01x04
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - MEDICAL BAY - LATER
CU on the device sitting on a tray. The camera PANS left to a
monitor where a 3-D model of the artifact is displayed.
TAMSIN
As I suspected. The device is still
active. It's emitting a low
frequency pulse.
MIKE
What's that mean?
TAMSIN
That maybe the device doesn't
program it's victims...
Tyler catches on to what Tamsin is suggesting.
TYLER
It controls them.
Tamsin nods.
MIKE
I can't believe Lon missed that.
TAMSIN
That's because he doesn't think
"military." The effects may be
mystical, but the device is
mechanical.
VI
(excited)
Great! So all we have to do is
destroy it and they'll be okay!
(beat)
Right?
Tamsin looks uncertain. She presses a button on the console
changing the screen's picture back to the video of the
holding cell.
TAMSIN
In theory. But it seems to be
impervious. Nothing I've tried has
even made a dent in it.
The gang ponders as we:
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - HOLDING CELL - CONTINUOUS
Lon continues to pace as the camera moves to Frank who is
still against the wall.
CU on Frank's hands. He touches a few wires together. They
SPARK. Frank winces. He touches another set of wires
together.
He looks up to the surveillance camera. On it, a light turns
from green to red. Frank gives a big smile as we:
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - MEDICAL LAB - CONTINUOUS
The gang continues to talk indistinctly. On the monitor the
picture displaying the holding cell briefly flickers. The
"Recording" in the corner changes to "Playback". Lon and
Frank appear to be unchanged.
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - HOLDING CELL - CONTINUOUS
Frank moves away from the wall and ducks down by the open
access panel. He pulls out a bundle of wires as we:
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - MEDICAL LAB - LATER
The gang is still debating how to destroy the device while
unknown to them, the monitor continues to playback the
recorded video of Lon and Frank.
TYLER
(shaking his head)
Fire, acid... The only thing we
haven't tried is hitting it with a
big hammer.
Vi perks up. A smile comes to her face.
VI
That's it!
MIKE
(cocking his eyebrow;
skeptical)
A big hammer?
VI
(nodding excitedly)
Yeah!
(beat)
A troll god hammer!
TAMSIN
You've got a troll god hammer?
VI
(matter-of-factly)
Yeah, upstairs. In my room.
Vi jumps up and heads toward the door.
VI (CONT'D)
(flirty)
Would you help me get it, Mike?
MIKE
(warily)
Um... Sure.
Mike rolls his eyes as the two exit. Tyler and Tamsin
chuckle.
TAMSIN
He's going to have to have an
awkward talk with her soon.
TYLER
How can she not know? I mean...
it's Mike. Come on! He's not
exactly subtle.
TAMSIN
(laughing lightly)
Living with only women for the past
five years may have honed her
fighting skills, but would seem to
have completely shorted out her
"gaydar."
(beat)
I'd break the news to her myself,
but I'm afraid that I just don't
have Lon's tact.
Tamsin looks to the screen displaying Lon and Frank. Her face
falls slightly. Tyler turns to the monitor and gives Tamsin a
reassuring pat on the arm.
TYLER
This will all be over soon.
FRANK (V.O.)
Sooner than you think, kiddo.
Tamsin and Tyler spin toward the voice to see Frank and Lon
standing in the doorway. Frank and Lon smile cruelly as we:
BLACK OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - MEDICAL BAY
Lon and Frank stand in the doorway. Tyler and Tamsin wear
identical shocked expressions.
Tyler looks back and forth several times between the monitor,
which still displays an image of Lon and Frank in the holding
cell, and the live Lon and Frank actually standing before
him.
TYLER
(confused)
But you can't... you're... How?
Frank and Lon take a step forward.
FRANK
This is my base, kiddo! You think I
don't know how to bypass a few
systems?
Tamsin grabs Tyler's arm and pulls him back toward her.
TAMSIN
(calmly; to Lon and Frank)
You don't have to do this.
Tamsin guides Tyler around one of the medical beds so that it
stands between them and Frank and Lon.
TAMSIN (CONT'D)
We've think we've got a cure.
Frank takes another step closer to Tyler and Tamsin.
FRANK
Only one cure we need, baby.
Lon moves closer. Frank brings his hands up and cracks his
knuckles. They move in closer to Tamsin and Tyler.
Suddenly, Tamsin PUSHES the bed into Frank and Lon, knocking
them off balance. She grabs Tyler by the hand and pulls him
out the door.
INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS
Frank and Lon rush at the door as Tamsin slams it shut. Frank
and Lon start to push it open, but Tyler throws his weight up
against it and forces it closed.
Tamsin quickly hits the control panel. The door clicks
locked. Lon and Frank can be heard beating on it from the
inside.
TAMSIN
That's not going to hold them for
long. Let's go.
They run out of frame as we:
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INT. FRANK'S APARTMENT - VI'S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS
Vi is digging in a large opened trunk which is pulled halfway
out of her closet. Laying across her bed are various swords,
knives, and assorted weapons. They look quite out of place in
the girly context of Vi's bedroom. Mike looks on with an
amused smirk.
VI
(to herself)
I know it's in here somewhere...
MIKE
(chuckle)
Remind me never to piss you off.
VI
(looking up)
Huh? Oh, this? This is nothing. The
hardcore stuff is downstairs.
(beat)
These all have semimetal value.
Vi picks stands and picks up a long sword.
VI (CONT'D)
See this? This was my first sword.
Isn't it pretty?
Without waiting for an answer, she lays it back down and
picks up a mace.
VI (CONT'D)
(nostalgically)
I killed a Slavlar demon with this
in England. I love it there, all
the castles. It's so romantic.
Mike picks up a brick that is laying among the weapons. As he
eyes it curiously, Vi drops the mace on the bed.
VI (CONT'D)
Oh! That's from the night I got my
first kiss.
(dreamingly)
John DiMarco.
MIKE
(perking up)
A hottie?
VI
Oh yeah!
(beat)
At least until he tried to eat me.
Mike gives Vi a double take and gives a nervous chuckle.
MIKE
I'm no expert, but I thought most
girls liked that.
VI
(looking confused)
No. That's why I beat his skull in
with that.
Startled, Mike drops the brick on the bed.
VI (CONT'D)
(deadpan)
He was a zombie. Didn't I mention
that?
(hitting herself in the
head with her hand)
I always forget to mention that.
Mike starts to chuckle.
VI (CONT'D)
(firmly)
Well, he wasn't a zombie when we
made out! That kiss still counts!
Mike laughs harder as Vi looks back down at her trunk.
VI (CONT'D)
(happily)
There it is!
She reaches in and pulls out a large hammer as we:
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - COMMAND/ORB ROOM
Tamsin and Tyler run frantically to the exit. Tamsin hits the
control panel. The door remains closed.
TAMSIN
We're locked in!
Tamsin turns to Tyler and takes his hands.
TAMSIN (CONT'D)
Here's the plan. We hold them off
until Vi and Mike get back. You
take Lon, I'll take Frank.
TYLER
(squinting his eyes)
I don't understand. Why--
TAMSIN
I'm trained. I can hold Frank off.
Plus, wouldn't you rather fight the
one who is not actually trying to
kill you?
Tyler ponders this for a second.
TYLER
(emphatically)
Good plan.
Frank and Lon enter.
LON
Someone's thought up a little plan.
How quaint.
TYLER
Look! We don't want to fight you!
FRANK
Good. Then this won't take long.
Frank lunges at Tyler, but Tamsin intercepts him and PUNCHES
him in the gut.
Lon goes after her, but Tyler steps between them and
SHOULDERS Lon in the chest knocking him down.
Tamsin and Tyler stand at the ready as Frank and Lon regroup.
FRANK (CONT'D)
So this is how it's gonna be.
(turning to Lon)
Hey Lon. Do me a favor and kill
that little runt of a nephew of
mine.
LON
Only if you kill that bitch who
calls herself my sister.
FRANK
(politely)
Sure. What are friends for?
Tyler and Tamsin exchange uneasy looks. Suddenly, Frank and
Lon attack.
Frank SWINGS at Tamsin. She manages to BLOCK the blow and
returns with a PUNCH to the jaw. Frank rocks back, but KICKS
Tamsin in the gut, sending her flying across the room.
Lon PUNCHES Tyler in the face. Tyler PUNCHES him back. Lon
JUMPS at Tyler, knocking him to the ground. The two roll
around as they continue to PUNCH each other.
Tamsin JUMPS up just in time to block another attack by
Frank. She PUNCHES him in the throat. Frank gasps.
Lon sits on top of Tyler, PUNCHING him. Tyler KICKS his leg
up, knocking Lon off.
Frank GRABS Tamsin by the throat and starts to choke her.
Lon jumps up and KICKS Tyler in the gut.
There is a loud bang at the door while the fighting
continues.
Another bang. The door rattles. Everyone freezes and looks
toward the sound.
The door FLIES off it's hinges. Standing there is Vi, the
troll hammer in her hand. Mike stands behind her.
Lon and Frank double their efforts to kill their partners.
Vi moves to intercede, but Mike grabs her arm.
MIKE
Destroy the device! I'll handle
this.
Vi runs off toward the Med Lab. Mike approaches Lon, who is
still kicking Tyler. Mike gives Lon a chop to the neck and
drops Lon to the ground.
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - MEDICAL LAB - CONTINUOUS
Vi enters the lab. She grabs the tray containing the device.
Turning, she trips. The device flies off the tray, hits the
floor and rolls under a cart full of equipment. Vi gasps.
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - COMMAND/ORB ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Mike turns to face Frank. Frank whips Tamsin around, holding
her by the throat.
FRANK
(to Mike)
Stay back. I'll snap her neck.
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - MEDICAL LAB - CONTINUOUS
Vi lies on the floor, her arm under the cart up to the
shoulder, frantically trying to grab the device which is just
out of her reach.
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - COMMAND/ORB ROOM - CONTINUOUS
MIKE
Let her go!
FRANK
(sarcastically)
Or what?
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - MEDICAL LAB - CONTINUOUS
Vi's fingers wrap around the device.
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - COMMAND/ORB ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Mike looks around the control room. He spots a fire
extinguisher on the wall. He reaches his hand out toward it.
Frank follows his gaze and watches as the extinguisher starts
to shake.
FRANK
(chuckle)
Didn't we play this game already?
MIKE
(with a smirk)
New rules.
Tamsin takes advantage of Frank's distraction and ELBOWS him
in the gut. He doubles over from the blow, letting Tamsin go.
She moves out of the way.
Mike flicks his hand causing the extinguisher to jump off the
wall.
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - MEDICAL LAB - CONTINUOUS
The device on the floor in front of her, Vi raises the
hammer.
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - COMMAND/ORB ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Frank looks up just in time to see the extinguisher flying at
his face. Unable to react quick enough, it SMACKS him in the
head, knocking him to the ground. He looks up at Mike, dazed
and confused.
MIKE
Saw Kat again this afternoon. Got
her to top me off. She says "Hi."
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - MEDICAL LAB - CONTINUOUS
Vi slams the troll hammer down on the demon device. It burst
into a million pieces.
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - COMMAND/ORB ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Frank and Lon blink their eyes and shake their heads.
Lon looks to Tamsin, eyes full of regret.
LON
Tamsin...
Seeing the change in his eyes, Tamsin runs to him.
Frank looks to Tyler, an ashamed expression on his face.
Tamsin helps Lon to his feet and they embrace. Suddenly, she
pushes away and SLAPS him. Lon looks shocked.
TAMSIN
That's for calling me a bitch!
She smiles at him and gives him another hug.
Tyler and Mike help Frank to stand. Tyler and Frank avoid
each other's eyes as we:
FADE TO:
INT. FRANK'S DINER - AFTERNOON
Frank is behind the counter with Vi. Tamsin, and Mike sit at
the counter, plates of food in front of them.
TAMSIN
I tell you, this "guilt thing" is
brill. In the past three days, he's
cleaned my bath, stocked the
cupboards with my favorite foods,
and picked up my dry-cleaning.
(beat)
If I'd realized it was that easy,
I'd have gotten him to try to kill
me years ago.
The gang chuckle.
FRANK
I wish Tyler was so easily won
over.
TAMSIN
He seemed okay at the funeral we
had for Mr. Lumpy.
FRANK
Yeah. But before he left for work
this morning, he moved all his
boxes into the hallway.
TAMSIN
So the move's still on?
(firmly)
I thought you were going to work
things out.
FRANK
(winking)
Don't worry. I've got a plan.
(looking to Mike and then
to Vi)
Right guys?
Vi and Mike both nod their affirmatives.
The bell over the door rings as Tyler enters. He approaches
the counter.
TYLER
Hey, guys.
There is still some tension between Tyler and Frank in the
air, but the mood is much lighter than before as all nod in
his direction and greet him.
FRANK
(to Tyler)
Burger?
TYLER
Sure.
TAMSIN
(to Tyler)
Frank tells me that you're all
ready for the big move tomorrow.
TYLER
(shrugging)
Yeah. I guess.
TAMSIN
You don't sound too sure.
TYLER
I just... I hate unpacking.
FRANK
Don't we all!
Mike and Vi emphatically nod and chime up in agreement. Tyler
gives them a strange look.
TYLER
Okay...
(motioning toward the
stairs)
I'm just going to go upstairs and
clean up before I eat.
Tyler gives them another odd look and exits up the stairs.
TAMSIN
(to Frank)
What was that all about?
FRANK
(grinning)
Wait for it.
Tamsin looks confused for several seconds until...
TYLER (O.S.)
What the Hell!?
FRANK
(grinning wider)
There it is.
Vi and Mike laugh.
TAMSIN
(confused)
Someone care to clue me in?
Tyler appears from the stairs. He does not look happy.
TYLER
What did you do with all my boxes?!
FRANK
(clueless)
Boxes?
TYLER
(irritated)
You know what I mean! The ones that
were in the hall! The ones with all
my stuff!
Frank tries not to laugh as he comes from behind the bar.
FRANK
They were in the way so we moved
them into the storage room behind
the stairs.
Frank crosses to a door under the stairwell with Tyler
closely behind. At the counter, Vi and Mike move to follow.
Vi motions for Tamsin to join them.
TYLER
You better not have broken
anything. I have some very
expensive--
Frank grabs the door knob.
INT. FRANK'S DINER - STORE ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Grinning, Frank throws open the door. Tyler's mouth drops
open. Behind him, Tamsin wears a similar expression. Mike and
Vi beam happily.
The camera PANS slowly from left to right, displaying the
room in it's entirety. Instead of a large dirty store room,
it is now a hip, stylish one-room flat complete with a
kitchenette, sofa bed, and table. On the freshly painted
walls hang framed vintage Sci-Fi movie posters. A computer
desk and shelves of DVDs complete the effect.
Tyler turns to Frank, stunned. Frank pulls him into the room.
Tyler continues to look around the room, seemingly in shock.
Frank glances at Mike. Mike smiles and closes the door,
giving the two McGann men some privacy.
TYLER
I don't understand. My stuff...
FRANK
Yeah.
TYLER
And this room...
FRANK
(grinning)
Yeah.
Tyler manages to get a hold of himself. He turns to Frank.
TYLER
You did all this for me?
FRANK
With a little help from Mike and
Vi...
(beat)
...and several local contractors
who charge an obscene amount for
overtime.
TYLER
It's... awesome!
FRANK
(smiling bittersweetly)
I don't always say the right words,
and it's important that you know
how I feel about you.
(beat)
I don't want you to go, kiddo.
The moment hangs thick in the air.
TYLER
Go? Are you kidding me?
(beat)
Why would I ever leave this place?!
Just check out this sweet computer!
And the television! Is that
surround sound?
Frank smiles and slides his arm over Tyler's shoulders. A
beat and Tyler responds likewise.
From behind the pair, the camera pulls backwards.
TYLER (CONT'D)
(fading)
This is so cool! It would be great
for playing poker with the guys
from work. You don't mine if I have
the guys from work over do you...
Frank and Tyler continue to stand arm-in-arm. The camera
continues to pull back as we:
FADE TO BLACK.
END OF SHOW
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