Episode 4

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Previously on "Gladiators." Abruzzi was wounded, and left himself open to any gladiator able to find him, his only chance now is that the others don't know his location. Sarah temporarily spared Reese's life. Tyler and Jamal had their long awaited fight, only for Jamal to get the upper hand and kill him, thus gaining some temporary immunity. Who will be the next gladiator to fall? And who will ultimately win? Only time will tell.

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Jamal walked away from the arena, his fellow Bloods congragulated him. Tyler's nazi buddies were unhappy, but the soldiers guarded Jamal and guaranteed his safety, for a little while anyway.

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8:19

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Sarah's cellphone beeps with a new alert, she and Reese both fear what this means. Reese is still tied up, and Sarah only promised to spare her life until the next gladiator fell.

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Sarah: It's over.

Reese: Who won?

Sarah: Jamal, Tyler is dead, Jamal has immunity.

Reese: Not for long I guess.

Sarah: I'm sorry, but there can only be one.

Reese: Maybe, but we don't have to kill each other just yet.

Sarah: We have to, eventually.

Reese: Jeffrey was able to lure me into a trap because I underestimated him. He's smarter than he seems. Maybe if we work together, we can take him down. Wouldn't you rather kill a child molester than me?

Sarah: Sure. But if I want to live, both of you, and ten others, have to die.

Reese: What are the odds that we both make it to the final two? If we do, then we could do a pistol duel, or russian roulette. Until then we could work together. The two mercenaries, the cop and the soldier, those love birds. They are working together, I doubt either of us could win completely alone.

Sarah: Okay, it's a deal. Sorry about the nearly killing you.

Reese: I would have done the same thing if the situation were reversed.

Sarah: At least we're being honest with each other. That's a good start to an honest partnership.

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8:37

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Gaines and Mandy knew that Jamal now has immunity, only the next two kills would earn temporary immunity. If Parker's friend was telling the truth, they knew exactly what hospital Abruzzi was resting in. Alan and Mcnamara had also been made aware that Jamal had killed Tyler, Alan's immunity was gone. They had also been alerted about Abruzzi's possible location. They wanted to kill him while they could still get immunity.

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9:21

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It was past visiting hours at the hospital, but the other gladiators could still come at any moment. One did, and Abruzzi was actually glad to see him. It was reverend Clarence, here at Abruzzi's request.

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Abruzzi: Thank you for coming preacher.

Clarence: Ofcourse, a sinner asks for my help I want to lead him to God.

Abruzzi: I'm not going to make it, they will come for me soon. If not the other gladiators, then the soldiers in round 7.

Clarence: That unfortunately, is very likely to happen.

Abruzzi: I don't even have the chance to make any kind of amends, I'm never going to leave this hospital bed. You should be the one to do it, at least you'll be safe for a little while. That mother told her daughter to kill her, she sacrificed her life for her child.

Clarence: I don't judge her, but I cannot participate in this barbaric game.

Abruzzi: Don't you want to live a little but longer.

Clarence: Ofcourse I do, but I will not sacrifice another life, just to buy myself a few extra hours.

Abruzzi: Let my death buy someone a few hours.

Clarence: They might, but that someone will not be me.

Abruzzi: You're a good person. If I had listened to the priests when I was a child, I wouldn't be here now. Or at the very least I wouldn't be so scared about what comes next.

Clarence: I could stay here if you'd life, provide some comfort until the end.

Abruzzi: Thank you I'd like that.

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10:08

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Bobby and Julia were on the verge of falling asleep, when they checked their phones.

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Bobby: Jamal killed Tyler.

Julia: Good, I didn't really want a nazi to win this thing.

Bobby: It also means they're one step closer to killing us.

Julia: I know. You want to go to the mall tomorrow, rack up some credit card bills we'll never have to pay?

Bobby: Maybe. How can you be so calm at a time like this?

Julia: I'm not. But since we probably have only a few days left, might as well enjoy them.

Bobby: Fair point. If we get up early enough, we could watch the sunrise at the park.

Julia: I'd like that.

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10:17

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Now that Reese and Sarah were allies, Reese called Lindsay.

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Reese: You were suppossed to meet me earlier today. What happened?

Lindsay: I got caught in traffic. By the time I got there, you were already going after that kiddie rapist. I figured, better he die than me.

Reese: Well he got away, not before he raped me though.

Lindsay: I'm sorry to hear that.

Reese: Yeah I'll bet you are.

Lindsay: What are you saying?

Reese: That maybe you called him too, and wanted us to kill each other.

Lindsay: I don't know what I can say to convince you I didn't. What do you want from me?

Reese: I'd like to finish what I started, and blow your brains out.

Lindsay: I'm a little busy right now, I'm going after Abruzzi. He's vulnerable, and I for one would like immunity so I could get at least a few hours of sleep.

Reese: Fine. But just know that when we see each other, when neither of us has immunity, I will kill you.

Lindsay: We'll see about that.

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11:25

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Jamal was celebrating his immunity at a local club. He had become a hero, or at least a reality show star, to his old crew. Jamal knew he could still be dead in a matter of days, he wanted to enjoy life while he still could. But after killing Tyler, he began to think he could actually win this stupid game. He might actually become the superstar like he always wanted.

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11:43

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Lindsay was getting paranoid, but then she knew for a fact that people were coming to kill her. She debated in her head whether or not to have a ciggarette. On the one hand, she thought it might help calm her nerves. On the other hand, it might weaken her response time and slow her down, could she really afford that right now? Before she could decide, Jeffrey snuck up behind her, and had his gun on Lindsay.

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Jeffrey: You do what I say and there's a chance you'll live through this. Reese did.

Lindsay: Yeah, I heard what you did to her. How did you even know where to find her?

Jeffrey: Someone called me, told me where you two were meeting.

Lindsay: Who?

Jeffrey: Not sure. Probably the network, they'd want us to kill each other, put on a good show for the cameras.

Lindsay: So what are you saying, you rape me and then you'll let me go?

Jeffrey: Probably not, but maybe you can figure out how to escape before I finish.

Lindsay: I guess a girl's got to do what a girl's got to do.

Jeffrey: That's the spirit.

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Jeffrey began putting his hands all over Lindsay. He had taken her gun, but she still had one weapon, her hands. Lindsay scratched him, it was so unexpected that it allowed her the chance to break free, and go for her gun. Unfortunately Lindsay was not too experienced with guns, she just fired in his direction and fled. Jeff was in pain, and fled as well. When the dust settled Lindsay and Jeff had fled in opposite directions, both were still alive.

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12:51

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Sarah and Reese were eating dinner, so to speak. They were eating at a gas station, specifically the hot dogs and cans of soda they bought at this Quick Stop. Not exactly gourmet, but they would fill them up for the moment. The two women were discussing strategy. Reese was angry at Lindsay, falsely believed she had been set up. Sarah still wanted to go after Jeffrey next, would rather kill a child molester than a struggling single mother. After that, Sarah wanted to go after the gangster who shot her mother, he deserved to die. For now, Reese agreed to go with Sarah's plan. But they'd almost certainly have to go after Lindsay eventually. Reese and Sarah actually found themselves becoming friends, despite their rocky beginning. But both women tried not to let it show. They knew this was a short term friendship. Even if they both made it to the final 2, then one would have to kill the other.

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1:11

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Gaines and Mandy searched this hospital, Abruzzi wasn't here. Evidently Parker's source was wrong.

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2:22

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Alan and Mcnamara were asleep, when their phones rang. They couldn't tell who was speaking, whoever it was claimed to be a friend. Whoever it was, claimed to have the exact location of the wounded John Abruzzi.

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2:25

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Gaines and Mandy were upset about their failure to find and kill John Abruzzi. Then they got a call from a "Friend." One who claimed to know exactly where Abruzzi was.

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3:33

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Gaines and Mandy arrived at the hospital. At almost the exact moment, Alan and Mcnamara arrived, and the 2 pairs saw each other. It became obvious that they all had the same "friend." Both groups were here for the same reason, to kill John Abruzzi. But killing each other, that was also good. So both groups started shooting at each other, using their respective vans as cover.

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3:51

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Bobby and Julia's alarm woke them up. They wanted to watch the sunrise from the park, the plan was to grab some doughnuts on the way for breakfast.

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During the gunfight, Alan offered to hold Gaines and Mandy, while Mcnamara went inside to take out Abruzzi. As soon as Alan provided cover fire Mcnamara ran inside. He hoped he could do this in time to help his comrade. But even if he were successful, no guarantee that Mandy and Gaines would stop. If anything, they might have more incentive to kill Alan, there would only be one last chance for immunity.

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4:05

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Mcnamara found Abruzzi's room, exactly where his "friend" said he'd be. He was at least somewhat reliable. Father Clarence was here, a little tired perhaps, but still trying to provide this sinner with some comfort. Neither were happy to see colonel Mcnamara.

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Abruzzi: No! God no!

Mcnamara: Best make your peace with God now. Reverend, start giving him the last rites.

Clarence: Think about this colonel, do you really want to keep killing, for some reality show?

Mcnamara: It is what it is.

Abruzzi: Please no!

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Without hesitation Mcnamara took the pillow and began smothering John Abruzzi. Abruzzi tried to resist, but was too weak to put up much of a fight. Very soon Abruzzi was flat lining. Mcnamara checked his phone to be certain, they confirmed that Abruzzi was dead, and he had immunity. The clock again began counting down from 24 hours.

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This is an excerpt from John Abruzzi's last recorded statement.

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Abruzzi; It's always been kill or be killed for me, this isn't too much different. At least this time I know exactly who's coming for me. I haven't always been a good father, or a faithful husband, but I hope that my children have a better life than I had. Maybe they'll love me, remember me fondly, but I don't want them to be like me. If I get to know that they're good people, I can stand whatever punishment God has in store for me. That doesn't mean I won't fight like hell to win. Maybe that money and pardon can be my retirement plan. At least I can hope.