EXT. SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF AN APARTMENT BUILDING - NIGHT
A dark, mysterious man on a winter’s night stands behind a
lamp post. THE OBSERVER, late 20’s to early 30’s, awaits
something, or someone. He wears all black, from his leather
motorcycle jacket to his pants and boots.
He lights up a cigarette. He cracks a wicked smile.
INT. APARTMENT ABOVE THE INSURANCE OFFICE - NIGHT
A young college student, DANI DUPREE aged 18, puts on makeup
in front of her bathroom mirror.
DANI (V.O.)
Listen to me, poet. I am a muse
and I sing of a man.
SHE SMILES admiringly at herself. She plays with her curly
red locks. She realizes something and reaches for her cell
phone for the time.
She looks to the mirror in shock.
EXT. SIDEWALK OUTSIDE THE INSURANCE OFFICE - NIGHT
A side door near the multi-insurance front door busts open.
She steps out and fumbles for keys in her small purse.
She is dressed warm and has her head covered but dressed to
make sure she looks classy and attractive.
She locks the door and then turns around curiously.
Across the street from her stands the Observer. No cars pass
by. All is silent.
She stands there frozen and no breath in the winter air.
He smiles that same wicked smile to say hello and then steps
forward and then across the street right towards her.
She lets out a breath and then runs down the sidewalk.
She runs faster and faster and turns her head to see.
He is far behind but with a sick smirk and eyes on her.
EXT. WOMEN’S DORMITORY - NIGHT
Dani catches her breath by a tree near the women’s dormitory.
She looks behind her one final time. No one is there.
A random car drives by.
There is no sign of the Observer just an empty cross section
with no traffic.
Dani breathes in and out. She makes it quick to the
dormitory entrance.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
2 -
A Night of Fear and Friendship
INT. WOMEN’S DORMITORY - NIGHT
BEA, a gorgeous, dark haired, exercises in the hall near the
entrance. Dani barges in.
BEA
Hey. Can’t you see?
DANI
I’m sorry.
BEA
Be careful.
DANI
I said I was sorry.
Dani hunches over and covers her face. Bea finally takes
notice and walks up to her.
BEA
What happened?
Bea kindly reaches for Dani’s arm but Dani turns away.
CANDACE, a pretty, blonde mid-Western girl marches down the
corridor with a roll of name tag stickers. She stops.
BEA
Dani, tell me what happened.
DANI
No.
Candace runs to her friend and gives her a deep embrace.
CANDACE
Bea, I got this.
BEA
Sorry, Dani. I didn’t know.
CANDACE
Help inside the t.v. room, okay?
Bea just shrugs and heads down the long hallway.
CANDACE
What happened?
Dani takes a moment to catch her breath. She looks straight
at Candace in horror.
DANI
There was this guy. I was leaving
my apartment building and he came
out of nowhere.
CANDACE
Did he touch you or something?
DANI
No. I just ran.
Candace looks out a large window into the parking lot. THE
PARKING LOT IS EMPTY. Candace stands, glaring out. Dani
stands right beside her.
DANI
And I made it over here.
CANDACE
You should call the cops.
DANI
He didn’t follow me. And he’s not
here.
CANDACE
There’s just a bunch of frat guys
out there. Listen. If it was this
bad ... just call somebody.
DANI
Just let me stay here tonight with
you, okay?
CANDACE
It’s okay. You can sleep here. I
hope you don’t mind sleeping on a
velvet sofa?
DANI
My lower back wouldn’t like it.
CANDACE
Okay. You can sleep beside me.
Dani embraces her friend.
DANI
No cops, please.
CANDACE
Don’t worry. I’ll call the campus
police. How could it hurt?
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
3 -
A Night of Uncertainty and Support
INT. WOMEN’S DORMITORY/HALLWAY - NIGHT
A Policeman finishes up his conversation with Dani and
finishes his report. He shakes her hand but she shakes his
limp and unsure.
He steps outside.
CANDACE
So?
DANI
Well, I guess I have some
reassurance. He said he’d drive
all the way to my apartment and
check it out.
CANDACE
Well, now we don’t need to worry.
Dani sighs and thinks to herself.
CANDACE
Hey.
DANI
What?
CANDACE
You know what’ll cheer you up?
DANI
No. Did you actually ...
CANDACE
Yes. He was very interested. And
he has a thing for cute, little
gingers like you.
DANI
Red seems to be a major fetish for
men, I see. I think I’ll head to
the salon or something. You think
black would be better on me?
CANDACE
He’s awesome. Believe me.
Dani BREATHES out in a quiet frustration.
DANI
Are we actually thinking about the
same guy?
CANDACE
Yes.
The both of them hug one another in bursting enthusiasm.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
4 -
A Night of Connection
INT. WOMEN’S DORMITORY/KITCHEN - NIGHT
Dani sits at a small table inside the dormitory kitchen,
admiring and hanging on every word of a one, JASON FRANKS, a
young college student like her.
He sits opposite her, staring into her eyes not forcefully
but confident.
DANI
You got one heck of a future.
JASON
So?
DANI
I don’t know why mom and dad spent
all this money to send me here and
I don’t have anything to match that
... Mr. CEO.
JASON
It’s nothing really.
DANI
Stop it. Don’t give me nothing.
JASON
Easy now.
DANI
I do like it when people are just
honest.
(MORE)
DANI (CONT’D)
I bet that’s all just talent while
yours truly’s got to work out
everything to get somewhere.
Jason focuses on her again. She cannot help but to gaze at
his eyes just once more.
JASON
Well, you’re okay by me.
DANI
That’s what everyone says ... after
they meet me. Why?
JASON
I wanted to talk to you for so
long. You’re a lot better than
okay.
DANI
Am I just living in some alternate
reality or something?
JASON
What?
DANI
Listen. I bet you have a ton of
choices out there ... other than
me. Right?
JASON
So what if I do? I go for what I
want. Always.
Dani cannot help but like that. She gives him an “are you
sure” look.
DANI
That’s really nice.
JASON
Nice?
DANI
I mean that is really, really good
... as in very good. You know?
Dani glances at the kitchen clock as it TICKS mildly away.
DANI
Oh no! It’s late.
JASON
Can I walk you back home?
She thinks a bit.
DANI
No. Don’t bother.
JASON
You sure?
DANI
Okay. I warn you. It’s a long way
back ... and we got someone to
worry about.
JASON
You let that bother you? That
guy’s scum.
DANI
You sure? He looked pretty mean
... and he had this wicked smile
like he was ...
JASON
Knock it off. I’ll walk you right
home and you’ll be perfectly safe
with me by your side.
Dani thinks ... for just a bit.
DANI
Fine. You better do a great job.
Jason stands up and she warmly hugs him. He looks at her and
winces. She still hugs him warmly and then looks up at him
with that same admiring gaze.
JASON
C’mon.
CANDACE (O.C.)
Ahem. Excuse me, lady and
gentleman. Am I intruding?
Jason lifts his eyes to Candace standing in the hallway.
CANDACE
As you can see, I know my
matchmaking skills like no one
else.
DANI
Yeah. We’ll see.
CANDACE
Oh!
JASON
I’m walking her back downtown.
CANDACE
You see that? He’s got it all and
is a pure gent. Say thank you,
Danielle.
Dani SIGHS. She, reluctant and meek, stands.
DANI
Yeah, sure. Shall we, Jason?
Jason extends his elbow. Dani curves her arm through.
Genres:
["Romance","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
5 -
Night of Reckoning
EXT. PARK - NIGHT
The night is dark but the constellations give a powerful
glow. The moon is full.
Jason and Dani walk side by side on a brick walkway through
trees. Jason looks around a bit as if trying to find a
location. Dani notices.
DANI
You said this goes to back to Main
Street.
JASON
It does.
DANI
It’s just that it’s ... forget it.
JASON
Take it easy, okay?
Dani SIGHS again but easier so as not to get on her new,
potential beau’s nerves.
DANI
Fine.
The two walk on a bit. Then, Jason stops mid-step. Dani
keeps walking.
DANI
What is it?
JASON
Come here.
DANI
What for?
JASON
Come here, I said.
Dani wonders a whole lot for a brief amount of time.
DANI
Okay. I’m coming, sir.
Jason walks toward an old, monstrous oak. He stands there.
Dani stops where she is.
DANI
Jason.
JASON
Come here, Dani.
Dani stands right in front of him and looks at him face to
face. Jason gives her an odd, cold stare.
DANI
Jason. What ...
JASON
I want you to look at me. Into my
eyes.
She is stunned.
DANI
No. Take me home, like you said
you would.
JASON
Not until you look me in the eyes.
Dani does so, but not taking him seriously. He grasps her
arms and pulls her towards him.
JASON
Look at me.
DANI
No.
JASON
I wanted you for so long ... and
now I hear ... no. After all you
know about me?
Dani PULLS away, but Jason GRASPS her arm. He drags her
towards the oak and pushes her against it.
JASON
Any girl would’ve given in to me.
DANI
No. Jason. I liked you.
JASON
And you still will.
DANI
Why? Why are you doing this? I
thought you were good.
She makes a step away, but he holds her neck to the tree. He
unzips his pants.
JASON
You and I know that’s not what you
want. For sure, that’s not the way
you want it.
CLICK.
DANI (V.O.)
I am the muse and I sing of arms.
Jason lets Dani drop to the ground. He turns his head to
face the sound.
A shadowy figure ... the Observer ... walks step by step with
a six gun drawn right him.
JASON
You can’t be serious. I’m not
going to go through trying to prove
myself to you now, you scum.
The Observer approaches with his six gun drawn.
Dani is on the ground, breathless at the sight of it all.
JASON
Do you even know what you are
doing?
Jason LAUGHS.
JASON
C’mon. Show me.
The Observer AIMS.
JASON
Do you know who I am?
The Observer holds his breath.
JASON
DO. YOU. KNOW. WHO. I. AM?
Jason lets out a SCREAM into the night sky and then CHARGES.
The Observer FIRES.
Jason drops to the ground lifeless. The Observer walks up to
the body and FIRES again.
SMOKE fills the air.
SILENCE.
Dani lies where she is and backs away toward the tree as if
there was no other place for her to flee.
The Observer approaches her step by step. He holsters his
weapon inside his leather jacket.
DANI
Go away from me.
He stands over her.
DANI
Go away.
THE OBSERVER
He was going to do something very,
very bad to you, my dear.
DANI
No. Leave me alone.
THE OBSERVER
The least thing you could do ... is
say thank you.
She covers her face in shame and faces the tree.
THE OBSERVER
I’ll see you around. This is not
finished ... Dani.
Dani faces the tree, embraces it, and just waits and waits.
She turns her head and ... he is gone.
POLICE SIRENS not far.
She stands up and wipes away her tears. She walks out to see
if he is still out there.
Genres:
["Thriller","Drama","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
6 -
Unraveling Truths
INT. CAMPUS POLICE STATION - NIGHT
Dani sits all alone in a detective’s office. She has a thick
blanket draped over her. A full mug of untouched, dark
coffee sits on top of the desk.
The detective’s desk is neat and tidy. A large AMERICAN FLAG
hangs like a tapestry on the wall behind the desk. Framed
family photos and images of numerous sporting events adorn
almost every wall.
The office door SCREAMS open.
Dani jumps a bit but she keeps it down.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY, early fifties, walks in.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
Sorry, Danielle. I didn’t mean to
scare you.
She SIGHS, head hanging low, and looks away. The Detective
takes a seat next to her instead of at his desk.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
I just ...
DANI
Thank you so much. I appreciate
everything you’ve done.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
Dani, listen to me. I care.
Dani takes a tissue and wipes her tears away.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
I’m sorry.
DANI
Good. What now?
Detective Purefoy sits and does not know what to say.
DANI
I want this over with.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
You’ve been through a lot tonight.
I want to make sure you’re okay and
tell you how we have to deal with
this.
DANI
Oh Lord!
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
And we must. I’m not going to let
this go. I care more than you
know.
Dani GLARES at him.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
I don’t lie.
DANI
All right. What now?
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
That coffee is all yours. You can
treat yourself to a nice sandwich
or two, if you want.
DANI
I’m not hungry. Ask your
questions.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
All right. Did you know Jason
Franks? Did you meet him before?
DANI
I have ... I mean ... I had a class
with him. I had a nice chat with
him ... and that’s all I know.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
And he tried to ...
DANI
Yes. Who would have thought that?
Detective Purefoy reaches for a thick manila folder on his
desk. Dani cannot help but notice.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
Then what happened?
DANI
I can’t even think.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
This is important. Please, Dani.
DANI
Danielle. Call me Danielle.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
Okay. What happened?
DANI
Jason let me drop to the ground in
front of that old oak. Then,
somebody walked up behind him with
this Wild West revolver and aimed.
Detective Purefoy opens up the folder.
DANI
What’s in that?
Detective Purefoy holds the folder close.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
You reported to one of my officers
that you saw that man ... the one
with the revolver ... earlier
tonight.
DANI
I did.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
I’m so thankful you made it out
alive. I really am.
DANI
Stop it. Just stop. Tell me what
I need to know.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
That man ... who shot Jason ... is
very dangerous.
Dani eyes the folder. FOLDER.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
Do you really want to know who this
man is?
Dani gulps quietly and tries to gain control of her nerves.
DANI
Show it to me.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
You’re a very brave girl, Dani. I
thank you.
He opens the folder and places several photos on his desk
facing her.
A PRINTED OUT PHOTO IMAGE of the Observer in a convenience
store wearing the same outfit.
A PRINTED OUT IMAGE of the Observer crossing an empty
turnpike amidst an empty field.
A PRINTED OUT IMAGE of the Observer in sunglasses.
She looks upon them, losing her breath.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
Dani ... Danielle, I mean.
DANI
Yes.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
Is it him?
DANI
I said yes. That’s him.
Detective Purefoy looks at her with concern and then walks to
a small refrigetor at the corner of his office. He grabs a
bottled water.
Gently he hands it to her. She pulls it away angrily from
him. He puts his hand on her shoulder.
DANI
Please, don’t.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
I’m sorry, but I have to show you
I’m not some bastard that you think
I am, okay?
DANI
I can get pretty pissed sometimes.
I’m sorry.
He gives her a warm hug. She is patient with him.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
It’s the least I can do.
She winces a bit but then snaps back to the present. He
takes his seat beside her again.
DANI
So, who is he?
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
He’s a bad man that kills people
for money. That’s what we think
here.
Dani thinks.
DANI
He saved my life though.
The Detective pulls away the photos and keeps them inside the
folder. He keeps his eye on Dani.
DANI
You know?
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
I understand. He could have wasted
you, but something else happened.
He shrugs.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
I dunno. Every case I get into, I
ask myself questions. Like this
one. Why did he save Danielle
Dupree? Why didn’t he ...
KNOCK on the office door.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
The door is open. Come in, please.
Candace opens the door.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
7 -
A Playful Warning
EXT. GARAGE - DAY
SYRACUSE’S AUTO SHOP it says in large, colorful letters.
The four garage doors open simultaneously from the auto shop.
A MECHANIC, swarthy and suit covered in dirt and grime, POPS
the hood of a luxury sedan.
MECHANIC
Good morning, sunshine.
The Observer emerges from one of the bays where an American
muscle car is being worked on.
THE OBSERVER
Sunshine, huh?
The Mechanic chuckles to himself.
MECHANIC
What are we up to today?
THE OBSERVER
Well ... none of your business.
MECHANIC
You make me laugh.
THE OBSERVER
Oh! ‘Want me to drop by Liquor
Mart and buy a bottle or two?
MECHANIC
Get lost. And one thing. Don’t
let Manuel, Jimmy, or Pete see you
around here during the day. They
get all nervous if you’re not a
patron.
The Observer just walks off the lot.
MECHANIC
And another thing. When you come
back don’t enter through the back
door. It’s gate first, then main
office.
The Observer dismisses what was said with a wave of his hand
and keeps walking. The Mechanic scoffs and focuses back on
the car he was working on.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
8 -
Silent Observations
EXT. UNIVERSITY CAMPUS QUAD - DAY
The Observer walks amidst a steady rush of college students
moving to and from class.
He walks with his head facing forward with no one noticing
him or who he is. He keeps his hands inside his jacket
pockets and keeps walking somewhere.
The crowd of students disperses little by little until there
are only a few left on the quad.
The Observer keeps walking down towards the library.
INT. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY - DAY
The Observer enters the bright and cozy atmosphere of the
library’s first level.
It is not loud inside but there are groups of friends at
various tables throughout just socializing and anything but
studying their open textbooks.
The Observer sits at an empty table.
A YOUNG STUDENT who looks just like Dani sits down at a
cubicle. The Observer turns his head.
He looks at his cell phone and then stands up.
The Young Student keeps studying as he passes right by her.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
9 -
Caught in the Crossfire
EXT. CAMPUS PARKING LOT - DAY
The Observer moves through a full parking lot.
A campus police car drives past him.
He cracks a smile and keeps walking.
His cell VIBRATES.
THE OBSERVER
What?
THE BROKER (O.S.)
What happened?
The Observer sighs a bit but then keeps walking through the
parking lot.
THE OBSERVER
You heard about it on the news.
That’s what happened.
THE BROKER
Hey. Everybody is on my tail about
this.
THE OBSERVER
Tell them it’s me.
THE BROKER
You think it’s that easy? They
want me because I sent you. You
should just surrender to the local
P.D.. What’s coming after you I
would not wish on my worst enemy.
The Observer stops and finds a lone bench by a tree. He
looks around him for any passerby.
THE OBSERVER
Shut up. Give me some better
advice than give up.
THE BROKER
Look. I don’t even want to know
what crossed your mind. You ...
were supposed ...
THE OBSERVER
I know.
THE BROKER
I trusted you. We could’ve made
some serious dough on that.
THE OBSERVER
All right. This is where you tell
me how this goes down.
THE BROKER
You’re right. I will.
The police car passes again and then out the parking lot
exit. The Observer winces.
THE BROKER
Whatever happens now I wish you
luck. You gotta manage this on
your own terms because I can’t help
you.
The Observer stews a bit.
THE BROKER
You hear me?
THE OBSERVER
You’re not going to send me an Uber
or Lyft out of town?
THE BROKER
If I have anything to tell you
about anybody’s moves ... I’ll do
my best. One last bit ...
THE OBSERVER
Yeah.
THE BROKER
They’ll be looking for you and the
girl you saved.
The Observer thinks for a while.
THE BROKER
Ha. You weren’t expecting that,
were you? You should’ve just
followed through and ...
The Observer hangs up. He looks out blank.
Genres:
["Thriller","Crime","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
10 -
Isolation in the Night
INT. DANI’S APARTMENT - NIGHT
The L.E.D. is on. LOCAL NEWS.
Everything could be much neater in her apartment living room.
Books lie together with old takeout food containers on the
coffee table. Reports and several notebooks lie on the couch
in a disarray.
The windows are wide open. The drapes blow back with the
occasional breeze.
The phone RINGS in the kitchen. A door CREEPS open. SLOW
but LIGHT footsteps somewhere in the apartment.
The phone RINGS again. Then a THIRD ring. It goes
immediately to an pre-recorded message.
DANI (O.S.)
Thank you for calling! This is
Danielle Dupree, otherwise known as
Dani. Leave a message at the beep,
please.
Dani steps forward slow in unwashed pajamas to the threshold
in between kitchen and living room.
She waits.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY (O.S.)
Dani?
She lets out a quiet sigh.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY (O.S.)
Dani. It’s me, Detective Purefoy.
I’m just wondering how you are
doing, okay?
She looks down to the floor. He is still on the line.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY (O.S.)
I’m not going to give any boring
speeches. I just want to know
you’re all right. You know? I
don’t want you to deal with this
alone.
Dani makes a slight cough.
DANI
Thanks. I appreciate it.
TRAFFIC is busy outside. Crowds are MOVING through the
street towards the bars and restaurants outside her window.
She turns around and starts walking to her windows.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY (O.S.)
Call me when you can. I know this
is the third call I’ve made. And
you’re probably annoyed by now. I
get it. Just call me, okay?
She keeps walking to the window.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY (O.S.)
There’s some news on that guy. He
was reported walking around the
campus ... and throughout town.
He is still on the line.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY (O.S.)
You don’t want you to be alone in
this. That’s all I want to say.
Good night. Take care.
He ends the call.
She turns her head over her shoulder and then looks out into
the night and the sprawling nightlife.
She SHUTS the windows.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
11 -
Confrontation Under the Night Sky
EXT. COLLEGE TOWN - NIGHT
Dani steps out on the street amidst the throng of fellow
college students enjoying a Saturday evening.
She is dressed warm and in jeans. No hat. She just lets her
red locks wave in the cold air.
She stops mid-step.
From her point-of-view there is a large group of young men
and women together drinking at a packed bar. They joke and
fraternize so happily.
She looks on so longingly. Then, she looks down to the
pavement. Cars pass by.
DANI
Where are you?
She snaps out of it and puts on a terrible and determined
look on her face.
DANI
I’ll find you.
She continues walking along the busy sidewalk.
As she continues the crowd thins more and more until she is
almost alone except for the occasional pedestrian or couple.
Where she is all the businesses are closed except for one
across the street.
MYTHIC’S CLASSIC ARCADE AND BILLIARDS BAR it reads.
She looks all around and finally gets a hold of herself.
DANI
What are you doing, Dani?
She laughs a bit knowing she is okay. Then ...
From the arcade and billiards a small group of young men exit
the front door.
Dani turns her head perchance.
The Observer walks out in a confident stride and makes one
last drag out of a nearly spent cigarette. He breathes out
and tosses the cigarette.
He notices her.
She notices him, stunned and motionless.
He fixes his glance just on her.
She is the one to cross the street this time. He keeps his
eyes focused on her and cracks a smirk as she gets closer and
closer to him.
He CRUSHES his cigarette under his boot.
Dani stands before him looking him in the eye. He does the
same very confident smirk as her animosity grows.
THE OBSERVER
Hello ... Dani.
Her ferocious GAZE is powerful to him.
THE OBSERVER
So? How’ve you been?
DANI
You bastard.
She raises her arm, but he grasps it quick.
DANI
Let go of me.
He holds her arm firm.
DANI
Let go of me.
He shakes his head.
DANI
Let go of me!
Her arm is hers again. She nurses it lightly and then SLAPS
the Observer across the face.
He stands there firm.
Three men approach the two.
MAN 1
How are you guys? I saw you two
over here.
Man 2 and Man 3 hang back to observe.
Dani is just a little shocked but she says nothing.
MAN 1
What’s up?
THE OBSERVER
Don’t worry. We’ll get it sorted
out.
Dani cannot believe her ears.
MAN 1
You okay over there?
Dani winces a bit and then ...
DANI
Yeah.
MAN 1
I mean you decked him hard.
The Observer smirks and looks to Dani. Dani cannot handle
this at all.
DANI
Yeah. He’s been a jerk all day.
And here you are taking his side.
THE OBSERVER
Thank you. I’ll be fine. Like I
said, she and I will most certainly
be handling this.
MAN 1
Modern women. I tell you.
THE OBSERVER
You have one right here.
Everything will be fine, gentlemen.
Man 1 gathers the others and walks away. The Observer and
Dani just wait until they blend in with the crowd.
The Observer now stern once more looks upon her. She does
not know what to do.
THE OBSERVER
Thanks.
She backs away.
THE OBSERVER
Think of what these guys could’ve
done if you told them.
DANI
Go away.
She covers her ears.
THE OBSERVER
Just imagine ...
DANI
What if I call them back?
THE OBSERVER
Sure.
DANI
What if ... I call the cops?
THE OBSERVER
Why not?
She takes out her phone from a jacket pocket.
INSERT: She shuffles through her list of contacts. PUREFOY.
BACK TO SCENE
THE OBSERVER
Go ahead.
Dani paces around and readies to press the screen.
THE OBSERVER
You can call him ... right now. Do
whatever you like.
Dani does not know what to do.
DANI
You’re being hunted by the cops.
THE OBSERVER
I know.
DANI
One phone call and you’ll be gone.
I can do it.
THE OBSERVER
I know that too. I just want to
remind you of one thing.
She places her index finger near Purefoy’s name. She just
stops and thinks.
DANI
I ...
THE OBSERVER
I mean. Look at me. Am I that
guy?
Dani paces around more as she looks at her phone. She drops
it to the sidewalk.
THE OBSERVER
I mean I blew that rapist date of
yours away. And here you are.
Safe and sound.
She sits on the curb. He offers his hand to let her stand.
She looks away.
THE OBSERVER
Let me walk you home.
DANI
What?
She rises up and looks for her phone. She quickly places it
into her jacket.
THE OBSERVER
How about this? Let me buy you a
drink at least.
DANI
I don’t drink. Just go away. All
right?
She stands up and walks to a tree firmly aged.
THE OBSERVER
You came all this way just to tell
me to go away.
Dani leans against a tree on the sidewalk.
DANI
I can’t believe I got caught up in
this crap. Why? How does anyone
get caught up in anything like
this?
The Observer shrugs.
DANI
And here you are.
She moves away from the tree and then walks up to him, bold
and daring. The Observer smiles.
DANI
I owe you a debt of gratitude, good
sir. And now ... I just want to
live my life. Okay?
The Observer makes a cool grimace.
DANI
Thank you. Is that what you wanted
to hear? Thank you so much for
protecting my honor and all that.
Thank you again.
Dani breathes in and out. Then, she turns around and boldly
steps away as if to walk far away like nothing happened.
THE OBSERVER
Hey. Wait.
She stops mid-step. She does not turn around.
THE OBSERVER
There’s something you and I did not
foresee.
Reluctant she finally turns around.
THE OBSERVER
Jason’s people are looking for me
... and you.
Dani is frozen where she is.
THE OBSERVER
You got that? We are in big
trouble you and I. We ... I ...
seemed to have killed a very
prominent member of high society.
Dani thinks to herself in horror.
DANI
What do you mean? Someone wants
revenge for what you did? And they
think I was a part of it?
THE OBSERVER
You are a part of it. And you’re
right about the first part though.
Someone wants to kill us both.
DANI
So what now?
THE OBSERVER
I dunno. The ball is in our court.
The Observer again offer his hand. She backs away.
DANI
I can call ...
THE OBSERVER
That guy couldn’t help himself ...
or you for that matter. He chases
leads every day and goes nowhere.
His hand is still out there for her. She looks at it.
DANI
Just take me home.
The Observer recoils a bit and gives her a long look. She is
even stunned by what she just said.
THE OBSERVER
Take you home you said. You sure?
DANI
No. No. I didn’t mean that.
THE OBSERVER
Maybe I can watch you as you walk
back to your little apartment.
It is Dani’s turn to recoil but just a little.
DANI
Watch me, huh?
THE OBSERVER
I’m very good at what I do. ‘Bad
people out tonight. Bad people
everywhere.
He smiles at her.
DANI
No way.
THE OBSERVER
If you can walk up to little old
me, the very senseless way you did,
and walk away like you will ...
you’ll be in good hands.
She holds her breath fixing her eyes on him.
THE OBSERVER
I promise ... it’ll be short and
sweet and won’t hurt a bit. You
might even like it.
Genres:
["Thriller","Drama","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
12 -
A Mysterious Encounter
INT./EXT. EUROPEAN SPORTS CAR/COLLEGE DOWNTOWN AND DANI’S
APARTMENT BUILDING - NIGHT
The Observer speeds through traffic weaving and overtaking.
Dani perchance glances at him. He gives her a curious side
glance as she studies him. She turns away very quickly.
He sets the car in park just in front of her apartment
building. She immediately exits and SLAMS the door.
The passenger door window LOWERS.
THE OBSERVER
A word of advice, miss.
As she works the front grill to her apartment building she
does not turn around.
THE OBSERVER
Watch everything. Do you
understand? Everything. And
everyone.
The passenger window buzzes up.
He speeds off.
She finally turns around and rests against the front grill
out of exhaustion.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
13 -
Reflections on Heroism
EXT. UNIVERSITY CAMPUS - DAY
Dani looks pleasant today and walks with a different stride,
more energy and certitude. She carries just a binder and one
textbook. She walks toward a large lecture hall with
students coming in and out.
The Observer emerges from the crowd not far behind her.
THE OBSERVER
Dani.
Dani stops and then slowly turns around. No one is there but
other students walking to class.
She continues on to the lecture hall’s front doors.
She turns around once more just to check and then enters into
the lecture hall.
INT. LECTURE HALL - DAY
Dani takes a seat right in the middle of a long row.
Students file in one after another populating the entire
lecture hall in just under a minute.
The students take out their laptops and open them.
Dani too sets up and opens her thick notebook.
A self-involved Professor walks down the main aisle towards
the podium, head held high.
The large projector screen lights up.
INSERT: MYTHOLOGICAL UNDERSTANDINGS IN THE WORLD
BACK TO SCENE
Dani flips through her very busy notebook filled with never
ending notes. She stops and reflects a little.
INSERT: HERO in ornate lettering.
BACK TO SCENE
Dani writes something.
INSERT: WHO ARE YOU?
BACK TO SCENE
PROFESSOR (O.C.)
Good morning, everyone. Remember
your midterm essays will be due
next week make sure to hand them to
my teaching assistants ...
Dani writes something else and looks up to listen to the
lecture. The Professor works the slides with a remote
control and continues on in a comforting, yet dull tone.
PROFESSOR (O.C.)
What is the hero? What does he do?
Now don’t give me stuff you see in
movies.
STUDENT (O.C.)
They fight good.
PROFESSOR (O.C.)
A villain can fight well.
As Dani focuses more and more and writes as if entranced.
STUDENT 2 (O.C.)
How about ...
PROFESSOR
Yes? Speak up.
Dani looks around to see who is speaking.
STUDENT 2
... self-sacrifice.
PROFESSOR
Someone is actually thinking out
there. There’s some hope for you,
me, and this world for once.
Dani smiles and keeps writing.
INSERT: Under WHO IS HE? She writes: Is he sacrificing
himself? For me? For what? FOR WHAT?
BACK TO SCENE
Eyes are studying her but from a distance ... three young
men. Proud and from landed backgrounds by their clean cut
looks. One of them, dark haired as if a clean cut, all-star
athlete watches her, STEVEN McCONELL.
JAKE HARPER, red haired but trying to hold back a terrible,
vicious smile sits next to him. Next to Jake is BOBBY, a
taller, muscular, but duller looking part of the cadre.
Bobby drinks from a can of popular energy drink.
She keeps listening and writing alternatively, oblivious.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
14 -
Honoring Jason's Legacy
EXT. LECTURE HALL - DAY
Later on, Jake, Steven, and Bobby watch as Dani exits the
lecture hall all by herself.
She blends in with the steady stream of students.
STEVEN
Well. Imagine.
JAKE
C’mon, Steve. What are we up to?
STEVEN
Don’t interrupt me ... Jake.
Jake looks to Bobby. Bobby sips from his energy drink.
Steven grasps it and takes a sip. He tosses it into a trash
can. Jake is about to ...
STEVEN
Maybe I should just do this on my
own.
JAKE
All right. What?
STEVEN
Jason was our friend.
Jake thinks about it and then nods.
STEVEN
Right? The guy was awesome. Then,
this happens.
Bobby looks off elsewhere.
STEVEN
If you’re a true brother, you’d
give a damn. Right, Bobby?
Jake elbows Bobby.
BOBBY
Knock it off, Jake. I’m not deaf.
STEVEN
Listen to me. Imagine him right
here, right now.
Jake and Bobby are listening now.
STEVEN
Everybody loved him. He always had
something for us every day. Don’t
you remember what he said? Even
this place has something to teach
you and you’ll be better if you
notice.
JAKE
Yeah. He said ... if you know
where the cracks are ... what you
see will become what you want.
STEVEN
Exactly. Just look past the sign
posts and you’ll be the one making
all the signs.
JAKE
No one is in authority unless you
make it so.
STEVEN
We are the authority. Right?
JAKE
We had some good times with him.
Remember when ...
STEVEN
And we won’t forget. So ...
Jake’s eyebrow raises.
STEVEN
What happens now is ... we work and
work until we get what we want.
BOBBY
How about you say it.
STEVEN
No, Bobby.
JAKE
We work it out, dumbass.
STEVEN
Remember. Forge a path. Then it
happens. Step by step.
JAKE
I’m guessing ...
STEVEN
Guess?
JAKE
Let me finish, Steve. You have all
the people you need for this. Am I
correct?
STEVEN
What do you think?
JAKE
I’m working with you here. Do we
have someone?
STEVEN
We most certainly do.
JAKE
What’s my part?
STEVEN
Oh, Jakey! You and Bobby and all
our friends will always, always
find a way to put our hands into
that fresh concrete and leave our
mark.
Jake and Steve shake hands. Bobby, though, has his arms
crossed and is awaiting something.
Steve notices.
BOBBY
Steve.
STEVEN
What?
BOBBY
You owe me another one of those.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
15 -
A Stalker in the Shadows
EXT. QUIET PART OF THE CAMPUS - DAY
A HOODED YOUTH separates from the crowd and watches Dani as
she goes to another classroom though she has to ascend a lone
staircase to get there.
He hides behind a series of trees in between buildings.
The staircase ascends more and more towards a lone building
isolated from the campus.
The Hooded Youth courses through the grove of trees, though
creeping step-by-step.
He pulls out a foldable knife and FLICKS it open.
Dani keeps ascending all alone towards the building.
The Hooded Youth approaches, footsteps silent.
His knife FLASHES even in the grove. He now nears the rails
just several feet from her and closes in.
STUDENTS start descending the stairway all of a sudden.
The Hooded Youth backs off and heads down to the campus
again. He folds his blade and hides it in a pants pocket.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
16 -
Fatal Confrontation in the Men's Room
INT./EXT. MEN’S BATHROOM/LECTURE HALL - DAY
The Hooded Youth heads inside to relieve himself in the
vacant men’s bathroom. He chooses the middle urinal.
DOOR OPENS. STEPS inside the bathroom. DOOR SHUTS.
The Hooded Youth zips up and turns around.
THE OBSERVER
Hello there.
The Observer flashes another foldable knife though a darker
steel. The Hooded Youth FLIPS open his.
The Observer makes a firm stance with his knife, but the
Hooded Youth comes on and makes an aggressive slash.
The Observer evades each slash and finally JAMS his blade
into the Hooded Youth’s chest ... again and again.
The Hooded Youth CRASHES down.
The Observer looks at the Hooded Youth on the floor.
The Hooded Youth REACHES for his blade on the floor. It is
kicked far away.
The Observer cracks a terribly wicked smile and gives the
final blow.
Genres:
["Thriller","Action"]
Ratings
Scene
17 -
Unexpected Encounter
EXT. APARTMENT BUILDING - DAY
Dani is in her waitress outfit, nice white dress shirt, a
neat, plaid tie in a tight, Windsor knot and a noticeably
messy set of black trousers.
She approaches the front screen door to her apartment.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY (O.C.)
Dani.
She freezes up a bit.
DANI
Sorry. You scared me.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
I’m sorry. What happened?
DANI
Somebody accidentally let the pasta
sauce fall all over me. Do you
see?
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
You’ll make it. I promise.
DANI
Maybe. My work pants will smell
like meat, tomatoes, and oregano
for a while.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
How are you? Have you been out
taking a walk or two?
DANI
No, but I guess I’m better. I’ll
be okay.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
It looks like you’re handling
things real well. Right?
DANI
Yes. Thank you. What’s up?
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
Would you mind if I go upstairs to
your apartment?
Dani wonders a bit and then nods.
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
18 -
Coffee and Consequences
INT. DANI'S APARTMENT - DAY
Purefoy looks around her living room casually as he calmly
sits on her couch.
Everything is back in order, unlike before.
DANI (O.C.)
Thank you so much. I appreciate
you visiting me.
She is in the kitchen fixing something up.
Purefoy waits. She comes out with two mugs of steaming hot
coffee. She hands one to him.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
How do you manage to pay rent?
DANI
I kind of don’t. Mom and dad are
helping out with that. They didn’t
want me to stay on campus and get
corrupted. So, they’ve been extra
generous.
She grabs a chair, sits, and sips her coffee. Purefoy sips a
little and then begins.
DANI
So what’s new?
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
Did you hear about that murder on
campus?
DANI
You mean the one two days ago?
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
That one.
She takes a deep breath and out.
DANI
All kinds of terrible things are
happening. What’s been going on?
Detective Purefoy gives her a look.
DANI
Sorry. You’re assuming it’s our
guy again?
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
It is.
DANI
What’s your plan?
Detective Purefoy studies her. She gulps and then reaches
for her mug on the coffee table.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
I’ll do every damned thing I can.
DANI
Okay. Sure. Why not?
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
Dani.
Her attention is undivided.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
I’m going to kill this guy.
She nervously sips and then burns her tongue. The mug
CRASHES to pieces on the floor.
DANI
There I go again.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
Oh my!
Purefoy stands up.
Dani races into her kitchen and grabs a bunch of kitchen
towels. She throws them to the ground.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
That’ll work.
DANI
That’s all I got. Did some get on
you?
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
It’s on my loafers.
Dani thoughtless grabs another towel from the floor and wipes
his shoes. Purefoy is amazed.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
Dani. C’mon.
She stops and laughs to herself.
DANI
I didn’t want you thinking I was
rude. Now you think I’m a dummy.
I scored high on my S.A.T’s and all
those crazy tests attending an Ivy
League university. And here I am
dropping the coffee mug.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
You’re a good girl. You’re smart
too.
DANI
Yeah right.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
Hey. You’ve got a good ally here.
DANI
I think you are. What’s the game
plan on this guy?
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
This guy has been playing the same
hand every time. He’ll end up
making a mistake like these bad
guys always do.
DANI
Ok. Well, let me grab a mop.
She looks inside the kitchen and immediately grabs one.
DETECTIVE PUREFOY
I’ll head out. Please call me, for
anything you need.
Purefoy extends his hand and she shakes it meekly.
He stares into her eyes. She struggles a bit but makes sure
to return it.
DANI
You got it. Thank you!
She reflects for a moment as he turns away.
DANI
He saved my life, didn’t he?
Purefoy freezes but is firm.
PUREFOY
He did.
Dani lets out in a breath.
PUREFOY
But you don’t know something that I
do. He’s a killer for hire and I
mean to find him. He put a local
officer down weeks before ... he
saved you.
DANI
No one told me that.
She mops the floor.
Genres:
["Crime","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
19 -
Proving Ground
EXT. COLLEGE TOWN - DAY
The sun is about to set, but there is just enough light left.
Steven, Jake, and Bobby hang out in front of the popular bar
now with barely a patron inside. Music BLARES though.
THE HAND, early forties, marches up to them.
THE HAND
What is this place?
STEVEN
It’s only the best place to hang
out in town. I thought we’d have a
drink or two before we get this
thing going.
THE HAND
What?
STEVEN
My dad and Jason’s wanted you to
work with us. I mean it’s just a
drink. C’mon.
THE HAND
How are those fake licenses of
yours? Let me see them.
STEVEN
What’s your problem?
THE HAND
Nothing. I’m not your friend.
Steven does not even look to Jake or Bobby.
THE HAND
I’m supposed to do a job. Can we
walk? I do want to get this
started soon.
A police car drives by.
The Hand HUFFS a bit.
Steven nods and then looks to his friends to straighten up.
STEVEN
All right.
THE HAND
Follow me. Just walk.
The Hand walks on past Steven. Steven cannot believe this.
STEVEN
What are you ...
The Hand grabs Steven by the shoulder and has him walk with
him side-by-side.
THE HAND
When your fathers worked out that
plea deal for me I was eternally
grateful. And I promised them ...
Steven pulls away. The Hand laughs to himself.
STEVEN
Knock it off.
THE HAND
I ... promised your dad, the
amazing defense attorney that he
is, I’d be careful. Jason’s
father, district attorney of some
ghetto, recommended me.
Steve listens ... somewhat.
THE HAND
Experience leads and I got lots of
it. ‘Take charge while you know
nothing ... what’s the point?
STEVEN
So, where do I get my experience?
The Hand looks him over with his two friends.
THE HAND
I don’t drink ... not with you guys
... and I do not share anything not
in some hip, college town bar about
what I do. All I do is say I’ll do
it and I do.
The Hand keeps his hands in his jacket pockets.
STEVEN
No.
THE HAND
The kid says no. What can you do
for me? Do you want to give me a
hand?
STEVEN
I know where she lives and I know
where she works.
THE HAND
A lonely, murdering stalker would
do the same thing. He did that
already, I bet.
Steven thinks for a moment.
THE HAND
I’m not working with beginners. I
got my own crew. Just do your
college thing.
STEVEN
I want in.
THE HAND
I see.
Steven tries to stare down the Hand. The Hand breaks into a
mad laugh. Steven cannot stand it.
THE HAND
Okay. How bad?
STEVEN
Dammit.
THE HAND
No, no. How bad do you honestly
want this?
STEVEN
I want to ...
The Hand makes a SHHH sign.
THE HAND
In that case, young man, you will
listen to me. Or this whole thing
will just fall to pieces right in
front of you.
STEVEN
You give him to me. Do you hear
me?
THE HAND
You learn. Then you learn to earn
it. You’re on some kind of college
team sport. You want in? You
work. And before you do, let
someone teach.
Steven stands there.
THE HAND
I’ll do that for you. Do you
understand me?
Genres:
["Crime","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
20 -
Shadows in the Night
EXT. COLLEGE TOWN - NIGHT
Dani walks alone in her waitress uniform through the busy
college town sidewalk.
She continues on, aware of what is around her.
Up ahead at a corner, a man waiting just like the Observer,
leather jacket and dark clothing, has his back to her.
She approaches but steps back a bit. It was not him. The
man crosses the street oblivious to her.
A PARKED PATROL CAR across the street. Its lights are
flashing. An Officer handcuffs a student.
She stops to take a look.
THE OBSERVER (O.C.)
Hey.
She turns around. The Observer is dressed much differently.
He wears a leather hipster and brighter clothing tonight.
THE OBSERVER
Sorry.
DANI
It’s okay.
THE OBSERVER
You okay?
DANI
It just gets on my nerves when you
say that behind me.
The Observer chuckles a bit. She keeps walking.
They cross the street side-by-side. She breaks off just a
bit and heads to a small park.
The Observer follows her.
DANI
Listen. This Purefoy guy is
hellbent on finding you.
THE OBSERVER
He’s not finding me.
DANI
I’m just trying to help. Okay? At
least say thank you.
THE OBSERVER
Thank you.
DANI
Aren’t you just a little worried we
have someone watching us?
THE OBSERVER
This park is perfect. Drug dealers
and buyers do their bit. I’d fit
in. You? Just think of the worst
thought you can, and nobody will
notice.
Dani looks around her.
DANI
Excuse me. I have to go to work.
What is it?
THE OBSERVER
Good. You’re listening.
Dani reluctantly listens but she does.
DANI
Was that you who did that in the
school bathroom?
THE OBSERVER
Would you rather blame me for that?
She moves past him.
THE OBSERVER
Hey.
DANI
No. I am not blaming you, sir.
THE OBSERVER
Sir?
He grabs at her but she pulls away.
THE OBSERVER
You can be as mean as you want.
DANI
What is going on?
THE OBSERVER
You’re a college student. Well?
DANI
I got to go.
THE OBSERVER
Watch your back. Watch everything
and everyone. I got to go too.
DANI
Where?
The Observer winces a bit and then smirks.
DANI
Where are you going?
THE OBSERVER
I have something to take care of
for a few days.
Dani looks at his midsection as if looking for his weapons.
THE OBSERVER
I have a few things to do.
DANI
I’ll be careful ... thank you.
THE OBSERVER
Good. You got that guy on the
cell. He’ll do anything for you.
If you need help, which I think you
do 24/7, you make that call.
DANI
Will ...
THE OBSERVER
Yes?
DANI
Don’t you have more business here?
The Observer cannot believe his ears.
THE OBSERVER
I might.
She puts on a hard exterior just to cover up. He smirks.
DANI
Well, that’s your problem. You’re
wandering around ... you might get
caught.
THE OBSERVER
Whatever. Remember what I said.
Watch. Everything.
He turns around and walks through the park and disappears
through an alley.
Dani observes. Then she takes a quick look at her wrist
watch. She breathes deep and out and just stands there.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
21 -
A Busy Night at Di Santis
INT. DI SANTIS RESTAURANT - NIGHT
Dani enters a very bustling restaurant. Bea is the hostess
and acknowledges Dani.
BEA
Hey, Dani.
DANI
Am I late?
BEA
More like too early. Brian needs a
ton of help in the back.
DANI
I’m on it.
Dani passes through the busy bar and through the dining room.
Talking drowns out her hearing.
Steven, Jake, and Bobby sit at a booth she just passed. The
Hand comes in. He looks at the three and sighs. He finally
sits down.
Dani finally enters the kitchen.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
22 -
Midnight Departure
INT./EXT. SYRACUSE’S GARAGE - NIGHT
The Observer grabs a set of keys from a full rack of car keys
outside the office wall. He races to a freshly waxed Porsche
Carrera. He admires it.
He opens the garage door by hand.
He looks out and checks for anyone or anything. The Mechanic
is outside by the gate; he is impatient.
He quickly gets back to the Porsche and STARTS it up.
The Mechanic immediately opens the gate to his lot.
The Observer accelerates a bit and brakes just at the gate.
MECHANIC
So what happens when they all come
here and ask for you?
THE OBSERVER
Tell them all you know. Why not?
MECHANIC
You’d like that? You better pay me
good. This is not a motel, bro.
THE OBSERVER
You do what you need. I’ll come
back and collect my things on
Monday ... and then I’ll be gone.
MECHANIC
The sooner you leave the better for
us all.
THE OBSERVER
Thank you for everything. I mean
it.
The Observer hands him a thick envelope. The Mechanic takes
it and shoves it into his pocket.
The Observer accelerates off the lot and onto the road. He
SPEEDS off into the night.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
23 -
Night Pursuit
INT./EXT. PORSCHE/HIGHWAY - NIGHT
The Observer accelerates hard on the lone highway.
There is a smaller town up ahead in the distance.
Though something catches the Observer’s eye in the rear view
mirror. FLASHING set of headlights.
The Observer slows down at a red light. He checks his two
pistols concealed in his jacket
A white van brakes beside him. A goateed driver with a neat
crew cut peeks out from the driver’s window.
SAMMY SCUTO
Nice Porsche.
The Observer keeps his attention forward.
SAMMY SCUTO
I said nice Porsche.
GREEN LIGHT.
The Observer drives on. A BAR is not far away.
The Observer drives his Porsche towards it.
Genres:
["Thriller","Action"]
Ratings
Scene
24 -
Tension at Chuck's Bar
EXT. CHUCK’S BAR AND BILLIARDS - NIGHT
The Porsche parks. The white van drives in and parks at a
distant corner of the parking lot.
Three RIDERS ride in on Japanese sport motorcycles just
behind the white van.
The Observer exits his vehicle not evening glancing at Sammy
and the three Riders who are kickstanding their bikes.
Sammy and the three gather together a bit. The Observer
enters into the bar.
INT. CHUCK'S BAR AND BILLIARDS - NIGHT
The bar is empty but a juke box at a far wall plays old but
earthy classics.
The entire core of the bar is dedicated to pool tables.
A large bar stands before a many shelved collection of liquor
and liqueurs. A large mirror hangs beside the collection.
THE BARTENDER, an older gentleman, tall and stocky, stands at
the center of the bar.
The Observer approaches and admires the collection of
alcohol. He takes a seat.
THE BARTENDER
How are we?
THE OBSERVER
‘Don’t know how we are. Ask me
what I want.
THE BARTENDER
I’ll give you Pennsylvania’s best.
THE OBSERVER
Please don’t. Your best single
malt whiskey on the rocks, pretty
please.
The Bartender huffs and looks for the bottle.
Sammy Scuto enters the bar with the Riders.
The Observer broods somewhat and then looks into the mirror
at himself.
The Riders take some pool sticks and set up the balls on a
distant pool table.
Sammy sits right next to the Observer.
SAMMY SCUTO
Hey! How are you doing?
The Observer looks on.
SAMMY SCUTO
You new in town?
The Observer gets his glass on the rocks. He still does not
respond. The Bartender stands there concerned.
SAMMY SCUTO
Hey. Get me a beer. Make it
quick. I’m in a hurry.
Sammy focuses on the Observer again.
SAMMY SCUTO
What’s your name?
The Observer looks on still.
SAMMY SCUTO
I asked you what’s your name.
THE OBSERVER
Who cares?
THE BARTENDER
What are your friends drinking,
Sam?
SAMMY SCUTO
I dunno. Ask ‘em yourself. Can’t
you see I’m having a serious
discussion with my new pal here?
Sammy looks on the Observer again.
SAMMY SCUTO
What’s your story?
THE OBSERVER
I’m just visiting for a while.
That’s it.
The Bartender passes Sammy an open bottle of beer. Sammy is
about to drink it and then SLAMS it on the bar counter.
The Observer is unmoved but turns to face him this time.
THE OBSERVER
What’s up?
SAMMY SCUTO
Listen. I got a job just for you.
THE OBSERVER
Is it legal?
Sammy Scuto wraps his arm around the Observer’s shoulder.
SAMMY SCUTO
Listen to me, okay? There are
these kids on that campus down
there that are paying big money to
kill some guy who stuck his nose in
their business.
The Observer takes Sammy’s arm off him firm but not overly
aggressive. Then, the Observer looks away and takes a sip of
his whiskey.
THE OBSERVER
I’m not qualified.
SAMMY SCUTO
This guy killed a lawyer’s son, but
I’m not afraid. Who is this guy?
Some freak. One shot’ll do it.
Sammy takes a small swig and slams the bottle down on the
counter top again.
SAMMY SCUTO
What do you think a guy like that
could do to me?
The Observer keeps his gaze away.
Sammy waits for an answer and just laughs. The Riders BREAK
the group of pool balls in the far corner.
SAMMY SCUTO
I’ll kill this guy.
Sammy eyes the Observer up and down.
THE OBSERVER
Maybe you should think it over.
SAMMY SCUTO
No way, man.
THE OBSERVER
What would you do to that guy?
SAMMY SCUTO
I’d ask him to come and find out.
I’d even tell him to step outside
and have a talk with him.
Sammy breaks into laughter again. He WHISTLES to his Riders
and steps away from the bar.
The Riders throw their sticks on the pool table and head out
with Sammy. They all leave together.
THE BARTENDER
This guy means it. Don’t ...
The Observer stares at himself in the bar mirror.
THE OBSERVER
Don’t move. Don’t do a thing.
I’ll be right back.
The Observer walks to the exit and takes off his jacket. He
hangs it on a coat rack. One holster hangs on his right and
another on his left side.
He opens the door to the parking lot.
Genres:
["Thriller","Crime","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
25 -
Confrontation at Chuck's
EXT. CHUCK'S BAR AND BILLIARDS - NIGHT
The Observer marches out, determined and bold, towards a
CLAPPING Sammy and his three Riders.
SAMMY SCUTO
Well, well. Nice to meet you.
What was your name again?
THE OBSERVER
First, I want to introduce you to
Faith and Charity.
SAMMY SCUTO
Okay. Here’s ...
Sammy reaches for a pistol grip under his left arm.
Without a blink the Observer FIRES a shot with his dark
pistol, Charity.
Sammy CRASHES to the ground. The three Riders look on at the
scene stunned.
Each reaches for their piece in their clothing. The Observer
FANS his pistol in a continuous blaze clearing the three
Riders in order from left to right.
They fall to the ground almost simultaneously.
SILENCE. There is the squeal of a very distant SIREN. The
Observer is alone with a smoking pistol.
MOANS of pain. Sammy drags himself on the gravel. He can
move himself ... only with his arms and hands.
He grabs for his pistol not far. SHOT. It flies away.
Sammy turns over on his back.
THE OBSERVER
You didn’t think it over.
The Observer AIMS his pistol point-blank at Sammy’s face. He
COCKS the hammer. SHOT.
He holsters his pistol Charity.
INT. CHUCK'S BAR AND BILLIARDS - NIGHT
The Observer walks in with his stainless steel pistol and
AIMS at the Bartender. COCK of the hammer.
THE OBSERVER
Were you friends with those guys?
The Observer moves closer to get a better shot. The
Bartender recoils with his hands up.
THE BARTENDER
Don’t. I have family.
THE OBSERVER
Now listen good. I’ll come back
for you ... that is if ...
THE BARTENDER
Don’t. I won’t talk.
THE OBSERVER
Sure. We’ll see.
The Observer throws out some cash on to the counter top. He
storms out.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
26 -
Uncomfortable Encounters at Di Santis
INT. DI SANTIS RESTAURANT - NIGHT
Dani takes out her notepad and pen. One of the Busboys
narrowly runs into her. She steps aside in time.
She steps unaware towards Steve and the Hand while they are
both sitting in the booth.
DANI
Good evening, everyone. I’m Dani.
The Hand studies her.
DANI
I’ll be your server tonight.
Steve looks to Jake and Bobby.
STEVEN
I know you.
DANI
You do? Do I have a class with you
on Mondays?
STEVEN
No. I don’t go to school much
anymore.
DANI
Well, I guess I don’t know you
then.
The Hand looks away.
STEVEN
Take it easy. Jake and Bobby know
you from that literature class.
DANI
There’s literally a few hundred
people in there. I never really
notice anybody. Sorry.
JAKE
We noticed you though.
She looks to her notepad and gets her pen ready.
STEVEN
We just wanted to say hi.
DANI
Well, hello. That’s nice. I mean
it. So? What will it be?
Steven glances at his menu. Jake smirks. Bobby zealously
flips through the menu.
THE HAND
I’ll have a nice bowl of soup.
Whatever it is. Bread too.
The Observer sits at the booth opposite them.
The Hand perchance looks right at him. The Observer,
however, looks out as if meditating.
STEVEN
I’ll have this right here. How do
you pronounce that?
DANI
Salsiccia. Sausage.
STEVEN
Sounds good. We’re having as many
of those as possible.
Jake and Bobby laugh.
STEVEN
It’d be perfect.
Dani stops writing for a moment.
DANI
Sure.
STEVEN
Do you recommend sausage?
Salsiccia, I mean.
DANI
Maybe. If that’s what you like.
The cook recommends ...
STEVEN
Do you like that ... salsiccia,
Dani?
DANI
There’s nothing wrong with it.
The Hand just looks on as Steve and his friends laugh.
DANI
Ummm. I don’t get it.
The Observer COUGHS.
THE OBSERVER
Miss.
Dani turns around and notices him.
THE OBSERVER
I ...
DANI
Don’t worry ... sir. I’ll get to
you.
THE OBSERVER
No, no. Get to me whenever. You
might want the manager here after
what they said to you.
The Observer GLARES over them. Then he finally catches sight
of the Hand. The Hand makes a short smile and then stands.
STEVEN
What are you doing?
THE HAND
Get up.
STEVEN
What the heck are you doing? We
hired you.
Steven stands up and follows the Hand.
STEVEN
C’mon.
Jake and Bobby reluctantly work their way out of the booth.
JAKE
It was nice meeting you. Catch you
later ... Danielle.
BOBBY
You better believe it. We’ll be
seeing you again.
Bobby eyes the Observer before walking out with Jake. The
Observer does not care and focuses on Dani only.
DANI
Hello, sir.
THE OBSERVER
Forget about my order.
Dani catches her breath a bit.
DANI
Thank you.
The Observer is stunned for just a moment.
DANI
Who were they?
THE OBSERVER
Let’s talk outside ... when you
have the chance. Believe me I’ll
wait.
DANI
Sure. I close late though.
THE OBSERVER
No problem. On second thought ...
you think I could get something on
the house?
Dani looks curiously over to the kitchen.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
27 -
Empty Plates and Unspoken Tensions
INT. DI SANTIS RESTAURANT - NIGHT
Much later, Dani moves down the aisle of a now empty
restaurant. She stops by the booth where the Observer was.
AN EMPTY PLATE full of bread crumbs and tomato sauce.
She muses over it a bit but then grabs it.
BEA
Hey!
Dani gets somewhat startled.
DANI
Hey. What’s up?
BEA
Remember. Candace is inviting us
over tonight. What are you wearing
for the party?
DANI
I forgot about it. Sorry. Tell
her I can’t do it.
BEA
It’ll be fun. Think about it.
DANI
No. I’m dead tired after that rush
at 9 p.m.. Tell Candace I’ll just
go back to my apartment.
BEA
Listen. I’m sorry Steve, Jake, and
Bobby were rude to you. They’re
actually real cool guys. Get to
know them.
DANI
If that’s how they make friends,
they might not be that cool after
all.
BEA
What? These guys are awesome,
Dani. Listen to me.
Bea stands there taken aback. Dani, in a hurry, needs to
move past her with a dirty plate.
DANI
Were they friends with Jason?
BEA
Dani?
DANI
Excuse me, Bea. I can’t waste
time. I need to bring this to the
kitchen.
Bea gives her a terrible glare as Dani turns her back.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
28 -
A Choice in the Shadows
EXT. DI SANTIS RESTAURANT - NIGHT
Most of the lights go out in the restaurant except for a few.
Dani finds her way out. She wraps her scarf around her neck
and puts up her coat collar.
She looks around. The traffic is only a single car moving
fast down main street. And it is gone.
She catches sight of someone.
The Observer waits on a far corner. He motions her over.
She makes a step and then just stops. She stares out to him.
He remains firm and waves her over.
A random POLICE CAR drives past her.
She looks behind her to where her apartment is though it is
far away. She takes a firm look to the Observer.
He stops waving her over and just waits.
DANI (V.O.)
Now, follow me, poet. I shall sing
to you a poem ...
She boldly walks down the sidewalk.
DANI (V.O.)
... of a man who desired me and
would do anything for that which he
wanted most.
She approaches him but averts her gaze and then moves a step
past him.
THE OBSERVER
Good.
DANI
Hey. We got to stop this.
THE OBSERVER
Fine, but you’ll ...
DANI
I’ve had enough of this. Can you
leave me alone already.
THE OBSERVER
Do you sleep while you work?
DANI
What?
THE OBSERVER
Those four guys were watching you.
Testing you. Could you figure that
out?
DANI
I’m tired. And they were just
messing around with me. It’s not
like it hurt me.
THE OBSERVER
They would’ve done worse and kept
that up all night until you’d’ve
lost your mind.
Dani thinks.
THE OBSERVER
You’re not stupid. You knew what
was going on. And you were just
standing there taking it.
DANI
Okay. You’re right. I didn’t know
what to do. Do you understand me?
What could I do?
The Observer waits for her to calm down.
DANI
All right. We do what we did last
time. Just drive me home ever so
kindly.
THE OBSERVER
They saw you ... and they saw me.
And chances are they know where you
live and they certainly know where
you work.
DANI
I’m freezing out here.
THE OBSERVER
You will, if you don’t make a
decision.
Dani looks back and tries her best.
THE OBSERVER
What’s it going to be?
Dani focuses her attention away from the Observer.
THE OBSERVER
Is it to the apartment ... where
they could be waiting for you? Or
...
She refuses to look at the Observer.
THE OBSERVER
Or ... let me help you.
She turns around slow and walks up to him.
DANI
And how are you helping me this
time?
THE OBSERVER
Follow me ... or not.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
29 -
A Night of Urgency
EXT. LONG, EMPTY SIDEWALK - NIGHT
Dani stays behind a bit. The Observer looks over his
shoulder, curious.
DANI
I followed you. Now ...
THE OBSERVER
You need a place to hide out for a
bit.
DANI
I have a test next week. And I
have a research paper due.
THE OBSERVER
I said a bit.
DANI
Like a night?
THE OBSERVER
Yeah.
DANI
And what’s this night for?
THE OBSERVER
A person in your situation needs to
confuse your enemy and take time to
plan.
DANI
Say all that again. What’s the
plan?
THE OBSERVER
First, just keep walking. Then, we
get you situated. Keep up.
The Observer is just walking but he seems to move faster and
further ahead than she does. She hurries along after him.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
30 -
Crossing the Threshold
EXT. SYRACUSE'S GARAGE - NIGHT
The Observer walks to the locked gate and pulls out a key.
He turns around. Dani is not far and with slow but sure
steps steps behind him.
DANI
So, this is ... the safe house.
The Observer opens the lock on the gate and opens it just a
bit for Dani to pass through.
THE OBSERVER
I thought you were freezing.
C’mon.
She moves through. He LOCKS the gate.
She stands back as he marches towards the main office door.
Dani scans the lot of the garage. Cars cover the lot around
her. There is only a path to the office.
The office door hangs wide open.
THE OBSERVER
Do you want to do this?
Dani breathes deep and in.
Genres:
["Thriller","Suspense"]
Ratings
Scene
31 -
A Tense Reunion
INT. SYRACUSE'S GARAGE - NIGHT
It’s pitch dark inside.
Only a few of the main garage’s ceiling lights turn on.
She stops for a moment to catch sight of where she is. A
main counter and a handful of foldable chairs inside.
THE OBSERVER (O.C.)
Come on.
She moves again and finds a half-open door into the main
garage from the office.
She opens it wide into the main garage. LIGHTS come on ...
all of them one after the other.
THE OBSERVER (O.C.)
Sorry.
She breathes easier. He emerges from the corner of the
garage and sighs.
THE OBSERVER
The panel to the lights is near the
water heater closet here.
She catches her breath.
The Observer walks over to a small lunch table with only a
couple of chairs on either side.
He opens a box of pizza to take a look but takes a bottle of
water instead.
THE OBSERVER
There’s pizza, but it’s cold. You
can take all you want. That is if
you’re hungry.
He grabs a seat. She walks over to the table.
THE OBSERVER
Have a seat.
DANI
Thank you.
THE OBSERVER
Yeah.
DANI
I mean ... you saved my life more
than twice already. Maybe even a
third time.
THE OBSERVER
‘Just reading the lay of the land.
I’m not some hero.
He smirks and then breaks into an unwarranted laugh. She
studies him.
THE OBSERVER
Make it quick and choose one. I
might eat everything.
He opens up the pizza box. She takes a small slice and grabs
a loose napkin on the table.
She takes a bite. The Observer takes out his pistols and
just lets them drop to the table. He loosens his waist belt
which acts as a bandoleer for Colt .45 ammunition.
THE OBSERVER
These are my tools.
Dani keeps a cold silence as she fixes her gaze upon his
firearms. The Observer puts his hand over them both.
DANI
You think you’ll be using those
again?
THE OBSERVER
When and if I need to.
DANI
Why? Why did you do that? Nobody
would have known on that lonely
night.
The Observer struggles a bit. He searches for the words but
then stops to contain himself.
THE OBSERVER
I promise to tell you ... not now
though.
Dani wants more.
THE OBSERVER
Get some rest. It’s late.
He looks just above him. She notices. There is a short
staircase to a small room just above the main garage. The
door to the room has a set of open blinds.
THE OBSERVER
It’s okay. It’s nice and clean.
She just nods and then takes another bite of her slice. He
scours her with his eyes.
She looks around and takes a small bite. She makes eye
contact with the Observer who is still keeping an eye on her.
THE OBSERVER
And I’ll be a perfect gentleman.
DANI
I’ll check it out. There’s a light
inside, right?
THE OBSERVER
Everything you need.
She walks up the staircase to the room. She tests the knob
and enters in.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
32 -
Silent Tension
INT. SYRACUSE'S GARAGE/MAIN GARAGE - NIGHT
Much later, the Observer sits and unloads each pistol using
the spring ejector under the barrel. Bored, he organizes his
unspent bullets on the table.
He waits. THE GARAGE CLOCK ticks away. It reads 2:00 a.m..
He stands up abruptly and then marches up the stairs, step-by-
step, to the secret bedroom door.
The Observer holds his breath and then looks in.
INTERCUT: Dani is not sleeping, but only lying down on the
small bed. She knows he is there but refuses to turn around.
BACK TO SCENE
The Observer goes back down, step-by-step.
INTERCUT: Dani breathes a little easier but closes her eyes.
BACK TO SCENE
The Observer sits back down and stares out.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
33 -
A Ride Refused
INT. SYRACUSE'S GARAGE - DAY
DRILLING. HAMMERING. Mechanics TALKING.
Dani opens up the upstairs bedroom door to the main garage.
The Mechanic is just below her lighting up a cigarette.
She descends the staircase as he catches sight of her.
DANI
Where did he go?
THE MECHANIC
Who?
Dani takes just a little time to get it.
DANI
Right.
The Mechanic clears his throat.
THE MECHANIC
It’s getting mighty loud and busy
here. I could give you a ride to
town ... that is, if you want it.
Do you live far?
DANI
I’ll be fine. Don’t worry about
me.
The Mechanic quietly smirks and gets back to work under an
open hood of a luxury car.
THE MECHANIC
It’s a long way back to college.
DANI
I made it this far, haven’t I?
I’ll make it back.
Dani marches out through the garage.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
34 -
Confronting the Hand
EXT. WAREHOUSE DISTRICT - DAY
The Observer paces outside an abandoned warehouse. Semis
with trailers DRIVE past on the single lane road.
He waits almost ready to blow up with impatience. His cell
RINGS. He answers.
THE OBSERVER
What’s the news?
THE BROKER (O.S.)
This is what I got.
Another trailer ROARS past with its brakes SQUEALING.
THE OBSERVER
Speak a little louder.
THE BROKER (O.S.)
Where are you?
A semi truck releases its AIR BRAKE.
THE OBSERVER
If you can hear that, you know.
What is it?
THE BROKER (O.S.)
Someone hired a one Guy Harris,
a.k.a. the Hand. He did some jobs
for me and other people a few years
ago. He is a very close friend of
Jason’s dad, a local district
attorney.
THE OBSERVER
So ... Mr. Guy Harris is doing
Jason’s dad a big favor to avoid
doing time. Am I right?
THE BROKER (O.S.)
Believe it. How’s that detective
doing?
THE OBSERVER
He’s going nowhere.
THE BROKER (O.S.)
I’m not going to ask how you’re
doing. Listen to me. All I can do
is get someone to give you a ride
out of there. That’s it.
THE OBSERVER
Don’t even bother.
THE BROKER (O.S.)
What do you mean don’t even bother?
They’re looking for you ... and
that girl. And they are tightening
that noose all around you.
THE OBSERVER
You heard about what I did to Sammy
Scuto and his goons, right?
THE BROKER (O.S.)
This is going to get much worse
than that guy. The Hand has sworn
to kill you. Got that? Take that
ride out of town and I’ll get you
set up.
THE OBSERVER
No. You know me. I’ll figure this
out.
THE BROKER (O.S.)
Nobody beats the Hand. He’s done
everything and he’s still around.
Another semi with a trailer DRIVES past.
THE BROKER (O.S.)
And what do you got to say about
that?
THE OBSERVER
I think I said what I’d do. Bye.
Genres:
["Thriller","Crime","Action"]
Ratings
Scene
35 -
Confronting Fear
EXT. DANI'S APARTMENT - DAY
Dani walks up to her apartment door and then her comfort
fades. She walks up to the metal grill to her front door
step-by-step with as much courage as she can muster.
INSERT: DIE DANI!
BACK TO SCENE
It is painted in red all over her front door.
She reaches for her cell ... but calmly.
EXT. DANI’S APARTMENT - DAY
A few hours have passed. A squad car is parked at the curb.
Dani stands different now, not hopeless nor defenseless.
PUREFOY
I’m glad you called, Dani. You
made the right decision.
DANI
Yeah.
PUREFOY
We got him now.
DANI
You what?
PUREFOY
You see? We’ll get him.
DANI
Wait. This is not ... him. This
is somebody else.
Purefoy looks at her, incensed at what she just said.
DANI
I see you’re helping me, but it
can’t be him. You think he would
paint he would kill me on my front
door after all the chances he had?
She looks into his eyes more determined than ever before.
PUREFOY
Who else do you think, huh? After
what you experienced? Hey. Why?
She thinks as he studies her deeply. She looks at him this
time but calm and polite, though very firm.
DANI
I haven’t seen this pistol guy for
the past four weeks. That’s a
whole month of not stalking yours
truly. Right?
He thinks too and scratches his scalp.
DANI
Just think ... please. If this guy
wanted to ... he’d walk up to me
and ask me out.
Purefoy quietly chuckles to himself.
DANI
I’m serious. He wouldn’t paint
this garbage on my doorstep. And if
he was a real pervert ... he’d put
a bullet in me sooner.
PUREFOY
Then, who did it, Dani?
Dani draws back a little, just a little. She is about to
come up with something brilliant. He studies her still.
DANI
This is more than a hunch,
detective.
He waits.
DANI
Jason had friends. I know he was a
part of some exclusive ...
fraternity ... society whatever.
PUREFOY
Okay. Hold ...
DANI
No. You got to listen to me.
He just puts his hands inside his pockets.
DANI
They must want me dead.
Purefoy scratches his scalp again but stares out.
DANI
Their friend is dead ... and they
think I started it all.
He breathes in and OUT.
DANI
That’s much, much worse than some
creep that saved my life ... and my
dignity.
His eyes meets hers very quickly. She blinks and catches
herself. He still focuses his gaze on her.
PUREFOY
Dani.
He extends his hand to her. She backs up and looks upon it.
PUREFOY
Dani.
DANI
No. I want you to think about what
I said.
PUREFOY
Calm down.
She folds her arms and waits for some acknowledgement.
DANI
We actually got him now? Or are we
going to look for the real bad
guys?
PUREFOY
Enough I said.
DANI
I’m not waiting here for you to
just say things that’ll make me
feel great. Did you hear that at
least?
PUREFOY
I did. I most certainly did. Just
imagine though, if you’re right.
DANI
So? I am.
PUREFOY
Can you imagine? It’s like the
whole world turned on its head.
DANI
You must know. It can’t all be
that unbelievable. There must be
stuff happening all the time that
everyone doesn’t see ...
PUREFOY
Yes, Dani. There’s so much
happening in pretty places and
pretty neighborhoods. I even
forget that that could even happen.
Bad people everywhere.
DANI
True. Thank you. Now ...
PUREFOY
I’ll take a look ... and talk to
the right people. I’m going to do
a good job for you. I promise.
Dani does not budge. He looks her in the eye again.
DANI
Please. And keep me updated.
PUREFOY
Call. Whenever you need me. Call.
This will end. I promise you.
He walks off to his police car.
Genres:
["Crime","Mystery","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
36 -
A Moment of Connection
INT./EXT. DANI’S APARTMENT - DAY
A Painter gathers his supplies after painting over Dani’s
front door and metal grill.
Above, Dani opens one of her windows. She looks down.
The Painter waves goodbye and walks to his truck.
She looks out and waves kindly but starts to wonder.
THE SUN SETS.
She looks out to the sun as it sets. She grabs the locking
handle to the window pulling it in slightly.
She holds her breath, abrupt and stunned.
INTERCUT: The Observer walks across the street to her
apartment front door.
BACK TO SCENE
She closes her window and marches through her living room to
the stair case.
KNOCKING on the front door at the foot of the staircase.
Dani descends the stairs one step at a time.
Slow, heavy KNOCKING and then silence.
Dani stands right next to the door. THE LOCKS. She puts her
hand to one of the locks but she holds back.
Two more KNOCKS.
She rests her head against the door. She OPENS each lock.
She OPENS the door.
The Observer stands before her. She stands before him,
helpless and unsure.
He closes the door and walks up to her. Dani faces him. He
holds her close and kisses her.
Genres:
["Thriller","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
37 -
Trust and Protection
INT. DANI’S APARTMENT/KITCHEN - NIGHT
A teapot SCREAMS over a stove.
Dani sits silent in her shock but cracks a demure smile in
the presence of the Observer.
He sits opposite her at the small kitchen table. He cannot
avert his gaze of her.
She stands up and puts on an oven mitt to grab the teapot.
She lifts it and pours herself a cup of tea.
She pours him one too.
THE OBSERVER
I don’t suppose you have a beer?
DANI
No. No beers. Take a sip.
He looks at the tea cup and takes a careful sip.
THE OBSERVER
And?
DANI
Take another sip.
Dani takes a bold sip and watches him. She exhales and looks
into his eyes.
DANI
What now?
THE OBSERVER
Nothing.
She smiles as he looks over her. He caresses her hand. She
take it into hers.
DANI
I remember asking you something.
Do you remember?
Now she looks him in the eye, focused and sure. She GRIPS
his hand.
THE OBSERVER
Yes.
DANI
Why?
He looks away.
THE OBSERVER
You were alone ... with him. I was
still around ... and I knew. I
knew he wouldn’t just walk you
home.
Dani GRIPS his hand.
DANI
How did you figure that out?
THE OBSERVER
He’s a rich, young man. People
like him can do anything they want.
Something about him ... as I
watched you two. It’s like he ...
Dani lets go of the Observer and stands up. She faces away.
DANI
Keep going.
THE OBSERVER
... I just saw it in him. The way
he walked. Then, I closed in.
DANI
Okay. Stop.
THE OBSERVER
You wanted to know.
Dani keeps looking away.
THE OBSERVER
I didn’t want that to happen. Not
to you. He deserved what he got.
He stands up but approaches her careful and concerned. She
still looks away.
DANI
I know. He did.
He touches her shoulder but she turns around to face him.
THE OBSERVER
Sorry. I thought you’d warm up to
me just a little bit.
DANI
It’s not that. You’d think that
things wouldn’t turn out that way.
A handsome man would just make you
yours and he’d become your husband.
You’d live your life.
The Observer shakes his head.
DANI
Listen. You have to understand me.
He calms down to listen to her.
DANI
Then, you find out he is a monster.
And you’d think all the monsters
that look like monsters would be
just that. Monsters.
She gives an undeniable glare with both eyes. He quietly
sighs as he looks straight at her.
DANI
I remember the way you looked at me
that night. It’s still etched in
my mind.
She gives a mocking version of his gaze.
DANI
Along with everything you said.
It’s all a bad memory.
THE OBSERVER
I didn’t hurt you.
DANI
And now you are here.
Congratulations! You’re the one.
He steps to her careful and then embraces her tight. She,
cautious, does return the embrace.
DANI
Are you going to disappear again?
I mean ...
THE OBSERVER
Who’s going to watch over you at
night, if I don’t?
She looks into his eyes. He cracks a smile.
DANI
No one will. It’s all right. I’m
sure Steve and Jake have to rest
just for one night.
THE OBSERVER
No evil man rests. And I’m sure
you need to know me a little bit
better before we ...
DANI
I’m sorry I didn’t trust you. I
mean ... you don’t look like a
regular team player.
THE OBSERVER
I don’t need anybody’s apology. I
did need you to notice one thing.
Dani eases her embrace and waits for it.
THE OBSERVER
What do you see?
SILENCE.
DANI
My savior ... but what do you see?
THE OBSERVER
Someone I’ve desired for so long.
DANI
Me? What about me? Why me?
The Observer cannot tolerate it. He cannot say it. He holds
her close to him.
DANI
Who are you? What is in you?
THE OBSERVER
You have me. You know I won’t ever
hurt you. You have to know.
DANI
I think so.
She caresses his face.
DANI
I think I know it ... but what now?
THE OBSERVER
Things are unfolding as we speak.
DANI
Did you see them paint it? It was
in blood red letters all over my
front door.
THE OBSERVER
They were ready for you and ready
for you to see it, but you dodged
them. You hear me, Dani? I’ll
strike them this time. What do you
say if I kill them all ... and
soon?
DANI
Wait.
The Observer studies her as she tries to consume it all.
DANI
What are they doing now?
THE OBSERVER
They meant what they said. And
they’ll do it.
Dani backs away and tries to take to take it all in. She
cannot. Not one bit.
THE OBSERVER
I’ll die before they get their
hands on you. Do you hear me?
The Observer pulls her to him and embraces her.
THE OBSERVER
I’ll stay awake all night. I’ll
watch everything for you.
DANI
All right. I did not know you. I
trust you now. Do you see where I
am? How I live? Promise me.
THE OBSERVER
Yes.
DANI
Promise me.
THE OBSERVER
I will.
DANI
And you will get the love ... the
love you’ve wanted from me. Only
if you learn ... got it?
The Observer looks away to think on what she has just said.
THE OBSERVER
What’s to learn?
Dani cracks a smile.
DANI
So? Are we staying or going?
THE OBSERVER
You rest. I’ll keep watch.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
38 -
Reflections of Commitment
INT. DANI'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
Dani walks to her bedroom. She leaves the door open. A dim,
warm light turns on inside.
The Observer turns out the lights in her living room. He
stands away from the windows and stands in the shadows.
The windows are clear and reveal a view of the street below.
The Observer waits patient.
Dani lies down on her bed. She sits up and turns to her
bedroom doorway.
The Observer is there.
He rushes over to her and embraces her.
They kiss and hold each other in a deep embrace.
INT. DANI’S APARTMENT/BEDROOM - NIGHT
Dani wakes. He is not there beside her.
The Observer looks at himself in her mirror. Dani joins him.
Dani positions herself in front of him and gazes into the
mirror as he does.
She looks with a smile and then stops.
THE OBSERVER
Dani.
She turns to face him.
DANI
What have we done?
THE OBSERVER
It’s all right. This is a stand
against the whole world.
DANI
We have no choice now.
THE OBSERVER
What can we do? All we can do is
survive. And I’ll make sure we
both will.
Dani takes a moment to understand it all.
DANI
It begins.
She looks into the mirror but not with the vanity of before.
She looks deeper and with a never before seen intent.
DANI
You’ve promised your life. I
promise my love forever no matter
what happens to us. Do you
understand?
Genres:
["Romance","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
39 -
A Token of Love
MONTAGE - INT./EXT. DANI’S APARTMENT/BEDROOM/SECRET EXIT/ THE
ALLEY - NIGHT
-- Dani takes the Observer’s EDC knife and CUTS a portion of
her red hair.
-- She ties the hair into a long, tightly braided lock.
-- The Observer takes it.
-- He lets it hang from the chest pocket of his leather
jacket. He caresses it as if reverencing it.
-- She guides him downstairs through the insurance office.
-- She opens a secret backdoor to the alley. He embraces
her.
-- He walks down the dark alley.
-- THE DAWN on the horizon.
INT./EXT. THE HAND’S WHITE VAN/THE ALLEY - NIGHT
The Hand watches without any reaction in the driver’s seat.
THE HAND
I’d like to meet you, brother. And
it will be one day very soon.
He STARTS up the van. HEADLIGHTS on.
The van drives down the alley and BRAKES at a corner.
The Observer stops ... and turns around as the van clears a
corner to a side street.
Genres:
["Thriller","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
40 -
Navigating Friendship and Priorities
EXT. CAMPUS QUAD - DAY
Dani, with slightly shorter hair, hurries through a crowd of
students going opposite her.
She navigates sure but humble through it all.
Candace and Bea wait by a tree.
Dani slows down.
DANI
Hey, girls.
Candace looks upon her friend with a steady concern on her
face. Dani stands firm.
CANDACE
Dani.
Bea follows behind Candace.
CANDACE
I have something to say to you.
DANI
Can it wait? I have ...
Candace huffs a bit.
CANDACE
Go to your class, my dear. We’re
going to talk about this.
Dani smiles at her friend.
DANI
Say it here.
Candace looks to Bea and Bea to Candace.
CANDACE
We’ll see you later ... Dani.
Candace and Bea walk together and enter into the endless
stream of students going to class.
Dani’s eyes follow them until they disappear into the crowd
of moving students.
DANI
We’ll make it. I know it.
She focuses again and keeps on walking to class.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
41 -
A Race Against Time
EXT. BUSY SIDEWALK - DAY
The Observer wears a baseball cap and a pair of cheap, thrift
store sunglasses. He walks among the crowd.
He notices something at the corner of his eye but quickly
moves on.
Purefoy is on the other side of the street talking to a duo
of policemen enjoying his conversation with them.
The Observer makes a quick glance as he passes by on the
opposite street and looks forward. Purefoy, by chance, turns
his head and even notices the Observer.
He wonders a little and then re-focuses his attention on the
policemen around him.
The Observer disappears into the crowd.
EXT. ALLEY WAY - DAY
The Observer runs into an alley and scans everything around
him just to be certain.
No one and not even a passing car are in sight.
THE OBSERVER
Where are you?
SILENCE. The Observer looks all around him. He starts to
run through the length of the empty alley.
THE OBSERVER
I’m here. Catch me.
He waits in SILENCE.
An engine STARTS somewhere, not too far nor too near.
He waits ... and waits. The engine WHIR is closer.
THE WHITE VAN turns into the alley way. He runs.
DANI (V.O.)
Poet, listen and repeat these
words. I have not ended these
verses of mine to you. Write them
down. Sing them as I have.
He dashes down the alley and turns into the busier sidewalk
alive with crowds of people.
The van SCREECHES to a halt.
EXT. CITY SIDEWALK - DAY
The Observer dashes through nearly avoiding run ins with
pedestrians unaware.
A PATROL CAR by chance stops right in front of him as he
tries to cross over to the next block.
The Policemen exit the vehicle but just stare at him.
The Observer stands where he is and dashes off back into the
alley way again.
Genres:
["Thriller","Action"]
Ratings
Scene
42 -
Dead End Encounter
EXT. ALLEY WAY - NIGHT
The Observer heads down a new stretch of alley way.
He slows down to an abrupt stop.
A sign reads DEAD END.
The van pulls up right behind him.
The Hand OPENS the sliding passenger door.
THE HAND
I have not had the pleasure ...
The Observer reaches for ...
The Hand pulls out a large .44 Magnum revolver.
A HENCHMAN exits the vehicle.
THE HAND
Make it quiet, friend. Okay?
The Henchman lumbers over to the Observer and reaches into
his inner jacket pocket and ... fumbles.
The Observer FLASHES his stainless steel pistol and FIRES.
The Hand COCKS his revolver, but the Observer FIRES twice
into the van. The Hand SHUTS the van door as it REVS and
SCREECHES off.
The Henchman DROPS at the Observer’s feet. He DASHES off.
Though ... he looks for any way to escape, to climb, to find
a door into any of the businesses, and just run.
The PATROL CAR enters the alley way.
The Observer still GRIPS his revolver in plain sight.
A WORKER from the one of the businesses opens the employee’s
back door with a load of collapsed, cardboard boxes.
The Observer dashes through and SHOVES the Worker aside.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
43 -
A Desperate Escape
INT. CAFE - DAY
The Observer hurries through a populated cafe full of
students with their laptops and books.
He holsters his revolver and then pushes his way through the
patrons all lined up and dashes out the door.
Everyone watches but are contained and cannot react soon
enough. They keep watching as he runs away.
EXT. PARK - DAY
He runs as fast as he can through the empty park.
He makes a quick glance behind him.
The Hand’s van PARKING along the busy street.
The Observer looks forward again. SILENCE. No one is around
and the way out is almost there.
The Observer reaches the alley but at that he DRAWS his
revolver. BANG.
The Observer drops to his knees gripping his chest.
The Hand COCKS his revolver once more as it smokes. He takes
AIM at the Observer who falls on to the pavement.
The Hand looks up ... and takes off.
Another PATROL CAR attempts to park on Main Street.
The Observer gets up knee by knee, struggling and panting.
A Policeman gets out of his car and rushes to where the park
meets the alley.
He manages to draw his Glock and scans everything in front of
him. NOBODY.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
44 -
Struggle in the Shadows
EXT. PARK FOREST - NIGHT
The Observer limps, exhausted, through the trees. He
struggles for breath and just falls to the grass.
He feels for the wound under his shirt. He wears a tight
BULLET PROOF VEST underneath.
BLOOD on his hand though.
He manages to stand up yet again. He falls but this manages
to catch his breath.
A CREEK flows not far. He crawls as best he can towards it.
He falls right in. The water CRASHES all over him in a
disruptive bath.
He gains his strength and keeps crawling along the course of
the stream’s flowing water.
He stops and turns over on his back and SIGHS.
EXT. SIDEWALK/PARK - NIGHT
Dani is again in her work clothes after finishing up shift at
the restaurant.
She passes by the park. A handful of policemen stand
discussing with one another near the yellow tape.
She takes a concerned glance over the scene.
DANI
What happened here?
A handful of pedestrians walk past her.
PEDESTRIAN
There was a big shooting. A little
blood on the pavement. No bodies
though.
He nods and walks on. Dani thinks to herself.
DANI
What did you do? No one was
supposed to know. Unless ...
Genres:
["Action","Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
45 -
Confrontation at the Doorstep
EXT. DANI'S APARTMENT - DAY
She pulls out her keys from her pocket. It’s not there.
DANI
Where did I ...
Candace walks up behind her.
CANDACE
Dani.
Dani tries to contain how startled she is.
CANDACE
I’m sorry ... but I have to talk to
you. Now.
Steve, Jake, and Bobby are there behind Candace.
DANI
Why are they here?
CANDACE
I have to talk to you.
DANI
The hell you do.
STEVEN
Hey! We know what you’re up to.
DANI
What do you know?
JAKE
Quit it. Just come with us.
DANI
And what? Shoot myself in the
head?
JAKE
Steve.
STEVEN
Listen, Dani. You are in a world
of hurt and you don’t want to make
this more painful than it is.
DANI
‘Don’t know what you’re talking
about.
STEVEN
You’re making this very tough on
yourself. I tell you.
DANI
I don’t mind.
Steven takes it just for a moment and then breaks into a
quick laugh just to cope.
DANI
I’m glad you showed up instead of
painting on my door. That’s a
little bit better than running
away.
CANDACE
Steve, let me do this.
DANI
Go ahead, my dear.
CANDACE
No. Listen for once. What are you
doing with this guy?
Dani looks off somewhere and tries to fight thinking. She
then looks straight at Candace and smiles.
CANDACE
We will go to the police and talk
to that detective ... if you won’t.
JAKE
How do you like that?
DANI
Or what?
Steven seethes with rage but paces around a bit.
DANI
I’m going nowhere ...
Dani gives Jake a firm, hard stare. He stares back while his
sense of humor fades away.
DANI
... and I am not saying one word to
anyone.
CANDACE
You’re my friend. I love you very
much. I won’t let this happen to
you. I’ll do everything in my
power to save you from him.
DANI
You should’ve saved me from Jason.
Remember him ... Steve?
Steve grabs at her. Candace stands in the way. Dani backs
away towards her front door.
Her eyes scan the surroundings. There is no one except for
the passing car.
STEVEN
I forgot. He won’t be coming back.
Dani braces herself against the door. Candace makes sure to
stand firm in between the two of them.
STEVEN
That’s all.
CANDACE
Careful.
He steps past Candace, mildly shoving her to the side.
STEVEN
Knock it off already.
Dani stands defiant, fists clenched.
DANI
I hate all of you.
CANDACE
Dani, listen.
STEVEN
Shut up. Now, you got a lot to
learn, miss. I am going to only to
offer this just this once. Only
once.
DANI
You know I was scared of him. Now,
I see I was all wrong.
Steven cracks a smile.
STEVEN
Not smart at all. You come with
us.
The Hand’s white van parks just across the street. Dani’s
heart sinks a bit. Steve glances back at it.
DANI
Kill me right now ... like you’re
supposed to.
STEVEN
No, no, Dani. That’s not it.
He makes an exaggerated SIGH.
STEVEN
Come or I’ll tell that nosy
detective sniffing all over our
society house that you’re basically
an accomplice to a known criminal.
DANI
No.
STEVEN
A criminal who was supposed to
guard Jason ... Jason ... while he
was queening you.
Dani cannot deal with this and sinks to her knees. Candace
places her hand on her shoulder to comfort her. Dani PUSHES
her away.
STEVEN
I’m not waiting.
He looks over to Jake and Bobby. Jake NODS in affirmation.
Bobby waves over the Hand as he walks from his van.
STEVEN
Make it easy, okay? I won’t
explain myself a second time.
He makes a gesture to the Hand. The Hand just stares at him
and then right at Dani.
Genres:
["Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
46 -
Desperate Encounter in the Dark
EXT. ABANDONED FIELD - NIGHT
Refuse and uncollected trash dot the field.
A TRANSIENT TENT is not far.
Under a propped up busted and torn mattress and bed frame,
there is the sound of CRAWLING and a final EXHALE.
The Observer hides himself and rests for just a moment. He
reaches for his cell phone somewhere in his jacket. He HOLDS
down a buttn and then drops it.
HOODED TRANSIENT storms out of his tent. His face reveals he
has had experience with meth, but he is still strong.
HOODED TRANSIENT
Who’s out there?
The Hooded Transient marches out toward the mattress and
pulls out a box opener.
The Observer SHOOTS into the sky.
The Hooded Transient stops where he is. The Observer POINTS
his revolver right at him this time.
HOODED TRANSIENT
All right. It’s cool.
He backs away and back into his tent.
The Observer UNCOCKS his revolver.
He lies down but keeps his revolver close to him.
THE OBSERVER
I swear, Dani. Wherever you are
... I will find you. I will save
you.
He collapses into exhaustion.
Genres:
["Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
47 -
Fleeting Shadows
EXT. ABANDONED FIELD - DAY
The Observer wakes up but apprehensive once he realizes where
he is. The Transient’s Tent is gone.
THE BROKER, a middle aged man in a grey winter overcoat over
an unimpressive, average suit, approaches.
THE BROKER
I appreciate the communication.
How are you?
THE OBSERVER
‘Better than you think. Got
anything on your mind?
THE BROKER
Let’s get out of here first. Then,
I’ll let you have it.
The Observer holsters his revolver. The Broker gives him a
quick study and then takes a scan all around him.
MONTAGE - INT./EXT. THE BROKER’S S.U.V./A LONG, LONELY
HIGHWAY - DAY
-- The Observer goes in and out of consciousness in the back
passenger seat.
-- The Broker drives, calm as if nothing was wrong.
-- A random police car OVERTAKES the S.U.V. and speeds
forward.
-- The Observer looks down.
-- His revolver holsters are on the floor. He calls out.
THE OBSERVER
Dani.
THE BROKER
Let’s get rid of that bullet first,
and then we’ll think everything
over.
-- The S.U.V. travels alone along the highway.
Genres:
["Thriller","Action","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
48 -
Confrontation and Unity
EXT. COLLEGE CAMPUS - DAY
Jake walks beside Bobby down a long colonnade, vacant of any
students or any student traffic.
Steven walks toward them, brimming with intent and plans. He
carries a gym back though it is full and heavy.
JAKE
Are you kidding me?
STEVEN
What’s bothering you, Jake?
JAKE
I found out your convict buddy
didn’t ...
STEVEN
Calm down. You don’t want all
these sheep to hear you.
JAKE
And where is she?
STEVEN
You still sound afraid, Jake.
JAKE
Don’t you understand, Steve? Do I
have to spell it out for you? What
is this?
Steven GRASPS Jake.
BOBBY
‘The hell you doing?
Jake pulls away.
Steve looks Bobby up and down though he is strong and
confident enough to confront him.
JAKE
Bobby and I are brothers. You are
a brother too ... Steve.
STEVEN
Okay. He’s not dead and that is
fantastic. You see, Jake ...
(MORE)
STEVEN (CONT’D)
and Bobby, when things turn in an
unexpected ways we dig into the
earth to find the answers. And if
it’s not there, well, look
somewhere else. You know?
Jake does not buy it.
STEVEN
Remember what I said? If you rule,
you prove it by taking out any
opposition. Whether or not they’re
legit, is irrelevant. The people
in power make the difference. And
how powerful you are
JAKE
Yeah. You’re carrying tools of the
trade in there, I assume.
STEVEN
Obviously, this is not the right
spot to show you.
BOBBY
You got something for me in there?
STEVEN
Absolutely, buddy.
JAKE
So, we’re setting up a trap.
STEVEN
Not so loud, my friend. You see?
I’m not some master hitman, but I
like a hunter that I am set it up
so the prey does exactly as I wish.
Bait, the right ... tools, and then
...
Jake thinks a little bit.
JAKE
We’ll be participating like you
are, I’m assuming.
STEVEN
We’re all brothers making one loud
proclamation.
Students start to walk out one by one and then in small
groups and finally in droves from class.
BOBBY
‘Aren’t worried anybody’ll notice?
STEVEN
Only if you tell them.
Students pass by Steven. He HUFFS.
Suddenly the droves of students becomes overwhelming.
JAKE
I got a dog in this fight.
STEVEN
As do I.
JAKE
Make it work.
STEVEN
We got all our chess pieces.
Everything will fall into place.
And all will be washed away when we
are all done with our labors. We
will be back to normal.
Jake and Bobby manage to make a relieved smile.
STEVEN
Is everyone okay now? No one ...
and I mean no one gets one over on
any of us. We’ll be back to normal
next week.
Genres:
["Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
49 -
Urgent Connections
INT. EMPTY BUSINESS - DAY
The Observer lies on his back on top of a new sleeping bag.
He stares up at CEILING FANS and then to his holsters, belt,
and revolvers on a foldable picnic table.
The Broker sits not far at the foldable picnic table. He
peeks out behind a wall through clear display windows as he
dials a number on his cell.
THE BROKER
Hello ... it’s me again.
The Observer sits up but tenderly touches the bandage on his
chest. The Broker, curious, looks to him.
THE BROKER
I’m returning your call.
The Observer gestures for some smokes with his hand. The
Broker firmly shows him WAIT.
THE BROKER
Of course, I’d call back. What do
you think?
The Observer, with every bit of his strength stands, though
using the wall as support.
THE BROKER
You know ... I don’t know. I’m not
lying. I’m not telling you where I
am. I can’t.
The Broker makes the QUIET SIGN to the Observer who turns his
head to face him. The Broker patiently listens to the person
on the other end.
THE BROKER
You go ahead and look for me. I
told you for the 20th time ... I
have no idea where he is. Right.
Pay me, I’ll do my best to ...
The Observer walks over but stops. He grips the bandage over
his wound. The Broker eyes him with a bit of caution but
focuses on the call.
THE BROKER
Okay. What now?
(pause)
Oh! I’ve been in this situation
many times.
(huffs quietly)
Well, ask your people to take care
of it. I’m assuming they have.
The Broker looks at the cell phone and then tosses it on the
table.
THE BROKER
Lie down already.
The Observer searches the table and reaches for an open box
of cigarettes. He takes one and reaches in his pocket for an
old, greasy lighter.
THE BROKER
I’m not going to explain a thing to
you. We’re leaving ... that is ...
if ...
The Observer exhales SMOKE.
THE OBSERVER
I think you know me well enough.
THE BROKER
I don’t like knowing you one bit
...
THE OBSERVER
Just tell me what I need to know.
THE BROKER
You put us in this situation. Now
look at us.
The Observer LAUGHS.
THE BROKER
You bastard.
THE OBSERVER
We’re all involved. And let me
guess ... the guy on the other line
wanted me and you even.
THE BROKER
I don’t want to run with some
sucker breathng down my neck for
what you did ... but I’m not paying
you for this.
THE OBSERVER
Good. I don’t want money. I want
to get them all.
THE BROKER
Before I tell you where to go and
who to take down ... I’m telling
you I can’t help you with anything
after this. You got it?
THE OBSERVER
Sure.
THE BROKER
A certain Candace Williamson is a
friend of Dani’s. She should know
everything. Don’t overdo it.
THE OBSERVER
Where did they take her?
THE BROKER
I don’t know, dammit.
The Observer looks to his GUNS on the table.
THE BROKER
But what I understand is they took
her but not too far. And someone
says you’re going to be the guest
of honor if you do make that effort
to find her.
THE OBSERVER
Yeah. I need some ammo and
something with some major power to
do this quick. A vest. ‘Maybe
something to surprise my host.
The Broker HUFFS quietly.
THE BROKER
I’ll step out for an hour or two.
I’ll find what you need and then
you’re all alone on this.
The Observer makes an ironic smile.
The Broker stands up and searches around for his car keys
somewhere in his overcoat. He finds it and makes his way out
to the front door.
The Observer sees his jacket draped over a foldable chair.
DANI’S LOCK OF HAIR hanging from the chest and shining red.
Genres:
["Thriller","Action","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
50 -
Night of the Observer
INT. WOMEN’S DORMITORY/CANDACE’S DORM - NIGHT
Candace GIGGLES outside. The door OPENS abrupt. CANDACE’S
BOYFRIEND, in his early twenties, easily towers over her.
Her EMBRACES her close.
CANDACE
Wait. I need the light on.
Candace’s Boyfriend cannot wait and HUGS her closer and
closer. She reaches for the light.
The LIGHT comes on.
The Observer BLACK JACKS Candace’s Boyfriend over the head
again and again until he falls over.
Before Candace can let out a scream, the Observer PLACES his
hand over her mouth and shoves her to the wall.
THE OBSERVER
Hello, Candace. You and I never
met.
(slight huff)
Let’s make this very simple. Tell
me where she is and I will not kill
you or lover boy here. Deal?
Candace calms down as if thinking, strategically that is.
THE OBSERVER
Easy now.
CANDACE
They took her to a forest not far.
It’s a society hunting lodge.
They’re waiting for you.
The Observer is struck on the inside by that.
CANDACE
I could’ve told you this for free,
if you only knew how to ask.
She LAUGHS. The Observer BLACK JACKS her too. She drops to
the floor.
Genres:
["Thriller","Action"]
Ratings
Scene
51 -
Confrontation in the Dark
INT./EXT. HUNTING LODGE - NIGHT
The hunting lodge is newly constructed like a new suburban
home in the middle of the woods. Though everything is dark.
A wide, dirt path leads to it from the outside cutting
through a deep forest.
The motion LIGHTS attached to the LODGE come on.
The Hand trudges along the path towards the oaken front doors
of the lodge. He stops and takes a comfortable look behind
him with a confident smile.
He scans the forest and then just quits.
THE HAND
Hope to see you ... friend.
He checks his inner jacket and then walks into the lodge.
INT. HUNTING LODGE - NIGHT
Dani wakes up all alone in a corner of a dark room. She,
cautious and uncertain, stands up leg-by-leg.
She reaches all around her and finds nothing.
She finally feels the wall behind her with her fingertips.
She rests her whole hand against the wall to be certain. She
takes a breath in and out in relief.
JAKE (O.C.)
Oh, Dani!
She freezes but not in fear. She lashes out.
Just darkness.
DANI (V.O.)
Where are you, savior?
She strikes out at a SHADOW before her. Her hit does not
land, but she tries again.
DANI (V.O.)
I will not last.
This time she receives a PUNCH to her stomach. She falls to
her knees. A PUNCH strikes her jaw.
DANI
Why?
JAKE (O.C.)
Because, Dani, we owe it to you.
DANI
I didn’t do anything, you bastard.
JAKE
You could have just given in. You
wouldn’t be here.
She thinks a little.
JAKE
That guy you’re with ... he was
supposed to watch as Jason made
you.
DANI
You know something? I think I want
you to keep it going. You want a
shot, you cowardly bastard you?
SILENCE.
DANI
You come in second to that Steve
guy. C’mon. Show me what ...
The shadow of Jake creeps forward step-by-step and give her a
light kick to her face.
STEVEN (O.C.)
Jake.
Jake’s shadow turns to face the source of Steven’s voice
which comes from the outside.
JAKE
Bitch, I am not done with you.
STEVEN (O.C.)
Jake! Get ready.
Jake’s shadow opens the door to a dimly lighted corridor
outside. He stands like a specter at the doorway.
Dani nurses her face but defiant, rises to her feet.
STEVEN (O.C.)
Dani, my dear. You’ll be staying
here for a while until I call for
you.
Jake leaves the room and SHUTS the door.
Genres:
["Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
52 -
The Search in the Shadows
EXT. ROAD TO THE HUNTING LODGE - NIGHT
An ENGINE on the road is running.
The Hand hides behind a tree one among many in the forest
surrounding the road. He covers his mouth with a scarf.
He gestures to someone in the shadows to move forward.
The Hand moves from cover with his pistol cocked.
A SEDAN on the road, HEADLIGHTS bright, hazard lights
BLINKING, is set at park with its engine still RUNNING.
The Hand takes his distance from it with his pistol pointed
right at it.
No driver. No passengers. No one. The Hand stops his
search and leers around him.
SNOW begins to fall. MUDDY FOOTPRINTS on the road leading
into the forest.
THE HAND
Find him.
Genres:
["Thriller","Action"]
Ratings
Scene
53 -
Tension in the Shadows
EXT. FOREST - NIGHT
THE HAND’S HENCHMAN, stout and taller even than the Hand
donning a tactical balaclava, carries an M4 carbine.
He turns on the attached flashlight near the barrel.
FOOTPRINTS on the forest floor.
He follows them but just a little and dashes behind a tree.
He SHUTS off his flashlight.
A shadow DASHES across his field of vision. Hand’s Henchman
FIRES a burst into the woods. He follows after his quarry.
He STOMPS and KICKS through the underbrush.
THE OBSERVER (O.C.)
Hey. Give me a break. I’m just
passing through.
The Observer, though shadow-like, carries a ballistic shield
not unlike a Roman scutum. It reads SECURITY.
THE OBSERVER
Give me a minute. Okay?
The Henchman SWITCHES on his flashlight and ILLUMINATES the
Observer though ... the Observer aims a pump action shotgun
right at him.
BOOM.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
54 -
Snowy Standoff
EXT. THE ROAD/THE FOREST - NIGHT
The snow falls slow and graceful. The Hand snaps his head
back and then moves back slow through the trees toward the
hunting lodge.
THE HAND
I’m here, you bastard.
He makes a run through the trees.
The Observer PUMPS his shotgun, expending the the spent
cartridge. He places the shield in front of him and aims his
tactical shotgun forward.
He marches, menacing and driven, through the forest.
He stops just before he reaches the edge of the forest where
the hunting lodge property begins.
EXT. THE HUNTING LODGE - NIGHT
The Observer takes the chance and DASHES into the open.
LIGHTS come on and flood the Observer as he charges.
GUNSHOT.
The Observer’s ballistic shield FLIES from his grasp.
Another GUNSHOT. The Observer’s shotgun flies out of his
hands into the snow and dirt.
The Hand emerges from the house without his face covering.
He holsters his pistol.
THE HAND
Listen to me.
The Observer has his hand near his side.
THE HAND
Hold on.
The Observer waits.
THE HAND
If you make it through me ...
The Observer stands ready.
THE HAND
... I promise you will make it.
They are watching us all now.
The Observer looks all around him but then focuses on the
Hand. The Hand cracks a smile.
The Observer CLAWS at his left holster and FIRES ... right at
the Hand though his revolver already aimed right back at him.
GUNSHOT.
The Observer flies off his feet into the gathering snow. He
GRINDS his teeth as if holding on to dear life.
He REGAINS control and stands still alive. THE HAND is dead
and lying on the ground, eyes open.
The Observer reaches for his stomach and feels for anything
that would show him he was not doing okay. HIS FINGERTIPS
are clean.
The snow continues to fall more.
He picks up his dark pistol with his right hand.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
55 -
Confrontation at the Lodge
INT. HUNTING LODGE - NIGHT
The Observer storms in, dark pistol AIMED.
The spacious, ground level, living room is neat. The dining
table is set quite nicely as if for a formal dinner.
The fireplace BURNS bright embers out of chopped wood.
He aims at everything in sight throughout the dining room.
Nothing. No one.
RUMBLING upstairs.
The Observer aims his pistol up towards the staircase.
He makes one measured step after the other and then up to the
second floor with his dark revolver aimed.
INT. HUNTING LODGE/SECOND FLOOR - NIGHT
The Observer faces down a long CORRIDOR of various rooms. He
gazes down the long
Bobby RUSHES out with a machete from one of the first rooms.
SHOT. Bobby CRASHES into a portrait on the wall then sinks
to his bottom.
The Observer steps near him. Bobby still GRIPS the machete
tight. The Observer COCKS his revolver again.
Bobby RISES to his feet and pulls back his hand to make a
terrible machete swing.
The Observer looks him eye-to-eye and FIRES to his head.
Bobby’s BRAINS color the wall red.
Jake rushes out the end of the corridor and AIMS his Glock.
He FIRES again and again.
The Observer recoils once and then again before taking a
knee. It is his turn to aim now.
Jake runs down the corridor and heads down a junction. The
Observer takes his aim but does not let out a shot.
He marches down the corridor not giving a care to check each
of the doors he passes by.
JAKE (O.C.)
Whatever you do, we can outdo it,
pal. We know you.
The Observer keeps marching down until he stops at the T-
junction. He takes a deep breath and reloads his pistol.
He EJECTS each spent cartridge as he rotates his cylinder.
Then RELOADS as he rotates again.
THE OBSERVER
And what do you think ... about me?
Genres:
["Action","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
56 -
Confrontation in the Dark
INT. HUNTING LODGE/T-JUNCTION - NIGHT
JAKE (O.C.)
I think you’d be amazing ... only
if you weren’t such a fool. You
took that chance just to make her
yours.
The Observer thinks for but a second and then pops his head
out to make himself a target.
A dark, open doorway lies ahead. Jake rises out of the
darkness and aims. SHOT.
JAKE (O.C.)
We have you no matter what you do.
The Observer pulls back in time.
THE OBSERVER
If you want to actually kill me,
you have to want it and not be so
afraid like you are.
He places out his revolver instead and FIRES twice at the
doorway. He quickly glances back down the corridor BEHIND
him and then forward.
He CHARGES down the junction FANNING his pistol discharging
all the last four rounds.
He tosses his dark pistol to the floor and DRAWS his
stainless steel revolver, Faith, into the dark room.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
57 -
Dark Revelations
INT. DARK ROOM - NIGHT
JAKE (O.C.)
You are scum.
The Observer gets down on a knee and rolls to his side.
MUZZLE FLASH in the dark.
The Observer FANS his entire payload into the source.
BODY DROP. Then RUSTLING on the floor.
The Observer FLIPS on the lights.
Jake CHOKES and COUGHS up his own blood. He writhes trying
to stand. His pistol is feet away from him.
JAKE
Congratulations. You got me.
Jake breaks into LAUGHTER and then into deep pain. He COUGHS
up blood.
The Observer loads one bullet and SPINS the revolver
cylinder. He aims.
JAKE
You aren’t done. You’re going to
have to be as evil as we are, if
you want to make it out.
THE OBSERVER
You don’t know who I am.
JAKE
Steve has you ... and her ... in
his grasp. What can you do?
THE OBSERVER
I too am evil.
He HOLSTERS his pistol and steps over to Jake. Jake tries to
inch away on his back.
The Observer places his gloved HAND firmly over Jake’s mouth.
Jake WRITHES and writhes. His EYES bulge in the terror.
The Observer HOLDS him down firmer and firmer until Jake
fades away more and more into death. He then stands and lets
the blood drip and flow from his gloves.
The Observer is just about to turn as he sees HIMSELF in a
tall, ornate cheval mirror.
Above the cheval mirror reads in scrawled red: WHY?
There is a mattress and bed frame devoid of sheets inside the
room. Above that reads: WE ARE INVINCIBLE.
Random and sparse RED HAIRS are all over the floor.
Above the bed reads a message scrawled in red: IF YOU WANT TO
SEE HER FOR ONE LAST TIME, COME SEE ME OUTSIDE.
He FLICKS on his lighter and TOSSES it at the cloth curtains.
INT. HUNTING LODGE/CORRIDOR/STAIRCASE/LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
The fire alarms BLARE.
The Observer reloads as he ponders and lets out repressed
SIGHS. He picks up his second pistol. He walks down the
corridor over Bobby’s body.
He descends the stairs, holstering his stainless steel pistol
and then beginning to reload his dark pistol.
He finishes reloading, holsters his pistol, and walks
ponderous and then pensive towards the door. He stops just
before it.
He SHOVES his way out.
Genres:
["Thriller","Action","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
58 -
Guided Through the Snow
EXT. HUNTING LODGE - NIGHT
He stands there alone at the entrance alone. The snow has
covered the ground white. The Hand’s body rests half-
consumed by the snow.
The snow continues to FALL slow and quiet. The Observer
keeps marching forward through it.
STEVEN (O.C.)
Here he is.
The Observer stops for a moment and then keeps marching.
STEVEN (O.C)
Yes. You come to us.
The road from the hunting lodge is clear except for the car
with its engine still running.
STEVEN (O.C.)
You will find me ... and her ...
like I know you will. Don’t make
us wait.
The Observer trudges through the forest.
THE OBSERVER
Well, am I warm?
STEVEN (O.C.)
Keep coming.
A LIGHT turns in not far ahead in a clearing.
STEVEN (O.C.)
No tricks. Do you hear me?
Genres:
["Thriller","Action","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
59 -
Snowbound Confrontation
EXT. FOREST CLEARING - NIGHT
The Observer steps into the small clearing.
Steve holds Dani against him with a knife to her throat.
The Observer keeps moving forward.
STEVEN (O.C.)
That’s it. Don’t move any closer
to me, scumbag. How are Jake and
Bobby?
THE OBSERVER
Dead and burning in your luxurious
hunting lodge.
Steven breaks in LAUGHTER.
STEVEN
This is the only way you get to
settle your scores with people.
Steal, murder, and repeat.
The Observer looks to Dani. She to him.
STEVEN
So, you had to steal Jason’s girl.
I do not need to hear why. I know.
The Observer steps closer.
THE OBSERVER
Shut up. Just say what you want.
Steven places his blade closer to Dani’s skin. He holds her
tighter and even closer to him.
STEVEN
No way. Listen.
The Observer’s right pistol hand TWITCHES.
STEVEN
Easy there. I want you to drop
your pistols.
The snow FALLS again.
THE OBSERVER
Why?
STEVEN
Do it. Drop them now.
THE OBSERVER
Wait. Dani, are you okay?
STEVEN
Don’t waste time.
The Observer reaches for his stainless steel revolver at his
left hip ... and tosses it to the ground.
Steven WINCES a bit.
Now, the Observer reaches for his dark revolver with his
left. He finally tosses it to the ground.
Steven gently SHOVES Dani to the ground. He readies for a
knife duel.
The Observer reaches into his jacket and wields a dark
tactical blade of his own. He makes ready for the fight.
Steve LUNGES with the blade only to strike with his open left
hand. The Observer takes it and backs away.
Dani sits witnessing it all. The snowflakes FALL all around
her in slow, graceful flurries.
Some fall into her PALM. She looks at it and ... CRUSHES
them all with all her might.
The Observer makes a WIDE slash but Steven evades it with a
smile. The Observer goes in for a lunge, but not before
Steven makes a leg sweep.
The Observer BUCKLES a bit but still leads with his blade.
Steven and the Observer GRAPPLE but the Observer CRASHES hard
into the snow.
Steven recovers his leg and stands tall and proud.
STEVEN
Jake must have said it to you
before he died. You cannot win.
This world belongs to us. No one
tells us no that does not suffer.
The Observer catches his breath. HIS KNIFE not far on the
snow. Snow FALLS.
Steven fixes his blade in a reverse grip.
STEVEN
I’ll make you suffer whoever you
are.
He GLANCES most curious to where Dani is. He grips his knife
tighter this time.
Dani AIMS the Observer’s stainless steel revolver.
STEVEN
You bitch.
He CHARGES. She FIRES.
Steven freezes up in shock. He lets his knife fall to the
ground. She MARCHES up to him and aims for his head.
GUNSHOT.
The Observer WIPES the guts and blood from his bullet proof
vest. He stands up.
He, haggard and breathing hard, walks up to Dani as she looks
upon Steven’s body. The Observer extends his hand.
She hands over his revolver. He holsters it and embraces
her. She holds him too.
DANI
What are we going to do?
The Observer looks up at her with grave eyes.
DANI
No.
THE OBSERVER
I must go.
DANI
Please. Don’t ever go.
SIRENS in the distance.
THE OBSERVER
I have to.
She holds him tight.
THE OBSERVER
Please. Don’t.
DANI
What will I do?
THE OBSERVER
You’ll be strong and make sure
everyone in your life is good and
right.
He breaks away from her embrace and picks up his dark pistol.
He runs into the dark of the forest.
The snow descends even harder now. She stands alone.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
60 -
Facing the Past
EXT. COLLEGE CAMPUS - DAY
Dani walks alone with her face healing amidst a light crowd
that dissipates as she moves through it.
She carries her books and notepad in her arms.
She stops mid-step and reveals a hideous scowl for someone.
Both Bea and Candace wait by a tall, old oak and STARE her
down. Dani keeps her GAZE focused on them as she walks.
DANI (V.O.)
So, now the maiden is saved by the
guns of the wanderer, poet. How he
loved her! How she loved him!
She walks toward a lecture hall’s entrance. Both large doors
lie opened before her.
INT. LECTURE HALL - DAY
She sits down at a desk nearest the professor’s podium in the
empty hall. Other students start to pour in as she sits.
The film projector PROJECTS: MYTHOLOGY WRITTEN FINAL.
Several of the professor’s teaching assistants begin to hand
out a stapled set of sheets for a written exam.
She receives a test and writes her name.
DANI (V.O.)
And now I thank you for all you
have recounted to me. For it shall
remain in my heart and from this
moment on as a story I shall
recount myself and never forget.