The Cycle Savages

Romko finishes a sketch of Keeg, and the gang leader retaliates to protect the gang's anonymity. He slashes Romko's stomach through his shirt as a threatening warning. The brutal strike signals the danger that surrounds Romko and foreshadows the violence to come.

Lea takes Romko back to her apartment to tend to his wounds and calls Docky for help. While Romko rests, Keeg's gang raids Romko's apartment, ripping through his sketches and stealing the remaining works. Lea distracts the attackers to buy time, revealing a tense alliance between them.

Lea offers to pose nude for Romko, sparking a flirtatious exchange that leads to a romantic interlude the following day. The moment deepens their complicated relationship while the gang's shadow looms over their growing trust. The next day hints at a fragile personal connection amid danger.

A local high school girl, Janie, is kidnapped by Keeg and his gang with the intent of forcing her into prostitution. The crime demonstrates the gang's brutality and reach within the city. The abduction sets off a chain of coercive acts that affect Romko and others.

Keeg and the gang assault Janie, violating her autonomy and dignity. They force her to drink water laced with LSD to further control and subdue her. The atrocity exposes the moral rot at the heart of the gang's operation.

Keeg forces another girl, Sandy, to participate in a gang act, further demonstrating the group's cruelty. The violence intensifies as more victims are drawn into the cycle of abuse. The act marks a turning point in the gang's control over its members and victims.

Police arrive at Romko's apartment to question him about the attack. He refuses to incriminate Keeg, choosing loyalty to the gang over betraying him. The decision protects Keeg for the moment but leaves Romko exposed to controversy and danger.

Romko and Lea are arrested, but they are released the next day after bail is posted for both. The arrest interrupts their efforts to recover from the assault and reframe their relationship. The incident deepens their resolve to face the gang on their own terms.

Two bikers haul Romko to the gang's hideout and torture him by crushing his hands in a vice. The pain is brutal and relentless, testing Romko's endurance. Lea's later arrival will complicate the scene as she confronts the gang.

Lea arrives at the hideout and pulls a gun, but she hesitates to shoot. Sandy disarms Lea, taking control of the weapon and shifting the balance of fear and power in the room. The confrontation heightens the tension between allies and captors alike.

Sandy shoots at Keeg after he refuses to take her with him, but the shot misses. The failed attempt reveals the volatility of their dynamic and the danger Keeg still poses. The moment amplifies the sense that escape is unlikely.

Sandy chases Keeg outside as he tries to flee on a motorcycle, firing wildly as the rest of the gang splits in different directions. Police presence begins to close in, forcing a hurried split. The escape showcases the gang's disarray under pressure.

Romko and Lea walk away from the gang hideout arm in arm, stunned by the night’s events. They process the trauma and the unlikely bond that formed between them. The couple's departure signals a fragile hope amid ongoing danger.