seemed like less than five minutes. After
that, he gave me this box and said it was
a gift for the future. I came back to the
house and that's when I saw you looking
at me through the window.
KRISTIN
I must admit, that's quite a story, even
for you. You honestly believe that you've
only been gone a half hour?
ALEC
I'm telling you this just happened. I
must have experienced time dilation. It's
the only explanation. Look at me. Do I
look three and a half years older to you?
KRISTIN
No, actually. In fact it was the first
thing I noticed when I saw you.
ALEC
I'm just as baffled as you, baby.
Whatever this thing is, it must be pretty
important.
Kristin picks up the Neutrino Drive. Examines it more closely.
She looks at Alec through the hole in its center.
KRISTIN
It's nothing but a block of metal with a
hole in it.
ALEC
He also gave me a data crystal. It'll
probably explain what it is.
Kristin starts to cry.
ALEC (CONT’D)
The last few years must have been hell
for you. I'm so sorry you had to go
through that.
KRISTIN
I had to file a missing persons report.
And then OLD MAN HUTCHINS' cattle started
disappearing. No one knew what to think.
They searched for your body for weeks.
ALEC
I've got to put this away.
Alec grabs the Neutrino Drive and moves into the bedroom.
INT. BEDROOM - ALEC'S HOUSE - NIGHT
Alec puts the Neutrino Drive in the closet.
Kristin is standing in the doorway.
ALEC
I can understand why you thought I left
you when they didn't find my body.
Kristin moves off. Then quickly returns.
She reaches inside Alec's robe, and then draws the elastic band of his briefs outward.
KRISTIN
It looks like I'm the one who found your
body.
ALEC
That's really creepy, Kristin.
She gently tucks the spider plant leaf into his briefs while flashing him a forgiving look.
Her eyes grow wide as she pulls two leaves out.
She immediately notices the cigarette burn on the second leaf.
KRISTIN
What's this?
ALEC
It's from the night of the party.
Remember?
KRISTIN
I can't even think right now. Please
Alec, don't ever leave me again.
ALEC
I never left you baby.
They kiss passionately and then drop onto the
