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					KEIKO
			I brought something for you.

	Keiko extends the doll. Molly recoils. But Keiko just 
	stands there, smiling, with the doll extended 
	harmlessly in her hand.

					KEIKO 
			It's Lupi. Remember how she used 
			to sleep right next to you on your 
			pillow every night? She's missed 
			you, Molly.

	Molly cocks her head slightly. Embers of memory begin 
	to glow in her eyes. Keiko extends her arm fully and 
	dangles the doll in front of her daughter.

					KEIKO 
			Go on, take her.

	Molly emits another soft whimper, moves forward a few 
	cautious steps, then pauses -- eyes dancing 
	suspiciously from Miles to Keiko, then back to the doll 
	again. Keiko remembers all too vividly how her 
	daughter attacked her in the cave and knows she might 
	do it again.

	Suddenly, Molly darts forward, quick as a cat, and 
	snatches the doll from her mother's grasp. Miles and 
	Keiko share a look of relief, then watch with 
	fascination as...

37   MOLLY

	stares at the doll in her hands. Recognition floods 
	her eyes. She strokes the fabric of its dress.

					KEIKO 
			Yes. That's right, it's Lupi. 
			You remember now, don't you?

	Molly listens intently to the sound of her mother's 
	voice, then looks at her parents and SMILES. It's the 
	first time we've seen this expression and the effect is 
	magical. Molly face is transformed and in this moment 
	everything seems possible.

	O'Brien takes Keiko's hand and squeezes it tight. OFF 
	their hopeful features...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO