Crossing the Rubicon
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Part 7 of 7
Based on the book
an original screenplay by
Richard C. Richter
Richard Richter
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part 7 of 7
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
Title card: On black. "Crossing the Rubicon"
EXT. ORANGE RIVER BEACH - MORNING
(JACOB, KEARA, TRINITY, TOM)
Subtitled: July 1, 1742 Orange River
Orange river... Blades of desert grass dances in the ocean
breeze. The morning is cool as Trinity, Jacob, Keara, Tom
and Erich celebrate Bianca's first birthday.
A small candle burns on top of a loaf of bread.
TRINITY
Happy birthday Bianca. Some day you
will know what a cake is...
KEARA
Enough already.... Have her make a
wish.
TRINITY
Make a wish Bianca and blow out your
candle.
Bianca sits in Trinity's lap and looks to the candle not
sure what to make of the whole event. She smiles and giggles
at Trinity. Jacob and Tom, look on...
JACOB
Blow....
(beat)
Trinity, help her.
TRINITY
On three, one, two, three, blow.
Trinity slowly blows the candle for Bianca. Keara and Tom
look on, trying to smile, trying to make the best out of the
day.
Keara continues to look out at the open beach, waiting for
the next group of Dutch robbers to come along. Tom to
Trinity.
TOM
Where's your phone so I can take a
picture?
Trinity to Jacob.
TRINITY
In the box.
Jacob gets up and returns with the iPhone to hand to Tom,
who then set up the photos.
TOM
Keara you want to get in?
KEARA
No, just take the picture.
Tom sets it up and takes a photo of the three, but there is
a look of sadness in their faces.
In Trinity's lap sits a load pistol.
JACOB
Love you Bianca...
The image is frozen in time. The images is damaged, with a
few pixel missing.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
2 -
Embers of the Past
EXT. ORANGE RIVER BEACH - LATER
(KEARA, TRINITY)
Trinity and Keara work the beach with the screens looking
for diamonds. Each has a pistol in their belt!
Bianca runs up and down the beach playing with the water and
sand. From time to time she looks to Erich who tries to
keep up with the older Bianca. Erich cries!
TRINITY
Bianca, I told you to say close.
Bianca stops and looks to her mother. Keara finds a stone
and adds it to her small diamond bag.
Trinity looks over to where the three robbers are buried in
the beach sand.
Trinity eyes continue looking up into the sand dunes, the
wind shifting the sand up into the deep desert. Suddenly
Trinity sees Shipipa standing there looking down to her. He
waves, slowly Trinity lifts her hand to wave back but as she
does he fades from view.
KEARA
What is it, what do you see?!
TRINITY
Nothing... Nothing...
INT. ORANGE RIVER BEACH - TENT KEARA TOM - NIGHT
(KEARA, TOM)
Keara wakes up screaming! Kicking trying to get a ghost off
her. Tom fights to hold her.
TOM
Keara, it's a dream, look at me!
Keara screams out!
TOM (CONT'D)
Wake up... Look at me... it's
over...
Keara stares at Tom.
KEARA
Get away from me!
EXT. ORANGE RIVER BEACH - TENT TRINITY - CONTINUOUS
Trinity awakes and looks to Jacob who still asleep next to
her. She looks towards the sound of Keara once again crying.
She then pulls the blanket over her head.
EXT. ORANGE RIVER BEACH - CONTINUOUS
(KEARA)
Keara steps from her tent.
KEARA
Leave me alone Tom...
Keara walks with a blanket around her and makes her way over
to what is left of the beach fire still slowly burning. She
takes some wood and adds it to the fire to get it burning.
LATER:
Keara sits next to fire watching the flames burn. She is
fixed on it, as the flames dance before her, lost in thought.
LATER:
From under Keara's blanket she pulls the small wood cross
she had on the Dutch sailing ship and looks at it for the
longes time.
Finally she take the cross and throws it into the fire and
watches it burn.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
3 -
Bittersweet Celebrations
EXT. ORANGE RIVER BEACH - EVENING
(JACOB, KEARA)
Subtitled: July 3, 1742
Jacob leans forward and kisses Trinity as Tom brings out a
small potato cake, with a single candle on it.
KEARA
Your turn... Happy birthday, Trin.
The four gather for Trinity's birthday.
JACOB
Happy anniversary also... 27 years
and two years as my wife.
Trinity looks to her friends.
JACOB (CONT'D)
I could ask if there are any regrets?
But, I have learned not to tempt
fate.
Trinity smiles.
JACOB (CONT'D)
I still see you in that white dress,
the candles. The sunset... You
walking with Keara, Kim towards me
in the church...
KEARA
It sucks, how every time we try and
celebrate something, we are reminded
of what we no longer have... Thank
you, Jacob...
Keara takes her cup of tea and throws it into the fire, stands
and walks away. The mood is low...
EXT. ORANGE RIVER BEACH - DAY
Tom and Keara work the beach looking for diamonds. Keara
always looking for the return of the Robbers...
EXT. ORANGE RIVER BEACH - DAY
Jacob and Trinity, work their area of beach finding diamonds.
Trinity also looks up and down the beach looking for
strangers.
Jacob stops and looks to Trinity. He too turns, looking up
the beach.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
4 -
Fractured Bonds
EXT. ORANGE RIVER BEACH - CAMP SITE - EVENING
(TRINITY)
TRINITY (V.O.)
The days that followed after the
Dutch robber attack, were hard on
us. It had change Keara, made her
bitter.
Tom is at the small make shift table, counting out the days
diamond find and adding up the days total and writing it
down in the log book.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
She was distant to Tom and to me.
She hated me for wanting to stay
until we had reached the magic 1200
caret mark that was at our finger
tips now.
Keara sits with Erich looking over to Tom. Tom smiles and
Keara gets up with Erich and walks away from him.
Trinity steps from her tent and looks to Keara.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
All I wanted now was to be happy.
To be safe, and have a bed in which
I could call my own, a bed which I
would no longer have to give up
because we needed to move on.
C/U: Trinity.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
And for that simple goal I was going
to finish what we started in a small
study in Havana Cuba, perhaps even
at the cost of my friendship with
Keara...
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
5 -
Reflections on Loyalty
EXT. ORANGE RIVER BEACH - EVENING
(JACOB, TOM)
Tom stands looking out at the ocean as it rolls in to his
feet. Jacob walks down to see it.
JACOB
What you doing?
TOM
Nothing... Looking at the sea.
Watching the waves... Feels good...
Not having to deal with the reality
for a an hour...
JACOB
Is there anything I can do for you
to help Keara?
TOM
I don't know. If I knew what would
make this alright again I would have
asked.
Tom just looks out at the sea.
Tom thinks and finally turns to Jacob.
TOM (CONT'D)
We are so close now. Any day....
(beat)
Yet, at no point in the last, what
three years, have I felt so, lost...
So defeated... So beaten...
JACOB
Hasn't been easy.
Tom laughs.
TOM
Really? You have such a way of
understating things.
Jacob looks toward the water.
TOM (CONT'D)
Robert didn't have a chance. Kim,
Andy? Maybe they too didn't have a
chance... Maybe it was their fate
to just suffer a little longer than
Robert.
JACOB
Is that what we are doing suffering?
TOM
Keara is... First the bear, her
scars... Took, Keara over year to
come to terms and then these assholes
come along and do what they do to
her...
Jacob turns and looks back at the camp site and the fire
burning between the two tents.
JACOB
It is the struggle which make us who
we are... Makes us feel alive...
TOM
Struggle? You think this is was
this is? A struggle... Fuck me,
Jacob... We are way past a struggle.
JACOB
What doesn't kills us makes us
stronger.
TOM
Oh my God, you sound like Trinity.
That is what she would say.
JACOB
I know.... She said it... It's
true. Every time, something happens
I think back to those words.
TOM
Maybe the universe needs to give us
a brake.
JACOB
Maybe the universe gave us a brake...
Maybe the universe keeps giving us
brakes, but we can't see them.
(beat)
With out those brakes, Keara should
have died with the bear. We should
have died in the snows of the west
coast.
(beat)
Sangaa should have killed me, taken
Trinity. The British should have
killed us all... So no, the universe
is looking out for us...
TOM
One of these days it will tire of us
and then...
JACOB
And then... We move on...
TOM
Don't you get tired of the fight?
The killing?
JACOB
The fight? No... The killing,
yes.
TOM
If you close your eyes do you still
see all the men you killed?
Jacob sits there looking to the coming night sky.
TOM (CONT'D)
Thought so...
Jacob turns to walk away.
TOM (CONT'D)
Is Trinity as fucked up as Keara?
JACOB
No... She's strong. She has learned,
it takes more strength more effort
to be agree than forgive... Her
only regret is not being the daughter
she believes should have been. It's
not like having a parent die. You
morn you move on... Here you know
their still alive. But, you will
never see them again.
TOM
Jacob how do you deal with it? Don't
you feel sad, sorry for your Mom,
Dad?
JACOB
No.... The pain we feel is only our
pain. Trinity's pain is only hers.
Her Mom, Dad... They have moved on
by now. Their Trinity, is gone.
She died, as we all did. We died,
March 24, 2021. And if you look at
it that way, then you can sleep at
night.
TOM
I don't believe my parents have moved
on... I think they still somehow,
think I will come home...
(beat)
That's not going to happen is it?
JACOB
If any one knows it's you.
Tom shakes his head to Jacob... Jacob thinks.
JACOB (CONT'D)
For what its worth... I think you
and Keara should call it a day...
Head south, back to Cape Town...
Everyday she's here, is only making
it harder on you, and Trinity. You
take what we have in diamonds and
Trinity and I will finish, pack up
and meet you there in a few weeks.
TOM
What if something happens to you?
They come back? And this time they
kill you and Trinity. Bianca?
JACOB
Then, you and Keara go on... You
do what we have done from the first
day. Morn, remember us and survive.
Tom looks to Jacob looking for words.
JACOB (CONT'D)
If that happens, means the universe
is finished with us and then it's up
to you.
TOM
Thanks... But, we can't do that...
I can't do that... We came into
this world as friends... Regardless
how, Keara is... She and I will
stand by our friends, even if we
question them...
Tom looks to Jacob.
Jacob smiles.
JACOB
Friends... Good night Tom. Any day
now, we will find the 12 hundred
cart and them leave this place...
Jacob walks towards the camp.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
6 -
Reflections at Dusk
EXT. ORANGE RIVER BEACH - DUNES - EVENING
(TRINITY)
Subtitled: July 30, 1742
Trinity and Jacob slowly walk towards the top of a dune which
overlooks the camp and sea below. Keara and Tom are back at
the camp site... Keara stands with Erich in her arms. She
is happy...
TRINITY (V.O.)
Mom, Dad... Tonight will be our
last night on the Orange river.
This afternoon....
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. ORANGE RIVER BEACH - DAY
(TRINITY)
Tom sits at his desk and weighs the day's diamond find. On
the screen of the iPhone the number totals out at 1211. Tom
looks to the screen for the longest time. He leans back in
the small wood chair and looks out towards the sea. He puts
his hands together in a gesture of thank you...
TRINITY (V.O.)
... we hit that magic number. All
these years later it still seems
like a distant dream.
Keara walks up from the beach and looks to Tom... She knows,
she is free. She falls to her knees and begins to cry.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. ORANGE RIVER BEACH - DUNES - CONTINUOUS
(JACOB, TRINITY)
Trinity and Jacob stop turn and sit looking out at the setting
sun.
Trinity pulls out her iPhone and takes a photo of the setting
sun and the camp site below. The image is frozen in time.
The image is old, information is lost in the image with a
few missing pixels.
JACOB
Our last night...
Jacob looks past Trinity.
TRINITY
It was the best of times it was the
worst of times.
JACOB
Tale of Two Cities... Charles
Dickens... But, I wouldn't trade
one day of it.
Trinity puts her head on Jacob's shoulder.
C/U: Trinity looks to the setting sun, she smiles at the
glory of the setting sun.
TRINITY
Thank you.... For everything.
She reaches and holds Jacob tight.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Mom, Dad... When you someday, read
my words... Come to the Orange
river. Walk the dunes, as we did.
C/U: Trinity's eyes.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Sit and watch the sunsets in July,
and please remember me... As I
remember you each night...
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. ORANGE RIVER BEACH - DAY
(JACOB, KEARA, TOM)
The two wagons are loaded. Keara stands and looks toward
the site of the three buried robbers. Tom stands next to
her.
KEARA
You think someone will find their
bodies someday?
TOM
Yes, someday, when they destroy this
beach and all the lands around it,
all in the name of little white
stones.
KEARA
What will they think? The people
who find their bodies?
TOM
I would think... Nothing much, when
they do find them, they will be just
the start of a long list of dead who
will follow in the wake of the
diamonds.
Jacob calls out.
JACOB
Are you coming?
TOM
Yes, just saying good-bye to our
ghosts.
They turn and walk towards the wagons a Trinity and Jacob
look on.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
7 -
Diverted Paths
EXT. AFRICAN GRASSLANDS - DAY
The two wagons head south towards Cape Town. In the distance
they pass the Bushman village.
Trinity looks towards the villagers as the Bushman look to
see them pass. Trinity thinks back to Shipipa.
END OF ACT ONE
ACT TWO
EXT. CAPE TOWN DOCK - DAY
(JACOB, TRINITY)
The two wagons make their way towards Cape Town. They come
to a fork in the road, and then left towards the base of
Table Top Mountain and the home of Pierre and his vineyard.
TRINITY
Why aren't we going to Cape Town?
JACOB
Out of money.
TRINITY
Does Tom know this?
Trinity looks around the side of the wagon back to Tom and
Keara who are having the same talk.
JACOB
Yes...
TRINITY
I won't go back to Pierre's!
JACOB
Don't care what you want. We are
out of money...
TRINITY
Jacob looks at me!
JACOB
Suck it up Trinity... In the 1740s
we don't always get what we want...
Genres:
["Historical Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
8 -
Confrontation in the Rain
EXT. CAPE TOWN PIERRE VINEYARD - DAY
(JACOB, KEARA, PIERRE, TRINITY, TOM)
The rain is falling heave as the two wagons make their way
into the yard of the home of Pierre and is small vineyard.
The six are wet...
TOM
Out of the pot into the fire. Is
there no end to this?
Keara shoots him a look.
KEARA
I hate you....
Jacob jumps from the wagon.
TRINITY
I don't want to spend any more time
here!
JACOB
So noted! What little money is left
we will needed to book passage on a
ship north!
TRINITY
I don't care.
Jacob stops turns and walks back to Trinity. He looks up to
her still seated on the wagon.
JACOB
Look at me! Tuff shit! I do care....
TRINITY
He beats woman!
JACOB
Yes, he does.... You remember that...
Jacob turns and walks toward the door. As Keara looks from
below her hat following him. Jacob knocks. He knocks again!
Finally the door opens and Pierre stands there, looking at
the guests.
PIERRE
Oh, allô , mes aims!
Jacob stands there, looking at him and then drives his fist
into his face! Driving Pierre back to the floor.
Trinity and the others now step from the wagon and start to
move over to the front door.
The four friends crowd into the door, standing there like a
gang of dripping wet prison escapees, looking down at Pierre
holding his bloody nose. Trinity pulls back her hood and
smiles.
TRINITY
Bonjour!
Jacob pulls his pistol and cocks it, puts the barrel at
Pierre’s temple. Pierre’s eyes are terrified.
Rose comes to the door and screams!
Jacob leans close to Pierre’s ear, warns.
JACOB
(Subtitled: French)
If you ever hit Rose again, I will
kill you! Oui? D'Accord.
Pierre looks up to his attacker, shocked! Slowly he nods
his head understanding.
Genres:
["Drama","Action","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
9 -
Crossing the Rubicon
INT. HOME OF PIERRE VINEYARD - LATER
(ANA, JACOB)
They sit around the fireplace drying off. At a corner of
the dining table, Pierre has a rag on his nose trying to
stop the bleeding. Jacob sits facing him, his gun on the
table pointing at Pierre.
JACOB
(Subtitled: French)
I want to tell you about the Rubicon,
and the point of no return.
Rose brings wine and pours a glass for Jacob. She looks
over to her husband. She pours him a glass, too. Pierre
looks to his wife.
Jacob looks to Trinity.
Everyone by the fireplace warms up with a glass of wine.
JACOB (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: French)
In this story, it is about not being
able to go back. It is about love,
honor, respecting, your family...
(beat)
We have crossed the Rubicon... We
have done things we can not change,
we have lost things we can never get
back...
(beat)
It is not to late for you and your
family, for you to be a husband a
friend, a father.
C/U: on Anna and Andrea.
JACOB (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: French)
Now I have said my words to you...
Jacob once again looks at Trinity.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Now you may think what I said is
bullshit... And the second we leave
you, you will be back to your old
ways... Remember, regardless how
far we are from you, I will come
back here some day and hurt you,
like you hurt Rose... Do we have an
understanding?
Pierre looks down at the gun on the table, looks back up at
Jacob.
Pierre nods.
JACOB (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: French)
Do I have your word, as a man?
Pierre nods. Jacob offers his hand, they shake.
ANA
Merci, Papa...
Pierre has seen the wrongful ways.
Rose’s expression indicates she is willing to give him a
second chance.
Trinity smiles to Rose. Trinity then looks to Jacob... A
look of Thank You...
Keara looks to Tom... Unmoved by the events. She shakes
her head.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
10 -
Desperate Measures
EXT. CAPE TOWN PIERRE VINEYARD - LATER
(JACOB, TRINITY)
Trinity and Jacob stand watching the rain from the porch.
TRINITY
Thank you.
JACOB
You're welcome.
TRINITY
Thank you for standing up to him,
for Rose...
JACOB
You're welcome, Trinity. Let's hope
he has changed... And the second we
leave he goes back hitting her.
(beat)
Now we need to go find a home, we
need to get all that blood and sweat
to Europe so we can do something
with it. No one in Cape Town will
give us anything, for them and I
wouldn't want them to.
EXT. CAPE TOWN DOCK - DAY
(JACOB)
The rain falls as Jacob and Tom stop at a shipping office to
find a ship north.
JACOB (V.O.)
People would ask questions. Tom and
I will try and find a ship north
starting tomorrow.
INT. CAPE TOWN DOCK - CONTINUOUS
(JACOB, SHIPPING AGENT, TOM)
Jacob and Tom talk with a shipping agent. They dump what
little money they have left onto the table. The agent looks
at him and shakes his head.
SHIPPING AGENT
No...
JACOB
This is all we have.
SHIPPING AGENT
Then you need to find more.
Jacob looks to Tom.
SHIPPING AGENT (CONT'D)
At this time of year there are very
few ships that make port.
(beat)
None with the money you offer.
JACOB
When is the next ship?
SHIPPING AGENT
Any day now...
Jacob looks at Tom
TOM
Now what?
JACOB
We sell the wagons, horses,
everything.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
11 -
A Hard Bargain
INT. CAPE TOWN STORE - DAY
(JACOB, SHOP OWNER)
Jacob and Tom, sell the tents and wagons back to the man
they bought them from at a much lower cost.
JACOB
(Subtitled: French)
This is half of what we bought it
for.
SHOP OWNER
(Subtitled: French)
I am in the business to make money.
Take it or leave it!
(beat)
If not wait for the next load of
Dutch settlers to come in. Maybe
you will have luck selling to them.
Jacob looks to the shop owner, and puts out his hand.
The two them walk to the shop counter as the owner starts to
count out money.
EXT. CAPE TOWN STORE - CONTINUOUS
(JACOB, TOM)
Jacob stands, with Tom in front of the shop.
TOM
That sucks...
JACOB
What ever, it will just cover the
ship north.
TOM
What about paying Pierre?
JACOB
What about him?
TOM
He's going to want money? For our
stay.
JACOB
I'd like to say fuck him, but yes...
We'll sell the horses, what we get
we give him some of it.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
12 -
Whispers of Loss
INT. CAPE TOWN PIERRE VINEYARD - NIGHT
(JACOB)
By candle light Trinity and Keara are sewing the diamonds
into their clothing, hiding each stone.
JACOB (V.O.)
You and Keara will need to find a
way to hide all the stones so that
NO one can find them. For if someone
does, we are all dead. I can promise
you that!
Keara looks to the table which is covered in rough stones.
The task at hand looks daunting.
Tom enters with more clothing this time men's shirts and
pants.
EXT. CAPE TOWN PIERRE VINEYARD - EVENING
(TRINITY)
Trinity and Jacob sit together looking out over the vineyard,
holding each other.
TRINITY
There's one more think I want to do
before we leave.
Jacob looks to Trinity.
EXT. GRAVEYARD CAPE TOWN - DAY
(TRINITY)
Trinity, Keara, Jacob and Tom stand looking at a small grave
stone with the name a Katrina on it. The daughter of Mrs.
Berg. Each mother holds their child in their arms.
The graveyard is not very well kept, with tall grass growing
all around it. Jacob leans down and pulls at the grass
clearing it so they can read the name.
TRINITY
(to herself)
It was the best of times it was the
worst of times.
Trinity leans down and places some flowers at the grave.
EXT. HOME OF MRS. BERG - DAY
(JACOB)
The two families stand at the front door of Mrs. Bergs home.
They knock on the door and then look into the windows. Like
the last time Jacob was here, Mrs. Berg is nowhere to be
found.
JACOB
Sorry Trinity... Not to be...
C/U: Trinity. Slowly the others turn and walk away.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
13 -
Bittersweet Farewell at the Vineyard
EXT. CAPE TOWN PIERRE VINEYARD - MORNING
(JACOB, PIERRE, ROSE, TRINITY)
The last of the belonging are loaded onto Pierre's wagon,
and Jacob counts out a few more coins to pay Pierre.
JACOB
(Subtitled: French)
21 22 23.... No more. Sorry... We
need the remainder for the trip north.
PIERRE
(Subtitled: French)
(sarcastic)
We will miss you.
JACOB
(Subtitled: French)
Some how I don't believe you...
Trinity walks over to Jacob and pulls him to the side.
TRINITY
Do you trust him? If not we should
take Rose and the Kids.
Jacob looks to Trinity.
JACOB
That's not going to happen Trin.
Think what you are saying...
Trinity looks to Pierre.
JACOB (CONT'D)
We can't take them on the ship. She
and the kids can't stay in Cape Town.
With no money... Stay in touch, be
her friend... All you can do...
Rose steps from the house with a small basket and in it are
a few bottles of wine.
ROSE
Something for you to remember us by.
Pierre looks to Rose.
TRINITY
Thank you, we will always remember
our stay here.
ROSE
The place Keara gave birth...
The women hug a final farewell.
TRINITY
We will write once we find a home,
so that you can tell us how things
are with you...
ROSE
Thank you, Trinity. God bless.
(best to Keara)
God bless you also Keara, find peace
in your heart and forgive, as I have
forgiven all these years.
(looking to Tom)
He loves you, you need to understand
how lucky you are to have that.
Rose hugs Keara. Rose looks back to Pierre.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
14 -
Confrontation at the Dock
EXT. CAPE TOWN DOCK - DAY
(FRENCH SAILOR, JACOB, PIERRE, TRINITY, TOM)
Subtitled: September 26, 1742
The two families now stand looking at the French sailing
ship La Diamant. The days of landing in Cape Town as wealthy
people are now replaced by faded, but clean clothing.
Jacob puts out his hand to shake Pierre's. But Pierre will
not shake. He turns climbs onto his wagon.
JACOB
Pierre...
PIERRE
(Subtitled: French)
Every time I look in a mirror I will
remember you Jacob. And with it,
your words....
Pierre looks ahead to the mountains.
PIERRE (CONT'D)
Should you ever return to these lands,
I promise you this. I will kill you
Jacob for what you did to me in front
of my wife.
Jacob looks to Pierre. Jacob lifts his hat...
JACOB
(Subtitled: French)
Good luck, Pierre....
With that Pierre rides off.
Tom looks at the name of the stern of the ship. La Diamant.
TOM
How ironic is that. La Diamant.
The Diamond.
The shipping Agent walks up to meet Jacob and the others.
He points to the ship and the Captain.
A number of dock works take the belongings of the four and
start to carry them aboard the ship. Slowly the two families
make the long walk up the boarding bridge to the deck of the
ship.
They stand on the deck looking at the to familiar seen.
Standing on deck are a number of wealthy French aristocratic,
returning from India. They are well dressed and as soon as
they see the young adults they turn and look away.
Trinity makes eye contact with one just as the FRENCH WOMAN
turns. The woman look embarrassed to see Trinity and Keara.
The CAPTAIN walks up to his wealthy passengers and begins to
strike up a conversation with them. He gestures to a SAILOR
to have him get the young adults removed from the deck
quickly.
The French SAILOR yells at them.
FRENCH SAILOR
(Subtitled: French)
You there. This way! Get along we
don't have all day we sail at high
tide! Move it!
Jacob looks at him. Then slowly picks up his items.
TRINITY
I can't do this... 80 days? Will
this nightmare ever end?
JACOB
Someday... But, now you need to
understand... This is as good as it
will be... We take the good with
the bad.
TRINITY
Was there ever good? Even when we
thought there would be.
JACOB
We're here... We made it this far.
So yes... Be thankful....
Trinity looks to the Captain. They make eye contact, but
the Captain goes back to his talk.
The group make their way below.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
15 -
Departure Tensions
INT. LA DIAMANT SAILING SHIP - CONTINUOUS
(FRENCH SAILOR, JACOB, KEARA, TRINITY)
The six find themselves standing in a small corner room /
cabin with four, hammocks slung from the ceiling. Trinity
looks to see where the children will sleep.
TRINITY
Where will the children sleep.
FRENCH SAILOR
You work it out!
The Sailor turns to leave. The four are left standing looking
at the hammocks.
JACOB
I'll ask for one more hammock, so
Bianca and Erich can share.
Keara eyes Trinity, she is not happy how this is all turning
out.
KEARA
Maybe now you see I was right, we
should have stayed in Cuba.
EXT. CAPE TOWN HARBOR - EVENING
The La Diamant sets sail leaving the harbor for open water.
EXT. LA DIAMANT SAILING SHIP - EVENING
(FIRST OFFICER, TRINITY, TOM)
The group stands on deck and look back at Cape Town, as the
harbor lights start to fade.
TRINITY
One more good-bye. And this one I
am glad of... Good-bye Cape Town...
(MORE)
TRINITY (CONT'D)
(beat)
May this be the last! No more...
(beat to Keara)
Let us pray there are no storms this
time.
Jacob looks back at the lights.
Keara looks to Tom. Not smiling. Then to turns with out
saying a word.
The FIRST OFFICER walks up.
FIRST OFFICER
(Subtitled: French)
You there, get away from the stern.
Get below deck!
TOM
It's going to be along voyage...
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
16 -
Secrets and Diamonds
INT. LA DIAMANT SAILING SHIP - CABIN - LATER
Jacob steps into the cabin to find Trinity, sleeping with
Bianca in her arms. Keara is doing the same with Erich.
Jacob leans over and kisses Trinity good night, he then climbs
into his hammock, looking at the ceiling, thinking his next
move.
EXT. OCEAN LA DIAMANT UNDER FULL SAIL - DAY
The La Diamant sails north with the African coast line.
EXT. LA DIAMANT MAIN DECK - CONTINUOUS
(FRENCH SAILOR 2)
Trinity, Keara sit looking out at the open sea, a FRENCH
SAILOR 2 comes to then.
FRENCH SAILOR 2
(Subtitled: French)
Move along, this is no place for you
here. Move ahead...
He points for the girls to move. A rich French WOMAN 2 walks
the deck, in her beautiful dress and a servant by her side.
Her husband closely behind, dressed almost like a woman
himself. The Woman eyes Bianca smiles and talks to her
SERVANT.
Trinity looks to the sailor then to the woman and slowly
stands with Bianca and then does as told. Bianca looks back
to the wealthy French as her mother leads her away.
INT. LA DIAMANT MESS HALL - EVENING
Jacob lines up to get a bucket of food dished out to him for
all six. The cook fills a few buckets then tells him to
move on.
INT. LA DIAMANT SAILING SHIP - CABIN - LATER
(JACOB, KEARA, TRINITY, TOM)
Jacob returns with the nights meal for all.
JACOB
Here you go, give me your bowls.
Tom hands out the bowl to get them filled.
Keara eyes Jacob.
KEARA
What aren't you telling us?
Jacob looks up... Then to each of them.
JACOB
Eat before the slop gets any colder.
We can talk after.
Trinity takes her bowl from Tom. As she does, a diamond
falls from her sleeve to the deck and rolls around.
TRINITY
Shit...
JACOB
Quick, pick it up before someone
sees it.
Trinity steps onto the stone and then leans down to pick it
up.
KEARA
It's good...
A SAILOR walks down the hall and passes by the open door of
the six. Tom turns to the sailor and in English.
TOM
Move along, these aren't the droids
you're looking for... Just keep
moving.
The Sailor looks at him strange.
Trinity brakes out laughing! As they all do.
Jacob finally joins in.
JACOB
Really, please fix that! Before you
loose more...
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
17 -
Fractured Bonds
EXT. LA DIAMANT MAIN DECK - NIGHT
(JACOB, KEARA, TRINITY, TOM)
The six are now on the open deck of the ship looking at the
night sky. A full moon is out. They all look to Jacob.
JACOB
We booked passage to Le Havre. With
the plan to then head south to Lisbon.
KEARA
Yes.
JACOB
We don't have the money to make it.
We have a few gold coins left...
Then we are broke.
Trinity looks down and then plus out the gold coin which
Jacob gave her on the Dutch ship April 1, 1741.
TRINITY
We still have this...
JACOB
I know... That will be our last
coin we spend.
Jacob take it and pushes it back to Trinity to hide under
her dress again.
KEARA
This is just fucking great!
Keara eyes Jacob and Tom.
KEARA (CONT'D)
All this fucking way, all this
bullshit. Have a man rip at my
clothing. Having him put his dirty
cock in me... Maybe give me STD...
Trinity wants to speak.
TRINITY
Keara we understand....
KEARA
Fuck you!!! Trinity... That's it
you don't understand, any of you.
You don't get it. I am so sick and
tired of all this bullshit... I just
want it to end... I don't want to
know you anymore... We were like
sisters. I watched your back and
you mine.
C/U: Trinity.
KEARA (CONT'D)
When I needed it most. The diamonds
were more imported than me... Then
my baby... And for what now!
Looks to Jacob.
KEARA (CONT'D)
Now after all this! The killing,
our friends... And now we can't
make Lisbon!
TOM
Keara.
KEARA
Tom, shut the fuck up also. You let
the fucker rape me...
TOM
I came. Why can't you understand
that! I killed him! For what he
did to you...
Keara stops and looks at Tom and her friends.
KEARA
Still, what did it get us in the
end. Tom, so smart, so wise, such
an asshole at the end. Should we
somehow get out of this alive and we
somehow fucking make Lisbon, and my
son and I live, I want out. I don't
want to ever see any of you again.
JACOB
Keara in this time, woman they
don't...
KEARA
Shut your mouth! I don't care what
life is like in 1742.
(MORE)
KEARA (CONT'D)
I want my share and I will leave.
And go on and be happy, living my
own life until the end. Someplace
far away from all of you!
Trinity looks to Keara.
TRINITY
You don't mean that.
KEARA
Fuck off Trinity. I do, I am so
sick of all of you. You don't get
it! It is only a matter of time
before you get us all killed Trinity!
Keara holds Erich tight as he starts to cry.
KEARA (CONT'D)
Shhhh...
Keara turns and walks away going below deck.
TRINITY
Tom...
TOM
No Trin... She needs to vent. She
needs to take it out on someone. I
took her vengeance away from her.
(beat)
Since that day... Keara has never
touched me... again.
JACOB
Sorry Tom...
TOM
We were once on top of the world...
Remember that feeling... And just
like that...
JACOB
Tom, watch her, so she doesn't do
anything stupid.
Tom looks to Trinity and Jacob.
TOM
She won't... She won't pull an
Andy...
JACOB
There are other things she can do..
TOM
No... She just wants to be happy...
She feels betrayed. Because what
happened... She needs time... Time
to learn hating us take more energy
than forgiving...
JACOB
Should I talk with her...
TOM
No... You have done why to much
already... I thought, you know, we
make it, now she can heal, just as
she starts we kick her again...
Tom turns and walks after Keara.
Jacob and Trinity are left standing.
TRINITY
Am I such a bad person?
JACOB
No... You mean well... But, at the
end of the day it's not about you...
This was never about you... It was
about seven friends. Who should
look out for each other...
Jacob looks out at the open water.
JACOB (CONT'D)
You're just lucky, I see things the
same way... most of the time...
(beat)
I couldn't have know about the
rapists. But, to save Keara's soul,
we should have left... I understand
her pain... You sometimes need to
look past your needs and look at
those around you... Those who love
you...
Trinity stares at him...
TRINITY
I'm sorry... But, I'm too so sick of
all this... She needs to understand,
we needed to finish it so we never
have to go back...
JACOB
Tell Keara than... Make her
understand.
Trinity turns to walk away. She pauses....
TRINITY
What are we going to do?
JACOB
Like all thinks, Trinity, it will
work out. Some how... some way...
Luck is always on our side.
TRINITY
Maybe... we are all out of luck,
Jacob. You ever think that?
END OF ACT TWO
ACT THREE
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
18 -
A Mother's Defiance
EXT. LA DIAMANT MAIN DECK - DAY
(CAPTAIN, DOCTOR, FIRST OFFICER, FRENCH WOMAN, HUSBAND, JACOB,
KEARA, SERVANT, SECOND OFFICER, TRINITY, TOM)
Subtitled: October 31, 1742
Trinity walks the deck of the La Diamant with Bianca in tow.
She tries to make the best of each day, which is filled with
boredom. Keara is keeping her distance from Trinity.
As she walks the wealthy French Woman, stops what she is
doing and walks up to Trinity with her servant.
Trinity stands there looking at the Woman, she smiles.
FRENCH WOMAN
(Subtitled: French)
And so this beautiful little darling
is yours?
Trinity looks to the woman. Not fully understanding.
TRINITY
Sorry my French is not very good.
FRENCH WOMAN
English?
The Woman looks to the servant. She talks to him.
Then in broken English.
FRENCH WOMAN (CONT'D)
How... Much do you want for her?
TRINITY
Sorry? What did you say?
FRENCH WOMAN
How much. I will buy her from you
and give her a good life. One you
can not hope to ever do.
Trinity stares at the woman. Her heart broken.
TRINITY
I don't understand.
The servant steps in.
SERVANT
What my lady is saying, she will pay
money to take your child from you
and see that she has a good home. A
home in Paris, perhaps you know of
it?
Jacob steps onto the deck and sees Trinity standing talking
with the French Woman. He starts to move closer.
TRINITY
She's not for sale. How dare you!
Who do you think you are?
(beat)
Fuck you!
The French Woman will not take No as an answer. She leans
down to look Bianca in the eyes.
FRENCH WOMAN
Little one, will you come with me so
I can see to your needs.
The French Woman reaches out with her hand touching Bianca.
TRINITY
Get your hands off my daughter!
The French Woman has no time for Trinity.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
I said, take your hands of my daughter
now!
SERVANT
(to Trinity)
Mademoiselle... Please...
Trinity reaches down and grabs the hand of the French Woman.
The Woman locks eyes with Trinity.
Finally Trinity strikes the French Woman in the face sending
her flying to the deck.
Jacob is shocked and comes running.
TRINITY
Fuck you Bitch!
The servant is in shock and finally turns to help the French
Woman backup.
FRENCH WOMAN
(Subtitled: French)
Captain!
From the ship's wheel the Captain looks over to see the events
unfold on the deck.
JACOB
Trinity what have you done!?
Trinity eyes Jacob.
TRINITY
The bitch wanted to buy Bianca from
me!
Jacob looks to the French woman.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Say something!
The First Officer comes and grabs Trinity by the arm, holding
her.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Let go, that hurts!
Jacob comes to Trinity.
JACOB
(Subtitled: French)
Take your hand of my wife!
The FIRST OFFICER pulls a pistol from his jacket and points
it to Jacob's head.
From the front of the ship, Keara now comes with Erich in
hand.
TRINITY
Jacob! Do something.
JACOB
Trinity, you can do something, keep
your mouth shut for a change.
The Captain comes to investigate.
TRINITY
She wanted to buy my child!
The Captain looks to Jacob.
JACOB
(Subtitled: French)
The woman, wanted to buy my daughter
from my wife! She just said no!
Looking at Trinity and Jacob.
CAPTAIN
(Subtitled: French)
She did more than say NO... Your
wife should have said yes. Better
for the child...
The Captain turns to the French Woman.
CAPTAIN (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: French)
My lady are you alright?
FRENCH WOMAN
(Subtitled: French)
No, she must pay for her actions.
How dare she strike me! English
whore.
Now the HUSBAND of the French Woman comes to his wife's aid.
HUSBAND
(Subtitled: French)
What is the meaning of all this?!
The Captain and the Husband start to talk off by the side
leaving Trinity and Jacob standing there with the First
Officer.
JACOB
Jesus, Trinity. All you had to do
was walk away. Turn and leave, how
hard was that!
TRINITY
It's our daughter... What is she
going to do?
The Captain and Husband stop talking and return to the group.
The Captain, looks to Trinity and Jacob.
CAPTAIN
(Subtitled: French)
If she was a woman with no child I
would put her in the brig. But,
this would be unfair to the baby!
For this reason, she will have to
take 5 lashes on the back! In lieu
of jail time. We are only half way
on our voyage and I feel this is
best for the child.
Jacob looks to the Captain.
JACOB
Captain!
(Subtitled: French)
We are paying passengers! On a
merchant ship!
CAPTAIN
(Subtitled: French)
And I am Captain of this French
vessel! And my word is law! How
dare you question it!
JACOB
No. Don't do this! I beg you! My
wife make a mistake.
The Captain looks to Jacob.
CAPTAIN
(Subtitled: French)
And as a lesson to you her husband,
you will also get 5 lashes so you
will know to keep your wife in line!
The Captain looks to the First Officer.
JACOB
What? Fuck you!
(Subtitled: French)
You have no right! The French woman
is a bitch for asking you to do this!
CAPTAIN
(Subtitled: French)
One more word from you and I will
give you each ten lashes!
Jacob looks to Trinity and then to Keara. Knowing his battle
is lost!
JACOB
Keara! Look at me!
Slowly, Keara looks at Jacob not understanding the situation.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Take, Bianca below deck please!
Trinity looks to Jacob.
TRINITY
Jacob what is going on here?
JACOB
(to Keara)
Just do it! Keara! NOW!
Keara steps up shocked and takes the hand of Bianca and leads
her away just as Tom step into the mix.
TOM
What's going on here?
(to a sailor)
Move!
Jacob to Tom.
JACOB
Let it go, Tom. Go with Keara and
watch over the kids, now.
TOM
Jacob?
TRINITY
Jacob what is going on!?
The First Officer takes Trinity by the arm and walks her to
the main mast.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Jacob what is he doing?
JACOB
(Subtitled: French)
Me first!
The Captain looks to the First Officer. Then nods.
Jacob looks to Trinity.
JACOB (CONT'D)
We'll live.
Jacob take his shirt off and throws it to the deck. He then
walks over to the main mast, where is hands are taken and
tied to mains. Jacob's eyes are fixed on the Captain and
the French Woman.
The SECOND OFFICER steps out from the shadow with a whip.
TRINITY
Jacob!
Keara see this and stops.
KEARA
Tom take the children below deck!
TOM
Keara. You don't have to watch this.
KEARA
Take the children...
Keara makes her way back to the whipping.
Trinity is in shock. She now understands what she has done.
She tries to break free from the sailors holding her.
TRINITY
Let me go! You're hurting me!
Jacob turns and looks to Trinity. He smiles, just as the
whip is struck onto his back. Jacob falls to his knees in
pain. Slowly he stands again.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
NO...... Stop it! I was the one who
hit her.
FIRST OFFICER
Your turn is coming!
The whip strikes again... Jacob calls out in pain.
JACOB
God....
Again the whip strikes a third time. Then a forth and finally
a fifth. Jacob falls to his knees. His hands are untied.
The Second officer looks to Trinity. She looks to Jacob who
is being lifted from the deck by two SAILORS.
Keara move closer to Trinity.
Trinity looks to Keara, their eyes meet.
TRINITY
For all my sins...
Slowly Trinity steps forward under her own decision and stands
looking at the main mast. Her hands are taken and she is
pulled to the mast and tied. She flinches as they pull her
arms tight. Biting her lip. She looks down to Jacob who is
still lying on the deck looking up to her.
The First officer, takes the back of her dress and tears it
open to her bare back. One side slides down revealing the
Shalish tattoo. The Officer is shocked what he sees as are
all the other crew and passengers.
NOTE: as this happens no one sees two small stones which
fall from the dress to the ship deck. Jacob's eyes them.
FIRST OFFICER
(Subtitled: French)
This is no lady! Is she a witch?
(points to the tattoo)
The Captain laughs.
He shakes his head in disgust at how a woman can do this to
herself.
CAPTAIN
(Subtitled: French)
She is no witch...
Keara stands there.
Jacob reaches out and covers the two small stones with his
hand as he looks to Trinity...
Their eyes meet. Jacob closes his hand on the stones.
The Second Officer looks to the Captain. He has never whipped
a woman before.
SECOND OFFICER
(Subtitled: French)
Captain, I this is not right...
CAPTAIN
(Subtitled: French)
Do it!
The Second Officer pauses, he walks up to Trinity.
The officer hesitates, then winds up.
The whip snaps and Trinity is stuck. She screams out in
pain and falls to the deck crying. The strike of the whip
is light! Two SAILORS pick her up and stand her again. The
officer stands and looks to the Captain.
CAPTAIN (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: French)
Harder!
The Second officer looks to the Captain. The Captain nods
his head, again...
CAPTAIN (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: French)
If not we can find someone who can
do the job right!
The Second officer looks to the Captain, not pleased. The
whip snaps again! Again she screams again falling to the
deck! This time the strike of the whip is hard and fast.
Finally Keara starts to cry...
KEARA
No.... No......
The whip snaps again, Trinity, falls but is held up.
A forth time, the whip hits.
KEARA (CONT'D)
Stop it!!!
Then the Captain puts and end to it.
CAPTAIN
(Subtitled: French)
Enough!
Trinity is left crying on the deck as her hands are untied.
Her wrists bruised from the rope! Keara comes to her side
and holds her as she cries in her arms.
Jacob lays on the side and looks over to Trinity, unable to
move.
Trinity, looks to Keara and reaches out with her hand looking
for the hand of Keara. Finally the two touch and hold.
The Captain stands over the three.
CAPTAIN (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: French)
Now go to your area of the ship. I
trust we have learned. Stay clear
of the Madam Le Clare.
Now standing next to them is the ship's doctor.
DOCTOR
Let me look at that, dear... My,
lay still...
Keara helps, Trinity lays down on the ship deck as the doctor
pulls the cloth from the open wounds then wipes down the
blood from her back. He then sprinkles on some white power
that burns. Trinity cries.
Jacob looks at her....
JACOB
We lived....
DISSOLVE TO:
END OF ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
19 -
A Toast to New Beginnings
EXT. LA DIAMANT MAIN DECK - NIGHT
(ALL, JACOB, KEARA, TRINITY, TOM)
The four sit looking out at the open water. Below deck, the
children sleep, each in one of the hammocks, which slowly
swing.
The wounds of the whipping can still be felt, as Trinity and
Jacob sit.
Keara slowly puts a blanket over the shoulders of Trinity.
Trinity winces as she pulls it tighter.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Mom, Dad... What does not kill you,
makes you stronger. I don't know
how many times the two of you would
say that to me, over the years.
(beat)
Tonight is All Saints night. The
night we remember the dead.
Tom steps up and in his hand he has one of Pierre's wine
bottles. He gives each a cup with wine in it.
TOM
Here you go. Say one think, he made
good wine...
They each have a cup in hand.
Trinity looks to Keara and Jacob.
TRINITY
Sorry.... To both of you....
KEARA
Don't be... I should be the one to
say sorry. To you and Tom.
Jacob shakes his head. Then smiles.
KEARA (CONT'D)
I'm sorry I blamed you...
TRINITY
I'm sorry I forced you to stay... I
just don't want to leave and then be
told we would have to return
someday... Because we were short.
Because we should have stayed, found
the 1200 carts. I wanted to be free
of the place finally...
Trinity looks to Jacob.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Everyday, living in this time, we
are faced with hardship. Loss...
One get tired of it. I just want a
safe place we can go and hide... A
place we never have to leave.
TOM
Nice thought Trinity. I hope there
is such a place....
JACOB
There is... even in 1742. But first
we need to finish what we set out to
do.
(beat)
Finish Trinity's dream. To make
Switzerland, find a church. So that
Trinity can finally get rid of that
box she keeps carrying around.
Trinity looks to the group.
TRINITY
What if I told you, no more... No
Switzerland, no church... It's time
to call it a day. It needs to end.
It was dumb to think some church in
the Alps would even take care of our
dream, my dream... Who is to say it
just wouldn't be lost to time...
Trinity looks to Tom.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Maybe Tom was right, maybe in the
past we already sent a time capsule,
it didn't work... We're still here
we still went to the cave, crossed
time. And our friends still died.
What if none of this can be changed?
TOM
You know, I'm no expert.
TRINITY
That's it, you are.... I just didn't
want to hear the truth. There is no
going home... Never was...
They all quietly sit. Trinity looks to Jacob.
JACOB
Maybe we all needed a dream to give
us hope. Hope that all this can be
changed and somehow we could go home.
It was good while it lasted...
TRINITY
This is our world... It is what it
is... At the end all I really wanted
was to say good-bye to our parents...
Tell them how much we loved them...
Tell them what became of their
children.... Keep my promise, to
Robert, Kim...
JACOB
You can still do that.
Trinity looks to Jacob.
JACOB (CONT'D)
There's a little girl, sleeping below.
Her name is Bianca and she will take
your words, she will carry then in
her arms and someday give them to
her children.
They look at each other.
TRINITY
And her children will pass it on.
Mother to daughter, son, who ever
carries the family name on.
KEARA
Until one day... They are given to
your Mother and Father so that they
can be given to my Mom and Dad.
(point to Tom)
Your Mom and Dad.
(point to Jacob)
And your Mom and Dad.
JACOB
And then they'll know.
TOM
A message from beyond the grave.
Keara looks to Trinity.
KEARA
Where are you going to finish writing
these words?
JACOB
It's a big world out there...
TOM
London, Paris, Rome!
KEARA
La Palma.
They all pause and look at Keara. Keara looks to the group.
TRINITY
Where we got the Oranges.
KEARA
Where we stood and looked at the
moon from the Inn...
TOM
Simple...
JACOB
Nothing wrong with simple...
TOM
No... Simple would be nice.
Keara looks to Trinity.
TRINITY
La Palma for me.
They all look to Jacob.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Well?
JACOB
La Palma it is. Any place we can
all be happy. Any place we can be
safe and left alone. Live our
lives....
TRINITY
A home by the sea...
TOM
First we need to...
KEARA
No Tom... don't wreck it... We will
find a way...
Tom steps up.
TOM
We will. A toast to La Palma. Our
next and final stop!
They all left their cups.
TRINITY
Our final home.
ALL
La Palma!
They drink.
TRINITY
To lost friends.
KEARA
To family.
JACOB
To the future!
They sit and think about what was just said. Trinity and
Keara look at each other... The wind and waves are all that
can be heard now.
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
20 -
Reflections of Beauty
INT. LA DIAMANT SAILING SHIP - CABIN - DAY
(JACOB, TRINITY)
Trinity sits in front of a old broken mirror and looks at
herself. She tries to straighten her hair.
Jacob walks in.
TRINITY
Jacob... What do you see in the
mirror?
Jacob stops and sits down next to Trinity.
JACOB
I see you. Why?
TRINITY
I see a old woman...
Jacob looks at her.
JACOB
It's an old mirror.
Trinity smiles.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Trinity... Think what we did...
What we saw, what we went through!
Jacob stands and pulls back her dress to see the whipping.
The scars...
JACOB (CONT'D)
These things all leave their marks.
(beat)
The woman in this mirror is more
beautiful today that she was when we
crossed time. Remember that.
Jacob kisses her on the neck.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
21 -
A Deal on the High Seas
EXT. LA DIAMANT MAIN DECK - DAY
(JACOB)
Jacob stands with Trinity, Keara and Tom. The wind works
the sails. Jacob looks to the Captain. Then walks over to
him.
JACOB
Captain!
The First Officer puts out his hand stopping Jacob's advance.
JACOB (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: French)
Captain we need to talk. I want to
make a deal with you to help you and
Madam Le Clare!
The Captain stop and turns.
JACOB (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: French)
You're cabin.
The Captain looks to Jacob and then gestures "after you"
Jacob, the First officer and the Captain depart.
INT. LA DIAMANT CAPTAIN'S CABIN - LATER
(CAPTAIN, JACOB)
The Captain takes his chair by his desk.
CAPTAIN
(Subtitled: French)
Speak.
JACOB
(Subtitled: French)
I ask you drop us off in Lisbon.
CAPTAIN
(Subtitled: French)
This ship is not going to Lisbon.
Jacob pulls from his pocket 6 gold coins. Almost their last.
He places then on the desk. The Captain looks to them.
CAPTAIN (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: French)
Lisbon is not a friendly port for
French ships.
The Captain looks to the First Officer.
Jacob pulls from is jacket a small bag, he then dumps what
is left in the bag on the table. It is mix of pesos, Dutch
and Spanish dollars, etc.
JACOB
(Subtitled: French)
This is all we have.
The Captain looks to the mix of coins. He leans forward and
then slides the pile to the First Officer.
CAPTAIN
(Subtitled: French)
Change course. We will need to take
on water and a few other supplies in
Lisbon.
The Captain looks to Jacob.
CAPTAIN (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: French)
Now get out.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical Fiction"]
Ratings
Scene
22 -
A Hopeful Journey to Lisbon
EXT. LA DIAMANT MAIN DECK - LATER
(JACOB, KEARA, TRINITY, TOM)
Jacob returns to the deck to meet is wife and friends.
TRINITY
What was that all about. Something
I did again.
JACOB
No... Had a nice talk with the
Captain, got him to take us to Lisbon.
They all look to Jacob.
TRINITY
You what?
JACOB
Lisbon... Dropping us off.
Keara smiles at Jacob.
KEARA
Really?
JACOB
Yes, really...
(beat)
I hope you have some money left Tom.
I have nothing more...
TOM
A few coins nothing much. But should
get us a meal and ride from the docks.
JACOB
Then we have all we need.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
23 -
Departure and Discovery
EXT. PORT OF LISBON - DAY
The La Diamant, sails into Lisbon harbor.
EXT. LA DIAMANT - DAY
(CAPTAIN, JACOB, TOM)
The ship drops anchor and a number of crew lower one of the
small boats into the water.
Trinity, Jacob, Tom and Keara with the kids climb down the
long ladder to the boat below.
As they do their belongings are tossed into the boat next to
them. One of them missing the boat and landing in the water,
Tom reaches over and pulls it in.
TOM
Thanks... Keep up the good work.
Trinity holds the wood box.
The Captain looks down at his departing passengers, as do
the rich French. All are happy to see the young adults leave
the ship for the last time.
Trinity is about to speak. Jacob eyes her.
JACOB
Don't you dare... Look at me...
Trinity fights back the words.
The boat pushes off from the side of the ship and heads
towards the main docks.
The Captain and Officers turn to return to their duties.
The Rich French wave a thank you to the Captain.
In the distance the small boat is well on its way to the
dock.
The Captain stands looking at the main mast. From the base
of the main mast, a small piece of white fabric flutters.
There is glint! Something catches his eye. He slowly walks
over to the mast and reaches down to pick up the fabric. As
he does a small stone fall from it to the deck. It rolls.
He leans down and picks it up and looks at it. It has eight
sides, and is 1/4 inch in size. He holds it up to sun light,
he grins. Then turns and looks to the small boat.
Jacob looks back at the Captain. Tom turns to Jacob.
TOM
What are you looking at?
Jacob smiles.
JACOB
Nothing...
Tom, knows there is more to what was just said.
Back to ship deck. The Captain smiles.
CAPTAIN
(Subtitled: French)
Merde!
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
24 -
Arrival in Lisbon: A Journey's Reflection
EXT. LISBON DOCK - LATER
(JACOB, TRINITY)
The small boat ties off and the six climb a short set of
stairs up onto the main stone dock. The bags and luggage
are unloaded and handed up to them.
LATER:
The six stand there looking at the busy port of Lisbon, men
and wagon pass by.
JACOB
How's your Portugese?
TRINITY
We'll soon find out....
EXT. LISBON STREET - EVENING
The six are riding in an open carriage down the streets of
Lisbon. Trinity looks to the sky and clouds as they drift
overhead. The event is in slow motion.
In her lap is the wood box with all they are.
INT. LISBON INN - LATER
(TRINITY)
The door swings open to a large single room with two bed
rooms off each side. The INN's KEEPER make his way to the
window and opens the shudders to let in light and air.
Tom give him the the last of his money. And gestures NO
more. The man turns and leaves.
The six stand there not saying anything. Finally Trinity
walks to the table and sites down, from around her neck she
pull the last gold coin with the string through it. She
sets it on the table and looks at it.
They each then walk up to the table.
TRINITY
That's it... No more... Three
years... And it all comes down to
this single gold coin.
Jacob pulls his knife and cuts into his shirt sleeve and
from it pulls out four stones. He places then on the table
next to the coin.
They each smile...
INT. LISBON INN - NIGHT
(TRINITY)
Trinity sits in the bath tub and washes weeks of dirt from
her body. Her back still scared. The candles burn bright
around her.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Almost... We were now hours away
from our goal, dream.... One more
step, find a diamond broker...
INT. LISBON INN - CONTINUOUS
Keara is drying herself off after taking a bath. She walks
into the small bedroom and looks down to the sleeping Erich.
In bed is Tom, trying to stay awake, but nodding off.
Keara claws into the bed. She looks at Tom for the longest
time, studying is face. Finally she lays her head on his
chest. Tom awakes and looks down to her, putting his arms
around her.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Historical Fiction"]
Ratings
Scene
25 -
A Diamond Deal in Lisbon
EXT. LISBON STREET - MORNING
(JACOB, TRINITY)
Subtitled: December 13, 1742
Trinity and Jacob walk the streets of Lisbon looking for a
diamond dealer.
They stop and ask a number of people for help and directions.
A MAN points for then to go straight then turn.
Jacob lifts his hat and thanks the MAN.
They set off...
LATER:
The two stand in front of a three story building with a sign
that reads, Troca de diamantes.
The two just stand there nether moving. Each to scared to
make the next move.
JACOB
After you...
TRINITY
No... You started us down this road,
only right you finish it.
Jacob opens the door and they enter.
EXT. LISBON DIAMOND SHOP - CONTINUOUS
(JACOB, OVER WEIGHT MAN, TRINITY, TALL MAN)
They enter and standing at a tall counter is a TALL DARK
SKINNED man. He looks up to them.
TALL MAN
(Subtitled: Portugese)
Can I help you.
Jacob looks to Trinity. She pauses and then steps forward
as Jacob hands her a small black bag.
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
We would like to sell some rough
diamonds.
The Man looks to her and then to Jacob. Not saying a word.
Finally Trinity steps up to the counter and lays out the
four stones before him.
He looks to Trinity, then gets up and leaves, return with a
OVER WEIGHT MAN with a white wig who comes down a set of
stairs. The Man, steps up to the counter and looks at the
stones. He then gets a looking glass and makes his way to
better light.
Trinity and Jacob stand there, waiting. What will he say?
Could they not be diamonds? Could all this work be for not?
He looks to Trinity and Jacob. Finally moving over to a
scale to weight each stone.
Trinity bits her lip.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Please....
The Man then talks with the Tall Man. He finally comes back
to the counter and stands there looking at each.
OVER WEIGHT MAN
(Subtitled: Spanish)
I will give you, nineteen gold
Portuguese coins.
Trinity starts to cry...
JACOB
What did he say, how much?
Trinity fights back tears.
TRINITY
Nineteen gold coins, will we take
it.
Jacob looks to Trinity.
JACOB
Yes.... !!
TRINITY
Si...
OVER WEIGHT MAN
(Subtitled: Spanish)
I will return shortly.
Trinity hugs Jacob.
TRINITY
Oh, my God....
(crying)
Oh, my GOD!!! Thank you...
Tears stream down her face.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
After, so much, after always having
to fight one more hill, one more
river, one more sea... We had made
it...
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. LISBON INN - EVENING
(KEARA)
Tom and Keara sit at the table as the door opens and Trinity
and Jacob enter. Keara and Tom stand! The four look at
each other.
Trinity smiles, she pulls out a black back and from it dumps
the 19 gold coins into her hand with a few falling onto the
floor.
Keara smiles, closes her eyes.
KEARA
(to herself)
Thank you, God.
LATER:
The four site around a table eating, drinking, laughing.
The event is in slow motion. Each has a smile on their face.
Keara looks across to Tom....
EXT. LISBON STREET - EVENING
The six walk the streets of Lisbon and make their way to a
viewing point which over looks the city and sunset. The six
sit quietly...
DISSOLVE TO:
END OF ACT FOUR
ACT FIVE
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
26 -
A Gift of Music and Memory
EXT. SANTA CLARA CUBA
(ANDY, GRACE, LUIS)
Subtitle: Santa Clara, Cuba December 19, 1742
The home of Andy and Grace. The house is now finished, a
wagon roles up to the front of the house with Luis, sitting
atop.
Following behind on a horse is a FRIAR.
Andy and Grace step from the house, stand and look at their
friend. Andy then looks past at the Friar and lifts his
hat.
LUIS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Andy! How are you doing? I come
bearing a gift for you and Grace.
Andy walks up to the wagon. He looks.
ANDY
Luis! My Friend. How nice to see
you... What is it?
Luis, pulls back the tarp. Under is a piano.
Andy stands there, shocked. He turns to Grace who slowly
walks up to the instrument. Not knowing what to make of it.
GRACE
(Subtitled: Spanish)
What is it?
ANDY
A Piano.
(Subtitled: Spanish)
An instrument to make music.
Beautiful music which I only remember
in my dreams...
Andy looks to Luis.
ANDY (CONT'D)
Why my friend?
LUIS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
All you would talk about was the
piano your friends would play.
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Yes...
LUIS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Well, you are now family. And with
the money my father left me, I thought
you could once again share in music.
Perhaps remember your friends.
Andy looks at Luis, then to Grace.
LUIS (CONT'D)
The Friar will come twice a week to
teach you both.
Luis jumps from the wagon and pulls the tarp off.
LUIS (CONT'D)
Now get some of your slaves and help
me get this off.
Andy looks to Luis than to Grace and finally to the black
field workers. The words Luis spoke are painful to Andy,
but there is nothing he can do.
Luis, realizes his mistake.
LUIS (CONT'D)
Your field hands...
ANDY
(subtitled: Spanish)
Sure....
The Friar steps from his horse and helps with the unloading.
Luis smiles at Andy.
LUIS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
It is good to see you...
Genres:
["Historical Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
27 -
Melody of Memories
INT. SANTA CLARA CUBA ANDY HOME - LATER
(ANDY, FRIAR)
The small piano is now set in place and the Friar sits before
it. The Friar looks to Luis and Andy.
FRIAR
(Subtitled: Spanish)
What would you like me to play?
Andy stands there...
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
I don't think you know any the songs
I am thinking about.
The Friar looks to him, try me!
ANDY (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
There was one that Trinity and Keara
would play at the home of Governor
Francisco, in Havana.
The Friar looks to Luis.
FRIAR
(Subtitled: Spanish)
At the cathedral in Havana, they
talked about two women, the governor
took in. They were master at the
piano. Would play for hours to
entertain, Francisco and his family.
Andy smiles.
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
That would be Trinity and Keara.
The Friar looks to Andy.
FRIAR
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Than, you are in luck. I heard them
play and remembered the notes, or
most of them.
The Friar starts to play, "Dante's Prayer" Music which will
not be written for over 200 years.
C/U: On Andy and Grace. The music overwhelms him. He brakes
down and cries... Finally closing is eyes. Grace move next
to him, she reaches out and holds him. Luis looks on and
smiles.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
28 -
Whispers of Time in Art
INT. AMSTERDAM’S RIJKSMUSEUM - DAY
(CARL, TRINITY)
Subtitled: April 8, 2007 Amsterdam
Trinity slowly walks through the art gallery looking at all
the art works. Carl is with Anna and Bianca in the BG.
Trinity comes up to Maria standing looking at a painting
called "Man handing a letter to a woman in the entrance hall
of a house."(H 68 cm ˘ w 59 cm)
Maria stares at the work, as Trinity stands next to her.
TRINITY
Can we go please?
Maria just looks at the painting. Finally...
MARIA
See what the man is holding?
Trinity looks to the painting and the man in it next to a
woman. In his hand it looks like he is holding a iPhone.
Black, in color and the same shape / size.
TRINITY
What is it?
(beat)
Looks like a iPhone, or black Barry?
Maria just looks at the man standing in the painting.
MARIA
To me it's an iPhone.
(beat)
You believe in time travel, Trinity?
Trinity just looks at her. Finally she turns and smiles at
her daughter.
MARIA (CONT'D)
It's time to go... Where's your
father and sisters?
TRINITY
Do you?
(beat)
Believe in time travel?
MARIA
The clues are everywhere...
Trinity looks back to the painting and the iPhone in the
man's hand. C/U: on the iPhone in his hand.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
29 -
A Bittersweet Christmas in Lisbon
INT. CHURCH LISBON - EVENING
(FATHER SINSILY, KEARA)
Subtitled: December 24, 1742 Lisbon
C/U: A single gold coin, is being place into a hand. The
hand belongs to FATHER SINSILY, the priest of a small Lisbon
church. Jacob steps back.
Keara and Tom stand before the Father as he marries then.
FATHER SINSILY
(Subtitled: Latin)
Tom et Keara, venistísne huc sine
coactióne, sed líbero et pleno corde
ad Matrimónium contrahéndum?
TOM AND KEARA
Si....
Trinity and Jacob with the kids look on as Keara and Tom are
married.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. LISBON STREET - EVENING
The six walk the streets as Christmas processional walks
past. The church bells ring out!
Keara and Tom hold hands. As Jacob carries Erich in his
arms.
INT. LISBON INN - LATER
(TRINITY)
The six sit with their back to the open window behind them,
with Lisbon stretched out.
Trinity sets up the iPhone to take a photo of the two
families. She sets the timer and runs into the frame. The
six look to the camera. Smiling. The image is forever locked
into time. The image is damaged over time. It moves from
sharp clear to damaged.
In her lap she hold the wood box.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Christmas eve. I miss you so much.
This will be my fourth Christmas
without you. It is these pinochle
dates that remind us how the years
pass us by...
(beat)
Good news, Keara and Tom wed...
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. LISBON TOWN CENTER - NIGHT
(TRINITY)
Subtitled: December 31, 1742
Fireworks race into the night sky and explode!
TRINITY (V.O.)
One more new years without you.
But, I have my friends!
(MORE)
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
My child... My Husband... I will
always hold you close in my heart.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
30 -
Departure at the Docks
EXT. LISBON DOCK - DAY
(TRINITY)
A carriage brings the six to the docks of Lisbon. There
tied up is a double masted sailing ship. The "Incendio".
The Captain stands on deck and looks to his passengers.
The six are well dressed and have long since shed their worn
clothing. Trinity holds the wood box.
TRINITY (V.O.)
One more and final ship. This one
would take us to La Palma.
Trinity walks towards the ship.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
This one would take us to the end of
our journey. This one would take us
to our home.
C/U: Trinity.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
With the hope, I will finally have
my bed which I will no longer be
forced to give up. From our final
home, I will lay the seeds, with the
hope my words will someday reach
you. So that you will finally know
what became of your daughter and how
much it still pains me for never
saying good bye on that cold March
morning.
(beat)
Love you Mom and Dad.
Trinity turns to Jacob and waves him on...
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Come on... What are you waiting
for... We're almost there...
C/U: Trinity's eyes.
DIP TO BLACK:
END
START 206
ACT SIX
FADE IN:
Title card: On black. "Crossing the Rubicon"
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
31 -
A New Beginning in La Palma
EXT. AERIAL SHOT OF OCEAN - DAY
Flash of white light fills the screen. It slowly gives way
to water below. We are flying like a bird, the sea stretched
out below us, making its way to the horizon. The water rushes
past. A POV: A free soul seeing the world.
Below, the two masted sailing ship Incendio drifts past,
sails full on route to La Palma Island.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. SANTA CRUZ - DOCK - DAY
Subtitle: January 15, 1743
The Incendio, sails into the port of Santa Cruz, La Palma
Island, her sails drop.
INT. INCENDIO - CAPTAINS CABIN - DAY
(JACOB)
Trinity stands as Jacob comes into the cabin. He smiles.
Next to her is Bianca (one and half years), dressed in a
beautiful white dress. They hold hands.
JACOB
We're here. Almost home.
Trinity, Bianca, walk with Jacob.
EXT. SANTA CRUZ - DOCK - CONTINUOUS
(GOVERNOR, JACOB, TRINITY)
DOCKSIDE:
As dock workers drop the boarding bridge into place. Trinity
emerges, well dressed, the days of tattered clothing behind
her. She looks down to Bianca, as she holds her hand. Bianca
smiles back at her mother.
TRINITY
Can you feel it?
Standing behind her is Jacob, Keara, Tom who is holding Erich.
The wind catches their hair.
Trinity looks down at the dock. Finally she steps from the
ship and starts to walk down the dock in Santa Cruz. The
island's GOVERNOR comes to greet them, he smiles, waving to
each.
Trinity looks around at her new world and home. As she comes
to the end of the dock and is about to step from the wood to
the dirt of the island, she stops and looks at her feet she
slips off her shoes and take the first step onto the island
barefoot.
C/U: on Trinity's feet.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Mom, Dad... Today we set foot on
the island of La Palma.
Wide shot. Trinity stands looking at how beautiful it all
is around her.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Beautiful.. Good to be back...
Looking out to the sea.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
I swear you can see a thousand miles
out to sea. Africa is just over
there.
(points)
The governor walks up to Trinity and Jacob, he stands there,
staring at them. A stern look on his face. He has been
waiting for them.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
(smiling)
Governor.
GOVERNOR
(subtitled: Spanish)
Senora. I have been waiting for
you. Word was sent from Lisbon, you
are looking for a home, a place to
build a family.
The Governor looks to Jacob.
GOVERNOR (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Your first time to La Palma?
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
No... Second.
The Governor nods his head.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
We are... We are looking for a
home. A place from where I can see
the sunset each night, before ending
our day.
GOVERNOR
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Then you have come to the right place.
La Palma welcomes you with open arms.
If you seek a view of the sea, I
know of just the place for you...
(Beat)
One day ride from here. Good land,
good crops, will come.
The Governor points to the west as they talk.
Jacob sets up to the Governor.
JACOB
(Subtitled: Spanish)
We are looking for 2000 acres.
Between our two families.
(beat)
This is Tom and his wife, Keara.
The Governor lifts his hat to Tom and Keara.
GOVERNOR
(Subtitled: Spanish)
2000 acres? The west side of the
island is open. Very cheap. Spain
is pushing me to sell it. It maybe
for you.
Trinity turns and looks at her friends, and husband Jacob.
JACOB
(Subtitled: Spanish)
We will need a place to stay for the
next month until we can settle.
GOVERNOR
(Subtitled: Spanish)
I have seen to it. Come... They
will see to your luggage.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
32 -
New Beginnings at Santa Cruz
EXT. SANTA CRUZ CITY - AFTERNOON
(JACOB, KEARA, TRINITY, TOM)
The six walk the streets with the Governor in the lead. The
town is alive with seaside trade.
KEARA
You still sure about this?
Trinity looks to Jacob and Bianca.
TRINITY
Never more. It's like there is a
connection to this place...
The six stop in front of an INN. Behind then a MAN pulling
a wagon joins them with all the bags and trunks.
The Governor points.
JACOB
This is it.... Home. Home until
we can build a dream here.
Trinity looks down the street towards the sea and beach.
She starts walking.
KEARA
(to Tom)
You know, she's delusional if she
thinks it's all going to be sunshine
until we die.
TOM
Keara! Can you chill, this is
Trinity's day... We made it! You
were the one who said we should come
here.
JACOB
Trinity?
Trinity keeps walking even faster.
KEARA
Wait-up.
Jacob points to the MAN for him to leave the luggage at the
INN. The Governor stands and watches this all. He smiles.
Jacob, Keara, Tom with Erich and Bianca in tow join Trinity
as she walks towards the beach.
EXT. SANTA CRUZ CITY - BEACH - EVENING
(TRINITY)
The sun slowly sets in the western sky, behind the great
mountain volcano at the center of the island. The shadows
begin to crawl towards the sea.
The six slowly walk down to the beach. Off the coast a few
ships can just be made out as lantern lights burn.
C/U: They take off their shoes and boots and their bare feet
step onto the black sand. They walk down to the waters edge
and stop.
Trinity stands there looking, no words.
Finally she sits and look at the sea. The wind blows in all
their faces. Trinity's hair swirls in the wind.
TRINITY
(to Jacob)
It feels good to let go.
They just sit there no one speaks.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
We made it.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
33 -
Reflections on Time
INT. SAILING SHIP FROM LISBON - CABIN - MORNING
(TRINITY)
Dissolve / transition.
Trinity sits at a desk, looking at all her notes, (in Robert's
book) adding up the days. She runs her fingers over the
yellow, tear stained pages, the words. The camera pushes in
on her. The lantern above her head slowly swings from the
motion of the ship. She looks toward the camera, her eyes
fixed on an imaginary sight.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Before leaving the ship, I added up
all the days our journey had taken.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. CHUNGA CAVES - 1739 - AFTERNOON
(TRINITY)
Flashback: A flash of light which folds time and moved the 7
back into 1739.
TRINITY (V.O.)
From the first day we stepped back
into this time, to now, sitting here
on this beach...
DIP TO BLACK:
EXT. LA PALMA CITY - BEACH - CONTINUOUS
(TRINITY)
The camera pans along the six friends.
TRINITY (V.O.)
We had traveled 1,212 days to this
moment. Somehow we had made it. We
were older. We had grown up.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
34 -
Reflections of Loss and Gratitude
INT. KENNEDY HOME CALGARY FRONT DOORWAY HALL - 2023 - EARLY
MORNING
Flashback: Jacob's 4x4 vehicle pulls away with Trinity in
the back seat. Maria pushes through the open doorway after
Trinity in slow motion. She stops as the camera pushes into
her face filled with sadness. Tears running from her eyes.
Carl walks up behind Maria and holds her. Carl smile at his
daughter.
TRINITY (V.O.)
I thought back to you Mom and Dad,
the things you made me do, everything
you forced me to learn. I hated it,
at times I hated you. But now I
see... Thank you, for being who
you were, and all you did for me.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. LA PALMA CITY - BEACH - CONTINUOUS
(TRINITY)
C/U: on Trinity's face. Camera starts to pull back slowly
for a full reveal of the two families.
TRINITY (V.O.)
And so ended the journey that began
on March 24, 2023.
EXT. CHUNGA CAVES - 2023 - DAY
(TRINITY)
The seven young adults stand as their photo is taken.
TRINITY (V.O.)
We started out as seven.
EXT. GRAVE SITE ROBERT - DAY
(TRINITY)
Trinity stands looking at the cross which marks the resting
place for ROBERT. A tear runs down her face.
TRINITY (V.O.)
First one would fall...
EXT. DECK OF SPANISH SAILING SHIP TO CUBA - EVENING
(TRINITY)
Trinity watches as Kim's body is dropped into the sea. She
looks, as a tear runs down her cheek.
TRINITY (V.O.)
...then a second... They would be
dearly missed.
Genres:
["Drama","Family"]
Ratings
Scene
35 -
Gratitude by the Sea
EXT. SANTA CRUZ CITY - BEACH - EVENING
(TRINITY)
The six sit looking out at the sea.
TRINITY
Thank you, for being here with me.
Thank you, for standing by my side
all these days.
Trinity looks to Keara, Tom, Erich, and then to Jacob, Bianca.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Thank you, for being my family.
Trinity smiles, finally she is happy.
DIP TO BLACK:
END OF ACT SIX
ACT SEVEN
INT. CAR - NIGHT
FADE IN:
Subtitle: March 24, 2024
Rain:
Sound of a car radio and windshield wipers. Camera opens on
an invitation that sits on the lap of JUNE KENNEDY, it reads:
"Our lost children.
Please attend a special one-year gathering to be held in
their memory."
CUT TO:
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
36 -
Crossing the Rubicon
EXT. CALGARY AIRPORT HANGAR - CONTINUOUS
(CARL, JANE, LINDA, MARIA, MAY, PAUL)
Light rain falls. The car which has JUNE and PAUL Kennedy
pulls up to a hangar. The two step out and are met by a
number of men who offer each an umbrella and take their
luggage and then their car. They are pointed towards a group
of people standing outside in the rain, with umbrellas.
They make their way towards the group of other parents who
are waiting.
Sitting on the taxi way is a twin-engine Gulfstream 750 jet
with a large family crest on the tail fin. The crest is made
up of three parts. First, on the left side of the crest, is
a North American Native man, on the right side is a sea battle
of sailing ships, and on the bottom of the crest is a diamond.
The family members pay little attention to these details.
Standing there talking to one another are:
JOHN and MAY KIM, BILL and GWEN OSMENT, ALLAN TAYLOR, and
ERICH and LINDA WILDE.
A white SUV pulls up.
They are then joined by MARIA MEDINA CRUZ and CARL WARNER,
with JANE and JAMES BENNETT. Paul walks up to Carl and shakes
his hand.
CARL
Nice March day.... Isn't it?
PAUL
We almost didn't come. We are trying
to put his behind us. June doesn't
need to go through all this again.
Once is enough...
Maria steps forward. She walks up to June and gives her a
hug. The two women look at each other. Maria smiles, turns
and looks at the group.
MARIA
I know you have a lot of questions,
and being here tonight can't be easy,
for any of you, reliving your loss.
(beat)
But please..... Bear with us, have
patience, and all your questions
will be answered.
(beat)
Right now we are running late and
need to get into the air, so we can
make our final destination on time.
PAUL
Which is?
The five invited families stare at each other. Not knowing
what to make of all this.
CARL
Please.......
MAY
Where, we going?
Maria smiles.
MARIA
You are all about to Cross the
Rubicon.
LINDA
James, Jane, do you know what this
is all about?
JANE
We do, Linda.... But please, as Maria
said, let's board, so we can get out
of the rain and we can talk. We
have a journey ahead.
With some hesitation, the families make their way towards
the jet. One by one, they board as the ground crew finishes
loading their luggage.
PAUL
You charter this?
CARL
Kinda, now please....
(pointing for them to
board)
Slowly each starts to make their way onto the aircraft.
INT. GULFSTREAM JET - CONTINUOUS
The parents one by one find their seats in the jet. At the
front of the cabin is a small wood box.
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
37 -
Reflections of Progress
EXT. GULFSTREAM JET - AIRBORNE - EVENING
The jet is airborne and is just clearing the clouds to open
skies.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. LA PALMA - ESTATE 1744 - LATE AFTERNOON
(KEARA)
Fade up: Bright sunlight. A bird flies high in the sky in
the late afternoon.
Trinity and Jacob's house is under construction. 80%
finished. MEN work at stone and rock work. Beams are being
lifted into place to finish a section of roof, where the
central tower is. Jacob stands there working with Tom,
helping to build the house. They are enjoying the work by
the look on their faces.
We come upon:
Trinity, two years older stands watching Jacob and Tom.
Keara walks up to her.
KEARA
Getting there?
Jacob stops and looks over to Trinity, who smiles back at
him.
EXT. LA PALMA - ESTATE - DAY
(TRINITY)
Subtitle: 1744
The camera is always in motion from one scene to the next.
The camera comes up behind Trinity.
She is joined by Jacob who stands next to her, sharing the
view.
TRINITY (V.O.)
It has been two years now since we
moved to La Palma Island.
The camera cranes over the balcony and flies down to a shot
of Keara (pregnant) and Tom walking the black beach below
where Trinity is standing. Erich is now 3 years old. Keara
is drawing Tom and Erich in her sketch book. She is adding
the finishing details.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Historical Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
38 -
Sunset Serenade
EXT. LA PALMA - ESTATE - CONTINUOUS
(TRINITY)
Front entrance: Camera pushes in, revealing the grand villa
NOW finished, owned by Trinity and Jacob. The front door
opens and we glide through the home.
TRINITY (V.O.)
On our lands, each family built a
grand villa next to the sea, our
dream homes.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. LA PALMA - ESTATE TOM AND KEARA - EVENING
Tom and Keara dance together as Trinity plays the piano.
Jacob and the kids look on. Tom smiles to Keara as he looks
into her eyes. Trinity looks out towards the setting sun
from the Wilder home.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. LA PALMA - ESTATE - EVENING
(TRINITY)
The camera push through the estate house finally ending on
the balcony overlooking the sea.
Trinity sits on the balcony looking at the sunset. She
smiles.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Mom, Dad, from our homes, we can sit
each night and look out over the
(MORE)
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
ocean and watch the sunsets. This is
the part I love most.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
39 -
Crossing the Rubicon: A Journey of Truth
INT. GULFSTREAM JET - NIGHT
(ERICH, MARIA)
Maria stands and slowly makes her way to the front of the
cabin. She looks to each of the passengers as she walks
past them, some still have sadness in their eyes as they
look up to her. She sits and looks back at the guests.
MARIA
We..... That is, James, Jane, Carl,
and myself-have a story we would
like to share with you. We have
just over nine hours of flight time,
and in those nine hours, we would
like each of you to share in a
journey.
ERICH
Where are we flying to!?
MARIA
All in good time, please!
Carl starts to hand out a number of red hardcover books with
only the words, Crossing the Rubicon on the cover.
Each person takes a copy and looks at it, then back up at
Maria.
MARIA (CONT'D)
What we have given you, is a story
of survival and love, heart ship and
loss. You will not believe the words
printed before you at first.
(beat)
You will question it, you will call
it a lie, but the proof can be found
in this box.
Maria points to a small wood box with seven initials on it.
MARIA (CONT'D)
Many of you will hate us for not
stopping it.
(beat)
But, we couldn't.
(MORE)
MARIA (CONT'D)
Every event in time has a reason, we
may not know what the reason is, but
given enough time we learn.
Maria looks to Carl.
MARIA (CONT'D)
We may not always agree, but we must
come to understand it. I am sorry
that we had to wait his long before
telling you.
Maria puts her hand on the wood box.
MARIA (CONT'D)
Once you finish reading, and see
first hand, what was passed on I
will tell you the rest of the story.
The parents look to one another and then slowly open the
books, and start to read.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
40 -
A Moment of Remembrance
EXT. CUBA HOME OF ANDY AND GRACE - EVENING
(ANDY, GRACE)
Subtitle: Santa Clara, Cuba 1744
Andy sits in front of the tombstone of Kim. On it are the
words: Kim Wang Taylor, Princess, Healer, loving heart. She
will always live on in our memories.
Andy thinks back to his wedding day. From his pocket he
pulls a drawing Keara did of Kim the first few days after
crossing over in time. The drawing is of Kim, smiling,
regardless of all the pain in this world, Kim is still happy.
Around his neck he looks down at the ALL SEEING EYE pendent
which he found in the cave when he returned.
Grace, wearing a white dress, walks up to Andy and slowly
sits down next to him.
He hides the pendent from view.
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Miss you. We would have been married
four years now.
Grace looks at the tombstone and then to Andy. She smiles.
GRACE
(subtitled; Spanish)
Andy, it is okay to remember the
dead. As a child my mother and father
would pray to the departed souls of
their mother and father.
From out of frame a ghostly hand comes in. We pull back to
see Kim, standing there overlooking Andy. She looks like
she did the day she died on the ship, beautiful. She too,
kneels down next to Andy. She looks to him, she smiles to
her husband.
The sky is rich in color, a cobalt blue.
GRACE (CONT'D)
(subtitled: Spanish)
It keeps us connected and by doing
so they are not really gone. We are
only separated by distance, someday
we will all cross the river to the
other side and once again be with
our departed loved ones.
A tear runs down the face of Andy. He wipes if off.
Kim smiles at him, then stands and slowly walks away and
fades from view.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Fantasy"]
Ratings
Scene
41 -
Reflections of Regret
INT. HOME OF ANDY AND GRACE - BEDROOM - NIGHT
(ANDY)
Andy lays in bed, looking at the ceiling. Reliving the day's
and the events of the past four years.
The door slowly opens and Grace steps into the room, she
looks to Andy. Their eyes meet and she slowly climbs into
bed next to him. She holds him.
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
I'm sorry Grace. You have stood by
my side from the first day I broth
you home... You have shared so much...
I wish I could have moved on...
Grace places her head on his chest.
END OF ACT SEVEN
ACT EIGHT
INT. LA PALMA TRINITY BEDROOM - ESTATE - MORNING
(TRINITY)
Trinity is waking up in the morning and next to her is Jacob.
The bedroom is grand in scale and double French style doors
open onto a deck which overlooks the sea below. The drapes
dance in the morning breeze.
The camera, pans around them.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Mom, Dad... For the very first time,
I have a bed to sleep in that I will
not have to give up again, a place
that is ours. There will be no more
moving on. You cannot imagine how
much this means to us.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. LA PALMA - STUDY - ESTATE - AFTERNOON
(TRINITY)
Camera sweeps towards and around, Trinity and Keara sitting
side by side as they play the piano. Jacob, Tom, children
and house staff look on.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Each year, on July 9, we get together
and play "Farewell" To remember our
stay in New Spain, our lost friends,
and one very special Friar I will
always keep close in my heart.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
42 -
Reflections of Worth
INT. LA PALMA TRINITY BEDROOM - ESTATE - AFTERNOON
(TRINITY)
The camera pans through the doorway and up to, Trinity holding
her son, in her arms after giving birth to him. She cries
and looks up to Jacob and Bianca.
TRINITY (V.O.)
On August 15, 1745, Bianca was joined
by a little brother by the name of
Christopher Carl Kennedy.
Pull back to reveal Keara with a one year old son.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Keara, too, had a second child, a
boy named Josh, born on May 22, 1744.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. LA PALMA DIAMOND CUTTING SHOP - ESTATE - AFTERNOON
(JACOB, TRINITY)
The camera pushes in on, Jacob and Tom standing next to
DIAMOND CUTTER MAN, talking with him. He is cutting and
polishing some stones. Jacob lifts one of the stones and
looks at the detail.
Trinity walks up to Jacob.
TRINITY
Can I see?
Jacob hands the diamond over to Trinity.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Is he going to work out?
JACOB
I think so... He better, with us
cutting our own stones, now we'll
make ten times as much....
The camera swings to reveal, a SPANISH WOMAN (cutter's wife)
who looks in on the three men at work. As she steps into
the the room we see she is pregnant.
TRINITY
Now we just need to work on his wife.
I think she misses Lisbon. Our little
island is of no use to her...
Jacob looks at the Spanish Woman.
JACOB
That's your job dear.
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Is everything okay? I hope you and
your husband will be happy here.
The Spanish Woman does not smile. Just looks to her husband
who is taking in Jacob's words of thanks.
LATER:
C/U: of a number of cut diamonds sitting on a desk, laid out
based on color and grade. Trinity runs her fingers over the
cut stones.
JACOB
What are you thinking?
TRINITY
The way the light dances off them.
Thinking about Shapipa. Cape Town...
(beat)
Using them for good, helping others...
LATER:
Jacob closes the door to the work shop and locks it. The
cutter and his wife have left for the day.
Trinity and Jacob are sitting, looking at the stones laid
out before them. Jacob pours a glass of wine for Trinity.
The two stand and walk to the table. There they look at the
stones. Trinity crosses her arms. She smiles.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
You ever work out what these would
be worth in 2023?
JACOB
Why? We live here now.
TRINITY
So I tell my Mom and Dad. So they
can understand.
JACOB
Bragging?
TRINITY
No... Thankful.. Just want them
to understand.
Jacob smiles.
JACOB
You tell them. That in 2023 when we
left, they would be equal to around
$15 million! Tell them their Trinity,
did well.
Trinity looks at all the stones before her.
TRINITY
I would trade all of them for just
one more day with my family...
Jacob looks into Trinity's eyes.
JACOB
Sorry Trin... Somethings are not
meant be... Regardless of the wealth
in the world...
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Family"]
Ratings
Scene
43 -
Echoes of Grief and Hope
EXT. LA PALMA - CEMETERY - AFTERNOON
(KEARA, TRINITY)
The camera pushes in on a cemetery sitting next to,
overlooking the ocean. Trinity is planting a number of small
trees (Dragon trees) with the help of Keara and some estate
WORKERS.
Keara looks at the tomb....
KEARA
I hope someday, my parents come see
me here.
Trinity stands and looks to Keara.
KEARA (CONT'D)
In your message home, please ask
them to come visit Tom and me....
TRINITY
I already did..... Someday they
will Keara. Someday all our parents
will come and say their good-byes to
us. I wish, we could have done the
same.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. LA PALMA - ESTATE - CENTRAL TOWER - NIGHT
(TRINITY)
Trinity sitting at a large wood desk writing. It's now clear
that this study is the same drawing room which we saw in
Crossing the Rubicon episode ONE. Now the light is up and
the background detail can be scene next to her is the same
wood box as seen on the aircraft, same wood box which was
carried through all the episodes.
TRINITY (V.O.)
To my children, their children, and
all the children thereafter, whom I
pray will follow in our footsteps:
Next to her on the desk is the start of a family tree map.
Trinity and Jacob's name are listed and from them is Bianca
and Christopher.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
We picked La Palma, for it is one of
the safest places to live in this
world of 1750 and into the future.
Trinity stops writing and looks up to see Bianca standing
before her. Trinity reaches out with her hands calling
Bianca. A HOUSE KEEPER follows behind Bianca.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
All the bad in the coming years will
pass this place by. Stay here. Live
here. Be safe here.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. GULFSTREAM JET - LATER
(JUNE)
Each parent sits reading the words of Trinity. There are
looks of disbelief on many faces. From time to time, they
stop and look at the items in the box. The Wang family holds
the cloth Trinity had used to wrap Kim's belongings, phone,
etc. May wipes her tears and holds the items tight.
Just before the plane is to land, Paul closed the cover of
the red book. He looks to June, she has been crying.
JUNE
How could they do his to us....
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Family"]
Ratings
Scene
44 -
A Bond of Friendship and Legacy
EXT. CUBA HOME OF ANDY AND GRACE - DAY
(ANDY, LUIS)
Subtitled: 1748
Andy is working on the house, adding on to the building.
LUIS and ESTELA ride in on an open carriage with their three
children. Andy stops work and is joined by Grace as she
steps from the front door to meet their visitors. Estela
has TWO BOYS and ONE GIRL.
They step down from the carriage.
Andy hugs Luis and they look at each other.
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Good to see you my friend! Wow!
(to the little boy)
Who do we have here now.
Estela, smiles at Andy and Grace.
LUIS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Good to see you to my friend. We
missed you, but things look to be
going very well for you.
(beat)
I hear, you now have 500 acres.
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
With your help my friend! With your
help.
Luis looks at Andy.
LUIS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
That is what friends and family do.
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Come, come inside, there is so much
we need to talk about.
Grace stands there looking at the three children and smiles.
She looks sad. She walks up to Estela and hugs her.
Grace is treated as an equal.
Andy looks to the boys and girl.
ANDY (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
You will have a long lasting legacy,
my friend.
We end on Grace's face.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. GULFSTREAM JET - LATER
(MARIA, MAY)
On the face of May.
MAY
How? How did you… get this?
Maria looks to all the passengers before her.
MARIA
When I was ten years old, living on
La Palma...
INT. LA PALMA - STUDY - ESTATE - DAY
(MARIA)
Maria age 10 sits listening to her PARENTS talk to her in
Spanish. They smile at her trying to convey a complex story.
MARIA (V.O.)
.... before we moved to Santiago,
Chile, and finally to Calgary, I was
told by my mother and father that I
would meet a man by the name of Carl
Warner.
BACK TO SCENE:
Genres:
["Historical Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
45 -
Reflections of Fate
INT. GULFSTREAM JET - CONTINUOUS
(MARIA)
Maria looks to Carl.
MARIA
And I would have three children. The
first would be born on July third,
2000.
Maria looks to Jane.
MARIA (CONT'D)
Later, I was introduced to Jane, who
at the time was twelve years old.
INT. LONDON HOME - DAY
(MARIA)
A young Maria (14) walks up to a young Jane (12). The two
girls smile at each other.
MARIA
In London... I was told she would
have a daughter also, and my child
and her daughter would be best
friends.
(beat)
INT. CALGARY PARTY - NIGHT
(MARIA)
Trinity and Keara are hamming it up at at party.
MARIA (V.O.)
Trinity and Keara.
EXT. MOVIE THEATER CALGARY - NIGHT
(MARIA)
Carl is waiting with friends at a movie theater when Maria
walks in with her friends.
MARIA (V.O.)
At twenty-three, I met a man and
fell in love with him. His name was...
Carl Warner.
INT. GULFSTREAM JET - CONTINUOUS
(MARIA)
MARIA (V.O.)
I had forgotten what my parents, my
mother had told me all those years
ago.
Maria looks over to Carl. She then looks down at her wedding
ring.
MARIA (CONT'D)
The night before our wedding. My
parents once again came to me and
gave me the book you have in front
of you.
Maria runs her hand over the cover. She looks to Carl.
MARIA (CONT'D)
You can imagine.... Could we do
anything about it? Was it even real?
Maria looks at the wood box.
MARIA (CONT'D)
We were married, and eight months
later, as predicted, I gave birth to
a baby girl on July 3, 2000.
(beat)
We named her Trinity.
(MORE)
MARIA (CONT'D)
Because she had picked her own name
long before any of us were ever born.
DISSOLVE TO:
Close up on Maria's face. Dissolve to the face of Trinity
as a little girl, photos over a fireplace mantel.
Genres:
["Drama","Family"]
Ratings
Scene
46 -
Bittersweet Reflections
INT. LA PALMA - ESTATE - 2015 - DAY
(MARIA)
Sitting on the fireplace are a number of old photos of Trinity
and her family over the years, growing up.
MARIA (V.O.)
The day she was born was the very
best day of our lives, and also the
saddest, for we knew that day, that
we would lose her and there would be
nothing we could do to stop it.
Trinity hiking with Carl and family.
MARIA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
But, she would find her way in life.
She would find true love.
INT. LA PALMA - ESTATE - DINNING ROOM - NIGHT
(MARIA)
Trinity sits with Jacob, Keara, and Tom with their children
as they have dinner. They look to one another, happy.
MARIA (V.O.)
She would be happy. She would not
travel alone on her great journey.
You see, everything we do in this
life was predetermined.
INT. GULFSTREAM JET - CONTINUOUS
(MARIA)
MARIA
By fate, by God.
Maria looks to Jane.
INT. LA PALMA - ESTATE TOM AND KEARA - DAY
(KEARA, TOM)
Tom is writing notes in large black book. Keara enters and
walks past him.
KEARA
How's it going?
TOM
Finished...
Keara leans over him at the desk and turns the book and starts
to read a few words, she then picks it up flipping the pages.
KEARA
275 years of future history.
Tom nodes his head.
KEARA (CONT'D)
Should we be doing this?
TOM
It's going to happen Keara. It comes
down to what others do with it. If
our children have a better life then
I'm all for it. Key is will they
use it for good? That's what you
have to ask.
Keara smiles.
Genres:
["Drama","Family"]
Ratings
Scene
47 -
A Farewell on the Tower Deck
EXT. LA PALMA - ESTATE - CENTRAL TOWER - DAY
(KEARA, TRINITY, TOM)
From the circular deck around the 30 ft central tower (like
a large lighthouse) stands Trinity. The deck is a full 360
degs. From all sides Trinity can look out to the sea or
inland to the island.
Trinity looks towards the sea, birds dance before her.
From the side door Tom, enters. In his hand is a black cover
book, held together with RED ribbon. Seeing Trinity he makes
his way over to her, standing next to her, sharing the view.
The two stand. Finally:
TOM
I finished.
Tom holds out the book.
TOM (CONT'D)
275 years. I tried to remember as
much as I could. From the rise and
fall of countries to wars, to who
will be the richest of them all.
TRINITY
Thank you.
TOM
Only thing I left out was the war of
Jenkins Ear. Ancient history now.
TRINITY
I already recorded it... The part
of Kim's place in it...
The two start to slowly walk around the deck towards the
island side. Heading north.
From below we hear the voice of Keara calling up to Tom.
KEARA
Tom! Are you up there?
Tom moves to the railing and looks down on Keara now in the
central courtyard with two horses, waiting for Tom.
TOM
Yes?
KEARA
Tom, we need to go! I don't want to
ride in the dark, it to dangerous.
An estate worker walks up to Keara with a third horse with
some side bags loaded onto it.
TOM
I'm with Trinity.
KEARA
I know. Can you tell Trinity good-
bye, you have to go, please!
TOM
Yes dear, coming.
Tom looks to Trinity, they continue to walk.
Trinity finally takes the book and start to flip the pages.
TOM (CONT'D)
Keara doesn't approve.
Tom looks to Trinity.
TRINITY
It's our chance to bring some good...
To finally bring some good to the
years which lay ahead.
TOM
I hope you are right...
Trinity looks to the pages of history Tom has recorded in
detail.
TRINITY
Nice, thank you for doing this.
(looking to Tom)
How do you remember all this stuff.
Tom is about to answer when he looks south towards his home
on the far side of the Calle Taburiente valley. From the
back deck of the estate home, Tom just makes out a RED kite
flying in the late afternoon air above the house.
TOM
Shit! Erich is flying his kite again!
TRINITY
What?
TOM
If Father Sepper sees him, he will
have him burned at the stake! How
many times do I have to tell the kid
NO, 21st century stuff...
TRINITY
Father Sepper is into his fourth
bottle by now and face down in his
church. Trust me.
TOM
Still. Now I do need to go.
Tom looks to a laughing Trinity. He smiles at her, finally
giving her a hug.
TRINITY
Thank you, Tom.
Trinity smiles. Tom kisses her on the cheek.
TOM
Take care.
With that Tom turns and re-enters the tower to leave with
Keara.
Trinity steps to the railing and looks down to Keara still
waiting. Their eyes meet, and Keara waves to her a good-
bye. As she does, Jacob rides in and dismounts from his
horse and walks past Keara. Tom steps from the house and he
and Jacob meet. Tom gives Jacob a pat on the back as he
climbs onto his horse.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical Fiction"]
Ratings
Scene
48 -
Legacy of Love
INT. LA PALMA - ESTATE - CENTRAL TOWER - CONTINUOUS
(TRINITY)
Trinity makes her way to her desk and places Tom's book next
to the wood box. She sits and takes a quill to paper.
TRINITY (V.O.)
What I am about to share with you
will give you a vision of the future.
Use it. Use it for good. Mankind
is filled with evil, do not follow
in these steps....
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. LA PALMA - ESTATE - CENTRAL TOWER - LATER
(JACOB, TRINITY)
Trinity sitting looking at the parchment paper before her.
Candles now burn to give her light.
Jacob steps up to the desk and picks up the paper from Trinity
he steps into the light of the open window and reads it out
loud:
JACOB
If you are to live someplace other
than the lands of La Palma, be sure
they do not make your children go to
war. I have seen war.
DISSOLVE TO:
Flashback to the sea battle. Trinity and Jacob fight side
by side. The two images are one:
JACOB (V.O.) (CONT'D)
I have lost friends because of war.
DISSOLVE TO:
Trinity holds Kim in her arms.
JACOB (V.O.) (CONT'D)
I have killed people in war.
DISSOLVE TO:
Trinity runs a sword through a man... Jacob then kills
Raffael.
JACOB (V.O.) (CONT'D)
There is no greatness, no glory, no
strength from it, only sadness which
will follow you to the end of days...
BACK TO SCENE:
Jacob drops the paper. He falls to a chair and lowers his
head. Trinity puts out her hand and holds Jacob, pulling
him close. Jacob begins to cry.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Lead by example as we have... Do
good... From what we give you use
it to help people.
DISSOLVE TO:
LA PALMA - CHURCH FEEDING THE POOR - DAY
(TRINITY)
Full shot: Trinity and the others are helping to feed the
poor. Bianca and Christopher are helping the poor. FATHER
SEPPER looks on. He gives an "evil eye" to Erich, as the
boy plays.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Everyone deserves a chance and to be
loved. It's what we hope our legacy
will be after we're gone. We pass
the torch to you and to your children
thereafter.
DISSOLVE TO:
END OF ACT EIGHT
ACT NINE
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
49 -
Homecoming at La Palma Airport
EXT. LA PALMA - AIRPORT - AFTERNOON
The jet touches down at the airport and taxis to a hangar
with the same family crest on the sign over the hangar doors.
EXT. LA PALMA - AIRPORT - AFTERNOON
(AGENT, BIANCA, CARL, MARIA)
Carl makes his way down the aircraft stairs and is met by a
customs AGENT, who takes a hand full of passports from him.
AGENT
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Good day Mr. Warner. It is good to
have you once again on La Palma.
CARL
(Subtitled: Spanish)
It is good to be home. Thank you.
The Agent hands the passports back, just as Paul and Jane
begin to exit the plane.
AGENT
Have a good day.
From out of frame three white Suburbans drive onto the runway
and towards the jet.
The back door on the first Suburban opens and out step Anna
and Bianca, the sisters of Trinity. Now one year older than
the morning they saw their sister for the last time.
Maria and Carl meet and hug their two daughters.
MARIA
Missed you both.
BIANCA
I missed you.
MARIA
You know the parents of Trinity's
friends.
The two girls look at the strangers now walking over to the
SUVs.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
50 -
A Somber Return
EXT. LA PALMA - AIRPORT - AFTERNOON
Three white Suburbans pull out from the airport and head
north.
EXT. LA PALMA - COUNTRYSIDE - DAY
The three SUVs head through the island countryside.
INT. SUBURBAN - AFTERNOON
(CARL, MARIA, PAUL)
Paul leans ahead in his seat to talk with Carl.
PAUL
Where are you taking us?
CARL
You'll see.
MARIA
A home by the sea....
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. LA PALMA - AFTERNOON
The Suburbans make their way inland passing through a tunnel
and coming out in a lush green valley. Finally snaking their
way up a steep mountain road to a summit.
Soon they slow down and turn onto a side road, which leads
down to a giant wrought iron gate cut into a ten-foot-high
white wall. The Suburbans come to a stop as the gate slowly
opens. Next to the gate is a sign that reads "Kennedy Warner
Estate".
CUT TO:
INT. SUBURBAN - CONTINUOUS
Paul looks at the sign as they drive by. He then turns to
June, his wife.
EXT. LA PALMA - CEMETERY - CONTINUOUS
(ANNA, MARIA)
The Suburbans continue on, finally stopping in front of a
small cemetery that sits on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
The same one we saw in 1745, but much older and the trees
are grown and now surround the site. There is a wrought
iron fence all the way around it. In the center of the
cemetery is a very large family tomb.
The doors on the SUVs open. Maria and Carl step out. Bianca
and Anna step out. They stand there looking.
MARIA
Are you coming?
ANNA
No... Not today.....
Maria smiles at her daughters. Then turns to the others.
Maria and Carl lead the way to the steel door of the tomb.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Family"]
Ratings
Scene
51 -
Echoes of Grief
INT. LA PALMA - CEMETERY - MOMENTS LATER
(BILL, CARL, JUNE, JAMES, MARIA, MAY)
The lights go on.... The thirteen make their way down a
long set of stairs to a very large underground room with
well over fifty crypts, all with names and dates engraved on
them. They walk down to the farthest end, where they see a
number of plaques set into the wall. They all stop.
Maria stands in silence. She tries to hold back her tears.
MARIA
This is where they are now.
She points with her hand.
MARIA (CONT'D)
First we have Trinity, Jacob, Keara,
and finally Tom.
(beat)
Behind these stones....
On each plaque are their names and dates. Maria puts her
hand on the plaque with Trinity's name. She runs her fingers
over the letters.
MARIA (CONT'D)
Over here, we have the first three
plaques ever placed. These plaques
are in memory of Robert, Kim, and
Andy.
Bill and Gwen walk forward and looked at their son's name.
It reads ROBERT OSMENT, 1739. Gwen breaks down and starts
to cry.
BILL
You know, we asked him-or should I
say we told him-not to go on that
trip.
(beat)
But, he got mad at us and told us he
was old enough to run his own life.
We couldn't tell him what to do and
he needed to go, to prove he was
just like the rest of his friends.
I remember him saying, needed to go.
I hated myself for not stopping him.
Bill looks to Carl.
BILL (CONT'D)
How dare you! You could'a stopped
this.
CARL
I am sorry. We are sorry.
BILL
You took our boy from us! You took
everyone's child from them, for what?
June and James, step forward.
JUNE
You have to understand, we couldn't
stop it!
Bill breaks down crying, joined by is wife. They hold each
other.
BILL
I will never forgive you for this...
I miss my boy...
JAMES
Do you think it was easy for us?
Knowing, letting them go! Don't you
understand, what Maria has said...
This was all destined.... Understand
it... Come to terms with it... Robert
had his place, as did Kim...
On, John and May. They look at the name of their daughter.
It reads Kim Wong Taylor, Princess, Healer, loving heart.
She will always live on in our memories.
MAY
What do we tell her brother and
sister?
MARIA
Tell them Kim was truly a remarkable
person. One who always put others
ahead of herself. Tell them she
loved them and she made a difference
in this world. And at the end she
loved Andy.
May looks down holding a photo of Kim in her hand.
Finally, Allan walks toward the plaque. It just reads "Andy
Taylor. We will miss him." No dates.
EXT. SANTA CLARA CUBA - PLANTATION FIELD - DAY
(ANDY, BLACK AFRICAN FIELDHAND ONE)
From the back of an open wagon, Andy is in talks with 5 BLACK
AFRICAN FIELD hands. He is giving each a cup of water and
just wrapping things up as the day comes to an end on the
plantation. As Andy finishes, he closes the tail gate.
BLACK AFRICAN FIELDHAND ONE
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Thank you. We will see you shortly.
Andy looks at his pocket watch and sees the time.
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Thank you. See you back at the barn.
One of the Field hands lifts his hat to Andy as he shakes
his hand.
Andy climbs onto the wagon and starts out, down the road
towards the main estate home and barns. The field workers
wave to him a causal good-bye (see you later)
As he drives the wagon, he goes faster and faster.
ANDY (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Come one. Faster, faster!
He whips the reins. As he pushes the wagon there is a smile
on his face. He is enjoying the thrill.
Genres:
["Drama","Family"]
Ratings
Scene
52 -
A Final Farewell
EXT. CUBA HOME OF ANDY AND GRACE - CONTINUOUS
(GRACE)
Grace is at the front of the house doing laundry, working
the clothing, she looks up and sees, Andy racing to her.
She blocks the sun from her eyes, watching him. She shakes
her head at him showing off.
GRACE
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Show off....
EXT. SANTA CLARA CUBA - PLANTATION FIELD - CONTINUOUS
As the wagon goes around the last turn headed to the estate,
one of the front wheels breaks and the wagon rolls over
sending Andy flying. The wagon crashes overtop of him. The
wreck is final.
EXT. CUBA HOME OF ANDY AND GRACE - CONTINUOUS
(GRACE)
Grace see the wreck and calls out.
GRACE
(Subtitled: Spanish)
NO..... Andy....
She starts to run towards him.
GRACE (CONT'D)
NO......
DIP TO BLACK:
INT. HOME OF ANDY AND GRACE - BEDROOM - DUSK
(ANDY, GRACE, KIM, MARKUS)
Subtitled: September 21, 1752
Andy lays in bed, his face bloodied and it is clear he is in
great pain. A few candles burn to provide the only light in
the room. Standing overlooking Andy is Grace and a few field
workers. Grace uses a wet cloth to wash down Andy's face.
Andy slowly comes to.
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
What happened?
GRACE
(Subtitled: Spanish)
You had an accident, my love. The
wagon rolled over you. And you were
thrown from it.
Andy looks to Grace, he tries to smile at her.
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
I'm sorry. Is the horses alright?
Grace shakes her head "NO".
There is a knock at the bedroom door. The door opens and a
BLACK AFRICAN FIELD worker TWO enters. He comes to Grace
and talks to her in her ear.
GRACE
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Send him in.
Grace makes her way to the door.
Standing there is MARKUS, who we have not seen since the end
of Ep 8 on the Cuban docks. Markus is a tall well dressed
man, in his late 50s.
GRACE (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Doctor, please come in, he is very
weak and badly hurt.
MARKUS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Thank you.
Markus, makes his way into the room and sits down next to
Andy. Looking at him for the longest time. Grace looks on,
not sure what to make of the whole event.
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Do I know you.....
Markus smiles.
ANDY (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
I have seen you somewhere?
Finally Markus talks to Andy in English.
MARKUS
Hello Andy. I hear you had a very
bad accident.
Shocked.
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
You speak English.
MARKUS
I do.
ANDY
(Weak)
It... Has been...
(beat)
Eleven years since I last heard any
one talk English.
MARKUS
Let's have a look and see what we
can do for you.
Markus starts to examine Andy. As he does he looks back to
Grace watching his every move.
MARKUS (CONT'D)
They told me the wagon turned over
you.
Andy's eyes are fixed on Markus. He is trying to place him.
Markus, opens his medical box and pulls out a number of
medical devices not of 1750. He turns and looks back at
Grace.
MARKUS (CONT'D)
Does she speak any English?
ANDY
No.... she only knows Spanish.
Markus continues to examine Andy. First listening to his
chest, looking at his eyes, checking his legs.
MARKUS
Can you feel this?
Andy just lays there looking at the ceiling, a tear runs
down his face.
Markus, smiles.
He sits down in a chair by the bed. He once again turns to
look at Grace then back to Andy.
He then leans over Andy very close and starts to whisper
into his ear.
MARKUS (CONT'D)
I am sorry Andy, but you have too
many internal injuries and will die.
There is nothing I can do to save
you. I am truly sorry.
Andy looks to Markus. A knowing look. An understanding
look.
MARKUS (CONT'D)
Perhaps at a different point in time,
I could have saved you.
Andy, looks into his eyes.
ANDY
The port of Havana. The docks....
Who are you?
Markus, leans forward.
MARKUS
Andy, there is something I want you
to know before you leave this world.
Your family loved you very much and
are so proud of you. Your father
Allan, went to sleep each night,
knowing what became of you, what you
did for Grace, what you did for all
the people around you.
ANDY
What? How do you know?
MARKUS
Andy, you see Trinity wrote her
message and sent it on.
ANDY
Trinity.....
MARKUS
She's fine. She's happy Andy, they
are all happy and doing very well.
They live on the island of La Palma
now. They think of you from time to
time and they always wondered what
became of you.
ANDY
How do you know these things?
MARKUS
Before you move on, I wanted you to
be at peace knowing these things.
ANDY
Did Trinity send you?
MARKUS
(Shaking his head)
No...
Markus, turns away from Andy and opens his medical box again
and this time pulls out a small glass bottle and pours out a
number of small red pills.
He pours a cup of water and helps Andy up as he hands the
pills to him to take. He places the rest of the bottle back
into his box.
MARKUS (CONT'D)
I think you know how these work.
Markus gives Andy the water to wash the pills down. He then
leans into Andy's ear.
MARKUS (CONT'D)
These pills will take the pain away
so you can finally sleep.
ANDY
Tell me who you are?
Markus looks at Andy.
MARKUS
I am a watcher.... I am a
Gatekeeper... and at the end of the
day, you can say, I am a fallen Angel.
Andy's eyes meet those of Markus.
MARKUS (CONT'D)
Andy. I know of your pain of losing
someone so dear to you. I too lost
someone very close to me....
ANDY
Who are you!!! Where are you from?
MARKUS
Andy.... The day the seven of you
went into that cave and traveled
through time, you made it possible
to unlock the secret and allowed
people like me to travel back.
(beat)
You were the first we ever knew about.
And because of Trinity's message,
her words, her details, we were able
to unlock it. We knew where to look.
We knew what to look for and we were
there the day when you crossed over.
The day you walked from the cave
into 1739.
Markus looks at the pendent around Andy's neck, the "All
seeing eye".
MARKUS (CONT'D)
That pendent there. The one you
found in the cave...
Andy looks to the pendent. Markus reaches out and holds it
in his hand. Looking at it for the longest time.
MARKUS (CONT'D)
That belonged to my wife. She must
have dropped it the morning they
were getting ready for your arrival.
Your crossing.
(beat)
It's okay. I know what it meant to
you and Kim.
Markus lays Andy down again in his bed. Andy stares at him.
Markus then stands up and closes his wood box and starts to
walk out of the room, then stops and turns.
MARKUS (CONT'D)
Andy Taylor... Good to meet you.
Markus turns to Grace.
MARKUS (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
You are very lucky to have known
him. No one will ever live a journey
like he did.
(turns to Andy)
Andy, tonight when you go to sleep,
be happy in knowing you were loved,
not only by Kim, but all those around
you. Because of people like you and
your friends, there is HOPE for
mankind in the future...... From
darkness comes light. Your part in
all this is done now... Now the
road forward will be with Trinity
and the others...
Markus puts on his hat, he smiles at Andy one last time, and
then walks from the room. Grace stands there looking at
Andy.
She finally goes to Andy's side and sits down next to him.
Grace smiles, she then leans over and kisses Andy for the
last time. Finally laying her head on his chest.
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
I am sorry, Grace. All this will be
yours now. The least I can do for
your love all these years.
GRACE
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Rest now Andy... Kim, is waiting
for you now.....
ANDY
I know...... I can see her... she's
at the door...
POV: Andy looks to the open door of the room, there standing
in the doorway is Kim, and holding her hand is a girl of 10
years old. His daughter he never knew he had with Kim.
The rooms goes white. A voice is heard. It is Kim.
KIM (V.O.)
Welcome home Andy...
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Historical Fiction","Fantasy"]
Ratings
Scene
53 -
Reflections of Regret and Freedom
INT. LA PALMA - CEMETERY - CONTINUOUS
Maria steps up, looks at the plaque, and then at Allan.
MARIA
Andy died on September twenty-second,
seventeen fifty-two...
EXT. SANTA CLARA CUBA - HOME OF ANDY AND GRACE - 2024 - DAY
The headstone with both names on it sits in an open field,
with a old stone wall around it. (In the year 2024) The
flowers dance softly in the afternoon wind.
MARIA (V.O.)
...and is buried just outside Santa
Clara, Cuba...
EXT. LA PALMA - CEMETERY - CONTINUOUS
BACK TO SCENE:
ALLAN
(he wipes a tear from
his face.)
I was never a father to him. And
now it's too late...
Allan looks to Maria.
ALLAN (CONT'D)
Thank you, for letting him go...
(looking at the others)
He had a life, more than I could
ever have given him here.
MARIA
In the end, Andy had a loving heart.
And made so many people happy.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. LA PALMA 1753 - STUDY - ESTATE - DAY
Trinity sits looking toward us. The sky in the BG is a cobalt
blue. Surreal! Out of this world like. The colors in the
scene are not what we would expect.
Trinity pulls out her iPhone and places the right iPod ear-
buds in, she starts to talk into the mike.
TRINITY
Mom, Dad.... We were given the
greatest journey of all time.
We see Jacob standing next to Trinity.
Now Keara and Tom are revealed. They all look towards the
camera.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
I thank God for the great friends I
had and still have. I thank him for
my wonderful husband Jacob.
Now the four children are revealed.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
And for this reason...
(beat)
Please let me, please let us all GO,
all of us, on the morning of March
24, so that we can be free.....
DISSOLVE TO:
END OF ACT NINE
ACT TEN
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
54 -
Echoes of the Past
EXT. LA PALMA - ESTATE - EVENING
Sitting next to the sea is a grand white villa. Three
stories, with a central tower that overlooks the countryside
and ocean. There is a 12 foot wall around the estate. The
three Suburbans come to a stop at the front door and they
all step out.
MARIA
This is the house they built.
(MORE)
MARIA (CONT'D)
It is pretty much the very same house
as the day they built it. This is
the house I grew up in. For nine
generations now, my line of the family
has lived in this house. After
Trinity, it was Bianca, and then her
children thereafter, and so on.
LINDA
Where is the house Keara and Tom
built?
Carl looks to James and Jane.
JAMES
Sorry to say, it was lost to a fire
in eighteen eighty-two and never
rebuilt.
LINDA
Will you take us to where it was?
JAMES
Yes, happy to... Tomorrow, it was
just across the valley from here,
you could see it when you stood and
looked from the tower.
(points)
Linda looks up.
They leave the Suburbans and walk up the steps into the grand
villa.
CUT TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Family"]
Ratings
Scene
55 -
Legacy Unveiled
INT. LA PALMA - ESTATE - CONTINUOUS
The doors open into a beautiful estate. They walk slowly
through the grand doors, and Maria takes them into the main
living room, which opens onto the deck with a view of the
ocean. In the hall there are two large family trees, one
showing all the lines that followed after Trinity and Jacob,
the other, Keara and Tom.
The parents stop and look at the family tree ancestry map.
Paul steps up and looks a the very first names on the wall.
"Trinity and Jacob". He then follows the lineage down the
years and finds Maria's name.
He turns to Maria.
PAUL
You left a key point out of what you
told us on the plane.
Maria looks at him and them to the others.
MARIA
Now you understand, why we had to
let our child go.
(beat)
They all had a part to play.
The others now look at each other, questioning. Bill steps
forward as does May.
MARIA (CONT'D)
The reason Jane and I are here today
is because of Trinity and Keara.
Over lay:
We see the faces of Trinity and Keara. The faces of Bianca,
Erich, Josh, and Christopher.
MARIA (CONT'D)
We are here because of our children.
They were the first and from them
nine generations later they came
again into this world.
The parents look at one another.
PAUL
Full circle!
MARIA
Yes... Full circle. What once
was, will be again. Before our
children, our families didn't exist
in this time, in this world.
Maria points to her name.
MARIA (CONT'D)
There I am. And here is where Carl
entered the our family for the first
time.
Bill steps up.
BILL
Everything we thought we knew about
you was a lie... All the years.
CARL
Not a lie... We are who we are, we
just chose not to share all the
details.
Paul steps up and looks at the map and then looks at Maria.
PAUL
How wealthy are you? Why did we
never know this about you and Carl.
CARL
You all created your own belief of
who we were...
MARIA
We needed to keep it a secret. It
was very important that Trinity never
knew her real world, her real purpose.
Maria looks back at Carl, who nods his head.
CARL
If you add up both family lines,
ours and Tom and Keara's, we are the
13th richest in the world.
MARIA
It helps when you have a few words
of wisdom to start you out.
PAUL
Did you honor their wish?
Carl looks to Paul.
PAUL (CONT'D)
Trinity's, Jacob's wish?
Maria stepped forward.
MARIA
We did. Each year we share our wealth
with many charities worldwide. We
have built hundreds of hospitals,
and have fought against wrongs. We
have tried to make the world a better
place. The struggle goes on each
day. People will never really know
what we do...
(beat)
So yes, I am very proud to say we
honored their words!
The room starts to change color to an Orange, shade. Maria
then looks out the window, onto the deck, and notices the
sun is starting to set.
MARIA (CONT'D)
It's time. We have one more thing
we must do.
Maria looks to the setting sun.
MARIA (CONT'D)
I want you to see it like Trinity,
Jacob, Keara, and Tom would have
seen it. This was her favorite thing
in life. Everything they did was
built around it.
Genres:
["Drama","Family"]
Ratings
Scene
56 -
Reflections at Sunset
EXT. LA PALMA 1753 - BEACH - ESTATE - EVENING
Trinity walks the beach by herself. Sunset. The wind and
waves roll in. She looks out at the setting sun.
TRINITY (V.O.)
To those in the year 2023 who are
chosen to deliver our memories and
words to our parents: Tell our parents
we miss them more than they will
ever know. Give them these words so
that they know what became of their
children.
Trinity stops and starts to draw in the sand.
EXT. LA PALMA - ESTATE - 2024 - CONTINUOUS
They all walk out onto the deck and stand there, gazing at
the golden ball of fire slowly descending into the sea.
MARIA
You should all be proud; we raised
some very amazing children. It was
what we instilled in them that allowed
them to survive. To live their life
out.
Maria fights back tears.
Carl looks to Maria.
They are joined by Bianca and Anna. Each girl holding back
tears.
Finally the sun sets.... The sun reflects off of Maria's
face.
EXT. LA PALMA 1753 - BEACH - ESTATE - CONTINUOUS
Trinity continues to write in the sand.
TRINITY (V.O.)
I have one special request. Stand
before my sisters, look into their
eyes, give them each a kiss for me,
and tell them Trinity says hi and
she loves and misses them both very
much.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
57 -
A Toast to Remembrance
INT. LA PALMA - STUDY - ESTATE - 2024 - CONTINUOUS
Carl leads them into the side study, where wine is waiting
in glasses.
Anna, makes her way over to the piano and sits. She looks
to the paintings above the fireplace. She starts to play
the piano. "Full Circle" By Loreena Mckennitt.
The parents look towards her as she plays. Taking in the
feel of the music.
Paul picks up one of the bottles of wine and reads the label.
C/U: on label. It reads "Rubicon"
Paul looks to Carl, smiles.
CARL
It is. From the same vineyard in
South Africa still today.
As they stand there, they look up and see two six-by-eight-
foot paintings. The first painting is of Trinity, Jacob,
Bianca, and Christopher. Next to it was a painting of Keara,
Tom, Erich, and Josh. They look proud, strong, on top of
the world. Trinity is smiling as she sits on a chair. In
her eyes you can see happiness. Jacob's hand is resting on
her shoulder.
Each parent takes a glass of wine. Maria looks up at the
paintings. She lifts her glass, still wiping the tears from
her eyes.
The parents stand before the paintings looking on.
MARIA
First to Robert.
On Bill and Gwen:
Maria pauses. She lifts her hand with a gesture to please
let her finish.
MARIA (CONT'D)
To Kim… to Andy…
We see the faces of the young adults in the painting one by
one.
MARIA (CONT'D)
To Tom… to Keara… to Jacob… and
last, to Trinity. Your wish was
fulfilled, my loving daughter. Please
know that all those you loved and
cared for received your message.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
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58 -
A Heartfelt Farewell
INT. MARIA AND CARL HOME CALGARY FAMILY ROOM - NIGHT
The night Trinity left on March 24 2023. Cut to: a shot of
Maria kissing Trinity's sisters on the couch. (Bianca and
Anna) Maria fights to hold back tears. Maria sits holding
each girl tight. Fighting back tears. In the upstairs hall,
Trinity is packing and getting ready. Trinity stops in the
hall and looks down at her Mom, and sisters.
BIANCA
Mom why do you cry each night before
we go to bed?
MARIA
Because I was asked to keep a promise.
That each night when I say good-night
to you, I was to kiss you and pass
your sister's love onto you. I was
to honor her words.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. LA PALMA 1753 - BEACH - ESTATE - EVENING
On Trinity's face. Orange light, sweep over it.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Hug my Mom and Dad for me. Please
hold them tight, as I should have
when I had the chance, but never
did. Tell them not to cry any more.
Tell them Trinity is safe, happy.
Tell them good-bye, and that one day
we will all be together again.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. LA PALMA - STUDY - ESTATE - CONTINUOUS
Maria lifts the glass. She looks to Anna and Bianca.
Genres:
["Drama","Family"]
Ratings
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59 -
Echoes of Love
EXT. MARIA AND CARL 2010 HOME CALGARY YARD - DAY
Trinity 10 years old, runs and plays in the yard. She stops
and looks to her parents. She smiles at them.....
MARIA (V.O.)
Thank you for the first 24 years of
your life.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. CAMP SITE - CAVING TRIP - DAY
The seven young adults are laughing and getting ready for
the climb.
MARIA (V.O.)
All of us standing here tonight send
our love back to all of you. You
will be missed more than you will
ever know.
INT. LA PALMA - STUDY - ESTATE - 2024 - CONTINUOUS
MARIA
Until we are one again…
Dissolve shot of Trinity, Jacob, Keara, Tom and the children.
Standing looking out at the sea. The two shots are one.
EXT. LA PALMA 1753 - BEACH - ESTATE - EVENING
Shot of Trinity standing in front of a heart drawn into the
sand. She takes her iPhone and takes a photo of the sand
before her. It reads, "With love to you all. Trinity, Jacob,
Keara, Tom, Kim, Andy, Robert." The image is a POV, it's
discolored and faded...
Slow pull out to reveal the sunset.
TRINITY
Love you Mom and Dad......
The image is frozen in time...
DIP TO BLACK:
Genres:
["Drama","Family","Fantasy"]
Ratings
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60 -
A Message from the Future
EXT. LA PALMA CLIFF HOUSE 1754 - MORNING
A wave rolls in over the black sands
Subtitled: 1754
A stunning estate house located high on a cliff on the west
coast of the island of La Palma.
EXT. CLIFF HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
A white horse is being made ready. The saddle is set, straps
pulled tight. A MAN leads the horse from the stable.
EXT. LA PALMA - COURTYARD - ESTATE - CONTINUOUS
TRINITY WARNER (older) wearing riding pants and jacket, leaves
the front entrance of the estate home and walks down the
steps to a waiting servant, who holds Trinity's white horse.
The servant hands Trinity the reins of the horse and helps
her up.
TRINITY
Gracias. Osbaldo.
EXT. LA PALMA - BEACH - ESTATE - AFTERNOON
A white horse ridden by Trinity runs along the black sand
beach.
LATER:
Trinity climbs the steep hillside to a special resting spot.
She pulls out a set of aviator sunglasses and then from a
saddle bag an iPHONE in a scratched red armor case. A case
which has protected the phone inside for 13 years. Next she
pulls an orange power bank, with a small solar charging panel
on one side. She taps the power button, and places her iPhone
on the wireless charging pad on the top of the power bank.
TRINITY
Come on work...
The iPhone begins to charge.
Trinity scans the list of music on the phone.
Trinity selects the song "Hope" and taps play.
Trinity pulls out her wireless ear-buds inserting them into
her ears. She looks at the sea. In the distance sits Trinity's
fortress of a cliff house.
Just off the coast at anchor is a twin masted sailing ship,
it rolls in the ocean waves.
Trinity leans back on her old chair, resting, enjoying the
sun on her face. The music builds in her ears... She looks
to the sky, the birds circle high above her.
She is suddenly shocked to feel iPhone buzz. She's receiving
a text message!
She lifts her sun glasses and looks down.
On the screen of the iPhone are the words. "000 000 0000
Hello, Trinity... are you there? Are you ready?"
She is being contacted! — Through a Wi-Fi connection in
1754?
Trinity looks around, finally looking out towards the sea
and the anchored ship. A mirror flashes / reflexes a light
back to Trinity.
EXT. DECK OF THE SEMPER FI - CONTINUOUS
On the deck of the sailing ship Semper Fi stands Markus. He
looks out towards the coast where Trinity would be sitting.
In his hand he is holding a computer tablet. He smiles.
MARKUS
Your journey is just beginning
Trinity.
EXT. LA PALMA - BEACH - ESTATE - CONTINUOUS
On Trinity's eyes. There is a look of overwhelming surprise!