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Chapter 50 - Episode 49(State of Emergency)

|An Anonymous Letter|

If you can see this, my brother, then my greatest fear is before me. I have made poor choices I am not proud of, and I know for certain that some of them affected you and our loved ones. This is not a letter meant to justify my shortcomings or vent at you for being born ahead of me. This is a letter written from the sincerity of my heart. There are no words in any language existing to humanity that will make up for the wrongs I did to you. This is a letter of apology to you, yet I do not regret my actions, and I feel no guilt for them. If you can see this, then I can say for certain that the last time you saw me would be the last time you saw me. I am going far away, a place where you can't reach out to me, a place where I can't cause you pain and bleed you to death. I know I have taken someone along with me, someone who should be behind bars, and I can only imagine how that makes you feel, but I will not apologize, not for saving the one who gave me life. Inside that envelope is the address of my last landed property in Lagos, and inside it is a consolation prize you would find useful to you. I have an agreement with him, so nor fear; he nor go stress you.

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|UNKNOWN SECRET ARMY BASE|

"General Abiola walks into a room filled men and women of the armed forces"

MAJOR ADEOLA

(Salutes Gen Abiola)

Welcome, General.

GEN ABIOLA

(Smiles at Adeola)

My son has made me proud.

(Salutes Adeola)

GEN DEJI

I guess we are going ahead with our plans.

GEN ABIOLA

Yes, we are. This is the best time to strike. A question mark has been placed on the integrity of the ruling party. They are vulnerable now.

MAJOR ADEOLA

What about the Table members?

GEN ABIOLA

(Turns to Adeola)

We kill them! We kill them all, son.

COLONEL PETERS

(Turns to Gen Abiola)

With your permission, General, I would start stationing our troops at the borders and airports.

GEN ABIOLA

Permission granted! We have been planning this coup for years, so we cannot fail. This is our opportunity screaming at us. We must seize our moment.

"Yes, sir," they responded."

GEN DEJI

(Walks up to Gen Abiola)

Congratulations, General. Victory will be ours.

GEN ABIOLA

It certainly will. As long as we all stick to the plan and play our roles. First, we must destabilize the capital territory and Lagos. The north is a piece of cake since most of them are already on our side.

GEN DEJI

Everything will go as planned, General. Nothing will stop us. As we are talking, our people are scared across all geographical zones. I will be leaving for Abuja now. Stay safe, General.

GEN ABIOLA

You too, General.

"General DEJI walks out of the scene."

MAJOR ADEOLA

I will be leaving for Lagos now.

GEN ABIOLA

Very good. You know what to do, right? Get your sister out of that place. I have reserved a private plane that will take all of you to Benin Republic. I have some contacts there. They will keep you safe.

MAJOR ADEOLA

Wait a minute. I understand, Dad. Are you sending me along with them?

GEN ABIOLA

Yes, son. You will leave with your siblings and mother. When everything is over, you all can return.

MAJOR ADEOLA

I understand that you want to protect me, Dad, but I am a military man who has sworn an oath. I cannot run away from danger.

GEN ABIOLA

You are going with them. That's final.

MAJOR ADEOLA

But Dad, I am needed here. You need all the hands you can get.

GEN ABIOLA

(Snaps)

Major Adeola Abiola, I am not asking you to do this. This is an order. I do not care what you think. Have I made myself clear?

(Adeola gazes at Gen Abiola)

I believe I am not talking to myself?

MAJOR ADEOLA

(Salutes Gen Abiola)

Permission to carry out your command, General?

GEN ABIOLA

Permission granted.

(Salutes Adeola)

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|Mr A BALOGUN, RESIDENCE, FESTAC|

" Bayo walks into Bisola's room"

BAYO

Mum, why are you still here? Haven't you seen the news?

MRS B BALOGUN

I have, Bayo. That is why I called you, Bayo.

BAYO

Pack up now, we have to go!

Mrs B BALOGUN

Alright.

(Picks up her bag)

But first, we have to meet up with Lolade.

BAYO

Whatever, Mum, we have to go now.

(Pulls her out of the room)

"Temi walks into the scene"

TEMI

Mum, where are you going?

BAYO

What kind of stupid question is that, Temi? Haven't you seen the news?

TEMI

What news?

Mrs B BALOGUN

A lot of evidence has been exposed about my involvement in what happened to your Dad and Adebisi. They are coming for me, my love.

TEMI

What?

BAYO

We have to go now, Mother.

TEMI

Where are you taking her to, Bayo?

BAYO

Anywhere far from here.

TEMI

And you think that is the solution to this?

BAYO

Do you have a better option, smart ass?

TEMI

(Turns to Bisola)

Mum, despite all that you have done, I still love you. Please, this is not the solution to this.

Mrs B BALOGUN

I have failed you and your siblings, Temilade. And I'm sorry.

TEMI

Mum, you know you can beat this. Surrender to your crimes. Come clean, Mum. Please.

BAYO

She will do no such thing! How can you say that to her? All because that Adebisi and her crazy son have brainwashed you.

TEMI

Bayo, deep down you know this is not the right thing to do.

BAYO

This isn't about what is right or wrong. Temi, open your eyes. We live in an unfair world. Come with me, Mother.

(Pulls Bisola by the hand)

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|ADEBISI's RESIDENCE, FESTAC|

"Ayo paces around the room"

ADEBISI

Ayo, you have to relax.

Mr. A BALOGUN

How can I relax, Adebisi? Do you understand how serious this is? They have been planning a coup right under our nose. We are finished, Adebisi.

ADEBISI

No, we are not. Nothing is certain yet. They are yet to bring down the current government.

Mr A BALOGUN

And they will. Do you know why? Because this is the weakest any of our democratic administrations has ever been. The president is a wanted person, the House of Assembly is disorganized, for the first time in history, the Table didn't see something like this coming, and the fact that the ruling party is not on good terms with the Table makes all of this even more worrisome.

ADEBISI

Calm down, Ayo. Nothing is certain yet.

"Taiwo walks into the room"

TAIWO

I wouldn't be too sure of that.

Mr. A BALOGUN

(Turns to Taiwo)

What is it?

TAIWO

The military has taken over The Federal Capital.

Mr A BALOGUN

(sits down)

As expected. I still don't understand why Gen Abiola is doing this to us.

TAIWO

Isn't it obvious?

We sent his daughter to jail. What else would have inspired such a move?

ADEBISI

But this is a very structured coup! It's obvious they have been planning this for years. The situation must have pushed him to take action now, but I don't think she's his sole reason for doing this.

Mr A BALOGUN

(Gets up to leave)

I will be back.

TAIWO

Where are you going?

Mr A BALOGUN

I need to talk to your Grandfather. We have to find a solution to this. Even if it means uniting with Lolade. We can't let this happen.

ADEBISI

Ayo, I don't think that is a good idea. Chief has been listed as a wanted man. As a matter of fact, you shouldn't be out there.

TAIWO

Mum is right. We should stay away from Grandpa for now, and these military men mean business; they are killing Table Members, Dad.

Mr A BALOGUN

I won't sit and watch my fatherland fall. I worked my ass off to get where I am; I can't just let it go. (Gets up) I have to see Chief; there must be some kind of solution to this. (Walks out of the room)

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|UNKNOWN, LOCATION, LAGOS|

"Bisola walks into the room"

Mrs. B BALOGUN

You told me you were going to take care of this, Lolade.

LOLADE

Relax, Bisola, I'm on it.

Mrs. B BALOGUN

You keep telling me that. We have become wanted civilians in our own country, and you are asking me to relax? You must be a joker.

LOLADE

What is your problem, woman? Can't you see that I am in the same mess as you are? If you feel like I can't get things done, then the door is open.

BAYO

That's enough, guys! We have to find a solution to this. Screaming at each other won't solve our problem. (Turns to Lolade) Aunt, what are your plans?

LOLADE

First, we have to reach out to Chief.

Mrs. B BALOGUN

Are you even listening to yourself? So that is your plan?

BAYO

Mum, calm down. Let's hear her out first.

LOLADE

We need the Table to make this work. Only an alliance with them can save us from this coup. But first, we have to find a way to leave the country.

BAYO

I don't think leaving will solve our problem. We have to deal with this. We can't let the military rob us of what is ours.

Mrs. B BALOGUN

Leaving the country should be our top priority, Bayo.

BAYO

Then what's next? You both be on the run for the rest of your lives? This is a coup, Mum; they will turn the earth upside down just to find you guys, especially you, Aunt. (Turns to Lolade)

LOLADE

Then we stick to my plan. I will speak to some of my people to find a private jet that will get us out of here. Bayo, go to Chief and try to convince him to meet us at the airport.

BAYO

Alright. (Turns to Bisola) Please be careful. Wait for me at the airport.

Mrs. B BALOGUN

Alright. Please be careful, son. These men in uniform wouldn't hesitate to gun you down.

BAYO

I will be fine, Mum.

(Kisses her on the forehead)

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|DETENTION CENTER, IKEJA, LAGOS|

"Major Adeola and his subordinates invade the state detention center"

SIMI

Oh, God!

(Simi cries out and falls to the ground as she sustains an injury from attempting to run for her life)

CAPTAIN TOJU

Don't move.

Keep your hands up!

(Commands Simi as he point a rifle at her)

SIMI

(lifts her trembling hands above her head)

Please don't shoot me.

Please don't hurt me I will do whatever you want.

(cries out in pain as she gazes at her bleeding leg)

CAPTAIN TOJU

Who are you?

SIMI

Sir?

CAPTAIN TOJU

I said who are you, bloody civilian?

(Hits Simi on the head with his gun)

SIMI

I'm...

(She stammers)

CAPTAIN TOJU

Answer me!

Abi you won die?

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|ADEBISI's RESIDENCE, FESTAC|

"Michael walks up to Temi"

MICHAEL

Babe, you have to relax.

TEMI

(Turns to Taiwo)

Don't you get it, Michael?

I can't relax.

Everything is just upside down.

MICHAEL

I know, Temi but all of these is not your fault.

Your Mother made those choices herself.

TEMI

I just wish she would surrender.

At least it would make things easier.

She's a wanted criminal.

(Tears rolls down her eyes)

MICHAEL

Come here

(Pulls Temi into his arms)

Everything will be fine.

TEMI

I hope so, Michael because I can't lose another family member.

The wounds I sustained from Eniola's death are still fresh in my memories.

I just can't.

MICHAEL

You will be fine.

Your Dad is with Chief now.

I trust they will come up with a solution to all of this.

TEMI

I pray they do because this men on uniform have taken this thing to the next level I head they have killed more than three table members already.

They won't stop, Michael.

I don't care what happens to my Mum she can go to jail for all I care but I can't lose her. I know her actions has hurt your family too but she's still my mother, Michael.

MICHAEL

You worry too much, Temi

Of course I understand you.

I know how all of these makes you feel but you need to understand that worrying won't solve anything.

Please pull yourself together for your health and that of our baby's sake.

TEMI

Thank you, Michael

MICHAEL

For what, Temi?

(wipes off her tears)

TEMI

For loving me in spite of my short comings and being here for me.

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|DETENTION CENTER, IKEJA, LAGOS|

"Major Adeola walks into the scene"

MAJOR ADEOLA

What are you doing, Captain?

CAPTAIN TOJU

(Turns to Major Adeola)

Sir, this woman dey misbehave.

I dey talk to am she they ignore her Papa.

MAJOR ADEOLA

(Grabs Captain Toju by the shirt)

Do you know who this is?

CAPTAIN TOJU

That is what I'm trying to figure out.

MAJOR ADEOLA

This is my sister, stupid!!

(Pushes Captain Toju to the ground)

CAPTAIN TOJU

I'm sorry, Major.

MAJOR ADEOLA

Simi!

(Hugs her)

SIMI

Adeola

(She cries out as she holds firmly to him)

MAJOR ADEOLA

You are safe now.

I came to get you out of here.

SIMI

What is really happening, Adeola?

Why are these military men doing this?

MAJOR ADEOLA

I will explain everything to you, Simi but for now, we have to get to the airport.

SIMI

Why?

What is going Adeola?

Talk to me.

MAJOR ADEOLA

(Notice are bleeding leg)

Oh my God you are bleeding.

(applies pressure to her wound)

SIMI

Talk to me, Adeola!

MAJOR ADEOLA

We are taking over power.

SIMI

The military is taking over government?

There is a coup?

MAJOR ADEOLA

Exactly

Now we have to get to the airport

(lifts her from the ground)

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|CHIEF BALOGUN'S RESIDENCE, BANANA ISLAND|

"Bayo walks into Chief's Office"

BAYO

Grandpa, we need to talk.

CHIEF BALOGUN

It seems you left your manners behind.

BAYO

Grandpa, this is serious! I have no time to exchange greetings with you.

Mr. A BALOGUN

And what's that supposed to mean? How dare you talk to your Grandfather in such a manner?

BAYO

(Turns to Ayo)

Don't push me, Father. Don't let me lose the little respect I have for you.

Mr A BALOGUN

Be careful of what you say to me, Son. I'm still your father.

BAYO

How? Have you ever been there for me? My whole life, I have been reminded of the fact that Taiwo is the standard and I must live up to it.

Mr A BALOGUN

Leave Taiwo out of this. Grow up, Son! Enough of these petty feelings!

(Turns to Chief)

Dad, we have to come up with a solution to this. Gen Abiola and his people have taken this to the next level. We won't survive another day in this country.

BAYO

That is exactly why I am here too.

(Turns to Chief)

Auntie Lolade wants to meet up with you.

Mr A BALOGUN

What?

BAYO

Relax, Dad. She just wants to make peace and find a solution to our problems. She's willing to work with the Table.

CHIEF BALOGUN

(Smiles)

Give me a reason why I should believe any of this.

BAYO

I have none. This is the exact location where we will be at the airport. If your status and Nigeria are still important to you, then this is your chance to make things right.

(Drops the piece of paper on the table)

You too, Father, if you care, you should be there too.

(Walks out of the room)

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|PRIVATE FLIGHT|

"Olamide drops a cup of tea in front of Adaora"

ADAORA

Thank you, Olamide

(Picks it up)

OLAMIDE

That will help with the cold and sore throat.

ADAORA

Sometimes I wonder why I never met you earlier than I did.

You are a sweet soul, Ola, and I appreciate you big time.

OLAMIDE

We are friends, Adaora.

Friends are meant to be there for one another.

It's a good thing I'm bringing you along to Lagos. Abuja is something else and I don't trust that brother of yours.

ADAORA

I know right?

But what makes you feel Lagos will be any better?

OLAMIDE

It might not but at least I have my eyes on you.

ADAORA

I wished I could take Adaobi along with me.

I am guilty about leaving her behind.

OLAMIDE

You had no choice, Adaora.

Besides, there is no way your stepmum would let her come to Lagos with you.

ADAORA

I know, right?

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"Nnamdi sits beside Bisi"

BISI

Hey!

NNAMDI

I thought you were sleeping.

BISI

I was until this handsome man stole my sleep away from me.

NNAMDI

(Smiles)

You are a crazy girl you know, right?

BISI

Yeah, I'm crazy over you.

NNAMDI

So am I.

BISI

What is it?

NNAMDI

What do you mean?

BISI

I can tell you are lost in thoughts

And don't tell me everything is fine.

NNAMDI

Have just been thinking, Bisi.

Doesn't it feel weird to you that we learned a big truth about our parents and that didn't stop us from being what we are?

BISI

(sits up)

I have been thinking about it too.

That is why I have made up my mind to...

NNAMDI

I still want to be with you, Bisi.

I didn't bring this up because I want us to split up.

BISI

Nnamdi, I am not leaving your side.

Our parent's sins shouldn't stop us from being happy. But knowing what really happened isn't enough.

I am going to testify against my mother.

NNAMDI

(Holds Bisi's hands)

Are you sure about this?

Don't you think you should think it through?

BISI

I have thought it through, Nnamdi.

I can't carry such guilt around.

Beside the military has declared her a wanted woman.

Either ways she is going to jail.

NNAMDI

Okay.

But don't rush into this.

I would understand if you decide to keep it to yourself.

BISI

No!

I can't do that.

I haven't slept for days because of this I have to get it off my chest

I have to find my peace again.

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|Mrs ADESOJI's RESIDENCE, VICTORIA ISLAND|

" Tony walks into the car garage"

TONY

You haven't still told me where we are going, Mum?

Mrs. ADESOJI

As I said earlier, it's a surprise.

"Daniel eavesdrops on their conversation"

TONY

Mum, we have to leave the country I need to meet up with some of our associates and secure a private plane that would help us get out of here.

Mrs ADESOJI

Tony, get into the car!

(She goes into the car)

TONY

What's this woman up to?

(Reluctantly goes into the car)

Can't this wait?

Mrs ADESOJI

No it can't.

This is something we must deal with before we leave.

TONY

Time is not on our side Mum

It's just a matter of time before these men in uniform get to us.

Mrs. ADESOJI

Tony, you have to do this.

TONY

Whatever

It better be worth it.

"The driver turns on the car engine"

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|LAGOS STATE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT|

" Bisola walks to where Lolade is standing"

Mrs. B BALOGUN

We have to go now, Lolade.

LOLADE

No, we have to wait for them. I cannot be a fugitive in my own country. I must return. Don't you get it? If we leave now, we are never coming back here.

Mrs. B BALOGUN

Is coming back here more important to you than your life is?

LOLADE

I'd rather die than live in fear and restrictions.

BAYO

I think we should wait a while.

Mrs. B BALOGUN

No, Bayo, we shouldn't. You said it yourself, staying here for too long is dangerous.

LOLADE

(Spots a Land Cruiser heading toward their direction)

I think they are the ones coming.

"The car parks in front of them."

ADEBISI

(Comes out of the car with a golden pistol in her hand)

So somewhere within your subconscious, you thought I would sit and watch you escape the consequences of your actions.

LOLADE

Adebisi, please don't do this.

ADEBISI

I wouldn't have to do anything, Lolade. Both of you surrender to the authorities now.

"Two other cars drive into the scene."

Mrs B BALOGUN

You know we cannot do that.

ADEBISI

Then I guess we have to do this the hard way.

(Points her gun at Lolade)

"Kate and others rush into the scene."

Mrs K BALOGUN

No, you can't do this, Adebisi. Please.

ADEBISI

Please step aside, Auntie Kate.

I appreciate you for saving my life, but I wouldn't hesitate to do the needful just to get justice for me.

Mr A BALOGUN

Adebisi, you don't have to do this. Please.

This is not the way.

ADEBISI

Then what is the way, Ayo? Can't you see that this is the only way I can get revenge for what happened to me? More than fifteen years of my life were taken from me. Do you know the pain those burns put me through? As beautiful as I look, I miss myself so much. Sometimes I gaze at the mirror and wonder who I am. She took my identity from me.

CHIEF BALOGUN

(Points a gun at Adebisi)

I won't let you harm my daughter. You will have to deal with me before you get to her.

Mrs K BALOGUN

Enough of this, please. We all have to calm down and find a solution to this.

BAYO

There is only one solution. Lolade has to pay for her sins. To be honest, I plotted this. You are all gathered here today because of me.

(Gently pulls out a gun from his back)

Mr A BALOGUN

(Walks into the scene)

Why, Bayo? What do you stand to gain from this?

BAYO

A solution to our problem and to expose the person behind Eniola's death. This is the solution to our problem.

(Points a gun at Lolade and pulls the trigger)

Mrs K BALOGUN

No!!!

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|UKNOWN LOCATION|

"Tony comes out of the car"

TONY

What are we doing here, Mum?

Mrs. ADESOJI

Come with me, son.

(Walks into the building)

TONY

(Spots Dr. Bright from afar and rushes to him)

Bright, what are you doing here?

Dr. BRIGHT

(Turns to Tony)

She knows, bro.

TONY

What do you mean?

Dr. BRIGHT

Your mother knows about what we did to your sister. I'm sorry, bro; I couldn't take the torture anymore.

(Cries out)

Mrs. ADESOJI

Why did you do it?

(Pulls out a pistol)

TONY

I can explain, Mum. Please calm down.

Mrs. ADESOJI

Why did you kill your sister?

TONY

I was scared, Mum. She was going to spill.

Mrs. ADESOJI

And you think that justifies it? How could you have done this to me, Tony?

TONY

(Falls on his knees)

I'm sorry, Mum. Please have mercy.

Mrs. ADESOJI

(Turns to Dr. Bright)

First of all, I'm done with you.

(Shoots him)

TONY

No!!

(Rushes to Dr. Bright)

"Daniel rushes into the scene and points a gun at Tony."

DANIEL

I knew it. You killed her.

Mrs. ADESOJI

Daniel, what are you doing here?

How did you know...?

DANIEL

I followed behind.

(Turns to Tony)

I can't believe you did this.

TONY

Daniel, relax. I can explain.

DANIEL

I don't care what your reasons are. You had no right to take her away from us.

(His hands tremble as tears roll down his cheeks)

"Tony notices Daniel's distraction and attempts to grab the gun away from him."

Mrs. ADESOJI

That's enough. Let go of your brother, Tony.

"Tony mistakenly pulls the trigger."

TONY

Daniel!

Daniel falls to the ground with blood rushing out of his mouth.

Mrs. ADESOJI

No!!!

(Rushes to Daniel)

No, Daniel, do not leave me. Stay with me, son.

TONY

(Drops to his knees)

I'm sorry, Mum.

(Puts the gun to the side of his head)

Mrs. ADESOJI

No, Tony. Don't do it. Tony!

"Tony pulls the trigger"

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|LAGOS STATE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT|

"Lolade rushes to Chief who is bleeding from Bayo's gunshot"

LOLADE

Dad, stay with me. (She applies pressure to his wound) Why did you do it? Why did you jump in front of the bullet?

BAYO

Grandpa!

CHIEF BALOGUN

Because you are and will always be my baby girl. (smiles as blood pops out of his mouth)

Mrs. B BALOGUN

(Taps Bayo) We have to go, Bayo.

Bayo grabs Bisola by the hand and heads toward his car. Lolade, out of rage, picks up her gun in an attempt to go after Bayo.

ADEBISI

Don't you dare! (points her gun at Lolade) We have unfinished business.

Mrs. K BALOGUN

Williams, look at me. You will be fine. Don't you dare leave me?

Mr. A BALOGUN

Adebisi, that's enough, please.

"Gen Abiola storms into the scene with his subordinates."

GEN ABIOLA

Drop your weapons or die on the spot.

Mr A BALOGUN

Adebisi, please drop the gun. Soldiers are here already.

ADEBISI

(Tears roll down her cheeks) No, I can't.

Mr. A BALOGUN

Yes, you can. Lolade will be taken in now. (Gently pulls the gun away from Adebisi's hands)

Mrs. K BALOGUN

Williams! Answer me, Williams. (cries out)

Mr. A BALOGUN

Mum, calm down.

Mrs. K BALOGUN

No, Ayo, I can't lose your father. (Holds on to Chief's lifeless body as one of the soldiers handcuffs Lolade)

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|FESTAC OIL AND GAS|

"Taiwo picks up and envelop on his table"

TAIWO

What is this?

(opens the envelope)

If you can see this, my brother, then my greatest fear is before me. I have made poor choices I am not proud of, and I know for certain that some of them affected you and our loved ones. This is not a letter meant to justify my shortcomings or vent at you for being born ahead of me. This is a letter written from the sincerity of my heart. There are no words in any language existing to humanity that will make up for the wrongs I did to you. This is a letter of apology to you, yet I do not regret my actions, and I feel no guilt for them. If you can see this, then I can say for certain that the last time you saw me would be the last time you saw me. I am going far away, a place where you can't reach out to me, a place where I can't cause you pain and bleed you to death. I know I have taken someone along with me, someone who should be behind bars, and I can only imagine how that makes you feel, but I will not apologize, not for saving the one who gave me life. Inside that envelope is the address of my last landed property in Lagos, and inside it is a consolation prize you would find useful to you. I have an agreement with him, so nor fear; he nor go stress you.

Sincerely, Bayo.

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"Bayo drives along a lonely road"

Mrs. B BALOGUN

Where do we go from here, son?

BAYO

Somewhere safe.

Some dude at the seaport owes me a favor so we can live the country through his ship.

Mrs B BALOGUN

Seemed to have it all figured out.

BAYO

Yes I do.

I can't abandon you Mum.

(Bayo increases the volume of the radio)

"The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has been suspended, the parliament has been dissolved, and the Table destroyed. A new Nigeria has been born, a home where everyone shall be equal in the eyes of the law. Democracy has brought us nothing but pain, injustice, and catastrophe. Before you is a Military Government fully ready to serve you. I implore you to disregard any information about this being a Yoruba movement. Sir Frederick Lord Lugard saw the light in Nigeria, saw the light in our unity, and decided to bring it into reality. I share in his opinion and believe in his dreams for Nigeria. Divided we fall, united we stand. I am General Abiola Festus Bola, your Head of State."

Mrs B BALOGUN

Everything has changed, Son.

And it all happens so fast.

BAYO

Yes mother.

I still can't believe all of this is happening.

It scares me.

I'm scared of myself.

I killed the one being loved me the most.

Mrs. B BALOGUN

You can't be certain son.

Chief is a very strong man.

BAYO

(Drives into the port)

We have to go now.

KEN

(walks up to Bayo alongside Chike)

Bayo, I have settled everything.

These are the necessary documents you will be needing.

BAYO

Thank you, guys.

CHIKE

(Hugs Bayo)

I'm gonna miss bro.

(Tears roll down his eyes)

KEN

Are you sure about this, Bayo?

BAYO

Yes, I am.

CHIKE

So you are never coming back?

BAYO

What's the point, Chike?

There is nothing here for me anymore.

Mrs B BALOGUN

We have to go, Bayo

The Ship is about to leave.

BAYO

(Turns to Ken)

Live your life to the fullest, bro. Stop taking life too serious.

Do make you get girlfriend.

(Ken laughs)

As for you, Chike, you already have something going going on with Dr Mabel.

Don't mess it up bro.

CHIKE

I won't.

BAYO

Good.

See you when we see again.

(walks towards the ship alongside Bisola)