A Savage Nature (2020) Movie Script
(gunshot)
(panting)
(knocking)
(indistinct remarks)
(muffled remarks)
(door rattling)
I know you're in there.
(knocking)
(door rattling)
(sloshing)
I'm not gonna hurt you,
I just wanna talk.
(indistinct remarks)
(knocking)
(grunting)
(sea gulls cawing)
That looks nice.
What?
The beach, looks nice.
Oh.
Yeah.
Too bad I'll never get away.
I thought maybe
it was a gift from Pete.
Isn't today your anniversary?
I suppose.
Look at you guys.
The war hero
and the homecoming queen.
Could you two be more perfect?
I'm not feeling very perfect.
How do you mean?
Things are different now.
He's changed, I've changed.
Give it time.
You'll find happiness
with that man.
Why do you always need a man
to find happiness?
Don't you ever want more?
I did.
Now I have it.
Maybe you two need
someone to love.
That'll be pretty difficult,
seeing as we haven't
been together
since he's been back.
You think Pete's
having an affair?
What makes you say that?
(buzzing)
Sometimes when
a man's cheating, he...
(thudding)
Pete's not cheatin'.
Sorry.
I guess I'm more anxious
about today's appointment
than I thought.
I still can't believe you
and Buddy are having a baby.
You wanna feel?
A miracle, right?
After all the years of trying.
Beth, break's over,
we got customers.
I'd cover for you, hon,
but I'm already late
for my OB appointment.
Walt's sittin' on the counter
if the guys
give you a hard time.
Hey.
Why don't you do
something special tonight?
Maybe fix Pete
his favorite meal.
Will you tell me
what you find out?
You'll be the first.
(sizzling)
Food's getting cold.
You got customers, table two.
What can I get you two?
Mm.
Elizabeth.
That's a nice name.
Ain't that pretty, JB?
Mm-hm.
(chuckling)
Now, JB,
that's no way to treat a lady.
- Let me go.
- Mm.
(sniffing)
One night with me, darlin',
will change your life forever.
(snickering)
We got a problem here?
Well,
we're just two hungry fellas
looking for something to eat.
Yeah, some poontang pie.
(chuckling)
Go over to the counter, Beth.
Listen to me good.
You've got 60 seconds
to get your low-life ass
out of here
before I pull
a background check on you
and that sorry excuse
you have for a vehicle.
Take your lap dog with you.
(barking)
(snickering)
Next time,
I won't hold him back.
(barking)
(giggling)
(howling)
(door closing)
Please don't tell Pete
about what happened.
I don't like secrets.
You know I'm right.
If he finds out,
he'll make me quit.
He's been on edge
since he's come back.
I do my best
to keep things calm,
but I don't want anything
to set him off.
If you need anything.
I'll be fine.
Well,
I best be going.
Why not make
a fresh start of it?
Give Pete a chance to show you
what he's made of.
(birds chirping)
(traffic whirring)
(indistinct
police radio chatter)
(cawing)
Hey, Pete.
What's your 20?
Hey, Walt, I'm on Route 12.
- You?
- I was just at the diner
getting a cup of Joe.
Saw Beth.
Any trouble?
Nothing to worry about.
I heard it's your anniversary.
Uh-huh.
Doing anything special?
Not much.
Lord knows I shouldn't
be giving marriage advice.
You sure you wanna be having
this conversation on the radio?
But take it from one
who's old and wise.
Well, you're half right.
(whirring)
I know the look, Pete.
Your woman's in love.
(whirring)
You're a good man.
Don't be afraid
to show Beth who you are.
(birds chirping)
I'll keep that in mind.
Tonight should be
a walk in the park.
Walk in the park.
Got it.
Over and out.
(cawing)
(keys jingling)
(engine puttering)
(brakes squealing)
(honking)
(engine roaring)
(engine starting)
(radio static)
(radio clicks off)
(keys jingling)
(clicking)
(beeping)
(clicking)
(clanking)
(squeaking)
(insects chirping)
(clicking)
(rustling)
(clinking)
(crickets chirping)
(exhaling heavily)
(beeping)
(clicking)
(beeping)
(creaking)
(clinking)
Hi.
Hey.
You look great.
I made dinner.
It's getting cold.
Right.
Aren't you forgetting something?
(thudding)
(clicking)
(clinking)
(creaking)
You really do look beautiful.
Let me get cleaned up.
You'll have to use the jug.
We don't have water.
I meant to tell you,
I'm working on the well pump.
The cap's off,
so don't go out back, okay?
I'll be right down.
(crickets chirping)
Ooh.
That's a relief.
Ready to roll.
Relax.
Still early.
(clanking)
Beautiful night.
You see that?
Shooting star.
Falling star's more like it.
It's good luck.
For you, maybe.
My horoscope says I was
born under an unlucky star.
Unexpected trouble.
Stars aren't unlucky, JB.
For the longest time,
we couldn't even see them.
What about what
Madame Rosie told me?
Forget about that gypsy.
Our fortune's up this road.
Besides, since when were you
afraid of a little B and E?
It's more than that.
In and out.
That's it.
Feels like a shit job to me.
(whirring)
(sirens beeping)
Damn.
Fucking told you,
I fucking told you.
Just be cool, man, be cool.
Well, would you look here.
What do you think
the chances are
we run into each other twice?
See, JB?
It is our lucky night.
What are you fellas doing here
on the side of the road?
Nature was calling.
You know, I find it peculiar
that you're here
on the side of the road,
being that
there's only
one house at the end,
which happens to belong
to a good friend of mine.
You fellas wouldn't happen
to have open container
or marijuana, would you?
No, sir, officer.
Step outta the car.
You know the drill.
(slam)
I won't insult your intelligence
by instructing you what to do.
You two don't disappoint.
Oh, what do we have here?
I have a license for that.
I bet you do.
(rustling)
Give me a reason.
You boys going hunting?
We like to be prepared.
Regular boy scouts, I take it.
(rustling)
Why the long faces?
Gee, I wonder.
Look, just to show you
what kind folk
we are around here,
I'm not gonna even
call it in on my radio.
See, I think the best thing
to do is let you go
with a simple warning.
(grunting)
You two hoodlums,
you get in that wreck,
turn your asses around,
and go back
to whatever little hole
you came from.
(groaning)
Am I understood?
You boys have a good night.
(beeping)
(thudding)
That goddamn cop took our guns.
What the hell are we gonna do
without our guns?
We'll think of something.
(engine starting)
(whirring)
(squealing)
(whirring)
(revving)
(thudding)
That smells great.
I hope it tastes great.
11 in progress, shots fired.
(indistinct police
radio chatter)
(clacking)
Could we eat
without the scanner tonight?
Is it bothering you?
- Well, it's just...
- No, of course.
(indistinct radio chatter)
(clicking)
Tonight I'm off duty.
(clinking)
Yeah, how you gonna get 'em out?
Ah, I'm resourceful.
I'll think of something.
(clanking)
Thank you.
Would you like me
to put on some music?
You remember this?
Of course.
Come on.
Don't say that
we must end it
You can hold me tight,
I'm not gonna break.
(chuckling)
Why are you smiling?
It's just nice to see you happy.
Oh, honey baby,
can't you see
Look.
I know I haven't been...
- Oh, uh...
- Please.
Just let me finish.
I know things
have been tough for you.
But I'm trying.
Just takes time.
I... I know.
I want us back
to the way we were.
You'll feel sad
That'd be nice.
I just don't know
where to begin.
There'll come a time
Now don't you forget it
Oh, there'll come a time
(sloshing)
Baby, hey
What are you doing
And all my love for you
(unintelligible)
After you've gone
After
you've gone
Away
After you've gone
And left me crying
After you've gone
There is no denying
Beth?
(creaking)
Beth?
(sizzling)
(gasping)
(water running)
(door slams)
Can't sleep?
It's too early.
So quiet.
Isn't quiet good?
It's different than...
Here is so...
Safe?
Yeah.
(car approaching)
Everything okay?
Were you expecting anyone?
Not really, maybe Ally.
(engine powering down)
I don't think so.
Well, I'm sure
they're just lost.
Maybe they're turning around.
You stay here,
I'm gonna check it out.
All right, you point 'em
in the right direction,
then you come back.
Only be a minute.
- Keep the door locked.
- What's wrong?
- Who are those guys?
- There's been an accident
down the road.
Sounds like Walt.
Oh, my God.
We tried to call for help,
but we couldn't
get enough cell service.
Listen, this sounds bad.
I need you to call 911
and get someone out here.
- Where are you going?
- I'm gonna ride with them.
Hey, that's fine by me,
but we only got room for one
in the cab.
That's all right, I...
I'll just sit this one out.
- Fine.
- Pete.
I'll be okay.
My keys to the cruiser and gun
are in the statue.
Try to get them while I'm gone.
Whatever you do,
don't open the door.
Thank you, appreciate it.
(door closes)
(beeping)
(engine starting)
Hello.
Yes.
There's been an accident.
(engine whirring)
Hope I wasn't interrupting
your evening with your wife.
(rumbling)
How much further?
Not too much longer.
You two been married long?
I guess.
Love of a good woman.
It's a funny thing.
How do you mean?
My woman looks at me,
there isn't anything
I wouldn't do for her.
Know what I mean?
There he is.
(engine humming)
(door closes)
Did you see any other vehicles?
No.
(gun cocking)
He's breathing.
I gotta radio this in.
Radio's out.
We're gonna have to
take him back to the house.
Give me a hand.
Yeah.
(door closes)
Yoo-hoo!
I know you're in there.
We got off on the wrong foot
back there at the diner.
I feel real sorry about that.
(clock ticking)
Hope I didn't scare you too bad.
You wouldn't happen to have
something to drink, would you?
Come on, I just want
something to drink.
And I'll sit out here.
You can wait inside
all by your pretty little self,
I promise.
(crickets chirping)
We just got soda.
That'll be fine.
(can clicking open)
(slurping)
Ooh-wee.
It's quite the fortress
you got here.
He does like to keep you
locked away, doesn't he?
Can't say I blame him.
(fly buzzing)
Goddamn.
Not much of an outdoors man,
are you?
Well, I've spent most of my days
confined indoors.
How long do you think
it'll take?
Not much longer, I imagine.
(fly buzzing)
Mm!
Why don't you come inside?
I can't have you
bleeding to death out there.
(engine rumbling)
This place has
a lot of history, huh?
It's not mine.
Well, it's nice.
Roomy.
I keep telling Doug
I wanna get me a big place.
I'm tired of small spaces.
How long have you guys
known each other?
We've spent some time together.
But don't worry.
Your man's gonna be okay.
What are these?
Pete's commendations.
He's a real hero, huh?
I always wanted to be a hero.
(car approaching)
There's lover boy now.
Safe and sound.
(crickets chirping)
(door slams)
What happened?
It's Walt, he's in bad shape.
Go open the guest room.
(door slams)
(thudding)
Help will be here soon.
It'll be okay, just...
Just hang on.
I don't know.
Looks like he's not long
for this world.
You guys mind
giving us a minute?
- Is he gonna live?
- I don't know.
Well, the police and EMshould be here soon, so.
I think those two men hit Walt.
Why would they do that?
Maybe he pulled them over,
busted them for possession.
I don't know, the point is
they could do that to us.
I need to get to my gun.
Backup could take 30 minutes
to get up here.
- Did you get my keys?
- No, I tried, but I...
It's okay.
I'm gonna need you
to distract them
until I can get it.
- How?
- Fix them leftovers.
Make them something to drink,
I don't know, something
until I can get my weapon.
Hey,
it's gonna be okay.
Trust me.
Why didn't you
take him out on the road?
I was about to,
then that cop started breathing.
Nah, you pussied out.
- Shut up, JB.
- All because you know...
I said, "Shut up!"
What are we gonna do now?
What do you think?
- But...
- What?
- The gun is gone.
- What do you mean it's gone?
It must've fallen out
when we were moving the body.
- I told you this, I said...
- Say it, see what happens.
Is he gonna make it?
EMTs and state
should be here any minute.
Oh, that's good.
Real good.
So, you two can be on your way.
If it's all the same,
we'd like to stay.
We feel kind of responsible
being as we're the ones
- who found him.
- We'll be real upset
not knowing how it turned out.
We don't wanna impose
on your hospitality,
but you said
it'd just be a few minutes.
We have leftovers,
if you come this way.
That sounds real good.
Mind if I wash up?
Don't wanna eat
with blood on my hands.
Bathroom's that way.
(click)
(grunting)
(coughing)
(coughing)
(gasping)
Doug?
Yeah?
You need to get back.
(gasping)
(gasping)
(clanking)
You know I tried
to wash my hands, but...
Our well is out.
Hm.
Maybe we can help you out
with that
after the cavalry turns up.
When is that again?
Any minute now.
Oh, hey, let me give you
a hand with that.
I'm fine.
Okay.
JB, let the pretty lady
do her thing.
All right.
Allow me.
Really lucky you two
being on the road when you were.
Right place at the right time.
This roast is delicious.
You never said what you two
were doing in these parts.
Work.
What kind of work
would that be exactly?
You ask a lot of questions.
Pete's in law enforcement.
Is that right?
Looks like we're in
a complementary field.
(chuckling)
What's so funny?
(laughing)
Should we let them in
on the joke?
We're here to kill you.
(grunting)
(smacking)
(heavy breathing)
(thudding)
Is he dead?
Oh, he's dead.
(sighing)
(door closing)
(door opening)
What do you got there, darling?
(laughing)
(heavy breathing)
(laughing)
(grunting)
(groaning)
(heavy breathing)
(indistinct chatter)
Well, come on, coppy.
We both know you've reached
the end of the road.
Bet you can see
that white light even.
Next stop, adios, partner.
Don't feel bad.
We all end up there
sooner or later.
Just trying to hang on.
The cosmos is working
against you.
That's a good boy.
(thumping)
You hear that?
That's the sound
of two lovers reunited.
The most powerful force
in the universe.
Date with destiny
you might call it.
You and me,
we're just collateral damage.
Two guys looking out
for our buddies.
Sometimes that means
making a little sacrifice.
Now, you might not think it,
but I done me some reading.
I told Doug what Socrates said.
You know Socrates?
Mm?
He's a big thinker
from the olden days.
Socrates said the hottest love
has the coldest end.
I tried to warn Doug
about how dangerous affairs
of the heart can be.
But the heart wants
what that heart wants.
(chuckles)
Look at me running off
at my mouth.
I'm sorry about that.
Any last words
before you're off
to the bone garden?
It's...
It's Socrates
moron.
(muffled breathing)
Do you know how hard it was
being away from you?
Locked up,
knowing you and him were...
Shh.
What's this?
It's mine.
What do you need that for?
Just call it a backup plan.
Baby, your husband's
life insurance
is close to a million.
With pension and benefits,
who knows?
All the same.
I'm gonna keep it.
After all, a girl
has to look out for herself.
- That's what I'm here for.
- In case you didn't notice,
I don't need a man
to look after me.
Well, that's true.
Hey.
Got a gift for you.
Hm?
Why would you do that?
I... I thought you'd like it.
What if you get caught?
How's it gonna look
when the suspect
has the name
of the victim's widow
tattooed on his back?
Baby, that's not gonna happen.
And what about JB?
What if he blabs?
He's not all there,
in case you didn't notice.
Well, I needed help.
Oh, and... and all that shit
at the restaurant.
You had to do it
in front of Walt?
Okay, you said
to make it look good,
like you were being stalked.
Now he is bleeding to death
in my guest room.
How is that part of the plan?
Relax, baby.
I'll fix this.
Oh, you'll fix this.
You'll fix this?
You sound like Pete.
He's always trying
to fix things.
The house,
the well,
our lives.
But you can't fix things
if you never see clearly
the way that life is.
Or should be.
One night I was driving home
from work,
and I saw this coyote
on the side of the road.
And it had something
in its mouth.
And I stopped,
and I watched this scrappy,
wild-eyed coyote
rip a sweet rabbit to pieces.
And I didn't blame the coyote.
It was just its nature.
And that's when everything
came into focus for me.
People always see me
as the rabbit.
And I have played
that part perfectly.
But I am not a rabbit, Doug.
I am a coyote.
And I will never be
a rabbit again.
The well.
We'll put Walt's body
in the well
and we'll put the cap back on.
The cops will have no reason
to look there.
And in a little while,
JB and I will be gone.
You'll be the surviving widow
of a home invasion.
You have to make it look
convincing.
Hey, we discussed this.
If you don't,
nobody will believe me.
(slapping, groaning)
(doorbell ringing, knocking)
Yeah?
I'm sorry, I thought...
- Is Beth here?
- Yeah, come on in.
I'm JB.
Pete's cousin.
- What's your name?
- Ally.
Ally.
That's a pretty name.
Thanks.
Ally, I was about
to have me a beer.
Care to join?
You said Beth's home?
Yeah, she's upstairs.
I wouldn't disturb
two lovers, though.
What brings you out here
so late?
I have good news
I wanted to tell Beth.
Oh, yeah? I like good news.
Why don't you tell me?
I can come back in the morning.
Why don't you
just leave that here?
I'll make sure she gets it.
Oh, no, don't give it to me.
I can't be trusted.
Why don't you
just set it in there
on the dining room table?
Then I can leave.
Cross my heart.
Oh, and don't be disturbed
by the mess in there.
We had ourselves
a little bit of a party.
I left the envelope
on the table.
- Tell Beth I stopped by.
- Oh, not so fast.
Please, you said I could go.
Fuck!
Ally.
Are you okay?
What are you doing here?
I wanted to show you.
Wanted to bring this by for you.
A boy.
How wonderful.
Where's Pete?
Oh, he was just about
to take a shower.
I... I see you met JB,
one of Pete's army buddies.
Quite a hero.
Really?
Tell her, JB.
Yeah, well...
Yeah, well, I don't know.
I did a couple tours
in Afghanistan,
saw my fair share of combat.
Even got me a few commendations.
I was just doing my duty.
Hey, I'm gonna be in town
a little while,
maybe the three of us and Pete
all go out sometime.
I'm not sure that Ally
should be going out
given her condition.
She got herself
all the way up here.
Which is why
we should let her go.
It was nice meeting you.
Well, congratulations
to you and Buddy.
Are you sure you're all right?
I can call the police.
I know JB is strange,
but he is harmless.
Really.
I'm fine.
(crickets chirring)
Hey!
Come.
We got a big problem, man.
I thought you said he was dead.
Do I look like a doctor to you?
(grunting)
He couldn't have gone far.
I knew this plan was cursed.
It's time to cut our losses,
Dougie.
What are you saying?
Come on, man.
The cop, that woman,
her husband out there.
Your pretty little miss
is at the center of this.
That piece of ass
is gonna be the end of us.
Mm-mm, we stick to the plan.
Plan? There ain't no plan
anymore.
I understand
affairs of the heart and all,
so if it's easier for you,
you handle the husband.
I'll take care of Miss Beth.
Hm?
What's it gonna be, man?
Shit.
He's outside.
That son of a bitch is outside.
(groaning)
Bastard.
What the hell is wrong with you?
- She's about to have a baby.
- Don't hit me.
Let me go.
You're hurting me.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
We don't have time for this.
Pete's outside.
What?
How is that possible?
I saw him...
Fuck what you saw, he's alive.
But he's hurt.
You said this would be clean.
- This is not clean, Doug.
- Relax, baby.
We'll get him,
I just need you to...
(alarm ringing)
What the hell?
The fucker's hit
the panic button.
Shit.
You need to shut it off.
Shit.
If you don't shut it off
in the next 30 seconds,
the cops will be called.
Do you understand?
(ringing continues)
Shit!
Come on, concentrate, baby.
Okay?
(beeping, sighing)
Yes!
Ooh, that's what
I'm talking about.
Wait, put me down.
- Put me down.
- Huh?
Dammit, Doug, he's got his gun.
We'll get him.
No, he could be using
his police radio.
(static crackling)
This is Car 83.
Request...
Officer in distress.
He's in his car.
(static crackling)
Pete.
I know you're out here.
Things got a little out of hand.
Look, we both want
the same thing.
You want us out.
We want to get out.
I've got your wife.
She sure is pretty, ain't she?
Be a shame if something
were to happen to her.
You trust me and I'll trust you.
(gunshot, shouts)
So much for trust.
JB?
JB?
Fuck.
My ear, man.
He shot my fucking ear off!
I'll be right back.
I'm bleeding real bad here, man.
No one dies from a missing ear.
You can't just
fucking leave me here.
Doug!
I'll be right back, okay?
Shit!
Okay?
Thanks, man.
(footsteps)
(gunfire)
Doug.
I heard shots.
- He came out and just shot JB.
- Is JB...
I don't know.
He's still out there.
You left him out there?
- I need a gun.
- You just left JB out there.
Your husband's a cop, he has
to have more than one gun.
Well, that's Pete's.
I've tried to get in,
but you... you can't.
You got a tool box?
(clanging)
- What the hell are these?
- Nothing.
They're letters that I wrote
to Pete when he was on tour.
This is what he's been
keeping from you?
He knows.
He's known this whole time.
What are you talking about?
This is us at the lake.
How the hell did he get this?
I thought...
I don't know,
I thought I burned it.
What do you mean
you thought you did?
After all the planning? How...
How could you be so careless?
I don't know, Doug.
It doesn't matter now.
He found it.
The plan's fucked.
(thwacking)
Where are you going?
We gotta get out of here.
What's going on?
The pension, the insurance,
it's all gone.
We gotta get out of here.
Why are you panicking?
That picture is from months ago.
He's made a fool out of me.
He's made a fool
out of both of us.
He doesn't know
it's me in that photo.
If he did, he would have
recognized me
when I first showed up.
Who knows who he's told.
He hasn't told anyone.
How do you know that?
He loves you.
Kind of guy
who keeps these around
doesn't want
anyone else to know.
He doesn't blame you,
he blames himself.
Yeah, well, I blame him, too.
What the hell did he think
was gonna happen?
Making me a prisoner
in my own home
while he's halfway
around the world
like some caged animal.
You know what a caged animal
wants more than anything?
Do you, baby?
To escape.
It ends tonight.
Listen.
You're not thinking clearly.
No, I can finish him.
No. You were right.
Let's just forget all this,
let's get out of here.
And leave with nothing?
So what are you saying?
I'm saying I can get him
to trust me.
He'll believe anything
I tell him.
How do you know?
You said it yourself.
He loves me.
(gunshots)
(grunting)
(smacking)
Who is it?
Pete or JB?
Can't tell.
We gotta keep a level head.
Okay?
Pete.
Pete.
Are you okay?
It's me, don't scream.
I thought you were dead.
What did they do to you?
He tried to rape me.
I stabbed him.
You killed him?
I'll show you.
He's up here.
Where are they?
Everybody's dead.
Not them.
The police, the ambulance.
Where are they?
I don't know.
You called for help.
Right?
Of course.
(clock ticking)
Pete.
What is it?
Tell me again what happened
between you and him.
I told you.
I killed him.
How'd you do it?
Do what?
Get him to trust you.
Pete.
You put down your gun.
It's scaring me.
Why?
You've seen me
with a gun before.
You're not seeing things
clearly.
I think for the first time
I'm seeing things
exactly as they are.
(gunshot, gasps)
(thudding)
(thudding)
Who is he, Beth?
Beth.
(lock clicking)
Beth.
(pounding)
(clattering)
(birds chirping)
(crackling)
(grunts, pounding)
(grunting)
(squeaking)
(panting)
Beth.
(gunshot)
I'm not gonna hurt you.
(beeping)
(alarm ringing)
Beth!
(engine roaring)
(gunshot)
You're hurt.
How long have you known?
It doesn't matter.
What kind of man
knows his wife is cheating
and doesn't say anything,
doesn't ask why?
You know why I married you?
I needed a new life.
One where I could see the world.
And then you left.
And I was stuck
in this dead-end town
right back where I started.
And then when Doug came around,
I prayed you would
never come back.
And when you did,
you locked me up
and you penned me
like an animal!
I wanted to protect you.
Bullshit.
You stuck your head in the sand
afraid I'd leave you.
Beth.
Listen.
I can fix this.
You can't fix this.
I want more.
More what?
More...
than you!
(grunts)
(screams)
(thud)
(sirens wailing)
And now, breaking news.
We're getting reports
of a gruesome home invasion
in rural Virginia with perhaps
as many as four people dead.
Local police
are describing the crime
as one of a brutal
and savage nature.
Our reporters are on their way
to the scene
to bring you live coverage.
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(inhales sharply)
Now won't you listen, honey
While I say
How could you tell me
that you're going away
Don't say
that we must part
Don't break
your baby's heart
You know I've loved you
for these many years
Loved you night and day
Oh, honey, baby
Can't you see my tears
Listen while I say
After you've gone
and left me crying
Oh, after you've gone
There's no denying
You'll feel blue
You'll feel sad
After you've gone
After you've gone away
I say, away