The End: The Epilogue

It was a rainy winter afternoon, and Mason City airport was filled with travelers and people on the week of Christmas. Everyone was too busy with their own matter to notice anything else--anything else that wan't supposed to be there, anything else unsual. The place itself was chaotic. Amid all of this was a man sitting on a bench, watching the news on the small TV screen. His emotionless face was covered by sunglasses and a hat.

Reporter: Up until now, there have been no other sightings of Bang Kieu, Minh Tuyet, Nhu Loan or LTQ. There is a rumor going around that Nhu Loan and LTQ was kidnapped by two men in leather jackets and they were transported in a black car. Minh Tuyet is said to have survived the explosion, but the authority refuses to comment anything else on the matter. Fans everywhere are enraged and demands an answer. Our question is, where is Bang Kieu when all this had happened, and whether or not he had anything to do with his 3 friends' mysterious disappearance. This is Chuck reporting Live from-

The man shook his head as he got up to grab some coffee, the night before took a toll on him and he needs all the energy he can get.


The cafe owner handed him a fresh brewed cup, he proceeded to the side where he added milk and sugar to his coffee. A lady dressed in all black approached a newsstand beside him, she had on a short dress with a floppy hat the size of an umbrella and huge shades on to hide her pretty face. Flipping through the magazines, she kept looking toward his direction as if trying to figure out something. He took a sip of his coffee and immediately placed it down to add more sugar and the lady watched as he dump a load to his cup.

"Are you kidding me? Do you want to get fatter?"

Man: Huh? Excuse me?

The lady growled in annoyance and walked up to him in a rhythm reminiscent of someone he knew.

Man: "Oh..."

She removed her sunglasses, to reveal a fresh powdered face looking at him. Whatever marks that might've been there from the previous night were covered with layers of make up, making it seem like nothing had happened.

"Aren't you gonna say hi to me?"

Man: Uh...hi?

(the lady smiles while shaking her head)

"So you're picking up Beckham?"

"Yeah, if I left him there longer, he'll probably disown me as a father...so how about you? Are you attending Jack's funeral? How thoughtful." (chuckling)

"Ha, ha, very funny. I'm leaving to Paris today."

"So soon? Can't you stay? I mean with Loey and Quang gone, it's..."

"You're a strong boy, deal with it. Besides, you could always come visit them once they get settled in their new place."

"That reminds me--gotta call Mr. Hung later and thanks the guy. Gotta admit that his plan was flawless. Had me thinking they were really kidnapped."

A brief moment passed by without neither of them saying anything. Both seemed to be holding back something that they dared not say. Finally, the guy spoke:

"Well I just want to say that-"

Suddenly a man, who greatly resembles a famous superstar who had just announed his early retirement a day before, appeared.

"Hey honey, our jet is ready-Kieu! Didn't know you were here! If I knew you were here we could've had lunch or something but it's too late now we gotta go, come on Tuyet!"

"God, I hate that guy." Bang Kieu murmured under his breath. He hoped no one had heard their names called.

Minh Tuyet picked up her luggage and followed Aaron, she turned around and looked at Bang Kieu before giving him a warm smile and waved as she put on her sunglasses and ran up to Aaron. Bang Kieu watched as they disappeared into the crowd, and at the same time, a familiar face emerged. Beckham spotted his dad and let go of the woman's hand and dragged his suitcase across the floor toward Bang Kieu, who crouched down to hug his son with the uninjured arm. After a moment of silence, Beckham began telling him the exciting things he has done as the women caught up and kneeled by his side. Bang Kieu was so happy to see his son that he ignored the achs and pains from his injuries. He looked over at the woman and smiled at her.

Bang Kieu: Thank you, Trizzie.

Pain

With all his years of working for Jack, Bang Kieu didn't have to think about it twice before yanking Jack out of his chair and used him as a shield. Minh Tuyet is alive, and Band Kieu had made up his mind to get keep the both of them that way. He could hear her mumbling something outside the door.

Then there were footsteps. And came the knock on the door, followed by a man's voice, "I got her."

Bang Kieu immediately realized the voice. The killer. Gomez. He pushed the gun harder against Jack's head.

Jack: Finally...what took you so long?

"You won't believe this bitch. Won't give up without a fight. Won't shut up- Can I come in?... AND YOU BETTER SHUT UP!"

Bang Kieu heard screams and tried to ignore it, so that he can concentrate on thinking upe what to do next. He pulled Jack to the side and stood behind the door.

"Mr. Jack?" Gomez grew impatient and knocked on the door again.

Bang Kieu gave Jack a look and whispered, "Answer him." While keeping his gun pointed to Jack's head at all time.

Jack opened the door just enough for the killer to see his face.

Gomez: The other two probably didn't make it out in time. I've been trying to tell you, my bomb WORKS. So what do you want me to do with her?

Jack: Leave her.

Gomez: What? That's it-

Jack: Leave her here, and go **** off somewhere.

Gomez: Hey, old man, no need to blow up at me for no reason. I just did you a favor here.

Jack: Leave her here, and go **** off somewhere, you son of a b-

Gomez had enough. He pushed the door open and gave Jack a punch in the face. While Bang Kieu, on the inside, didn't expect the blow and was knocked in the head with the door, which made him fall against the wall. By the time he recovered from the blow and managed to get himself together, the Killer already noticed his presence in the room.

Jack: GET THE GIRL!

Gomez hesitated for a split second but he obeyed the orders. Bang Kieu tried to beat him to the door but he was too late. By the time he got there, Gomez already had Minh Tuyet in his arms, and a gun pointed to her head.

Minh Tuyet: Aw, not again!

Bang Kieu immediately pointed his gun at Jack and quickly turned around to keep an eye on the killer and Minh Tuyet. But that was his big mistake. Jack had got a hold of his own gun under the desk.

A loud bang was heard and Bang Kieu felt a stinging pain shot through his right shoulder that caused him to drop his gun and groaned in pain. There was but one thought that went through his mind: It's all over.

Minh Tuyet: Oh my god, Kieu!

Gomez: SHUT UP BITCH!

Minh Tuyet: DON'T TELL ME TO SHUT UP! WHY DON'T YOU-AH!

Gomez punched Minh Tuyet in the face hard enough for blood to trickle out of her mouth. She stared in shock as Jack let out a chuckle. Blood began pouring from Bang Kieu's arm, every second he was turning paler.

Jack began kicking Bang Kieu around in amusement. This piece of crap had caused him too much pain in the past. Wasted his valuable time and effort. This is the moment he had to enjoy to its fullest.

Jack: Well...let's see. I'm gettin' tired now...

Jack put a finger up to his temple and motioned Mr. Gomez, whom followed by putting a gun to Minh Tuyet's head. She looked at Bang Kieu in great fear, and a tear fell from her eye as she mouthed his name while Jack and his killer laughed.

Bang Kieu looked at his gun that was in his reach. He could try and take a shot with his left arm. And he had to do it quick. Bang Kieu used all the strength he had left to make one quick, smooth move and swoops up the gun and fired. It all happened too quick for anyone to react.

He fired two shots. The first one hit Minh Tuyet, to Gomez's surprise, and the killer quickly lets go of his victim to fire back at Bang Kieu. But he was too late. A bullet had already went through his head. Gomez collapsed and pulled Minh Tuyet down with him.

Bang Kieu then turned around to face Jack, at which point he felt another piercing pain that tore through his chest. The two men looked into each other's eyes for a split second, both with their guns ready to fire again.

Minh Tuyet watched it intently as it happened, and screamed as she heard the loud gunshot. The last gunshot to be heard on that bloody night.