maguire, klein and turner speak in hushed tones as j.q. reenters. when they see him, they immediately go quiet. j.q.'s eyes are glassy, a look of finality on his face.
j.q. readies himself before laying back on the roll of towels.
the moment has come. everyone's face wears the intensity of it. john holds the gun up, his hand trembling. click! nothing happens.
close on j.q.'s gun
closer on trigger as john's finger pulls it tighter.