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By Kathy Thompson, [email protected]
8/29/2010
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"Escorts On The Edge"
FADE IN:
INT. ROOM IN AN UNDERGROUND SECRET COMPOUND - DAY
LAUREN BLAKE and DICK PETERSON are standing over a table with a
built in computer and screen in the center of the room. Lauren
is tall, long, and lean in her late thirties. She has strong
attractive features. She is very meticulous about her appearance
and manners, and is usually chewing gum. She has a bad habit of
rubbing her mouth when nervous. She is wearing a pantsuit.
Dick is gangly and wearing glasses.
DICK
You've selected your team.
LAUREN
Yeah Dick. Everything's on
schedule.
In the corner of the room, RAY STERLING, is working at a
computer. He is a thin intense man in his forties. He doesn't
acknowledge them, but feels their presence. He is listening to
them.
DICKShe has to be there,
September 4. Twelve
o'clock noon. You'll have
the rest of the day to
brief your team and get
to know each other.
48 hours to get her there.
Lauren types on the keyboard. A picture of STUART ULMAN and his
biography appears on the screen.
LAUREN
I've worked with Stuart
before.
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DICK
(reads screen)
Six years in the military.
Saw action in Africa and
Haiti. Bad conduct discharge?
Lauren?
(looks at Lauren)
LAUREN
He shot a wine glass out of
General Powell's hand. 800
yards away.
DICK
They don't call him the
sharpshooter for nothing.
Lauren types on the keyboard. A picture of KIM WALKER appearson the screen with a biography near the picture.
DICK
Kim Walker, 32 years old.
Hmmmmm. Criminal record. For
larceny. She looks familiar.
The worm. That's it. They
call her the worm. They
say she can get in and out
of anything.
LAUREN
The best in her field.
DICK
She looks----like-----
LAUREN
She's my cousin. And she
has a medical background.
Dick studies Lauren and smiles at her. Lauren types on thekeyboard. A picture of Alex Lansing shows on the screen.
DICK
Alex Lansing. Mercenary.
Hmmmmm. That's quite a
military record. Two purple
hearts. Bronze star.
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DICK cont.
Medal of honor. Campaigns in
El Salvador, South Africa,
Iraq. The Blademan.
DICK
(nods. Looks at
Lauren)
You sure you can handle him?
LAUREN
He's a good man.
(points at screen)
He has a photographic memory.
In the corner, Ray has his head cocked. He is listening to them
as he watches his computer tapes.
LAUREN
They're getting the plane
prepped now.
On the wall a large computer monitor comes on showing a map of
the United States. The Northeast part of the country is blacked
out. Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota appear to
have no cities. Florida is only half there. Baja California
and Southern California is gone.
LAURENWhy couldn't they have the
meeting up here?
(points to
Wisconsin)
Nothings up there.
DICK
Nice place to visit though.
(shrugs)
We've leaked it out the
meeting will be there. It'sin Bakersfield. And only
Mandy knows exactly where.
Listening to them, Ray takes some tapes out of the computer.
LAUREN
I hope they can bring world
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LAUREN
peace. I'm so tired of all
these petty little wars.
DICK
It will be interesting to
know what they planted in
her brain that's so vital to
world peace.
(turns to Lauren)
Just get her there safely.
(takes pen and uses
it as pointer on map)
You'll be flying due West.
New fighting has broken out
in Santa Fe and Amarillo.
LAURENI saw that on the news.
RAY
(stands up with discs)
Dick. Here's the tape for the
Twilight Satellite project.
DICK
Take them to Bert, Ray. I'll
program them in later.
RAY
All right.
Slowly Ray walks out with the tapes.
LAUREN
And the military is trying
to get those survivalists
out of the California desert.
DICK
You'll land in Barstow. And
take an auto up to Bakersfield.
Then Mandy will tell you where
to go.
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LAUREN
(nods)
I don't see any problem.
DICK
(studies her)
You picked a good team. Who
do you think has the most
power?
Lauren cocks her head at him.
DICK
Well. So many factions.
Gangs. Organized crime.
Military, Big business.
Survivalists. With all the
governments gone.
LAUREN
I just want to see it stopped.
I'd like to meet her.
Dick nods. They walk out, down the corridor.
LAUREN
(looks around)
So this used to be part of
NASA?
DICK
Houston didnt want to
shut it down. So we grabbed
It.
They turn a corner. Ray turns back and sees them going into a
room.
INT. SMALL EFFICIENCY
The room has everything built into the walls, with a table in
the center of the room. A clock calendar is on the wall. It
reads: SEPTEMBER 2, 2027. A casio musical instrument is on the
table. MANDY is wearing leotards and large shirt over it. With
earphones on Mandy is listening to a recording on an ipod and
dancing around with the beat. Plain looking Mandy is in her mid
thirties. She appears to be a scatterbrain and is slender and
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agile. She in engrossed in the music and smiling, when Lauren
steps in. Mandy motions her to wait as she finishes. Then she
takes the headphones off.
MANDY
(Southern Texas
accent)
Hi. I'm Amanda Preston.
Call me Mandy.
(offers hand.
smiles)
You're Lauren-----
LAUREN
(nods)
Lauren Blake.
Lauren shakes hands with her, and studies her.
MANDY
Love music. I write songs.
LAUREN
(nodding)
Will you be ready to leave
tomorrow?
MANDY
(keeps shiftingweight)
Sure.
(wipes hands on
sides)
Quite an honor. Where's
my manners. Have a seat.
Lauren sits on a built in sofa, and crosses her legs.
MANDY
Would you like something todrink?
Lauren shakes her head studying her.
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MANDY
(looks around
room)
All the comforts of home. Is
there a problem?
(looks at Lauren)
LAUREN
No. You're just not----
MANDY
Never thought I'd be this
important. Having escorts all
the way to California.
(keeps moving
around like she's
dancing)
I'm taking my music. Youdon't mind do you?
Lauren cocks her head at her.
MANDY
So you're organizing this
little trip, huh?
Lauren nods.
MANDYWho's on our team?
LAUREN
Kim Walker. Stuart Ulman.
Alex Lansing. Do you know
anything about this meeting?
MANDY
Not much.
(rubs back of
Her neck)They Put some chip in my brain.
LAUREN
They're going to operate right
at the meeting?
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MANDY
Well. As I understand it.
They have some device that
can bring it right out. In
two minutes.
(puts hands on hips)
They stare at each other.
MANDY
The wonders of science,
right?
LAUREN
It could be very danger-----
MANDY
Am I going meet the rest ofthe team?
LAUREN
(nods)
When they get here.
MANDY
How's it going down?
LAUREN
We take a jet west to Barstow.
MANDY
(smiles and
nods)
The coast.
LAUREN
Then an auto to Bakersfield.
They stare at each other not knowing what to say.
MANDY
(nods)
You're the pilot, right?
Lauren nods. They stare at each other. ALEX LANSING steps in
the open doorway. Alex is a good looking muscular strong silent
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type in his mid thirties. He always looks impatient and angry.
A scar runs down the left side of his neck. He is wearing an old
military jacket over his old clothes. He always appears
impatient and angry. A knife is tucked in his belt. He studies
Mandy.
MANDY
(turns to him)
Come in.
(smiles. offers
hand)
I'm Mandy Preston.
LAUREN
Alex Lansing. They call
him The Blademan.
MANDYBest with the blade huh?
ALEX
(hands on hips)
Yeah. I sleep with it. You
think there'll be trouble,
Lauren?
LAUREN
I don't think so, Alex.
But Dick suspects trouble.Just precautions.
ALEX
(studies Mandy)
Protect her at all costs.
What's so important about
you?
MANDY
(shrugs)
Not much. Right Lauren.
LAUREN
A lot of people are profiting
from these petty wars. And if
they find out about this meet----
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MANDY
It's a chance for peace.
STUART ULMAN steps in knocking on the door frame. He is a big
husky strong man at 40. He is light, clean cut, good looking,
and the easy-going laid back type.
STUART
(southern accent)
Hi, Lauren.
LAUREN
Stuart. This is Mandy
Preston.
STUART
(looks Mandy
over)So you're the one we're
taking to California.
MANDY
(smiles at
Stuart)
You picked some good looking
guys, Lauren. Is Kim pretty
like you, or is she more like
lil' ole me.
KIM steps in the doorway. Kim, at 30 is slender and agile, like
a dancer. She is wearing a skirt and blouse. She is
attractive, but with sly devious eyes. She always looks
reluctant and worried.
KIM
I'm her cousin.
(leans on
doorway)
We've never worked together,
have we Lauren?
ALEX
What's she carrying anyway?
(studies Mandy)
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LAUREN
An implanted chip in her
brain. Vital information
for the summit meeting.
KIM
(distracted
Thinking of
Something else.
She perks up)
From what I heard on the
news, we could run into
trouble. Why don't those
spiritualists do something.
They have influence.
STUART
And power. Those Drakes.
ALEX
That's a bunch of bull. Let's
go.
LAUREN
There are briefings, packing,
And the plane won't be ready
Until tomorrow.
(studies Kim)
ALEX
I've got all I need.
(pats knife)
LAUREN
We stay here. Get to know
each other.
STUART
(studies Kim)
I know you from somewhere.The Worm. That's it. Your
reputation proceeds you.
Lauren.
(turns to Lauren)
You're related to her?
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KIM
(irritated snaps)
You got a problem with that,
Mr. Sharpshooter.
STUART
(smiles at her)
Not at all.
(looks at Alex)
I wonder who's better with
A blade.
Shifting his weight impatiently, Alex pouts and stands up
straight, staring at Stuart.
MANDY
The worm?
STUART
Tell us Kim. How'd you get
Out of Chavez's jail?
MANDY
(wide eyes. sings)
Bunch a bull. Bunch a bull.
I like that.
(snaps fingers with a
beat and programs it
into casio)
Lauren, Kim, Alex, and Stuart are puzzled and surprised with
her.
MANDY
(looks up at them)
I write songs. I get ideas
all the time.
(shrugs)
They all turn to Kim.
KIM
I persuaded the guard to
let me in the kitchen for
something to eat. They
locked me in. Used the pots
and utensils, and dug myself
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Pouting, Alex turns and stares at Lauren.
LAUREN
Security.
ALEX
I'm not talking to anyone.
LAUREN
Sorry.
ALEX
(insulted)
You're not my Mother.
Stuart steps between Lauren and Alex.
STUARTDon't question her authority,
Alex. If you do, youll
answer to me.
They stare each other down. Lauren, Kim, and Mandy watch them
carefully.
INT. SAME ROOM LATER THAT EVENING
All five of them are in the same room. A movie is playing on
the television, while each of them is doing something. Stuartis cleaning his gun. Alex is cleaning his blades. Mandy is
listening to music. Kim is reading a medical book. Lauren is
playing solitare. No one speaks.
INT. BUNK ROOM LATE AT NIGHT
It is dark. Mandy is in a lower bunk. Across from her Lauren
is the lower bunk. Kim is in the bunk above Lauren. Dreaming,
Lauren is restless. Her breathing is hard, and her face
grimaces in pain. Then she quickly jerks awake. Breathing
deeply, she sighs. Wiping her face and smacking her lips, shewants a drink, but fights it.
KIM
(dreaming,
mumbling)
Yes, Gene. Lets do it
Now. Kids now? Sure.
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KIM
Oh, No, no, no.
(cries)
Oh God! Please, no.
No. He didnt. Oh
God. Not fair.
Lauren looks up at the bunk above her. She rolls over going to
sleep. Mandy looks at them, then turns over going to sleep.
EXT. PRIVATE AIR FIELD-FLIGHT LINE - DAY
A small jet is sitting on the runway. In old clothes, Lauren is
doing a preflight check. CHARLIE is with her doing the
preflight check. Mandy, Alex, Kim, and Stuart come from a
building. They are all wearing old clothes, with jackets, and
small bags. Mandy is wearing leotards with a large shirt overit.
LAUREN
(looks up
seeing her)
Did you bring slacks?
MANDY
Yeah. But these are my
favorites.
Lauren shakes her head as they get on the plane. She looks at
the Charlie.
LAUREN
All systems go, Charlie.
He nods. Lauren hands him the chart and gets on the plane, then
shuts the door behind her. At the corner of the building, Ray
peeks out around the corner watching the plane. Grinning to
himself, he nods.
INT. CABIN OF SMALL JET - DAY
The inside of the cabin is customized with a conversational
seating and table. Lauren steps over to Mandy.
LAUREN
Give me your arm.
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Mandy holds out her arm. Lauren trades her watch and puts
another identical one on her wrist.
MANDY
Homing device?
LAUREN
(nods)
If we should get separated
for some reason.
MANDY
(looks around)
Bathroom in here?
LAURENIn the back. We should be
In Bakersfield in three
hours.
MANDY
(smiles)
I haven't seen the ocean
in a long time.
Disapproving of Mandy, Lauren shakes her head, and walks intothe cockpit. Mandy, Kim, Stuart, and Alex strap in.
EXT. FLIGHT LINE - DAY
The small jet takes off lifting up into the air.
INT. CABIN OF PLANE - DAY
The plane levels off.
KIM(studies Alex.
She is attracted
To him)
Where you from, Alex?
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ALEX
(shrugs)
Everywhere, nowhere. We
Moved around a lot. My
Dad was in the military.
What about you?
(finds her
Attractive)
KIM
(sighs)
Florida, until it sunk.
Too many hurricanes. 2018.
Lost my parents.
Stuart and Alex nodded. Kim and Alex look at Stuart.
STUARTGeorgia. Until all the
government collapsed. My
folks lost their fortune.
(stares at Mandy)
You look familiar. Do I
know you from somewhere?
MANDY
Dont think so. Lived in
California when I was kid.
Then moved to Texas.
Mandy goes in the back to the bathroom.
KIM
(rolls eyes)
She's strange.
STUART
Who isn't these days.
Alex is watching out the window.
KIM
She doesn't seem to be
taking it very seriously.
STUART
She's okay.
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KIM
How did they choose her
anyway?
Stuart shrugs. Mandy comes out of the bathroom adjusting her
hair and shirt. She is happily smiling. Stuart gets up and
heads forward to the cockpit.
STUART
(sits next
to Lauren)
Beautiful Day.
(looks at Lauren)
This is quite a mission you've
taken on this time.
There is silence for a while.
STUART
Why?
LAUREN
Why what?
STUART
Why me?
LAUREN(watches out
the window)
Because you're the best.
And you were available.
STUART
You're expecting trouble.
LAUREN
There's a lot at stake.
STUART
(cocks head)
World peace. It would be
nice. Maybe we could have a
descent government. Like we
did before.
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Lauren turns to him.
STUART
What? Okay. I talk too
much. You sure don't. That's
why you're in this business.
Your feelings have to come
out somewhere.
LAUREN
(stares at him)
They did.
STUART
I know.
(looks down)
I still love you, Lauren.
LAUREN
This is a business trip,
Stuart.
(tenses. Grits
Teeth. fights
Her feelings)
Remember that.
STUART
(watching her)
It's going to be hard.
LAUREN
(grips wheel
hard)
Where's your backbone,
Stuart.
STUART
(snaps)
You've got enough for both
of us. We had some good timestogether. Hong Kong, Buenos
Aires. You let me in, then.
Lauren is uneasy and becoming irritated. She doesn't look at
him. She wipes her mouth.
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STUART
(watching her)
So much the perfectionist.
The Zumwalt deal. Quite a
caper. Switching places with
him. They thought you were the
Premier.
LAUREN
(turns to him.
snaps)
Stuart.
STUART
All right, all right.
(throws arms up)
LAURENYou talk-----
STUART
(stands up)
Fine. I'm leaving.
(walks out)
Sighing, Lauren grips wheel and shakes her head.
INT. CABIN OF PLANE
Sitting at a table, Alex and Kim are playing with a knife. With
their hands flat on the table, Kim flips the knife letting it
fall. Stuart comes from the cockpit.
STUART
(sees them)
Whoe.
Mandy is swinging around in a chair. With earphones and ipod,
she is listening to music. She is bobbing with the beat.
Turning around, she sees Kim and Alex. Her mouth drops open insurprise.
EXT. SKIES OVER TEXAS - DAY
The plane is flying west over Northwest Texas.
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INT. CABIN OF PLANE
Kim, Mandy, Alex, and Stuart are eating sandwiches. Stuart
takes a cup of coffee up to Lauren in the cockpit.
EXT. SKIES OVER WEST TEXAS - DAY
The plane continues West.
INT. COCKPIT
Kim is standing behind Lauren watching out the window.
LAUREN
(radio in hand)
This is X109. We are on
schedule. Repeat. We are
on schedule. Over.
VOICE
(over radio)
Roger that. Will relay
message.
Lauren puts the radio down. Kim sits next to her.
KIM
We didn't get much chance to
talk, Lauren. How about sometime after this is over.
LAUREN
You got it, Kim.
(half smile)
Everything Okay?
Kim nods.
LAUREN
(shakes head)I dont think so. Whats
Wrong?
KIM
Nothings wrong!
(shrugs)
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LAUREN
You still talk in your
sleep.
KIM
I----We---- Gene and me.
We were in love.
(tears come to
her eyes)
We were both eager to get
married, and start a family.
LAUREN
(watches her)
What happened?
KIM
(gulps)There was a car accident.
several children. He saved
them. But he died in the
fire.
LAUREN
(reaches for
her hand)
Im so sorry.
KIM(nods)
Maybe I shouldnt have---
Taken this---job.
LAUREN
You can do it. I know
you can. Remember, when
we were little. You
always kept me from giving
up.
KIM
(gulps)
I miss our talks. I
always looked up to you.
LAUREN
ItS been-
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KIM
Almost 10 years, I think.
Hows your Mom?
LAUREN
Died six years ago. All
those fires in Northern
California. So sorry,
you had to leave us, Kim.
KIM
(sighs)
It was hard on your Mom,
with three kids to raise
after your Dad left.
Wheres Chip and Joel?
LAURENEurope, I think.
(forces a smile)
We did have fun together.
KIM
Glad you got away from
Brad.
Lauren feels her stomach and left arm. Reaching in her pocket,
she takes a piece of gum out, and chews it hard. She is
tensing.
KIM
(stares at her
gulps)
Medication?
Lauren
(nods)
Dont tell the guys
KIM
(nods)
Where are we anyway?
(looks around)
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LAUREN
Coming over New Mexico, now.
KIM
I'd like to go back into
medicine after this is over.
LAUREN
You really think this will
work?
KIM
(nods)
I have a feeling. Wonder
who's at the meeting-----
The engine starts sputtering. Kim and Lauren are surprised and
looking around. The gas gauge starts jumping, and so does thealtimeter. Everything dies. The engines stop.
LAUREN
Damn. I checked this plane
twice. So did Charlie.
(fights to control the
Plane)
Kim's eyes are wide in fear.
LAURENGet everyone strapped in.
We're going down.
Jumping up, Kim runs back into the cabin.
KIM
(yells)
Strap in!
ALEX
Sabotage?
KIM
Bingo. Where's Mandy?
(looks around)
Stuart and Alex fasten seat belts.
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STUART
In the bathroom. Again.
Kim runs to the back of the plane, and pounds on the door.
KIM
Mandy! Mandy! Come on.
We're going down!
MANDY (VO)
My pants. I haven't got
my pants on!
KIM
(pounds on
door)
Hurry up.
Kim pulls the door open, and sees Mandy with only one leg in her
jeans. The plane takes a sharp dive. Mandy falls on Kim. They
roll around the cabin. Mandy is trying to put her jeans on.
ALEX
Parachutes!
(pulls seat belt off)
STUART
(looks out window)
We're too low.
Alex slips and falls.
EXT. SKIES OVER ARIZONA
The plane is in a sharp dive headed North towards Nevada. The
plane is swaying, as it comes down fast headed for the Lake Mead
Recreation Area. The plane skims over Lake Mead to Las Vegas
Bay where it crashes in the lake.
INT. CABIN OF PLANE
Kim, Mandy, and Alex are rolling around on the floor. Alex
catches Kim and tries to stand up. Mandy finally snaps her
jeans shut. Through the windows, they can see they are sinking.
Releasing his seat belt, Stuart rushes towards the cockpit.
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STUART
Lauren!
Lauren comes out shaking her head dazed. Her head is scratched.
STUART
You all right?
LAUREN
(holds head.
nods)
Mandy? She all right?
Mandy sits up looking around.
LAUREN
Take only what you can
carry.
Alex is trying to force the door open. They all grab their
packs. Stuart shoves his gun and bullets into his bag. Kim puts
a small packet in her pocket and zips it up. Stuart helps Alex
opens the door. Water rushes in throwing them all off their
feet. They all fight to stand up. They all grab for Mandy to
force her out.
MANDY
My ipod!
(grabs it and putsin pocket)
STUART
Forget it.
(grabs Mandy's
Jacket for her)
The plane is sinking deeper and deeper. Stuart shoves Mandy out
the door. She is ready to panic and speeds up to the surface.
Alex grabs her to slow her down. They all swim up to the
surface. They are in Las Vegas Bay of the Lake Mead NationalRecreation Area not far from Highway 167 near Henderson. Two
people fishing from a boat watch them in awe. Mandy is weak, as
they drag her to shore. They are all tired and exhausted as
they rest on shore. They get up looking around.
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STUART
(looks around)
Where are we?
ALEX
We start earning our money.
KIM
How much time, Lauren?
LAUREN
(puffing looks at
Watch. Sighs)
Las Vegas to Bakersfield.
I'd say 300 miles. 20
hours.
STUARTPiece of cake, right?
They crawl up to the road and start walking.
LAUREN
Everyone act normal.
MANDY
So who's normal?
(pulls glasses
From pocket)
They start walking Northwest towards Henderson, Nevada. An old
truck pulls up behind them. They all turn feeling for their
weapons. An OLD FARMER slows down for them.
FARMER
Whoe! Saw ya crash. Ya
Okay?
Cautiously, they all nod studying him.
FARMER
I can give ya a ride into
Henderson. Climb in the
Back.
They all climb in the back of the truck.
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ALEX
We need wheels.
(looks around)
LAUREN
I'll get an auto for us.
EXT. CAR DEALERSHIP - DAY
Lauren is walking around the lot with BEN, the salesman. He is
a stocky little man. The cars are sleek and low, and run on
four pillow cushions. Lauren stops at a long hatchback.
Nodding, she looks it over. They dont pay attention to another
SALESMAN with a couple. The WOMAN is talking, while the MAN
walks around on his own. He can hear Ben and Lauren.
BENGood choice. Call me Ben,
Lauren. Let's go inside.
They walk back into the office and showroom. Ben sits behind a
desk with a computer embedded in it. Along the walls of the
showroom are photos of cars, small jets, and helicopters. Ben
is typing on the console.
BEN
I sell a lot of those
little gems. Very fuelefficient. They have to
be these days.
Lauren gives him a credit card. He passes it into the computer.
Lauren looks around and stares at a poster of a small jet on the
wall. The computer printer spits out the paperwork. Ben gives
it to Lauren, and a small keycard for the car.
LAUREN
Thank you.
(stands up andWalks out)
BEN
Oh Lauren.
She turns back.
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BEN
The Persells and Clausens
are fighting over the gas
here.
Nodding, Lauren turns and walks out.
EXT. SERVICE STATION - DAY
A man with a rifle is pacing near the pumps. Surveillance
cameras are perched high on the outside of the station
monitoring everything in the area. There is a line of cars
waiting to get gas. An attendant has a chart in hand. Another
attendant waits with gas pump in hand. Lauren pulls her car up.
The attendant with the chart looks the car over carefully,
inside and out, then takes the license plate number.
ATTENDANT(leans in window)
What's this gas for?
LAUREN
I'm picking up my co-workers.
We're heading for Bakersfield.
Attendant fills tank with gas.
ATTENDANT
(writes on chart)What for?
LAUREN
A meeting. Media convention,
U.S. Broadcasters. Other
Members from around the
world will be there.
ATTENDANT
Thank you. You can go.
Lauren looks at the clock-calendar on the dashboard. It reads
September 3, 12:10pm. She waits for the attendant to fill tank,
then pulls out. She drives through Henderson looking around.
Surveillance cameras are everywhere watching everything. People
are walking around minding their business. A young MAN runs out
in front of the car. Lauren stops short. Men are chasing him
with guns.
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MAN
He's a Clausen! Get him!
Lauren continues down the street through the business section of
town. She turns a corner, then into an alley, where the others
are waiting. She stops.
LAUREN
Alex. You drive. Did you
Get me something to eat?
Kim hands her a bag of food. Stuart gets in front with Alex.
Lauren puts Mandy in between her and Kim in the back.
LAUREN
Not so fast, Alex. Til
we get out of town.
Alex drives around the block in front of a large office
building. An expensive car is in front of them. BOB and PAT
CLAUSEN get out. They are a very wealthy snobbish couple in
their fifties. They are confident and think they are better
than another else. The five of them watch the Clausens, with
three guards, PAUL, JOE, and BRUCE with guns bulging in their
pockets.
STUART
Arent they the Clausens?
ALEX
I think so.
STUART
The top organized crime
family in the world.
LAUREN
Stay clear Alex.
Alex starts to pull around the car, when a car pulls up behind
them, bumping their car, making them bump into the Clausens
car. Then the third car backs up, and three men; MAX, ARTIE,
and DON jump out training guns on the Clausens. FRANK comes
out of the building and knocks PAUL out. He aims his rifle at
the other two Clausen guards. SAM driver of the third car jumps
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out, and trains his gun at Alexs head. Artie and Don aim their
guns at Stuart and the three women in the car.
DON
(looks in car)
Get out! Get out now!
Stuart, Kim, Mandy, and Lauren get out. Lauren and Kim have
their hands in their pockets.
SAM
(with gun on Alex)
Stay put.
Max grabs Bob Clausen, and forces him in the back of Alexs car.
With his gun aimed at Alex, Sam gets in behind him keeping his
gun trained on Alex. Max gets in front with Alex. Turning back
to Bob, he keeps his gun trained on Bob.
PAT
(stunned)
What the Hell! The
Persells, Ill bet.
SAM
(behind Alex.
Cocks gun at
Alex)
Go! Move!
Stuart and Lauren look at each other surprised. Kim and Mandys
mouths are open in shock, as they watch Alex back up slowly, and
pull out around the Clausens car. The Third car starts to pull
out. Stuart and Lauren jump on Artie and Don knocking them out.
Bruce and Joe jump on Frank, who shoots them. With wide eyes
Pat looks around in contempt and anger. She starts chasing
after the cars. Stuart and Lauren roll over, getting up and
chasing after the cars. Kim chases after Pat, and stabs her
with a needle. Pat collapses. Lauren tosses a small hand bomb
to Stuart. He tosses it under the third car and it explodes.Mandy chases after them bringing up the rear.
CUT TO INSIDE ALEXS CAR
As he is driving with his left hand, Alexs right hand slides
down to his pant leg, where he pulls out a knife. Quickly he
slices Charlie across the neck and quickly turns the car left.
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This throws Sam off balance. Alex slams on the brakes, turns
around, and throws the knife into Sam. Bobs eyes are wide.
ALEX
(glares at Bob)
Get out!
Bob jumps out of the car and sees Stuart, Lauren, Kim, and Mandy
chasing after them. They shove Bob out of the way. Rolling
over, Bob trips grabbing Mandy. Kim turns and plants a needle
in his neck. He collapses. Kim grabs Mandy up. They chase
after the car and get in. Alex speeds off.
EXT. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY 15 - DAY
The car crosses from Nevada into California speeding down the
highway. They keep going. Kim is half asleep in the back seat.
Asleep Mandy is leaning on Lauren.
STUART
Quiet bunch, aren't we?
The car speeds down the highway. Then the car starts to sputter
and jerk. Alex is startled looking at the gas gauge. It flicks
to empty. He pulls the car to the side of the road. Lauren
leans forward letting Mandy slide down in the seat.
LAUREN
What is it?
ALEX
(turns to Lauren)
I thought you filled the
tank.
LAUREN
I did.
They all look at Lauren. Mandy wakes up.
STUART
Get out. I'll look.
They all get out looking around at the desert with the mountains
in the distance. Stuart is checking under the hood. Alex is
staring at Lauren.
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STUART
A real quickie. Yup. Someone
partitioned the tank. Piece
of metal in there.
LAUREN
(confused)
But----but----- How----
Everyone is watching Lauren.
ALEX
(hands on hips)
How long was the auto out of
your sight?
LAUREN
Just a few minutes. For theCrediting
KIM
Who ever did it, must have
known we'd ditch in this area.
STUART
Sabotage all right. A leak.
Sighing, Alex starts walking off. Confused, Lauren is
scratching her head as she starts walking. Kim grabs the bagsfrom the car.
MANDY
Don't blame yourself, Lauren.
That's why you're all here.
STUART
I wonder who.
ALEX
What's the difference. Who canfigure this world out.
They keep walking and walking for almost an hour. The sun is
hot above in the middle of nowhere.
LAUREN
The military and survivalists
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LAUREN cont.
are in this area.
STUART
And what do we look like?
In the distance are the Cady and Soda Mountains. The five of
them are walking down the road. A military helicopter flies
towards them. It comes closer, as they keep walking. Stuart
clutches gun in his pocket. Alex is ready to pull his knife.
LAUREN
No hostile actions. Maybe
they'll leave us alone.
The chopper passes. As they walk, they don't notice steel pipes
sticking up out of the ground near the road. They walk for
another mile. A military truck approaches from the West. Itstops in front of them. THREE SOLDIERS, with rifles get out of
the back. TWO MEN get out of the cab. MAJOR THOMAS is wearing
a silver cap. He is small but tough looking.
THOMAS
Who are you? Where ya
going?
LAUREN
Our auto broke down.
STUART
Can you give us a lift?
THOMAS
What's your business coming
through here.
LAUREN
We're going to Bakersfield for
a conference.
THOMAS
Why didn't you fly?
KIM
We wanted to see the scenery.
(smiles at officer.
siddles up to him)
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KIM cont.
We do need a ride.
THOMAS
You'll get a ride all right.
LAUREN
This is a public road.
THOMAS
This is a hostile area. Those
dirty weasels are around.
A jackrabbit runs across the road being chased by a large weasel
like animal. A soldier turns and shoots it. Mandy jumps.
THOMAS
Harvey. Cut it out.
HARVEY
They're good eating, sir.
Better than the rations.
THOMAS
(turns to Stuart)
You. Go get it. Frank. Tie
em up.
Stuart doesn't move. The soldiers aim their rifles at the
women. Stuart runs across the prairie for the weasel. It is
fury around the face, but has sharp fangs. It is muscular.
STUART
(brings the animal
back)
I use to hunt these Krydons.
The soldiers tie Lauren, Alex, Kim, Mandy, and Stuart hands
behind their backs.
THOMAS
Blindfold them.
Using black strips of cloth, the soldiers blindfold the five of
them.
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MANDY
Phew! That stinks.
The soldiers force the five in the back of the truck. They
don't notice a hidden trap door open from the ground. Several
MEN, dressed in old torn clothes, run out as the truck starts
up.
SOLDIER
It's a trap!
Thomas gets in the front as the truck takes off. The men run
after the truck jumping in fighting with the soldiers on top of
Stuart, Lauren, Mandy, Alex, and Kim. The soldiers beat them up
and throw them off the truck. Mandys ipod falls out of her
pocket. As one man falls out, he tries to hang on, and plants a
homing device under the truck. A soldier throws him off the
truck.
EXT. MILITARY COMPOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS - DAY
The buildings are make-shift, only temporary. They look like
adobe huts. The truck is parked near the side of the hut.
INT. HUT
A couple cots are in the room and a small barred window has a
curtain over it. Two soldiers are searching the five of them. A
SOLDIER is standing near Thomas with a rifle. Thomas iswatching. They find Stuart's gun and Alex's knives. They take
the blindfolds off, leaving their hands tied. Thomas slaps
Lauren and slugs Alex in the gut.
THOMAS
That was a trap. You're not
going anywhere dressed like
that.
Lauren is shaking her head.
THOMAS
(has homing device
In hand)
What do you call this? Planted
under the truck, so they can
find us. You'll be shot for
this.
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LAUREN
No. We're due in Bakersfield.
MANDY
Yes. A worldwide media
conference. Vonnie Phelps
and Peter Ross.They're
hosting it. The Reliance
Hotel.
THOMAS
We'll check it out.
SOLDIER
We got ways to make spies
talk.
He pokes Stuart in the stomach with rifle butt. It gives off an
electrical charge. Cringing, Stuart sinks down. Thomas and the
soldiers walk out locking the door behind them. They all look
around disgusted. Mandy is ready to say something. Lauren
shakes her head at her. They fight to get their hands free. Kim
steps behind Alex.
KIM
Untie me.
Alex struggles with the rope. Stuart unties Lauren's hands.Kim pulls herself free, then unties Alex. Kim reaches down her
pants and underwear, and pulls out a small packet. Mandy is
watching with her mouth open. Lauren unties Mandy's hands. Kim
studies the bars on the small high window. She pulls a piece of
thread-like material from the packet. She wraps it around her
finger then the bar and saws it. Stuart taps her on the
shoulder. He wants to help. They start sawing the bars. Lauren
looks out a small slit in the door.
LAUREN
What do we do now?
ALEX
We're stuck.
MANDY
Maybe they'll let us go.
(shrugs sitting on cot)
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Kim and Stuart saw the bars apart. Kim puts the thread back in
her packet of pens, pins, needles, and tiny scissors. She puts
them in her pocket, and motions to Stuart to help her up and out
the window.
MANDY
That's too sma---
(grabs her mouth)
Kim steps up on Stuart's knee. He gives her a boost up and out
the window. Its a tight squeeze as she curls up and out.
MANDY
(nods. Smirks)
The worm.
LAUREN
(worried)They're coming again.
They all turn to each other worried. Stuart pulls the small
curtain over the window. Alex and Lauren roll up a blanket and
crunch up a pillow on a cot. They cover it up with a blanket
making it look like a body. The door unlocks. Mandy sits on
the cot partially hiding the body. Thomas and his solider aide
FRANK, come in.
THOMAS
What's wrong with her?
LAUREN
Not feeling well.
STUART & MANDY
(unison)
Tired.
THOMAS
(nodding)
We checked. Phelps and Rossare registered, but not there
yet. You're still not in the
clear.
STUART
My gun was special made for
me. I want-----
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FRANK
Maybe I'll try it.
Ray Sterling walks in. He is wearing military fatigues.
RAY
Major Thomas. The Colonel
wants to see you.
Thomas turns to walk out, but stops in the doorway.
THOMAS
You may have gotten untied.
Don't try to escape. You'll
be shot.
He walks out. The door is locked. Mandy sighs relieved.
EXT. COMPOUND
Kim is sneaking around the buildings. She holds herself close
to the walls as two soldiers pass near her. She hugs the wall
and hears a telephone conversation inside.
PERSELLS
(voice over phone)
Yes Colonel Vincent. Why should
I tell you about five travelers?
THOMAS (VO)
There's suppose to be a media
conference in Bakersfield.
VINCENT (VO)
Come on, Persells. You've got a
worldwide network. You know
what's going on.
PERSELLS (VO)
For the right price.
VINCENT (VO)
I'll give you another truck of
guns and ammo. For the same
amount of gas.
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PERSELLS (VO)
I'll be nice, Vincent. Would
you like some cupids?
THOMAS (VO)
(excited)
Yeah.
VINCENT (VO)
Keep your drugs to yourself.
I've got my hands full with
these damn survivalists. Come
on Persells. You know we aren't
suppose to be dealing.
PERSELLS (VO)
Okay. Rumor has it there's
some peace summit going on.
Vincent is heard laughing.
PERSELLS (VO)
One of them could be part of
the summit.
Kim's eyes widened in worry. She looks around and spots the
truck on the side of their small prison hut. Avoiding the
troops, she ducks back behind the huts. Troops pass. Kim ducks
behind the hut.
SOLDIER
I'm getting out after this
hitch. You can have this
bullshit. Let the survivalists
have this country.
Kim circles around the hut to the truck and looks inside. From
the packet in her pocket, she takes a small pick. She picks the
lock on the hut door.
KIM
(opens door)
Come on.
Lauren, Stuart, Mandy, and Alex rush out looking around. Stuart
lifts Mandy up in the back of the truck. Lauren and Alex get in
the front. Stuart and Kim crawl up in the back.
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MANDY
Hmmmmm. Our bags are here.
STUART
Dumb move.
Alex starts up the truck. Thomas, Ray Sterling, and four other
soldiers surround the truck with rifles aimed at them.
THOMAS
(steps to Alex)
Not really.
Lauren's eyes are rolling, as she cautiously picks up a rifle at
her feet. She keeps it out of sight. Alex and Lauren nod at
each other. Lauren shoots the soldier near her. Alex slams the
truck in reverse and speeds backwards. The truck goes overThomas' feet. Ray and another soldier are hit at the rear.
Stuart shoves Mandy down on her stomach. They all hit the
floor, as the truck speeds back and spins around. Alex speeds
the truck off, and out of the compound. Six soldiers, including
Ray) get in their jeeps, and chase after them. The truck speeds
down the old road back onto the Highway 15 towards Barstow. The
men in the jeeps are firing at them. Stuart gets his gun from
his bag. Mandy tries to get up. Kim shoves her down. Lauren
breaks a hole in the window of the cab. She hands the rifle back
to Kim. Stuart and Kim shoot at the soldiers. One of the tires
on the truck blows.
ALEX
Mandy!
MANDY
Ya.
ALEX
Tell them, we're crashing
this thing.
LAUREN
(turns to Alex)
What?
ALEX
Get ready to jump!
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LAUREN
Now wait----
ALEX
Do it.
LAUREN
(staring at Alex)
Mandy. Our bags there?
MANDY
Yeah. Everything's here.
LAUREN
Get up here.
(looks through
window at her)
Stuart. Kim. Get ready tojump.
Kim and Stuart are shooting at the soldiers. Lauren pulls the
bags and Mandy through the window. The truck is swerving around
the road. Alex slams on the brakes hard. The truck skids
turning around completely. They all jump out as the jeeps crash
into the truck. Everything explodes. The five of them roll
over, get up, grab their small bags, and run. They are running
West.
LAUREN(stops puffing.
walks)
Everyone all right?
MANDY
Geeeeeses.
(rubs arms)
You guys are good.
STUART
(smiles at her.puts arm around
Mandy)
You did all right to.
They all walk down the road.
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KIM
Lauren.
(walks with
her)
I heard Colonel Vincent
And Persells talking.
They're trading.
ALEX
Weapons and drugs?
KIM
(shakes head)
Gas. Looks like the military
is dealing with the syndicate.
I think the syndicate is behind
this, Lauren.
LAUREN
What were you guys looking
for? A picnic?
ALEX
(glares at Lauren)
Next time I get the auto.
EXT. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY 58 NORTH OF BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA - DAY
It is late in the day, the sun is starting to go down. Laurenis driving the car. Alex is up front with her.
MANDY
Maybe we should have stayed
in Barstow. Drive up in the
morning.
ALEX
The sooner we get there, the
better.
STUART
Hump. You don't care about
anything but money.
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ALEX
(turns back to
him)
Ya got a problem with that?
STUART
Just don't make any mistakes,
pal.
ALEX
(stares at Stuart)
I know where you mind is. In
Lauren's pants.
Irritated and disgusted, Stuart is ready to grab him.
KIM
(pulls Stuart back)Stop it.
ALEX
You better not blow it.
Pal.
GUN SHOTS HIT THE CAR. Stuart and Kim shove Mandy down in the
seat.
KIM
Now what?
ALEX
(ducks)
Keep going.
Lauren keeps driving when a shots hit the tires. She steers it
over into a ditch. They all get out running for cover near some
trees.
STUART
Those Goddamn weaselsurvivalists.
MANDY
My radio said they're all
over the area.
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Eight men charge in attacking them with guns and knives. They
all start fighting hand to hand combat including Lauren and Kim.
Worried, Mandy backs off and starts running. The four of them
finally beat them. Exhausted, they look at each other. Lauren
helps Stuart to his feet. They look around.
LAUREN
Mandy!
STUART
Oh no.
KIM
Was this a setup?
ALEX
Mandy!
Lauren flicks a switch on her wrist watch and sees it beeping.
She turns around looking around.
MANDY
(faintly)
Over here.
They run over to the road and the car.
STUART
Mandy?
Mandy crawls out from under the car.
KIM
(sighs)
You all right?
Nodding, Mandy dusts herself off.
ALEX
(turns toLauren)
This whole thing has been
a set up. A suicide mission.
LAUREN
No.
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ALEX
So far we haven't made many
right moves. I'm taking over.
STUART
It's not Lauren's fault.
We all knew California was
a hot spot.
ALEX
I'm not walking into any
more traps. She's not
leading me anywhere.
STUART
(steps to Alex. grabs
him by the collar)
Lay off. I'm warning you.
KIM
(looking around)
We can't stay here. Let's go.
ALEX
(rips away from
Stuart)
She's probably the leak.
(points at Lauren.
Shoves Stuart back)
LAUREN
We're in this together. We
all want to get paid.
Stuart shoves Alex back. Kim walks off North towards the hills.
KIM
It's going to be dark soon.
They walk up the hills near Lancaster, California. The terrainchanges to fertile green hills and valleys. They continue
walking around some trees to a forest.
MANDY
We should have gotten another
plane.
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KIM
Isn't there a city around
here?
STUART
We should be near the ocean.
MANDY
That's right.
They are all looking around cautiously. Lauren looks down.
Alex is near her, when she quickly gives him a karate kick on
the inside of his lower leg. He crumbles back to the ground.
ALEX
(Rolls over,
puzzled)
What the hell was thatfor?
LAUREN
Don't move.
Everyone stiffens. Lauren squats down to a wire stretched
across the ground near Alex. He sits up surprised.
LAUREN
This is a mine field.
KIM
Oh God.
Stuart lifts Mandy up and sets her behind him. Lauren is
pointing down to the wire zigzagging their path.
STUART
We must be near something.
Standing up, Alex is embarrassed, as he stares at Lauren.
LAUREN
I'll go first.
STUART
I will.
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ALEX
I'll do it.
Kim carefully tiptoes over the wires. Stuart, Alex, Lauren, and
Mandy watch Kim, then follow in her footsteps. They make their
way up a hill around some trees, and hear horses nearby. They
sneak up behind some trees. Down the hill there is a corral
with horses inside. A couple horses are saddled. A cave opening
is in the distance. They all lay down on the ground to watch.
A MAN steps up behind them with a rifle aimed at them.
MAN
All right. Stop right
there.
Slowly they all roll over. Alex reaches in his pocket for his
knife. As Alex rolls on his back, he flings it into the man.
The man falls on Mandy. She throws him off.
LAUREN
Mandy. Can ya ride?
MANDY
Not very well.
LAUREN
Stay here.
Lauren starts down the hill followed by Kim, Stuart, and Alex.Mandy watches. They see a man coming out of the cave opening.
KIM
Someone's coming.
LAUREN
Stuart. Take them.
Pulling his gun, Stuart turns the silencer on. He takes careful
aim and shoots him. Behind them Mandy with the bags watches as
the four of them crawl down to the corral. The horses aresnorting.
MANDY
(eyes closes.
whispers and Nods)
Yes, I know you dont like
being penned up. Well get
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MANDY cont.
You out.
Mandy looks over to a MAN coming out of the cave opening.
MANDY
(eyes closes.
Whispers)
You hear something inside.
The man turns to the cave opening. The four of them don't move.
Then the man goes back in the cave. Quickly and quietly, the
four of them take four horses. They take them back to Mandy.
Stuart forces Mandy up behind her. They all mount.
MANDY
Is this really nec----
LAUREN
Let's get out of here.
They speed off through the woods at top speed. Stuart and Alex
are bareback. They ride for a couple miles.
EXT. WOODS - NIGHT
The five of them are huddled around a fire. The horses are
nearby. Lauren gets up to check the horses. Quickly, she slips a
piece of gum in her mouth. She wipes her mouth. Stuart gets upand follows her.
STUART
You all right?
Lauren nods. Stuart tries to take her around the arms, and she
fights him. He kisses her. Lauren sinks in his kiss and arms.
They hug for a while without saying a word.
LAUREN
How come you're nottalking?
STUART
I thought I talked too
much.
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LAUREN
(smiles to
herself)
A long day. So much
killing.
STUART
(caresses her)
It never bothered you
before.
LAUREN
I dont know anymore.
STUART
We were born to it. You
know that.(lifts her
chin up)
Staring at each other, they kiss passionately. Lauren stops it.
They hug.
STUART
(caresses her)
I----want to tell you. I
ran into Pat.
LAUREN
Your x-wife.
STUART
(nods)
So long ago. But I
didnt know. She never
told me. I---have a
son. Steve is 14.
LAUREN(pulls away,
Looks at him)
Oh, whow. Arent you
happy about it?
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STUART
(Shrugs)
Not sure.
LAUREN
You want kids? Did you meet
him?
They stare at each other.
STUART
She showed me a picture.
Looks like me.
(smirks)
LAUREN
(shrugs)
Utoh!(smirks)
STUART
Its okay, Lauren. After
what Brad did to you. Youre
getting help, arent you?
Tensing, Lauren wipes her face and mouth. She wants a drink
badly.
LAUREN
(gulps hard)Did she marry again?
STUART
I think shes raising him
alone.
LAUREN
Did she ask for your help?
Dont you care?
STUARTI-----yes. I-----
LAUREN
You? At a loss for words?
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STUART
(nods. Forces
Grin)
It really threw me for a
loop.
Lauren stares at him knowing he does care.
STUART
Well make it.
They hug just hanging on to each other. Mandy's ipod is heard.
They look over and see Mandy and Kim dancing with the music.
Grinning, Alex watches them and shakes his head. He is studying
Kim.
STUART
Mandy's quite a character.
Kim is trying to follow Mandy's steps. They are smiling and
clapping with the beat.
STUART
Something about her.
(shakes head)
Strange. Drawn to her.
I swear Ive seen her
Before.
LAUREN
Now she's got Kim doing it.
Mandy and Kim are wiggling their butts around the fire. They
don't hear the GROWLING behind them. The growl gets louder.
Mandy turns around startled. The weasel leaps on Mandy throwing
her back on the fire. Alex jumps up grabbing the animal off
Mandy, and fighting with it. Kim grabs a jacket throwing it on
Mandy, as she rolls off the fire. Stuart quickly runs and grabs
his gun aiming it at the animal. Alex is wrestling around on
the ground, as Stuart is trying to take aim. The animal isbiting and scratching Alex.
ALEX
Shoot!
Kim and Lauren helps Mandy sit up. Stuart shoots the animal and
it falls on Alex. He tosses it off sitting up gasping. His
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shoulder and arm is bleeding. Kim is feeling Mandy and
examining her.
MANDY
I'm all right. Just a
little raw. Alex is hurt.
Kim turns to Alex. Stuart helps Alex up. They stare at each
other.
KIM
Come here, by the fire.
Kim goes into her bag for a small first aid kit.
ALEX
I'm all right.
Kim kneels beside Alex and rips his shirt off him. She wipes
the blood off his arm and shoulder. She notices other scars
from fighting and a gun shot scar.
ALEX
(stares at Kim)
You've got beautiful eyes.
KIM
So do you.
(wipes blood off. thenstares at him)
Kim and Alex are staring at each other very attracted to each
other. Gritting his teeth in pain, Alex tenses tightly.
STUART
(sees them)
Looks like our two hard-boiled
eggs have softened.
(smiles)
Kim puts ointment on the cuts and uses his shirt for the
bandages. Alex really likes her touch.
STUART
(looks down
At the animal)
Anyone wanna eat it?
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Holding her head, Mandy is shaking.
LAUREN
Mandy. You all right?
MANDY
Scared me.
STUART
The noise must have attracted
it.
ALEX
(watches Kim)
What am I suppose to wear?
KIMYour jacket.
They all sit down by the fire and settle down.
MANDY
Shall we sing songs around
the camp fire?
KIM
(watching Mandy)
Is this a game to you? Don'tyou care?
MANDY
(shrugs)
Im fine. Its just me.
KIM
The music.
MANDY
(nods)I need music like I need air.
Part of me. Can't help it.
KIM
But----
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STUART
(watching Mandy)
Now I remember you. You got
an Oscar when you were a kid.
MANDY
(rolls eyes)
Cant seem to live it
down.
KIM
You should be proud of it.
MANDY
I am. The result of my
Mother pushing me.
LAUREN(sits next to
Her)
What happened to you?
MANDY
(ignores Laurens
Eyes. Watches
Stuart)
I believe you in guys. Why
Should I worry?
(lays back downon the ground going
to sleep.
EXT. CALIFORNIA HILLS & VALLEYS - DAY
The five of them are headed North up into the hills. Mandy is
behind Stuart on his horse. In the distance they hear the ocean
against a rocky shore. They keep riding. While walking her
horse, Lauren is studying a map.
KIMWe must be getting close.
Stuart stops and looks around. Something is not right. They
all stop looking around. The trees RUSTLE. They don't see
anything. A HELICOPTER IS HEARD COMING CLOSER. The chopper
flies over. Up in the trees, the survivalists start shooting up
at the chopper.
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ALEX
Let's get out of here.
They run their horses across the valley North, when some
military jeeps start towards them. Men run over the hill
towards the jeep. The five of them are caught in the middle. The
military and survivalists are shooting at each other. The five
of them run the horses under some trees. They slide off down a
river bank into the water.
STUART
Great. Now we're stuck
in the middle.
They have to duck from the gun fire flying over their heads.
LAURENIt's getting late. We
gotta keep going.
(looks around)
Men are shooting at the chopper hitting it. It spirals down.
Alex, Stuart, Lauren, and Kim all duck for cover under water in
the river. Staring at the lowering chopper, Mandy is breathing
deeply and closes her eyes. Her palms are outwards. As she
pushes them outward, the chopper is moved back 25 feet, and
crashes to the ground. Exhausted, Mandy is breathing hard, as
the others come up for air. Bullets are flying around them.
KIM
Damn. We're pinned down.
STUART
Lauren. Why don't you take
Mandy. We'll hold them off.
ALEX
(irritated)
We need guns.(starts to
crawl out)
LAUREN
(pulls him back)
Wait. We're wasting too much
time. Alex take Mandy around
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LAUREN cont.
his hill and-----
ALEX
I'm not taking her anywhere.
I'm going after some guns.
STUART
(snaps at Alex)
Do what you're told.
ALEX
I'm not taking orders from her.
Or you.
STUART
(in Alex's face)
You're probably the onesabotaging this trip. Traitor!
Alex starts to swing at Stuart, when Kim grabs his arm. Alex
and Stuart are in each other's face.
ALEX
When this is over, Stuart.
STUART
You got it, toad head.
LAUREN
Stop it, both of you. I've
had enough of you two.
Don't you ever countermand
my orders again, Alex. Or
I'll see to it, you don't
get paid.
(turns on Stuart)
And don't you stand up for
me again. Or I'll take youhead off. Is that clear?
Stuart and Alex are staring at each other bitterly. Bullets fly
over their heads.
LAUREN
We're getting out of here.
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LAUREN cont.
But I need all of you. You
to Mandy.
ALEX
What do you know about tactics?
LAUREN
Enough to get us out of
here. And paid. There's
a cave around this hill.
And a waterfall leading to
the ocean.
Bullets fly over their heads.
LAUREN
The weasons are above usand Northeast. The military
is southwest. The cave shows
to go all the way through to
the other side of this hill.
Alex, Mandy. You'll get as
many weapons as you can.
Meet us on the other side.
We'll come from the other
side. We'll create a
diversion if ya need it.
We'll meet at the cave opening.Let's go.
Gulping and weak, Mandy grabs a bag and follows Alex crawling
around some trees. Stuart, Kim, and Lauren crawl off under some
trees. In a tree above them, two men look down and see them.
Stuart rolls on his back and shoots them out of the trees.
Lauren taps Kim and points to her right. They spot a man ahead
behind a tree. Kim crawls over to the man and stabs him in the
neck with a small needle.
EXT. CAVE ENTRANCE
Alex and Mandy climb through a waterfall into a cave. The cave
is small and narrow winding further into the hill.
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EXT. TREES
Stuart and Kim are crawling on around the trees. Lauren climbs
up a tree. A MAN comes up behind Stuart and Kim. He aims rifle
down at them.
MAN
Looking for treasure?
Slowly Stuart and Kim turn over looking up at him.
MAN
Military disguises to
look Like us, huh?
Lauren comes down hard on the man knocking him out. They take
his rifle and continue on.
INT. CAVE
Alex and Mandy follow the cave further in. They hear voices
ahead of them.
MAN (VO)
You bet, Ted. We wipe out
the military here, and no
one can stop us.
MAN (VO)How many must die, man?
MAN (VO)
Everyone wants control.
We just want freedom.
Alex motions Mandy to stay back. The cave is widening as Alex
peeks his head out in the open. He pulls his knife out.
Quickly, he jumps the two men slitting their throats. He
motions Mandy to join him. Large crates and boxes are sitting
on the ground. Alex opens them. His eyes light up as he looksat the weapons and ammunition. GUN SHOTS are heard in the
distance.
MAN (VO)
(outside)
Hey Ted. We need more
ammo.
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Startled, Alex looks up as two men rush in. They jump Alex and
he starts fighting with them. Mandy backs off. She is shoved
out of the way. Then she starts dancing around. One of the men
watches her feet. On the ground, Alex looks over, and sees
Mandy spin around kicking the man in the face. Leaning on the
unconscious man, Alex gets up. With his mouth open, he stares
at Mandy surprised.
MANDY
You'll catch flies like
that. Come on. Let's get
the rifles.
They start grabbing the weapons.
KIM (VO)
Alex. Alex.
ALEX
Yeah. It's okay.
Lauren, Stuart, and Kim rush in. They grab the bullets, grenades
and guns. A MAN comes from the tunnel up behind Mandy. Feeling
him, Mandy spins around and kicks him in the face. They are all
surprised with her.
MANDY
(shrugs)
I took some lessons.
ALEX
Let's go.
Alex leads the way out through the tunnel and the waterfall.
They start running north along a hill.
STUART
We gotta find some
transportation.
LAUREN
Over there.
(points under
some trees)
Get down.
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They all lay on their stomachs crawling towards some saddled
horses tied near some trees. They get up and start to get on
the horses when they are jumped by the survivalists from behind.
They all start fighting. On horseback, Lauren starts shooting
at the 10 survivalists fighting them. Upset and irritated,
Mandy is backing off. Holding her ears, she shakes her head.
She is fighting her tears and anger. On horseback Alex is using
grenades. They are on top of a high rocky hill leading straight
down to the ocean. Tensed, Mandy is curling up, getting angry.
Two men came up behind Mandy and throw her to the ground. They
start ripping her clothes off, and are ready to rape her. Mandy
fights for her life. Stuart turns and shoots the two men.
Carefully he picks Mandy up. They beat the survivalists.
Bodies are lying all around. Lauren and Alex are on horseback.
Exhausted Kim is rolling around on the ground.
STUART
(holding Mandy)Ya all right?
MANDY
(tenses. voice
echoes)
Can't stand all this
violence!
THUNDER CRACKS.
STUARTIt's all right.
Mandy tries to calm herself. Stuart is holding her. Exhausted,
Kim slowly picks herself up. Puffing, Mandy looks over and sees
a wounded man aiming a gun at Kim.
MANDY
(alarmed)
Look out!
Mandy lunges for Kim as the man fires. Mandy and Kim tumble outof the way, as Alex shoots the man. Mandy and Kim fall over the
side of the hill starting a rock slide. Kim catches herself on
the rocks. Mandy tumbles down the hill and hits the bottom
hard.
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STUART
(mouth drops
Open in shock)
Ohmagod.
Mandy lands on her back and the boulders tumble down pinning her
down. Blood spurts out of her mouth and she cringes.
ALEX
Kim!
Lauren, Stuart, and Alex rush down the hill forcing more rocks
down. Stumbling Kim runs down getting to Mandy first.
KIM
Oh God, no.
Kim picks Mandy up. The tide splashes up over Mandy's head.She is spitting up blood. Alex, Stuart, and Lauren try to force
the rocks off her. Mandy is pinned from the waist down. Kim
holds Mandy's head up out of the water. They try to force the
rocks up. Tensed in pain, Mandy is holding her breath as the
blood drips out of her mouth. Mandy passes out. They all turn
to her.
LAUREN
Oh God. Is she------
KIM(checks her neck
pulse)
She's alive.
STUART
Shit.
(stomps foot)
What do we do now?
Alex and Stuart are looking around. They try to force the rocks
up.
STUART
Come on, Kim.
KIM
(holding Mandy)
Gimme your jacket. Something
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KIM cont.
to prop her head up. Or she'll
drowned.
LAUREN
Is there anything we can do
for her?
Looking up at her, Kim shakes her head.
ALEX
(looks around)
We need leverage. Ropes.
Alex rushes up the hill. More rocks tumble down.
STUART
The horses.(follows Alex
up)
KIM
(confused)
She saved my life.
(shakes head and
Looks at Lauren)
LAUREN
(squats near her)It wasn't your fault.
(takes her arm)
Kim is fighting tears.
LAUREN
We'll make it.
KIM
Oh how I wanted this to
work.
Tree logs tumble down the hill. They look up. Alex and Stuart
push tree logs over the hill down the beach.
LAUREN
God, that hill is unstable.
The whole hill will come down,
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LAUREN cont.
if we try anything.
Getting up, Lauren grabs a log and pries it under the boulders.
Alex throws a rope down. Stuart comes down with another rope
and ties the two together. Alex comes down the hill.
ALEX
Kim. I tied the rope on
the horses. Go up and guide
them. We'll----
KIM
(holding Mandy)
I want to stay here.
ALEX
We need the muscle power downhere.
LAUREN
(watching Kim)
I'll do it.
Stuart and Alex are tying the rope around the boulder. Lauren
climbs up the hill.
ALEX
Any time Lauren!
The rope goes taught. They all watch seeing Lauren on the top of
the hill. Then the two ropes come apart. Stuart rushes up the
hill forcing more rocks down the hill.
KIM
(snaps)
Stuart! Watch where you're
going. You're making it
worse.
Stuart moves to the right and ties the ropes again.
STUART
Lauren. Move to your right.
Go ahead.
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Stuart comes back down the hill. Stuart leans on the leverage
log. Alex and Kim are trying to force the boulders up. Nothing
moves. The rope is tight. On top of the hill, Lauren is facing
two horses guiding them forward. The rope is secured around the
saddle horns. She almost steps on a dead man near her feet. A
gun is near the body. A weasel animal is GROWLING at her.
Stunned, Lauren doesn't move. It is growling and snarling. It
startles the horses. They rear up, snapping the rope and run
off. The weasel jumps on Lauren forcing her down. They are
rolling around near the edge of the hill. Lauren grabs the
nearby gun. It is snapping at her. She positions the gun and
shoots the weasel. Exhausted and relieved, she tosses the
weasel off, and down the hill along with more rocks and
boulders.
STUART
Lauren!
Scratched and puffing, Lauren makes her way down the hill. They
are all staring at the rock slide on top of Mandy. They all
look around at a loss.
LAUREN
I'm sorry.
STUART
It's not your fault.
LAURENWe got to get her out of
here. We can't fail.
ALEX
If we can get the horses
down here.
(looks up and down
the rocky beach)
STUART
How?
ALEX
We gotta.
LAUREN
It's all rock.
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Mandy starts to wake. Kim picks her up in her arms. The tide
is splashing over her head. Mandy is choking.
KIM
She'll drowned.
They all turn to Kim and Mandy. Kim is pointing to the
waterline.
KIM
Look at it. Where it's
dry and baked. And there.
moist. This whole area
will be under water.
ALEX
That's almost four feet.
At a loss, Lauren is looking around and rubbing her neck. Biting
her lip, Lauren rubs her face and mouth.
STUART
What do we do?
LAUREN
(kneels beside
Mandy)
Mandy. How do you feel?
MANDY
Rather thin. I can't
feel anything from the
waist down.
The tide keeps rising splashing over Mandy's head. Mandy starts
chokes and gagging, and tenses in pain.
LAUREN
Are you just a courier? Or an
active member of the summit?
MANDY
(loses her
accent)
They need me. Lauren.
(grabs her
arm)
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MANDY cont.
Go. Go to Bakersfield.
Get Vonnie Phelps and Peter
Ross. Bring them here. Take
Alex.
ALEX
No one can move this mess.
MANDY
Hurry.
(gulps)
The Reliance Hotel.
LAUREN
Wait a minute. I'm----
MANDY(shakes head)
Got to pull rank on you.
My powers have to get there.
Please.
(goes into shock.
Claws at Lauren's
arm tightly)
Stuart and Alex are staring at each other. Stuart gives Alex his
shirt. They realize they are friends.
MANDY
Please. You haven't let
me down yet.
The tide rolls up on them. Lauren has to peel her hand off her
arm.
ALEX
(watches Mandy)
You hang on. You hear me?
Mandy nods breathing hard. Alex and Lauren go up the hill. Kim
brushes Mandy's hair back. Mandy starts gagging up blood.
Scratching his head, Stuart is looking around.
KIM
Stuart. Go up and see if
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KIM cont.
you can find the first aid
kit.
Stuart climbs up the hill.
KIM
How bad are you hurt?
MANDY
My legs and back. I can't---
(studies Kim)
It bothers you, doesn't it?
Kim stares at her.
MANDY
All the killing.
KIM
(puts head
down)
You saved my life. Why?
MANDY
Somebody has to----
The tide hits them. Mandy is choking on the water.
KIM(yells)
Stuart! Hurry up! Stuart!
Kim tries to prop Mandy's head further up. Mandy tenses in
pain. Stuart rushes down the hill with the kit.
KIM
I want give you something
for the pain.
Shaking her head, Mandy doesn't want it.
STUART
She needs something, so
she can breathe. Tube.
Straw. Something.
(looks around)
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The tide splashes in on Kim and Mandy rising higher. Stuart
walks along the shore searching for anything to use. Kim starts
giving Mandy mouth-to-mouth, and tries to hold her head out of
the water. She keeps it up.
MANDY
(gasping and
laughing)
Does this mean we're
engaged?
KIM
(yelling)
Stuart! Hurry up!
STUART
Can't find anything.
KIM
(blinks dizzy)
Come here. I need you.
Stuart runs down the beach to her. He is bare-chested.
KIM
Take over. I'll look.
Stuart and Kim trade places. Stuart picks Mandy up in his arms.
MANDY
(gasping)
Much better looking.
(wants to pass
out)
Kim walks off.
STUART
(shakes her)
Hang on. You'll make it.
Mandy passes out.
STUART
(worried)
Kim?
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Kim runs over to them. She checks Mandy's neck pulse.
KIM
She's alive. Keep it up.
We'll trade off.
STUART
Find something will you?
(uses mouth-to-mouth
On Mandy)
Rubbing her chin, Kim looks up the hill. She climbs up and
surveys the area. Stuart continues mouth-to-mouth.
CUT TO LATER
Stuart is walking along the beach. With a stick he is pushingthe rocks around. Kim is giving Mandy mouth-to-mouth. She is
sitting in almost four feet of water. Mandy is under water.
Tired, Kim looks up.
MANDY (VO)
(echoes)
I believe in you. I believe,
believe, believe-----
Kim is shaking her head as she feels down and breathes into
Mandy.
STUART
I found it. I found it!
Kim perks up. Stuart runs down the beach towards her with a
piece of bamboo. Stuart gives it to Kim, and he takes over with
Mandy. Quickly, Kim seals a couple holes in it with bandages
from the first aid kit.
KIM
Put it in her mouth. I'llseal her nose.
Kim takes a couple bandages from the kit and seals Mandy's nose.
Stuart waits and forces the tube in Mandy's mouth. It wakes
Mandy, and she starts choking. Her head is completely under
water as she looks up at them. Mandy starts to panic. They
grab her shoulders.
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KIM
It's okay. It's okay.
STUART
It's working.
(caresses her
shoulder)
Take it easy. You're all
right.
Sitting in the water with Mandy, they try to calm her. Mandy is
crying.
STUART
(looks at Kim)
How long can we keep
this up?
KIM
(shakes head)
It's up to Mandy. Her
will to live.
They sit and wait in silence for a while. They are holding
Mandy's hands.
STUART
It must be late afternoon.
(looks up)
KIM
(watches Stuart)
We going be related?
Stuart sighs and shakes his head in doubt.
KIM
I know you love her. What
happened between you two?
STUART
(shrugs)
I talk too much. Too much
difference.
KIM
You're good for each other.
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STUART
Tell that to her. Her work
comes first.
KIM
Her first husband beat her.
Then the drinking and
depression set in.
STUART
(nods)
The last I heard she was
getting help.
KIM
She seems to be okay. Shes
all right when she working.
STUART
Yeah, and I didn't want her
doing this Kind of work. But
you know her. Bullheaded.
KIM
(smirks)
Runs in the family.
A JEEP STOPS ON TOP OF HILL. Stuart and Kim perk up. Laurencomes to the top of the hill. Lauren's bruises are bandaged.
She has a small blow torch in hand. VONNIE PHELPS is with her.
She is a strong vibrant woman in her fifties. Vonnie stops to
look down at Kim and Stuart sitting with Mandy underwater. The
bamboo shoot is sticking out of the water. Lauren and Vonnie
rush down the hill.
KIM
Where's Alex?
LAURENWaiting for Peter.
VONNIE
She's still alive.
Lauren gives Stuart the torch.
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VONNIE
Stuart. Kim. I'm Vonnie
Phelps. Peter had trouble
getting in to. Let's go
under, and take a look.
The four of them sink under the water near Mandy. Mandy wakes
up and sees Vonnie. Vonnie smiles at her taking her hand.
Vonnie points at the rocks that are pinning her down. They nod
and come up.
VONNIE
Stuart, start cutting up
here. Lauren, Kim. Clear
the rocks. I'll stay with
her, and pull her out.
They all nod. Stuart starts cutting the large rocks on top.Lauren and Kim shove the rocks aside. Piece by piece, the rocks
are cut away. Vonnie stays near Mandy. The torch cuts the rocks
easily. Stuart continues with it under water. Kim and Lauren
pull the rocks away. The rocks tumble aside. Vonnie gets Mandy
under the arms and starts to pull her up. Kim helps her. Mandy
gasps for air and spits up blood. Kim pulls the bandages off
her nose. Cringing in pain, Mandy tenses. Vonnie is holding
her.
VONNIE
(looks at Stuart)Let's get her up the hill.
Stuart picks Mandy up in his arms and starts up the hill.
Another jeep pulls over stopping. Alex and PETER ROSS get out.
Peter is a small slender man in his thirties.
MANDY
I won't tell Lauren about
us, if you won't.
STUART(smirks, winks
at her)
You got it.
Stuart trips on the rocks twisting his foot. He almost drops
Mandy. He goes down on one knee. Alex comes down and offers
his hands. They stare at each other. Stuart reaches out and
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takes his hands. Alex pulls him up. They form a litter for Mandy
and take her up the hill. The others follow and gather around
as Stuart lays Mandy down in his arms. Mandy and Vonnie are
staring at each other. Mandy is very weak and dying. Vonnie
wipes her hair back.
MANDY
(looks up at
Lauren)
You better hang on to this
guy. He's turning me on.
If you don't marry him.
I will.
(forces smile)
Nodding, Lauren has tears in her eyes. She pulls her sweatshirt
off and covers Mandy with it. She is wearing a bra.
MANDY
Do me a favor.
LAUREN
Anything.
MANDY
Listen to your heart. Not
your head.
Lauren and Stuart stare at each other. They know they belongtogether.
ALEX
Now what?
MANDY
It's time. Kim.
(looks at her)
KIM
(confused)Huh?
VONNIE
It's never been done
before.
(looks around)
Who did she tell you,
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VONNIE cont.
she was?
MANDY
(watches Kim.
Reaches out to
her)
Take my place.
LAUREN
Mandy Preston. They planted
a----
PETER
(shakes head)
It's not what she has in
her brain. But what she can
do with her mind.
VONNIE
She's Amanda Drake.
Surprised Lauren, Stuart, Kim, and Alex turn to Vonnie.
LAUREN
She's a Drake?
VONNIE
(nods)A direct descendant of
Shirley Drake.
PETER
We're all Drakes. Meeting
to settle it once and for
all.
KIM
How many of you are there?
PETER
15 around the world.
LAUREN
(surprised)
My God. Your combined power
can change the whole world.
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MANDY
(weakly)
That's the idea. No one
knew except us. The real
purpose of the meeting.
LAUREN
(insulted)
And you couldn't tell me.
MANDY
The less you knew the
better.
KIM
With your powers. You
could have stopped this.Gotten here without all
the----
(shakes head
confused)
MANDY
(takes Kim's
hand)
Kim. Take my place.
My spirit.
Kim looks at her surprised.
MANDY
You're very open. And
sensitive.
KIM
But I'm not---anyone.
MANDY
(coughs upblood. weakly)
You can do it.
They all look at Kim.
PETER
This has never been done
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PETER cont.
before.
ALEX
Kim. They're just spiritualists.
Whatever they're planning----
KIM
(looks at
Vonnie)
I don't understand.
VONNIE
I think we can call it,
instant reincarnation.
STUART
What?
LAUREN
God. I don't believe this.
ALEX
Kim. You can't do this.
It's to dang-----
They all turn to Alex staring at him. Mandy and Kim are
clutching hands tightly.
VONNIE
(pries their
hands lose)
Kim. Lie down. Alex hold
her. Stuart. Hold Mandy.
Right here.
(places hand on
Mandy's sternum)
PETER
The chakras.
VONNIE
(nods)
Peter. Put Kim under.
ALEX
Under?
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Gulping, Kim lays back on Alex. Peter places his hand on her
forehead.
PETER
Breathe deeply. Relax.
Close your eyes. Nice and
deep.
VONNIE
Alex. Stuart. Take each
others' hands.
Stuart lays Mandy down flat. Stuart and Alex's hands are
clutched. Alex has his left hand on Kim's solar plexus. Stuart's
right hand is on Mandy's solar plexus. Kim is going to sleep.
Watching them, Lauren steps forward.
LAUREN
Is there anything I can
do?
(squats near
Mandy)
Mandy. I'm so sorry.
MANDY
(gulps. tears
Drip on her
cheeks)We beat them Lauren. We
did it. They tried to stop
us. But they can't stop this.
Nodding, Lauren stands up covering her mouth to stop her tears.
She steps back.
VONNIE
(wipes Mandy's
brow)
It's all right, Mandy. Youcan go now.
Peter has his right hand on Kim's forehead. He takes Vonnie's
right hand. Vonnie places her left hand on Mandy's forehead.
Relaxed and smiling, Mandy dies.
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VONNIE
I don't know what's going
to happen. Lauren, stand by.
LAUREN
(worried)
What for?
Lauren steps back and watches the link they have formed. Vonnie
and Peter have their eyes closed. A light blue aura forms around
Mandy's body. The light dances around her body and moves
towards the top of Mandys head and face. The energy force
centers in her head under Vonnie's hand. Vonnie's hand starts
shaking. Covering her mouth in awe, Lauren steps back.
VONNIE
Everyone close your eyes.
And no one break this link.
The aura of light/energy grows in intensity. The light flies up
Vonnie's arm. She tenses and jerks, trying to control the
force. Peter and Vonnie are calling to the force and trying to
control it. The bl