Lust for Freedom

GILLIAN KAITES (VOICE OVER): The story that I

have to tell is about freedom.

But it became a nightmare because of what

we had to go through to win it.

It was a nightmare, because I took my freedom for granted

until suddenly one day it was gone.

This is a story about the terror and torture that I and others

endured passively, like scared rabbits,

until we finally gained our lust for freedom.

My name is Gillian Kaites.

It used to be Undercover Detective Gillian Kaites.

I was one of the best on the force.

Three mayor's citations for dangerous undercover work.

But I made one mistake-- I fell in love with my partner.

Ron Peterson had-- believe it or not-- become my fiance.

He had been working side by side infiltrating a small arms

smuggling connection.

Finally, months of work were coming to a climax.

I found out that a huge shipment had just arrived,

so Ron was pretending to be an arms buyer with ties

to certain terrorist groups.

And I was posing as a lowlife go-between.

Those drinking bums in the parking lot

were really our undercover backup.

Parker, who always came through in a pinch, and Saunders,

a very green rookie.

Ron was going to meet with the head

man of the whole operation, a guy named Jonathan Troma,

or JT for short.

I had worked hard and long getting him to trust me.

I hated JT.

Hi, Sunny.

JT, good to see you.

Hi.

This is, uh, Ron, the guy I was telling you about.

So what?

I just hope we can do business together.

My end of the deal is in place.

You mind if we search you?

No, go ahead.

GILLIAN KAITES (VOICE OVER): Ron and I had

been partners for two years.

We were going to get married in three days.

We'd put the wedding off four times,

but we both agreed that after this big job,

we deserved some time together.

Everything was going according to plan.

Two more minutes and it would all be over.

But I didn't count on that rookie

Saunders jumping the gun.

Stop! Police!

Hold it right there!

I'm gettin' a medal for this!

I'm getting a promotion for this.

Oh, shit.

That must be my old lady.

Just-- just cool it.

I'll get rid of her.

Hello?

Yeah, Whitey.

What's up?

Yeah, uh-huh.

What?

When?

Motherfucker!

Freeze!

Ron?

Ron!

GILLIAN KAITES (VOICE OVER): Thanks to that dumb rookie,

my fiance was dead.

But at least JT didn't get away.

There he is!

Get him!

What about this guy?

Go check on Ron and Gillian.

I'll take care of this bastard.

Ron?

No!

GILLIAN KAITES (VOICE OVER): Hell was

breaking loose all around me, but I didn't hear it.

I'll get you!

Forgot your key, butthead?

There's enough here to blow up ten cities.

Ron! Gillian!

Get in here!

I found it.

Hey!

What do you think you're doing?

You scum!

Pull a gun on me?

I'll show you.

Bye, scumbag.

Ron!

Gillian!

Get in here.

I need cover!

GILLIAN KAITES (VOICE OVER): I should have answered him,

but I couldn't.

You finks are all alike!

You're all stupid assholes!

Well, then I've got a surprise for you, scum.

See you in Hell!

Huh? Holy--

GILLIAN KAITES (VOICE OVER): Cops were dying all over the place,

and all I could do was act like a woman.

I knew my days as a cop were over.

I had to get away.

I had no idea where I was going, and I didn't care.

There was nothing for me in this city anymore.

Without Ron, my life was meaningless.

GILLIAN (ON PHONE): Hello?

Hello, Gillian?

This is Captain Franklin.

No, she's not here.

When do you expect her?

GILLIAN KAITES (VOICE OVER): I drove away.

I drove aimlessly for days.

I drove until it got to the point

where all the roads looked alike,

and it didn't matter which direction I went in.

I don't really know why I stopped by the lake.

Maybe I was just drawn by its beauty.

I hadn't been in a place like this for years.

It was soothing.

Everything was so quiet.

I almost felt peaceful, and peace

was exactly what I needed now.

Peace, and the time to think things through.

Little did I know what was happening

just a few hundred feet away.

When I got back to the car, I could

sense that something was wrong.

But that was only the beginning.

Oh, God, please!

Please!

Please stop!

Please stop the car!

Stop the car!

Please!

I'm stuck!

Please!

Please.

You've got to help me.

I escaped from the work farm last night.

My God!

I was up at the house.

I know what you must be thinking, but I'm no criminal!

I was just passing through like you, and like the others.

It's been a nightmare!

We gotta get past the line.

They won't go beyond the county line.

Wait a minute.

What is going on?

They'll kill me if they catch me.

Can't you drive faster?

Keep going.

The black van!

Don't you understand?

They'll kill you!

Whatever you do, don't stop!

Keep going!

What are you doing?

Don't stop!

Don't!

Good afternoon, ma'am.

You letting her go?

No, we're not really.

There's hardly anything between here

and 30 miles in any direction.

I suppose the girl told you she escaped from the work farm?

Wearing an evening dress?

That is kind of silly, isn't it?

Well, I guess the little girl just

thought she'd be better off-- in something pretty, that is.

Is anything going to happen to her?

No, no. These things happen every once in a while.

Nothing to be alarmed about.

Look, uh, may I have a look-see at your driver's license,

please?

Would you remove it from your wallet, please?

You're a long ways from home, Miss Kaites.

Hardly anyone comes out here anymore, what with the freeway

passing us by a long shot.

OK, it's in order.

I know you're probably in a hurry to get back,

but I was wondering if you could follow me to the office.

Why?

Well, we have to take a statement

regarding this incident.

Now, it's only a mile down the road.

It won't take very long.

All right.

OK, good.

Oh.

I'll get you back on the road in two shakes of a lamb's tail,