01x07
Script created with Final Draft by Final Draft, Inc.
[
previous
| bottom
]
INT. FRANK'S DINER - SUNRISE
The team is all sitting around the bar as the dawn light
shines in through the windows. James is pacing back and forth
as he speaks.
JAMES
The Chokva are a very secluded
species. So much so, that we only
learned of their existence a few
years ago. After a few initial
contacts, we came to realize that
they cared very little about the
presence of mankind. In fact, our
scientific teams could walk around
their underground city without even
being acknowledged.
James pauses for a moment. The gang exchange looks. James
continues.
JAMES (CONT'D)
As I said, the Chokva are highly in
tune with the elements. But it's
more than that. On my world, they
can actually control the elements
with this massive organic computer
they've got. The thing's huge,
runs all the way down to the core
of the planet.
(beat)
Anyway, a few days ago, one of our
scientific teams was studying this
device and accidentally activated
it, triggering a localized fire
storm.
James pauses as sad look flickers crosses his face.
JAMES (CONT'D)
Half of the colony, including the
Chokva hatchery and their queen,
all gone in a matter of minutes.
There is a brief pause as the team absorbs this information.
FRANK
I take it at this point their
opinion of humanity changed.
JAMES
(nodding)
The king set the computer to a
seventy-two hour self-destruct and
ordered what was left of his people
to evacuate to other worlds. When
that computer goes, the planet goes
with it.
Lon gives James an annoyed look.
LON
Wait a moment. Let me see if I've
got this correct. You're
organization invaded and all but
destroyed a normally docile demon
species and now you are hunting
down its leader to prevent their
retaliation?
Tamsin and Frank shoot Lon an annoyed look.
JAMES
(frowning)
Sounds a lot worse when you put it
that way.
FRANK
(in warning tone; to Lon)
Lon.
JAMES
Yeah! We screwed up! But they're
not giving us an option here! We're
talking about the destruction of
the entire planet!
(beat)
That is, unless I find that demon
and retrieve the over-ride command
module he took. And I don't even
know where to start looking.
Grave looks all around. Frank looks to Mike.
FRANK
Get on the sphere. See if you can
find anything out.
Mike nods and moves to the kitchen door. Tyler joins him and
the two exit. Frank turns back to James.
FRANK (CONT'D)
While we're waiting...
(clapping his hands
together)
Who want's breakfast?
Tamsin smiles at James. He smiles back lightly at her and
sits down on the stool beside her. Lon looks at the pair
uneasily.
Frank moves behind the counter as we:
JUMP CUT TO:
INT. FRANK'S DINER - LATER
James, Tamsin, and Lon are sitting at the counter, plates
covered with the remnants of breakfast in front of them.
Frank and Vi behind the counter.
Mike and Tyler exit from the kitchen.
MIKE
Damn!
(to Tyler)
I told you I smelled bacon!
The gang look to the two expectantly.
TYLER
(to Frank)
Do you want the good news or the
bad news?
MIKE
I want bacon.
TYLER
(annoyed; to Mike)
I was talking to Frank.
The two sit at the counter. Frank gives Mike a firm stare.
MIKE
Fine, but there better be some left
for me.
Frank turns around for a beat. Turning back around, with two
plates of food which he slides in front of the two young men.
Mike digs in.
MIKE (CONT'D)
(while eating)
The good news is that I can do a
special kind of spell that will
pinpoint where this demon is even
if it's invisible.
FRANK
I take it there's a "but" coming.
Mike nods.
MIKE
I need an extra-strong magic
infusion first. We're talking the
high octane stuff here. And since I
just had one, Kat can't give me it
for another twenty-fours hours.
FRANK
Any way we can put a rush it?
MIKE
Sure, if you want my head to crack
open like a pinata in a room full
of bat-wielding 10-year-olds.
(beat)
And trust me, you do not wanna be
the one who cleans up that candy.
James' face falls.
FRANK
Twenty Four hours. That's going to
be cutting it close.
MIKE
(nodding)
Plus, in order for the spell to
work I need something from the
demon. Like some hair or a piece of
skin or--
JAMES
Blood?
MIKE
(nodding)
Blood. Or clothes. Did it wear
clothes? Some do. The rest just let
their demon junk flop everywhere.
Kind of distracting in a fight.
Agreeing, Vi and Tamsin nod. Lon and Frank give grossed-out
frowns.
JAMES
No. I mean, we've got blood. Or at
least I know where we can get it.
(beat)
Last night. I cut it with my knife,
but he knocked it out of my hand.
We go back to where we had the
fight and find that knife, we got
blood.
FRANK
Excellent.
(to Tamsin)
Tamsin. You and James go find that
knife.
Tamsin nods. She and James stand.
FRANK (CONT'D)
And after that, why don't you two
take the rest of the day off. We
can't do anything else until
tomorrow anyway. You might as well
show our guest around.
Lon's mouth drops open, but he remains quiet.
TAMSIN
(with a grin)
Well, if you insist, boss.
Tamsin looks to James. He gives her a smile. The two turn and
make their way to the door, exiting. Lon gives Frank a stern
look.
LON
(concerned)
Do you think it's wise to give them
so much time alone?
FRANK
No.
Frank looks through the window at Tamsin and James outside.
She slides her arm around his back. Frank smiles lightly.
FRANK (CONT'D)
But I think it's what she needs.
Vi leans on her fist, watching the two as they go out of
sight, a wistful look on her face.
VI
Lost lovers reunited.
(sigh)
It's so romantic. Don't you think?
Lon cuts his eyes at Vi as we:
JUMP CUT TO:
EXT. HEAVEN'S GATE - WOODS - DAY
Tamsin and James are in the area where the previous night's
fight with the Chakva demon occurred. They are bent over
looking around in the grass.
TAMSIN
I've got it!
Tamsin stands, the knife in her hand, the blade covered with
dried blood. James turns to her, a smile on his face.
JAMES
Great!
He approaches her and gives her a big hug. Lifting her off
the ground, James swings Tamsin around. He sets her down with
an embarrassed look on his face.
JAMES (CONT'D)
Sorry. I got carried away.
TAMSIN
It's okay.
She pulls out a bag and stashes the knife in it.
JAMES
(smiling)
That's right. We're friends.
TAMSIN
(softly; to herself)
Yeah. We were good friends.
The two begin to walk. A pensive look crosses James' face.
JAMES
Where's the other me?
TAMSIN
Pardon?
JAMES
Every time you talk about him, you
use the past tense- was, were.
Tamsin smiles nervously and shakes her head.
TAMSIN
I sorry. You must be mistaken. I--
James stops walking.
JAMES
Look, you know me so well, then you
know I have a photographic memory.
(beat)
Tell me the truth. I can handle it.
Tamsin turns to face him. Her expression sad. She looks down.
TAMSIN
(softly)
Our team was out on a routine
mission. I was the lookout. Someone
must have snuck up and hit me over
the head. I didn't see the Hell
Hounds. I couldn't warn you.
Tamsin breaks down. She drops to her knees, sobbing. James is
stunned for a moment. He then drops to his knees and hugs
Tamsin. She sobs harder.
James pulls her closer, rubbing her back to comfort her.
JAMES
Shhh. It's okay. It's okay. It
wasn't your fault. You hear me?
James pushes Tamsin away slightly and looks down into her
face.
JAMES (CONT'D)
(firmly)
It wasn't your fault.
A bittersweet smile crosses Tamsin's face.
TAMSIN
You've no idea how much I've needed
to hear you say that.
A moment passes between the two.
JAMES
Your James was a lucky man to have
a friend as good as you.
Tamsin's lip quivers. She stares into James' eyes.
TAMSIN
No. I was the lucky one.
(beat)
Lucky to have a husband as perfect
as you.
JAMES
(stunned)
Husband?
Tamsin nods lightly.
TAMSIN
I love you, James Sinclair.
James' is now also on the verge of tears.
JAMES
(with a slight smile)
You have no idea how much I've
needed to hear you say that.
The pair exchange a passionate kiss as we:
FADE OUT.
END ACT TWO
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
INT. TAMSIN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
MONTAGE
CU on a pair of burning candles as "Xanadu" by Dannii Minogue
plays.
FADE TO a WIDE SHOT of the room full of lit candles, Tamsin
and James, naked, sitting up in bed facing each other.
FADE TO CU of Tamsin and James as they kiss slowly and
passionately. James leans Tamsin back on the bed.
FADE TO OVERHEAD SHOT of James on top of Tamsin kissing her
neck, her eyes closed, a look of pure pleasure on her face.
He kisses down her neck, moving downward until he disappears
out of frame.
FADE TO profile CU of Tamsin as she arches her head back, her
lips parting slightly.
FADE TO Tamsin's hand gripping the sheets.
FADE TO James and Tamsin kissing in the throes of ecstasy.
FADE TO CU on James' back as Tamsin's hands slide across it.
FADE TO James' hand sliding up Tamsin's arm.
FADE TO James and Tamsin's faces as they both throw their
heads back in climactic release. They slowly bring them back
forward until they touch foreheads.
FADE TO WIDE SHOT of the couple lying in each others arms,
spent.
END MONTAGE
Tamsin and James sit in bed, Tamsin leaning her head on his
chest.
TAMSIN
What are you thinking?
JAMES
(chuckling)
Wow!
TAMSIN
(chuckling)
Which time?
JAMES
All of them.
Tamsin sits up, turns to her left and opens the drawer on her
night stand. Reaching in, she pulls out a pack of cigarettes
and a lighter.
JAMES (CONT'D)
Hey! Hey! I thought you quit.
Tamsin lights one up and takes a long drag.
TAMSIN
(smiling)
I did.
(beat)
Mostly. I like to sneak one now and
again, especially after an
exceptionally...
(lasciviously)
...rigorous workout.
(beat)
Don't tell Lon.
JAMES
Your secret's safe with me, ma'am.
TAMSIN
(playfully)
How do I know I can trust you?
After the way you just ravaged this
poor, helpless woman...
(with a smile)
...repeatedly.
Tamsin takes another puff of her cigarette and then crushes
it out in the ash try on the nightstand.
JAMES
I never told anyone about that time
you accidently set off that stun
grenade and knocked me out for two
days.
(chuckle)
I just let them think it
malfunctioned. And you still
wouldn't go out with me.
James laughs. Tamsin stiffens. She pulls herself away from
James.
TAMSIN
(coldly)
That wasn't me.
(beat; seriously)
What are we doing here?
James' face turns serious.
Tamsin gets out of the bed, pulling the sheet off as she
does, wrapping it around her as women on broadcast television
do in these situations.
TAMSIN (CONT'D)
(forcefully)
I'm not your Tamsin and your not my
James! All this...
(Tamsin motions between
James and herself)
...is just an illusion! These
feelings we have for other people.
We're strangers.
(beat)
We're nothing.
Tamsin moves to stand in front of the window, gazing out into
the night.
James quickly sits up, pulling on his boxer briefs as he
stands. He moves across the room to stand behind Tamsin.
He wraps his arms around her. She remains stiff but allows
him to do so.
JAMES
We're not nothing, baby. We're
here. We're now.
James turns Tamsin around to face him.
JAMES (CONT'D)
So what if none of this is real.
Who cares?! I'd rather have this
beautiful lie and you in my arms
than face the ugly truth any day.
Tears come to Tamsin eyes. She turns away. James takes her
arm and gently turns her back around. He reaches up and
strokes her face gently. Tamsin shudders.
JAMES (CONT'D)
Maybe our memories don't match up.
Big deal. We can make new ones...
together.
Tamsin's lip quivers.
JAMES (CONT'D)
I'm not your James... but I could
be... if you'll let me.
Tamsin takes a deep breath.
TAMSIN
Promise you'll never leave me
again?
JAMES
(shaking his head; smiling
warmly)
Never ever.
The two embrace and kiss passionately as we:
FADE TO:
EXT. FRANK'S DINER - MORNING
Establishing shot of the diner.
CUT TO:
INT. FRANK'S DINER - CONTINUOUS
Lon is sitting at the counter in his usual spot. Mike is
eating breakfast, while Frank and Vi are behind the counter.
Frank is looking at Lon who does not look his usual polished
self. He is wearing the same suit as the day before. His hair
is a bit messy, and he is in need of a shave.
FRANK
Rough night?
Lon gives Frank a wry look.
LON
Yes, as a matter of fact.
(beat)
I slept here last night. In the
lab.
FRANK
Working on something big?
LON
Just those follow-up test on James'
blood work I told you about.
FRANK
Find anything?
LON
(shaking his head)
Everything's routine so far. I've
got a few still running.
(beat)
I also went over some interesting
data the computer recorded last
night. Seems the readings on James'
portal are quite similar to those
of the random portal formations
we've been experiencing over the
past several months. I have a
theory that they're caused by an
external source which we may be
able to trace back to--
Frank squints at Lon.
FRANK
That's not why you stayed here, is
it?
Lon looks annoyed.
LON
No.
(beat)
If you must know, Tamsin and James
stayed at our flat last night.
Mike and Vi lean in closer.
LON (CONT'D)
Bloody paper-thin walls. I arrived
home just in time to hear my dear
sister yelling "Oh, God!" at the
top of her lungs...
(beat; indignant)
...and not in a way to make me
think she'd suddenly found
religion.
Frank, Vi, and Mike chuckle quietly not wanting to upset Lon
further.
LON (CONT'D)
(sincerely)
I'm... worried... for her.
Vi reaches across the counter and pats Lon's hand. In an
uncharacteristic move, Lon accepts her comfort, giving Vi an
appreciative smile.
Tyler enters from his bedroom located under the stairs. He
approaches the counter.
TYLER
You sure you guys don't need me for
anything?
Frank turns to Tyler and shakes his head.
FRANK
You go to work and earn those big
bucks. I'm going to need someone to
support me in my old age.
Frank gives Tyler a wink. Tyler chuckles.
TYLER
Well, I'm going to need to get my
car fixed before I can start
investing in your retirement
package.
MIKE
When are you going to trash that
thing and buy a real car?
TYLER
What are you talking about?! I love
that car!
(quietly)
When it runs.
(beat)
And if memory serves it was good
enough for you on many occasions.
Like that time your dog got sick.
MIKE
(wistfully; sigh)
Poor Mr. Freckles.
TYLER
Or when you had that hot date with
Bobby whats-his-name. Which, by the
way, I still have nightmares about
since hearing your pornographic
post hook-up blow-by-blow.
(beat)
No pun intended.
Lon looks to Mike, a disgusted look on his face. Mike smiles
and shrugs.
TYLER (CONT'D)
Point is, I'm not getting rid it.
MIKE
(chuckle)
Whatever, dude.
(beat)
But since you're currently wheel
less, how are you getting your
pedestrian ass to work?
Tyler cuts his eyes to Frank nervously.
TYLER
I've... ah... got a ride.
Frank narrows his eyes.
FRANK
(looking annoyed)
Corrine?
Tyler looks away, avoiding Frank's glare.
FRANK (CONT'D)
That broad better not come barging
in here and start some--
The bell over the door chimes, cutting Frank off, as Corrine
enters. Frank looks to her and gives a forced smile.
Seeing Frank, Corrine grimaces. They eye each other coolly.
FRANK (CONT'D)
Corrine.
CORRINE
Frank.
They continue to eyeball each other for a brief second. The
chime once again sounds as Tamsin and James enter, talking
and laughing. Corrine turns toward the sound. James notices
Corrine.
JAMES
(excitedly)
Corrine!
Corrine eyes James suspiciously.
JAMES (CONT'D)
(to Frank)
That's Corrine DuBois!
FRANK
We've met.
JAMES
This lady is the best Slayer I've
ever worked with.
(turning to Corrine)
How's it going? I haven't seen you
since the Cardiff mission.
Corrine gives James an annoyed look and turns to Tyler.
CORRINE
(forcefully)
Tyler. Let's go.
Tyler stands firm.
TYLER
(politely)
Manners cost nothing.
Corrine realizes that she was abrupt with Tyler. She gives
him a mild smile.
CORRINE
Please. We don't want to be late.
Tyler gives Corrine a smile. She hurries to the door and
exits. Tyler hastily follows, giving the gang a wave as he
exits.
FRANK
(towards the door)
No. Don't want to be late.
(beat)
Your flying monkeys might send out
a search party.
Everyone chuckles except for James who looks confused. After
a beat, he shrugs it off.
Frank looks to Tamsin and James.
FRANK (CONT'D)
You guys ready to track down a
demon?
Tamsin reaches into her purse and pulls out the clear plastic
bag containing the knife. CU on the knife as we:
JUMP CUT TO:
[top | previous | next]
Script created with Final Draft by Final Draft, Inc.