Scene – In Mikk's House
Justin and Jessy arrive at Mikk's house. There was no presence of Hazel there .
Mikk:
Hey guys, where is Hazel? Didn't she come with you all?
Justin:
She was feeling sick, so we decided not to go to her home. Also, she said that she would visit us at your house this evening, so we decided not to disturb her.
Mikk:
Mm… okay, okay. Fine.
Listen carefully, guys—Ivan and I have decided to go to malls and restaurants. We both want to make memories with each other. So, do you both want to make memories with us?
Both:
Obviously, boys!!!
As the group chats and laughs, the door creaks open. Sharon steps into the playroom, arms crossed, wearing her usual suspicious smirk. Mikk's expression instantly shifts — his smile fades, and his eyes narrow slightly.
Sharon (mocking tone):
And how do you think you're gonna take him with you?
Mikk (clearly annoyed):
Hey, Sharon, why do you keep listening to our personal things? It's nothing to do with you.
He folds his arms, sighing in frustration. Justin and Jessy exchange glances, sensing the tension in the room.
Justin and Jessy (both):
Hey Mikk, but she's right. How are we going to take him with us? If anyone recognizes him, then...
Mikk (rubbing his forehead):
Hey, wait guys—I've already made all the plans. We'll give him a new look and cover his face with a mask so that no one can recognize him .
Sharon (firmly):
But that's way too risky. I'm also coming with you all.
Mikk (groans):
Hey, when will you leave us to live freely?
Sharon chuckles, flipping her hair with exaggerated flair.
Sharon:
It'll take a long, long time, Mikk baby...
Everyone laughs. Mikk forces a smile, but it's clear—he's uncomfortable.
Jessy:
Okay, it's time to get ready.
Episode 8 :- The Memories
Scene – The Texas Lab
Hazel:
What Ivan? I don't know any Ivan...
Dr. Edward William:
Look, baby, I won't do anything to you if you tell me the truth. But if you're fooling me, then you know what the consequences can be.
Hazel thinks to herself:
If I tell them about Ivan, they will find him—and also my friends. I can't let them be captured. I have to hide everything about Ivan from him at any cost.
Dr. Edward William:
Hey baby doll, what are you thinking about? Just tell me the truth and the workers will take you to your home, where your beautiful mom is waiting for you.
Hazel:
Hey, please don't do anything to me. I really don't know who Ivan is. Please let me go out of here. I think you have mistaken me for someone else. Do you have any proof that I know him or anything else?
Dr. Edward William:
You want proof, baby doll? Your cycle in the ground was the biggest proof that you were here with him. No one can get inside here without permission. You could have only gotten here with the help of Ivan's portal. I don't know why you came here, but I know for a fact that you were with him—and you know where he is. So just open your mouth straight up, or you're going to regret your decision of not telling us anything. Do you understand, baby doll?
Hazel's heart races fast as she listens about her cycle .
Dr Edward William smirks at her evilly .
Scene – In a Mall
Justin:
Hey Ivan, are you going to purchase something or just explore the mall?
Ivan:
I don't have any money to purchase things, so I...
Mikk:
Hey, why the fuck are you caring about money? Just buy whatever you want—we'll pay for it.
Ivan:
Okay, thank you all.
Ivan purchases some food items and bottles of water. He also purchases a dagger for his self-defense.
Sharon becomes confused seeing Ivan buy a dagger.
Sharon:
Hey, why are you buying a dagger?
Ivan:
It is… it's just for my self-defense.
Sharon:
From lab people?
Ivan:
Yes , Maybe .
Jessy:
But those lab people will be in groups, and they'll be armed. How would you protect yourself with just a dagger?
Ivan:
I… I just don't know. I'm just buying it for my own satisfaction, I guess .
Mikk:
Hey guys, just leave it. Come see what I've got!
Scene – The Texas Lab
Dr. Edward William walks up close to Hazel's face.
Dr. Edward William:
Look Hazel, I'm giving you the last chance to give me the location of Ivan.
Hazel spits on Edward's face.
Hazel:
Fuck you , old man. Do whatever you want. I was with him yesterday night but I don't know where he is today , so just stop fucking with me , it will only waste your time , already you don't have much time left . Why are you wasting that on a shitty thing ?
Dr Edward William :- Oh , Poor Haze , I thought that you are very smart but You proved yourself to be a dumbfuck .
Dr. Edward William signals to a lab worker. The worker grabs a band from the shelf and attaches it to Hazel's head.
Hazel:
Hey! Remove it! What the fuck is that? Just remove it from my mind! Are you hacking my mind ?
Dr. Edward William:
Wait, baby doll. I didn't want to do this, but you've forced me to.
He turns on the switch. Hazel gets shocked and starts to tremble. Dr. Edward increases the shock level. Hazel trembles more violently. Her breathing becomes uneven and she struggles to breathe.
Dr. Edward William turns off the switch.
Dr. Edward William:
Hey, what do you think now, kid?
Hazel: ( in an unclear voice .)
Nothing will change from my end , you crap of shit . Do whatever you want. I'm not going to tell you anything.
Dr. Edward William:
Aww , You are so rigid , But I have melted more rigid ones than you .
He turns on the switch again. Hazel starts to tremble.
Scene – In the Restaurant
Sharon:
Hey, what do you want to eat, Ivan?
Ivan:
I don't remember the names of most of the food dishes , but I think that pancake will be good for ms. However , I'll eat whatever you guys will .
Sharon orders food.
Justin:
Hey, have you planned what you're going to do exactly after leaving Mikk's house?
Ivan:
Mm... not exactly. I'll teleport to the Texas Lab first. After that, I'll try to find out what type of capsules are present there. I'll choose the suitable one and escape from the lab. Maybe the capsule that goes to another state.
Mikk:
And how are you sure they've created such a capsule?
Ivan:
Because I've heard them talk about one that teleports to Houston. I'll go to Houston and start working there to earn a living. After that, I'll try to find out who my parents are. And when I do, I'll live a happy life with them. That's just my dream, guys. I don't know whether everything will go right or not. I only know that I'll give my best to make my dream possible. I don't know whether my decision will lead me to a happy life or turn me into a lab rat again...
Jessy:
Hey, always be positive, man. You'll succeed in fulfilling your dream. I promise. Just don't give up.
Ivan:
Yes. Thank you.
Sharon:
Okay guys, it's already 3 o'clock. I think we should head to home now.
Mikk:
Yes, we should go .
Scene – In Mikk's House
Phone ringing in Mikk's house.
Jasmine:
Hey Walter, just pick up the call. I'm working here.
Walter:
Okay, okay, I'm picking it up. Wait...
Walter picks up the call.
Walter:
Hello? Who's there?
Lisa:
Hey Walter, Lisa here. I want to talk to Jasmine. Can you give her the phone?
Walter:
Okay.
Walter mutes the mic and calls Jasmine.
Walter:
Hey Jas, Lisa is on the call. She wants to talk to you.
Jasmine:
Lisa? Why has she called? Okay, wait—I'm coming.
Jasmine takes the phone from Walter.
Jasmine:
Hey, how are you Lisa? Is anything special?
Lisa:
I'm fine, Jas. I just want to ask whether Hazel is in your home..
The Texas Lab Anomaly
Sarthak Kashayap
The End Of Episode 8 :- The Memories.
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