Richard C Richter
Creator
Based on the book series.
Richard Richter
403 369 0144
Jan 5 2025
Coverage version
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
Title card: Flash of an image. "Crossing the Rubicon".
EXT. PORT OF HAVANA CUBA 1741 - MORNING
Subtitled: January 3, 1741
The thick brown smoke still hangs in the air over the whole
city from the night before and the loss of the SAN IGNACIO
by fire. A few tall ships dot the harbor....
The sun struggles to find its way towards the landscape which
makes up Havana.
INT. HOME OF FRANCISCO - STUDY - CONTINUOUS
C/U: Jacob's eyes. He stands looking out over the harbor,
fixed on the loss and now thinks of what became of Andy.
Wide: Jacob is now holding a piece of folded paper in his
right hand. A letter?
INT. HOME OF FRANCISCO - BATHROOM TUB - LATER
Trinity in the copper bathtub.
C/U: Face underwater, she looks as if she may have drowned.
We drift over her body, when she suddenly surfaces, with a
gasp.
She works her way up and sits to the back of the tub, looking
into space. The golden morning light from the smoke washes
over her. She looks towards the light.
There is a knock at the door. Trinity does not react at
first.
A second knock.
TRINITY
Si....
The door slowly opens and Jacob enters. He looks to his
wife and then finally offers the letter to Trinity.
JACOB
I had found this. It was on Andy's
bed. I didn't share it... Because...
I didn't think the time was right.
Trinity looks to Jacob.
TRINITY
What does it say?
Jacob smiles and places the letter on a small table by the
tub. He turns and leaves. Trinity looks to the folded letter
sitting there. Finally she gets out of the tub and begins
to dry herself.
She picks up the letter and makes her way over to the open
window. She looks out over the harbor. Finally looking
down, reading the words.
ANDY (V.O.)
To my friends, Jacob, Tom, Keara and
Trinity. When I was a small boy, my
family gave me everything I ever
wanted. There was nothing I needed
or longed for. It was all there
before me.
Genres:
["Historical Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
2 -
Descent into Despair
EXT. HARBOR HAVANA - NIGHT
Andy rows a small boat toward the SAN IGNACIO. The night
sky flashes with lighting and the moon fights to provide a
clear view of the ship.
Andy is fixed on the ship. He turns from time to time to
correct his heading.
ANDY (V.O.)
From having everything, to having
nothing. Kim, was all I had left.
Kim, was all I needed. She made me
whole. It seems happiness is not my
destiny in the crazy story we're
trying to make a life from.
EXT. HARBOR HAVANA - SAN INGACIO - CONTINUOUS
(Andy)
Andy's small boat comes alongside the great ship. Andy starts
to climb the long boarding ladder. The scars of the great
sea battle mark the hull of the ship.
ANDY (V.O.)
I could not have told you what love
was before Kim came into my life.
Andy is now on the deck of the San Ingacio. He stands there,
the ship is empty, no life anywhere. Nothing much has
changed. The ship still looks like it did the day it arrived
in Havana harbor.
Any little work which was done to fix the ship has long since
been swept away from the hurricanes of 1740. The decks are
littered with wood and rotting sails.
ANDY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
I could never repay Kim, for her
gift of love for me. Now I am lost.
INT. SAN INGACIO - CONTINUOUS
(Andy)
Andy strikes a match and lights a lantern. The light pushes
the darkness back as the flame builds.
Andy looks around searching.
ANDY (V.O.)
I don't want to feel this loss ever
again. I don't want love ever again.
Andy enters the Captain's cabin. Blood still stains the
floor from where he died. His body laid out on his desk as
the crew tried to save his life. He looks at the sea charts
and sees a white dead rose on the floor. As he picks it up
the petals fall off to the floor, in slow motion.
ANDY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Life goes on, and for me, it will
not be the same direction you have
chosen.
Andy turns and makes his way down the hall toward his old
cabin he shared with Kim. Shadows dance on the walls from
the lantern.
ANDY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Should you see success. To my father
say "I wanted to be better and always
wanted to make him proud." Please
tell my father that I loved him and
how I wish I could have said good-
bye to him. In this we share a common
regret.
Andy stands there and looks at the bloodstained sheets he
once laid in. Andy sits at the edge of the bed and from his
jacket pulls out a pistol and the drawing of Kim, which Keara
did. He looks at the image of Kim. He fights back tears.
ANDY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
My friends, be strong. Be happy. Be
brave. Remember me not in this letter
to you now, but when we were seven
friends.
Andy lays down in the bed. He looks to the ceiling. He
puts the gun to his head. He pulls the hammer back on the
pistol.
Andy tries to pull trigger put can't. He starts to cry.
Finally he drops the gun to his side. He closes his eyes.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
3 -
Farewell to the Past
INT. SAN INGACIO GUN DECK- LATER
(Andy)
Andy stands on the very spot Kim was killed. Where Trinity
held her body. Kim's blood is everywhere still to see.
Andy lifts the lantern to light the scene.
Andy falls to his knees and begins to cry. Standing before
Andy, in the shadow, is KIM WANG. She is dressed in the
same yellow dress she was wearing when she died.
Andy lifts the pistol to his head.
The ghostly hand of Kim, touches Andy's shoulder. Andy drops
the gun to the floor.
Andy runs his hands over the bloodstained floor trying to
catch some part of Kim again. He cries....
Finally Andy gets the strength and again stands.
Andy smiles.
ANDY
Good-bye my Princes.
And with that Andy flings, the oil lantern at the ship's
deck, where it explodes into flames. The flames dance before
Andy. He stands there. Finally the heat becomes too great
and Andy falls back, fleeing the gun deck, to the main deck.
EXT. SAN INGACIO MAIN DECK - CONTINUOUS
Andy stands there looking as the flames now work their way
up the open stairwell.
Andy climbs over the side to his waiting small boat and begins
to row away from the burning ship. The flames now catch the
rigging and burn into the night sky.
EXT. HARBOR HAVANA - SAN INGACIO - LATER
Andy rows the boat and finally makes shore. The alarms are
being sounded from the mainland. Calls go out....
A small flotilla of boats starts to head towards the burning
ship.
EXT. HARBOR HAVANA - CONTINUOUS
Andy makes his way up the bank towards his horse and climbs
atop.
Andy sits there looking at the destruction he has started.
Sitting on the dock side, is MARKUS he watches Andy through
a set of binoculars from afar.
MARKUS
(to himself)
Good luck my friend...
(beat)
Until I see you again...
Andy turns and rides out from the port of Havana towards the
night.
Markus, turns toward the location where Trinity is standing
watching the ship burn.
DIP TO BLACK:
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
4 -
Echoes of Loss
INT. ANDY'S BEDROOM - MORNING
Trinity, Jacob, Keara and Tom stand looking at his bed.
On it are Kim's last belongings. Her iPhone, I.D. wallet,
etc. Plus a few other 21th century items. Missing is the
"All seeing Eye" pendent. Plus Andy left all his own items,
for Trinity to use in the time capsule.
TOM
He's gone Trin...
TRINITY
You don't know that!
JACOB
And then there were four.
Trinity looks to her belly. Then to Jacob.
TRINITY
Then there were five.....
(beat)
I'm going to talk with Francisco and
see about sending out more search
parties!
Trinity walks from the room. Leaving her friends standing
there.
Tom turns to Jacob.
TOM
You know, he took his 500 gold coins?
The ones the Governor gave for Kim's
death.
JACOB
I know....
TOM
You still think he killed himself
then?
JACOB
I don't know... I would hope not.
(best)
Regardless, he made a decision to
follow his own path... He could have
talked to us...
Keara steps to the window and looks out over the harbor.
TOM
Not his way.
KEARA
If he did take is life, because of
Kim's death. I hope he is with her
now. He would be happy again.
JACOB
God knows. We couldn't help him any
more...
Jacob picks up Andy's wallet and looks at his old photo I.D.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Bye friend.
(beat)
Few more things for Trinity's box.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
5 -
A Toast to the Lost
EXT. HOME OF FRANCISCO - COURTYARD - EVENING
Jacob, Tom and a few other men ride in after a long day of
searching for Andy.
They step from their horses, each dirty, covered in sweat.
Trinity and Keara step from the main house and meet the boys.
TRINITY
Well?
JACOB
Nothing....
TRINITY
There needs to...
JACOB
Nothing Trinity!
(beat)
No one saw anything. If you don't
believe me ask these men! My Spanish
may suck but I know when someone
comes up with shit.
Keara, stands there and looks to Tom. Tom shakes his head
saying. "He is gone."
JACOB (CONT'D)
I'm hungry.
Jacob walks past Trinity into the main house.
INT. HOME OF FRANCISCO - DINNING ROOM - NIGHT
Francisco, joined by is wife Claudia, look at their guests.
Trinity, Jacob, Keara, and Tom. There is one empty chair.
FRANCISCO
(Subtitled: Spanish)
I am truly sorry for your loss.
Andy was a good man.... We can not
find any trace of him. Most likely
he perished in the flames. He did
not suffer...
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
He was a friend.
The people seated around the table look to one another.
Finally...
Tom stands, pushing back his chair and lifts a glass of wine.
TOM
To the dead... Robert, Kim. To
Andy.
JACOB
No... Lets say... To lost friends.
They all stand and each lifts a glass and takes a drink.
Trinity stands looking at her friends. Finally.
TRINITY
Yes, to lost friends. With luck our
paths will cross again someday.
(MORE)
TRINITY (CONT'D)
(beat)
Good night.
Trinity sets down her glass and leaves the room.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
6 -
A New Beginning
INT. HOME OF FRANCISCO - TRINITY - JACOB BEDROOM - NIGHT
Trinity looks at the ceiling. A single candle burns next to
the bed.
TRINITY
We can go.
JACOB
Sorry?
TRINITY
I'm ready to move on. Havana, like
New Spain, now hold sad memories.
JACOB
Are you sure?
(best)
I'll see how fast we can find a ship.
Jacob turns to Trinity in bed.
JACOB (CONT'D)
It won't be easy.
Trinity turns to Jacob and looks into his eyes.
TRINITY
When was anything easy for us.
Trinity, hugs Jacob. Holding him tight.
DIP TO BLACK:
EXT. VILLA NUEVA DE SANTA CLARA - DAY
Andy rides into Villa Nueva De Snata Clara Cuba. The town
is a slave town. In the center of town is a stand for the
sale of African Slaves.
The town is full of black African Slaves with a number of
wagons loaded with tobacco moving through the town to
warehouses.
Andy comes to an INN and steps from his horse and looks for
a room and meal. He takes his hat off, which he used to
protect himself from the sun. The locals look to him, they
have not seen a red headed man.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
7 -
Contrasting Realities
INT. VILLA NUEVA DE SANTA CLARA - INN - LATER
(Andy, Hostess)
Andy sits having dinner and looks out as a new load of slaves
are brought into town for sale.
The hostess comes to Andy and offers him more wine.
HOSTESS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Wine?
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Yes, thank you.
HOSTESS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
You a leprechaun?
ANDY
Ah?
The hostess points to the red hair. Touching it...
She pours.
Andy is fixed on the chained slaves walking the streets, led
by a MAN with a torch.
The Hostess follows his gaze. To her this is just an everyday
event at this time of year.
DIP TO BLACK:
EXT. HARBOR HAVANA - DAY
The sailing merchant ship Europa sails into the harbor of
Havana. Her sails drop.
EXT. HOME OF FRANCISCO - BALCONY - MORNING
(Jacob, Keara)
Jacob stands looking at the harbor with his Monocular. Keara
steps up.
KEARA
Be careful, Francisco will see your
toy.
JACOB
Our ship.
(MORE)
JACOB (CONT'D)
(points)
There. The Europa.
Keara takes the monocular and looks.
KEARA
You believe in this plan based on a
TV show you watch 7 years ago?
JACOB
You don't?
KEARA
I believe in real things.
JACOB
You believe in God? How real is
that?
Keara puts down the monocular. (Good point)
JACOB (CONT'D)
At least, Tom is basing it on fact.
KEARA
He is basing it on hearsay. You
really think they are at the mouth
of the Orange river. For anyone to
just pick up. Out in the open.
JACOB
The diamonds are there.
KEARA
You even know what to look for?
JACOB
Given time. Yes. We will.
Keara turns to Jacob.
KEARA
Time's running out Jacob. You are
asking Trinity, who is pregnant, to
what? Sail half way around the world
in 1741. Holy shit. She must love
you! I wouldn't do it.
JACOB
And that is what makes her not you.
Jacob looks to Keara.
KEARA
When do we leave?
JACOB
Tomorrow morning first light.
KEARA
Enjoy your last night in paradise.
(beat)
I'll tell Tom.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
8 -
Bittersweet Farewell at the Harbor
EXT. HARBOR HAVANA - EVENING
(Francisco, Jacob, Man 1, Trinity)
Subtitled: January 11, 1741
The four stand there, looking at the next part of their
journey. The Europa is at anchor in the harbor. Trinity
turns to Francisco. Claudia smiles, and hugs each of the
girls. She knows she will be losing two close friends.
FRANCISCO
(Subtitled: Spanish)
God speed. Thank you, again for
what you did for the King. Thank
you, for your friendship and I am
sorry again for your loss. Andy was
a fine man, and I am sorry I never
knew his wife. We will keep our
eyes open should we someday find him
living here in Cuba. We can not
ever give up hope. Just maybe....
The group standing looking at Francisco.
JACOB
What did he say?
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Thank you. Thank you, for a kind
carrying, heart.
A MAN whistles up to the group from the a small boat used to
ferry the four to the Europa.
MAN 1
(Subtitled: Spanish)
We go now!
He shakes his head. A number of dock workers start to load
the belongings of the group into the small boat.
FRANCISCO
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Take heed. The Captain of the Europa
they tell me is hard, and even cruel.
If I would have known this I would
have told you to wait for the next
ship east.
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
It is okay. We will survive. With
me having a child we couldn't wait
anyhow...
Francisco looks to Trinity.
FRANCISCO
(Subtitled: Spanish)
You take good care of that child.
(beat)
I wish you all the luck in the days
and years ahead. Be safe....
Francisco looks to Trinity, he kisses her on the forehead.
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
I will and thank you.
One by one they stand before Francisco. Tom and Keara pass
shaking hands.
JACOB
(Shakes his hand)
Thank you.
From Francisco's pocket he hands Jacob a small bag filled
with gold and a letter.
FRANCISCO
(Subtitled: Spanish)
A little more to help you on your
quest. Plus a letter to give you
safe passage in Spain.
Trinity is about to translate.
JACOB
Thank you.... But you have done.....
FRANCISCO
You can. And you will.
He hugs Jacob.
FRANCISCO (CONT'D)
You could be a fine son for me.
Finally Trinity steps up. She smiles and then turns away
and starts to climb down the boarding ladder into the small
boat.
Genres:
["Historical Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
9 -
Aboard the Europa: Confronting Injustice
EXT. MAIN DECK EUROPA - MOMENTS LATER
(Jacob, Keara, Merchant, Trinity, Tom)
On the main deck of the Europa is the CAPTAIN. He eyes the
group as they one by one step onto the deck. He stares at
each of them. A MAN 2 tells them to follow them to their
cabin.
Working with the crew are TWO BLACK AFRICAN SLAVES. Keara
and Trinity take notice of this right away. The two African
Slaves spot the two girls.
KEARA
I got a bad feeling about this.
As they walk a fat MERCHANT man with a scrawny eight-year
-old Black Boy comes up to them. The Merchant wants to sell
the boy.
MERCHANT
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Hello. You look as if you could use
the services of a good strong cabin
boy. You can buy him for 50 gold
coins.
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Sorry?
MERCHANT
(Subtitled: Spanish)
This is a good price. I am almost
giving him away as a gift.
The boy tries to get away, the merchant slaps the boy in the
head.
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
We don't buy slaves!
(She looks at the boy)
All people should be free!
(to the merchant)
People like you are sick!
The merchant looks at her.
MERCHANT
(to Jacob)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Keep your bitch of a wife in line
Sir!
The merchant slaps the boy and the two wander off.
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Fuck you, kind sir.
The merchant raises his hand.
JACOB
I missed all that.
Trinity looks to Jacob.
TOM
I somehow feel this will not be as
good as we had it on the San Ignacio!
KEARA
(To Jacob)
So help me Jacob. You better be
right about the diamonds on the Orange
river. If not we are all dead. If
we some how survive the trip there!
The MAN 2 once again whistles at the four. Telling them to
get a move on.
Keara turns and one last time looks over at Claudia and
Francisco standing on the dock. They give each a final good-
bye wave.
END OF ACT ONE
ACT TWO
EXT. EUROPA - DAY
The Europa is now at open sea, sails full and pushing east
towards Seville, Spain.
INT. EUROPA CABIN TRINITY JACOB - DAY
(Keara, Trinity)
Trinity is in her cabin with Keara by her side. Trinity is
not feeling well. We know this by the look on her face.
KEARA
More morning sickness?
TRINITY
Could just be sea sickness. Not
sleeping well. The second we got
onto this ship. I started having
dreams. That we were back on the
San Ignacio.
KEARA
Did you, tell Jacob?
TRINITY
What for? He has his own ghosts.
(beat)
I need water.
Keara gets out of the bed and looks for the water bucket.
She finds it empty.
KEARA
Nothing left.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
10 -
Confrontation on the Gun Deck
INT. EUROPA - GUN DECK - DAY
(First Officer, Jacob, Keara, Trinity)
Trinity and Keara are searching for water to drink.
TRINITY
This way.
Suddenly the FIRST OFFICER confronts them. His breath reeks
of alcohol.
FIRST OFFICER
(Subtitled: Spanish)
You lost?
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
We are looking for water to drink.
He points for the girls to follow.
He leads them to a rain barrel filled with water and drinking
cup. With no one around, he eyes each of them.
The First Officer drunkenly comes on the girls.
FIRST OFFICER
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Not just anyone, can book passage on
a ship of war. You think you are
better than us? You must know people
in class...
He eyes each of them.
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Look all we want is water!
(beat)
We have it, thank you!
FIRST OFFICER
What country did you say you fine
young whores are from?
Trinity swings to slap him in the face, but he grips her
wrist.
TRINITY
We didn't....
FIRST OFFICER
(Subtitled: Spanish)
You need to cool off.
The Officer, throws the water in Trinity’s face, from the
cup he dipped in the rain barrel.
Trinity’s shocked. Keara’s about to punch him, but his
hand quickly moves to his flintlock pistol at his belt.
FIRST OFFICER (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Hitting a First Officer is punishable
by death!
(beat)
Fine young ladies like you disappear
all the time.
Trinity eyes him.
FIRST OFFICER (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Oh don't look so shocked. Where do
you think all those women in brothels
come from.
The First, looks to Keara and sees her slight scar on her
face.
FIRST OFFICER (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Even with that face, I bet you can
still really fuck.
Keara turns to Trinity.
KEARA
What he say?
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
We are paying passengers! How dare
you! I'm going to the Captain!
FIRST OFFICER
(Subtitled: Spanish)
No, you will not!
The First Officer comes in close with his stinking breath
and rotting teeth.
FIRST OFFICER (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
I have friends in the crew, who could
make ladie's male companions
accidentally slip over the side.
Jacob comes in and stands there, sensing the tension without
being sure what to do.
JACOB
Is everything okay?
Keara intensely stares and tightens her lips, as if
communicating to Trinity not to speak and make things worse.
Jacob doesn't like what's going on. Jacob looks to the First
Officer. The Officer has a look of bring it on, as he puts
his hand on the pistol.
Jacob isn’t scared. He too, sweeps his jacket back revealing
one of the pistols. The First and Jacob make eye contact.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Tell him, the first person one kills
is always the hardest. After it
just gets easier. And he won't be
the first.
Trinity stops Jacob.
The First Officer looks to Trinity and Jacob not understanding
what was just said. Trinity knows this will only go from
bad to worse.
TRINITY
Like you, he has killed before...
(beat)
Let it go..
Trinity takes Jacob's hand. Jacob then escorts Trinity and
Keara away.
KEARA
What have we done Trinity?
Genres:
["Drama","Historical","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
11 -
Fractured Sanctuary
INT. EUROPA CABIN TRINITY JACOB - LATER
(Jacob, Trinity)
Trinity and Jacob return to the small cabin. Trinity is
mad! She paces, then lifts her dress and from her leg she
pulls Jacob's Kershaw knife. Snaps the blade open and drives
it into the wood wall!
TRINITY
Fuck me. How many more weeks of
this bullshit do we have to deal
with?
JACOB
I was wondering where that went?
Should have known, just like the gun
that time.
Trinity eyes Jacob.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Four weeks to cross.
TRINITY
Four weeks, what are Keara and I to
do? We can't go on deck. That sick
fuck will always be on us. This
crew is all pigs, every one of them!
Jacob looks at Trinity.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
I can't even pee. What was I thinking
to say yes to this...
Jacob, looks to the corner of the cabin and eyes a small
bucket. He picks it up and holds it out.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
What?
JACOB
Your piss bucket, and shit bucket.
TRINITY
Like really. Fuck you Jacob!
JACOB
What do you want me to do?
(beat)
Kill him? Better yet, you kill him.
I'm finished killing people. I lost
count.
Jacob pulls the knife from the wall and folds the blade and
hands it back to Trinity.
JACOB (CONT'D)
You do know how to use this I see.
Trinity once again eyes him. She takes the knife.
JACOB (CONT'D)
I'll see what I can do. But, my
Spanish is poor to say the least.
And they wouldn't talk to a women so
we have a problem.
TRINITY
We do. I have a husband who can't
speak the fucking language.
JACOB
Right. How is your French and German?
Trinity looks at him.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Right we all have strengths.
(beat)
Which is the reason we are going to
make it here, in this time.
Trinity falls to the bed and on to her back.
TRINITY
Get out please, I need to use the
bucket!
JACOB
Going to be a long four weeks.
(beat)
I am sorry.
Trinity points get out!
JACOB (CONT'D)
I'll tell Keara to keep you company.
Sure Tom and her are having the very
same talk....
Jacob looks to her and then leave the room.
DIP TO BLACK:
END OF ACT TWO
ACT THREE
INT. VILLA NUEVA DE SANTA CLARA - INN - DAY
Subtitled: February 5, 1751
Andy finishes shaving. Looking at himself in the mirror,
drying his face.
Later:
Andy pays the last of his bill at the INN.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
12 -
A New Beginning
EXT. VILLA NUEVA DE SANTA CLARA - LATER
Andy saddles his horse. Finally riding southeast from Villa
Nueva de Santa Clara on a small dirt road. He rides through
a tall wood gate at the edge of town. As he does, a number
of wagons loaded with tobacco leaf, pass him by. Andy stops
and watches the wagons pass. Twenty wagons pass, finally
behind the last one is a well-groomed Spanish MAN LUIS
ESTEVEZ. Early twenties, riding a white horse. The two men
make eye contact as they pass. Suddenly Luis stops and turns
looking back.
LUIS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Are you lost?
Andy Stops, turns, takes his hat off and replies in broken
Spanish.
ANDY
(Subtitled: Spanish
broken)
You, first need to know where you
are going to be lost.
Luis laughs. He looks at the red headed Andy.
LUIS
Are you British?
ANDY
No...
LUIS
Good, we do not like the British
here.
ANDY
I, too have no love for the British.
(beat)
They killed my wife.
LUIS
I am very sorry to hear this.
Andy smiles at him and lifts his hat.
ANDY
Have a good day.
Andy rides off again, as does Luis.
Then Luis stops and turns.
LUIS
Senor!
Andy stops and turns.
ANDY
Si?
LUIS
You, know anything about tobacco
farming?
ANDY
Yes, I know how to smoke it.
Luis laughs again.
LUIS
I am looking for help on my
plantation, are you willing to work
and learn?
Andy sits on his horse and looks to Luis, then to the open
road ahead of him. Finally back to Luis.
ANDY
Okay, I am willing to learn and work
for you. Until you tire of me.
LUIS
Bueno!
ANDY
If I'm going to work for you, I think
I should know your name.
LUIS
My name is Luis Estevez, my father
is Don Estevez, one of the founding
families in this area. We own almost
all the lands around here. My father
and his father build all this you
see here. This town is here because
of us...
ANDY
Wow.... My name is Andy Taylor. And
I build nothing...
Again Luis laughs.
LUIS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Like the man who makes clothes.
ANDY
Si....
LUIS
I think you and I will get along
well. You make me laugh... I miss
laughing.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical Fiction"]
Ratings
Scene
13 -
A Night of Uncertainty
EXT. VILLA NUEVA DE SANTA CLARA - ESTEVEZ ESTATE - NIGHT
Andy and Luis ride into the estate grounds and are met by a
number of BLACK AFRICAN SLAVES, who take their horses.
Andy follows Luis into the main house.
INT. VILLA NUEVA DE SANTA CLARA - ESTEVEZ ESATE - CONTINUOUS
(Estela, Luis)
Andy enters and is met by ESTELA (19 years) Luis's young
bride. Beautiful with black hair and dark eyes.
LUIS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Estela, this is Andy the Taylor and
he has come to work for us. To help
me run the plantation.
Estela steps up to Andy.
ESTELA
(Subtitled: Spanish)
It is very nice to meet you. I hope
you feel welcome here.
LATER:
Andy, Luis and Estela are having dinner with wine. There is
very little conversation as the group tries to find common
ground. From time to time they smile at each other. Luis
leans back in his chair and smiles.
LATER:
INT. VILLA NUEVA DE SANTA CLARA - BUNKHOUSE - NIGHT
(Andy, Luis)
Luis and Andy enter the small single room bunkhouse, with a
small single bed, table and washbasin.
LUIS
Here you go Andy Taylor. I hope it
will do you well. Someone will wake
you at 5:00 and we will see how you
learn tobacco.
ANDY
Luis?
LUIS
Si.
ANDY
Why did you ask me to work for you?
LUIS
My father, has given me this
plantation to manage and run. I
need someone to help. Someone I can
trust.
ANDY
How do you know you can trust me?
You have never met me before.
LUIS
I don't know. Perhaps God told me.
(beat)
Good-night Andy.
Luis turns and leaves.
DIP TO BLACK:
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
14 -
Confrontation on the Deck
INT. EUROPA CABIN TRINITY JACOB - DAY
Trinity and Keara sit looking at each other. The sway of
the ship rocking them. Each looks like shit. The weeks of
being stuck in a cabin are too much. To help pass the time
each are listening to music on the iPhone.
Then Trinity's phone dies. She looks at the screen. The
battery is showing 1%.
TRINITY
So this is hell. Need to charge.
KEARA
Right. Good luck with that. Not
here. Not now.
Trinity stands. Takes her iPhone and places it into the
wood box.
TRINITY
I'm going out.
KEARA
We can't. The whole fucking crew
hates us. This ship is no place for
women.
TRINITY
Coming?
Trinity, leaves the cabin.
EXT. EUROPA - MAIN DECK - CONTINUOUS
Tom and Jacob are standing looking out at the open water.
They are then joined by Trinity and Keara. As they meet up
with the boys, a few of the CREW walk by and look at the
women. One of the CREW spits at Keara.
KEARA
What are you looking at?
From the wheel deck, the Captain looks down at the passengers
and then goes back to his business.
TOM
Would be nice to at least have one
friend on this ship.
KEARA
Are you two ass-holes going to do
anything to stand up for us?
Jacob looks at Keara, with a "what do you want us to do"
look.
KEARA (CONT'D)
You really have no clue how hard it
is for us. Big Jacob, big Tom.
Real men, wandering around the deck.
Tom laughs.
KEARA (CONT'D)
What? Scared, they will think you
can't keep your woman in line, under
control.
JACOB
Any day now we will make Seville.
The First Officer walks past. Jacob eyes him again.
TRINITY
Any place we can charge up the phone?
TOM
Really?
Tom shakes his head.
Jacob looks to Keara.
JACOB
Our cabin later.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
15 -
A Moment of Trust
INT. EUROPA CABIN TRINITY JACOB - CONTINUOUS
The SMALL BLACK SLAVE BOY enters the cabin. He starts to
look around and going through things. The boy pockets a
neck-less by the bed of Trinity's.
The boy starts to go into a number of bags, in one he finds
Jacob's backpack. He digs around and pulls out three gold
coins and pockets them. He finds Jacob's water damaged iPhone
and looks at it. Running his hand over the glass screen.
He then pulls out the windup flashlight. He plays with it
finally pulling out the handle on the side. He slowly turns
the handle. It makes a whirring sound.
He plays with the buttons on the side. He hits the radio
button, the unit comes to life, with a hissing sound. He
drops it to the floor in fright and backs up into the arms
of Jacob standing in the doorway. The boy turns and scrambles
into the corner of the room, cowering. Jacob smiles.
Jacob leans down and picks up the flashlight and places it
back into his backpack.
Jacob looks at the boy, waving is finger.
JACOB
NO.... No.... No touch okay.
Jacob puts a finger to his lips to gesture not to talk to
anyone.
JACOB (CONT'D)
You no tell no one. ’Kay?“
Jacob darkens, raises two fingers like a “V”, points to his
own eyes, then the scared boy's eyes, with the modern warning
gesture meaning, "You be careful."
JACOB (CONT'D)
You got a name?
The boy just looks at Jacob.
Jacob reaches out and gently takes back his iPhone from
the boy’s hand.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Sorry it doesn't work anymore. Maybe
someday they'll recover the data
from it. Right?
The boy nods. Jacob is surprised!
JACOB (CONT'D)
Wait, you understand English?
The boy shakes his head.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Wait, if you don't understand English,
how'd you know to shake your head?
The boy nods.
Jacob gives up.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Okay forget it.
(beat)
Here...
Jacob reaches into his pocket and gives the boy some bread
he was saving.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Not much, but all I have.
The boy takes the bread and smiles at Jacob.
Trinity stands in the open door way.
TRINITY
Wow. Jacob Kennedy.
(smiling)
I think you have a way with kids.
The boy gets up to bolt out. He gives the boy an admonishing
look. The boy grins and slips out.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Everything okay? Anything to worry
about?
JACOB
Everything is good.
Trinity walks over to the wood box. Opens it and hands her
phone to Jacob.
JACOB (CONT'D)
I said later.
TRINITY
It is later.
JACOB
Fine. But we take turns.
Jacob pulls the orange power bank from his backpack. And
looks at the side power settings.
JACOB (CONT'D)
25% should give you a 50% or so charge
until I can get it back into the sun
for a few days. But that will need
to wait until we make land.
(best)
Got it?
Trinity looks down to the power bank.
TRINITY
Got it...
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
16 -
A Call to Adventure
INT. SAILING SHIP SPIRIT TOUR - DAY
Trinity age 8, is with Carl and Maria, and her sister Anna.
They are taking part in a sailing ship tour. The tour guide
reviews the finer points of life at sea in, 1700s.
GUIDE
In the 1700s the seaman had a very
hard life and was subject to the
rule and law of the Captain and
Officers...
Trinity wanders off and stands looking at an exhibit of men,
eating food at a mess hall table. They all look very well
weathered.
MARIA
Trinity, pay attention? This could
someday be of importance to you!
Trinity turns to Maria. Looking at her mother smiling at
her. "A look of really?"
INT. EUROPA CABIN TRINITY JACOB - MORNING
(Jacob, Trinity)
The ships creaks as it rolls through the waves.
C/U: Trinity's face. She is asleep in her bed with Jacob
next to her. There is a sound of a screaming person!
Trinity's eyes snap open.
She starts to get up.
TRINITY
Jacob!
Jacob too jumps up now. Looking!
The screams continue now louder then before.
Jacob pushes his way past Trinity and puts his shirt and
boots on.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
What's going on?
JACOB
Not sure, stay here.
Jacob finishes dressing and starts to leave.
TRINITY
Wait for me.
Trinity gets up and gets a bathrobe on.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
17 -
A Moment of Defiance
EXT. EUROPA - MAIN DECK - CONTINUOUS
(Captain, First Officer, Jacob, Trinity, Tom)
On the main deck tied to the mast is the Black African Slave
BOY we saw when the four boarded. The boy is being whipped
by the First Officer. Each time the whip strikes, the boy
calls out in pain!
FIRST OFFICER
(Subtitled: Spanish)
You bastard!
The First, strikes him again. The boy starts to fall to his
knees.
Jacob is now on deck and makes his way over to the flogging.
He pushes past a number of the crew. Then from behind Trinity
joins him. The two look on in shock.
The First, strikes him again and again.
Trinity is shocked by the whipping and beating the poor boy
is taking.
TRINITY
What did he do?
JACOB
Does it matter? He has no rights.
The boy is struck again. He screams louder.
TRINITY
Jacob, do something!
Tom and Keara now join them. Jacob just stands there and
looks on.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Jacob!
JACOB
What am I to do? You want to join
him.... That is where this will
go if you keep pushing. Get used to
it... This isn't 2021 Trin...
(Beat)
This is 1741 and the world we are in
is brutal, savage!
Keara looks to Tom. As if saying well?
Tom just stands there and finally turns taking Keara by the
arm.
TOM
Lets go... I don't need to see
this.
The First Officer keeps at it. Almost enjoying each strike.
The poor Black boy is close to dying.
TRINITY
He's killing him!
Jacob stands watching.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Fuck you.
Trinity steps up to stop the First Office.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
STOP!
The First, turns on Trinity and in a instant, strikes her
across the face, driving her to the deck! Trinity is winded
and shocked by the action!
She starts to spit out blood.
Jacob runs to Trinity's aid. But the First Officer is quick
with the whip. He strikes out and catches Jacob's arm.
JACOB
God damit!!! AHH...
The whip draws blood. Jacob stops and covers his arm.
From the wheel deck the Captain looks on and finally puts an
end to the madness.
CAPTAIN
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Enough!!
The First Officer stops. Wanting to do more, but he takes
the Captain's order as word.
The First Officer looks to Jacob and then to Trinity.
Finally, the First Officer throws the bloody whip to the
deck and walks away. The Black boy whimpers.
Jacob now comes to the aid of Trinity. She pushes him away.
TRINITY
Get away from me!
Trinity struggles to get to her feet and finally comes to
the black boy's aid.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
What have they done to you.
She reaches out too comfort him. She is then joined by the
second Black African Slave.
Slowly Jacob now to joins the rescue, he pulls his knife and
cuts the rope tying him. The Black Slave boy falls to the
deck.
The First Officer looks and and then spits at all of them.
Jacob's eyes meet those of the First Officer. The fire burns
in both their eyes.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
It will be okay. Let me see..
Trinity looks at his back. The open wounds are deep.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
18 -
Fractured Bonds
INT. EUROPA - HALL - OUTSIDE TRINITY ROOM - LATER
Trinity and Jacob return to their cabin. Jacob grabs
Trinity's arm, spinning her around, stopping her dead in her
tracks!
JACOB
When will you fucking learn!? When
you have gotten me killed, trying to
protect you because you are just so
sensitive! Suck it up, Trinity!
(beat)
Look at my arm!
TRINITY
No you, suck it up Jacob! Be a man!
Jacob looks at her. Not sure what to say to that.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Take your hand off me!
Jacob continues to hold her.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
I said take your hand off me, NOW!
Finally Jacob lets go.
Trinity retreats into her cabin closing the door on Jacob.
INT. EUROPA CABIN TRINITY JACOB - LATER
Trinity is in the cabin. She is mad, she starts to smash
things in anger!
TRINITY
God damit! Make this end! This
can't be happening!
She starts to cry.....
INT. EUROPA - HALL - OUTSIDE TRINITY ROOM - LATER
Jacob stands and listens to her crying. He is about to open
the door but then stops and leans up against the wall
listening to the sobbing. He feels sick, he closes his eyes.
He knows he should do more.
INT. EUROPA - GUN DECK - LATER
Laid out on a table is the Black Slave boy. Keara is tending
to his back, cleaning and bandaging it.
KEARA
Shhh.. It'll be okay.
(beat)
What were we thinking.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
19 -
Maggots and Mayhem in the Mess Hall
INT. EUROPA - MESS HALL DECK - NIGHT
Trinity, Jacob, Tom and Keara are in the mess hall waiting
for their turn. They make their way to get food from the
ship's cook. They each line up to get a plate filled. The
cook slops down a pile of something which, may or may not be
food.
TOM
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Thank you.
(Then English)
No.... Thank you, for the kind slop...
They then make their way to a separate table away from the
other crew. They start to eat.
Trinity looks at her plate, when something moves on it. She
picks at it. It is a maggot!
TRINITY
Oh, Shit!
Keara looks over. She looses it! She looks at her plate
and then throws up! Some of the crew turn and look. From
across the deck the Merchant man looks and laughs. Smiling
as he takes a bit from his bread.
TOM
Jesus! Again! Now what?
KEARA
I hate all of you.
TRINITY
LOOK!
Trinity throws the plate at Jacob.
JACOB
Okay, that is gross!
Jacob looks to his own plate and starts to pick at it.
The first officer enters the mess hall.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Oh, sweet Jesus!
Trinity is about to stand. The First Office eyes the four
seated. Jacob pulls her down.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Sit!
Trinity eyes Jacob.
JACOB (CONT'D)
He didn't cook the food. Shit
happens. I can guarantee you others
have the same maggots, but aren't
saying anything.
(beat)
Trinity! Sit down. There is a place
and time. Pick your battles.
Trinity pulls at his arm.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Trinity, this ship isn't the San
Ignacio! We have no friends.
Understand! Now unless you are hell
bent on getting Tom and me killed.
Which is what is going to happen,
sit the fuck down, now!
The First Officer stops and stands over the four. He leans
into the table. Cleaning his teeth with his tongue.
Trinity looks at the First. He smiles with his yellow teeth
at her. Slowly turns and walks away.
TRINITY
I thought I married a man?
JACOB
YOU did. One who has brains.
(beat)
And wants to see his child born.
Trinity looks to Keara who's still reeling from the maggot
event.
Keara too, knows let it all go. This nightmare will end
soon.
TOM
Trinity, have some bread.
Tom, slowly pulls at it hoping he will not find any maggots
in it.
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
20 -
Beneath the Moonlit Sea
EXT. EUROPA - MAIN DECK - NIGHT
Jacob walks up to Tom with a bottle of RUM in his hand. Tom
and Jacob stand on the open deck as they sail east. The
night is clear, the moon guiding the way.
TOM
Don't stand too close to the railing,
no telling who could push us over
the side.
Jacob tries to laugh.
JACOB
Drink? stolid it. Not a Rum man
but this is good.
TOM
Jacob, Trinity has to keep her mouth
shut! If not, she is going to get
us all killed.
JACOB
I know... What am I to do?
TOM
She's your wife.
JACOB
You're starting to sound like a man
of 1740, Tom. She is my wife, yes.
But she has a spirit. And knows
what is right and wrong. And is
willing to die for it.
Jacob take a drink.
TOM
And take us along at the same time.
Jacob looks at the sea. Hands the bottle to Tom.
JACOB
Can't live forever...
Tom pounds back the bottle.
TOM
No.... But hoping longer than this
voyage.
Tom wipes his mouth, turns to Jacob.
TOM (CONT'D)
We need to watch each others back.
I don't trust anyone on this ship.
What the hell were we thinking.
JACOB
We were thinking it would be like
the San Ignacio, but it's not.
TOM
How's your arm?
JACOB
I'll have to suck it up... But, the
Rum helps. Takes some of the pain
away....
Jacob looks down to his arm, working it.
TOM
Andy leaving us pisses me off! Would
have been nice if we had him around
now. One more person to lean on, to
support us... Watch each others back.
(beat)
Kim, Robert... They died, Kim gave
her life, saving a boy... Not sure
what Andy did! Part of me hopes he
is dead. If not, then I hate the
man... We were family....
Tom takes a drink.
JACOB
I know. But, he had his reasons.
Which we will never fully understand.
Wish him well, Tom. Wish him well....
(beat)
It couldn't be easy for him.
(beat)
What would you do if Keara was to
die?
TOM
Don't know....
Jacob looks to Tom. Jacob reaches out and hugs Tom.
JACOB
Thanks for being here man...
(beat)
Now drink!
Tom takes the bottle and the two sit there looking at the
sea passing them by.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical Fiction"]
Ratings
Scene
21 -
Midnight Mayhem on the Europa
INT. EUROPA CABIN TRINITY JACOB - LATER
Trinity is asleep when she is waken by the sound of techno
music! Her eyes snap open.
TRINITY
What the hell.
INT. EUROPA - MESS HALL DECK - CONTINUOUS
Jacob and Tom drop Trinity's iPhone into a bowl to help with
the loudness of the sound.
TOM
Holy shit that's loud.
The music rings out into the night!
JACOB
Fuck me, turn if off already.
Tom grabs the phone and the two run off, just as four sailors
come to investigate the sound. Pistols drawn...
SAILOR 2
(Subtitled: Spanish)
What kind of devil be there!
(best)
Call the Captain!
EXT. EUROPA - MAIN DECK - CONTINUOUS
Jacob and Tom sit on the open deck laughing away. More crew
are now starting to step onto deck.
JACOB
Good night, Tom.
TOM
Good night, Jacob.
Jacob finish the bottle and throws it over the side.
INT. EUROPA CABIN TRINITY JACOB - LATER
Jacob opens the door, enters and place Trinity's phone back
into the wood box.
He then kicks off his boots and climbs into bed next to
Trinity. He hugs her..
JACOB
Good night, Trin....
END OF ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
22 -
A Lighthearted Journey to Seville
EXT. EUROPA - MAIN DECK - DAY
The four stand on the main deck of the Europa by the bow, as
she comes around the southern part of Spain and starts to
sail up the river Coria del by the Gulf of Cadiz.
TOM
Almost. By later afternoon we should
be in Seville.
Stretched out are a number of sailing ships waiting to sail
north up the river.
KEARA
Now would be better.
To Trinity.
KEARA (CONT'D)
How you doing?
(beat)
The two of you?
TRINITY
Fine.
Trinity looks to Jacob.
KEARA
You and the little one.
TRINITY
I know. We are doing good. Thank
you for asking.
The Captain makes his way over to the four.
CAPTAIN
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Soon we will be rid of you.
Once again Jacob needs to look to Trinity.
TRINITY
He is happy to be done with us..
Thinking the translation is word for word, Jacob replies
using the same words as that of the Captain.
JACOB
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Thank you. Soon we will be rid of
you...
The Captain laughs.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
23 -
A Coin for Reflection
EXT. EUROPA - MAIN DECK - EVENING
The Europa sails into the port of Seville and slides dockside.
INT. EUROPA CABIN TRINITY JACOB - LATER
Trinity and Jacob get their belongings.
TRINITY
Well we didn't kill anyone.
JACOB
We still have a few hours.
Trinity looks to Jacob.
EXT. EUROPA - MAIN DECK - LATER
The four stand at the railing and look down at the first of
the crew going dockside, leaving the ship.
As they prepare to leave the ship, Jacob calls attention to
the BOY.
JACOB
(Points)
Look!
They spot the 8-year-old boy evasively scurrying, hiding
between wharf barrels. In shadows, the boy exchanges a look
with Jacob and Trinity. He discreetly shows a gold coin he
took from Jacob’s backpack. Jacob shakes his head. The boy
grins, nods.
He scurries away in the crowds.
The fat merchant is looking for him.
Jacob smiles.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Run, little man, run!
Laughing.
KEARA
I wonder where he got the coin?
(beat)
I hope we don't find ourselves wishing
we still had every cent.
Jacob looks at Trinity's arm where the Salish tattoo is.
He lifts her sleeve slightly.
JACOB
What goes around...
Trinity looks down at her tattoo. She then pulls down again
to hide it.
Jacob turns and walks away.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
24 -
Secrets at the Seville Dock
EXT. SEVILLE SPAIN - DOCK - LATER
The four are now standing and sitting with their luggage.
The last bag being thrown into a pile. Trinity tightly holds
the wood box.
The Merchant MAN is wandering around looking for the Black
Boy.
The First Office, steps from the ship. Trinity and Keara
eye the man. A number of PROSTITUTES come to meet him.
Jacob stands.
JACOB
Wait here.
He too follow the First Officer up into the side streets.
TRINITY
Why?
They all turn to Jacob.
JACOB
Something I need to do.
Jacob walks off following the First. Trinity, is about to
follow, when Keara puts out her hand to stop her.
KEARA
Let him go.
They watch him head out of sight.
EXT. SEVILLE SPAIN - BROTHEL - LATER
Jacob walks up to the entrance seeing one of the same girls
which was with the First Officer. Jacob whistles at her.
JACOB
(Subtitled: German)
You, speak German?
The Prostitute looks at him.
JACOB (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: French)
You, speck French?
PROSTITUTE
(Subtitled: French)
Yes?
JACOB
(Subtitled: French)
For a fee I need you to do something
for me.
Jacob holds out two gold coins.
The Prostitute looks at him and smiles.
JACOB (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: French)
Not for me, for a Spanish Officer
you just were with. I am a very
good friend, and he has very special
tastes, for the bizarre. Which he
does not like to ask for directly.
In fear of being shamed.
From afar we see the Prostitute is looking for more money.
Jacob hands over one more coin, then two more.
EXT. SEVILLE SPAIN - DECK - LATER
Jacob once again makes his way back to his friends.
They are all sitting on their bags and luggage. Trinity
stands as he steps up.
TRINITY
Where did you go?
JACOB
Being a man for you.
(looks to Keara)
And you.
The two girls look at each other.
JACOB (CONT'D)
We need to find a room for the night.
Preferably as far from the docks as
we can and plan how we are going to
head north to Amsterdam.
(beat)
Trinity, please find us a coach and
an INN for the night.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
25 -
Shadows of Trust
INT. SEVILLE SPAIN - DINNER - NIGHT
The four sit having dinner, they look at each other, finally
happy to be rid of the ship and the nightmare which was the
last four weeks at sea.
TRINITY
What did you do when you left us
today?
JACOB
Payback.... Karma is a bitch isn't
it?
Jacob smiles. Looks to the waitress.
JACOB (CONT'D)
More wine. Please..
Trinity translates in Spanish.
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
More wine, please. And more food...
Keara sits in Tom's lap drinking. Laughing.
EXT. SEVILLE SPAIN - BROTHEL - NIGHT
C/U: First Officer, naked, awakes! He looks around and finds
he is tied to the bed on all four corners. He looks around
and is also gagged.
C/U: On the face of a 250 lbs Black African man with a hood
to cover his face, standing at the base of the bed. From
behind the African man we see he is naked and has a whip in
his hand. The Black Man starts to strike the whip in his
hand. Then steps onto the bed....
The First Officer screams out in pain.
DIP TO BLACK:
END OF ACT FOUR
ACT FIVE
EXT. VILLA NUEVA DE SANTA CLARA - ESTEVEZ ESTATE - DAY
In the early morning, Don Estevez rides into the estate.
Luis comes out to meet his father.
Andy looks on from the side as he loads a wagon, and tries
to talk with a number of Black African Field workers. Andy
has his shirt off, and we can see his scar on his arm from
the gunshot wound.
LUIS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Father...
DON ESTEVEZ
Luis.
The two just stand there looking at each other. No hugs
between them.
DON ESTEVEZ (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
How are things, I hear you have a
new helper. An English man!!!
Don Estevez is not pleased.
LUIS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Yes, father. I think he will do a
very good job for us.
DON ESTEVEZ
(Subtitled: Spanish)
I don't care what you think. The
English cannot be trusted.
Don Estevez looks around and sees Andy.
DON ESTEVEZ (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
That him?
LUIS
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Yes....
Don Estevez calls to Andy.
DON ESTEVEZ
(Subtitled: Spanish)
You, English man. Come here now!
Andy doesn't hear or understand his request.
Luis sees the problem and...
LUIS
Andy! Join us. This is my father.
Don Estevez.
Andy turns and makes his way over.
ANDY
Si?
Don Estevez looks at Andy for the longest time. He sees the
scar on the arm.
DON ESTEVEZ
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Can an English man be trusted?
(beat)
I hope so for your sake Luis.
He shakes his head at Luis.
DON ESTEVEZ (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
I will be spending the next few days
with you. Seeing how you handle
things. Get Estela to make me a
room.
(beat looking at Luis)
You dress like a poor man. I pity
your Mother.
(beat)
Now get me some water.
Don Estevez is fixed on Andy. Their eyes meet.
Genres:
["Historical Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
26 -
Negotiating the Journey
EXT. SEVILLE SPAIN - STABLE - MORNING
Subtitled: February 10, 1741
Trinity, Jacob, Tom and Keara. Standing in a stable talking
with a COACH DRIVER.
COACH DRIVER
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Ten gold coins and we will take you
to Amsterdam. Ten days to make the
trip if there are no issues along
the way.
Jacob is about to ask.... Trinity puts her hand up, saying
wait.
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
What issues along the way?
COACH DRIVER
(looking to the Boys)
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Robbers. Mainly. Winter storms
this time of year.
Trinity turns to her friends.
TRINITY
Ten gold coins and ten days to make
Amsterdam. He will see to everything
along the way. Inns, etc.
JACOB
Tell him we have a deal.
KEARA
When do we leave?
TRINITY
In two days.
Jacob pulls out five coins and gives them to Trinity.
JACOB
Half now and the other half when we
arrive. Deal?
Trinity looks to the Coach Driver.
He nods his head. Deal.
Trinity drops the coins into his hand.
The four make their way to the doorway of the stable and
look out over 1741 Seville. The city is thick in smoke.
TOM
So what's it like living history?
JACOB
Stinks.
Tom laughs.
JACOB (CONT'D)
No... I mean it. Everything stinks. -
The streets are full of shit.
TOM
I miss Andy. At least he would have
had something funny to say.
Jacob looks to Tom.
JACOB
That's the thing. You can only hide
behind funny so long. See where it
gets you. Everything is on us now.
You and me Tom. No more time to be
funny. We have one thing to do now.
Get to the Orange river before we
run out of money.
(beat)
Before we run out of time.
Jacob looks to Trinity.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
27 -
Reflections in Seville
INT. SEVILLE SPAIN -INN - KEARA TOM ROOM - NIGHT
Keara stands in the open window looking out at the night
skyline of Seville. The wind catching her hair.
Tom walks up behind her and holds her from behind.
TOM
Something on your mind, beautiful?
KEARA
Last week it would have been my Mom's
birthday. February 2nd and I forgot
about it. How sad is that.
TOM
If it means anything. She wouldn't
be born for over 250 years.
Keara looks at him.
TOM (CONT'D)
Sorry.... How old is she.
KEARA
I don't know. I think she will be
44? We take so much for granted.
TOM
We do.... Until we lose it. And
then we wish we could do better.
More often it's to later....
Tom smiles, he too enjoys the view which is Seville.
KEARA
Who would ever think we would be in
Seville.
TOM
Who would ever think we would be in
Seville in 1741.
Tom starts to kiss Keara on the neck. She rolls her head to
the side enjoying the sensation. She smiles at Tom.
KEARA
What are you doing?
TOM
Really, you have to ask?
KEARA
Never did it in Seville.
TOM
Nor did I... First time for
everything. I don't plan to take
anything for granted any more....
The two kiss and fall back into the room and out of sight.
DIP TO BLACK:
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
28 -
Journey of Reflection
EXT. SEVILLE SPAIN - MORNING
A black coach being pulled by six black horses. Heads out
of the city of Seville north. Winding its way through the
narrow streets.
LATER:
The coach is now outside of the City and climbing into the
countryside.
INT. COACH - LATER
Inside the coach sit, Trinity, Jacob, Keara and Tom. Trinity
holds the wood box. The countryside rushes by. The four
look at each other. Keara and Trinity smile at each other.
Sharing a secret maybe?
Tom and Jacob look at each other, straight faced. Tom, knows
what is riding on this journey. All their lives now.
TOM
The shit smell is gone. Happy?
JACOB
Yes, happy.
Trinity puts her head on Jacob's shoulder. Jacob looks at
her and then closes his eyes to rest. Trinity pulls out her
iPhone and puts in the ear buds.
TRINITY (V.O.)
And so we departed Seville for
Amsterdam. We had survived the
crossing on the Europa, we had set a
boy free. We had lost one more friend
along the way.
Trinity looks down to her belly.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
I pray, that somehow Andy lived.
EXT. VILLA NUEVA DE SANTA CLARA - ESTEVEZ ESTATE - DAY
Don Estevez, climbs on his horse and looks down at Luis,
with Andy standing next to him.
Estevez, shakes his head, waves his arms, he is mad! He
finally, turns to ride off. Estela stands in the open door
of the home. She now looks down to her belly and rubs it.
Luis turns to Andy and shakes his head. He then heads to
the house as Andy returns to work. A number of African
workers join him, they climb onto a wagon to head to the
fields.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Mom, Dad. If he did, and you get my
message. Look for him in Cuba.
Find where he is buried and let his
dad know. So that he can come and
see his son to say his good-bye.
C/U: On Andy.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
You will be missed Andy Taylor.
Thank you, for sharing your life
with us for a short time. Kim, is
proud!
END OF ACT FIVE
End of 201
ACT SIX
FADE IN:
Title card: Flash of an image. "Crossing the Rubicon".
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
29 -
Frozen Moments
EXT. FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE - DAY
Subtitle: February 16, 1741 France
Aerial shot: We pass over the southern French countryside
as it passes below. 1741. The hills are a mix of colors
yellow and greens. The landscape is now spotted with snow.
Spain has given away to the snows of France. Silence.....
EXT. FRENCH ROAD COACH - CONTINUOUS
Six black horses as they race flat out down the country road.
The coach and DRIVERS 1 & 2 pushing on. Driver 2 has a musket
gun on his lap.
INT. COACH - TRINITY AND FRIENDS - CONTINUOUS
Sitting inside the coach are Trinity, Jacob, Tom and Keara.
Huddled for warmth. The countryside passing them by. Each
looks at one another, no one speaks. They are slowly being
bounced around from the road conditions. It is clear, they
are tired from the road trip.
Trinity pulls her iPhone out from her handbag and turns it
on. She then leans and opens the window, sliding it down.
She takes a picture of the snow lined countryside.
The others just look on. They have seen this before.
TOM
How many?
TRINITY
Photos?
TOM
Yes...
TRINITY
Just over 15 hundred at last count.
TOM
Love to see the look on the faces of
future generations when they finally
see your pictures.
JACOB
You think they will survive for 275
years?
TOM
If it stays dry. Why not? Battery
won't. One day, you won't be able
to charge it again...
TRINITY
I hope that day is long off.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
30 -
A Warm Welcome at the French Inn
INT. FRENCH INN - EVENING
The door swings open and enter Trinity, Jacob, Tom and Keara.
A MAN comes to their aid and begins to take some of their
belongings. The Man tries to take the wood box from Trinity.
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
No... I will hold on to it.
The Man looks to Trinity, confused, reaches out to take the
box. Trinity shakes her head saying NO. He then bows his
head turns and leaves.
The four friends stand there and look around. The INN is
clean but the air is filled with smoke from the burning
lanterns as night sets in. The Sun is just starting to set
in the west.
Coach Driver 1 enters.
DRIVER 1
(Subtitled: Spanish)
There is a meal and rooms for you.
We will see to the rest of your
belongings.
(beat)
We leave again at first light.
A WOMAN now comes to them. Trinity smiles.
WOMAN
(Subtitled: French)
This way please. We have your rooms
and a fine French meal. Come. This
way....
Trinity turns to Jacob. He laughs.
JACOB
Didn't take French in school?
She turns her head to the side. Smirks...
JACOB (CONT'D)
Rooms and food.
TOM
Nice...
KEARA
I just want a nice bed tonight.
The Drivers now carry in their bags and luggage.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
31 -
Sunset Reflections and Lively Connections
EXT. FRENCH INN YARD - DUSK
Sunset. Trinity sits looking out over the French country
side looking towards the setting sun. Bathing in the final
light of the day.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Mom, Dad. We are now half way to
Amsterdam. Each day it gets colder.
We spent the last two years running
from the cold and now we are heading
north towards it. Embracing it again.
Trinity pulls her jacket tight around her.
Jacob stands next to her.
JACOB
Beautiful sunset...
Trinity turns.
TRINITY
Come sit next to me.
Jacob sits. The two just sit there looking at the sunset.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
This is the thing I will miss most
when I finally die. The sunsets.
Do you think there are sun sets in
heaven?
Jacob looks at the sun.
JACOB
I would think so.... Maybe 2 or 3 a
day...
Trinity puts her head on Jacob's shoulder. She looks down
to her belly, holding it.
INT. FRENCH INN - NIGHT
The four sit around and enjoying their dinner as they are
joined by the 2 coach men. Other people are now wandering
into the INN for food and drink. The place is filling for
the night.
The waitress sees Trinity is pregnant.
There is much laughter, between the group. Keara and Tom
are fixed on each other, flirting. Trinity eyes this.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
32 -
Intimate Reflections
INT. FRENCH INN ROOM - KEARA AND TOM - CONTINUOUS
Keara and Tom are in bed making love. Their passion for one
another is great.
Keara kisses Tom again and again, like a school girl.
INT. FRENCH INN ROOM - TRINITY / JACOB - NIGHT
(JACOB, TRINITY)
Trinity sits in bed, with Robert's book she has being using
as a diary this last two years. She writes between the lines
in a slow detailed work.
Jacob stocks the fireplace to get a good fire burning for
the night.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Mom, Dad..... I am now over four and
half months along, the baby is
showing.
(beat)
Each day now we push north, ever
north to Amsterdam. I am thankful
for the love of Jacob and my friends.
Jacob looks out the window.
JACOB
We need to get some winter clothing.
Trinity looks up from the book, towards the night.
TRINITY
Agree, just keeps getting colder
each day now.
Trinity slowly closes the book and sets it aside.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Come join me. Morning will be here
way to soon and I'm cold.
Jacob now climbs into bed.
JACOB
Should start to warm soon.
He looks to Trinity. The two hold each other tight.
TRINITY
Never leave me....
Jacob looks to her...
JACOB
Why would I? I traveled across time
with you.
Trinity starts to kiss him.
TRINITY
Less talk... More lovemaking.....
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Romance","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
33 -
Ambush in the Snow
INT. COACH - TRINITY AND FRIENDS - MORNING
(KEARA)
The four are just drifting off to sleep as the coach rocks
from side to side. The snow falls outside softly.
Suddenly the coach comes to a stop. There is muffled talk
in French outside the coach.
Some shouting, slowly the four start to stir.
KEARA
What's going on?
Tom moves from his seat and leans out the window looking to
the front of the coach.
EXT. FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE - CONTINUOUS
In the middle of the road is a broken down wagon with one
wheel off. Working on it are what looks to be four MEN who's
faces are covered from the morning cold. The wagon is
blocking the road so the coach can't pass freely.
Suddenly, two of the Men turn and pull pistols and point
them at the Drivers.
INT. COACH - TRINITY AND FRIENDS - CONTINUOUS
(JACOB, KEARA, TOM)
Tom sees this....
TOM
Holy shit.
KEARA
What?
Suddenly there is a gunshot, a musket ball goes through the
side of the wall of the coach just missing the head of Trinity
by 4 inches.
JACOB
Holy shit! Get down...
Jacob grabs Trinity and pushes her to the floor of the coach,
Tom does the same with Keara.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Stay down!
Jacob pulls one of his musket pistols and slowly comes up
from cover and looks out the window.
A second shot, then a third!
JACOB (CONT'D)
Stay low.
Jacob moves to the opposite side of the coach and opens the
door and rolls out into the snow.
TOM
What are you doing?
JACOB
Stay inside, with the girls.
Genres:
["Action","Adventure","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
34 -
A Tragic Encounter in the Snow
EXT. FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE - CONTINUOUS
(DRIVER 1, DRIVER 2, JACOB, KEARA, TRINITY)
Then Jacob rolls under the coach to be out of sight from the
robbers / shooters blocking the road. Jacob looks around
and sees a figure with a scarf covering his face. The figure
is loading its musket.
Jacob knows now is the time. He charges the figure and
tackles it to the snowy ground next to broken down wagon.
A second figure is running off into the snow. A fourth shot
rings out!
Jacob struggles with the scarfed figure! Points his gun at
the figure, who stops fighting and lifts its arms up. With
gun in one hand he uses the other hand to pull down the scarf.
To his shock it is a girl, maybe 13 years. Jacob stands up
looking at her. Jacob slowly stands and backs off, giving
the girl room. Jacob doesn't know what to make of this.
The girls stands, looks at Jacob and then runs past him into
the thick woods. Just as the girl enters the woods she stops,
turns and smiles at Jacob. Jacob smiles back at her, with a
"wow what just happened" look.
The girl, once again turns to run off but as she does there
is a gunshot from behind Jacob, the girl is hit in the back
and falls forward into the snow. Eyes open, she is killed.
Jacob turns around to see it is one of the Drivers that shot
the girl in the back.
Jacob is shocked! He runs out towards the girl and finding
her dead. He drops to his knees.
JACOB
You didn't have to shoot her......
Driver 1 walks up to Jacob and looks down at the body.
DRIVER 1
(Subtitled: Spanish)
She's dead, help us move the wagon
blocking the road before more return.
Jacob stares at the dead girl in the snow and finally closes
her eyes. Driver 1 is now trying to move the wagon from the
road.
Jacob stands and makes his way over to Driver 1, looks at
him and then helps push the wagon out of the way.
Driver 2 jumps down from the coach and make his way to the
side of the coach.
DRIVER 2
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Are you alright!
Slowly, the door opens and out steps Trinity, followed by
Keara and last, Tom.
DRIVER 1
(Subtitled: Spanish)
We need to get going again now.
Before they return.
KEARA
Holy shit! What next...
Jacob looks at his friends and wife. Jacob walks past Driver
2.
TRINITY
You, okay?
JACOB
Fine. Get back in....
The Driver look at each one of them to see if they are hurt.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Their fine.... Let's go....
TRINITY
I want to see...
JACOB
Get in.... all you.
Trinity looks to Jacob, she turns and looks back at the hole
in the side of the coach.
TRINITY
That was close....
JACOB
I said get in....
TRINITY
What's wrong?
JACOB
Someone tried to rob us... Now can
you for once just listen to me and
get into the fucking coach....
Jacob walks up to Trinity. They look at each other.
Trinity stares at him.....
TRINITY
Alright..... Fine...
Trinity can see Jacob is hiding a secret.
JACOB
We need to keep moving.....
Slowly Trinity and the others climb into the coach with Jacob
finally closing the door.
JACOB (CONT'D)
We're in! Vámonos!!!!
INT. COACH - TRINITY AND FRIENDS - CONTINUOUS
(TRINITY)
Jacob stares at his friends, not letting them know what he
just witnessed....
TRINITY
You okay....
The carriage moves past the dead girl in the snow.
Genres:
["Drama","Action","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
35 -
Whispers of Mortality
EXT. INN FRENCH BEDROOM - NIGHT
(JACOB, TRINITY)
Trinity and Jacob are in bed. They lay side by side, both
just looking at the ceiling. Finally....
TRINITY
What would you do if I would have
died today?
Jacob don't respond.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Answer me! What if...
JACOB
I don't want to talk about this.
TRINITY
Would you find someone?
Jacob turns.
JACOB
I don't know? Like asking if I died.
Would you find someone to replace
me?
Long pause.
TRINITY
No....
JACOB
Than I think you know the answer....
TRINITY
Promise me if something does happen,
and I should die.
(beat)
That you finish what I started. Let
them know, what became of their
daughter.
JACOB
I will...
Trinity places her head on his chest.
TRINITY
Thank you again for what you did
today.
JACOB
Your welcome.... I hope I never
have to see that again....
Trinity holds him. Jacob just looks at the ceiling. He
closes his eyes, a tear running down his cheek... Reliving
the death of the young girl.
DIP TO BLACK:
EXT. BELGIUM COUNTRYSIDE - DAY
The coach works its way over the country roads. Snow marks
the route as they go north to Holland.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
36 -
A Night of Revelry and Reflection
EXT. DUTCH INN - NIGHT
(JACOB, KEARA, TOM, TRINITY)
The four find themselves in a small Dutch inn for the night.
They are seated around a small table drinking... All but
Trinity. It is clear that Jacob, Tom and Keara are quite
drunk already.
TRINITY
I wish you wouldn't drink so much.
Jacob smiles at Trinity.
TOM
Don't worry Trin, we are drinking
for you and the baby....
TRINITY
Keara....
The waitress brings a new bottle to the table.
Trinity reaches out, trying to take the bottle.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Enough already the three of you....
(beat)
What are people going to say?
Jacob shoots her a look.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
What?
JACOB
You're sounding like a old lady!
You know what, I don't give a shit,
what they think or say...
(beat)
Most likely hey, look at them, they're
enjoying life. Because any day, it
could end! Live.... You never care
what others think of you... So why
start now!
Trinity looks to Jacob, not happy with his response.
TRINITY
I'm going to bed.
JACOB
Why?
TRINITY
Because I'm having a baby and I can't
stand being around a bunch of drunk
people!
Trinity shakes her head at her friends.
KEARA
You're just mad you can't drink.
TRINITY
See you in the morning.
KEARA
Good night, Trinity... Its sucks
to be you......
TRINITY
I got it..... Enjoy your boyfriend.
Trinity leaves.
Keara looks to Tom. Boyfriend? She never thought about Tom
as a boyfriend anymore. They are way past that part of the
relationship.
KEARA
Are you my boyfriend?
TOM
I hope not. I don't know how many
times I asked you to marry me.
Keara sits there quiet now... Thinking.
TOM (CONT'D)
What?
KEARA
Nothing....
Jacob follows Trinity with his eyes up the stairs.
JACOB
Drink?
TOM
One more, than we should call it a
night...
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
37 -
Rainy Revelry on the Road to Amsterdam
EXT. DUTCH COUNTRY SIDE - LATER
The same coach now running in rain as it makes its way toward
Amsterdam.
INT. COACH - TRINITY AND FRIENDS - DAY
(JACOB, KEARA)
The three drinkers are feeling the aftereffects of too much
rum and wine. They all look like shit. All but Trinity who
smiles at each of them with a "told you so look".
JACOB
Don't start...
Keara is laughing as she looks at Trinity.
KEARA
I may feel like awful, but is was
great.....
EXT. DUTCH COUNTRYSIDE - NIGHT
On the horizon is the port city of Amsterdam. The rain still
softly falls.
The lights of the city will be the final stop for the four
time travelers.
INT. COACH - TRINITY AND FRIENDS - CONTINUOUS
(JACOB, TOM)
The four sit there moving with the motion of the coach. The
musket ball hole now plugged with a white rag.
TOM
Must be getting close. You can smell
it!
Jacob turns and looks out the window.
JACOB
Stinks..... Not as bad as Seville.
Keara looks at Trinity.
END OF ACT SIX
ACT SEVEN
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
38 -
Warmth in the Rain
EXT. AMSTERDAM CITY - HOTEL - NIGHT
(DRIVER 1, TRINITY)
The coach has stopped and is offloading the four in front of
the hotel Grand, in the port area of Amsterdam.
The four stand there in the light rain. Trinity pulls her
hood over her head.
Driver 2 waves for them to follow him inside.
Trinity turns to Driver 1.
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Spanish)
Thank you, for getting us here alive!
The Diver smiles at her.
DRIVER 1
(Subtitled: Spanish)
It was an honor to do so my lady.
He tips his hat at her.
Jacob looks at Driver 1. He doesn't say anything, just pushes
past him into the hotel.
The four head into the hotel.
INT. HOTEL GRAND - CONTINUOUS
(TOM)
The four walk through the sweeping lobby of the hotel.
TOM
Wow. Even in 1741 it's grand.
A number of hotel staff see to their needs.
INT. HOTEL GRAND - BEDROOM - NIGHT
(JACOB, TRINITY)
A fire burns to push back the cold in the room.
Jacob is in bed when Trinity climbs in. She puts her cold
feet onto his back.
JACOB
Holy shit, your feet are cold.
Jacob jumps from the bed falling onto the wood floor, looking
at her and then starts to laugh.
TRINITY
Come back here dear, it is your job
to keep me warm....
Trinity looks down at him laying on the floor. Trinity
laughs...
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
39 -
Echoes of Amsterdam
EXT. AMSTERDAM CITY - OUTDOOR CAFE - DAY
(TRINITY)
Trinity sits with her friends, having a coffee at an outdoor
cafe on a side street. She is dressed warm for the day and
the steam is whiffing from her drink. She looks to Jacob.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Mom, Dad. Do you remember when I
was eleven and we came to Amsterdam,
and I snuck away to the red light
district?
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. AMSTERDAM CITY - OUTDOOR CAFE - CONTINUOUS
(TRINITY)
Same cafe but the year is now 2007, seated with Trinity age
11 is Carl, Maria, Anna. They are enjoying a nice spring
day in Amsterdam. Carl looks down at the city map he holds
planning his day. Maria smiles at her daughter. Trinity
picks-up her cup of hot chocolate and blows at it to cool
it.
MARIA
Does it taste good?
TRINITY (V.O.)
Nothing has changed. The city is
the same as I remember it that spring.
When you and Dad took us here...
Trinity looks up from her hot chocolate and smiles at her
Mom.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
(beat)
Except that marijuana bar I swear
you and dad snuck of to, probably
doesn't exist yet.
C/U: on Maria's face, she fades from view.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. AMSTERDAM CITY - OUTDOOR CAFE - CONTINUOUS
..... And is replaced by the emptiness. A tear runs down
the face of Trinity. Jacob see this and turns to where
Trinity is looking.
EXT. AMSTERDAM - OPERA HALL - NIGHT
The four are standing in front of a grand Opera Hall, well
dressed for the time and slowly making their way up the steps
inside.
INT. OPERA HALL - LATER
(TRINITY)
The four sit in the center of the Hall watching an Opera.
Trinity smiles, as Jacob and Tom look at each other rolling
their eyes.
TRINITY (V.O.)
We decided to spend money we most
likely would need in the coming days
and take in a show. For the first
time, in over a half a year I could
forget all our problems for a few
hours.
The Opera singer belts out a final tune. Jacob rolls his
eyes. (Please make it stop)
Genres:
["Drama","Historical Fiction"]
Ratings
Scene
40 -
Reflections in the Snow
EXT. AMSTERDAM CITY - STREETS - NIGHT
(JACOB, KEARA, TOM, TRINITY)
The four friends walk hand in hand back to their hotel. The
heavy snow is softly falling on them. A number of coaches
pass them by in the night.
TRINITY
I take it you didn't enjoy the
evening?
JACOB
No, didn't say that, far from it...
I did.... Didn't think much of the
Opera but I spent it with my wife
and two great friends.
KEARA
Thanks, Jacob. I'm glad you kept me
awake.
Keara and Tom start to walk ahead holding hands.
Trinity looks at them and smiles.
TRINITY
They are in love.
KEARA
We heard that....
Keara and Tom hold each other.
TRINITY
Question? What did you Mom and Dad
say the first time they met Tom?
They continue to walk, Keara turns around and looks at them.
KEARA
Why?....
TRINITY
Just curious.
The four come to the river and stop, looking out at the view.
Keara looks into the night. She thinks back to her parents.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Sorry I shouldn't have broth them
up.
KEARA
No... It's okay... Funny you should
ask that question...
Keara looks to Tom.
KEARA (CONT'D)
The first time Tom and my Mom and
Dad, met, they looked at him and
said. "We were waiting to meet you
our whole life?"
(beat)
How weird is that.
(beat)
Not, are you sure he is the right
guy or any bullshit like that. I
was so scared they would say what
the fuck were you thinking! But,
no... They loved him, never once
told me I made a mistake.
Tom smiles....
Jacob looks to Trinity, as Tom takes a stone and skips it
off the frozen water.
TRINITY
Lucky you...
KEARA
What about you....
Trinity thinks. Turns to Jacob.
TRINITY
My Dad always like Jacob from the
first day he met him. The two would
talk for hours about stuff.
Trinity smiles to Jacob.
KEARA
What about Robert?
Trinity pauses...
TRINITY
What about Robert...
Keara smiles at Trinity... She knows she should not be talking
about this. The loss of Robert is still hard on them.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
They never really liked him. Every
time I broth Robert home it was like
they almost felt sorry for him.
Couldn't figure it out.
(beat)
Pissed me off, how cold they were
towards Robert.... I think now,
all these years later, their actions,
pushed me closer to Robert and maybe
away from Jacob.
Trinity stares at Jacob.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
They told me, love is a powerful
thing and as much as I thought Robert
is the man, it wouldn't be him.
TOM
Don't parents always know best.
KEARA
They like to think they do, but this
time they did.
Tom does the Twilight theme.....
TOM
Like they knew something we didn't.
Trinity stands there thinking.
The four start to walk again in the snow.
TRINITY
So what is the plan? When do we
look for a ship to take us south?
Trinity looks to her belly.
JACOB
Tom and I thought starting tomorrow.
TOM
Most likely going to take a few days.
TRINITY
We should start by asking at the
hotel if they can help.
JACOB
Problem is there are only a few ships
that sail south this time of year,
and we need to find one which leaves
soon.
(beat)
The last thing we want is you to
give birth on the ship.
TRINITY
Last thing I want also.
JACOB
I want to make South Africa well
before you give birth, find a midwife
or doctor whoever to help us, help
you....
TRINITY
Thanks....
KEARA
It's going to be okay Trin. You
have the very best by your side. Me
for one, not sure about these other
two clowns but you can count on me....
Trinity and Keara hug as the boys look on, being left out.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
41 -
Navigating Absurdity: A Voyage to Cape Town
EXT. DUTCH DOCKS - SHIPPING LINE - DAY
(JACOB, KEARA, TOM, TRINITY)
The four stand in front of a shipping line company in the
dock area of the city.
Trinity turns to Jacob.
TRINITY
How's your Dutch?
JACOB
As good as my Spanish.
TOM
Funny thing, you know the only people
who speak Dutch are the Dutch.
KEARA
Wow. That was so deep.....
TOM
No, think about it. In 2021 how
many place have you gone, traveled
to where they speak Dutch?
(beat)
I ask you...
TRINITY
Jacob make sure you ask about the
food. We were told at the hotel the
crossing can take up to two months
and the baby needs good food, I need
good food and oranges, vitamins, you
know.
Jacob opens the door.
JACOB
I'll do my best, Trinity.
The four step inside.
INT. DUTCH DOCKS - SHIPPING LINE - LATER
(JACOB, TOM, TRINITY)
The four are in the main office. The girls sit as Jacob and
Tom try to explain they want to sail to Cape Town South
African. Pointing at a map on the wall. Tracing the route
with their fingers.
The SHIPPING AGENT looks at them and keeps pointing shaking
his head. Pointing outside, to the sky and the seasons.
LATER:
Jacob and Tom count out gold coins. In stacks of ten. Four
stacks.
TRINITY
What about milk?
JACOB
What about milk?
TRINITY
I need milk, the baby needs milk, so
we stay healthy.
Tom looks to Trinity.
JACOB
Where are we to get milk at sea?
TRINITY
A cow....
JACOB
A cow... You want a cow on the
ship.
The Shipping Agent looks to Jacob and Trinity.
JACOB (CONT'D)
A cow.
TRINITY
Yes and lemons, Oranges.
TOM
Trinity, this is Amsterdam, 1741.
Good luck finding that stuff in
summer, it's winter now.
Trinity looks to Jacob not saying a word.
Jacob turns to the Shipping Agent.
JACOB
Great, how do you say cow in Dutch?
Jacob looks to the Agent.
JACOB (CONT'D)
A cow....
TRINITY
Chickens, eggs.. Kale, or cabbage....
The Shipping Agent points to Trinity pregnant and finally,
Jacob adds twenty more.
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
We didn't want a repeat of the Eurapa
and we decided the 80 day plus voyage
would be done in style. If there
was such a thing. The money we paid
was equal to 5 years wage for an
average person in this time.
(beat)
Thank you, Don Carlos, thank you,
Francisco. Without your help none
of this could have ever happened.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
42 -
The Diamond Quest
EXT. DUTCH DOCKS - SHIPPING LINE - LATER
(JACOB, KEARA, TOM, TRINITY)
The four stand outside the shipping office. Jacob holds a
number of papers in his hands.
TOM
We sail March 5th. In just under
two weeks from now.
KEARA
So I asked this question in Cuba
more than once. Anyone even know
what a rough diamond looks like?
Jacob is thinking about what just happened in the shipping
office.
JACOB
Sorry, what..... Still thinking about
how they are going to get a cow on
the ship.
KEARA
What a diamond looks like?
Tom and Jacob look at each other.
TRINITY
Well? Do you? Seems to me for this
plan to work, one should have a
diamond in hand to be able to match
it or match something like it.
KEARA
After all, Amsterdam is the diamond.
Port.
TOM
Will be, not yet. After 1890 it
will start to become the diamond
hub. Now Lisbon is diamond central.
TRINITY
Regardless, we need to find someone
who sells diamonds and with luck has
a rough uncut stone.
EXT. AMSTERDAM CITY - STREETS - DAY
(TRINITY)
Jacob and Tom walk the streets looking for a diamond shop.
TRINITY (V.O.)
In the coming days the boys would
try and find a diamond merchant.
(beat)
Finding a rough stone was key.
Without it we had no clue to what we
were looking for.
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
43 -
The Weight of Discovery
INT. HOTEL GRAND - BEDROOM - DAY
(JACOB, KEARA, TOM, TRINITY)
Keara and Trinity sit as there is a knock at the door. Slowly
Keara opens the door to find Jacob and Tom. They push their
way into the room.
TOM
Thanks.
Jacob pulls from his pocket a small red bag and gives it to
Trinity. She takes it and slowly opens it. From it rolls a
single cloudy colored stone which almost looks like a piece
of glass gravel. But it has eight sides.
TRINITY
This is it?
JACOB
Yes, 3 carats.
Keara takes it and holds it up to the candle-light.
KEARA
Let's hope this isn't the one and
only stone we ever find. Would hate
to have to return to Amsterdam with
only it.
TRINITY
Don't worry. If we don't find
anything we wouldn't be returning
anywhere. Cape Town will be our new
and final home.
Tom stands there and feels the pressure of what is at stake.
TOM
I tell you they must be there.
JACOB
Must? Hoping you would have used
the word. ARE.....
TOM
They're, there......
Trinity looks to Tom.
TRINITY
Let's hope your PBS special is right,
Jacob.
Jacob looks to Tom.
TOM
You never told me you saw it on a
PBS special. Jesus ... Jacob..
JACOB
For the last time, believe me, they
are there for the taking.
Jacob moves over to Trinity.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Please find a safe place for this.
Jacob puts the stone into Trinity's hand and folds over her
fingers.
END OF ACT SEVEN
ACT EIGHT
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
44 -
Aboard the Vlissingen: Hope and Discontent
EXT. AMSTERDAM CITY - DOCKS - DAY
(GUSTA, JACOB, KEARA, SHIPPING AGENT, TOM, TRINITY)
There at anchor is the sailing ship Vlissingen, a Dutch
merchant ship. Snow still covers part of the docks and deck
of the ship.
The four step from a black coach. Trinity slowly walks up
to the ship. Hesitant!
KEARA
Not very big.
TOM
What you want?
KEARA
I was hoping for something the size
of the Europa or even bigger.
(beat)
Sure it will make it? Big ocean and
it is a very small boat.
TOM
Ship dear. It's a ship....
KEARA
The San Ignacio, was a ship. This
is a boat.
Trinity to Jacob.
TRINITY
I want a gun.
JACOB
What?
TRINITY
I want one of the pistols, so I can
protect myself.
JACOB
This won't be the Eruopa. That is
behind us now...
Trinity stops.
JACOB (CONT'D)
What are you waiting for?
TRINITY
A gun!
JACOB
You kidding, now?
TRINITY
I told you...
Jacob looks to Tom, Keara and them to Trinity. Finally turns
and walks back to the carriage and from one of the bags pulls
out two pistols. Places them in his belt and walks back to
Trinity.
JACOB
Here!
(beat)
Where would you like to put it?
Trinity takes it and place it into her dress belt.
TRINITY
I'm telling you right now if I don't
like the Captain or crew we are not
going!
TOM
The next ship is in 6 weeks!
TRINITY
I don't give a shit if the next ship
is in 6 years. I'm not going, no
way.... I will, I can't go through
that hell on the Europa again....
Trinity's eyes stay fixed on the ship.
JACOB
It wasn't easy for any of us.
TRINITY
Then you understand!
The four are met by the Shipping Agent we met earlier.
SHIPPING AGENT
(Subtitled: Dutch)
This way so you can meet Captain
Gusta. He is a very good Captain
and I trust you will enjoy your
voyage.
The Agent gestures for the four to follow him.
KEARA
What, he say?
TOM
No clue...
Slowly the four follow the Agent up the boarding bridge to
the ship. Standing there waiting for them is Captain GUSTA.
He tips his hat to his passengers. The FIRST OFFICER steps
up and helps Trinity and Keara down the single step onto the
ship deck.
Gusta, looks to Trinity and then down to the gun in her belt.
Somewhat caught of guard.
GUSTA
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Welcome aboard. I hope you will not
be needing those.
(point to the guns)
My First Officer Soren will show you
to your cabins.
(beat)
I hope we have a fine voyage ahead.
Trinity stands there looking at the Captain. He smiles at
her. Finally Trinity too smiles. Life will be good now...
GUSTA (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Each night you will join me and my
officers for dinner....
The four look at the Captain not understanding a single word.
The Captain finally makes an eating motion with his hands
looking for words in English.
From the dock a cow is being lead up the boarding bridge
blindfolded. The cow is lead past the group. A number of
the crew are pushing and guiding the animal.
GUSTA
Your melk...
Jacob and Tom shake the Captain's hand.
JACOB
Thank you. No, really thank you....
TOM
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Thank you.
As they say thank you, a number of not so wealthy passengers
enter the deck of the ship. Seven (7) in total. Poorly
dressed and in need of some TLC. One of the these passengers
is a young WOMAN who we can see is 5 months pregnant!
Trinity just spots the woman from the corner of her eye.
She follows the woman as she is led below deck with her
husband by her side. Their eyes meet. Wealthy and poor.....
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
45 -
Setting Sail: A Journey of Uncertainty
EXT. AMSTERDAM HARBOR - VLISSINGEN - EVENING
The Vlissingen sets sail and now is clearing the harbor of
Amsterdam, working its way towards the sea.
EXT. DECK OF THE VLISSINGEN - LATER
(JACOB, KEARA, TOM, TRINITY)
The four stand looking at the fading lights of the City
drifting away into too darkness.
KEARA
80 days and counting. Oh my God....
TOM
You survived far more, Keara.
KEARA
I have.... Just don't want to do
more of it... It's cold.
TRINITY
See you in the cabin..
The two girls turn and make their way to their cabins.
JACOB
Okay.
Leaving Jacob and Tom standing there.
JACOB (CONT'D)
What's on your mind Tom?
TOM
What the Shipping Agent was trying
to tell us.
(beat)
Summer is coming here and winter is
coming for South Africa. Winter
storms....
JACOB
What were we to do? Wait. 6 more
months for the change of seasons
again. Let Trinity have a baby here.
TOM
Maybe. That would have been the
right choose.... Smarter than what
we are doing now.
JACOB
By then we would be out of money or
so short we could never do this trip.
Never find the diamonds on the Orange
River.
TOM
I know... Nothing is ever easy for
us....
INT. VLISSINGEN CAPTAIN'S CABIN - NIGHT
(GUSTA, JACOB)
The four are having dinner with the Captain and his officers.
They struggle to try and pick up a few more Dutch words.
Tom has a chalkboard and is drawing bad pictures. The Captain
laughs at him. Keara takes the chalkboard and does the same
drawings but in great detail, as an artist would.
GUSTA
(Subtitled: French)
You speak French?
JACOB
Oui....
Trinity and Keara feel so welcome with this great group of
people.
Jacob looks to his wife (Trinity) and smiles. Perhaps the
80 days ahead will not be that bad.
Keara looks to Tom. She smiles at him, you can see there is
something on her mind. She is not letting on, but something
is up.
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
46 -
Faith in the Cargo Hold
INT. VLISSINGEN CARGO HOLD - NIGHT
(GUSTA, KEARA)
In a small corner of the cargo hold Keara enters with a
lantern to light the way. She sets the lantern down and
from her dress she pulls a small wood cross and places it on
the wood crate, she then sits and makes the sign of the cross.
She starts to pray, just as the Captain walks in on her.
She does not see the Captain at first. The Captain looks at
Keara. Keara is fixed on the work at hand.
Keara then stops and looks to the Captain. She is almost
embarrassed by being caught.
GUSTA
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Don't stop on my account. Please
continue.
Keara looks to the Captain not fully understanding his words?
The Captain points to the cross...
KEARA
Tom doesn't understand.
(MORE)
KEARA (CONT'D)
(beat)
At times the only thing that keeps
me sane.... My belief in that there
is more to this world than what we
see and know.
The Captain shakes his head not fully understanding her words.
GUSTA
Sorry..... God give us strength when
we need it... This me know...
Keara takes her cross and once again places it into her dress
to hide it from view.
KEARA
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Good night......
The Captain steps aside and lets Keara pass.
GUSTA
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Good night, Keara.... God bless you...
DISSOLVE TO:
END OF ACT EIGHT
ACT NINE
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
47 -
A Token of Resilience
INT. VLISSINGEN CABIN TRINITY JACOB - DAY
(KEARA, TRINITY)
Subtitled: April 1, 1741
Trinity is on her knees and is nailing down a gold coin on
the floor boards. Keara enters and looks at her.
KEARA
What the hell are you doing?
TRINITY
April 1. April fools day....
Need to do something to keep me sane.
KEARA
Sad, something we would have never
thought twice about back home is a
national holiday now. Funny!
Trinity finishes.
TRINITY
It will be once I'm done. There.
(beat)
Come on let's go.
INT. VLISSINGEN MESS HALL - DAY
(KEARA, TOM, TRINITY)
The four are having lunch. Seated at a small table with
others enjoying themselves. Slowly the stowage passengers
work their way through the mess hall and are given their
food in wood buckets so they can return to the lower deck to
eat.
Trinity eyes the Young Pregnant Woman as she files through.
KEARA
What?
TRINITY
Nothing....
Trinity picks up a small salt shaker and tries to put salt
on her food. The lid comes off and salt is everywhere.
Trinity is pissed! Tom starts to laugh and roll his head.
TOM
Got you....
INT. VLISSINGEN CABIN TRINITY JACOB - LATER
(JACOB)
Jacob walks into the cabin looking for something and spots
the gold coin on the floor. He checks his pockets to see if
there is a whole.
JACOB
Shit.... Not good.
He leans down and tries to pick up the coin. With no luck.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Trinity!!!
INT. VLISSINGEN CARGO HOLD - NIGHT
Trinity is below deck, looking at her cow which moos, there
are a number of chickens also. A sailor is shoveling cow
shit and putting it into a bucket. Trinity strokes the cow...
The sailor looks at her, shakes his head and pushes past her
with the bucket in hand.
The ship's cook walks in, sits and starts to milk the cow.
EXT. DECK OF THE VLISSINGEN - EVENING
(JACOB)
Jacob, Tom and Keara stand on deck looking out to the open
water as the ship is pushed on by good winds.
Trinity walks up to her friends.
Jacob pulls from his pocket the gold coin. With a hole in
it.
JACOB
I think you lost this.
The coin now has a string through it. Jacob has made a neck-
less out of it.
JACOB (CONT'D)
With luck we never have to spend it.
And you can remember this day.
Jacob puts it over Trinity's head. Trinity looks down at
the gold coin.
Genres:
["Historical Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
48 -
A Toast to New Beginnings
INT. VLISSINGEN CAPTAIN'S CABIN - NIGHT
(GUSTA, JACOB, KEARA, TOM, TRINITY)
The four are now seated once again for dinner with the Captain
and officers. They are having a very nice meal. Keara is
looking a little lost. She is not fully with the others in
thought.
Tom's wine glass is empty. Trinity sees this and stands...
TRINITY
Tom, more wine?
The Captain has a strange look on his face, why is Trinity
getting wine. He points for her to sit.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
(Subtitled: Dutch)
No...
(English)
I have this Captain.
Trinity pours wine into Tom's glass.
TOM
Thank you.
Trinity sits.
TRINITY
A toast...
She lifts her glass.
JACOB
To what.
TRINITY
To one more day.
They all take a sip...
TOM
What the.
Tom is looking for a place to spit the wine out and into...
Finally finds his own glass.
TOM (CONT'D)
Trinity....
Trinity laughs.... As do the others. The Captain does not
know what to make of his four very strange passengers.
Finally Keara speaks....
KEARA
I'm pregnant.....
Tom laughs...
TOM
Okay, that's a good one.
Jacob to starts to laugh.
Trinity looks to Keara.
KEARA
No... I'm pregnant.
(beat)
Really.
The laughter slowly stops and Tom looks to Keara.
TOM
No April first, joke?
KEARA
No, missed my period.
TRINITY
Sure?
KEARA
I really missed it by 6 weeks.
JACOB
Wow... Well...
Trinity steps in.
TRINITY
Oh my God!
When? How? Okay, I know how, but when?
KEARA
I think in Amsterdam. Wasn't to
much to do as you know or maybe in
France?
Tom smiles at Keara. Looking for words.
The Captain and others are trying to figure out what is going
on.
GUSTA
(Subtitled: Dutch)
I don't understand. What is all the
excitement?
Jacob looks to the Captain.
JACOB
The Captain doesn't understand.
Tom points to Trinity's belly. Then to Keara's
Finally the captain gets it.
GUSTA
Zwanger....
Tom looks to Jacob.
TOM
Sure, Zwanger.
The Captain stands and calls to an officer.
GUSTA
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Fetch a good bottle of wine. We
need to drink to the good news, to
the lady. To Keara...
The office, stands and leaves. The Captain passes around a
bucket and tells each to dump their glass of wine into it.
TOM
I'm happy for you... I'm happy for
us if you are?
KEARA
I'm happy Tom.
TRINITY
I won't be alone now....
KEARA
No, Trinity.... You and me. Having
children in 1741. Holy shit!
(beat)
Is that even possible?
Trinity rolls her eyes. Thinking back to the same
conversation the two had in Cuba once they learned about
Trinity's news.
Keara takes a deep breath. She looks to Tom again, who is
smiling. You can see he is happy.
The officer returns with an open bottle of wine and pours
some into each glass.
TRINITY
I know, we shouldn't be drinking but
it's safer than the water, right?
They stand and all lift a glass of wine to Keara.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
A toast to Keara. May you have a
healthy and happy child.
TOM
To my love....
KEARA
Thank you.
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Thank you...
(to the Captain and
others)
The room is filled with happiness. Keara starts to cry with
the weight lifted now from her mind. Trinity seeing this
also starts to cry...
TRINITY
Oh my God... Quit it....
The Captain puts his hands together and claps...
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
49 -
Melodies of Hope
INT. VLISSINGEN CABIN TRINITY JACOB - NIGHT
(JACOB, TRINITY)
Trinity and Jacob are in bed. Jacob lays next to Trinity
looking at the ceiling. Quiet. Trinity is listing to music
on the iPhone.
JACOB
What are you listing to?
Trinity pulls out one ear bud and gives it over to Jacob.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Always found your taste in music
special and different.
TRINITY
I think I got it from my dad. He
always liked different stuff. My
mom would call him the epic music
man. Everything was bigger than
life.
(beat)
I listen to it and I can still see
my parents when I close my eyes.
Makes me feel good.... Gives me
hope.....
JACOB
Nice music I guess if you are into
that stuff.
Trinity looks to Jacob.
TRINITY
Is there something wrong? You didn't
say much after dinner.
JACOB
Just trying to plan how to handle
the time we have in Cape Town, now.
Trinity pulls herself close to Jacob.
TRINITY
Nothing to plan. Everything will be
as it was meant to be... The universe
has a plan for us Jacob Kennedy.
JACOB
You're due in July and what?
(MORE)
JACOB (CONT'D)
Keara December. Doesn't give us
much time on the Orange river to
find all the stones we will need to
live. To survive in 1741 and on....
TRINITY
It will all work out. Believe Jacob,
believe.....
Jacob looks to Trinity.
JACOB
I do.... I look at you and I know
everything has a place and time.
Trinity puts her head on his shoulder.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
50 -
Arrival at La Palma
EXT. PORT OF LA PALMA - CANARY ISLANDS - MORNING
The Vlissingen sails into the port of Santa Cruz.
EXT. DECK OF THE VLISSINGEN - CONTINUOUS
(GUSTA, TOM, TRINITY)
Trinity, Jacob, Tom and Keara stand on the deck of the ship
as it drops anchor.
TRINITY
La Palma? How beautiful.
TOM
Yes it is... Your parents ever
take you here?
TRINITY
No why?
TOM
Just asking, your parents took you a
lot of places...
The Captain walks up to the four. He looks out at the harbor
and turns to them.
GUSTA
Your, Oranges, water, and fruits,
lemons, await... While it lasts.
The Captain turns to walk away.
TRINITY
Thank you, Captain.....
He lifts his hat.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Captain! Can we go ashore?
GUSTA
Go... see La Palma... Spend the
night if you want. I will see to a
boat.
Trinity looks out at the town then to her friends.
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
51 -
Reflections in Santa Cruz
EXT. LA PALMA SANTA CRUZ - DAY
(JACOB, KEARA, TOM, TRINITY)
Trinity, Keara, Tom and Jacob walk the streets of Santa Cruz.
The streets are filled with markets and small stalls selling
all kinds of fruit and vegetables.
Trinity stops and talks with the locals.
TOM
These were the island Christopher
Columbus use to resupply his ships.
JACOB
Reminds me of Cuba.
TRINITY
They were telling my, La Palma is a
gateway island to Cuba.
JACOB
Wish we would have known this back
in Cuba, maybe we could have found a
ship to take us here first.
TOM
Too late. And still wouldn't get us
to Cape Town. We had no way of
knowing a little rich girl, would
ask a Dutch captain to drop anchor
here.
TRINITY
Little rich, girl... Really....
They continue to walk, up a side street into the hills.
KEARA
Beautiful.
TRINITY
It is...
They stop and turn and look back at the harbor, where the
Vlissingen is at anchor.
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
52 -
Bittersweet Farewell
EXT. INN SANTA CRUZ - LA PALMA - EVENING
(KEARA)
Trinity and Jacob stand on a balcony looking out at the port
from a INN just across the street from the docks. Jacob
puts his arms around Trinity and holds her.
From the balcony next door, Keara and Tom join them.
KEARA
Peaceful...
Keara looks down to the street below. Watching the locals
talk and laugh.
KEARA (CONT'D)
Wish we didn't have to leave.
EXT. DECK OF THE VLISSINGEN - LATER
(KEARA, TRINITY)
The crew are hauling aboard, oranges and other food items,
straw for the cow, etc. As the four now climb a long boarding
ladder up the side of the ship.
From the deck of the Vlissingen, the girls look out at the
town and the mountain volcano behind it.
KEARA
What are you thinking?
TRINITY
It did feel like home.
KEARA
Who, knows... Maybe someday we'll
come back...
INT. VLISSINGEN CARGO HOLD - LATER
(TOM, TRINITY)
The crew is packing all the items as Trinity walks to see
her cow. The oranges are stacked in boxes.
Tom enters.
TOM
You and Keara better eat as many as
you can, they won't last.
TRINITY
How long?
TOM
Down here out of the sun in the cool.
Maybe three four weeks max.
Trinity takes one of the oranges and starts to peals it.
She bites into it.
TRINITY
Oh my God... How long has it been...
She gives one to Tom.
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
53 -
Acts of Compassion on the Vlissingen
EXT. DECK OF THE VLISSINGEN - DAY
(GUSTA, HUSBAND, JACOB, KEARA, OFFICER, TOM, TRINITY)
Subtitled: May 6, 1741
The day is hot.... The sun is beating down on each of them
right overhead. Not a cloud in the sky for as far as one
looks.
Tom and Jacob, stand back to back to each other.
TOM
Ready?
JACOB
Ready!
TOM
Okay, on your marks, get set.... GO!
The two boys run off in opposite directions and start to
climb each side of the main mast rigging. A race to the
crews nest! The the two climb like madmen!
Jacob just beats Tom by a few steps to ring the small bell.
TOM (CONT'D)
Damit! One more time.
Jacob looks down to Trinity and Keara.
Keara sits, she has a fan and is using it to move air.
Trinity sits in between some boxes as a make shift chair.
Trinity looks up.
TRINITY
You guys are going to kill yourself
and my baby will not have a father.
JACOB
No we won't...
The Captain walks past looking up.
GUSTA
Come down!
TOM
Sorry Captain.
Trinity looks to the Captain.
GUSTA
(Subtitled: Dutch)
I remember when I was that young.
The world was mine.
Tom and Jacob look at each other.
TOM
You first.
JACOB
In good time. The wind feels good
up here.
On deck are all the other stowage passengers, getting some
air from below deck.
The Pregnant woman looks weak and sick. Sitting on the deck
trying to stay out of the sun. Her husband is at her side,
with a cloth soaked in water.
The Captain turns to Trinity.
GUSTA
(broken English)
Today... cross the equator...
TRINITY
Then we are over half way to Cape
Town?
GUSTA
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Yes.... 35 more days to Cape Town.
TRINITY
(To Jacob)
Captian says we are crossing the
equator.
Jacob looks to the open sea.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
All down hill from here now.
(beat)
Can you see Cape Town now?
JACOB
Funny....
Trinity looks to the young pregnant woman (NAIMA) who needs
water.
TRINITY
She needs water....
Trinity stands and makes her way to the water barrel and is
about to pull a drinking cup out.
An officer stops her.
OFFICER
(Subtitled: Dutch)
NO... Only two cups per day.
TRINITY
It's not for me it's for the girl.
(Subtitled: Dutch)
The girl...
Trinity points to the young woman.
Captain comes over.
GUSTA
We need... save water.... only so
much. Your Cow, needs water...
There isn't enough for all....
Trinity does not like the jab the Captain just made about
how the Cow is taking from the crew and passengers.
TRINITY
But she needs...
GUSTA
There is only so much..... She
wait... One cup morning one night.
If we run out there is no place along
the coast to find water now until
the cape... Desert....
TRINITY
I will give her my cup for tonight.
Gusta doesn't fully understand.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Tonight my cup... give to her.
(points)
I no have any water tonight.
The officer looks to Gusta. Finally...
GUSTA
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Okay. She gives her ration to the
girl tonight.
The officer hands the cup over to Trinity who then slowly
walks over to the girl, trying not to spill a drop.
Jacob starts to climb down the rigging, he looks on, watching,
then. Stops then finishes to climb down, turns and leaves
going below deck.
Trinity comes to the woman in need. The woman looks up to
Trinity.
TRINITY
Here you go....
The young woman does not know what to make of this. Trinity
looks to be a woman of class, one who would never look twice
at a poor woman.
The husband of the young woman sees this and comes over.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
For her, she needs water.... Take
it!
The husband, takes the cup and gives it to his wife. The
woman fights to drink it down, not wanting to lose one drop.
HUSBAND
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Thank you, for your kindness.
Trinity smiles.
Jacob returns from the lower deck with a bag of rotting
Oranges. He pulls out a cup and slams it down on a box. He
opens his knife, cuts into the oranges, then starts to squeeze
the oranges trying to get out what juice is left in the drying
orange.
TRINITY
Jacob what are you doing?
JACOB
What does it look like.... They're
all going bad, anyhow... Maybe we
can get the last of the juice out....
She needs the vitamins...
The Captain walks up to Jacob looking at his actions.
GUSTA
How you say, not mix with the other
passengers.
JACOB
What? Too late.....
GUSTA
Only sadness could come. People
their place..... You should not,
cross the line....
Jacob looks to Trinity.
JACOB
Trinity, here.... Give this to
her.
Gusta looks on.
JACOB (CONT'D)
(to Gusta)
Captain. Tonight give my water ration
to my wife. I will drink wine or
nothing at all.
The Captain again tries to understand.
GUSTA
I think then you will drink nothing
at all... We only have so much wine.
So much water... So much milk from
your cow. No water for you, for
your wife.
JACOB
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Yes.... For Trinity.
(beat)
And besides, I can try and drink
milk.
GUSTA
Your cow uses much water... Remember
that....
The Captain tips his hat.
Trinity looks to Jacob and then back to the girl (NAIMA) who
she now tries to make friends with. Naima slowly drinks the
orange juice.
Keara now too steps up and comes to the aid of the girl.
KEARA
I will do the same. She can have my
water for tonight.
The officer looks at Keara. The officer waves with his hand
to have the cup return and filled again. The Captain looks
to Keara. He shakes his head and heads into his cabin.
KEARA
We all need to stick together us
girls now.....
Jacob stands at the side looking on, crossing his arms.
Trinity smiles to him. A smile of thank you......
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Historical Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
54 -
Acceptance in the Cabin
INT. VLISSINGEN CABIN TRINITY JACOB - DAY
(JACOB, TRINITY)
Trinity is in her bed, sweat running off her body. She has
the least amount of clothing on she can have.
Jacob enters.
JACOB
The days should start to cool now.
As we get closer to the cape.
Trinity looks to Jacob.
TRINITY
You smell.
JACOB
How can you tell the cabin smells.
It stinks....
TRINITY
You saying I smell.
JACOB
Yes, we all do.....
Trinity looks to Jacob.
TRINITY
You know the date?
JACOB
No... Sorry look on your phone.
TRINITY
May 20th...
Jacob stops doing what he was. Turns....
JACOB
Wow... One year ago today. We found
the Spanish sailing ship. Or should
I say they found us.....
TRINITY
Changed everything.
JACOB
Gave us a place. A time....
TRINITY
Hope for a message home. But not a
way home.
JACOB
We are home, Trinity. This is our
home now. We need to make the best
of it. I know that now. And I
understand that now. And you know,
I'm okay with it.
Their eyes meet....
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
55 -
Fading Memories at Dusk
EXT. DECK OF THE VLISSINGEN - DUSK
(JACOB, TRINITY)
The four stand looking to sea, thinking about the last 365
days of their lives. The sun is setting to the west.
C/U: Each of their faces.....
JACOB
What you thinking about?
TRINITY
One year ago. The feeling... I had
when I saw the Spanish ship, then
telling us the date in time.
EXT. BAJA COASTLINE SPAIN SHIP ONE YEAR AGO - DAY
(TRINITY)
Flashback: The six friends are in their two open dug out
boats talking with the Spanish Captain for the first time.
TRINITY (V.O.)
Finally knowing our place in all
this.
On Kim and Andy......
TRINITY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Thinking about Kim and Andy....
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. DECK OF THE VLISSINGEN - CONTINUOUS
(JACOB, KEARA, TOM, TRINITY)
C/U: Trinity.
TRINITY
Thinking I can't remember Kim's
birthday. How sad that is... And
she was my...
Trinity turns to her friends. They each look at each other.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
Anyone? We call ourself friends but
we can't remember her birthday...
(beat)
What happens when we set a grave
stone for her, and we don't know
when she was born?
(beat)
All we know is the day she die...
KEARA
It was the middle of August. I know
that, we would go to her birthdays
in the summer. It was hot each year.
TOM
Which day, August what?
JACOB
Andy knew.
TOM
Funny, he to is one who is fading
faster than I wish. If it wasn't
for Trinity's photos, I think I
couldn't tell you what he looked
like anymore...
KEARA
He had red hair, light skin, freckles,
180, make me laugh... Made me cry...
JACOB
November 7.
They all look at Jacob.
JACOB (CONT'D)
His birthday... He was 24...
TRINITY
So was Kim.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
56 -
A Meal of Kindness
EXT. CHURCH MEXICO CITY COURTYARD - NIGHT
Kim and Andy standing holding hands, after their wedding.
Trinity, Keara and Tom look on...
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. DECK OF THE VLISSINGEN - CONTINUOUS
(JACOB, TRINITY)
Trinity looks to the sky...
TRINITY
Miss you guys....
The sun sets into the sea and each of them slowly turns away
to get ready for dinner.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
No dinner for me tonight. Tonight I
want to give my meal to the girl...
Regardless of the pain, loss,
sadness... I want to give something
back, for being so lucky... For being
(MORE)
TRINITY (CONT'D)
able to still stand here next to you
all....
(beat)
I think she should eat well for once.
Jacob looks at his wife.
JACOB
That would be nice.....
INT. VLISSINGEN MESS HALL - LATER
(JACOB, NAIMA, TOM, TRINITY)
The young woman is taken to the mess hall and sitting there
is a plate filled with good food. The young woman is in
shock.
She cannot find words.
TRINITY
Enjoy.....
The girl digs into the food. She has never eaten this well.
The Captain stands at the far end of the mess hall looking
on. He shakes his head and leaves.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
What is your name.
The young girl looks to Trinity?
TRINITY (CONT'D)
What is name in Dutch.
TOM
Naam.
The girl looks to Trinity and the others.
NAIMA
Mijn naam is Naima....
TRINITY
Enjoy, Naima... Everyone should be
given love.....
Tom holds Keara as they watch the girl eat. The husband of
Naima looks on and one can see in his eyes he is filled with
thanks.
Jacob turns to Trinity.
JACOB
Be careful Trinity.... The other
passengers with them are going to
start asking, demanding, taking....
TRINITY
They're not pregnant....
JACOB
Just saying. Just repeating what
the Captain said to me....
TRINITY
Feels good don't it?
JACOB
Yes... Yin Yang..... Give and take.
TRINITY
My turn....
END OF ACT NINE
ACT TEN
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
57 -
Anticipation and Care on the Deck
EXT. DECK OF THE VLISSINGEN - DAY
(JACOB, KEARA, TRINITY)
Subtitled: May 28, 1741
It's raining, the crew runs around setting out buckets to
catch the rain water.
Trinity is on deck. Walking, trying to stretch her legs.
She is now almost 8 months along and looking a little
malnourished. She watches the crew handle their tasks. The
rain feels good, she looks to the sky, closing her eyes.
The other stowage passengers are now also making their way
on deck, getting air. The first officer walks by and tips
his hat.
Keara walks up to Trinity.
KEARA
You're getting wet.
TRINITY
First shower in months. You have no
way of knowing how gross I feel.
KEARA
Really? What makes you so special?
(MORE)
KEARA (CONT'D)
The days of hygiene are so behind
us.
The rain stops and the sun once again comes out.
TRINITY
Short lived.
KEARA
You know what it is?
(beat)
The baby?
Trinity looks down.
TRINITY
It's a girl.
KEARA
How do you know?
TRINITY
I don't know.... Just know...
Trinity looks to Keara.
TRINITY (CONT'D)
You?
KEARA
No clue...
Jacob walks up.
JACOB
Was looking for you.
TRINITY
Can't be that hard, the ship isn't
that big.
(beat)
You found me.
JACOB
At our present speed and heading we
should make Cape Town in ten days.
TRINITY
Thank God. Seriously, I feel so
pregnant. I just want to have this
baby... If I don't walk I start to
get leg craps, which hurt like hell.
JACOB
Look at me Trinity. You eating
enough? You look pale in the
light....
TRINITY
Better than anyone else on the ship.
Just tired...
JACOB
I think you need Iron...
TRINITY
I need a lot of things....
Keara looks at Trinity taking in the news of what is to come.
JACOB
The air is cooling. You can feel
fall in the air. The South African
fall....
Jacob looks to the east and one can just make out the African
coast line.
JACOB (CONT'D)
So close, you can just make out the
coast line in the mist.
TRINITY
I know, been looking at it for the
last few days now, wondering when we
will pass the Orange river.
Jacob looks over at the Pregnant woman.
JACOB
How's your pet?
TRINITY
That's not very nice. Why would you
say that? She's not my pet. She's
a woman who needs help.
JACOB
Sorry, wrong choose of words. Just,
as I said, be careful Trin. Some of
the other passengers are looking at
her funny. When you elevate one you
have to elevate then all. If not,
people have a habit of being jealous.
TRINITY
She's fine.
JACOB
Just don't want to see her get hurt.
Don't want to see you get hurt.
TRINITY
She has a name. Naima.
JACOB
That Naima doesn't get hurt.
(beat)
Anyhow. Dinner... I'm going to ask
Tom if he knows of any food that has
Iron in it. Other than liver..... I
know how much you love liver.
TRINITY
Don't start....
Jacob starts to walk away.
JACOB
I'm not.... See you at dinner...
Trinity and Keara are left standing looking out over the
ocean.
Genres:
["Historical Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
58 -
Sweet Moments in the Captain's Cabin
INT. VLISSINGEN CAPTAIN'S CABIN - NIGHT
(JACOB, TRINITY)
The four with the Captain and officers eat. Trinity is having
a hard time too sit in the chair.
The group of people are all laughing and smiling. Wine is
poured and glasses are lifted.
Jacob stands and then returns with a small plate of dark
chocolate and places it in front of Trinity.
TRINITY
What's this?
JACOB
Chocolate. Nerd boy tells me dark
chocolate is high in Iron. Who knew?
Lucky for us the Dutch like their
chocolate.
Tom lifts his glass to Trinity. "You're welcome."
Trinity breaks off a piece of the square and start to eat.
She smiles at Tom....
C/U: on Keara's face she is laughing and holding Tom. Her
smile lighting up the room. Tom turns and looks at her.
Keara's glow wins him over and he stops laughing and just
stares at her. It is clear Tom is very much in love with
her.
Trinity eyes this.... She then looks to Jacob.
JACOB (CONT'D)
What?
TRINITY
You knows who's birthday it is
tomorrow?
Jacob leans back in the chair.
JACOB
I'm a guy I don't like birthdays!
TRINITY
To bad, women do...
She leans ahead and kisses him.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
59 -
Jacob's Birthday Celebration
INT. VLISSINGEN MESS HALL - DAY
(COOK, TRINITY)
Trinity, Keara are working the the ships cook to bake a cake.
The cook looks on as the two girls go at it. He tries to
help the then puts up his hands. Trinity ask for some
chocolate, the cook hands it over.
A fire is burning in the ships oven.
The cake is slid in.
TRINITY
Hope he likes it.
The ships cook leans in.
COOK
He will. They all will.
INT. VLISSINGEN MESS HALL - NIGHT
(GUSTA, JACOB, KEARA, TRINITY)
Everyone has gathered. Jacob sits look at Trinity and all
the others. The cook brings in a big cake, with one candle
on it.
TRINITY
Happy birthday.
JACOB
Thank you, Trin...
TRINITY
Make a wish.
JACOB
I don't have too....
He leans in and blows the candle out.
LATER:
The cake is cut and being given to anyone who wants a piece
of cake. The Captain steps in and takes a slice.
GUSTA
Strange custom.
KEARA
You don't have birthday cakes?
GUSTA
No? What for?
KEARA
To celebrate, who we are, and what
we have done.
Trinity from the side smiles to the Captain as she give a
slice of cake to Naima. The woman is over come with joy!
A few of the crew push by to get cake.
GUSTA
You, know, the crew... they will
want this always now...
LATER:
Music now plays... Two of the crew are playing instruments,
a drum and a violin. A group of the passengers and crew are
dancing. The young pregnant woman Naima is singing the words
to "Trollabundin". (Spellbound)
Tom, steps up and asks Keara to dance.
Keara bows and stands and joins Tom. The two dance hand in
hand to the strange mix of music. They do their best to
blend in.
Jacob looks to Trinity.
JACOB
Thank you.
TRINITY
You're welcome.
JACOB
Will you dance?
He gestures to her, will you dance?
Trinity shakes her head, NO.
Jacob will not take no, he takes her hands and lifts her to
the small dance floor and the two, slowly dance to the Dutch
/ Icelandic music. The room goes around and around. Trinity
looks into Jacob's eyes.
The music bleeds into the remainder of the scenes...
INT. VLISSINGEN KEARA AND TOM CABIN - NIGHT
Keara and Tom lay in their small bed side by side. Keara is
in the arms of Tom. Tom softly passes his hand over Keara's
belly massaging it. The two look toward the ceiling. A
single candle burns, providing the only light.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
60 -
Storm Warning
EXT. VLISSINGEN AT SEA - AFTERNOON
Aerial:
The Vlissingen passes below us, under full sail and heading
toward the south. There are storm clouds building.
INT. VLISSINGEN CAPTAIN'S CABIN - DAY
(FIRST OFFICER)
Gusta is at his desk as he looks to his charts. Checking
his heading.
He looks to the windows to the side and back of the ship,
the sea is starting to get rough.
Standing in the doorway is the First Officer.
FIRST OFFICER
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Captain.... You need to come...
EXT. DECK OF THE VLISSINGEN - AFTERNOON
(GUSTA, JACOB, TRINITY)
Trinity stands looking out at the sea which lays ahead of
the ship to the south. The skies are dark and gray. A storm
is coming, there is lightning.
The Captain steps up and stands next to her. He turns to his
first officer.
GUSTA
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Number one. Steer to starboard, we
need to put some distance between us
and the coastline. We don't want to
be pushed onto the rocks.
The first officer turns. The ship's bell rings and the crew
jumps into action.
TRINITY
(Subtitled: Dutch)
Captain, what is going on?
GUSTA
Storm.... There.... Very bad one by
the looks. Welcome to the Cape of
Good Hope.
Trinity looks to the Captain, he is now concerned.
GUSTA (CONT'D)
Tell Keara to pray for us. We will
need God on our side now.
The wind picks up and starts to hammer the sails.
GUSTA (CONT'D)
When the storm hits. I need you all
below deck.
The Captain turns and walks away. Leaving Trinity standing
on the front of the ship holding rigging lines, looking at a
dark future for all. The wind pulling at her hair....
TRINITY (V.O.)
Mom, Dad.... Over the last few years
I have seen scared men. Today, I
saw the face of our Captain... The
look of concern. He knows what is
ahead... Tonight I will be praying
for all on board the Vlissingen,
born and unborn.
Jacob steps up and stands beside Trinity. Then Keara and
Tom join her.