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"THE PSYCHIATRIST"
by Allen Troise (2288allen@gmail.com)

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About a Psychiatrist, his patients and his fellow professionals and their patients. Collectively the Psychiatrist's have a very dark secret.


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"THE PSYCHIATRIST"

EXT. A WOODED AREA UPSTATE NY - DAY
                                                            
                       LOCALS
Screams can be heard in the
distance then slowly fade. Later a
naked women's body is discovered.
The coroner estimates the body was
there for at least 48 hours. A
camera lens cover is found nearby.
                                                            
 
INT. A POPULAR RESTAURANT - EVENING
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE: "NYC EARLY AUGUST 2011"
                                                            
ROBERT, A successful Psychiatrist sitting at his favorite
table waiting for his good friend looking around at the
patrons. Slowly turns towards the front door and sees his
friend "BRENT" walking in. He stands up to welcome his
friend.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hey BRENT how are you?
                                                            
                       BRENT
Hey buddy, how are you?
                                                            
BRENT is a well know lawyer in his suburban Westchester town
which happens to be not far from Robert's second home also
never been married.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Let's sit down and order a drink.
Can I suggest a great dish?
                                                            
                       BRENT
Sure!
                                                            
The waiter stops at their table.
                                                            
                       WAITER
      (Big smile)
Good evening gentlemen. I see Mr.
Samuels you also have male friends
as well.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (Jokingly says)
I couldn't find a female available
this evening. But don't be
disappointed my good man I won't
            (MORE)

2.

                       ROBERT (cont'd)
let this happen too often.
      (LOL)
                                                            
The men order their meals.
                                                            
                       BRENT
So what's going on in your world
Bobby?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Same ole shit. My practice is
going well. I meet some very
interesting men and woman. Very
interesting. And you?
                                                            
                       BRENT
Doing very well. like you I meet
many interesting people some of
which are a bit fucken nuts.

But, that's what makes the world
go around and their good paying
customers.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
I know. It's a good thing they
have people like us to get them
through.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
BRENT, Lets you and I go down to
the "Groove Nightclub" and have
some fun.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Why not. Lets go buddy.
                                                            
They finish their dinner and hail a taxi to the nightclub.
                                                            
 
INT. "THE GROOVE" NIGHTCLUB/SAME DAY - NIGHT
                                                            
Getting out of the taxi they both head straight for the door
of the club
                                                            
                       BOUNCER
Mr. Roberts go ahead.
                                                            
The two men walk right in as the bouncer opens the velvet
rope. Robert is well known there.
                                                            

3.

                       BRENT
Come here often?
                                                            
BRENT asks ROBERT jokingly.
                                                            
ROBERT leans into BRENT.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
They love me here. I'll introduce
you to some really nice people.
                                                            
The music slowly gets louder as they make their way around
and Robert points out a couple of women that are his
patients.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (Speaking above
       the music)
See that beautiful blond over
there. She can't stop going out
with bad guys.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Really? Is she one of your
patients?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
No Try and stay away from where
they might frequent. Now, see that
brunette.

She wants to leave her husband but
doesn't know how.
                                                            
                       BRENT
      (not looking for
       answer says)
You must like your job!
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (With great pride
       and a smile says)
Its the greatest. Hey buddy don't
make yourself out to be a fucken
saint.

You're known for your love for
pussy also.
                                                            
The two men continue to people watch as the night wears on.
                                                            
 

4.

INT. ROBERT'S 5TH AVENUE OFFICE/NEXT DAY - DAY
                                                            
Secretary buzzes Robert
                                                            
                       SECRETARY (O.S.)
"Mr. Samuels, Mrs. Tander is here
for her 11AM appointment".
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Fine. Show her in.
                                                            
The secretary escorts Mrs. Tander in.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
How are you Joan? May I call you
JOAN?
                                                            
                       MRS. TANDER
      (with a shaky
       voice)
Of Course Mr. Samuels. And, may I
call you Robert?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (With a
       professional tone)
Sure. Now, How can I help you?
                                                            
They start a relaxing conversation.
                                                            
 
EXT. WESTCHESTER SUBURB - MORNING
                                                            
A woman in her 30s is found near an abandoned barn. She's
full clothed, doesn't appear to be any visible signs of
struggle, and she's alive but unconscious unable to speak.
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE: "February 6 months earlier 2011"
                                                            
BILL SOMMERS, detective with the local police dept. on the
force for only 2 years.
                                                            
JOHN WATTS, the lead detective, with the same local police
dept. on the force for 20 years.
                                                            
These 2 Detectives from the "Chapel Hill" police station are
assigned to the call. They get there just as the ambulance
is taking her to the local hospital.
                                                            
 

5.

INT. HOSPITAL 2 DETECTIVES ARRIVE - SAME DAY - AFTERNOON
                                                            
The detectives follow the hospital staff attending to the
woman. They staff starts examining her and place her ICU.

The detectives are stopped by the head nurse.
                                                            
                       HEAD NURSE
Gentlemen, you can't go any
further right now. We need time
with her.

Might I ask who you gentlemen are?
                                                            
                       JOHN
We're detectives from the Chapel
Hill precinct. I'm det. Watts and
this is my partner det. Sommers.
                                                            
They show her their IDs.
                                                            
                       HEAD NURSE
Ok but please understand we can't
allow anyone near her right now.
                                                            
The detectives stay behind and can only see glimps of her.
                                                            
                       BILL
I hope she is able to speak to us
soon.
                                                            
                       JOHN
BILL, might be a while. lets ask
the nurse to inform us when we can
talk with her.
      (adding)
I hope we get the chance. She
doesn't look good.
                                                            
A doctor walks by and notices the detectives.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Gentlemen, I'm Doctor Milner. How
can I help you?
                                                            
                       JOHN
We're the detectives assigned to
this case. This is detective Bill
Sommers and I'm detective John
Watts.
                                                            

6.

                       DOCTOR
I haven't had a chance to look at
her as you can see.
                                                            
                       JOHN
I understand. Here are our cards.
Please call us anytime. One of us
will come by to see you.

We need to talk with her asap.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Will do.
                                                            
The detectives and the Doctor part ways.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Bill, Lets call it a day.
                                                            
                       BILL
Sounds good. See you at the
station in the morning.
                                                            
 
INT. POLICE STATION/NEXT DAY - AFTERNOON
                                                            
Both men at their desks starting the process of setting up
files, tasks, etc. for this new case.
                                                            
The phone rings.
                                                            
John picks up the phone.
                                                            
                       JOHN
John Watts here can I help you,
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Yes this is Dr. Milner at the
hospital. Would you like to come
by?

I have some preliminary
information you should know.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Of course Dr. be there in asap.
                                                            
 
INT. THE HOSPITAL - SAME DAY - MOMENTS LATER
                                                            
The Dr. notices the men and walks up to them and pulls them
aside.
                                                            

7.

                       JOHN
Good afternoon Dr. and before you
tell us what you found thus far I
just need to ask you if you know
of any ID this woman may have had?


Anything at all, jewelry, etc.?
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Nothing on her or was brought in.
Just some clothing. You can take
those with you.

We did find a strong sedative in
her blood called Midazolam.
We're running additional tests.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Please keep us informed of any
progress with her health. We need
to talk with her ASAP. Here are
our cards. Again,

Please keep in touch. Hey Doc, can
we at least see her in ICU now?
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Yes but please don't disturb her
in any way.
                                                            
The detectives leave the ICU. Gather the woman's clothing
and leave.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (looking at Bill)
Can you get those clothes over to
the crime lab? lets see what they
come up with.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION / DAYS LATER - MORNING
                                                            
Both detectives are working on other cases but contiue
tossing around their thoughts on this new case.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (Turning to Bill)
We need to name this woman until
we get her real name.

I was thinking about "HOPE" what
do you think?
                                                            

8.

                       BILL
That's appropriate. Great.
                                                            
A call comes in from the Doctor.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
The woman has taken a turn for the
worse. We placed her in an induced
coma.

I'll let you know if anything
develops.
      (adding)
She appears to have been raped but
not with the usual signs of
struggle.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Thanks for calling Doc. We're
hoping she makes it.

By the way, for our records we
needed to name the woman and we
came up with "HOPE".

You can use that if you like.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Thanks. We'll do that.
                                                            
The call ends. John turns to his partner.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Ya know BILL, its been 1 month and
we have nothing on this woman.

We can't even take a photo of her
facial wounds haven't gone down.
                                                            
                       BILL
Why hasn't someone come forward at
least asking or looking for this
women?
                                                            
 
INT. HOSPITAL SAME DAY - LATER
                                                            
John walks to the nurses station and asks to see the doctor.
                                                            
The doctor walks in they exchange pleasantries and head to
Hopes room.
                                                            

9.

                       JOHN
      (Looking at "Hope)
Dr. thanks for your time. Have you
seen any improvement with her yet?
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Nothing we can call improvement.
We are considering bringing her
out of the induced coma.

Only if we see a reasonable
increase in her vital signs.

I will certainly let you know when
that time comes.
                                                            
The Doctor pauses for a moment and says.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Hey John, did you send her
clothing out for forensics?
                                                            
                       JOHN
Yes we have. Just a bit earlier I
got a call from forensics. They
couldn't find anything.

This only makes the job that much
more difficult.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Well, if I can help in any way
please ask.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Thanks Doc.
                                                            
He leaves the hospital and gets in his car and heads home.
                                                            
 
INT. INSIDE JOHNS CAR - MOMENTS LATER
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE: "March 2011 Second Women found"
                                                            
Call from Bill.
                                                            
                       BILL
Hey John we just were notified of
another woman found dead about 30
miles west of the Clover Ridge
police station.

They have detectives heading the
            (MORE)

10.

                       BILL (cont'd)
investigation.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Shit lets see if we can pay a
visit in the next couple of days.
Possibly there's a connection some
how.
                                                            
                       BILL
Sounds good with me.
                                                            
                       JOHN
See ya in the Morning.
                                                            
A FEW DAYS GO BY:
                                                            
 
INT. ROBERT'S SUBURBAN HOME OFFICE - DAY
                                                            
Gets a call from Beth Walsch one of his patients who lives
in the city.
                                                            
                       BETH
      (With a troubling
       voice)
Hi Dr. Samuels it's Beth Walsch. I
need to talk to you. I'm having a
rough time coping with my divorce.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Of course Beth. Problem is I'm
working from home for the next few
days.
                                                            
                       BETH
      (Interrupting
       Robert)
Listen, I really need to talk. I'm
not doing well.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (Interrupting Beth)
Ok, here's what I can do. I'll
call Brent Harris a lawyer friend
of mine that works in the city and
lives near me.

He can pick you up tomorrow in
front of my city office at 1pm.

If that's good for you then I'll
confirm with him. Is that OK?
                                                            

11.

                       BETH
      (With a calming
       tone)
Fine. How do I recognize him? and
how do I get back here?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
He drives a white Porsche with the
license plate "Lawyer". I'll take
you back first thing in the
morning.

I have plenty of room here.

I have appointments in the morning
at my city office. Are you ok
with this? Or, we can wait until
the end of the week.
                                                            
                       BETH
I need to talk this out.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Ok then I'll call my friend Brent
and arrange it.
                                                            
Bobby calls Brent.
                                                            
                       BRENT
This is Brent Harris.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hey Buddy, Can you do me a fucken
favor?
                                                            
                       BRENT
Sure thing! Would I be wrong in
saying you need me to pick up one
of your patients in front of your
office?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (LOL)
You would be correct you shithead.
Can you pick up a women named Beth
tomorrow at 1pm and bring her
here?

She really sounds like she needs
to talk.
                                                            

12.

                       BRENT
      (Jokingly says)
How did you know I was free after
12 noon tomorrow?
      (He continues)
For you anything. See you
tomorrow.
                                                            
Robert calls back Beth and confirms the pickup.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hi Beth it's all arranged. Look
for a new white Porsche in front
of my NYC office at 1pm.
                                                            
                       BETH
Thanks again.
                                                            
 
EXT. INSIDE BRENTS CAR NEXT DAY - TRAVELING - MORNING
                                                            
Brent pulls up in front of Roberts city office with his
white Porsche.
                                                            
Beth coming out of a boutique.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Hi, you must be Beth?
                                                            
                       BETH
      (with a bit of
       caution says)
And you are?
                                                            
                       BRENT
I'm Brent, Roberts good friend.
                                                            
                       BETH
Yes I'm Beth.
                                                            
She gets in the car and off they go.
                                                            
DRIVING IN WESTCHESTER
                                                            
Brent is driving a bit too fast for this Westchester
backroad. Suddenly swerves side to side causing the
passenger to bump her nose on the side door window.

He doesn't hit the deer but looks over to the woman and
notices her nose is bleeding slightly. Drops of blood land
on the carpet before either one notices.
                                                            

13.

                       BRENT
      (With concern says)
Sorry about that. Are you ok?
                                                            
                       BETH
      (while getting a
       tissue says)
I'm ok just a little nose bleed.
Glad you avoided hitting the deer.
                                                            
They continue on their way to Roberts home.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION - EVENING
                                                            
A call comes in from the forensic dept. regarding "Hope".
                                                            
John takes the call.
                                                            
                       JOHN
This is det. Watts
                                                            
                       FORENSICS DR. (O.S.)
We found another piece of evidence
you will be interested in.
                                                            
                       JOHN
What did you found?
                                                            
                       FORENSICS DR.
We did find hair along with the
blood that I told you about
earlier.

We sent it down to the DC crime
lab to see if we can get a match
in the national data bank.

I'll let you know what happens.
They most likely will call you
when and if they find a match.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Thanks.
                                                            
John looks at Bill.
                                                            
                       BILL
I know by the look on your face
they found more DNA.
                                                            

14.

                       JOHN
They did. That doesn't get us any
further in knowing this woman no
less finding out who did this.
      (adding)
Bill call the hospital see if
there are any updates on Hope.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL STATION- NEXT DAY - MORNING
                                                            
A call comes in Bill takes the call.
                                                            
                       BILL
John, this caller claims he saw a
man and a woman speeding in an
expensive sport car swerving to
avoid hitting a deer.

The woman passenger appeared to be
knocked around a bit.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (Big smile)
That happens everyday around here.
                                                            
                       BILL
Well, The man got part of the
license plate "LAW something".
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (laughingly)
Good. We'll find him and put him
away forever. I'm heading over to
the hospital and see how HOPE is
doing.
                                                            
                       BILL
Ok, I'll continue to make calls.
                                                            
Bill, decides to find out who belongs to that license plate
anyway just for the heck of it.
                                                            
John decides to make a quick stop at the crime scene before
heading to the hospital.
                                                            
 
EXT. CRIME SCENE/SAME DAY - AFTERNOON
                                                            
John looks around but doesn't see anything that already
hasn't been identified. Heads over to the hospital.
                                                            
His cell phone rings.
                                                            

15.

                       JOHN
Det. Watts.
                                                            
                       FORENSICS DR. (O.S.)
Mr. Watts this is crime lab
regarding the woman's clothing
that was brought to us a few weeks
ago.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Yes, what did you find?
                                                            
                       FORENSICS DR.
Well, we found small blood
splatter.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (sounding a bit
       dissapointed)
Ok, Thanks very much.
                                                            
The call ends.
                                                            
 
EXT. JOHN DRIVING TO CLOVER RIDGE PRECINCT/NEXT DAY - AFTERNOON
                                                            
                       BILL
Ya know I looked up that license
plate "law" and found a plate that
reads "LAWYER".
                                                            
                       JOHN
That's BOBBY HARRIS. He lives in
the area. Real nice guy.

He's been in the station a few
times in the past to see potential
clients.
      (Jokingly says)
I'll give Bobby a call and tell
him I saw him speeding and need to
come over and give him a speeding
ticket.

Just an excuse to say hello and
see his latest lady friend.
                                                            
                       BILL
      (Talking to John)
By the way there are no updates on
HOPE.
                                                            
 

16.

EXT. DET. ENTERING CLOVER RIDGE PRECINCT - SAME DAY - DAY
                                                            
WALKING OVER TO THE DESK.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Hi, We're detectives John and Bill
from the "Chapel Hill" police
station.
      (Badges visible)
We would like to talk to the
person in charge of the
investigation of the woman found
the other day.
                                                            
                       DESK SARGENT
No problem I'll call detective
RANDEL HOLLIS.
                                                            
Detective Hollis greets Bill and John.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE HOLLIS
How can I help you guys? I hear
you have a situation of your own
at Chapel Hill!
                                                            
                       JOHN
Yes we do. Just trying to get some
information on the woman you
fellows found yesterday.

We have relatively nothing on our
investigation other than giving
her a name of our own. "Hope".

I know your case just started but
if you can keep us informed what
you find out.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE HOLLIS
Of course and the same on your
end.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Will do Randel.
      (Using HOLLIS'S
       first home.)
                                                            
JOHN and BILL head back to their car and drive away.
                                                            
                       BILL
John, it's to early to say this
but could we be looking at a
serial situation?
                                                            

17.

                       JOHN
I think there is some room for
that but way to early to confirm.

We all need to get more background
on both of these woman.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION - NEXT DAY - MORNING
                                                            
                       JOHN
Hey Bill, I'm going to see if
Brent my lawyer friend is home
today and pay him a visit.

I'm certain he's heard about the
women that have been in the news.
Just want to get his take/angle.
                                                            
                       BILL
Sure thing.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (Dialing Brent)
Hey Brent this is detective John
Watts over at Chapel Hill police.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Hey John what's going, or should I
even ask. I heard abut the women.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Just was calling to see if you had
few minutes today. I'll come by
your home if that's ok?
                                                            
                       BRENT
No problem how about 2pm?
                                                            
                       JOHN
Great I'll be there.
                                                            
John pulls up to the large tuder style house. Brent is
already at the door.
                                                            
                       BRENT
      (with his hand
       extended)
My man John. How are ya?
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (Big smile while
       shaking hands)
Doing fine. You gotta a few
            (MORE)

18.

                       JOHN (cont'd)
minutes?
                                                            
While they both walk into the living room John removes his
pen and note book. And says to Brent.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (with a solom face
       says)
Brent, unfortunately I was asked
to tell you that you were noticed
speeding the other day by one of
our officers and I was elected to
write up the summons.
      (Holding the solom
       face)
                                                            
                       BRENT
      (with a smirk says)
Your kidding?
                                                            
                       JOHN
Of course. I'm really here to ask
you what you think about the 2
women.

One over a month ago and the one
found dead the other day over in
Clover Ridge?

The woman found in our community
is alive but in very bad shape.
They put her in an induced coma.
      (He continues)
On a lighter note, the officer I
mentioned earlier noticed a women
in your car.

Who was that if you don't mind me
asking?
                                                            
                       BRENT
      (Big smile)
That was a woman who I didn't
really know. Only her name "BETH".
                                                            
                       JOHN
You devil you.
                                                            
                       BRENT
You don't understand my good
friend Bobby Samuels.
                                                            

19.

John interrupts him.
                                                            
                       JOHN
I know Bobby. He lives over on
Sommers Road. He's a Psychiatrist.
I believe he does some practicing
in his home.
                                                            
                       BRENT
That's correct. So, Sometimes
he'll ask me to pick up a patient
once in a while and drop them off
at his place.
                                                            
                       JOHN
I don't quite understand.
                                                            
                       BRENT
If I'm in the city and I know I'll
get done early with my work he'll
ask me to pick up a patient that
has a genuine need for
conversation and drop them off.
                                                            
                       JOHN
I get it. How does the patient get
back to the city?
                                                            
                       BRENT
Have you ever seen his home. It's
big and has many rooms. So, I'm
sure they stay until Bobby goes to
work the next morning.
                                                            
                       JOHN
I get it now. Well Brent, I need
to get back to the grind. Thanks
for the conversation and be well.
                                                            
They both walk to the door shake hands and part.
                                                            
 
EXT. WOODED AREA NORTHERN WESTCHESTER - SAME DAY - AFTERNOON
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE: "April 2011 Third Woman Found"
                                                            
A flurry of activity as another women's body is found. She's
fully clothed with no belongings and is transferred to the
local morgue.

They in turn give it over to forensics for in depth
analysis.
                                                            

20.

The forensics go on for a number of days and they find a
small heart shape pendant with the initials BW inside and as
with the others a strong amount of the sedative Midazolam.
                                                            
This is now declared a double homicide and the FBI are
called in and take part in the investigation.
                                                            
 
INT. BRENTS NYC LAW OFFICE - SAME DAY - LATER
                                                            
BRENT CALLS ROBERT
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hey Bro how's it going?
                                                            
                       BRENT
Good so far. Have you been
following the shit that's going on
around the area?


BTW How did it go with Beth the
other day? she get home Ok?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
All went well. I took her to the
bus station gave her money to buy
a bus ticket and left her there.

She has problems needless to say
but we're working on it.


As for the stuff you're talking
about I've been so busy I need to
catch up on the news.
                                                            
                       BRENT
The authorities have found 3
women, 1 is still alive and 2 dead
in and around Westchester.

Take a look at the news. It's not
good.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
I will for sure. Have they
mentioned any names?
                                                            
                       BRENT
No, but the thought going around
is it might a serial killer given
the closeness of the crime scenes.
                                                            

21.

                       ROBERT
      (Sounding concered)
I feel for the families. I have to
get up to speed on this.

You never know some people might
need to talk about this.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Well, I have a client coming in
shortly so until the next time my
good friend have a good and
prosperous day.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Ok buddy talk to you later.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION - NEXT DAY - DAY
                                                            
PHONE RINGS
                                                            
                       BILL
      (picks up the
       phone)
Det. Bill Sommers.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Hi, this is Dr. Milner at the
Chapel Hill hospital. I just
wanted to tell you that if you
wanted to take photos of Hope.

I believe she has healed enough.
Swelling has gone down somewhat.

She is still in the induced coma
but the photos would be ok.
                                                            
                       BILL
Great Doc we've been wanting to do
this since she was brought in.

I'll let John know and we'll be
over in the morning.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Ask for me when you get here.
                                                            
They both hang up together.
                                                            
 

22.

EXT. DRIVING TO THE HOSTIPAL - NEXT DAY - MORNING
                                                            
                       JOHN
Bill, we need a couple good photos
and get them out to the public
asap.

This is our first attempt at
obtaining information on her.
                                                            
                       BILL
Yeh John your right. Maybe we can
generate some activity and finally
get her real name.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (with a serious
       tone)
And Bill, lets take only one or
two shots. We're not trying to get
her on a dating site.
                                                            
                       BILL
Got it.
                                                            
They pull up to the hospital.
                                                            
 
INT. HOSPITAL NURSES STATION - SAME DAY - AFTERNOON
                                                            
                       JOHN
Excuse me, could you tell Dr.
Milner that detectives
                                                            
Head nurse politely interrupts John and says.
                                                            
                       HEAD NURSE
      (With a smile)
I know who you guys are. Please
wait here and I'll get the doctor.
                                                            
The Dr. greets the men and walk into Hope's room.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Gentlemen, she is showing minor
improvements. Some vital signs
have leveled off.

We are keeping her in the induces
coma until we see a steady
improvement.
                                                            

23.

                       BILL
We completely understand Dr. We
just need to take a couple of
photos and we'll be on our way.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Ok gentlemen and as I said before
please don't disturb her in any
way.
Thank you.
                                                            
The doctor walks away and they take the photos and leave
also.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Bill, before you send out the
photos to the media get a shot of
her clothes and describe them as
well.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL STATION - NEXT DAY - DAY
                                                            
The FBI descend on both the Chapel Hill and Clover Ridge
police stations and are taking charge of the investigations.
                                                            
John and Bill continue their search on a more covert type
investigation trying not to get in the way of the FBI.
                                                            
 
INT. CLOVER RIDGE STATION - DAY
                                                            
A call comes in from forensics.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Det. Hollis here.
                                                            
                       CORONER
Yes, regarding the body found a
few days ago in northern
Westchester its a female.

We're still working on her. I'll
keep you posted.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
That's fine. We're looking for
some kind markings so we can put
it out there.
                                                            
                       FORENSICS DR.
We're working on it. Understand
the body is in very poor shape.
                                                            

24.

Call ends
                                                            
 
EXT. L.A. CALIFORNIA - WOODED AREA - MORNING
                                                            
A woman is found in a shallow grave by a group of hikers.
She is fully clothed, blond hair and is approx. 5'2".

Police arrive and immed. call the coroner and the local
detectives.
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE: "May 2011 Forth Woman Found"
                                                            
Coroner arrives.
                                                            
                       CORONER
I see no signs of abuse. No sign
of struggler, bruises, nothing
visible.

I need to take her back and do an
autopsy.
                                                            
the detectives arrive and start their in-depth inspection of
the area with the body still in shallow grave prior to the
coroner taking it away.

They find nothing that would help them with their
investigation. They continue looking over the area while the
coroner removes the body.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE
Guys, I don't see anything here
that tells us who she is, where
she's from.

lets get her photo to the DC crime
lab maybe they might have
something on her.
                                                            
They leave the crime scene.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION - AFTERNOON
                                                            
John gets a message regarding the women found near a Los
Angelos wooded area. He turns toward Bill his partner tells
him what he just found out.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Bill! The authorities found a
women in a Los Angelos wooded
area.

            (MORE)

25.

                       JOHN (cont'd)
I'm thinking serial killer
possibilities. What do you make of
this?
                                                            
                       BILL
Certainly is leaning that way.
That makes 3 women. 2 here and 1
now one on the west coast.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Let's prey that our woman "Hope"
doesn't become number 5.
                                                            
 
INT. ROBERT 5TH AVENUE OFFICE - NEXT DAY - DAY
                                                            
Robert leaning back in his chair talking on the phone to
Brent.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Yeah, I did see that article
regarding the women found in Los
Angelos.


It's a shame especially that the
authorities found 2 women dead and
1 just hanging on here in
Westchester alone.
                                                            
                       BRENT
That's all they talk about around
the area. And why not, it's a real
concern.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Ok buddy. Talk ta ya later.
                                                            
 
INT. ROBERTS SUBURBAN HOME A WEEK LATER - DAY
                                                            
Robert is going through his list of other Psychiatrist
buddies. Robert is the guy who sets up yearly get together
at his home.
                                                            
making the first call Aldo in California.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hey Aldo how the hell are you?
                                                            

26.

                       ALDO (O.S.)
I'm doing well my friend. How you
doing?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hey buddy I'm putting together our
yearly man fun weekend and need to
know if you're available say in
September? Labor day weekend?
                                                            
                       ALDO
Let me take a look at my schedule.
Yes I'm good. Just let me know
which weekend. I'll keep my
calendar open.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Great. I'll get back to you as
soon as the 2 guys confirm.
                                                            
                       ALDO
Ok Bobby. I'll wait for you call.
Talk to you soon.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Sounds good. Bye my buddy. Oh,
don't forget your home movies.
                                                            
                       ALDO
Of course not.
                                                            
They hang up. Robert starts dialing another buddy Luke who
lives in Chicago.
                                                            
                       LUKE (O.S.)
Hi Bobby. Long time.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
I know, I know, I just got off the
phone with Aldo. I'm putting
together our man weekend this
coming September and hoping that
you can make it.

To make this work we need all 5 of
us. Can't have fun if one of us
isn't there ya know.
                                                            
                       LUKE (O.S.)
Yea, we all need to be there. I
have some good stuff to show you
guys.
                                                            

27.

                       ROBERT
I couldn't agree more. I'll get
back to you.
                                                            
                       LUKE
Gotcha Bobby. Take care.
                                                            
They hang up. Robert immediately dials his buddy Stan
Resnick in Texas.
                                                            
                       STAN (O.S.)
Well if isn't Bobby. Great to hear
from you. I hope your calling
about our usual fun weekend?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
You got it Stan. I need to get
back to the other guys asap on
your available.

I'm looking at this September. Are
you good with that month?
                                                            
                       STAN
I'll make room.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Alright my good friend. As always
please bring your recent home
videos.
                                                            
                       STAN
Isn't that the reason why we get
together Bobby?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (Big smile)
That may be the biggest reason
Stan. Well, I'll get back to all
of you shortly.
                                                            
They hang up together.
                                                            
Robert makes his last call to Cory who lives in Florida.
                                                            
                       CORY (O.S.)
Hello this is Dr. Cory Banner.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Cory it's me Bobby. What's going
on with you?
                                                            

28.

                       CORY
Oh Shit, sorry Bobby I didn't look
at who was calling. sorry.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
No problem. I'm calling all of you
guys cause I want you to come to
our semi annual man weekend.

How's this coming September?
                                                            
                       CORY
I'm good to go. Are we bringing
our latest home videos?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Of course Cory. It wouldn't be fun
without them.
                                                            
                       CORY
What weekend in September are you
thinking?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Well, since you're my last call to
all of you let's settle on the
second week in September, OK?
                                                            
                       CORY
I'm putting it on my calendar
right now.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Great! I'll get back to you on
exactly where. Thanks Cory talk to
you soon.
                                                            
They hang up.
                                                            
Robert calls back Stan, Aldo and Luke on a conference call.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hey guys are you all good for
September 2nd. to arrive?
                                                            
They all acknowledge yes.
                                                            
 
INT. LOS ANGELOS - FORENSIC DEPT. - DAY
                                                            
L.A. Coroner is working on the women who was found 2 days
earlier in the woods and finds no evidence of foreign DNA.


29.

Further analysis finds a strong sedative called Midazolam in
her system. More testing is required.
                                                            
 
EXT. FBI CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION - MORNING
                                                            
The FBI have established a profile of what they now believe
is a serial killer.

They gather all of the detectives from both Chapel Hill and
Clover Ridge in a room and describe what they all should be
looking for.
                                                            
                       NY LEAD FBI AGENT
Good morning all.
                                                            
                       LINO PEREZ
      (Pointing to a
       board)
Gentlemen, As you all know another
women was found in an L.A. wooded
area a few days ago.

No sense in jumping to conclusions
that these crimes might be
related.

The FBI will most likely send a
team over there to look things
over.


So lets stay with our situation.
We have 3 women found dead and one
in the hospital still hanging on
so pay close attention.

I have on this board a profile of
this possible serial killer.

I repeat, possible. As you well
know there are similarities in all
homicides but can also be
deceiving.

Apparently this individual seems
to be doing his or her work in and
around the Westchester County
area.

The killer is using a sedative
known as Midazolam which in strong
doses can be fatale.

            (MORE)

30.

                       LINO PEREZ (cont'd)
You can't get this over the
counter or by
prescription.

Therefore the killer could very
well be in the medical field or
know someone who can get it for
this individual.

We believe this individual
operates alone and does not leave
any clues. DNA or otherwise.

He or she is extremely careful but
does not seem to care how they
hide the body. As though they want
us to find it.

As you know there was a body
recently found just outside of Los
Angelos with similarities to our
situations here.

I wouldn't jump to any conclusions
yet that these are related.
However there is that possibility.


Now, with our investigation here
we need to start looking up
meaning check out any surveillance
cameras that might show something.


Lets group together again in the
next few days.
                                                            
Just as everyone is getting up the lead detective is handed
a note. "Autopsy reveled the sedative Midazolam found in the
woman from LA" He shares this the others.
                                                            
Everyone disburses.
                                                            
John stops Bill in the hall.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (soft voice says)
Bill, I'm still going to keep our
little covert investigation going,
are you in?
                                                            

31.

                       BILL
Lets do it.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Hey, Let's go over to the hospital
and see how "Hope" is doing.
                                                            
                       BILL
Sure thing.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL HOSPITAL - SAME DAY - AFTERNOON
                                                            
They stop at the nurses station.
                                                            
                       BILL
Hi, Can we look in at "Hope"? Just
want to see her.
                                                            
                       HEAD NURSE
We moved her out of ICU and placed
her in the last room down the hall
on the right room 133.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Thanks. If Dr. Milner is available
maybe he can give us an update?
                                                            
                       HEAD NURSE
I'm sure he would but he is off
today.
                                                            
                       JOHN
That's ok well just be a few
minutes anyway.
                                                            
                       HEAD NURSE
Gentlemen, Just know we still have
her in the induced coma.
                                                            
                       BILL
No problem we'll be out before you
know it.
                                                            
Both men walking in room 133.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (Looking at "Hope")
Bill, Have we gotten any feed back
from the photos we took?
                                                            

32.

                       BILL
Not yet. They're just now
circulating around local and
various other media. Soon we hope.
      (Looking at "Hope"
       as if he was
       directing that
       answere to her.)
                                                            
 
EXT. INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY BLEACHES - NEXT DAY - DAY
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE: "June 2011 Fifth Woman Found"
                                                            
College Staff, University Police, local detectives and
coroner all descending on the scene.
                                                            
                       UNIVERSITY POLICE
      (talking to the
       coroner)
How old do you think she is?
                                                            
                       CORONER
Late twenties.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE
      (interjects)
Possibly not from this school.
                                                            
                       COLLEGE STAFF
What can we do at this point? We
need to address the entire college
with a formal statement.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE
The coroner will take a photo and
we'll send it to you for
distribution around the campus,
etc.

Ask if anyone has any information
as to who this might be. If they
have seen her on campus.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION - WEEK LATER - DAY
                                                            
Both detectives receiving calls on possible leads on who
"Hope" might really be. Lino Perez NY lead FBI Agent walks
in .
                                                            

33.

                       LINO
      (Reading from a
       printout)
Gentlemen, I was just told a woman
was found on the grounds of
Indiana State University.

To early to tell if anything is
relative to our cases.

They say she was fully clothed,
with no visible signs of injury.
I'll know more a bit later.
                                                            
                       BILL
      (Looking at John)
What do make of it?
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (Shaking his head)
If they are related then this
person moves around faster than
superman.
                                                            
They continue with their work.
                                                            
 
INT. FBI HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINTON D.C. - DAY
                                                            
Since there are multiple homicides showing up around the
country the FBI decide to use the D.C. headquarters as a
central information point.

They're gathering a task force to start a full time
investigation Wally Taylor leading the task force.
                                                            
                       WALLY
Listen up. To put it simply we
strongly believe there is serial
rapist killer loose.

We're not entirely certain but
it's looking like it.

The hard part is he or she is
doing their dirty work around the
country it seems.

We have what appears to be 2
murders in Westchester NY and 1
out in L.A.

We may have another one if the
first women found in NY doesn't
            (MORE)

34.

                       WALLY (cont'd)
make.

Not sure if she is even connected
to these other cases.

There are FBI guys on those cases
already but we need to gather the
information they have thus far and
start building a pattern, if there
is one.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION - SAME DAY - DAY
                                                            
a call comes in.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Det. Watts here.
                                                            
                       CALLER (O.S.)
Hello, My name is Valarie and I
think I know who the person is in
one of the photos that going
around.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Where are you calling from?
                                                            
                       VALERIE
Please that's not important but
I'm close enough to come in and
confirm if it's her.

I need to do this, I mean, if it's
not her it will ease my mind.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Ok. She's in the Chapel Hill
Hospital here in Westchester NY.
                                                            
                       VALERIE
I can get there tomorrow around
11am.
                                                            
                       JOHN
That will be fine. Again I'm det.
Watts and I'll bring the FBI
person in charge. Don't be
concerned it's just formality.
                                                            

35.

                       VALERIE
OK. Wait for me in the parking
area before you go in.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Will do but how will I recognize
you?
                                                            
                       VALERIE
ill be wearing a floppy red hat.
                                                            
She hangs up.
                                                            
 
EXT. CHAPEL HILL HOSPITAL - NEXT DAY - MORNING
                                                            
John, Bill and Lino get out of the car in the hospital
parking lot. Look around to see if there's anyone waiting at
the entrance.
                                                            
                       NY LEAD FBI AGENT
      (Lino Perez
       looking slowly
       around)
John, did this women give her
name, description anything.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Lino, she wouldn't give me any
info other than her first name.
Valarie and that she would be
wearing a red floppy hat.
                                                            
                       BILL
Hey guys I think that's her
walking toward the main entrance.
Lets go.
                                                            
All three men walking toward the woman politely gesturing to
stop.
                                                            
                       LINO
      (Putting his hand
       out)
Would you be Valarie the woman who
called us yesterday regarding the
young woman here in the hospital?
                                                            
                       CALLER
Yes I am. I need to get this over
with so please lets do this.
                                                            

36.

                       LINO
Fine.
                                                            
Lino introduces himself, John and Bill while walking toward
the nurses station.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (Looking at the
       nurse)
Hi, is Dr. Milner in today.
                                                            
                       HEAD NURSE
No he is not. You are the
detectives from the police
station. Correct?
                                                            
                       JOHN
Yes and we would like to visit our
young lady in her room. I believe
it's 133. .
                                                            
                       HEAD NURSE
That's fine. Just keep it quite.
                                                            
They all slowly walk down the hall to the room with the
Valeria in tow. As they're walking she quietly reveals her
name.
                                                            
                       CALLER
Anna, if its her, her name is
Anna.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (with an
       inquisitve tone)
Thank you for sharing that. Can
you tell us your full name?
                                                            
                       CALLER
I'm Valerie that's all I need to
tell you.
                                                            
Valerie walks over to her bed. The men are directly behind
her.
                                                            
                       VALERIE
That's her, I'm certain its her.
                                                            
                       LINO
Valerie, please, are you certain?
                                                            
                       VALERIE
Yes.
                                                            

37.

                       LINO
Do you know her last name, any
more information that we can use?
                                                            
                       VALERIE
Listen, We know each other only on
a casual basis. We happened to
strike up a conversation at a
coffee shop in the morning before
going our separate ways to work.

She just wanted someone to talk to
and share some personal issues.

I really didn't want to get into
that kind of relationship but what
hell she was very nice.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Valerie, can you spend a few
moments with us in the lobby here.
Maybe you can offer a bit more
info possibly where Anna lives,
etc.
                                                            
                       VALERIE
Gentlemen, I don't know much about
her but Ill certainly call you if
I come up with anything.

I really need to get to work.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Ok Valerie, here's my card. Thanks
for everything. Thanks for coming
here and meeting with us.
                                                            
                       VALERIE
Now that I know its Anna I will be
coming by to visit with her from
time to time.

I'll call you if I remember
anything more.
                                                            
                       BILL
Can we assume you live in the
area?
                                                            
                       VALERIE
Yes, but as for Anna I don't know.


I really need to get to work. I'll
            (MORE)

38.

                       VALERIE (cont'd)
call if I remember anything more.
                                                            
Everyone walks out.
                                                            
 
INT. 3 MEN INSIDE JOHNS CAR - MOMENTS LATER
                                                            
DRIVING BACK TO THE POICE STATION
                                                            
                       LINO
I believe she has more information
for us.
                                                            
                       JOHN
I hope so. Its nice to know
Valeria at the very least
identified her and knew her name.
                                                            
A car in the opposite direction drives quite fast past them.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (sees the driver
       casually says)
That's Brent. I'll call him and
remind him of our conversation we
had a while back about speeding.

Looks like he has a lady friend
with him.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION - LATER
                                                            
a call comes in.
                                                            
                       JOHN
John Watts here.
                                                            
                       VALERIE
Hi, This is Valerie we meet
earlier today at the Hospital.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Yes Valerie. How can I help you?
                                                            
                       VALERIE
I remembered something about
"seeing someone" I mean Anna
mentioned she just started going
for therapy.

Exactly what for, I didn't ask.
She did say his office is in
            (MORE)

39.

                       VALERIE (cont'd)
Manhattan. So I can't help you
with that.
                                                            
                       JOHN
That's good info Valeria. Thank
you. Anything else comes to mind
please call. You've been very
helpful.
                                                            
                       VALERIE
      (Slight pause)
Oh, there's something minor. She
said her doctor has a house out of
the city. Where? I have no idea.

Not sure why she wanted to mention
that.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Got it. Thanks again.
                                                            
John turns to Bill
                                                            
                       JOHN
Somehow we need to find this
doctor. He might have more
information on Anna.

Problem is he doesn't have to tell
us anything he doesn't want to.
                                                            
                       BILL
That's a problem.
                                                            
                       JOHN
I have an idea. I'll call Bobby
Samuels and pick his brain about
who he might know of a few
Therapists living in upstate.
                                                            
John calling Robert.
                                                            
                       ROBERT (O.S.)
Hello you have reached Dr. Robert
Samuels please leave a detailed
message and will return the call.

If this is urgent please state so
as I do check my voice mail
frequently. Thank You.
                                                            

40.

                       JOHN
Hi Bobby its John over at the
police station. This not urgent at
all so call me when you have a
moment. Thanks.
                                                            
Both detectives stop by FBI agent Lino's temp. office just
to brief him on recent events.
All acknowledge a good evening and depart.
                                                            
 
EXT. TEXAS OIL RIG - DAY
                                                            
A fully clothed body of a young women is found near an oil
rig field. The workers call the local police and detectives
converging at the site.

The coroner is on his way.
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE: "July 2011 Sixth Woman Found"
                                                            
The authorities start looking for any clues in the area
while the coroner takes the body away for examination.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION - SAME DAY - AFTERNOON
                                                            
Lino learns of the Texas women found at the oil field.
                                                            
                       LINO
      (Sounding concered)
I was informed by my DC
headquarters there was another
women found dead this time in
Texas.

Not much we can do here but wait
for more info from Texas
authorities via the DC
headquarters.
                                                            
                       JOHN
I'm calling Valeria to see if I
can get some better info on Anna.

I also need to pay a visit to my
good friend Robert Samuels in the
city.
                                                            
                       LINO
Good idea. Schedule that for
tomorrow.
                                                            

41.

John calls Robert's NYC office. Secretary answers.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Hello my name is John Watts
detective here in his home town.
Would Robert be in?
                                                            
                       SECRETARY (O.S.)
I'm sorry not today but he is
scheduled to be here tomorrow. Can
I have him call you?
                                                            
                       JOHN
I would like to come in sometime
tomorrow and chat with him for a
few minutes. Is he available in
the morning?
                                                            
                       SECRETARY (O.S.)
Yes I see he as an opening at 10
am. Should I put you down?
                                                            
                       JOHN
Sure thing.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (looking at Bill)
Lets meet in the morning and drive
into the city.
                                                            
                       BILL
Sounds good.
                                                            
 
EXT. JOHN AND BILL DRIVING TO NTC- NEXT DAY - MORNING
                                                            
                       BILL
We're not only going to ask about
other psychiatrists he might know
in the area.

I'm also interested to learn what
he thinks about these women that
are showing up across the states.

I mean does he feel they're
connected some how? He might have
a different angle on this through
his profession.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Wouldn't hurt to ask.
                                                            
 

42.

INT. ROBERTS 5TH AVE. OFFICE - SAME DAY - MORNING
                                                            
                       SECRETARY
You must be Mr. Watts.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Yes I am and this is detective
Bill Sommers.
                                                            
                       SECRETARY
Mr. Samuels is excited to see you
gentlemen.
He said when you arrive just go
right in.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Thank you.
                                                            
Both detectives walk in to Roberts office.
                                                            
Robert jesters to both men to sit as he finishes a phone
conversation.
                                                            
He hangs up and immediately walks over to both John and Bill
and shakes their hands. Sits on the edge of his desk.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
What do I this great honor to.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Just need your expertise on what
you make of the past few months
regarding these women that seem to
be showing up almost everywhere,
dead.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (with an
       inquisitve tone)
I don't real know at this point. I
haven't studied or followed it
much.

What do you guys think. Serial
killer?
                                                            
                       JOHN
We have very little to go on. The
person responsible is covering
his/her tracks very well.

We just found out of another women
found in Texas kind of with the
same M.O. and is getting around
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43.

                       JOHN (cont'd)
quickly.
                                                            
                       BILL
Robert we were hoping that you can
help in developing some sort of
pattern, motive for John and I.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Is the FBI involved? I would
assume they would since this is
far reaching.
                                                            
                       BILL
Yes they are but John and I
decided to keep looking into our
local cases kind of on the QT.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Well the FBI have Psychoanalyst
who by virtue of their training
develop patterns, etc. from FBI
data base case studies.

Having said that I will definitely
look into this the best that I
can. I would like to see this son
of bitch caught.
                                                            
                       JOHN
WE can't ask for more. Thanks for
your time Bobby. You have our
cards. Call anytime with any
thought on this.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Nice to see you guys. Be careful
going back.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (as he gets up)
Oh, one thing I failed to mention
one of the women found was badly
beaten but survived and is a coma.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (with a concered
       voice says)
I sure hope she makes it.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Robert we all do. She may have
good info if she even remembers.
                                                            

44.

The men shake hands and depart.
                                                            
 
INT. JOHN AND BILL DRIVING BACK FROM NYC - AFTERNOON
                                                            
                       BILL
I think Bobby will offer some
pointers for us to ponder.
                                                            
                       JOHN
You're right I think he can really
shed some light on this.
                                                            
A call comes in.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hey guys can you tell me what
facility the woman you mentioned
is being taken care of?
                                                            
                       JOHN
To be very honest Bobby we have
orders not to give out that info.
You will be the first we'll call
when we can. Sorry.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (sounding a bit
       dissapointed)
Ok John, no problem.
                                                            
Dets. heading back to the police station
                                                            
 
INT. CLOVER RIDGE POLICE STATION - DAY
                                                            
A call comes in.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Detective Hollis here.
                                                            
                       CALLER (O.S.)
Hello, I think I know that woman
who was in the news a few months
ago in that wooded area north of
here?
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
      (leaning back in
       his chair)
I would like you to come in and
share the info with us, please.
                                                            

45.

                       CALLER
I can do that. How about tomorrow
in the morning around 10am?
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Great, looking forward in meeting
you. Can you give me your name so
I can inform the front desk of
your arrival?
                                                            
                       CALLER
Sure. It's Marilyn.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Got it. Thanks Marilyn.
                                                            
 
INT. CLOVER RIDGE POLICE STATION - NEXT DAY - MORNING
                                                            
A women walks in and goes to the front desk.
                                                            
                       MARILYN
Hi, My name is Marilyn, I'm here
to see Mr. Hollis.
                                                            
                       DESK SARGENT
I believe he's expecting you.
                                                            
                       MARILYN
Yes he is.
                                                            
                       DESK SARGENT
      (calling Hollis)
Detective a Miss Marilyn is here
to see you.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS (O.S.)
Great show her in.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Hello Marilyn, thanks for coming
in. Please follow me where we can
chat alone in the conference room.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Please sit down. Would you like
anything, coffee, soda?
                                                            
                       MARILYN
Nothing thank you I'm fine.
                                                            

46.

                       HOLLIS
Now, you mentioned you might
possibly know the woman we found a
few months back?
                                                            
                       MARILYN
Yes. Her name is Beth.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Tell me, How do you know her? do
you live in the same town? work
together?
                                                            
                       MARILYN
Well, I only know her from
aerobics class. I don't know where
she lives.

Some of us girls would hang out
after class having an energy
drink.

I don't believe in that shit but
they were all having them so what
the fuck.

Anyway, that's the only way I or
anyone knew her.

Some of the girls talked about
their private lives on a surface
level nothing deep.

A couple of them joked about going
to therapy for reasons they didn't
want to get into which was fine
with me. Phil was one of them.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Anything more? Where she lived?
                                                            
                       MARILYN
Only that the Therapist must have
been a little bit of a drive away.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
How do you know that?
                                                            
                       MARILYN
She was always the first to get up
and take a shower and would say
"well you me I got to go.

I need to get into that horrific
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47.

                       MARILYN (cont'd)
traffic"
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Any way of you finding out where
she might have lived, area,
something?
                                                            
                       MARILYN
I'll ask around at the aerobics
class.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Thanks Marilyn. You have been a
great help. Do you mind telling me
the name of the aerobics class so
we may contact them?
                                                            
                       MARILYN
Its in Manhattan. Upper east side
at a place called "The Gymnasium".
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Thanks again. How about your
phone?
You ok giving it to me.?
                                                            
She writes down her number and says goodbye.
                                                            
 
INT. FBI AT LOCAL L.A. POLICE STATION - DAY
                                                            
They get word that the woman found in the shallow grave a
month and half earlier had a large amount of Midazolam in
her system.
                                                            
                       FBI AGENT #1
Correct me but didn't forensics
find the other woman in NY with
the same drug?
                                                            
                       FBI AGENT #2
That's correct. How could this not
be a serial killer?

Why am I having these thoughts
that there will be more found with
the same drug.
                                                            
 
INT. DC FBI HEADQUARTERS - MORNING
                                                            
AGENTS ASSEMBLE IN A CONFERENCE ROOM
                                                            

48.

                       WALLY
Ladies and Gentlemen, as
information comes in its looking
more as this is a serial
rapist/killer on the lose.

He/she appears to be getting
around quick and without being
noticed. We have no intel on this
person, nothing!

I'm gonna go around the table here
and if you any thing, a theory, a
thought, idea just bring it.


Now, having said that, lets start
with you Angelo.
                                                            
                       ANGELO
It seems to me that this could be
more than one individual.

If these cases are in fact
connected getting around quickly
one would need some help driving,
if driving is involved.

Could be using public
transportation.
                                                            
                       WALLY
Thanks Angelo. Any food for
thought is what we're looking for.
Nikki, anything you want to ad.
                                                            
                       NIKKI
Well, If this is in fact more than
one I think we should be focusing
on the possibility that the so
called other person might be a
friend within the areas of the
crime.

It's a far reaching idea but it's
a thought.
                                                            
                       WALLY
Nikki, Nothing is far fetched in
our business.

Pete, got anything?
                                                            

49.

                       PETE
I'm thinking these are not related
as one or two individuals doing
these crimes. Seems to me we have
copycats. And, I believe we have
an epidemic.
                                                            
                       WALLY
Thanks Pete, All good stuff.
Finally we have Alex.
                                                            
                       ALEX
Listening to all and being the
last I kinda changed my thought
pattern a bit.


I now feel all these are connected
somehow and I think there is a
group involved with these.

A real sick group of people that
take a sadistic pleasure in it
all.
                                                            
                       WALLY
Well people I believe this was
well worth the time.

I know all of you are working on
other cases, but see if you can
nurture, develop your ideas
further.

I believe what Pete is saying
about a copycat theory might be
very relevant. Alex has a
reasonable take as well.
                                                            
All agents get up to leave the conference room. Wally calls
Pete back in.
                                                            
The meeting breaks up.
                                                            
 
INT. CLOVER RIDGE POLICE STATION - DAY
                                                            
Detective Hollis calling FBI Agent lino .
                                                            
                       LINO
Lino Perez here.
                                                            

50.

                       DETECTIVE HOLLIS
Lino, I believe I have the full
name of the women we found here
back in April. Her name is Beth
Walsch.
                                                            
                       LINO
How did you find it?
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
We had a women come in here the
other day who claimed she
recognizes the women we found
north of here back in April.

We looked up the aerobics place
see belonged to and got this info.
                                                            
                       LINO
Great news. Give me what you have
and I'll send it the DC office to
see if they can look deeper into
this Beth Walsch.

You should go around town with her
photo and now her name and
hopefully you get a tip.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Will do Lino.
                                                            
Hollis starts his search in the small town of Clover Ridge.
                                                            
 
INT. BRENTS MIDTOWN LAW FIRM - DAY
                                                            
Brent learns of the woman's first name found near Clover
Ridge and decides to call Robert.
                                                            
                       ROBERT (O.S.)
Brent my good friend.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Hey buddy did you hear that the
woman found near Clover Ridge last
April her name is Beth?

The Girl I drove to your place her
first name is Beth.
      (With a hardy
       laugh he says)
That wouldn't be the same one?
Just kidding partner.
                                                            

51.

                       ROBERT
      (laughingly says)
There is no way I would do any
shit like that my friend. I'm in
the business of helping people not
hurting.
                                                            
                       BRENT
      (Still chuckling)
I know Bobby! Hey, lets grab
dinner next week.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Sure thing. Take care.
                                                            
They both hang up.
                                                            
 
INT. ROBERTS 5TH AVENUE OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
                                                            
Robert leans back in his chair and reflects back on the call
from Brent, expressionless.
                                                            
He decides to send an email to all of the guys who are
coming to the yearly gathering in NY.

Asking them to be available for a conference call this
evening.
                                                            
 
INT. ROBERTS HOME-SAME DAY - EVENING
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (setting up the
       conference call)
Hey guys is everyone there?
                                                            
One by one they call out their names.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Great we're all on. How's everyone
doing?
                                                            
All respond "fine", "good".
                                                            
                       ROBERT
I'm looking forward to this years
get together.

Did all you mother fuckers make
your transportation arrangements
for labor day weekend?

Remember, ya all are staying here
            (MORE)

52.

                       ROBERT (cont'd)
at my place. Make sure you don't
forget your videos.

I have a prize for the best one.
Cory, you were last place last
year try and make this one a bit
more interesting.
                                                            
                       CORY (O.S.)
I haven't decided yet on mine. But
I think its going to be better
than any of you morons.
                                                            
Talking over one another and laughing, the group says your
movie last year sucked Cory.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (also laughing
       says)
Ok Cory we're just screwing with
ya. Listen shitheads its going to
be a great weekend of fun.

I'll get us all on phone again
just before the labor day weekend.
Ok?
                                                            
All acknowledge and the conference call ends.
                                                            
 
INT. DC FBI HEADQUARTERS - DAY
                                                            
Wally preparing an e-mail.
                                                            
                       WALLY
"To all of the agents listed
hereto"
We have the names of 5 of the 6
victims involved in the series of
crimes we're all working on.

They are: Anna her last name being
withheld is the 1st woman fond in
Westchester NY still alive.

The 2nd women found in same county
is Philomina Piazza deceased.

The 3rd. woman found in same
county is Beth Walsch deceased.


The 4th woman who was found
            (MORE)

53.

                       WALLY (cont'd)
outside of L.A. is Nicole Lamont
deceased.

The 5th woman was found at the
Indiana State University is
Malissa Kirkland deceased.

The 6th woman found in Louisiana
is Andrea Dougherty deceased.
lets hope this is all.

Now I realize this is not much to
go on but lets get cracking.

I wish I can give you more
individual info but I just don't
have any.

Lastly, some of those theories we
discussed in our meeting the other
day is starting to carry some
weight.
                                                            
End of e-mail.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION - NEXT DAY - DAY
                                                            
After reading the email from FBI headquarters Bill and John
comment.
                                                            
                       BILL
You know I was just thinking maybe
we stop over at Roberts home if
he's in and see if he has anything
to add following our city visit.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Not a bad idea. Let me call him
and see when he'll be at home.
                                                            
Dialing Robert.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (Jokingly says)
Hey John what's up? Need a little
counseling?
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (Jokingly says)
You know that's not such a bad
idea
Bobby, seriously!
            (MORE)

54.

                       JOHN (cont'd)


What I could use is any insight to
these recent crimes.

I thought we can just chat at your
place for a couple of minutes
whenever you're at home.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Sure thing. I plan on working from
home tomorrow. Is that good for
you?
                                                            
                       JOHN
Say around 11am?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
I look forward. See ya then.
                                                            
Lino walks in just after the call to Robert to give John and
Bill an update regarding FBI DC headquarters.
                                                            
                       LINO
Guys, word from DC is we need to
make arrangements with the
hospital where Anna is to insure
her safety as her name is about to
appear everywhere.


Can we meet at the hospital and
inform the person in charge of
what is about to happen.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Fine, we're first meeting Robert
Samuels the Psychiatrist I told
you about at 11am at his home.

He might have an angle/profile on
this killer.

We'll call the hospital and make
those arrangements.

We'll meet you at the Hospital at
1pm tomorrow.
                                                            
 

55.

INT. ROBERTS HOME - NEXT DAY - MORNING
                                                            
John and Bill driving up the driveway.
                                                            
Robert sees them from his window and goes to greet them.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hey fellows nice to see you again.
Come on in and make yourselves at
home in living room while I get
coffee for all of us, that ok?
                                                            
Both men acknowledge "fine"
                                                            
While Bobby is getting the coffee John and Bill looking
around at the fine art collections and admiring the décor.

John glances at some papers finally making his way to the
couch where both Bill and him end up.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (with tray in hand)
Here's the coffee gentlemen. How's
the investigation going? Any
further news, info you want to
share?
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (lifting his cup)
Believe me I wish I had additional
info to share but I don't. We're
running a bit cold right now.

So, we thought you might have some
theory on this person or persons
motive.

Some psychological angle,
approach, something.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (With a
       professional tone)
Since these cases are relatively
close in proximity I believe the
person or persons live outside of
NY.

The reason why I believe this is
just simple nature you don't shit
where you eat to put it
professionally.

And, This criminal or criminals
            (MORE)

56.

                       ROBERT (cont'd)
travel around to various states
thinking it will be harder to
track them.
                                                            
                       JOHN
I gotta tell you they are leaving
no evidence. I feel like a piece
of shit saying this but they are
good at this.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
They certainly are aren't they.
                                                            
                       BILL
Robert, I mean Bobby, If you hear
anything at all please call us. We
need to catch these guys before
they strike again.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
I sure will. This hurts everyone
in one way or another. These are
bad people.

I would like to get my hands on
this group even though I risk
jail.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Alright Bobby We're gonna head
back to the station. Keep in
touch.
                                                            
Bobby walks the to the door and they all shake hands and
disburse.
                                                            
                       BILL
Bobby is real nice fellow. Seems
down to earth.
                                                            
                       JOHN
He sure does. Glad we stopped in
even though he didn't have much to
offer.
We need to get to the hospital to
meet Lino.
                                                            
                       BILL
      (with a serious
       tone)
What do you think he meant by
"this group"?
                                                            

57.

                       JOHN
      (also with a
       serious tone)
Not really sure.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL HOSPITAL -SAME DAY - AFTERNOON
                                                            
All 3 men meet at the hospital and walk to the nurses
station.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Good afternoon. This is Lino Perez
from the FBI headquarters in DC.
We like to see Anna.
                                                            
                       HEAD NURSE
You can go in but as usual
gentlemen please do not attempt to
converse with her. She's still
under.

I mean in the induced state.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Of course. We understand.
                                                            
They make there way to her room.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (Looking at Anna
       and back at Lino)
She looks quite peaceful. Almost
like if we touched her she would
wake up and acknowledge us.
                                                            
                       BILL
She does. Unfortunately we can't.
                                                            
                       LINO
Can we get the doctor in charge of
her here. We need to....
                                                            
Before Lino finishes the Dr. walks in.
                                                            
                       BILL
      (with surprise)
I was just going to see if you
were in the hospital.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
The nurse informed me you
gentlemen were here.
                                                            

58.

                       JOHN
Doc. Say hello to Lino Perez he's
from the DC FBI headquarters
leading the operation from up
here.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Pleasure to meet you Lino. Well
Gentlemen, I was looking at her
latest workup and thought if she
continues the good progress it
might be as early as next week
that we could bring her out of the
coma.
                                                            
                       LINO
That would be great.

The FBI is about to divulge Anna's
first name to the public along
with the other victims of these
crimes which is believed to be of
serial in nature.

That means we need to take
precautions against the
possibility of someone learning
that she is still alive and a
threat to the serial killers
exposure.

Please understand we will need
your staffs help along with ours
to maintain and keep her location
a secret.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
We are a small facility. Not sure
how well we can insure the
security that's required. Not to
mention the cost.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Doctor, like Bill was saying we
will assist in whatever security
will be needed.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
      (looking confused)
Is there anyway you can find
another facility for her?
                                                            

59.

                       JOHN
We need her close to us as our
visits will increase once she is
able to speak.

There is of course the real
possibility that the hospital
staff talking outside of the
hospital could be detrimental to
her safety.

So, what we need to do is one day
is to report within the hospital
that she has been relocated to an
undisclosed location the previous
night.

You then need to find an area here
in the hospital where she can be
safely kept letting only a descret
small number of staff members know
what's going on.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
I will do whatever it takes to
keep her safe but I must tell you
I cannot be ultimately held
responsible nor my staff
responsible if something should
happen.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Of course Dr. Milner. I'll let you
know when this needs to happen.
We'll have a closed door meeting
to set everything in motion.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Ok. I must get back to my tasks.
Thank you for stopping by.
                                                            
                       LINO
Thank you for all you've done with
Anna. We'll see our way out.
                                                            
They all depart.
                                                            
 
EXT. NEWSSPAPER HEADLINES AROUND THE US - DAY
                                                            
Headlines read "names of victims who fell at the hands of a
serial killer"
                                                            

60.

SUPERIMPOSE: "July 2011"
                                                            
A tremendous concern grips the US. More action is being
called for from the population all across the US.
                                                            
The authorities needed concrete information that they can
use to find out who these victims are, where they're from,
relatives, friends.
                                                            
 
INT. POLICE STATIONS - DAY
                                                            
Calls start coming in. More and more information is being
learned about these women across the US. The all seemed to
be in some form of therapy.
                                                            
 
INT. DC FBI HEADQUARTERS - NEXT DAY - DAY
                                                            
Wally is informing those agents involved in the crimes of
the information coming in at all of the involved police
stations around the country.
                                                            
                       WALLY
Gentlemen, We're obtaining some
really helpful information
regarding these women.

As you know their names and
whatever little information we had
was sent it out to all types of
media.

So right now need to move quickly
to try and apprehend this sick
person.

But as I mentioned in our last get
together bring me anything that
would make me believe there might
be more than one criminal
involved.
                                                            
The meeting breaks up.
                                                            
 
INT. ROBERT AND BRENT - NYC - EVENING
                                                            
Having dinner at Roberts favorite restaurant.
                                                            

61.

SUPERIMPOSE: "LATE AUGUST 2011"
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (looking happy)
So what's fucking going my buddy?
                                                            
                       BRENT
      (also in a good
       mood)
Busy, busy, busy. Just gotta case
involving a guy who killed another
guy over taking a foot of land
from his neighbor seemingly by
accident.

After that I don't know anything
more.
      (big laugh from
       both)
                                                            
                       ROBERT
I know, people are nuts. Just you
and I are the only ones not fucken
nuts.

Speaking about nuts what's the
latest on these so called serial
killings going around. I'm not
keeping up with it.
                                                            
                       BRENT
      (shrugging his
       shoulders)
Just that this guy or guy's are
not leaving much of a trail. Out
of the 3 women in our area 1 is
clinging to life according to
reports.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Where is she?
                                                            
                       BRENT
Nobody is saying. They won't
release her last name for fear of
someone trying to finish what they
started, I guess.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
That's a shame. If you find out
were she is let me know maybe she
can use my expertise.
                                                            

62.

A short period of silence came over both men and then looked
at each other by raising their glasses as to acknowledge
their friendship.
                                                            
                       BRENT
I meant to ask you about your Beth
if she was alright when I dropped
her off at your home that day.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (with an
       inquisitve tone)
What do you mean?
                                                            
                       BRENT
Well, While we were driving up to
your home I avoided hitting a deer
and swerved abit.

She hit her noise on the side
window and was slightly bleeding.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (With a calming
       tone)
Oh yea, she mentioned about that
but said it was no big deal. Not
to worry.


More important you asshole did she
get any blood get on your
beautiful white Porsche?
                                                            
                       BRENT
      (laughingly says)
I didn't even think to look.
Possibly but who cares. They'll
clean it the next time I get it
detailed.

If there is one spot they can't
get out I'll just buy another
Porsche.
                                                            
The both raise their glasses and simply toast to the good
times.
                                                            
 
INT. CLOVER RIDGE POLCE STATION / WEEK LATER - MORNING
                                                            
A call comes in.
                                                            

63.

                       HOLLIS
Detective Hollis.
                                                            
                       CALLER (O.S.)
Hi, I own a small boutique on 5th
avenue here in Manhattan the woman
in the photo I think might be
Bethany Walsch,

Well she came in and bought a few
things left a got into white
Porsche in front of my shop.

Couldn't see if it was a male or
female driver. She got in on her
own without hesitating. Nothing
suspicious looking.

She's been in here before that's
how I recognize her. I just
thought I would tell you not that
it has to do with anything.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Can you give me your name just
incase we need to contact you
                                                            
                       CALLER
No. That's all I have to offer
anyway. This phone I'm calling you
on is not mine so please don't
call it. I won't answer it.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Let me ask you a question while I
have you. Can you pull up any
receipts that possibly would give
me some info on her? Did you
happen to see the license plate.
                                                            
                       CALLER
She always paid in cash. And I was
looking for the plate because
there wasn't anything odd.
                                                            
                       CALLER
I will. Bye.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Thanks just the same for this
information. If you remember
anything else please call me.
                                                            

64.

THE CALL ENDS.
                                                            
Hollis then decides to call John at the Chapel Hill station.
                                                            
                       JOHN (O.S.)
John Watts here.
                                                            
                       HOLLIS
Hey John, its Det. Hollis over at
Clover Ridge. How's it going?
                                                            
                       JOHN
Well, frustrating if anything.
What's up with you?
                                                            
                       RANDEL
First of all please call me
Randel. I got a call from a women
who has a boutique on 5th avenue
in Manhattan.

She said that Beth Walsch would
come into her shop every so often
and the last time she did this
woman saw Beth get into a white
Porsche.


Just thought You need to know
this. I know Lino occupies an
office at your station so you
could just pass that on.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Thanks for that info. Lino went
back to DC headquarters as not
much was happening in the way of
information coming in so they
asked him to go back there.
                                                            
                       RANDEL
Ok, what I will do is write up
this information and send it out
to all parties involved. Just
incase.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Great. I'll look into this Porsche
thing. No license plate I assume?
                                                            
                       RANDEL
No. According to the boutique
owner she wasn't trying to look
for it as she didn't think
            (MORE)

65.

                       RANDEL (cont'd)
anything of it at the time.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Got it. Randel I'll let you if I
get anything on this Porsche.
                                                            
THE CALL ENDS
                                                            
John walks over to Bill's desk and sits down.
                                                            
                       BILL
      (Leans back and
       looks at John)
What's up?
                                                            
                       JOHN
Just got a call from Randel Hollis
up at Clover Ridge.

He told me that a woman in
Manhattan called him to say she
say Beth Walsch get into a White
Porsche before a while back.
Somewhere on 5th avenue.
                                                            
                       BILL
So far you make no mention of the
plate.
                                                            
                       JOHN
You guessed it. However, since you
like looking up license plates
maybe you could work it in reverse
starting with a white Porsche.
What do you think?
                                                            
                       BILL
Be my pleasure sir! Remember we
did this once before and came up
with a few hundred cars.

But this might be a bit easier
with a Porsche. Also, Porsche
makes various models. Lets see
what I can find out.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Go for it.
                                                            

66.

Bill leaning back in his chair thinking he would have liked
to know about where on 5th avenue this happened because he
would walk the area to see if there were any surveillance
cameras around.
                                                            
 
EXT. FLORIDA SWAMP AREA - DAY
                                                            
A car works its way from a main road onto dirt road then
onto a grassy tire track path to a swampy area.

A man sits in the car for a while not moving just looking
around contemplating his next move.

He gets out goes to the passengers side and pulls out a
large plastic bag.

Drags it to an area where its deep enough for the bag to
sink with stones.
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE: "late August 2011"
                                                            
Talking to himself.
                                                            
                       MAN IN SWAMP
I'll show those guys.
                                                            
Takes out a video camera and starts shooting while slowly
backing up toward his car. He reaches his car and stops
shooting.

Turning around he hears a noise near where he placed the
bag. Looks back thinking something is moving the bag..

But then he sees a large figure coming out of the water.
                                                            
Talking to himself again.
                                                            
                       MAN IN SWAMP
Holy fuck. What the hell is that?
                                                            
He starts the video as this alligator feeding on the bag.
                                                            
He gets in his car still shooting the video and slowly
drives away.
                                                            
As he enters the main road another car approaches from the
left making a right turn with the passenger simply glancing
at him with a polite smile.

He returns the polite gesture and goes on his heading north.
                                                            
 

67.

INT. NEW YORK CONFERENCE ON PSYCHIATRY - EVENING
                                                            
Robert is being honored at this years annual "Doctors of
Psychiatry".
                                                            
ROBERT WALKING UP TO THE PODIUM.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hi for those of you that don't
know me my name is Dr. Robert
Samuels.

For those of you that do know me
my name is Robert Samuels.
      (Laughter from the
       audience)
I first want to that thank the
committee for selecting me to be
this years honorary speaker.

Just as important is that I'd like
to thank all of you as this reward
belongs to you as well.
      (Holding up the
       engraved crystal)
Having said that just allow me to
take up some of your time to tell
all of you that we are an
invaluable commodity.

In as much we as professionals
furnish a service to any human
being requiring such service.


Let me say it a little
differently.


We are servants. We are here to
help. Yes we went thru much
schooling to get where we are
today, and as society dictates we
are allowed to reap those benefits
thru compensation.


Now, my message to all of you here
and those not within my voice to
clearly understand that money is
no everything.

It has it's rewards as we know.
But most rewarding part of what we
            (MORE)

68.

                       ROBERT (cont'd)
do is helping those poor
individuals that are asking for
help and can't afford it.

This is a personal sole searching
effort on your part whether to
help this person in need or not.

Some of you will choose the
monetary reward over the human
aspect.

This is your choice but know that
you could have saved a human being
from hurting him or herself by
simply offering some free time.
Yes you heard me "free time"


Well, I hope I made some sort of
an impression with in your sole
this evening.
Having said that, good night get
home save and God bless
                                                            
ROBERT WALKS OFF THE PODIUM INTO THE WAITING CROWD.
                                                            
While slowly making his way toward the cocktail lounge
colleagues stand up to shack his hand all along eyeing a
close and dear friend at the bar.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (Finally at the
       bar)
Hey Sam I'm so glad to see ya.
                                                            
                       SAM
Robert when I heard you were the
honorary speaker how could I not
miss this.

The best 10 minute speech I have
ever heard. They loved the speech
and that it was 10 minutes so they
can get back to eating.

Just kidding. All eyes were on you
the entire time. What are you
drinking?
                                                            

69.

                       ROBERT
I'll have a kettle one vodka
martini straight up three olives.
                                                            
                       SAM
      (orders the drink)
Hey, what's the latest up in
Westchester with the killings?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (siping on his
       drink says)
Let's toast at first.
                                                            
                       SAM
To you on your inspiring speech
this evening. I remember when you
were just starting in this
business.
You certainly have come a long
way. You have definitely made your
mark in the world of Psychiatry.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Thanks Sam coming from you my
mentor its means everything to me.
lets see.

As far as we know the FBI is well
into this and the others around
the country.


Seems to be a copycat or the same
person moving around quit quickly.
                                                            
                       SAM
Lets hope the authorities catch
this evil person or persons.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Lets hope Sam. Well, I have to go
back into the conference room and
you know, continue to say hello to
all.
                                                            
They both shake hands and Robert heads back into the
conference room. The evening slowly comes to a close.
                                                            
 

70.

EXT. BACK AT THE FLORIDA SWAMP - DAY
                                                            
Local residents who enjoy the sport of crocodile hunting
come upon a body that appears to be a meal for a croc they
have been looking for sometime.

They immediately call the local authorities. Within a hour
it becomes a full blown crime scene.
                                                            
                       LOCAL POLICE
      (talking to the
       residents at the
       scene)
Gentlemen, Do have any other info,
any thing you can tell us?
                                                            
                       LOCALS
Nothing. Just that we come hear
for the croc hunting because its
away from the main roads and
people don't normally show up
here.

We did see a man in a nice new car
earlier. Thought it was weird but
didn't pay no mind.
                                                            
                       LOCAL POLICE
Did you happen to get any part of
the plate number?
                                                            
                       LOCALS
No sir. Only that he was alone.
                                                            
                       LOCAL POLICE
that fine. Give me your personal
info so we can get in touch if we
need to.
      (just before
       walking away say)
Hey guys, you know its illegal to
hunt for crocs in these parts?
                                                            
                       LOCALS
No sir, I guess we'll be getting
our gear and move on.
                                                            
The crime scene slowly come to a close.
                                                            
 
INT. FLORIDA FORENSIC DEPT. - DAY
                                                            
CONVERSATION BETWEEN DOCTORS OVER THE REMAINS
                                                            

71.

                       FORENSICS DR.
Its definitely male fairly heavy
and there's a couple of tattoos
which appear to be a symbol of
some kind.


looks like a bear. The word club
is next to it. Must be something
to do with saving bears maybe.
                                                            
                       ASSISTANT
Hey Dr, I just looked up that
symbol and references a save the
bear club, different zoos, various
species and believe a gay club of
sorts.
                                                            
                       FORENSICS DR.
Ok just write it down in the
report. That's for the authorities
to look into.
                                                            
                       ASSISTANT
Will do.
                                                            
 
INT. DC FBI HEADQUARTERS - DAY
                                                            
                       WALLY
Listen up people. We just got word
of a possible homicide in Florida
that I wouldn't want to describe
but let me tell you its horrific.

I wont even say this is related to
the others but we all need to step
up our investigations.

I know you're doing you best with
the little we have but I'm/we are
getting big time pressure from top
brass.

I can't say much more other than
let's revisit all of the bits of
evidence and if you need to go out
to the field and go over the crime
scenes again do so.

Just check with me with first.

Let's get this mother fucker.
                                                            

72.

The meeting breaks up.
                                                            
                       WALLY
      (Stops their exist)
I failed to tell you that this was
determined to be a male with a
large build and a "bear club 1"
tattoo.

Not sure what that means if
anything but take it for what its
worth. Thanks.
                                                            
 
INT. BACK AT CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION - DAY
                                                            
By this time with very little to go on with their
investigations they are onto other crime investigations.
                                                            
                       BILL
      (walking over to
       John)
Did you read the report from DC
regarding the body found in
Florida?


Gruesome. But the tattoo is
interesting. I'm gonna look into
it as I assume most everybody is.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Bill, go right a head. you're
pretty good at these things. I
Remember Brent's license plate.
Let me know what you find.
                                                            
Some time passes and Bill reports his findings.
                                                            
                       BILL
Well John, there are a few
possibilities. One, this person
loves bears and belongs to some
kind of wildlife club.

Two, he just likes bears and put a
tattoo on himself or three;

He belongs to this growing party
type men who enjoy other men but
you need to be a big burly hairy
bearded person with the same
likes.

            (MORE)

73.

                       BILL (cont'd)
That's where the symbol comes in
"Bear Club 1".
                                                            
                       JOHN
Bill, why don't you put this out
there and focus in on the Florida
authorities.

Suggest that they look into
various clubs in their area.

Leave the rest up to them.
                                                            
 
INT. FLORIDA POLICE STATION - NEAR CRIME SCENE - DAY
                                                            
A call comes in>
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE FERRANTE
Detective Ferrante here. How can I
help you?
                                                            
                       BILL
This is detective Bill Sommers up
here at the Chapel Hill Police
Station in Westchester NY.

We heard about the body or parts
of that was found down by you the
other day.

Not sure if you looked into this
tattoo that was on the body but
just to give you a heads up you
might start looking into some gay
clubs in your area.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE FERRANTE
Bill we just started putting our
game plan together. We're heading
out to the places that know or
have some information on this
individual.
                                                            
                       BILL
Great. Let me know if we can be of
any assistance from up hear.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE FERRANTE
Thanks.
                                                            
Call ends.
                                                            
 

74.

EXT. SOUTHERN FLORIDA - SAME DAY - DAY
                                                            
Detective heading toward a know hangout of a group that
allegedly partake in these sexual activities at a club
called Bear Hugs.
                                                            
He enters the club
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE FERRANTE
      (looking around)
Listen up please. I'm Detective
Ferrante I'm just hear to ask if
anyone of you know who belongs to
this Bear Club 1 tattoo.
      (He shows them a
       picture)
                                                            
With a uneasy atmosphere one man seems to speak for the
others.
                                                            
                       PATRONE 1
      (with a deep voice)
We know who that is. Big Mikey. He
started this club.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE FERRANTE
That's what the number stands for
I assume. Well, if that's true
than you just lost big boy Mikey
1.
                                                            
                       PATRONE 2
Has that?
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE FERRANTE
      (with a slow
       delivery says)
He was found in a swamp are just
south of here. Seems he either got
to close to the swamp for some
reason.

I don't have to go into detail of
his condition so all I can or want
to show you is that tattoo. Did He
like to catch the crocs?
                                                            
                       PATRONE 1
Big Mikey talked of his fear for
the crocs. Don't know why he would
be anywhere near that swamp.
                                                            

75.

                       DETECTIVE FERRANTE
Would you know if he had pissed of
anyone at the club?
                                                            
                       PATRONE 2
      (atempting to make
       light of the
       situation)
Well he has pissed on some people.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE FERRANTE
Not very funny. Maybe some other
time.
      (looking around at
       everyone)
Does anyone have other info that
might be helpful?
                                                            
A silence comes over the room.
                                                            
                       BARTENDER
2 days ago a man came in well
dressed. he appeared to be a bit
uneasy with what he walked into
but still approached the bar and
asked for a drink.

Big Mikey noticed the man and
walked over to him to kind of
scope him out being this is big
Mikey's place.

Their conversation got a little
intimate which is ok around here.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE FERRANTE
Anything else?
                                                            
                       BARTENDER
      (leaning over the
       bar)
They just simply got up laughing
and walked outside got in the guys
Porsche and left.

He did come back later on and
seemed fine like Big Mikey usually
is.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE FERRANTE
Did you see him after that?
                                                            

76.

                       BARTENDER
No but thats not unusual for him.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE FERRANTE
The car, did you get a plate # or
make/model?
                                                            
                       BARTENDER
Sorry, other than it being a
Porsche. That's it.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE FERRANTE
Ok. At least we know who the
victim is. Thanks for the info.
      (looking around)
Thanks to all of you as well.
                                                            
Detective leaves the club.
                                                            
 
INT. FLORIDA POLICE STATION - DAY
                                                            
Detective Ferrante calling Chapel Hill Station.
                                                            
                       BILL
Derective Sommers here.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE FERRANTE
Hey Bill this det. Ferrante from
the Florida station.

Listen, I got info on this person
found in the swamp down here. He
did belong to the local gay club.
I was told he was the founder.

Big Mikey they called him. I don't
have much more other than he meet
up with a man there at the bar and
seemed to have formed a quick
bond.

The man was driving a white
Porsche sport car. If I get any
more info I'll let you know.
                                                            
                       BILL
Thanks for the call.
      (Bill turns to
       John)
John, the info I found out the
that tattoo, the Bear Club? well
it led to whom this person was.

            (MORE)

77.

                       BILL (cont'd)

They call him Big Mikey. The
detective says he befriended a man
in a white Porsche sports car.
Nothing more than that for now.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Nice going. Lets see what comes
out of this.
                                                            
 
INT. SOUTHERN FLORIDA NEAR CRIME SCENE - DAY
                                                            
FBI agent and his partner combing the town for surveillance
cameras.

They find a gas station heading out of town and decide to
stop. Asking the manager if their cameras where possibly
working on a particular day last week.


He said they did and started to review the tape.

After a while a white Porsche came in the picture. but the
driver did not get out of the car. He just ask direction and
went on.
                                                            
                       PETE
Is the attendant here today?
      (asking the
       manager)
                                                            
                       GAS STATION MANAGER
Yes he is. I'll get him.
                                                            
                       PETE
No need we'll question him on our
way out. I will need a copy of
that tape before I leave. Can you
do that?
                                                            
                       GAS STATION MANAGER
Sure thing. Just give me a moment.
                                                            
Pete walking over to the attendant.
                                                            
                       PETE
Hi, I'm a agent with the FBI
Department just need to ask a few
questions.

There was a white Porsche that
stopped here a few days ago. He
            (MORE)

78.

                       PETE (cont'd)
did not get out of the car. Do you
remember anything about him?
                                                            
                       GAS STATION ATTENDENT
Well, He spoken and dressed well
and just ask me what is the best
way to get on I95. That's all.
                                                            
                       PETE
Did you see anyone else in the car
or get the plate number?
                                                            
                       GAS STATION ATTENDENT
Did you look at the surveillance
tapes?
                                                            
                       PETE
Yes but couldn't get anything
other than it appeared to be from
Florida.

Even then I wouldn't swear to it.
Well thanks for you help.
                                                            
The manager walks over and hands Pete a copy of the tape and
both shake hands and depart ways.
                                                            
 
INT. ROBERTS HOME - MORNING
                                                            
Robert decides to call all of his buddies on a conference
call.
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE: "Thursday September 1st. 2011"
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Gentlemen, are we all on the line?
Aldo, Luke, Stan & Cory?
                                                            
They all acknowledge yes.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Great. Labor day weekend is around
the corner my good buddies.

I expect you all to arrive here at
my home during the day this coming
Saturday the 3rd. OK guys?
                                                            
Aldo first to answer.
                                                            

79.

                       ALDO
I'm all ready and excited.
                                                            
                       STAN
I'm good to go.
                                                            
                       LUKE
So am I. I'm driving guys. I like
to drive it relaxes me.
                                                            
                       CORY
      (with a bit of
       cockiness)
You guys better be ready because I
know I got the best home movie of
all time.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
We'll just have to see for
ourselves Cory babe. Having said
that please don't forget your own
home movies.
This is the main reason we get
together isn't it?
                                                            
They all agree.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
So, until Saturday be safe and
remember the idea of this
gathering is to have fun.
      (adding)
Cory, stay on the line I need ask
you something.

Did you hear about that man, or
part of, they found last week down
where you are?
                                                            
                       CORY
      (Solemly says)
Yeh, fucken unbelievable. I hear
they found a tattoo on his arm.

Why do you ask? You think I had
something to do with it
      (big laugh from
       both)
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Of course not you asshole. Just be
careful down there that's all.
                                                            

80.

                       CORY
Will do. BTW, do you really think
I frequent those types of bars? I
think you know me better than
that.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Ok buddy see ya in a few days.
                                                            
They hang up.
                                                            
 
INT. TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL-SAME DAY - AFTERNOON
                                                            
John and Bill walking main street working on a case of
burglaries. They come across Brent coming out of a grocery
store and stop to say hello.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Hi Brent I see you're doing some
shopping?
                                                            
While John and Brent are chatting Bill is admiring Brent's
white Porsche and asks if he can peek inside.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Of course Bill.
                                                            
Bill walks over to the car looking around he notices a few
red spots on the passengers side carpet area. Doesn't think
much of it and goes on admiring the rest of the car.

Before he moves away from the car Bill decides to take a
small piece of the carpet where the red spots are without
Brent noticing.
                                                            
                       BILL
      (looking at Brent)
Beautiful.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Yes I know that's why I'm thinking
of getting another when this lease
is up. Should be soon.
                                                            
                       BILL
I don't blame you.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Well Brent we need to move on
we're looking a few robberies here
on main street.
                                                            

81.

                       BRENT
Yes I heard about them. Good luck.
                                                            
They go on about their business.
                                                            
                       BILL
      (looking down says)
John, When looking in Brent's car
I noticed some red spots.

Being a skeptic I took a small
sample without damaging anything.
He'll never notice.
                                                            
                       JOHN
You are the skeptic. Well if your
asking me if we would be wrong in
having it tested I would first say
yes then fuck it do it.
                                                            
                       BILL
OK!
                                                            
They both go on with their assignment.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL HOSPITAL-SAME DAY - LATER
                                                            
While attending to Anna the nurse on duty sees some movement
with her hands and decides to tell the head nurse who calls
Dr. Milner.
                                                            
                       HEAD NURSE
Hello Dr. I'm calling to inform
you the nurse on duty noticed some
hand movements from Anna.

I'm going to see for myself and
report back to you.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Let me know what you see. It's an
important step for her. It could
be some involuntary movement.

Just see and call me back. Make
sure the monitor in her room is
recording this.
                                                            
                       HEAD NURSE
Yes DR.
                                                            
 

82.

INT. CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION-NEXT DAY - MORNING
                                                            
                       BILL
John, I'm going to bring this
sample over to the lab. I'm hoping
it's nothing. Maybe a pen leaked?
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE "FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND 2011"
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (With not much
       interest says)
Go ahead Bill. I really, really
think it's nothing. Tell them to
do a quick turn-a-round.
      (he adds)
Bill what are going to ask them to
check it against?
                                                            
                       BILL
Against the blood evidence from
the homicides over the past few
months.
                                                            
                       JOHN
You're scaring me with that
thought process of yours. But
sounds reasonable.
                                                            
NEXT MORNING
                                                            
                       BILL
This is Det. Sommers.
                                                            
                       FORENSICS DR.
Hey Bill. It's me over at
forensics.


The sample you brought in the
other day is a very close match to
the women found last April in the
wooded area northern Westchester.


We have her name as Beth Walsch.
Don't go off the deep end yet we
are doing so final testing. I'll
let you know tomorrow.
                                                            
                       BILL
Thanks Dr. I'll wait for the final
results before calling the suspect
in for questioning.
            (MORE)

83.

                       BILL (cont'd)
      (Bill can hardly
       contain himself)
John get this. That call was from
forensics. They believe but
not confirmed yet that the sample
I gave them might be from
Beth Walsch.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Holy shit. Call them back and tell
them we need the confirmation by
tomorrow.
                                                            
                       BILL
I did already. The moment we get
the news we need to call in Brent
Just for questioning.

Lets not start pointing fingers
during the questioning. You know
what I mean.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION - MORNING
                                                            
Call comes in from forensics.
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE "SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD 2011"
                                                            
                       BILL
Det. Sommers.
                                                            
                       FORENSICS DR.
Hi Bill. We can confirm it is Beth
Walsch's blood.
                                                            
                       BILL
Thanks you very, very, much.
      (turns to John)
We need to get Brent in here
immediately.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Like I said lets take a deep
breath and simply play it cool
like we asking for clarification.
I'll call him now.
                                                            
Dialing Brent.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Brent Harris here.
                                                            

84.

                       JOHN
Hey Brent how are you?
                                                            
                       BRENT
doing great. What's up?
                                                            
                       BRENT
Just wondering if you can stop by
here at the station I just have a
couple of questions to ask about
someone you might know.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Of course. I can pass by in the
morning.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Thanks, wont be long.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION-SAME DAY - AFTERNOON
                                                            
Brent arrives and John greets him at the door and they walk
to conference room.
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE "SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD 2011"
                                                            
                       JOHN
Thanks for coming in. I'm using
this conference room so you don't
get the feeling we're here to
interrogate you.

Relax we just need to ask you
something.
                                                            
                       BRENT
OK no problem I'm here to help.
But I can't imagine what it is.
                                                            
Bill joins in the meeting.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Brent, to cut to the chase the
other day when we met in town Bill
became interested in your car.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Yes you did I remember.
                                                            
                       JOHN
He came upon, well you explain it
from here Bill.
                                                            

85.

                       BILL
When I was on the passengers side
I noticed a red spot on the
carpet.

So I take it upon myself to take s
sample and have it analyzed.
                                                            
Brent interrupts
                                                            
                       BRENT
So that's why you were on the
passengers side longer than
expected.

From the corner of my eye I
couldn't see what was going on.
                                                            
                       BILL
Very little damage if any Brent.
The real story here is the sample
was of blood.

The blood is of Beth Walsch.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Is that the women that was found
dead a while back. I picked up a
women in the city by the name of
Beth but never putting her to a
last name.

I was just doing my friend Bobby a
favor in picking her up in city
and driving her out to his home.
                                                            
                       BILL
Do you mean Bobby Samnuels?
                                                            
                       BRENT
Yes but don't ever think he had
anything to do with this.

John do you remember you came to
see me and were joking about
giving me ticket?

By the way I already knew you
couldn't do that because you
needed to see the infraction
yourself.

Well, anyway I picked up a Beth in
the city and started out for
            (MORE)

86.

                       BRENT (cont'd)
Bobby's house.

I was speeding a bit came upon a
deer in the road swerved to avoid
hitting it but unfortunately Beth
was the one who got hurt.

I asked her if she was OK. I had
know idea see dripped blood.


I dropped her off said goodbye to
both and went home.
                                                            
John pauses for a second.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Alright Brent we probably need to
ask you some other questions.
Understand you are not a suspect.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Whatever I can do Gentlemen.
                                                            
As Brent and John are walking to the door Bill is already on
the phone calling Bobby.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
This is Dr. Samuels.
                                                            
                       BILL
Hey Robert this Det. Bill Harris
from the Chapel Hill Police. How
you doing?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (with a caustious
       tone says)
I'm doin fine. What do I owe this
call to?
                                                            
                       BILL
Need to ask you if you a few
questions about a possible patient
of yours. Beth Walsch? Could this
be one of yours?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
I had a patient by the name of
Beth if you want to call her a
patient.

I never found out what her last
            (MORE)

87.

                       ROBERT (cont'd)
name was.

I haven't seen her since end of
May when she simply walked into my
office one evening just as I was
about to leave.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (interrupts the
       call)
Bobby, can you come down to
station and talk with us? I don't
like doing this on the phone.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Sure thing, I'll stop off around
4pm this afternoon?
                                                            
                       JOHN
See you then Bobby.
                                                            
Later that day.
                                                            
Bobby walks in and asks for det. Sommers. Bill greets him
and escorts him to the conference room. They exchange
pleasantries and begin to talk.
                                                            
                       BILL
We just need to clarify something
if that's ok with you.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
No problem.
                                                            
                       BILL
You mentioned on the phone you new
a Beth.

Did a Beth come to your home
office here in Westchester back in
April?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (with a long pause
       says)
She was supposed to but never
showed up.

I asked a buddy of mine to pick
her up in the city but he said she
never showed up.

I ask him what happened he said he
            (MORE)

88.

                       ROBERT (cont'd)
waited for her than left.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Who is that buddy your talking
about?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
I can't tell you that.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Robert, right now everything is
pointing to you. You owe it to
yourself to tell us who so we can
do our job and get the right guy.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Listen, he most likely has a
plausible explanation.
                                                            
                       BILL
Just to let you know we found
blood in your friends Porsche that
matched Beth Walsch.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
I have a few friends with white
Porsches.
                                                            
                       JOHN
If you're telling the truth than
there's nothing more at the
moment.

We definitely will need to ask
more questions as things develop.

Oh, we have a pretty good idea who
that friend is you're not
mentioning.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Ok then do what you need to do.
                                                            
                       JOHN
We'll walk you out.
                                                            
                                         SMASH CUT:
                                                            
Robert immediately calling Brent.
                                                            

89.

                       ROBERT
Hey Brent, I just came from the
police station and they said they
questioned you and found Beth's
blood in your car?
                                                            
                       BRENT
This is Bullshit. I had know idea
that the women they found dead was
the same Beth we have been talking
about.


The blood they found was when she
hit her nose after I avoided
hitting that deer.

I told you and them about that.
Now they think I had something to
do with her murder?

Bobby you did tell them that you
took her into your house after I
dropped her off, right?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Of course I did. They have the
blood evidence that's the problem.


It does mean you could have made
plans to see her after.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Bobby what the fuck are you
saying. You believe them?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
No Brent of course not. I'll do
what I can Brent to get you out of
this. I promise.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Ok, I'm counting on you.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Keep thinking positive. I'll call
you tomorrow.
                                                            
They hang up.
                                                            
 

90.

INT. INSIDE ROBERTS HOME - DAY - MORNING
                                                            
Robert calling his buddies on a conference call.
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE "SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH 2011"
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hey guys how's it going? looking
forward to tomorrow?
                                                            
                       BUDDIES (os)
We sure are.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Great. Call me if anyone is having
a problem. Be safe.
                                                            
They all hang up.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL POLICE STATION - MORNING
                                                            
Decision comes from FBI to take Brent in and charge him with
the crime.
                                                            
The FBI assembly a small group of agents and walk into
Brent's midtown office and take him in.
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE: "Monday September 5th 2011"
                                                            
AT THE POLICE STATION
                                                            
                       BRENT
Now that you have embarrassed me
tell me what you're charging me
for?
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE
After I read you your rights.

Now, your being charged in
connection with the murder of Beth
Walsch.

Now is the time to own up to it
and make this a lot easier for
everyone.
                                                            
                       BRENT
Are you guys nuts. I killed no
one. I simply gave that women a
ride to Bobby Samuels home.
                                                            

91.

                       DETECTIVE
That's not Robert said.
                                                            
                       BRENT
What are you talking about. I was
on the phone with him yesterday
and he said he would do whatever
it takes to help me.
                                                            
                       DETECTIVE
Does that include saying she never
showed up at his home that day?

Now, You have one phone call.
Would that be to Robert or your
lawyer
                                                            
                       BRENT
Very funny you asshhole.
                                                            
Brent is taken to a phone and then to a cell.
                                                            
                                         "SMASH CUT".
                                                            
Brent's Porsche being impounded.
                                                            
 
INT. CHAPEL HILL HOSPITAL - SAME DAY - LATER
                                                            
Dr. Milner calling the police station.
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE: "Monday September 5th 2011"
                                                            
                       JOHN
This is det. John Watts.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
John, this is Dr. Milner.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Yes doctor. Good news I hope.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Yes it is. Well Anna has shown
positive signs and we're going to
take her out the coma. Should be
OK sometime tomorrow.

I'll call you when it's OK to see
her.
                                                            

92.

                       JOHN
Great news Doc. Looking forward to
your call.
                                                            
They both hang up.
                                                            
 
INT. JOHN AND BILL DRIVING TO THE HOSPITAL-SAME DAY - AFTERNOON
                                                            
They got a call from the doctor that Anna started to
acknowledge people and her surroundings.

All gathering at her bed side.
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE: "Monday September 5th 2011"
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
She can see and hear but very
little body motion. We don't want
to push her.

She needs to come around at her
own pace.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (whispering)
Doc, can I simply ask her if she
remembers anything about what
happened to her?
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
      (also whispering)
Please just make it that one
question
                                                            
                       JOHN
Anna if you can hear me I'm
detective John Watts and I just
want to know if you remember
anything about what might have
happened to you?
                                                            
                       ANNA
Looking straight ahead then
turning vey slowly toward John
opening her eyes very wide for a
couple of seconds.

Then slowly turning back as though
she wanted to sleep.
                                                            

93.

                       DOCTOR
      (quietly says)
Lets leave her alone and allow the
staff to tend to her. We don't
want lose her.
                                                            
                       BILL
That's fine doc. Please call us if
she shows further improvement.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Of course.
                                                            
John and Bill leave the Hospital.
                                                            
 
EXT. ROBERTS HOME - SAME DAY - LATER
                                                            
One by one his buddies start arriving.
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE "MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH 2011"
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hey Aldo welcome back you're the
first to arrive. How was your
trip?
                                                            
                       ALDO
No problems at all.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Come on in. the others should be
arriving throughout the afternoon.

You have the pick of any room
since you're first my good buddy.

When you get settled let me have
your CD for this years entry.

I want to put them all together
ready to play.
                                                            
                       ALDO
Sounds good. Give me five minutes
just to put my stuff away.
                                                            
A few moments pass.
                                                            
                       ALDO
Robert where are ya? Lets have a
drink to kinda celebrate.
                                                            

94.

                       ROBERT
I'm out here near the pool. I'm
ahead of you. I already poured you
your favorite martini.
                                                            
                       ALDO
You're the best. Here's the best
to you and the weekend.
                                                            
Door bell rings and Robert answers the door.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Holy shit Luke, Aldo just got here
and now you. This is already
starting to be awesome. How was
you trip?
                                                            
                       LUKE
what could be better than 2 hours
to NY? I thought about driving but
the traffic this week is nuts.
                                                            
                       LUKE
Sure thing.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Make yourself at home and settle
in. Find a room and come on out to
the pool area.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Still drinking the sea breezes?
                                                            
                       LUKE
Of course. See you in a minute.
                                                            
Robert and Aldo still working on their first drink of the
day.

Luke joins them and they all start talking old times.
                                                            
AFTERNOON TURNS TO EARLY EVENING
                                                            
                       ROBERT
hey guys this is our 3rd round of
drinks and the other 2 buddies
haven't arrived yet.
                                                            
                       LUKE
Are you saying we should stop
drinking? Hey, why don't we order
something in?
                                                            

95.

                       ROBERT
No way. I have a frig. full of
stuff for BBQ. Let's do it.
                                                            
They all get up and start preparing for the BBQ.
                                                            
At the same time the door bell rings and Robert goes to
answer.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Stan you son of a bitch how did
you know were just starting the
BBQ.

You probably were peeping around
all the time waiting for this.
                                                            
                       STAN
I saw you guys jerking each other
off so I waited until your all
done and knocked on the door.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Don't ever change Stan. I'm your
biggest fan. Probably the only
fan. Come on and join us.

We're 3 drinks ahead of you.
                                                            
                       STAN
Well make me a triple and I'll be
right there after I drop my things
in the room.
                                                            
All 4 men telling jokes and in and out of the pool.
                                                            
                                         SMASH CUT
                                                            
John gets a call from the hospital.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
John this is Dr. Milner. Anna is
much more alert but I must warn
you still that you can't press her
if she doesn't want to answer.
                                                            
                       JOHN
I understand. We'll be over
shortly.
                                                            
                                         SMASH CUT
                                                            

96.

JOHN AND BILL WALKING INTO THE HOSPITAL:
                                                            
                                         SMASH CUT
                                                            
BACK AT ROBERTS HOUSE:
                                                            
EARY EVENING TURNS INTO LATE EVENING:
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hey guys I hope Cory is alright.
                                                            
                       BUDDIES
      (in unisom)
Oh, he's fine, he's Cory, he'll be
here soon. Come have another
drink.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
I hope so. He's driving up.
                                                            
A few minutes pass.
                                                            
Robert looks over at one of his security monitors and
notices a white Porsche coming up the driveway.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Guys Cory is pulling up now. Why
don't you guys hide and after he
comes in you jump and throw him in
the pool.
                                                            
                       ALDO
What about his wallet and things?
                                                            
                       LUKE
I'll get them out of his pocket.
                                                            
Robert walks over to the door to greet Cory.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Cory babe. come on in. the others
are running late.
                                                            
Both men walking into the living room where all the other
men jump on Cory and toss him into the pool.
                                                            
                       CORY
      (laughing)
Come on in the water is fine.
                                                            
They all decide to take him up on it and jump in as well.

The fun goes on into the wee hours of the night.
                                                            

97.

                                         SMASH CUT
                                                            
John and Bill leaving the hospital as Anna couldn't stay
awake long enough for the detectives to talk to her.
                                                            
 
INT. INSIDE ROBERTS HOME - NEXT DAY - MORNING
                                                            
Slowly the men appear one by one gathering around the pool
area as the morning drags on.
                                                            
SUPERIMPOSE: "Labor Day September 6th 2011"
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (slowly asks)
Does anyone want to take a ride
with me to get some food and
things?
                                                            
Nobody answers him.
                                                            
He decides to get up quietly gets dressed and leaves.
                                                            
 
INT. ROBERT IN GROCERY STORE - DAY - MOMENTS LATER
                                                            
Robert meets a neighbor in the store.
                                                            
                       NEIGHBOR
Hi Bobby, How's things going?
Looks like you have a full house
for the holiday.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Yes I do. we were up late last
night I hope we didn't keep you
up?
                                                            
                       NEIGHBOR
No, I was just fine with it. I'm
sure you missed you good buddy
Brent last night. You know, him in
jail of course.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (with an
       inquisitive look)
In jail? for what?
                                                            
                       NEIGHBOR
Something about blood found in his
car which turned out to be that
women Beth found last April.
                                                            

98.

                       ROBERT
Holy shit. That can't be true. I
need to go see him. Now I know why
he didn't respond to my
invitation.


Thanks for letting know.
                                                            
They both shake hand a walk away.
                                                            
Robert gets in his car with food for the party that evening.
                                                            
While driving he assures himself not to call Brent.
                                                            
 
INT. JOHN AND BILL DRIVING TO THE HOSPITAL- SAME DAY - AFTERNOON
                                                            
                       JOHN
I'm hoping Anna will be OK this
time. The doctor said she is
responding and more alert than
ever but still can't speak.

He said she can move her hands.
                                                            
                       BILL
That's good news. If we're really
lucky she'll give us a bit of info
if she remembers at all.
                                                            
They continue on their way.
                                                            
                                         "SMASH CUT:"
                                                            
 
INT. INSIDE ROBERTS HOME - SAME DAY - AFTERNOON
                                                            
Roberts entering his home with bags of groceries.
                                                            
A couple of guys help him.
                                                            
                       LUKE
What the fuck did you get?
                                                            
                       ROBERT
This is nothing. I already filled
the pantry yesterday.
                                                            
                       STAN
We're gonna have a party tonight.
                                                            

99.

                       ALDO
Looks like you thought of it all,
Bobby.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hope so. we have some good home
videos I'm told.
                                                            
                       CORY
You guys shouldn't bother to even
show yours. I'm gonna win hands
down.
                                                            
                       BUDDIES
Shut up Cory, you ain't got shit,
you mind as well start going home
now Cory.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Alright, alright all of you shut
up and lets start getting thing
ready for this evening.

BTW, about how long are each of
your videos?
                                                            
                       ALDO
Mine is about 45 minutes.
                                                            
                       LUKE
Mine about 30 minutes.
                                                            
                       STAN
I think its 40 minutes.
                                                            
They continue to set up for the party.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Now I now I have the longest. I
have 3 parts all different. One
scene to the next. It's 60
minutes.
                                                            
                       CORY
Well mine has 2 parts. The ending
is awesome. So, I'll say 45
minute.
                                                            
 
INT. ROBERTS HOME - SAME DAY - LATER
                                                            
Everything is all set around the large screen TV.


100.

If a stranger was to walk in you cannot see the screen only
the men surrounding it and their faces.
                                                            
The guys start strolling in one by one.
                                                            
They choose from a lottery who will show their video first.
Aldo gets to go first.
                                                            
                       ALDO
Alright so my video is set in L.A.
Here I am in a club kinda holding
the camera at my side.

Anyway, after saying hello to some
of my friends I meet this
beautiful women and here's how it
went.
                                                            
Half way through the video the guys really get into it and
start slapping each other as a show of approval. The video
ends and they cheer like children.
                                                            
                       ALDO
Well, what do ya all think?
                                                            
                       BUDDIES
Great. She really seemed
surprised.
                                                            
The evening goes on.
                                                            
 
INT. THE HOSPITAL - SAME DAY - EVENING
                                                            
Dr. Milner, John, Bill at the foot of Anna's bed.
                                                            
Silence takes over the room and Dr. Milner walks over to
Anna and asks if she can hear him. No answer.
                                                            
John walks over and with his badge showing Anna moves her
head a slight bit to see it and starts to become agitated.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
John, step aside for a moment let
me calm her down.
                                                            
Strangely, she looks past the doctor as if to see John.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
Anna, do you want to speak to the
detective?
                                                            

101.

                       ANNA
      (with a nod)
Points to John.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (leans in)
Can you speak? do you want to tell
me something?
                                                            
                       ANNA
      (Pointing to her
       mouth)
Shakes her head no.
                                                            
                                         "SMASH CUT:"
                                                            
BACK AT ROBERTS HOUSE:
                                                            
Luke's video is playing.
                                                            
                       LUKE
I have my video on a shelf. The
action is in the living room.
                                                            
As the video nears the end all the guys quiet down in
disbelief.

Then a loud cheer grips the room at the finale.
                                                            
Next its Stan's turn.
                                                            
His video plays to the end. the guys applaud.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Stan you were hardly in the video.
you ashamed of something.
                                                            
                       STAN
No, she just wanted to be alone
and act out. Until the end.
                                                            
All of the guys again applaud in approval.
                                                            
Cory's turn.
                                                            
                       CORY
Guys. let me warn you now this is
for sure the winner from what I
see so far.
                                                            
The video starts with all eyes on the TV.
                                                            

102.

BACK AT THE HOSPITAL:
                                                            
                                         "SMASH CUT:"
                                                            
                       JOHN
Do you think you can write?
                                                            
                       ANNA
Nods Yes.
                                                            
Bill reaches for a piece of paper and pen. Gives it to John.
                                                            
John holds the paper and hands Anna the pen. She starts
writing but gets flustered. John asks her to rest a minute.
                                                            
                       ANNA
      (Looking more
       relaxed)
Nods with approval.
                                                            
With a shaky hand she write the letters RS.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (asks her)
Is this a person?
                                                            
                       ANNA
Nods yes.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Go ahead Anna keep writing.

She writes the word help barely
readable.
                                                            
                       BILL
      (leans in)
Anna are you trying to spell help
like some needs to help you,
someone is helping you?
                                                            
                       ANNA
She looks in Johns eyes and nods
yes.
                                                            
Then looks the other way to hide her tears.
                                                            
                       DOCTOR
      (As he holds her
       hand)
Anna are you Ok to continue?
                                                            

103.

                       ANNA
      (looking fustrated
        writes crudely)
ROBS.
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (looking puzzeled)
I can't make this out. Is this a
persons name?
                                                            
                       JOHN
      (leans in)
Anna, who?
                                                            
                       ANNA
      (with the pen)
Writes sam.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Anna, Just nod if I say the word
correctly. Are you saying someone
was heling you named robs sam?
                                                            
                       ANNA
      (with wide eyes)
She nods yes.
                                                            
                       BILL
      (Immediately says)
Bobby Samuels? He's helping you?
                                                            
                       ANNA
      (listenening)
Points right at Bill nods no
vigorously. Then writes therapist.
                                                            
                       JOHN
I know Anna he's a Psychiatrist.
He might be able to help us.
                                                            
                       ANNA
Tightens her grip shakes her head
again and writes THE RAPIST.
                                                            
They are all stunned.
                                                            
                       JOHN
Are you saying he raped you?
Bill, lets go pay a visit to
Bobby. Hopefully he home.
                                                            
                                         "DISSOLVE TO:"
                                                            

104.

John and Bill at Roberts Home.
                                                            
                       BILL
Obviously he's home.
                                                            
They park outside of the property. Walk towards the house.
                                                            
They decide to walk to the back as there looks like a party
is going on. They stop at a window and notice a group of men
watching TV.


They can't believe what they are watching.
                                                            
The decide to go knock on the front door.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
Hey boys what's up?
                                                            
                       JOHN
Never mind us what are you guys
watching. Bill, stay with Bobby
here while I see what's going on.
                                                            
John grabs one of the videos from Cory's hand. He tells
everyone to sit on the floor and calls in Back-up.
                                                            
Bill has his gun pointed at Robert and the others.
                                                            
John grabs the video out of Cory's hand and starts playing
it. It's not to long until Anna and Robert having rough sex
and right before John's eyes Robert starts beating her.

Next is Philomena were she meets her horrible end by Robert.
last is Beth Walsch and her rape and death.
                                                            
The sound of sirens and police are heard outside while John
and Bill are standing in disbelief.
                                                            
 
INT. FLORIDA SUPREME COURT 6 MONTHS LATER - DAY
                                                            
All five defendants standing facing the judge for
sentencing.
                                                            
In the attendance is Anna next to John and Bill and Brent.
                                                            
                       JUDGE
Each one of you are the lowest
form of a human being and that's
ever walked this earth.

You have heard from the families
and the one sole survivor.
            (MORE)

105.

                       JUDGE (cont'd)

If it weren't for her you sick
demented things you would still be
doing your despicable deeds.

If I could I would sentence you
all to capital punishment.
Unfortunately we abolished it
years ago here in NY.

I have asked that you Aldo, Cory
and Stan be sent back to the state
of your crimes where they have the
death penalty but even they didn't
want you.

The best I can do is sentence each
one of you to life without the
possibility of parole.

Except for you Robert Samuels. I
give you 3 life sentence to run
consecutively and with out the
possibility of parole.
                                                            
The audience laughs and cheers in unison. Strangely the
judge allows it.

Anna cries silently.
                                                            
                       JUDGE
      (lifts his gavel)
Officer's take these prisons.
Court is adjourned.
                                                            
On their way out Cory says to the other guys you never got
to see my video. I would have won that night.
                                                            
                       ROBERT
      (Looks back at
       Cory)
Your fucken nuts Cory
                                                            


FADE OUT.


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