EXT. - THE STARLET LOUNGE - EARLY EVENING

Gerri lowered her gun as Ray shot past her, falling to her knees beside Curtis's body. When she looked up, her face twisted in fury, Gerri holstered her gun as quickly as possible, grabbing Ray before she could hurtle herself at the approaching Jackson.

"He was giving himself up!" Gerri had never seen Ray break down before, wasn't sure what to do with her. Suddenly she was all slippery and boneless, making it impossible for ...