The List - Episode One
Transcript of The List - Episode One
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THE LIST
Episode 1
They Took Her From You.
By
James Sawkins
22nd
July 2010
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1Ext. Various Streets Day
A black Ford S-Max drives along a road. Four Seasons December 1963
plays in the background as the car continues along the peaceful road. The
sun shines in the sky and the streets are filled with people.
A peaceful world
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2 Int. Ford S-Max Day
CU of Jacob resting his head against the back seat relaxed. His mother
sits beside him laughing as his older brother in the passenger seat sings
along badly to the music.
Jacob glances down. A black backpack rests beside his leg half unzipped.
MOTHER
Jake? Are you ok?
Jacob keeps his eyes fixed on the backpack mysterious.
JACOB
Yeah (pause) Ive just got work to do.
3Ext. Traffic Lights Day
The car stops at a set of traffic lights. The music continues. CU of right rear
window as it rolls down to reveal Jacob resting his head against the chair
leisurely. The music plays lower.
Jacob; 17 years old, mysterious, Caucasian, male with short blonde hair
and black framed glasses.
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Jacob continues to gaze, without a care in the world out of the window. He
raises a black handgun out of the window.
Pulls the trigger.
With a bang an African boy falls to the floor.
The traffic lights change and the car pulls away. Jacob looks neutral. The
music returns to its original volume as the car drives off with just a single
scream being heard behind as Jacob mockingly mouths the scream.
CUT TO TITLES:
Three Week Earlier
FADE TO:
4 Int. Bedroom Morning
Camera looks directly down on Jacob lying in bed. A blue quilt covers
nearly almost all of his body as he stares, emotionless
The sound of a ticking clock is the only sound that can be heard. With a
shake of the head Jacob breaks his stare and rolls out of bed in a pair of
boxers. He slips on a pair of blue jeans and a blue polo shirt lying beside his
bed and leaves the room.
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5 Int. Hallway Morning
Jacob walks along with a stretch and a yawn. The hallway is decorated with
spotless white walls and shining hard wood floor with family photos in
gold frames dotted around the walls.
CU of family photo with mother and two older brothers crowded on a sofa
laughing as Jacob passes it.
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6 Int. Living Room Morning
Jacob enters the living room and sits on a black leather sofa, adjacent to
his older brother, Steve, on a matching armchair. The walls are plain white
and a black fireplace sits under the mantelpiece.
JACOB
Morning.
STEVE
(sarcastically) Afternoon.
JACOB
That's not even funny when I wake up
late but...it's only 10.
Jacob sits and puts his feet up on the chair. Jacob's mother enters with a
cup of tea in a black mug and a bowl of corn flakes in a white bowl,
handing it to Jacob and taking a seat beside him.
The news plays, mid-way through a report, on the large flat screen TV.
REPORTER
It was in the early hours of this
morning when she was found and
police are still investigating what
exactly happened as witnesses seem to
be sparse. (Continues in the
background)
JACOB
What she talking about?
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STEVEListen and you might find out.
Jacob stops eating and begins to listen intently. He looks confused and
there is an element of sadness in his eyes.
REPORTER
All we do know is that around six
o'clock this morning the police
received a call telling them about abody found in Riverfield Park here in
Dagenham. The body has now been
identified as mother of two, Katherine
Reed and police are currently trying to
locate the children as the mother was
found just metres from an empty push
chair which they now believe had
belonged to one of her children, so
now police are considering the
possibility that either one or both her
children were with her when she was
killed late last night.
STEVE
Bet its gangs. (Pause) It always is.
JACOB
You don't know that.
STEVE
Yes I do. Its the same thing everyday,
why would this be any different? Im
telling you, its gangs!
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Jacob shakes his head as if disapproving of Steve's opinion and begins toeat again, ending the conversation.
He eats a couple more spoonfuls before his mobile beeps beside him on
the arm of the chair. He puts down his spoon, wipes a small drop of milk
off his lip and picks up his phone. He presses show and begins to read.
GOIN PARK AT 10! WANNA COME? :)'
Jacob puts his phone back down and continues to eat.
STEVE
Whose that?
JACOB
Mates, I'm going out.
MOTHER
(sarcastically) Oh well thanks for telling
me.
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7Ext. Car Park Morning
Jacob exits his block of flats and walks through the car park showing no
regard for the possibility of getting hit by a car.
He walks, whistling cheerfully, as the sun beams down on the dreary
buildings then stops.
He turns to look across the street. A man in a grey suit stares across from a
bus stop. Jacob stares back suspicious.
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Carries on.
Glances back
Continues.
8Ext. Empty Street Morning
Jacob walks along an empty street relaxed. Only one other man stands
on the street leaning against a wall. As Jacob passes the man he looks up
MAN
(shouts) Excuse me.
Jacob turns back to look at the man. Looking surprised that someone has
spoken to him his eyes glance around for a moment then fixes his eyes on
the man. The man is looking back confused.
MAN
Whats you name?
JACOB
What?
MAN
Your name, what is your name?
Jacob pauses, unsure.
JACOB
Jacob, Jacob Preston.
MAN
(pause) I know you.
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JACOBWhat dyou mean?
MAN
Im sorry. Im really sorry
Jacob stays silent. The man begins to look agitated and talks as fast as the
words can leave his mouth.
MANI know you dont know yet but you
need to, you need to know Jacob
because its coming, its coming and you
cant stop it and Im sorry (Pause)
Thats when youll have to remember.
Jacob shakes his head refusing to think about what the man is saying.
JACOB
I dont, I dont understand. Whats
coming.
MAN
(Long pause) The darkness.
Jacob backs away from the man not taking his eyes off of him.
MAN
Im sorry.
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9Ext. Riverfield Park Morning
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Jacob and his friends surround a circle of swings with some sat on swings
and others standing close by. Jacob sits, gently swinging, beside Rose onthe swing next to him.
Jacob stares at the floor below him silent. There is sadness in his eyes.
ROSE
Are you ok?
JACOB
Yeah just (Pause) Never mind.
ROSE
Have you spoken to him?
JACOB
Nope. Not heard a word.
ROSE
I don't even know why you two split
up, you've never said. I always thought
you two were good together. I mean
you had so much in common.
JACOB
(Interrupts suddenly) No, no we didn't.
The only thing we had in common was
that we both hated being bisexual.
ROSE
You gotta get out and meet someone
new mate.
JACOB
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Where? I'm 17 the only place I can
meet people is here probably and Iain't seeing to many people other than
us (Pause) Except that bird over there,
don't really have a thing for pensioners
though.
They both look across at an elderly woman sitting on a bench. She looks
both horrified and curious.
ROSEThink she's got a thing for you though.
Jacob stays silent - staring back. The woman eventually stands up - looking
reluctant to take her eyes off of him - and walks away.
Pause.
Turns back to the group.
LEON
Are we just gunna sit here all day?
ROSE
(Joking) Oh look, you don't like it, do
one.
LEON
Oh fine be like that.
ROSE
I'm only joking I love you really, well
sort of.
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The group all give out a small chuckle.
EMMA
Well Im going to the shop. Anyone
want anything?
HOLLY
Ill come with you.
Emma, Holly and several others leave the park heading for the shop
leaving Rebecca and Jacob alone. Jacob continues to gently swing withRebecca standing next to him leaning against a metal pole.
REBECCA
We spend our lives at this bloody park.
JACOB
Not much else we can do.
REBECCA
Yeah I suppose youre right.
JACOB
How can we even be here? Isnt this
where the woman was murdered last
night?
REBECCA
Jake, what are you on about? (pause) if
someone died here last night dont you
think we would have noticed by now?
Jacob shakes his head - confused.
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JACOB
Suppose youre right. I mustve heardthe news wrong.
REBECCA
God you are weird sometimes.
JACOB
(Chuckles) You love it.
REBECCA(laughs) Yeah. We all do thats why
were all here.
The rest of the group return abruptly and everyone falls silent. They all
begin to look around at each other waiting for someone to talk.
JACOB
Gunna get ear ache from you lot.
Everyone smiles and some give a small chuckle.
JACOB
Anyone remember that time Holly fell
off the chair in English?
Most of the group begin to laugh. Some who don't know begin to ask while
the rest are in fits of laughter.
Jacob glances away.
His smile disappears. More people have entered the park - an old man
walking his dog, a couple walking through with a small child and a couple
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of teenagers hanging around by the gate. All are staring at Jacob in that
same curious yet scared way that the old lady had.
The couple are holding their child back from running off towards the
swings and the old man has stopped with his dog trying to carry on. Jacob
stands worried.
Jacob steps through the swings.
The swings are empty.
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10 Ext. Narrow Street Morning
Jacob walks lifelessly along the street. He stares forwards looking at
nothing. His feet step lazily one after the other as if there is no energy
behind them. Sadness fills his face.
He continues to walk. Barely realising, he steps one foot off the curb. The
world slows. His foot touches the ground. He walks into the road tires
screech. A silver car screeches towards Jacob he freezes. The car swerves
away as Jacob stands and watches. Crash. The car hits a lamppost.
Smoke pours from the bonnet as Jacob stands for a few seconds and
watches.
He moves.
Runs towards the car and pulls the drivers door open. He reaches in and
quickly presses the button on his seat belt. Shoving the seat belt out of the
way he grabs he man from the front seta and pulls him out struggling.
The man is older than him and much more muscular with a cut across his
head and a long gash along his right leg.
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Jacob begins to drag him away from the car. He glances down at the back
of the car and sees flames gathering around the bottom of the car. Hebegins to pull the man away faster, grunting as he pulls with all the
strength he has.
As he drags further and further away panic begins to show on his face
more and more. He gets the man up onto the pavement opposite the car.
He lifts the man as much as he can and puts his arm around his own neck.
He carried on. Suddenly the car erupts into flames knocking Jacob and the
man to the floor.
Jacob lies on the floor. He stares over at the flames.
He closes his eyes.
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11 Int. Hospital Cubicle Day
A young female nurse cleans a cut on Jacobs jaw. He shows little pain as
she wipes the small damn white piece of cloth against the small wound.
JACOB
Can I go yet?
NURSE
Im almost done.
JACOB
(emotionless) Its just a cut.
NURSE
This will just take a second.
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Jacob stands and moves away from the nurse. He exits the cubicle he is sat
in and begins to walk away still emotionless.
NURSE
Sir Im not finished yet could you
please come back here for one
moment please.
Jacob ignores the nurse and carries on walking.
12 Int. Hospital Ward Day
Jacob walks through the ward. People lay with all different injuries on
either side in hospital beds. Jacob looks from side to side looking for
someone.
He walks past 6 beds before he stops at the man he is looking for. The
driver of the silver car sits up on a hospital bed alone. Jacob warily
approaches.
JACOB
Hi. Im Jacob (pause) Im the one that
pulled you out, ya know, of the car.
Youre Michael right?
MICHAEL
Yeah thats me and hey thanks for that.
Doctor said without you Id be dead.
JACOB
Doesnt matter.
MICHAEL
It does.
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Jacob steps closer and stands beside his bed.
MICHAEL
So whats your name kid?
JACOB
Jacob.
MICHAEL
Hello, Jacob. Im Michael (pause) Whydont you have a seat?
Michael shuffles over. After a brief moment Jacob takes a seat beside him.
JACOB
Im sorry.
MICHAEL
For what?
JACOB
I was standing in the middle of the
road, I caused the crash.
MICHAEL
I was talking on my phone anyway I
would have crashed at some point.
(pause) Plus you saved my life so I
guess you made it up to me.
They both chuckle.
MICHAEL
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So kid whats your story?
JACOB
Havent got one.
MICHAEL
(chuckles) Everyones got a story kid.
JACOB
Not me. Boring life. Nothing exciting
happens to me. I get up, eat breakfast,go out with mates, come home, sleep.
Thats my day. Everyday.
MICHAEL
No theres more than that I know it. I
can see it in your eyes.
JACOB
Nope. Nothing.
Michael looks marginally suspicious.
JACOB
What about you? Whats your story?
MICHAEL
Too long to tell.
JACOB
Ive got plenty of time.
MICHAEL
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(pause) Suppose its not that
interesting.
JACOB
Oh come on you asked for mine and
now youre not even gunna tell me
about yours.
MICHAEL
Fine.
Michael takes a mouthful of water from the cup beside his bed.
MICHAEL
I grew up on a crappy estate in Barking
with my mother after my father walked
out three days before my second
birthday, taking all my mums money
with him, including the inheritance
from my granddad. Did my GCSEs, did
my A Levels, got a job (pause) and
then one day on some kid stepped in
front of my car and here I am.
JACOB
(Long pause) How come no ones come
to visit you?
MICHAEL
My mum died a few years back.
Theres no one else.
JACOB
Oh Im sorry.
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MICHAELIts ok.
JACOB
So you not married or anything?
MICHAEL
No. (Long pause) Theres no one else.
(Pause) There was a girl once. A long
time ago. (Pause) She lived next doorto me when I was younger. She barely
ever looked at me, until one day. She
was carrying the shopping home and I
bumped into her, knocked it all out of
her hands. I have a habit of bumping
into things you see. (sarcastically)
Dont know if you noticed that.
Jacob laughs.
MICHAEL
Anyway after that we started talking,
went out a couple of times. (Pause) I
remember once we went to the
pictures to see the first Toy Story film.
God I must be old. We sat through the
film even though we were teenagers at
the time, both loving it more than the
kids in there (laughs) and then, in what
may be the cheesiest moment of my
life, it started raining on our way home
and well, that was our first kiss.
(laughs) I really liked her.
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JACOBSo what happened?
MICHAEL
Well this was when I was like fourteen.
(Giggles) Her dad got a job abroad not
too long after we met. They left for
Dubai one night. I guess she was a
tough act to follow.
Michael smiles to himself as if no one else is really there with him. Jacob
stays silent, not knowing what to say. His face shows sadness. After a few
seconds Michael looks to Jacob.
MICHAEL
Are you ok?
Jacob stays silent. The sadness remains.
MICHAEL
Youve lost someone special too.
(Pause) Like I said I can see it in your
eyes.
Jacob snaps out of his gaze with a quick shake of his head.
JACOB
No Im fine, honestly. Look I better be
getting home but Ill come back and
see you again some time to see how
you are and stuff.
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Jacob stands from the bed and with an awkward nod of his head to signal a
goodbye he turns and walks away. CUT TO:
13 Int. Living Room Day
Jacob enters the living room throwing down his keys on the radiator cover.
JACOB
(Shouts) Hello? Anyone in?
No reply. The house is silent.
He moves towards the large window where sunlight floods into the room -
stops.
A few inches from the net curtains as if he knows what hes going to see.
He, almost reluctantly, pulls back the net curtain and looks out. On the
street he sees the mysterious man in the grey suit from earlier - staring.
The man now stands on the opposite side of the road from before, closer
to Jacobs house. He looks up at to meet Jacobs worried gaze and looking
completely serious and almost as if he is trying to show sympathy.
STEVE
What are you looking at?
Jacob turns around, startled, to face his older brother
JACOB
When did you get in?
STEVE
Ive been in this whole time
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JACOBWhy didnt you answer when I called?
Steve shrugs.
STEVE
Im only here when you need me to be.
Jacob looks confused. He looks as if he is about to speak but stops. He
brushes past his brother as he rushes out of his house.CUT TO:
14 Ext. Car Park Afternoon
Jacob walks out into the car park anxious. His head darts around looking
for something. He sees nothing. He carries on walking, his head still darting
around.
His breathing gets heavier and heavier. Hes panicking. His walking gets
faster and faster. His heart is beating through his ears. Theres no other
sound that can be heard.
The heart beats gets louder and louder. He walks faster.
It stops.
He bumps into a man and grunts as hes knocked slightly backwards.
JACOB
Sorry.
LEON
Its ok.
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Jacob looks up realising who it is.
JACOB
Hi. Sorry about that. Wasnt paying
attention.
LEON
No its fine, honestly.
He smiles warmly, resting a hand on Jacobs shoulder.
LEON
Are you ok?
Jacob nods lying.
LEON
Come on. Lets go down the caf get a
cup of tea or something.
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15 Int. Caf Afternoon
Leon sits across from Jacob in a run down caf. The wooden chairs wobble
with every breath and the tables are covered in scratches and stains. The
sound of frying fills the room with everyone almost shouting to hear each
other. A moody waitress stands behind the counter taking peoples orders
before telling them to take a seat.
Leon and Jacob sit together on a table for four in the corner of the caf in
front of the large window facing out onto the street.
LEON
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So why were you in such a rush?
JACOB
Oh it doesnt matter. I was just looking
for something, guess it wasnt there.
LEON
(Long pause) You know you never
really say anything. I dont know
anything about you and Ive known you
for ages.
JACOB
So Im mysterious (laughs) Anyway I
dont know anything about you either.
LEON
Well there is nothing to know about
me is there?
JACOB
(smirks) What about you and Rose?
LEON
Nothing to tell there either.
JACOB
Oh pull the other one. We all know
theres something going on with you
two.
LEON
No seriously nothing is going to happen
I thought it would but it wont.
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The moody waitress brings over two cups of tea and shoves them downonto the table. Leon and Jacob stops talking as she approaches. She
leaves.
JACOB
So why is nothing going to happen
then?
LEON
(Sarcastically) Yeah like you dontknow.
Jacob remains looking puzzled.
LEON
What you really dont know.
He shakes his head.
LEON
What really?
JACOB
No.
LEON
She wants you.
JACOB
Oh dont be stupid.
LEON
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Im serious. She wants you. Everyone in
that group wants you (laughs)
JACOB
(Sarcastic) Oh that include you does it.
Jacob laughs. Leon gives a forced fake laugh before looking around
awkwardly. Jacob looks slightly worried.
LEON
I heard about earlier. You know the carcrash. You saved someone didnt you?
JACOB
Yeah.
LEON
Thats brilliant! Youre a hero. And the
car blew up Id never be able to bring
myself to do what you did.
JACOB
Well I was the one who caused it in the
first place so I wouldnt call myself a
hero.
LEON
I dont believe that. You couldnt hurt a
fly.
They both share an awkward yet warm look. Jacob gives a slight smile.
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16 Ext. Outside Caf Late Afternoon
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Leon and Jacob exit the caf. As the leave the door the stand outsideawkwardly looking at each other unsure of what to say or do next.
JACOB
So I guess Ill see you later.
LEON
Yeah well go out with the guys
sometime or something.
JACOB
Yeah definitely.
LEON
Ill see you later.
They give an awkward nod to say goodbye Leon walks off with Jacob left
standing alone.
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17 Int. Bedroom Morning
The sun beams through a gap in the curtains onto Jacob lying in bed. His
phone beeps on the chest of drawers beside him. Jacob quickly rolls over
with a sigh.
JACOB
God its already noon.
He looks at the new message.
COME TO THE WAREHOUSE NOW. YOUVE GOT WORK TO DO!
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CUT TO:
18 Ext. Warehouse Afternoon
Jacob stands outside a large silver warehouse doing nothing but staring at
the building. Theres concrete floor as far as the eye can see and a mist of
dry dirt sweeps through the air when a car rarely drives across the
deserted road.
A man passing by approaches Jacob as he stands staring at the
warehouse.
PASSER BY
Im sorry but do you have the time?
Jacob nods and begins to roll up his sleeve to look at his watch. A sudden
loud bang booms through the air, echoing through the empty space. Both
Jacob and the man turn to face where the noise had come from, looking
confused.
PASSER BY
What was that?
The man seems to dismiss it but Jacob continues to stare looking baffled
as if someone is telling him something impossible.
PASSER BY
Anyway do you have the time? Its just
Im running late I think
Jacobs face stops looking confused and simply looks neutral and almost
at peace.
JACOB
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There is no time here, I know that now.
Jacob begins to walk across the deserted road not giving the possibility of
getting hit by a car a second thought. He moves closer to the warehouse
and a door to the side swings open, as if it has done it by itself.
Jacob reaches the door and stops. He stares in looking unsure for just a
second then enters the warehouse.
19 Int. Warehouse Afternoon
Jacobs steps into the warehouse. He takes a few steps in and stops. The
camera quickly pans from Jacob around half the room and stops on the
man in the grey suit standing across from Jacob.
MYSTERIOUS MAN
Welcome.
Jacob remains silent.
MYSTERIOUS MAN
I take it you understand where you are
now?
Jacob nods.
MYSTERIOUS MAN
Well done. It takes some people a long
time to realise that this world isnt
what they think. You learn fast.
JACOB
(Long pause) I understand where I am.
(Pause) But doesnt explain why you
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called me here. What reason can you
have if theres no point to anything?
MYSTERIOUS MAN
I never said there wasnt a point to
anything (pause) and youve got work
to do.
JACOB
What dyou mean?
The man smiles devilishly and moves towards a small table and switches
on a light with a loud click. The light beams on and illuminates the wall. A
list of names written on the wall in chalk is revealed with a table blocking
the sixteenth and final name. Jacob steps curiously closer to look at the
wall.
MYSTERIOUS MAN
This is the list. Sixteen name. One job.
JACOB
I dont understand. What is it a list of.
The mysterious man looks at Jacob as if he should already know.
MYSTERIOUS MAN
Theres a backpack over there. Inside
theres a gun and all the bullets youre
gunna need. (Pause) Youre orders are
to kill everyone on that list.
JACOB
Why?
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MYSTERIOUS MAN
You know why.
Jacob turns towards The Listand looks at the first name. Marcus
Thompson.
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20 Ext. Street Corner Evening
A group of teenagers gather around a street corner. All are laughing,
barely able to stand, passing around a half full bottle of Vodka.
Jacob walks past on the opposite side of the road, the black backpack
swung over one shoulder. One of the girls stumbles through the group
and across the road towards him.
DRUNKEN GIRL
(Shouts) Jakey!
JACOB
(Anxious) Hi.
DRUNKEN GIRL
Whats in the bag?
The girl puts a hand on the bag and Jacob abruptly pulls away.
DRUNKEN GIRL
Come on just let me ave a look.
She grabs it again. This time she hold on tight and Jacob begins to tug
back.
DRUNKEN GIRL
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What are you doing? Let me ave a
look.
Jacob gives one final tug. The girl loses her grip and stumbles forward
slightly. She looks confused. Jacob glances back for a second, and then
hurries away. The girl watches for a few seconds after him before shaking
her head and stumbling back to her friends.
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21 Int. Bedroom Evening
Jacob enters his bedroom, now with a black backpack on his back. He
quickly takes it off his back and places it on his bed. He lets out a loud sigh
as he begins to half heartedly clean some of the mess in his bedroom.
His mobile begins to ring and he answers it while continuing to put stuff
away.
JACOB
Hello?
HOLLY
Jake?
JACOB
Yeah thats me as far as I know.
HOLLY
I need to talk to you.
Jacob looks concerned.
JACOB
You sound like youve been crying
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HOLLYI have.
JACOB
Whats wrong?
HOLLY
Can we just meet over the park or
something I need to talk to someone
and, I , I think youre the only onewholl understand.
JACOB
Ok. Ill just grab a quick shower and Ill
meet you over there in a bit ok.
Jacob hangs up the phone and quickly laves the room.
22 Int. Bathroom - Evening
Jacob stands in the shower with water running down on him while he
faces down. Steam fills the room as he stands motionless under the
continuous stream of water.
MYSTERIOUS MAN v/o
Your orders are to kill everyone on that
list.
LEON v/o
You couldnt hurt a fly.
JACOB v/o
There is no time here.
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STEVE v/oIm only here when you need me to be.
MICHAEL v/o
Youve lost someone special too.
LEON v/o
I dont know anything about you.
MICHAEL v/oYou saved my life.
HOLLY v/o
Youre the only one wholl understand.
The voiceovers overlap and repeat over and over while Jacob squints
under the running water trying to block them all out.
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23 Int. Bedroom Evening
Jacob enters the bedroom wearing the same clothes he had previously
been wearing with his hair still damp as he hurries around putting on
shoes and grabbing his keys. Once he is ready he stops beside his bed and
looks down at the black backpack sitting on his bed.
He wearily steps closer. He slowly unzips the backpack and reaches in,
pulling out a small black handgun a few seconds later.
He stares at it in his hand for a moment before sliding it down the back of
his trousers and covering it with his shirt. Once its covered he rushes out
of the room grabbing a jacket as he goes.
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24 Ext. Riverfield Park - Night
Jacob approaches the park. He walks looking emotionless as he heads
towards the gate. He stops suddenly a few feet short of the gate and looks
back subtly over his shoulder. A group of boys are standing around across
the street jokingly push around one of their friends as the friend looks
slightly worried and attempts to hide with awkward laughter.
Jacob stops glancing back, dismissing what is happening, and enters the
park. The gate creaks loudly and grinds against the concrete floor as hepushes it open to get in. Without looking around he begins to walk as if he
already knows where Holly is going to be.
Holly sits against a tree with her head buried into her knees. Shes curled
up against the tree as Jacob arrives beside her. He stands for a few
seconds just looking down at her before crouching beside her.
Holly; 18 years old, Scottish, long black hair, pale skin.
JACOB
So you going to tell me whats wrong
now then?
Holly raises her hand and looks at Jacob. Her eyes are puffy and tears still
glisten in her blue eyes.
HOLLY
I dont know. It doesnt make sense.
Theres a car, (pause) it doesnt stop it
just carries on.
JACOB
Where?
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A single tear runs down her face.
HOLLY
In my head. I see it in my head and I
dont know why.
JACOB
What does the car do, when you see
it?
HOLLY
(long pause) It kills me. (pause) It kills
me then it doesnt stop.
Hey both fall silent for a moment. Jacob watches Holly as she tries to stop
her tears and avoids eye contact.
JACOB
Holly, youre going to know what that
means very soon. I wish I could just tell
you but it doesnt work that way and
you wouldnt believe me anyway. So
far now just go home and get some
rest you look like you need it.
HOLLY
I knew youd understand.
JACOB
(chuckles) Whys that?
HOLLY
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You just seem to know more than
others for some reason, most peoplewould laugh at what I just said but you
didnt because youre, different.
JACOB
Like I haven been told that before.
They both glance solemnly at each other before Holly stands. Taking in a
deep breath she walks away leaving Jacob alone.
After a moment of staring at the floor deep in thought, he stands and
moves back towards the gate.
He exits the park the again stops to look at the group of boys across the
street. The boys have turned violent on the boy they were pushing around
and are now all kicking him as he lays on the floor in pain.
The mysterious man in the grey suit appears beside him.
MYSTERIOUS MAN
I know what youre thinking (pause)
and you cant.
JACOB
But they deserve to die more than
anyone on the stupid list.
MYSTERIOUS MAN
You know that isnt true.
JACOB
(long pause) So whats to stop me
shooting them all right now?
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MYSTERIOUS MANThe gun wont work unless theyre on
The List.
JACOB
Whys that?
MYSTERIOUS MAN
Because thats how I made it.
JACOB
(Long pause) Who are you?
MYSTERIOUS MAN
Thats not important.
Jacob looks towards the man beside him.
JACOB
Then what is?
MYSTERIOUS MAN
(Long pause) The List.
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25 Int. Warehouse Night
The door swings open with a loud screech. He steps in. The warehouse is
empty.
The room looks smaller somehow as he steps into the dark space. He
walks through the room stepping slowly, lazily. He walks across the empty
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room and takes a sits on a chair in front of a large wooden box. On the
box lies a set of the red dice.
Jacob picks them up.
With a shake he rolls the dice. They land on the box. Two fives and a six.
JACOB
Sixteen.
He sighs.
JACOB
I dont know why Im even considering
this. (Pause) The Doctor wouldnt even
think about it. Hed never carry a gun.
Thats why he was always my hero.
Most kids grow up wanting to be like,
Superman or Batman or something like
that. (Long pause) Always wanted to
jump in a big blue box and fly away,
always been different.
He picks up the dice again.
JACOB
Every Saturday I make sure Im in. Only
thing I get excited about these days.
(Pause) I remember my favourite
episode. Well it was the creepiest
episode. River was back and the Doctor
was saving a new world from a group
of statues. (Chuckles) He always used
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to say I was the saddest person he
knows.
Jacob smiles to himself.
He shakes the dice. And rolls them again. The world slows as the bounce
across the wooden box.
JACOB
What if we had ideas that could think
for themselves? (Pause) What if oneday our dreams no long needed us?
(Pause) When these things occur and
are held to be true, the time will be
upon us (Pause) the time, of angels.
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26 Int. Hallway Night
Jacob enters his living room door. He gently closes it being aware of the
time.
MOTHER
Jacob?
Without looking back to his mother he replies.
JACOB
Yeah sorry Im late.
MOTHER
Thats fine darlin. Are you ok?
JACOB
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(Exhales loudly) Yeah Im fine. Ive just
got a lot going on. Realised a lot in thelast couple of days just trying to make
sense of it all (Long pause) and then
Ive got something I need to do
apparently, just dont know whether I
will yet.
MOTHER
You seem lost darlin. I just hope you
make the right decision. And maybeeven if you dont think its something
you want to do it might be just
something you have to do.
JACOB
Yeah I suppose youre right.
MOTHER
But at the end of the day Ill be here for
you, whenever you need to speak.
JACOB
(Long pause) Thanks.
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27 Int. Bedroom - Morning
Camera looks directly down at Jacob lying in bed. A blue quilt covers
almost all of his body as he stares emotionless up at the ceiling. The sound
of a ticking clock is the only sound that can be heard.
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28 Int. Living Room Morning
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Jacob drags himself lifeless into the living room and falls to the sofa.
MOTHER
What dyou want for breakfast?
JACOB
Im not hungry.
MOTHER
Youve got to eat.
Jacob ignores her and sits silently on the sofa gazing into space.
29 Int. Hospital Ward Day
Jacob sits on the edge of Michaels bed once again. He stares down at the
floor with Michael looking as if he is expecting Jacob to say something.
JACOB
So when they letting you out of here?
MICHAEL
I have no idea.
JACOB
Thought you said it was just an
overnight thing, Just to see how you
was because you wacked your head.
MICHAEL
I thought so as well but I havent seen
a doctor today and nurses are pretty
much just ignoring me.
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JACOB
Hospitals are as good as ever then?
MICHAEL
(Laughs) There just busy I get it but still
dont like just sitting here.
JACOB
I know what you mean.
MICHAELAnyway are you gunna tell me whats
wrong or do I have to sit and guess?
And bare in mind I hate guessing.
JACOB
Its nothing Ive just got to decide
something.
MICHAEL
Oh right well that clears it up. (Pause)
Well I decided something today. I
decided Im gunna live life once I get
out of here. Ive spent twenty nine
years doing nothing really and Im not
gunna waste my time anymore. This
place has taught me that.
JACOB
You know what this place is?
MICHAEL
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Yeah of course I do. How much of a
whack to my head did you think I tookin that crash?
Jacob giggles.
MICHAEL
Anyway whats this decision you have
to make?
JACOBIt doesnt matter.
MICHAEL
Come on I want to know. I can help.
Ive been sat here doing nothing.
JACOB
Theyll let you out soon. They said
theyd only keep you in over night.
MICHAEL
Havent let me out though have they?
JACOB
No I guess not. But it will be soon then
you can get back out into the world.
(Pause) This, brave, new, world.
Jacob smiles slightly. Revelation.
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30 Ext. Warehouse Evening
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Jacob slowly approaches the warehouse.
The sun slowly sets behind him.
Silence.
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31 Int. Warehouse Evening
Jacob steps into the warehouse through the already open door. His feet
walk across the dusty floor. He walks into the centre of the room and
faces the list in the shadows. He switches on the light and the listilluminates again with the table still blocking the sixteenth name.
The mysterious man in the grey suit stands beside him.
MYSTERIOUS MAN
Youve taken your time.
JACOB
I had some thinking to do.
MYSTERIOUS MAN
I really dont understand why. You
know who they are.
JACOB
I didnt.
MYSTERIOUS MAN
But you do now.
Jacob nods.
MYSTERIOUS MAN
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So have you decided what youre going
to do yet?
Jacob looks at the first name. Marcus Thompson. He breathes deep and
finally brings himself to answer.
JACOB
Yes (Long pause) Where is he?
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32 Ext. Alleyway Night
Two boys stand conspicuously in an alleyway. They stand in the darkness
with nothing but a streetlight at either end lighting it. Theyre both
dressed in dark coloured tracksuits.
Jacob stands at the end of the alleyway. The streetlight behind him hides
his face in shadows. He holds the gun. Its pointed down as he stands
watching.
The two boys suddenly turn to face him, only just realising hes there.
MARCUS
(Shouts) Boy, wha you doin there?
Jacob gives no reply.
Marcus takes a couple of steps forward.
MARCUS
(Shouts) Boy! Im talking to you.
Jacob raises the gun. Aims at Marcus
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MARCUS
(Chuckles sadistically) Boy thinks justcos he got a piece Im gunna get shook.
Alright then rude boy take a shot.
Jacob shakes marginally.
Pulls the trigger.
Marcuss face looks shocked as his friend runs off towards the opposite
side of the alley. He holds the wound in his chest before collapsing to hisknees.
Jacob remains emotionless.
Lowers the gun.
Marcus collapses forwards. He lies still in a pool of his own blood. Jacob
blinks vigorously for a moment disbelieving. He puts the gun back down
the back of his trousers.
Silence.
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33 Int. Living Room Night
Jacob stands in the doorway of his living room with his mother sat on the
sofa watching TV. He looks sad.
MOTHER
So did you make that decision?
JACOB
Yeah.
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Jacob stands in the warehouse. He looks down at the floor. The man inthe grey suit stands opposite him. Silence.
The man looks directly at him as he stares at the floor in shame. He smiles
sadistically.
MYSTERIOUS MAN
Do you feel guilt?
Jacob shakes his head after an uncertain pause.
The sadistic smile remains.
JACOB
Why do I have to kill them?
MYSTERIOUS MAN
You know why.
JACOB
Why do I have to kill them?
MYSTERIOUS MAN
You know why you have to.
Jacob remains looking at the floor. His eyes slowly move up and meet the
mans with a disgusted gaze.
JACOB
Say it. Say why I have to kill them.
MYSTERIOUS MAN
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(Long pause) Because they took her
from you.
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Three Weeks Later
FADE TO:
35 Ext. Car Park Day
The black Ford S-Max pulls up in the car park. Jacob, his mother and two
older brothers step out of the car. Jacob swings the backpack over one
shoulder.
JACOB
Mum, Im gunna go straight to the
warehouse. I wont be home too late.
MOTHER
Ok. Mind the roads.
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36 Int. Warehouse Day
Jacob walks into the warehouse and throws down the backpack with a
loud sigh. He walks across to the small wooden box and grabs a large
piece of white chalk. He walks over to the list on the wall. The first three
names are already crossed out. He uses the chalk to strike a line through
the fourth. Dominique Diallo.
JACOB
Four down. Twelve to go.
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He walks over to the wooden box. He picks up the three dice and rolls
them. They land. A six and two threes.
The sound of the door screeching open booms through the room. Jacob
turns around startled looks confused. A woman steps in.
Dr Rachel Smith; 27 years old, brown hair, blue eyes, intelligent.
RACHEL
Hello Jacob. Im Doctor Rachel Smith. I
treated the cut on your head a coupleof weeks back.
JACOB
I remember you.
RACHEL
Good.
Theres a brief silence. Jacob looks at Rachel, who rubs her hands
together nervously, excepting her to speak.
JACOB
So why are you here?
RACHEL
Last time we met you told me
something. About the work youre
doing. (Long pause) Id like to know
more about The List.
END OF EPISODE ONE