EXT. EMBER CITY - ALLEY - NIGHT
The tall empty buildings are just hollow facades. All dark
now. Empty. No color. Shades of blacks, and grays, and little
to no whites.
It's not raining, but the streets look wet and shiny.
SFX: There's an underlying hum of the traffic in the distance
creates an irritating sense of chaos.
FROM A NEARBY ROOFTOP
A mysterious on-looker's first-person POV reveals, down in
the alley, a pimp trying to motivate his hooker.
SFX: Silence and then the sound of water slowly dripping into
a puddle.
IN THE ALLEY
JIAN (27) holds CARA (22) forcefully by the hair.
Cara is crying.
CARA
No. No. No. Please. This is NOT
what I signed up for.
JIAN
Shut the fuck up....
CARA
What the Fu---
SLAP! (in the face)
JIAN
I tell YOU... NOT the other way
around... You got it?.... Fuckin'
bitch.
CARA whimpers and cries.
IN THE DISTANCE
CLUMP... (footstep)
Jian looks. Sees no one.
FROM A DISTANCE
2.
Into the foreground steps a stunning black silhouette.
Jian yells.
JIAN (CONT'D)
Hey! Fuck Off! We're busy here...
LIZZIE (16), The PIMP KILLER, stands like a BADASS, black
leather Doc Martin boots, black patent-leather pants, black
sleeveless top with "PK" embroidered in red on the chest.
Her hands, covered in black rubber gloves, mounts the
silencer on her Walther PPK. She wears no fear in her eyes.
LIZZIE
Let her go.
JIAN
(irritated)
Don't make me come over there and
thump you.
Silence.
IN THE ALLEY
LIZZIE
I said, let her go.
JIAN lets go of Cara and turns to the eminent threat.
JIAN
Who the fuck are you?
LIZZIE
Look, you have one chance. Walk
away right now and never come back.
JIAN
Or what?
Jian pulls his .45 Caliber handgun.
Too late. Lizzie shoots. PFST!!!
Jian takes one to the forehead and drops dead like a bag of
dirty laundry.
Lizzie walks up to the corpse. Checks. Yep. Dead. She picks
up the handgun and shoves it into the back of her pants.
Lizzie pulls out "The List" from her pocket and crosses off
another name.
3.
Lizzie walks toward Cara in a slow intimidating pace.
Cara trembles, winces, and closes her eyes.
LIZZIE
Do you want to be free?
Cara nods.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
Empty out his pockets and bring the
contents to me.
Cara walks to the body and digs feverishly through the
pockets.
She hands it all to Lizzie and bows her head.
Lizzy looks at the inventory: wallet, condoms, cell phone,
and a roll with hundreds on top.
Lizzie extends her arm and offers up the money to Cara.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
This is your money, sister. Think
of it like severance pay.
Cara looks at the roll of hundreds.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
Take it. You deserve it.
Cara is trembling. She reaches out for the money.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
Now put it away before someone
takes it away from you.
Lizzie watches as Cara does.
Lizzie throws Jian's cell phone and gun into her backpack.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
You have somewhere to go?
Cara nods.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
The only reason I'm out here, is
you. So go. You're free.
The look on Cara's face is one of utter relief, exhilarated
for being set free.
4.
CARA
Thank you.
Cara turns in a hurry and runs away.
Lizzie turns and walks away like a boss, and heads for her
Harley-Davidson BadAss 360, sitting in the distance.
Genres:
["Crime","Action","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
2 -
Trophies of the Past
EXT. EMBER CITY - STREETS - MOMENTS LATER
No traffic. Green lights. And Lizzie rollin' down the middle
on her black Harley.
She pulls into the warehouse district, down a block, and into
a hidden entrance to an ominous abandoned-looking warehouse.
INT. WAREHOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
The Harley rolls up into a great room. She cuts the engine
and pops off her helmet.
Lizzie approaches a large wooden tool cabinet against the
wall. She has to step up on a step stool. She reaches up and
opens the front doors, which reveal a collection of pimp
handguns. Trophies of her impact.
Lizzie mounts Jian's .45 on the open hook.
CLOSE on Lizzie with an eerie grin on her face.
FADE TO BLACK.
OVER BLACK:
SUPER: ONE YEAR EARLIER
FADE IN:
Genres:
["Action","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
3 -
Navigating Danger
EXT. ROADSIDE - DAY
A sidewalk runs along a busy urban street.
LIZZIE (15) walks the street. She's dressed in a blue plaid
skirt and a white school uniform button-up blouse, and a pair
of white Ked's shoes. She carries a backpack over her right
shoulder, like a school girl.
LIZZIE (V.O.)
This is a message for all the moms
and dads: be careful. You think
tough love will teach? Not always.
(MORE)
5.
LIZZIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
For many of us, it just leads to
this — walking the streets.
There are intermittent HONKS coming from some of the cars.
Some slow down and look.
LIZZIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Just saying, this is often what
happens when you kick your little
girl out of the house.
Many times when a driver sees how young she is, they just
drive off. And then there are the brave ones.
A silver Mercedes, driven by JOHN #1, pulls up along side
Lizzie.
JOHN #1
Hey there.
LIZZIE
You lookin' for a date?
JOHN #1
Sure.
Lizzie looks around for cops.
LIZZIE
Pull into that parking lot. I'll
meet you there.
JOHN #1
Ok.
The Mercedes pulls away.
BRRRDDDT... Lizzie's cell phone rings.
LIZZIE
Yeah.
JOEL (O.C.)
(deep voice)
He looks fishy.
LIZZIE
No. No. It's all good. I got this.
JOEL (O.C.)
Don't fuck it up.
LIZZIE
I won't.
6.
Lizzie closes her cell and continues walking.
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
4 -
A Dangerous Transaction
INT. SILVER MERCEDES - CONTINUOUS
Lizzie gets in, sets her backpack at her feet, and closes the
door.
LIZZIE
You a cop?
JOHN #1
No.
Lizzie points to the back corner of the parking lot.
LIZZIE
Pull back there by the dumpster.
John #1 moves the car out of sight and kills the engine.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
Can you touch?
Lizzie lifts up her skirt revealing her white panties.
JOHN #1
Can I what?
LIZZIE
If you can touch me, then I know
you're not a cop.
John #1 reaches over and proves he's not a cop by rubbing the
front of her panties.
JOHN #1
Is that good enough?
LIZZIE
Works for me... So, what'd you have
in mind?
JOHN #1
Ah, just a hand job. Maybe to see
your boobs.
LIZZIE
Hundred bucks.
JOHN #1
Oh, come on... For a hand job?
Lizzie reaches for the door handle.
7.
LIZZIE
No? Ok.
JOHN #1
Ok. Ok. Fine.
John #1 reaches for his wallet and hands Lizzie five $20
bills.
Lizzie slips the money into the front zippered compartment.
John #1 unzips his pants and pulls it out.
Lizzie looks around for cops and then reaches across the
center console.
JOHN #1 (CONT'D)
Oh, my God.
LIZZIE
Yeah, is that workin'?
JOHN #1
Oh, my...
LIZZIE
Good.
JOHN #1
How old are you?
LIZZIE
Old enough.
JOHN #1
No. When I ask you that, just tell
me you're 12. Ok?
LIZZIE
Ok.
JOHN #1
How old are you?
LIZZIE
Twelve.
Instantly, there's an erotic surge in John #1's body.
JOHN #1
Oh, my God....
Lizzie stays focused on her task.
8.
JOHN #1 (CONT'D)
What grade are you in?
LIZZIE
Seventh grade.
JOHN #1
Oh, my God!
John #1's face is filled with bitter hatred and malice.
JOHN #1 (CONT'D)
Do you walk to school?
LIZZIE
I ride my bike.
JOHN #1
OH MY GOD!
Suddenly, John #1 fully extends his whole body, head back,
feet to the floor.
JOHN #1 (CONT'D)
(coming down)
Oh... yes...
Lizzie pulls her hand back and wipes it with a paper towel.
JOHN #1 (CONT'D)
Wow. Thank you.
LIZZIE
(smiles)
Sure thing.
Lizzie reaches for the door handle.
JOHN #1
Can I see you again?
LIZZIE
I'm always around here, Mister.
Just come and find me.
JOHN #1
Ok. I will.
Lizzie gets out.
BACK TO THE SIDEWALK
Lizzie continues back up the street she just came down.
9.
Not one minute passes before the HONKS and rubber-necking
start in again.
LIZZIE (V.O.)
Sometimes you have to get creative,
you know, kind of on-the-fly.
Specially when you know in the back
of your mind, that your pimp is
waiting with his own set of
expectations.
Lizzie looks straight ahead, but her eyes see every driver.
She looks behind her for cops. Everything she's been taught.
Suddenly a familiar 1973 Monte Carlo pulls to the curb and
Lizzie gets in.
The Monte Carlo pulls away.
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
5 -
Intimidation in the Monte Carlo
INT. MONTE CARLO - CONTINUOUS
At the wheel is JOEL (25), muscular and fit, wearing
(apropos) a white tank undershirt (wife-beater). His hair is
greasy. He has the standard tattoos down his arms, but what
makes him look scary, is the spider's web tattoo on his neck.
Joel moves slowly with a constant look of suspicion in his
eyes. His voice is deep. And he never rushes his speech.
Joel puts out his hand, palm up.
Lizzie reaches into her backpack and pulls out $1,200 in
cash. And sets it in his hand.
JOEL
Is that all of it?
LIZZIE
(irritated)
I've only been out for four hours.
JOEL
(calm and steady)
Just answer my fucking question.
LIZZIE
(timid)
Yes.
Joel shoves the money into his front pocket.
JOEL
What?.... No thank you?
10.
LIZZIE
(sarcastic)
Thank you.
JOEL
(shakes his head slowly)
You and that fuckin' Amanda...
Shitty attitudes.
Lizzie keeps quiet.
JOEL (CONT'D)
You two better clean that shit up.
The Monte Carlo pulls over.
JOEL (CONT'D)
Or do I gotta make an example outta
someone?
Lizzie just stares ahead.
Joel violently grabs Lizzie's face and forces her to look at
him.
Lizzie starts to audibly breath fast.
LIZZIE
Hum, hum, hum, hum...
Joel pushes her face away.
JOEL
Get out.
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
6 -
Tensions and Temptations
EXT. ROADSIDE - CONTINUOUS
The Monte Carlo RUMBLES and pulls away. Lizzie steps back up
onto the sidewalk, her lips trembling, her eyes welling up.
She adjusts her skirt, flattens her blouse, and steps
forward.
INT. APARTMENT - LATER THAT NIGHT
Brown shag carpet runs wall-to-wall. A green fake-leather
sofa is in the middle of the room, facing a old generation TV
sitting on a makeshift stand.
AMANDA (26) sits on the couch. Amanda is a Latina with jet
black hair, dark brown eyes, olive skin. She's got a bruise
around the outside of her left eye.
11.
LIZZIE (O.S.)
Hey sexy. What are you watching?
Lizzie comes out of the kitchen with two beers.
AMANDA
There's nothing on. Fuckin' network
TV. Shit. I'm gonna complain to
Joel. We need a better TV. A smart
TV.
LIZZIE
Hey, if you want my advise, just
keep it cool with Joel. He talked
about you today....
AMANDA
Talked about me? Why?
LIZZIE
He says you and I have shitty
attitudes... And he's lookin' to
make an example of somebody.
Behind them stands SCARLETT (38), black woman with braids,
dark brown eyes, with a tattoo dead center in the middle of
her upper chest: "JOEL".
SCARLETT
You expect me to just imagine I
didn't hear that shit?
AMANDA
What? It's a shitty TV.
SCARLETT
You know I'm not talkin' to you
cupcake. Shut up.
Silence.
LIZZIE
I'm just lookin' out for the girls.
Like you do.... Bottom Bitch.
SCARLETT
Well, aren't you a good heart, Lil'
Freshy....
Silence.
12.
SCARLETT (CONT'D)
So young. So adorable. Gettin' all
the big dollar dates... You think
you're special.
LIZZIE
Scarlett, I don't want trouble.
SCARLETT
No? Then keep your words to
yourself..... Ya fuckin' cunt.
Lizzie nods.
The sound of KEYS RATTLING is just outside the door.
The door comes open. It's Joel.
JOEL
Hey, school girl. Let's go.
Lizzie gets up off the couch, grabs her backpack, and walks
through the front door.
Scarlett walks to Joel at the door. They stand close, face to
face.
SCARLETT
(slow and sultry)
How you doin' baby?
JOEL
Mmm. Good now.
Joel and Scarlett share a sloppy kiss.
SCARLETT
I'll be right here, darlin'.
JOEL
Once I drop her, I'll be back.
Joel walks away. The door closes.
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
7 -
A Date with Destiny
INT. MONTE CARLO - MINUTES LATER
The car drives down the road.
JOEL
This is a date.
Lizzie listens.
13.
JOEL (CONT'D)
He's a premium ticket. So don't
settle for peanuts.
LIZZIE
Ok. Got it.
Joel pulls into the back entrance of the Four Star Hotel
parking lot.
JOEL
Room 504.
Lizzie gets out.
INT. HOTEL - REAR ENTRANCE - CONTINUOUS
Lizzie comes in through the back and finds the elevator.
INT. HOTEL - 5TH FLOOR - MOMENTS LATER
Lizzie comes out of the elevator and finds room 504.
KNOCK KNOCK.
The peephole goes dark and then CLICK. The door opens.
Standing there, still dressed, is: ETHAN SINCLAIR (52), an
overweight Caucasian man with pale skin, brown hair, and
brown eyes. He speaks with a caring and compassionate tone.
Sounds like a good guy.
ETHAN
Come in.
Lizzie does.
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
8 -
Confrontation in Room 504
INT. HOTEL - ROOM 504 - CONTINUOUS
Lizzie walks in, her tiny frame just a fraction of Ethan. She
checks the bathroom, checks on the other side of the bed, and
then slowly walks up to the desk, smiling. She puts her
backpack on the chair.
ETHAN
(first date nervous)
Hi. I'm Ethan
LIZZIE
(pleased)
Hi, Ethan. Nice room.
14.
ETHAN
(nervous)
Thanks.
LIZZIE
(down to business)
Are you a cop?
ETHAN
No.
LIZZIE
Can you touch?
ETHAN
(seasoned)
Sure.
Ethan walks up and grabs Lizzie's tiny chest with his large
hand.
LIZZIE
(down to business)
So, what'd you have in mind, Ethan?
ETHAN
Well, first I'd like to know your
name.
LIZZIE
My name is Lizzie.
ETHAN
Nice to meet you.
LIZZIE
What did you have in mind, Ethan?
ETHAN
I don't know. What works for you?
LIZZIE
Hey, it's your dime, your time. You
are the one who tells me.
Lizzie walks to the window and struggles to pull the opaque
window covers closed. And walks back.
ETHAN
(pointing to his body)
Listen, Lizzie, I know I look...
the way I look. And I don't...
15.
LIZZIE
(following along)
You don't...
ETHAN
How about this... How about you...
slowly get naked and I'll... take
care of myself?
LIZZIE
Two hundred bucks.
ETHAN
Ok... Fine.
Ethan walks to the desk and takes two $100 bills from his
wallet. Lizzie transfers them to her backpack.
Ethan notices the Harley-Davidson patch on Lizzie's backpack.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
You a Harley-Davidson fan?
LIZZIE
Yes, sir... One day. Softail Slim.
ETHAN
You are so beautiful.
Lizzie's heard that before.
LIZZIE
Thanks.
Ethan gently touches her shoulder.
FLASH! Lizzie's psyche is triggered between abuse and hope.
Everything stops.
Lizzie looks up at Ethan, intently.
ETHAN
No, Lizzie. I really mean it.
A frightened Lizzie slowly nods.
LIZZIE
Thank you.
Ethan reaches for Lizzie's backpack.
ETHAN
Mind if I move---
16.
LIZZIE
DON'T!... touch the backpack.
Silence.
ETHAN
Sorry... I just need the chair.
Lizzie grabs her backpack, walks it to the window, and sets
it in the comfy chair in the corner of the room.
When she turns around, Ethan is already down to his white
briefs, sitting on the desk-chair, facing the bed.
He has an innocent smile on his face.
What little hope Lizzie had for a rescuer fades from her
expression.
Lizzie stands at the foot of the bed and faces Ethan.
Ethan tries, but he can't get rid of his smile.
LIZZIE
(bitter now)
You sure are a happy guy.
ETHAN
(awkwardly honest)
Looking at you, how could I be
anything else?
LIZZIE
(irritated)
You're weird.
Silence.
Lizzie reaches for the top button.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
Ok. So.
Ethan reaches into his briefs and struggles to pull out his
oversized penis.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
Wow. Big boy.
Lizzie gets to the bottom button of her blouse.
ETHAN
Slowly.
17.
Lizzie slows down.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
How old are you?
LIZZIE
Old enough... How old do you want
me to be?
ETHAN
Old enough.
They both smile.
Lizzie rolls her blouse off over each shoulder, turns, and
stands in front of him, wearing her plaid skirt and tiny
white bra.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
Stop.
Lizzie waits.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
You're so tiny.
LIZZIE
Do you like that?
ETHAN
(sincere)
I like you.
LIZZIE
(patronizing)
Ahh...
ETHAN
What size is your bra?
LIZZIE
Promise not to laugh?
ETHAN
I would never laugh at you.
LIZZIE
(rehearsed)
It's a training bra.
ETHAN
(smiles)
Please continue.
18.
Lizzie reaches around back for the clasp on her bra.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
Oh!
Ethan has an orgasm.
Lizzie looks at her skirt and then at Ethan.
LIZZIE
(disappointed)
I didn't even.
ETHAN
I know. I know.
Ethan stands and walks to the bathroom.
Lizzie reaches for her blouse and gets dressed.
ETHAN (O.S.) (CONT'D)
Hey, are you in a hurry?
LIZZIE
Not at all. Why? You wanna spend
some more money.
Ethan emerges from the bathroom, magically dressed again.
ETHAN
I'd like to talk.
LIZZIE
Shirt on or shirt off?
ETHAN
Shirt on.
LIZZIE
Hundred bucks.
Ethan thinks twice.
ETHAN
Ok.
The money is exchanged.
Lizzie turns to him and reaches for her top button.
LIZZIE
Same thing?
19.
ETHAN
No. No. You don't have to do that.
Lizzie stops.
LIZZIE
Ok.
ETHAN
I just want to talk.
LIZZIE
Ok.
Silence.
ETHAN
Where are you from?
LIZZIE
Minnesota.
ETHAN
Do you miss it?
LIZZIE
Nope.
ETHAN
Do you ever wish you could go back
there?
LIZZIE
Nope.
ETHAN
Do you wish for anything?
LIZZIE
Speaking honestly, Mister, I wish
this conversation was over.
ETHAN
(calm and steady)
Hey... Come on. I'm truly
interested. What do you wish for?
LIZZIE
What do I wish? ... What do I wish?
Ethan has that smile back on his face.
Lizzie looks into Ethan's eyes and sees the sincerity.
20.
Lizzie thinks twice.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
Ok. I'll tell you... But, if you
tell a soul, I will---
Ethan puts his hand up.
ETHAN
I'm on your side. I would never
cause you any harm.
Lizzie thinks twice, one last time.
LIZZIE
(shakes her head)
Ok. Fuck.... I wish I had my own
money.
ETHAN
How much?
LIZZIE
(exaggerated)
A gazillion dollars.
ETHAN
Come on. Be honest. How much?
LIZZIE
Enough to be on my own.
ETHAN
Ok. Would you quit hooking?
LIZZIE
Yeah.
ETHAN
What would you do instead?
LIZZIE
Count the money, every day.
ETHAN
You see, that's the thing. Money is
not a friend. It leaves you. It
doesn't stick around. Money leaves.
LIZZIE
So, what stays?
ETHAN
Passion.
21.
Lizzie is just nodding to kill time.
LIZZIE
Yeah.
ETHAN
What are you passionate about.
LIZZIE
Ending this conversation.
ETHAN
Come on now. Give it a try... What
are you truly passionate about?
LIZZIE
(exasperated)
Oh, man.
ETHAN
(amps up a bit)
What Are You Passionate About?
LIZZIE
(irritated)
I don't know.
Lizzie is getting fidgety.
ETHAN
Come on. What's the last thing you
think about before going to bed?
Lizzie has a smoldering stare straight into Ethan's eyes.
LIZZIE
(under her breath)
Are you trying to trick me?
ETHAN
Come on now. You can do this.
Lizzie huffs.
LIZZIE
(getting scared)
Mister, I don't like this.
ETHAN
(frustrated)
Come on.
22.
LIZZIE
(whimpering)
You're trying to trick me.
Lizzie huffs.
ETHAN
(yelling)
WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU THINK
ABOUT AT NIGHT AND THE FIRST THING
YOU THINK ABOUT WHEN YOU WAKE UP!
Lizzie snaps.
LIZZIE
(SCREECHING)
KILLING MY FUCKING PIMP!
Silence.
Lizzie is in shock that slipped out. She immediately recoils
and backs up. She's trembling.
ETHAN
(satisfied)
Well. Then that's what you should
do.
Ethan smiles and gets up. He pours himself a glass of Scotch.
Lizzie walks to Ethan, removes the lowball from his hand and
downs the alcohol.
Lizzie stares at Ethan, slowly shaking her head.
LIZZIE
Listen Mister. Don't fuck me up
here.
Ethan slowly shakes his head.
ETHAN
You really don't get it. Do you.
I'm on your side.
Silence.
LIZZIE
Whatever.
ETHAN
(sincere)
Can I see you again?
23.
Lizzie grabs her back pack and heads for the front door.
LIZZIE
No.
Ethan hands Lizzie his card.
ETHAN
Wait... My cell number is on the
back... When you come to your
senses and realize that we're on
the same side, call me.
Silence.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
I'd like to help you out if I can.
Lizzie takes the card.
LIZZIE
Can I go now?
Ethan nods one time and Lizzie leaves.
IN THE HOTEL HALLWAY
Lizzie walks out in a huff.
LIZZIE
Fuckin' people.
FADE TO BLACK.
FADE IN:
Genres:
["Drama","Crime","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
9 -
Confrontation on the Retail Street
EXT. EMBER CITY - CURBSIDE - DAY
Lizzie walks the sidewalk along the long retail street, shops
and restaurants dispersed throughout.
She sees Amanda a block away.
Amanda sees Lizzie.
Lizzie heads in her direction.
Out of a café, half way between Lizzie and Amanda, emerge two
uniformed cops, ADAM AVERY (29) and BEN BELLER (30).
The expression in Lizzie's face is deflated, as the cops
turn, recognize her, and walk straight for her.
24.
ADAM
Liz! What's up cheerleader?
LIZZIE
My name is Lizzie. Not Liz.
ADAM
I'll tell you what. You name is
whatever I fuckin' say it is.
Alright, hooker?
Lizzie embraces the reality of the moment and settles down.
There is a four foot wide separation in the buildings they're
standing in front of.
Ironically, Adam looks around for cops.
ADAM (CONT'D)
(to Ben)
Keep an eye out.
Ben nods.
Adam grabs Lizzie by the arm and pushes her into the four
foot gap between the buildings.
Amanda sees him do it.
Ben steps in front of the gap as a look-out.
Amanda can't hardly hold herself back.
She runs straight at Ben. SCREAMING!!
AMANDA
You Mother-Fuckers!!
Ben pulls his nightstick and throws a backhand with little
effort.
Amanda gets it flat across the eyes and across the bridge of
her nose.
She's flat on her back on the concrete sidewalk.
Ben looks into the gap.
Adam is zipping up his fly.
Lizzie is squatting, her back against the brick wall.
Lizzie sees Amanda on the ground. She runs to her.
25.
Adam and Ben slowly stroll away.
Lizzie gets down, close, and personal with her friend.
LIZZIE
Hey. Amanda. You okay?
A bruised and battered Amanda opens her eyes.
AMANDA
Yeah. Wow. That was---
LIZZIE
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Let's get out of
here. Quickly.
Lizzie gets Amanda to her feet and the two run off in the
opposite direction.
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
10 -
Confrontation and Urgency
INT. APARTMENT - LATER THAT NIGHT
Lizzie sits on the couch. This time, Amanda comes out of the
kitchen, with two beers.
Amanda sits down and holds the cold beer bottle to her
bruised face.
There's a photo album on the coffee table. Lizzie realizes
it's hers.
LIZZIE
Who the fuck went through my stuff?
The sound of KEYS RATTLING is just outside the door, again.
The door comes open. It's Joel, again.
JOEL
Hey, you two. Let's go.
Amanda stands up immediately.
AMANDA
I just got my face smashed t---
JOEL
That's fine. Come on anyway.
Lizzie gets up off the couch, grabs her backpack, and walks
through the front door.
Amanda follows.
26.
The door slams shut.
Genres:
["Drama","Crime","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
11 -
A Dangerous Gift
INT. MONTE CARLO - MOMENTS LATER
Amanda sits in the back seat.
AMANDA
Where are we going?
JOEL
Not we. Her.... We're just dropping
her off. Is that ok?
Lizzie looks at Joel.
JOEL (CONT'D)
Fancy pants called again.
Lizzie nods.
INT. HOTEL - REAR ENTRANCE - LATER
The back door to the building opens. Lizzie walks in, looking
straight ahead.
The CAMERA STAYS, looking out the open door, and into the
windows of the Monte Carlo.
Joel has his arm across the top of the seat.
Suddenly, Joel pulls Amanda down, out of sight in the
backseat.
The back door to the building closes.
INT. HOTEL - 5TH FLOOR - MOMENTS LATER
KNOCK, KNOCK.
The door opens, revealing a smiling Ethan, inviting a
somewhat grumpy-looking Lizzie to come in.
INT. HOTEL - ROOM 504 - CONTINUOUS
Lizzie sets her backpack on the floor next to the chair in
the corner, and then sits.
ETHAN
How was your day?
27.
LIZZIE
Come on, mister. Cut to the chase.
What are we doing?
ETHAN
I can't ask a normal---
LIZZIE
No!... No. You can't. That's my
private life.... My customers don't
get to know that side of me.
ETHAN
(sincere)
I don't want to be your customer.
LIZZIE
Fuck. Did you drag me all the way--
ETHAN
I will pay you. Again. Don't worry.
LIZZIE
Five hundred.
Stares.
ETHAN
(calmly)
I want two hours of your time. And
if it doesn't work out for both of
us, well, you'll never have to see
me again.
LIZZIE
Five hundred.
ETHAN
Fine.
Ethan pulls his wallet from his pocket, slides five large
out, and hands them to Lizzie.
LIZZIE
Man. You have more money than you
have ...
Lizzie stops short of insulting him.
ETHAN
Thanks. But I already know that
about myself... What I want to know
is...
28.
LIZZIE
(biting back already)
What?
ETHAN
What is it going to take to show
you that I am sincere and legit?
Silence and stares.
LIZZIE
Look, bro. It's very simple. Ok? I
can't cross over. You're asking me
to be your friend. And I just can't
do that. It's a lose-lose situation
for both of us.
ETHAN
It doesn't have to be.
LIZZIE
Yes. That's the way things happen.
People like you with money and
power, always end up hurting people
like me, with no money and no
power.
Ethan stares at Lizzie for a good long time. Serious. No
smile.
Then, Ethan stands.
ETHAN
I got you a gift.
He turns and walks away.
LIZZIE
Come on, man. No. No gifts. You're
just making this whole thing super
weird.
Ethan returns with a black Luis Vuitton Atlantis MM.
He lays the heavy bag on Lizzie's lap and returns to his
chair.
ETHAN
Open it.
Lizzie hesitates and then slowly reaches for the opening.
29.
LIZZIE
I told you. Whatever it is, I don't
want---
The open top reveals the gift, inside. It's a brand new
Walther PPK handgun and extended silencer, plus two
magazines, all full of rounds.
Lizzie slowly pulls the gun from the LV bag.
Her eyes go way big. She sits in shock, staring at the
beautiful gun.
ETHAN
You said you had plans and I just
thought, wouldn't it be easier with
the right gun.... Do you like it?
Lizzie speaks in hushed tones.
LIZZIE
(overwhelmed)
It's beautiful.
ETHAN
Well, then it fits you perfectly.
LIZZIE
What is it?
ETHAN
It's a Walther PPK with an extended
silencer. There's a clip in the gun
and you have two extra. Eight
rounds per clip. 24 rounds.
Ethan smiles.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
I'm not sure about the bag, but the
gun is something special.
Lizzie is ogling over the shiny barrel of the gun.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
it's the same handgun that James
Bond used. So. That's something.
Right?
Lizzie is slowly nodding.
LIZZIE
(a little bit louder now)
How can I hide it?
30.
Ethan has a wise grin on his face.
ETHAN
Easy. What is the one thing that
Lizzie, the school girl, is never
seen without.
LIZZIE
I don't know.
ETHAN
Close... Your backpack.
LIZZIE
(obvious no)
No. Man. My guy looks in my
backpack all the time.
ETHAN
(grin)
No problem.
Ethan reveals a quick-stash component in his hand.
LIZZIE
What--
ETHAN
Bring your backpack and empty the
contents on the bed.
Lizzie brings her backpack to the bed.
LIZZIE
Hand me a pillow. I don't want you
to see my stuff.
Ethan hands her a pillow and averts his eyes.
ETHAN
Fine. Not looking.
Lizzie pulls out her things. She sets the pillow on top of
them.
LIZZIE
Ok.
Ethan goes to work.
ETHAN
Ok.... Good... Yep.... Hand me the
gun and both additional clips.
31.
Lizzie does.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
Ok. .. Good... Yeah.... There! You
can put your things back in.
Ethan takes his seat.
Lizzie comes back to her seat with her backpack over her
right shoulder.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
Now, first, you're going to have to
use the other shoulder.
LIZZIE
Huh?
ETHAN
You're right handed. You need to
carry your backpack over your left
shoulder.
Lizzie switches to the left shoulder.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
(parental)
Do you know why?
LIZZIE
No.
ETHAN
Because a real cowboy always keeps
his shooting hand free.
LIZZIE
Cool... Now what?
Ethan grins.
ETHAN
Reach for the gun.
LIZZIE
I can't. It's inside my bag.
ETHAN
Trust me. Just reach for the---
CLENCH!
Lizzie stands with the PPK fully silenced, pointing directly
at Ethan.
32.
LIZZIE
(smiling)
That's fuckin' amazing.
ETHAN
Now, quickly, put it back.
CHUNK!
It goes back in with one motion, out of sight. Invisible.
LIZZIE
(smiling)
That's so amazing. Thank you.
ETHAN
Now. Set that down and lets talk.
FADE TO BLACK.
FADE IN:
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
12 -
The Weight of Absence
INT. APARTMENT - LATER THAT NIGHT
The front door opens. It's Lizzie.
She comes in. Sets her backpack on the sofa.
She goes to the kitchen and brings out two beers. Sets them
on the coffee table.
LIZZIE
Manny...
No reply.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
Amanda! ... I got you a beer.
No response.
Lizzie stands up, beers in hands, and goes to Amanda's room.
Knock, knock.
No sound. She opens the door.
Everything is stripped. No bedding. No pictures. No clothes.
Like Amanda had never been there.
Lizzie hears a voice from behind her.
33.
SCARLETT
She's gone.
LIZZIE
Where?
SCARLETT
I said she's gone. Let it go.
Lizzie turns and looks Scarlett in the eyes.
LIZZIE
(intently)
Is she gone or did he kill her?
Scarlett, serious tone in her eyes, simply stares back.
SCARLETT
Let it go.
LIZZIE
That fuckin' asshole.
SCARLETT
Stop...
LIZZIE
No.
SCARLETT
Lizzie, stop that shit right now or
you'll end up just like her.
Silence.
Lizzy gets back to the living room, grabs her backpack, and
leaves with both beers.
Genres:
["Drama","Crime","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
13 -
Confrontation in the Shadows
EXT. APARTMENT - PARKING LOT - MOMENTS LATER
Lizzie walking straight, backpack double strapped, drinking
from the first bottle of beer. She's on a steady pace and
heads for the exit of the parking lot.
Suddenly, the Monte Carlo headlights come swinging into the
lot and parks.
Lizzie chucks the first bottle and drops to one strap of the
backpack.
Joel gets out of the car and Joel slowly walks directly at
Lizzie.
34.
JOEL
Where the fuck do you think you're
going?
LIZZIE
What did you do to her?
JOEL
I told you. I had to make an
example.
LIZZIE
Where is she?
JOEL
She gone.
Joel is still walking toward Lizzie.
LIZZIE
You killed her.
JOEL
It's just business, little girl. I
can't have cops calling me and
telling me that my girls are not
cooperating with them.
LIZZIE
(whimpers)
You fuckin' asshole.
JOEL
What did you say?
LIZZIE
(through tears)
You're a worthless coward.
JOEL
You better shut that mouth.
LIZZIE
(defiant)
Or what? You gonna kill me too?
JOEL
No doubt.
The adrenaline coursing through her, Lizzie takes a deep
breath, remembering why this moment has come.
35.
LIZZIE
(whispers to herself)
This is for Amanda.
Lizzie pulls the PPK, drops the backpack, and aims a gun at
another human being for the first time in her life.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
(moment of truth)
Say goodbye asshole.
Joel fumbles for his gun.
A sound comes from Lizzie's gun: PFST!!!
The bullet hits his chest.
Joel drops to his knees, but still points his gun at Lizzie.
PFST!!! Another to his chest.
Joel falls dead.
Lizzie stands in shock. Her whole body is trembling.
Moments pass and Lizzie comes back to the surface.
She picks up her backpack and stores her handgun and left-
shoulder-straps it.
She slowly walks up on Joel's body, fists clenched, teeth
gnashing.
She empties his pockets, throws his handgun in her backpack,
along with his cell phone. She jams a bulky roll of money
into the front zippered compartment, like usual.
Lizzie, with backpack over her left shoulder, walks out of
the parking lot and into the night.
FADE TO BLACK.
FADE IN:
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
14 -
Unexpected Revelation
INT. LUXURY APARTMENT - NIGHT
Everything is white. The carpet, the leather sofa, the stone
coffee table, even the recliner. The kitchen is all white
custom cabinets, two white refrigerators, side by side, and a
white marble island.
A comfortable Ethan sits in the middle of the sofa, watching
sports on a white-framed flat-screen TV.
36.
Dune-Ga-Dune.... His cell phone rings.
Ethan looks at the Caller ID: "Unknown Caller".
ETHAN
Hello.
A moment passes.
LIZZIE (O.C.)
(calm and steady)
Mister... I need a place to stay,
but NOT with you.
ETHAN
Lizzie?
Silence.
LIZZIE (O.C.)
Lizzie's dead... Just call me PK.
Ethan's eyes open wide.
ETHAN
The south end of the warehouse
district. 1521 Seymore. It's yours
to use however you want. The keys
are in the mailbox.
CLICK.
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
15 -
Reclaiming Independence
INT. WAREHOUSE - LATER THAT NIGHT
The big industrial door closes LOUD behind Lizzie. She locks
it.
Lizzie turns to an enormous great room with iron beams
overhead, with a 30 foot ceiling above those.
MUSIC CUE: "Pisces" by Jinjer
She takes a moment, her gaze scanning the vast, empty space
before her. There is a visible intensity in her eyes. It
looks a lot like determination.
AT 00:00:11
START MONTAGE:
- Lizzie hauling in bags of necessities, her movements
purposeful and methodical.
37.
- Lizzie meticulously assembling a large wall-mounted wooden
cabinet with doors that open onto a peg board with metal
hooks on the inside.
- Lizzie unrolling a large area rug, adding a touch of warmth
and comfort to the stark concrete floor.
- Lizzie setting up a bed frame, determined and focused as
she constructs the centerpiece of her new living space.
- Lizzie arranging candles and subtle lighting, creating a
cozy ambiance in the otherwise cavernous room.
- Lizzie fashioning a makeshift kitchen area, organizing pots
and pans, and stocking shelves with essentials.
- Lizzie spray-painting the letters PK in Red, on a black
cotton tank (wife-beater) shirt.
- Lizzie opens the completed cabinet and hangs Joel's .45
caliber gun on the first hook, a trophy on display.
END MONTAGE
(As the montage unfolds, the warehouse space gradually
transforms into a personalized sanctuary that reflects
Lizzie's identity and journey. Each action she takes is a
deliberate step toward reclaiming her independence and
establishing a sense of home and belonging.)
AT 00:01:10
Genres:
["Action","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
16 -
Dark Alley Redemption
EXT. EMBER CITY - ALLEY - NIGHT
Ember City is dark tonight. Especially in the Alley.
Lizzie walks behind the scenes, careful not to be seen.
In and out of breaks in the buildings, around corners.
She finally has a view of a developing situation.
A familiar looking SCARLETT, wearing a cropped white poofy
faux-fur coat. She has a mark on her cheekbone and it's
significant.
AT 00:01:48 MUSIC FADES
JEROME, potential new pimp, slowly walks up to her.
JEROME
Why you gotta make me do that?
38.
SCARLETT
Man, I am done with you.
Jerome grabs Scarlett by the collar and picks her up off the
ground, choking her.
JEROME
What did you say?
SCARLETT
(struggling)
Jerome, please. Don't.
CLUMP... (footstep)
Jerome looks.
Into view steps a "grassroots" silhouette of Lizzie.
Jerome from a distance.
JEROME
Hey! Take a hike! We're just
talkin'.
Scarlett is still struggling. Arms and legs flailing.
Lizzie is still developing her signature stance. She wears
her standard schoolgirl plaid skirt, a white blouse, and her
backpack. But this time she has on a clunky pair of black
leather army boots that are one size too big.
With her hands hidden behind her back, she wears no fear in
her eyes.
Lizzie realizes suddenly, that it's Scarlett, in the grips of
Jerome.
LIZZIE
Hey! Mister. Put her down.
Jerome has an intensive sting in his eyes.
He let's go and drops Scarlett to the hard concreate below.
Scarlett falls into an unconscious pile.
JEROME
Oh, you a trouble-maker. S'that it?
Silence.
Jerome pulls his big Smith Wesson handgun.
39.
Too late.
Lizzie already has her Walther PPK with silencer in her hand.
PFST!!!
Jerome takes one to the left shoulder, but remains standing.
JEROME (CONT'D)
You little bitch.
PFST!!!
Jerome takes another one to the leg.
JEROME (CONT'D)
Ahhh...
He drops his gun.
Lizzie struggles with the boots and walks forward. She
squints her eyes and aims real hard.
PFST!!! That one misses.
LIZZIE
Shoot.
PFST!!! Misses too.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
Dang it.
PFST!!!
Finally, Jerome takes one to the head and slumps forward.
Dead.
A moment passes before a trembling Lizzie returns her handgun
to her backpack.
She approaches Jerome with disgust in her eyes and removes
the contents of his pockets. Condoms, cell phone, and a big
wad of cash.
She pulls the cell phone battery and chucks it. Drops the
phone.
She picks up his gun, stuffs it in her backpack, turns, and
walks to Scarlett.
Lizzie presses her fingers against Scarlett's throat. Pulse.
She stands, turns, and walks off into the darkness.
40.
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
17 -
Morning After the Violence
EXT. EMBER CITY - ALLEY - NEXT MORNING
There is a white sheet covering the dead body of Jerome, but
nothing where Scarlett fell.
A dozen uniformed cops manage the scene, including Adam and
Ben.
HANK HARPER (52), the Police Chief, rolls up in his elite
version of a squad car. Hank Harper is 5' 10", medium build,
with dark hair that's beginning to gray.
Hank walks to the white sheet, slowly.
He nods at the CORONER'S TECH. The tech pulls back the sheet,
showing Jerome's dead body.
Hank nods again and the white sheet is put back in place.
Hank approaches Adam and Ben standing nearby.
HANK
What the fuck?
BEN
Second one this week, Chief.
HANK
(in hushed tone)
Yeah.
ADAM
Fuck.
HANK
Any witnesses?
ADAM
No.
HANK
This is not good.
ADAM
He was with one of his girls last
night. Maybe she saw something.
Hank looks at Adam.
HANK
Well..
Adam and Ben walk off.
41.
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
18 -
Interrogation Revelations
EXT. EMBER CITY - STREETS - LATER
Their blue squad car drives slowly in the right lane.
On the sidewalk Adam and Ben spot Scarlett, walking. They
pulls up and do a once-over with the siren to get her
attention. Three guys scramble away from her.
ADAM
Yo! Scarlett. Get in. Let's go for
a drive.
SCARLETT
Shit.
She obliges and gets in.
INT. POLICE STATION - INTERROGATION ROOM - LATER
Plain white walls, grey table, and a big mirror.
ADAM
So, tell me who you were with last
night.
SCARLETT
I wasn't with anyone.
ADAM
Come on now. I think you know we
saw you with your new boss, Jerome.
SCARLETT
Yeah... I seen him.
ADAM
Who did it?
Scarlett thinks twice.
SCARLETT
Why me?... Why you gotta ask me?
ADAM
(stern)
Look now. Knock it off. I know you.
And you know me.
The intensity in Scarlett's eye's tell how troubled she is.
SCARLETT
Well.... I never liked the snotty
little bitch to begin with.
42.
Scarlett pulls out a school picture of Lizzie in her
Cheerleader uniform.
There is a lingering intensity in Scarlett's eyes.
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
19 -
Tension and Indifference
INT. LUXURY APARTMENT - EVENING
Ethan sits on the sofa watching the news.
NEWSCASTER (O.C.)
In other news, the Ember City
Police need your help in finding a
16-year-old girl, Elizabeth Laney.
Ethan is shocked to see Lizzie's picture on TV.
ETHAN
(calm and steady)
Fuck...
Dune-Ga-Dune.... His cell phone rings.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
Hello.
LIZZIE (O.C.)
How's my new friend?
ETHAN
PK, they've ID'd you. It's on the
news.... Whatever you do, don't....
Silence.
LIZZIE (O.C)
(calmly)
Don't what?
ETHAN
Don't hang up. I don't have your
number and I think I should.
LIZZIE
Ah,
(burp)
...is my new friend looking out for
me, even when I am becoming famous?
Ethan looks suspicious.
ETHAN
Do you really think it's a good
idea to be drinking right now?
43.
LIZZIE
Well, you know, I see my face on
the evening news, and I stop and
think about it for a whole ...
Ah... 15 seconds and came up with.
Yeah... Time to drink.
ETHAN
How did the last one get replaced
so quickly?
LIZZIE
Who the fuck knows....
ETHAN
How did they connect you to the
shooting?
LIZZIE
Like always. A tale as old as man.
A woman with a grudge. The same
thing all over again....
Lizzie goes quiet.
ETHAN
I'm coming over.
LIZZIE
No. No.
ETHAN
Yeah. I am.
CLICK
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
20 -
A Pact of Solidarity
INT. WAREHOUSE - LATER
Ethan walks in. Lizzie runs straight at him and drunkenly
jumps into his arms and climbs up around his neck, her legs
wrapping around his midsection, like a small child would be
picked up.
LIZZIE
My Champion!
Ethan is overwhelmed by emotion and the smell of her breath.
ETHAN
Phew! What a smell!
He lowers her to the floor. Lizzie grabs his hand.
44.
LIZZIE
Come on. Lemme show you my place.
She points out the highlights.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
This is my bed. Don't even. No
chance.
Ethan smiles.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
These are my clothes.
Lizzie moves on, but the contents of Lizzie's closet stops
Ethan in his emotional tracks.
In Lizzie's closet she has three pairs of black denim jeans
and three black tank tops, spray-painted with PK in red.
Lizzie double's back to Ethan, staring at her wardrobe, with
tears welling up in his eyes.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
Hey, the tour is progressing.
Ethan looks Lizzie in the eyes.
ETHAN
My biggest fear, is not being able
to make a difference in your life,
not being able to help you when you
need it.
Lizzie sobers up.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
I still wonder if you trust me at
all.
LIZZIE
Sit down friend.
They sit on the sofa.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
(calm and steady)
My mom didn't believe me when I
told her that her new husband had
raped me at 15... and then she
turned it around and blamed me.
Then she kicked me out.
Ethan just shakes his head.
45.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
And when I asked my real dad to
move in with him, he said there
wasn't any room in his new family.
ETHAN
Lizzie---
LIZZIE
PK ! .... And when I look back on
all the people who squeezed me like
an orange, and bled all my juices
out, and then tossed me aside...
Lizzie gets emotional.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
You... Ethan... are the first
person who ever... stood up for
me... Who stuck their neck out for
me... Who truly... truly... showed
their love and support.
Ethan holds back.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
I just want to say thank you.
Ethan nods.
ETHAN
Thank you for saying that.
Ethan clears his throat and switches gears.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
Ok... We need to get you out of
here.
LIZZIE
No.
ETHAN
What... No.
LIZZIE
I'm not leaving. I've got a job to
do.
ETHAN
I don't get it---
46.
LIZZIE
I'm gonna rid this city of every
last pimp it's got!
ETHAN
But they know who you are.
LIZZIE
So.
ETHAN
If they see you...
LIZZIE
Then I won't be seen.
ETHAN
But if they come here.
LIZZIE
Then I won't be home.
ETHAN
You could go to prison.
Silence.
LIZZIE
These girls... what they go
through... every fuckin' day...
Lizzie sniffles.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
They're in prison now... Just
waiting for someone to set them
free.
ETHAN
Oh, Lizzie---
LIZZIE
(YELLS)
PK! MOTHERFUCKER!
Ethan sees the commitment in Lizzie's eyes.
He nods.
ETHAN
Ok... I'm in.
MUSIC CUE: "Army of Me" by Bjork
47.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
21 -
Embracing Change
INT. WAREHOUSE - DAY
START MONTAGE:
- An interior designer marks the Project Workspace area.
- Ethan is positive.
- Lizzie is not sure.
- A group of people install a series of long work tables.
- A group of people hang six large format digital displays.
- People coming and going.
- Ethan sneaks one of Lizzie's PK tanks from the closet.
- Lizzie directs one of the install groups. Thumbs-up.
- Ethan supervises a large crate coming into the main entry.
- The movers cover it with a black cloth.
- Lizzie, looking the other way, focuses on the workstations
END MONTAGE
Lizzie and Ethan stand in awe.
The Project Workspace is completely transformed into a modern
and sleek Command Center.
LIZZIE
Wow...
ETHAN
I know. It's amazing.... Ok. Listen
to me. One rule. For your safety.
LIZZIE
(exasperated)
Already with the rules...
ETHAN
Hey! This is PK 2.0, alright?
They stare at each other.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
One rule.
LIZZIE
Fine.
48.
ETHAN
You don't go out there, without me
in here.
They stare at each other.
Lizzie finally nods.
LIZZIE
Ok... How does that work?
ETHAN
(sarcastic)
Oh, you mean this old stuff?
Ethan hits a remote and all the digital displays come on.
Each one of them rich with data points, video, live feeds.
Lizzie's eyes are wide open.
LIZZIE
(smiling)
What the fuck!
ETHAN
Yep. Police scanners, data
connections, police data, traffic
cams.... Everything I need to keep
you out of harms way.
LIZZIE
(sincere)
Thanks Ethan.
ETHAN
You're welcome... One more thing.
LIZZIE
(super irritated)
Oh, COME ON, MAN. You said one
fuckin' rule. You have to
understand I don't...
Ethan holds up a Harley-Davidson leather strap with two keys
dangling from it.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
What's ...
Ethan pulls a string that lifts the black sheet in the entry,
revealing a brand new Harley-Davidson Softail Slim in black.
On the tank it has the letters "PK" in a cool red font.
49.
He hands the keys to Lizzie.
ETHAN
Every superhero has a getaway...
This one is yours.
Lizzie's lip quivers. She hugs Ethan.
The closet door is open and Lizzie sees something in her
wardrobe.
Lizzie takes a step toward the closet, closer, closer, until
she's standing within arm's length of it.
She looks at Ethan.
Like a proud daddy, Ethan just smiles.
She rakes back the hangers revealing a pair of black patent-
leather pants and a black leather sleeveless top with PK
embroidered in red.
CLOSE on the ugly cry face of Lizzie. She's gasping for
breaths. She's so emotional. She's so scared. The moment has
come. There's no going back.
FADE TO BLACK.
MUSIC CUE: "Bury a Friend" by Billie Eilish
FADE IN:
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller","Action"]
Ratings
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22 -
Embracing the PIMP KILLER
INT. WAREHOUSE - DRESSING AREA - NIGHT
Lizzie stands before the mirror, black panties and black bra.
She's staring at the leather outfit draped over the hangers.
As she begins to put on the black patent-leather pants, her
hands tremble with anticipation.
CLOSE UP on Lizzie’s face as emotions crash over her—
excitement, fear, and determination.
LIZZIE
(gasping for breaths)
This is it...
She pulls the pants up, zipping them with a newfound
confidence.
CUT TO:
50.
EXT. EMBER CITY - STREETS - NIGHT
Lizzie effortlessly glides down the road on her Harley, no
hurry. Nice and steady. The motorcycle’s steady rumble
matches the pulse of her newfound identity.
CUT BACK TO:
INT. WAREHOUSE - DRESSING AREA - NIGHT
Next, Lizzie slips on the black leather sleeveless top with
“PK” embroidered in red. She takes a moment to admire herself
in the mirror, a proud grin forming.
CLOSE ON Lizzie’s reflection, capturing the moment as she
transforms into the PIMP KILLER.
CUT TO:
EXT. EMBER CITY - STREETS - NIGHT
From a low angle, the Harley rolls smoothly through the empty
streets. Lizzie sits strong and defiant, the full-tinted
helmet giving her an air of mystery.
CUT BACK TO:
Genres:
["Action","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
23 -
Night Ride of the PIMP KILLER
INT. WAREHOUSE - DRESSING AREA - NIGHT
Lizzie finishes putting on the black leather sleeveless top
and turns her attention to a box in the corner. She kneels,
opening it to reveal a pair of black leather Doc Martin
boots.
LIZZIE
(smiling at the boots,
whispered to herself)
Perfect.
She slips into the boots, lacing them up with determination,
adding a final touch to her transformation. Standing tall,
she admires her reflection, ready to take on the world as the
PIMP KILLER.
CUT TO:
51.
EXT. EMBER CITY - STREETS - NIGHT
The streets are dry, but shiny. The Harley rolls smoothly
down the road, Lizzie sits like a badass, low in the seat.
CUT TO:
INT. COMMAND CENTER - SAME
Ethan sits at the center command workstation with the best
view of all that is happening in Ember City.
Ethan wears a headset with a microphone.
Directly front and center is one of the five large digital
displays. This one is dedicated to Lizzie's location. Map of
Ember City and a Red Dot showing where Lizzie is.
On the far right display there are "dossier" type images of
six (6) pimps.
Ethan sees some action on the CCTV feed. He matches the face
with one of the dossier images.
ETHAN
PK.
LIZZIE (O.C.)
Go.
ETHAN
Third and main.
LIZZIE (O.C.)
Copy.
POLICE DISPATCH (O.C.)
13-ALPHA 2, Third and Main.
Suspicious person.
ETHAN
PK. No joy.
LIZZIE
Copy, Command.
Lizzie's position on the map pulls away from Third and Main.
On another CCTV Feed, Ethan sees Police Chief Harper. He's
standing in front of an exclusive restaurant called Rudy's.
ETHAN
PK.
52.
LIZZIE (O.C.)
Go.
ETHAN
PC sighting.
LIZZIE
Ah....
(silence)
I forgot what PC is. Over.
ETHAN
(smiling)
PC is Police Chief. Copy.
LIZZIE
Copy....
(silence)
Do it over. Over.
ETHAN
(still smiling)
PC.
LIZZIE
Copy. Where?
ETHAN
Rudy's...
(looking in the display)
Stand by...
Ethan sees Police Chief Harper hugging someone who's carrying
a thick manilla envelope.
The post-hug reveals that it's Scarlett holding the envelope.
LIZZIE
Command.
ETHAN
Stand by.
Ethan sees Police Chief Harper shake hands with the
approaching City Manager, MONTE MORGAN (55).
ETHAN (CONT'D)
He's with BB at Rudy's. Copy?
Silence.
53.
LIZZIE
Copy that. Yeah. That's normal.
I've seen that lots before....
But with my former boss.
Ethan thinks twice.
ETHAN
BB is carrying a very large manila
envelope.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller","Crime"]
Ratings
Scene
24 -
Strategic Tensions
INT. COMMAND CENTER - LATER THAT NIGHT
Ethan and Lizzie sit at the break table, drinking a beer.
ETHAN
Let's assume it's cash. She's
paying him off.
LIZZIE
Yeah.
ETHAN
Of course he's gonna replace Joel
quickly. He was just another cash
cow for Harper.
LIZZIE
Asshole.
ETHAN
And with the protection from the
Police Chief, the Pimps are free to
act however they want.
LIZZIE
Yeah. Not new.
ETHAN
So Joel used to drop the payoff.
LIZZIE
And now, Scarlett is stepping in to
take his place.
ETHAN
Yeah. It's actually quite
brilliant. It causes less conflict
among the pimps.
LIZZIE
No. They'll send in another pimp
eventually.
54.
ETHAN
So, we have a new target.
LIZZIE
Hey! We have an additional target.
ETHAN
Lizzie, let's think about our
options... If we bring down the
Police Chief, all the pimps go down
too.
LIZZIE
No.... There's only one way to
handle this. Show the pimps of the
world: you come to Ember City, you
die.
Ethan just nods...
ETHAN
Ok.
LIZZIE
What time is it?
ETHAN
Two o'clock... I should go.
LIZZIE
No. No. Are you kidding? This shit
is just getting started.
(looks at the display)
Look.
Ethan doesn't look. He's staring at Lizzie.
ETHAN
You're so strong.
LIZZIE
Stop.
ETHAN
I just want to hold onto this… to
be a part of the fight with you....
LIZZIE
You are. Now stop.
ETHAN
Being close to you feels like joy
to me.
55.
They stare for an awkward moment.
Lizzie heads for her bike.
Ethan sees the activity on the screen.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
Ok. Foster and 2nd street.
Genres:
["Crime","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
25 -
Shadows of Ember City
EXT. EMBER CITY - STREETS - MOMENTS LATER
Lizzie sits on the Harley rolling down the road.
Lizzie rides fast down the street.
Lizzie swerves right.
Lizzie swerves left.
Lizzie pulls into a narrow dark alley near Foster and 2nd.
EXT. EMBER CITY - ALLEY - NIGHT
Dimly lit, shadows cling to cold brick walls. An unsettling
silence hangs in the air, broken only by the intermittent
reveal of Ember City chaos: A siren, a shout, a cry, traffic.
Lizzie walks from the parked Harley toward a courtyard in the
distance.
On the other side of the courtyard, MANNY (38), large Latino
man is towering over a tiny LUPE (23), like a black storm
cloud. He hits her. Each blow like a thunderclap.
Lizzie's heart races. Memories flash through her mind—of her
own struggles, of the price of silence. She can’t stand the
pain of yet another girl.
LIZZIE
Hey!
CLOSE on MANNY as he looks to the dark alley.
Manny drops Lupe to the ground and steps away.
MANNY
Who the fuck---
Suddenly Manny sees Lizzie step out of the dark shadows and
into the light of an overhead street lamp.
56.
LIZZIE
Why you beatin' up on her?
MANNY
None of your fucking b---
PFST! One to the leg.
Manny grimaces.
LIZZIE
Oh. I'm sorry.
MANNY
You fuckin'---
PFST! One to the other leg.
Manny falls down and desperately reaches into his jacket.
PFST! PFST! Two to the chest.
Manny goes limp.
Lupe stands up and spits on Manny's corpse and screams out.
LUPE
(to Manny's body)
You Fucking Asshole!
Lizzie and Lupe lock eyes. An understanding passing between
them — a silent pact forged in their shared hardship.
LIZZIE
You wanna be free?
Lupe’s response reveals the painful complexity of choice.
LUPE
No....
They stare.
LUPE (CONT'D)
I like my job. But I don't need no
fuckin' pimp.
LIZZIE
Reach into his pockets and pull the
cash. That'll get you started.
Lupe squats over Manny and pulls a gun out of his jacket. She
holds it up to Lizzie.
57.
Lizzie steps forward and takes the gun.
Lupe stands with the wad of cash in her hand.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
Good luck.
LUPE
You too.
They both walk away.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller","Crime"]
Ratings
Scene
26 -
Shattered Pride
INT. LUXURY APARTMENT - DAYS LATER
Ethan sits in his usual place, a proud smile on his face,
watching the news.
On the screen, a NEWSCASTER in a professional attire sits at
the news desk, a backdrop of news headlines behind them. The
camera is focused on their poised and serious expression.
NEWSCASTER
(gravely)
Good evening. Our top story
tonight: They are calling her "PK",
which stands for "Pimp Killer".
An image of Lizzie in black with PK on her chest comes on the
screen.
NEWSCASTER changes cameras.
NEWSCASTER (CONT'D)
So far, there have been three
brutal murders in the last few
days, which have shocked the
community of Ember City.
Ethan's smile is growing.
NEWSCASTER (CONT'D)
Having looked closer, this
journalist is now prepared to
reveal that each of the reported
"victims" had strong ties to the
Sex-Trafficking community, here in
Ember City. All three were known to
be violent pimps.
NEWSCASTER changes back to Camera 1.
58.
NEWSCASTER (CONT'D)
It is possible, if not likely, that
the mysterious PK, also known as
16-year-old Elizabeth Laney, is
indeed... the Pimp Killer.
Ethan's smile fades.
CUT TO:
Genres:
["Crime","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
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27 -
Promises in the Dark
INT. COMMAND CENTER - NIGHT
LIZZIE
(frowning)
You've been here all night, bro.
(moving slightly closer)
Go home. Take a break.
Ethan looks up, contemplating.
ETHAN
I used to work in a shelter for
girls. Young, precious,
impressionable girls, just like
you...
Ethan fades in his eyes. He's lost in his thoughts about his
past in the shelter. Ethan has a sudden physical tick in his
right hand. His thumb, middle finger, and index finger all
come together like he's holding a pen. His hand shakes.
LIZZIE
What happened?
ETHAN
I can see her face so clearly...
She had this little laugh... so
infectious.
LIZZIE
Ethan! What happened to her? Tell
me!
ETHAN
She brightened every room. But, in
the end, the darkness... was too
much for her.
LIZZIE
What happened to her?
59.
Ethan is still zoned out. His tick slowly gets more
exaggerated. It looks like he's trying hard to sign a big
piece of paper.
ETHAN
I told her not to go back... She's
gone now.
LIZZIE
And that's why you want to help me?
I remind you of her? Am I just the
next stray dog in the line?
Ethan breaks down.
ETHAN
(through regretful tears)
I couldn't save her...
Ethan appears panicked. His tick is evident. His right hand
jolts, back and fourth.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
Oh, my God. Just sign it, asshole!
What are you doing!... I loved her.
But, I was too close....
(flips)
Fight harder!
(flips back)
Oh, why didn't I fight hard, like
you do. It hurts too much. Oh, the
tiny precious thing.
Lizzie puts her arm out and comforts Ethan.
LIZZIE
I'm so sorry, Ethan.
She gives him a moment more.
ETHAN
I told her to stay away from the
streets... but she thought she
could handle it. She... she...
LIZZIE
Hey! Don't lose yourself in this,
bro. I need you to stay with me.
Ethan hesitates.
Lizzie steps in and hugs Ethan, her arms wrap around him, a
wave of warmth contrasting with the anxiety trickling through
her.
60.
Lizzie's heart races. She feels the comfort coming back at
her as well, but, on her face, she wears her fears of getting
lost in feelings she cannot control.
Lizzie pulls back just slightly, her brow furrowing as she
struggles with embracing the conflicting moment.
ETHAN
But I can help you. You're fighting
the exact same enemy that took her
away from me. I failed her. I won't
fail you.
Lizzie's expression shifts from empathy to uncertainty, her
body tensing as she realizes how close they have gotten.
Ethan surfaces and they come face to face.
Ethan's head turns ever so slightly, as if to...
Lizzie turns her head and backs away.
Silence.
Stares.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
Sorry.... Sorry. I just want to be
close to you.
LIZZIE
Being close to me doesn't mean you
get to take what you want. This...
what we have, is NOT about desire.
ETHAN
You're right. I fucked up. Sorry.
LIZZIE
Ethan, every man in my life has
just grabbed me and ripped chunks
of my soul away... Please, Ethan, I
need this to be different.
Ethan's eyes are wandering.
ETHAN
I'm not perfect... but I promise
you, Lizzie, I won't let you down.
I owe her that.
LIZZIE
Ethan, look at me. Promise you'll
fight for me, not just her.
61.
Ethan nods. His expression hardens, revealing his own pain
and the weight of responsibilities he carries.
Genres:
["Drama","Crime","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
28 -
Empowerment in Ember City: A Community Unites for PK
INT. COMMUNITY CENTER - NIGHT
A modest community center filled with PEOPLE. A banner reads
“Ember City Community Meeting.” Residents gather, murmuring
among themselves.
At the front, an ANCHOR (30s, earnest) stands at a podium,
preparing to address the crowd. The atmosphere is charged
with anticipation.
ANCHOR
(clapping hands)
Alright, everyone, thank you for
being here. Tonight, we’re here to
talk about the recent events
surrounding the rise of a vigilante
known as “PK,” the Pimp Killer.
The room grows silent. Eager faces turn toward the anchor.
ANCHOR (CONT'D)
Many of you have been affected by
the violence in our community, and
it’s time we address these issues.
CUT TO: NEWS CLIP ON SCREEN
The screen flashes news clips showing LIZZIE (16) in action.
Quick cuts show her rescuing women, posters with “We Stand
With PK,” and footage of community support rallies.
ANCHOR (O.C.) (CONT'D)
(voiceover)
PK has taken down several violent
pimps in Ember City, leaving many
wondering who she really is...and
what it means for our streets.
BACK TO COMMUNITY CENTER
A WOMAN (40s, a former victim) stands up, her voice shaking
with emotion.
WOMAN
(tearing up)
I was trapped for years. No one
helped me...until now. PK gave me
hope.
A wave of murmurs ripples through the crowd.
62.
ANOTHER VOICE
(overlapping)
Yeah, she’s brave! She’s fighting
for us!
The ANCHOR nods, clearly moved.
ANCHOR
We need to stand together and
support this movement.
CUT TO: LATER IN THE MEETING
Residents begin sharing stories of how Lizzie helped them or
their loved ones.
YOUNG WOMAN (20S)
(standing)
I ran for my life. PK caught me
when I was about to go back. She
saved me!
The crowd erupts into applause.
ANCHOR
Encouraging these voices empowers
our community. We must continue
supporting each other.
Genres:
["Drama","Action","Crime"]
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29 -
Determined Resolve
EXT. EMBER CITY - NIGHT - LATER
News crews gather outside the community center. The buzz of
excitement is palpable as PEOPLE exit, talking animatedly
about Lizzie.
INT. LOCAL CAFE - MOMENTS LATER
Inside the cafe, a group of WOMEN (various ages) sit around a
table with flyers about supporting victims.
WOMAN 1
We should start a fund—help the
girls PK has rescued!
WOMAN 2
That’s a great idea! We can provide
counseling and job training.
WOMAN 3
And we can connect them to PK!
She’s really making a difference.
63.
FADE OUT:
The screen fades with the hashtag #WeStandWithPK trending on
social media.
INT. COMMAND CENTER - LATER
ETHAN
How many more?
LIZZIE
What do you mean?
ETHAN
How many more pimps are there in
Ember City? When is this project
done?
LIZZIE
Done? This project may never be
done.
ETHAN
PK, you're not going to spend the
rest of your life chasing down and
killing pimps.
Lizzie shakes her head, a flicker of determination in her
eyes.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
(upset)
You can't go on forever. You need
to have an exit plan. What are your
hopes and dreams? What do you wish
for.
LIZZIE
You asked me this before.
ETHAN
Yeah.
LIZZIE
And look what happened... I told
you I wanted to kill my pimp....
Silence lingers.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
Be careful bro, with the questions
you ask.
64.
ETHAN
(smiles)
Fuck that. Tell me.
LIZZIE
Tell you what!
ETHAN
What is your dream... right now?
Lizzie hesitates, her thoughts racing. She then straightens,
her expression turning fierce.
LIZZIE
To cut out the all the excess
fingers in the pie.
ETHAN
Translation.
LIZZIE
Look, these are honest hard-working
girls. They deserve to keep the
money they earn. They just need a
safe place and I'm gonna give it to
them.
Ethan studies her, sensing her fear beneath the bravado.
ETHAN
(like a parent)
Well ok. And how do you plan on
doing that?
Lizzie stays still, her eyes lit with fear.
LIZZIE
By partnering with the one person
who would benefit the most.
Ethan raises an eyebrow, questioning.
ETHAN
Scarlett?
Lizzie nods, her conviction hardening.
LIZZIE
She knows the game, and if I can
get her on my side, she can help
mobilize the girls. It’s time for
them to take control.
65.
ETHAN
(concerned)
Are you sure she’ll be in your
corner?
LIZZIE
(determined)
I have to believe she’s ready for a
change. I can’t do this alone
anymore.
Ethan watches her, torn between protecting her and respecting
her independence.
ETHAN
Just be careful. She’s been in the
game for a long time.
LIZZIE
I will. It’s time we make a real
dent in this.
With renewed purpose, Lizzie heads toward the door,
determination written on her face.
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
30 -
Tension in the Night
EXT. APARTMENT - PARKING LOT - NIGHT
Scarlett comes out of the apartment. She walks cautiously
toward the Monte Carlo, her eyes darting as she scans the
area, sensing something is off.
Lizzie sits confidently on her Harley, the engine rumbling
softly as she watches Scarlett approach. She kills the
engine.
LIZZIE
I come in peace.
Scarlett’s mind races as she sizes up Lizzie. What’s her
angle?
SCARLETT
She says holding a gun to my head..
LIZZIE
Nope. No guns.... Just talk...
I just wanna talk.
Scarlett thinks twice and then looks around.
SCARLETT
Ok. Ok... But not here. Let's meet
at Mickey's.
66.
LIZZIE
I'll meet you in the back.
SCARLETT
Ok.
LIZZIE
And Scarlett... This is a big deal
for you. Don't show up with anyone
else. Just you.
Scarlett just stares at Lizzie as she starts the Harley and
rides away.
Genres:
["Crime","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
31 -
A Pact in the Shadows
EXT. MICKEY'S PUB - REAR ALLEY - LATER
Lizzie is parked in the shadows, out of sight.
Scarlett comes out the back door with two beers, looking
around.
Lizzie steps out from the shadows just enough for Scarlett to
see her.
Scarlett walks to Lizzie and hands her a bottle of beer.
LIZZIE
I remember the last hooker I shared
a beer with.
SCARLETT
I know, baby. That was fucked up.
LIZZIE
Here's to Amanda.
SCARLETT
Cheers.
LIZZIE
A little disclaimer up front... I'm
on the level, here. This is not a
trick. You see for yourself and
make your own decision.
SCARLETT
(skeptical)
Alright. Keep talkin'.
LIZZIE
This whole thing has been fuckin'
men leanin' on women to go and
fetch them some money.
67.
SCARLETT
Uhuh...
LIZZIE
They don't come on dates. They're
not takin' it hard in the backseat.
They're just a bunch of greedy,
fuckin' money-grabbin' bullies.
Every one of them... And I say, a
working girl in Ember City, don't
need no pimp no more.
SCARLETT
Preachin' to the choir sister.
Don't need them no more...
LIZZIE
Imagine a place where you take back
control. No more shit from fuckin'
pimps. These girls might finally
have an actual chance.
Lizzie stares at Scarlett.
Silence.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
They need you.
SCARLETT
Cupcake, you are dreamin'... Those
boys who take their place will
fuckin' kill me.
LIZZIE
No.... No they won't. I'm taking
them down...
They lock eyes.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
One by one. And then there were
none... Den 'cuz pimps don't be
around no more...
Silence.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
So here's the deal... Help me
expose boss man Police Chief and
his grunts.
68.
SCARLETT
WHAT! You want me to risk my life?
For what?
LIZZIE
10% of the take.
Silence and stares. Scarlett’s expression shifting with
skepticism.
SCARLETT
Shit. Man pimp gets 90% and a woman
pimp only gets 10%?
LIZZIE
You get 10% of everything.
SCARLETT
Huh.
LIZZIE
This is about making a change.
Doin' what's right.
SCARLETT
And I get all the girls. And all I
gotta do is manage them...
LIZZIE
No violence... And you're not a
fuckin' worthless pimp. You're a
manager. It's a job. You gotta work
for them, keep 'em safe, fix their
problems.
SCARLETT
What about the other 9 pimps still
standing, not to mention their
replacements?
LIZZIE
Leave them to me.
Scarlett nods.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
Ember City will be known as the one
place in America that is 100% Pimp
Free.
Scarlett thinks twice.
69.
SCARLETT
What's stoppin' me from going
straight to Chief?
Lizzie stares down Scarlett.
LIZZIE
(exhausted)
Because, you fuckin' cow, you know
on your insides what's right....
Scarlett nods slowly with and introspective glaze over her
eyes.
SCARLETT
(bitter)
Shit. I've always been down...
Since the day I stepped out...
Lizzie looks into the eyes of a veteran she truly respects.
SCARLETT (CONT'D)
(smiling)
A teenager just like you, Freshy...
(smile is gone)
And not a day's gone by, I didn't
have some fucker, pushin' my face
in the dirt..
LIZZIE
(softening, empathetic)
Yo, Scar. Girl. You’ve been through
the wringer. I get it.... But,
honey, listen to me. This time, it
can be different.
Lizzie shakes her head.
SCARLETT
(Scarlett exhales, a mix
of fear and resolve
crossing her features.)
Alright. I'm in. Let's do this.
Lizzie smiles and steps towards Scarlett.
Lizzie extends her hand and they shake on it.
LIZZIE
Thanks for the beer.
SCARLETT
Yeah, well... Non-alcohol.
70.
Silence and respect in their stares.
Lizzie jumps on the Harley, starts it, and pulls away.
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
32 -
Fractured Trust
INT. COMMAND CENTER - NEXT MORNING
Ethan sits with his feet up watching the news on one of the
big digital displays. He's smiling.
ON THE TV
There's an image of the NEWSCASTER and then a switch in
cameras reveals today's guest, MONTE MORGAN, the City
Manager.
When the CAMERA turns back to Ethan: The smile on his face
fades. He sits forward, narrowing his eyes at the screen. His
jaw tightens as Monte tries to clear his throat, clearly
disgusted by his already disingenuous demeanor.
NEWSCASTER
I have with me this morning, The
City manager, Mr. Monte Morgan.
Good morning sir.
MORGAN
Good morning.
NEWSCASTER
Mr. Morgan, as we have reported
recently, there seems to be a
sudden increase in homicides
against violent pimps within Ember
City, even just last night there
was another killed.
MORGAN
Yes. We are clearly dealing with a
vigilante. Someone who has a
personal vendetta against these
violent pimps, as you say.
A reveal from this side: Ethan’s hands clench into fists as
Monte speaks, unable to contain his simmering frustration.
His face says the same thing.
ETHAN
Playing the 'good guy' on TV again,
while the streets burn. Disgusting.
71.
NEWSCASTER
Mr. Morgan, speaking frankly, you
don't appear to be that concerned
about it.
Silence. Morgan thinks twice and then slowly shakes his head.
MORGAN
I'm not.
BACK IN THE ROOM
Ethan has a very surprised look on his face.
ON THE TV
NEWSCASTER
Mr. Morgan?
Morgan looks nervous.
MORGAN
Forgive me for stereotyping. Truly.
But look who we're talking about.
These "so-called victims" are
ultra-violent thugs... who exploit
the innocent, each and every day.
BACK IN THE ROOM
Ethan's surprise has turned into a scowl.
ETHAN
Stereotyping? What a joke. You used
to use that line every time you
needed to cover your tracks....
Fucking tool.
ON THE TV
NEWSCASTER
But, Mr. Morgan.
MORGAN
No. No. I do not condone violence
of any kind. And I do not believe
in taking justice into your own
hands.
BACK IN THE ROOM
ETHAN
Oh, please. You are the one
creating this chaos.
(MORE)
72.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
You don't give a shit about anyone
who's stuck in the system. This is
all just a narrative to spin.
Ethan clenches his jaw and closes his fists.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
I can’t let this happen... Not
again.
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
33 -
Strategic Resolve
INT. COMMAND CENTER - DAYS LATER - NIGHT
The glow of the digital display illuminates Lizzie’s focused
expression as she stands in front of a map of Ember City.
Ethan sits on a desk behind her, hands crossed, watching
intently.
LIZZIE
(tracing her finger on the
touchscreen)
Objective #1: I want the girls to
be safe.
Ethan nods, his gaze fixed on her as she zooms in on specific
locations marked by circles.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
(pointing to the first
circle)
This club—it's known for luring in
new girls. If we hit them hard, the
rest will see the message.
She moves to the next circle, her demeanor growing more
intense.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
This one’s a hot spot for the
pimps. I have a source confirming
they’re planning a big night. We
can catch them off guard.
ETHAN
(leaning forward)
And the third?
LIZZIE
(determined)
That’s the warehouse where they
stash the girls. If we take it
down, it might scare the others
into packing up.
73.
Ethan looks at her, concern etched on his face.
ETHAN
You know they won't lay down
quietly. There’s a risk involved.
LIZZIE
(fierce)
I’m aware. But we can’t just sit
back. This is our shot to show them
we’re not afraid. If I hit these
three, the remaining cowards might
just leave on their own.
Ethan watches her, admiration mixed with concern in his eyes.
ETHAN
(firmly)
You need to be careful, Lizzie. You
can’t underestimate them.
LIZZIE
(meeting his gaze,
resolute)
I won't. But it’s now or never. I
need to take control before they
can regroup.
A moment of silence as Ethan processes her words. Finally, he
nods, a sense of reluctant acceptance.
ETHAN
Alright. I’m with you.
The two share a look of understanding, the weight of their
mission settling in as they begin to strategize.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
34 -
Riding Against the Shadows
EXT. EMBER CITY - STREETS - DAYS LATER
Lizzie sits on the Harley rolling down the road.
MUSIC CUE: "Jailbreak" by Thin Lizzy
START MONTAGE:
- Lizzie rides fast down the street.
- Lizzie swerves right.
- Lizzie swerves left.
- Lizzie says: "This is for them."
74.
- Lizzie confronts pimps across the city, striking hard and
decisively. One by one, they fall.
- Lizzie crosses the last name from "The List".
END MONTAGE
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. WAREHOUSE - LATER
The warehouse door opens just in time for Lizzie to pull in
and cut the engine.
NEWSCASTER (V.O.)
In the news this evening, chaos and
bedlam, as multiple homicides have
been reported.
The door closes.
INT. COMMAND CENTER - NIGHT
The command center is dimly lit, multiple screens flickering
with footage from their latest operation. Lizzie and Ethan
are at the main monitor, reviewing video footage.
LIZZIE
(leaning back)
I can’t believe we actually pulled
this off.
ETHAN
(grinning)
Told you. Teamwork makes the dream
work.
He points at the screen, where they see a snippet of LIZZIE
confronting a pimp.
LIZZIE
(playing it cool)
Yeah, but I’m still not sure about
your “old-school” gadgets.
ETHAN feigns offense, tapping the monitor like it offended
him.
ETHAN
Old-school?! This beauty has been
the backbone of many successful
missions.
75.
LIZZIE
(teasing)
Next time, I’ll bring my own tech—
maybe a flip phone?
ETHAN
(laughing)
I’ve gotta protect my reputation!
They share a laugh. As it fades, a moment of silence lingers.
LIZZIE's smile weakens; she gazes at her reflection on the
monitor.
LIZZIE
(pensive)
You know, I never expected fighting
back would feel... powerful.
ETHAN nods, sensing her vulnerability.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
35 -
Conversations of Trust
INT. COMMAND CENTER - LOUNGE AREA - MOMENTS LATER
The lounge area is cozy but dim, casting a softer light on
the two as they sit across from each other.
ETHAN
(serious)
It’s not just about fighting,
Lizzie. It’s about healing, too.
LIZZIE
(struggling)
I spent so long being afraid… of
every man who tried to control me.
ETHAN leans in, his expression empathetic.
ETHAN
My job in the shelters taught me
one thing: You have to let someone
in sometimes. It takes strength to
trust.
LIZZIE looks up, her walls beginning to crack.
LIZZIE
(softening)
You have no idea how hard that is
for me.
They lock eyes, a moment filled with sincerity.
76.
ETHAN
(heartfelt)
You're not alone anymore.
LIZZIE feels a weight lift. She breathes in deeply.
LIZZIE
Yeah... it’s just hard to shake the
past.
Genres:
["Drama","Action"]
Ratings
Scene
36 -
Under the Stars
EXT. COMMAND CENTER - NIGHT - LATER
Outside, under a starry sky, LIZZIE and ETHAN step out to
clear their heads. The city lights twinkle around them.
LIZZIE
(throwing a pebble)
Watch this!
She tosses a small pebble, aiming for a nearby alleyway. It
clinks against a metal trash can.
ETHAN
(amused)
Nice shot!
He picks up a pebble and tosses it, but it misses.
ETHAN (CONT'D)
(defensive)
Okay, maybe I’m better with tech
than trash.
LIZZIE
(laughing)
Old-school tech master, huh?
Warmed by laughter, a moment of intimacy forms. ETHAN moves
slightly closer.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
(a determined glint)
We’ve got work to do.
They share a lingering glance that hints at something deeper
but quickly break it.
ETHAN
(seriously)
Yeah. Let’s finish this thing.
With renewed purpose, they head back inside, the bond between
them strengthened.
77.
Genres:
["Action","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
37 -
Confrontation at The Hideout
INT. COMMAND CENTER - DAYS LATER - DAY
ON THE TV
There is an image of the Newscaster.
NEWSCASTER
Today we are learning of a backdoor
payoff to Police Chief Henry
Harper, in conjunction with Sex
Trafficking rings within Ember
City.
An image of a press conference comes u, as City Manager Monte
Morgan steps behind the podium.
MORGAN
I regret to inform you that Police
Chief Henry Harper has been
relieved of his duties and a formal
investigation will be done.
EXT. EMBER CITY - NIGHT
The streets are dimly lit, shadows loom everywhere. LIZZIE
rides her Harley down a dark alley and spots a flickering
neon sign for a rundown strip club called “THE HIDEOUT.”
She parks, taking a deep breath, her expression determined.
LIZZIE
(to herself)
Time to clean up this mess.
INT. THE HIDEOUT - BACK ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Inside, the atmosphere is thick with smoke and desperation.
LIZZIE stealthily enters through a side door, the sound of
muffled voices fills the air.
In the BACK ROOM, she spots a PIMP (30s, cocky, with a smirk)
counting money at a table, while a GIRL (18, visibly shaken)
sits against the wall, tears in her eyes.
PIMP
(laughing)
Another night, another dollar! You
girls make this easy.
LIZZIE watches from the shadows, her expression hardening.
78.
LIZZIE
(firmly)
Not for long.
She steps into the light, her Walther PPK drawn.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
Hey! Let her go!
The PIMP looks up, surprise shifting to irritation.
PIMP
Who the hell are you?
LIZZIE
(grimly)
Your worst nightmare.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller","Crime"]
Ratings
Scene
38 -
Defiance in the Shadows
INT. THE HIDEOUT - BACK ROOM - CONTINUOUS
The PIMP jumps to his feet, reaching for a gun tucked in his
waistband. LIZZIE fires a warning shot, hitting the table.
LIZZIE
(snarling)
I wouldn’t.
The PIMP freezes, dropping his hands slowly.
PIMP
(alarmed)
You think you’re tough? You’re just
a little girl!
LIZZIE steps closer, unwavering.
LIZZIE
I’m not afraid of scum like you.
The GIRL looks up, hope igniting in her eyes.
GIRL
(whispers)
Help me...
LIZZIE
(softly)
I got you.
PIMP
(taunting)
You think you’re a hero? You’re
just another punk.
79.
He quickly lunges for his gun, but LIZZIE is quicker. She
sidesteps, grabbing his arm and twisting it.
LIZZIE
(gritting her teeth)
You don’t get to control anyone
anymore.
With a swift motion, she knocks the gun away and sends him
crashing to the floor.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller","Crime"]
Ratings
Scene
39 -
Stand Your Ground
EXT. THE HIDEOUT - BACK ALLEY - CONTINUOUS
The fight spills outside. LIZZIE kicks the PIMP away as he
rises, then grabs the GIRL and pulls her behind her.
LIZZIE
(urgent)
Get to safety—now!
GIRL
But what about you?
LIZZIE
(stern)
I’ll handle this.
The PIMP, now furious, scrambles to his feet.
PIMP
You’re dead, bitch!
He charges at LIZZIE, who sidesteps and lands a hard punch,
knocking him back against a dumpster.
INT. THE HIDEOUT - BACK ALLEY - CONTINUOUS
LIZZIE stands her ground as the PIMP reaches for the gun on
the ground.
Quickly, LIZZIE draws her gun and aims it right at him.
LIZZIE
You don’t get to hurt anyone again.
He hesitates, fear flashing across his face.
PIMP
(pleading)
Come on, let’s talk about this...
80.
LIZZIE
(scoffing)
I’m done talking.
With unwavering determination, she pulls the trigger. The
shot rings out, hitting the dumpster inches from his head.
LIZZIE (CONT'D)
You’ve lost.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
40 -
Defiance in Ember City
EXT. EMBER CITY - BACK ALLEY - LATER
The PIMP now subdued, lies on the ground, groaning. The GIRL
stares at LIZZIE, admiration shining in her eyes.
GIRL
You... you really saved me.
LIZZIE lowers her weapon.
LIZZIE
(challenging)
Let’s get you out of here. No one
should be trapped like this.
As the GIRL nods gratefully, they stumble away from the
alley. LIZZIE glances back at the PIMP, her expression
fierce, a warrior ready for the fight to continue.
INT. APARTMENT - DAYS LATER
Scarlett comes home and enters with a smile on her face.
SCARLETT
Finally.
Suddenly she sees a figure across the room, sitting on the
sofa.
The figure stands. It's City Manager Monte Morgan.
The fear in Scarlett's eyes is from years of experience with
bullies. She begins to tremble by default.
MORGAN
I wanted to personally congratulate
you on your recent success.
Morgan stands and walks toward Scarlett.
Scarlett instinctually looks for an exit path.
81.
SCARLETT
How can I help you, sir?
MORGAN
Well, we have a new agreement in
place. Actually its the old
agreement, just without Hank
Harper.
Scarlett puts her defensive arms up.
SCARLETT
I don't understand.
Morgan grabs Scarlett by the throat.
MORGAN
Oh, let me bring you up to speed.
SCARLETT
(choking)
I can't...
Scarlett struggles.
MORGAN
You bring me 90% of the
prostitution take and you can keep
the rest. Just like before.
Morgan lets go.
MORGAN (CONT'D)
Have it ready by Friday.
Morgan leaves.
Scarlett is left rubbing her throat.
SCARLETT
Did you get it?
LIZZIE
(angry)
MOTHER FUCKER!
Lizzie steps out from the shadows in the hallway, cell phone
still recording video.
She's overwhelmed by her loathing of Morgan.
SCARLETT
Calm yourself, girl.
82.
LIZZIE
Yeah. Yeah. I got it.
SCARLETT
Good girl.
LIZZIE
I'll set it up for Friday.
SCARLETT
You can't just keep fighting like
this. What happens to you if you
get caught?
Lizzie looks at Scarlett, torn between her desire for justice
and the risk it poses to the girls.
LIZZIE
I don't care! I can't sit back and
watch the girls suffer anymore...
Scarlett nods, understanding but worried.
SCARLETT
And if you fight them hard and
lose?
Lizzie hesitates, a shadow of doubt crossing her face, but
she steels herself.
LIZZIE
Then I'll fight for them harder.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
41 -
Confrontation at Ruby's Restaurant
INT. COMMAND CENTER - LATER
Lizzie and Ethan strategize together, building plans.
ETHAN
With the video and the intel from
Scarlett, we'll have enough to take
down Morgan.
LIZZIE
And finally put an end to this
cycle. It's not just about me
anymore.
Lizzie takes a deep breath, realizing the weight of her
responsibility.
83.
ETHAN
It hasn't been for a long time.
You're a leader now, Lizzie.
Don't undermine that power.
Lizzie gazes at Ethan, pondering his words, and finds
strength in the partnership.
LIZZIE
Together. We're unstoppable.
INT. RUBY’S RESTAURANT - BACK BOOTH - FRIDAY EVENING
The warm, dim lighting contrasts sharply with the tension in
the air. MONTE MORGAN sits in his usual booth, sipping a
drink.
Morgan glances up as ETHAN enters, his expression shifting to
one of irritation.
ETHAN
(hint of disdain)
Hello, Monte.
MORGAN
What the hell are you doing here?
Ethan saunters over, his posture relaxed but eyes sharp.
ETHAN
Meeting a few friends for a special
event. We're on a mission to rid
this area of a certain unwanted
element, if you know what I mean.
MORGAN
Yes. Of course. It's nice to see
you. But, I'm busy. Let's catch up
another time.
ETHAN
(lingering)
Walking through the restaurant, and
I saw you there and I just thought
I’d come over and see how our...
‘great leader’ was doing.
MORGAN
(feigning nonchalance)
I said, I’m busy. You should leave.
Ethan takes a seat in the booth on one end.
84.
Morgan develops a smirk playing on his lips.
ETHAN
Busy with what? Justifying your
back lot deals with pimps? Or
plotting your next move?
Morgan's demeanor shifts as he leans in slightly, his voice
lowering.
MORGAN
You’re out of your depth, asshole.
ETHAN
(leaning forward,
intensity rising)
You have no idea.
Morgan’s stern facade cracks slightly; he leans back,
narrowing his eyes.
MORGAN
(menacing)
No, you have no idea what you’re
getting into. This isn’t some
fucking game.
ETHAN
(with a hint of bravado)
No. You're right. This is personal.
You’ve messed with the wrong people
this time.
As the tension mounts, Morgan's gaze hardens, revealing the
danger lurking beneath his composed surface.
MORGAN
(chillingly calm)
I advise you to watch your words,
Ethan. You have a lot to lose too.
ETHAN
(smirks)
Let’s not pretend you’re in control
here, Monte. The walls are closing
in on you and you just can't see
it.
Scarlett approaches the booth. She's carrying two thick
manilla envelopes
SCARLETT
(confident)
Well, somebody started without me.
85.
Scarlett sits down in the booth, opposite Ethan.
SCARLETT (CONT'D)
So, I got a question. What does
your wife think about all this?
MORGAN
What?
SCARLETT
Your wife. She's a woman. Surely
she's got an opinion about how you
are oppressing an entire community
of women.
Stares.
MORGAN
Oh, you want to know what my wife
thinks? My wife is a clueless
bitch. She's oblivious---
AMANDA MORGAN (52) approaches the table and looks at
Scarlett.
AMANDA
Hi, Scarlett. Hi, Ethan.
MORGAN
Honey---
AMANDA
I may be a bitch. But, clueless.
Never.
She removes her wedding ring and throws it down on the table.
It bounces directly at Monte Morgan.
AMANDA (CONT'D)
Wait for a call from my lawyer.
Amanda walks off, as a NEWSCASTER walks up with camera crew
rolling.
NEWSCASTER
Mr. Morgan we have just one
question for you concerning this
video.
On an iPad, the Newscaster shows Morgan the footage from
Lizzie's phone.
NEWSCASTER (CONT'D)
Are you fucking kidding me?
86.
ETHAN
Prison is going to do you some
good.
Morgan motions to exit the booth on Scarlett's side.
MORGAN
Prison. Right. Let me out of here.
A POLICE OFFICER steps forward from a group of five waiting
officers.
POLICE OFFICER
Monte Morgan you'll need to come
with me. Stand up, please.
Morgan looks at his wife's wedding ring. He looks around,
Ethan, Scarlett, Newscaster.
Morgan shakes his head with regret.
Genres:
["Drama","Crime","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
42 -
Bittersweet Farewells
INT. RUBY'S RESTAURANT - MOMENTS LATER
Monte Morris is being hand-cuffed.
POLICE OFFICER
You have the right to remain silent
...
FADE TO BLACK.
FADE IN:
INT. COMMAND CENTER - DAYS LATER - NIGHT
The room feels heavy with a mix of relief and anticipation.
Lizzie, Ethan, and Scarlett gather around a screen showing
news of Monte Morgan’s arrest.
LIZZIE
We did it.
SCARLETT
Yes we did.
ETHAN
Finally, it's over.
SCARLETT
No, baby. We can’t stop there.
87.
LIZZIE
Right. This is just the start for
you.
ETHAN
Huh?
SCARLETT
What about the girls in the safe
house? They need our help now. We
need to set up a fund for them—
therapy, jobs, whatever they need.
ETHAN
You’re already making plans. I like
it. Count me in.
You can see the appreciation for Ethan in Scarlett's eyes.
SCARLETT
We should get more people on board,
if we're gonna build a community
where nobody has to go through what
we did.
LIZZIE
Indeed. You're gonna need 'em.
Ethan's eyes linger on Lizzie.
ETHAN
Why do I get the impression this
doesn't include you.
LIZZIE
(choked up)
I will miss you both very much.
SCARLETT
(emotional)
You are my sister.
Lizzie's eyes well up.
ETHAN
You are my family. Don't forget
that.
Lizzie's lips tremble. She nods.
SCARLETT
Where are you going?
CLOSE on LIZZIE.
88.
LIZZIE
(through tears)
I wanna go home.
STAY ON LIZZIE.
FADE TO BLACK.
SFX: LOW RUMBLING HARLEY DAVIDSON SOUND.
FADE IN:
EXT. ROAD - DAY
On a long narrow road next to a sunshiny beach and ocean
beyond it, Lizzie's Harley rolls down the road, and pulls
away from us, and then out of sight.
FADE OUT.
THE END