Following a traumatic event at a roadhouse, Thelma and Louise hide out in a motel room. Tensions boil over as they argue about their next move and the reality of their situation.
THELMA: Actin' like what?! How am I supposed to act? 'Scuse me for not knowing what to do after you blow somebody's head off!
LOUISE: You could help me try and figure it out! I gotta figure out what to do, and you could try and help me.
THELMA: I suggested we go to the police, but you didn't like th
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