's that? He got the police on me again or something? (Waits for a reply) Huh?

Carolyn : Not that I know of (shakes her head). He just wants to talk to you.

Blondie: Fine. Give it here (takes the phone and sits down on the bed). Yeah?

Henry: How much longer is this going to go on for?

Blondie: As long as it takes to get my Johnny back home safe and sound.

Henry: And if I bring him back?

Blondie: Your wife stays in one piece. (Shrugs and looks at Carolyn ). Got it?

Henry: Yes...yes I got it.

Blondie: (hangs up on him and walks towards Carolyn ).

Carolyn : What did he say?

Blondie: (ignores her). I'm going to get a shower alright. And no funny business (points at her).

Carolyn : Yes...yes of course. I'll just sit here (sits down) I won’t cause any trouble.

Blondie: (looks at the door and walks over to it, locking it with her key. Before putting the key in her pocket as she walks to the bathroom).

Carolyn : (stays silent and sips from her bottle of laudanum).

Blondie: (comes out moments later).

Carolyn : Can I? (Indicates the bathroom).

Blondie: Sure knock yourself out. Just don't use up all the hot water.

Carolyn : (nods to herself and walks inside closing the door behind her).

Blondie: (waits and looks at her watch) aren’t you done already. What you doing in there getting a perm?

Carolyn : (walks out her hair soaking wet. Water dripping down her jacket).

Blondie: Want a smoke? (Offers her the cigarette packet).

Carolyn : No (shakes her head and looks at the window).

Blondie: Suit yourself (lights up a cigarette and throws the lighter aside).

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Carolyn: (stares at her. Puts her hand under her top to rub her shoulder). I am tired. I think I'm going to turn in.

Blondie: Turn into what? (Laughs at her own joke). Just kidding. Me to, I've nothing better to do anyway.

Carolyn: (Lies down on the bed, and tries to get comfortable).

Blondie: (lays down beside Carolyn and sighs). Night Red.

Carolyn: Goodnight Blondie (closes her eyes and tries to sleep).

Blondie: Hay red?

Carolyn: Yes?

Blondie: You know all that stuff about me blaming you for what happened to Johnny.

Carolyn: What about it? (Opens her eyes).

Blondie: I was wrong ok. You had nothing to do with it. It was those gangsters. I just...I miss him you know. A lot.

Carolyn: (sits up and straightens her jacket). I know.

Blondie: (closes her eyes) Night Carolyn.

Carolyn: Goodnight Blondie (looks at Blondie's sleeping form. And picks up her bottle of laudanum).

Blondie: (opens one eye) Hay Red. Put that down.

Carolyn: I thought you were sleeping (holds the bottle close, as if Blondie might take if from her).

Blondie: (sits up) you’re an addict you know that.

Carolyn: (shrugs and runs her fingers through her hair).

Blondie: I bet you couldn't last five minutes without that stuff.

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Carolyn: You're wrong (firmly).

Blondie: Then prove it (puts her hand out to take the bottle).

Carolyn: (hands it over and sighs).

Blondie: (puts it under her pillow and lies back down). Now get some sleep.

Carolyn: (Lies down and sighs to herself turning to face the wall).

Blondie: (wakes up the next day to find Carolyn's gone). Red? red? (bangs on the bathroom door) Red you come out her right now. Red (bangs her fist on the door harder).

Carolyn: (stares into the mirror and closes her eyes tiredly).

Blondie: Open up!

Carolyn: (rolls her eyes and looks at the bathroom door. Leaning against the sink).

Blondie: Red! I'm not kidding, either you come out here right now or I'll...I'll shoot a hole through the door. (silence) You hear that red?

Carolyn: (as if to herself) I hear yah.

Blondie: You gunna come out now? (her head against the door).

Carolyn: (walks towards the door uneasily, and opens it).

Blondie: Thank you.

Carolyn: (walks out of the door and puts on her cream high heeled shoes).

Blondie: What you trying to do give me a heart attack! (frustrated).

Carolyn: (silent and rubbing her feet).

Blondie: (hears a car pull up outside and walks to the window). We have to go soon. It's almost noon you know. We can't stay here all day. They'll catch up with us eventually.

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Carolyn: They wouldn't have to catch up, If you just let me go. Would they? (Expecting her nails).

Blondie: Did I ask your opinion? (Looks out the blinds and sighs). Get your coat on, we're leaving.

Carolyn: What now? Right now?

Blondie: Yes now. You me gone now! (frustrated).

Carolyn: (puts her coat on and walks out of the room).

Blondie: (locks the door, and puts the key in a near by vase).

Carolyn: So where do we go now? Any plans or ideas floating around in that head of yours?
(Looks around the hall as if dazed).

Blondie: (shrugs) I dunno. Just out of here. Come on lady (grabs her arm and helps her into the lift).

Henry: (pacing the lounge in his home). You don't seem to understand how serious this is. That woman has a gun. My wife is in danger Thomas!

Thomas: (sat on a chair in front of him) Look there is nothing we can do this moment in time. For now we need to just sit back and relax. Stay calm and...

Henry: Calm! How can I be calm? When my wife’s being held at gunpoint by some crazy woman.

Thomas: But how do you know that?

Henry: Know what?

Thomas: That she has a gun. She might just be saying it to scare you.

Henry: I can't take any chances.

Carolyn: (sitting in the car at night, as Blondie drives) why don't you give up running? Like you pointed out they'll catch up eventually.

Blondie: And then what? (Annoyed). Go to jail. No Sir!

Carolyn: Kidnapping is an offence you know. You won’t just get a slap on the wrist.

Blondie: Don't you think I know that! (Driving along the road. Beeping her horn as they stop because of traffic).

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Carolyn: All I know is I want to be home with my husband. (Looks out the window, and sighs sadly to herself).

Blondie: (pulls up outside a phone box).

Carolyn: Why are you stopping?

Blondie: You said you wanted to speak to your husband right. Well go ahead, there’s the phone box. And here's a nice shiny nickel. (Hands her the silver coin and sighs).

Carolyn: Thanks (stares at the coin, almost to check if it's real).

Blondie: Go on. Hurry up!

Carolyn: (opens the car door, and goes to the phone box).

Blondie: (keeps a close eye on Carolyn's every move).

Carolyn: (puts the coin into the machine. Dials the number, and waits for an answer).

Blondie: (taps her nails on the wheel).

Henry: Carolyn? (Smiles and sighs in relief). You're ok.

Carolyn: Yes. Yes I am ok honey. (Looks at Blondie from the phone box).

Henry: I miss you Carolyn. I know I don't say it enough but I do. I miss you so much right now. I just want you back home.

Carolyn: That's all I want too honey. But that isn't going to happen overnight.

Henry: Then I'll come and meet you. (Pauses) Where are you anyway?

Carolyn: Erm...I don't think that is such a good idea (looks around herself for a road sign).

Henry: Carolyn. Just tell me what road you are on ok. That's all I need (looks around the room picking up his car keys).

Carolyn: I am on Tavern Street (reads the sign and looks at Blondie).

Henry: (writes it down on a notepad by the phone line). Tavern Street?

Carolyn: (silent) Yes.

Henry: I'll be right there. Stall her ok? (Waits for a reply) Carolyn?

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Carolyn: Yes. Yes ok. (Hangs up and walks towards the car).

Blondie: What did he say?

Carolyn: That he misses me and wants me home. Anything a normal husband would say to his wife when she's been taken away from him.

Blondie: Ueh (shrugs).

Carolyn: (gets into the car and sighs). So where are we going now?

Blondie: Well nowhere on the little gas we have.

Carolyn: (leans her head back and looks at Blondie).

Blondie: Here (hands her the bottle of laudanum). I don't like you taking that stuff but...I know you'll need it in the long run.

Carolyn: (takes it) Thank you (using the dropper drinks so of it).

Blondie: No problem. (Looks up as a car pulls up behind them).

Carolyn: It's Henry.

Blondie: Your husband?

Carolyn: (nods) He wanted to see me.

Blondie: And what am I supposed to do about it? Just sit here and let you two be all loved up?

Carolyn: (gets out of the car and walks towards her husband. Wobbling slightly).

Henry: (looks at her curiously in worry). Are you sure you are ok?

Carolyn: I'm fine (smiles and drops the bottle by accident).

Henry: What's that? (Looks down at the road).

Carolyn: Nothing (turns him back to face her).

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Henry: (bends down and picks up the bottle). What's this?

Carolyn: What does it look like! (Looks away in embarrassment).

Henry: I don't know you tell me.

Carolyn: (silent).

Henry: (looks at the label and frowns). Laudanum!

Carolyn: (sighs and looks down at the pavement). Yes.

Henry: Why?! Why are you doing this to me! To us...to yourself. Don't you have any self respect!

Carolyn: (stays still and silent).

Henry: Listen to me! (Lifts her chin up so she is facing him).

Carolyn: I have to take it...you wouldn't understand.

Henry: What ill are yah? (Angrily). Feeling a bit sick? Need a doctor? (Puts the bottle in front of her face). This is going down the sink!

Carolyn: (stares into his eyes as if challenging his authority).

Henry: (takes the lid and is about to tip it down the drain).

Carolyn: No! (Goes to snatch it back).

Henry: Me or the drugs Carolyn. (Silence) What will it be?

Carolyn: (sadness fills her eyes). Henry... (Reaches for him).

Henry: (looks at her and waits).

Carolyn: (takes the bottle and then walks over to a bin throwing it inside).

Henry: (smiles with relief and puts his arm around her). Let's go home.

Blondie: (now out of the car leaning on the door). You forgetting something!

Henry: She can come too.

Blondie: (shrugs and nods) Ok but we are all travelling in the same ride ok?

Henry: There will be no problems I assure you.

Carolyn: (gets into the car, and looks down at her hands).

Henry: (waits for Blondie to be in the back seat before he drives off).