2x15
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EXT. HEAVEN'S GATE STREET - LATE AFTERNOON
RICK and BILLIE walk together.
RICK
(nervously)
He didn't tell you what it's about
either?
Billie shakes her head.
BILLIE
He was pretty vague.
Rick looks worried.
RICK
(panicked)
What if he knows about us?! What if
he told Vi?!
The pair reach the corner and stop. The diner is just across
the street.
BILLIE
(lightly)
Relax, soldier. I've known Frank
McGann for over twenty years. Last
time he was this cryptic with me, I
wound up watching one of his lady
friend's Pekingese while they went
on a weekend getaway.
(beat)
He wants a favor.
BILLIE (CONT'D)
Trust me. Our little secret is safe
for now.
Rick is clearly still troubled.
RICK
I just don't know how much longer I
can lie to her.
Billie frowns. She grabs Rick's arm tightly causing him to
turn and look at her.
BILLIE
What do you think is going to
happen when your little girlfriend
finds out, lieutenant? You think
she's going to jump for joy when
she learns that you and I are
really part of the New Initiative
and that we've been spying on her
and her friends for months?!
Rick frowns. His shoulders slump forward. This is obviously
something that is weighing heavily on him.
Billie's face softens a little. She releases Rick's arm.
BILLIE (CONT'D)
I don't like this any better than
you do, but we've got a mission. So
pull yourself together or General
Bratting will have you up for court
marshal.
(beat)
If you're lucky.
Billie nods toward the diner.
BILLIE (CONT'D)
I'll go first. Wait here two
minutes.
Rick nods, still uneasy. Billie turns away and moves to cross
the street toward the diner.
Rick frowns to himself. He reaches into his pocket and pulls
out his phone. He looks at its screen and hits a few buttons.
CU on phone screen- the device displays a picture of Vi and
Rick smiling happily.
Rick's face saddens. He looks back to see Billie as she
reaches the building.
RICK
(to himself)
I'm going to tell her. Tonight.
As Rick looks back to his phone, something moves behind him,
just out of his line of sight.
From the shadows, Silas watches with great deal of interest
as we:
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INT. FRANK'S DINER - CONTINUOUS
The bell over the door CHIMES as Billie enters. Frank, broom
in hand, looks up from his sweeping and smiles. Tamsin, Vi,
Fletcher, Jamie, and Beau look to her also with less happy
faces. Corrine rolls her eyes.
Billie looks around and frowns. She knows the score.
BILLIE
Crap.
Frank smirks and tosses her the broom. She catches it.
BILLIE (CONT'D)
Don't tell me. Health inspector?
Frank nods. Billie smirks and starts to sweep.
BILLIE (CONT'D)
It was only a matter of time.
FRANK
Hey!
Everyone else chuckles.
TAMSIN
The woman's got a point.
FRANK
Hey!
FLETCHER
Maybe you should reconsider that
hardware store idea.
FRANK
Hey!
All except Frank laugh harder.
The bell CHIMES as Rick enters. Vi's face lights up.
VI
(to Tamsin)
There's my guy!
Vi runs over to great Rick, giving him a hug and a peck on
the cheek. She immediately detects his depressed mood.
VI (CONT'D)
What wrong?
Rick glances to see Billie looking at him out of the corner
of her eye. He shrugs and gives Vi a small smile.
RICK
Nothing. Um... Just problems with
one of the distributors at work.
VI
That's my man. Workin' hard for the
money.
FRANK
Speaking of working hard, how handy
are you with a wrench?
Rick gives Frank a questioning look.
Mike and Amy descend the steps back into the diner.
MIKE
Hey, guys.
All turn to look to Mike and Amy. Both serious faced.
MIKE (CONT'D)
Amy needs our help.
Now all faces are serious. Amy looks down apprehensively as
we:
BLACK OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
INT. FRANK'S DINER - DUSK
Beau and Jamie sit at the bar snacking on chips and doing
homework.
Amy who is sitting at a table on the other side of the room.
The rest of the gang are gathered around her, listening
intently to her as she speaks.
AMY
Me and my dad moved to LA a few
months after Sunnydale went sink
hole. Kind of a new start. I'd had
some trouble...
Amy pauses for a small moment and then continues.
AMY (CONT'D)
Well, everything was going great
until one day a few months ago when
this army chick shows up at our
door.
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INT. FRANK'S DINER - KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
A FIGURE quietly opens the back door, entering into the dark
kitchen.
AMY (O.S.)
Said she was the head of something
called the "New Initiative".
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INT. FRANK'S DINER - CONTINUOUS
Rick and Billie exchange a surreptitious look.
AMY
(lightly)
Like I was supposed to know there
was an old one.
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INT. FRANK'S DINER - KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
The figure clicks on a FLASHLIGHT and moves quietly through
the darkened room.
AMY (O.S.)
(seriously)
She said they were interested in
people like me. People with special
powers.
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INT. FRANK'S DINER - CONTINUOUS
AMY
(beat)
I told her I didn't know what she
was talking about and to hit the
road.
Amy pauses again and takes a breath. She looks to Mike. He
places a supportive hand on hers. She continues.
AMY (CONT'D)
See, I got hooked on the magicks a
while back, did some bad things. So
I quit. I haven't used it in years.
Wasn't about to start back for this
crazy broad.
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INT. FRANK'S DINER - KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
The flashlight's beam continues to move around the kitchen,
stopping on various things- the stove, the sink...
AMY (O.S.)
(beat)
Well, this general left and I
thought everything was cool...
until a few days later. I was
walking home from work and they
grabbed me. Pulled me into a van.
...the refrigerator... the thumbprint scanner that unlocks
the secret door to Command Central!
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INT. FRANK'S DINER - CONTINUOUS
Moved by Amy's story, Vi places her hand on Rick's and leans
in close. His brow furrows.
AMY
Lucky for me, a car pulled out in
front of them. Just a fender
bender, but I managed to get away
in the confusion. Been on the run
ever since. Thought maybe I could
hideout here for a few days until I
decided my next move, but you guys
were so nice, I just had to tell
Mike the truth.
MIKE
I told her that we'd help her,
Frank. Right?
Mike looks to Frank. The older man is frowning lightly, his
jaw set, clearly pondering Amy's predicament.
FRANK
If they're anything like the old
agency, this New Initiative's not
gonna stop 'til they get their
hands on her.
He glances to Billie for support. She nods, agreeing. Amy
looks anxious.
FRANK (CONT'D)
But we'll do what we can.
A look of relief spreads across Amy's face. Fletcher's face
lights up.
FLETCHER
There's a powerful coven in
England. If we could get you there,
they should be able to hide you.
Tamsin nods in agreement.
TAMSIN
And perhaps they can help you
harness your gifts to use for good.
They've helped several wayward
witches in the past.
MIKE
(nodding)
You wouldn't have to be scared to
use magic anymore.
Amy smiles gratefully at the team.
AMY
I'd like that.
FRANK
It's settled then. You'll stay here
with us until we can make the
arrangements.
Tamsin leans in and gives the girl a hug. Amy then hugs
Fletcher and Frank excitedly.
As the others begin to talk among themselves, Frank takes
Billie by the elbow and pulls her aside.
FRANK (CONT'D)
(quietly)
You still got friends on the
inside?
Billie shrugs lightly.
BILLIE
(quietly)
Burned most of those bridges when I
left, but a few people still owe me
favors.
FRANK
Good. I need you call one of them
in. See if you can find out what
they want with this kid. Maybe get
the search called off.
BILLIE
That's a tall order, but I'll do
what I can.
Frank nods appreciatively.
FRANK
In the meantime, we'd better batten
down the hatches, just in case they
figure out she's here and try to--
A loud CRASH from the kitchen causes everyone to freeze and
look toward the kitchen door.
Frank nods to Fletcher, Tamsin and Corrine. They, along with
Billie, follow him to the kitchen door.
Tamsin motions to the boys to get down. They both quickly
move under a table.
Vi, Mike, and Rick move to defend the boys and Amy.
As the team crosses behind the bar, Frank reaches behind it
and pulls out a MEAT CLEAVER.
He reaches again and pulls out a STEAK KNIFE. He hands it to
Tamsin who clutches it tightly, ready for action.
Fletcher looks at Frank expectantly. Frank glances under the
bar and then shrugs at the man. Fletcher looks at the older
man more insistently. Frank once again reaches under the
counter. He pulls something out and tosses it to Fletcher.
Fletcher catches the object only to discover it is a SPATULA.
He cocks a questioning eyebrow at Frank. Frank shrugs.
Another smaller CRASH focuses the teams attention back to the
door. They prepare for battle. Frank silently counts-
FRANK (CONT'D)
(mouthing)
One. Two. Three.
The gang KICK open the kitchen's swinging door.
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INT. FRANK'S DINER - KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
The gang look quickly around the kitchen. The kitchen is dark
but the outline of something (or someone) on the floor can be
made out. Frank and Tamsin train their guns on the mass.
Fletcher raises his spatula as Frank clicks on the light.
On the floor is DET. REED, lying in a pile of pots and pans.
The gang give a collective sigh of relief.
FRANK
(to himself)
Guess he was right about that pot
rack.
The stunned Reed manages to right himself, quickly pulling
his PISTOL from its holster. He trains it at the team.
REED
Hold it with there!
Frank lowers his meat clever, slowly laying it on the floor,
indicating that he is not a threat. Taking his lead, Tamsin
also lowers hers. Fletcher, embarrassingly drops the spatula.
REED (CONT'D)
(standing; cocky)
Threatening a police officer. That
should be good for some time in the
local jail.
FRANK
A police officer without a warrant,
unless there's something you forgot
to give me.
REED
Exigent Circumstances.
After a beat--
CORRINE
(explaining)
That means the police have the
right to search without a warrant
if they think there is danger to
the public--
FRANK
(annoyed)
I know what it means.
CORRINE
(also annoyed)
Do you? I thought you may have
forgotten, given your sudden bout
of amnesia concerning recent
events.
FRANK
(firmly)
I don't know what you're talking
about.
Observing the pair, Tamsin smirks to herself.
REED
Hey! Cop with a gun here!
All redirect their attention back to Reed.
REED (CONT'D)
(nodding toward the
fridge)
Nice biometric lock there.
A bit fancy for a hole-in-the-wall
diner. Don't you think? A bit...
expensive. Lupedis told me how
nervous you got when he noticed it.
Frank clenches his jaw.
REED (CONT'D)
What cha' hiding? Drugs? Guns?
White slavery ring?
Frank chuckles to himself despite the seriousness of the
situation.
REED (CONT'D)
Think that's funny, do you? Won't
be laughing when I shut your little
operation down and you're sharing a
cell with a 400-pound-man named
Tiny.
He motions with toward the door behind them indicating that
they should go back into the diner.
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FRANK'S DINER - CONTINUOUS
Vi, Rick, Mike, Amy, and the boys look toward the swinging
door as it opens.
Tamsin, Fletcher, Billie, Corrine, and Frank enter with their
hands up followed closely behind by Reed.
Seeing the others Reed quickly pans his gun around.
REED
Nobody move!
The rest of the crew look questioningly at Frank. He motions
for them to put their hands up. Jamie and Beau exchange a
"not again" look.
BEAU
(quietly; to Jamie)
We're gonna have to start hangin'
at my house. Seriously.
Alarmed, Amy stands.
AMY
What's going on?!
Frank waives a hand at her.
FRANK
It's okay. Just a little
misunderstanding with the local PD.
REED
(smirking)
Nice understatement.
Amy doesn't look too certain.
The tension is broken as bell over the door CHIMES. Tyler
enters excitedly.
TYLER
Guys! Guys! Wait until you hear the
news!
Tyler walks over to Mike and gives him a big hug. Mike
remains still with his hands up.
TYLER (CONT'D)
I was kind of shocked at first.
Tyler releases Mike and walks to Frank. He hugs the man,
though Frank remains unmoving.
TYLER (CONT'D)
In fact, I almost passed out!
(timidly)
I did barf.
Tyler releases Frank and walks to Tamsin and Fletcher.
TYLER (CONT'D)
But now that it's sunk in, I think
it's awesome!
Tyler gives Tamsin and Fletcher a big hug. The couple keep
their hands up. Tyler doesn't notice.
TYLER (CONT'D)
I mean really awesome!
Tyler turns to Vi and gives her a big hug.
TYLER (CONT'D)
Kind of amazing really! You're
never gonna guess!
Tyler moves toward Corrine, but suddenly realizes that
everyone is standing around or sitting with their hands up.
He looks around and notices Det. Reed, gun now pointing at
him.
TYLER (CONT'D)
It can wait.
Tyler raises his hands.
REED
Damn! How many of you people are
there?!
FRANK
Come on, Reed. You don't want to do
this. We're the good guys.
REED
That line might have worked on
Tanya, but I don't plan on sleeping
with you.
FRANK
(smirking)
Your loss.
Tamsin takes a small step forward.
TAMSIN
What Frank says is true.
Everyone turns a stunned eye to Tamsin.
TAMSIN (CONT'D)
No! Not that! Eww!
Frank frowns.
TAMSIN (CONT'D)
(to Frank)
No offence. I'm sure you're a
delightful lover.
FRANK
Damn straight!
Corrine rolls her eyes and lets out a loud humph.
CORRINE
Just don't expect him to call
afterwards.
All eyes now turn toward an annoyed Corrine.
FRANK
Can we talk about this later? Like
maybe when we don't have a gun on
us?
CORRINE
I've been trying to talk to you for
days! Maybe a gun is just what we
need!
Frank clenches his jaw in response.
MIKE
Frank and Corrine gettin' jiggy wit
it! Alright!
Tamsin turns to Fletcher with a smirk.
TAMSIN
You owe me a twenty.
Fletcher chuckles. Reed can't believe what's going on.
REED
You guys are crazy!
Tamsin tries to get the situation back in hand. She takes
another small step closer.
TAMSIN
(back to Reed; calmly)
Yes. Yes, we are crazy. But we are
also the good guys. We help people.
Taking her lead, Fletcher also takes a step closer to Reed.
Reed swings his gun to point at the pair.
FLETCHER
We're not some drug cartel or
criminal organization.
REED
Stay back.
Tamsin takes another step.
TAMSIN
(soothingly)
We help people.
REED
(firmly)
Stay back or someone is going to
get a hole through them.
Fletcher and Tamsin freeze in place.
FRANK
Cool it guys. He's not going to
believe us until we give him some
proof.
The bell over the door CHIMES. All eyes turn to see who the
newest visitor is.
It's Silas, smiling coldly at the group. He's discarded his
protective "hobo-wear" and is now his usual handsome self
dressed in a dapper sports jacket.
SILAS
I think I can help with that.
He vamps out and leaps forward as we:
BLACK OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
ACT THREE
INT. FRANK'S DINER - NIGHT
Silas LEAPS at Reed. Reed's eyes go wide. In the short time
it takes Silas to cross the diner, Reed FIRES his gun twice,
both shots striking the vampire dead center, but having no
real effect.
Silas grabs the weapon just as a THIRD SHOT is fired. The
bullet flies off striking Fletcher in the shoulder. The man
goes down, grabbing at his wound.
A small, LEATHER POUCH with demonic script burned into it
falls from his jacket pocket to the diner floor. Seeing the
pouch, Fletcher quickly grabs it and shoves it back in his
pocket.
Tamsin drops to Fletcher's side.
Silas WRENCHES the gun from Reed's grasp, breaking the man's
wrist with an audible SNAP, and tosses the weapon aside. In
one fluid move, Silas WHIPS Reed around in front of him and
sinks his fangs into the terrified detective's neck.
Frank motions to Tyler and Mike.
FRANK
Get Amy and the boys out of here!
Mike and Tyler grab Jamie, Beau, and Amy by the arms and
usher them quickly into the kitchen, presumingly to go down
to Command Central.
Vi, Frank, Corrine, Rick, and Billie quickly assume battle
positions around the vampire.
Silas withdraws his fangs from Reed, but holds the struggling
man in place in front of himself, a hand around the human's
throat. Silas' faces returns to its human appearance.
SILAS
Just a taste. Not much of a hostage
if you're dead.
Silas licks at his mouth and smacks his lips.
SILAS (CONT'D)
Mmm. Coffee... and donuts.
REED
What the hell are you?!
SILAS
Vampire. Long story short- they
kill my kind to protect innocent
humans like yourself. Blah, blah,
blah.
FRANK
(to Reed)
Told you we were the good guys.
Reed frowns to himself, scared and humiliated.
FRANK (CONT'D)
(to Silas)
Let Reed go. We don't bargain with
bloodsuckers.
Silas clutches the detective's neck tighter.
REED
Bargain with the man! Bargain!
Tamsin moves to address Fletcher's wound, attempting to give
him aid. Fletcher seems distressed but not by his injury. He
shoves Tamsin away forcefully before she can examine his
gunshot wound. Too forcefully. She rocks back, landing hard
on her butt.
Tamsin looks at Fletcher astonished and none too pleased.
Realizing what he just did, Fletcher looks away, ashamed.
SILAS
(coolly; to Frank)
I don't want to bargain. I just
want you to listen. Can't hurt for
you to hear me out, can it?
Frank ponders for a moment.
FRANK
Alright. This should be good for a
laugh.
SILAS
I'm here for your help.
Frank gives a humorous smirk as we:
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - CONTINUOUS
Tyler, Mike, Amy, Beau, and Jamie are in the main control
area of the secret, hidden base.
AMY
(worried)
You think they're okay up there?
The four males look unphased.
TYLER
One vamp against eight humans?
MIKE
Two of which are Vampire Slayers?
JAMIE
No problem.
BEAU
(nodding)
No problem.
(beat)
Now somebody show me around this
tight crib! Damn!
Beau looks around the impressive-looking base.
TYLER
(smirking)
Pretty wicked awesome, huh?
Tyler smacks Beau on the arm and nods for the boy to follow.
Tyler and Jamie exit left down the hallway, Beau tagging
eagerly behind.
Amy turns to Mike, a warm smile on her face. She takes his
hand in a friendly manner.
AMY
Thanks, Mike.
MIKE
(with a wink)
Don't worry about it, babe.
AMY
I don't know what I would have done
without you and your...
Amy's smile fades, replaced with an expression of curiosity.
She slowly turns her head toward the orb cave. Mike turns to
follow her gaze.
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