END OF SCENE 4

Scene 5

DR. MORTIMER’S voodoo shop, DR. MORTIMER is sitting behind the table, two dolls and a black needle lie in front of him. DIANA enters

DIANA: Dr. Mortimer, did you… want me to come over?

DR. MORTIMER: Yes, little one. Soon your dreams will come true. The ritual is almost done. When I am finished, there will be just one more thing left for you to be united with your beloved Henry forever and ever. But first, I will ask you for a little something.

DIANA: What is it? I am ready for anything to be with Henry. I will pay any price. How much do you ask?

DR. MORTIMER: Oh, no, little one. It’s not the money I am asking for. (stands up, takes DIANA’S DOLL) You see, to make this doll a real miniature copy of you I need your flesh.

DIANA (frightened): Are…are you gonna tear off a piece of flesh from my body?..

(DIANA almost screams, but DR. MORTIMER stops her)

DR. MORTIMER: No, little one. We are not barbarians, who tear the heart out of each other’s chests to make an offer to some pagan Gods. All I ask for is a drop of your blood.

DIANA: My… Blood…

DR. MORTIMER: Yes, that is all I need from you. One single drop in exchange for being with Henry is a fair price, isn’t it?

DIANA: And we will be together forever and ever and even death won’t do us apart?

DR. MORTIMER: Yes, even death won’t break your relationship. So, shall we proceed with the ritual?

(DR. MORTIMER takes a needle, pricks DIANA’S finger and puts 1 drop in the hole on the doll. Then he sews the doll, takes it, lights a black candle and reads a prayer)

DR. MORTIMER: From now on you shall be named Diana, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen. You shall be who I want you to become, I shall be the one who controls the dreams, the thoughts and the actions of Diana. From now on, you are a servant to me and my family, your life is for myself and my desires. (He pauses, takes the other doll in his hands and continues) I command you, I beseech you, I command you, I beseech you, listen to my voice. (He takes some sugar and sprinkles it over the dolls) Shall these two hearts, these two souls be one, shall they unite. (He takes black pepper and sprinkles it over the dolls) Shall this bond be so strong that no mortal man would be able break it. Shall this bond be so strong that not even death could break it. I command you, I beseech you. Amen.

(DR. MORTIMER pierces the needle through both dolls. He gives them to DIANA)

DIANA: Is that it?.. We will now be together with my beloved Henry?

DR. MORTIMER: Yes, little one. Now, could you please leave? I need some rest.

DIANA: Should I pay you now or later?

DR. MORTIMER: Don’t bother paying me. It is my pleasure to help poor souls like you to fulfill their dreams. Tomorrow you must go to the port at sunset to meet Henry, only then the sorcery will work in full force. Now go.

DIANA: Thank you! Thank you so much! Henry and I, we will finally be together!

(DIANA leaves with the dolls)

VOICE: It seems that our little fish has bitten the bait. I am still curious of what will happen in the end. You are creative, Mort. Even after decades spent together, you still manage to surprise me.

DR. MORTIMER: I have finished the ritual. Finally.

VOICE: Don’t be so sure about that. The girl is still alive. Your contractual obligations will be performed if the girl is dead before the sunset.

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