Crossing the Rubicon
Episode 3 and 4
Part 2 review
an original screenplay by
Richard Richter
Richard Richter
CTR
Nov 8 2024
Report draft 3 & 4
ACT ONE
EXT. 2330 ANDAMAN SEA - GATE KEEPER'S ISLAND - DUSK
The towering peaks of the Gate Keepers fortress.
INT. GATE KEEPERS ISLAND - BEDROOM MARKUS - LATER
A stark futurist bedroom.
Markus and Jessica are together in bed, holding each other.
JESSICA
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
Your mind is distanced?
MARKUS
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
Will all the years of planning work?
JESSICA
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
Do you doubt, me? You question all
I have done, all that you've done!
(pause)
We know, it happened. We have the
words. Our past scholars proved it
happen by sending a recorder back
with the origin. We just need to
give it a push now.
MARKUS
(Mandarin; Subtitled:)
Have you every wondered what it will
be like to stand in the presents of
the Origins?
(beat)
I wish I was going with you.
Jessica, rolls over and makes her way on top of Markus. She
looks into his eyes. She leans down and begins to kiss him.
JESSICA
(Mandarin: subtitled:)
Not your place.
(beat)
All the years of work will pay off
for you and me... The council will
give us what ever we want.
MARKUS
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
KA, will never let that happen.
Jessica stops and puts her finger over his lips. Stopping
him from saying anything more. She then puts her finger to
her own lips, "saying the walls of ears". She leans down and
kisses him again.
THE SOUND OF A GUN SHOT!
Genres:
["Sci-Fi","Romance","Action"]
Ratings
Scene
2 -
Echoes of Loss
EXT. FIELD - MORNING
Markus eyes snap open from a gun shot sound. Markus is a
sleep under the body of the VTOL aircraft. He springs up
from his sleep and looks to see GATE KEEPER 1 firing a
futuristic rifle at a small wild animal. The animal explodes
from the force of the bullet. Gate Keeper 1 laughs.
GATE KEEPER 2
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
This time you got him comrade! Give
me the weapon, it's my turn.
Gate Keeper 3 walks up to Markus and sits down next to him.
GATE KEEPER 3
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
The months of waiting to return home
is making us mad Markus. Too many
months between crossings.
Markus looks at Gate Keeper 1 and 2. The two Gate Keepers
begin to fight over the rifle.
MARKUS
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
I can not control the rules of time
travel. God does.
GATE KEEPER 3
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
God? There is no God... There is
only us... WE are God now...
Gate Keeper 2 takes the rifle and looks for his next prey.
MARKUS
They have no respect for life.
GATE KEEPER 3
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
Life? What is life Markus... We
have what we need from this time
now.
(MORE)
GATE KEEPER 3 (CONT'D)
(hand on shoulder)
(beat)
You took us on a fools journey my
friend. But, now you can sleep at
night and put her death behind you...
Soon the council will find you a new
wife, someone to lay beside you at
night...
(beat)
We just need to go home!
MARKUS
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
I had a wife...
Markus turns away and once again lays down. He closes his
eyes.
DIP TO BLACK:
Main Title, Crossing the Rubicon, The Journey. White on
Black.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
3 -
Dockside Shenanigans
EXT. MAZATLAN DOCK - DUSK
Open sea. The coast sweeps towards us.
Subtitle: May 23,1740
The two small boats enter the harbor, passing a number of
ships at anchor. Trinity stands looking at the sights which
now overwhelm her. She turns back to Jacob, and smiles to
him.
A dock in the harbor just outside the city of Mazatlan. The
two small boats slide up to the dock and tie off. The friends
stand to offload their few belongings. A SHORT, PLUMP BALDING
MAN comes up to them. Demanding. He looks at the friends
and boats.
BALDING MAN
Acoplamiento de botes, impuestos
tres pesos.
Trinity turns to the group.
TRINITY
He wants three pesos for tying the
boats here.
Jacob looks at the man.
JACOB
He does?
ANDY
Wow, second Spanish guy we meet and
turns out to be an ass-wipe.
JACOB
Tell him, good news, the boats are
his. Tell him to take good care of
them.
Trinity turns to the man.
TRINITY
Los barcos son suyos.
We pull back to reveal the city of Mazatlan. They start to
unload the boats as the man looks on not knowing what to say
or make of these strangers. Trinity looks to Jacob, still
thinking about what he said in regards to being his wife.
KEARA
What Trinity?
TRINITY
Nothing.....
TOM
(to Keara)
Let me help you.
As they walk they find it hard, they all have sea legs.
TRINITY
I can't walk straight.
Trinity laughs....
The man is left standing there.
CUT TO:
Genres:
["Adventure","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
4 -
Seeking Shelter in Mazatlan
EXT. STREETS OF MAZATLAN - AFTERNOON
The friends move through the narrow streets of the city.
The local people around them are much shorter. The six stand
out above the crowd like giants. The sights are all
overwhelming to the six, it has almost been a year since
they saw this many people. The crowds of people are hard
for the young adults to deal with. There is some pushing
and shoving between the locals.
KEARA
Look at all the people! I never
thought I would see this many people
ever again.
ANDY
Man watch it!
TRINITY
Perdonanos.
(beat)
Perdonanos!
EXT. MAZATLAN TOWN SQUARE - EVENING
The young adults sit in the town square as they look at the
people around them. The smells from all the local foods in
the market drift towards them. Standing in the center of
the square are 5 SPANISH SOLDIERS, keeping the peace.
TRINITY
My parents took me here when I was
sixteen.
ANDY
Lucky you...
Andy looks towards the food venders
KEARA
Changed a bit?
TRINITY
Just a little...
TOM
Well? Now what? It's getting dark,
and soon we'll really begin to stick
out in the crowd, and those soldiers
may want to give us a closer look.
Tom, points toward the soldiers standing nearby.
JACOB
Conquistadors.
TOM
Fine.
Tom slowly stands.
TOM (CONT'D)
Where to?
JACOB
Trinity, can you ask where the church
is?
TRINITY
Why?
Looking to the group.
JACOB
No money.
(to Tom)
You think the church will take us
in.
Tom looks to Keara, the religious one in the group.
TOM
Keara?
KEARA
We can hope... As a Catholic I would
hope so.
TOM
I think we all heard a story of how
the church helped.
ANDY
Even in 1740.
Trinity stands and walks to a WOMAN nearby.
TRINITY
Disculpe, me podria decir donde seta
la iglesia.
One of the women points up the dirt street.
INT. MAZATLAN STREET IN FRONT OF CHURCH - EVENING
With packs in hand and all their worldly belongings, the six
stand in front of an old mud mission. Small in size, in no
way a grand cathedral. A single bell tower in the middle,
over the two double doors which lead inside. Inside there
are sounds of people at prayer.
JACOB
Is anyone other than Keara, Catholic?
TRINITY
My mother was.
(beat)
My dad was Lutheran and I was baptized
as one, what he wanted.
TOM
I would just go with the Catholic
thing. Leave the rest out.
The friends all look to Trinity.
TRINITY
What do you want me to do?
JACOB
Trinity we need a place to sleep.
The Catholic church is the only place
I can think of that will possibly
give us a place to stay and food and
not turn us away.
Trinity looks to the doors and steps forward, followed by
the others.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
5 -
A Glimmer of Hope
INT. MUD MISSION - EVENING
The friends slowly push open the wood doors to the mission
and enter. The air is thick with dust and smoke. Light
from the sunset passes through the simple stained glass
windows near the main door.
At the far end of the aisle, close to the alter, burn some
white candles. There are a number of people praying. The
friends finally sit down in the back of the church, watching.
A monk enters from the front and makes his way toward the -
altar.
TOM
Now what?
As the local people come and go they look over to the strange
looking young adults.
JACOB
Yes, now what.....
Keara looks to the front of the church. She falls to her
knees and starts to pray. Tom, looks at her and slowly he
too kneels down beside her.
INT. MUD MISSION - NIGHT
The young adults are the only ones now left sitting in the
church. Andy is asleep with his head on Kim's shoulder.
The monk starts to put out the candles by the altar one by
one. The monk pauses, turns and looks at the strangers. He
pulls back his hood. He is a tall sticklike skinny man
wearing a brown robe. His head is partly shaved and his
eyes are very close together. The monk (FRIAR BERNARDO)
walks over to the friends sitting in the shadows. Kim, nudges
Andy.
FRIAR BERNARDO
Les puedo ayudar?
They all just stare at the monk. Finally.
TRINITY
Si!
(beat)
He's asking if we need help.
JACOB
Tell him yes... Yes, we do!
The Friar puts up his hand.
FRIAR BERNARDO
I speak small English.
The six are caught off guard.
TRINITY
(in Spanish; subtitled)
We traveled a long way and have run
out of money.
FRIAR BERNARDO
(in Spanish; subtitled)
I have very little I can offer you.
JACOB
(jumps in)
We can work, fix things. All we
need is a few days, some food, some
clothes, some help. If there is
anything we can do in trade, please
let us know.
The Friar looks at them.
FRIAR BERNARDO
(to Jacob)
Stand up.
(beat)
My, you are a tall one. I think it
will be hard to find clothes that
fit you.
He looks at the six friends. Kim catches his eye.
FRIAR BERNARDO (CONT'D)
This is a house of God and I am sworn
to help those in need.
TRINITY
(in Spanish; Subtitled)
So you will let us stay?
FRIAR BERNARDO
Si. I look forward to hearing about
your travels.
The six are overwhelmed.
The Friar stands and starts to walk.
FRIAR BERNARDO (CONT'D)
Come up. Follow me. You are all
husband and wife?
The six look at each other. Not sure what to say.
TRINITY
(looking to the others)
Si.
FRIAR BERNARDO
My name is Friar Bernardo Castillo,
and you are?
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
6 -
Refuge in Deception
INT. MUD MISSION BACK ROOM - NIGHT
The six are lead into a small back room from the altar area.
There is a small table and a few chairs. A very simple room.
FRIAR BERNARDO
(in Spanish; subtitled)
It is not much, but tonight you are
the guest in God's home.
Trinity looks to her friends.
TRINITY
Muchas gracias. Estamos en deuda co
nustedes.
JACOB
What did she say?
TOM
I think she is thanking him from the
bottom of her heart.
INT. MUD MISSION BACK ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
In the small back room, the six sit and drink wine with
Bernardo as he asks questions of his visitors.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Mom, Dad. This night we washed, we
ate and we drank red wine. It had
been over a year since I had my last
glass of wine. I was reminded of
our family dinners. Bernardo, asked
us many questions; where Kim was
from in China.
Kim smiles at Bernardo and laughs at his poor English.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
We didn't have the courage to tell
him the truth. He asked how she
came to be here, why we were so far
from home. He wanted to know where
home is...
The camera moves around the table and we see a passage of
time.
Jacob talks back to Bernardo.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
As you can imagine we had to find
lies to all these questions.
Bernarde smiles as he looks to his guests.
LATER:
Jacob talks to Bernardo in French.
JACOB
(Subtitled: French)
We made our way down here from New
France.
FRIAR BERNARDO
(Subtitled: French)
I can not imagine how long that
journey would have taken you?
Keara leans over to Trinity.
KEARA
Jacob speaks French?
TRINITY
His mother was born in France.
Jacob and Bernardo talk. We can just hear the conversation
in French.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
By the end of the evening, I think
Friar Bernardo had seen right through
our poor lies.
The Friar pours more wine. He looks at Keara's face and
hand. He leaves then returns with a cream and points for
her to put it on.
Keara smiles at the Friar.
FRIAR BERNARDO
Your clothing is very strange? Do
they dress like this in New France
in the winter?
(to Keara)
There you go. You put this on
everyday and soon, it will clear
some.
KEARA
(to Trinity)
I think the Friar knows we are full
of shit. Everything we say is BS.
TRINITY
Let's hope he thinks we are rich
kids running away from our families.
KEARA
News for you. We don't look to rich.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Perhaps we were lovers and we were
going against our families wishes.
Who knows. I think he admired us
for following our dreams. Little
did he know how wrong he was, but it
didn't matter.
Camera pushes into Trinity.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
A kind person had taken in six
wanderers.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
7 -
Morning Reflections at the Mud Mission
INT. MUD MISSION BACK ROOM - LATER
Trinity and friends are now asleep on the wood floor with
only blankets, to keep them warm from the night. No beds,
they use there jackets and packs as pillows. Trinity lays
next to Jacob who is asleep, she puts out her hand touching
him.
TRINITY (V.O.)
He had fed them, given them drink
and a place to sleep in his church...
INT. MUD MISSION BACK ROOM CONCLAVE - MORNING
The six sit waiting, looking at each other.
TOM
So, today should be May 24, 1740, so
if my math is correct, which it always
is. We have been here, in this time
line for 325 days. Almost a year
since we entered the cave.
TRINITY
Almost a year since Robert died.
TOM
Almost a year. Yes....
The Friar enters with a bowl of warm water and straight razor
for the boys to use. He places it down on the table. Jacob
looks at it. Jacob looks at the razor.
JACOB
You're kidding me... I don't think
I can use this.
The Friar looks at him.
FRIAR BERNARDO
You, wait.
(to the girls)
Now for the young senoritas, or should
I say misses. I have a surprise for
you. Come.
The Friar, gestures for the three girls to follow him into a
side room.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
8 -
Unexpected Intrusion
INT. MUD MISSION SIDE ROOM - MORNING
In the room is a five foot round wood tub, filled with warm
water. Next to it was a small wooden table with a mirror, a
single hairbrush and powdered makeup.
FRIAR BERNARDO
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Enjoy. Let me not keep you.
The Friar turns and leaves the room.
The three girls look at each other. They look at the tub
with the warm water, steam slowly drifting from it. Slowly
Trinity walks to the tub and places her hand into the water,
as do Kim and Keara.
TRINITY
Who first?
KIM
Rock, paper, scissors?
KEARA
Screw it. There's enough room.
They start to undress.
One by one they step in. As each enters, the water spills
over onto the wood floor.
KEARA (CONT'D)
There is a god!
INT. MUD MISSION SIDE ROOM - LATER
The girls are all sitting in the tub, relaxing.
There is a knock at the door. Trinity turns and looks to
the door.
TRINITY
Yes...?
JACOB (O.S.)
Can I open the door?
TRINITY
We're naked.
The door slowly swings open and an arm pokes in carrying
women's clothing.
JACOB
Bernardo asked me to give these to
you.
The girls slide down in the tub.
KEARA
(yelling)
You can set them down on the chair.
Jacob enters and looks at the three girls.
TRINITY
Do you mind.
JACOB
(to Trinity)
You're kidding. Really? I saw you
on your wedding day.
Kim throws her wet clothes at him.
KIM
Fine, now get out!
Jacob turns and closes the door behind him.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
9 -
Reflections of Change
INT. MUD MISSION SIDE ROOM - LATER
The three girls are dressing in their new (used) Spanish
wear. They have never seen clothing like this. Let alone
worn it.
Trinity and the girls try to work out how the clothing fits.
TRINITY
(to Kim)
Help me please.
Trinity stands in front of an old mirror, she slowly pulls
out the chair and sits, looking at her image in the glass.
Keara and Kim, lean down to also look at themselves.
There is a look of shock in their eyes. For a year they had
not seen themselves.
Trinity starts to brush her hair.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Who are you?
Trinity reflects.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
The person I saw in the mirror was
not the one I remembered. She had
aged. The winds of time had taken
this from her.
Trinity looks at the tattoos she was given at the Salish
village just before she was to marry.
Keara puts a hand on Trinity's shoulder. She whispers.
KEARA
You're beautiful.
Trinity smiles.
LATER:
It is Keara's turn in front of the mirror. Trinity brushes
her hair as Kim puts some makeup to cover the scar Keara has
on her face. Keara too, looks at the image in the glass
before her. She starts to cry. Kim, holds her.
KEARA (CONT'D)
I want to go home!
LATER:
Kim's turn. She sits in front of the mirror putting on rich
red lipstick. She looks like a china doll. They stand and
look at each other in the mirror. They all smile.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical Fiction"]
Ratings
Scene
10 -
A Moment of Connection
INT. MUD MISSION BACK ROOM CONCLAVE - AFTERNOON
The girls walk into the conclave, where the boys are sitting.
The boys are shaved and cleaned up. They have on an
assortment of loose fitting clothing. Jacob looks like the
hunchback of Notre Dame.
The boys stand when they see the girls enter. They are caught
off guard.
JACOB
Bernardo is trying to get us some
better clothes tomorrow, with luck....
Jacob looks to Trinity, Keara and Kim. There is a pause in
his voice.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Wow.
KEARA
Wow? Man of many words.
TRINITY
You guys look good.
JACOB
You look......
TRINITY
What? We look what?
Tom steps past Jacob and moves to Keara looking at her.
TOM
(To Keara)
You're all so beautiful.
ANDY
Yes, you are.
(looking at Kim)
Kim looks to Andy differently for the first time.
Jacob walks up to Trinity.
TRINITY
Well?
JACOB
Stunning! Truly stunning...
Trinity smiles at Jacob.
TOM
Now what?
Jacob looks over to his friends.
JACOB
Ya.. Good question.
TRINITY
Jacob I think you should go and talk
with the Friar and see if we can
stay and help around the church.
TOM
Until we can figure out what we can
do in this town.
Kim sits and looks over to Andy, she smiles at him.
ANDY
This place needs a lot of repairs.
The six look into the main hall of the mud mission and see a
number of people talking with the Friar. A YOUNG woman, is
holding a child who has cut itself.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
11 -
A Healing Touch at the Mud Mission
INT. MUD MISSION - CONTINUOUS
Kim slowly walks into the main mission hall and comes to the
Friar.
The Friar looks over to Kim.
KIM
The child needs help?
FRIAR BERNARDO
Si...
KIM
Can I look?
The Friar looks at the mother of the child who looks at the
Kim, the young Asian woman. She nods her head yes.
Kim puts out her hand and takes the small child to a bench.
She pulls the rag away to see the cut.
KIM (CONT'D)
(to Andy)
Andy, get the first aid kit.
Andy looks a the group not sure what to do. Could this be
the wrong thing to do? What will people say if they see the
items from 2023?
Finally Trinity reaches into Kim's pack and pulls out the
first aid pack and give it to Andy.
Jacob looks over to Trinity. Not a good idea. Trinity's
look is of too late.
KIM (CONT'D)
Bring water.
Andy puts the first aid pack under is arm and then picks up
a small bowl filled with clean water.
Andy comes to Kim's side.
KIM (CONT'D)
Help me.
Andy hands Kim a wet cloth to clean the child's arm.
The Friar and mother look on. Kim opens the first aid pack
and pulls what is needed.
The Friar stretches his head to get a better view at what
she is doing?
Trinity, Keara, Jacob and Tom all watch worried.
LATER:
Kim finishes cleaning and dressing the wound.
KIM (CONT'D)
There you go. As good as new.
Kim smiles at the child and mother. Andy looks to her.
The Friar walks up to the six.
FRIAR BERNARDO
You are welcome to stay for now.
Perhaps you can help me around the
mission? There is much to do.
(turns to Kim)
And many in need of help. There are
sick...
JACOB
Thank you.
Andy reaches and takes Kim's hand.
EXT. MUD MISSION - NIGHT
The front door swings open and Trinity and Jacob step out
into the street.
EXT. MUD MISSION BELL TOWER - CONTINUOUS
From the bell tower above Kim and Andy look down.
ANDY
Where are you going?
Trinity and Jacob look up a the sound of Andy's voice.
TRINITY
For a walk.
JACOB
What are you guys doing?
ANDY
Hanging out...
Kim and Andy sit across from each other.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
12 -
A Night of Remembrance and Connection
EXT. EL FARO HILL - NIGHT
Trinity and Jacob walk in the city and make their way to the
El Faro lighthouse hill. The sky is filled with stars as
far as one can see.
TRINITY (V.O.)
We walked hand in hand to El Faro
hill.
Trinity and Jacob arrive on top of the hill, a large fire
burns to guide the ships at night.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
When I was 16 dad, you took me to
this very hill and we stood and
watched the ships pass in the night.
As they stand there a man with a donkey packed with firewood
walks by.
Jacob and Trinity sit, looking out over the city and the
sea. The night fire burns bright, the flames whipped by the
ocean wind.
In the windows of the small town, candles burn bright. The
view is magical.
Finally Jacob leans forward and kisses Trinity. There is
hesitation from her. But, she kisses him back, more
passionate than the first time. The two embrace and begin
to make love.
LATER:
The sun comes up over the hill behind then.
Trinity is asleep in the arms of Jacob.
INT. MUD MISSION - AFTERNOON
The friends are seen helping and fixing things in the church.
Meeting some of the church members. Helping with everyday
life. Each time Keara walks past the altar she stops and
makes the sign of the cross.
Kim, is caring for a SICK CHILD as her MOTHER looks on.
Montage of time passing over a number of days.
Trinity and Jacob walk the beach together holding hands.
Kim and Andy spend time together.
Keara and Tom, work on building a table. Keara stops and
kisses Tom, pushing him up to the wall. The table behind
them then falls down.
Genres:
["Romance","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
13 -
A Proposal of New Beginnings
INT. MUD MISSION - DAY
Subtitle: May 29, 1740
The six friends sit in the pews ahead of the altar after
Sunday mass. The Friar stands in front of them.
FRIAR BERNARDO
What are you going to do?
The six look at each other.
FRIAR BERNARDO (CONT'D)
You are young. The whole world is
there for you. You need to move on,
have children, and grow old. That
is what God wants from you. You can
not stay here forever. There is
much for you to do.
(beat)
You need to finish your journey.
The one you started in New France?
The Friar looks to Jacob. He smiles at him. Jacob smiles
back. There is an exchange between the two. Something only
the two know.
The Friar looks at each of them. He points to Trinity, Tom,
Andy, and Kim.
FRIAR BERNARDO (CONT'D)
I know you are not Catholics.
Points to Keara.
FRIAR BERNARDO (CONT'D)
You, I know are Catholic...
He stands and looks to them, stern face.
FRIAR BERNARDO (CONT'D)
I know you are not married in the
eyes of God.
The girls are caught off guard, and look around.
FRIAR BERNARDO (CONT'D)
I know this how, because Jacob came
to me and told me as a friend.
Trinity turns and looks to Jacob. Mad!
TRINITY
(under her breath)
What are you doing.
FRIAR BERNARDO
Jacob, has something he wants to
say.
Everyone now looks at Jacob. Jacob looks at the Friar, slowly
stands and looks to Trinity.
Slowly, Jacob moves and stands in front of Trinity. He is
unsure. Pause.
TRINITY
Jacob?
FRIAR BERNARDO
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Jacob, has something he wants to ask
you.
There is a pause. Finally.
JACOB
Before, I lose you again... I know,
I don't have a ring for you, but
will you be my wife?
The three girls are shocked.
Trinity looks to Jacob, then to Kim and Keara.
Trinity, fights to find the words.
Keara smiles, as does Tom.
Kim, looks to Andy.
Finally Trinity speaks.
TRINITY
Wow... I...
(beat)
Yes, Jacob, I would be proud and
forever honored to be your wife, so
yes.
KIM
What she say?
KEARA
I think that was a yes... Just how
she talks sometimes.
Trinity looks to her two girlfriends. A smile on her face.
The Friar stands and puts his hands together. He then looks
over to Keara, Tom, Andy and Kim.
Almost saying your turn.
Keara looks to Kim and to Tom, then stands and leaves the
Church, leaving Tom sitting there. Kim looks to Andy and
then back to Tom and finally to Trinity and Jacob.
Andy smiles to Kim. He is trying to say something but can't.
END OF ACT ONE
ACT TWO
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
14 -
A Wedding of Love and Shame
INT. MUD MISSION - EVENING
Subtitle: Day 365 July 3, 1740
Wedding day. The church is very simple looking, there are
no guests, only the six and the Friar. At the altar, stand
Kim, Andy, Tom and Jacob.
Trinity enters the church with Keara by her side.
TRINITY (V.O.)
At the time, I didn't know it, but
in all the universe, in all the one
in-a-billion chances, a second star
would align.
Trinity smiles as she looks to Jacob.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
It was my birthday. It was also the
365th day since coming into this
time, into this world. Three events
in one...
The Friar waves for the two women to enter. Trinity is
wearing a simple white dress. Her hair is filled with yellow
and blue flowers. Trinity takes her first steps towards
Jacob.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
I was twenty six years old, and I
was going to become Mrs. Trinity
Kennedy Warner. I wished you could
have seen it, been there, to lead me
down the aisle.
The scene is shot in slow motion as the girls walk the aisle.
It is sunset and the fading light of day passes through the
stained glass. Candles burn brightly and the smoke from the
smoke pots fill the air. The dirt on the uneven floor is
kicked up as they walk past barefoot. Trinity finally stops
and stands beside her future husband. They turn.
FRIAR BERNARDO
(in Spanish; subtitled)
We are here today, in the presence
of God, the father to bring these
souls together as husband and wife.
Trinity looks to Jacob.
The friends watch happily as Trinity and Jacob say their
vows.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Dad, you would say to me, that
whatever happens was meant to happen.
Life is a journey down a river. As
much as you try to change the course,
you can't go against the current.
You will only delay how it will turn
out. So let the waters of the river
carry you to what is expected.
End on the six friends.
FRIAR BERNARDO
Pueden besar a las novias. You may
kiss the bride.
Jacob leans forward and kisses Trinity.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. INN HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT
A small inn room with only one window, a single little bed.
It is lit with 20 or so candles, which cast a soft warm glow.
Trinity and Jacob stand opposite from each other next to the
bed. They look at each other. Not saying a word. Finally.
JACOB
Happy birthday, Trinity.
TRINITY
Thank you.... I love you.
Jacob puts his hand forward, placing it on Trinity's chest.
He looks into her eyes. Slowly he pulls the string that
ties the front of Trinity's white dress and slowly undresses
her. Her dress falls to the floor and she steps out of it.
She pulls Jacob's shirt over his head and finally she pulls
the rope which holds his pants up. She starts to kiss him
all over his body.
The two of them lay in bed and finally make love. Their
passion is overwhelming. The lovemaking goes on, finally
the scene ends as the last candle burns out.
DIP TO BLACK:
EXT. STREETS OF MAZATLAN - MORNING
Trinity and Jacob walk the street toward the small mud church,
hand in hand. They pass a number of wealthy Spanish MEN
talking. One of these men is RAFAEL a man in his 30s. He
looks at the two lovers dressed in their poor street clothing.
RAFAEL
(Subtitled: Spanish)
What are you looking at?
Trinity looks away from Rafael. Ashamed. She looks down to
the ground.
JACOB
What he say?
TRINITY
Just keep walking, please. We don't
need trouble today.
RAFAEL
(Subtitled: Spanish)
I am talking to you...
Rafael turns and goes back to his rich friends and laughs.
Genres:
["Romance","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
15 -
Hope in the Storm
INT. MUD MISSION BACK ROOM CONCLAVE - MORNING
Keara, Tom, Andy and Kim gather for breakfast. Trinity and
Jacob enter. Keara is serving food to each of them in wood
bowls. The Friar helps passing the bowls to Keara.
The friends look up at the two.
KEARA
Good morning, smilies.
Trinity, turns her head to the side, saying "really".
LATER:
As they finish eating Jacob sits there looking at each of
them.
FRIAR BERNARDO
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Jacob eat. You did not touch my
food.
(beat)
What is it Jacob?
Jacob pushes the chair back and leaves the room. The Friar
looks to the friends. He looks to Trinity.
KIM
What's going on with Jacob?
TRINITY
I don't know. He was quiet all
morning.
The girls look at each other, and smile.
Jacob returns with his pack and opens it, pulling out half
of the binoculars.
JACOB
I decided to split these up.
ANDY
Why?
Jacob places the right side on the table in front of the
Friar.
FRIAR BERNARDO
What is this?
The Friar looks to Trinity.
JACOB
This is a very small telescope, like
what sea captains use.
The Friar wants to pick them up.
FRIAR BERNARDO
May I?
JACOB
You may. Please go ahead.
The Friar picks the monocular and looks through the unit,
first the wrong direction and turns it around and looks again.
He stands and looks outside.
FRIAR BERNARDO
(in Spanish; subtitled)
They make things like this where you
are from?
Jacob looks to Trinity.
TRINITY
He was asking if things like this
are made in New France? Where we
are from.
JACOB
They do where we're from.
FRIAR BERNARDO
The workmanship is exquisite.
(he looks again)
Why do you show me this?
JACOB
I want to sell it to raise money so
we can build a life here.
(beat)
Do you know anyone who might be
interested in buying this?
The Friar holds it up and continues to look at it.
FRIAR BERNARDO
There is one man. This would amaze
him.
JACOB
Can we see him. Can you talk to him
about us and make a meeting.
FRIAR BERNARDO
His name is Don Carlos. He belongs
to one of the richest families here
in Mazatlan. They date back to
fifteen seventy.
The Friar hands the monocular back to Jacob.
FRIAR BERNARDO (CONT'D)
I will try visiting him this
afternoon. With luck, he will see
me and we can arrange for him to
meet you.
Trinity looks to Jacob.
FRIAR BERNARDO (CONT'D)
(to Trinity in Spanish
subtitled)
He is a very busy man and does not
like to spend time with the poor.
EXT. MUD MISSION - AFTERNOON
The Friar climbs onto a small donkey. The six are there to
send him off.
FRIAR BERNARDO
Take care my children.
TRINITY
You take care.
He rides off on his small donkey as the friends look on.
Trinity turns and looks at Jacob.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Smart!
JACOB
Time we all started to grow up and
make a future for ourselves.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. MUD MISSION BELL TOWER - NIGHT
Jacob and Trinity sit in the church bell tower and look out
over the town, watching the rain and lightning.
JACOB
Don't think he is coming back tonight.
TRINITY
I hope he is okay.
Trinity leans back into the arms of Jacob and watches the
rain and lightning dance around them.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
16 -
Reflections and Anticipations
EXT. MAZATLAN STREET - 2013 - NIGHT
Flashback: Trinity and her parents, Maria, Carl and sisters,
Anna and Bianca. Walk the streets towards their hotel in the
year 2013.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Life is all about experiences.
Followed by them having dinner. Carl looks at his daughter,
smiles. Knowing more than he lets on.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
We hope for only the good experiences,
but life doesn't work that way.
Carl looks towards Maria. She too knows more than she is
letting on. There is a pause by her and finally she lifts a
glass of wine to Trinity, who stops eating and does the same
back to her mother. Their eyes meet...
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
When they are handed out by God they
come in many forms. There are no
good and bad; they are what we choose
to make them.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. MUD MISSION CONCLAVE - AFTERNOON
The Friar returns entering the small room, tired after his
long ride and meeting.
The six stand in surprise on his return.
JACOB
What did he say?
FRIAR BERNARDO
Jacob, let me sit for a moment.
The Friar sits to catch his breath and drink some water.
They all stare at him. He looks back at them and finally.
FRIAR BERNARDO (CONT'D)
Don Carlos will meet you to see your
monocular telescope.
JACOB
When?
FRIAR BERNARDO
This Wednesday. We need to leave
very early in the morning. His home
is far from here, close to the edge
of town.
Trinity, steps forward past her friends.
TRINITY
Who all is going?
FRIAR BERNARDO
All of you.
KEARA
Yes!
Then Trinity and Keara, give a high five to each...
The Friar is not sure what to make of this.
DISSOLVE TO:
END OF ACT TWO
ACT THREE
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
17 -
A Melody of Opportunity
EXT. ROAD TO DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - MORNING
The friends walk on the road toward the home of Don Carlos.
The Friar is riding his small donkey. The six are each
dressed in their Sunday best clothing. But, regardless how
well they are dressed they still look like peasants.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - MORNING
The hacienda is enormous and stretches for miles. The friends
and Friar make their way to the main house. The house is
two storeys, white with red roof tiles.
White horses are being walked in the courtyard. The main
entrance is a two storey grand hall. A young boy IKAL watches
as they walk past.
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - MORNING
Paintings of the period hang from all sides of the room.
Servants walk the halls.
Enter the smelly peasants. IKAL age 13, shows the friends
and Friar to the study.
IKAL
(Subtitled: Spanish)
This way...
TOM
Holy shit. Look at this place.
KEARA
I know....
INT. DON CARLOS'S STUDY - MORNING
DON CARLOS is a collector of all things. The study is filled
with swords, animal heads, coats of arms, flintlock firearms,
model sailing ships and a dozen or so telescopes. In the
center of the study is one of the very first pianos.
Enter DON CARLOS. He first gives the Friar a hug, they
exchange some small talk in Spanish.
Ikal stands by the side of the massive wood desk waiting for
Don Carlos.
Don Carlos then makes his way to his desk in front of a large
window overlooking the fields. The six stand there like
school kids in front of the Principal. They look at each
other. Don Carlos, then looks to the Friar for the friends
to make their plea.
FRIAR BERNARDO
Jacob, show him.
Trinity looks around the room and sees Keara gazing at the
piano.
Jacob steps forward and opens his small leather bag and pulls
out the monocular, placing it before Don Carlos.
JACOB
Para su consideracion.
Don Carlos eyes go wide. He gestures if he can pick it up.
Jacob hands it to him.
Carlos holds it then looks through, first the wrong direction
as did the Friar the first time. He stands up and looks
into the fields. He walks to a very large telescope and
compares the two.
He looks to Jacob and to the Friar. He is impressed. He
returns to his desk and places it down.
DON CARLOS
Cien pesos.
Jacob turns and looks at the Friar and then to Trinity.
JACOB
(to the Friar)
Is this a lot?
Trinity looks to the Friar. Looking for guidance. He shakes
his head.
Trinity's, face drops, she is in shock. Her smile gives way
to sadness.
The Friar is put on the spot. He knows it is nothing but
cannot offend Don Carlos.
Jacob looks to Trinity. She shakes her head slightly.
Jacob turns back to Don Carlos. He slightly lowers his head
and steps forward.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Please tell Don Carlos that we're
very sorry that we took his time.
As Jacob starts to pack the monocular Keara steps forward.
Don Carlos leans back in his chair, looking at Jacob and the
Friar.
KEARA
Please, can I play before we leave!?
ANDY
(looking to Kim)
Oh shit!
All eyes turn to Keara. The Friar looks at her in shock!
He looks at Don Carlos.
The Friar shakes his head.
Don Carlos eyes meet that of the Friar.
DON CARLOS
(in Spanish; subtitled)
What did she say?
FRIAR BERNARDO
A la chica le gustaría tocar el piano
antes de salir.
Don Carlos, looks at Keara as he would any other servant
girl.
DON CARLOS
(pointing to the piano
in Spanish; subtitled)
Si.
(beat)
My wife will not play. So you play.
Keara looks at him then to the Friar. Finally over at
Trinity.
TRINITY
It's okay. He said yes.
Keara slowly walks over to the piano and sits down. She
nervously places her fingers on the keys. Tom sees her right
hand and is about to step forward. Kim puts out her arm,
stopping him.
Keara is shaking. All in the room look on. Then Keara tries
to play "FAREWELL". Trinity knows the song right away, the
two would play it as kids at Trinity's home. Trinity steps
forward, but Keara's right hand will not let her play. She
stops and tries again. But, she cannot make all the notes.
Trinity looks to Don Carlos who is not impressed. He stands
and leave the room.
She looks back at Keara who is starting to cry. Trinity,
steps forward pushing past all in the room and puts her hand
on Keara's shoulder.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
I know... Keara.... Slide over.
Keara looks at Trinity and finally does.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
You play the left and I will play
the right.
Keara smiles as she wipes the tears from her eyes.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Ready?
The two start to play "FAREWELL." Keara plays left and Trinity
right. They look to one another. Tom, steps closer to the
piano and next to Keara. Tom smiles at her in approval. As
Trinity plays she looks over to Don Carlos who stops in his
steps turns and looks back to the girls.
Kim, Andy and the others share in the magic.
When the girls finish the room is quiet. Don Carlos comes
back into the room. He had been listing in the hallway.
DON CARLOS
Magnifico!!!
He looks to the Friar, then to the six standing in his
presence. He then gestures to Jacob to return the monocular.
Jacob does just that, placing it on the desk. Once again
Carlos looks at it.
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
Tal vez yo fui demasiado rapido en
mi primera oferta.
FRIAR BERNARDO
He says he would like to make a new
offer.
Don Carlos stands there looking at the friends. Looking at
each of their faces for the longest time. He looks to Trinity
and Keara. Finally!
DON CARLOS
Diez mil pesos.
Jacob looks at the Friar.
JACOB
Is that a lot? We need enough money
to start a new life here, for all of
us.
FRIAR BERNARDO
Si... Jacob, with that money, you
can do all that and more.
DON CARLOS
Un minuto, hay una cosa más para que
esto sea un acuerdo. Están invitados
a cenar para mi esposa y quiero que
las chicas toquen el piano para mis
invitados. Dentro de tres días.
JACOB
Sorry, what?
Jacob turns to Trinity for help.
TRINITY
Don Carlos, would like us to play at
his dinner party three nights from
now in his wife's honor and be his
guests, for this to be a deal.
Jacob looks to Trinity. She then turns to Don Carlos.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Si Gracias.
Don Carlos picks up his magic monocular and looks out the
window. Trinity hugs Keara.
DON CARLOS
Jacob tenemos mucho de que hablar en
Los proximos dais.
TRINITY
He says he has lots to talk about
with you in the coming days.
JACOB
Tell him I'm looking forward to it.
Jacob smiles, Trinity steps up to Jacob and gives him a kiss.
Tom, sits down next to Keara and looks at her.
TOM
Thank you, for saving our asses.
Only you could have done that.
Don Carlos, talks with the Friar.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Don Carlos asked Friar Bernardo to
stay for the night, but he said he
had to return to the church.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical Fiction"]
Ratings
Scene
18 -
A Bittersweet Farewell
EXT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - AFTERNOON
Outside, each of them give a hug to the Friar.
TRINITY (V.O.)
He would return in a few days to see
how we were doing and when he did,
he would bring our belongings, which
we left behind.
Trinity walks up to the Friar.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
You are a wonderful friend.
FRIAR BERNARDO
And you are children of God. As his
children, be happy, my child. Be
forever happy.
The Friar turns.
FRIAR BERNARDO (CONT'D)
Good-bye.
He starts to ride out on his donkey.
TRINITY (V.O.)
All these years later and I can still
see the Friar as if it was yesterday.
The Friar stops and looks back to Trinity. The Friar smiles
at Trinity, and then blesses her and the others.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
That day, at that moment, we were
blessed...
Trinity, looks to Don Carlos standing at the front door of
his home, Ikal by his side. Don Carlos puts his hand on the
head of the boy. The boy looks up to Don Carlos, you can
see there is bond between the two.
FLASH CUT:
EXT. WEST COAST OF BRITISH COLUMBIA - MORNING
Trinity slowly pulls herself from the snow as she looks to
Sangaa.
TRINITY (V.O.)
We had come so far, little less than
a year ago, we were dying in the
snows of the west coast.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - CONTINUOUS
In an upstairs window we see TERESA RIQUELME 30s, a Spanish
woman of class, looking down on the friends. She looks stern.
Trinity stands looking as the Friar fades from view. She
turns to her friends.
DIP TO BLACK:
END OF ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
19 -
Morning Fittings in Mazatlan
EXT. SUNRISE MAZATLAN - MORNING
The intense orange orb makes its way into the early morning
sky.
INT. BEDROOM DON CARLOS HOME TRINITY / JACOB - MORNING
Trinity / Jacob sleep in separate single beds. Enter two
servants WOMAN and MAN who don't knock, they just walk in
and open the shutters, letting in the morning light.
Jacob and Trinity stir to the intruders.
Trinity's eyes slowly open.
SERVANT WOMAN 1
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Good morning, there is much to do.
Enter two TAILORS and two SEAMSTRESSES with jackets and
dresses.
Trinity and Jacob look at each other. A Seamstress takes
Trinity's hand and leads her into a side room, she turns and
looks back to Jacob.
TRINITY
Jacob?
INT. BEDROOM DON CARLOS HOME TRINITY / JACOB - LATER
Trinity stands as the seamstresses work on Trinity's fitting.
Enter Keara and Kim, both wearing stunning dresses, held up
with the help of the seamstresses. They stand before Trinity
turning from side to side in place showing off their gowns.
KEARA
Well?
Trinity stands looking that her friends. Finally.
TRINITY
Beautiful!
A seamstress, pulls on Trinity's corset. She winces.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Oh my God...
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
20 -
A Toast Amidst Tension
INT. DINNING ROOM DON CARLOS HOME - EVENING
The six make their way into the dinning room, where TERESA
RIQUELME and Don Carlos are sitting waiting for their guests
to enter. Don Carlos stands but Teresa continues to sit.
Off to the side stands Ikal, Don Carlos's shadow.
DON CARLOS
(in Spanish; subtitled)
My wife Teresa.
He gestures to her with his hand. Teresa just sits there
looking at the six. Don Carlos looks at Trinity, he smiles
at her. The smile does not go unseen by Teresa. She looks
to Trinity and then back to Don Carlos.
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Please sit, now we eat.
Slowly Trinity, Jacob, Keara, Tom, Kim and Andy find seats
around the table. Trinity finds herself sitting next to
Teresa. The air is thick. Trinity tries to make the best
of it. She looks to her friends.
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Teresa, tomorrow night they will
play for you. They will play for
all of Mazatlan.
Trinity smiles. Teresa, is not impressed.
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
You will see.... My gift to you, my
love.
Trinity looks to Jacob. Jacob nods his head for Trinity to
say something.
Trinity stands.
TRINITY
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Thank you, for giving us a future
here.
Jacob eyes Teresa. He stands and lifts his glass to join
Trinity.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
For letting us perform for your lovely
wife.
Don Carlos looks to Trinity and then to Teresa. He too stands
and lifts his glass to his wife.
DON CARLOS
Si.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
21 -
A Night of Promises and Tensions
EXT. BALCONY OVERLOOKING STABLE - NIGHT
The friends stand looking towards the night sky. Reflecting
on the past day's events. Jacob walks up next to Trinity
and from his pocket he pulls a small cloth bag and gives it
to Trinity. Keara and Tom look on as does Kim and Andy.
TRINITY
What's this?
JACOB
Tom, Andy and I went into town this
morning. They let me spend a little
of the money we got.... For you..
Andy jumps in.
ANDY
Hey we were cool with it!
KIM
Andy.....
Trinity slowly opens the bag and from it rolls a simple silver
wedding ring.
JACOB
Didn't have one the night you said I
do... Was starting to think you
never would.
Trinity looks at the ring. Slowly Jacob takes it from her
hand and places it on her finger.
TRINITY
I don't have one for you...
JACOB
Someday... You will.
TRINITY
Thank you...
The friends watch.
KEARA
You going to kiss her?
Slowly Jacob leans ahead and kisses Trinity. As he does Don
Carlos walks onto the deck with a box of cigars. The lid
open.
DON CARLOS
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Gentlemen, now we smoke fine Cuban
cigars.
Trinity pulls back and smiles at Jacob.
TRINITY
Don Carlos invites you for cigars.
ANDY
Really? Well. Can't say I would
miss that.
Andy walks up to the box and stands there. Don Carlos offers
the box to Andy. Finally Andy takes a cigar from the box.
Don Carlos passes the box on to the other two boys and helps
to cut the end off of Andy's cigar, followed by lighting it.
From the study stands Teresa, looking.
Andy pulls on the cigar and starts to cough.
ANDY (CONT'D)
Smooth....
DON CARLOS
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Ladies, you will now excuses us. We
men have much to talk about.
Jacob, looks to Trinity.
TRINITY
You're on your own now...
The three guys just look at each other. They are losing
their interpreter.
One by one they light up. Don Carlos points for the young
ladies to leave the men alone.
Slowly the three make their way into the study with a waiting
Teresa staring them down.
The three women sit across from Teresa. Teresa just sits
there no words, not even a smile.
KEARA
(To Trinity and Kim)
I don't think she likes us....
Finally Trinity speaks.
TRINITY
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
It is an honor to be guests in your
home and an honor to perform for
you.
TERESA
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
Why are you here?
Trinity just sits there and smiles, finally standing.
TRINITY
I think we should go for a walk.
(beat)
(To Teresa)
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
If you will excuse us, as we go for
a stroll in your garden.
Teresa, waves her hand dismissing them.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
22 -
Tensions in the Night
INT. DON CARLOS BEDROOM - NIGHT
Teresa sits by the mirror brushing her hair. Don Carlos
enters and begins to undress as he gets ready for bed.
Teresa watches him from the mirror.
A SPANISH MAID enters and begins to roll down the bed sheets.
TERESA
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
I've told you how I don't want this
party. I've told you how I dislike
this town. These people who live
here.
Don Carlos stops and looks to Teresa.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
This is your home.
TERESA
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
My home was Mexico City, before you
dragged me to a dirt hole of a place.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
Mazatlan, is now our home. It is
where we gain our wealth. My fathers,
father founded these lands.
TERESA
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
When I married you I never thought
we would one day come here!
(beat)
Perhaps tomorrow nights party should
be a good bye party then your sons
and I can return to Mexico City.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
My sons are not leaving! You are
not leaving! We're here for over
two years now and we will continue
to stay here! I have organized this
party to honor you, and you will
show me respect. You will smile
tomorrow night as the guests come
in.
TERESA
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
Fine Don Carlos! If that is what
you want then I shall play the role.
(beat)
But, I want those strangers gone
from this house right after! Do I
make myself clear!?
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
They are my guests!
TERESA
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
I see how you look at Trinity!
(beat)
Don't you have enough Spanish maids
to fuck Don Carlos.
The Maid, turns to leave, closing the door behind her.
Don Carlos is left speechless. He begins to shake, and is
forced to sit on the bed.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
It is best you sleep in the other
bedroom tonight!
Teresa stands.
TERESA
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
Perhaps it is best that I do!
(beat)
I want them gone!
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
Good night!
Don Carlos gestures for Teresa to leave him.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
23 -
A Birthday Celebration Amidst Discomfort
EXT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - NIGHT
The hacienda is alive, candles and torches burn bright, guests
make their way into the grand home. Fireworks race into the
night sky. A long line of coaches wait to drop their
passengers.
INT. DON CARLOS HOME BANQUET HALL - MOMENTS LATER
The room is filled with invited guests to wish Teresa a
special birthday. People mingle within the room. Servants
handing out wine.
Don Carlos stands at the entrance of the room with his wife
Teresa and his two sons, ANTONIO (15) and SANTIAGO (13) Don
Carlos is sweating, clearly not feeling good.
TERESA
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Are you not feeling well?
Don Carlos looks straight ahead, this is his night for his
wife. But more to the point it is a night for him to show
off to the people of Mazatlan.
DON CARLOS
(in Spanish; subtitled)
I am fine....
They make their way into the room, the people slowly turn
and look at their hosts as they enter.
Standing in a small group off to one side is Trinity, Jacob,
Kim, Andy, Tom and Keara. Each dressed in fine clothing.
Each looks stunning!
The people around them are staring at Kim, they have never
seen an Asian woman before. They each whisper to themselves.
Kim feels very uncomfortable.
KIM
I'm not sure I should be here.
ANDY
Why?
KIM
Look around, Asians were not common
dinner companions.
ANDY
I thought they were staring at me....
KIM
Funny....
Tom speaks up.
TOM
(to Kim)
Bet you, they never saw anyone like
you before in their life.
KIM
I'm leaving.
TRINITY
No you're not.... What will Don
Carlos say.
Don Carlos takes the hand of Teresa and slowly walks between
the guests, the band starts to play some music marking their
entrance. The young boys follow as they smile at the other
young girls in the room.
Standing talking to a number of women is RAFAEL, a very fine
looking gentleman. From time to time he looks over at the
six young adults. Clearly they are out of place.
A servant walks by with glasses of wine, Jacob stops him and
hands out wine to each.
JACOB
Here... Here Kim. Drink....
All eyes are on Don Carlos and Teresa.
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
24 -
A Night of Enchantment
INT. DON CARLOS HOME BANQUET HALL - LATER
The party livens up. Guests mingle, dance and all the time,
the young adults are trying to fit in. Trinity talks with
guests in Spanish as Jacob stands there, smiling from time
to time. Trinity introduces Kim to a number of people, the
men politely shake the hand of Kim. As the wives look on.
Fascinated by the Asian princess.
KIM
(To Trinity)
What are you saying to them?
TRINITY
Telling them you are of royalty.
You are a princess back home in China.
KIM
I'm not Chinese...
TRINITY
Tonight you are. Let the evening
carry you...
Don Carlos steps forward and asks for people to be quiet.
DON CARLOS
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Ladies, Gentlemen, please if I can
have your attention!
The room settles.
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Tonight I wish my wife a special
birthday. Tonight I have to play
for you, two special young ladies.
Who only came to me a few days ago
and graced we with their charm and
beauty. To my loving wife I give
you the gift of music.
Don Carlos puts his hands together and starts to clap as he
calls Trinity and Keara forward.
Trinity and Keara look at each other.
TRINITY
(to Keara)
Ready....
Keara smiles and sets down her drink, slowly starts to walk
to the piano. All eyes are now on the two girls.
Jacob and Tom smile.
Keara and Trinity take the seat at the piano. The room goes
quiet. The girls place their hands on to the keys. One
right, one left.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Ready.... On three...
The girls start to play.... As they did days before they
play, ("FAREWELL"). The room watches the young girls perform
magic. The girls win over the people in the room.
Don Carlos smiles but Teresa just stands there. From time
to time she smiles, more a show of appreciation for the gift
of music.
LATER:
The girls are now onto their final number, Tom looks on as
Keara smiles. Keara looks around the room as the guests
look on, her spirit high.
Don Carlos smiles at Trinity. Teresa takes note of this.
Andy looks towards Kim, it is clear the guests have taken a
liking to Kim. She is the Chinese Princess this evening.
The two girls finish. The room is quiet. Don Carlos looks
to Teresa, who sits, looking at the girls. He smiles at
her, in a way of saying the next move is yours. Then finally
Teresa puts her hands together to clap. The whole room breaks
into applause. Keara and Trinity stand. The two girls hug,
Keara starts to cry.
Jacob steps forward and stands before Trinity.
A number of women are trying to talk to Kim. Kim now tries
to call Trinity over for help.
Tom stands before Keara. He smiles at her.
KEARA
(wiping tears)
What?
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Musical"]
Ratings
Scene
25 -
A Night of Crisis and Courage
INT. DON CARLOS HOME BANQUET HALL - LATER
The party continues to go on into the early hours.
Rafael has made his way over to Trinity, but as he does Teresa
takes note of his movement. Clearly she is not happy about
all the attention the girls are getting tonight.
RAFAEL
(in Spanish; subtitled)
You are a master at the keys. I can
see why Don Carlos took a liking to
you. Mazatlan, so lacks any real
culture.
The band starts to play again. As it does people begin to
dance. Don Carlos steps onto the dance floor with is wife
and the two dance.
Andy takes the hand of Kim and they to start to dance, they
are joined by Keara and Tom as more and more people join.
Their dancing style needs much work.
The music becomes faster and faster. The room begins to
spin.
Rafael looks to Trinity.
RAFAEL (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Will you?
Rafael puts out his hand. Reluctantly Trinity follows Rafael
to the dance floor. Jacob stand there looking on. A young
woman comes to Jacob smiling looking for a dance with him.
Finally not be be rude Jacob leads the young woman to the
dance floor always keeping an eye on Trinity and Rafael.
The music builds!
Don Carlos and Teresa are dancing. Don Carlos is looking
pale in color, ill, then his eyes roll back and he falls to
the floor. Teresa tries to hold him up but she can't he
crashes to the floor. The guests around the couple stop
dancing and look on.
A woman screams! The band slowly stops playing. The guests
one by one stop dancing.
TERESA
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Help my husband!
Don Carlos lays motionless on the floor. He is not breathing!
Trinity and Rafael stand there looking on.
Two MEN rush to Don Carlos's aid. Trying to help the dying
man up.
GUEST 1
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Call for a doctor!
MAN GUEST 2 tries to open the collar of his shirt. Teresa
looks on in shock!
Man guest 2, shakes his head, saying there is nothing they
can do.
Kim, looks on then pushes herself past Andy and other guests,
and runs to the aid of Don Carlos. A man grabs and holds
Kim back, she fights to break away.
KIM
I can save him!
Rafael moves forward slowly to get a better look.
KIM (CONT'D)
Let me go! I can help him!
Then Trinity calls out.
TRINITY
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Let her go! She can help.
The MEN holding Kim back look to Trinity.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Let her go!!! She can help him!
They release Kim who rushes forward to Don Carlos on the
floor. She falls to her knees, checking him. She looks for
any sign of life. Putting her head to his chest, then
checking for a pulse. Trinity slow walks toward Kim and Don
Carlos.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Kim?
Jacob looks around the room at all the people now fixed on
Kim trying to save a life.
A PRIEST steps from the group of guests, dressed in a fine
red robe. He leans over Don Carlos and makes the sign of
the cross.
Teresa starts to cry.
Each person in the room starts to make the sign of the cross.
The Priest speaks in Latin.
PRIEST
(Latin; Subtitled:)
God have mercy on his soul.
TRINITY
Kim! Let him go...
Kim keeps on working. Then she hits his chest hard, then
starts to pump it, pushing down hard. The guests are shocked
as is the Priest!
She then, drops down and start to give him mouth to mouth.
The Priest and guests are left standing in disbelief.
Teresa is in shock!
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Kim. Stop!
KIM
NO!
Two MEN begin to walk forward to stop Kim.
Then, just like that Don Carlos coughs and begins to breath
again. Kim rolls him over on his side. Don Carlos is
coughing.
The crowed around her is now shocked!!! The Priest stands
there in disbelief! This is a miracle!
In shock, Teresa slowly falls to her knees and holds Don
Carlos. Kim slowly stands and looks to the guests.
All eyes are on her now.
The Priest makes the sign of the cross as he lifts the cross
around his neck and holds it out.
KIM (CONT'D)
I couldn't let him die!
Don Carlos continues to cough, trying to pull in more air.
He looks up to Kim.
DON CARLOS
(in Spanish; subtitled)
What happened?
TERESA
(in Spanish; subtitled)
The girl brought you back to life!
DON CARLOS
(in Spanish; subtitled)
(to Kim)
Thank you... Thank you...
Rafael steps forward and stands over Don Carlos. Then looks
to Kim and onto the Priest.
Rafael finally kneels and begins to help Don Carlos to his
feet. Teresa looks to Rafael. Kim reaches out to Don Carlos.
But, Teresa stops Kim!
TERESA
(in Spanish; subtitled)
No!
Don Carlos is lead from the room, upstairs to rest.
Slowly the guests start to break up. The six friends are
left standing there. The Priest and Rafael look at them.
JACOB
Time to call it a night.
TRINITY
Nice job Kim. You done good.
Ikal walks up to the six, he stands there. Looking at Kim.
IKAL
(Subtitled: Spanish)
You have a place now in this family.
Trinity smiles at the boy.
Trinity stands looking at Kim and smiles at her.
TRINITY
Looks like we should have a home for
a very long time now. All because
of you!
Keara and Kim hug, holding each other. Jacob looks to Tom.
You know there is more going on than the two boys will let
on.
CUT TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
26 -
Bittersweet Farewells at the Mission
EXT. ROAD TO MISSION - MORNING
Subtitle: July 11,1740
At first light the six walk towards the Friar's mud mission.
The air is cool, the long morning shadows work their way
across the landscape. The six are dressed in nice clothing,
the girls wear white dresses.
EXT. MUD MISSION - LATER
The six now stand before the mud mission. One can hear the
voice of the choirs inside. Slowly they push the door open
and enter.
INT. MUD MISSION - CONTINUOUS
The church is half filled with Sunday worshipers, at the
front before the altar stands Friar Bernardo, he turns and
sees the six standing there. The six make their way to seats.
The Friar pauses then carries on with his words in Latin and
Spanish.
The six make the sign of the cross then sit. The morning
light shines down on the Friar via the stained glass window
above him. Trinity turns and looks into the light. The
light overwhelms us.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. MUD MISSION - LATER
The three girls stand with the Friar, just outside the front
door. Jacob, Tom and Andy step from the door, they each
have a number of packs, they hand out three to the girls.
JACOB
Trinity...
Trinity stands there ignoring Jacob. She is now fixed on
Bernardo.
TRINITY
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Thank you, for helping us...
Trinity hugs the Friar, holding him, not letting go.
FRIAR BERNARDO
I do not know where you are from,
but I know your journey is far from
over.
Trinity fights back tears.
TRINITY
I'll miss you!
FRIAR BERNARDO
And I you...
Trinity lets go and steps back. One by one they each hug
the Friar and move on.
The final one to say good-bye is Kim. They hug, the Friar
whispers into her ear.
FRIAR BERNARDO (CONT'D)
I heard of your miracle. Perhaps
someday they will make you a Saint...
(beat)
Go with God... Be happy Kim, live
long, have many children, for they
are the only ones who will care for
you in your old age.
Kim steps back.
KIM
Good-bye.
FRIAR BERNARDO
Vayan con Diós. Go with God.
Kim turns and joins her friends. They turn and start to
walk away from the mud mission down the long road back to
the home of Don Carlos.
As they walk, Trinity turns for the last time and looks back
on the mission just as the wood doors close.
Trinity looks to Jacob.
END OF ACT FOUR
ACT FIVE
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
27 -
A Moment of Gratitude and Tension
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - AFTERNOON
The six enter the home of Don Carlos. As they do, they see
Rafael talking with Teresa. The arrival of the six catches
the two off guard. They stop talking and slowly turn away
from the six. Trinity and the group know they are intruding
and quickly make their way from the room, leaving the two to
talk.
INT. DON CARLOS'S STUDY - CONTINUOUS
The six are now in the study.
ANDY
Those two, creep me out. Who's the
guy from the party last night?
TRINITY
His name is Rafael, a family friend
of Don Carlos.
ANDY
Well he and Teresa creep me out. I
don't like how they look at us.
TOM
You're over reacting.
ANDY
No. I'm not.
Just then, Don Carlos enters the study. He looks weak.
DON CARLOS
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Good afternoon.
Don Carlos stands before Kim. Ikal by his side, watching
over him.
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Thank you, again...
TRINITY
He thanks, you... For saving his
life.
Kim smiles.
DON CARLOS
(in Spanish; subtitled)
You will always be welcome here.
Teresa steps into the room just to hear the last of Don
Carlos's words.
Don Carlos steps forward and hugs Kim.
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Thank you... You do not know what
it is like to live one more day.
Trinity looks to the group.
TRINITY
(in Spanish; subtitled)
We do... Everyday we cherish.
Teresa stops and looks at the group then turns and leaves
the room.
Jacob and Tom clock the look on Teresa. Not good...
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
28 -
The Witch's Influence
EXT. MAZATLAN MAIN CHURCH - DAY
A stone church under construction stands just up the road
from the main square of Mazatlan, its bell tower still
missing.
INT. MAZATLAN MAIN CHURCH - DAY
Rafael meets with the Priest from the party a few nights
ago. Rafael enters the Priest's study and kneels at his
feet. The Priest blesses him.
PRIEST
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Stand.
RAFAEL
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Father I come to you... In our
midsts we have a dark witch who walks
among us.
PRIEST
(in Spanish; subtitled)
You speak of the Asian woman?
RAFAEL
(in Spanish; subtitled)
The one and the same. Yes...
PRIEST
(in Spanish; subtitled)
She has the power of life and death.
RAFAEL
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Only God has the power of life and
death Father.
(beat)
The wife of Don Carlos, Teresa fears
that her husband is now under a spell
by these demons.
PRIEST
(in Spanish; subtitled)
She does?
RAFAEL
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Don Carlos own children now suffer.
Cast aside...
The Priest looks at Rafael and then to the cross hanging on
the wall.
RAFAEL (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
People are talking in the town of
how she makes miracles, brings the
dead back to life. Talk of her being
a saint.
PRIEST
(in Spanish; subtitled)
There is only one miracle, and that
is our lord Jesus Christ.
(beat)
Perhaps, I will need to send word to
the Archbishop in Mexico City, to
request a Grand Inquisitor to test
this woman, and find out if she indeed
is a witch.
The Priest sits behind his desk.
RAFAEL
(in Spanish; subtitled)
For all our souls that would be very
wise.
Rafael turns to leave.
PRIEST
(in Spanish; subtitled)
We must be cautious towards Don
Carlos. He has great wealth and the
church does not like to bite the
hand which feeds it.
RAFAEL
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Agree...
Rafael walks to the door.
RAFAEL (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Oh, one more thing, the witch and
her companions were sheltered by
Friar Bernardo. At his small mission.
The Priest looks up from is desk.
PRIEST
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Really... The church does not look
favorably on those who shelter witches
and are subdued by evil.
The Priest pulls from his desk paper and quill and begins to
write.
PRIEST (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
I will send word to Mexico City at
once.
Rafael stands there. The Priest looks up.
PRIEST (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Is there anything more I need to
know?
RAFAEL
(in Spanish; subtitled)
No...
The Priest waves for Rafael to leave him. Rafael turns and
leaves the room, closing the door behind him.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
29 -
Healing Hearts
EXT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - EVENING
The day comes to an end.
INT. BEDROOM KIM - CONTINUOUS
Kim, Trinity and Keara are together talking when there is a
knock at the door. Trinity looks to Kim.
TRINITY
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Who is it?
From the hall.
ANDY (O.S.)
Me Andy...
The three girls look at each other.
KIM
Come in, the door is open.
Slowly the door swings open and Andy enters.
TRINITY
It's late, we'll see you in the
morning, ok...
Keara and Trinity stand.
KEARA
Good night, love.
Keara stands and gives her a hug. She then gives Andy a
hug.
KEARA (CONT'D)
See you in the morning.
Trinity and Keara leave closing the door.
Andy stands there looking at Kim. Slowly he makes his way
over to her small bed and sits down.
ANDY
(Hesitation)
You have this gift of saving people
in need. Bringing them back from
the edge.
Kim moves closer to Andy and now sits next to him on the bed
side.
The two look out the open window into the night sky.
Kim puts her arm around him and then slowly begins to kiss
him. Andy turns.
They look at one an other. Andy slowly lifts his hands and
pulls at the string holding the front of Kim's dress. He
pulls at it and slowly pulls it open. Kim smiles. Kim pushes
the dress from her shoulders and it slides down. They
embrace. They begin to make love. The passion overcomes
each of them.
Later:
A few candles still burn and Kim and Andy are in bed holding
each other. Kim resting her head on Andy's chest. She uses
her finger to draw a heart on Andy's chest.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Of all of us who started this journey,
Kim was by far the most loving. God
put her on this earth to help those
who needed it most. She saved Don
Carlos... She saved Keara...
(beat)
She saved Andy... Of all of us who
needed saving most, it was Andy...
Kim was our healer, our angel. She
had found a place now... Someone to
love and someone who loved her.
Kim kisses Andy.
DIP TO BLACK:
EXT. BALCONY - MOMENTS LATER
Trinity stands over looking the city of Mazatlan, the candle
lights and lanterns dance in the night air.
Trinity smiles. Jacob walks up behind her and holds her
tight.
TRINITY (V.O.)
In the end, we all need to love. If
not, there is no more reason to go
on. It was our love for one another
which drove us forward, to embrace
each new day as if it could be our
last.
(beat)
Little did we know the winds of change
were now coming for us. And as the
days ahead unfolded, we would learn
just how hard we would need to fight
for every one of these day...
THE END of 103.
ACT SIX
FADE IN:
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
30 -
Dusk of Despair
EXT. ISLAND OF HAWAII 1740 - DUSK
Title card: "Hawaii Islands 1740"
A Hawaii island comes into view. Lush and green the late
afternoon sun begins to set.
Water rushes past finally giving way to a golden beach.
Sitting on the beach is the small VTOL aircraft piloted by
Markus and his team of three fellow gatekeepers.
A fires burns on the beach and round it are three GateKeepers,
eating and laughing. MARKUS sits next to the aircraft,
looking out at the sea and setting sun.
GATE KEEPER 1
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
Markus, join us for some food.
Markus continues to look at the rolling waves.
The three Gatekeepers looking at each other.
GATE KEEPER 3
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
It will be good to be home in our
time again. Everything is so dirty
here.
(looking to Markus)
I don't know what you see in this
time?
Markus looks up.
MARKUS
(Mandarin; subtitled)
Freedom!
GATE KEEPER 2
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
Watch your words Markus, the council
is already against you.
GATE KEEPER 1
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
Your wife is gone. They are all
gone. Now we go home. Our part in
history is done. Your wife's part
is now done. Because of her work,
we control history and time.
MARKUS
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
We control nothing. Our masters
control time. The council controls
time. We are but pawns in a great
game.
GATE KEEPER 1
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
Enough Markus! You will be reported
to the Masters! KA will not take
kindly to your thoughts...
Markus locks eyes with Gate Keeper 1.
MARKUS
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
Forgive me. Once again as always
you are right. It is best we make
our way to the gate crossing point
and wait there. Make plans to return
to our own time.
(beat)
Rest, my fellow gatekeepers. Let us
sleep and leave this place in the
morning.
(MORE)
MARKUS (CONT'D)
That we can return to the Andaman
Sea. To our fortress from the world
which was created and we are sworn
to protect!
Slowly the three Gate Keepers stand and begin to get ready
for night. Gate Keeper 1, gives Markus a strange look, he
senses something is off.
Gatekeeper 3 looks to the other Gatekeepers and finally walks
over to Markus. From his hand he holds out a handgun and
offers it to Markus. Markus looks down at the weapon, then
to Gatekeeper 3.
GATE KEEPER 3
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
I feel your pain friend. KA will
not forgive your thoughts.
(pointing to the other
Gatekeepers)
They will not forgive your thoughts.
This place, this time, has changed
you. This place is more dangerous
then we ever thought possible.
Perhaps it is best that you now take
your life before returning home.
(beat)
Once we return I can no longer protect
you... Nor should I...
MARKUS
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
So this is what it has come to?
Once we serve no longer a need, a
purpose we are cast to the wind.
(beat)
Someday you will free your mind, you
will see what we really are! And my
friend, you will not like what you
see or have become.
Markus looks at the weapon.
MARKUS (CONT'D)
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
The day will come when I follow your
words. But tonight will not be that
night.
Markus turns and walks away leaving Gatekeeper 3 holding the
gun.
Later:
Markus, sits under the stars as they drift by, looking at
the graphene slate computer unit which controls the time
gates and a list of world history events. The wind whips at
the beach fire. On the beach are four small white tents.
The lights in each slowly turn off, one by one leaving only
one left.
Markus stands and climbs the boarding ladder into the belly
of the VTOL aircraft.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Action","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
31 -
Departure into the Night
INT. COCKPIT VTOL AIRCRAFT - CONTINUOUS
He finds his seat, and opens the computer.
On the screen of the slate computer, a number of images flash
by. The history of the world races past before Markus's
eyes. Markus moves his hand. Then stops, waving and moving
it, pulling and moving info., around from one screen to the
the next. Then, he stops and zooms in, ever closer.
He makes a few key stroke entries. A number of password
windows open. Markus looks out towards the sleeping Gate
Keepers.
The text is foreign, (Mandarin) There on the screen is a
passport photo of an OLDER 36 year old Trinity. He wipes
again. This time there is a photo of the Giza Plateau in
Egypt. (The Great Sphinx) Then a B&W (brown) photo of a
beautiful woman dressed in white with hat and white scarf.
Looking closer we see this woman to be an older Trinity.
The year on the photo is 1882. In the background, we just
make out Jacob and Keara. Standing next to Trinity are a
number of British soldiers.
Markus looks to the night sky and stars. He smiles.
MARKUS
(Mandarin; subtitled:)
My place in all this will soon be
done. Yours is just beginning...
EXT. ISLAND OF HAWAII 1740 - NIGHT
The sound of the aircraft engines winding up is heard. The
lights as the VTOL begins to take flight sweep across the
tents on the beach.
INT. COCKPIT VTOL AIRCRAFT - CONTINUOUS
At the controls is Markus, he brings the state of art aircraft
to life. The wind from the engines blow the beach sand
towards the sea.
EXT. ISLAND OF HAWAII 1740 - CONTINUOUS
The three Gate Keepers come running from the tents towards
the VTOL. The bright lights from the landing lights blind
them. They struggle to get closer to the VTOL. But are
pushed back by the down draft and blowing sand. Gatekeeper
3 pulls the handgun and beings to fire rounds at the aircraft
the rounds bounce off the airframe. The slide on the handgun
finally locks back. The Gatekeeper begins to run towards
the VTOL.
The VTOL slowly lifts into the night air. Hovering above
the three Gate Keepers standing on the beach. The aircraft
turns and flies off towards the open sea, leaving the three
standing there. The three Gate Keepers look at each other.
Finally the VTOL is gone. The three Keepers are left standing
all alone on the beach as the waves wash in. Silence.
FADE TO BLACK:
Main Title on Black. "Crossing the Rubicon"
EXT. MAZATLAN - MORNING
The sun sweeps over Mazatlan, as the Mud Mission bell rings,
calling people to morning prayer.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Historical Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
32 -
Whispers in the Sanctuary
INT. MUD MISSION - MOMENTS LATER
Trinity, Jacob, Keara, Tom, Kim and Andy sit near the back
of the old Spanish mud church. FRIAR BERNARDO is at the
front preaching to the masses. From time to time the Friar
makes eye contact with Trinity and the others. There is a
slight exchange of looks between them. A smile from time to
time. Trinity and the others are thankful for everything
this man has done for them.
As the Friar talks, a SPANISH MAN looks over his shoulder
and sees Kim sitting. He talks to his wife who turns and
looks back at Kim. More people begin to talk softly. Then
a SECOND MAN stands and does the sign of cross before the
Friar and leaves the church. The Friar pauses, looking at
the man as he leaves through the church doors.
Jacob turns to Trinity.
JACOB
What's going on?
Trinity turns looking at the MAN who left.
TRINITY
Not sure?
JACOB
They're all looking at us.
Trinity looks at Kim.
TRINITY
They're looking at Kim.
Jacob, turns and looks at Kim then back at the people.
The Friar continues to talk in Spanish to the flock.
BERNARDO
(Spanish; subtitled:)
The sprit of God is in each and
everyone of you my children....
Later:
We come to the end of the church service and slowly the PEOPLE
stand and make the sign of the cross before the front of the
church. They turn and as they walk out many look over towards
Kim who is standing with her friends, waiting to leave the
church. ONE WOMAN bows her head before Kim and then moves
on. Andy looks towards Kim as do the others. Jacob looks
to Tom.
Finally they turn to leave the church. They make their way
toward the door leading onto the main street outside. The
Friar walks up behind the six.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
33 -
The Weight of Healing
EXT. MUD MISSION - CONTINUOUS
Blinding light from the outside world.
As the six step into the main street, they are met by 50 or
so PEOPLE standing waiting for Kim!
The people chant...
PEOPLE
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Mother Saint of all healing...
The six struggle to move between the people, a WOMAN steps
before Kim with her sick child in her hands. She holds the
baby out towards Kim.
WOMAN
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Please can you help my sick child.
(MORE)
WOMAN (CONT'D)
We have heard of the miracles you
can work!
Next a MAN steps forward, with a bandage around his arm.
MAN
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Please mother of healing I ask for
your help for me and my family. I
can not work.
Kim is overwhelmed. The Friar looks on, not knowing what to
do or how to deal with the issue.
Kim turns to Trinity.
KIM
What are they saying? Asking?
Trinity looks to the Friar and then to Kim.
TRINITY
They think you are a saint! That
you can heal people and save them.
Tom looks to Jacob.
TOM
Oh shit. We are so screwed.
The Friar tries to get the crowd under control, asking them
to move back and give Kim space.
FRIAR
(Spanish; subtitled:)
People please, stop step back and
think what you are asking of this
woman!
People continue to push in on Kim. The crowd getting ever
closer.
The crowd begins to call out Kim's name.
CROWED
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Saint Kim. Healer of healers...
Hear our prayers.....
The street is full of people and standing in the center is
Kim.
END OF ACT SIX
ACT SEVEN
Genres:
["Drama","Historical","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
34 -
Healing in the Mud Church
INT. MUD MISSION - AFTERNOON
In the mud church is Kim, tending to a long line of sick
people as they wait to see her. On a table next to her, she
has a mix of bottles with different medicines of the time.
Bowls of warm water. The Friar enters with fresh hot water
and sets it on the small table.
Kim works with Trinity and Andy by her side. Standing off
in the distance is Jacob, Keara and Tom. The Friar looks up
at the cross.
Kim is cleaning a wound on a young boy, with alcohol. The
boy pulls back in pain. His mother looks to Kim.
TRINITY
(Spanish; subtitled:)
It's ok. The pain tells you it's
working. That it will be healing
soon.
Kim then uses a clean white sheet to wrap the cut.
KIM
(to Trinity)
Tell him he needs to keep it clean
and come back tomorrow to have the
dressing changed and cleaned again.
Trinity repeats the words in Spanish. Kim looks over to the
Friar.
KIM (CONT'D)
There is only so much I can do for
these people with the little we have
here. The town doctor must have
more medicines.
The Friar looks to the boys.
FRIAR
We can ask and see if he will help,
but.
JACOB
Good luck with that.
The Friar walks over to Kim.
FRIAR
I will see what I can do.
The Friar them makes his way out of the church into the bright
daylight.
Jacob walks over to Trinity.
JACOB
Can I have a minute of your time.
TRINITY
Now, I need to translate for Kim.
Jacob shoots her a look.
JACOB
(to Kim)
I need to talk to Trinity for a
minute.
KIM
It's okay I can finish by myself.
Jacob pulls Trinity away.
TRINITY
What? Can't you see the good we are
doing?
JACOB
Trinity, the other night was a great
parlor trick saving Don Carlos.
TRINITY
What are you talking about... Trick
she saved his life! We couldn't do
that!
JACOB
Yes, and we are all thankful but she
can only do so much. The fact is
many of these people, with real
issues, she can't save or help. A
sick child with god knows what, she
can't help them. The next Robert
that comes along, she can't help and
is going to die!
Trinity finds his words sickening.
TRINITY
Robert was different. And why do
you have to bring Robert back. I
was just beginning to finally forget.
JACOB
Sorry, but she can't save everyone.
Not here and now. Many of these
sick people will still die. And as
they do, they will blame, Kim.
Regardless of all the ones she helps
they will only remember the ones she
couldn't.
Trinity looks over to Kim, who is just finishing.
TRINITY
She needs me.
JACOB
I know. Best we call it a day.
Let's see if the doctor will help
with medicine and see what our next
best step is going forward.
TRINITY
These people need help!
JACOB
I know. But not today. Let's see
what tomorrow brings.
Trinity looks over to Kim.
TRINITY
(Thinking)
Okay... You win...
JACOB
Not about winning. It's about what's
right. And we need to be careful.
Trinity turns and walks toward Kim and then turns to the
long line of people.
TRINITY
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Kind people. It is late and we are
in need of more medicine. We ask,
(looking at Kim)
I ask that you please let Kim, leave
us today so that she can rest, return
tomorrow to help more of you.
The crowd begins to talk between themselves. Many are not
happy with this news, but slowly turn and start to leave the
church.
Tom and Keara walk up to Kim, Andy, Jacob and Trinity.
KEARA
Ever think that maybe we are messing
with history?
ANDY
How so?
KEARA
Maybe Kim is saving the life of
someone who was never meant to live.
Who was meant to die.
TOM
Too late, Don Carlos could have been
that person and we, that is Kim saved
him.
KIM
So I changed history?
Jacob looks to Kim and then to Tom.
JACOB
Who knows? Maybe it was your purpose
to come all this way to save him.
TOM
We better get back to the villa and
Don Carlos. Soon Don Carlos will be
sending out a search party. We told
him we were only going to be a few
hours.
TRINITY
We need to wait for the Friar to get
back.
ANDY
That could be hours.
JACOB
Leave him a message, Trinity. Tell
him we will return tomorrow but we
need to put an end to his.
Trinity stands before the group and then finally looks at
Kim.
TRINITY
Okay. Okay...
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
35 -
Dinner Discontent
EXT. HOME OF DON CARLOS - NIGHT
The villa of Don Carlos, set against a darkening sky.
INT. HOME OF DON CARLOS - MOMENTS LATER
Evening dinner. Don Carlos looks at the six. He smiles at
Kim.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; subtitled:)
The word of your gift moves quickly.
Kim looks to Trinity.
TRINITY
He said, many people know of your
gift to help... To save life.
Don Carlos, looks to his wife Teresa. She in turn looks to
her husband then over to Kim.
TERESA
(Spanish; subtitled:)
You are no saint!
Don Carlos snaps at Teresa.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Quiet! I hope God forgives you.
TERESA
(Spanish; subtitled:)
I hope God forgives you Don Carlos!
I hope she does not take your soul!
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Enough!!
Don Carlos, slams the table with his hand.
Teresa slowly slides her chair back, stands and looks at her
husband with a look of "you will see". She then turns and
leaves the room.
The six are left sitting there not sure what to do.
There is tension in the air. Kim looks to her friends.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
36 -
Divided Loyalties
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - LATER
The six now sit in front of the fire place, reflecting on
the day.
Trinity looks to Kim.
TRINITY
You done good today.
Andy steps in.
ANDY
Yes, no telling how many you can
save in the coming years, doctor...
TOM
Please, do not start this.
TRINITY
Start what? Isn't it right for Kim
to help the people of this time.
Maybe that's why we're here. Maybe
that's why the universe sent us here.
For Kim to help these people.
Tom looks to Jacob.
TOM
You think the universe. That, God,
has some higher purpose for Kim, for
us?
TRINITY
I do...
Andy takes Kim's hand holding it.
Kim looks to Jacob and Tom.
KIM
So you want me to stop? When I can
help so many of them. Simple things
they just don't know or understand.
I can't help all but I can sure help
many.
TOM
I think you should stop!
KIM
So my gift, is what only for you and
Keara? I can't help people in need?
This is what I wanted to always do.
Help the sick.
TOM
First, stop calling it a gift. It's
knowledge. We all have gifts in
this time. Yours is medicine.
JACOB
Tom, stop!
(beat)
For now I say keep doing what you do
best.
TOM
Jacob...
JACOB
What Tom... A little late now...
She started and now she needs to
help as many as she can. If not,
the people of this town will be after
her and us. They could even turn on
Don Carlos...
TOM
You saw Don Carlos's wife. She does
not think Kim is a saint. She thinks
she is a witch!
ANDY
A witch?
TOM
Yes, a witch!
KEARA
Tom's right. The woman can't be
trusted. She is up to something.
The way she looks at us. At Kim.
We can't stay in this house if she's
here.
ANDY
Why is it as soon as something goes
good for us, we always get pushed
off course again?
KIM
Where are we to go then?
JACOB
No one is going anywhere yet... Maybe
the whole thing will blow over.
TOM
Too late... Saving Don Carlos, yes,
maybe people forget, and move on.
But not now. The Friar may believe
in Kim as a saint. But no one else
does.
TRINITY
The townspeople do...
Jacob looks at Kim.
JACOB
I believe in her. Go work your magic
tomorrow. Do what you do best...
Trinity looks to Jacob. She smiles a thank you to him.
TOM
I hope you're right! No really, I
hope this doesn't fuck everything we
now have up.
ANDY
It won't!
(to Kim)
If you need anything let me know...
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
37 -
Rekindling Connection
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA BEDROOM OF TOM AND KEARA - NIGHT
Tom and Keara are together in bed. Candle light burns pulling
back the curtain of night.
KEARA
Why are you so hard on Kim?
Tom sits looking for the right words.
TOM
I'm not.
KEARA
You are, she does so much, she is
always there for all of us!
TOM
Why do you love her?
KEARA
She's my friend. Has been for 7
years...
TOM
That's not what I'm talking about.
Keara sits quietly she knows where this is going.
KEARA
It was once.
(beat)
I needed to be loved.
TOM
Why didn't you come to me. I was
there. I was always there! I could
have loved you.
KEARA
I felt ashamed. For what happened
to me. The bear, what it did to me,
my face, my hand...
Tom looks at Keara.
KEARA (CONT'D)
I thought you wouldn't love me
anymore.
(beat)
We were already drifting apart before
we came on this journey. What we
had was slipping away.
TOM
And because of that. You felt Kim
could give you the love I couldn't.
Keara smiles.
KEARA
The only reason I came on this stupid
trip was to try and be close to you
for the weekend. But then everything
changed. Robert died. And each day
became a struggle to survive. One
more hill, one more cold night. I
started to turn inwards. Feeling
more and more sorry for myself.
Keara reaches for her sketch book. She open the pages. The
book is filled with dozens of drawings of Trinity, Kim, Tom,
Andy, Jacob and Robert...
KEARA (CONT'D)
I was so low. And Kim felt like a
moment of lightness.
(beat)
After almost a year I needed to be
held I needed to be loved.
(beat)
And I believe the same was true for
Kim.
(beat)
She's lucky, she now has Andy.
TOM
I'm sorry... I tried. I guess I
should have tried harder.
KEARA
We're both at fault...
TOM
Can we change it? More importantly,
can I change it? Go back to how we
were before?
(beat)
You were always strong, confident!
And I guess I couldn't see how you
were hurting inside.
Keara fights back tears.
TOM (CONT'D)
I want what we had, when I first set
eyes on you. The first time I saw
you dancing, at Trinity's house.
Keara smiles.
KEARA
That was along time ago.
TOM
It was... You were the most beautiful
girl in the room.
KEARA
I was... Not anymore.
Tom pulls Keara closer.
TOM
You still are. And you always will
be to me. Until the end Keara.
Until the very end...
(beat)
I want to build a future, have kids,
grow old with you in my arms.
KEARA
Is that really what you want?
TOM
That's all we have Keara. You and
me.
Keara reflecting on Tom's words.
END OF ACT SEVEN
ACT EIGHT
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
38 -
A Hopeful Exchange
EXT. MUD MISSION - AFTERNOON
A line of people stretch around the outside of the church.
The Friar walks towards the mission with the town doctor.
DR. PAULINO walks, as he does, he covers his mouth with a
rag from the smell of the people, he carries a wooden medical
box over his arm.
INT. MUD MISSION - CONTINUOUS
In the church is Kim at work with Trinity and Andy by her
side. Dr Paulino and the Friar make their way over to Kim.
They stop before Kim. Slowly Kim looks up at the Doctor.
FRIAR
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Miss Kim. May I introduce to you
Doctor Paulino, a fine practitioner.
Kim looks to Trinity.
The Friar repeats but now in English.
FRIAR (CONT'D)
Señorareta, Kim, May I introduce you
to Doctor Paulino. He has come to
see you and the miracles you work.
DR. PAULINO
(Spanish; subtitled:)
The Friar tells me you have a magical
gift. To bring life back to the
dead?
Kim looks to Trinity for help.
TRINITY
This is going to take all day. The
Friar has told the Doctor about you.
KIM
Can he help with medicines?
Trinity translates.
TRINITY
(Spanish subtitled:)
Kind Doctor we are in need of
medicine, for the sick...
The doctor looks to Kim and the Friar.
DR. PAULINO
(Spanish; subtitled:)
I would like to see her healing.
Medicine is an art, a work of many
years of study.
FRIAR
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Yes, yes, we know all that. She has
a gift, which God has given her.
(best)
Will you help the people?
DR. PAULINO
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Medicine is not inexpensive.
TRINITY
He says the drugs are not cheap.
Jacob looks up and over to the group. Looking for permission
to spend their money. And finally to all the people lined
up.
Tom, nods his head.
JACOB
Tell him, we will pay for the
medicines.
The Friar smiles at the good news from Jacob.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
39 -
Witchcraft Concerns
EXT. MAZATLAN STREET - DAY
A carriage with two black horses stops in front of a stone
building. From the building steps RAFAEL, he makes his way
to the carriage. The driver steps down and opens the side
door, helps Rafael up into.
There seated across from him is Teresa the wife of Don Carlos.
Rafael kisses the hand of Teresa and sits back opposites
her.
TERESA
(Spanish; subtitled:)
You need to do something about the
witch! She has a spell over the
household over Don Carlos. He has
turned his back on me and my children.
RAFAEL
(Spanish; subtitled:)
I have seen to it. As we speak....
EXT. MEXICO CITY GRAND CATHEDRAL - DAY
A man on a horse rides up to the great church in downtown
Mexico City.
We recognize the man as the Priest from ep 103. He makes
his way to the doors of the great church.
RAFAEL (V.O.)
(Spanish; subtitled:)
The Bishop of Mazatlan is making his
way to Mexico city to the Archbishop
of Basílica de Nuestra ...
INT. GREAT CHURCH MEXICO CITY - CONTINUOUS
The Priest enters and makes his way to the Archbishop. He
makes the sign of the cross.
RAFAEL (V.O.)
(Spanish: subtitled:)
There he will deliver the message of
the witch and the spells she casts
over your husband, and the people of
our great town.
The Archbishop steps down and greets the Priest with open
arms.
PRIEST
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Your excellence...
The Priest bows before the Bishop. The Priest takes the
hand of the Bishop and kisses it.
BISHOP
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Stand, what brings you to Mexico
City...
The Priest pulls from his side bag a letter.
RAFAEL (V.O.)
(Spanish; subtitled:)
He carries a letter outlining our
concerns. Requesting he send a
inquisitor to investigate this girl.
The two men walk. As they walk the Bishop reads the letter
as the Priest talks to him in Spanish outlining the concerns
he and Rafael have about Kim.
The two men stop and stand before each other.
BISHOP
(Spanish; subtitled:)
These are troubling times we live
in, my father.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
40 -
Cultural Connections and Unspoken Feelings
INT. MUD MISSION - EVENING
Kim and Dr Paulino are finishing treating the last patient
of the day. Finally, Kim cleans her hands with alcohol and
shakes them dry.
The doctor looks on.
DR. PAULINO
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Why you wash with spirits?
Kim looks to Trinity.
TRINITY
He wants to know why you clean your
hands with alcohol.
KIM
Tell him.
TRINITY
I know why...
Trinity turns to the Doctor.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
(Spanish; subtitled:)
To kill all the germs.
(looking for words)
To kill the unseen spirits which can
cause death to fellow man.
The Doctor looks puzzled at this statement.
Andy, Tom and Jacob talk.
JACOB
Looks like Kim is winning over the
good doctor.
ANDY
Given time she'll win anyone over.
(beat)
Just the person she is...
Tom reflects.
TOM
You love her?
Andy looks to Kim.
ANDY
Yes...
TOM
Does she love you?
Andy smiles.
ANDY
(to Jacob)
Thank you.
JACOB
For what?
ANDY
For asking me along on this adventure.
For being my friend. For not
forgetting about me...
Tom stand and walks up to Andy, looking into his eyes.
TOM
Keep her close Andy. Hold on to
what this world has given us.
(beat)
Don't do what I did. Don't take
someone for granted.
ANDY
She makes me happy...
TOM
Nice... Nice to hear...
Jacob turns to Kim, Trinity, Keara and the doctor.
JACOB
Can we go home please. We still
have an almost one hour ride ahead
of us.
Kim turns to the Doctor.
TRINITY
(Spanish; subtitled:)
We need to go. Return to the home
of Don Carlos.
DR. PAULINO
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Yes, it is not everyday one can spend
time with a saint. It was an honor
seeing the things you did. I may
try some of these, how you say, cures,
myself and see if I can copy your
magic.
The doctor takes the hand of Kim and kisses it.
DR. PAULINO (CONT'D)
(Spanish; subtitled:)
They say you are a Chinese princess.
It was a great honor to meet a
princess as beautiful as you.
(best)
Send my very best to Don Carlos.
Kim smiles not knowing what Paulino is talking about.
KIM
What did he say.
TRINITY
I'll tell you later.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
41 -
A Warm Welcome with a Cold Shadow
EXT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - NIGHT
The six friends ride through the gates of the Hacienda.
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - NIGHT
Don Carlos, Teresa and his TWO Children ANTONIO (15) and
SANTIAGO (13) are seated for dinner as the six enter.
Don Carlos stands.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; subtitled:)
How was your day?
Kim is beaming with happiness.
TRINITY
(Spanish; subtitled:)
It was a fine day, Kim helped many
people this day. She met Dr. Paulino.
He sends his best wishes for you and
your family.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Thank you.
(MORE)
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
(best)
Now clean up and tell me of your
day. I want to know more of what
great savings you did.
Don Carlos's children sit quietly, looking at Kim and then
towards their mother, Teresa has a cold look on her face.
Later:
The six are now eating and laughing together, Trinity
translates for Don Carlos. He is loving the company of his
new friends. Andy looks to Kim and smiles. Kim smiles in
return. Trinity looks at each of them and sees the love in
their hearts.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
42 -
A Night of Urgency
EXT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA MAIN GATE - NIGHT
There is a knock at the main gate. A SPANISH MAN goes out
to see who is calling at this late hour. He opens the small
window door in the gate to see who is there. It is MIGAL
(30) and is pregnant wife BRIDGETTE (25). The woman is in
early labor. The two are in a small open carriage being
pulled by one horse.
MIGAL
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Please my wife and I need the help
of saint Kim.
The Spanish Man turns back to the house. Bridgette screams
out in pain. The man calls out for help.
SPANISH MAN
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Don Carlos...
The lights slowly come on from inside the house. Then Don
Carlos, opens the front door of the villa and dressing as he
walks, calls out asking what is going on.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; subtitled:)
What is going on at this late hour?
SPANISH MAN
(Spanish; subtitled:)
It is Migal from down the road, his
wife is suffering. He seeks the
help of Saint Kim.
Don Carlos walks to the gate and looks through the small
door at his friend Migal.
Seeing him he orders the gate open at once.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Open the gate! Open the gate...
The Spanish Man opens the gate to let the wagon pass.
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Call Kim, wake her from her sleep.
Tell her Migal's wife is in need of
her healing.
(best)
Take her around back...
The carriage rushes past.
Genres:
["Historical Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
43 -
A Heartbreaking Loss
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER
In the kitchen, on the table is Bridgette she is bleeding
from her lower body. With her are Migal, Don Carlos and the
Spanish Man.
There is movement in the hall outside the kitchen.
Ikal enters leading Kim, Andy, followed by Trinity and Jacob
followed by Keara and Tom.
KEARA
Oh my God!
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Kim, she needs your help!
Kim rushes forward towards the woman on the table, she looks
at the woman.
KIM
She's having a miscarriage!
Kim turns to Migal.
KIM (CONT'D)
Ask him how many months she is along.
Trinity fights to find the right words.
TRINITY
(Spanish; subtitled:)
How many months is she along with
the pregnancy?
Migal looks at Don Carlos. Finally.
MIGAL
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Six...
TRINITY
Six months!
Kim turns to Tom.
KIM
Tom, I need all the medicine and
tools, instruments, we have in the
first aid bag!
Tom stands there not moving.
KIM (CONT'D)
Tom!
TOM
Fuck, yes, alright, come....
Tom turns to run and gets what's needed.
Kim, looks at the woman.
KIM
It's okay. It's going to be fine.
The woman screams out in pain.
Trinity steps in to help.
TRINITY
What can we do to help?
Kim, looks closer at the woman. There is blood everywhere.
Tom rushes in with the first aid kit and the wooden doctors
box. It crashes on to the table next to the dying woman.
The group look at her.
KIM
She's bleeding out, we need to stop
the bleeding... But, I've never
seen this...
Kim looks up at her friends.
KIM (CONT'D)
I don't know what to do. How to
stop this kind of bleeding.
Migal looks over at Kim. Not understanding what is going
on.
Trinity looks at the panicked Kim.
TRINITY
Kim... Look at me. You have to
try and do something for her.
Kim shakes her head.
KIM
I can't I truly don't know what to
do. Where to start, the bleeding is
inside. She is going into shock and
we can't give her more blood!
Kim looks at Migal and then to Don Carlos.
KIM (CONT'D)
All I can try to do is save the baby!
Trinity and Jacob look at one another.
KIM (CONT'D)
Jacob I need your sharpest knife.
JACOB
What?! Why!
KIM
What do you mean why? To save the
baby she has inside.
Jacob looks to Tom and then over to Trinity.
JACOB
No, Kim...
KIM
What?
Kim moves over to Jacob demanding the knife.
KIM (CONT'D)
I want the knife!
JACOB
The baby is only six months. It
will never live outside the mother's
womb.
(beat)
This isn't back home...
Kim looks to Trinity and then over to Tom.
TOM
Kim, if you cut into her and pull
her baby out and it dies, which we
all know it will...
(beat)
Then to all the people around us,
you will be a witch. They will burn
you at the stake! And us for knowing
you.
Kim looks at Jacob with her hand out.
KIM
Give me the knife.
Jacob looks at the remainder of the group. Tom shake his
head slowly. Trinity looks down at the dying woman.
Finally, Jacob pulls from his belt pouch the leatherman tool,
he slowly hands it over to Kim.
Kim takes it and moves over to the woman. She opens the
razor sharp blade. She washes it down with alcohol, cleaning
it.
She looks down at the dying woman. She pulls the blood soaked
night-gown up revealing her tummy.
Kim looks at Migal standing before her. She then looks at
the tear filled eyes of Bridgette.
Tom turns his back on the sight which is unfolding before
him.
Kim, pauses. She smiles and she then, closes the knife turns
and walks to Jacob placing it back into his hands. She turns
to Migal, shakes her head. Kim then begins to cry for the
woman before her.
Andy steps forward and takes hold of Kim and pulls her tight.
Migal looks at all the people in the room and begins to cry.
Kim, pulls away from Andy and sits down down next to the
dying woman and holds her hand. Kim smiles fighting back
the tears.
KIM (CONT'D)
Please tell him there is nothing I
can do for his wife.
Migal looks up at Don Carlos and then over to Trinity.
TRINITY
(Spanish; subtitled:)
I'm sorry... There is nothing Kim
can do for your wife and child.
They are now in god's hands...
For Kim the reality of who she really is is coming home.
There are only so many she can help.
Keara steps forward and finds some sheets to use as a pillow.
She folds them over and places then under the head of the
dying woman.
Migal comes to his dying wife and falls to her side holding
her crying.
Keara fights back tears.
KEARA
I'm sorry...
Later:
The body of the young woman is now covered with a sheet.
Kim stands next to her covered in blood. Beaten!
Andy stands next to her. He slowly turns and leaves the
room.
Finally Kim, turns and blows out the last of the candles.
DIP TO BLACK:
END OF ACT EIGHT
ACT NINE
Genres:
["Drama","Historical Fiction"]
Ratings
Scene
44 -
Morning Reflections at the Hacienda
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - EARLY MORNING
The morning light washes over the room.
As the six sit and rest by the fire place, Jacob puts on
more wood. In the shadow, Teresa can be seen.
TOM
Well...
TRINITY
Well, what?
TOM
Nothing...
Trinity stops looking for the right words to say.
Andy holds Kim in his arms.
Kim looks at her friends.
TRINITY
You made the right decision.
KIM
If only....
JACOB
If only what Kim.
(beat)
Seven years of medical school? Then
what. This is 1740. Accept it.
People here die. And more often
than not, there is nothing you can
do to change it.
KIM
No...
(beat)
I guess it felt good to believe I
can make a difference.
JACOB
You do Kim. Everyday, you make a
difference. To everyone in this
room you make a difference.
Andy looks at Kim.
ANDY
Please keep making that difference!
Keara spots movement in the shadows. Teresa steps back.
KEARA
We're being watched.
TRINITY
By who?
Keara stands and picks up the lantern and walks towards the
shadow.
KEARA
Who you think?
Slowly they all turn and look at Teresa who slips into the
dark leaving the room.
ANDY
Relax she can't understand English.
KEARA
She doesn't have too...
TRINITY
She'll come around...
KEARA
Perhaps Kim can win our hearts and
the hearts of the townspeople, but
she'll never win hers.
TOM
Keara is right. Who are we to her?
Really who are we to Don Carlos?
Six, lost strangers who with a lot
of luck, came into his home. Because
of Keara, Trinity and a song.
ANDY
How different it could all have been.
Keara looks down at her left scarred hand.
JACOB
It was almost a perfect day, except
for the end...
TRINITY
It was, almost...
They all reflect.
Andy takes Kim and holds her. Andy smiles.
JACOB
You know, next Sunday this will all
happen again. They will just keep
coming and word will spread and more
will come from miles around. There
will be no end, Kim.
TOM
Soon they will know where you live
and they will come to the gates of
this home. Just like they did
tonight.
TRINITY
Let them come.
JACOB
Think what you just said. You don't
mean that.
Kim looks to the group.
KIM
Jacob and Tom are right. I can't
save everyone. I know that now.
There is only so much...
Kim looks into the eyes of Andy.
ANDY
You've done enough Kim.
TRINITY
Don Carlos saved us and in turn you
saved him. And along the way you
saved a few more. What more could
one ask for...
Kim, begins to cry.
KIM
I couldn't even save the child!
JACOB
No one could... Not even the doctor.
KIM
YOU don't know that?
JACOB
Not even the doctor, Kim. Someday
each of our times will come to an
end.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
45 -
Grief and Reconciliation
EXT. GRAVE YARD - AFTERNOON
The townspeople have come to lay Bridgette to rest. Migal
weeps as the Friar gives the find words.
The six stand watching. Don Carlos and Teresa pay their
respects to Migal.
Rafael looks on from the side, watching Kim and the others.
He too walks over to Migal and offers his support.
TRINITY
We should go say something.
KIM
I can't... There's nothing I can
say...
TRINITY
Then I'll say it for all of us.
Trinity turns and makes her way over to Migal.
KIM
I want to go home.
ANDY
We can head back to the villa.
KIM
No, I mean home, to where we belong.
Where we should be. Where my mom
and dad and brother are.
Jacob looks to Tom.
JACOB
Sorry Kim. This is home now... It
is what we make it.
EXT. ROAD TO DON CARLOS'S HOME - AFTERNOON
Two carriages move along the winding road towards the home
of Don Carlos. The carriage ahead holds Don Carlos and is
wife Teresa.
The six are crowded into the small carriage.
KIM
Can we please not go to church any
more?
ANDY
Fine with me...
TRINITY
Why?
KIM
You know why.
KEARA
The Friar will be mad if we don't
go.
KIM
The Friar will understand. For the
next few weeks or month. Enough
time for people to forget about me.
TRINITY
Sure... Kim.
JACOB
I agree with her. Time to step back
into the shadows.
KEARA
Still the issue of Teresa.
TRINITY
Yes, we need to make peace with her.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
46 -
Tensions on the Road
EXT. ROAD TO DON CARLOS'S HOME - CONTINUOUS
We join the carriage of Don Carlos and Teresa.
Don Carlos sits across from his wife Teresa. Looking back
towards the second carriage with the six friends.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
Why do you hate the young strangers
so much?
Teresa turns her head back toward the six friends.
TERESA
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
What became of the man I married all
those years ago?
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
That man sits across from you. That
man has given you his heart, his
soul, his love! Yet you treat me
with no respect! Everything I do is
for you!
TERESA
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
And I have given you two sons which
now play second place to those
strangers you now call family!
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
This is not about our children and
you know it. I have and always will
love our children they are my future
my name.
TERESA
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
You are right. It is about the
romance you are having with those
women.
On the faces of Trinity, Keara, and Kim.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
What? Trinity, Keara, Kim. Are you
mad? More likely you are blind.
You are blinded by your own jealousy.
TERESA
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
We were once so close. You worshiped
the ground I walked on, and now you
bend to their will.
(beat)
Don Carlos, the witch Kim has taken
your soul!
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
No... She has given me a second
chance to see who and what you are.
She has opened my eyes to the world.
She has shown me the woman I loved
all those years ago has become bitter
and no longer cares for me or my
wishes. The woman across from me
now only cares about power! Power
over people...
TERESA
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
Be careful Don Carlos. If what you
say is true, you may want to sleep
with a pistol beside your bed at
night.
Don Carlos shoots Teresa a look.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; Subtitled)
(To the driver)
Stop the carriage!
The driver pulls the reins of the horses.
The carriage comes to a stop.
In the seconded carriage. The six friends turn to see what
is going on.
Don Carlos, steps from the carriage and begins to walk.
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
Go on, I choose to walk from here!
The driver looks at Don Carlos and then to Teresa.
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
I said go!
The driver once again starts the carriage, leaving Don Carlos
to walk. Teresa, looks to Don Carlos as he falls into the
distance.
In the second carriage, Trinity and the friends look at each
other.
JACOB
What the fuck just happened.
TRINITY
Not sure, but I think you guys better
get out and walk with him.
JACOB
Tom, Andy...
ANDY
He looks pissed!
The three boys leap from the carriage and run up to Don Carlos
and start to walk beside him.
The second carriage starts out again and rolls passed them.
TRINITY
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
(To Don Carlos)
Don Carlos, they will keep watch
over you as you walk!
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
Thank you, Jacob, Tom, Andy. You
are fine souls... I wish I could
say the same of my wife!
ANDY
What did he say?
JACOB
Not sure, just keep walking and smile.
From the back of the second carriage, the three girls look
on to the four walking men.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
47 -
Divine Duty and Dark Deeds
EXT. MEXICO CITY GRAND CATHEDRAL - DAY
The Grand Cathedral, birds depart from it's roof top.
INT. MEXICO CITY GRAND CATHEDRAL - CONTINUOUS
The office of the Archbishop. The Bishop sits at his desk
as there is a knock a the door. The door swings open and
the GRAND INQUISITOR (40) enters.
The Inquisitor makes his way to the desk of the Bishop.
On his clothing is blood. The Inquisitor has being torturing
someone.
INQUISITOR
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Your excellence.
BISHOP
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Please next time clean yourself before
you come into my presence.
INQUISITOR
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Forgive me. Sometimes the hand of
god's work can be difficult and quite
gruesome.
The Bishop looks at the Inquisitor and finally, hands him a
letter. He breaks the seal on it, opens it and reads the
words.
INQUISITOR (CONT'D)
(Spanish; subtitled:)
In the name of the father the son
and the holy sprit, I will do what
is expected.
The Inquisitor turns leaving the Bishop to tend to his
business.
BISHOP
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Please see to God's divine work.
INT. MEXICO CITY GRAND CATHEDRAL HALL - CONTINUOUS
The Inquisitor, walks down the hall. As he does he is joined
by TWO SOLDIERS and then TWO MORE SOLDIERS.
INQUISITOR
(Spanish; subtitled:)
We leave in the coming days for
Mazatlan, to find a witch.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
48 -
Descent into Uncertainty
EXT. EAST COAST OF AMERICA 1740 - MORNING
Seaside. Sitting on a cliff overlooking the east coast sits
Markus's VTOL aircraft.
Markus looks through a set of futuristic binoculars and sees
a small seaside town in the distance.
Markus, turns and walks back to the VTOL, the side access
panel is open and there are burn marks along the side of the
airframe. Markus, digs through a spare parts case sitting
next to the VTOL. Finally, he gives up, tossing the parts
back into the case. Markus once again turns towards the
seaside town. Finally...
From the VTOL Markus begins to unload some cargo. He pulls
THREE BLUE METAL tubes with yellow markings on them. Next
we see the black slate computer.
Markus opens the cover and begins to look at some information
being listed on the screen. He once again looks toward the
town.
Markus places the blue tubes and computer into a LARGE BROWN
PACK. He then pulls out a LARGE BLACK BOX and from it, a
bag. In the bag are a mix of GOLD COINS and DIAMONDS. He
places these into a SMALL SADDLE BAG and pulls it over his
shoulder.
Markus walks down away from the VTOL and from his pocket
pulls out a small iPhone looking control pad unit. He touches
a few buttons on the glass screen and the VTOL aircraft comes
to life. The engines start up and slowly the aircraft lifts
into the morning air and hovers. A warning light sounds on
the screen. From the pad we see there is an issue with the
VTOL.
Markus, controls the VTOL towards the open sea. The aircraft
flies east for a short distance and it slowly pitches over
and rolls into the sea, slowly it begins to sink below the
waves.
Markus takes the control unit and flings it into the sea.
Picking up his large brown bag he struggles to place it over
his back and begins walking towards the small fishing town.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Adventure","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
49 -
A Curious Proposition
EXT. SMALL FISHING TOWN - LATER
Markus walks the streets towards the docks. The locals stare
at Markus with his strange clothing. Finally coming to a
three masted sailing ship dockside. Markus spots the Captain.
MARKUS
Are you the master of this vessel?
The Dutch captain spots Markus from the ship deck. He drops
his pipe looking at the stranger.
DUTCH CAPTAIN
Can I help you kind stranger?
Markus looks up at the ship and Captain before him.
MARKUS
Why yes, you can kind sir. You can
indeed, I seek passage on your fine
ship to Havana Cuba.
The Captain, steps closer to the railing.
DUTCH CAPTAIN
Not a port we frequent.
MARKUS
Perhaps, my purse can change your
mind.
Markus holds up the bag of gold and diamonds.
The Captain, laughs and point for Markus to board his ship.
DUTCH CAPTAIN
Perhaps, it can...
END OF ACT NINE
ACT TEN
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
50 -
A Ride Interrupted
EXT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA STABLES - DAY
Don Carlos is with his two SONS ANTONIO (15) and SANTIAGO
(13)at the riding stables.
The two boys are riding the horses around in circles as Don
Carlos keeps a watchful eye on each of them.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Keep your back straight. You are
the sons of Don Carlos and as so be
proud when you are in public.
As the boys ride, Ikal keeps a watchful eye on them from the
fence.
Suddenly there is the sound of a rattlesnake. The horse
with Santiago rears up and throws him from the saddle.
Santiago crashes to the ground, he calls out in pain.
Ikal jumps from the wall with a machete and runs at the snake.
The boy tries to crawl away from the snake. With lighting
speed, the machete comes down cutting the head of the snake
off.
Don Carlos runs to his son. The boy tries to get up but he
can't, his arm is broken.
Ikal holds up the dead snake in his hand with a smile.
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Ikal, go get help...
(beat)
(turns to a servant)
Ride out and fetch the Doctor...
Ikal drops the snake and runs off looking for help.
Don Carlos, helps his son to his feet and the two begin to
walk to the main house.
Genres:
["Drama","Action"]
Ratings
Scene
51 -
Urgent Call to Action
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - LATER
Ikal, runs in calling out for Kim.
IKAL
Kim... Kim...
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA BATH ROOM - CONTINUOUS
In a large copper tub sits Kim, bathing. She hears the sound
of Ikal running through the house calling her name.
Kim looks to the door.
KIM
Ikal, yes,... SI..,
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA UPSTAIRS HALL - CONTINUOUS
Kim steps from the bathroom with a robe on, just as Trinity
and Keara leave their rooms.
TRINITY
What's going on?
KIM
Ikal is calling me.
The three rush down the stairs to find Ikal standing there.
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - CONTINUOUS
IKAL
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Don Carlos, calls for your help,
Santiago has fallen from his horse.
Kim stands there looking at Trinity and Keara.
TRINITY
Well what are you waiting for.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
52 -
A Warm Welcome with Unspoken Tensions
EXT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - AFTERNOON
Jacob, Tom and Andy ride in on horseback passing the main
gate. There is no one to be found. The three jump from
their horses to the ground tying them up.
They make there way to the villa.
As they get closer they see a group of FARM HANDS standing
by the kitchen door.
The three make their way over. Pushing past the workers.
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA KITCHEN - LATER
The three enter to find Santiago sitting in a chair with Kim
setting his arm with three wood splints and plaster which
one of the brick mason's is mixing. Kim wraps cloth into
the plaster mix.
Standing watching all this is, Doctor Paulino, he looks on
with fascination.
Don Carlos holds Teresa as they to look on.
Trinity is helping to clean up.
JACOB
Did we miss something.
TRINITY
Santiago had a fall and broke his
arm.
(beat)
But lucky for us we have Kim. She
set it and with luck it should be
good as new in six weeks.
Jacob and Tom look at Kim. Andy pushes his way past them
and hugs Kim.
Don Carlos, walks up to Kim. Standing there he looks into
her eyes.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Thank you, Kim for helping my son.
Thank you, for helping me, returning
me to this world that I may see my
sons grow old.
Kim smiles.
KIM
A... thank you?
Don Carlos, turns to the six.
DON CARLOS
(Spanish; subtitled:)
You will always have a place in my
house. In my heart. My home is
your home. You are welcome here as
long as you wish and as long as I
live. What is mine is yours.
Trinity smiles.
TRINITY
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Thank you, Don Carlos... Thank you
so much.
KIM
What he say?
JACOB
Yes, what did he say?
Trinity starts to cry.
TRINITY
We will always be welcome in his
home and we are welcome to stay as
long was we wish.
Andy kisses Kim. She smiles.
Teresa turns and leaves the room, a look of anger.
Kim looks over to the doctor.
KIM
Andy, I need to talk with the doctor.
Can you give me a few minutes?
ANDY
Good luck with that.
KIM
I know...
Kim walks up to the doctor as he is getting ready to leave.
KIM (CONT'D)
Doctor Paulino.
DR. PAULINO
Si,
KIM
I need to ask you something.
DR. PAULINO
I no understand, how say...
KIM
Please try to hear my words. Please
listen to my words. I need to ask
you something... I need your help...
Jacob walks up to Trinity and looks at her.
JACOB
You once said to me, all you ever
wanted was a bed of your own, one
you could call home.
(beat)
One you wouldn't have to give up...
I guess your wish is answered.
Trinity looks to Jacob.
TRINITY
Now I just need to do one more thing.
I need to take the words I write
each night and somehow send them
home...
(beat)
Will you help me do that? Show me
how to do that.
Jacob smiles at her.
JACOB
I would be happy to help you, and in
time find a way to do just that.
Send a message across time.
(beat)
I wish I could be there when they
read it...
Trinity holds Jacob.
TRINITY
Good...
Genres:
["Drama","Family","Medical"]
Ratings
Scene
53 -
Reflections at the Stables
EXT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA STABLES - EVENING
Ikal sits on the wood railing looking at the riding arena.
Trinity walks up behind the young boy.
The two look at the hills and rising moon. They reflect on
the day.
TRINITY
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Open your hands.
Ikal looks to Trinity confused?
Trinity lifts a small cloth bag and from it rolls the head
of the snake which Ikal killed, into his open hands. Ikal
looks down at the severed head.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Jacob found it and pointed out an
interesting detail.
Ikal holds the head and looks at it. Playing with it, like
it is still alive.
IKAL
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
These snakes are very deadly.
TRINITY
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Oh, really.
(beat)
Funny how there was a rattlesnake,
with its fangs cut off in the arena.
IKAL
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Yes, funny... God works in many
ways...
TRINITY
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
You know you took a big risk for us.
Don Carlos's son, could have been
very badly hurt.
IKAL
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
Not by the snake.
TRINITY
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
No, but by the fall, he could'a been
killed!
IKAL
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
He wasn't. And Kim was there to
help him. It all worked out in the
end.
TRINITY
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
I hope Don Carlos never finds out.
IKAL
(Spanish; Subtitled:)
Only if you tell him. And I know
you won't.
Trinity smiles.
IKAL (CONT'D)
How you say... You are welcome.
You have a home now...
TRINITY
(Spanish; subtitled:)
Not sure who I should fear more,
you, Don Carlos or Teresa.
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA BEDROOM OF TRINITY / JACOB - NIGHT
Trinity relaxes in bed, listening to music with her ear-buds
/ iPhone, Jacob by her side. She writes in the journal which
is the young adults story home someday.
Trinity looks down at the power percentage bar. It reads
5%. The phone is in need of charging.
TRINITY
Need to charge the case again. The
battery is almost died again.
JACOB
Not tonight, tomorrow we need to
find a place in the sun and out of
sight from people.
TRINITY
How long will it still last or
continue to work?
JACOB
What the phone?
(beat)
I have no way of knowing. That's a
question for Tom.
Trinity gets up from the bed.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Where are you going?
TRINITY
Going to see Tom.
JACOB
Now? This late?
TRINITY
Yes, now. I need to know. I need
to know how much longer I can hold
onto my dreams, my music. My link
to what we left behind.
Trinity puts on a robe and takes a oil lamp.
Trinity steps out.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
55 -
Unexpected Encounters
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - CONTINUOUS
Trinity walks the hall and finds Kim standing looking out an
open window at the night sky.
TRINITY
Everything ok?
KIM
Yes...
Trinity starts to walk.
KIM (CONT'D)
You're up late?
TRINITY
You too... I'm just going to ask
Tom a question.
Kim turns to Trinity.
KIM
You mind if I talk with Jacob for a
minute?
TRINITY
No... He's in the room.
KIM
Thanks...
Kim smiles and makes her way down the hall to Jacob's room.
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA BEDROOM OF TRINITY / JACOB -
CONTINUOUS
There is a knock at the door.
JACOB
Really you need to knock?
There is a second knock.
Jacob jumps from bed naked and opens the door to find Kim.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Shit! Sorry.
Jacob quickly turns to get a shirt to pull over himself.
Kim tries to look away.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Thought you were Trinity.
KIM
You have a minute, I need to ask you
about Andy.
Jacob stops and turns to Kim. There is long pause.
JACOB
What do you want to know?
Kim smiles.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
56 -
A Battery of Memories
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA BEDROOM OF TOM AND KEARA - NIGHT
There is a knock at the door. Tom looks up from the desk
and looks over to Keara.
TOM
Yes, who is it?
TRINITY (O.S.)
Trinity, you have a minute? Need to
ask you something?
TOM
Sure.
Tom stands and opens the door. Standing there is Trinity
with an oil lamp.
Keara smiles at Trinity from the bed.
TOM (CONT'D)
Yes?
Trinity steps in and stands there looking at Keara and Tom.
TRINITY
Our phones, my iphone. How long
will it keep working... Before it
won't hold a charge or charge anymore.
Trinity holds out the orange phone case from under the robe.
Tom looks down at it.
TOM
Why?
TRINITY
Because it's who we are. What we
are, what we left behind. And what
is still ahead.
Tom takes the case and looks at it.
TOM
Hard to say... Back home in our
time, the batteries were good for
1000 to 1200 charges or cycles.
(beat)
Which for most of us meant around 3
years on average.
(beat)
How often do you charge it?
TRINITY
Once a week or so, maybe less.
TOM
Then I would guess it should last
for around a 1000 weeks of use and
charging.
TRINITY
Which is?
TOM
19 years Trinity.
Trinity smiles at this news.
TOM (CONT'D)
If you take care of it. Keep it
dry, safe. Your memories will still
be at your finger tips for the next
20 years.
(beat)
20 years to look back and record
what still is ahead of us.
TRINITY
20 years is a long time.
TOM
In this world, it is lifetime.
Trinity looks down at the orange phone case.
Tom hands it back to her and wraps her fingers around it.
TOM (CONT'D)
Hold on to those memories.
TRINITY
Here's hoping.
Trinity turns to leave.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Thank you.
TOM
For what?
TRINITY
Telling me our dreams will stay alive
for sometime still.
Tom smiles.
TOM
Our dreams will always stay alive as
long as you keep the candles burning.
(best)
Good night Trinity.
Trinity opens the door and leaves. Keara smiles at Tom.
KEARA
Good night Trinity...
Genres:
["Drama","Sci-Fi"]
Ratings
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57 -
Whispers of the Past
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - CONTINUOUS
Trinity walks the hall to her bedroom and stops at the door.
She hears Jacob and Kim talking from within the room.
JACOB (O.S.)
Andy and his mother were very close.
Gave her life for her son.
INT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA BEDROOM OF TRINITY / JACOB -
CONTINUOUS
Jacob sits in a chair across from Kim.
JACOB
Andy had it all, money a beautiful
home. Nice car... But the one thing
he never had was a dad.
(beat )
Not a dad he could call a father or
friend. Not a dad to look up to.
KIM
How did you know him?
JACOB
We met in army cadets. His dad wanted
a man, not a shy boy. So his dad
who was never there for him, who
always put him down sent him off to
army camp. Felt the army could do
something he as a father couldn't.
Jacob is looking for more words.
KIM
What?
JACOB
Nothing.
(beat)
That's how we became friends.
(beat)
The problem, it made him a man, but
it also made him hate his dad even
more. How they pushed us...
(beat)
After his mom died of cancer, he and
his dad never talked again. He moved
out and tried to get a job. He left
university, never finishing. That's
why you never saw him around campus.
(beat)
His dad kept sending him money.
(MORE)
JACOB (CONT'D)
I guess he hoped he could now somehow
still buy his love.
Kim sits silent.
KIM
Why did he come on this trip?
JACOB
Why indeed. Hadn't seen him since
the funeral of his mom.
(beat)
You believe in faith?
Kim smiles.
KIM
I do..
JACOB
The night before we left on the caving
trip, I ran into him at the bar. He
was there by himself. No friends
sitting drinking. Robert was with
me... We talked about old times and
at the end I asked him if he wanted
to go and hang out. Go back to the
cave we saw years before.
KIM
He said yes.
JACOB
(laughing)
No... He said NO. But, at 5:30 in
the morning when I as loading out
the truck, there he was standing at
my door, pack in one hand. Bottle
in the other hand.
(beat)
He said to me, "This better be fun!"
Jacob smile.
JACOB (CONT'D)
That will always be etched into my
mind.
Slowly the door opens and Trinity steps in.
TRINITY
Sorry, you guys done?
Kim looks over to Trinity.
KIM
Hi... Yes, it's late. A lot to
take in.
Kim stands and begins to leave.
KIM (CONT'D)
Thank you.
JACOB
For what?
KIM
For asking him.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
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58 -
Dreams of a Brighter Future
EXT. SHIP AT SEA - NIGHT
The three masted sailing ship is under way in open waters,
heading to an unknown future.
On the deck is Markus. (Now wearing 1740 clothing) He looks
out at the open sea, the moon shines bright.
The Dutch captain walks up behind him.
DUTCH CAPTAIN
What do you see my friend?
Markus thinks. Takes a deep breath...
MARKUS
I see a future where mankind will be
free. I see a future where events
have been set into motion, and given
time all things are possible with a
little help, a little push a little
nudge.
(beat)
A future where a great wheel has
begun to roll and now it will only
gain speed, and strength! And soon
it will roll over darkness and from
it will come the light of a new day.
The Dutch captain, looks at Markus.
DUTCH CAPTAIN
You speak strange words my friend?
Are you a scholar? Or a poet?
MARKUS
I'm a dreamer... Who plans to make
right all the things which my people
made wrong...
The Dutch captain, places his hand on the shoulder of Markus.
DUTCH CAPTAIN
Sounds like a good dream...
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Adventure"]
Ratings
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59 -
Lessons of Equality at the Hacienda
EXT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - AFTERNOON
The sky is clear and the six friends are with Don Carlos.
He is teaching them how to fence. Ikal watches from the
sidelines shaking is head.
DON CARLOS
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Jacob, bring the sword up. Like I
showed you!
He shakes his head.
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Trinity your turn.
(to Ikal)
Give her a sword.
Trinity steps forward and takes a sword from Ikal.
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Now just like the last times.
Sitting off to the side is Keara. She draws Trinity and Don
Carlos in a notebook.
Don Carlos begins to fight Trinity.
DON CARLOS (CONT'D)
(in Spanish; subtitled)
Excellent! Keep the blade up. Good!
(beat)
A woman needs to know how to defend
herself...
Kim and Andy stand watching, as does Tom as he swings a blade
trying to get a feel for it.
EXT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - LATER
The six learn to ride. With Don Carlos is IKAL. The boy
guides the horse as Trinity rides side saddle. Trinity
laughs. She is free...
TRINITY (V.O.)
Over the coming days, Don Carlos
took us in as if we were his own
(MORE)
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
children. He took a liking to each
of us. But more so to Kim, the
Chinese Princess, the bringer of
life. The angel, our saver.
(beat)
He and his thirteen year old servant
Ikal, taught us how a lady rides....
EXT. DON CARLOS'S HACIENDA - LATER
The six are now taking turns shooting flintlock rifles.
Ikal, helps load the flintlocks. Trinity fires the gun and
hits the bottle shattering it.
TRINITY (V.O.)
How to shoot...
Trinity laughs after she takes the shot. Jacob puts his
hands together clapping.
JACOB
Nicely done! Who taught you how to
do that?
Don Carlos is very impressed as is Ikal.
Trinity stands thinking. Then she smiles.
TRINITY
My dad. My dad taught me how to
shoot...
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Don Carlos taught us how to survive.
He taught us how to survive in these
times....
An image of Trinity's father, Carl Warner, with Trinity,
superimposed. Happier times. A young woman with her father
by her side.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
This man reminded me of you dad and
the things you taught me. Lessons
which would keep me and my friends
alive!
(beat)
He didn't care that we were women,
he treated each of us as equals.
For the world of 1740 this was not
the norm.