The Fallers Script PDF

Beginning of the End
A teenager uncovers a dark demonic plan to anniliate mankind. Based on actual events.
SCENE: Texas plain

Night. Camera moves across open Texas plain.
Text:
(fades in - text only) Based on a true life story. (fades out)
As the camera continues to move across the grassy plain it slows as a light appears
illuminating the back of a small modest rural home. The yellowish colored light from a pickle
jar porch lamp causes a weathered but functional swing set to cast a long shadow across a
dimly lit, dry grassy yard.
Text:
(fades in - text only) Pampa, Texas 1964. (fades out)
SCENE: The boys go swinging

The little house is a parsonage, as a small church is seen about thirty yards to the right. The
church and the house look to be painted the same color of white with the same white trim.
There are two excited little boys exiting the back door of the house. The first one, the biggest
of the two, pushes open a screen door. He is quickly followed by the smaller one.
Eddie:
(as the smaller boy exits the door) Momma, tell Johnny to slow down.
The dull metal door is on its way to slamming shut but a women is there behind the boys to
stop it before it slams.
Mom:
Johnny, wait for you brother.
The boys are around five and three years old. They are both wearing lightly worn blue jeans
and plaid short sleeve shirts. The youngest has dark blue patches on both knees. The oldest
boy has on well worn cowboy boots and the youngest is wearing sneakers that were once
white but are now more the color of plains dust, an orange tone.
The older boy, Johnny, grabs Eddies hand to hurry and directs him toward the swing set. He
lets go when he realizes Eddie is sufficiently on his way. The woman, their mother, is
keeping a watchful eye as the boys scurry across the dry grass yard. Mom has a modest
dress on, not fancy but not shabby either. Shes also wearing a fringed apron around her
waste that is serving as a drying towel. Mom hollers for, what is obviously an older female
sibling, to come and watch the boys, her little brothers.
Mom:
Kathy, come out here and watch the boys while I finish the dishes.
Kathy:
Ok momma. (pause) Gimme a minute.
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Kathy is slow to come and still inside the house. She is around ten years old and is focused
on her school work. Camera pans to the boys who are getting on the swing seats. Johnny
shifts his hips to settle himself in his seat while the youngest is struggling just to get up on
his. Eddie attempts to pull himself up using the chains that are attached to either side of the
seat but the seat is not cooperating.
Johnny:
Need help.
Eddie:
Im a big boy. (he continues his effort and finally succeeds)
With a slightly raised voice, Mom turns a little towards the inside of the home. She doesnt
take her eyes off her sons.
Mom:
Kathy, come out and swing with the boys while I finish up.
Mom takes another glance at her sons. They are both now happily swinging and gaining
momentum. Legs extended and back as the occupied swings go forward and backwards.
Eddie is trying to match his swinging with his older brothers to no avail as Johnnys weight
propels him faster and higher.
Johnny:
Swing higher Eddie.
Eddie:
Im tryin.
Mom:
(from the porch) Not to high Johnny.
Johnny:
K mom.
Its very quiet other than the sound of the two boys giggling and laughing. The only other
sound is the warm Texas breeze blowing like quiet whispers on the seemingly glowing white
sheets that are still hanging on a clothesline not far from the swing set.
Mom:
(to self) I need to get the laundry in.
Feeling content, their watchful mothers attention turns to see whats taking her daughter
Katherine so long to respond. She begins to get a little irritated and goes to fetch her.
SCENE: Dinner and homework

Mom goes inside the house. There is a nice looking man sitting at a small wood dining table.
There are three unoccupied chairs pushed under the table with another slightly pushed out
giving the man additional leg room.
Hes wearing a white shirt that is slightly unbuttoned with the sleeves rolled just below the
elbow. A black suit jacket hangs on the back of the chair hes sitting in. There is an open
black leather bound book, a scrap of paper and a stripped necktie positioned on the table.
The necktie is laying in such a way that it must have been removed in haste and tossed
there. A plate of food is next to him. With a stub of a pencil in his right hand he is scribbling
notes. Almost simultaneously, he is taking large bites of food from the plate using his hand.
He pauses when he sees the woman enter the room.
Mom:
Duane, youre as bad as the boys. Please use a fork.
Dad:
Honey, did I mention your steak fingers are far better than the world
famous ones Eula serves at the diner?
Mom:
Yes you did, and your compliments dont excuse you from being late for
supper three nights in a row. If you start being on time youll see that food
tastes much better when its hot.
Dad:
J.R.s car wouldnt start again. Your mashed potatoes and gravy are
better too. I dont care how world famous the sign says Eulas food is,
yours is the best in town.
Sitting on the floor is a little girl. She looks to be around ten or eleven years old. She is
sitting with her legs crossed with a book balancing on her lap. She also has a short pencil in
her right hand. She is intently working but also listening to the conversation between her
parents.
Kathy:
I made the gravy Daddy, but I couldnt get all the lumps out. Is it better
than world famous too?
Dad:
Nothin better than lumpy brown gravy sweetheart. (to his wife) I adjusted
the carburetor but that didnt work. He may need to get it rebuilt. I drove
him home. Well pull it over to the garage tomorrow.
Mom:
(grabbing a wrist and raising one of her husbands arms she reveals dirt
and grease on his white shirt) Is Mr. Gazaway going to scrub this out for
you? Duane, youre the pastor, not the town mechanic, taxi and tow truck
driver too.
Dad:
(sarcastically) I guess when you only work one day a week you have
plenty of spare time to do all those other jobs. (tender) People need us
honey. J.R. did say he was gonna bring over fried peach pies for us on
Sunday.
Kathy:
I love Mrs. Eulas fried pies daddy, especially the peach ones. That makes
up for for you being late three times, daddy.
Mom:
(whispering to self) I know they need us. (looking at the little girl) Kathryn
Rose, I asked you to go watch the boys for a little bit. And I meant, now,
young lady.
Kathy:
I just have one math problem left mama.
Mom:
Hurry it up. (goes over to help)
SCENE: Whispers
While the boys are swinging, a light warm breeze becomes faint whispering voices. At first,
they are not loud enough to get the attention of either boy. The boys are giggling and having
a great time. The whispering voices begin to become more than just whispers; their words
are distorted but distinguishable.
Whisperer 1:
We should end this now.
Whisperer 2:
But He may intervene.
Whisperer 3:
If we wait it will be too late.
Although swinging, Johnny hears the voices.

Johnny:
(glancing toward Eddie) You say somin?
Eddie:
Nope.
Johnny listens a little more closely. There is silence then subtle whispering but the voices
are in a different language.
Johnny:
I heard you say somin. You messin with me?
Eddie ignores and continues swinging.

Johnny starts to slow momentum, skids his feet in the dirt, and brings his swing to a slight
rocking motion. While halfway off his seat he listens more closely. Only silence, but Johnny
gets concerned enough to get off the swing, turns and looks out into the darkness.
Johnny:
May be an armadilla out there. (listens again) Im gonna go get dad. You
comin with me?
Eddie:
I aint afraid of no army dilla.
Johnny scurries toward the house.

Eddie slows his swinging, slides off his seat. Starts toward the house but stops when he
hears the whispers.
Whisperer 2:
We cant have him yet.
Whisperer 1:
(toward Eddie) We will see. Come little one.
Eddie turns and starts walking toward the voices in curiosity, then stops in place just at the
edge of the light coming from the house porch. The voices get more intense.
Whisperer 2:
Its not time.
Whisperer 3:
(to Eddie) Come to us Eddie, we wont harm you.
Whisperer 1:
Come Eddie.
Eddie is still but not fearful. He takes a step into the darkness.
SCENE: Saved by Dad

The boys father hurries from inside the house. The screen door is pushed open and slams
behind him. His son is not on the swing set but the swing on the left is still slightly moving.
He calls for Eddie from the porch as he walks toward the swing set scanning the field with
an intense gaze. Mom is following behind but stops at the porch.
Dad:
(calling loudly) Son. (pauses) Son.
His Dad is not panicking but tense. He quickly pans the area as he stands between the
porch and the swing set. There is no reply.
Dad:
(louder) Son.
Camera pans past empty swing set into the darkness.

Mom:
Edward.
Dad starts walking with a hurried pace toward the swing set.
Dad:
(yelling loudly) Eddie, where are you? (More intense) Son!
Standing on the small concrete slab that serves as the back porch; with Johnny in arms
while Kathy is griping her apron - in a panicked but stern voice yells.
Mom:
Edward Duane, you get in this house right this minute. (as though she
has uttered the command dozens of times before).
Camera pans to the black again. Eddie appears in the light and turns as though to avoid a
shadow that reaches to grab him. Not afraid, he runs to his Dad who scoops him up in his
outstretched arms.
Dad:
Son, dont ever wander off like that again. You always stay with your
brother, back-to-back.
Eddie:
I just heard those people out there Daddy. They wanted to play.
Dad:
What people?
Eddie:
(pointing to the dark) The ones out there.
Dad:
(A little bewildered calls out) Anyone there? (pauses for reply) If theres
someone there this is private property and Im going to get my pistol.
(pauses).
With his son in his his arms, the father walks to the rest of the family who are still standing on
the porch.
Mom:
What was it Duane?
Johnny:
An armadilla.
Dad:
Probably just the wind. (with some regained enthusiasm) J.R. did send
me home with a Texas sized watermelon. You kids want some?
Kids:
Yes
Eddie:
I aint afraid of no army dilla.
Mom looks relieved and sighs. All head into the house. Camera pans back to swing set
where the swings are deathly and completely still. (porch light shuts off)
SCENE: Surf Session and opening credits

Camera pans in from shore. (fade in) Hermosa Beach, California 1978 (fade out).
Voice:
This is the L.A. County department of Lifeguards and Beaches with the
surf report for Thursday, November 7th. The South Bay has a nice
southern swell building. Torrance Beach is 3 to 4 feet with good shape.
The Avenues are 3 to 4 feet and good. Break wall is 3 to 5 feet and good
shape. Hermosa pier is 3 to 4 and good
Eddie, Oda, Phil and Davis are surfing Hermosa Beach pier. They come here every Tuesday
and Thursday morning with the Torrance High surf class. The waves are about shoulder
high.
(credits fade in/out during surf session).
In the water between sets Eddie, Oda, Phil and Davis are sitting on their boards waiting for
the next set.
Eddie:
After I surfed Burnouts yesterday I found this radio station where this guy
was talking about the end of the world. He wrote a book about it.
Oda:
Im surprised you got any reception on that old radio in the Ranchero.
Eddie:
It works. I should upgrade though.
Davis:
Ive totally heard of that book and theyre making a movie about it too. I
think its called, Formerly Known As... (coughs) Bullshit.
Eddie:
Dont be stupid.
Davis:
Stupid?
Eddie:
Yeah, it means condemnation before investigation. Dont make

judgements on things you havent studied. What if its true? What if the
world is going to end soon?
Oda:
Dont worry about it. When its our time to go, its our time to go. The
Russians could nuke us any time as it is.
Eddie:
I know we all eventually die. Dont you ever wonder whats next?
Phil:
When I die, I want to die riding a killer wave like that one. (points to set
coming in - yells) Outsider. (other surfers start hooting and paddling out to
the peak)
SCENE: Not focused on surfing

More surfing. Oda gets a good wave. Eddie wipes out. Eddie and Oda paddle back out.
Oda:
That shits really getting to you. Dont let it ruin your waves.
Eddie:
My minds all over it. I want to know what happens after we die. Is there
really a heaven and hell? I want to trust the Bible but how do you explain
things like UFOs and aliens, ghosts and hauntings, all the religions that
claim to have the right answers. Is there one ultimate truth?
Oda:
I want to know about spooks too. And I want to know how Scooby-Doo
can talk. And I think Shaggy smokes pot. The guys a total stoner.
Eddie:
(chuckles and shakes head)
Oda:
You need to find someone thats knows more about it. Maybe Mr. Simon
knows someone. Ive seen him reading a Bible before biology class
before.
Eddie:
I just wish my dad were still here. He knew everything about this stuff. He
was even writing a lot about it. God, I miss him.
Eddie and Oda paddle over to where Davis and Phil are sitting and waiting for the next set.
Coach:
(from pier) Outta the water numb nuts.
Davis:
(Looks at Casio watch) Sumbitch, see you boys on the beach. (paddles
into a nice wave in). Left.
Phil:
I got the right. (paddles and catches it)
Oda and Eddie get small waves and belly board to shore.
SCENE: The Pan Theory

Eddie and Oda cross the sand toward a small parking lot.
Coach:
(from the lot) Get the lead out of your butts. If youre late for your next
class you get to make it up in detention on Saturday.
Eddie and Oda give a nod to Coach Harris.

Oda:
So what was that guy saying exactly about the end of the world?
Eddie:
He said there are a lot of ancient writings that have already come true
and that everything for the world to end is in place.
Oda:
So what do we do if we cant do anything about it?
Eddie:
Thats what Im asking.
Oda:
Did you ask your mom about it?
Eddie:
She said to not worry about it because of the Pan Theory.
Oda:
Whats that?
Eddie:
Everything will pan out in the end.
Oda:
(chuckles) Your mom rocks.
SCENE: We will rock you

Eddie and Oda arrive at the parking lot where other surfers are taking off their suits, getting
trunks on and loading boards on cars. Some are already starting to drive away. The parking
lot has a couple cars with open doors. One car has Queen, We Will Rock You jamming and
loud (a weathered silver 65 Buick LeSabre).
Coach:
Phillip Joseph, turn that noise down or I will rock you. Ever hear the
poem butt prints in the sand?
Phil:
No Coach.
Coach:
Youll be writing it next week if you dont turn that noise down.
Phil:
(to Davis and sarcastic) I thought he was into Queen.
Davis:
Coach is more like a Leo Sayer guy.
Both:
(singing) Sailing, take me away, to where Im going...
Coach shakes head.

Coach:
Dont push it Mr. Joseph or youll be giving me some crab crawls too.
Phil turns music down but just a little. Eddie and Oda back at Eddies truck (a 59 Ford
Ranchero they call, Huevos Rancheros).
Davis:
Hurry up and we can check the surf at the Aves.
Oda:
We cant miss Biology. Simons been a hard ass lately.
Davis:
I have connections in the admit office. I can get us all excused.
Eddie:
Coach has been checking the other breaks. Og got busted last week and
has Saturday detention.
Davis:
That Bah-stawd.
Davis starts singing with air mic to Queen while Eddie and Oda get their wetsuits off. All pile
in Huevos. Eddie accidentally gives it a little too much gas and squeals the tires a little out of
the parking lot. Coach Andy shakes his head and takes a note on his clipboard.
Davis:
(yells out the window) Huevos Rancheros.
From inside the vehicle.

Oda:
Busted, Coach saw that.
Eddie turning dial on radio station.

Davis:
Coach Harris is going to nail your ass. Crab crawls for you.
Eddie:
I totally didnt mean to do that (still tuning radio). And your rebel yell didnt
help Andy.
Davis:
Right. You need to invest in some real tunes for old Huevos (slapping
dash). Update your deck man. Get a cassette in this beast and this thing
will kick ass (does air guitar riff).
Oda:
Chill with the air guitar. Whats wrong with you. Its too tight in here.
Eddie:
I dont have the money for a new sound system. But if you tell your old
man to give me a raise I can swing it.
Davis:
Dude, Burts the station manager and theres no way in hell youre getting
a raise. But you can always make a draw out of the cashbox.
Eddie:
Naw. I already owe the cashbox to much.
Eddie finally gets the radio tuned in.

Eddie:
Listen up, here it is.
SCENE: Radio message

Preacher:
(tunes in) ...dark and evil forces have been recruiting humans since the
beginning of recorded time. They are a hybrid species that is highly
intelligent. They possess technologies that are hyper superior to our own.
This is not a theory. I can only give you information and implore you to do
your own research and come to your own conclusions.
(loses tuning, then Andy starts to tune it in) ...the end of planet Earth as
we know it is coming. There is a specific timetable to the events that are
to occur before it happens. Many have already taken place. There is a
window of... (loses tuning)
Eddie:
(hits the dash and tries to tune in again to now avail) When I get too far
from the ocean I lose it every time.
Andy:
Then turn around. I bet you can get excellent reception at the Aves.
Oda:
Numbskull, we have biology class. That shit freaks me out anyway.
Davis:
(nervously interested) Its probably all B-S.
Eddie:
No, its not. The guy said yesterday you can find it all in the Bible and its
confirmed by other sources.
Davis:
You believe all that Bible shit? Do you believe in talking snakes too.
Eddie:
A lot of smart people believe it and many have documented whats going
to happen.
Oda:
It makes me feel too guilty.
Davis:
Screw it, Im young and stupid (lights up a joint and takes a hit). And
young and stupid would rather get high than freak over shit like that.
(takes a puff and holds it in) Ear. (hands roach to Oda).
Pulls up in front of Daviss house.

Eddie:
Get your ass out. Were gonna be late for class.
Davis:
Thanks for the lift bro. See you boys laiddah.
As Eddie and Oda drive off, Oda looks at the roach and flicks it out the window.
Oda:
Dirt weed.
Scene: Going to Homecoming?

Camera pans across a large patio area where students are gathered, hanging out and
chatting. There are several locker bays that look more like locker garages as they have a
rolling door that can be closed to secure the bay after school hours. There are several
students in the far right bay. The bay is about fifteen feet deep and ten feet wide. Two girls
are on the far left chatting and retrieving books for their next class.
Debbie and Lisa are talking about an upcoming junior/senior prom.

Lisa:
Do you think Eddies going to ask you?
Debbie:
Ask me what?
Lisa:
Dont play dumb; to prom.
Debbie:
Maybe, (pauses) Ive been giving him some hints, but he seems
distracted.
Lisa:
Surfing distracts all those guys. You have to be a bigger distraction.

Those tight Jordaches and tube top works. But you have to pull down the
top some (starts to pull down Debbies top) and show off your boobs.
Debbie:
Easy girl.
Lisa:
Eddies been kinda different since his dad died. I feel bad for him.
Debbie:
I know.
Lisa:
Ill tell John to talk to him.
Debbie:
No, I dont want to seem desperate.
Lisa:
But you are; you desperately want him to ask you to homecoming.
Debbie:
I guess I am desperate. We better get to class.
Scene: Drowned tadpoles

The scene is inside a classroom that also serves as the science lab. There are a dozen
small work stations with seating for four each. They are all occupied with students chatting
and organizing papers and books anticipating class to begin. Two seats in one of the
stations closest to the back of the room are still empty. The teacher, Mr. Simon is intently
staring at the door from behind a counter area in the front of the room. He is tapping a pencil
on the counter surface. As the tardy bell rings, the class door swings open; Eddie and Oda
make it in right at the bell.
Simon:
Nice of you two to come to class on time.
Eddie:
We had surf class this morning Mr. Simon.
Simon:
Surfing doesnt excuse you from making it to your next class on time.
Mr. Simon comes from behind the teachers station to face the class.
Simon:
Before we discuss more about evolution today, I would like to know the
name of the student who brilliantly made rafts out of popsicle sticks for
the tadpole growth experiment?
Oda:
(raises hand - Eddie tries to push it down but too late - Mr. Simon sees
hand raising).
Simon:
Mr. Oda, so it was you.
Oda:
Yeah.
Simon:
Yeah?
Oda:
I mean, yeah, Mr. Simon, sir.
Simon:
Well, congratulations on a job well done.
Oda:
(feeling a little more confident) Oh... yeah... thanks. (pauses) Whatd I do?
Simon:
Share with the class your reasoning to build makeshift rafts and place
them in the tadpole environments?
Oda:
Oh yeah. I remember. Everyone knows frogs like to lounge on lily pads.

And I knew over break the tadpoles would sprout legs and need
something to jump up on after they morphed into froglets. Those giant
pickle jars, I mean tadpole environments, didnt have a place for them to
jump on, so I took popsicle sticks and made raft type artificial lilly pads for
them.
Simon:
I see. Well, your classmates will be very pleased to know, Mr. Oda, over
break your (makes quotes gesture with fingers) artificial lily pads
successfully sank drowning all the froglets. As such, everyone gets

(makes gesture with hand), zero credit for that lab assignment.
Class:
(murmuring... not fair... etc.)
A bully classmate, Steve Cherry, gives Oda a stink eye stare and whispers to his friend
Moffit.
Eddie:
What were you thinking?
Debbie:
I dont think he was.
Oda:
I thought they would jump up on them and rest.
Lisa:
(defending Oda) At least he had good intensions.
Oda glances over to table where Cherry is sitting.

Cherry:
(mouths to Oda) Youre fucking dead after class.
SCENE: Evolution bunk

Simon:
Open your books. Were on Chapter six continuing our talk on evolution.
(reading) Billions of years ago, chemicals organized themselves into a
self-replicating molecule. This spark of life was the seed of every living
thing we see today, as well as those we no longer see, like dinosaurs.
That simplest life form, through the processes of mutation and natural
selection, has been shaped into every living species on the planet.
At another station is Tina, Phil, Davis and a girl named Jamie.

Tina:
Its not possible.
Simon:
What would make you say that Miss Arnado?
Tina:
Lets say I took a completely sterile test tube (grabs test tube from tray on
desk), and placed the perfect conditions in it to grow a live cell, liquid light - temperature. Then I placed one live cell in it - one cell containing
everything needed for life; then I take a sterile needle and rupture the cell
so that all the cell material and molecules leak out and mix with the liquid
creating the perfect scenario and providing the perfect material for
another cell to grow.
Simon:
And?
Tina:
It never works. The molecules never reorganize into a cell that can
reproduce itself. You cant put Humpty Dumpty back together again no
matter how much time passes.
Simon:
Discussion.
Eddie:
Ive been thinking about this. Phil toss me your peanut butter jar.
Phil:
What?
Eddie:
Just toss me the jar.
Phil pulls out a small jar of peanut butter from his backpack. Tosses to Eddie.
Eddie:
Phil loves peanut butter. Ive seen Phil open hundreds of peanut butter
jars to get to that delicious creamy substance. (class giggles). Every
single time he has unscrewed the lid and removed the seal, he gets a
giant smile across his face. Right Phil?
Phil:
What can i say, I love peanut butter.
Eddie:
Phil also gets his big handsome smile because of what he doesnt find in
his newly opened jar of Skippy. And thats new life, or bacteria. If evolution
is viable, then when Phil open this jar, we should have new life. (Tosses
jar back to Phil)
Class:
(starts to chatter)
Simon:
Open the jar Mr. Joseph.
Phil:
(opens jar) No way! Its full of bacteria creatures.
Simon:
Enough with the theatrics Philip. Show the class whats inside the jar.
(show the open jar to the class) Dudes, its peanut butter perfection.
(sticks finger in jar, pulls out, and puts peanut butter covered finger in
mouth).
Phil:
(talking with mouth full of peanut butter) No bacteria dudes.
Eddie:
Americans consume over a billion pounds of peanut butter and peanut

products each year. Thats a lot of jars and experiments. The only way
any of those jars will contain bacteria is if it is introduced, or created, from
an outside source.
Cherry:
Yeah, next youll be telling us a banana is custom made by this outside

source to fit a human hand. (has banana and is being vulgar).
Simon:
Enough Mr. Cherry.
Cherry:
(tosses banana to Phil) Now you can make a sandwich Elvis.
Phil:
(mouths) Elvis?
Simon:
Looks like some of you have been thinking about our lectures and thats
good.
Bell rings
Simon:
Dont forget your reading and there will be a quiz on Wednesday.
Class:
Awwwwwww... Sucks... etc.
SCENE: Simon believes in creation

Eddie hangs back to talk to Simon about creation. But Simon wont say much because of
state law and such. Eddie asks Simon about Bible Prophecy.
Simon:
What can I do for you Mr. McClure?
Eddie:
Ive been thinking a lot about this stuff and I know there are other
opinions.
Simon:
Opinions about what?
Eddie:
How life on earth began and how it will end. Ive seen you reading a Bible.
Simon:
Well, youre not suppose to see that here. My apologies.
Eddie:
Its totally cool. I was just wondering if youve ever read anything about
these people in the Bible called Nephilim.
Simon:
Eddie, I really cant talk about that but youre a smart kid and will figure it
out.
Debbie peeks head in door

Debbie:
Eddie, were going to be late for our next class.
Eddie:
(to Mr. Simon) Maybe we can talk more about evolution another time.
Simon:
Im glad youre interested. Eddie, youre a smart guy. I wish you would
apply yourself more.
Eddie:
(rushing away) Sure Mr. S. (pause and turns) And thanks.
SCENE: Oda harassed
Cherry and Moffit followed Oda after class. Debbie tells Eddie to hurry because Cherry is
giving Oda a hard time. Eddie and Debbie see a crowd of students have gathered up the
hall.
Cherry:
I should kick your ass for fucking with my lab project. (pushes Oda) Come
on you surfer piece of shit, lets see what youre made of besides sand
and sea shells?
Lisa:
You wish you could surf.
Oda:
Cool off, Im not going to fight you, Lurch.
Cherry:
What the fuck did you call me?
Oda:
Lurch. You know, that guy on the (snaps twice) Adams Family.
Moffit:
Kick his ass Steve.
Lisa:
Mind your own business Moffit.
Moffit:
Mind yours bitch.
Oda:
What did you call her.
Moffit:
You heard me.
SCENE: Whoop ass

Eddie and Debbie make way through crowd.
Eddie:
Sorry Im late.
Oda:
No worries bro.
Eddie:
Game on?
Oda:
Yep.
In one motion, Eddie and Oda high five. Eddie punches Cherry and Oda punches Moffit.
Then they get back to back.
Cherry:
(rubbing jaw) What the fuck McClure, this is between me and Oda.
Eddie:
You mess with my bro, you mess with me.
Cherry:
Youre not fuckin brothers dip shit.
Moffit:
Lets jackem both up, brothers or not.
More fighting is about to ensue when teachers, Mr. Simon, blowing whistle, and Mr. Hilger
(another science teacher), arrive to break it up. Hilger breaks up fight with Oda and Moffit.
Mr. Simon breaks up fight with Eddie and Cherry.
Simon:
You children just earned yourselves Saturday morning detention.
Hilgar:
Everyone else get to class. This is over.
Crowd starts to disperse. Hilgar starts writing detention slips.

Cherry:
(rubbing jaw) McClure and Oda threw the punches. We were just
defending ourselves.
Hilger:
Is that true McClure? Did you two start it.
Eddie:
No, but we ended it.
Hilger tears up the detention slips for Cherry and Moffit.

Hilgar:
(to Cherry and Moffit) You two get to class. And, stay out of trouble or next
time...
Cherry:
There wont be a next time Sir.
Moffit:
Thank you Sir.
Cherry and Moffit leave scene.

Debbie:
Suck ups. Its not fair.
Simon:
And detention for you too Miss Jean. Disrespecting a teacher is

inappropriate behavior.
Debbie:
(surprised) I wasnt talking to... Fine.
Simon writes detention slips. Hands them to Oda, Eddie and Debbie. The slip he hands
Eddie has numbers written on the back although Eddie doesnt notice them.
Simon:
(handing slip to Oda) Congratulations Mr. Oda.
Oda:
Your positive reinforcement is killing me teach.
Simon:
Miss Jean. (hands her a slip) You need to learn to control that tongue.
Debbie:
Its still not fair.
Simon:
And Mr. McClure. (holds out slip). Youre better than this son.
Eddie:
(snatches from hand) Im not your son. (Turns and walks away)
Hilgar:
Hold on there.
Simon:
(grabs Hilgars shoulder) Let him go, he lost his father last year and its
been a tough go for him.
As Eddie, Debbie and Oda walk away, Oda tears up his slip and drops on ground.
SCENE: Debbie and Lisa offered a ride

School has just let out. Eddie is in the Ranchero and driving away. There is a lot of activity
and movement. Eddie exits the seniors parking lot then turns right on Martina Ave. As hes
driving he sees Debbie walking with Lisa.
Eddie:
(pulls alongside Debbie and drives to match her pace. leans over and
rolls down the window on the passenger side) You didnt have to stick up
for me.
Debbie:
Someone has to look out for you McClure.
Eddie:
Probably. I just wanted to say thanks.
Debbie:
Dont worry about it.
Eddie:
Really, it was sweet.
Lisa:
(elbows Debbie and mouths) Sweet?!
Eddie:
Can I give you girls a ride home?
Debbie:
(looks at Lisa, giving her the eye)
Lisa:
Im meeting some people up here. But Im sure Debbie wants a ride from
you.
Debbie:
(embarrassed) Lisa.
Lisa:
I meant, a ride home.
Debbie:
(giving Lisa a more stern look) Youre sure youre good with it?
Lisa:
Of course. (to Debbie) And you may get asked to hommmeee coming.
Debbie:
(Another stern look to Lisa but with a grin and wink) Shhhh.
Lisa:
See you two later girl.
Eddie pulls over. Pushes door open.

Eddie:
Hop in, I dont bite.
Lisa:
(quietly to self) She wishes.
Debbie:
Bye Lees. Ill call ya later.
SCENE: Debbie rides in Huevos

Debbie gets in Huevos and closes door.
Debbie:
This is a cool truck. So why do they call it Huevos?
Eddie:
Youve heard. It was Andy being Davis.
Debbie:
Did you know huevos means eggs in Spanish?
Eddie:
I think I failed that class.
Debbie:
So whats the real story?
Eddie:
When I first got it, all the guys went to breakfast at Rosas after surfing 2nd
St.
Debbie:
Oh, I love their flan. Its amazing. And the salsa...
Eddie:
The salsa is good, really hot. I ordered huevos rancheros and when we
got back to the car Davis saw the Ranchero emblem on the tailgate and
yelled, Huevos Rancheros, as loud as he could. Its been Huevos
Rancheros ever since.
Debbie:
Andys weird, but kinda funny.
Eddie:
I suppose. So, where do you live?
Debbie:
Just get back to Carson and go left. I live on the other side of Crenshaw.
Eddie:
You got it. (pause) I live up Crenshaw off 230th St.
Debbie:
I know where that is. (pause) So, did John tell you hes going to
homecoming with Lisa?
Oda:
Oda? No. Im always the last to know everything.
Debbie:
Johns going with Lisa, Phils going with Tina, of course, and Andy is
going with Jamie Hansen. Can you picture Andy Davis with Jamie?
Eddie:
Wow, shes in for a wild night.
Debbie:
I heard Yamers going with Lori and Greg Perrins going with Roxanne.
(thinking) Yeah, they make cute couples.
Driving continues. They get stopped at a light where they are going to turn left.
Eddie:
I always get stuck at this light. (pause) So you going with Eric?
Debbie:
We broke up eons ago. Do you really think I would be in here with you if
we were still together? Hes the king of jealous. (pause) Who are you
going with?
Eddie:
Berts probably gonna need me to cover at the station.
Debbie:
Turn left on Fern just up here. So where do you work?
Eddie:
Up the hill at Mr. Davis station, Peninsula Arco? Its a great job and a
most of the boys work there. Therell be a snowball in hell before I can get
off that night. So what times detention?
Debbie:
Im not sure.
Eddie:
(pulls crumpled slip out of pocket). Its somewhere on here.
Debbie:
Its at 6:30am. (turns over paper and notices some numbers scribbled on
it but doesnt mention them)
Eddie:
That sucks. We were going to surf Huntington in the morning. Im going to

miss it.
Debbie:
Thanks a lot.
Eddie:
Thats not what I meant. The waves are suppose to be cranking. Theres
a good swell coming in and it should be big. (sarcastic) You know I would
much rather spend Saturday morning with you in the Torrance High
School library pretending to study.
Debbie:
Im sure you would. (points) My house is the one up there on the right
with the black car in the driveway.
Pulls up in front of Debbies house and stops.

Eddie:
Thats not just a black car. Thats a 77 Pontiac Trans Am Bandit Edition. Is
it yours?
Debbie:
I know, Im spoiled. I got it for my 18th and my dad had it today to get the
oil changed.
Eddie:
Do you realize how awesome that car is?
Debbie:
If you think a 403-cid 6.6 Litre engine with a 4 speed manual tranny is
awesome, then I guess so. Oh, and that gold screaming Phoenix on the
hood is pretty bitchin too.
Eddie:
Ok, you know your cars.
Debbie:
I know a lot about a lot of things Eddie. You want a ride to detention
tomorrow? I owe you one.
Eddie:
Sure. Can I drive your car?
Debbie:
Right. (hands Eddie back his detention slip)
Eddie stops car. Debbie opens door.

Eddie:
Pick me up at Duncan. Its on Crenshaw at the corner of...
Debbie:
I know where the donut shop is. (stares into Eddies eyes) You should
really think about homecoming. I know the perfect date for you Eddie
McClure. (grins, turns, then walks toward house)
Eddie:
(leaning toward window) And who would that be?
Debbie:
(as shes walking toward house, gives a wave without looking back)
Youre looking at it.
Eddie:
(checking out her walk) Perfect?!
Eddie drives away.
SCENE: Charlies Angels

Eddies driving home after dropping Debbie off. Approaches the intersection of Crenshaw
and Hawthorne. Sees the Duncan Donut shop on the left and grins then glances at the
detention slip. He sees some writing on the back.
Eddie:
(to self) I wonder what thats about. (turns slip over and sees Mr. Simons
signature) Im no ones son.
(FLASHBACK TO ONE YEAR AGO)

The show Charlies Angels is playing on a television set. The scene fades to a Wendys
restaurant, Wheres the beef commercial. A Younger Eddie, Oda, Phil are sitting on a tan
fabric sofa while Davis and Yamer are sitting a matching smaller sofa. Eddie turns down the
volume and they start bantering about the show.
Phil:
So which angel is the hottest?
Davis:
No question, Jill.
Yamer:
I vote for Farah too. I have her poster on my wall.
Davis:
Does it have drool marks all over it?
Yamer:
You would know.
Oda:
All I know is if angels look like that. I wanna die right now and go to
heaven?
Phil:
Angels arent real bro.
Dad/Duane (Mr. M.) entering from another room.

Mr. M.:
I would disagree Phil. Angels are real beings. There are very reliable
sources that confirm their existence.
Davis:
I knew that.
Eddie:
Right.
Oda:
Hey Mr. M. Hows that book going?
Mr. M.:
I have most of the research completed. Im starting to outline chapters.
Phil:
Is it going to be freaky like The Exorcist?
Davis:
That movie scared the shit out of me. Sorry, but it did. It scared Eddie too.
Mr. M.:
(looking at Eddie) You saw The Exorcist?
Oda:
Busted.
Eddie:
I didnt want to, but you and mom were out of town and Eulena was
staying with us and she took me.
Mr. M.:
I cant believe your cousin would take a child to see that movie.
Eddie:
I wasnt a child dad, I was around ten or eleven.
Mr. M.:
To answer your question Phil, its not that kind of book.
Phil:
Too bad. People are into that kind of freaky horror stuff. It would probably
bank. I would see it. Then make it freaky like that Halloween movie that
just came out.
Mr. M.:
Its not a novel or a fiction. (to Eddie) Im going over to Clarks Drugstore
to get some medicine for your mom. I can stop by H. Salt Fish and Chips
if you boys want anything.
All:
Were good... no thanks... thanks for asking.
Eddie:
We just made a Jack-in-the-box run.
All:
Jack-in-the-crack.
Mr. M.:
(shakes head) Be back in a minute.
Mr. M. and Eddie make eye contact. Eddie knows that means his dad wants him to follow.
Boys continue to banter
Oda:
I heard theyre getting rid of the clown head at Jack.
All:
Now way... that would suck...
SCENE: Dads stroke

Mr. M. and Eddie stop on the front porch. Eddie closes door but not all the way.
Mr. M.:
Son, dont let it get too loud. Your moms has a bad headache.
Eddie:
Sure Dad. You okay? I can go to the store if you need to hang with Mom.
Mr. M.:
Im fine. Did you get a chance to read any of my notes I Xeroxed for you?
Its most of chapter one and some notes I thought you would find
interesting. Not Exorcist interesting though, or Halloween.
Eddie:
Not yet, but, Ill get too them. Schools just been killer.
Mr. M.:
Id like to get your feedback. (puts arm around Eddie) From a young and
smart guy like you. You still thinking about following in the old mans
footsteps and joining the Air Force Reserves after you graduate?
Eddie:
Ive been thinking about it. I can get money for college and Greg said we
will score a signing bonus. But leaving would be tough on mom.
Mr. M.
And tough on me too. Pray about it and if doors open, walk through them.
God can shut the doors He doesnt want you to go through. Youre mom
and I are proud of you son no matter what you choose to do. I hope you
know that.
Eddie:
Of course I know. I love you Dad.
Mr. M.:
I love you too. Now get back to your show before those boys get any
louder.
Dad goes toward a black Lincoln two door parked on the concrete driveway in front of the
house. Eddie goes inside. In the house the boys have the tv volume loud again, watching
Charlies Angels.
Oda:
Youre missing it. Sabrina was just on the beach in a two piece.
Eddie:
We need to keep it down. My Moms not feeling good at all. (starts toward
tv to turn down volume)
In back, a car horn is heard with interval honks at first then a continuous honk stays on.
Curious, Eddie hurries over to the front door and opens. He sees his father slumped over
the steering wheel of the black car.
Eddie:
Dad. (yells) Someone call 9-1-1. (runs to his fathers car)
Eddie:
Dad. Dad.
Camera quickly turns to three dark figures to the right.

Whisperer 1:
Its time.
Camera turns back to Eddie. He is at the car, reaching in, to help his dad.
SCENE: Crank call

Scene stays same but fades away. Eddie pulls in driveway exactly where his dads car was
parked that evening. Wiping tears from eyes, he quickly goes toward the house. He stops at
the front door, its locked. He hears the phone ringing and hurries to unlock door. He fumbles
but finishes the task, opens the door and runs to kitchen where the phone is mounted on a
wall.
Eddie:
Hello (no response). Hello (no response). If youre going to call here then
at least say something. Anyone there. (hangs up)
Eddie starts up the stairs to his room when the phone rings again. He turns and goes down
the stairs back to the phone. He picks it up.
Eddie:
(annoyed) Hello (no response). Hello (no response). Grow up asshole.

Say something or dont call back.
Whisper:
Youre in my soul.
Eddie:
Right. Why do you keep calling here? Who is this (no answer). Hello (no
answer). Screw you. (hangs up)
Eddie starts up the stairs to his room when the phone rings again. Starts to go back down
stairs, momentarily pauses, then continues up the stairs. Phonemate machine answers.
Theres a voice message left with Mr. McClures voice.
Dad:
Hello, youve reached the McClure residence. At the beep, leave us a

message and well call you back. Well, depending on who you leave a
message for. Thanks. (beep)
Eddie runs downstairs to the Phonemate answering machine that is sitting on the kitchen
counter under the phone. He fumbles again but manages to remove two cassette tapes from
the machine.
Eddie:
Youre not here dad. Youre gone. (pauses) Youre gone. (pauses) Why
did you leave me dad. I miss you. (wipes eyes) I miss you dad.
SCENE: The notes

Eddie goes up to room. He looks toward a trash can by the door and tosses the cassettes
toward it. He lays on a full size water bed that is covered in a leopard print bed spread. He
starts thinking but before the movement of the waterbed settles, the phone rings again. He
gets up, pushes the bedroom door closed and starts shuffling through the drawers of a
wooden dresser looking for something.
The wood of the dresser matches the frame of the waterbed. He doesnt find what hes
looking for. He moves to some drawers that are part of the support frame for the bed. In the
lower middle drawer he finally pulls out some papers. The papers are all white with a length
wise crease from where they were folded. Other than the crease the papers are in perfect
condition.
Eddie looks at the top page. Its a photocopy of handwriting. The writing was on notebook
paper as the photocopy has reproduced lines and the images of three holes on the left side.
The papers are stapled in the upper left corner. There is no crease below the staple
indicating that the papers have not been examined or read. Eddie looks at the first page,
flips and then starts to read aloud.
Eddie:
(fade in) A plan has been set in motion by a hyper intelligent and
technologically advanced race to recruit the people of Earth for a
devastating war. (fade out)
(time lapse fade in) Ancient cultures and civilizations have recorded
encounters with these beings. The Bible foretold of them. Over history,
many humans have submitted to their rule or been possessed by them.
(fade out)
(time lapse fade in) Their aim is the destruction of mankind. Their mind
control ability has shrouded their true intentions making our only way out
seem to be death. However, our demise will only accomplish their
purpose as they can assimilate your spirit. (fade out)
(time lapse fade in) The Hebrew word for them translates as, The Fallers.
We cant run and hide from them. We cant die to escape them. All we can
do is...
Eddie goes to fold page over to finish reading but it is the last page. He looks up at the back
of the staple and there is a bit of torn paper there indicating a page has been removed. He is
curious.
SCENE: Johnnys home for dinner

Time seems to have gone by quickly. Eddie is interrupted by his mother calling up the stairs.
Mom:
Time for dinner.
Eddie starts to head downstairs and hears his brothers voice from the kitchen. He pauses at
the bottom of the stairs.
Johnny:
Hell be fine Mom. Its just been a tough year for all of us.
Mom:
Im concerned about him Johnny. His grades are going down and big
Andy called and said hes missed a shift at the station. Hes more
responsible than that.
Eddie goes ahead and hurries into the kitchen as though he didnt hear any of the
conversation. Mom is setting table. They are going to dine in the breakfast area in the
kitchen. They tend to eat there more than the formal dining room.
Johnny:
Mom, everything smells great. Im so hungry.
Eddie:
(enters kitchen) Hey Johnny, what are you doing here? Sits at the table.
Johnny:
What? Dont I get a hug from my little brother? Big Senior too cool to hug
his brother?
Eddie gets up and gives his brother a hug.

Johnny:
(in Eddies ear) Lets talk later.
Eddie sits back down while Johnny helps mom finish setting the table.
Johnny:
Cant I come home from college on occasion to hang with my family?

(looking at food) I heard mom was cooking steak fingers and theres no
way I could missem. Plus, I have laundry.
Eddie:
The truth comes out.
Johnny:
Hows good ole Torrance High these days?
Eddie:
Its going. Hows the surf shop doing?
Johnny:
Real good. More boards on order than I can keep up with. I cant wait for
summer. I need a break from school. Its insane.
Mom:
Johnny, your education is a priority. Making surfboards is suppose to be a

side job.
Johnny:
I know mom, Im keeping up. Eddie, you need to come over to the Seal
Beach pad this weekend and spend the night. We can surf Seal Beach
pier Saturday. Theres a big swell coming in.
Eddie:
(rolls eyes)
Johnny:
What?
Eddie:
(hesitant) I have detention Saturday morning?
Mom:
You have detention?
Eddie:
It just happened today. I got in a disagreement after biology class.
Mom:
Disagreement?
Johnny:
Who did you get in a fight with?
Eddie:
Steve Cherry.
Johnny:
Did you kick his ass?
Mom:
(with a stern voice) John Emil, watch your language.
Johnny:
Mom, the guys a dick.
Eddie:
He was giving Oda crap after class. Then Moffit popped off, so I jumped
in. What am I suppose to do?
Mom sits at the table and scoots her chair in.

Mom:
The question is, what am I suppose to do with you? Whats going on with
you Edward?
Eddie:
Mom, Im fine.
SCENE: Leave well enough alone

Phone rings.
Eddie:
Dont answer, some a-holes been crank calling. Pisses me off.
Johnny:
I called a least two times. Nobody answered.
Eddie:
Its ome chick whispering Rod Stewart songs.
Johnny:
Do you want her body and do you think shes sexy?
Eddie:
Youre so funny, you should go on the Gong Show. I can put a paper bag
on your head and you can be the unknown comic.
Johnny:
Only if youre Gene Gene the dancing machine.
Mom:
The answer machine will pick up.
Phone still ringing.

Eddie:
Mom, it needs new tapes. Ill stop by Phonemate tomorrow and get some
new ones. Mrs. Jaramillo works there.
Mom scoots her chair away from the table, gets up to answer the phone.
Mom:
Always something. (answers phone). Hello, McClure residence (no

answer). Hello. (pause) Hello Mr. Oda, we were just talking about you. I
understand you and Edward got in some trouble at school today. (pause)
Im sure it wasnt. Did you tell your mother yet? (pause) Well, we just sat
down for dinner. (looking at Eddie) Ill have him call you back. (pause)
Youre welcome John. (hangs up)
Mom sits back down at the table. She readjusts her chair. Johnny starts to serve himself.
Mom:
(swats at Johnnys hand) You know better than that. Say grace.
All bow heads.

Johnny:
Lord, thanks for our family. Thanks for your blessings. And thanks that
Eddie punched Steve Cherry. You know that guy deserved it. Amen.
Mom:
Johnny. dont disrespect the Lord.
Johnny:
Im serious. That guys had it coming for a long time. And the Lord knows
hes an... you know.
As they pass the food.

Eddie:
Mom, I read some notes from the book Dad was writing before he...
Mom:
I thought I packed all that away. Have you been snooping in the attic?
Eddie:
No, he gave them to me.
Johnny:
What are you talking about?
Eddie:
Dad was working on a book before about end times stuff. Its freaky, but
the kind of freaky you want to know more about. (to Mom) What do you
mean you packed it all? Is there more?
Mom:
Edward, you have enough on your plate just finishing school. If you dont
buckle down youre not going to graduate.
Johnny:
Dont screw up on your last year bro. Pass the steak fingers.
Mom:
(holds platter with steak fingers in hand)
Johnny:
(with food in mouth) Please.
Eddie:
Johnny, the book dad was working on explains a lot more than just stuff in
the Bible. What he was writing about is in the Bible but you never hear
this stuff at church.
Johnny:
I dont get it.
Eddie:
There are things in the Bible that explain alien beings, UFOs, demons,
ghosts, the end of the world and all that crazy shit.
Mom:
Edward Duane, do you want to be excused?
Eddie:
Mom, he was writing about things that are happening now.
Mom:
We just need to leave well enough alone. Lets just enjoy dinner. We dont
get your brother here very often.
Johnny:
Bro, just focus on school for now. All that other doesnt really matter
anyway. Everything pans out in the end, right mom?!
Mom:
(looks up and smiles)
Johnny:
The steak fingers, mashed potatoes and gravy are the best Mom. Right
Eddie.
Eddie:
Yeah, dads favorite.
SCENE: Dont freak mom out
Johnny is getting cloths out of the laundry. Walks them up stairs to his room and tosses on
bed. Peeks in Eddies room. Eddie is laying on his waterbed listening to a Sony Walkman.
You can hear Kansas Dust in the Wind playing through the headphones.
Johnny:
Come here for a minute.
Theres no response so Johnny throws a wadded sock at Eddie. Eddie takes off the
headphones.
Johnny:
(standing in doorway) Lets talk while I fold this stuff.
Eddie:
I dont need a lecture.
Eddie goes into Johnnys room.

Johnny:
Whats wrong with you? Moms still dealing with losing Dad. Its not been
easy on her. Hell, its not been easy on any of us. But you need to be
strong for Mom. She carries a lot more than you know. Well get through
this.
Eddie:
What do you mean well get through this. Im the one here dealing with it
all. We dont hear from you enough. Kat calls, but shes usually in tears. I
cant do anything right around here.
Johnny:
Ive had a hard time too Eddie. But you know I love you and Im here for
you, back-to-back.
Eddie:
Its like you ditched me. We used to do everything together.
Johnny:
Ill come home more and you can visit me in Seal Beach. Hey, why dont
you come over next weekend. It will be a good distraction. Were having a
party on Friday night. (elbows his brother) Therell be some babes there.
Bring your board too, well go surf Blacks. Just lay off that spooky shit.
Eddie:
It was important to Dad.
Johnny:
Dad wouldnt want you to screw up school. And the better your grades,
the better opportunity you will have for college.
Eddie:
Im not doing college. I decided to join the Air Force Reserve. I can get a
signing bonus and theyll help pay for college if I decide to go later. Ill
only be gone a few months for basic training and boot camp.
Johnny:
Thats good.
Eddie:
Odas joining too. Perrin was going to but he haired out. The recruiter said
mom will have to sign for me since Im not eighteen. I dont know how to
tell her.
Johnny:
Having a plan helps. She will respect that. But are you sure you want to
go in with Oda? (throw another sock at Eddie).
SCENE: Donut shop

Phils silver LeSabre pulls into the Duncan Donuts parking lot. Surf racks are full of boards.
Eddie, Oda, Yamer and Davis get out and head inside. Eddie walks over to drivers side
where Phil is sitting behind the wheel, unwrapping a Pillsbury cookie dough tube. Its
chocolate chip.
Eddie:
Thanks for the ride.
Phil:
Youre going to miss some good waves. You can still come.
Eddie:
I cant. You want a donut?
Holds up open cookie dough tube.

Phil:
Im good.
Eddie:
I cant believe you eat that.
Phil:
I put chunks in ice cream too. Its the best.
Eddie goes into the donut shop. The guys are finishing their order and paying.
Oda:
Come on man, just go. Mary Lu Horkay works in the admin office for her
business class. Shell pull our slips.
Eddie:
Thats a bust and I cant afford to get in any more trouble.
Oda:
Youll be bummed when you hear how good they waves are.
Eddie:
I know.
Oda exits to car.

Davis:
(holds up a bag of donut holes) Chocolate glazed holes, righteous.
Yamer:
Theres no such thing as a donut hole. Because a hole by definition is an

area of a vacant position. Holes dont exist. Its a word to describe
nothing.
Davis:
Shut your nothing hole. (holds up bag again) Donut newghets. Later
McClure.
Yamer:
Enjoy incarceration while were getting barrels.
Davis and Yamer exit. Eddie watches them through the glass door, positioning for shot gun
and piling in the car. Davis wins the spot. The music is turned (Boston - Dont Look Back) up
and Davis starts doing an air mic and lip syncing.
Donut Lady:
What can I help you with?
Eddie turns around to scan the selection from a rack behind the counter. He doesnt see his
favorite.
Eddie:
Get me out of detention.
Donut Lady:
Im a donut baker, not a magician.
Eddie:
Give me one of those things (points to a creme horn). Do you have any
chocolate iced left?
Donut Lady:
In a few minutes. And theyll be warm.
Eddie:
Ill have two of those then. And a couple of milks.
The lady goes to a refrigerator and retrieves half-pint cartons of milk. She then rings up the
order on an adding machine.
Donut Lady:
You want a bag for the milk?
Eddie:
No thanks.
Donut Lady:
Thats $2.40.
Eddie hands her a five. She opens a drawer from under the counter, counts out the change,
and hands to Eddie. Eddie puts a quarter in the tip jar.
Donut Lady:
Wow, we have a philanthropist in our midst officers.
A couple of policemen sitting at a counter chuckle. Eddie didnt notice them when he came
in. He nervously takes a counter seat.
Policeman 1:
So you got yourself detention, huh kid.
Eddie:
Yes sir.
Policeman 1:
What did you do?
Eddie:
I had a disagreement.
Policeman 1:
You got in a fight?
Eddie:
More like defending a friend. It wasnt my fault though.
Policeman 1:
Never is.
Policeman 2:
(sets coffee down) Are you trouble McClure?
Eddie:
No sir.
About that time, Donut Lady enters from back with a rack of chocolate iced donuts. Eddie
makes way to counter. Lady bags two and the creme horn then hands the bag to Eddie. Just
then Debbie comes through the door. Eddie looks relieved to leave the conversation with the
police officers.
Debbie:
Hey Eddie.
Eddie:
Ready?
Debbie:
Just a minute. I love their chocolate iced.
Eddie:
I got you one, and a milk.
Debbie:
How did you know I like those?
Eddie:
Lisa.
Debbie:
Thats so sweet. Guess we better get going.
As Debbie and Eddie begin to exit, Debbie turns to Officers.

Debbie:
Hi Pete. See ya later Daddy.
Policeman 2:
Bye Debra. (pauses) Im keeping my eye on you son.
One Officer tips his coffee mug. The other just gives Eddie the once over. Eddie holds the
door as he and Debbie exit.
Eddie:
You gotta be kidding, that was your dad? You didnt tell me hes a cop.
Debbie:
Hes not so tough. Ill see how you did later and let you know.
The two get in Debbies Trans Am and drive away.
SCENE: Detention line with Og

Eddie and Debbie are standing in a line. There are about fifteen students in front of them
and two or three behind. More students are arriving. Eddie notices a guy from surf class. HIs
name is Greg Argarin but the guys call him Og.
Og:
What did you do Mac?
Eddie:
Introduced Steve Cherrys face to my fist.
Og:
Thats legit.
Eddie:
What did you do?
Og:
Harris caught us surfing 2nd street after surf class. We parked in the ally at
this hidden spot and he still saw our car. That dude has freaky mind
powers like that ESP shit and Im serious.
Eddie:
Who was with you?
Og:
Louie Martin and Doug Hedde. They should be here too.
A lady appears inside the library. She goes over to a bank of light switches and turns them
on. They flicker then pop to full brightness. She has a clump of keys on a round silver ring.
She unlocks the door from the inside then comes outside.
Library Lady:
Detention students, as you enter the library have your detention slip time
stamped. You will keep it with you. When detention is over you will have
the slip time stamped again and I will keep it. Do not leave the library until
you are dismissed. If you do, you will have to repeat the detention. Thank
you.
Students start to enter the library.

Og:
Im gonna haul ass in and nab the Surfer Mag. Catch ya later bro.
Eddie:
See ya inside.
Eddie gets back in line with Debbie.
SCENE: Girl with the Bible

After Eddie and Debbie get their slips stamped they find a table in a back section and set
their stuff down.
Debbie:
Im going to grab a magazine. Be right back.
Eddie looks around and notices a girl from Biology class with an open Bible. He is curious
and goes a little closer. She also has a closed book laying on the table. He squints his eyes
and the title becomes readable, Formerly Known as Earth. Eddie goes over to the girls
table. Shes kinda geeky but cute, obviously smart and somewhat hesitant when she sees
Eddie approach.
Eddie:
What did you do?
Becca:
What do you mean, what did I do?
Eddie:
Why are you here in detention?
Becca:
I just come here on Saturdays to catch up on homework. I have a big

family and theres no peace and quiet in our house on Saturday morning.
Or any morning.
Eddie:
I surf with you brother.
Becca:
So Ive heard.
Eddie:
Were in biology together too.
Becca:
Didnt know you noticed.
Eddie:
(looking at the Formerly Known as Earth book) Ive heard of that book.
Becca:
Who hasnt heard of the Bible.
Eddie:
(kinda chuckles) The other one, Formerly Known as Earth. My dad was
a pastor. He used to write about end times stuff like that.
Becca:
Eddie McClure is a PK? Who would have thought you are a pastors kid.
Eddie:
Im not any more, my Dad died last year.
Becca:
Im so sorry. You okay?
Eddie:
Im dealing with it. He left me some of his writings and honestly, theyre
strange. Im trying to wrap my head around it.
Becca:
What part?
Eddie:
To start, the whole angels getting booted out of heaven part. Do you
believe that?
Becca:
I do. Its in the Bible. FKE explains it further and takes other sources into
consideration. Its fascinating.
Eddie:
FKE?
Both:
Formerly Known as Earth.
Eddie:
Right.
Becca:
Its very popular. (slides the Formerly Known as Earth book toward
Eddie). It just hit the best seller list.
Eddie:
(opens to the Table of Contents) A book about Bible shit... I mean stuff is
a best seller?
Becca:
No kidding. It has a lot of people questioning their existence and whats

next.
Eddie:
So what does it say about the angels getting booted out of heaven?
Becca:
Its says that it was the first fall before Adam sinned. The first fall? Ive
never heard a sermon on that before.
SCENE: The Fallers - MUST GET THE RESEARCH AND SOURCES EXACT ON THIS
PART! Write a complete scene on this.
Becca begins to tell the story as scene shifts from the library to a beautiful giant heavenly
throne room.
Becca:
Lucifer (the Beautiful Angel) organized a rebellion against Elohem (The

Trinity). Elohem confronts Lucifer and casts him and his army of angels
out of Heaven. This is The First Fall.
Scene fades back to the library.
SCENE: Eddie borrows FKE

Eddie:
So what happens after the angels get kicked out of heaven?
Becca:
Youre so full of questions. Here, take the book. (hands Eddie FKE book).
It explains more about it.
Eddie:
I cant take your book.
Becca:
Really, Ive read it three times already. Give it back to me in biology when
youre done.
Becca sees Debbie looking at them.

Becca:
Someones looking for you.
Eddie:
(looks over and sees Debbie) Oh, yeah. We came together.
Becca:
I better be going. (gets up and start sliding her Bible in a bag)
Debbie comes over to table where Becca is packing her books.

Debbie:
Hey Jesus freak.
Becca:
Back at ya freak.
Debbie:
(Debbie gives Becca a hug) Hey babe whats up?
Becca:
Hi Deb.
Eddie:
You know each other?
Debbie:
We go to Hope Chapel and have been friends forever. (sees FKE book by
Eddie) So whats that about?
Eddie:
Just a book Im borrowing.
Debbie:
Can we sit with you Becca.
Becca:
I was just leaving. You can have the whole table.
Eddie:
You should hang out.
Becca:
I just got a job at the Surprise Store on Hawthorne. My shift starts soon
Eddie:
I go there all the time to buy Levis and Nikes.
Debbie:
Do they carry Calvins?
Eddie:
Calvins?.
Debbie:
Whenever I get some money, I buy Calvins.
Becca:
We carry Calvins. Theyre insanely popular. Ask for me when you come
in, Ill hold some back for you. (packed up and ready to leave) See you
tomorrow Deb.
Debbie:
Tomorrow?
Becca:
See you at church.
Debbie:
Oh... yeah. Tomorrows Sunday. Lets grab a sandwich at Mickeys after.
Eddie:
Thanks for letting me borrow the book.
Becca:
Sure, to both.
SCENE: Off the shelves

Becca leaves, Eddie and Debbie return to the other table. Oddly, the library lights flicker
again.
Debbie:
Beccas super sweet, cute and smart. Dangit, she even surfs. You should
ask her to prom.
Eddie:
If she surfs, I should. I got the night off.
Debbie:
Jerk. I thought your manager was set on you working.
Eddie:
I thought so too. But a couple of the guys go to P.V. High. Their prom is
the week after ours so Bert scheduled them on our prom night.
Debbie:
Too bad for you, Becca is totally taken.
Eddie:
Guess Ill stay home with my mom then.
Debbie:
Eric asked me.
Eddie:
What did you say?
Debbie:
Wouldnt you like to know.
Eddies detention slip is laying on the table, He picks it up and notices the writing on the
back.
Eddie:
(looking at Debbie) You trying to slip me your phone number DJ?
Debbie:
You asking for my phone number?
Eddie:
Why should I?
Debbie:
Brat.
Eddie:
I already have it.
Debbie:
You do?
Eddie:
Of course, Lisa wrote it on my arm with a black magic marker. (shows

number)
Debbie:
(mouths) Thats my girl.
Eddie:
(looking at slip) Check this out, Simon took notes on the back of my
detention slip.
Debbie:
I noticed those. I thought they were yours. Theyre DDC numbers.
Eddie:
Whats that?
Debbie:
Dewey Decimal numbers. Lets look up the books and see what Simons
been reading.
Eddie:
Probably biology books. Boring.
Eddie hands the paper to Debbie who examines the numbers more closely.
Debbie:
No, theyre in the 100 and 200 section. Thats for philosophy and religion.
Maybe Simons into some weird religion.
Eddie:
Not Simon.
They get to the listed sections and start looking for the exact book match. The lights in the
library begin to flicker again but longer this time. Eddie and Debbie continue scanning the
books. Debbie pulls a book off the shelf.
Debbie:
I found one. Look, its weird. Its a book about the occult.
Debbie hands the book to Eddie.

Eddie:
Whats Simon reading this crap for? (hands back to Debbie)
Debbie:
This whole section has occult books like that. Im surprised they allow
these in the library.
Eddie:
Probably for teacher research. Or maybe the Librarian is a cult follower

too.
Debbie:
Twilight Zone.
Eddie:
I think the one Im looking for is on the other side.
Eddie goes around the large bookshelf to the other side. He can see Debbie through the
books intently focused on her search. The lights flicker again and then go off. Its pitch black
where they are. Students begin to chatter. Debbie notices strange whispering but the
Librarian over the PA drowns it out.
Librarian:
Students, stay where you are, its just a breaker. We do not need to exit
the building. The lights will be on momentarily. Thank you.
Debbie:
Eddie, you there?
Eddie:
Im on the other side. Im coming around though.
Eddie begins making his way back around the book shelf. Debbie hears more whispering
that has increased in volume. She is calm but concerned.
Debbie:
I dont know whos there but youre about to get a book thrown at your
nuts. If youre a guy its going to hurt like hell and Im serious. (whispers
continue) Assholes, I said to stop it.
Debbie throws the book she was holding in a random direction.

Eddie:
(hit by book) Ouch. Debbie, did you throw a book?
Debbie:
Some assholes were trying to scare me.
Eddie stumbles into Debbie and they embrace in the dark.

Eddie:
Youre fine now. The lights should be on in a minute.
Librarian:
(Over the PA) Students, remain calm, its not a breaker and we will have
to exit the building. If you can see the light at the front entry, proceed in
that direction. If you are in a darker area, we will be to you shortly with
flashlights to lead you out. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Debbie:
I just want to get out of here. This is giving me goose bumps.
Eddie:
Do you still have that book?
Debbie:
Its the one I threw. We can find it when they get here with the flashlight.
The whispers start again, and louder. Debbie grabs Eddie tighter.
Eddie:
Hey freaks, knock it off.
A dim flickering light is seen at the end of the row of shelves. As it comes closer the
whispers increase in volume. Debbie holds Eddie tighter. The flickering light turns the corner.
Its Og holding a Bic lighter under his face.
Og:
Boo.
Debbie:
Not funny Greg Argarin.
Squinting and looking flush, Og slowly raises the lighter higher and higher illuminating more
area in the aisle.
Og:
What in the hell?
The light illuminates the row where Eddie and Debbie are centered. All the books are off the
shelves on the floor. There is just a small area where Eddie and Debbie are standing where
the books remain untouched by someone, or some thing.
SCENE: Eddie drives

Eddie and Debbie are in her car. Debbie is shaken so Eddie is driving.
Debbie:
Ive never had anything that horrifying happen to me before.
Eddie:
DJ, theres a logical explanation. There always is.
Debbie:
No theres not, not always. Theres no reasonable explanation for what

happened.
Eddie:
Someone was playing a practical joke. They just pushed books off the
shelf. It could have been an earthquake.
Debbie:
No one is stupid enough to do that. Damaging school property like that

would be a suspension. And those books were pulled down.
Eddie:
How do you know for sure. We were alone on our aisle.
Debbie:
Because all the books on the opposite side were still in place.
Eddie:
Then whats the explanation?
Debbie:
I have no idea. Im going to talk to Becca about it tomorrow. Shes a Bible

prophecy freak and has been into this stuff since we were kids.
Eddie:
A what?
Debbie:
She loves all that Bible end times stuff. You know, the stuff thats written
about in the book you borrowed. I never figured you to be the type thats
into it. Do you go to church?
Eddie:
What makes you think I go to church?
Debbie:
Your Dad was a pastor.
Eddie:
Was! (pause) I dont go anymore.
Debbie:
Come to Hope tomorrow. You can come with me to meet Becca at

Mickeys.
Eddie:
Im not ready for church again.
Debbie:
I know youve been going through a lot. (frustrated) And I freaking care
about you while Im freaking.
They arrive at Eddies house. Eddie pulls up along the curb, puts the car in park and both
get out. They meet at the back of the car and embrace.
Eddie:
Want me to follow you home?
Debbie:
No, my dad would think you upset me or something. Im okay. But really
think about coming to Hope tomorrow. You could surf 2nd street after and
you would make huge points with my mom and dad.
Eddie:
I dont know. (backs away from Debbie) Im just not ready, I better go.
Walks Debbie over to the car, opens door for her. Debbie gets in without a word.
Debbie:
I hope I see you tomorrow.
Eddie backs away from car. Debbie drives away.
SCENE: Mickeys Deli

Debbie and Becca are sitting outside of Mickeys Deli at some round metal picnic tables.
They both have sandwiches wrapped in butcher paper, opened bottles of soda and bags of
chips.
Becca:
Hot ham and cheese sandwich is the best.
Debbie:
Im surprised more people from church dont come here.
Becca:
You sure he wasnt there?
Debbie:
I didnt think he would show up.
Becca:
Im pretty bummed I missed all the excitement in the library after I left.
That would have been awesome.
Debbie:
Awesome? I had nightmares last night.
Becca:
They have mind control abilities.
Debbie:
Who?
Becca:
The Fallers.
Debbie:
I dont know if I believe all that Becca.
Becca:
Think about it. If God can create everything you see out of nothing, dont
you think beings that He created to exist in his presence are hyper
intelligent and advanced? And if God has a master plan, dont you think
they know it. And if that plan means some of their destruction, like The
Fallers, wouldnt it make sense for them to wreak havoc on Gods
creation.
Debbie:
This is the stuff that freaked me out with you before.
Becca:
The Fallers arent devils with pitch forks. They are beings who have
forfeited Gods nature. Without it these beings are corrupt and evil. Think
of the worst of humanity and they dont come close to what The Fallers
are capable of. They hate us because God loves us. They have abilities
we cant even imagine. Its all in the Bible but most people have never
read the Bible.
Debbie:
Youre right. I dont read the Bible much either. I think most people rely on
a pastor or tv to teach them.
Becca:
A lot of those idiots on tv are teaching bullshit anyway. Their crap keeps
people from wanting to know God and the Truth. Even the legit ones
arent teaching this because few know about it. Theyre not taught this in
seminary. Theres not a class called freaky shit in the Bible. Did you know
very few Bible colleges even teach the book of Revelation. And its the
only book in the Bible that promises a blessing to those who read and
hear it.
Debbie:
Theres just to much to know.
Becca:
But its worth the search.
Debbie:
Its so hard to understand.
Becca:
Deb, when Gods Spirit is in you, you will understand.
Debbie:
How do I know Hes with me?
Becca:
In the Bible people listened to the teachings of Jesus and responded by

being baptized to purify themselves. Then they participated in a
community of faith where they could express Gods love by caring for
each other and seeking God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength.
They did this in community together. Its why we go to church.
Debbie:
But is Jesus the only way?
Becca:
Read the Gospels and see what Jesus claimed about Himself. Either
Christ is who he said He is or He is not. If He is not, then He was lying or
the stories were all made up about Him. If Jesus is who He said He is,
then Christianity is true and He is the only way to God.
Debbie:
What about other religions?
Becca:
Only one religion can be true. Think about it, if you had gone to Buddha
and asked him, "Are you the son of Bramah?" he would have said, "You
are still in the veil of illusion." If you had gone to Socrates and asked, "Are
you Zeus?" he would have laughed at you. If you had gone to Mohammed
and asked, "Are you Allah?" he would first have rent his clothes and then
cut your head off. If you had asked Confucius, "Are you Heaven?" I think
he would have probably replied, "Remarks that are not in accordance with
nature are in bad taste."
The idea of a great moral teacher saying what Christ said is out of the
question. The only person who can say that sort of thing is either God or a
complete lunatic. Jesus was never regarded as a mere moral teacher. He
did not produce that effect on any of the people who met Him. He
produced mainly three effects: disregard, hatred or adoration.
Debbie:
What I know for sure is what happened in the library was not normal.
Becca:
Deb, there is a war thats going to take place. It will not be of this world
and will involve everyone in it and supernatural beings we call angels.
Earth is just the place where we get to choose sides. If you choose to
love Christ then you are on Gods side. If you dont choose Jesus then by
default you are an enemy of God. There is no neutral sides.
Debbie:
I dont know if I can believe in all that devil stuff.
Becca:
Search for yourself. I gave Eddie that book called Formerly Known ad
Earth. It explains it all and is a pretty easy read. Tell him I said you can
have it when hes done.
Debbie:
I lost it in the library.
Becca:
Theres a bookstore up on PCH we can get it there.
SCENE: Seal Beach weekend

Eddie drives up to the Seal Beach house (describe). Theres a guy out front messing with
the sprinklers. Eddie gets out of his truck.
Eddie:
Hey Sonny.
Sonny:
You hanging for the weekend?
Eddie:
Just til tomorrow afternoon. You going to surf with us tomorrow? Were
going to Blacks. You and Chuck should come.
Sonny:
Maybe. Just depends on how much partying we do. Take your board to
the garage. You dont want anyone borrowing it tonight.
Eddie:
No I dont. Is Johnny inside?
Sonny snickers.
Eddie:
What?
Sonny:
Just cracks me up that you call him Johnny still. Its funny.
Eddie:
Fine. Is J inside?
Sonny:
He said hell be late. They have a lot of boards to glass. Just throw your
shit in his room.
Eddie walks around house to a detached garage in back. It looks more like a factory than
garage. There are cases of large and small empty bottles. There is a rack with several
boards. Eddie sets his board in the rack, hangs his wetsuit and then goes inside the house.
SCENE: Hot sauce and seal juice

The back door enters directly into a small kitchen. Another guy is cooking at the stove.
Chuck:
Hey Mini Mac. Im making burritos, you want one?
Eddie:
Hey Chuck. Im good. Just going to throw my bag in John... Js room.
Chuck still talking to Eddie as he goes to his brothers room. Opens door and tosses bag on
bed.
Chuck:
You sure you dont want one. Theyre bean and cheese with homemade
hot sauce. Better than the Bell.
Eddie:
Okay, since theyre better than Taco Bell.
Eddie comes back into the kitchen and sits at a small dinette table. Chuck throws down
three paper towels to be used as place mats. Tosses a burrito on Eddies paper towel.
Chuck:
(shaking hand) Shit, theyre hot. (yells up the hall) Sonny, get your ass in
here, burritos are on.
Eddie:
This thing is super hot.
Chuck:
Be careful when you bite into it.
Sonny comes in through hall and flops down at dinette. Chuck tosses a burrito on Sonnys
place mat.
Sonny:
(takes a big bite, gets up and goes over to fridge. Grabs three beer
looking bottles out) Try this stuff out. Its called Seal Juice.
Eddie:
Im good.
Chuck:
Having a surfer burrito without Seal Juice is like have a waterbed without
the water.
Sonny:
Or a surfboard without surf.
Chuck:
Or a babe without the...
Eddie:
(takes a bite of the burrito - extremely extra burn-your-mouth hot) Son of

a... this thing is hotter than hell... give me a drink...
Chuck:
I warned you.
Eddie grabs one of the bottles and chugs. Sonny and Chuck high five.
Eddie:
Its still burning my mouth. (grabs other bottle and chugs)
Sonny:
It has a bite, yeah?!
Chuck and Sonny high five again.

Sonny:
Youre getting the party started.
Chuck:
I warned you.
Eddie:
I thought you meant temperature hot, not killer spicy crazy hot.
Sonny:
Thats it.
Chuck:
The name of my hot sauce?
Both:
Killer Spicy Crazy Hot Sauce. (high five again)
Eddie:
What?
Sonny:
We have a business class and have to come up with real marketable

products. I created Seal Juice and Chucks been working on hot sauce.
Eddie:
I can draw you a label with a surfer guy blowing a giant flame out of his
mouth.
Chuck:
Thats would be awesome.
Eddie:
I was inspired. Its definitely crazy hot.
Sonny:
Dont leave me hangin. I need a logo for Seal Juice.
Eddie:
So whats in the bottle? Thats actually really good.
Sonny:
A secret blend of fresh squeezed juices and California wine. I bottle it in

recycled and sterilized beer bottles in our factory right here in sunny Seal
Beach, California.
Eddie:
So you rinse your old beer bottles out and fill them with your concoction in
the garage? I was wondering what all that stuff was in there.
Chuck:
Cool the sarcasm man. When were rich and famous you will look back on
this day with love and affection and remember that you were here.
Eddie:
Screw that, I want a piece of the action. Give me a percentage for the art
and Ill help bottle your products.
Sonny:
Help me bottle and sell tonight and Ill give you a cut. A quarter a bottle.
Youll make about fidee bucks plus tips. Do that movie thing you do.
People will dig it and give you more tiparoos.
Eddie:
I can do that.
Sonny:
You gonna make me a label?
Eddie:
Im in. Ill work on it next week and FedEx the proof.
Chuck:
We better get this place picked up.
Sonny:
Get it nice now so people can trash it later. Never makes sense to me. I
gotta make a run to Ralphies and get some my secret ingredients. We
need anything else?
Chuck:
Grab some of those pine air fresheners for the bathroom.
Eddie:
When you spray that stuff after a session it smells like you passed a pine
tree.
Chuck:
It smells better than Sonnys nasty gasses. (to Sonny) Hurry up man.
Well get the inside while youre gone. Grab lots of ice too.
Sonny:
That reminds me, I gotta get the coolers out of the rafters and hosed off.
When I get back you can help me bottle.
Eddie:
For sixty bucks you can, leave the gun, take the canolis.
Sonny:
The Godfather
Chuck:
I knew that.
SCENE: Ghost stories

Chuck and Eddie are in the living room straightening up.
Chuck:
So did J-dog tell you about the freaky shit going on here?
Eddie:
No. He doesnt tell me anything.
Chuck:
This is no bullshit. I thought it was bullshit at first when Sonny told me but
when shit happened to me I knew for sure it wasnt bullshit.
Eddie:
That makes zero sense.
(FLASHBACK SCENE)
Chuck:
Sonny was out in the garage one evening when we first moved in. He
was working out on the heavy bag and started to hear a whisper. He said
he thought it was the wind but their wasnt any wind.
Eddie:
It does sound like B.S.
Chuck:
So he keeps hitting the bag and the whisper turns into a faint voice. I
mean a fucking creepy, Im gonna possess you, voice. So it freaks him
out and he runs inside to get J.
Eddie:
Thats crap man.
Chuck:
Im not shitn you. When J and Sonny get back to the garage, the heavy
bag is swinging back and forth like it got hit by a freight train.
Eddie:
One of your friends was jacking with them.
Chuck:
They came out too fast and checked around the place. Besides, one of
the bros would have come forward already and been proud that he
scared them shitless. Im getting funk bumps just retelling the story man.
(rubs arm)
Eddie:
Thats weird.
Chuck:
No, the weird part is, it was a female voice. Sonny said she sounded like
the Hurry Back chick when you get off the Haunted Mansion ride at
Disneyland.
Eddie:
That lady is creepy.
Chuck:
I know, but shes damn good looking so she doesnt seem as creepy.
(BACK TO LIVING ROOM)

Eddie:
Thats hard to believe.
Chuck:
Thats what I said until this happened. (raises shirt and shows a mark on
his upper ass).
Eddie:
What? I dont want to see your ass man.
(FLASHBACK SCENE)
Chuck:
It was worse, Im serious. Last week I was in my room jamming tunes and
getting ready for class. I was waiting for J to get out of the shower so I
could have a turn. I heard this chicks voice.
Eddie:
The Hurry Back babe?
Chuck:
I thought your bro had a babe in the shower with him. So, Im peeking
hoping to get a flash but J comes out alone.
Eddie:
I think you just have wishful thinking.
Chuck:
(gets serious) Really Eddie. I went into the bathroom, thinking there was a
girl in there and there was nothing. So I get in the shower and I start to
hear a voice. Its fucking humming, Aint Love a Bitch.
Eddie:
Rod Stewart? Youre losing it.
Chuck:
Fuck yes, Rod Stewart. I was so freaked, I grabbed my towel and started
to bolt out the door when, (loud) POP, the bitch rat-tailed me on the ass. I
screamed like a scared grade-school girl. Your brother comes running in
and Im freaked but all he can do is laugh. Like you are. Its not funny.
(BACK TO LIVING ROOM)

Eddie:
(turning to conceal smile) Im not laughing. So youre telling me the

Disney Hurry Back ghost babe, covering a Rod Stewart song, rolled up a
bath towel into a rat-tail and snapped your ass?
Chuck:
Hell yes, but it was a hand towel. This shit has me so freaked Im thinking
about going to church. And you know I dont do church.
Eddie:
You sure my brother wasnt setting you up?
Chuck:
No way. (with a very serious voice) The bathroom door was locked man.
Im getting funk bumps again.
When the bitch snapped me, I couldnt get the door unlocked fast enough
to get the hell out. Its your brothers fault cause hes always making those
rat-tails with the kitchen towels and she must have learned how.
Eddie:
Thats unreal.
Chuck:
Read this.
Eddie:
What is it?
Chuck:
Part of the lyrics of that song.
Eddie unfolds paper. Lyrics are written in black pen on a torn piece of notebook paper.
Lyrics:
Been in pain and I've been in shame

But ain't love a bitch
I been in fights, locked away for nights
I been tailed, impaled, strung up
and nailed and left without a stitch
I been scratched 'n' taxed 'n' finally waxed
Eddie:
The second to last line should read, I been scratched 'n' taxed 'n' finally
axed, not waxed.
Chuck:
Thats not the point man. The words are creepy too. Its all insane. I gotta
get the hell out of this place.
SCENE: Sonny confirms

Sonny honks from street. Eddie and Chuck go out the front door.
Sonny:
I got a slammin deal on Henrys, Heinies and Mmm Mmm Mmm My

Caronas. Help me getem on ice.
Chuck:
I think we can clear a buck a bottle. So lets keep the chips and Killer
Spicy Crazy Hot Sauce flowing. Itll make people drink more.
Eddie:
I cant believe youre selling home concoction wine and bottled beers at
your party?
Sonny:
Its capitalism. And I have a permit homie, Im legal. But you gotta card
everyone. And if the cops show, you gotta get in front of the bar. Youre
not legal to sell. Put a jar out if you want tips.
Start carrying ice, beer and groceries to the garage.

Eddie:
No problem. Hey, is that true about the Hurry Back babe that lives here?
Sonny:
(looks at Chuck) J told you to keep that shit between us.
Chuck shrugs.
Eddie:
Its cool. I wont say anything.
Chuck:
Mini Mac is like family bro. And we dont keep shit from family. I thought
he might know how we can get rid of the ghost bitch since he goes to
church and all.
Eddie:
Dad used to bless peoples homes when they moved. Maybe you can get
a pastor to come over.
Sonny:
What if she gets pissed and goes Exorcist on us?
Chuck;
Theres a lyric in the song that says, It may be unwise to analyze even
the cause of it. Thats a warning dude, so dont you dare get a priest over
here doing hocus pocus shit.
Eddie:
Not a priest, a pastor.
Chuck:
Not even a Nun... none! I mean nobody, none. none. Im serious.
Sonny:
We better not, I dont want to piss her off. And keep it on the low.
SCENE: The party

House is crowded. Lots of college students dancing and having a good time. Sound system
is set up in the back, music is blasting. Eddie is helping sell wine and beers. When music
stops, Eddie shouts a movie line and crowd responds.
Music stops:
Eddie:
(yells) "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son."
Crowd:
(yells back) Animal House.
Music continues. J arrives.

Johnny:
Hey little brother, looks like youre the life of the party.
Eddie:
I guess. Youre kinda late.
Johnny:
We had a lot of boards to finish. After I shaped the orders, I hung out to
help with some glassing. Star Surfboards is catching on thanks to that
sweet logo you drew for us.
Eddie:
Its not the logo, its the craftsmanship. You make really good boards. Im
still waiting on the shirt you promised.
Johnny:
Ill get it. Dana Perry should be here. Shes in my music class. I told her to
bring her sister. You used to like Denise didnt you?
Eddie:
Im interested in someone.
Johnny:
Who is it?
Eddie:
DJ.
Johnny:
Debbie Jean Jean the dancing machine? I though one of the Mellum
brothers was bangin her.
Eddie:
It was Eric and they broke up. Probably because shes not that way.
Johnny:
Thats cool.
Music stops.
Eddie:
(yells) You can either surf, or you can fight!
Crowd:
(yells back) Apocalypse Now.
Music starts.
Johnny:
Im going to go put some Stewart on. Chuck hates him and it cracks me
up to see his face get red. Were going to go down to Blacks Beach early.
Youre driving VRO.
Eddie:
No prob. Phil, Yamer and Perrin are meeting us there at sun up so we

need to leave early.
Johnny:
Wheres Oda.
Eddie:
He has detention.
Johnny:
Bummer. The waves are going to be big.
Johnny walks away toward the sound system. Stops music.

Eddie:
(yells) I never, and I don't know who could have if I didn't, but I never, and
I repeat never, ever pissed in your steam iron.
Crowd:
(yells back) Big Wednesday.
SCENE: Youre in my soul

Rod Stewart, Youre in My Heart begins to play. Couples start to slow dancing. Throughout
the song Eddie begins to hear whispers.
Whisper:
Youll be my breath should I grow old... (whisper gets louder) You are my
lover, youre my best friend... (louder) Youre in my soul.
Eddie feels something on his neck. He quickly turns around. Startled.

Eddie:
What the hell Denise.
Denise:
Do I still give you chills Eddie?
Eddie:
You never did. Have you been crank calling my house?
Denise:
Do you like it?
Eddie:
Its uncool.
Denise:
I just want to hear your sweet voice.
Eddie:
Then talk or you get the pissed off voice.
Denise:
I dont mean anything by it. Give a girl a dance?
Eddie:
Im helping the guys here. Have some chips and salsa? Its really mild.
Denise:
No thanks. (looks over at the cooler, then to a make shift sign) Whats the
green bottles?
Eddie:
Its called Seal Juice and you cant have any. It has alcohol.
Denise:
Whats in it?
Eddie:
Its a secret recipe. But you have to be twenty-one.
Denise:
Sounds delish. I look twenty-one (bends over a little), dont I?
Eddie:
But youre not and its a bust, no pun intended, if I sell to you.
Denise:
Ha. Ha. Then just give me a beer, I wont tell and Ill make it worth your
while later. There's no crime in giving yourself over to pleasure.
Eddie:
I have a better idea.
Denise:
What would that be?
Eddie:
Hold your breath. Make a wish. Count to three.
Denise:
(flips Eddie off) Then fuck you very much. (walks away)
Eddie:
(loud) Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Denise:
(still flipping off Eddie) Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
SCENE: Road trip to Blacks

Custom van is driving down the highway. Eddie is driving and Johnny is in shotgun. Sonny
and Chuck are sleeping in the back.
Johnny:
That shit really happened in the library?
Eddie:
It really scared DJ.
Johnny:
If Og was there you know it was him screwing with you.
Eddie:
I dont think so. It gave me a strange feeling like when we were kids.
Johnny:
Youve always been sensitive that way. You cant believe that nonsense.
Eddie:
Do you believe Chuck and Sonny are telling the truth about your house?
Johnny:
What about it?
Eddie:
That its haunted.
Johnny:
Theyre just being idiots. Theyve been playing practical jokes on each
other since we moved in.
Eddie:
I guess they got a good laugh at me. I was believing it all. I should
Vaseline their boards.
Johnny:
You remember where to go?
Eddie:
Of course.
Johnny:
Wake me up when we get to cliffs.
ADD SCENE: Capt. Rowdy

Flash back to the demon dream (sees Canon Beach exit sign and takes exit).
SCENE: Kodak moment
Van pulls up to the cliffs. Its still dark but theres a light inside the car already at the cliffs. Its
Phils Buick LeSabre. Phil is alone sitting inside the car on the drivers side. Johnny and
Eddie get out of van and walk over to Phil who has his window down about half way.
Johnny:
Phil-dough, whats up?
Phil:
(startled) Shit man, you scared me. (gets out of car) Johnny boy, havent
seen you in a while.
Johnny:
Hows Senior year.
Phil:
Its Torrance High dude, it blows. Cant remember the last time I surfed
with the McClure brothers together. This is a Kodak moment. Let me get a
pic.
Phil gets into trunk and gets a camera bag out.

Eddie:
We dont need a pic.
Johnny:
Lets get a picture. We can frame it for mom.
Phil:
My dad just got this Canon 35mm. It takes incredible shots.
Eddie:
(to Phil) Who came with you?
Phil:
Yamer and Perrin. They went down the cliff to check out the surf. (starts
to focus) Get together.
Johnny pulls Eddie closer. Phil takes photo and theres a flash.
Phil:
One more.
Eddie:
Im blinded by the light.
Phil:
(sings) Cut loose like a deuce, another runner in the night. Manfred
Mann's Earth Band. Ready! (focuses again - flash).
Johnny:
The Boss wrote and recorded it first.
Eddie:
I always thought it said something else.
Phil:
Me too douche bag.
Eddie:
(sarcastic) Ha - Ha.
SCENE: Perrin and Yamer freak

In a distance, there is yelling and panic.
Eddie:
What are those guys up to?
Phil:
Being ass wipes.
Panic is more intense and the voices are becoming legible.

Perrin:
Get in the fuckin car. Were outta here.
Johnny, Phil and Eddie run toward their friends voices. Chuck and Sonny exit the van
sleepy, dazed and confused.
Yamer:
Wait up Greg.
Perrin:
(almost runs through Johnny and Eddie, but they hold him) Let me go
man. Lets get the hell out of here.
Johnny:
Whats wrong?
Yamer catches up totally out of breath.

Yamer:
Did you see what I saw?
Perrin:
Hell yes, I ran didnt I? How could I miss her?!
Eddie:
Take a breath. Were all here. Its all good.
Sonny and Chuck get to the others. Yamer and Perrin still breathing hard.
Johnny:
What happened.
Perrin:
(bent over with hands on knees) You tell.
Yamer:
We hiked down to the beach to check the surf and smoke a joint. Then on
the way back up the cliff, I turned around. This lady was on the beach
looking up at us.
Johnny:
Who was on the beach.
Yamer:
This lady. She was beautiful. She looked up at us, and I swear, she
floated up to where she was at our eye level. We were halfway up the
cliff. Thats like a hundred and fifty feet high.
Phil:
Just calm down man. I took some pictures just a minute ago and I used a
flash.
Chuck:
That explains it. It was a flash. Spooky shit always has a logical
explanation.
Perrin:
Bullshit. I saw the exact same thing at the exact same time. She fuckin
stopped and stared right at us. She was beautiful, but... (pauses). Im not
sayin.
Eddie:
What Greg?
Yamer:
She was missing half her face.
Perrin:
You noticed that too?
Yamer:
Thats what freaked me the most. Greg took off running and no way I was
going to stay there alone. Then she floated away.
Perrin:
I saw that. Thats when I hauled ass.
Sonny:
Dudes, I want what youre smoking.
Chuck:
Dont you get it, the hurry back ghost babe followed us.
Perrin:
Who the hells that?
Phil:
Theres no such thing as ghosts, right?
Eddie:
Ive been studying this stuff and I believe there is.
Johnny:
Cool it Eddie.
Eddie:
Johnny, you know.
Johnny:
Im here to surf. It was a camera flash. Lets put this behind us and surf. I
have a Thermos of coffee in the van. Lets get some, get our suits on and
get in the water. Thatll wake us up and clear our heads.
Sonny:
I second that. But I still want what theyre smoking.
SCENE: Surfing Blacks

Surfing scenes. Back in the water Eddie tells John about a dream he had.
Johnny:
(paddles over to Eddie) Hey bro, you need to chill on that ghost shit.
Eddie:
Hey, I dont want it.
Johnny:
Youre going to freak people out and theyre gonna take you away to a
little padded cell.
Eddie:
I know you know this is real. Dad studied and researched it for years. If it
was that important to him there has to be some reality to it. The notes I
read were very convincing. It seems like once I started reading his stuff,
more things started happening.
Johnny:
Maybe its the spooks wanting you to stay away.
Eddie:
Johnny, I had this dream when we were kids. Its freaked me out ever
since we were little. I was only about twelve.
Johnny:
What dream?
Eddie:
It was just before we moved to California. Dad was out of town and I was
really restless that night so I went to dad and moms room and asked
mom if I could sleep with her. As soon as I fell asleep I was in this really
dark place. A man was chasing me and I was running as fast as I could.
He caught me and grabbed me and told me they wouldnt allow me to tell.

I had no idea what he was saying and I told him I wouldnt tell, just let me
go. He said they needed to be sure I wouldnt tell so he started choking
me. Somehow I got away and he began chasing me again. I stopped and
thought if I could know his name, he would stop. So I asked him. He said
his name was Captain Howdy.
Johnny:
Thats dumb, Captain Howdy?
Eddie:
I woke up in a sweat and told mom and she prayed for me. I never
dreamed about him again. But remember when Eulena took us to see
The Exorcist movie?
Johnny:
That movie scared the shit out of me.
Eddie:
Remember the name of the demon that possessed that little girl?
Johnny:
I dont.
Eddie:
He said his name was Captain Howdy.
Johnny:
Bullshit!
SCENE: Stratton murder

Van pulls up to Seal Beach house. Everyone piles out. Start rinsing wetsuits. Carrying
boards to garage. There is a neighbor, an older gentlemen, hosing off his sidewalk. Its
about eleven in the morning.
Eddie:
I better get headed home.
Johnny:
Eddie, you really need to let all this stuff go. You have enough on your
plate.
Eddie:
I get it Johnny. Hey, thanks for having me over. Dont be a stranger at the
homestead. (gives brother a hug)
Johnny:
If you need me, just call. Im not that far away either. Remember, back-toback.
Eddie:
Back-to-back. (to Chuck and Sonny) Thanks guys.
Sonny:
See ya Eddie. Dont forget the logo.
Chuck:
Later Mini Mac.
Eddie drives away. Neighbor looks over toward Johnny.

Neighbor:
Hey you, one of your friends pissed on my roses last night.
Johnny:
For reals? Im so sorry. (walks toward neighbor)
Neighbor:
The wife saw the whole thing. And I mean the whole thing. She acted
traumatized but Im sure she enjoyed the show.
Johnny:
Sir, Im really sorry. We try to keep everyone inside or around back. Can I
do anything?
Neighbor:
Just keep having those parties. Theyre very entertaining. And the girls
are pretty fine to look at too. Not as fine as Dorothys friends though.
Johnny:
Dorothy?
Neighbor:
That playboy bunny. Dorothy Stratt something. Stratten, thats it. (spells)
S-T-R-A-T-T-E-N. She had some friends that lived there and she loved to
come to the beach.
Johnny:
A playmate stayed in our house? Thats cool.
Neighbor:
She was a looker alright. I think she was from Canada. And a practical
joker she was. Too bad.
Johnny:
What do you mean?
Neighbor:
She had an insanely jealous husband. Insanely jealous. Paul something.

Not a good way to be young man. (pauses to think) There was a big write
up in the Times about her not so long ago. That husband murdered her.
Paper said he shot her in the face then killed himself.
Johnny:
What did you say?
Neighbor:
Shot her in the face. Just not right.
Johnny:
Is this a joke? Did Sonny and Chuck put you up to this.
Neighbor:
Who are Sonny and Chuck?
Johnny:
Theyre my roommates. And freaky shit has been happening in this

house. Excuse my language.
Neighbor:
They say its haunted if you believe in that sort of thing. I havent seen
anything though. But the last two renters didnt last more than a few
months each. One family left without even packing. Movers came later.
(pauses to think) The wife says she can hear Dorothys music playing
sometimes. I told her its just the renters cause you young people all like
that rock and roll as loud as you can play it.
Johnny:
Im stunned. I really dont know what to say.
Neighbor:
I think she must have been happy here. So, this is where she decided to
be. A place where she was safe, happy, with good friends and away from
the Paul son-of-a-bitch.
Johnny:
Youre not bullshitting me are you?
Neighbor:
No bullshit son. I dont have time for bullshit. (starts to turn and pauses)
You keep those parties going and dont mind us. (starts hosing sidewalk
off, turns back to Johnny). MacClure.
Johnny:
Yes sir (as though being talked to directly).
Neighbor:
MacClure was his name. Paul MacClure, the bastard that shot Dorothy.
M-A-C (capital) C-L-U-R-E. (continues around corner hosing off sidewalk)
Johnny stands in silence, frozen in place.
SCENE: Eddies birth (could be a flash back scene)

Mom takes Eddie by the hand.
Eddie:
Why is this happening to me
Mom:
Edward, youve been chosen.
Eddie:
What do you mean chosen?
Mom:
When I was pregnant with you, I got terribly ill.
Eddie:
You said you ate to much at Thanksgiving.
Mom:
Thats not the entire story. Im not sure exactly why I became ill but I went
into labor. You werent due until late December. Some church friends took
Kathy and Johnny and your Dad rushed me to the hospital.
You were born and you were so tiny and premature. Your lip had barely
grown together. Thats why it looks like you have a fine scar there. You
didnt have any fingernails or toenails. But you had a full head of dark
brown hair. The doctor told us your lungs had not fully developed. You
werent breathing right and there was little hope you would make it. Your
Dad called the church to prayer and they did pray.
I remember when the nurse took you from my arms that evening. A few
days later I had to leave the hospital without you. It was so devastating
but I prayed. The first night back in our little parsonage, the Lord came to
me in a dream. He told me you would live and He had a special task for
you. Thats all He said and I had a sense of relief that poured over me. I
was at peace.
Hours turned into days, and days into weeks. Your father and I visited you
every day. They had you in an incubator, we couldnt even touch you, but
God did. When they let us take you home you were still tiny enough to fit
in my shoe box, size 5.
Edward, the Lord spared your life. Your dad and I believed He would use
you to expose The Fallers.
Eddie:
The Fallers? I dont get it.
Mom:
You will some day and when the time is right, you are to expose them.
Eddie:
When is the right time and how?
Mom:
I dont know Gods timing but you need to learn. Many will listen and
follow, but many will not. Some people will hate and despise you. It will
not be an easy life. But we are called to do what is right not what is easy.
There will be offspring of The Fallers and demons who will try to stop you.
They will use their powers to try and destroy you. They will take your
failures and try to discredit you. They will try to exploit those you love.
They will be possessed people and try to harm you but dont be afraid for
the Lord is with you like He promised David in the 23rd Psalm.
Eddie:
How do I expose them? How do I warn people?
Mom:
There will come a time when you write about them. It will be in the future.
The world will be different; it will be perishing but people will be so
focused on their own lives they will not even know the end is near. Your
voice will be made strong then but there will be scoffers and adversaries
who will try to discredit you. They will even be in the Church. The pen will
be your sword. You must learn Spiritual Warfare and the power in prayer.
Eddie:
Mom, I dont want this. I didnt ask for it. I want a different life.
Mom:
You were chosen for this for a reason.
SCENE: Kathy moves in

Scene with Kathy moving back to the house.
Eddie:
Begin dialog here.
SCENE: Seven Eleven

Scene where Eddie takes Tammy to get a Slurpee. Eddie sees a bunch of people he knows.
When Eddie goes to the counter to make hi purchase, Saeed tells him he is chosen.
Eddie:
Begin dialog here.
MUSIC:
Shes Got Legs
We Will Rock You
Youre in My Heart
Dont Fear the Reaper
Dont Look Back
ZZ Top
Queen
Rod Stewart
Blue Oyster Cult
Boston
Police
Girl You Really Got Me
Van Halen
Ted Nugent
Tom Petty

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Beginning of the End

SCENE: Texas plain

(fades in - text only) Based on a true life story. (fades out)

(fades in - text only) Pampa, Texas 1964. (fades out)

SCENE: The boys go swinging

Johnny, wait for you brother.

Ok momma. (pause) Gimme a minute.

Im a big boy. (he continues his effort and finally succeeds)

Swing higher Eddie.

(from the porch) Not to high Johnny.

(to self) I need to get the laundry in.

SCENE: Dinner and homework

Duane, youre as bad as the boys. Please use a fork.

I just have one math problem left mama.

Hurry it up. (goes over to help)

We should end this now.

But He may intervene.

If we wait it will be too late.

Although swinging, Johnny hears the voices.

(glancing toward Eddie) You say somin?

I heard you say somin. You messin with me?

Eddie ignores and continues swinging.

I aint afraid of no army dilla.

Johnny scurries toward the house.

We cant have him yet.

(toward Eddie) We will see. Come little one.

Its not time.

(to Eddie) Come to us Eddie, we wont harm you.

SCENE: Saved by Dad

(calling loudly) Son. (pauses) Son.

Camera pans past empty swing set into the darkness.

(yelling loudly) Eddie, where are you? (More intense) Son!

(pointing to the dark) The ones out there.

What was it Duane?

I aint afraid of no army dilla.

SCENE: Surf Session and opening credits

It works. I should upgrade though.

Yeah, it means condemnation before investigation. Dont make

SCENE: Not focused on surfing

(chuckles and shakes head)

(from pier) Outta the water numb nuts.

I got the right. (paddles and catches it)

SCENE: The Pan Theory

Eddie and Oda give a nod to Coach Harris.

So what do we do if we cant do anything about it?

Thats what Im asking.

Did you ask your mom about it?

She said to not worry about it because of the Pan Theory.

Everything will pan out in the end.

(chuckles) Your mom rocks.

SCENE: We will rock you

(to Davis and sarcastic) I thought he was into Queen.

Coach is more like a Leo Sayer guy.

(singing) Sailing, take me away, to where Im going...

Coach shakes head.

Hurry up and we can check the surf at the Aves.

We cant miss Biology. Simons been a hard ass lately.

I have connections in the admit office. I can get us all excused.

(yells out the window) Huevos Rancheros.

From inside the vehicle.

Busted, Coach saw that.

Eddie turning dial on radio station.

Naw. I already owe the cashbox to much.

Eddie finally gets the radio tuned in.