Native TV Pilot Script

7/28/2019 Native TV Pilot Script

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NATIVE

"Pilot"

Written by

Fernando Avila

FAYDEN PRODUCTIONS

[email protected] 2013


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ACT ONE

OVER BLACK WE HEAR:

BOY (V.O.)

When the dreamer dies... Whathappens to the dream?

EXT. WOODS - NIGHT

Moon light pierces through the branches. A pour of rain fallsdown -- woods seem peaceful; at a stand still, until a slightbreeze kisses the trees and suddenly--

IAN, (17) a debonair teenage boy, breaks through thedarkness. RUNNING WITH GREAT SPEED.

Running with great adrenaline and fear in his eyes, hemaneuvers over rocks and branches.

Ian looks over his shoulder, but no one is there. Hecontinues running forward when--

IN A FLASH: A TOWERING WALL OF FIRE SPROUTS OUT IN FRONT OFHIM.

He falls backwards. Eyes wide open. How the hell did thathappen? Ian gawks at the wall of flames that blocks his way.

He recovers and takes one more look around the woods. Stillno one in sight.

Then suddenly from behind--

IN A FLASH: A BLACK STEAL ROPE WRAPS AROUND HIS THROAT.

As Ian GASPS for air, he attempts to break free. But no luck.The rope is too strong.

With every move Ian makes, the rope GRIPS TIGHTER ANDTIGHTER.

The struggle can be seen through Ians eyes. The hope he islosing. His eyes begin to tear when--

IN A FLASH: IAN IS ROUGHLY YANKED BACKWARDS. BEING DRAGGEDLIKE A COWBOY FROM A HORSES STIRRUP.

WITH ONE FINAL SCREAM, IAN REACHES OUT TO US, AS HE GETSSWALLOWED INTO THE DARKNESS.


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EXT. HOLLOW CREEK - MORNING

On the rural outskirts of a small Oregon town called HollowCreek. A town where everyone knows everyone and theoccasional spooky, and strangely convenient fog fills thestreets.

The main street road, surrounded by local owned shops andrestaurants, leads directly to CITY HALL (An old fashionVictorian building that implicates the old soul of the town).

The roads that sprout out from the main road lead toVictorian homes and individual plantations for the few localcitizens. In the distance we see the MARINA, the BOARDWALK,and the Gulf.

A town with a mysterious, yet welcoming atmosphere...

I/E. CAR - CONTINUOUS

Driving down the main road are THE GALLOWAYS. Taking in thesurroundings of the town. MUSIC PLAYS.

NOLAN GALLOWAY, early 40s, driving with a warm smile on hisface. Holding his hand, and sitting in the passengers seatis his wife, MARYANNE GALLOWAY (42).

As Nolan turns to his wife, we see the calm that emanatesfrom both of them. A loving family starting a new life in anew town.

Nolan looks into the rearview mirror and we finally see, IANGALLOWAY. The boy from the first scene, asleep with his headleaned against the window.

NOLANIan. Were here.

Ian awakes and for the first time looks out to see his newhome.

EXT. GALLOWAYS HOME - MORNING

A french style home, with a veranda wrapped around, towersover the GALLOWAYS as they exit the car.

Neighbors and woods on each side -- This is WOODBORO LANE.

As Nolan grabs some luggage out from the trunk, Maryanne andIan examine the house.

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IAN(to Maryanne)

Mom, you grew up here?

MARYANNEIn Hollow Creek, yes. In this house

no.

IANBy the way, I still think HollowCreek is a really creepy name fora town.

Nolan, with luggage in hand, walks up next to his family.

NOLANYou and I both kid.

A family Kodok moment as the Galloways stand before their newlife.

NOLAN (CONTD)Well, what are we waiting for? Comeon, I have to get down to thestation and you son, have school.

Nolan heads first into the house, followed by Maryanne. Butright before Ian enters, he senses something. Someoneswatching him...

Ian turns towards the street road, and thats when he sees--

A DARKLY HANDSOME YOUNG MAN, standing across the street,shirtless on his morning run. We will come to know this youngman as the charming and devilish, DYLAN LAYNE (18).

Ian sends a hellowave towards Dylan, but he doesnt respond.Dylan puts his earbuds back in and continues on his dailyrun, as Ian enters his home.

EXT. COUNTRY ROAD - MORNING - MOMENTS LATER

Long. Winding. Lined with thick forest.

Running to the techno beat of his music, Dylan appears downthe road.

He runs towards us with great intensity. Dylan certainly hasgreat stamina and will power.

Right before he reaches us, he takes a hard left and headsinto--

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EXT. FOREST - CONTINUOUS

Dylan breaks through the tree branches and runs down a dirtpath -- The same dirt path that he runs through every day.

He continues to run in between the trees, until he reaches--

EXT. LAYNES BOARDING HOUSE - MORNING

An affluent turn-of-century home set deep in the woods andenclosed by steel gates.

A long driveway greets Dylan as he runs up to his home.

INT. LAYNES BOARDING HOUSE - FOYER - SAME

Dylan enters through the large wooden doors and into thegrand FOYER.

The home was built with old fashion architecture, yet itsdecorated with modern amenities.

Dylan takes a look around. No one home. He heads up thelavish stairs to the second floor.

INT. DYLANS BEDROOM - MORNING

A mature looking room with a large bed fit for a king. The

walls are lined up with endless rows of bookshelves. An OLDSTONE FIREPLACE rests along one of the walls. And to top itall off, an old oak desk rests in front of a gorgeous archedwindow, that over looks the backyard of endless woods.

Dylan enters and immediately begins taking off his clothing.He makes his way to a door on the opposite end of the room.

INT. DYLANS BEDROOM - BATHROOM - SECONDS LATER

Dylan stands under the streaming jets of his shower. Later.

MAN (V.O.)Master Layne?

Dylan turns to the door.

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INT. DYLANS BEDROOM - SAME

Dylan, with just a towel on, exits his bathroom. CHARLES, thefamilys ancient butler, stands by the window with a firmposture.

CHARLESGood morning Master Layne.

Dylan makes his way to his night stand, where he fiddlesaround with his phone.

DYLAN(lost in his phone)

Is Victoria still asleep?

CHARLESNo sir. You mother left shortlyafter you went on your run.

DYLANWhere did she go?

CHARLESShes at the Patronas residence.

This grabs Dylans attention. He leaves his phone and makeshis way closer to Charles.

DYLANWhat is she doing there this early

in the morning?

CHARLESShe had a meeting with the mayor.

DYLANWhat about?

Charles swallows.

CHARLESIm not allowed to say, MasterLayne.

DYLANCharles, Master Layne was myfather. And hes no longer here, soI think we should just leave thatname in the past, along with him.

Dylan cleans up Charles, patting his shoulders and fixing hisalready combed grey hair.

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CHARLES(uneasy)

Yes...Dylan.

Dylan takes a step back. Thinking.

DYLANActually, lets go back to MasterLayne. It makes me feel more likeBatman.

Charles bows his head in agreement.

DYLAN (CONTD)And you know, I can just order youto tell me what my mother is up to,but thats no fun.

(beat)So if she wants to play this game,Ill let her... But its gonna costher.

All of the sudden Dylan becomes emotionless as he stares deepinto Charles eyes.

DYLAN (CONTD)Youre bleeding.

ON CHARLES AS BLOOD BEGINS TO POUR OUT FROM HIS NOSE.

DYLAN (CONTD)Poor Charles, youre hurt.

Charles looks down at his abdomen as BLOOD begins to slowlystain his shirt. How is this happening?

DYLAN (CONTD)You have to be more careful,Charles. You never know when youmight just... Drop--

And in that instant, Charles drops to the floor.

DYLAN (CONTD)--and die.

As the words leave Dylans mouth -- Charles DIES.

ON CHARLES as we focus in on his face. In the background wesee Dylan drop his towel and head for his closet.

And we are all left staring into the eyes of a deadman andwondering, What the hell did we just witnessed?

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INT. GALLOWAYS HOME - KITCHEN - MORNING

Maryanne and Nolan are unpacking boxes that fill the countertops and floors.

NOLAN

--I just dont think it was a goodidea. We shouldve gone somewhereelse. Theywill find us again andwe wont be able this time.

Maryanne stops and turns to her husband.

MARYANNENolan, everything will be alright.

(beat)Theywont find us. Were likeleaves in the woods here. Plus,they cant even get into this town.

Nolan with an uncertain look does all he can -- nods inagreement.

NOLANBut you still need to tell him.

MARYANNEI dont think we--

Just as Maryanne is about to finish, Ian walks into thekitchen dressed and ready for school.

IANStill dont know why you guys aremaking me go since its a Friday.But Im ready, so lets go.

Nolan and Maryanne glace at one another. A look that saysmany things...

NOLAN(beat)

Ian, we need to tell you something.

IANWhat is it?

Nolan stares at Maryanne -- We have to tell him.

MARYANNENolan. Dont.

Ian eyes his parents. Getting worried.

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IANWhats going on?

Silent. Until Nolan finally speaks.

NOLAN

Dont you think its a littleembarrassing being dropped off byyour parents? I mean, youre asenior now.

Nolan reaches into his pocket and pulls out a set of carkeys.

NOLAN (CONTD)(handing over keys)

Here. Its from grandpa.

Ian takes the keys and hugs Nolan in excitement.

IANAre you kidding!

(beat)Wait. Grandpas here?

MARYANNESince were closer to the city now,he wont have to be in the home.

NOLANHe gets here tomorrow night, but he

sent his things over from storageso they get here first.(re: car keys)

He thought youd might like his oldbaby. Said that it will get you thegirls around town. And I agree.

Nolan winks at Ian. Maryanne smacks Nolan upside the head.

IANWhere is it?

NOLAN

Out back in the barn. Have fun andDont run anyone over.

And with that, Maryanne and Nolan watch on happily as Ianruns out the back door full of joy.

MARYANNE(calling out)

Be careful!

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EXT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - MORNING

A small town high school. Nothing special. Just real.

A BLOOD RED DODGE CHALLENGER enters frame, driving across theparking lot. We dont see the driver. The car slowly passes

through other arriving STUDENTS. Slowly a few people start toturn, noticing the arrival. Is this Ians new car!?

The car parks and out comes the driver -- DYLAN.

SECONDS LATER

The attention is no longer on Dylan, but on Ian who isentering the parking lot -- driving an OLD RUSTY JEEP.

Ian parks right next to Dylans car. As Ian gets out, Dylaninspects him with his eyes. Ian catches Dylans stare. Aftera moment of silence --

IANHi.

DYLAN(uninterested)

Hello.

And before Ian can speak another word, Dylan walks away.

Ian takes one look around -- Hes alone in the parking lot.He SIGHS. Steeling himself for the day.

A SCHOOL BELL RINGS.

INT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - HALLWAY - MORNING

A typical high school hallway, packed with students who wouldrather be in bed than at school. Some make their way to theirfirst class of the day, while others stand by their lockersgossiping with their friends.

But one girl grabs our attention. Shess a gloriously,amazingly, epic-ly beautiful young girl. Elegant and ageless,

in a hanging on the wall of the Louvre kind of way. Shesstanding alone, busying herself with her locker. Thisalluring girl is EMILY (17).

Even though Emily is remarkably captivating, our attentionshifts to, KATHERINE BLAKELY (18).

Katherine is walking down the hallway like shes on a runwayin Milan. Shes pretty in a manufactured way. Hair, make-up,wardrobe, shes done to death. Bit of a queen bee persona.

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KATHERINEEmily!

Emily turns to see her best friend approaching. Katherinecomes up to Emily, embracing her, holding her tight.

KATHERINE (CONTD)How are you doing? Are you okay?

EMILY(rehearsed)

Yes Kat. Im fine. Its been aweek.

KATHERINEThats good to hear.

Katherine is genuine in her own way. She truly cares. Emily,once again, busies herself with her locker.

KATHERINE (CONTD)So... Are you still going to thebonfire tonight?

EMILYIm not going to avoid himKat. Soyes, Im still going.

(beat)Now come one. Were late.

Emily shuts her locker and proceeds down the hall alongside

Katherine.

And just as they make their way down the hall, Dylan waltzesin through some doors.

KATHERINE(whispering to Emily)

And even if you tried you cantavoid him.

Dylan joins the girls.

KATHERINE (CONTD)

Hey Dylan.

DYLANGood morning Katherine.

Dylan switches his glance down at, his ex-girlfriend, Emily.

DYLAN (CONTD)Hello Emily.

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EMILYHi.

Awkward silence.

DYLAN

We better head in before Mrs. Smithhangs us.

As the group begins to turn down the hallway, Ian entersthrough the doors. The group disappears into a classroom. Ianmakes his way down the hallway.

INT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - CLASSROOM - MORNING

The teacher, MRS. SMITH, 60s, is walking up and down desks,between the students. Shes droning on about Literature.Edgar Allan Poe to be specific.

MRS. SMITHAlong with The Raven, one of hismost famous poems was A DreamWithin A Dream, in which Poe asksthe question, Is all that we seeor seem, but a dream within adream?

A FEMALE STUDENT interrupts her.

FEMALE STUDENT

So like that movie with Leo fromTitanic?

MRS. SMITHYes, just like Inception. And justsome life advice Miss Williams,cute becomes dumb in an instant.

As Mrs. Smith makes her way back up to the front of theclass, Dylan enters, followed by Emily and Katherine.

MRS. SMITH (CONTD)Better late than never. Take your

seats.

EMILYSorry.

Mrs. Smiths waits for the group to take their seats. They allsit in the very last row next to one another, and thats whenshe notices -- an EMPTY DESK next to Dylan.

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MRS. SMITH(to Dylan)

Wheres the forth misfit toy?

Dylan turns to his left and sees the empty desk. He staresback at Mrs. Smith and SHRUGS: I dont know.

MRS. SMITH (CONTD)Well, back to the lesson. Where wasI?

Dylan glances over to his right, past Katherine who issecretly TEXTING, and onto Emily. She catches his stare andSHRUGS as well. Just by their look they can tell what eachother is thinking.

FEMALE STUDENTInception.

MRS. SMITHI think you mean detention MissWilliams. See you after school.Thanks for reminding me though.

(beat)Pop quiz.

The students all react: really!, What did we do?, etc.

MRS. SMITH (CONTD)Come down. Its just a simplequestion to see who was listening.

Who can tell me what year A DreamWithin A Dream was published?

IAN (O.S.)1849.

Everyone in the room turns to the source of the voice -- Ianstanding by the door with a YELLOW PAPER IN HAND. Everyone isstarring at him, even Dylan who chewing on his pencil.

MRS. SMITHAnd who might you be?

Ian walks over to Mrs. Smith and hands her the YELLOW PAPER.

MRS. SMITH (CONTD)(reading paper)

Ian Galloway. Welcome to HollowCreek. Take a seat.

Ian makes his way to the back of the room and sits, next toDylan who proceeds to chew on his pencil uninterested.

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MRS. SMITH (CONTD)And just to make sure you have itright for the test, the poem waspublished in 1850.

IAN

(without thinking)Youre wrong.

The students, along with Mrs. Smith, turn to Ian. Stunned.

MRS. SMITHExcuse me?

IANUm. The poem was published on Marchthirty-first. 1849.

Mrs. Smith watches Ian with astonishment.

IAN (CONTD)Edgar Allan Poe wrote the poemafter the discovery of gold inCalifornia in 1848. Thats why hereferences golden sand, and--

Ian sees Mrs. Smith starting to become frustrated.

IAN (CONTD)-- And Im gonna stop talking now.

(beat)

Sorry.

MRS. SMITHEveryone. Pencils out. Essay due atthe end of class. The discovery ofgold.

As the students argue with Mrs. Smith, Ian sinks in his desk.Embarrassed, but for the first time we see Dylan crack asmile. And just as fast as it came, the smile leaves hisface.

Emilys purse vibrates. She slides out her phone. The text

reads: FROM KAT -- NEW KID IS A HAWT-E & SMART!

Emily turns to Katherine and just smiles. She agrees.

Dylan turns to Ian and speaks his second words of the day tohim.

DYLANThanks dumbass.

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EXT. CEMETERY - DAY

A sprawling, ornate cemetery filled with enormous mausoleums,and rows and rows of well-tended tombstones. This town isrich in history, and its dead are revered.

MARYANNE (O.S.)Never thought I would back here.Back to the place that I tried sohard to runaway from.

Find Maryanne standing in front of a tombstone. She seems asif shes conversing with an old friend. A FORGET-ME-NOT INHAND.

MARYANNE (CONTD)But I think its all going to beokay. Except, I havent told Ianeverything yet. Theyfound us inVancouver. We decided to come backsince theycant enter into thistown. Ian will be safe here. Hes agreat kid. You wouldve been proud.

A closer look reveals that the tombstone is labeled:

DEMETRIOUS HOLLOW -- LOVING FATHER AND HUSBAND.

ANGLE THROUGH A NEARBY CRYPT

Someone is watching Maryanne. Lurking. She looks up,noticing.

Maryanne places the flower on the tombstone and turns toleave, when she bumps into--

VICTORIA LAYNE. A fierce women in her mid 40s. Hair, dark asnight and lips red as blood. She walks up behind Maryanne.

VICTORIAHeard you where in town.

Maryanne turns. They know each other. A dark past that can beseen through their eyes.

MARYANNEVictoria.

Maryannes and Victorias words are loaded. They reveal ahistory. Not a particularly good one.

VICTORIAStaying long?

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MARYANNEYes actually. My family and I movedinto the old Ravens home.

VICTORIAOh yes. They left shortly after the

fire. Just like you.

Maryannes eyes soften. A brief flash of vulnerability. Thatof a frighten little girl. But it doesnt last.

MARYANNEI should go. Ill leave you alonewith your husband.

(beat)And his son.

Reveal that next to Demetrious tombstone, is another

tombstone labeled: DORIAN HOLLOW -- A LOVING SON

Maryanne begins to walk away.

VICTORIAYou should stop by city hall andsee Eleanor.

Maryanne stops in her tracks. Victoria has her attention.

VICTORIA (CONTD)I had a meeting with her thismorning and Shes dyingto see you

in person. She was surprised youcalled her for a favor.

(beat)Time really does heal all wounds.

Maryanne turns and eyes Victoria. Bitch.

MARYANNEGoodbye Victoria.

Maryanne turns and walks away, leaving Victoria grinning. Butbefore Maryanne can get far --

VICTORIA(calling out)

Stop by her husbands grave on yourway out too. Im sure shedappreciate it.

Maryanne continues. Ignoring her. Walking away.

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ON MARYANNE. Before she exits, she glances at a tombstone. It

reads : LOWELL PATRONA -- DREAM AS IF YOULL LIVE FOREVER

INT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - SCIENCE CLASSROOM - DAY

A typical science class room. Each lab table sits twostudents. A row of sinks line up the back wall. Posters ofquirky quotes dress the walls.

MR. RANDAL (40), sits on top of a lab table, in the middle ofa complex lesson. Piercing blue eyes. Stubbly chin. Hes asuave man who is more of a friend to his students than ateacher.

A complex drawing of a molecule is on the board.

MR. RANDAL

Okay. Let me try to explain itagain. Since the last two timesClaire and Sarah were to busydiscussing tonights festivities.

He turns to look at TWO FEMALE STUDENTS in the front.

MR. RANDAL (CONTD)How many of you have cars?

Half the class RAISES their hands, including IAN who sitsnext to a WALL OF WINDOWS alone.

MR. RANDAL (CONTD)Okay. If you open up the hood of acar you will notice the engine hasmany parts to it. Just like carengines, atoms also have parts--

ON IAN. He stares out the window uninterested in Mr. Randalslesson. He fist holds his head up. Mr. Randals voice beginto dissolve in the B.G.

His eyes slowly start to close -- And then all at once, hefalls asleep.

EXT. WOODS - DAY - DREAM

A majestic day in the woods. The sun beams through the treetops. Birds are chirping. Flowers are blooming.

We fly in between the trees taking in the beautiful day. Wecontinue forward until we reach a clearing halfway in thewoods.

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A GLASS RECTANGULAR BOX lays in the middle. Its filled withwater. And the closer we look, we realized it also holds abody. A boy. IAN. Is he sleeping? Or is he dead?

Like a modern day sleeping beauty, Ian floats inside the box.He looks peaceful. Relaxed. Hes where he belongs.

SCENE INTERCUTS:

INT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - SCIENCE CLASSROOM - REALITY

Mr. Randal is now walking in between the rows of lab tables.He eyes the sleeping Ian.

MR. RANDALBut the difference between anengine and the atom is that youcant take apart an atom without--

RETURN TO DREAM -- WOODS

The GLASS RECTANGULAR BOX is gone, but Ian is still there.Hes FLOATING on his back in midair. His arms hang down tohis sides.

But, Ian is not our main focus...

All around him, HUNDREDS OF WATER DROPS FLOATING LIKEDIAMONDS IN MID AIR. They reflect the orange and red lightfrom the sun. Its like Ian is in a CRYSTAL FOREST.

Its breathtaking.

BACK TO REALITY -- CLASSROOM

Mr. Randal is now making his way towards Ian.

MR. RANDAL (CONTD)Because if you split an atom--

Hes standing next to the sleeping Ian now. Randal raises hisfists and starts to lower it down RAPIDLY on the LAB TABLE.Hes about to make contact with the table when TIMES SLOWS

DOWN.

His fists is inches away from slamming--

BACK TO DREAM -- WOODS

The same astonishing scene. Everything is peaceful until--

A RUMBLE. THE WATER DROPS RIPPLE then, BOOM!!

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TIME SLOWS DOWN -- WATER DROPS BEGINS TO SLOWLY DESCEND.

ON IAN AS HIS EYES OPEN IN SHOCK.

SMASH TO REALITY

Mr. Randals fists makes contact with Ians lab table.

MR. RANDAL (CONTD)BOOM!

The class didnt expect that. Some scream. Some laugh.

SMASH TO DREAM

All at once the water drops RAIN DOWN along with Ian.

ON IAN AS HE REACHES OUT TO US FOR HELP. The struggle can beseen through Ians eyes. The hope he is losing and this time,hes crying.

Ian FALLS, but before he hits the ground--

SMASH TO REALITY

IAN AWAKES WITH A JERK MOTION -- Hypnic jerk. Mr. Randal hasa smirk on his face.

MR. RANDAL (CONTD)And thats why you dont fallasleep in my--

Before Mr. Randal can finish speaking, WATER SPRAYS FROM THEFAUCETS lined up by the back wall. The students near getdoused.

Everyone reacts in shock. Including Ian. THE SCHOOL BELLRINGS.

Everyone gathers their belongings and exits while wonderingwhat just happened. Everyone but Ian.

MR. RANDAL (CONTD)(calling out)

Um. Be careful tonight. Dont burndown the town. Bye.

He turns to look at Ian, whos still in his sit. Stunned.

Randal goes to turn off the faucet. But a pipes busted. Itgushed water onto the floor.

He turns back to Ian, but hes halfway out the door. What thefuck just happened? All Randal can say is:

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MR. RANDAL (CONTD)Shit.

INT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - HALLWAY - DAY

The MASSES are all exiting the school excited for theweekend. Ian comes walking out of the science classroom. Hewalks with great pace down the hallway.

He keeps fast walking until he makes it to--

INT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - BOYS BATHROOM - DAY

Ian enters the bathroom quickly, cutting off a MALE STUDENT.He makes it to a URINAL and unzips his pants. He begins topee and finally lets out a SIGH OF RELIEF.

EXT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - DAY

Ian exits the building. Hes about to head down the stepswhen Katherine waylays him. Emily stands beside her.

KATHERINEHi!

IANHello?

KATHERINEIm Katherine.

IANIm-

KATHERINEIan Galloway. We know. You made ushave to write an essay on thediscovery of gold.

IANSorry about that.

Ian glances at Emily. What about her?

KATHERINE(re: Emily)

Oh. This is Em.

IANHi. Im... Im Ian.

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Emily smiles at his nervousness. Theres something electricin this moment. He smiles back at him. A smile you could getlost in.

EMILYHi. We wanted to see if youd like

to go to Remedys?

IANWhat is that?

KATHERINEIts this bar and grill on mainstreet. Everyone hangs out thereafter school. You can make somefriends.

INT. DYLANS CAR - DAY

Siting in the drivers seat, Dylan watches as Katherine andEmily converse with Ian through his rearview mirror.

He doesnt like it one bit. Hes had enough. Dylan starts thecar and REVS out of his parking spot.

EXT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - DAY

Back on Katherine, Emily and Ian. Dylan accelerates out ofthe parking lot right behind the girls. Katherine and Emily

dont notice. Theyre too busy with Ian.

EMILYSo is that a yes?

IANSure. Ill be there. Right acrossfrom city hall right?

EMILYYes. Right across from the whitehouse.

Katherine and Emily laugh at this. An inside joke. Iandoesnt get it.

IANThe White house?

EMILYWe call city hall the White House.Even though its not really white.Its an inside joke.

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My mom thinks shes the presidentof the world so the white houseseemed appropriate.

IANYour mom?

EMILYYeah. Sorry I drifted off topic.Its a character defect.

Ian laughs. Emilys smiles softly. Theres a special bondbetween these two. Two flawed characters drawn to each other.Katherine notices...

KATHERINESo well meet you there?

IANYes. Ill see you two there in abit.

Katherine begins to walk away, pulling Emily along.

KATHERINEYay! Bye.

IANWait. Em right?

Emily turns back around.

EMILYEmily. Emily Patrona.

A name that will bring more pain than love. A name that Ianwill remember for the rest of his life...

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ACT TWO

INT. REMEDY GRILL - AFTERNOON

A cozy neighborhood bar and grill. DYLAN is at a video game,playing and eating at the same time. Standing next to him isTRAVIS VAYLIN (23). Everybodys All-American. Handsome jock.Even-tempered, deceiving eyes. And wearing a DEPUTY UNIFORM.

KIM (30s), the waitress, passes them by and heads to--

AT A BACK BOOTH

Where Katherine sits across from Emily. The waitress setsdown a plate of fries in front of the girls.

EMILY(to waitress)

Thanks Kim.

The waitress smiles and begins to leave.

EMILY (CONTD)Hey Kim?

WAITRESSYes darling?

EMILYHave you seen my brother? He wasntat school today.

WAITRESSYeah. He came in two hours ago andstarted his shift early. Hes onhis break now though, but he shouldbe back any second.

EMILYOkay. Thanks.

Emily gives a warm smile as Kim the waitress heads off. Emilylooks up at Katherine, who has been eyeing Travis the entiretime.

Emily notices and follows Katherine gaze.

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EMILY (CONTD)Please tell me youre at leastundressing Dylan with your eyes andnot Travis.

Katherines attention is back on Emily. She smiles.

KATHERINEWhats wrong with Travis?

EMILYBesides the obvious?

KATHERINEWhat? Its legal. I turned eighteenlast month.

EMILYThats not what I meant... He getsaround a lot. And he always carriesa gun.

KATHERINEAnd handcuffs.

Emily gives up. Its a lost cause.

EMILYYou know what. Forget it.

Katherine shrugs and smiles. Kind of smugly.

KATHERINESpeaking of boys, wheres your newlove interest?

EMILYIan? The new kid?

Katherine doesnt say anything. Just nods.

EMILY (CONTD)Hes not my new love interest.And youre the one that invited him

by the way. You know it sucks beingthe new kid. Remember? Or did youforget you were new freshman year.

KATHERINENo. I didnt forget. And if yourenot going to rebound with him. Thenwho will it be?

AT THE ENTRANCE

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A group of STONERS walk in.

AT THE BACK BOOTH

Emily turns and sees the stoners. In the middle of the groupwalks a BOY (16) wearing an apron.

The boy is shuffling his feet, swaying some, definitelystoned. He disappears into he back, while his group offriends take a sit at a table.

EMILYIm not going to rebound withanyone. And right now I have to gointerrogate my brother. Be rightback.

Emily leaves the booth. Heading into --

INT. REMEDY GRILL - BACK ROOM/KITCHEN - AFTERNOON

The BOY walks into the back room.

The boy has a cool look; an original take on grunge punk,nothing extreme. Tinkers with the nail polish and eye-liner,but wont commit. A bit of a mess. A hot mess. Outcast cute.

This boy is PUCK. Emilys brother.

Puck fills a tray with food. Emily enters the room.

EMILYWhy werent you at school today?

PUCKYou cant be back here.

EMILYPuck. Why werent you at schooltoday!

PUCKYou need to chill yourself.

EMILYChill yourself.Oooh. Stonertalk. Dude, youre so cool.

A look into Pucks eyes reveal theyre bloodshot. Reefer red.

EMILY (CONTD)You know what? I dont careanymore. Skip school, dont care.

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Im done covering for you. Imtelling mom.

Emily exits. Leaving Puck to eye roll. Not caring. Hecontinues as he was before.

INT. REMEDY GRILL - SAME

Emily storms out from the back. Pissed off. Blowing by andcompletely ignoring Dylan and Travis who now sit at a boothnear by.

ON DYLAN AND TRAVIS

TRAVISWhats up with her?

Dylan stares at the doors where Emily erupted from.

DYLANPuck.

KATHERINE AND EMILYS BOOTH

As Emily returns to the booth she sees Katherine and IANsiting together, snacking on fries.

KATHERINEYou okay?

EMILYYeah. My brother is just being anass.

(to Ian)Hey you came.

IANYup. I need friends.

EMILYOkay. I have to go call my momreally quick. Be right back.

KATHERINEWell be here. Waiting.

EMILY(to Ian)

Wont take long.

Emily exits. Leaving Katherine and Ian back to continuesnacking and talking.

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ON DYLAN AND TRAVIS

Travis has a clear view at Ians booth.

TRAVISWhose the new kid?

Dylan turns around and spots Ian and Katherine having whatseems to be a very entertaining conversation.

DYLANHis name is Ian.

TRAVISIs that all you know?

DYLANDont really care about knowingmore than his name.

TRAVISIm no cactus expert, but I know aprick when I see one.

DYLANThats a given.

Puck arrives with a trays full of food and soda refills. Heplaces the guys order in front of them.

DYLAN (CONTD)

Here.

Dylan takes out his wallet and hands Puck a twenty dollarbill.

PUCKThanks dude.

Dylan WINKS at Puck as he leaves and heads to another booth.

TRAVISYou know you dont have to begenerous to him any more.

DYLANYou know you need to grow up andget some friends your own age.

TRAVISWhat?

Dylan stares into Travis eyes. Hes doing his thing...

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DYLANForget what I just said and eatyour food.

Travis complies. He forgets and eats his food. Dylan smilesas he takes a sip of his drink.

EXT. REMEDY GRILL - AFTERNOON

Emily is standing outside the grill talking on her phone.

EMILYMom, he wasnt there today andhes... I think hes high rightnow.

(beat)Im at the grill. Hes working.

SCENE INTERCUTS:

INT. CITY HALL - MAYORS OFFICE - AFTERNOON

ELEANOR PATRONA(40S), sits behind her OAK WOOD DESK. Shespeaks with a slight British accent worn-out by the years.

Shes more bitch than business.

ELEANOR(into phone)

Ill deal with it darling. Ill seeyou at home tonight. Goodbye.

She hangs up. And we finally see Maryanne sitting across fromher.

ELEANOR (CONTD)Sorry for the interruption. It wasa family matter. Where were weIsabel?

MARYANNEIts Maryanne now.

ELEANORI like Isabella so much better...Well the name anyway.

Ouch. Theres a lot of tension between these two also.

MARYANNEI didnt come here to talk aboutthe past Eleanor.

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I just wanted to say thank you forgiving Nolan the sheriffs job.

ELEANORNo problem. Perfect timingactually. Our old sheriff

(beat)relocated.

Eleanor lets out a grin.

ELEANOR (CONTD)How was Vancouver? Start any firesthere?

MARYANNEI didnt set that fire.

ELEANORWell you might as well should have.

MARYANNEIts been seventeen years Eleanor.Move on.

ELEANORI hold grudges. You know that. Nowis there anything else? I have workfar more important that requires myattention.

Maryanne gets up and heads for the door.

MARYANNEIt wasnt my fault that he lovedme.

ELEANORMy husband died that day because ofyou. But youre right, its notyour fault that your a whore. Afterall, its in your blood.

MARYANNE

You werent the only one that lostsomeone that day.

Eleanor exhales. Keeping her anger in check.

ELEANORTake care Isabel.

Maryanne exits. Leaving a pissed off Eleanor at her desk.

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EXT. REMEDY GRILL - AFTERNOON

Through the front window we see a group of teens crammedaround a table together.

INT. REMEDY GRILL - AFTERNOON

Emily sits across from Katherine and Ian.

EMILYSo why Hollow Creek?

IANMy mom was born here along with hermom and her mom before that. Iguess after seventeen years shefinally got homesick. Also my dadis the new sheriff. He transferredfrom his old station.

KATHERINEWait, your moms family was bornhere?

IANYeah?

KATHERINEOh my god, that makers her a nativeto the town!

IANA native?

EMILYThe last of the towns originalfounders. Dylan, over there, is anative too. Thats why he thinkshes a king.

KATHERINEThats so cool that youre anative.

IANI was actually born in Vancouver.

KATHERINEOh. Thats cool too.

IANI guess.

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Emily giggles.

ANGEL ON TRAVIS AND DYLAN

Playing pool. Both of them very aware of Emilys table.

TRAVISDude, I think shes into him.

Dylan stares at the table, but tries to hide it. He doesntlike what he sees. Then, he gets an idea...

DYLANHey Kim?

Kim, the waitress, walks up beside Dylan carrying a TRAY OFDRINKS.

ON EMILYS BOOTH

KATHERINESo, what do you do for fun?

IANI like to write.

Emily lights up.

KATHERINESo does Emily.

Emily and Ian share a bonding moment. Dylan makes his way forthe booth just as Kim arrives with the tray full of drinks.

Dylan gives her the slightest nudge. Emily notices.

Kims tray spills all over Ian.

EMILYDylan!

Emily gets up, glaring at Dylan. Katherine tries to wipe upthe mess.

DYLANI didnt mean to do that.

He did.

EMILYWhats your problem?

Ian stands as he cleans ups.

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IAN(genuine)

Dont worry about it. Its okay.

Dylan stands closer to Ian. Face to face. He stares at Ian,wanting to instigate a fight. But Ian wont take the bait.

DYLANAre you sure? Id understand if youwere mad.

IANYeah. Its just water. Or soda?Something sticky.

Dylan becomes emotionless.. He stares into Ians eyes.

DYLANYour about to hit me.

A current passes between the two... Somethings happening...

IANNo Im not?

Dylan steps back. Why didnt it work?

DYLANMisread that than. Here, let mehelp you.

Dylan grabs a napkin and tries whipping the drink off Iansshirt. But when he touches him, Dylan stops. His face cloudsfor a second. Ian looks at him, also clouded. No one elsepicks up on it.

IANI think I should go. My parents areprobably wondering where I am. Ididnt tell them I was coming here.

Emily nods. Agreeing. Ian looks at everyone. Poised. Polite.

IAN (CONTD)

It was nice hanging out for a bit.

He heads out the door. Dylan glares at Ian as he exits.Emilys not happy.

KATHERINE(to Dylan)

Real nice.

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EMILYWhat the hell is your problemDylan!

DYLANIt was an accident.

EMILYWhere you jealous? Youre the onewho broke up with me, remember?

DYLANMaybe youre trying to get myattention?

No point in fighting, Emily exits the grill frustrated.

KATHERINEThanks, Dylan.

DYLANYoure welcome.

EXT. MAIN STREET - AFTERNOON

Ian is walking down the street. Emily catches up to him.

EMILYIan!

Ian turns, surprised.

IANHey?

EMILYSorry about that. Dylan doesntlike people.

IANIts fine. Really. Accidentshappen.

Emily just smiles. Ian turns and realizes that theyrestanding in front of -- A CHURCH. HALF OF IT IS BURNT ANDHALF IS BEING RENOVATED.

IAN (CONTD)(re: church)

Thats creepy.

EMILYIts the towns momento.

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IANOf?

EMILYLong story short. It caught onfire. People died. Instead of

tearing it down, they left it up tohonor the victims.

IANThats kind of morbid.

EMILYI know. My dad died in there.

IANIm sorry?

EMILYWhy? Its not like you set thefire.

(beat)I dont understand why people saysorry. Its kind of pointless.

Ian doesnt know what to say.

EMILY (CONTD)Dylans dad died in the fire too.Along with his little brother.Thats probably why hes a dick

sometimes. He even has the evilstep mother and sister. Hes amessed up Cinderella.

IANMessed up Cinderella?

EMILYI should correct that. He was amessed up Cinderella. He was in thechurch when it caught fire. Hisstep mother and him were the onlyones to survive. Typical story, he

grew up in therapy and such.

IANIm sure he means no harm.

EMILYHes sweet once you get to knowhim.

Emily smiles, Shes thinking of Dylan...

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IANI have to go.

EMILYYeah. Before you go. Theres abonfire tonight out in the woods.

The senior classes throws one everymonth. Would you want to go?

IANAnother invite. Becoming popularalready. Sure.

EMILYGreat. Here.

Emily hands Ian her phone.

EMILY (CONTD)Put your number in and Ill textyou where its at.

Ian does so and hand the phone back.

EMILY (CONTD)Thanks. Ill see you around Ian.

Emily smiles goodbye as Ian gets in his car and drives off.

INT. GALLOWAYS HOME - LIVING ROOM - AFTERNOON

Maryanne is unpacking some boxes in the living room. Ianenters.

IANHey mom.

MARYANNEHey honey. How was school?

IANIt was school.

MARYANNEMake any friends?

IANYeah. Two actually. Emily and.Katherine.

Nolan enters wearing his sheriff uniform.

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NOLANHey kiddo.

IANHey dad.

NOLANHow was school?

IANIt was school. Can I go to abonfire tonight?

NOLANSure.

MARYANNENo.

Maryanne glares at Nolan. Ian doesnt know who to listen to.

IAN (CONTD)Ill take that as a no?

MARYANNEIm sorry honey. We have to finishunpacking. Plus this town plus firedoesnt mix. Those parties can getout of control.

IANI know, I heard about the fire.

MARYANNE(concerned)

You did?

IANYeah, Its fine. Ill just go startputting my room together.

Ian heads up the stairs.

NOLANYou cant keep him locked up. Yousaid we are safe here.

MARYANNEWe are. I just need him to help meunpack. Its the truth.

NOLANSure. Well, I have to head down tothe station. Ill be home bymidnight. I love you.

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He kisses his Maryanne and exits. She continues unpacking.

INT. DYLANS BEDROOM - BATHROOM - AFTERNOON

VIVIAN (22) stands under the steaming jets of Dylans shower.

Shes sexy hot. A little on the trashy side. Shes verydesirable and she knows it.

Dylan enters. He isnt shock. This always happens.

DYLANVivian.

She steps out of the shower and stands in front of Dylan --In the nude.

VIVIANHey little bro.

DYLANStepbrother. Otherwise this wouldbe really uncomfortable.

Dylan reaches for a towel and hands it to her. She covers up.

DYLAN (CONTD)What are you doing here?

VIVIANI missed you.

DYLANYou hate this town. Its boring.Theres nothing to do here.

VIVIANIm sure thats about to change.

DYLANWhat do you mean?

VIVIANNothing.

DYLANGet out.

VIVIANBut we are bonding.

DYLANI have to get ready.

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VIVIANFor the bonfire?

DYLANYes. Now get out before I make you.

VIVIANFine.

Vivian drops the towel and heads out.

*Note -- Charles dead body still lays on the floor ofDylans bedroom.

INT. LAYNES BOARDING HOUSE - STUDY - AFTERNOON

Victoria sits behind her desk. Vivian enters all dressed up.Ready to party. She wears a LEATHER JACKET.

VIVIANHey mom.

VICTORIAHello. Have you seen Charles by anychance?

VIVIANOh yeah. Hes dead in Dylans room.Is the leather too much?

Victoria is stunned. Vivian doesnt seem to care.

VICTORIADid you say Charles is dead?

VIVIANYeah. Hes in Dylans room.

Dylan enter. Also wearing a leather jacket. Vivian sees.

VIVIAN (CONTD)(re: jacket)

Really?

VICTORIAWhy is Charles dead!

DYLANIts not he first time theres beena dead body in this house.

Victoria walks up to Dylan and SLAPS him. Hard. Viviansmirks.

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Dylan didnt appreciate that. He grabs Victoria by the neck.He looks her straight in the eyes. Emotionless.

DYLAN (CONTD)You will never lay another fingeron me. If you do, youre going to

stab yourself until you die. Gotthat?

Victoria seems to be in a trance. She nods.

DYLAN (CONTD)When I live you will go upstairsand take care of Charles body.

He lets go of her and turns to leave. Vivian stops him.

VIVIANIm coming.

Victoria stands. Still in a trance.

VIVIAN (CONTD)Bye mom. Love you.

FOYER

Vivian and Dylan head for the front door.

VIVIAN (CONTD)

I bet she regrets training you now.

END OF ACT TWO

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ACT THREE

EXT. HOLLOW CREEK - THE FALLS - NIGHT

A stunning waterfall behind an old wooden bridge, lit up by

the rich moonlight.

Through the trees, a wide clearing. A BONFIRE roars in thecenter. TEENS enjoying their party.

EXT. BONFIRE - NIGHT

The party is raging. And Katherine and Emily are right in thecenter of it, along with he ROARING BONFIRE and MUSIC. Theyhelp themselves to a drink at a keg.

Dylan and Vivian arrive. Dylan scans the sea of people. Itscrowded. He spots Emily and Kat.

VIVIANOh! Theres Emily.

(less excited)And Katherine.

Dylan is silent. Staring.

VIVIAN (CONTD)Whats up with you?

DYLANI need a drink.

Dylan is eyeing Emily. Vivian takes notice.

VIVIANYou broke up with her!

DYLANYes.

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VIVIANMoms gonna kill you.

DYLANYour mom. Not mine. And I dontfollow her orders.

VIVIANDont worry. Youll get backtogether with her. Sandbox lovenever dies.

DYLANIt does when you lose interest.

Vivian gets it. But we dont.

VIVIANOooh.

DYLANShut up.

VIVIANMake me. You know you want to.

Emily and Kat begin to walk towards them.

EMILYHey V!

Vivian and Emily hug. Theyre good friends. Katherine andVivian, not so much.

VIVIAN(to Katherine)

Hello.

KATHERINEHey...

Dylan and Emily just stare at each other. Shes still madabout the incident at the grill.

EMILYHi Dylan.

DYLANIm going to go get a drink.

Dylan heads to the keg.

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VIVIANHes being extra dickish today. Ithink its his time of the month.

EMILYTell me about it. He was really

rude to Ian at Remedys today.

VIVIANIan?

KATHERINENew kid. Hes cute.

Dylan returns with two drinks in his hand. He gives one toVivian. Vivian takes it. They touch. Suddenly, for a splitsecond, Vivian's face shifts. She grabs Dylans wrists.

DYLANVivian.

Dylan pulls away -- snapping Vivian out of whatever justhappened.

EMILYYou okay?

Vivian takes a ship of her drink.

VIVIANYes! Its my time of the month too.

Sorry.(to Dylan)Things are about to getinteresting.

That was weird...

VIVIAN (CONTD)Well. Im gonna go find myself ahorny teenage boy to mess aroundwith.

Vivian runs off into the sea of horny teenagers. Katherine

sees Dylan and Emily making eye contact. They want to talk.

KATHERINEAnd Im gonna get drunker.

Katherine heads for the kegs, leaving Dylan and Emily alone.Dylans about to open his mouth when we hear the all tofamiliar noise of A POLICE SIREN and see red and blueflashing lights.

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Everyone stops. The police car drives towards the fire. Someof the partygoers are about to make a break for it whenTRAVIS exits the car.

Everyone continues to party. Hes no threat.

TRAVIS(to Dylan)

Hey dude.

DYLANHello.

TRAVIS(to Emily)

Wheres Kat?

EMILYHi to you too.

Emily points over at the keg where Katherine stands. Travisheads her way.

Dylan takes a drink of his drink. Not wanting to talk.

EMILY (CONTD)Can we talk?

DYLANCan I at least get a buzz first?

EMILYWhy did I ever like you?

DYLANI was joking about the buzz.

ACROSS THE BONFIRE

Puck arrives with his STONER friends. He has a drink in hand.He drains it. Then he looks over to see his sister, Emily,with Dylan across the way. He ducks out of sight.

He moves through the crowd, attempting to avoid Emily and

Dylan. He bumps into Vivian.

PUCKV. Long time no see. Did you hearwere not in laws anymore?

VIVIANArent you a little young to be ata senior party?

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PUCKArent you a little old?

She moves closer. Shes drink and forward.

VIVIAN

Im in the mood to--

PUCKIm not.

Vivian is stung. Not accustomed to rejection. He gives her apolite smile and heads into the woods.

ON DYLAN AND EMILY

They stroll through the party, not going anywhere, just beingtogether. The FIRE CRACKLES behind them, casting a romanticglow.

EMILYPeople keep asking me if Im okaywith us not being together anymore.

DYLANAre you?

EMILYYeah. I guess. Its strange though.

(beat)Sorry about yelling at you today.

DYLANI somewhat deserved it.

EMILYSomewhat?

DYLANI didnt do nothing bad.

EMILYYou wanted to instigate a fightwith Ian.

DYLANWhere is he anyway?

EMILYDont know if hes even coming. Iwas just being friendly.

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DYLANIm impressed though. Trying to getme jealous by using the new kid.

Emily SPILLS her drink on Dylan. On purpose.

EMILYYour about to hit me. Its okay.

Point Emily. They both smile.

EXT. WOODS - NIGHT

Puck walks through the woods. He drains another drink. Hefinds a spot, unzips and pees.

He can hear a COUPLE making out. He quickly finishes and zipsup -- moving towards the NOISE. Through the trees and brush,he comes upon...

KATHERINE AND TRAVES.

Travis has her up against a tree. Theyre all over eachother.

ON PUCK -- completely curious and stunned. He starts to leavewhen he hears...

KATHERINENo way, Travis.

ON KATHERINE AND TRAVIS

Travis is laughing, enjoying himself. Its all fun and gameswith him. Katherine pushes him away with little success.

KATHERINE (CONTD)I am not having sex in the woods. Idont want anyone to see.

TRAVISCmon, itll be hot.

KATHERINENo. Go to the school and Ill meetyou there in a ten. Then we canhave all the sex you want.

ON PUCK. He heads back to the bonfire, but once again, bumpsinto Vivian. She grabs him by the arm. Hard.

VIVIANYou shouldve said yes.

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EXT. BONFIRE - NIGHT

Dylan and Emily are sitting by themselves, away from thecrowd.

EMILY

Its just... I mean we dated sincemiddle school. And Im okay withit, I just. I just cant explainit.

DYLANTo be honest, I just dont feel thesame way anymore.

Emily turns to him. She looks directly into his eyes.

DYLAN (CONTD)What?

Emily leans over and touches his face, brushing his bangsaside. A current moves between them. Its potent. Dylan takesa deep breath. Struggling a little.

DYLAN (CONTD)Em. I--

Emily cuts him off.

EMILY(noticing something)

Youve got to be kidding me.

FOLLOW HER LOOK

Puck is being dragged through the crowd by Vivian towards herand Dylan.

VIVIANLook what horny teenager I found.

PUCKI know Im slightly drunk, but Impretty sure I wasnt the wet one.

EMILY(to Puck)

What are you doing here?

PUCKIm partying at a party. Who wouldhave thunk.

Emily doesnt find it funny. Dylan lets out a small grin.

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EMILYYou know what. Ill just call mom.She can pick you up, because Imnot taking you home.

DYLAN

Ill take him.

EMILYWhat?

DYLANYou know I dont like parties...With people. It gives me an excuseto leave. Ill take home. No bigdeal.

Puck smiles.

EMILYFine. Dont care. Im gonna go getdrunk and actually have fun foronce without worrying about mylittle shit brother.

Emily heads into the crowd, not wanting any part of it.

DYLAN(to Vivian)

Are you gonna be alright?

VIVIANOf course. Im sure I can findsomething to ride.

DYLANJust make sure that ride isbreathing.

Vivian winks at Dylan.

DYLAN (CONTD)(to Puck)

And you little shit, lets go.

Puck and Dylan leave. Vivian looks around the crowd searchingfor her ride. She spots Katherine walking towards her.

KATHERINEHave you seen Emily?

VIVIANShes probably chugging down a beerat the moment.

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KATHERINECan you tell her I left?

VIVIANWhere you going?

KATHERINEI... I dont feel to well.

VIVIANIs that right?

Vivian knows shes lying, but doesnt really care.

KATHERINEYeah. If you see her can you tellher?

VIVIANOf course.

Katherine turns to leave.

VIVIAN (CONTD)Katherine.

KATHERINEYeah?

VIVIANIm gonna miss you.

KATHERINEOkay?

Katherine walks away. What did Vivian mean?

Vivian smiles at the sight of Katherine leaving. A devilishsmile, like she knows something we dont...

As soon as Kat leaves, Vivian continues to scout the crowdfor her ride. She begins to head for the woods.

Right before reaching the woods, she grabs a boy from the

crowd. He goes easily with a big smile on his face. Hesabout to get laid.

EXT. MAYORS MANSION /INT. DYLANS CAR - NIGHT

Dylan and Puck pull into a long winding driveway. A massive,old-style mansion stands before them.

Neither in a hurry to get out of the car. Then...

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DYLANWhy are you giving your sister ahard time?

PUCKIm not.

DYLANToday at the grill and just now?

PUCKThat was brotherly love.

Dylan WHACKS him on the head. A playful thunk.

DYLANIm serious.

Puck turns to Dylan. Dylan stares into his eyes.

DYLAN (CONTD)Please stop giving your sister ahard time. And no more drugs.Youre a walking clich.

Puck lets out a smile.

PUCKIm the walking clich? Youre thepretty rich boy whose giving thatnew kid a hard time because he

thinks hes making a move on hisgirl, whose not even his girlanymore.

DYLANTouch.

They have a bond. Not a brotherly bond, something more...

DYLAN (CONTD)Now get out. Tell your mother Isaid hello.

Puck smiles and exits the car.

PUCKThanks for the ride.

(beat)Do you want to come in for a bit?

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DYLANI have to head back and finishtalking to your sister. The girl,that no longer my girl.

Puck nods. Disappointed, but waves goodbye as Dylan drives

away.

INT. MAYORS MANSION - PUCKS BEDROOM - NIGHT

A typical boys bedroom. Eleanor sits on his bed, while onher phone. Puck enters. Surprised to see her.

PUCKHi Mom?

A silver serving tray rests beside her.

PUCK (CONTD)(re: plate)

What is that?

The plate contains an assortment of pills, pot, and variousaccoutrements. All laid out like a separate courses.

ELEANORYour sister informed me of yournewly formed habits so I thought Ilay them out for dinner tonight. Ifound the main course in your sock

drawer. The sides, courtesy of yourshoe boxes. Oldest trick in thebook, by the way.

She points at small bong.

ELEANOR (CONTD)Under the mattress.

She points at some rolled up blunts.

ELEANOR (CONTD)DVD cases. Which reminds me, I also

found yourporn in the Teen Wolfcase, But, well save thatconversation for a different time.

She gets up and walks towards Puck.

PUCKCome on. You already knew aboutthat.

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She grabs Puck by the chin. Hard. Shes firm. Intense.

ELEANORA mother always know.

(beat)Now. Go flush your dinner down the

toilet.

She lets go. Puck head to his bed.

ELEANOR (CONTD)Ill be back in a bit. Theres somepaper work I need to finish at theoffice.

(beat)I almost forgot. Youll be doingsome community service to make upfor you absence in school.

On Puck, not happy with his moms disciplinarian persona.

INT. GALLOWAYS HOME - IANS BEDROOM - NIGHT

An attic loft with a huge bay window. Ian is finishingputting his bed together. The walls are lined up withunopened boxes.

The bed is finished. He takes a step back and is happy withhis work.

INT. GALLOWAYS HOME - KITCHEN - NIGHT

Maryanne is carrying some boxes into the kitchen. Ian enters.He helps her.

IANI finish putting the bed together.Ill do the rest tomorrow.

MARYANNEThats great sweaty. Sorry that wedidnt let you go out tonight.

IANIts fine. I think I should head tosleep. Unpacking is actuallytiring.

Maryanne lets out a warm smile. She makes her way to theliving room. She pulls something out from a box. A NECKLACE.

She hands it to Ian.

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IAN (CONTD)What is this?

MARYANNEIts a family heirloom.

Ian takes a closer look at the necklace. Its silver withRING ATTACHED.

He looks closer -- an inscription in the ring: NATIVE

IANNative.

MARYANNEThis town didnt welcome visitorsvery well in the past. They wanteda way to see who was a natural born

citizen of this town and whowasnt, so they made rings for thefamilies.

IANLike a passport.

MARYANNEYes. It used to be mine. Now itsyours.

IANBut I wasnt born in Hollow Creek.

Maryanne helps Ian put it around his neck.

MARYANNEIt doesnt matter anymore. Now goup to bed. Ill see you tomorrow.

She kisses him on the forehead.

INT. GALLOWAYS HOME - IANS BEDROOM - NIGHT

Ian lays in bed staring at his newly gifted necklace. He runsthis thumb over the inscription.

His eyes slowly start to close -- And then all at once, hefalls asleep.

END OF ACT THREE

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ACT FOUR

EXT. COUNTRY ROAD - NIGHT

The same long, winding, road we saw earlier. Within the thickforest we can barley see the smoke that comes from the

bonfire.A lone set of HEADLIGHTS appears down the road. An SUV comesinto view.

INT. SUV - NIGHT

Katherine drives down the long road. MUSIC PLAYS. Katherinesings along.

THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD - Headlights pierce darkness.

BUZZZ!!! Katherines phone vibrates. She looks at it, takingher eyes off the road.

The message reads: FROM TRAVIS -- HORNY. HURRY UP!!

Katherine replies back. Oblivious to the road. Who gave thisgirl a driver license?

THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD -- A misty fog starts rolling by.

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The fog grows thicker and thicker. It would be difficult tosee the road if Katherine was actually paying attention.

In just a few seconds, theres nothing but white all around.The roads almost completely gone from view. Then, all of asudden...

THE FOG LIFTS. A CLEAR ROAD AGAIN -- And thats whenKatherine looks up, but before she evens blinks --

SHE SCREAMS.

WINDSHIELD - POV - A YOUNG MAN STANDS IN THE MIDDLE OF THEROAD.

Katherine HITS the brakes. Not fast enough -- SHE CRASHESINTO THE MAN.

His body goes up and over the SUV, rolling off the top,hitting the ground behind her.

Katherine YANKS THE WHEEL, sending the SUV into a tailspinacross the road. It comes to a SCREECHING HALT.

Everything goes silent for a moment.

KATHERINEOh my god. Oh my god.

Shes in full panic. Starts CRYING. She peers out the window,but she cant see anything. The HEADLIGHTS are pointed to the

woods.

EXT. SUV - NIGHT

Katherine gets out of the car. The music from the bonfire,miles away, can be heard. She walks around to the front ofthe car to inspect the damage.

Her eyes search the darkness. Theres no one around, besidethe MAN laying on the road up ahead.

KATHERINE

Oh god. Please dont be dead.

Katherine races across the road, where the YOUNG MAN lies.Still.

KATHERINE (CONTD)Please be okay.

Slowly, she approaches the man. Kneels down...

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BESIDE THE BODY. Its not moving. Katherine knows this isntgood. She finds his hand -- lifts it. Feels for a pulse.

KATHERINE (CONTD)No. Oh my god. No.

She peers down to the YOUNG MANS FACE. Unable to see him atall. Its pitch black.

She pats her pockets franticly. Trying to find something --Her phone.

She turns back to the car.

KATHERINE (CONTD)Shit.

She makes her way towards the car. A NOISE BEHIND HER. Sheturns. The road is empty. The YOUNG MAN is gone.

She turns back to the car. RUNNING. Frightened. Terrified.

Shes almost to the car when she FALLS FACE FIRST against theasphalt road.

And before you think this is a clich horror movie scene --

Katherine looks behind her. Shes paralyzed in horror.

The YOUNG MAN is behind her -- HOLDING TIGHT TO HER ANKLE.Still, we dont see his face due to the darkness.

BLOOD BEGINS TO RUSH DOWN KATHERINES FACE. She feels it andthats when she starts KICKING AND SCREAMING.

He breaks free from him. She gets up and begins to run into --

EXT. FOREST - LATE NIGHT

-- Katherine breaks through the branches. HEADLIGHTS light upher path.

She runs down the center of the trees. SCREAMING

HYSTERICALLY. Trying to put distance between her and the MANthats out there...

She keeps running and running...directly into the woods.

Everything becomes blurry really fast. Katherine keepsmoving, not looking back, disappearing further into the thickwoods.

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Finally, she stops. Shes breathing hard, really hard. Andthis is when we realize... DARKNESS.

No more sight of the road. No sight of the bonfire. Justendless rows of trees. Shes lost and she knows it.

She takes one more look around. She starts running again. Sheruns and runs.

She continues to run, but it feels like shes making noprogress. She runs until --

WAHM! SHE FALLS FACE FIRST AGAIN. She falls in a puddle ofsomething. Something thick. She rights herself, wincing. .

She looks forward and sees - THE YOUNG MAN IN FRONT OF HER.LAYING ON THE GROUND. STILL. FACE DOWN. DEAD.

SHE TRIPPED OVER HIM.

We now notice that the bonfire is visible, yards behindKatherine. Some light manages to break through the trees.

Katherine begins to go back into PANIC MODE. Shes shaking.She stands and moves closer to the BODY.

Using her leg, she kicks over the BODY.

ON KATHERINE. HER FACE FULL OF SHOCK AND HORROR AS SHE SEESTHE FACE OF THE YOUNG MAN.

She brings her hands up to view. The liquid she fell on wasBLOOD. AND SHES COVERED IN IT. FROM HEAD TO TOE.

KATHERINE SCREAMS OUT -- A BLOOD CURDING SCREAM.

INT. IANS BEDROOM - LATE NIGHT

IAN AWAKES. SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF HIS LUNGS. HES BREATHINGHARD. REALLY HARD. Was all that a dream?

He takes a look around. Moon light coming in through the baywindow. Silence. He gets up and heads to his bathroom.

INT. IANS BEDROOM - BATHROOM - LATE NIGHT

Ian turns on the faucet and splashes his face with water.Waking him up. He stares into the mirror.

He doesnt look good. Sick. Tired. Scared. He knows somethingisnt right.

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EXT. WOODBORO LANE - LATE NIGHT

The neighborhood is dark...quiet. AMAN stands in the middleof the street, facing the Galloways home.

The Man is completely covered in dark clothing. His face

hides behind a dark skin tight mask. The only thingnoticeable are the RED LEATHER GLOVES he wears.

He will be known as Red Gloves.

EXT. BONFIRE - LATE NIGHT

The party is still raging on. In the woods, Vivian sucks facewith a TEENAGE BOY by his car, Emily converses with someFRIENDS.

Everyone is having the time of their lives until--

A SCREAM. Everyone stops. The music is cut short.

What was that?!

ANGEL ON KATHERINE as she comes out of the woods. Shescovered in dirt. No longer blood... Everyone begins to takenotice. Emily pushes through the crowd.

EMILYKatherine! Oh my god!

She races to help her friend. Instant panic. Chaos. A DIN OFVOICES as everyone reacts.

Emily reaches Katherine just as she falls to the ground. Thepartygoers crowd her, trying to help.

From somewhere else, Vivian exits the woods alongside thehorny teenage boy.

ON VIVIAN, staring in shock at the sight.

Vivian lets herself get swallowed up by the crowd. And then,with everyones attention on Katherine, she leaves.

EXT. GALLOWAYS HOME - LATE NIGHT

Red gloves moves closer to the house. He stops right beforereaching the veranda. He directs a RAISED HAND towards thefront door.

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INT. GALLOWAYS HOME - KITCHEN - LATE NIGHT

Maryanne is finishing unpacking some of the silverware. SheHUMS along to some song.

She reaches inside a box just as a burner stove IGNITES --

The flame is small, but it grabs her attention.

She turns off the stove and continues to unpack. Secondslater another burner IGNITES -- this time, the FLAME ISSHOOTING HIGH ABOVE THE STOVE. Maryanne quickly turns it off.

She looks around and finds her PHONE. She grabs it and beginssending a text. Just as she hits send--

All four burners SPIT FLAMES OF FIRE. Maryanne steps back.Stunned. Terrified.

The flames quickly begin to CLIMB THE WALL to the ceiling.

Theres recognition on Maryannes face. Pure horror. And thenthe slightest whisper...

MARYANNEIan...

She turns to run.. She takes one step, but something has her.Something thats not there. Her feet fly from under, shelands hard ON HER BACK. Her head CRACKS against the kitchenfloor.

INT. IANS BEDROOM - LATE NIGHT

Ian is still staring at himself. He turns the faucet off.

THUMP! He hears something. Something from downstairs. Hewalks to the door and he sees smoke coming from under it...

BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! The fire alarm BLARES throughout the house.

IANMom...

INT. GALLOWAYS HOME - KITCHEN - LATE NIGHT

Maryanne is on the ground. Shes still. The fire SPREADS upthe walls, to the ceiling.

Maryannes eyes flicker open. Semi-conscious, she sees Ianrunning towards her. Hes horrified. Scared. Tears run downhis face.

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He gets beside her. Ian holds her up. Shes bleeding from herhead.

IANMom! Mom!

GASPING, she reaches out to Ian, her eyes full of fear. Shelets out her final word...

MARYANNERun.

Every BULB AROUND THEM EXPLODES. The fire quickly leaps intothe living room and upstairs.

In seconds, the entire house goes up in flames. Ian holds hismother tight. He doesnt want to let her go.

He stares deep within her eyes. Run.

IANMom!

Maryanne begins to GAG. COUGH. CHOKE. She can no longerbreathe. Ian watches his mother take her final breaths. Hereyes become as cold as death.

Ian losses it. He SCREAMS, SHOUTS and CRIES.

BOOOM! The front door BURSTS OPEN. The man with the redgloves stands right on the door step. Ian and him make eye

contact for a split second.

Ian, weak and horror-stricken, stands and RUNS out the backdoor.

EXT. GALLOWAYS HOME - BACKYARD - LATE NIGHT

Ian comes running out of his house.

A MOMENT OF PURE SILENCE. He stares back at his home. At hisdead mother lying on the kitchen floor. And at the man withthe skin tight mask and red gloves at the front door.

And then, the house EXPLODES INTO FLAMES, ENGULFING Maryanne.

The silence continues as Ian hears his mothers last words...

MARYANNE (V.O.)Run.

And thats what he does. He runs for his life into the woods.

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INT. HOLLOW CREEK POLICE STATION - LATE NIGHT

A small town police station. Some OFFICERS fall asleep attheir desks. At the end we see the SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

Through the glass window, we see Nolan. Hes going through

some papers. His phone lights up... He reads the text.

Its something bad. Really bad. He jumps out of his desk andruns out of his office.

NOLAN(into radio)

All available units head to 828Woodboro lane. Now!!

EXT. HOLLOW CREEK - LATE NIGHT

An AERIAL SHOT of the town. POLICE VEHICLES AND A FIRE TRUCKrace down the street towards Ians home.

EXT. WOODBORO LANE- LATE NIGHT

The entire neighborhood is awoken with the SQUAD CARS BLARINGDOWN THE STREET.


Nolan breaks through his sheriffs car door. He races towardsthe house, but hes too late. It shocks the life out of him.

The house is ENGULFED IN FLAMES.

DEPUTIES around Nolan stare, not knowing what to do.

CLOSE ON NOLANS FACE. As the realization sinks in. The nextmoments are a blur as Nolan steps forward. He gets lost inthe flames. The fireman at work.

He tries to speak... But all sound... All motion...

Everything comes to a horrifying halt. As Nolans world isdestroyed.

END OF ACT FOUR

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ACT FIVE

EXT. COUNTRY ROAD - LATE NIGHT

The now infamous winding road. Headlights appear through thedarkness.

INT. DYLANS CAR - LATE NIGHT

Dylan drives down the road until he sees something up ahead.

THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD -- Katherines car. Abandoned.Headlights still piercing the woods.

He stops his car.

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EXT. COUNTRY ROAD - SAME

Dylan exits his car and makes his way towards Katherinescar. He takes a look around... No one in sight. Somethingsnot right...

Dylan peaks inside the car... No one. He turns back.

He steps on something... He bends down and pick up--

A NECKLACE. The same necklace Maryanne gave to Ian...

He inspects it. Its familiar to him...

BUZZ!! Dylan reaches into his pocket and answers his phone.

DYLANHello?

Who ever is on the other line, is not doing too well.

DYLAN (CONTD)Okay. Okay. Calm down. Ill bethere soon.

Dylan pockets his cell phone and the necklace.


The firefighters are finishing putting out the fire. The

house is badly burnt, but still seems stable.

Nolan stands in front of the house. Glassy eyed. Watching thescene. A FIREFIGHTER exits the house and approaches Nolan.

FIREFIGHTERSir.

Nolan is silent.

FIREFIGHTER (CONTD)The fire started in the kitchen. Wedont know yet if it was arson or

accidental.

Nolan is still silent.

FIREFIGHTER (CONTD)We found a body. Its burnt badly,but we can see its a female. Thecorner has to inves-

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NOLANIts my wife. Wheres my son?

Travis exits the burnt home. He walks up to Nolan.

NOLAN (CONTD)

(to Travis)Where the hell where you? This isyour street. Why werent youpatrolling it.

TRAVISI... I went to go patrol thebonfire sir.

Nolan takes a breath. Hes about to lose it, but he holds itin.

NOLANMy son and wife are dead and you--

TRAVISTheres only one body in the house.Female. Sir. The back door wasopen. They havent found out howthe fire started. And your son isnot--

(beat)Its protocol sir.

Nolan stares deep in Travis eyes. He knows what he means.

NOLANHes my son! Not a suspect! My wifeis Dead! If my son is out there,FIND HIM!

INT. HOLLOW CREEK HOSPITAL - ROOM - LATE NIGHT

Katherine lies in her hospital bed. Emily sits by her side.Worry etched on her face.

Dylan enters.

DYLANHey.

Emily heads towards Dylan and hugs him with great strength.Dylan doesn't hold back. Shes on the brink of crying.

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EMILYI didnt know who to call. Herparents arent answering and shehasnt woken up and I--

Dylan stops her.

DYLANGo try her parents again.

Emily gives him a nod and heads out into the hallway. Dylanwalks up beside Katherine. He stares at her, emotionless.

DYLAN (CONTD)Wake up.

Katherines eyes flutter open. Her eyes full of fear. Shestruggles to speak. In the faintest whisper, she manages tospeak.

KATHERINEIan. Hes dead.

This grabs his attention. Dylan becomes emotionless. Hestares deep into Katherines eyes. Hes doing his thingagain...

DYLANYoure going to forget whateverhappened. You thought you hit ananimal. You were drunk. You lost

control and left your car. You ranback to the bonfire.

Katherine stares into Dylan eyes as she nods. Emily enters.

EMILYThey finally answered. Her parentsare on her

(re: Katherine)She woke up!

Instantly, Dylan is back to his charming self.

DYLANYes. Shes fine. Sorry, but I haveto go. Ill be back in a bit.

He leans in and KISSES Emily on the cheek.

EMILYThank you.

Dylan exits. Leaving Emily with Katherine.

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EXT. OCEAN - LATE NIGHT

The moon illuminates the choppy waters of the Gulf.

EXT. BOARDWALK - LATE NIGHT

Eleanor walks down the old and empty boardwalk. Behind her isthe MARINA and old restaurants under renovation.

She reaches the end of the boardwalk and sits on a benchfacing the dark horizon.

Waves CRASH against the boardwalk. The night air whipping allaround. A MAN appears behind her.

The same man outside of the Galloways home with the REDGLOVES. The same man that somehow killed Ians mother. He

takes a sit next to Eleanor.

RED GLOVESThe boy--

ELEANOR--got away. I know.

RED GLOVESIsabella is--

ELEANOR--dead. I know.

(beat)By this point, youd think youdrealized that I know everything.

(beat)Find the boy, but be careful. Heand his brother are the lastnatives. While hes in this town,his power is stronger than ever.

RED GLOVESWhat are we going to do about hisbrother than? When theyre togethertheir powers are--

Eleanor stares up at the skies. Ignoring Red Gloves.

ELEANORTheres a storm coming...

As RAINDROPS begin to hit the boardwalk. CLOUDS FORM IN THESKY ABOVE. In moments, a light shower becomes a steady pourof rain.

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Eleanor watches the clouds. A CRACKLING OF THUNDER. Followedby LIGHTING illuminating the sky. The rain pours down,drenching her and the man with the RED GLOVES.

She walks away towards the MARINA. The MAN follows shortly.

EXT. HOLLOW CREEK - OUTSKIRTS - LATE NIGHT

As it begins to RAIN DOWN, POLICE OFFICERS gather on a dirtroad. At their sides, SEARCH DOGS bark and whine, pullingtheir leashes taut.

One by one, the officers click on flashlights and then glancetowards Nolan for his signal.

Seconds later, a dozen streaks of light tear through theshadowy woods.

A desperate search begun...

EXT. WOODS - NIGHT

Just like the beginning. Moon light pierces through thebranches. A pour of rain falls down.

IAN breaks through the darkness. RUNNING WITH GREAT SPEED.

Running with great adrenaline and fear in his eyes, hemaneuvers over rocks and branches.

Ian looks over his shoulder, but no one is there. Hecontinues running forward when--

IN A FLASH: A TOWERING WALL OF FIRE SPROUTS OUT IN FRONT OFHIM.

He falls backwards. Eyes wide open. Ian gawks at the wall offlames that blocks his way.

He recovers and takes one more look around the woods. Stillno one in sight.

Then suddenly from behind--

IN A FLASH: A BLACK STEAL ROPE WRAPS AROUND HIS THROAT.

As Ian GASPS for air, he attempts to break free. But no luck.The rope is too strong.

With every move Ian makes, the rope GRIPS TIGHTER ANDTIGHTER.

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The struggle can be seen through Ians eyes. The hope he islosing. His eyes begin to tear when--

IN A FLASH: IAN IS ROUGHLY YANKED BACKWARDS. BEING DRAGGEDLIKE A COWBOY FROM A HORSES STIRRUP.

WITH ONE FINAL SCREAM, IAN REACHES OUT TO US, AS HE GETSSWALLOWED INTO THE DARKNESS.

INT. DYLANS BEDROOM - LATE NIGHT

Rains slams against the window. Dylan enters his room andmakes his way to the STONE FIREPLACE. He touches the lefthand corner. He presses on it. It moves slightly. He pull onit. The stone moves. Dylan pulls harder, removing it from thefire place to find--

A secret hiding place.

He reaches in and pulls out a SMALL WOODEN BOX -- an old one.

He opens it and takes out its contents: an OLD LEATHERJOURNAL, a NECKLACE, identical to Ians, and an old PICTUREof two little boys.

He takes out the necklace from his pocket and compares thetwo. Identical. He stares at the old photograph.

One of the boys in the picture is a newborn and the other isjust a year old. They both wear the same necklaces -- The

necklaces Dylan holds in his hands.

Only a closer look reveals the inscription:

Dylan & Dorian Hollow.

FADE TO BLACK

END OF PILOT

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