Professional Documents
Culture Documents
By
Joshua Dean
(c) 2009
FADE IN.
SUPERIMPOSE on a black screen:
"INSANITY: A spectrum of behaviors characterized by certain
abnormal mental or behavioral patterns which may manifest as
violations of societal norms, including becoming a danger to
themselves and others.
It can be the result of severe stress, loss, extreme
betrayal, or even typical stress and anxiety, among other
causes."
FADE IN:
JESSIE
Hey, am I late?
RYAN
No, I don’t have to be at school
for about 25 minutes.
JESSIE
Good.
She goes to sit down. She looks at Doug. He looks
depressed. Jessie bites her lip.
JESSIE
What’s wrong, Dad?
Doug just glances at her.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 2.
DOUG
I have this meeting I can’t get out
of tonight.
ABBIE
(interrupting)
Yeah, because you absolutely have
to go. You can’t skip it. Yeah,
right, Doug.
DOUG
Abbie, if I could get out of it, do
you really think I’d miss our
anniversary?
Ryan looks at Jessie. The incoherent shouting has
begun. Jessie just closes her eyes. She knows what she has
just started. She looks at Ryan.
JESSIE
(barely audible)
You ready, Ryan?
JESSIE
Shut up, Mr. Saturday Detention.
They get into the car. Jessie drives off.
JESSIE
Are you gonna need a ride home?
RYAN
I dunno.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 3.
JESSIE
Well, if you do, call me. But I
don’t get off work til 2.
RYAN
Okay, I’ll call you.
Jessie pulls away. Ryan starts toward the school.
STATLER
You’re almost an hour early!
JESSIE
Yeah, I know. Parents are
fighting, so I figured I’d come in
early and have breakfast.
STATLER
Well, eat something and then you
can clock in early if you want.
RACHEL
Hey, sexy, what’s up?
JESSIE
Not much, other than Mom and Dad
arguing.
RACHEL
Isn’t it their anniversary? Sounds
like a rough morning for you.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 4.
JESSIE
Well, first, my hot water wouldn’t
work, then I go to pick up Ryan,
only to start a huge argument
between my parents, Ryan’s giving
me shit for it, I came in early,
and now I’m eating my pancakes.
Rachel just looks at her, with a "that’s too bad"
expression.
RACHEL
Well, the pancakes are worth it.
Jessie smiles. Rachel grabs Jessie’s fork and takes a bite
of her pancakes.
LATER
Rachel races around the floor, carrying trays of
food. After she maneuvers around a few crowded tables, she
arrives at the table the food is for, and in the process of
putting the tray down lets out a loud, painful groan, spills
soup all over her apron. From across the restaurant, Jessie
looks over, sees Rachel’s dilemma, and walks over to
help. Statler comes out of the kitchen to see the mess. He
instantly realizes what it is.
STATLER
All right, Rachel, there’s another
apron in the back. Take five. And
Jess, can you get this lady some
more soup?
Jessie nods at him. Rachel walks toward the back. Jessie
looks at the customer.
JESSIE
I’m sorry, hun. She has
arthritis. It kind of... I’ll get
you some more soup.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 5.
RACHEL
Damned arthritis, anyway.
RYAN
Hey, I think I’ll take you up on
that ride, sis. And I have to tell
you something.
JESSIE
So, what’s going on?
RYAN
Higgenson is making me go see a
shrink... tonight.
JESSIE
What in the hell do you need to see
a shrink for?
RYAN
The quack thinks I’m bipolar.
He pulls out a paper from his pocket.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 6.
RYAN
A Dr. Madeleine Childers.
JESSIE
Higgenson’s a moron. Everyone
knows that, even him.
RYAN
Agreed. But I can’t go back to
school until she signs this paper.
JESSIE
It’ll be all right. I’ll just have
to explain to our mother that your
principal lacks a fully-funtional
brain.
RYAN
Agreed, once again.
JESSIE
So what possessed him to do this,
anyway?
RYAN
Bret Richter was picking on some
kid... for the last week, and I got
sick of hearing the douchebag’s
voice yesterday, and pushed him up
against a locker, telling him to
leave the kid alone.
JESSIE
Who’s the kid?
RYAN
Oh, I don’t know. His mom’s some
rich shrink or something, in
Hammond.
JESSIE
Well, I’m being dragged to a rave
with Rachel and Desi tonight.
Ryan just looks at her, in awe.
RYAN
Yeah, I can just see you at a rave.
Jessie rolls her eyes, just mildly annoyed, and smiles.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 7.
JESSIE
(half-serious)
Shut up.
Jessie and Ryan walk into the doorway. Abbie puts the
laundry down.
ABBIE
Well, look, Doug, I have to
go. I’m trying to do laundry.
(pause)
Yeah, love you too. Bye.
Jessie looks down, and Ryan strolls to his room, as Kaiser
trails him. Abbie looks at Jessie, after laying the phone
on the laundry basket.
ABBIE
What?
JESSIE
(shrugging it off)
Nothing. I have to call
Rachel. That party tonight. She
says I have to go.
She reaches for her cell phone, only to realize it is not in
her pocket. She looks at Abbie, in disbelief.
JESSIE
Can you call my phone?
Abbie picks the phone back up and dials a number. It rings
two or three times, and then:
RACHEL
(v.o.)
Hello? Jessie’s phone.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 8.
ABBIE
Hey. Jessie left her phone at
work, huh?
RACHEL
Oh, hey, Abbie.
ABBIE
Hey, Rach. We’re on our way.
Jessie looks at her.
JESSIE
"We"?
ABBIE
Yeah, I’m hungry and don’t feel
like cooking.
RACHEL
Well, see you in a few minutes.
ABBIE
Okay, Rach.
JESSIE
Patrick, it’s my phone. I left it
here by mistake when I got off
work.
CLOSE UP ON PATRICK
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 9.
PATRICK
What would you like to drink, miss?
ABBIE
Mrs. And a Pepsi, please.
RACHEL
Jess, it’ll be fine. Besides, I
already promised him you’d be
there.
JESSIE
Rachel! Why?
RACHEL
Because. You two don’t hang out
enough.
JESSIE
Rachel, seriou---
Jessie’s phone rings, she looks and answers it.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 10.
JESSIE
What, Ryan?
(pause)
Oh, sorry. Yeah, I’m on my way.
JESSIE
(with disgust)
Mom! Oh... my... god!
She walks off. Rachel looks over at Patrick and Abbie,
instantly realizing Jessie’s problem.
DESARIEE
Rachel! Where’s Jess?!?
RACHEL
She had to take her little brother
to Hammond, then she’ll be here!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 11.
MONIKA
(slight British accent)
Good, because that wanka’ Travis is
freaking over her!
RACHEL
Yeah, she didn’t seem too thrilled
about that!
DESARIEE
She’ll be fine, Rach!
Suddenly, Jessie’s car pulls up. She gets out and starts
looking around for her friends.
DESARIEE
Jessie, over here!
Jessie looks over to see them waving, and then goes to join
them. Rachel glares at her.
RACHEL
About time, Jess!
MONIKA
Don’t listen to this slag! She got
here about two minutes before you
did! Didn’t you, Rachel?!?
RACHEL
(under her breath)
Yeah, yeah, British bimbo.
JESSIE
Sorry, I had to drop Ryan off in
Hammond! I think I have to pick
him up in a couple hours, too!
RACHEL
Yeah, I know. Your mom stayed at
the diner until close. He took her
home.
JESSIE
Oh, god.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 12.
Jessie looks over, and then rolls her eyes at her friends,
followed by walking over in the direction Desariee pointed
to meet TRAVIS McCUTCHEON, 23, a VERY handsome young man.
TRAVIS
Hi.
JESSIE
Hello. What have you been doing
today?
TRAVIS
(in a joking tone)
Working... and jerkin’ it to your
picture.
Jessie laughs lightly.
JESSIE
Sounds a lot more fun than my day.
TRAVIS
Tell me about it.
JESSIE
You sure? It’s a weird one.
TRAVIS
Yeah.
JESSIE
It’s my parents’ anniversary, and I
think my mom is cheating on my dad,
with my boss.
TRAVIS
WOW, that is a weird one. Where’s
your dad?
JESSIE
Some business meeting he couldn’t
get out of.
TRASK
You shouldn’t have to spend your
anniversary at work. I’d ordered
some roses, they should be on your
desk.
DOUG
Thank you, Mr. Trask.
Trask smiles, and the elevator door opens. The two get in
the elevator, the door closes.
TRAVIS
Ignore him.
He continues kissing her neck, while she resists lightly.
JESSIE
I can’t, he’s stuck in Hammond.
I’ve got to take him home.
Travis looks pissed. He gets off of Jessie and stands up.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 14.
TRAVIS
Fine. Go.
Jessie gets up and looks at him, irritated.
JESSIE
You don’t have to get all pissy.
TRAVIS
Well, maybe if the little fucker
even had any friends, you wouldn’t
have to pick him up.
JESSIE
Are you seriously going to react
like this?
Travis scoffs.
TRAVIS
Like what?
Jessie storms away. Her phone is still ringing, she answers.
JESSIE
I’m on my way, kid.
RYAN
Well, it’s gonna be another half
hour. I just wanted to let you know
so you could start up here.
JESSIE
Okay, I’ll see you when I get
there.
RYAN
Okay, bye.
JESSIE
Bye.
She hangs up, and catches up with Rachel and company. Rachel
is tipsy at the very least.
JESSIE
Hey, I’ve gotta go!
RACHEL
You haven’t even been here two
hours!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 15.
JESSIE
Yes, I have! You’re drunk! I have
to go pick Ryan up!
RACHEL
No, I’m not!
DESARIEE
I’ll keep her under control! But
come back!
JESSIE
Okay, bye, you guys!
She walks back to her car.
RYAN
See?
CHILDERS
Yeah, I agree. Your principal is a
windbag.
Childers’ phone rings. She answers it.
CHILDERS
Hello?
(pause)
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 16.
CHILDERS (cont’d)
Yeah... well, I’m in the middle
of--- all right, I’m on my way.
She hangs up the phone and walks to the hallway.
CHILDERS
Alex?!?
Enter DR. ALEXANDRA WALKER, 38, very good looking for a
psychiatrist pushing 40.
ALEX
Yeah?
CHILDERS
I have to go, we have to get to the
airport. Rick’s parents were just
in an accident. Can Ryan here sit
in your office until his sister
gets here?
Alex looks past Childers and to Ryan.
ALEX
Sure. It’s this way.
She motions for him to follow. He gets up and walks toward
her.
CHILDERS
Thanks.
ALEX
No problem.
Alex and Ryan walk toward the hallway.
A VERY nice office, well furnished and lit. Alex and Ryan
enter the room, and Alex walks to her chair. Ryan sits on a
couch.
ALEX
So you’re Ryan Chamberlain?
RYAN
Yeah.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 17.
ALEX
I’m Alex Walker. I believe you know
my son Les.
Ryan looks up at her, somewhat surprised.
RYAN
Yeah, I know him, he’s th---
ALEX
The reason you’re here? Yeah. He
told me about yesterday.
(brief pause)
Thank you. He gets a lot of crap at
school... and he can’t help it, you
know?
ALEX
Thanks... He likes you.
Ryan looks taken back. Alex closes her eyes and laughs
quietly.
ALEX
NOT like that. I mean, he likes
that someone actually cares enough
to not watch him go through that.
ALEX
Well, maybe you’d like to come out
to our house sometime, I mean, I’ve
heard you’re kind of a loner, so...
A knock at the door.
ALEX
Come in!
Jessie walks into the room.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 18.
JESSIE
Hey, kid. You ready?
Ryan looks at Alex.
RYAN
Well-
ALEX
Yeah. We were just talking to pass
the time. Your brother seems pretty
defensive.
Jessie chuckles, then puts her hand out.
JESSIE
Yes, he is. Jessica Chamberlain.
JESSIE
Now, I hate to rush, but I have to
get Ryan home and I have to get to
my friends.
RYAN
Hold on, I have to use the
bathroom.
Ryan gets up and walks out of the room.
ALEX
Your brother’s a pretty cool kid.
JESSIE
You know, outside of my friends,
you are the only adult that has
ever said that.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 19.
JESSIE
(v.o.)
Hey, I’ll be there in a few
minutes, I just have to drop Ryan
off.
RACHEL
Ok... but you’re missing the real
party. A bunch of rednecks are
fighting.
RACHEL
I know, right?
Jessie hears a beep on her phone.
JESSIE
Rache, someone’s calling me. I’ll
see you in a few minutes.
RACHEL
(v.o.)
Okay, bye.
JESSIE
Bye.
She hits the "switch" button.
JESSIE
Hello?
DOUG
(v.o.)
Hey, are you at the house?
JESSIE
No, Mom had me pick up Ryan. Why?
DOUG
I got out of the conference. I’m
coming home to surprise your mom.
There is a tinge of worry in Jessie’s voice.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 20.
JESSIE
Oh, that’s sweet... Where are you?
JESSIE
(v.o.)
Well, I’m about to drop Ryan off,
so I’ll see you in a few minutes.
DOUG
Okay, Jess. Bye.
JESSIE
Bye, Dad.
JESSIE
Dad’s home.
Ryan smiles.
RYAN
Cool.
JESSIE
No... not cool.
JESSIE
No, Mom, hang on! Just hang on,
dammit! Ryan, call 911! Call them,
dammit!
Ryan can not move, but struggles to pull his cell phone from
his pocket. Camera is TIGHT on Jessie, as she checks her
mother’s pulse.
RYAN
Hello, I need an ambulance.
Somebody’s been killed and my
mother’s hurt. My name’s Ryan
Chamberlain, I’m at 317 East
Winchester Road. Hurry, please! My
mom’s bleeding to death.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 22.
ALEX
Mr. Chamberlain?
He doesn’t answer.
ALEX
My name’s Alex Walker. I’m a
forensic psychologist.
He shrugs at her.
DOUG
So?
DOUG
What, took a worthless whore out of
their lives?
ALEX
No, you took their mother from
them. A simple divorce might’ve
done the trick, Doug.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 24.
DOUG
On our anniversary. Our FUCKING
ANNIVERSARY!
ALEX
And do you know that Ryan is going
to have scars for the rest of his
life? And that’s not counting the
emotional ones. Same with Jessie,
she can’t even cry, you’ve messed
her head up so badly.
DOUG
It doesn’t matter. They’ll probably
grow up like her anyway. I
should’ve killed them too.
Alex shudders at what Doug has just said. She closes her
eyes tightly, then gets up and bangs on the door.
ALEX
Washburn! Open up!
Washburn walks around to the door and lets her out, and
proceeds to shut and lock the door.
ALEX
I can’t do this. I met both of
those kids earlier. And they’re
already fucked up, this is just
gonna make it worse. I just can’t
listen to him talk about killing
those kids.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 25.
WASHBURN
It’s too much for her.
CURTIS
But she’s a shrink. She does this
all the time.
WASHBURN
Well, as it turns out, Alex met
both of those kids tonight.
CURTIS
Well, evidently, she likes
them. Good thing you pulled her
out when you did. She can’t be on
this case.
CULLEN
Mapp, either. She’s definitely
shaken.
Washburn turns his back to everyone and looks at Chamberlain
through the mirror.
WASHBURN
What a night.
Superimpose: TWO YEARS LATER
RECEPTIONIST
(v.o.)
The officers are here to transport
Doug Chamberlain to Ridgemont.
LENNEVALD
Send ’em back.
26.
MATTSON
Warden Lennevald? Sergeant Ronald
Mattson. This is Officer Valmont.
He shakes Lennevald’s hand. Lennevald looks him square in
the eyes.
LENNEVALD
Now, son, are you prepared to move
this monster? Or do you even know
what you’re dealin’ with?
MATTSON
We are fully aware of the inmate’s
tendencies, and of his past.
LENNEVALD
Okay, then I’m about to be rid of
him. Now, Alex Walker tried to
convince the jury that Chamberlain
was psychotic before. I’m sure
she’ll be glad her efforts have
finally paid off.
MATTSON
He’ll be under maximum security,
sir.
LENNEVALD
It’s not his being there I’m
worried about. It’s his getting
there. The last thing those two
kids in Litchfield need is
Chamberlain escaping and coming
after them, as Ms. Walker swears up
and down he would if given the
chance.
MATTSON
We’re well prepared to transport
him, sir.
LENNEVALD
If you say so.
27.
DOUG
Shackles don’t scare me, you know
that, Johnny.
Lennevald smirks at him.
LENNEVALD
I don’t care if you’re scared or
not, you heartless sack of shit.
I’m making sure you don’t get
loose.
Chamberlain smirks.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 28.
CULLEN
As we speak. They loaded him in the
transport car ten minutes ago.
WASHBURN
So? What does this have to do with
me?
CULLEN
I’d figured you’d wanna keep a tab
on it.
WASHBURN
Because of him, a good shrink can’t
even be consulted on a case
anymore. And one of my best cops
left, not to mention everything
else he’s done to this town. I
don’t even want to hear that man’s
name ever again.
CULLEN
Okay... sorry. I’m just gonna go
cal---
WASHBURN
Do not bother Alex with this. Or
Jessica Chamberlain. Those kids
don’t even need to think about
their father. And even if he does,
do NOT tell Ellie Mapp.
Cullen looks back at him, somewhat intimidated.
29.
ALEX
But, honestly, can I say something?
I think Freud mostly just liked to
hear himself talk. Just because you
have brief moments of extreme anger
every once in a while... that does
not mean you’re bipolar or
psychotic. It just means... you’re
human.
Jessie, now 25, is sitting at a desk in the back row, not
paying very heavy attention. Suddenly the bell rings. Alex
looks up at the clock, and then back to her students.
ALEX
Okay, guys, just hand me your
papers on the way out.
Jessie gets up and joins the crowd walking down the steps to
the exit. When she reaches Alex, Alex stops her.
ALEX
You were drifting off again.
Jessie licks her lip, as if preparing to say something, but
Alex interrupts.
ALEX
Believe me, I understand. But, I’ve
been covering for you for two weeks
now, Jessie. I can’t just keep
giving you 90s when you don’t pay
attention in here.
JESSIE
Well, we’re kind of in a sore
subject- anger issues and
psychosis?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 30.
JESSIE
I’m sorry, Alex, I ju-
Alex lifts her hand up.
ALEX
Don’t be. It’s all right. What,
with the anniversary last week, it
makes sense.
JESSIE
No, I shouldn’t react like this.
ALEX
It’s all right. I’ll see you
tomorrow, Jess.
JESSIE
I don’t think so, but he and Les
were gonna go to the mall with a
couple girls from school.
ALEX
Okay... I can pick them up after if
you want.
JESSIE
Actually, that’d be great.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 31.
ALEX
So tomorrow at... 2. How’s that
sound?
Jessie inches toward the door.
JESSIE
That sounds good.
ALEX
Okay, bye.
JESSIE
Bye.
She walks out of the classroom.
JESSIE
Not too bad. But Walker is getting
on my ass about things.
RACHEL
Eh, I never really cared for that
woman. She’s always so serious.
JESSIE
Yours?
RACHEL
I broke a couple of dishes today.
Statler was mad. Damn arthritis.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 32.
JESSIE
Why do you still work there? You
know I can get you hired down at
the shop.
RACHEL
Well, yeah, I’m just a loyal
employee. That has to be the only
reason I’ve held that job for 4
years.
JESSIE
No kidding. So what do you want to
do tonight? I’m off work.
RACHEL
Well, Des and Monika are going to
the dance club in Hammond. We could
join them.
Jessie nods.
JESSIE
Okay.
The sound of a SCHOOL BELL carries over into:
RYAN (cont’d)
You should too, you have to change
in the bathroom every day.
LES
Ryan, that’s different.
RYAN
No, it’s not. I’m gonna take it up
with Brandywine in the morning.
RYAN
Drinking, looking at pictures of
Mom and Dad... and not crying. It’s
become a sort of standing
arrangement, you should know that
by now.
HEATHER
(sarcastic)
Hmmm... you sound sympathetic. What
do you mean by not crying?
LES
Oh, now you did it, Heather.
RYAN
She hasn’t been able to shed a
single tear in two years. No matter
what happens, she’ll sit there,
blank, but she just can’t make
herself cry.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 34.
RYAN
Yeah. Well, unless she plans
something with Rachel, that’s what
she’s doing.
LES & HEATHER
(in unison)
Sorry I asked.
RYAN
It’s ok. She’ll come around...
eventually.
HAILEY
Well, here’s our turn.
HEATHER
Yeah, we’re gonna go get ready. You
gonna meet us out there, or---
Heather and Hailey turn onto a road.
RYAN
Yeah, I’ll have Rachel drop us off.
Jessie’s car is still in the shop.
HEATHER
Well, okay. See you later, Ryan.
Bye, Les.
RYAN
Later.
LES
Bye.
HAILEY
Bye, guys.
RYAN
(faint smile)
Later, kid.
Ryan and Les continue down the road they were walking on.
LES
Heather has a thing for you, dude.
Ryan shoots him a "What?" look.
RYAN
No she doesn’t. Les, you really
need a life. We need to get you a
boyfriend.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 35.
LES
What, so Bret and his minions can
come after us with torches? I don’t
think so.
RYAN
Look, if you man up and meet
somebody, maybe I’ll man up and ask
Heather out.
Les puts his hand out.
LES
Deal.
RYAN
I didn’t think it would work,
dammit!
JESSIE
Hello, Ryan!
He just walks past the doorway, followed by Les, who stops
to see Jessie. Kaiser follows Ryan.
LES
Hi, Jess.
Jessie looks back quickly.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 36.
JESSIE
Oh, hey, Les. I didn’t see you
there. How was school?
LES
Fine.
JESSIE
Your mom’s on my case again.
LES
That’s mom.
JESSIE
So, anything interesting happen
today?
LES
Not really. Just more flirting
between Ryan and Heather.
JESSIE
Well, she better be the one to make
the move. Because Ryan may act
like a badass, but he’s a big baby.
LES
Could’ve fooled me.
JESSIE
Well, he’s protective of you. Of
course you wouldn’t think so.
RYAN
(distant, v.o.)
What the hell are you two talking
about?!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 37.
(to Kaiser)
Yes, I love you, buddy. You’re my
boy, Kaiser.
Ryan hears a car horn HONK loudly.
JESSIE
That’s Rachel. You ready?
Les nods.
JESSIE
Ryan! You ready?!
RYAN
(v.o.)
Yeah, just let me get my iPod!
JESSIE
Lock the door on your way out!
Jessie and Les go down the staircase.
DESARIEE
So, who’s taking my shift over when
I go to Seattle this week?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 38.
JESSIE
I’m taking two of them, and Laurie
is taking the rest.
DESARIEE
I feel sorry for you, Jess. That
uppity bitch gets on my nerves.
MONIKA
So, Jessie, you going to Chase’s
birthday party Tuesday night?
JESSIE
Nope, gotta work.
MONIKA
You always have to work.
JESSIE
Hey, don’t blame me, I usually have
Tuesdays off. Blame her.
Jessie points at Desariee, who in return, gives her a
playful dirty look. Rachel looks over at the doorway. She
looks appalled.
RACHEL
Oh, shit.
HEATHER
She won’t leave the keys.
RYAN
Why?
HEATHER
She thinks I’ll go joyriding or
something. My mom doesn’t like me
very much.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 39.
RYAN
Well, Alex worships the ground Les
walks on.
LES
She does not. She actually
worships her job.
RYAN
So, Jessie and Rachel will be out
all night. Probably getting
hammered.
LES
It’s okay. Mom’s gonna pick us
up. She’s just waiting for me to
call her.
HEATHER
All right. I’ll be right back, Ry.
Heather and Hailey start to walk away.
LES
I thought you were gonna ask
Heather out.
Ryan quickly counteracts Les’ attack.
RYAN
I thought you were meeting a guy.
Les nods, defeated.
TRAVIS
Jess, you know how badly I miss
you.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 40.
JESSIE
Really? You miss me? Because last
I remember, you said you couldn’t
stand me. You said that I needed
to just "get over it." You don’t
just get over causing your mother’s
death, Travis!
TRAVIS
Your mom was a whore. You didn’t
cause anything. If anything, it
was your little nutbag brother.
Rachel glares at Travis.
RACHEL
Hey! Don’t talk about my boy. I
will personally drop-kick your ass
on that one, Travis!
TRAVIS
Oh, stay out of this, you stupid
psycho!
JESSIE
Excuse me? You don’t talk to her
like that and still expect me to
take you back. And if Ryan’s name
comes out of your mouth again,
Rachel won’t have to kick your
ass. I’ll do it for her.
TRAVIS
Whatever.
HAILEY
Ssh. We’ll talk about it later at
home. You’ll agree, I promise.
The two sit back down. Ryan looks at Heather.
RYAN
What in the hell are you doing with
those clothes?
HEATHER
(looking at Hailey)
See?
(to Ryan)
I figured I’d change up my style a
little bit.
HEATHER
No, I just figured I’d wear
something other than torn jeans and
t-shirts every once in a while.
RYAN
Don’t conform on me now, Heather.
We hear a loud VOICE.
BRET
(o.s., distant but loud)
Yeah, whatever, you little chicken
shit! Who cares?
Ryan puts his head down. He isn’t ready for this.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 42.
RYAN
Richter’s here, isn’t he?
BRET
Hey, fags.
Ryan stops for a moment, but then keeps on walking.
BRET
Oh, I’m sorry, I meant "fag, lesbo,
douchebag, and psychopath."
Ryan stops again. He turns around.
HEATHER
Ignore him, Ryan.
RYAN
No.
Ryan starts walking toward him very fast.
BRET
What are you gonna do,
psycho? Kill me like you’ll kill
your wife, or... husband, I mean?
Bret goes to hit him. Ryan catches his arm, trips him, and
starts kicks him once in the side. Ryan turns around and
begins walking away. Just as they are about to turn the
corner, they hear footsteps. Bret is being helped up, by
four big jocks.
Ryan, Les, Heather and Hailey turn around, to see the five
looking at them, ready to attack.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 43.
LES
Oh, great.
FRONT LOT.
"Supermassive Black Hole," by Muse, begins to play as Ryan
and company RUN down a set of stairs, trying to elude Bret
and his minions. Bret and his friends are running after
them.
JESSIE
(somewhat tipsy)
I can’t believe he had to pull out
the family card.
MONIKA
(still somewhat sober)
Jessie, he is an idiot, and is not
worth your time. If you take him
back, I’ll lose a little bit of my
respect for you.
JESSIE
I’m not gonna take him back,
Monika.
MONIKA
I hope not. So, would you like me
to take Desariee’s shift with you
tomorrow, instead of Laurie?
JESSIE
You know, I would really like
that.
Desariee walks up to them and grabs her purse.
DESARIEE
It’s 10:30, I gotta go. I have to
leave for Seattle at 6:00 in the
morning.
Jessie stands up to hug her. Desariee throws her purse onto
her shoulder and hugs Jessie.
44.
As soon as they are gone, the four come back up from the
stairs, and Les pulls out his cell phone and makes a call.
ALEX
(v.o.)
Hello?
LES
Hey, Mom. We’re ready.
ALEX
All right, I’ll be there in a
minute.
TRAVIS
Asking for your help.
DESARIEE
Help with what?
TRAVIS
Can you tell Jessie that I’m sorry?
Desariee begins to walk across the street.
DESARIEE
No. After what you said about her
brother, and even mentioning her
mother? You need your ass
drop-kicked.
45.
RACHEL
C’mon. Get out of this
depression. Dance a little!
JESSIE
No, I don’t wanna---
RACHEL
Oh, no you don’t. I brought you
out here to have a good time.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 46.
DESARIEE
Where are you going?
TRAVIS
Back to the club.
DESARIEE
What? You’re just gonna shoot and
leave me here?
TRAVIS
I know you too well, Desi. You
can’t resist a big piece of meat.
DESARIEE
Fuck you.
TRAVIS
Just did, slut.
STALKER POV
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 47.
JESSIE
Okay, Rachel. I danced. Three
songs in a row. Satisfied?
RACHEL
Yeah, I guess so. I’m actually
beat... and drunk.
JESSIE
Yeah. I can smell it. Monnie, you
ready?
Monika doesn’t even respond. She is too busy talking to her
male friend.
JESSIE
Monnie...
(still nothing)
Monika!
She turns around, sharply.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 48.
MONIKA
What?
JESSIE
Are you ready to go?
MONIKA
Um...
ALEX
Okay, I’ll see you later,
Ryan. Tell Jess not to forget
about tomorrow, okay?
LES
Ok. Don’t make too big of a scene
with the whole Heather thing,
please?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 49.
RYAN
Me? Not make a scene? Alex, he
should know better than that by
now, right?
Alex pulls away, Ryan goes to the door, unlocks it, and goes
inside.
Ryan walks in and toward the couch, but before he can sit
down, Kaiser comes in and jumps Ryan, knocking him to the
couch and licking his face, like any loving dog seeing his
owner return after being gone all day.
RYAN
Dog, I don’t know what I’m gonna do
with you.
Rachel’s car pulls up, and Jessie gets out of the passenger
side.
RACHEL
Okay, call me tomorrow, and I’ll
take you to pick up your car.
JESSIE
Okay. You sure you can make it
home? You can stay here, you know.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 50.
RACHEL
I’ll be all right. You go get some
sleep. You have Walker hounding
you, remember?
JESSIE
Oh, shit. I forgot about
that. All right. I’ll call you
tomorrow.
RACHEL
K. Bye, Jess.
JESSIE
Bye.
Jessie walks up to the door, and Rachel waits for her to get
inside. Jessie gets in, and Rachel drives away.
DOUG
Ryan.
Ryan slowly starts to awaken. He looks up and sees his
father. He looks alarmed for a split-second, but being the
master he is of hiding emotions, he immediately drops the
look.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 51.
RYAN
(half-asleep, dazed)
What are you doing here?
DOUG
I just came to see my son.
Ryan sits up and looks up at Doug.
RYAN
You can’t be here. If Jessie sees
you, she’ll call the cops.
Doug smiles.
DOUG
Oh, Jessie won’t be calling anyone.
RYAN
(somewhat alarmed)
What?
DOUG
Give me a hug, son.
RYAN
What?
DOUG
What, you can’t give your ol’ man a
hug after not seeing him in two
years? Geez.
RYAN
(still half-asleep)
Okay.
Ryan reaches his arms out, but still looks weary about
it. Doug embraces his son. But in one hand, we see a
razor- sharp knife! While hugging Ryan, Doug slowly pulls
the knife back. Ryan is smiling, somewhat relaxed in his
father’s arms. Doug continues pulling the knife back before
JAMMING it into Ryan’s back! Ryan SCREAMS in pain and
shock.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 52.
JESSIE
(to herself)
God damn it!
She backs up onto the wall, and slowly slides down, holding
her head down in her hands.
JESSIE
Get a grip, Jess.
JESSIE
Hello?
RACHEL
(v.o., rather dull)
Hey. Did I wake you?
JESSIE
Yeah.
RACHEL
Well, I have some news. And you’re
not gonna like it, but I’d rather
you hear it from me than see it on
the news.
JESSIE
What, Rachel? What’re you talking
about?
RACHEL
Well, first of all... I’m telling
you the smaller part. And you have
to promise me you won’t hold a
grudge.
JESSIE
Okay. No grudge.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 53.
RACHEL
Desi slept with Travis last night.
JESSIE
What? I mean, that’s bogus, but
how is that newswort---
RACHEL
There’s more. She’s dead, Jessie.
JESSIE
(disbelief)
What?
RACHEL
They found her car in an alleyway
in Hammond, late last night. She
was stabbed three times, and her
leg was crushed.
JESSIE
Oh, my God. Well, do they know who
did it?
RACHEL
They think so. Travis.
JESSIE
What? No. Travis is fifty other
things, but he’s not a kill-
RACHEL
They found blood. And semen. All
in the same spot where Desariee was
parked last night. Nobody saw
Travis after he left the club last
night.
Jessie looks heartbroken. But, as usual, no tears.
RACHEL
I’m gonna come pick you up. Can
you be ready in fifteen minutes?
JESSIE
Yeah. I’ll be ready.
BOY #1
Bret’s gonna cave his head in.
Ryan continues walking, ignoring the whispers.
GIRL #2
Just like his psycho father.
He finally reaches Hailey, who is sitting on a bench.
HAILEY
Hey, Ryan.
RYAN
Hey, kiddo. Where’s your sister?
HAILEY
Inside, eating breakfast.
Ryan shrugs.
RYAN
I’m not really a breakfast eater.
HAILEY
Yeah, me either.
RYAN
Oh, today is gonna be lovely.
HAILEY
Ignore the prick.
Ryan offers her a polite, but halfhearted smile. Alex’s
Mercedes pulls up. Les gets out of the car.
ALEX
Now, I’m gonna have Jessie take you
home later, so can you just go to
Ryan’s for a little bit?
LES
Sure, Mom.
Alex sees Ryan and waves.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 55.
ALEX
Hi, kid!
Ryan waves back.
RYAN
Hey, Alex.
Les walks toward Ryan and Hailey, as Alex drives away.
LES
You look tired. Rough night?
RYAN
Is it ever not a rough night?
HEATHER
(sarcastic)
You seem happy to see me.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 56.
RYAN
What? Oh, no. Sorry, I’m just
tired. Jessie kept me up all
night. Nightmares.
HEATHER
Oh. Why does she have those
nightmares so often, anyway?
RYAN
Ooh. Sore subject. Forgot you’ve
only been here a couple months.
(pause)
Okay, you know my mom died a couple
years ago.
HEATHER
Yeah...
RYAN
Well, you haven’t heard the
whole---
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 57.
RYAN
How did you...
One of Bret’s minions behind him holds up a prescription
bottle and shakes it back and forth in his hand, taunting
Ryan, who glares at him coldly. The crowd starts to stare
at Ryan and Bret.
BRET
You should be careful not to drop
stuff like this. Anybody could
pick it up.
Ryan doesn’t even look at Heather, but she knows he is
talking to her.
RYAN
Get Brandywine. Now.
Heather runs down the hallway.
RYAN
You seem to know what those are
for. So I’d suggest you give ’em
back. Right now.
Bret smirks evilly.
BRET
Nah, I’d rather see your true
colors. I wanna see you snap.
Ryan chuckles.
RYAN
No, hahaha... you don’t.
Heather returns with VERONICA BRANDYWINE, 43, and very
attractive for her age.
BRANDYWINE
What’s going on here?
Bret isn’t even looking at her, and speaks in a sort of
sing-song voice.
BRET
Chamberlain here doesn’t have his
pills. He’s about to snap.
BRANDYWINE
Do you have his pills?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 58.
BRET
What are you gonna do? Suspend me?
BRANDYWINE
Oh, no, Bret. That’s too
easy. I’d rather stick you in
detention for 15 days.
BRET
Throw the pills.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 59.
ALEX
Hey, you ready to do this, or you
need a few minutes to look some
stuff over?
JESSIE
I’m as ready as I’m gonna be.
ALEX
Oh, yeah.
(pause)
Sorry. I heard... this
morning. You all right?
JESSIE
Yeah. But it seems like death
follows me.
ALEX
It’s not you, Jess. It’s this
whacked-out world we live
in. Well, I’ll go grab you an
answer sheet. Just have a seat,
anywhere.
JESSIE
I’m surprised we’re doing this in
here and not your office.
ALEX
Figured you didn’t want to be in a
big room all alone.
She gets her booklet and answer sheet in order, and starts
taking her test. Alex just looks at her, with sorrow, and a
hint of responsibility.
60.
RYAN
Study Hall.
BRANDYWINE
Oh. Okay. Sit down.
RYAN
So what am I getting stuck
with? I’m sure he made up some---
BRANDYWINE
Your friend Heather dispelled
everything Bret said. I just
wanted to have a little personal
chat with you.
RYAN
Um... okay.
ALEX
Yeah, I know who you are. What are
you doing here?
MAPP
Privately.
Jessie watches as Mapp and Alex walk outside of the
library. She can see their silhouettes, still at the door.
ALEX
So what’s going on, Detective?
MAPP
Doug Chamberlain.
Alex ponders a moment, then looks back in Jessie’s
direction.
BRANDYWINE (cont’d)
about you guys. Don’t listen to
them. You’re so much better than
your parents.
RYAN
I know I’m not my father. But
thanks for your candor.
BRANDYWINE
Don’t mention it. And be careful
with those pills. You know you’re
not supposed to have them on you.
RYAN
I kno---
BRANDYWINE
I’m not saying anything. Just
don’t get caught with them again.
RYAN
Okay. You got it.
BRANDYWINE
Okay, you can go.
The bell rings.
BRANDYWINE
Well, I guess you can go
anyway. School’s out.
Ryan gets up and walks to the door. He goes into the
hallway, where Heather and Hailey are waiting.
HEATHER
What did she want?
RYAN
Just to give the reassuring pity-
party everyone else gives me.
HEATHER
So she wanted to be nice. Nothing
wrong with that, Ryan.
RYAN
No, but I’m sick of either being
treated like a freak or a fragile
little glass ornament.
63.
JESSIE
What’s wrong?
ALEX
Hopefully just a car crash.
Jessie looks disturbed. She and Alex walk away.
LES
No, but I’ll be near him in a min-
ALEX
Hold on. I need you to do me a
favor.
LES
Okay, what?
ALEX
Get Ryan to stay at our house
tonight. Don’t let him go home,
whatever you do.
LES
What’s going on, Mom?
ALEX
Just don’t let him go home. And
don’t act like there’s anything
wrong.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 64.
LES
Mom, you know how he is, I can’t
just convinc---
ALEX
Okay, but you cannot tell him this.
His dad’s missing. And I do know
how he is. The last thing he needs
is to be searching the streets for
his father and getting himself
killed.
LES
Okay... So, whatever it takes?
ALEX
Within reason, yeah.
LES
Okay. Is Jess alright?
ALEX
Yeah. She doesn’t know everything
yet. I just had to call you before
he went home. See if Mrs. Kepple
will take you to the house. I’ll
give her some money.
LES
All right. I’ll do that.
ALEX
Okay. I’ve gotta talk to Jess.
LES
All right. Bye.
ALEX
Bye, baby.
JESSIE (cont’d)
maximum security. What, that rule
doesn’t apply until he gets there,
or what?
MAPP
Jessie, believe me. I’m just as
mad about this as you are.
JESSIE
Oh, no. You’re not.
(pause)
Still so sure Travis killed
Desariee?
MAPP
No. Not as sure as we were
earlier.
JESSIE
This is beautiful. Me and my
brother are gonna be shish-kebobs
by the time the night’s over.
MAPP
No, you’re not.
ALEX
Okay, Ryan’s staying at my place
tonight. You can too, if you want.
JESSIE
I’d rather not. I can stay with
Rachel tonight.
ALEX
Does he know where Rachel lives?
JESSIE
No. She moved into a new apartment
almost a year ago.
ALEX
You think there’s any way you can
get out of working tonight?
JESSIE
No. It’s me and Monika, though.
She’s a tough cookie. Once Rachel
hears about this, she won’t leave
my side.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 66.
MAPP
Okay, where do you work, Jessie?
JESSIE
Mark’s Record Store, downtown.
MAPP
(to Alex)
And I have your address in case I
need to get there.
ALEX
Okay.
(to Jessie)
It’s gonna be okay, Jess.
JESSIE
I hope so.
HAILEY
He’s a sweet dog. I’m a cat
person, though.
RYAN
Yeah... I like cats.
Les comes outside and meets up with them.
HEATHER
What’s up, dude?
LES
Heya, Heather. Hey, Ryan, you wanna
crash at my place tonight?
RYAN
Um, sure, maybe. I dunno.
LES
You guys want to come over tonight?
HAILEY
Sure. I’ll use your internet.
Les rolls his eyes.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 67.
LES
Butter, Kettle, Cheddar, or
Caramel?
RYAN
Butter.
LES
(from kitchen)
I don’t think we should leave.
HEATHER
I meant just me and Ryan...
Hailey just looks at Heather and Ryan. Ryan looks
surprised, and a little flustered.
KITCHEN
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 69.
Hailey scoffs.
HAILEY
Well, what am I gonna do?
Heather chuckles at her.
HEATHER
The same thing you’re
doing. Besides, we probably won’t
be gone an hour.
RYAN
So you mean... call you when we’re
on our way back?
LES
Yeah, sorry.
Ryan and Heather get up and walk for the door.
RYAN
(whispering)
He’s acting weird.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 70.
RACHEL
What’s your fault?
Monika comes back into the room.
JESSIE
It’s all my
fault. Desi. Mom. Patrick.
Monika sits down next to Jessie.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 71.
MONIKA
Jess, it’s not your fault. You had
nothing to do with what Travis---
JESSIE
It wasn’t fucking Travis!
Rachel shows a faint look of understanding... and horror.
RACHEL
(worried)
Then who was it?
JESSIE
(buzzed)
Who the fuck do you think,
Rachel? He’s out.
RACHEL
How?
MONIKA
Your father?
JESSIE
They were moving him, and he
disappeared. The cops, too.
RACHEL
Where’s Ryan?
JESSIE
He’s staying at Alex Walker’s house
tonight. He doesn’t know.
RACHEL
You’re staying with me tonight.
JESSIE
I know.
MONIKA
Why doesn’t Ryan know?
RACHEL
He’d either go and get himself
killed or locked up, that’s why.
MONIKA
Wait, what are you doing here,
anyway, Rachel?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 72.
RACHEL
Oh, yeah. I got fired.
JESSIE
(laughing)
I knew that was coming.
RACHEL
(to Monika)
She’s drunk.
A bell TINGS.
MONIKA
You take care of her, I’ll take
care of the customers.
OFFICER #1
10-4.
Alex pulls out her cell phone and dials Les. Ring...
ring... ring... Alex is looking somewhat worried.
LES
(v.o.)
Hello?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 73.
ALEX
Les, listen to me. Do not let Ryan
leave the house, under any
circumstances.
LES
Oh, God. What now?
ALEX
His dog’s dead.
LES
Great.
He looks out the window, Ryan and Heather are already gone,
nowhere in sight.
MONIKA
Hey, Jess. You have a visitor.
Jessie gets up, looking nervous. She appears to think it is
Mapp. Rachel follows.
MAIN ROOM
Jessie walks out of the room, sees Kristen, and smiles.
JESSIE
Hi, sweetie!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 74.
MONIKA
A little girl who has cancer. She
really likes Jess a lot. She says
she likes being able to talk to
someone who doesn’t automatically
start crying.
Rachel smiles slightly.
RACHEL
Well, she always has wanted to be a
kids shrink.
JESSIE
So how are things going?
KRISTEN
Well, I’ve been getting sick a lot
more, but I’ve been okay.
JESSIE
I’m so sorry, sweetie.
KRISTEN
Well, we found this doctor. He
said they’re gonna do an
operation. He said it’s early
enough that I can still get rid of
it.
JESSIE
Really? I hope so, because I don’t
wanna lose a friend like you.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 75.
JESSIE
Kristen, some people shouldn’t be
allowed to be in charge of
things. But it looks like you’ve
found one who really wants to help.
TRACY
Come on, Kristen.
Kristen turns around, and in the process, accidentally
knocks a vase to the ground, shattering it. Rachel walks
out to see the commotion.
TRACY
God damn it, Kristen, you ruin
everything!
Kristen sulks back. Jessie’s eyes widen in anger.
KRISTEN
(sincere)
I’m sorry.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 76.
JESSIE
Oh, don’t worry... you can keep
your precious money.
Jessie points over to a corner of the shop.
JESSIE
Go ahead, sweetie, go over and pick
a couple out. You can have them.
Kristen walks over to the movies. Jessie turns toward
Tracy.
JESSIE
Don’t you dare blame that little
girl for your fuck-ups. Don’t
think the whole town doesn’t know
how Kristen got that cancer. Do
you realize how lucky you are to
still have her? And how damn lucky
you are to find a doctor who’s
gonna help? If I ever hear of you
abusing that girl in any way...
ever again, so help me
God. Understand?
Tracy glares at Jessie.
LAKE- NIGHT
A peaceful lake, surrounded by rocks and grass, near the
woods. The sky is a glowing blue color, not fully dark yet,
but close. Ryan and Heather come out of the woods and
toward the rocks.
HEATHER
So, you never finished telling be
about your mom.
RYAN
Do you really want to ruin such a
nice night with such a sore
subject?
HEATHER
Sorry...I’ll drop it.
RYAN
Okay... My dad was gone on business
on their anniversary, he came home
early. He caught her in bed with
Jess’s boss. Jessie and me, we got
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 77.
RYAN (cont’d)
home. There was blood
everywhere. Jessie knocked Dad
out... and Mom died about 10
seconds later.
HEATHER
Yeah?
RYAN
Jess and me used to come down here
almost every day... she was like 14
or 15, I was 6 or 7, we’d climb up
and would hang from the support
bars. Jessie was on the gymnastics
team, she loved it. I could never
last more than a couple minutes...
I actually broke my ankle over
there.
Heather smiles.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 78.
RACHEL
Hey, Jess. Monika gave me some
money, I’m gonna go pick up a
pizza. Pepperoni cool with you?
JESSIE
Rach, I’m really not hungry.
RACHEL
You’re eating
something. Pepperoni?
RACHEL
I’ll be back.
Rachel begins to walk away. Before she can get to the door,
however:
JESSIE
Rachel?
Rachel turns around.
JESSIE
Be careful.
Rachel smirks.
RACHEL
Always.
She walks out of the door.
JESSIE
This is gonna be a long night.
She sits down on a stool behind the counter, holds her
forehead in her hands, and closes her eyes.
MONIKA
Jessie, are you okay? What is it?
JESSIE
Look!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 80.
JESSIE
Christ...
MONIKA
It’s okay.
In walks Rachel with a pizza box. She immediately looks at
Jessie.
RACHEL
Jess, you okay?
Jessie nods, still edgy.
LAKE- NIGHT
Heather sits in Ryan’s lap on some rocks.
RYAN
So, Hailey actually thought she was
gonna make you look like a prep?
Heather chuckles.
HEATHER
I guess so.
RYAN
Yeah, right.
Ryan’s phone rings. Ryan rolls his eyes and reaches into
his pocket.
RYAN
I know it’s Les.
He pulls out the phone and answers.
RYAN
Hello?
LES (V.O.)
Hey, can you go ahead and head
back? It’s pretty late.
RYAN
Les, you are the one who’s been
pushing me into all this---
LES
Look, there’s something very
important I have to tell you, but
you have to come back here.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 81.
RYAN
Les, what are you talking about?
Heather looks at him, puzzled.
LES
Look, my phone’s going dead, I’m
gonna go put it on the charger.
RYAN
Yeah, mine only has one battery
bar, too. Okay, we’ll head
back. We’re coming now.
Heather gets up, as does Ryan.
RYAN
Something ain’t right.
The two proceed for the woods.
MAPP (V.O.)
You’ve reached Ellie Mapp. I’m
sorry I can’t answer the phone
right now, please leave a message
and I’ll get back to you.
WASHBURN
(v.o.)
Washburn.
ALEX
Hey, Ralph, it’s Alex. Have you
heard anything on Chamberlain?
WASHBURN
How’d you know about that?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 82.
ALEX
What do you mean, "how?" Mapp came
and told me and Jessie this
afternoon.
WASHBURN
Alex, Doug Chamberlain is dead.
ALEX
So you caught him?
WASHBURN
What do you mean "caught him?" We
just found out about him being
missing half an hour ago. It looks
like he got ahold of one of the
cops’ guns, and they shot each
other dead.
ALEX
So why did Mapp come to my office
earlier?
WASHBURN
Mapp? Wha-, Alex, are you talking
about Ellie Mapp? She was kicked
off the force almost two years ago,
when Chamberlain killed her brother
and Abbie.
ALEX
Yeah, Ralph, I gotta call you back.
She hangs up and frantically dials Les.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 83.
ALEX
Come on, Les.
LES
(v.o.)
Hey, this is Les. Either I’m
sleeping or something, leave a
message. I’ll call you back.
MONIKA
So, its been a hell of a day,
hadn’t it?
JESSIE
You can say that again.
MONIKA
Yeah, well I’m gonna go have a
cigarette before we close up.
JESSIE
Yeah, I’m gonna go wash up. Can
you throw all this out, Rach?
Monika walks outside. Jessie stands up.
RACHEL
Yeah. Don’t be too long, I’m ready
to get out of here... You sure you
don’t wanna pick Ryan up?
JESSIE
Nah, he’s better off at Alex’s.
Rachel nods.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 84.
RACHEL
M’kay.
Jessie walks out of the room, into the bathroom.
MONIKA
Oh, great.
She walks down toward the car.
JESSIE
Yeah, I kno---
ALEX
Jessie, listen to me. I need you
to drive out to my house right now,
get Ryan and Les, and go to the
police station.
JESSIE
Why?
ALEX
Your father’s dead, Jess. But
listen, Mapp isn’t a cop. She’s
Patrick Hargrove’s sister.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 85.
JESSIE
Well, what is she doing here?
ALEX
I think she killed your father and
the cops moving him. Patrick was
your boss, right? You are how
Abbie met him. So in her eyes,
it’s your fault.
JESSIE
What? That’s crazy.
ALEX
Look, Jess, after something like
that, some people are capable of
anything. You just have to go get
them, right now. It’ll be at least
half an hour before I can get back
to town.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 86.
Rachel into the back room, proceeding to shut and lock the
door.
JESSIE
Hold on, Rachel.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 87.
CULLEN
What the hell was that about,
Ralph?
WASHBURN
That’s where Chamberlain’s daughter
works. Something ain’t right, and
it’s got something to do with Mapp.
Washburn storms away.
CULLEN
What? Ralph? What the fuck are
you talking about?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 88.
WASHBURN
Just come on!
RYAN
What, it was a joke!
He grins and nods.
RYAN
(sincere)
Okay. I’m sorry, buddy. Cool?
Les shakes his head and goes upstairs.
LES
Jackass.
Ryan looks at Heather.
RYAN
So what do you wanna do tomorrow?
DEN
LIVING ROOM
Ryan shrugs and rolls his eyes, as Heather grins.
HEATHER
You love him, don’t ya?
Ryan just looks at her, wincing.
RYAN
He’s my best friend, of course I
do. I hate seeing him get hurt.
UPSTAIRS
Les walks out of his bedroom with a change of clothes and a
towel, and to the bathroom, as Mapp watches from the top
step. As Les enters the bathroom, Mapp walks up behind him.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 90.
Jessie gently lays Rachel down and runs out the back door.
Jessie runs to her car, gets in, starts it, and takes off.
LIVING ROOM
Ryan and Heather are talking, as Hailey logs out of her
webpage.
RYAN
Well, people act like I’m gonna
grow up to be a whackjob like him,
and that Jess is gonna be a slut
like Mom. It pisses me off, so
badly.
HEATHER
Don’t listen to people,
Ryan. They’re full of shit.
RYAN
I know... but... what if they’re
right?
HEATHER
They’re not. Now you’re just being
stupid.
Ryan snickers.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 91.
RYAN
Heather, you’re so damned
optimistic, I swear.
HEATHER
Things can’t stay bad forever.
Ryan nods.
RYAN
Yeah, I guess you’re right.
BATHROOM
Les gets out of the shower and wraps a towel around his
waist. He walks up to the mirror and goes to wipe it off-
only to see that someone already has. He looks suspicious
at first, then shrugs it off.
LES
(to himself)
Fuckin’ Ryan.
LIVING ROOM
Ryan walks into the kitchen.
RYAN
You want a soda?
HEATHER
Sure.
RYAN
Hailey?
HAILEY
Nah, thanks. I actually need to go
to the bathroom, whenever Les
finally gets out.
UPSTAIRS
Les, now fully dressed, but still with wet hair, walks out
of the bathroom and into his bedroom. He puts his deodorant
on and cracks his knuckles, while behind him, Mapp slowly
moves from his closet and out into the hallway. Les puts a
necklace on and makes his way into the hall. As he passes
the bathroom, he is YANKED inside, and the door slams
shut. Mapp puts him in a hold, hand over his mouth, and
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 92.
LIVING ROOM
HIGHWAY- NIGHT
INT. CLS550
RYAN
Geez, he takes forever.
Heather chuckles.
93.
UPSTAIRS
Hailey knocks at the door, it suddenly cracks open. The
sound of the shower continues.
HAILEY
Les? I’m coming in there!
She slowly starts to push the door open.
LIVING ROOM
Ryan stands at the window, looking outside, while Heather
remains seated on the couch.
HEATHER
You know, you should give him a
break, he puts up with your shit
every day too, you kno---
Suddenly, we hear Hailey’s piercing SCREAM. Ryan and
Heather look at each other for a split second, then DART up
the stairs.
UPSTAIRS
The two catch up with Hailey at the bathroom door.
RYAN
Hailey, what?
But Ryan looks over and stops dead in his tracks. He drops
to his knees as Heather and Hailey begin SCREAMING, but it
is inaudible, as if Ryan can’t hear them. His jaw drops and
he looks at Les’ body, mutilated. As Heather and Hailey
continue to scream, and plead for Ryan to come on, he
doesn’t hear them, nor do we. We just see them, SCREAMING,
as Ryan is in total shock, on his knees, staring at his dead
best friend.
RYAN
No.
Just as suddenly, he hears Heather and Hailey’s pleas to
flee, and looks back and forth from Les, to the rose, to the
girls. He begins shaking momentarily. He grabs his head.
RYAN
FUCK!!!
He turns to Heather.
RYAN
Okay, we have to go, now.
Hailey goes first, down the stairs, closely followed by
Heather and Ryan, when suddenly, at the bottom of the steps,
Mapp GRABS Hailey and goes to stab her, but Ryan moves past
Heather and punches Mapp in the face, releasing
Hailey. Ryan looks at her, shocked.
RYAN
You?
(pause)
Go to Les’ room! The rose trellis!
The three make their way to the bedroom, Mapp DIRECTLY
BEHIND RYAN.
Hailey climbs out of the window and begins climbing down the
trellis.
HEATHER
Ryan, who is that?!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 95.
RYAN
Some cop.
HEATHER
Why is she doing this?
RYAN
I don’t know! I don’t fucking
know, okay?
Suddenly, Mapp’s fist BLASTS through the door.
RYAN
Go, Heather. Now!
Heather climbs out of the window and starts down the
trellis. Hailey has already reached the bottom, but waits
for Heather. Ryan looks over at the doorway. Mapp is
moving the dresser! Ryan runs to the window and starts to
climb out.
Ryan starts to get out of the window, when suddenly, he is
YANKED back in. Heather looks down at Hailey, and then
begins climbing back up, in an effort to help Ryan.
HAILEY
Heather, what the fuck are you
doing? Come on!
As she reaches the top, she sees Ryan and Mapp struggling.
HEATHER
Ryan!
She gets halfway inside as Mapp slams Ryan into a wall, and
grabs Mapp’s head from behind, begins clawing at her
forehead. Knife still in hand, Mapp JAMS the knife below
Heather’s shoulder, in her upper chest, and tries to pull
her in to finish the job. However, Ryan TACKLES Mapp, who
elbows Heather and pushes her out of the window. Heather
FALLS the two stories to the ground. With Mapp on the
ground, Ryan rushes for the window.
RYAN
Hailey, get her out of here! Get
her---
JESSIE
Hailey! Where’s Ryan and Les?
HAILEY
Les is dead and Ryan’s upstairs.
JESSIE
Okay, come on. You get her legs.
Jessie picks Heather up by her shoulders, and Hailey carries
her by the legs, and they move her to the car and put her in
the back seat.
HAILEY
No, we can wait for you!
JESSIE
NO. I am not letting anyone else
die because of me. Just go, now!
Hailey runs to the driver seat, as Jessie opens the glove
compartment to reveal a sharp-bladed stiletto, grabs it, and
runs into the house.
97.
LIVING ROOM
Jessie glances through the room, stiletto in hand, watching
for Mapp. Jessie makes her way into the kitchen, continuing
her search, as Mapp sneaks past behind her,
undetected. Jessie then moves up the stairs, watching for
Mapp.
DEN
BATHROOM
Jessie walks in to see Les’ mangled body. She covers her
mouth, and then notices Ryan. She tries to wake him up.
JESSIE
Ry. Ryan, come on.
DEN
Mapp traces the distance from the stairs to the bathroom
with her eyes. She gets the sword ready.
BATHROOM
Jessie continues shaking Ryan, and he slowly shows signs of
consciousness.
JESSIE
Come on, Ryan, we gotta go.
DOWNSTAIRS
They go toward the kitchen, as Mapp is trying to pull the
katana back out, it appears to be stuck. Giving up, she
pulls the switchblade from her pocket, and follows Jessie
and Ryan out the back door. She catches Jessie’s foot, and
pulls her back, but Jessie JAMS the blade of her stiletto
into Mapp’s torso. Jessie proceeds to get up and dart out
of the door.
RYAN
What?
Alex’s car comes rushing from down the street. She pulls
in, gets out of the car with the motor still running, and
dashes into the house.
ALEX
(faint)
Oh, no.
She darts up the stairs.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 99.
ALEX
Les! Ryan!
She looks down at her son, from the face, and then down to
his mutilated groin. She cannot hold it back anymore. She
begins BAWLING.
ALEX
(screaming)
NO!
LAKE- NIGHT
Mapp walks through the woods, searching for Jessie and
Ryan. We follow her as she walks under a small railroad
bridge, but as she passes the bridge, we stop, and move up,
to reveal Jessie and Ryan, clinging to the bottom of the
bridge, arms and legs wrapped around the support bars. They
look extremely frightened. Jessie watches as Mapp searches
for them, and then comes to a dead end at the
lake. Unbeknownst to Jessie or Ryan, a dark gray rat comes
down on the bridge and begins walking toward Ryan. Mapp is
very agitated at not finding her prey.
MAPP
(irritated)
Hmmph.
Jessie glances over at Ryan- and sees the rat, moving for
Ryan’s hand. Her eyes widen in fear. Ryan, still watching
Mapp, is oblivious. Mapp turns around and begins walking
back toward the bridge.
JESSIE
(low hiss)
Ryan!
Ryan looks at her. She tilts her head toward the rat,
trying to warn Ryan. Ryan looks over, and in disbelief,
drops his jaw and rolls his eyes.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 100.
RYAN
(low whisper)
Shit!
Jessie looks down at Mapp. She is slowly walking underneath
them. The rat is now by Ryan’s hand, sniffing at
it. Jessie and Ryan watch the rat, in pure
terror. Suddenly, as Mapp walks underneath the two and past
them, the rat starts to shift its attention elsewhere. Ryan
sighs with relief, and Jessie smiles, relieved. But just as
quickly as the rat shifted its attention away, it comes back
and BITES Ryan’s hand, causing him to bleed profusely. He
shuts his eyes tightly and bares his teeth in pain, but
still manages to hold on. Jessie glances down at Mapp, who
is about 10 feet away. We see the blood start to lubricate
Ryan’s hand, and his grip weakens. Mapp is just almost away
when Ryan realizes he is fighting a losing battle.
RYAN
(to himself)
Murphy, you law-making son of a
bitch.
MAPP
It doesn’t look like you’re gonna
squirm away now, you little
bastard.
Jessie looks down in total, unadulturated horror, and tries
to get down in time to help Ryan, who, bloodied, bruised and
beaten down, is defiant as ever.
RYAN
(unafraid)
Fuck you.
Mapp lifts the knife, and JAMS it into Ryan’s chest. Jessie
is almost down from the bridge, but too late. Mapp lifts
the knife and slams it into Ryan, over, and over, and
over. Ryan begins convulsing.
JESSIE
(screaming)
Ryan! No! Noooo!!!
She sobs, but no tears leave her eyes.
101.
WASHBURN
Rachel. Guys, how’s she holding
up?
PARAMEDIC #1
She’s alive, but she’s
critical. She could go at any
time.
WASHBURN
Get her to the hospital. Where the
fuck is Jessica Chamberlain!?
COP #1
Kid, you can’t go in there.
HAILEY
Get the fuck off me! You have to
get to the Walker house, now!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 102.
HAILEY
Yeah, Jessie and Ryan are out
there, some woman tried to kill us,
Jessie stayed to help Ryan. My
sister’s bleeding in the car!
Washburn rushes out to the car, Heather’s wound is bleeding
profusely.
WASHBURN
Get this girl in a bus! I need
backup at Alex Walker’s house, now!
WOODS BY THE LAKE- NIGHT
Jessie runs through the woods near the lake. Images of her
mother, her father, Desariee, Monika, Les, Rachel, and Ryan
race through her head. She stops, on her knees, in front of
a large oak tree, near the water. She buries her face into
her fists, tugging at her hair, and baring her teeth.
JESSIE
(softly)
Fuck.
Mapp walks through the woods, searching for Jessie. Jessie
continues sitting by the tree, when Mapp walks past. Jessie
silently gets up, and rushes Mapp from behind. Mapp
stumbles, but picks herself up and fights Jessie. Jessie
presses her thumbs into Mapp’s throat.
JESSIE
God damn you! You heartless bitch!
Mapp stabs Jessie in the thigh, causing her to loosen her
grip enough for Mapp to overpower her. She bashes Jessie’s
jaw with her elbow. The two are now close to the
water. Mapp pulls Jessie’s head toward the water and begins
to drown her.
MAPP
You call me heartless, you little
slut? Look at what you
caused! You’re such a chickenshit
you caused all of this! You knew
it was coming! You didn’t stop any
of it!
Jessie begins choking on the water.
JESSIE
(barely audible)
Rachel- Ryan had nothing- do with
this.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 103.
Mapp smirks.
MAPP
(angrily)
No, they had everything to do with
this. You took away everything
that ever mattered to me. I was
just returning the favor.
Jessie’s expression begins to blanken, and her vision starts
to blur. She appears to stop breathing when we hear a loud
gunshot. Mapp turns around to see Alex, gun pointed at the
air, steaming. Mapp chuckles, amused at Alex.
ALEX
What the hell are you laughing
at? I should shoot you right
now...
MAPP
Do it. They’re all dead, what does
it matter?
ALEX
No, that wouldn’t be good enough.
Mapp smiles.
ALEX
What the hell are you smiling
about?
MAPP
Did you like my work on your
son? Oh, nothing towards you.
ALEX
You...
MAPP
It was done to hurt his little
friend. And you shouldn’t blame me
anyway. You should blame her.
Mapp tilts her head back, toward a motionless Jessie.
ALEX
Why? They didn’t do this.
MAPP
She killed my brother. My whole
world was destroyed.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 104.
ALEX
She is NOT her father. He killed
your brother, not her.
MAPP
Oh, come on, Walker. She set the
little affair up. The twisted
little bitch.
Alex snarls at Mapp, gun pointed directly at her.
ALEX
You’re crazier than Doug
Chamberlain ever was.
MAPP
Now you get it.
Mapp turns around, and Alex rushes her. Mapp turns around
and catches Alex’s arm, throwing her into the water. Jessie
suddenly grabs Mapp’s leg and swings her onto the
ground. Jessie gets on top of Mapp and begins punching her,
over, and over, and over. Alex swims for the rocks, as
Jessie bloodies Mapp’s face. Suddenly, Mapp KICKS Jessie in
the stomach, knocking her toward the water, Mapp picks the
stiletto up from the ground and runs toward Jessie. The
blade is just inches from Jessie’s face when...
BAM!
Mapp looks down and sees a bullet in her torso. She looks
up toward Alex, who is holding the smoking gun. Mapp
smiles, and cocks her head up, challenging Alex. Alex cocks
her gun. Mapp smiles, up for the challenge. Alex snarls,
prepared. Suddenly, Mapp DIVES for Jessie. BOOM! A bullet
penetrates Mapp’s chest, on the left. She is still going
for Jessie. BOOM! Another bullet into Mapp’s knife-hand
shoulder. She drops the knife, and continues falling on
Jessie. BAM! Another bullet, in Mapp’s calf. Mapp lands
on Jessie, who pushes her off, onto the dirt, and starts to
back herself up. Alex helps Jessie up to her feet. Jessie
and Alex look down at Mapp.
ALEX
Your femoral artery is bleeding
out. You’ll be alive for roughly
fifteen more minutes, but you won’t
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 105.
ALEX (cont’d)
be able to move fast enough to get
help.
MAPP
You wanna kill me, bitch? Do it!
ALEX
I just did. Just be glad you’ll
only feel a tiny fraction of the
pain you’ve caused us.
MAPP
(faint)
Fraction? I’ve felt it for two
years.
JESSIE
I didn’t kill your brother. He put
himself in that position.
Jessie spits on Mapp.
JESSIE
Let’s get out of here.
Jessie begins to walk away. Alex glares at the dying Mapp
for a moment, and then follows.
LAKE- NIGHT
Jessie and Alex come out of the woods. They approach the
bridge, where Ryan’s body lies. Approaching sirens WAIL as
Jessie kneels down next to him and pulls his head and
shoulders into her lap, caressing his face. A blank, broken
expression covers her face. Alex sits on the rocks by the
water and pulls her phone out. She dials Washburn. Ring...
Ring...
WASHBURN (V.O.)
Alex? I’m headed to your house
right now, where are you?
ALEX
It’s all over, Ralph. She’s dead.
WASHBURN
Christ. What about Jessie and
Ryan?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 106.
ALEX
Jessie’s alive. Ryan and Les are
dead.
WASHBURN
God damn it. Alex, I’m sorry...
Jessie sobs, holding Ryan in her arms. A single tear falls
from each eye as she cradles Ryan.
JESSIE
I’m so sorry, kid. I love you so
much.
She kisses Ryan’s forehead and continues to cradle
him. Alex hangs up her phone, and stares at the water. The
sirens are very close now, and masking any low sounds. Alex
continues to look at the water. Suddenly, she notices a
shadow eclipsing her own. Her eyes widen as Mapp’s arm
BURIES the blade in Alex’s chest. Alex screams. Jessie
turns around.
JESSIE
Alex?! Alex!
Ryan’s body weighs Jessie down as Mapp drops Alex and moves
for her. Just as Mapp is about to stab Jessie, Ryan, with
all his strength, pulls himself up and jams his fingers into
Mapp’s chest wound. Behind him, Jessie moves away. Mapp
lets a loud groan. Jessie’s hand grabs a large rock. Mapp
elbows Ryan in the nose, knocking him back to the
ground. She lifts the knife to stab him when suddenly...
Jessie BLASTS Mapp in the face with the rock, knocking her
to the ground. Jessie continues wailing on her with the
rock. Ryan is barely breathing, but looking on as Jessie
beats Mapp’s face over and over with the rock. Mapp’s face
is now a bloody pulp. Jessie, worn out, gets off of Mapp’s
bloody, almost faceless body, and moves toward Alex, who is
still breathing and barely conscious.
JESSIE
We’re gonna get you to a hospital,
both of you.
Ryan sighs with relief, but his breathing is still
shallow. He stares at Mapp’s body. A glimmer catches his
eye. She is still clutching the blade, and attempting to
get up.
RYAN
(horrified)
Jess.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 107.