INT. UNKNOWN

CU of Paul’s eyes as they begin to glance around.

Camera pulls away, revealing that Paul is standing. He glances around with open curiosity. The area he stands in is a swirling mess of unfocused shadows and light. Occasional disjointed colors interweave with the shadows.

PAUL: I had a feeling we’d talk again.

Paul slowly turns around to see... himself.

Paul Two is identical to Paul One in almost every respect. His hair is longer and unmaintained, his features deeper and a bit rougher. His aura is one of anger and resentment. His clothes are dark and ragged.

PAUL ONE: This should be enlightening...

PAUL TWO (slowly circling Paul One): You tried to destroy me.

PAUL ONE: Not destroy. Contain.

PAUL TWO: In my world, they’re one and the same. I’ve been contained for far too long.

PAUL ONE: And that wouldn’t have changed. You... we would have still been a prisoner.

PAUL TWO (still circling): A prisoner? No. I think not. A warrior. A weapon. An unstoppable force.

PAUL ONE: At the end of a very short tether. Our father would have it no other way.

PAUL TWO (feverish rage): You’re wrong!

PAUL ONE: Why do you think he had you suppressed for so long? He had to be certain you could be controlled once released. That we could be controlled. Neither of us is the son he wanted. You’re too volatile and I’m too... inhibited by morality.

PAUL TWO: And that is why you have to die. I won’t let you deny me any longer.

PAUL ONE: I hadn’t planned on it. I think we need each other.

PAUL TWO: I don’t need anyone! You least of all!

PAUL ONE: I remember feeling that way. Wanted to take on the world, didn’t we? The world’s one big enemy to face alone.

PAUL TWO: I see only one enemy right now. And this time, I will kill you.

PAUL ONE: A futile effort. But if you must...

INT. SERENITY - INFIRMARY

Paul lies on the medical chair, Simon carefully wrapping a roll of gauze around his head. Mal stands nearby, arms folded, face intent. Jayne is wiping his bloody