2x07
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               EXT. HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - LATER

               Establishing shot of the hospital. Pedestrians walk past as
               an ambulance drives by.

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               INT. HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - WAITING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

               Frank, Corrine, Mike, Tamsin, Fletcher, and Jamie sit in the
               waiting room. Fletcher moves his arm and again cringes. This
               catches Tamsin's eye. A concerned look crosses her face.
               Fletcher stands.

                                   FLETCHER
                         I'll be right back.

               After excusing himself, Fletcher walks to the nearby men's
               room and enters.

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               INT. HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - MEN'S ROOM - CONTINUOUS

               Fletcher takes a quick look around. Seeing that it's empty,
               he locks the door. He begins to roll up the sleeve of his
               injured arm as we:

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               INT. HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - WAITING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER

               Frank, Corrine, Mike, Tamsin, and Jamie sit as they were when
               DOCTOR KATHERINE NIELSEN (greying red hair, mid-sixties)
               approaches.

               She extends a friendly hand.

                                   DOCTOR NIELSEN
                         Frank.

               Franks stands and takes the woman's hand. He leans in and
               gives her a friendly kiss on the cheek.

                                   FRANK
                         Hey, Katie.

                                   DOCTOR NIELSEN
                         This is the second kid you've
                         brought in here this week. They're
                         recruiting them a lot younger than
                         they did in my day. Or did this one
                         try to kill you too?

               Frank smirks. They both sit. Jamie is anxious for news.

                                   DOCTOR NIELSEN (CONT'D)
                         The boy's awake. He's fine other
                         than a slight concussion. We'll
                         want to keep him overnight for
                         observation. Just to be safe.

               Relieved smiles all around. 

                                   DOCTOR NIELSEN (CONT'D)
                         His mother will have to be
                         notified, of course...

                                   FRANK
                         We'll handle it.

               Katherine nods. She looks to Jamie who is practically
               vibrating in place.

                                   DOCTOR NIELSEN
                             (with a kind smile)
                         You can go see him if you want.

               Jamie jumps up from his seat and is already running down the
               hallway when the doctor yells out-

                                   DOCTOR NIELSEN (CONT'D)
                         Room 405!

               The adults chuckle at the boys excitement. Fletcher
               approaches.

               He sits down next to Tamsin. He nods toward Katherine.

                                   FLETCHER
                         Doctor Nielsen.
                             (beat)
                         What did I miss?

                                   DOCTOR NIELSEN
                         The kid's fine.

               Fletcher gives a small smile.

                                   TAMSIN
                             (to Fletcher)
                         Now, if you'd be so kind at to show
                         the doctor your arm.

               Fletcher furrows his brow.

                                   FLETCHER
                         What are you talking about?

                                   TAMSIN
                         Your arm. I saw you favoring it.

                                   FLETCHER
                         It's fine. Really.

                                   DOCTOR NIELSEN
                             (smirking)
                         You damn men. Always so macho.
                         Let's see it, handsome.

                                   FLETCHER
                             (lightly)
                         There's really nothing wrong.

               Fletcher opens his mouth to protest more, but a look from
               Tamsin tells him he better comply with the doctor's orders.
               He rolls him his sleeve and holds his arm out to the doctor.

               Katherine takes the man's arm and gives it a quick going
               over.

                                   DOCTOR NIELSEN
                             (to Tamsin)
                         Looks like the man is right. I
                         don't see anything.

               Fletcher gives Tamsin a wink. 

                                   FLETCHER
                         Now if we could move on to more
                         important things. Like, what was
                         that creature, and why did it
                         attack us in broad day-light?

                Tamsin gives Fletcher an odd look as we:

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               INT. MACROWARE - TYLER'S OFFICE - LATER

               Tyler has an equally odd look on his face as he sits at his
               desk, starring at the talisman in his right hand. He is
               broken out of his stupor by a large STACK OF FILES being set
               on his desk. He looks up to see JASPER, a rather nerdy
               looking man in his 20's. Tyler gives him an annoyed look.

                                   TYLER
                         Hey! No way, Jasper! I'm leaving
                         early today!

                                   JASPER
                             (mockingly)
                         Doesn't look like it to me. The new
                         boss said nobody leaves until all
                         their work is done.

                                   TYLER
                         But I've got plans! Big plans!

                                   JASPER
                         Well, you better "plan" on being
                         here late.

               Jasper snorts at his supposed joke. Tyler glares at Jasper as
               the man exits.

                                   TYLER
                             (to himself)
                         Oh, God! I'm never going to get out
                         of here. Why can't these things
                         just do themselves?

               Unnoticed by him, the talisman glows softly for a beat. Tyler
               sighs, takes the top folder, and opens it up. He studies it
               for a beat. He furrows his brow.

                                   TYLER (CONT'D)
                         Hmmmm.

               He sets that chart in his "out" box and grabs the next in the
               stack. He gives it a quick glance and also sets it in the
               "out" box, a slight smile crossing his face. He picks up the
               next one and studies it.

                                   TYLER (CONT'D)
                         What the...

               He grins more shoving it in the "out" box. 

                                   TYLER (CONT'D)
                             (amused)
                         Looks like Jasper's screw-up is my
                         ticket out of here.

               He grins as he quickly looks through he remaining charts and
               shoves them in his box.

               With a smile, he stands and grabs his jacket. He slips the
               talisman into his front pocket and exits. After a beat, the
               camera PANS DOWN to Tyler's desk. He's forgotten his cell
               phone.

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               INT. HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - BEAU'S ROOM - AFTERNOON

               Beau sits up in his bed looking none the worse. Doctor
               Nielsen is listening to his chest. The camera PULLS BACK
               until the pair is in the BG.

               In the FB, standing in a huddle, are Frank, Tamsin, Mike,
               Fletcher, Corrine, and Jamie.

                                   FRANK
                             (quietly)
                         Any leads on that damn thing that
                         tore up my diner yet?

                                   FLETCHER
                             (shaking his head)
                         Can't find anything in the
                         database...

               He holds up his small laptop.

                                   FLETCHER (CONT'D)
                         ...that's even a close match.

               Frank frowns, furrowing his eyebrows.

                                   FRANK
                         Keep on it.

                                   FLETCHER
                         I'll try widening the search
                         parameters--

                                   JAMIE
                         It was a Ravin Qua.

               All give the boy a quick "say what?" look. Mike more than
               looks.

                                   MIKE
                         You say what now?

               Tamsin pats her son gently on the shoulder.

                                   TAMSIN
                         Jamie. What have I told you about
                         interrupting?

               Jamie hangs his head.

                                   FRANK
                         No. Let's hear the boy out.
                             (to Jamie)
                         You know what this thing is?

               Jamie nods. Corrine is also interested.

                                   CORRINE
                         Did you read about it one of those
                         Watcher books or--

               He shakes his head.

                                   JAMIE
                         I saw it last night. 

               Fletcher squints his eyes at the kid.

                                   FLETCHER
                         I thought you said you didn't see
                         anything unusual. I wouldn't
                         exactly call that beastie normal.

                                   JAMIE
                         I saw it at the movie!
                             (shaking his head)
                         No! I saw it in the movie!

               All now look more confused than before.

                                   TAMSIN
                         What are you talking about?

                                   JAMIE
                         The Ravin Qua were the alien
                         species at war with the Zombie
                         Space Hookers! 

               Corrine cocks her eyebrow.

                                   JAMIE (CONT'D)
                         That demon came from the movie!

                                   MIKE
                             (smirking)
                         Things don't just come to life
                         'cause you see them in a movie.
                         Trust me. If they did, there'd be
                         handsome, well-endowed gay men
                         everywhere.

               Mike looks off into space for a beat, a dreamy smile on his
               face.

                                   TAMSIN
                         There's an insight into your
                         private viewing habits we didn't
                         need.

                                   FLETCHER
                         Needed or not, he's right.

               Tamsin, Corrine, Frank, and Mike give Fletcher questioning 
               looks.

                                   FLETCHER (CONT'D)
                         Um... Not the well-endowed gay men
                         part... obviously... My videos all
                         have busty Sheilas in them... not
                         that I have videos...
                             (after an embarrassed
                              beat)
                         Things don't just pop out of the
                         movie screen. They'd have to be
                         magically summoned. 

                                   MIKE
                         Magically summoned? I don't know of
                         any spell that can do that. Though
                         one time I did accidently bring a
                         drawing to life--

                                   TAMSIN
                         Often in cases such as this, an
                         object is involved, like a talisman
                         or a--

               A light-bulb goes off in Tamsin's head. It's obvious that the
               same one has also gone off in Fletcher's. They look at each
               other for a beat.

               In unison they turn to look at Beau as we: 

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               EXT. HEAVEN'S GATE STREET - LATER

               Tyler is walking. He carries a picnic basket. He walks past
               the movie theater on his way to the park.

               He glances at the poster for "Zombie Space Hookers Four" as
               he passes and gives a small smile. The picture of the Ravin
               Qua causes him to frown for a moment, obviously thinking it
               looks familiar. He shakes his head dismissing the notion and
               continues on his way. The camera remains on the poster for a
               few beats. In the poster, the Ravin Qua's eyes begin to glow:

                                                             BLACK OUT.



                                   END OF ACT TWO
                                      ACT THREE

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               INT. HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - BEAU'S ROOM - MOMENTS LATER

               CU on Fletcher's computer screen. It displays a picture of
               the talisman.

                                   FLETCHER (V.O.)
                         You're sure this is your good luck
                         charm?

               The camera PULLS BACK to show that the team has gathered
               around Beau who looks a bit uneasy with their too close
               proximity. Doctor Nielsen has left.

                                   BEAU
                         Yeah.

               Fletcher moves in closer.

                                   FLETCHER
                         And you're positive you dropped it
                         in the diner during the attack?!

                                   BEAU
                         Yeah! Now step back or pop a breath
                         mint!

               Mike cracks a smile as Fletcher backs up covering his mouth
               with his hand. 

                                   FLETCHER
                             (embarrassed)
                         I had onion rings for lunch.

               Frank nods toward the other side of the room. The entire team
               moves away from the bed, leaving Jamie to talk to his friend.

                                   FRANK
                         So this talisman thing is somewhere
                         in my diner?!

               Fletcher looks at the screen.

                                   FLETCHER
                             (reading)
                         The "Ooc Ma' Rot". 
                             (nodding)
                         Looks like it.

               Fletcher pauses for a beat as he reads more of the item's
               description. His brow furrows.

                                   FLETCHER (CONT'D)
                         This isn't good.

                                   CORRINE
                         What is it?

               Fletcher returns his eyes to the screen.

                                   FLETCHER
                         Says here,
                             (reading)
                         "The Ooc Ma' Rot causes the ideas
                         of its master to become reality. It
                         should only be used by a highly
                         disciplined mind. Unfocused
                         thoughts trigger a fail safe, a
                         guardian taken from the possessor's
                         mind, to retrieve the talisman from
                         the unworthy owner."

                                   CORRINE
                         That explains the creature.

                                   TAMSIN
                             (nodding)
                         And I'd wager the boy in the park
                         had "unworthy" stamped on his
                         forehead.

               Frank nods.

                                   FRANK
                         We better get back to the diner.
                         The sooner we get that thing in the
                         vault, the better I'll feel.

               Tamsin looks back to Jamie and Beau.

                                   TAMSIN
                         I'll stay here with the boys.

               Frank nods. The team, minus Tamsin, heads out the door as we:

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               INT. FRANK'S DINER - LATER

               The diner looks considerably cleaner. The demon is nowhere in
               sight. Vi is holding a broom and dust pan and standing before
               Mike, Frank, Fletcher, and Corrine.

                                   VI
                         I told you! Tyler took it. He went
                         to work and left me here to do the
                         cleaning-up all by myself! I should
                         get a raise--

               Frank turns away and hits speed dial on his cell phone.
               Corrine takes out her phone also. Off Vi's offended face we:

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               INT. MACROWARE - TYLER'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS

               CU of Tyler's phone sitting on his desk ringing. It's caller
               ID reads, "Incoming call: Frank".

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               INT. FRANK'S DINER - CONTINUOUS

               Another beat and Frank hangs up his phone.

                                   FRANK
                         Damn it! No answer.

               Corrine is on her phone.

                                   CORRINE
                             (into phone)
                         About an hour ago? Thanks, Ronald.

               Corrine hangs up her phone.

                                   CORRINE (CONT'D)
                         The doorman at Macroware said he
                         left about an hour ago.

               Frank frowns. He looks to Vi and Mike.

                                   FRANK
                         Did he say anything about having
                         plans?

               Off their faces we:

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               INT. CALLIE'S HOUSE - AFTERNOON

               The front door opens. CALLIE FORD enters carrying her purse
               and keys.

               She sets them down on the nearby table, next to the phone.

               She jumps in surprise as Tyler grabs her in a big hug.

                                   TYLER
                         Happy anniversary!

               Tyler swings her around in the air and plants a big kiss on
               her lips.

                                   CALLIE
                         Speedy! I wasn't expecting you
                         until later! You surprised me!

                                   TYLER
                         I'm gonna do a Hell of a lot more
                         than that. Come on.

               He takes her by the hand and starts to walk her toward the
               door.

                                   CALLIE
                         Where are we going?

                                   TYLER
                             (with a big grin)
                         You'll see.

               The happy couple exits the house. A few beats and then the
               telephone starts ringing. The camera pans down to the table
               on which still sit Callie's purse and keys. The phone rings
               for another beat as we:

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               INT. HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - BEAU'S ROOM

               Beau is sitting up in bed, talking on the phone. Jamie is
               sitting on the edge of the bed. Tamsin is a few feet away.

                                   BEAU
                             (into the phone)
                         I promise, Mom! I'm okay. You don't
                         need to cut your business trip
                         short.
                             (beat)
                         Really! Jamie and his mom are here
                         with me.
                             (beat)
                         Okay.

               Beau gives a pained look and holds the phone out toward
               Tamsin. Tamsin gives an amused smile and takes the receiver.

                                   TAMSIN
                             (into phone)
                         Hello, Mrs. Buxton.
                             (beat)
                         A mugger. That's right. The police
                         apprehended him.

               Tamsin turns away from the kids and speaks indistinctly.

                                   BEAU
                             (quietly to Jamie)
                         Why did I have to tell her I was
                         mugged? A big freakin' monster hit
                         us with a table!

                                   JAMIE
                         Demon.

               Beau shoots Jamie a blank look.

                                   JAMIE (CONT'D)
                         Technically.

                                   BEAU
                         You're being weirder than usual.
                         What the Hell are you talking
                         about?

               Jamie leans in.

                                   JAMIE
                         My mom, everyone at the diner, they
                         hunt demons.

                                   TAMSIN
                         Jamie!

               Jamie turns around to see that Tamsin has hung up the phone
               and is now looking very displeased with him.

               He gives a sheepish smile as we:

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               EXT. HEAVEN'S GATE STREET - LATE AFTERNOON

               Frank's SUV speeds down the road, turning a corner sharply.

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               INT. FRANK'S SUV - CONTINUOUS

               Frank is driving, Corrine in the passenger seat, cell phone
               to her ear. Fletcher, Vi, and Mike are in the back seat. 

               Corrine hangs up her phone.

                                   CORRINE
                         Still no answer.

                                   FRANK
                         Keep trying. 

               Corrine nods, re-dials her phone, and places it back against
               her ear. 

                                   FRANK (CONT'D)
                         That park is huge. Better call in
                         the reenforcements.

               In the back seat, Vi pull out her phone, dials, and places it
               to her ear.

                                   VI
                             (into phone)
                         Hey. 
                             (beat)
                         Nope, not a social call.
                             (beat)
                         The park.

               She hangs up he phone and turns to Mike.

                                   VI (CONT'D)
                         Rick's on his way.

               Back in the front seat, Frank pulls his phone out and hits a
               speed dial button. 

                                   FRANK
                             (into his phone)
                         Hey, Billie. Up for a little search
                         and rescue?

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               EXT. HEAVEN'S GATE STREET - CONTINUOUS

               Frank's SUV speeds on out of frame as we:

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               INT. HEAVEN'S GATE POLICE DEPARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER

               Tanya is sitting behind her desk, going over a file. At the
               desk across from hers sits DET. LEWIS REED (African-American,
               40). A name plate on his desk clearly identifies him.

               Tanya closes up her file and stands. She stands and collects
               her purse and coat.

                                   TANYA
                         I'm outta here, Reed. See ya
                         tomorrow.

               Det. Reed glances at his watch and looks back to Tanya.

                                   REED
                         Out before nine? 

                                   TANYA
                         Hey, some of us actually have a
                         social life.

               Reed scoffs.

                                   REED
                         Still dating the owner of that
                         greasy spoon?

               Tanya ponders this for a beat.

                                   TANYA
                         Dating? I guess you could call what
                         we're doing that.

               He laughs lightly.

                                   REED
                         Have a good night.

               Tanya pats him on the shoulder as she passes by.

                                   TANYA
                         You don't stay here too late.

               Reed's face turns more serious. He nods.

               Tanya exits. Reed looks to a picture sitting on his desk. It
               is a picture of himself, a beautiful woman, and two small
               children- a boy and a girl. The four look very happy. 

               Reed's forehead creases. His left hand goes to his right hand
               and begins to caress the wedding ring on his finger. He is
               jolted back to reality by his desk phone RINGING. He picks it
               up and places the receiver to his ear.

                                   REED
                             (into phone)
                         Detective Reed.
                             (beat)
                         The Sumner file. Yeah. I've got it
                         right here. Hang on. 

               The detective sets the phone receiver down on the desk and
               starts rummaging through a stack of files on his desk.

               Unable to locate the file in question, he stands and walks
               over to Tanya's desk. He rummages around on her desk for a
               beat and then gives a victorious smile as he finds the
               missing chart.

               He walks back to his desk and sits on the edge. He grabs the
               receiver and opens the chart.

                                   REED (CONT'D)
                             (into phone)
                         Got it.
                             (beat)
                         No. Looks like the time of death
                         was set at 4:35 p.m.
                             (beat)
                         No problem.

               Reed hangs up the phone and tosses the file back on Tanya's
               desk. It hits the top of the desk and slides off onto the
               floor.

               Reed gives an aggravated groan. He crosses over to retrieve
               the file from the floor. Once behind Tanya's desk, he bends
               down and picks it up. 

               The bottom drawer of Tanya's desk is partly open and
               something catches his eye. The detective pauses for a beat
               and then opens the drawer. Inside is a thick file labeled
               "Frank's Diner".

               A curious look crosses his face. He reaches in the drawer and
               retrieves the file. He begins to thumb through it as we:

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               EXT. HEAVEN'S GATE PARK ENTRANCE- DUSK

               Frank's SUV arrives at the park, screeching to a halt. The
               crew quickly piles out as BILLIE JACKSON and RICK THOMPSON
               run to meet them.

               They quickly break up into teams- Billie and Frank, Vi and
               Rick, and Fletcher, Corrine, and Mike. The teams run off in
               different directions as we:

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               EXT. HEAVEN'S GATE PARK - CONTINUOUS

               Tyler and Callie are sitting on the ground on a spread out
               table cloth. Before them is the remains of what looks to have
               been an elegant dinner. They snuggle as they watch the sun
               set over the scenic pond.

                                   CALLIE
                         This is perfect.

               Tyler smiles proudly.

                                   TYLER
                         It is, isn't it?
                             (beat)
                         More wine?

               Callie nods. Tyler reaches for the bottle of wine. He begins
               to pour it into Callie's glass, but only a trickle comes out.

                                   TYLER (CONT'D)
                         Oh, we're out.

               Suddenly, a steady stream of wine begins to pour from the
               bottle. Tyler shrugs and fills her glass. Callie takes a sip.
               He sets the bottle down and looks back to his love.

               CU on the bottle of wine. Unnoticed, it continues to fill,
               wine spilling quietly out over the rim.

               Callie and Tyler look lovingly into each others eyes. They
               kiss passionately.

               Above the lovers, FIREWORKS go off. They continue to kiss for
               a beat. The fireworks increase. While still kissing Callie,
               Tyler opens his eyes and looks up at the dusk sky. He pulls
               back as the fireworks continue.

               Callie looks up her face full of wonder.

                                   CALLIE
                         Just when I didn't think things
                         could get any better.
                             (beat)
                         What's next? A string quartet?

               From behind the couple, classical music begins to play. They
               turn around to see a QUARTET OF MUSICIANS playing. Callie
               turns to Tyler. She is clearly impressed.

                                   CALLIE (CONT'D)
                         How the Hell did you do that?

               Tyler's face goes blank.

                                   TYLER
                         I have no idea.

               From behind them comes a GROWL. The quartet stops playing.
               Through the bushes burst the Ravin Qua! It is now bigger and
               uglier than ever. The beast ROARS as we:

                                                             BLACK OUT.



                                  END OF ACT THREE
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