INT. - MICHAEL'S HOUSE - MIDNIGHT
Ty is standing facing the door. Gabriel walks over.
GABRIEL
Please don't run away.
Ty turns to face Gabriel.
GABRIEL
We need to stick together.
Ty starts to cry. Michael walks over. He kneels facing Ty.
MICHAEL
Where are you going?
TY
I don't know.
MICHAEL
It is not safe for you out there.
TY
Do you really want me here?
MICHAEL
Yes I really want you here. I want all five of you here.
TY
But I’m a.
MICHAEL
Do not insult yourself.
Michael hugs Ty.
INT. – MICHAEL’S HOUSE – THREE HOURS LATER
Gabriel is sitting on the couch. He is crying. Michael walks over. He kneels facing Gabriel. Gabriel wipes the tears off his face.
MICHAEL
It is okay to cry.
GABRIEL
I’m sorry if I woke you.
MICHAEL
You have no need to be sorry. Tell me what is on your mind.
GABRIEL
You need to concentrate on Ty.
MICHAEL
You are amazingly smart.
GABRIEL
Ty is a genius.
MICHAEL
I think you are too.
MICHAEL
(beat)
I can concentrate on Ty and still help you. Are you upset because of Ty?
GABRIEL
Ty didn’t do anything wrong. He never hurt anyone.
MICHAEL
You are a strong empath aren’t you?
Michael hugs Gabriel then backs up slightly.
MICHAEL
I am here for you at all times but you really do need some sleep.
GABRIEL
I.
MICHAEL
You did not wake me. Please do not apologize. Are you okay to go to sleep?
GABRIEL
Yes.
MICHAEL
We will talk more after you get some sleep.
Michael kisses Gabriel on the forehead then stands up. Gabriel stands up. Michael rubs Gabriel’s head. Gabriel walks off.
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