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    "Meet the Sister"(Spec script for TV series

    Charmed)

    By

    Boon Siang Lim

    1721 S Vega

    Alhambra CA 91801 USA

    Tel: 714-812-7585; 626-289-3279

    Email: [email protected]

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 1.

    (CONTINUED)

    CHARMED

    Meet the Sister

    TEASER

    FADE IN:

    EXT. BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ESTABLISHING SHOT - DAY

    INT/EXT. CLASSROOM - DAY

    Outside of the classroom, a LITTLE GIRL, quietly opens thedoor and peeks into the room. Her curious eyes looks in as-

    WOMEN (O.S.)

    What do you mean she needsprofessional help? Shes just alittle...misbehaved thats all.

    Inside, MS. WILSON, the teacher, tries to reason withKATHLEEN SHEPHERD (30s). Sitting unusually still besideKathleen is JANA, her daughter, who has her face down.

    MS. WILSONI understand how you feel, Mrs.Shepherd, but gifted kids like Janausually have problems fitting in. Itmight be the reason behind heraggression.

    KATHLEEN

    Playing tricks is not what Id callaggression.

    MS. WILSONShe burnt her classmates hair. Dontyou think she might have problemadjusting to the new environment?

    KATHLEEN

    She tops the class even in 4th grade,Ms. Wilson. If she has problems, Illknow. Jana tells me everything. Right,

    honey?

    Kathleen looks at Jana, unable to hide her uncertainty.

    CORRIDOR

    MRS. WELLS, the principal, sees the Little Girl peeking.

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 2.

    CONTINUED:

    MRS. WELLSJana? Arent you supposed to be insidewith your mommy?

    Mrs. Wells opens the door and everyone is shocked: The

    Little Girl looks exactly like Jana. The Little Girlsuddenly vanishes into the thin air as Jana unfreezes.

    MS. WILSONOh, my God!

    Mrs. Wells faints on the ground. Scared, Jana runs out.

    KATHLEENJana!

    EXT. BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - DAY

    Jana rushes out of the school and keeps walking. Kathleenruns after her.

    KATHLEENJana!

    Kathleen stops her by holding her arm.

    KATHLEENTell mommy what happened.

    Jana looks at Kathleen, confused.

    JANAI dont know...

    KATHLEENThere were two of you. How did you dothat?

    JANA(sobs)

    I really dont know, mommy...

    KATHLEEN

    (holds Jana in her arms)God... someone please tells me whatsgoing on here?

    Jana suddenly looks pensive as she leans on Kathleensshoulder.

    JANA(whispers to herself)

    Piper, Phoebe...

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 3.

    INT/EXT. HALLIWELL MANOR - PIPERS ROOM - DAY

    PIPER and LEO sleep on the bed.

    PHOEBE (O.S.)

    Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up!

    Leo barely opens his eyes and shakes Piper.

    LEO(languid)

    Shes calling you.

    PHOEBE (O.S.)Leo, you too! Time to get up.

    PIPER(half asleep)

    Demon? Tell him to come back later.

    She falls back to sleep. So does Leo.

    CORRIDOR

    Phoebe frowns and goes away.

    INT. HALLIWELL MANOR - PAIGES ROOM - DAY

    Phoebe enters, picks up a bra on her way and tosses itaside.

    PHOEBE(lift the blanket)

    Get up, get up, get up.

    To her surprise, it reveals pair of hairy legs. Shesquints, goes to the other end of the bed, lifts theblanket and sees PAIGE squinting at her; her head lying ona MANs arm.

    PAIGE(embarrassed)

    Hi. Meet Larry.

    LARRY, a handsome stud lying beside her, waves his hand.

    LARRYHi.

    PHOEBEUgghh...

    She leaves.

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 4.

    (CONTINUED)

    INT. MANOR - KITCHEN - DAY

    Phoebe sits, arms crossed, at the dining table as Leo andPiper walk in, still in their pyjamas. They slump on thechairs. Piper senses Phoebes serious look and secretly

    signals to Leo.

    Paige enters in good mood.

    PAIGEGood morning.

    Paige goes to pour herself a coffee. Larry enters.

    LARRYUh, Paige, Ill make a move first.

    PAIGE

    Call me.

    LARRYI will. Uh, see you guys.

    Leo and Paige give him a languid wave; Phoebe stares athim. He quickly leaves.

    PIPERHmmmmm... and his name is...

    PAIGE(sitting down)

    Larry.

    PIPEROoohh....

    Then an awkward silence. They uncomfortably turn and lookat Phoebe.

    PHOEBE(irritated)

    I cant believe you guys. Do you knowwhat time it is already? Dads waiting

    for us.

    PAIGEWaiting for what? Oouch...

    Piper steps on Paiges foot, blinking.

    PAIGE (contd)Oh...oh...

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 5.

    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PIPERDont worry, Dad will wait.

    Phoebe shoots Leo a look, Leo gets the message.

    LEOUh, okay, guys. I really think weshould get going.

    PHOEBEGood. Ill wait in the car.

    Phoebe leaves.

    PAIGEWhy is she so jumpy today?

    LEO

    Post-Prue syndrome.

    PIPERAfter 4 years. And everybody thinksIm the only one who couldnt get overher.

    PHOEBE (O.S.)Hurry up!

    Everyone immediately stand up and leave.

    CUT TO TITLES.

    END OF TEASER

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 6.

    CONTINUED: (2)

    (CONTINUED)

    ACT ONEFADE IN:

    EXT. GRAVEYARD - DAY

    The Halliwell sisters, Leo, WYATT (Pipers son) and VICTORBENNETE (the sisters father), gather around Prues grave.Piper carries her baby, CHRIS, in her arm.

    Paige puts a white rose on the gravestone.

    PAIGEIf only we could have met and learnmore about each other.

    PHOEBE(to Paige)

    Oh, you wont want to meet her. Shes

    a real pain in the ass, you know.

    Phoebe LAUGHS unnaturally. The others share a look. Leogestures at Piper to say something to Phoebe.

    LEOHey, the scenery over there looksnice. I, uh, take Wyatt for a walk.

    VICTORIll go with you. Let me take Chris.

    Piper gives Leo a reluctant look as she passes Chris to

    Victor. They leave.

    PHOEBEWhats wrong with these guys?

    PIPERUh, Phoebe, I know youve said thesewords to me once, but...

    PHOEBEWhat words?

    PAIGEIts okay to miss Prue. We all do.

    PHOEBEWhat exactly are you trying to say?

    PIPERUh...

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 7.

    CONTINUED:

    PAIGE(touch her head)

    Ouch!

    PIPER/PHOEBE

    You all right?

    PAIGEAnn jingled me. Sorry, guys, I got togo.

    (to grave)Goodbye, Prue. Lets chat some othertime.

    PIPERNice timing, huh?

    Paige squints at Piper, tries to orb, but cannot.

    PAIGEHmmmm...

    Paige suddenly orbs out the second time.

    LATER

    The Halliwells walk to their cars, Jana passes by them andSHARES A LOOK with Phoebe. Phoebe suddenly has a -

    PREMONITION:

    JANA USES HER POWER TO THROW A POLICE OFFICER OFF SCREEN...

    BACK TO SCENE:

    Piper gets in the car.

    PIPERPhoebe, come on.

    Phoebe looks around but Jana is already gone.

    PRUEs GRAVE

    Jana approaches Prues grave and picks up the rose.

    JANA(read the inscription)

    Prue Halliwell, 1970-2001...

    Suddenly she closes her eyes as if having a migraine. Sheslowly opens her eyes: A new Jana in demeanor. She turnsand looks for the Halliwells, but they are already gone.

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 8.

    (CONTINUED)

    INT./EXT. ANNS APARTMENT - DAY

    ANN (20), a witch-to-be, nervously peeks out of her windowthrough the blinds. Paige sits on the sofa, shaking herhead.

    PAIGEI cant believe you called me up forthis. Im your Whitelighter, not loveadvisor.

    Ann turns to her.

    ANNIm not asking you for love advice. Ineed a vanquish potion.

    PAIGE

    Vanquish potion is not for stalkers,Ann. If you dont like that guy, justtell him.

    ANNYou dont understand. Its so hard toget rid of him. I shouldnt have goneto the party that night.

    DOOR BELL.

    ANN (contd)Its him! Help me. Please!

    PAIGE(sighs)

    All right. Stand behind me.

    Paige opens the door, finds no one.

    MAN (O.S.)Hi love.

    Paige looks down and sees a bunch of roses. A short butgood-looking MAN reveals himself. His name is PEADAR.

    PEADAROh, wrong person.

    (sees Ann)There you are, darlin. Ive broughtyou roses. Fresh from the market.

    ANNGo away. Leave me alone.

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 9.

    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PAIGEAnn...

    PEADAR(enthusiastically)

    Oh, oh, I wrote this last night.(takes out a piece ofpaper)

    Listen to this. Ahem. Ann, oh Ann,you are my shillelagh and good luckcharm; you are the Eternal Spring ofmy soul and the Nexus of my love.

    ANNGo away, you creep. I dont want tosee you or listen to your stupid poem.Shoo!

    PAIGEAnn!

    Peadar looks at Ann and then Paige - broken. He hangs hishead and drops his poem and roses before walking away insilence. Paige looks at him with sympathy.

    ANNI cant believe I said it. Yes!

    PAIGEDidnt you see his face? How could yoube so mean?

    Paige goes after Peadar.

    ANNPaige!

    EXT. STREET - DAY

    Peadar walks down the street, Paige catches up.

    PAIGEWait.

    Peadar walks even faster, while wiping his tears with ahandkerchief. Paige tries to keep up with his pace.

    PAIGE (contd)Hey, you okay? Id like to apologizefor Ann.

    PEADARThats fine. Im used to it.

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 10.

    CONTINUED:

    PAIGEYou are a leprechaun, arent you? Inever knew you guys were interested ingirls?

    PEADARNo, Im clurichaun.

    Peadar squeezes a big amount of tears off his handkerchief.

    PEADAR (contd)Our ancestors gave up our power ofgiving out good luck in search of truelove. We live for love. But it lookslike Im a disgrace to my family...

    PAIGENo, youre not. I love your poem,

    really.

    Peadar stops.

    PEADARYou do?

    PAIGEYes.

    PEADAR(offers his hand)

    My name is Peadar.

    PAIGE(shakes his)

    Paige.

    PEADARYou dont mind being my friend?

    PAIGEId love to be.

    Paige wants to take her hand away, but Peadar still grabs

    it.

    PAIGE (contd)Uh, my hand...

    PEADAR(lets go)

    Oh, sorry...(laughs)

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 11.

    (CONTINUED)

    INT. KATHLEENS APARTMENT - DAY

    A PHOTO OF KATHLEEN AND JANA hangs on the wall.

    KATHLEEN (O.S.)

    Honey, its time to get up.

    Kathleen, in her waitress uniform, walks towards Janasbedroom.

    KATHLEEN (contd)Dont worry, Ive called the schooland no one is mad at you.

    She goes into

    JANAS BEDROOM

    And is surprised to see the bed empty.

    KATHLEEN (contd)Jana?

    Kathleen looks around, getting more frantic.

    KATHLEEN (contd)Jana?

    She turns and sees Janas ASTRAL PROJECTION. Jana looksscared and confused.

    JANAMommy, Im trapped. Come save me...Im at 7571 Prescot Street... I loveyou...

    The astral projection disappears.

    KATHLEENJana?

    Kathleen covers her mouth with her hand, totallydumbfounded. She recollects herself and quickly rushes out

    of the room.

    INT. HALLIWELL MANOR - PAIGES ROOM

    Paige turns in her bed and slowly opens her eyes. She seessomeone off screen.

    PAIGEAh!

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 12.

    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    Paige climbs out of the bed. Jana wakes up and looks ather.

    JANAGood morning. You must be Paige.

    PAIGEWho are you? How did you get in here?

    At this moment, Phoebe, Piper and Leo rush into thebedroom.

    PHOEBEWhat happened? Whos that?

    PAIGEI dont know. I woke up, and shesthere.

    JANAGood, everyones here. Family meeting.

    Jana gets out of the bed and walks towards the

    CONSERVATORY

    The others follow her.

    PIPERWait a minute. Family meeting is onlyfor family members. First, mind

    telling us who are you and how did youget into our house?

    JANA(takes out the key)

    I got the spare key from under thecarpet. I know where it is, Piper.

    PIPERYou know my name?

    PHOEBE

    Wait, I saw you at the cemetery. Youhave magic power, who are you?

    PIPERWhat magic power?

    PHOEBEIll tell you later, but shes notordinary human.

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 13.

    CONTINUED: (2)

    (CONTINUED)

    PIPERShapeshifter?

    They share a look.

    PHOEBEPaige. Crystal balls.

    PAIGEWhat for?

    PHOEBEJust do it.

    PAIGECrystal balls.

    LATER

    Jana inside a crystal cage formed by 5 crystal balls.

    JANAIve told you a hundred times. I amPrue.

    PHOEBEYeah, and Im the Dalai Lama. Showyour true self, demon.

    JANAPhoebe, Im not a demon!

    Piper shares a look with Paige.

    PIPERAll right, up, everyone, up!

    EXT. MANOR - ATTIC - DAY

    The sisters and Leo rush into the attic.

    PIPERThis is getting creepy. Did you see

    her beauty mark?

    LEO(explain to Paige)

    Prue had one at the same spot.

    PAIGEDont you think you guys areoverreacting? What if shes tellingthe truth?

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 14.

    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PHOEBEIt cant be the truth. Just thinkabout it. Mom and Grams both died, butnone of them reincarnated. Even ifPrue did reincarnate, Grams would have

    already told us.

    PIPERBut Grams lied about Paige too.Frankly, shes not that trustworthy.

    PAIGEYeah, and I still dont think weshould imprison her in the crystalcage. It just does not feel right.

    PHOEBEShe knows where we put our keys, got

    into your bed, knows our names, and Isaw her using power to a policeofficer in my premonition, dont youthink shes demonic?

    PAIGEBut what if she is Prue?

    PIPERCan you two stop it? I cant thinkwith you guys talking. Urrgh, I dontknow what to think. Leo, what do yousay?

    LEOI think we need to talk to the Elders.If Prue reincarnated, theyd knowabout it.

    PIPERGood. Paige, you go and see theElders; Phoebe, you check the bookabout any possible demons, and I willfind out where shes from, if shes ahuman.

    PAIGEIll go see them now. And dont youguys bully her while Im gone.

    Paige tries to orb, frowns and only orbs out the secondtime.

    PHOEBELook.

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 15.

    CONTINUED: (2)

    (CONTINUED)

    They near the Book of Shadows - the triquetra sign on thecover is rotating wildly and flashing with blue light.

    PIPERThis is something new. Perhaps its

    trying to tell us something...

    PHOEBEThat the girl is a demon.

    (murmurs)She must be.

    Piper and Leo share a look.

    INT./EXT. KATHLEENS CAR - DAY

    Kathleen drives past a street sign says Prescot and looksat the houses til she finally reaches the Halliwell manor.

    KATHLEEN(to herself)

    7571 Prescot Street...

    Kathleen covers her mouth in disbelief.

    EXT. GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE - HIGHEST TOWER - DAY

    Three elders, ODIN, KHEEL and SANDRA look at each other.

    PAIGESo?

    ODINWe dont know what are you talkingabout.

    PAIGESo Prue has not reincarnated?

    KHEELIts impossible.

    PAIGE

    Then let me see her. I dontunderstand why we can see Mom andGrams, but not her.

    ODINWe dont need to explain our positionto you. Shes still in the Heavens andthats that. I think you have gottenour answer, Paige.

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 16.

    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    Paige looks at Sandra for help but she only shakes herhead. Paige hesitates and orbs out.

    KHEELIm baffled. How could she remember

    her past life? We washed her memoriesaway. Thats the deal, right?

    He looks at Sandra who looks pensive. She notices Kheelslook, and nods.

    SANDRAYes, I was the one in charge of herreincarnation.

    ODINPerhaps its the work of a demon?

    KHEELWhat should we do then?

    SANDRADo nothing.

    ODINI agree. Its a test that the sistershave to face by themselves.

    KHEELThe question is: Can they pass thetest this time?

    Sandra drifts into her deep thoughts again.

    END OF ACT ONE

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 17.

    CONTINUED: (2)

    (CONTINUED)

    ACT TWO

    FADE IN:

    INT. POLICE DEPARTMENT - DAY

    Kathleen talks to a POLICE OFFICER, who shakes his head.

    POLICE OFFICERWait. You say your daughter gave youan address and then disappeared. Youmean disappear like in disappearinto the thin air?

    KATHLEENI know what youre thinking, but Ivechecked the address. Its real. Justcheck the house!

    POLICE OFFICERLook, maam. I dont know what are youup to, but whatever it is, its areally bad joke. Go on now, weve gotreal job to do.

    (to someone behindKathleen)

    Sir, what can I do for you?

    Kathleen does not budge.

    POLICE OFFICER (contd)

    Maam, please step aside.

    Kathleen hesitates and leaves.

    INT. HALLIWELL MANOR - ATTIC - DAY

    Phoebe flips through the Book of Shadows, clearlyfrustrated. Piper and Paige walk in.

    PIPERAny luck? Shes not telling me whereshe lives.

    PHOEBE(frustrated)

    I must have missed it. She gotta besome kind of a shapeshifter.

    PAIGEWhy is it so hard for you guys tobelieve her?

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 18.

    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PHOEBEThe Elders said no, didnt they?

    PAIGEYeah, but something just does not feel

    right.

    PHOEBEYoure not an empath, I am. WheresLeo?

    PIPERKeeping an eye on her. I say this isgetting nowhere. We need to dosomething.

    Phoebe nods, and walks out with Piper.

    PAIGEWait! What are you guys gonna do?

    INT. HALLIWELL MANOR - CONSERVATORY - DAY

    Piper and Phoebe stare at Jana, who is imprisoned by thecrystal cage. Paige looks apologetically at Jana and thenat Leo, who shrugs - theres nothing he can do.

    JANAShoot.

    Piper elbows Phoebe, gesturing her to ask first.

    PHOEBEWhy dont you go first?

    Piper gives Phoebe a look.

    PIPERSo, uh, whos the demon that killedyou... Prue?

    JANAShax.

    PHOEBEPrues boyfriend?

    JANAAndy.

    PHOEBEFull name.

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 19.

    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    JANAAndrew Trudeau. Is that all you cancome up with? Paige, you wanna hearsome juicy family secret?

    PAIGE(interested)What family secret?

    JANAPhoebe and Piper used to vie for Leo.

    PAIGE(to her sisters)

    Is that true?

    LEO(coughs; to Paige)

    Thats a long time ago.

    PHOEBEThat doesnt prove anything.

    JANAHow about you getting caught makingout with someone under the bleachersback in high school?

    PAIGE/LEOYou did what?

    PHOEBESo what?

    JANAAnd thats why they started to callyou Freebie.

    PHOEBEUrrrgh, Piper, blow her up.

    PIPER/PAIGEPhoebe!

    DOOR BELL

    LEOIll get the door.

    Leo opens the door and sees no one.

    PEADAR (O/S)You must be Leo.

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 21.

    CONTINUED: (3)

    (CONTINUED)

    PHOEBEThanks, you are so sweet.

    Phoebe exchanges look with Paige.

    JANAHey, wherere my roses?

    PEADAR(to Phoebe)

    Who is she?

    JANAIm Prue. Their big sister.

    PHOEBEYou are not!

    PEADARYou look a little young for a bigsister, dont you think so?

    JANAAt least Im taller than you.

    PHOEBEHey, thats no way to talk to someone.

    (to Peadar)Sorry, dont mind her.

    (voice low)Were interrogating her. She might be

    a demon.

    PEADARUh, understood.

    PAIGESo what brings you here?

    Peadar suddenly becomes nervous and kneels down like he isabout to propose.

    PAIGE (contd)

    What are you doing? Get up.

    PEADARPaige... would you like to go out fora drink with me tonight?

    PAIGE(re: Jana)

    Id love to, but I kinda have a familycrisis here.

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 22.

    CONTINUED: (4)

    (CONTINUED)

    PEADARYou wont?

    He mime pleads with his hands and the most earnest face.

    PAIGEOh... all right, sure.

    PEADARYou do?

    PAIGEYes, just get up.

    PEADARYes! Yes! Yes!

    Peadar jumps, both fists in the air.

    PIPERYou sure are excited.

    JANAPathetic.

    PEADARIll pick you up tonight. Goodbye, youguys. I love you all!

    Peadar hugs Leo and kisses his cheeks enthusiastically. Hegoes out. Everyone looks at Paige.

    PAIGEHes just a friend.

    JANAI cant believe youre going out witha leprechaun.

    PHOEBEHes a clurichaun and mind your ownbusiness.

    PIPERAll right, back to business. What dowe do about her?

    JANAWhat? You still dont believe me?

    Piper gathers her sisters and Leo.

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 23.

    CONTINUED: (5)

    PAIGEIf she is a human, her parents must beworried sicked.

    PHOEBE

    If. She still looks demonic to me.

    PIPERLets get Agent Murphy to find outwhere she lives. At least well knowif shes a human or not.

    EXT. HOMELAND SECURITY - ESTABLISHING SHOT - DAY

    INT. HOMELAND SECURITY - CORRIDOR - DAY

    AGENT HILL walks down the corridor, Kathleen follows himrelentlessly.

    AGENT HILLLook. I know lifes been hard for youafter he died, and Id really like tohelp, but this is out of myjurisdiction.

    KATHLEENPlease, you are the only one that canhelp me. Think about our old timessake. You and Ross were best friends.

    AGENT CASE fills his cup at the water dispenser, notices

    them.

    KATHLEEN (contd)The Halliwells. I read the newspaper.You guys did investigate them beforeabout witchcraft.

    AGENT HILLThe case is closed.

    KATHLEEN(beat)

    Some friend you are.

    Kathleen leaves in a fit. Agent Case nears Agent Hill.

    AGENT HILL(explains)

    My friends wife.

    AGENT CASEDid she mention the Halliwells?

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    CHARMED - "MEET THE SISTER" 24.

    (CONTINUED)

    INT. IRISH RESTAURANT - DAY

    Peadar and Paige enter a classy restaurant.

    PAIGE

    I thought were going to have a drink.

    PEADAROh, Id like you to meet someone.

    PAIGEWho?

    PEADAR(to someone off screen)

    Hi, Dad, hi Mom.(to Paige; excited)

    Come. Come.

    Peadar leads Paige to a table, where a COUPLE are alreadywaiting.

    PEADAR (contd)Paige, this is my Da, Piran, and thisis my Ma, Padraigin.

    PIRAN/PADRAIGINHowya?

    PAIGE(confused)

    Hi...

    Peadar pulls the chair for Paige to sit. Peadar sits besidePiran, who elbows his son.

    PIRANSavage mot you got there, son.

    (whispers)Sound jabs.

    PEADARDa!

    PADRAIGINThat gack. Hes motherless.

    (to Paige; excited)So are you up the flue?

    PEADARMa, are youre mangled too?

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PAIGEUh, are you guys speaking Irish orclurichaunese?

    PADRAIGIN

    (to Peadar)It worth celebration, you dote.

    PAIGEUh, what celebration?

    Someone JINGLES Paige.

    PAIGE (contd)Ouch! Jesus.

    (to Peadar)Sorry, Peadar. Ive got to go. Mysister jingled me. Thanks for the...

    dinner.

    PEADARThats ok. Go. Dont worry about us.

    Paige gets up.

    PAIGENice meeting you two. See you.

    PIRAN/PADRAIGINBye.

    Paige turns and walks towards the door.

    PIRANGrand arse too.

    Paige hears this, turns, confused and continues to leave.

    INT. HALLIWELL MANOR - CONSERVATORY - DAY

    Paige orbs in, and sees Phoebe floats in the air. Piperpushes a sofa underneath Phoebe. The house is a mess.

    PAIGEWhoa...

    PHOEBEPut me down!

    PAIGEWhat the hell is going on here?

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PIPERAsk her.

    Paige sees Jana stretching out her hand towards Phoebe,obviously lifting Phoebe with telekinesis. The crystal cage

    is gone.

    PIPER (contd)She flew the crystal ball away. Iguess shes developed telekinesis thismorning.

    PAIGEJana! What are you doing? Let Phoebedown.

    JANANo.

    PHOEBEYou demonic...child. Let me go, orIll ask Piper to blow you up.

    PIPERLeave me out of this.

    PAIGEJana, if you think Phoebes yoursister, then let her go.

    JANA

    But she thinks Im a demon!

    PHOEBEThen prove youre not!

    DOOR BELL.

    PIPERUuugh, we are getting a lot ofvisitors lately.

    PAIGE

    Ill get it.

    Paige opens the door and is surprised to see a stranger-Kathleen.

    PAIGE (contd)Hi...

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    CONTINUED: (2)

    (CONTINUED)

    KATHLEENHi. Im Kathleen and my daughtersmissing. Im wondering if you haveseen her around this neighborhood.

    (shows Janas photo)

    This is her.

    PAIGE(takes the photo;flusters)

    Uh, Piper?

    Piper emerges beside Paige.

    PAIGE (contd)(to Piper)

    Shes looking for her daughter.

    Jana hears this, and hides behind a sofa.

    PHOEBEAh!

    Phoebe drops onto the sofa.

    KATHLEENWhats the noise?

    PIPERUh, my sister. She screams a lot.About your daughter...

    Phoebe suddenly joins them.

    PHOEBEWeve not seen anyone, have we?

    Piper and Paige look at their sister.

    PHOEBE (contd)Have we?

    PIPER

    (clears throat)No.

    PAIGE(squints at Phoebe)

    Uh-uh.

    PHOEBESorry we cant help you. If we seeyour daughter, well call right away.

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    CONTINUED: (3)

    (CONTINUED)

    Kathleen tries to peek inside the manor but Phoebe quicklyblocks her view, faking a smile. Kathleen looks at her.

    KATHLEEN(re: photo)

    My contact numbers behind it.

    Kathleen casts a glance inside the manor before she leaves.

    Phoebe closes the door.

    PAIGEI cant believe you did that!

    PIPERPhoebe, do you know what are youdoing?

    PHOEBENo... I dont...

    Jana pops her head up from behind the sofa and looks atPhoebe.

    PHOEBE (contd)(almost to herself)

    I really dont know.

    INT./EXT. KATHLEENS CAR - DAY (CONTINUOUS)

    Kathleen gets in her car, staring at the manor. Suddenly

    her phone RINGS. She answers.

    KATHLEENHello?

    MALE VOICEMrs. Shepherd? This is Agent Case. Imight be able to help you find yourdaughter...

    EXT. SHOPPING CENTRE - DAY

    Paige and Leo at the clothing department, going throughchildren clothes.

    PAIGEThis is so wrong. I feel like Ivekidnapped someone.

    LEONot if Jana is really Prue.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PAIGEI know. But its so confusing. Ifshes my sister and also someoneelses daughter, then which familydoes she belong to?

    They both become pensive. Suddenly Paige catches Peadar onthe reflection of a mirror, but he is soon gone.

    PAIGE (contd)Did you see that?

    LEO(picking up a dress)

    What?

    PAIGENothing.

    LEO(re: dress)

    This one looks nice. Its Prue-ish.

    INT. PARKING LOT - DAY

    Leo and Paige walk towards their car, carrying shippingbags.

    LEOOh, no. I forgot to get the diapers -for Chris. Ill be right back.

    PAIGEOkay, be quick.

    Paige leans on her car. Suddenly on the side mirror of thecar, she sees Peadar, who tries to dodge.

    PAIGE (contd)Peadar! Is that you? Come out! I sawyou.

    Peadar climbs out from underneath the car. He brushes off

    his shirt as he stands.

    PEADARYou sure caught me, my love.

    PAIGEWhat are you doing underneath my car?

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PEADARI, uh, just want to make sure youokay.

    PAIGE

    What? How long have you been followingme?

    PEADARSince our dinner?

    PAIGEMy goodness! So Ann is right aboutyou. You are a stalker!

    PEADARDont you like that?

    PAIGENo! Stay away from me! Go away, you,you... creep!

    Peadar blinks his eyes, as if not believing Paige couldhave say those words.

    PEADARI thought you were different, but youare just the same like anyone else.Size-ist.

    PAIGE

    Im not a size-ist...

    Peadar bolts away with a with a sad face.

    PAIGE (contd)Peadar...

    INT. HALLIWELL MANOR - ATTIC - DAY

    Piper enters.

    PIPER

    Have you seen my cell phone?

    Phoebe flips through the Book of Shadows, listlessly.

    PIPER (contd)Youre still not giving up?

    Phoebe does not response.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PIPER (contd)Shes just down stairs. I know youwant to talk to her.

    PHOEBE

    Ive nothing to say to a demon.

    PIPERPhoebe...

    DOOR BELL.

    PIPER (contd)(yells)

    Coming!

    PHOEBEOh yeah, your phones over there.

    PIPERThere you are. Ill get the door.

    Piper takes the phone and walks towards the door. Theres avoice message.

    VOICE MESSAGEIts Agent Murphy. Agent Cases comingwith a search warrant. Becareful.

    PIPER(looks out the window)

    Oh, no!

    PHOEBEWhat?

    PIPERI think its Agent Case at the doorand hes got a search warrant. What dowe do?

    PHOEBEStall him.

    The sisters rush out.

    INT. MANOR - CONSERVATORY - DAY (CONTINUOUS)

    The sisters rush down the stairs. Jana stands up. DOORBELL.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PIPER(to the door)

    Im coming.

    PHOEBE

    Hey, you. Lets go.

    JANAIm not going anywhere with you.

    PHOEBEIve got no time to argue.

    (grabs Janas hand)Come with me.

    PHOEBE (contd)(to Piper)

    Well go through the back door.

    Piper nods.

    JANALet go of me.

    Phoebe ignores Jana and drags her away.

    INT./EXT. MANOR - DAY (CONTINUOUS)

    Piper opens the door and sees Agent Murphy and Agent Case.Agent Murphy hands Piper a search warrant.

    AGENT CASEStep aside, maam. Heres a searchwarrant for your house.

    Agent Case shares a look with Piper.

    PIPER(to Agent Case)

    Oh, is this how you treat your fellowcolleague?

    AGENT CASE

    Its true you helped Agent Murphy in afew cases, but that doesnt make youour colleagues. Stop stalling if youhave nothing to hide.

    PIPERI guess I dont have much choice, doI?

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    Agent Case squeezes his way through the door, followed byAgent Murphy, who has a whats going on? look. Pipershrugs.

    Piper checks out the door and sees Phoebes car peels off

    onto the street. She closes the door.

    PIPER (contd)Well, gentlemen, care for some drinksbefore the search?

    END OF ACT II

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    CONTINUED: (2)

    (CONTINUED)

    ACT III

    INT. SOMEWHERE - WINE CELLAR - DAY

    POP - the sound of opening a wine bottle. The sad Peadar

    sits on the floor, shaking his head, gulps down a wholebottle of wine, before he opens another and gulps it down.There are dozens of empty bottles beside him but he showsno sign of drunkenness.

    As he is about the gulp down another bottle -

    PAIGE (O/S)Peadar?

    Peadars face brightens as Paige enters but a gloomy looksoon returns.

    PEADARHowd you find me?

    PAIGEYou can say Im a resourceful woman.

    PEADARI know. Its pretty easy to find uslittle people. Always hiding in darkcorners. Unwanted.

    PAIGEPeadar, please. I came here to say Im

    sorry. I really am.

    PEADARUh, uh. Friendship is too much for me.I cant stand for any more rejection.Let me rot.

    PAIGEPlease dont do this to yourself.Youre still my friend.

    (beat)I like you.

    Peadar looks at her tentatively.

    PEADARYou do? You mean you really do?

    PAIGEYes.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    Peadar suddenly covers his face with his hands. His wholebody trembles.

    PAIGE (contd)Are you all right?

    PEADAR(muffled)

    She likes me.(reveals his happy face)

    Paige likes me.

    Peadar suddenly begins his victory dance, surprising Paige.

    PAIGE(offers her hand)

    Uh, so... friends?

    Peadar stops. Instead of shaking it, he kisses it.

    PEADARAlways.

    (beat)I have a surprise for you.

    PAIGE(wary)

    What surprise?

    Paiges cell phone RINGS and she answers it.

    PAIGE (contd)Just a sec.

    (to phone)Piper. What? Ill be right home.

    (to Peadar)Sorry, but I got to go now. Lets meetsome other time. Bye.

    Paige orbs out, leaving Peadar who smiles blissfully.

    PEADARWhat a woman!

    INT. KATHLEENS APARTMENT - DAY

    Kathleen is on the phone in the living room, anxious.

    KATHLEENIs Agent Case back yet?

    (beat)Okay, Ill call later.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PHOEBEWe have nowhere to go. I really dontknow why Im doing here with you.

    JANA

    Youve never changed, have you? Neverplan for anything.

    Phoebe is slightly taken aback. She stands.

    PHOEBEStop talking like Prue.

    Phoebe walks away. Jana follows her.

    JANABut I am Prue.

    PHOEBE(agitated)

    You are not. You are a 4-year-old kidthat Ive kidnapped.

    JANAPhoebe, I am your sister.

    PHOEBEStop it. Prue is dead and shes notcoming back.

    JANA

    If you dont believe me, then why didyou lie to her - the woman - then?

    PHOEBE(beat)

    Ive my reasons.

    JANAYou know who I am but you dont wantadmit it. Why?

    MALE VOICE (O/S)

    Keep your hands up, maam!

    Phoebe and Jana turn to discover 6 POLICE OFFICERS pointingtheir guns at Phoebe. Standing behind them, Agent Casesmiles smugly at Phoebe.

    AGENT CASELooks like the mothers right. You arehere after all.

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    CONTINUED: (2)

    (CONTINUED)

    Phoebe shares a look with Jana before raising her hands.

    JANAIm not going back.

    Jana suddenly runs away.

    PHOEBEJana!

    Phoebe runs after her and a Police Officer catches on toPhoebe and manhandles her. Jana turns, sees this, and usesher telekinesis power to throw the Police Officer into theair and into the lake.

    Recovered from the shock, the other police officersimmediately grab Jana, who struggles. Another officerhandcuffs Phoebe.

    PHOEBE (contd)Let her go.

    AGENT CASEDont worry, well take her to hermother. And for you, there will be alot of explaining to do.

    INT. SECRET ROOM BESIDE INTERROGATION ROOM - DAY

    Agent Murphy looks through the special window at Phoebe,who sits before Agent Case, clearly undaunted. Agent Case

    looks impatient.

    AGENT CASE(muffled)

    Ill make you talk.

    Agent Case stands and walks out. He enters the secret room.

    AGENT CASE (contd)That bitch. Shes not saying anythingabout the kids superpower.

    AGENT MURPHYShes determined all right.

    AGENT CASEThe little girl is the key. She can beuseful in linking the Halliwells tothe murders.

    AGENT MURPHYPerhaps theyre innocent.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    Agent Case gives Agent Murphy a look.

    AGENT CASEDont let your personal relationshipgets in our work. Well keep an eye on

    the girl. Im sure shell lead us tosomething.

    Both look at Phoebe who is yawning: Agent Murphy lookstroubled.

    INT. KATHLEENS APARTMENT - DAY

    BEDROOM

    Jana leans on her pillow on her bed, sulking and armed-crossed. Kathleen enters with a bowl of soup.

    KATHLEENHoney, I brought your favorite.

    JANAYou dont know what I like.

    KATHLEENWhat are you talking about?

    JANAYou dont even know who I am.

    KATHLEEN

    You are my daughter, thats who youare.

    Kathleen sits beside Jana, caressing her hair.

    JANAYou are not my mother.

    Kathleen nearly freezes, obviously hurt by Janas words.

    KATHLEENWell go to see a doctor tomorrow.

    Hes very good. Youll be well again.

    JANAIm not going! Im not sick!

    KATHLEENJana, listen to mommy. I dont knowhow you did it, but some part of youcame to me. Theres something insideyou that wanted to come home.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    JANAIts not true! Leave me alone.

    (beat)Please.

    Kathleen SIGHS, leaves the bowl of soup on the nightstandand kisses on Janas forehead.

    KATHLEENHave some rest, honey.

    Kathleen goes out to the

    LIVING ROOM

    Where she nearly breaks down. She picks up a photo of theirhappier moment.

    KATHLEEN (contd)(to herself)

    What have those women done to you?

    INT. POLICE DEPARTMENT - VISITING ROOM - DAY

    Piper and Paige visits Phoebe. They sit opposite each otheracross a table. A female guard watches them.

    PAIGE(voice down)

    Come on, cant I just orb you out?

    PHOEBEI appreciate it, but you know its notgonna solve any problem.

    PIPERWell talk to her mother. Ask her todrop the charges. She seems like areasonable woman.

    PHOEBEGreat, you guys do that and dontworry about me. Relax, its not the

    first time we end up in jail, is it?

    The sisters share a smile.

    PIPERWell be going now. Take care.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PAIGEWell get you out real soon.

    (re: guard)Dont let her bully you.

    Phoebe smiles. The guard gives Paige a look.

    INT/EXT. KATHLEENS APARTMENT - DAY

    At the doorway, Kathleen, in her waitress uniform, looks atPaige and Piper, shaking her head.

    KATHLEENNo. I wont drop the charges.

    PIPERMrs. Shepherd, we knew we - she-shouldnt have lied to you -

    PAIGEIt was very stupid of her -

    PIPERBut please, let our sister alone.

    PAIGEWell do anything we can tocompensate.

    PIPERAnything.

    KATHLEENYou think you can come up here andbribe me? Your sister kidnapped mydaughter! Get away from my house orIll call the police.

    Paige and Piper share a look and retreat. A 16-year-oldLOIS, Janas babysitter, appears beside Kathleen.

    LOISIs everything alright, Mrs. Kathleen?

    KATHLEENYes. Ill be off to work now. Pleasekeep an eye on Jana.

    INT./EXT. PIPERS CAR - DAY (CONTINUOUS)

    Piper starts the engine.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PAIGEWhat should we do?

    PIPERPerhaps we shall try some good old

    fashion magic.

    PAIGELets do it.

    Piper drives. Through the back window, we see Kathleen getsinto her car.

    INT./EXT. KATHLEENS CAR - DAY

    Kathleen starts her engine.

    KATHLEEN

    (to herself)Just who are you girls ?

    Kathleen drives and dials her phone.

    KATHLEEN (contd)(to phone)

    Hi, Seth. Can you tell Al Ill be latetoday? Thanks.

    Kathleen begins to follow the sisters car and drives pastan unmarked BLUE CAR where Agent Case and Agent Murphy sit.

    INT./EXT. BLUE CAR - DAY

    Agent Case and Agent Murphy looks at their cars pass by.

    AGENT MURPHYFollow?

    AGENT CASE(read his newspaper)

    No. Focus on the little girl.

    INT. KATHLEENS APARTMENT - DAY

    BEDROOM

    Jana peeks out of the window at the street and looks outher room where Lois sits on the sofa, chatting animatedlyon the phone in the living room.

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    CONTINUED:

    LOISIm baby-sitting for my neighbor...

    (laughs)Kent, you are so naughty...

    Jana sneaks out of her bedroom into the

    LIVING ROOM

    And scurries past the sofa and flees out of the apartment.

    INT./EXT. BLUE CAR - DAY

    Agent Case and Agent Murphy eye Jana walks down the street.Agent Case smiles.

    AGENT CASEIm going to break them.

    Off Agent Murphys worried look.

    INT./EXT. PIPERS CAR - DAY

    The car parks outside of the police department. Paige waitsin the car. Suddenly Kathleen and Phoebe get in the car.

    PHOEBESo this is your plan huh?Impersonation?

    KATHLEEN

    And forgery. Well, its better thanorbing you out into the thin air.

    Kathleen morphs back into Piper.

    PAIGEDont worry. We will work things out.It might take some time before theyfigure out Kathleen did not drop thecharges.

    PHOEBE

    We still have a bigger problem.

    They all share a look.

    PIPER/PAIGEJana.

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    (CONTINUED)

    INT./EXT. KATHLEENS CAR - DAY

    Still in shock over what she just witnessed, Kathleen eyesPipers car as it moves past hers,

    KATHLEEN(to herself)Witches...

    INT. HALLIWELL MANOR - DAY

    The sisters enter.

    PIPERHow come the doors not locked?

    The sisters are further surprised - the house is full ofclurichauns. Wine bottles in their hands.

    PAIGEWhoa! What on earth is going on here?

    Paedar emerges from the carousing crowd.

    PEADARHi love and my heavenly sisters.Welcome home.

    PAIGEWhat are you doing in my house?

    PEADAROh, dont mind them. I didnt plan toinvite so many. You see, Ive got alarge family.

    Piran and Padraigin appear, each holding a bottle of winein their hands. Padarigin keeps GIGGLING. Both are drunk.

    PIRANHa, look at these qweer bit of skirts.Arent they cracker?

    Piran gulps down his bottle.

    PIRAN (contd)Massive!

    PIPER(sotto)

    I hope theyre not drinking our wine.

    Kathleen enters, equally surprised by the scene.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    KATHLEENYou - you witches! Remove your spellfrom my daughter!

    The sisters turn and are surprised to see Kathleen.

    PHOEBEWhat are you doing here?

    PIPERWitches?

    (laughs awkwardly)Who told you that?

    PIRAN(interject)

    Ah, dont be so modest.(to Kathleen)

    Theyre the most bleedin deadlywitches we know.

    (winks at Piper)Am I right?

    Peadar sees the mood is not right and quickly escorts hisdrunk father and mother away.

    PAEDARDa, Ma, dont bother them suckingdiesel there. Weve got anannouncement to make.

    They leave.

    KATHLEENJana no longer considers me hermother. What have you done to her?Give me back my Jana!

    Behind the sisters, the crowd has formed around Peadar,whos giving unintelligible speech at the staircase. Rightat the moment, Jana enters.

    SISTERS/KATHLEEN

    Jana!

    KATHLEENWhat are you doing here, honey?

    Jana is shocked to see Kathleen. She cuts through thecrowd, and rushes up the staircase.

    KATHLEEN (contd)Jana!

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    CONTINUED: (2)

    (CONTINUED)

    She chases after her, rushes past Peadar.

    PEADAR(re: Paige)

    ...And there she is. My mot. My lovely

    wife-to-be.

    Everyone else turns towards Paige and CHEERS. They swarmaround Paige who is puzzled.

    CLURICHAUN #1Congratulation!

    CLURICHAUN #2You two are such a great pair!

    PIPERWhats going on here?

    CLURICHAUN #3Dont tell me you miss the engagementannouncement? The speech makes me wantto weep...

    PAIGEEngagement? Whose engagement?

    Paige looks at the winking Peadar before getting swarmed bythe well-wishing crowd.

    Leo enters with Wyatt.

    LEOWhoa...

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    CONTINUED: (3)

    (CONTINUED)

    ACT IV

    INT. HALLIWELL MANOR - DAY

    Paige is still swarmed by the enthusiastic well-wishers.

    Her sisters are already upstairs.

    Peadar introduces his relatives to Paige one by one. Shetries to explains, but is kept interrupted.

    PEADARThis is my 4th uncle from my Masside, Ardal. This is his wife, Ina.This is my cousin from my Das side,Dwyane...

    PAIGEPeadar...Our relationship is... its

    not what you....think it is....

    Each well-wishers give Paige a traditional clurichaun hug.

    PAIGE (contd)Wait. Wait. Time out. Peadar, welltalk after this. I need to see mysisters. Now.

    PEADARSure, my love. Dont take too long.Ill miss you.

    Peadar winks. Paige frowns and walks upstairs.

    INT. HALLIWELL MANOR - ATTIC - DAY

    OUTSIDE

    The door to attic is locked. Kathleen knocks on the door asPhoebe, Leo and Piper look on. Paige joins them and share alook with Phoebe and Piper.

    KATHLEENHoney, open the door. Please. Jana!

    No response. Kathleen turns towards the sisters.

    KATHLEEN (contd)What have you done to her? Please makeher normal again. I beg you!

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PIPERWed like to help you, but we haventdone anything magical to her. Believeus.

    PHOEBEShe thinks were her sisters.

    PAIGEWe are as shocked as you when she saysshes our big sister.

    LEOYou know, reincarnation.

    KATHLEENThis is insane!

    (beat)

    Shes still my daughter!

    JANA (O/S)Mommy!

    Kathleen turns and finds Janas astral projection standingbehind her.

    KATHLEENJana.

    At the moment, the door opens. Jana emerges and rushes tothe sisters. Jana looks at Jana/Astral Projection and

    Kathleen, as they look at her.

    KATHLEEN (contd)Oh my God.

    INT. HALLIWELL MANOR - CONSERVATORY - DAY

    Agent Case enters, followed by Agent Murphy. They aresurprised to find a drunkard crowd in the living.

    AGENT CASE(to a clurichaun)

    Wheres the sisters?

    CLURICHAUN #1Upstairs.

    Agent Case strides towards the staircase which is crowdedwith 3 drunk clurichauns.

    AGENT CASEGet out of the way.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    AGENT MURPHYWhat are you going to do with them?Theres no proof they are intowitchcraft.

    AGENT CASEThis is what Im going to prove now.Call it a detective instinct.Somethings wrong going on here.

    Agent Case tries to ascends the staircase but theclurichauns refuse to give way.

    CLURICHAUN #2Come on. Have a drink with us!

    CLURICHAUN #3Get twisted, be happy.

    AGENT CASEGet lost.

    But they simply cling onto him - Agent Murphy tries to hidehis smile.

    INT. HALLIWELL MANOR - ATTIC - DAY

    The sisters, Leo, Jana and Kathleen are all inside.Kathleen and Jana/Astral Projection stand on one side.

    KATHLEEN

    Somebody tell me whats going on here?

    PIPERJanas been projecting her repressedself.

    LEOSubconsciously. Just like whathappened to Prue before.

    KATHLEENWhat are you guys talking about?

    PHOEBE(almost to herself)

    One body, two minds.

    Phoebe looks at Jana.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    JANA/ASTRAL PROJECTION(points at Jana)

    She trapped me inside. Lets go home,mommy. Please.

    PAIGEA 30-year-old and a 4-year-old self.

    Suddenly Sandra, the female Elder, orbs in. Kathleen isshocked.

    SANDRADont be alarmed, Kathleen. Im noevil.

    PIPERI guess you owe us an explanation.

    SANDRAI do but Ive to make it quick. Icant let them know what Im about totell you.

    PHOEBE(hesitates)

    Is she really Prue?

    SANDRAYes.

    A beat.

    PAIGE(to Jana)

    Prue...

    PIPERWe are so sorry...

    Paige and Piper break down in tears as they hug Jana. Janalooks at Phoebe who is trying to hold back her tears.

    JANA

    Pheebs...

    Phoebe tries to force a smile and hugs her. She cries.

    PHOEBEIm sorry...

    Sandra looks at Kathleen and Jana/Astral Projection andshakes her head.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    Where the crowd has formed a ring, dancing whiledrinking...

    INT. HALLIWELL MANOR - ATTIC - DAY

    SANDRAI have to get back now before theyknow Im here.

    KATHLEENWait a minute. What about my daughter?

    SANDRAIm sorry for your problem but Ive nosimple answer to it.

    (to the sisters)You have to face it yourselves.

    Sandra orbs out.

    JANA/ASTRAL PROJECTIONMommy, lets go home.

    KATHLEENYes, honey. Mommyll take you home.

    But Kathleen know she cant. She looks at Jana/Prue wholooks at her sympathetically.

    Jana/Prue shares a knowing look with her sisters. A beat.

    PHOEBENo. Its unfair.

    JANA/PRUEAll this shouldnt have happened.

    PAIGEIsnt there another way?

    PIPERThere must be.

    Piper looks at Leo, who slowly shakes his head: Theres noother way.

    JANA/PRUEWe all know there isnt.

    (beat)Come on, dont look so sad. At leastweve this moment together.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PAIGE(hugs Jana)

    Ill miss you.

    PIPER

    (hugs Jana; crying)Me too.

    Phoebe hugs Jana/Prue hard, tears flowing.

    PHOEBEI hate it. This is why I didnt wantto believe. That you are back. Icouldnt afford to lose you again.

    JANA/PRUEI knew, silly. But I also knew youcould do it because Ill always live

    in your heart. I love you guys...

    The sisters have a group hug...

    LATER

    Kathleen and Jana/Astral Projection look on the sisters andJana.

    PAIGEGod, I hate to do this. Are you ready?

    JANA/PRUE

    Yes... I love you guys.

    PAIGE/PHOEBE/PIPER(hold their tears)

    We love you too.

    Paige sprinkles some memory dust onto Jana/Prue who has hereyes closed. A beat.

    PAIGEIs it working?

    KATHLEENJana!

    They realizes the astral projection is gone. Jana opens hereyes.

    JANAMommy!

    Jana hugs Kathleen, who cries in happy tears.

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    CONTINUED: (2)

    (CONTINUED)

    KATHLEENJana, my sweet baby!

    The sisters look on, bitter sweet. Piper hugs Leo whilePhoebe and Paige hug each other.

    Peadar enters, excited.

    PEADARThere you are, my love. Come on, Ivea real surprise for you.

    Peadar grabs Paiges hand and drags her out.

    PAIGE (O/S)Peadar, we really need to talk...

    INT. HALLIWELL MANOR - DAY

    Peadar enthusiastically drags Paige down the staircase. Theothers follow.

    PAIGEPeadar, listen to me...

    They reach the

    CONSERVATORY

    And realizes everyone are standing by the side, solemn.Agent Case has passed out on one sofa. Agent Murphy stands

    beside him, nearly drunk.

    AGENT MURPHYHi...

    PIPERWhat are you doing here?

    CLURICHAUN #1Shhhh....

    PAIGE

    (to Peadar; re: thesolemn crowd)Whats going on here?

    PEADAR(smiles)

    Were waiting for my grandma to come.We need her blessing for the wedding.

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    CONTINUED:

    (CONTINUED)

    PAIGEPeadar, about the wedding...

    PEADAR(excited)

    Oh, oh, here she comes.

    From the kitchen, a wrinkled old lady, JILLEEN, walks out,her arms supported by Peadars parents. Jilleen walks withsteady step and stops before Peadar.

    JILLEENSo this is your mot?

    PEADARYes, Grandma.

    Jilleen takes out her antique glasses and puts it on.

    Starting from Paiges feet, Jilleen slowly tilts her headup, scrutinizing her. Paige forces a smile.

    PAIGEHi.

    Jilleen suddenly makes a weird sound, and everyone becomesquiet.

    JILLEENGanky. Not a breeding type.

    The crowd murmurs in disappointment.

    PAEDARBut Grandma!

    Jilleen ignores Peadar and walks towards Piper. She looksup and down. Smile.

    JILLEENThis ones a vixen.

    PIPER(shows her ring)

    Uh, see this?(grabs Leos arm)This is my husband.

    JILLEEN(annoyed)

    Scanger! A house full of muppets!

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    CONTINUED: (2)

    (CONTINUED)

    Jilleen swings off Piran and Padragrins hands and stormsoff. The couple and the other guests quickly follow interror. The house suddenly becomes quiet.

    PAIGE(sotto)

    I love that woman.

    PEADARI dont believe this would

    ever happen to me.

    PEADARWhat did you say?

    PAIGEOh, nothing. I, uh, feels sorry forwhat happened.

    PEADARYes, its tragic.

    Peadar takes out his handkerchief and dries off his tearyeyes.

    PEADAR (contd)I guess we wont be seeing each otherfor now. Goodbye.

    PAIGEUh, its so sad. Goodbye.

    Peadar walks towards the door. Piper and Phoebe look atPaige, trying not to smile. Suddenly Peadar stops.

    PEADARBut Ill be back. I promise. As soonas I get my grandmas blessing. Hastala vista.

    Peadar exits. A beat.

    PAIGEPhew! Grandma saved the day.

    Agent Murphy holds Agent Case up and carries him towards tothe door.

    PIPERWhat are you guys doing here anyway?

    AGENT MURPHYIts a long story. Ill tell you someother day. See you guys.

    They leave. The sisters look at Kathleen and Jana, who areabout to leave too. Leo accompanies them.

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    CONTINUED: (3)

    (CONTINUED)

    JANA(re: sisters)

    Mommy, who are them?

    KATHLEEN

    They are your aunts. Well visit herenext time. Would you like that?

    JANAYes.

    The sisters share a smile with Kathleen.

    PHOEBEShe doesnt remember anything?

    KATHLEENNo.

    (beat)Thanks for everything.

    Kathleen and Jana walk out the door.

    PIPERNo, we are the ones who need toapologize. Anyway, you two are alwayswelcome to our house

    PAIGE(hugs Jana)

    Goodbye Jana.

    PIPER(caress Janas hair)

    Goodbye.

    PHOEBERemember to visit us...

    Phoebe hugs Jana tight before letting her go. Jana lookscuriously at Phoebe and walks to the car with Kathleen.

    Phoebe looks on until they drive away. She turns to find

    Piper and Paige looking at her. They hug.

    LEO (O/S)Man.... What a mess...

    They look at Leo who is picking up the wine bottles andburst into laughters.

    FADE OUT.

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    CONTINUED: (4)

    THE END