Trunk Text
by Juan Ramirez
I need help!
What’s going on, bro? Are you hung over somewhere on a park bench?
Again?
Help me!
Another girl kicked you out of her apartment?
Again?
I’m trapped inside the trunk of a car!
LOL. Did you fall in or something?
No! The girl I was with last night put me in here!
This is a terrible prank.
I’m not playing around.
Yeah, whatever. Here’s some sound advice. Stop breaking girl’s hearts.
I’m really trapped!
All right, if you’re telling the truth, how did she put you in the trunk?
I don’t know. The last thing I remember is falling asleep on her bed.
You want me to believe that she picked up a 220 pound guy?
I have scraps all over my body. I think she dragged me.
She still would have to pick you up to get you into the trunk.
ARE WE REALLY TALKING ABOUT THIS RIGHT NOW!
Help me!
How am I supposed to know where you are?
Get in your car and look for a sky blue jeep.
There shouldn’t be too many of those around.
Let me know when you’re driving.
I’m already in the car coming from work.
If I get a ticket, you’re going to pay it.
And then I’m going to kick your butt.
Her address is 100 Cristy Street.
What’s the cross street?
Saint Miguel.
I’m actually not too far from there.
Do you have a crowbar in the car?
I have a tire iron.
Good. You’re going to have to use that to get the trunk open.
Get comfortable. You know it’s going to take some time with my weak hands.
I got time.
Hope you have room.
I do. Although this black carpet smells.
Look around. A lot of modern cars have a safety lever that opens up the trunks from the inside.
This car is like twenty years old.
Gotcha.
Be careful when you get here. I don’t know what this girl might do.
I can’t help but think that you did something to deserve this.
I might have.
Here we go.
Come on. Spill it.
I was on the phone when she overheard me tell one of my friends that I was staying over some girl’s house.
Okay?
I wasn’t done. I also said that she was not “call back” worthy.
Ouch.
I was really proud about it too.
As long as you understand that you had this coming.
Bro, I am who I am.
Says the idiot in the trunk.
Where are you?
Like a block away.
Which really means like ten minutes away.
You know me so well.
I hear voices.
Call out to them.
Hold on.
It was the girl and some guy. They told me to shut up.
Some guy?
Yeah. He’s banging on the trunk and talking.
What is he saying?
He said that I should be sorry.
You better apologize.
He sounds really angry. I don’t think he’s playing around.
Grow up, bro. Take the lecture and call it a day.
I’ll pick you up.
And laugh at you.
You have to hurry!
What’s up?
He opened the trunk and started hitting me with a bat.
Are you serious?
I’m bleeding from my nose.
I’m around the corner.
They got into the car.
Hang on.
They started the car.
I’m almost there!
I can feel the car moving.
I’m here. I’m looking around.
We’re moving.
I’m going to call you.
No. I don’t want them to hear the ring.
Put the phone on silent!
You know my cheap phone doesn’t have a silent option!
You have to be kidding me! Fine. Where are you?
How would I know?
I don’t see you.
Look for sky blue.
I know.
We seem to be driving pretty fast.
I’ll speed down to the next avenue.
We stopped. Red light I’m guessing.
I’m driving pass the next avenue. I don’t see anything.
Maybe it’s the other way?
Can’t be. This street is only a one way.
We’re moving again.
Did they say where they were going?
All he said was that I should be sorry.
We stopped again.
I don’t see any cars for another few streets.
You’re probably already by Main Avenue.
We’re moving and stopping frequently. I think we’re in traffic.
Definitely Main Avenue.
Bro, I can hear them talking.
What are they saying?
She asked him if I was sorry and he said that I will be.
She’s saying she doesn’t think Poysydon will be happy.
I see the traffic.
Who’s Poysydon?
Do you mean Poseidon? The god of water?
Yeah. That’s got to be it. She was telling me that she loves swimming. And Greek mythology.
But why did she say that?
I don’t know.
I’m in the traffic but I don’t see you. Are you moving?
It’s the same. Stop and go.
I can’t look over the other cars.
I’m going to get out. Hold on.
Seth, I feel the car making a turn.
I think right.
I see you!
Really?
Sky blue jeep, right?
Yeah.
I’m coming for you!
I think we’re making a left.
Yeah, I see it.
What are you going to do when you catch up to me?
I’m going to cut right in front of them.
He has a bat.
And I have my tire iron.
You should get help.
I’m a few cars behind.
They know you’re following them.
How?
She’s yelling at the man saying we’re going to lose them.
Not going to happen.
We’re driving faster.
I’m on your tail.
I’m sorry I got you into this, bro.
Hey, stay strong.
Did you hear that?
The horn?
Yeah. That’s me!
Please be careful.
Their following another car.
What car?
A black one. It’s making a turn into Beautiful Bunny Park.
I feel us turning!
I’m almost ahead of the jeep.
Once you get us to stop, open the trunk.
I plan to.
We can both take him on.
I’m making my move.
Hold on tight. It’s going to get bumpy.
I’m ready.
Seth?
What happened?
Did we lose you?
Ken, you’re not here.
What do you mean?
I stopped the jeep. There’s an old lady inside. I made her open the trunk but it’s empty.
That can’t be.
I’m here!
She said that you’re meeting Poseidon.
I’m calling the cops.
I hear the carnival.
Over by the amusement park?
Yeah.
You were in the other car!
We’re bump ing around.
I thimk the car iz on thw broadwalk.
It’s hardto text.
Cars aren’t supposed to drive on the boardwalk.
I hear people screaming.
I’m getting back in the car.
The cars doors are opening.
Where did you stop? What do you hear?
Ken?
The car is still moving.
Are you still on the boardwalk?
No. It feels like the car is sliding.
I see people running toward the beach.
The car crashed.
Are you okay?
I hear something.
Ken, are you okay?
There’s water filling the trunk!
I’m getting to you.
It’s filling up fast.
Keep your head up until the last possible minute.
Help help help.
I’m coming.
I see you.
I’m right here.
I’m getting into the water now.
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