by Robb House
Script created with Final Draft by Final Draft, Inc.
by Robb House
Script created with Final Draft by Final Draft, Inc.
TEASER
FADE IN:
INT. HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - BRYNN'S ROOM - NIGHT
BRYNN is sitting up in her bed. She looks much better than
when we last saw her. She smiles happily at JAMIE and BEAU
who are sitting on her bed talking to her. FRANK sits in a
nearby chair. TAMSIN stands beside him.
BEAU
And then Mr. LaRue bent over and
his toupee fell off! Right there in
the middle of class!
The three youngsters laugh for a few moments.
BRYNN
(whining)
I can't wait to get out of here!
It's so boring! If you guys didn't
come to visit me, I think I'd go
crazy.
(beat)
Wish I was going home tomorrow like
Sherry.
Brynn nods to the other side of the room.
PAN over to another bed on the other side of the room. It is
occupied by SHERRY (16) surrounded by her FAMILY. They are
having a nice visit.
PAN back to our gang.
JAMIE
(reassuring)
You'll be out of here in no time,
Brynn.
FRANK
And we'll keep coming around until
you are.
The young girl smiles brightly.
BEAU
(tentatively)
Have you gotten any of your memory
back yet?
Frank and Tamsin exchange a look.
Brynn sighs and shakes her head.
BRYNN
Not so far. Dr. Nielsen says I may
never...
A sad look flickers across her face.
BRYNN (CONT'D)
I just wish I could remember my
parents. I don't even have any
pictures of them thanks to the
house fire.
Tamsin gives Frank a questioning look. In return, he gives
her a surreptitious wink.
Jamie takes Brynn's hand.
JAMIE
(consoling)
It's okay. We'll be here for you,
even if you never get your memory
back.
BEAU
Yeah, you're not getting rid of me
anytime soon. You're the only girl
who thinks my jokes are funny!
Brynn smiles.
JAMIE
Nobody thinks your jokes are funny.
Brynn chuckles.
The door opens. DOCTOR KATHERINE NIELSEN enters.
DOCTOR NIELSEN
Sorry guys. Visiting hours are
over. These girls have got to get
their sleep.
The doctor looks over to Sherry.
DOCTOR NIELSEN (CONT'D)
You've got a big day tomorrow.
Sherry smiles.
DOCTOR NIELSEN (CONT'D)
(to all)
Now, shoo!
She waves her hands at the guest.
Brynn sighs as the boys stand.
JAMIE
We'll come by for lunch tomorrow.
No school.
Brynn perks up. The boys wave their good-byes and head for
the door. Tamsin crosses over and gives Brynn a pat on the
shoulder.
On the other side of the room Sherry's family are saying
their good-byes also.
Frank stands from his chair. He crosses over to Brynn and
takes her hand.
BRYNN
(hopefully)
You coming tomorrow too?
FRANK
Try to stop me.
(with a wink)
I'll bring pie.
Brynn squeezes Frank's hand and gives him a thankful smile.
He returns her caring look.
FRANK (CONT'D)
Night, kiddo.
Frank turns to leave and winces. He touches his side
gingerly. This catches the doctor's watchful eye.
DOCTOR NIELSEN
You okay there, Frank?
FRANK
Yeah, Doc. Just a twinge.
(leaning in)
Believe it or not, I'm not as young
as I used to be.
DOCTOR NIELSEN
(amused)
Get out of here, you old goat.
FRANK
Baaaaa!
Doctor Nielsen laughs and smacks him lightly on his butt.
Frank exits.
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INT. HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS
Tamsin, Jamie, and Beau walk down the hallway as Frank exits
from Brynn's room.
MALE VOICE (O.S.)
Hey, Frank!
Hearing his name called, Frank pauses at the open door across
the hall.
Looking into the room, Frank sees OTIS FREEMAN (80, African
American) lying in a hospital bed.
FRANK
Oh. Hey, Otis.
OTIS
How's you're little girl doing?
FRANK
She's not my-- Fine. She doing just
fine.
OTIS
Good. Good...
Otis looks away blankly for a moment. He obviously has some
mental deterioration. Just as quickly as it comes, it goes,
and Otis returns his gaze to Frank.
OTIS (CONT'D)
You still coming by to watch the
game Sunday?
FRANK
You bet. I'm looking forward to
getting that twenty you're going to
owe me afterwards. They've got an
ATM in the gift shop if you want to
go ahead and make a withdrawal.
Otis waves off his comments.
Frank smirks.
FRANK (CONT'D)
See you later.
Frank turns to leave.
OTIS
Hey, Frank.
Frank pauses and looks back into Otis's room.
FRANK
Yeah?
OTIS
(seriously)
Take care of that girl. There's
things here... come at night...
Otis again stares off into space, but this time he doesn't
look back to Frank.
FRANK
(softly)
Night, Otis.
Otis nods- maybe in response to Frank, or maybe just to
himself.
Feeling sympathy for the elderly man, Frank frowns, shakes
his head lightly, and walks away.
The camera PANS back to Otis sitting up in his bed.
OTIS
(to himself)
They evil. They evil.
Otis continues to stare off into space as we:
FADE TO:
INT. HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - HALLWAY - LATER
NURSE MANDY(30ish, friendly) walks by carrying a clipboard.
She stops at Otis's door and opens it. Otis is sitting up in
bed watching TV.
NURSE MANDY
You need to get some sleep, Mr.
Freeman.
Otis waves his had at the nurse, dismissing her. She smiles
and pulls the door closed.
She continues on to Brynn's door and opens it.
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INT. HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - BRYNN'S ROOM - CONTINUOUS
The nurse pops her head in the room. Brynn and Sherry are
both asleep in their beds.
The nurse smiles to herself, exits from the room, and closes
the door.
PAN to Brynn's bed. It's dark so her features can't be seen
well. In her sleep, she begins tossing and turning
restlessly. After several moments, she once again relaxes,
resuming her peaceful slumber.
PAN over to Sherry's bed. Sherry begins to toss and turn much
like Brynn. This continues for several moments, but instead
of it passing, she thrashes more violently.
The young girl's limbs begin to jerk wildly. She makes what
sounds like a quiet, MUFFLED SCREAM.
Her limbs thrash out again. She knocks over a water pitcher
on her bedside table. It hits the floor with a loud CRASH.
Brynn starts to move in her bed.
Sherry goes stiff for a beat and then relaxes.
Brynn sits up and turns on the light. She rubs her eyes
trying to get them to focus.
BRYNN
(sleepily)
What are you doing, Sher--
QUICK ZOOM in on Sherry. She is obviously dead. Her vacant
eyes staring up at the ceiling.
Brynn screams as we:
BLACK OUT:
END OF TEASER
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
EXT. FRANK'S DINER - MORNING
Establishing shot.
CUT TO:
INT. FRANK'S DINER - CONTINUOUS
Frank is behind the counter serving up breakfast to BILLIE,
FLETCHER, Tamsin, Jamie, MIKE, and TYLER.
They look apprehensively at the food before them. Frank nods
encouragingly at them. Tentatively, they pick up their forks
and dig in. After a few bites, looks of surprise cross their
faces.
TAMSIN
Frank, this is excellent!
FLETCHER
I have to agree. You've really out
done yourself.
The others mumble their agreement as they eagerly eat the
food before them.
Frank smiles proudly.
TAMSIN
What's your secret?
FRANK
Since you all raised such a fuss
about my cooking a few weeks back,
I decided to do a little research.
(beat)
Turns out, you're supposed to clean
out the grease trap on this ole
grill every week. Who knew?
Tamsin and Fletcher frown, Billie looks amused, and Mike,
Tyler, and Jamie continue to eat.
Footfalls on the staircase attract everyone's attention.
VI enters from upstairs with RICK. They nod to the gang at
the counter and walk to the door. There they pause and turn
to look lovingly into each others eyes.
VI
I love you.
RICK
I love you more.
VI
No. I love you more, Mr. Fuzzy
Butt.
Back at the counter, the gang watches, amused.
Rick blushes.
RICK
No. I love you more, unless you
ever call me that again. Ever.
Vi grins. The two look lovingly at each other and then kiss.
After a few beats, they part. Looking up, Rick catches
Billie's eye. She is looking sternly at him. He looks away
quickly.
FRANK
(calling to the couple)
Hey! You two want some breakfast?
One hundred percent guaranteed not
to make you spend half the day in
the john.
TAMSIN
(leaning in to Fletcher)
Seventy-five percent, tops.
Fletcher chuckles. Frank cuts his eyes at the pair.
RICK
As good as that sounds, I've got to
get to the club. Got a delivery
truck coming.
Frank nods.
Rick turns back to Vi.
RICK (CONT'D)
See you tonight, babe?
VI
You bet. Oh! But it might be late.
I'm going to try to track down
Sarah. She's been ditching my calls
since I was late for our girl date.
Right to voice mail every time.
He nods. The pair kiss again and Rick exits.
Vi turns to the gang and begins walking toward the bar. From
the happy expression on her face, one would expect her to
begin floating off the ground at any second.
She sits down beside Tyler and sighs contentedly. Frank
slides a plate of food in front of her.
VI (CONT'D)
Ain't love grand?
Tyler throws his left arm over Vi's shoulders and gives her a
hug.
TYLER
Yes, it is, my dear friend. Yes, it
is.
The two chuckle for a beat. Tamsin looks to Mike.
TAMSIN
(to Mike)
What? No comment?
Mike shakes his head.
MIKE
I think it's sweet.
He continues to eat, smiling softly to himself. Tamsin cocks
a suspicious eyebrow at the warlock but says nothing.
Vi reaches into her blouse and pulls out a locket.
VI
See what Rick gave me?! It belonged
to his great-grandmother.
Billie's forehead crinkles. Tamsin leans in.
TAMSIN
Oh, it's beautiful, darling!
(beat)
Antique jewelry? This is getting
serious.
TYLER
Sounds like somebody else will be
headed down the aisle soon.
Vi blushes.
TAMSIN
Speaking of which- how are things
with Callie's parents? They're in
town this week, aren't they.
TYLER
(nodding)
They're great. They love me.
FRANK
Well, of course they do. Just look
at this handsome face.
Frank reaches across the bar and slaps Tyler's cheek lightly.
Tyler bats his hand away playfully.
Tyler looks at his watch and stands.
TYLER
Which reminds me, got to go meet
with the new fam.
(beat)
We're picking out our tuxes.
Mike takes another bite of his food. Tyler slaps him on the
arm.
TYLER (CONT'D)
Come on, "best man".
Mike sets his fork down.
MIKE
(smiling)
After all these years, he finally
sees the truth.
Tyler chuckles as Mike stands. They nod their good-byes and
make their way to the door, exiting.
TAMSIN
(to Vi)
Mike's awfully chipper today.
VI
I bet it has something to do with a
certain broody art professor he's
been "not dating" for past six
weeks.
TAMSIN
I wonder if they're still not
doing...
(glancing at Jamie)
...other things.
VI
Well, I heard from this girl at
school that...
Tamsin clears her throat loudly and nods toward Jamie who is
still eating his breakfast. Vi catches on.
VI (CONT'D)
...that I need something from my
bedroom. Want to help me get it,
Tams?
TAMSIN
I'd be delighted, dear.
The two women stand and hurry up the stairs while Jamie
continues to eat.
After they are gone-
JAMIE
(to himself)
Why do adults always leave the room
when they want to talk about sex?
(beat)
Except for Uncle Simon.
The two men smirk, amused by Jamie's rhetorical question.
Jamie continues to eat.
Frank begins to pick up the plates from the counter.
FRANK
And on that age-old question, I'm
out of here. Got an apple pie to
bake. Promised Brynn I'd bring her
one for lunch.
Billie looks stunned.
BILLIE
You're still going to visit that--
Frank narrows his eyes, an indication that she should choose
her words wisely.
BILLIE (CONT'D)
--"girl" in the hospital?!
Frank looks away, almost embarrassed.
FRANK
Yes.
BILLIE
But she's a--
Jamie is now looking in her direction also.
FRANK
(firmly)
She's just a girl. And she's
Jamie's friend.
Billie frowns.
FRANK (CONT'D)
(softer)
Why don't you come with us? See her
for yourself?
Billie seems to ponder this for a beat and then nods her
head, accepting Frank's invitation.
Frank smiles happily back at her as we:
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INT. HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - HALLWAY - LATER
Jamie and Beau lead the way toward Brynn's room followed
closely by Tamsin, Billie, and Frank, who is carrying a pie.
Billie's expression conveys that she'd rather be elsewhere.
As they reach her door we:
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HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - BRYNN'S ROOM - CONTINUOUS
The group enters to find the room empty. They look confused
for a beat. An ORDERLY (22, male, scruffy) enters with a
stack of sheets. He is wearing a name take that says "Corey".
FRANK
Do you know where the girl who's in
this room is?
The orderly shrugs and crosses over to Brynn's bed.
COREY
You got me, bud.
The young man begins to strip the old sheets off the bed.
COREY (CONT'D)
They don't usually tell me much
unless it involves some sort of
bodily fluid.
He continues to make the bed. He pauses for a beat, thinking.
COREY (CONT'D)
But I think I heard one of the
nurses say that someone in this
room died last night.
Tamsin, Frank, Beau, and Jamie's faces go white.
Frank whirls around and heads for the door followed closely
by the rest of the gang.
Just as they reach it, Brynn enters in a wheelchair being
pushed by Dr. Neilsen. Relieved looks cross the group's
faces.
BRYNN
Hey, guys.
(looking at Frank)
Is that my pie?
He passes the dish quickly to Billie. At once, Beau, Jamie,
Frank, and Tamsin bend to hug the surprised young girl.
DOCTOR NIELSEN
Hey! Hey! What's going on? Don't
smother the kid!
The four back off.
JAMIE
We heard someone died last night,
and with Sherry going home today we
thought--
Brynn's face falls. She doesn't need to say it. Frank reads
it in her eyes.
FRANK
Sherry didn't go home.
Dr. Neilsen wheels Brynn further into the room. The orderly
has finished remaking the bed. He exits with the dirty
sheets.
DOCTOR NIELSEN
(to Jamie and Beau)
Why don't you boys help Brynn get
into bed?
The two boys nod and move to assist Brynn.
Dr. Neilsen nods toward the other side of the room indicating
that the adults should move there to speak in private. The
four walk to stand beside Sherry's vacant bed.
FRANK
(quietly)
What happened, Doc?
The doctor shakes her head.
DOCTOR NIELSEN
Beats the hell out of me. Sherry
was fine last night.
TAMSIN
Then how can you explain--
DOCTOR NIELSEN
Can't.
(sigh)
We'll have to wait for the autopsy
results, but the preliminary exam
shows sudden onset organ failure on
a massive scale. Brynn found her.
FRANK
She alright?
DOCTOR NIELSEN
(nodding)
She's fine. Just got a little
worked up so we took her downstairs
to run some test.
BILLIE
What could cause that kind of organ
damage?
Doctor Neilsen looks at Billie. Her eyes crinkle as an amused
smile crosses her face.
DOCTOR NIELSEN
Billie Jackson. Didn't expect to
see you here. Long time.
BILLIE
(coolly)
Katie.
DOCTOR NIELSEN
As to your question, not much could
cause that kind of deterioration
that quickly. Nothing natural
anyway. It's like the life was
sucked out of her.
TAMSIN
You're thinking supernatural
causes.
Katie nods.
BILLIE
Like a sprite maybe?
FRANK
(frowning)
It wasn't Brynn. She got amnesia.
BILLIE
As far as you know.
Dr. Neilsen interjects before things can get too out of
control.
DOCTOR NIELSEN
(to Billie)
As much pain as that girl has been
in, if she had her memory back,
she'd have healed herself and been
out of here in a flash. Trust me.
Billie backs down, still not looking totally convinced.
TAMSIN
(to Dr. Neilsen)
We'll look into Sherry's death.
(to all)
But first, I suggest be put on our
happy faces and eat some pie.
They all nod. They turn to the kids on the other side of the
room, now all fake smiles as we:
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HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - HALLWAY - LATER
The gang are leaving Brynn's room. Frank is carrying an empty
pie plate.
OTIS (O.S.)
Hey, Frank.
Frank stops at Otis' door. He looks to the gang.
FRANK
You guys go on. I'll catch up in a
minute.
Tamsin and Billie nod and continue walking with the boys.
Frank turns back and enters Otis' room as we:
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INT. HEAVEN'S GATE HOSPITAL - OTIS' ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Otis is sitting up in his bed, the TV on.
FRANK
Hey, Otis. How's it goin' today?
Otis nods.
OTIS
How's your little girl doin'?
FRANK
She's fine. But she got a little
shaken up last night. Her roommate
died.
(beat)
You didn't happen to hear anything--
Otis looks off.
OTIS
They got her.
FRANK
What got her?
Otis keeps looking off.
FRANK (CONT'D)
What got her, Otis?!
Otis turns back to face Frank.
OTIS
The shadows. That's why I don't
sleep at night. Can't get you if
you ain't asleep.
Otis' face goes blank for a beat. He then smiles at Frank.
OTIS (CONT'D)
Hey, Frank! You still comin' by
Sunday to watch the game?
Frank frowns lightly.
FRANK
Yeah, Otis. I'll be here.
Off Frank's uncertain face we:
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