Post by Mack "The Knife" McKane on Jun 22, 2020 18:52:19 GMT -5
“If I had wings…
Like Noah’s dove.
I’d fly up the river…
To the one I love.
Fare thee well, oh honey…
...fare...thee well.”
Like Noah’s dove.
I’d fly up the river…
To the one I love.
Fare thee well, oh honey…
...fare...thee well.”
(We see a dark apartment only illuminated by the TV and a large lamp in the corner as we see Mack McKane sitting on the floor with his back against the couch looking at pictures...reminiscing. It’s not long before he feels breath on the back of his neck as he turns his body to see the giant drooling smile of his new best friend Dodger. Mack smiles a little bit as he starts to scratch his ears.)
Mack McKane: There’s me ol’ Roger-Dodger…’ow are we, bruv?
(Dodger lays his head down on his front paws with his big brown eyes baring through Mack’s soul as Mack suddenly looks down.)
Mack McKane: Ya know...don’tcha. I don’t know how ya do, but you just do...innit?
(Mack rests his forehead against the top of Dodger’s head as Dodger pants happily.)
Mack McKane: Now don’t you go cryin’ for me if things don’t work, right? Eh?
(Mack lifts his head and raises Dodger’s face to look at him.)
Mack McKane: Daddy’s gotta go and save yer Mum now. I can’t wait for ‘er to meet YOU, ya handsome little bugger.
(Dodger starts licking Mack’s face as Mack starts to laugh but then stops him by petting his head and looking into his eyes.)
Mack McKane: If...if I can’t...if I fail...I want’chu t’know you’re SUCH a good boy…
(Dodger’s stump where his tail should have been starts wagging as he starts panting happily.)
Mack McKane: You were the BEST boy...an’ you saved me from meself. If...WHEN I get back...you an’ me are gonna feast? D’you like that?
(Dodger’s tongue is hanging out of his mouth as he barks once in agreement. Mack smiles and scratches his ears a little harder before kissing his forehead.)
Mack McKane: ...I swears to ya...I’ll be back for you. Daddy’s gonna bring you a Mummy. An’ you’re gonna absolutely LOVE ‘er. She’s...she’s perfect. An’ I know she’s just gonna spoil the spots off yer face, innit. Well…
(Mack kisses Dodger on the forehead again before standing up and sliding on his trenchcoat and his mask, then smudging his eyes black as coal. He looks down at Dodger who stands up wiggling like he’s ready to go with him.)
Mack McKane; No Dodge...you gotta sit this one out, innit. Wish me luck…
(Dodger barks twice as Mack scratches his ears one more time and turns towards the door whispering under his breath.)
Mack McKane: ...I’m gonna fookin’ need it.
(Mack slides the door open, takes one last look at Dodger as Katie and Ashley enter the room and Ashley scoops Dodger up making his paw wave to Mack...and Mack turns closing the door behind him...
TO WAR.