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In the quiet intimacy of a desert hideout, Sophie reveals the tragic history of her past and how she became involved with the dangerous Freddie Hamid. Jonathan Pine offers her a sense of protection and comfort as their romantic connection deepens amidst the looming threat of their circumstances.
PINE: How did you get the papers?
SOPHIE: Freddie left his briefcase one morning when he was late. He’s such an idiot, I don’t know how he can be a businessman. When he came back the next night he asked me if I’d looked inside. I said no. I thought maybe he believed me.
PINE: Why are you with him?
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