by Robb House
by Robb House
TEASER
FADE IN:
EXT. VIRGINIA COLONY - DAY
The camera FADES IN on a horse-drawn wagon as it rolls up the
busy, muddy street.
TITLE OVER: VIRGINIA COLONY - 1630
The camera FOLLOWS the wagon to HESTER standing outside the
small church at the center of town.
Almost unrecognizable, she is dressed in modest Puritan
clothing, her blond hair up under a bonnet. Not a bit of
makeup adorns her face. Even though she's plain-looking as
compared to her present-day self, it is clear that she is
still quite a beauty.
With her is MARY. She is plain, 30ish, and a bit large.
Hester tries to open the door, but her attempts are hindered
by a bundle of hand-stitched quilts which fills her arms.
Mary is also loaded down with quilts.
The door opens. SILAS appears, looking quite dashing in his
period clothing. His white collar denotes that he is a member
of the clergy. He and Hester lock eyes for a quick moment.
Both of their faces light up, there is obviously an
attraction between the two.
SILAS
Sister Smith. Tis pleasant to see
thee on this fine morn.
Hester's face flushes red as she nods her acknowledgment to
the man.
HESTER
(flustered)
Reverend.
Mary clears her throat loudly. Silas finally notices Mary.
SILAS
(formally)
Sister Wood. 'Tis nice to see thee
as well.
An embarrassed moment passes. Hester thrust the quilts at
Silas.
HESTER
For thee!
Silas takes the quilts and examines them and then looks at
the woman questioningly.
HESTER (CONT'D)
With winter approaching, I thought
thou may needest something to give
thee comfort at night.
(beat)
Since thou hath no wife to fulfill
that sacred duty.
Hester gives Silas a small, coy smile. Now Silas blushes.
Mary's mouth drops open in shock.
SILAS
Thank thee, sister. I shall think
of thee whenever I am beneath them
enjoying such divine warmth.
Mary's jaw drops further. Another moment passes between
Hester and Silas. Mary shoves her blankets at the man and
grabs Hester by the arm, pulling her away.
Silas smiles at Hester as her friend drags her up the street.
Hester gives a small wave goodbye.
MARY
Sister! Hath thee no shame?!
HESTER
(innocently)
Whatever does thou meanest, dear
Mary?
MARY
(appalled)
Thou knowest quite well, Hester
Smith! Thou wert brazedly forward
with the young Reverend!
Hester gives a small smile as the two continue up the street.
HESTER
Thou did not hearest him complain.
MARY
'Tis true. But he himself gazed
upon thee with the Devil's lust in
his eyes!
HESTER
Thou knowest I art a widow, Mary,
and the Reverend is a good, kind
hearted man- pleasing to the eye
and not without importance. Such a
man is rare in this new land. Rarer
yet for one of my stature.
(beat)
I care not how he looketh upon me,
as long as he looketh.
Ahead of the two woman is ZACHARIAH. He is dressed in Native
American garb and standing beside a horse which is loaded
down with supplies and food. Two scantily-clad NATIVE
AMERICAN MEN stand close by. Zach is talking to a PURITAN MAN
who appears to be examining Zach's goods.
MARY
(scoffing)
Mind thy morals, Hester, else thee
end up like yon trader.
(nodding toward Zachariah
with disdain)
A heathen living among the naked
savages.
The two women walk past Zach and the Puritan man.
HESTER
(offended)
Me? A heathen?! I think not. My
morals are fine, thank thee.
PURITAN MAN
(to Zach)
How much for thy salt?
But Zach isn't listening. He watches Hester as she and Mary
walk past. The two lock eyes for a beat. Zach gives her his
familiar cheeky grin. Hester blushes and turns away. An
annoyed Mary notices and quickly ushers Hester on.
But even as the two women retreat, Hester looks back to Zach,
who is still watching her. A mischievous grin crosses her
lips as we:
CUT TO:
INT. SUBURBAN HOUSE - NIGHT
The room is dark, making the location indeterminate as first.
Hester and Zachariah kiss passionately. Silas comes into
frame and joining them. Hester moves from Zach and begins to
kiss Silas.
TITLE OVER: PRESENT DAY
The camera PULLS BACK making it clear that they are in their
suburban lair. By their various states of undress, the three
have apparently just finished making love.
HESTER
Mmmm. I just love being the meat in
a man-sandwich.
ZACH
(smirking)
You love it any way you can get it,
babe. Ain't that right, Si?
Silas now smirks.
SILAS
Something you both have in common.
ZACH
And you're damn lucky.
Zach grabs Silas, quickly pulling him into an embrace, and
kissing the man hard on the lips. Hester grins hungrily at
the sight.
After a few beats, Silas pulls back.
SILAS
While that's great, I'd feel a bit
"luckier" if we'd finish the
business at hand instead of
engaging in another three-day-long
orgy.
ZACH
(shaking his head)
Si, Si, Si. Why you always gotta be
the wet blanket? Way more fun
makin' the blankets wet, if you ask
me.
He winks at Hester who giggles in return. Silas however
doesn't look amused.
ZACH (CONT'D)
Just relax, mate!
Zach attempts to rub Silas' shoulders, but Silas brushes him
off.
SILAS
Maybe I'd be able to relax if I
wasn't so worried about the Slayer
and her friends sneaking up on us.
ZACH
Might not be so bad. I kinda fancy
that Watcher babe meself. I'd wager
she'd make a fun playmate for a
century or two.
SILAS
Yeah, good idea. You turn her while
I'm busy distracting the Slayer by
getting staked. Again. No thanks!
(beat)
I'm ready to be invincible. Now.
Hester puts her arms around Silas from behind and rest her
head on his shoulder, looking at Zach.
HESTER
Yeah, Zachy. I love all the sex
we've been having and everything...
Hester pauses. She closes her eyes and a huge smile crosses
her face. She sighs contentedly. Silas slaps her hand
lightly, bringing her back to the now.
HESTER (CONT'D)
What was I saying? Oh! I love all
the sex, but Silas is right.
Eventually that red-haired Slayer
bitch is going to catch up with us
and I'd rather not have to worry
about dying when she does.
ZACH
(cheeky)
You're already dead, love.
HESTER
(pouty)
What a mean thing to say!
Zach laughs lightly at her.
SILAS
(firmly)
What's the hold up anyway? We've
got all the parts. The amulet's
charged. Why are we still potential
dust clouds?
Zach's humor has reached its limit.
ZACH
Because I'm in charge and I says it
ain't time yet!
Hester's arms tighten around Silas, silently giving him her
support. The pair eye Zach, steely eyed. Realizing their
resolve, Zach huffs and gives in.
ZACH (CONT'D)
Fine. We ain't activated it 'cause
we gotta wait for the right lunar
cycle, ain't we?
Silas frowns. His eyes narrow at Zach. He is clearly not
happy. Zach hurries to finish.
ZACH (CONT'D)
Which happens to be tomorrow night!
Zach smiles his cheeky grin.
ZACH (CONT'D)
A mere twenty-four hours, Si... and
we'll be gods.
SILAS
(firmly)
You better not be jerking me
around.
Zach starts to stroke Silas' naked chest.
ZACH
I'm not.
(beat)
Yet.
Zach's hand slides further south. Silas jumps.
ZACH (CONT'D)
(with a wink)
But surely we can work that in
before tomorrow night.
Silas' hard demeanor cracks despite himself. He gives a small
smile. The three tumble back down on the bed as we:
FADE TO BLACK.
END OF TEASER
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
EXT. WILCOX COLLEGE - MID-DAY
VI is on her cell phone as she walks across campus.
VI
(into phone)
Yeah, Frank. I'll be there shortly.
Just have to pick up my assignment.
(beat)
Okay, see you in a few.
Vi hangs up her phone, turns, and BUMPS right into SARAH
MONROE.
VI (CONT'D)
Sarah! Hey! Sorry about that!
Sarah looks at Vi with a blank expression.
SARAH
Do I know you?
Vi looks at the other woman, a confused look on her face.
SARAH (CONT'D)
You look like this girl I used to
know named "Vi". But you can't be
her. She disappeared. Haven't seen
her in weeks.
Vi catches on and frowns guiltily.
SARAH (CONT'D)
Poor thing must have gotten eaten
by a pack of wild dogs or abducted
by aliens. Only reasons I can think
of for why she hasn't called.
VI
Sarah. I'm sorry! It's just... I've
been really busy with Rick, and
school, and my Slayer--
Vi catches herself.
VI (CONT'D)
--cover band.
Sarah give Vi a weird look, but Vi hurries on.
VI (CONT'D)
But you're right. I should have
called. You're my bestest gal pal.
(beat)
Did that sound too "Rosie
O'Donnell"?
Sarah smiles a little. She's obviously close to letting Vi
off the hook.
VI (CONT'D)
Can you forgive me for being such a
rotten friend? Please?! I promise
I'll call you every day.
Vi sticks out her bottom lip in an exaggerated pout. Sarah
shakes her head and smiles bigger.
SARAH
I guess I can give you another
chance.
Vi gives a bubbly grin. The two women embrace for a quick
beat.
VI
Oh! Why don't we go out tonight!?
Just you and me.
SARAH
No Rick? No Tyler?
VI
(shaking her head)
We'll leave all the stinky boys at
home.
SARAH
Even Mike?
VI
(pondering)
Hmm. He does usually smell quite
good.
(beat)
But he can fly hag-free for one
night. Besides, he's kind of seeing
someone.
SARAH
Isn't he always?
VI
No! Someone steady! A repeat
customer! But he insists they're
not dating.
SARAH
Anyone I know?
VI
(leaning in)
Jack Malloy.
A beat and then a surprised look crosses Sarah's face as she
makes the connection.
SARAH
Professor Jack Malloy?!
Vi nods.
SARAH (CONT'D)
Tell me more!
VI
(glancing at her watch)
Can't right now. I've got to go
grab my assignments and get to
work. But I'll fill you in tonight.
Meet you at your dorm? Seven
O'Clock?
SARAH
(nodding)
Cool. See you tonight!
The two young women give each other another quick hug. They
go their separate ways as we:
FADE TO:
INT. FRANK'S DINER - LATER
FRANK, TAMSIN, MIKE, FLETCHER, BILLIE, and CORRINE are around
the counter. Fletcher has his small LAPTOP COMPUTER sitting
on the counter. Billie has a small bandage just behind and
below her right ear. They all look toward the door as the
bell over it CHIMES. Vi quickly enters.
VI
I'm here! Did I miss anything?!
She crosses over to the counter.
FRANK
Fletch thinks we can track down
this thing the vamps are putting
together.
Vi slams herself into Mike causing him to vacate his stool
which she smoothly slides onto. Mike looks offended but
doesn't say anything. Pouty-faced, he takes a standing
position behind her.
Fletcher turns toward Vi.
FLETCHER
Once the Scourgelius Quarana is
assembled, it should give off a
very unique mystical energy
signature which should be
detectable by the sphere. After
that, it should be no problem to
find.
Billie shoots the man a skeptical look.
BILLIE
That's an awful lot of "shoulds".
Corrine cocks an annoyed eyebrow at Billie.
CORRINE
(to Fletcher)
Any clue on what they're planning
to use it for?
Fletcher shakes his head.
FLETCHER
Unfortunately, very little is known
about the Scourgelius Quarana.
Tamsin leans in offering her two cents.
TAMSIN
The only description of it that
even exists is in a millennia old
Aramaic scroll.
FLETCHER
Which is how I fond out about it.
TAMSIN
And even that's vague as bloody
Hell.
FLETCHER
The writing is smudged, but it
mentions something about The Dead
and The Living. Could mean almost
anything.
TAMSIN
Whatever it is, it can't be good.
FLETCHER
Not good at all.
Realizing that they just had a "tag-team" conversation,
Tamsin and Fletcher look at each other and smile softly.
Mike leans in to Vi.
MIKE
Should we go with "Tetcher" or
Flamsin"?
Vi chuckles softly.
Frank strokes his chin.
FRANK
(to Fletcher)
So. We've got a trio of vamps that
have a "vague" object that has
something to do with life or death,
with which they plan to do
something "not good"?
Fletcher nods and gives a shrug.
FLETCHER
That about sums it up.
Billie gives an annoyed groan and rolls her eyes.
BILLIE
I came back to town for this?
FRANK
(pointing to her bandage)
Better than being at home dealing
with those Slagoff demons.
Billie touches her bandage lightly.
BILLIE
Barely.
Corrine looks at her and crosses her arms.
CORRINE
You think you can do better?
Billie ignores Corrine and instead looks to Frank.
BILLIE
And she's here why? Is she even a
part of this team?
Frank is taken by surprise.
FRANK
Not officially, but she--
Billie turns to Corrine, moving closer to the other woman.
CORRINE
(to Billie)
I'm here as much as you are! Which
brings up the issue- Why are you
here so much? Because you like the
weather? Our company?
(beat)
Because Frank has the hots for you?
Tamsin, Fletcher, Vi and Mike stifle their laughter as Frank,
caught off guard, flushes red.
FRANK
(quietly; flustered)
"Luke warms"... maybe.
Billie and Corrine ignore him.
BILLIE
(coolly)
Look, sista. I got nothin' against
you. You seem like an okay chick
and all. It's just, they've got a
Slayer already. A fully trained one
at that.
(getting in Corrine's
face)
So I don't see that you really
bring anything to the table.
Corrine clinches her jaw. Fletcher grabs his laptop as he,
Tamsin, Vi, and Mike scurry to get out of the way.
CORRINE
(firmly)
Back up sista before I hit you with
a table!
Billie stands up straight and leans in even closer.
BILLIE
I think I can hold my own.
Frank steps between the two women, pushing them apart.
FRANK
Ladies! Ladies! Let's take it down
a notch!
FLETCHER
Yeah. No fighting, unless bikinis
and mud are involved.
All eyes turn to Fletcher.
TAMSIN
Remind me again why it took us so
long to start dating.
FLETCHER
(shrugging)
The bikinis' are optional.
Tamsin chuckles.
Frank looks back to the two women before him.
FRANK
Look! You two can sort out your
personality differences later. But
right now we've got bigger fish to
fry. Namely, three deadly fish with
pointy teeth.
(beat)
That is, unless you ladies would
rather change into your optional
swimwear...
Corrine and Billie continue to glare at each other as we:
CUT TO:
EXT. VIRGINIA COLONY - HESTER'S HOUSE - NIGHT
Hester and Silas stand outside her house.
TITLE OVER: VIRGINIA COLONY - 1631
HESTER
Thank thee, Silas, for this
wonderful evening.
SILAS
'Tis I that should thank thee for
accepting my proposal of marriage,
dear Hester.
The two move closer, scandalously close. Silas looks quickly
around to make sure they aren't being watched. Now convinced
that they are alone, he leans in and plants a firm kiss on
Hester's cheek.
They part and Silas quickly departs, leaving Hester swooning
at her front door.
CUT TO:
INT. VIRGINIA COLONY - HESTER'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Hester enters the small, dark house. With a huge smile on her
face, she stokes the dying fire. Removing a small, flaming
sliver of wood from the hearth, she lights a KEROSINE LAMP on
the mantle. The room lights up.
Hester does a happy twirl. A KNOCK at the door stops her in
her tracks. She turns to the door. Her smile grows larger as
she crosses over to it.
HESTER
Silas? Did thee forget something?
She throws open the door to reveal Zachariah. Hester jumps
back in surprise.
ZACH
Hester!
He moves to enter but stops at the threshold.
HESTER
(angrily)
Zachariah! How dare thee call upon
me after how thou hast treated me?!
ZACH
Please, Hester. Forgive me. I am
not the same man I was. I have
changed! Invite me in and I shall
show thee.
HESTER
Thou hath not been to see me in
over three months! No word, not
even a note! Pray tell, what is
thine explanation?!
ZACH
Invite me in, my dearest.
Hester frowns.
ZACH (CONT'D)
Please.
Hester shakes her head.
HESTER
Very well. Thou mayest enter.
An eerie smile crosses Zach's lips. He steps into the house
and closes the door behind him as we:
CUT TO:
EXT. VIRGINIA COLONY - HESTER'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
The camera HOLDS on the house for a beat. Hester SCREAMS, a
terrifying scream that is cut short, and then all is silent.
CUT TO:
EXT. SUBURBAN HOUSE - LATE AFTERNOON
A young ASIAN MAN in a delivery uniform stands on the front
porch, a bag of food in his arms. He presses the door bell.
DING DONG.
A few beats and Hester opens the door wearing only a loose
fitting robe which exposes her ample cleavage. The young man
smiles widely. Hester smiles back as we:
CUT TO:
INT. SUBURBAN HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
The vampire's have apparently finished their ménage à trois
and now have something new to occupy them- the young Asian
man who is now unconscious.
In vamp face, Zach, using his knife, carves slices in the
man's wrist and licks at the blood that issues forth. Silas
feasts on the other arm in the more traditional way while
Hester bites savagely at the man's neck.
Zach wipes the blood away from his mouth with the back of his
wrist.
ZACH
Who says this town ain't got no
decent Thai?
HESTER
Mmm! I'm so glad we ordered out.
Silas never lets me.
Silas looks up from his meal.
SILAS
This is a special occasion, love.
It's normally too dangerous, but if
what Zach says is true...
Zach cuts his eyes at Silas.
SILAS (CONT'D)
...then we'll be out of this place
before anyone comes looking for
our...
(looking at the Asian Man)
...delicious entree.
He again begins to feed on the man's wrist, but Zach is still
watching him.
ZACH
Whatda ya mean if what I say is
true?
Silas again looks up from his food.
SILAS
It's not as if you've been exactly
forthcoming with the information.
And let's not forget your history
of carelessness.
With an angry jerk, Zach snatches up the now dead man and
tosses him across the room. The corpse hits the wall and
lands bent and broken.
Startled, Hester and Silas jump up.
ZACH
That was decades back! When are you
gonna let that go?!
SILAS
When I start getting some answers!
The two men glare at each other for a beat.
ZACH
(annoyed)
Fine. What do you want to know?
Silas smiles smugly.
SILAS
First, how did you find out about
the Scourgelius Quarana? I've been
looking for information about it
since you told us what this thing
is called and there's none to be
found. Anywhere!
Zach chuckles. He crosses over to the end table. On top, sit
his small orb, the medallion, and the various shards they
have collected.
ZACH
So that's what this is about, eh?
How could stupid ole Zachariah
figure this out when "Mr. Big
Brain" couldn't?
Silas looks away for a beat, obviously embarrassed. Zach
reaches down and picks up the small sphere.
ZACH (CONT'D)
Don't beat yourself up, mate. I'd
be in the dark as much as you if it
weren't for this little bauble.
He holds the orb up. It begins to glow softly. A far away
look crosses his face for a beat and then he's back.
Zach flops down on the couch beside the table and picks up
the medallion.
ZACH (CONT'D)
After we had our little "parting of
the ways" as they say, I wandered
around a bit, enjoying me new found
freedom. Well, one day...
Zach begins to insert the sphere into an indention on the
front to the medallion. The two pieces stick together.
ZACH (CONT'D)
... I was minding me own business,
you know, killing some local
peasants or summat, when I find
this orb on the ground. Just lying
there, it was. So I picks it up and
suddenly I hears this voice calling
me name.
(smirking)
I thought maybe it was you lot,
come crawling back.
Silas and Hester draw closer, interested in Zach's story.
Silas also seems quiet interested in what Zach is doing with
the pieces.
ZACH (CONT'D)
So this little voice...
Zach picks up one of the pieces and touches it to the orb. It
MELTS into the small sphere. Silas and Hester's eyes go wide
with awe.
ZACH (CONT'D)
...tells me about the whatsits...
Another shard MELTS into the orb.
ZACH (CONT'D)
....tells me how to find all the
pieces...
Another shard MELTS into the orb.
ZACH (CONT'D)
...tells me how we can be...
Zach adds the last shard.
ZACH (CONT'D)
...invincible!
The assembled Scourgelius Quarana glows brightly. The light
reflects off the now crazed look in Zach's eyes.
Silas gives Hester a quick worried look.
Off of Zach's face we:
CUT TO BLACK:
END OF ACT ONE
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