EXT. AFTERNOON. LANDING STRIP
Seeing Lara entering the trolley of the Night Candle with her last remaining strength, he climbs the leading steps towards the trolley.
EXT. SUNSET. ROOF OF THE TROLLEY
Lara sits on the roof of the trolley, gazing at the approaching sunset.
FLASH BACK
EXT. MORNING. OPEN FIELD
Young Lara and her friend run in the open field. Her friend is a slim and handsome guy with blond curly hair, a straight nose, and piercing eyes. Lara is younger and thinner, with long hair. Her boyfriend has to make an effort to catch up with her because she's fast on her feet. Finally, he triumphs, clutching her waist, and they tumble together in the expansive wheat field, her laughter echoing.
LARA'S FRIEND
I caught you.
LARA (breathing heavily)
That's only because I let you.
In a gesture of indulgence, she turns onto her back, her boyfriend above her, both still catching their breath. Gradually, she extends her hand, gently caressing his chin. As the white sunlight in the center of the sky beams into her eyes, blinding her, her friend's image vanishes from sight.
EXT. NOON. OPEN FIELD
Lara lies on her back, trapped between her friend's arms. She tickles him, laughs, and he retaliates, trying to hold her arms to prevent her from moving. The physical play between teenagers turns into something more sensual. After a brief mock resistance, he overpowers her and leans in to kiss her with closed eyes, while she gazes at him intently, filled with anticipation. Silently and tenderly, he bestows a kiss upon her.
END FLASH BACK
EXT. METALLIC PATHWAY FROM THE LADDER LEADING TO THE TROLLEY
The young priest walks along the narrow pathway towards the open trolley. A pale light illuminates the interior, but Lara is nowhere to be found. He ascends a few steps on the ladder to the rooftop and discovers Lara sitting on the roof of the trolley, lost in her thoughts. Max completes his climb and silently joins her, taking a seat beside her. Max successfully ascends to the car roof and settles beside Lara, maintaining complete silence.