Truman is desperately trying to drive out of Seahaven with Meryl, but their escape is blocked by police cars on the highway. In the distance, nuclear towers release a dark cloud of smoke. A sign reads, "SEAHAVEN ISLAND NUCLEAR POWER STATION ― Clean, Safe, Economical ― More Power To You!"
TRUMAN :
What now?
Truman is forced to slow down as he approaches the line of police cars.
MERYL :
Truman, looks like a leak at the plant.
OFFICER :
(indicating the nearby power plant) Back up, back up! Leak at the plant. We had to shut her down.
TRUMAN :
Is there any way around?
OFFICER :
The whole area’s being evacuated.
TRUMAN :
Well, thank you for your help.
OFFICER :
You’re welcome, Truman.
Truman’s eyes widen at the mention of his name from an apparent stranger.
TRUMAN :
(whispering slowly) Truman ...
As the officer turns, Truman bolts from the car, leaving Meryl in the passenger seat.
MERYL :
Truman! Truman! Truman! Come back! Truman! Truman! Stop him! Truman!
Truman flees into the forest. The workers capture Truman and tackle him to the ground.
TRUMAN :
Stay away! No! No!
Seahaven police officers drag him away.
SCENE 5 UNFINISHED BRIDGE. NIGHT.
Marlon and Truman sit on the end of the unfinished bridge.
TRUMAN :
I don’t know what to think, Marlon. Maybe I’m losing my mind, but it feels like the whole world revolves around me somehow.
MARLON :
That’s a lot of world for one man, Truman. You sure that’s not wishful thinking, you wishing you’d made something more of yourself? Christ, Truman, who hasn’t sat on the john and had an imaginary interview on Seahaven Tonight? Who hasn’t wanted to be somebody?
TRUMAN :
This is different. Everybody seems to be in on it.