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DAVID LEE
Where did the sun go to, Daddy?

NATHAN LEE
Into the clouds and behind the mountains.

DAVID LEE
What happened afta that?

NATHAN LEE
The rains started to come, and the prisoners were scared to run 'cause they had to wait for guards to round us up, and tell us when to move - but we didn't mind the rain comin' 'cause it meant we would git a little rest - we just stood there, watchin' the guards and they weapons get wet, and that made us all feel kinda good for a minute.  I was laughin' all over inside - a minute, that's all, but what a minute it was!

He laughs -- David Lee laughs along with him -- the laughter trails off.

DAVID LEE
Daddy, I'm so glad you home!

Nathan reaches across the table and shakes the boy's head with his hand.

NATHAN LEE
And me too, son!  You shore done got to be such a big little man!

DAVID LEE
We goin' huntin' again, Daddy?

NATHAN LEE
You bet we is!

DAVID LEE
I cleaned and oiled all your stuff while you was gone ...

Rebecca re-enters from the children's room, crosses for her room, stops at the door, and turns to them.

REBECCA
Your time now, David Lee ...

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