EVERYWHERE THAT TOMMY GOES
Scene: 1
InT. TOMMY SULLIVAN’S BEDROOM- NIGHT
The bedroom of eight year old Tommy Sullivan is dark but for a light blue glow emanating from the night light plugged into the wall. Shadows dance across the floor. Tommy sleeps fitfully and tosses and turns in his bed. 
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scene: 2
INT. TOMMY’S HOUSE- DREAM SEQUENCE
Five year old Tommy dreams of his parents having a heated argument. His mother is agitated and his father tries to console her. It is unclear what they argue about. Their voices echo but not a single word can be heard.
Tommy sits at the upstairs landing listening to the argument. He whimpers helplessly as he tries to understand what they are arguing about.
His mother struggles to escape the consoling grip of his father. Suddenly her voice is audible loud and clear.
TOMMY’S MOTHER
I want him back!
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SCENE: 3
INT. TOMMY SULLIVAN’S ROOM- NIGHT
Eight year old Tommy wakes up from his dream. In the darkness he is seen feeling around for something with his hands. He sits up and switches his lamp on. Light floods the room. He looks around in the bed for something but he does not find it. Instead, as he feels along the covers he comes upon a damp spot and lifts the covers, only to confirm that he has wet his bed. Ashamed and in desperation he pulls the covers over his head and starts to wail. No one comes to comfort him. 
Under the bed lies his security blanket, which appears to have fallen from the bed.
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scene: 4
EXT. IN THE PARKING LOT OF A BAR- EVENING
Tommy Sullivan, now in his mid-twenties is being held by one attacker as another is seen punching him. Another young man quickly enters the scene, stops the aggressor from throwing another punch and begins beating him. Tommy is thrown to the ground and through blurry vision watches the young man beating up his attackers. Tommy bleeds through his nose. He is dizzy from the blows and he tries his best to get up. The man is fast. His movements are menacing. One of the men is seen laid out on the ground, then the young man is seen on top of the second attacker pummeling him. Tommy approaches the man and pulls him back from beating up the second attacker. The young man looks at Tommy like a madman. Tommy gets scared and takes a few steps back. But then the man breaks into laughter. He stands up, licks his knuckles and extends his hand for a handshake.
Troyer
Troyer Savage, at your service!  
Tommy looks at him and sizes him up. Then he wipes his forearm across his mouth and hesitantly pushes it out for the handshake.
tommy
Thanks dude but where the hell did you come from?
Troyer grins showing the straightest, whitest teeth.
troyer
Back at the club, I happened to see you hitting on that punk’s girlfriend. Not too smooth, by the way. When he and his buddy followed you outside, I had a feeling you might need some assistance. 
tommy
Thanks. Those guys would have killed me if you didn’t step in.
Troyer looks here and there as if he is looking out for something. 
troyer
Probably, but let’s book before the cops show up. 
Troyer pulls Tommy by the elbow and starts to run. Tommy looks at him, looks around and looks at the unconscious bodies of the two men whom Troyer was beating lying on the ground. He hesitates for a moment and starts running after Troyer.
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Scene: 5
INT. INSIDE A JAPANESE RESTAURANT- EVENING
Tommy Sullivan and Troyer Savage sit at a table. Troyer is busy placing an order with the waiter. Tommy is in the act of nursing his nose while looking awestruck at Troyer as he places his order casually. 
troyer
Bring out a double shot of Patron Silver and a large bottle of Sapporo beer. 
Tommy shakes his head in awe and disbelief. Troyer settles down and turns towards Tommy after placing his order. The waiter walks away with the order.
troyer (cont’d)
Very well…
tommy
That was amazing! I have never seen anything like that in my life. Where’d you learn to fight like that? 
Troyer flashes his perfect smile.
troyer
Please, that was nothing. I’ve been training since I was seven years old.
tommy
Seven? Really? Tell me more!
troyer
Necessity is the mother of invention. I am who I am and I do what I do because I wasn’t given a choice. But I’d rather not talk about my past. Tell me a little about you. 
tommy
Honestly, I am probably the most boring, lame-ass loser who ever lived.
Troyer leans in with an intimidating smile.
troyer
You know I don’t believe in co-incidences. I think fate put us together so I could help to rescue you from being a so-called ‘lame-ass loser.’
The waiter interrupts and puts down the shot and pours the beer into a glass. 
waiter
Are you ready to order?
troyer
Get me a sushi and sashimi combo, please.
The waiter looks questioningly at Tommy. Tommy shakes his head in a ‘no’ and the waiter walks away. Troyer then hoists the glass of beer and takes a shot. 
troyer (cont’d)
Ahh, now that’s good. I just love an ice-cold beer after a fight. 
tommy
Yeah, so then tell me, where’d you learn to do that shit?
Troyer smiles and pushes the shot at Tommy. He gestures to the shot, then to Tommy’s mouth.
troyer
I’ll think about. In the meantime, show me you’re a man and throw that back.
Tommy rolls his eyes, hoists the shot and drinks it. Troyer slaps the table hard. 
troyer (cont’d)
Excellent! You do have balls! 
Tommy looks on expectantly. Troyer takes a big swig of beer, puts his glass down and pushes it away.
troyer (cont’d)
Okay, I can see you won’t give up. Just be prepared. This is no fairy tale. I grew up in an orphanage and the kids there were very tough. If you didn’t stand up for yourself, you got the shit kicked it out of you every day. It was a Catholic place and one of the priests saw that I was being bullied all the time, so he offered to teach me how to fight. He acted as if he really cared for me. In fact, I quickly discovered that he had and ulterior motive. Ultimately, I had to make a choice; learn to fight from Father Ryan and allow him to… 
Troyer hesitates for a moment and looks up towards the ceiling.
troyer (cont’d)
Or get beaten up every day. 
Tommy is shocked as he hears Troyer’s story.
tommy
You mean he…
TROYER
Yes.
tommy
So why couldn’t you just tell them what was going on?
troyer
Who the fuck do you think I could have told? Do you really believe the Church would ever listen to a piece of crap like me? Father Ryan taught me basic fighting skills. Then I ran away from the orphanage and took to the streets. I survived on my own for years, doing the dirtiest jobs a kid could ever do… then fate stepped in. I hooked up with the first guy in my life that ever did right by me. He gave me a job cleaning the locker room and the toilets at a kickboxing gym. In exchange, he gave me lessons, fed me and let me crash in the storage room. Being in that place night and day, watching all these tough guys beat each other up, was mind-blowing. I decided right away that I had to become an expert, so I could return to the orphanage and kill father Ryan. 
Tommy’s interest is piqued.
tommy
Holy shit! So what happened? Did you ever go back there?
Troyer shoots Tommy a wide smile. 
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scene: 6
INT. INSIDE TOMMY’S CAR- NIGHT
Tommy checks his wrist watch impatiently. It is about to be 10:30PM and he is stuck at a jam. He swerves his car as soon as the signal turns green and races down the road. 
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scene: 7
EXT. IN FRONT OF CLUB RADICAL- NIGHT
Tommy’s car comes to a screeching halt in front of Club Radical. He exits the car after parking it and eyes the line in front of the club. He slowly crosses all standing in the line and walks up directly to the door. A six and a half feet tall, heavily built bouncer checks IDs at the door. Tommy approaches him. The bouncer looks at him casually.
tommy
Tommy Sullivan. 
The bouncer looks at him from head to toe.
bouncer
Sullivan, huh?
tommy
That’s right. I should be on the list. My friend’s inside.
The bouncer couldn’t be less interested. He checks his list intently and silently without once looking up. Then suddenly he stands aside, and lifts up the rope to usher Tommy in. Tommy draws himself to his full length and with attitude enters the club. 
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scene: 8
INT. INSIDE CLUB RADICAL- NIGHT
As Tommy enters, a Lady Gaga song hits his ears and he finds the place swirling with heavily made up girls in high stilettos texting away on their phones and pretentious, show off men flexing their muscles in tight ripping shirts, trying to win their attention. Tommy looks down the mirrored bar to find Troyer right in the middle of the crowd. The waitresses placing orders at the bar and taking away drinks are very hot. The men try to impress them with lame pick up lines. Net to Troyer the bar is crowded as two men challenge each other in a swilling contest and a crowd of girls surround them. Tommy squeezes into the crowd and slides up next to Troyer.
Troyer
Hey, Tommy…
Troyer steps away from the bar smiling. He hands Tommy a shot and a brew.
troyer (cont’d)
Drink up, then I’ve got a present for you.
tommy
Thanks dude, but what are you talking about?
troyer
Just do the shot first.
Tommy tosses the shot in his mouth and chases it with a swig of the brew. Troyer reaches into his pocket, pulls out a silver necklace and hands it to Tommy. Tommy takes it.
tommy
Very cool. What is it?
troyer
This, my friend, is the phoenix. It signifies strength and the ability to conquer against all odds. 
tommy
Wow man, I’m touched. I can’t believe you’re actually giving this to me. 
troyer
No sweat, it’s for good luck, so wear it all the time. It will remind you that even when I’m not by your side, I’ll still be with you in spirit. 
tommy
Thanks.
Tommy fastens it around his neck, Troyer reaches out and holds the necklace in his hand admiring it, then playfully slaps Tommy’s face. 
 troyer
Okay, now pay attention. You see that babe over there? 
Tommy follows Troyer’s eyes and discovers a grogeous, blond bartender busy serving drinks at the bar. Troyer checks his appearance in the mirror and flashes is impeccable smile at Tommy.
troyer
She’s all mine. Watch me work it and learn how it’s done. Just keep your distance, you got it?
Troyer eases his way to the bar the patrons seem to move out of his way as he forces his way through the crowd. Tommy follows close behind, but still maintain a slight distance. Troyer turns sideways, puts his elbows on the bar, and leans in real close. The girl serves a customer. On seeing Troyer she quickly comes over to him and leans towards him almost nose to nose. Troyer speaks in a very authentic Australian accent. 
troyer (cont’d)
Patron Silver, luv.

bartender
You want that chilled?
Troyer
Where I come from, luv, we take it pure or not at all. To dilute perfection is senseless, don’t you agree?
bartender
Are we talking about drinks?
Troyer
I’m talking about everything… life, in general, and all it has to offer.
bartender
Interesting analogy, but way too deep for a place like this. 
The bartender moves away to serve another customer. Troyer turns to Tommy and edges towards him to whisper in his ears.
troyer
She’ll be back quick. Just watch.
The bartender comes back and slides Troyer’s drink towards him.
bartender
Where you from, handsome?
Tommy smiles to himself and moves away to give the two some distance. He sees the two of them speak to each other from the corner of his eyes but he no longer pays attention to them. The bartender goes around serving drinks to all but she keeps going back to Troyer. Some time later, the bartender disappears for a minute and Troyer approaches Tommy.
Troyer
Sorry, Tommy boy. I got this thing going on here and I don’t want to mess it up. She thinks I’m from Australia and I don’t know anyone. I’m getting her to show me around when she gets off. She is going to cut out soon, just for me. 
Tommy gets the idea.
tommy
No problem. I’ll be okay.
Troyer winks at him before getting back to the bar. Tommy moves more into the crowd and takes a few shots of tequila as he watches Troyer waiting for the bartender. A little later, the bartender appears and Troyer nods at her and pulls away from the bar. The bartender whispers something into the ears of the other bartender and moves out.
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scene: 9 
EXT. ON A DARK ALLEYWAY BEHIND THE BAR- NIGHT
Tommy slips out of the back door. A little later, Troyer comes out of the bar with the girl. Troyer doesn’t notice Tommy. Tommy hides himself behind a green dumpster and watches Troyer put his moves on the girl.
Troyer and the girl walk around a bit and then they head up a dark alleyway. Tommy closely follows them. He hides himself behind a steel doorway. 
Troyer and the girl move arm in arm behind a heap of garbage next to a dumpster. They start making out. Troyer slides his hand along her leg and up her skirt but then the girl stops and pulls away. She pushes Troyer away by pushing at his chest with both her hands. 
Troyer tilts his head to the side and stares at her and very suddenly brings out a knife and slits her throat. She just collapses right there. 
Tommy pukes at the sight and screams.
tommy
Troyer! What the fuck?
Troyer looks at him with a chilling, blank stare and a creepy, distorted smile. 
troyer
You like that, Tommy boy?
Troyer continues in his Australian accent. Tommy stands there, gaping open mouthed at the dead body.
Troyer gives out a throaty, psycho laugh. Tommy pukes some more on his knees. Troyer stops laughing and it becomes oddly quiet for some time.
troyer (cont’d)
Okay, Tommy boy, now we must dispose of the bitch and cover our tracks. 
tommy
This is crazy Troyer. I’m outta here. Don’t bring me in on this shit. 
troyer
Don’t be such a wuss, mate, or I may have to slice you too. You are not going anywhere. We are going to take lovey here and make her disappear. Go get your car and bring it around. Even a fool can see it already looks like you did this. After all, it’s your vomit staining the pavement. And that’s all the authorities will need. Get a move on. 
The threat and urgency in Troyer’s voice make Tommy run towards his car. He gets in and drives quickly to the alleyway. But as he gets out and approaches the body, there’s no sign of Troyer anywhere. Tommy looks around frantically. 
He then lifts the body of the girl and puts her in the trunk of his car. But he gets all bloody in the process. He then takes out an empty pizza box from his car and lifts the puke with its help and dumps the box in the dumpster. Tommy then gets in his car and drives off. 
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scene: 10
INT/EXT. THE CAR AND AT GILGO BEACH- NIGHT
Tommy is in a daze. He is confused and he has no plan. He simply drives the car across the Brooklyn Bridge, continuously muttering curses under his breath and trying very hard to focus on the road. He is drunk. Suddenly he hears the voice of the girl from the trunk of his car.
BARTENDER
Troyer, what dya do to me?
Tommy tries to shake off the voice as he knows the girl is dead and he is imagining it. But he can still hear her.
BARTENDER
Troyer, let me go, let me go!
Tommy turns on the radio and turns up the sound so that the voice drowns in the beats of the music. He follows the highway through Belt Parkway and continues through Queens. He notices his speedometer. He is at 60. He maintains the speed. After taking many turns Troyer reaches a spot at Gilgo Beach. The beach is empty. The faint moonlight vaguely lights up the area. 
Tommy gets out of the car and pulls the body of the girl out from the trunk of his car. Tommy avoids looking at the face of the girl. He grabs her legs and drags her through the bushes. 
Tommy twists his face as if a foul odor has hit him. He holds his breath and tries his best to take dead brush and branches and covers the body of the girl and then he runs to his car once again. 
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scene: 11
INT. TOMMY’S ROOM- MORNING
Tommy wakes up from his sleep. He hears footsteps around the house and the usual sound of utensils from the kitchen. He takes a few seconds to come to his senses. He then gets up and looks under his bed. He finds the plastic bag he put there last night. He draws it out, opens it and finds blood stained rags, the blood stained shirt and shoes from the previous night. He feels like puking. He puts the bag back and runs to the bathroom next to his room. He splashes water on his face.
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scene: 12
INT. TOMMY’S HOUSE KITCHEN- MORNING
Standing at the entrance to the kitchen, Tommy watches his father busily preparing breakfast. His father is in a grey sweatshirt and he flips the eggs and bacons directly into the plate and gives his son a nasty look.

tommy’s father
Mornin’ kiddo, out damn late last night, weren’t ya?
Tommy swallows hard and tries his best not to look at his father straight in the eye. 
tommy
No dad. You were sleeping, I didn’t want to disturb you, I was home by one. 
tommy’s father
Bullshit! I didn’t fall asleep until well after one. 
tommy
Okay, may be it was one thirty. I went out with some friends. We grabbed some chow and hit a bar in Manhattan.
tommy’s father
You didn’t drink, did you, shithead?
Tommy’s father scans him up and down. Although he himself looks like he has a hangover from last night, he has a nasty scathing look on his face when he asks this question to Tommy.
Tommy avoids looking at his face.
Tommy
Not really dad. Just a couple of beers, that’s all. 
Tommy’s dad moves out from the kitchen with his plate, disgusted. He leaves nothing for Tommy and Tommy shakes his head as he stares at the empty pan on the stove.
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scene: 13
INT/EXT. TOMMY’S HOUSE AND GARAGE- MORNING
Tommy grabs the bleach from the laundry room and runs to his Honda. In daylight, the blood stains are clearly visible. Tommy bleaches the places and hoses his car down. 
He then brings out the plastic bag from under his bed, dumps it in the car and drives off.
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scene: 14
INT/EXT. TOMMY’S CAR, DUMPSTER AND CAR WASH- AFTERNOON/EVENING
Tommy drives around aimlessly for some time. Then he spots a dumpster beside a McDonald’s outlet. He drives towards it. 
He chomps on a Big Mac meal, finishes it and approaches the dumpster with the plastic and throws it inside the dumpster along with the empty meal box.  
Tommy then drives the car through a car wash. As Tommy drives back home, he gets flashes of last night. On reaching his house he gets out at once and runs in. 
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scene: 15
INT. TOMMY’S ROOM- EVENING
Tommy turns on his computer and aimlessly searches through Google for any local news of a missing person or homicide. He doesn’t find anything current but he looks anxious.
He winces and holds his head as if in pain and then takes a deep breath. He then looks around and locates a phial of pills. He brings out four pills from the vial, takes them and climbs into his bed.   
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scene: 16
INT. TOMMY’S ROOM- MORNING
Tommy wakes up the next morning to the sound of the alarm on his computer. He gets up and turns the alarm off. The screen lights up and he sees AOL scrolling the latest news. Tommy watches that closely in anticipation. Suddenly he notices a short article that reports the disappearance of a bartender from Club Radical. He reads it quickly.
In anticipation he turns on the TV and starts surfing through channels. He stops at a local news channel, turns up the volume and closely listens to the dark haired reporter. 
reporter
In a breaking story, we are live in the Village, outside Club Radical, where Friday night, a young bartender disappeared before the end of her shift. The local hotspot, which caters to the chic, twenty something crowd, is a melting pot that attracts tourists and locals, as well as people from Long Island and New Jersey. The police will have their hands full as they try to sort this out. So far we learned that the girl’s roommate reported her missing when she didn’t come home Saturday morning. Additionally the police have cordoned off an alley nearby, where they have discovered a substantial amount of dried blood on the pavement. 
Tommy listens to the news in horror. The TV screen then flashes to a picture of the girl.
reporter (cont’d)
The missing girl’s name is Jamie Houston. She’s shown here in a recent picture. If anyone in our viewing area has any information, please call the number at the bottom of the screen.
A number flashes at the bottom of the screen as the beautiful bartender stares out of it. Tommy slowly gets up and approaches the screen. As he stands near it, flashes of the girl’s body lying on Gilgo Beach where he left her plays back in his mind. He panics and turns off the TV and comes back to his computer.
He renews his search and discovers that the news of the missing girl is all over the net with several articles on the disappearance and her face plastered everywhere. 
Tommy comes across a news site and clicks on a video. An elderly reporter speaks to the camera.
elderly reporter
Carson Devlin here, bringing you the latest development in the disappearance of Jamie Houston. Our sources tell us that NYPD detectives have interviewed a number of patrons from the bar who said she was talking to a handsome blond man, dressed in a black button-down shirt. Apparently, the surveillance cameras were under repair and no video was available. However, one of the bartenders told the police that the missing girl cut out before her shift ended so she could meet up with a guy who was in town for a visit. In addition there have been reports of an older model Honda speeding away from the scene at a time that corresponds with the disappearance.
Tommy stares on in horror. He mutters before he starts up. 
tommy
Holy shit, I’ve got to book. 
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scene: 17
INT/EXT TOMMY’S CAR AND CARMELA’S PIZZA- MORNING
A duffle bag sits beside the driver’s seat as Tommy pulls up in front of Carmela’s Pizza. He gets out and slowly walks up to the door and pushes it. Mario, the owner, is the only one in the restaurant as it is only ten o’clock on the restaurant clock.
Mario speaks in a broken Italian accent.
mario
Hey Tomas, what you doing here so early? We not even open yet!
Tommy takes off the watch he was wearing and holds it in front of Mario. Mario looks at it with surprise and curiosity. He gives Tommy a questioning glance.
Tommy
I need a favor from you. I need some time off and a little advance pay. I’ll be gone for a while. This is worth at least five hundred dollars. Keep it until I return.
Mario looks at him doubtfully as he takes the watch and looks at it closely.
Tommy avoids making eye contact.
tommy
I promised this girl I’d take her to visit her mother who’s in a hospital down in Florida.
Mario straps the watch to his wrist and admires it.
mario
Okay, Tomas, you good boy. I give you five hundred dollars. I hold until you come back.
Mario brings out a wad of cash and hands Tommy five crisp hundred dollar bills. 

mario(cont’d)
Take all time you need. You job always here.
Tommy exhales a sigh of relief and shoots a smile at Mario. 
tommy
Thanks Mario, you’re a great boss. I’ll see you in a few weeks.
Tommy heads out towards his car. 
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scene: 18
INT/EXT TOMMY’S CAR, ROADSIDE INN- MORNING/AFTERNOON
Tommy crosses the Verrazano Bridge and heads towards Staten Island. He keeps driving until he gets to a small town called Seaview, as claimed by the roadside signboard. Suddenly his car breaks down. 
Tommy tries to start the car but to no avail. He gets out and looks around and just ahead he spots a local bar, The Tide’s Inn. Tommy heads towards it and enters.
The bar is mostly dilapidated but the top of the bar is shiny and new. There is a sign board that reads ‘BATTLE OF THE BANDS TONIGHT 8 PM’. A short old man, with a fat red nose limps down the bar as Tommy enters. 
bartender
You with one of the bands? 
Tommy is a little taken aback by the query. Then he sees the sign.
tommy
Nah, just passing through. My car broke down. You know any mechanics nearby?
The bartender gives him a piercing look that makes Tommy self-conscious. 
bartender
Mobil station down the road a piece. They have a few.
tommy
You got a number?
The bartender pulls out a card from under the bar and hands it to Tommy.

tommy
Thanks. 
Tommy dials the number.
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scene: 19
EXT.  ROAD NEAR THE INN- AFTERNOON
Tommy stands beside his car waiting. Suddenly he hears a knock from his trunk and a weird laugh from inside. He is shocked. He hurriedly opens the trunk to discover Troyer in it. Troyer gets out. 
tommy
Troyer! What the hell! Where did you come from?
troyer
You simply must see the look on your face mate! Like you’ve seen a ghost.
Tommy
Screw you man! And enough with that bullshit accent! How the hell did you get inside my trunk?
troyer
I saw you preparing to leave town. I slipped in there right before you departed!
tommy
So why did you leave me with the dead girl?
troyer
Leave you? You left me! You were gone forever. Besides, the bird was alive when I left. She was still breathing. 
Tommy is shocked at this information and looks at Troyer in disbelief.
tommy
No way! She’s dead. I dumped her body by the beach!
troyer
Then this is all on your head mate. I won’t be responsible for what you have done. 

tommy
Me? You’re the one who slit her throat!
troyer
I did not kill her Tommy boy. So if you will excuse me, I must hit the head. Bouncing around in your trunk all morning has left me quite full. 
Troyer walks away casually in search of a toilet. 
Just then as Troyer disappears out of sight, a tow-truck pulls up. A massive, fat guy gets out of it. He wears a name tag on the breast pocket of his overalls. It reads ‘Chunky’.
chunky
Afternoon! What seems to be the trouble, pal?
tommy
My car won’t start. Not sure what’s wrong with her.
Chunky approaches the car with interest and purpose.
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scene: 20
INT/EXT. ROAD NEAR THE INN, INSIDE THE INN- EVENING
Chunky bends over the car and attends to it. Tommy stands and waits. 
chunky
It’s going to need some parts; which means you’re stuck here till tomorrow.
Tommy looks crestfallen.
tommy
That’s just great. I’ve got no place to stay.
Chunky stands up and drops the hood.
chunky
There’s a motel down the road. I could drop you there. 
tommy
Nah, that’s okay. I’ll hoof it after I’ve chowed down.
chunky
Suit yourself. I’ll hook her up and be on my way. You can call later if you want to check on the repair.
Tommy heads towards the bar and enters. 
bartender
Back again laddie? They fix your car?
tommy
They took her over to the shop to fix her. Gimme a burger, fries and a Heineken. 
Tommy sits down on a chair beside the counter. 
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scene: 21
EXT. ROAD AT SEAVIEW- EVENING
Tommy comes out of the bar and stands looking at the road. Suddenly Troyer appears out of nowhere. 
troyer 
So what’s up with your car?
Tommy is scared out of his wits.
tommy
Geez Troyer! I don’t know. They had to take it to the station. 
troyer
So what now?
tommy
I’ve got no clue but I’m stuck here for the night. I guess I’ll check into the motel down the road and once the car is fixed, I’m going to the Cape. 
troyer
Sounds good mate, let’s go!
tommy
No… you’ve caused me enough trouble. I think we should just go our separate ways. 
troyer
Are you daft? Haven’t you realized by now that you need me? What I’ve taught you these past few weeks is only just the beginning. This is the next phase of your education Tommy boy and I won’t allow you to give up now. 
Troyer gives a menacing look at Tommy and he gets scared and takes a few steps back. 
Tommy then gets a hold of himself and marches straight ahead towards the motel. Troyer follows suit until they are side by side. 
troyer
You know mate, we should go back there tonight and check out the battle of the bands. I’m betting quite a few horny young ladies will attend. 
Tommy is shocked by Troyer’s non-chalance and casual approach about it all.
tommy
You’ve got to be kidding me. You really think I want to watch you do your thing again? Then what- you’re gonna slice up another one?
troyer
Not sure Tommy boy. I suppose you’ll just have to wait and see.
An evil smile plays across Troyer’s face. Tommy is disgusted and looks away.
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scene: 22
INT. WATERSIDE INN- EVENING
Tommy and Troyer walk in to the ‘Waterside Inn’. A pretty Indian girl sits at the front desk. Troyer whispers into Tommy’s ear seeing her.
troyer
I’ll handle this. 
Troyer walks up to the front desk with a flirty smile on his face.
troyer (cont’d)
Hello, luv, would you happen to have a room available for tonight?

receptionist
Well sir, it’s Battle of the Bands week and we have a lot of reservations.
Troyer turns to Tommy and winks at him.
troyer
I don’t see many cars out front. You must have at least one room available, luv. My car’s broken down and I’m stuck for the night. 
The receptionist smiles at him.
receptionist
Well sir, I suppose for just one night I might have a room. 
The receptionist hands him a key and both Troyer and Tommy head to room 21. As soon as they enter, a stench wrinkles up Tommy’s face. 
tommy
Shit Troyer, this place stinks. And to top it off, I feel one of my nasty headaches coming on.
Tommy takes out a vial from his pocket and takes four pills out of it and pops them. 
tommy (cont’d)
I’ve got to rest for a while.
Tommy takes off his pants as he speaks the last words and he dives into the bed. 
troyer
Do that mate. I need some fresh air, so I’m going to take a walk.
Troyer moves out. Tommy exhales a sigh of relief as the door closes behind Troyer. He stares at the ceiling for some time and his vision becomes blurry and he dozes off. 
cut to:
scene: 23
INT. WATERSIDE INN- NIGHT
The sound of a car door slamming shut wakes Tommy up. He looks up at the ceiling but this time the room is dark. He looks around in the dark. There is no sign of Troyer. He turns the light on. There is blood all over.
Tommy leaps up over his bed. His bed, his undershirt, his hands are all bloody. He gets up and walks to the mirror and even his face is streaked with blood. He goes to the bathroom and there the receptionist lies dead in the tub. She is naked, her ankles are tied and her body is covered in stab wounds. Blood oozes out those wounds. 
Tommy suppresses a scream, drops to his knees and pukes out his lunch. He tries to get to the bed but he loses his balance and falls midway and lies unconscious. 
cut to:
scene: 24
INT/EXT. WATERSIDE INN. CHUNKY’S MOBIL SHOP- MORNING
Tommy regains his consciousness. It is morning. The clock shows 8am. The room is still empty, no sign of Troyer. Tommy starts and heads back to the bathroom. The same horrible sight greets him. This time he washes his face and hands and comes out.
Tommy starts taking all his stuff from the room. He puts his undershirt with dried blood inside his crotch. He makes sure he has everything with him by doing a thorough search and then he rushes out of the room. He puts the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign on the door knob and to avoid suspicion, casually walks out the inn.
A short walk takes Tommy to Chunky’s shop. Before entering the shop he spots a dumpster in the distance. He approaches and opens it. It is full of discarded car parts. Tommy lifts some up and stashes his undershirt deep into the trash. He looks around to see there is no one to witness this act. He enters the shop relieved.
Chunky works on Tommy’s car. His back is to the entrance. Tommy walks up to him and pats him on the back. Chunky jumps up and turns around, visibly angry. 
chunky
Are you crazy pal? You scared the piss outta me!
tommy
Sorry- I just wanted to see if my car was fixed.
CHUnky
Can’t you see I’m working on it, you idiot? In fact I think she’s done. Go in and start her up for me. And hurry it up. I’ve got other cars.
Tommy’s goes in and turns the key. The engine roars to life.
tommy
Yeah boy, you did it. She’s fixed.
chunky
That’ll be a hundred fifty bucks!
Tommy shakes his head in disgust and hands Chunky the cash. Then he promptly goes to make sure the trunk is empty.  
chunky (cont’d)
Thanks pal. And next time you’re in town… don’t bother to look me up. 
Tommy gets in the car and drives off. 
cut to:
scene: 25
INT/EXT. CAPE MAY, CHALFONTE HOTEL- MORNING
A long drive brings Tommy to the Victorian looking Chalfonte Hotel next morning. He drives by a sign out in the front that reads ‘Established in 1789’. He alights from his car and enters the empty hall of the hotel. A very old woman sits at the front desk. She gives him a crooked, toothy smile. 
receptionist
May I help you, young man?
tommy
Yes ma’am. I need an inexpensive room with bathroom for a week or two.
receptionist
What about TV?
tommy
How much extra for the tube?
receptionist
Five dollars a day.
tommy
That’ll be fine.
receptionist
Credit card, please.
Tommy looks away for a second. He pulls out the cash from his pocket. 
tommy
I’d rather pay cash if that’s okay.
receptionist
Fine, but we still need something for security. And you need to fill out this information card.
tommy
How’s a few hundred?
Tommy hands her the money and starts filling out the form with a made up name and address.
The woman takes the money and smiles. She then takes a key and hands it to Tommy.
receptionist
Very well, then. Third floor. Half way down the hall. 
cut to:
Scene: 26
INT. ROOM IN CHALFONTE HOTEL- MORNING
Tommy enters the room and plunks himself on the bed. He lies down and holds his head with both his hands. Then he gets up again, takes out the vial of pills and pops four pills dry into his mouth. He then gets up anxiously and turns on the TV. Almost all the news channels cover the Waterside Inn incident. Tommy looks tense. He settles on Eyewitness News. A bleary eyed old man comes into focus.
Then a reporter holding a microphone talk to the camera.
reporter
Mallory Hammond reporting from the Waterside Motel, where the police are investigating a gruesome murder. I have with me Sergeant Monty Tanner of the Seaview Police force. Sergeant, what can you tell us at this time?
Tanner
Frankly Mallory, we are only at the beginning stages of our investigation. What I can say is that a young girl who worked at the Waterside was found murdered in one of the motel rooms. She was discovered dead from multiple stab wounds. The room was rented by someone who paid cash and registered under the phony name Charles Webb. 
Tommy feels nauseous and turns off the TV. He lies down for some time and then he falls asleep. 
fade out:
fade in:
scene: 27
INT. A DOCTOR’S OFFICE- MORNING
Little Tommy of around seven years sits opposite a man who sits with a pen and paper. He asks him all sorts of questions but Tommy is barely listening. Tommy looks detached, he is not interested. He is escorted out by the doctor and his mother is ushered in. As he sits in the waiting room for his mother to come back, he sees magazines lying around. One of them has the words ‘problem child’ written over it. Those words keep on playing in his head in his mother’s voice.
After a time, his mother comes out of the office all teary and disheveled. Little Tommy stares at her.
fade out:
fade in:
scene: 28
INT. ROOM IN CHALFONTE HOTEL- AFTERNOON
Tommy wakes up from his sleep. He mutters under his breath.
tommy
Lousy doctors- they don’t know shit. 
Tommy goes out of the room and shuts the door behind him.
cut to:
scene: 29
INT/EXT. A BAR AND THE ROAD AND BEACH OUTSIDE- EVENING
Tommy sits with his drink at a fairly empty bar, mostly filled with old people and no women. Low music plays in the background. Tommy strikes up a conversation with the bartender.
tommy
Where’s all the action?

bartender
Action? There’s no action here until Thursday night. College kids start coming around at the end of the week. 
tommy
Sounds cool. Guess I’m a bit early. 
bartender
Definitely. You from New York?
Tommy gets a bit self-conscious and curious.
tommy
Why you say that?
bartender
Accent, bud. You sound totally Brooklyn. 
tommy
Sorry, don’t want to disappoint but I grew up in Vermont.
The bartender gets on with his chores without saying anything. Tommy takes a sip from his drink and looks away. He finds an old man eyeballing him. He shifts his gaze, disgusted, but the old man keeps checking him out head to toe as if he is a murderer. Tommy cannot stand it. 
tommy
You want something, old man?
The man looks away and pretends as if he cannot hear Tommy. Tommy finishes his drink in disgust and walks out of the bar.
As Tommy is about to go out, he finds Troyer leaning against the entrance and grinning from ear to ear. 
troyer
What’s up mate?
Troyer still has his Australian accent. Tommy is disgusted and angry.
tommy
Are you fuckin’ kidding me? Where did you come from?
troyer
Been watching you the whole time. You’re going to let that old fart get away with that attitude? I saw the way he looked at you. 

tommy
Screw the old man. You and me got some talking to do. 
troyer
Whatever you say. Let’s walk.
The two of them leave the bar, cross the street and start walking along the strip that runs down the beach. Tommy is drunk. 
tommy
Look, Troyer- I don’t know what your game is, but everything you’ve done these past few days is totally fucked up. Why are you doing this shit to me? Why did you kill those girls?
troyer
First of all, you wanker, I didn’t kill the bartender. The truth is, it was you who slit her throat. Whatever you think you remember is wrong. 
tommy
Quit screwing with me. I know what you’re trying to do, and it won’t work. 
troyer
Fine- believe what you want. And like I said before, I didn’t kill the girl from the motel, either. In never returned to the room after I found you passed out on the bed. Look I’m your friend and all I want to do is help. You simply don’t realize that there is something wrong with you. 
Tommy stops dead in his tracks and pushes Troyer off at the shoulders. 
tommy
You’re the one who is nuts Troyer. I just don’t understand why you’re setting me up. 
troyer
Precisely the point. I have no reason to set you up. Think about it. From the first time I met you, all I have done is save your ass. The truth is, you don’t remember the crazy things you do. 
tommy
Bullshit! I’m not crazy. You’re the one who’s messed up. One day you’re from New York, the next you’re from fuckin’ Australia. 
troyer
What are you talking about? I’ve been an Aussie all my life.
tommy
No you haven’t. You only started that shit the night you met the bartender. Stop screwing with me. What about your whole orphanage story and Father Ryan?
troyer
Orphanage? Father who? You’ve flipped your bird mate. I was born and raised in Melbourne. 
Tommy stares at Troyer for a while. He is so shocked at Troyer’s lies that he cannot even bring himself to comment. He stares with a blank expression on his face. 
tommy
Look man, you’re too dangerous for me. I’m gonna deal with this on my own. I don’t need your help. I just want you out of my life. No offense, but it’s time we went our separate ways. 
troyer
No worries. I’ll be on my way.
Troyer stares at Tommy in a creepy way, turns and walks away. Five seconds later he turns back at Tommy.
troyer (cont’d)
Just make sure to watch your back mate.
He walks into the night. 
cut to:
scene: 30
EXT. beach facing eatery- morning
Tommy sits at an eatery and munches on some pancakes and sausage. He faces the walkway to the beach where he and Troyer were walking last night. This time there is a commotion and the place is crowded. It draws Tommy’s attention. He calls upon a guy who walks past him from the side of the commotion. 
tommy
Hey, what’s going on over there?
the man
Seems some old drunk had the shit kicked outta him late last night. He’s in a coma, with half his skull bashed in. 
The man walks away after giving the information. Tommy is shocked and stares at the commotion for a moment. There is a look of fear and realisation on his face. Suddenly he feels squirmy. He pushes the dish away.
A woman, wearing a black jacket and pants with a leather pouch slung over her shoulder approaches Tommy and taps him on the back.
woman
Excuse me, are you Thomas Sullivan?
tommy
How do you know that?
woman
I’ve got a picture of you back in my case. To be honest, there are some people looking for you back in New York, and I’ve been sent to find you.
tommy
Why’d someone be looking for me? May be you’re confusing me with someone else?
woman
I don’t think so Mr. Sullivan.
tommy
Well since you know me, perhaps you can tell me who you are.
woman
Detective Theresa Stone, Third Precinct, Manhattan. And I have a few questions for you. Where were you last Friday night?
Tommy looks at her cautiously.
tommy
Hmm… let’s see, Friday night… actually it’s hard to remember but I think I was home all night.
stone
Are you sure about that? We have already interviewed your father and we know that’s not true. He said you were out most of the night. 
tommy
He’s just a miserable drunk. Probably passed out on the couch like every other night. He has no idea if I was home or not. 
stone
Okay. You work for Carmela’s Pizza as a delivery boy, right?
tommy
Yeah but I wasn’t working Friday night. 
stone
No but somehow one of their pizza boxes wound up in a dumpster not too far from where a girl was reported missing that night. You see, Carmela’s is located in Queens, at least fifteen miles away. Your boss says that the delivery limit at his place is around three miles. You’re one of the two delivery guys and the other one has an alibi. 
tommy
Whatever- there’s a very good explanation as to how that pizza box got in there. Besides, how would that even tie into some girl’s disappearance? 
stone
Perhaps you can tell me that.
tommy
It sounds to me that you actually believe that I’m somehow involved, so I’m not going to say another word here. 
stone
Well then, come back to New York with me and prove that you are innocent.
tommy
Are you arresting me?

stone
Not at this time.
tommy
Then I’m not going back to New York right now. I’m in the middle of a vacation.
stone
Is that how you are going to play this, Mr. Sullivan?
tommy
I’m not playing anything. I’ve done nothing wrong and I’m not going to let you ruin my vacation. I’ve got nothing more to say. 
Tommy gets up and prepares to walk away. 
stone
You are within your rights but I will tell you this: refusing to come in and talk makes you look that much more suspicious. And with a little more evidence, I will return with an arrest warrant. Until then, we’ll be watching you, so don’t try to run off. 
Tommy smiles at Stone defiantly and walks away. When he is about thirty feet away he looks back to find Stone taking his water bottle off the table and putting it in her satchel. Tommy looks defeated. 
cut to:
scene: 31
int/ext. at the beach and in a tourist shop- morning
Tommy sits on a grey metal bench facing the beach. He takes out the vial of pills and pops another four pills. He looks around to see people hanging around the beach- an old couple walking hand in hand, two women sunbathing wearing hats and sunglasses, and a guy in a suit looking out of place holding out a tourist map. 
Tommy gets up and starts walking along the boardwalk. Then he crosses the road and walks along the store fronts. He comes across a tourist shop that sells clothes. He enters.
He swiftly picks up shorts, a shirt, cheap sunglasses and a baseball cap and takes his merchandise to the cashier. The cashier is a girl with gothic make up and a diamond in her nose.
cashier
Is that all or could I interest you in a surf board. 
tommy
Nah, surfing isn’t my thing. I’m just fine here on dry land. The water’s still too cold this time of year. 
cashier
Not so for the hard-cores. You could get a wet suit with one of them. You won’t feel the cold.
tommy
Things must be slow around here. You’re trying to sell me shit I don’t need.
cashier
Just a little bored, that’s all. I mean it’s really nice out today, but the season hasn’t actually started yet. There’s not much going on.
The girl gives Tommy an earnest smile. Tommy stares at her for a moment. 
tommy
Hey, do I know you?
cashier
Are you serious? Is that the best line you could come up with?
tommy
No really, it’s not a line. You look so familiar I just can’t place it. What’s your name?
The girl cocks her head to the side and looks at him intently.
cashier
Aurora. What’s yours?
tommy
Tommy. I used to come down here every summer when I was a kid.
aurora
Wait a second. I’ve lived here for most of the last twenty years. I remember a boy named Tommy, too. We played on the beach together. In fact, he was my first kiss. Tommy, is that really you?
tommy
Well, my first kiss was here in Cape May but it was with a girl named Alice.
Aurora
Holy shit, it is you! I’m Alice, I mean, I used to be, before I changed my name. 
tommy
You changed your name? Why?
aurora
My father used to take me to Alaska sometimes and some nights, we would sit together on the porch, watching these crazy, colourful lights flash across the sky. My dad told me that it was the Aurora Borealis. He died suddenly one day and it turned my whole world upside down. My name keeps his memory alive inside me. So how have you been Tommy? It has to be almost twenty years!
tommy
I know. This is incredible. We have to hang out. What time do you get off?
AURORA
Six tonight. This is so bizarre. I still can’t believe it’s really you. But before we go any further, the total is $99.85. 
Aurora brushes her hand against Tommy’s cheek. Tommy reaches into his pocket and hands her a hundred dollar bill.
toMMy
Would you mind if I change into these clothes and leave through the back?
aurora
Sounds mysterious. What’s the deal? 
tommy
Ah, probably nothing, but I think some guy is following me and I need to get away from him.
aurora
You promise to tell me more about this later. I’m intrigued.
tommy
I promise. Why don’t you meet me at the Oyster Bar after you get off work?
aurora
Sounds good. The changing room is over there.
Aurora points towards a curtain hanging in the far corner.
Tommy enters the changing room. He begins to undress. He pulls out his cell phone from his pocket and stares at it for a while. He makes a sudden movement as if to throw it away hard, but stops mid-way. He switches off his phone and takes out the battery. He changes his clothes and exits the room.
cut to
scene: 32
int. oyster bar- evening
Tommy and Aurora sit at the Oyster Bar talking. Tommy whispers the details of his adventure to Aurora. Aurora listens wide-eyed. Both have drinks in front of them. 
Aurora
You what? How could you be so stupid?
tommy
I don’t know. I got caught up in it. Troyer cut out, and I put the girl in my trunk and drove off.
auror
Well, you can still go to the cops and tell them. Get a lawyer first. He can make them understand.
tommy
No, you don’t get it. It’s worse than that. Troyer has been following me. He actually hid in the trunk of my car while I drove down here. When he showed himself, I stupidly let him come with me to the motel, where he killed another girl and left me covered in blood. But I have no proof that he did it. And I am sure cops will find my DNA all over the place. No one will believe my story. Don’t you see? I’m dead.
aurora
I believe you but I think you have to lay low until we can figure this out. Obviously we have to leave town.
Tommy is shocked.
tommy
We? I don’t think it is such a great idea for you to get any more involved than you already are.
aurora
I don’t think you have a choice. You can’t go back to your room or your car. I have a car and you can stay with me at my place tonight. We can leave tomorrow morning and no one will ever find you. I am sure they will find your car, so you can’t use it to get away.
tommy
You really want to do this for me?
Aurora holds Tommy’s hands reassuringly over the table. 
aurora
Sure, Tommy. I never forgot my first kiss.
cut to:
scene: 33
int. third precinct manhattan- night
Stone sleeps at her desk tired while the phone rings. Her partner Watts takes the call and makes some notes on the pad while speaking on phone. He then keeps the phone and wakes up the sleeping detective.
watts
Stone wake up. The results are in. it looks like you were right; the DNA is a match.
Stone lifts up her head, jumps up and shouts.
stone
I told you! Let’s go pick up the search warrant, we need to do this now.

watts
Slow down there partner. It’s 10 o’ clock at night. No judge is going to be available to sign it until tomorrow morning.
stone
Come on Watts, who do you think you are talking to? The warrant’s already been issued. I had the prosecutor’s office apply for it this morning, in anticipation off the result. I simply stretched the truth and told them, results were already in. we just have to go and pick it up. 
watts
You are too much. You know procedurally that could pose a problem. 
stone
This is the real world, Watts. We don’t have the luxury of time. Evidence tends to disappear if you don’t search it out fast enough. Now let’s get moving.
cut to:
scene: 34
int/ext. tommy’s house and road- night
The police car pulls up in front of the Sullivan home in Queens. It is a quiet neighborhood and the car comes to screeching halt. The two cops, Stone and Watts  get out of the car and ring the doorbell. A drunken old man opens the door.
tommy’s father
Can I help you?
He recognizes Stone and Watts. 
tommy’s father (cont’d)
Hey, weren’t you the cops who came here the other day looking for my son? I told you guys, I ain’t seen him for days. What the hell do you want from me at this time of the night?
Stone holds up the search warrant.
stone
We have a search warrant, and we need to search this place. Move out of the way and let us do our job.
Watts steps forward and brushes the old man aside. 
watts
Where is your son’s room? We will start there.
Sullivan points to the stairs down the basement.
tommy’s father
It’s down there. Just don’t make no mess. I ask that kid a hundred times a day to keep it clean down there and he does what he’s told.
Stone and Watts enter Tommy’s room. They are shocked at what they see. The room is immaculate. Watts opens the closet, the clothes are all neatly folded. Even the hangers are evenly spaced. The bed sheets are sharply wrapped underneath the mattress, there is not a speck of dirt anywhere.
stone
Just our luck. Go check out the laundry room. I’ll go through the rest of this room. 
Watts goes to the laundry room, he finds a pile of unwashed clothes. The containers are lined up properly. On closer inspection he finds the container of bleach mostly empty and the cap isn’t screwed on correctly. The label too is turned around and is almost backward. Watts bags it.
Stone in Tommy’s room, approaches the computer.
stone
Watts, get back in here. He is got a computer.
Watts enters and takes his place behind Stone, looking at screen. Stone has already started the computer. She stands and waits as it boots. 
watts
Check the word processing directory.
stone
I know the drill.
She clicks on the Word icon, they open up several files, but the very last entry attracts both their attention. It reads, “Tonight, I am meeting Troyer at Club Radical”. 
watts
Hello, that puts him at the scene! Is there anything else?
stone
No, that’s the end of the file.
watts
Don’t sweat it. Now we have evidence tying him directly to Club Radical. Why don’t you check the browser? See what he is into.
stone
You read my mind.
Stone double clicks the Explorer icon and opens the search history. She draws her breath as she scrolls down.
stone(con’td)
You are not going to believe this but most of his latest searches are about Gilgo Beach and the unsolved murders. Another missing girl, another connection to Gilgo Beach. I would say we just stumbled on to something big. 
wAtts
This can’t just be a coincidence. Let’s get a team over there right away.
stone
And we need to pick up Sullivan. Now we’ve got more than enough for a warrant.
Watts pulls out his cell and dials a number. It rings and someone picks up.
watts
Ross, it’s Watts. You need to move in on Sullivan now and arrest him.
The voice of Ross hesitates before he answers back. 
ross
Uh, Detective- I- Uh, I lost him and haven’t been able to track him down.
watts
You what? How in the world could you lose him?
ross
He just slipped away. I’m sorry.
watts
Well, then why don’t you GPS him with his cell phone?
ross
I tried that already. He must have wised up and turned it off.
watts
Great-just great. Look Ross, this is a serious screw up. You have got to find him…. And fast.
ross
I know. I’m sorry. I will do what it takes and get back to you.
watts
Ok, just get him.
Watts turns around to stone. 
watts (con’td)
Can you believe that? He let Sullivan slip away.
cut to:
scene: 35
int/ext. tides inn- afternoon
The bartender at Tides Inn, Johnny Mulligan, wipes a spot on the immaculate and shiny bar counter busily when Sergeant Monty Tanner enters with Officer Sung.
mulligan
Afternoon, Monty!
tanner
Howdy Johnny… how ya been?
mulligan
A bit tired Sarge. The Battle’s been a killer this week.
tanner
Not funny, Johnny.
mulligan
Sorry- I didn’t mean it that way. 
Tanner watches Mulligan wiping away imaginary stains for a moment.
tanner
Why don’t you take a break and tell me about the loner that came in here Monday?
mulligan
Sure thing. It’s like this, midday Monday this guy comes in- turns out his car broke down and he’s stuck- so I give him Chunky’s number at the Mobil down the road. Chunky comes by and picks up the car and the guy has to stay overnight because Chunky needs to get some parts to fix it. I’m pretty sure he stayed at the Waterside that night. The kid seemed harmless but I’ve never seen him here before. 
tanner
Anything else you remember?
mulligan
No.
tanner
All right. Then time to go see Chunky and find out what he knows. 
Tanner and Sung walk out.
cut to:
scene: 36
int. chunky’s mobil station- afternoon
Chunky snacks on a pair of chili dogs, a basket of fries and a frosty shake as he speaks to Tanner and Sung. Chili sauce drips from his chin. He pulls a greasy hand towel from the pocket of his overalls and wipes his face.
chunky
I told him to go to the Waterside for the night.
tanner
What can you tell me about the kid?
chunky
Aww, he was a punk ass wise guy. Seemed in a rush to get outta here and all pissed off his car couldn’t be fixed right away.
tanner
What kind of car?
chunky
2002 Honda Accord, Silver. New York plates. Got some info inside. Could be a killer. He looked the part.

tanner
So what did this kid look like?
chunky
Slim, blond hair, girly features, something in his eyes that looked nasty. A real punk, if you ask me. 
sung
When did he pick up his car?
chunky
First thing, Tuesday morning. Maybe around ten. Do you really think this kid coulda done that girl at Waterside?
tanner
We’re just running down the evidence. No suspects yet. One more thing, you got a license plate?
chunky
Yeah, of course. It’s on the receipt. 
Chunky grabs a handful of fries, stuffs them into his mouth and heads towards the office. The detectives follow him. 
Chunky rifles through a small stack of repair invoices.
chunky (cont’d)
I got it right here. 
tanner
Great, Chunk. Give it to me. 
Deputy Sung promptly picks up the phone and proceeds to make a call. He recites the number to the phone and then listens to the person on the other end of the line carefully. He pulls out his pen and paper and begins to write. 
sung
Okay, boss, the car is registered to a Thomas Sullivan. I’ve got an address in Bellerose, New York. 
Tanner turns and walks to his cruiser as Sung follows him.

tanner
Looks like we are headed to Bellerose, wherever the hell that is.
sung
You really think this guy is our perp boss?
tanner
No idea, Deputy, but it’s our first real lead, so we’ve got to follow it up. 
The two get into the car.
cut to:
scene: 37
ext. outside Tommy’s house- afternoon
Tanner pulls up his car in front of the Sullivan house in Bellerose behind an old, blue Nissan Sentra. They find the door wide open in the detached garage out back. Tanner and Sung get out of the car.
tanner
Hello, is anyone home? Mr. Sullivan, are you out here?
There is no answer, no movement. Tanner pulls out his gun.
tanner (cont’d)
Okay Sammy, you head around back the other way, and I’ll move in from here. 
Tanner reaches the garage and enters pointing his gun. Sung watches from the far corner of the house. As Tanner disappears inside, Sung moves closer.
tanner (cont’d)
Sammy, get over here fast.
Sung runs towards the direction and finds Tanner crouched over a body laid out behind a small work bench.
sung
Is he dead boss?
Tanner checks the pulse at his neck.
tanner
No he’s got a pulse. He’s still breathing. He also reeks of alcohol. The old man is piss drunk. Better call 911. Let’s get an ambulance here. 
cut to: 
scene: 38
ext. gilgo beach- morning
A massive search party with detectives and the dog squad is out on Gilgo Beach. There are curious bystanders and a few people from media. Detective Stone seems to be addressing them.
reporters
Can you at least tell us if this has anything to do with the disappearance of Jamie Houston?
reporters
At least give us that!
reporters
Yeah, give us something!
stone
No comments at this time!

Suddenly Stone’s walkie-talkie crackles to life. 
voice
Detective Stone here. What is it?
voice
Detective Stone, this is Officer Morgan. We are in Grid Four and we have found a body. We don’t think its Houston. The body is seriously decomposed. 
stone
I’ll be there in five minutes. Don’t touch anything.
Stone looks at Watts and addresses him. 
stone (cont’d)
Let’s roll. The investigation just escalated.
Watts, who has overheard the call, looks at Stone in shock as they start their walk towards Grid Four.

watts
May be this guy is the serial killer they have been looking for.
cut to:
scene: 39
int. aurora’s house- morning
Aurora flips the bacon in the pan and gets the breakfast plates ready. Then she shouts for Tommy.
aurora
Breakfast is served.
A little while later, a sleepy Tommy appears at the kitchen entrance. Aurora looks at him and smiles.
aurora (cont’d)
So how’d you sleep?
tommy
Actually, I woke up with a migraine in the middle of the night and had to take some of my pills- which reminds me, I’m running low, so I’m gonna have to go back to New York, to refill my prescription. 
aurora
Don’t you think that’d be dangerous?
Tommy and Aurora sit with their breakfast and start munching.
tommy
Actually, I have been thinking about it and going back to New York is probably the smartest thing to do. The cops would never suspect I’d return now. If anything, they’d probably think I’d go further south. Anyway, I can’t go without my meds. The pain is too much, so I’ve no choice.
Aurora pats her index finger against her lips in deep thought.
aurora
You know what, I think you’re right. That’s pretty smart. 

tommy
But are you sure you want to come with me? What if the cops find you with me? Then you are an accomplice and you could get in big trouble.
aurora
I’m not worried. As long as we take my car they can’t track you. So we go to New York and get your meds, then just keep moving north.
tommy
Sounds like a plan.
Tommy gives Aurora a warm smile.
cut to:
scene: 40
int/ext. migraine research clinic, new york- morning
Aurora sits inside the parked car in front of the Migraine Research clinic, waiting.
Tommy sits inside the clinic waiting for the doctor. A nurse comes in and starts checking Tommy’s blood pressure. The doctor appears a little later. 
tommy
Hey doc, what’s up? Why all the delay here? I’ve got to get back to work. 
doctor
Just routine Thomas. I have to ask you a few questions.
Meanwhile, the nurse proceeds to take Tommy’s blood.
doctor (cont’d)
Okay, first, how are you feeling?
tommy
Great doc, never better. Now can we get on with it?
doctor
Have you had any anxious feelings, any nervousness, sweating, or feelings of excessive heat?
tommy
Nope, nothing like that!
doctor
Any other things out of the ordinary?
tommy
Like what, doc? What are you getting at?
doctor
I can’t tell you that Thomas. The study is objective, meaning that you have to report your feelings. I can’t tell you what to expect.
tommy
Gotcha. In that case no- I’m all good.
doctor
Just one more thing. These pills were supposed to last three more weeks. Have you been taking them more frequently? Remember, you are not supposed to take more than two at a time and four every twelve hours!
tommy
Yeah no worries… I’m cool. Now can you fill me up and get me outta here?
The doctor nods and hands him his fill of pills.
tommy (cont’d)
Great Doc, and thanks. These pills have really helped. My migraines go away so quickly now, it’s unbelievable.
doctor
Good to hear that Thomas. Just keep in touch, and remember, if you feel anything out of the ordinary, you can call me and let me know.
Tommy smiles at him and walks out of the door.
Tommy comes to the car and wakes up Aurora who has dozed off. He taps on the window. Aurora opens the car door for him. Tommy slips in.
aurora
So where to now?
tommy
There’s this place upstate where I used to go to camp after I stopped going to Cape May. I know the area well, and no one would ever think to look there in a million years. 
cut to:
scene: 41
int. north shore university hospital- morning
Joe Sullivan is in a coma. He is hooked up to monitors in the cardiac unit. Officer Tanner and Sung wait for him to gain consciousness. Detective Stone and Watts walk into the room.
stone
Morning Gentlemen. I’m Detective Stone and this is Detective Jake Watts. We’re with the Third, over in Manhattan. I understand that you found this man unconscious, in his garage, yesterday afternoon. Can you tell what this man has to do with your investigation?
tanner
Good to meet you. We’re up from New Jersey, investigating a homicide.
sung
Detective I’m not sure if you heard the news, but there was a brutal murder in our county a few days ago.
tanner
We’ve uncovered some evidence that suggests Thomas Sullivan, the son of this man, may be involved. We came up to investigate and found the old man passed out in his garage.
watts
We are actually investigating the disappearance of a young bartender last week and our information has led us to Thomas Sullivan as well. 
tanner
You think this guy must be a serial killer?
watts
That is what our evidence suggests.
tanner
I think it would help both our investigations if we share our respective evidence and information. 
watts
Fine, why don’t you come to the station where we can give you a full briefing? Also please have your people send up whatever info you’ve got down in Jersey. 
cut to:
scene: 42
int/ext. hotel at port jervis- morning
Tommy waits in the car in front of a dump motel at Port Jervis and watches as Aurora grins and makes her way towards the car from the hotel entrance. As she reaches, she waves a card instead of room keys.
aurora
Technology at its finest, even at a shit hole like this.
They drive to the room. Tommy takes Aurora’s bag on his shoulders and they climb the stairs.
tommy
I guess we can stay here for a few nights till we figure out what to do. 
Aurora slides the card into the door slot and enters.
aurora
Yeah, but we shouldn’t stay in any one place for too long.
tommy
I suppose you’re right.
As Tommy is about to toss Aurora’s bag on the bed, the strap catches the phoenix necklace around Tommy’s neck and the chain snaps. It falls to the floor.
tommy (cont’d)
Damn, I really liked that thing.
Tommy picks it up and places it on the table. Aurora takes out her toiletries from her bag.

aurora
I’m going to take a shower and wash up okay?
tommy
I think I’m gonna take a walk and clear my head while I sort things out.
aurora
Are you sure that’s wise? Maybe you shouldn’t be out in the open.
tommy
Relax. No one would ever think of looking for me out here.
Tommy smiles reassuringly and closes the door behind him as he exits the room.
cut to:
scene: 43
ext/INT. port jervis- evening
Tommy sits on a boulder at the edge of the woods beside an empty road. He stares at the stars. There are no cars on the road and the place is unusually quiet. Suddenly he can hear Troyer calling out his name in his weird Australian accent. He is startled and looks around but he finds no one. 
Tommy sweats and his breathing becomes heavy. He tries to steady himself. He can again hear a voice. This time it is the voice of the bartender from Club Radical.
jamie (o.s)
Troyer, why’d you do this to me? I can’t breathe. Please let me out of here!
Tommy is hit by a wave of nausea and he vomits again, then he staggers to get up but loses consciousness.
Sometime later, Tommy finds himself standing in front of the motel where they checked in. Tommy walks up to his room and slides the card key into the slot, opens the door and steps inside. The room is dark. He turns on the light and looks at the bed with a faint smile on his face. The smile quickly turns to panic. The bed is empty. A note lies on the bed. Tommy hurriedly snatches it up. It reads, ‘I HAVE HER NOW MATE. SEE YOU SOON’. 
cut to:
scene: 44
int. conference room, third precinct, manhattan- evening
Stone, Watts, Tanner and Sung sit huddled together around a conference room table. The far wall is covered with an outline containing a sequence of events, names, arrows, photographs and circles, written in different colors. Beside the outline, a map of Gilgo Beach and the surrounding area is posted. A large yellow X marks the spot where the body has been found. 
tanner
Looks like some real fancy police work you got going on there, Detective. 
watts
This is how we do it in New York.
Sung rises to his feet, walks over to the wall and puts his face inches from the map. He is confused. He turns towards Watts.
sung
Care to explain?
Watts stands, holds up what looks like a pen and clicks it. A laser light beams across the room. He points it at the wall and traces each piece of evidence as he speaks about it.
watts
This time sequence tells us approximately when Houston disappeared. We discovered that she left the club after midnight. From there we go to the time she was reported missing, who reported it, the relationship, etc. As we continue down the line, it shows when and where we discovered the first pieces of evidence, the time it was collected and what we found…

sung
What’s with the picture of the pizza box?
watts
That, officer, was our first real clue. It turns out the box was from a pizza place located in Queens, over fifteen miles from the garbage dumpster where we discovered it.
tanner
So, how is that a clue?
watts
Houston’s blood was found a few feet from the dumpster. And when we checked out the pizza place, it turned out that Thomas Sullivan worked there as a delivery guy. We also found traces of vomit on the box, as well as on the pavement near the blood. We ran DNA on Sullivan and it matched the vomit, so we know he was at the crime scene. 
tanner
So what does this map of the beach have to do with all this?

watts
We found a body over there but the body isn’t Houston’s. 
tanner
Then how does it tie in?
Stone and Watts look at each other. Stone nods and Watts continues.
watts
Are you familiar with the Gilgo Beach case from last year?
TAnner
Of course. Are you saying this might be connected to that case?
stone
We can’t be certain that this is all connected, but we suspect so. We found information on Sullivan’s computer that prompted us to investigate the beach.
sung
This is something. So do you have any leads on his whereabouts?
stone
Good question. Our last sighting was down in Cape May. Then we lost him. We’ve got some good men there and hope to locate him soon. 

tanner
That’s close to our jurisdiction, Detective. I’m sure we can help with that. 
stone
Good. Now that we’re all on the same page, why don’t the two of you head back to Jersey and head up the search? We’ll cover things up here and report back to you. Maybe you’ll have better luck finding this guy with local resources.
tanner
Sounds like a plan, Detective. Just keep us in the loop, and we’ll do the same.
stone
You can count on it.
All four shake hands and except Stone, all exit the room. Stone approaches the map and stares at it fixedly with determination. 
cut to:
scene: 45
ext/int. port jervis- night
Tommy looks around frantically in the parking lot of the motel. Not seeing anyone outside, he stands helplessly, breathing heavily. Reluctantly he takes out his cell and inserts the battery and switches it on. He punches in Troyer’s number but there is no answer. Feeling nauseous, he switches off the phone and bends over. After a moment, he tries to stand up again but his head spins. He struggles upstairs to his room, opens the door and enters. He pulls out his vial of pills, dumps four in his hand and tosses them into his mouth dry then climbs into the bed and switches the lamp off.
cut to:
scene: 46
ext. gilgo beach- morning
Detective Morgan follows a police dog that leads him along with a small group of police officers in their search at Gilgo Beach. He follows the dog who pulls them towards a spot near some beach brush where drag marks are evident in the sand. Upon closer inspection traces of dried blood become visible. The dog moves further into the brush and sniffs around. As Morgan spreads the brush aside he uncovers a bracelet caught between the strands of weed grass. He lifts it with a pen, holds it up, eyeballs it for a beat, and looks off into the distance. Displaying a determined look he spies a row of homes off in the distance. 
cut to:
scene: 47
ext/int. cape may police head quarters- morning
Tanner and Sung pull their cruiser in front of an unassuming brick building which serves as local police headquarters. With Sung at his heel, Tanner strides up to the raised counter. There is an officer at the desk. Tanner reads his name tag.
tanner
Afternoon, Officer… Murphy, I’m looking for your chief. Is he around?
murphy
If you are looking for Chief Knox, she is.
tanner
Excuse me, I didn’t mean to imply anything. I’m Officer Monty Tanner and this is my deputy, Sammy Sung. We’re down from Seaview, investigating a murder. I’m sure you’ve heard about it.
murphy
Oh yes certainly. I’ll tell her you’re here.

Murphy steps back from the counter and heads for the Chief’s office. A minute later, he reappears and ushers the men to her office. 
Chief Knox speaks in a gravelly, authoritative voice.
chief knox
Have a seat, gentlemen. I’m told you’re here investigating that horrible murder in Seaview. What could possibly have led you two down here?

tanner
Well, Chief, we’ve been coordinating with detectives from New York who have been investigating another murder up there. Some of the evidence ties into our murder and suggests that the perp was seen in your jurisdiction a few days ago. We’ve got a lead on his car and figured we’d come down here to look around. His name is Thomas Sullivan and he owns a silver 2002 Honda Accord, with New York Plates. 
chief knox
And you think he’s hiding somewhere around here? I see. We’re a small resort community down here you know, and we can’t have any high profile, media circus events scaring our tourists away just before the summer season.
tanner
I understand Chief. We’re not here to raise a ruckus. We’ll keep things quiet. We were told that he was seen last Tuesday morning having breakfast at a place called The Nook. 
chief knox
Then it shouldn’t be too difficult to track him down. We can check the inns to see if he took a room. You have a picture?
Sung pulls a photo of Tommy and the license plate number of his car from a folder he carries. He gives them to Knox.
sung
We do. And here is the license plate number.
chief knox
We’ll make some copies and circulate them to our officers.
tanner
That would be great, Chief. Please keep us informed of any developments.
chief knox
Acknowledged.
tanner
May I ask you something, Chief?
chief knox
You may.
tanner
Has there been any criminal activity around here in the last week or so?
Knox turns her eyes upward in deep thought.
chief knox
Let’s see. A local man was beaten up pretty badly a few days ago. He’s still in the hospital. It seems he stumbled out of a bar very drunk and was found hours later in a nearby alley. No suspects as yet.
tanner
Have you questioned the bartender? That’d be the first place I’d go. What bar was that?
Knox looks at Tanner sternly.
chief knox
Don’t worry, we’re on it. I don’t want you snooping into our affairs here.
tanner
I know. I assure you we will be very discreet. We only want to help, and a violent act like you’ve described may be pertinent.
Knox replies reluctantly.
chief knox
Very well. The place is called the Schooner. 
tanner
Thank you. So were there any other incidents worth talking about?
chief knox
A DWI, but we caught the guy; a missing person’s report, a shoplift…
tanner
Missing person? What was that all about?
chief knox
It’s probably nothing. A local girl, who works over at the Surf Shop by the beach. Her boss called it in when she didn’t show up for work two days in a row, and he couldn’t reach her by phone. But it’s not surprising. She’s one of those girls who dresses in black and has piercings all over the place. You know the type. She’s probably strung out on drugs and just sleeping it off. 
tanner
Have you checked her home?
chief knox
It only came in yesterday… we’re looking into it.
Tanner lets out a sigh and stands up to go. Sung follows.
Tanner
Okay then. We’ll be on our way. Here’s my card. Please call me if you come up with anything.
He hands his card to Chief Knox. 
chief knox
We will. Just stay clear of trouble while you’re here.
tanner

Of course.
Tanner and Sung walk out of the door and then out of the building. They approach their cruiser.
tanner (cont’d)
Can you believe that? She’s got to be the most disinterested cop I’ve ever met.
Sung shakes his head.
sung
It’s almost as if she doesn’t want to admit that crimes take place around here. So what are we going to do about it?
tanner
First, we go to the Schooner and talk to the bartender. Then, we go to the Surf Shop. It all may be for nothing, but it’s a start.
Tanner and Sung get into the car and drive off.
cut to:
scene: 48
int. a dilapidated cabin- morning
Aurora sits asleep tied to a chair. Her head hangs low. Her eyes are covered with a blindfold. A door slams shut with a bang and Aurora jumps awake.
aurora
Hello, who’s there?
A man comes and stands in front of her. His face is not visible. He taps his foot on the wooden cabin floor. 
aurora (cont’d)
Is that you Troyer?
Troyer stops tapping his foot. All becomes silent. 
aurora (cont’d)
Please, untie me, or at least take this blindfold off. I want to see you for who you are.
troyer
You’re in no position to make any demands, lovey!
aurora
So it is you, Troyer. Tommy warned me about you.
troyer
I’ll bet he did love. But you didn’t listen. Did you, now?
aurora
What do you want from me? And why are you doing these things to Tommy?
Troyer shuffles his feet impatiently and speaks up loudly.
troyer
Tommy did this to Tommy. I’m just along for the ride. There’s a lot you don’t know about that bloke.
aurora
Like what, you psycho? All I know is you killed two innocent girls and left him to clean up your mess.
Troyer brings his face within inches of Aurora and speaks low. Her hair catches his breath but his face is not visible (shown). 
troyer
My, my, love, you are bloody bold. I can see why Tommy fancies you.
Aurora’s face contorts in rage.
aurora
Does this amuse you, asshole?
troyer
Quite, my dear.
aurora
Good. I’m glad you’re having fun. Now why don’t you take off this blindfold so I can see who you really are. If you’re going to kill me, I think I deserve to see your face.
troyer
Not so fast, love- not so fast. Only Tommy knows what I really look like, and that’s the way I intend to keep it.
aurora
So what do you want with me?
troyer
I don’t want a thing from you love, it’s all about Tommy. Haven’t you realized that yet?
Troyer gives a loud, echoing laugh.
aurora
So, what do you want with Tommy?
troyer
In time love, in time. 
Troyer reaches and grabs the top of Aurora’s shirt and rips it open. He thrusts his hand inside the shirt and grabs her breasts. Aurora squirms helplessly in disgust.
troyer
Ah, very nice, but oh-so-unnatural. Breasts are such an important part of a woman’s sexual identity, and inflating them artificially just sends the wrong message. 
Aurora
Get your hands off me, you slime!
Troyer runs his finger down from Aurora’s chest to her jeans.
troyer
Then again, feistiness turns me on. 
After a beat, he abruptly pulls at her waistband, tears open the zipper and exposes the fine lace beneath. Aurora screeches.
troyer (cont’d)
Relax bitch. I’m not ready for you yet. I’m just curious to see what Tommy desires. 
aurora
Is this the only way you can get a woman, you psycho?
troyer
Oh, how I love defiance, please keep going.
aurora
Screw you. I won’t even give you the satisfaction. 
troyer
Very well then. Perhaps I can entice you with some food.
Troyer brings a sandwich near Aurora’s nose for her to take in the smell.
Aurora
I don’t want your poison. 
troyer
Suit yourself.
Troyer stuffs the sandwich in to Aurora’s mouth. 
troyer (cont’d)
Chew on this, bitch and swallow it now, or I may have to stick something else in there to force it down. 
Aurora gags and spits out the food.
troyer (cont’d)
Not wise, my dear. That’ll bring the rats.
aurora
I’d prefer rats over you any day.

troyer
Really, we shall see. I think this may be the perfect time to go. Have fun with the rodents. Perhaps I’ll check up on you in a few hours; perhaps I won’t. Good day, love.
aurora
Fuck you, asshole!
Troyer storms out and slams the door behind him.
cut to:
scene: 49
INT. schooner the bar- afternoon
Tanner and Sung speak to the bartender Mike at Schooner, which is moderately crowded.
mike
I remember that the guy had a Brooklyn accent, but he told me he was from Vermont.
tanner
Was he with anyone?
mike
Nope. The guy was alone the whole time he was here.
tanner
What time did he leave?
mike
He came in late, so I’d have to say around midnight. 
tanner
When did the old man leave?
mike
You mean the old man who took a beating? Maybe a half hour after the guy.
Sung takes out a picture of Tommy and shows it to Mike.
sung
Could this be the guy?
Mike takes the picture and looks at it closely.
mike
Could be- kinda looks like him, but I can’t be a hundred percent.
Tanner hands Mike his card.
tanner
Thanks, take my card. And if he comes in here again, please call me right away.
mike
Will do.
Mike takes the card and gives an assuring smile.
cut to:
scene: 50
int. port jervis motel- morning
Tommy wakes up from his sleep and stares at the ceiling with a blank expression. He then sits up in a hurry and looks around helplessly. He finds the television remote. He turns on the television and surfs the news channels. There is no report to interest him. He keeps on surfing and then he turns it off. He sits and breathes heavily. He sweats profusely. Suddenly he jumps as he hears loud bangs on his door. He approaches the door slowly and stands in front of it. The bangs get louder, they stop and then he hears Troyer’s voice on the other side. 
troyer
Open up, mate. I know you’re in there.
His voice scares Tommy. He reorients himself to his surroundings looks around the room in fits and starts finally climbs out of bed, approaches the door and opens it  to find Troyer grinning toothily.
tommy
What did you do with Aurora?
troyer
Ease up, you wanker. Lovey is fine. A bit tied up right now, but she’s just fine. 
Troyer gives a smile as if he owns the world.
tommy
Why are you playing me like this?

troyer
I’m trying to protect you from yourself, Tommy Boy. Don’t you see that? With every move you make, you are incriminating yourself more and more, so I’m here to make you stop. I know you are still thinking about going to the police and telling them all about me, but believe me, my friend, if you do that, they’ll arrest you, and you’ll spend the rest of your life in jail.
tommy
Right, and you’re here to save me. So what should I do next then?
troyer
Well, the first thing you must do is kill Aurora. She’s the only one who knows what you’ve done. You have to commit. You have to cut all ties, and you have to do it right away. 
tommy
Not a chance in hell motherfucker!
troyer
Don’t be so sure. When you realize it’s either you or her, trust me, mate: you’ll see the light.
Tommy stares at Troyer in disbelief.
tommy
You’re one messed up dude. Don’t you have a conscience? 
troyer
Get real Tommy Boy. If you want to survive in this world, you have to think about yourself before anyone else. Conscience has nothing to do with it. 
Tommy hits Troyer right across his face. But Troyer takes the punch lightly. He hits Tommy back with more force and Tommy collapses to his knees, unable to breathe. Troyer too gets on his knees in front of Tommy, spits some blood and grabs Tommy’s chin with his thumb and index finger. 
troyer
Not a wise move, mate. You can’t hurt me, but nice try. I think I’ll come back later- after you’ve had some time to think. Meanwhile, I’m going to check on lovey. 
Troyer punches Tommy and knocks him out. 
black out:
scene: 51
INT/ext. AURORA’S APARTMENT & apartment complex- AFTERNOON
Tanner and Sung listen to Aurora’s phone answering machine, during their search of her apartment.
answering machine
Aurora, it’s Harry. You’ve been gone two days, and I haven’t heard from you. I suggest you call and let me know what’s going on, or I’m going to have to replace you. 
sung
Surf Shop guy. Called just like he said. 
Tanner nods at him.
tanner
Let’s dig a little deeper. Check the drawers in that desk over there. See if you can find a cell phone bill. If we can get a number, we can call it. Better yet, maybe we can locate it using the cell towers. 
sung
Provided it’s powered on, boss. And provided we have a general location. 
tanner
I’m well aware Sammy. Just do what I said. 
sung
Right, Boss.
Sung pulls open the drawer of the desk and begins rifling through it. Tanner eyeballs the dresser and picks up a photo. It is of Aurora, in front of her Mustang. 
tanner
Check this out. Here’s our girl standing right in front of her car. This should do the trick. We even have a license plate. 

sung
You’d think the local cops would’ve at least come in here. It doesn’t look like they even came through the front door. 
tanner
No, it doesn’t. Pretty sad police work if you ask me. 
Sung pulls a sheaf of papers from the bottom drawer of the desk. 
sung
Here we go, boss: cell phone bills, bank statements, utility bills. It’s all here. 
Tanner pulls his cell from his pocket. 
tanner
Okay, read me the phone number. 
Sung reads it out as Tanner punches it into his phone. After four rings, it goes into voicemail. 
tanner (cont’d)
I should have figured it wasn’t going to be that easy. 
sung
Well, boss, we can still try to track it. But what makes you think this girl has any connection to Sullivan?
tanner
Absolutely nothing.
sung
So why bother?
tanner
I don’t believe in coincidences, Sammy. And even if she isn’t involved with Sullivan, she is still missing. Don’t you think that any cop worth his salt would make an effort to investigate? Obviously Knox is too concerned with appearances to do anything.
sung
I here you. And with her license plate, we have a good chance of locating her. Her car is only a few years old, I can run her info through DMV, get her VIN and contact Ford. If she has GPS, they should be able to assist us in tracking the vehicle. If we’re lucky, we may be able to find her via satellite.
tanner
I always knew that someday your tech savvy would come in handy. 

Tanner smiles as the two exit Aurora’s apartment. As they walk out of the apartment complex, Tanner’s cell rings. 
tanner (cont’d)
Tanner. Who’s this?
Chief Knox speaks on the other side. 
chief knox
It’s Chief Knox. We’ve located Sullivan’s car.
Tanner gets excited.
tanner
Great. Where is it?
Chief knox
A few blocks from the beach. It’s parked by the Chalfonte Hotel. We’ve got an officer waiting there for you. I’ll text you the address.
tanner
Thank you, Chief. We’re on our way.
Tanner keeps the phone and turns to Sung.
tanner (cont’d)
They found Sullivan’s car. Knox is sending the address- some place called the Chalfonte Hotel.
Sung’s eyes widen in excitement.
sung
I’ll have it before she even sends it to you. 
Sung taps the keyboard and enters a new search. 
sung (cont’d)
Here it is boss. Make a U-turn and head toward the beach. We’re only a few miles away. 
Their car zooms off.
cut to:

scene: 52
INT/EXT. CHALFONTE HOTEL- EVENING
Tommy Sullivan’s car is parked in front of the Chalfonte Hotel. Beside it stands a police car. Sung is bent over leaning into the passenger side of Tommy’s car, wearing plastic gloves, he fumbles beneath the seat, finds a knife, pulls it out, stands and holds it up to show Tanner.
sung
Look at this boss.
Tanner takes it in his gloved hand and examines it, then places it into a plastic evidence bag.
TANNER
This definitely will have a story to tell. Let’s move on to the apartment.
The men head towards the hotel, find their way to room 328 where Tommy stayed and begin searching for clues. 
Tanner holds open the bathroom door.
tanner
Clear.
Sung begins scanning the room and quickly focuses on the floor beside the bed. He picks up a pair of board shorts.
sung
Check this out, boss. Feels brand new. 
tanner
Probably bought that locally.
Tanner bends down and looks under the bed. Reaching, he pulls out more clothing. 
tanner (cont’d)
Look at this: a ‘Surf Shop’ imprint. He’s got the girl Sammy. We’ve got to move fast. Get back on that computer of yours and put out an APB on the girl and her car. Then get started on the GPS search with Ford. We have to get the knife that we found in Sullivan’s car to the lab and have it checked for blood and fingerprints to confirm it, but there’s no doubt in my mind, that knife is our murder weapon, and Sullivan is our man.
Tanner races out from the room with Sung at his heels. 
cut to:
scene: 53
ext/int. street and stone & watt’s patrol car- morning
Stone returns to the car carrying a large tea and a bag that contains a cherry Danish and a Yoo-Hoo. 
Watts hangs up on the phone. Stone slides into the car and hands Watts the bag. 
stone
You’ve got that look on you face. What’s going on?
watts
Major developments, partner.
stone
I’m all ears.
watts
Tanner and Sung located Sullivan’s car and found a knife. It’s being analyzed by their lab as we speak. Not only that, but they think Sullivan may have kidnapped a girl down in Cape May. They believe he has her car, too. They just emailed me the details. 
Watts points to the computer screen on the cruiser.
watts (cont’d)
I forwarded Sullivan’s DNA and his prints for comparison. The analysis will take some time, but Tanner is convinced Sullivan is his perp.
Stone is not shocked. She calmly places the large, Styrofoam cup in the cup holder and begins reading the email. 
stone
Aurora Storm, black 2011 Mustang. If Sullivan is on the run in this car, he’s probably headed as far away from New York as he can get. We better alert the State Police in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, along with all the other surrounding states.
watts
Agreed, but we may have a better way to track the car. Tanner already contacted New Jersey DMV, got the VIN number and is checking with Ford to see if the car has a GPS. If it does, we should be able to pinpoint its location via satellite.
cut to:
scene: 54
INT. PORT JERVIS MOTEL- afternoon
Tommy regains consciousness and sits up. He nurses his nose and mouth still hurting from the impact of Troyer’s blows. He tries to focus. He then stands up suddenly and starts running down to the motel lobby. No one is in the reception area. He rings the bell twice.
tommy
Hello! Hello!
He gets no answer so he walks over to the door that leads to the back and turns the handle. It is unlocked. He pushes the door open and enters. 
tommy
Hello- is anyone back here? I need some help. 
He keeps walking until he reaches an office. He looks in. He sees the front desk girl stretched out on the floor, her body apparently lifeless.
Tommy stares at the body in disbelief, frightened to the core.
cut to:
scene: 55
INT. crime lab at seaview- morning
Tanner and Sung talk to Charise Ray, the senior technician at the crime lab, a dark woman wearing high-gloss lipstick and tight top. She appears serious and smart.
tanner
Okay, Cherry, what do you have for us?
Charise
Well, first of all, that knife has quite a few stories to tell. There are at least four different human blood samples and one canine. 
sung
But the blade looked clean.
charise
As a matter of fact, it was cleaned- very thoroughly. But where the handle meets the blade, blood was caked up underneath, and preserved. 
tanner
Any DNA matches?
charise
Yes, there were. This knife was definitely used to stab both the bartender from New York and our girl from the motel. No matches on the other two blood samples, though. I ran them through the system, and neither one came up. 
tanner
So the same perp killed both girls?
charise
Likely, but not one hundred percent.
tanner
What’s that supposed to mean?
charise
The handle tells a different tale. We found a few different prints, and we even extracted some DNA from what appears to be perspiration. There’s also dirt and grease imbedded in the sheath. It’s pretty clear that a number of people handled that knife recently. 
tanner
Well, did you at least match anything to Sullivan?
charise 
No match on the DNA. But after running the prints through AFIS we got an ID on them.
tanner
Great- who is it.
Charise shows the record and photograph on her computer. Tanner and Sung get closer to watch.
charise
A guy named Charles Gantry. Lives right in Seaview, in fact. He’s a small time offender, arrested for assault about seven years ago and pled it down.
Both Tanner and Sung look at each other in disbelief.
sung
That’s Chunky. Younger and a hundred pounds lighter, but it’s definitely him. 
cut to:
Scene: 56
int/ext port jervis motel & road- afternoon
Tommy picks the body of the dead girl up and runs out of the motel. He finds the parking lot deserted. He takes the body to Aurora’s car and loads it in the trunk. Then he jumps in the car and gets a shock as he sees Troyer already sitting there. Troyer grins widely at him. 
tommy
You fucked up piece of shit! How could you do this again?
troyer
I suggest you start driving mate. It won’t be long before someone comes around and sees you. Then you’ll have a lot of explaining to do. 
Tommy starts driving but he glances sideways at Troyer often. 
tommy
What the fuck is up with you Troyer? I mean, come on man: You didn’t need to kill that girl back there. 

troyer
Tsk, tsk, Tommy Boy- you still haven’t learned, have you? The more you try to escape me, the closer we become. I know every move you make before you make it. And once again, you are mistaken. I didn’t kill this girl; you did. Although it is a mystery to me why you killed her!
tommy
Get the fuck outta here. I didn’t kill this girl. You did. 
troyer
Look Tommy Boy: I’m beginning to grow weary of your fictional accounts of the events that have transpired over this past week. I truly wish to help you because I believe that deep down you’re a swell bloke, but until you take responsibility for what you have done, I won’t be able to assist you. 
Tommy turns sick and dizzy. Troyer opens the glove box, reaches in, and takes out Tommy’s migraine pills. He shakes the vial and gives it to Tommy. 
troyer (cont’d)
You don’t look well, Tommy Boy. Perhaps these might help you to think more clearly. 
Tommy takes out four pills and swallows them dry. He looks at Troyer in disbelief. 
tommy
Okay, Troyer. There’s a lake just a couple of miles through town. It’s secluded, we can head over there and hide while we figure out what to do next. 
Troyer gives Tommy an evil smile.
troyer
Now you’re talking Tommy Boy!
They drive for a while, enter a wooded area and suddenly a voice from the back is heard.
voice
Help! Let me out of here!
Tommy is shocked. He looks at Troyer.

tommy
You hear that?
troyer
Hear what? I don’t hear a thing mate. What’s with you?
voice
Help!
tommy
That! Did you hear it?
troyer
Come on now Tommy Boy! You’re imagining things. I’ve heard nothing. 
tommy
Well I did and I’m pulling over. Maybe that girl isn’t dead. What if she‘s still alive?
troyer
Then she will be when we get there, Tommy Boy.
tommy
Great, and then what do we do?
troyer
“We”, mate? You mean “you”… what do you do? And the answer to that is quite clear!
cut to:
scene: 57
INT. STONE & WAtts’ patrol car- afternoon
Stone talks on phone with detective Morgan while Watts drives the car.
stone
And you’re certain the bracelet is identical to the one found at the scene?
morgan
I am.
stone
Any blood where you found the bracelet?
morgan
Not a drop, but we’re backtracking between the original scene and this one. 
stone
Good. What about the neighbors?
morgan
Nothing yet, but we’re continuing to question them. 
stone
Okay. We’re almost there.
Stone shuts off her cell and looks across to Watts. 
stone (cont’d)
There’s a slim chance our bartender may still be alive. 
watts
How so?
stone
A matching bracelet was found near some house located over a quarter mile away from the beach scene.
watts
So… you’re thinking she just got up and walked away from the beach?
stone
I really don’t know. But one way or another, that body was moved. 
cut to:
scene: 58
ext. dirt road and adjacent forest, port jervis- afternoon
The car comes to halt and Tommy exits it. He walks around to the trunk and lifts the girl’s body. But in the flash of a moment the girl opens her eyes and screams. Tommy drops her in horror, stumbles and falls to the ground. 
tommy
Wait! Don’t run! I’m not gonna hurt you!
The girl ignores Tommy and runs off. Troyer comes to the back of the car and shakes his head.
troyer
No worries, mate. She won’t get very far. Let her go. She’ll run out of steam and then we’ll catch up to her. 
cut to:
Scene: 59
INT. Holding room, seaview police station- evening
Chunky sits in the holding room. Tanner interrogates him. 
tanner
Okay, then, have you thought any more about what you may have come across in Sullivan’s car?
chunky
Like I said, I can’t remember anything in particular.
tanner
Well, perhaps you can explain how your fingerprints were found on the knife that killed Syeda Bakht.
chunky
What? My fingerprints? Are you sure?
tanner
There’s no doubt.
Chunky wipes his head with his sleeve. 
chunky
I don’t know, Monty. I mean, I did go through the glove compartment, and I musta moved some stuff around looking for the manual. If it was in there, maybe I accidentally touched it.
tanner
Come on, you can do better than that.
chunky
Look at me. I’m the first to admit I’m a bit overweight and it can be a problem. You know I can’t always fit into small cars like that, so sometimes I just feel around for stuff without getting all the way into the car. Like I said, I was looking for the manual, and maybe I touched it, I don’t remember though.
Tanner stares Chunky down, scratches his head and stands up.
tanner
We’ll see about that, my friend. In the meantime, make yourself comfortable. You’re here for the night while we do some checking.
cut to:
scene: 60
ext. dirt road and adjacent forest, port jervis- afternoon
Tommy looks at Troyer, frightened.
tommy
So we’re just gonna let her run? What if she goes to the cops?
troyer
Relax, Tommy Boy. We’re miles from civilization. She’ll tire soon enough, and then we’ll find her.
tommy
Yeah and then what?
Troyer points to a tire iron inside the trunk. 
troyer
Do you really need to ask?
Troyer lets out a psycho laugh.
tommy
Look man, there’s no need to kill the girl.
troyer
Oh, but there is, Tommy Boy. Pick that up and let’s get a move on. Let’s hunt her down like the animal she is. Then when we catch her, I’ll let you gut her. And after she’s dead I promise you I’ll take you to Aurora so you can finish her off as well. 
Tommy reluctantly picks up the tire iron. Troyer immediately starts running through the woods. Tommy tries his best to keep up with him. 
They continue running until finally they spy her fifty yards ahead. They witness her flagging down a car. Troyer looks panicked for the first time. 
troyer (cont’d)
Fuck! Shit! Fuck! That wasn’t part of the plan. 
Troyer stops gyrating, squats down, and wraps his arms around his knees. He then looks up at Tommy, breathing heavily. 
troyer (cont’d)
Quickly, let’s get back to the car. There’s not much time. 
Troyer jumps up and takes off. Tommy follows him at top speed. He gets behind the wheel, starts the car and begins speeding through the woods.  
tommy
Okay, Troyer, the shit’s gonna unravel real fast now, so let’s get Aurora and bolt before the girl tells the cops. 
Troyer stops rocking and slowly turns to Tommy and smiles from ear to ear. 
troyer
No worries mate- just a small set back. We can handle this. 
tommy
I don’t know about that. Once she gets to the cops…
troyer
We’ll be long gone, Tommy Boy. Just head for the highway.
tommy
Not until we get Aurora.
toyer
Come on mate. She’s as good as dead, anyhow. Like I told you, she knows too much.
tommy
Look- Aurora comes with us, or I don’t go. I swear she’s no threat. Just tell me where she is.
troyer
You know exactly where she is.
tommy
No I don’t, so quit playing games and tell me.
troyer
Camp Lakewood, mate. 
cut to:
Scene: 61 
EXt/int. gilgo beach & adjacent cottage- afternoon
Morgan and Reese reach an oddly shaped, one-story cottage, half a mile from Gilgo Beach. They walk along a crushed shell path until they reach the front porch. A faded white swing, hanging from rusted chains, squeaks as it sways in the wind. The entire house is red. Weeds grow through broken floorboards.
reese
The place looks deserted.
morgan
Could be. Gilgo is like most of the other beach communities. The residents hibernate in winter, close up their homes and return to thaw them out in the Spring.
Morgan knocks then calls out.
morgan
Hello, is anyone home?
Reese wipes the window with his sleeve. 
morgan
Can you see anything?
Morgan twists the doorknob.
reese
Hard to tell. It’s totally dark inside. But my spider sense is tingling. Something tells me that we’re in the right place. 
morgan
Okay, Spiderman. We’ve been partners long enough for me to know when to defer to your insectile instincts. This door is locked. Let’s check around for another way in.
Reese draws his gun and points it skyward, Morgan follows suit. Crouching against the wall, the two men slide around to the side of the house and make their way to the breezeway door. Reese checks the handle and turns back to Morgan. 
reese
It’s open.
Coming inside, Morgan flicks a light switch that lights up the entire area. They discover that they are in a kitchen-living room hybrid area and the refrigerator hums in the background. There is a brick fireplace in the far corner. Morgan crinkles his nose.
morgan
That’s the smell of freshly burnt wood. Someone’s been here recently.
Reese points to a red patch on the floor near the bedroom door.
reese
You see that? Looks like blood to me!
Morgan bends down to take a closer look.
morgan
It definitely looks like blood, but we’ll have to test it.
Reese nods, crosses the room, makes his way into the kitchen and rummages through the pantry. As he opens the refrigerator, a look of disgust plays across his face as if he smells something bad.
reese
I’ve got some containers of old Chinese food here, along with a six-pack of Heineken. There’s also a half bottle of tequila chilling in the freezer. Seems like whoever lives here drinks more than they eat.
morgan
Oh yeah! Come on in the bedroom and check this out.
Reese spins and runs to Morgan.
reese
What did you find?
Morgan examines the dresser top.
morgan
Women’s jewelry- and one piece, in particular, matches the other two bracelets we found.
reese
Our vic was here.
morgan
Appears so.
Morgan gestures toward the side of the bed.
morgan (cont’d)
Over there, more blood droplets. The spatter pattern tells me the blood dripped from a warm body. If the blood was transferred from the perp’s shoes, or clothing, it wouldn’t have dripped like that; it would have smeared.
Reese blows a heavy sigh and shakes his head. 
reese
Looks like we have found ourselves another crime scene.
morgan
No shit. Get on the horn and find out who owns this dump.
cut to:
scene: 62
int/ext. chunky’s mobil shop- evening
Tanner and Sung search through the contents of Chunky’s office. Tanner leaves the office in utter frustration.
tanner
I’ve got nothing so far.
sung
Same here. Looks like a waste of time.
tanner
We’re not done yet. We still have to check the dumpster out back.
Tanner walks towards the dumpster. Sung follows reluctantly. As they stand in front of it, Tanner looks at Sung and gestures.
sung
Not the garbage please!
tanner
When are you going to learn that trash contains a wealth of information?
Sung groans and flips open the top of the dumpster.
sung
Just about full, boss.
tanner
Lucky sanitation comes only once a week. And lucky for me you’re the junior officer.
Sung looks petrified at the suggestion and groans.
tanner (cont’d)
Come on- it won’t be that bad. This is a gas station. Most of the garbage will be metal and grease.
sung
Yeah right. I believe you’re forgetting about Chunky. He eats more in a day than you or I eat in a week. The leftovers alone could make you sick.
Sung puts on a pair of rubber gloves and prepares to plunge in.
tanner
That’s where you’re wrong Sammy. With Chunky, there are no leftovers. 
Tanner laughs as he cups his hands so Sung can step up into the dumpster. In no time, Sung clears through half of the debris, tossing auto parts, boxes and other garbage out of the container. Suddenly, Sung waves a shirt.
sung
I think I found something. Look at this shirt. 
Tanner takes the shirt and examines it. 
tanner
These blotches have to be blood.
sung
Yeah but the shirt is way too small to fit Chunky.
tanner
I agree. Let’s get this to the lab right away. 
cut to:
scene: 63
int. port jervis interrogation room- evening
Chrissy Carbone stands shaking and teary eyed. She holds a tissue in her hand. She sits opposite Captain Rory Parker, who listens to her earnestly as she relates to him her ordeal.
chrissy
It all happened so fast… I was working on the computer with my back facing the door. So I didn’t see him coming. I had headphones on and didn’t even hear the office door open. 
Chrissy wipes her tears from the corner of her eyes and sniffs into the tissue.
chrissy (cont’d)
Whoever it was, snuck through the door between the lobby and the front desk. Only employees are allowed back there. I didn’t realize anything until he came up and grabbed me from behind. 
Chrissy looks at the ceiling, rubs her throat and begins sobbing heavily. 
chrissy (cont’d)
The next thing I know, I’m in the trunk of a car, bouncing around. Oh my God, it was terrifying! 
parker
I’m sorry, miss. I don’t want to make this any worse for you, but I’ve to ask these questions. If you need to take some time, let’s take a break. 
Parker slides a cup of water across the table.
parker (cont’d)
Here… have a sip and relax.
Through her sobs, Chrissy rubs her eyes with the palms of her hands.
chrissy
It’s okay. Just give me a minute.
Parker stays silent for a moment, stands up and goes to her and kneels down. Then he takes her hand.
parker
Did you see the man’s face?
Chrissy shakes her head. 
parker (cont’d)
What’s the next thing that you remember?
Chrissy takes a deep breath.

chrissy
I remember feeling the car bouncing up and down, so I knew we couldn’t be on a regular road. All of a sudden, we stopped and it got quiet. They turned off the engine, and I was able to hear men’s voices talking to each other. Then the trunk opened. I closed my eyes and made believe I was still unconscious. As I was being lifted from the trunk I screamed. It must have surprised him because he dropped me and fell backward. I jumped up and started running through the woods. I didn’t look back. I just ran. 
Parker releases her hand and stands back.
Parker
That was very smart. Now, I know this is hard, but did you happen to get a look at the man when he dropped you?
chrissy
Not really. I mean, it happened so fast!
Chrissy takes a sip from the water.
parker
What about the car? Is there anything you can remember about it?
chrissy
It was black, if that helps at all. And the trunk had that new car smell. I don’t know much about cars though.
parker
Do you remember anyone who may have checked into the lodge with a car like that?
chrissy
Well, we do ask each customer to fill out a registration card, and the card has a place where you put the model, color and license number. I never check it, though.
parker
That’s all right. We can go through the registration cards later. But first, I want you to try and put yourself back to where you were and try to recall what was going on while you were running away. Did you hear anything?
chrissy
Uh… yeah, now that I’m thinking about it, the one guy yelled for me to stop. Then he screamed out to the other guy. He shouted the other guy’s name.
parker
Very good. Now, think real hard and try to remember. Was it a common name or a strange name? Was it a short name or a long name?
chrissy
Short, I think, and it started with a T, like Tony or Travis, but different. 
parker
Okay, keep that thought, and let’s go back to the man that dropped you. Try to picture him in front of you and consider his size, his clothing, his voice, the color of his hair.
Chrissy starts crying.
chrissy
Oh, I just don’t know. I was so scared. I think he wasn’t that big and not too old. I mean, his voice was kind of young, but not a teenager. Definitely older than that. 
parker
Very good. This will help. And I don’t mean to put any more pressure on you, but if we took you out to where you were rescued, do you think you could lead us to the car?
Chrissy stares back at him and nods, tears welling up in her eyes. 
cut to:
scene: 64
ext. forest and dirt road, port jervis- evening
Captain Parker and five officers arrive at the spot where Chrissy was found. Chrissy sits in the front of the police car and forces herself to look out the window. 
parker
Okay, Chrissy, does any of this look familiar to you?
chrissy
Not really but if this is where I got in the car, I came out of the woods back that way and ran alongside the road for a short time before the car came. 
Parker slowly backs up the car. 
parker
Keep looking out the window and tell me if you recognize the spot where you first came out of the woods. 
Parker stops the car a few seconds later and gestures.
parker (cont’d)
How about there?
Chrissy
I don’t know. It could be. I can’t be sure.
parker
That’s fine. Just one more thing: Did you come straight out of the wood or on an angle?
chrissy
Straight out. 
Parker nods and speaks to his radio. 
parker
All right boys, let’s start the search right here. 
In seconds, officers exit their cruisers and line up along the road. Parker leaves Chrissy in his cruiser and takes control of the scene and dispatches his men to comb the area. His keen eye quickly spots a trail of broken twigs and crushed branches. As he follows it twenty yards deeper into the woods, he finds a tire iron lying on top of a bed of dead leaves. Parker puts on plastic gloves, bends down and picks it up. 
cut to:
scene: 65
Int/ext. seaview police station/gilgo beach- evening
Tanner talks on phone with Stone and updates her on their recent developments. 
stone (O.S)
What about the T-shirt Tanner? How does he explain that?
tanner
It’s not his. It wouldn’t fit over his left thigh. Whoever owns it is easily half his size. 
stone (o.s)
Well, how do you explain his fingerprint being the last one on knife?
TANNER
Our forensics girl says that it’s possible that the last person who touched the knife, wore gloves. Gantry is adamant, and I think he’s telling the truth. He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Also, Gantry says that when he first met Sullivan at the Tides Inn, he was wearing a T-shirt underneath his long sleeve.  
Stone nods her head. 
STONE
Understood. I was having a hard time reconciling all this anyway. It makes much more sense that Sullivan is involved with both crimes. 
Sung is in front of Tanner holding his cell to his ear with one hand while shaking his other hand in Tanner’s face.
SUNG
Boss, this is important.
tanner
Can’t you see I am busy here?

sung
Yes but we just located Storm’s car.
Tanner’s eyes widen. He speaks into the phone.
tanner
Hold on a second, Stone.
Tanner covers the mouthpiece and looks at Sung.
tanner (cont’d)
Really? Where?
sung
Back in New York, believe it or not!
Tanner
You’re kidding. We figured he’d be a thousand miles south of here by now. So where exactly is he?
sung
A place called Port Jervis.
tanner
Where the hell is that?
sung
A few hours north of New York City.
Tanner speaks into the phone.
tanner
Stone, we’ve got a new development. Storm’s car has been located in New York, not too far from the city. We’ll get you the specifics, but you need to get up to Port Jervis right away. 
cut to:

scene: 66
ext. camp lakewood- evening
Aurora’s car is parked at the entrance of Camp Lakewood. Troyer and Tommy make their way through the camp. Tommy gets flashes of his childhood at the camp- the games, the laughter and a strange fear as he sees his younger self all frightened and sweaty in a flash. 
Troyer leads him to a tree with the trunk shaped like a banana coming out of the ground. Tommy gets a flash of his childhood, making out with Ellen. But Troyer stops, leans back into the banana shaped tree and grins at Tommy. He spreads his legs over both sides of the trunk and clasps his hands over his waist. 
Troyer
Well, Tommy Boy…
tommy
Well what? I don’t get this. What are we doing here? We should be outta here already. It’s almost dark and the cops are gonna be after us.
troyer
Too bad, mate. This is more important. It’s the key to all your troubles. So think back and tell me what this tree means to you.
Troyer starts to pull up his shirt. Tommy turns away.
Tommy
Quit that shit Troyer! What’s wrong with you?
Tommy suddenly gets a flash from his childhood. He sees Ellen with her shirt up over her breasts, calling out to him. 
ellen
Come on, T, show me what you’ve got. My body’s aching for you to touch it. 
Tommy stumbles backward and shakes his head but he still sees Ellen waving him over. He suddenly sees his younger self walking over to her. Then he sees his younger self all over her, squeezing her breasts. Ellen grabs at his younger self’s crotch. His younger self rips open her pants and they soon get naked and start clawing at each other. Suddenly when Tommy’s younger self tries to force himself on her, she freaks out. She starts crying and screaming and pushing him off. The present Troyer sees this astounded. But his younger self keeps on raping Ellen like a beast. But Ellen starts screaming in a shrilly voice. His younger self panics and starts choking her. He kills her. 
The present Tommy follows his younger self as the latter carries the limp body of Ellen towards the lake through the woods. His younger self then takes a rowboat and puts the body in and rows to the middle of the lake and drops the body there. 
Tommy then recalls all the campers standing at the edge of the lake, watching Ellen’s dead body float in the middle of the lake and pointing to it. 
He is brought out of his reverie by Troyer’s pull and laughter.
troyer
Remember now mate?
Tommy
I don’t believe it, this can’t be. That’s not how I remember it at all. 
troyer
Sorry mate, but you needed to know… and now you do. 
cut to:
scene: 67
INT. CRUISER OF STONE & WATTS/ PORT JERVIS POLICE STATION- EVENing
Watts speaks on the phone with Parker.
watts
Captain, this is Detective Jake Watts with the Third Precinct in Manhattan. We’re investigating a murder in our jurisdiction, and it’s probable that our perp has made his way into your area. We need your help.
parker
Excuse me, Detective, but we have a situation here, too. 
watts 
Really? What kind of situation?
watts
Kidnapping.
watts
This just happen?
parker
Earlier today as a matter of fact. 
watts 
Too many coincidences. 
parker
What do you mean?
watts
Well, we’ve been tracking a suspect, and it looks like he’s hiding out in the woods near a camp called Camp Lakewood.
parker
I’m familiar with the Camp, Detective. But how do you know he’s there?
watts
GPS Captain. We’re a few minutes down the road, and we need back up. Can you get some men out there fast and blockade the roads out of town?
parker
You have to give me something more to go on, Detective. Of course we want to help, but we have our own problems here, coincidence or not. 
Watts looks over at Stone who nods her approval.
watts
Fine… 
cut to:
scene: 68
ext. camp lakewood- evening
Tommy stares out at the reflection of the moon on the lake. The canoes are tied up along the dock. Troyer stands beside him, watching him.
TROYER
Reality liberates. Does it not, mate?
TOMMY
Look Troyer, the only reality I know right now is that we have to get Aurora and book. I’ll process this shit later. Let’s just get her and go. 
TROYER
Very well, mate. Go get her.
TOMMY
Where is she?
TROYER
You know where, Tommy Boy. Think about it.

TOMMY
Stop this shit Troyer. What the fuck are you talking about?
Troyer laughs like a psycho.
TROYER
All right, I’ll give you a hint.  The night we first met, I asked you about one of your biggest fears as a kid.
Tommy suddenly looks pale. He suddenly realizes something and starts running through the woods. He stands at place from where he could see the shack. He inches closer towards it. He gulps in fear as he reaches it. He slowly reaches for the door knob.
TROYER (CONT’D)
Go ahead mate. She’s right on the other side. No need to fret about it. 
Tommy turns the handle and walks inside. The room is totally vacant except for a broken wood chair lying haphazardly on its side. An empty dinner plate looks out of place on the floor nearby. 
cut to:
scene: 69
EXT. OUTSIDE CAMP LAKEWOOD- NIGHT
Parker and his men meet Stone, Watts, Tanner and Sung at the entrance to Camp Lakewood.
stone
The GPS tells us that the car is in here, Captain.
parker
So who are these guys anyway?
stone
Guys? We only know about one, and his name is Sullivan- Thomas Sullivan. We’ve tracked him from Manhattan through New Jersey to Cape May and now up here. We believe he’s with a girl named Alice Storm. It’s actually her car that we’ve tracked.
parker
Well the girl who was kidnapped said there were two men. She heard men’s voices.
stone
I see. But our intel suggests it’s a man and a woman. Maybe she didn’t hear the voices clearly. After all, she must have been in shock. 
parker
Whatever it is, if they are here we’ll find them. I’m very familiar with the camp layout. I can map out a plan of attack.
stone
Sounds good, Captain. 
Tanner looks at the grounds.
tanner
So what can you tell us about this place?
Parker speaks and simultaneously motions with his hands.
parker
The bunks form a complete circle around the main center of the camp. Picture a clock with boy’s camp from one o’clock to five o’clock, the girl’s camp from seven o’clock to eleven o’clock, and the mess hall separates them at six o’clock. Let’s send out three groups, all starting at the mess hall. One group will move clockwise from bunk to bunk, one counter clockwise. You and I will go straight up the middle. 
Parker looks at Watts.
parker (cont’d)
Detective, why don’t you join one of my crews?
Watts looks at Stone, then back at Parker.
watts
Captain, with all due respect, I think I’m better off on my own, maybe looking for the car or something. 
parker
Fine with me.
cut toP:
scene: 70
ext. camp lakewood- night
Tommy stares at the empty room of the shack. 
tommy
What the hell man? It looks like she escaped!
troyer
What was your first clue, Tommy Boy?
tommy
We’ve got to find her.
troyer
No, mate- you’ve got to find her. Me, I’ll be on my way. I’ve served my purpose.
Troyer turns and runs out the door.
tommy
Troyer, wait!
Tommy runs out into the woods behind him. But in the darkness he loses track of him. He heads back up the hill towards the camp. All of a sudden, Tommy sees flashlights. Tommy clutches his head as if in pain. Then he tries to steady himself and focus. He looks at the flashlights near the camp site and then looks at the lake. He runs back towards the lake. Tommy sweats profusely. He stops and kneels over as he feels a wave of nausea. But he soon finds strength to stand back up and starts running. 
He feels his way through the trees until he comes to a bank. He follows along to the boathouse, takes a paddle and makes his way to the dock. He unties a canoe, climbs in and sets off across the lake. 
Stone and Parker continue their search. They see a shadow dart between two bunks on the boy’s side of the camp. Stone sees it first and pats Parker to draw his attention to it. Parker makes a gesture of silence, finger to lips and calls Stone with the movement of his hand. They both creep towards the area stealthily. Then they hear a faint sound of footsteps crushing the soft grass. They don’t use flashlights. But Parker makes out a silhouette in the dark and leaps at the figure and tackles hard.
aurora
Get off me, you animal!
Stone promptly lights her flashlight and focuses it on Aurora’s face. 
cut to:
scene: 71
ext. camp seneca waterfront- night
Tommy pulls up his canoe on the bank of the lake at Camp Seneca. He watches the canoe float away after he alights on the bank. He starts making his way up the hill through the woods towards the road. 
cut to:
scene: 72
ext. camp lakewood- night
Aurora looks exasperated and exhausted. As Parker moves to summon his troops, Stone calls Watts from her cell. 
stone
Anything to report, partner?
watts
Yes and no. I found the car, but no sign of Sullivan. I’m just hiding behind a tree and watching. 
stone
That’s good, but I want to fill you in on a new development. We’ve found the girl.
watts
Aurora Storm?
stone
Yes, and she’s alone. Her story is she was with Sullivan, but she was abducted by Troyer Savage. 
watts
Troyer Savage? You mean the guy Sullivan wrote about in his computer? 
stone
That’s right.
watts
Wow! That’s something!

stone
No doubt. Anyway, keep your eyes open and call me with any news. We’re headed back to where the girl was being held.
watts
Will do.
Aided by flashlights, Aurora leads Parker and Stone down the hill. As they approach, light radiates from an open doorway.
aurora
I didn’t leave that door open. 
Stone and Parker draw their guns in unison and ease toward the door. Parker looks inside cautiously.
parker
All clear. Let’s move.
They turn back and start to move uphill. Suddenly Parker stops on his track. 
parker (cont’d)
Hold on, there’s a whole section we haven’t covered- the waterfront. 
They make their way back to the boat dock. Looking closely with his flashlight, he spots a free line anchored to a cleat. 
parker (cont’d)
Check this out, Detective. The last spot is empty. I’m guessing a canoe was taken from here. 
stone
To go where?
parker
There are a few spots on the lake where you could land a boat and get out without too much trouble. The closest would be Camp Seneca. It’s the only other camp on the lake. It’s also the easiest way to get back to the road. In all other directions, there are deep woods for miles and no way out, especially on a dark night like this. 
stone
How long would it take to get there?

parker
By water, I would say less than a half hour. 
stone
That doesn’t give us much time. Can you radio your men and get a group over there?
Parker pulls the radio from his hip.
parker
I was thinking the same thing. 
cut to:
scene: 72
ext. camp seneca- night
Two cars with their lights off come to Camp Seneca. The men get out and slowly take their positions. Their commander gestures them to follow. The men spread out and advance into the woods. Suddenly it begins to rain and thunder. 
Tommy tries to climb up the hill in the thunderstorm. He gets drenched and he slips a few times. His breathing becomes heavy. Suddenly he sees shadows. He drops to the ground in fear. He then starts running up the hill. But a few feet up he is slammed into the ground and captured.
cut to:
scene: 73
int. port jervis police station interrogation cell- morning
Tommy sits handcuffed to a chair alone in an interrogation cell with a two-way mirror. He starts screaming at the top of his lungs. He stands up with the chair and falls sideways. 
tommy
Help! I can’t breathe- help!
In a few seconds, Parker enters, lifts him and sets him right. 
parker
Easy now, son.

tommy
You can’t do this to me. I got my rights. I want a lawyer.
parker
Yes, you do have rights and you are entitled to a lawyer. But we also have procedures here and all this takes time. So you’ll just have to wait until we process you. In the meantime, I’m Captain Parker and you are a guest at my facility. I expect my guests to act accordingly, so try to control your outbursts. 
Tommy pulls at his handcuffs.
tommy
A guest? Is this how you treat your guests?
parker
Procedure, I’m sorry. We’re still gathering our information, and until we have a complete story, we have to keep you this way. 
tommy
Hey, man, you’ve got nothing on me. This is bull.
parker
Well, Mr. Sullivan, that’s not exactly true. We’ve got a lot on you, and the evidence is mounting as we speak. 
Parker sits across the table to Tommy.
tommy
Evidence? What kind of evidence?
parker
Sorry son, you’ve invoked your right to counsel, we can’t talk to you unless you agree to talk to us without your lawyer being present.
tommy
So get me a lawyer then.
parker
Okay, I’ll contact legal aid, but before I do, I want you to know that I’d be willing to tell you what we’ve found if you give me something in return. 
tommy
And what would that be?
parker
Tell me about your friend Troyer Savage first. 
tommy
You know about Troyer?
parker
Yes. And we also know about the bartender from Manhattan and the girl from the motel in New Jersey. Oh, and by the way, we also have your friend Aurora Storm in custody.
tommy
Well then you have to know that Troyer is the one who did all of this, not me. It’s all because of him that I’m even sitting here in the first place. The guy has gotten me into so much shit in the last couple of weeks you wouldn’t believe it. Just ask Aurora, she’ll back me up.
parker
Well, then, why don’t you tell me all about him?
Tommy looks suspiciously at Parker.
tommy
If I clue you in about Troyer, what’s in it for me?
parker
Well son, you have the right to remain silent and you are entitled to a lawyer, and anything you say can and will be used against you. But if Troyer is the culprit, then you shouldn’t have anything to worry about. 
tommy
I don’t know man; this sure doesn’t feel right. I watch CSI, and every time they talk, they get royally screwed. 
parker
Look: Why don’t you start at the beginning and tell us all you know about Troyer? Don’t say anything about yourself, and you should be fine. And you know what? If Troyer is our man and if you help us to capture him and put him away, I’m sure I can get the DA to drop our charges against you. 
tommy
You could do that?
parker
I could. 
Tommy reflects for a moment.
tommy
Okay, if you tell me what kind of evidence you are talking about, I’ll tell you what I know about Troyer. 
PARKER
Sorry Tom, but it doesn’t work that way. You have to give me something first; then I’ll tell you what I know. 
tommy
This shit is way too much for me. I know I’ve done nothing wrong, so I’m just gonna wait until I talk to a lawyer. 
Parker looks back at the two way mirror and then again looks at Tommy.

parker
You know what Tom, maybe we can compromise a bit here. I’ll give you some information and then you tell me about Troyer? You can always call a lawyer after that.
Parker gives Tommy a cold, steel, dark eyed stare. Tommy swallows hard and nods.
tommy
Fair enough, tell me what you’ve got. 
Parker turns and looks at the mirror. Then he stands and begins pacing on the other side of the table. 
parker
Okay, Tom. The victim tells us that while she was working at the front desk at the Port Jervis Lodge, you grabbed her from behind and choked her. She blacked out, and when she came to, she found herself inside the trunk of a car. Minutes later, the car stopped and you pulled her from the trunk. She screamed, you dropped her, and she fled. A motorist picked her up by the roadside and upon investigation we discovered a tire iron in the vicinity. We ran it for prints. I’m sure you already know that the prints are yours. We’ve got you dead on for attempted murder and kidnapping.
Tommy tries to hide his fear as he speaks. 
tommy
I can explain that. When I packed the car, back in Cape May, the tire iron was lying in the trunk, so I picked it up and moved it. I’m sure that’s how my prints got on it. 
parker
That’s the story you are sticking with?
tommy
It’s the truth. Troyer is setting me up. 
parker
Okay Tom, fine- so tell me about him. Who is this guy and why do you think he’s setting you up?
tommy
That’s not an easy question. 
parker
Why is that?
tommy
It’s like this. I met him a couple of months ago when he saved my ass outside this bar in Msnhattan. But with all of the shit that’s come down these last few days, I’m starting to think we must have known each other before. I get this feeling that he’s been planning this for a while and for some strange reason he’s trying to set me up. Otherwise, why he would he be doing all this to me?
parker
I see what you mean. Go on.
Tommy starts to relate all his experiences with Troyer and Parker takes down notes on his pad. On the other side of the mirror, Stone, Watts, Tanner and Sung listen to the account and nod their heads in astonishment.
Tommy finishes up. Parker draws a sigh.
parker
Okay, Tom, I get what you are saying, and I promise we will investigate all this. Meanwhile, we’re still searching Camp Lakewood. So far, there’s been no sign of Troyer Savage. And if he was there, as you say, we will eventually find him. 
tommy
I hope so because he’s the key to all of this. I’m an innocent victim. 
parker
We’ll see, Tom. But procedure requires me to put you in a line up. If you’re telling the truth, you’ve got nothing to worry about. If not, and if the motel clerk identifies you, charges will be filed. And if we can’t find your friend Troyer, you’ll probably be extradited to New York City to be charged in connection with the disappearance of the bartender. After that, you’ll also have to face charges in Seaview.
tommy
A line up? For what? I had nothing to do with any of the crimes you’re talking about. Can’t you just tell them what I’ve said and let me go? 
parker
I’m sorry but things don’t work that way. 
tommy
Well, I’m not going into any sort of line up right now. My head feels like it’s been crushed in a vice. I need my migraine pills. I’m really getting nauseous. 
parker
I can get you some aspirin.
tommy
No that won’t help. These are prescription and the only ones that help.
parker
Well, where can I find them?
tommy
In the glove box of Aurora’s car.
parker
Fine, I’ll find someone to check out your story. Meanwhile, you just sit tight. 
Parker gets up and leaves Tommy alone. 
cut to:
scene: 74
int. port jervis police station- morning
Chrissy stands in a room with a two way mirror. She is tensed. In a few seconds, four men are paraded in front of her on the other end of the two way mirror for her to identify her assailant. Sullivan is one of them. Chrissy looks at them closely but she appears confused.
parker
Does anyone look familiar Chrissy?
Chrissy is visibly uncomfortable. She takes a closer look at each, one after another. After some time, she shakes her head and speaks.
chrissy
I’m sorry, Captain. I just can’t tell. None of these men look familiar. I wish I could help, but I can’t. I never got a good look at him. I just jumped up and ran as soon as I hit the ground. I had no time to look at anything or anyone.
cut to:
scene: 75
int. port jervis police station- morning
Stone sits across a table from Aurora Storm. The vial of pills that Tommy uses is placed on the table.
stone
Do you know anything about these pills, Ms. Storm?
aurora
Like what? 
stone
Oh, I don’t know, like the label is clearly not from a regular pharmacy, and the date on it is from two days ago? Which means you had to be with him when he filled this.
aurora
As a matter of fact, I was. So what of it?
stone
As I said, it says ‘Experimental’ on it. So I was wondering if you could shed some light.
aurora
Well, Tommy told me that he gets terrible migraine headaches sometimes, and that he’s been taking these pills as part of a study he signed up for a few months ago. He said the pills are the only thing that has ever worked to stop the pain. 
stone
Is that all?

aurora
Pretty much!
cut to:
scene: 76
int. port jervis police station/center for migraine pain management- afternoon
Detective Stone talk on phone with Dr. Diamond. Dr. Diamond reads a chart as he listens to the speaker of his phone.
Detective Stone speaks with the vial of pills in her hand.
stone
This is about Thomas Sullivan. We know he’s a patient of yours and that he’s involved in one of your migraine studies.
The doctor stands up from his desk, goes to the door of his chamber and closes it.
dr. diamond
You’ve got my attention. 
stone
Thanks you! We have Thomas Sullivan in custody, and he’s a suspect in a number of serious crimes, including kidnapping and homicide. 
dr. diamond
That’s horrible, Detective. I never would have imagined…
stone
Yes, Doctor. I don’t doubt that, but it’s true. In any event, Mr. Sullivan has been complaining of a severe headache, and he’s asked for his pills… which is why I tracked you down. 
dr. diamond
I’m listening.
stone
You see, I’ve counted out the number of pills he’s taken since the prescription was refilled two days ago. The label says ‘Contents: ninety pills’, and the dosage says ‘Two every twelve hours’ but there are only seventy pills here. Which means he’s overdosing big time!
Dr. Diamond is visibly alarmed. 
dr. diamond
I see.
stone
My question to you, then: Have any of your patients experienced side effects from the administration of large doses of the drug?
dr. diamond
No Detective, I assure you that we have not observed reactions like that. Our study focuses on the type of pain the patient is suffering, the frequency, the medication they tried in the past and the success of those efforts. The dosage varies among our test subjects. That is part of our study. Some are given more, some less, in an effort to determine the most adequate dosage. 
stone
Okay then, let’s talk in generalities. Of the subjects who have been given higher doses, have you seen any indications of abnormal or aggressive behaviour?
dr. diamond
I’m sorry, but disclosing our findings at this stage is premature.
stone
You’re being evasive Doctor, and that won’t help either of us. You must know that given sufficient time we’ll get a court order and compel you to disclose the information we seek, and that may completely undermine your study. If you work with us, we’ll keep things quiet and let you continue your research. 
Dr. Diamond swallows hard.
dr. diamond
You’re putting me in quite a predicament here. I don’t want to compromise a patient’s confidentiality, but at the same time, you have no idea of the magnitude of this study.
Dr. Diamond picks up a stick figure of a doctor. The figure is dusty. On the base is an inscription that reads, ‘World’s Greatest Doctor’. 
dr. diamond (cont’d)
Detective, what I can tell you is that I have not seen results in any of our test subjects so far that would indicate a propensity toward violence or other abnormal manifestations. 
stone
I get it. One more question and I’ll let you go for now. As relates to Thomas Sullivan, can you tell me if any of his results have caught your attention?
dr. diamond
Answering that question puts us on a slippery slope, Detective. I have to be careful about privilege, you know, but I do want to help, so I’ll say this off the record. Sullivan has responded well to the therapy, and the drug seems to be working for him. 
stone
Okay Doctor, I’ll be in touch.
Dr. Diamond hangs up the phone and immediately pulls open the file cabinet behind his desk and thumbs through it. He finds a file, rips it open and madly flips through the pages. He reads from the notes it is written, ’Patient number forty-one reports a series of blackouts during which time he cannot account for his time or his actions. He turns to the first page and focuses on the dosage: four pills every six hours. Concerned, he goes back to the file cabinet and pulls another file. He reads the patient’s report. ‘Patient number seventy-seven reports that he woke up in his car with no memory of how he got there. Hours were unaccounted for and the last thing he remembered was lying in bed with agonizing headache.’ Dr. Diamond checks the dosage- four pills every four hours. The Doctor stuffs the files back in the file cabinet and slams the drawer shut. He is visibly disturbed. 
cut to:
scene: 77
int. port jervis police station interrogation room- evening
Tommy waits in the interrogation room impatiently. Suddenly the door opens and Stone enters. He lifts his head. A look of recognition dawns upon his face when he sees Stone smile at him.
stone
Remember me, Mr. Sullivan? I told you we’d be seeing each other again!
tommy
Yeah, so what of it?
stone
You’re in quite a bit of trouble here, Thomas. I wouldn’t be so nonchalant if I were you.
tommy
Look, I’m not being that. I’m just in a lot of pain right now. My head is killing me. I asked that other cop to get me pills from the car. I hope you have them because otherwise I’m gonna say you cops are torturing me. Speaking of which, aren’t you supposed to be getting me a lawyer or something?
stone
A lawyer is being arranged, and I have your pills as well. I just need to ask you something first. When was the last time you took these pills? 
tommy
What difference does it make? Just give me four.
stone
I’m afraid I can’t do that just yet. The dosage on the bottle says two every twelve hours and I wouldn’t want to be responsible for an over dose.
tommy
Come on. I haven’t taken any pill since yesterday, and two don’t work; I need four. I always take four.
stone
As long as you agree to answer my questions when you’re feeling better.
Tommy looks at Stone desperately.
tommy
All right, gimme my meds and let me rest for a bit. Then I’ll answer your questions.
stone
Very well, Thomas.
Stone shakes the pills out of the bottle and places them in Tommy’s mouth. He swallows them dry.
stone (cont’d)
I’ll be back in forty-five minutes. Meanwhile, get some rest.
Stone exits the room, closing the door behind her.
fade to black
scene: 78
int. port jervis police station interrogation room- evening
Tommy again lifts his head at the sound of the door. Stone enters with a smile.
stone
Are you ready to talk, Thomas?
tommy
I suppose.
stone
Okay, let’s start with the night Jamie Houston disappeared. You told Captain Parker that you witnessed Troyer Savage cut her throat. I want you to know we also have your computer, and we know you’ve spent quite a bit of time researching sites related to the Gilgo Beach case. As a result, we’re no longer just looking at you with regard to the disappearance of Jamie Houston, You are now a suspect in connection with the other bodies discovered there. 
TOMMY
But I didn’t do anything.
stone
That’s not what the evidence is telling us. Oh, I forgot to mention that the police in Seaview found a soiled white undershirt of yours in the dumpster behind the Mobil station where your car was repaired. There’s blood on it that matches the girl who was murdered in your room at the motel.
tommy
I didn’t do any of this. This is all a huge mistake. All I can say is that Troyer Savage is the one responsible for the bartender and the girl at the motel. 
stone
Well, if that’s true, then you need to help us find him. Until then, you’re our prime suspect. Everything points directly to you, and the evidence is overwhelming. Help us catch Troyer. Where do you think he’d go? 
tommy
I haven’t got a clue. He has to be somewhere nearby the camp.
stone
For your sake, I hope you’re right. We have a lot of men searching the area. If he’s out there, we’ll find him.
cut to:
scene: 79
int. port jervis police station- night
Watts and Parker wait in the viewing room. Watts is excited and paces about. Stone enters. Watts confronts her.
watts
First you give him four pills, then you continue to question him without his lawyer. What are you trying to do?
stone
Cut me some slack. He’s in handcuffs; he can’t do anything. And he waived his rights. We have it all on tape. 
watts
And you know we can’t back the crap you said about the murder in Seaview?
parker
Your partner’s right. That bluff won’t hold up after Sullivan gets his lawyer. 
stone
I realize that. So delay his counsel for now. There’s no reason why we need to provide him with an attorney at this late hour.
Parker places both hands behind his head and squeezes his neck uncomfortably.
parker
Detective, I can only do this for so long. I run a clean precinct, and the law is the law. Where are you going with all this?
stone
I need some time. I want to observe him for the next few hours and see what the pills do. 
Parker looks at Stone silently for some time.
parker
You’ve got until morning. After that, I have to give him his lawyer. 
Parker exits the room. Watts and Stone face Sullivan.
cut to:
scene: 80
int. port jervis police station interrogation room- night
Stone stands opposite to Tommy and speaks.
stone
I just wanted to let you know that I’ve received some additional information. It seems that the trunk of your car was cleaned with bleach very recently. Traces of blood have been found and the blood matches Jamie Houston’s DNA. There’s no doubt she was in the trunk of your car. 
tommy
So what does that prove?
stone
Please, Thomas, admit it. You and Troyer have been in this together since the beginning. What did you do with Jamie Houston? Is she still alive? New evidence found at Gilgo Beach suggests that Jamie Houston may still be alive. You see, her blood was found inside a home near the beach. 
Tommy almost gags. There is a look of fear and recognition on his face. 
tommy
I’ve told you everything. As I said, I’ve got no idea about the girl. If I did, I’d tell you. I’m done here. You tricked me. I’ve probably said too much already. I’m not gonna say another word until you get me a lawyer. 
cut to:
scene: 81
int. port jervis police station viewing room/interrogation room- morning
Stone stands in the viewing room looking closely through the mirror at Tommy who sleeps peacefully with his head on his pillow on the chair. Stone looks disappointed. Suddenly Watts enters. He is distraught and looks excited, ready to relay some news . But Stone’s appearance distracts him and he follows her gaze to look at Tommy.
watts
Peaceful enough.
stone
So it would seem.
watts
What were you expecting?
stone
Oh, I don’t know. Maybe I was hoping he would be bouncing off the walls or at least foaming at the mouth. 
watts
Well, he is handcuffed, you know.

stone
Yeah, but could have knocked over the chair like he did earlier. I mean, even finding him laid out on the floor would have been better than this. 
watts
So Stone, you really believe those pills have something to do with all this? 
stone
I had a hunch, but he looks too calm.
watts
He does. And there isn’t much time left. Parker’s going to bring in a public defender at ten AM. 
stone
That doesn’t give us much time.
Stone looks at Watts significantly. A look of fear and anticipation dawns on Watts’ face. Parker starts moving out of the room. 
watts
Oh, no, I don’t like this. But before you go, you should know that Tanner advised me that the blood on the undershirt was too degraded. The sweat in the armpits is Sullivan’s though.
stone
Understood.
Stone runs out of the viewing room and within seconds enter the interrogation room. She slams the desk with both her palms and Sullivan jumps awake. She places four pills in front of him. 
stone (cont’d)
Good morning, Thomas. I didn’t mean to scare you, but I wanted to let you know that I spoke with your doctor. You need to start on a more consistent therapy.
tommy
Really? What’s that for? I don’t have a headache right now. What’s the point?
stone
Preventative medicine.
tommy
Uh… I don’t know. I mean, I guess. He is my doctor, so why not?
Stone drops the pills in his mouth and he swallows them dry. 
tommy (cont’d)
You know, I’m really hungry. I haven’t eaten since early yesterday. Can I get some breakfast?
stone
I tell you what Thomas, I’ll switch the cuffs to your ankles and get you a plate of eggs, but you have to answer a few more questions.
tommy
Just get these cuffs off and bring me my eggs!
Stone stares hard at Tommy and then she moves behind him and unlocks his cuffs. She then locks his ankles and walks out of the door. 
Stone returns to the viewing room.
watts
I don’t like where this is heading. It is one thing to lie to a suspect to try to get a confession out of him, but playing around with drugs that you don’t know anything about is pushing things beyond the boundaries. None of this will ever be admissible in court, and if his lawyer finds out, it could undermine our whole case. Forget the fact that we don’t know what these pills could do to him at such a high dosage.
stone
I understand your concern. Just bear with me on this. I need to see if the pills set him off. Besides, the doctor said that he had other patients in the study who were prescribed a much larger dosage and there were no bad reactions, so how bad could it be?
watts
I don’t know partner. I think you’re playing with fire here.

stone
Let’s just get him some breakfast while the pills kick in. Then I can get back with him and push some more. 
cut to:
scene: 82
int. port jervis police station- morning
Stone walks down the corridor of the station in a hurry when her cell rings. She notices it is Reese’s call. She picks up.
stone
Stone here. What’s up, Reese?
reese
Got a quick update. The blood we collected at the summerhouse is Houston’s. She was definitely alive, at least when she first entered the place. We also have some info on the owner. Seems like the property has been held in a trust for the last ten years. It’s called the Savitch Family Trust. There’s a P.O. Box address in Montana.
Stone looks alarmed.
stone
Did you say Savage Family Trust?
reese
Savitch, boss. S-A-V-I-T-C-H.
Stone’s eyes widen anxiously as she catches Watts’ eyes. 
cut to:
scene: 83
int. port jervice police stiation- morning
Young attorney Harold Levy makes his way through the corridor to the viewing room. He turns the doorknob and enters the viewing room to find Stone pacing up and down, waiting for Sullivan to finish his breakfast. Levy enters and throws a glance at Sullivan through the glass and notices him wolfing down his breakfast. He then walks up to Stone with a smile on his face.
levy
Good morning ma’am, my name is Harold Levy, I’m with Legal Aid, and I have been assigned the Sullivan case.
Stone keeps her distance and closely examines the short, emaciated figure of the attorney. 
Levy again looks at Sullivan through the two way mirror and then looks back at Stone.
levy (cont’d)
Have you questioned my client without the benefit of counsel?

stone
He was advised of his rights, Counselor. Whatever he may have said was disclosed with full knowledge that he had the right to remain silent.
levy
You haven’t answered my question, Detective, so I’ll repeat. Have you questioned my client without the benefit of counsel?
Stone pauses and considers Levy with her eyes.
stone
We spoke, Counselor.
levy
About what?
stone
Perhaps you can ask him, Mr. Levy. I’ll take you in to see him and leave you two alone to talk.
levy
Very well, and I expect that you’ll give us complete privacy. I do not wish to meet with him in the interrogation room where you can watch and listen. Please set us up in an area where I can be assured of privacy.
cut to:

scene: 84
int. in another room of port jervis police sation- morning
Tommy waits anxiously in an office, his legs tied to the chair with handcuffs at his ankle. He looks here and there and waits. Suddenly he sees the door open and a skinny, young man enter with a broad and assuring smile.
levy
Good morning, Mr. Sullivan. My name is Harold Levy and I have been appointed your attorney by the good people of the City of Port Jervis. Anything you say to me is privileged and I’m here to help you.
As Sullivan looks at him in utter astonishment, He closes the door behind him discreetly.
cut to:
scene: 85
int. office at port jervis police station- morning
Stone and Watts discuss plans, huddled up with few other officers when suddenly Levy storms into the room. Stone sees him and steps forward to intercept him as he looks excited.
levy
Well, Detectives, in a half hour interview I believe I’ve uncovered enough irregularities in the treatment of my client to secure his immediate release. 
stone
Yeah, right, Counselor. How about looking at the evidence? Are you forgetting that we have blood and DNA that places him at the scene of two murders? 
levy
If you say so ma’am, but first I’d like to interview Chrissy Carbone. I suspect her testimony, or lack thereof, will be sufficient to exculpate my client from any liability for the local kidnapping. 
stone
Actually Counselor, you’ll be doing us a favor. If he’s released up here, he’ll be arrested and extradited to New York City to face charges there. So if you want, you can follow us back to New York City and pick up his defense in our jurisdiction. 
levy
That’s fine with me, Detective. One step at a time. First, I’ll get him out of this mess; then, I’ll clear him of your allegations in New York City. I’ve heard his story, and it is very convincing. A jury will eat this up. He’s quite the sympathetic character, you know. And by the way, I’m curious. What have you uncovered about this Troyer Savage? You have an obligation to do all you can to locate him and determine his culpability. If you don’t do a detailed investigation, I intend to bring that up at trial. It seems to me that he’s the culprit here, not Mr. Sullivan, so you best start doing your homework.
stone
Don’t tell me my job, you pompous little man. I’ve been here before. Just do your job. I’ll see you in court. 
levy
You most assuredly will. In the meantime, my client is off-limits. You are not to have any further communication with him. Do you understand?
Stone walks out of the room without responding. 
cut to:
scene: 86
int. third precinct manhattan- afternoon
Tommy is escorted in to a holding cell from the car to wait for his arraignment and Levy follows close behind and meets up with Stone.
stone
The arraignment is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, Mr. Levy. Perhaps we can come to some terms before then. My ultimate goal here is to locate Jamie Houston. We have evidence that suggests she may still be alive, and if your client has information that can help us to locate her, we may consider reducing the charges. 
levy
That’s mighty generous of you Detective, but before I even go back to my client with this, I’d like to know what evidence you have regarding her status. 
stone
Okay, it’s like this: When we first investigated the disappearance of Jamie Houston, we believed she was dead. We now have evidence to the contrary; and if this is the case, we need to locate her before it’s too late.
levy
Go on…
cut to:
scene: 87
int. holding cell, third precinct- morning
Tommy sits in his holding cell alone when he is hit by a splitting headache. His face contorts in pain as he tries to get up and stand on his feet. The whole room swoons before his eyes and his eyesight becomes hazy. As he manages to stand up, he immediately falls back on the floor and starts oozing foam from his mouth. He loses his consciousness and blacks out.
black out
scene: 88
int. infirmary, third precinct- afternoon
Tommy slowly regains his consciousness. He opens his eyes to find Levy and Detective Stone standing near him, looking anxious and worried. Once fully conscious, Levy approaches him and puts his face near to his. 

tommy
Where am I? What’s going on?
levy
Take it easy, Tommy. You’re in the prison infirmary. We found you unconscious on the floor of your cell. How are you feeling now?
tommy
Okay, I guess. Except for not knowing what just happened. 
Levy looks suspicious and curious at the same time.
levy
Has this occurred before?
Tommy pauses for a moment to think before he replies.
tommy
Honestly, it’s been going on for a while. A couple of months perhaps…
levy
Did you tell your Doctor about this?
tommy
You mean Diamond? No way. If I did he probably would have thrown me out of the study. And those pills are the only things that help me with my headaches. Not to mention I’d lose the dough.
levy
Tommy, has it ever crossed your mind that perhaps the pills could be responsible for you blackouts? 
Tommy stares blankly at Levy.
cut to:
scene: 89
int. joseph sullivan’s room in north shore university hospital- afternoon
Levy sits by the bed of Joseph Sullivan. He listens to Sullivan as he speaks. He has a sincere expression on his face. The television is switched on in the room. Sullivan sits laid back, with the remote in his hand and concern and regret on his face.
sullivan
I don’t know nothing about no study. I do know that he’s always had these bad headaches ever since he was a kid, but that’s it. We don’t talk much these days. I work, he works, we don’t see much of each other. He comes and goes as he pleases. Sometimes I don’t see him for days at a time. 
levy
What about his friends? Does the name Troyer Savage mean anything to you?
Joseph Sullivan looks amused and tries to think hard. Then he shakes his head.
sullivan
I don’t remember a name like that.
levy
Okay then, what can you tell me about his past? You said Tommy’s had these headaches ever since he was a kid. Do you remember when they first started?
sullivan
Ever since I can remember- even before my wife ran out on us.
Levy looks a bit uneasy yet curious. 
levy
Would I be getting too personal if I asked why she left? If he had a troubled childhood, I could use that.
Sullivan looks at Levy with eyes full of regret. He switches off the television. 
sullivan
Troubled ain’t the word- dysfunctional. And it’s been eating me up ever since he was born. Believe me: I’ve had a lot of time to think about the mistakes we made back then. I’ve been drinking myself to death just trying to forget for so long. 
levy
I’m sorry, I don’t understand. 

sullivan
Back when Tommy was born, we didn’t have much money. I mean, we were excited about having a kid but we were young and not totally prepared. Anyway, toward the end of her pregnancy, we found out that my wife was having twins. We knew we could barely afford one kid, but two- there was just no way. So this doctor suggested to us that we could put up one for adoption and get paid for it. We thought about it and figured the extra money would help us with raising the other, and so we just went for it. 
levy
I understand.
sullivan
No, I don’t think you do. You see, we sold our son, and we actually had to look at both of them and choose one. That was hard enough. But what we did to Tommy after that was probably worse. We felt so guilty all the time while we were raising Tommy; we started blaming each other and fought all the time. It took its toll on my wife; she started taking drugs and drinking. I started drinking too. I’m sure that’s why she left us. Then, a year or so later, after a night of drinking, I finally told Tommy about his twin brother. I didn’t have the heart to tell him we actually sold his brother, though, so I told him he died at birth instead. 
Levy sighs.
levy
From what you’ve told me, it appears that Tommy’s troubles started at a young age. Children are very perceptive, so it makes sense that he would have been affected by the guilt you two carried around- and certainly the fighting, drinking, and drugs.
sullivan
Believe me, I thought about that too. But there’s more. Ever since my wife left us, I’ve been a shithead. I started drinking more and more and never even got involved in Tommy’s schooling or raising him. I just worked, came home, drank, passed out, and did it all over again the next day. Tommy practically raised himself, and I still came down hard on him. I mean, I’d yell at him for every little thing. I’d force him to clean the house, do the laundry, and do the shopping. If that wasn’t bad enough, I’d take out my bad days on him all the time. 
levy
Sounds like you’ve got quite a few regrets sir. Perhaps, you and Tommy need to reconnect.
sullivan
That’s an understatement. At this point, I doubt he’d even be concerned enough to visit me. And if he did, I wouldn’t even know what to say to him. Anyways, this ain’t as important as getting him out of jail. Do you really think you can help him?
Levy gets up to leave.
levy
I do. And what you’ve told me will be very instrumental. 
cut to:
scene: 90
int. Doctor diamond’s office in the center for migraine pain management- afternoon
Levy sits across the table to Dr. Diamond and waits patiently as the doctor reads a letter. It is a letter from Tommy Sullivan, signed by him, where he authorizes Levy to know in detail about his medication under the study. 
Dr. Diamond finishes reading it and looks up. 
dr. diamond
Fair enough. Ask your questions, and I will answer them to the best of my ability, taking into account that if I believe something is outside the scope, I will reserve my right not to answer.
levy
Very well, Doctor. To begin with, can you tell me how you found Tommy Sullivan?
dr. diamond
Actually he found us. The Center advertised for subjects on the radio and in print. He responded and filled out a questionnaire. After reviewing his history, we selected him for an in person interview, found him to be a good candidate, and took him into the study. That was almost three months ago. 
levy
And how has he been responding? I assume you have regular examinations and written reports.
dr. diamond
He has been doing very well. And yes, of course we have regular exams and written reports. Those, I’m afraid, are confidential and cannot be inspected or released.
levy
I respect that, Doctor, but what if I told you that Mr. Sullivan has been experiencing blackouts?
Doctor Diamond looks at Levy with alarm on his face. But the expression soon turns into dismissive defiance.
Dr. Diamond
That just isn’t possible, especially at the dosage he’s been prescribed.
levy
Excuse me, Doctor, but my client told me that you increased his dosage the other day and put him on four pills every four hours as preventative medicine. 
dr. diamond
What? That’s ridiculous. I would never have done such a thing. Did he actually tell you that?
levy
He told me that you gave those instructions to Detective Stone when she spoke with you.
Dr. Diamond becomes furiously defiant.
dr. diamond
That conversation never took place. In fact, it was just the opposite. When the detective asked me if she should give Thomas his medicine, I told her to first make sure he hadn’t taken any pills in the last twelve hours and then to administer two pills- and only two pills.
Levy widens his eyes in surprise.
LEVY
Well, then, someone is lying… and I have a good idea who it is. Tell me, Doctor, is it possible that an overdose such as that could cause a blackout?
DR. DIAMOND
All I will say Counselor, is that anything is possible.
LEVY
Thank you, sir. That will have to do for now. I need to prepare for the arraignment tomorrow. And this one will be quite interesting, to say the least.  
cut to:
scene: 91
INT. new york county supreme court room- afternoon
The Judge presides and listens intently to Prosecutor Joyce Galub as she makes her case, flanked by Detectives Stone and Watts. Tommy sits with a lowered face and looks helplessly at Levy, who has a confident smile on his face but who appears a little impatient as he listens to Galub make her statement. 
galub
Your Honor, these offenses all stem from a brutal assault on an innocent woman who is still missing. The accused has shown no remorse. He was tracked down while in hiding. He is a flight risk with little ties to the community and has refused to cooperate to assist in locating the victim. He should be held without bail.
judge
Thank you, Ms. Galub. Now you, Counselor, your turn…
The Judge focuses his attention on Levy. He stands up and walks out from behind the table. 
levy
Thank you, Your Honor. I would request the defendant be released on a minimum bail. Contrary to Counsel’s rendition of the facts of this matter, Mr. Sullivan denies any involvement in the current matter. He has indicated to me that he is merely a witness who has no idea where the perpetrator is. He is desirous of helping the police to locate both the victim and the perpetrator, but his information is limited. He insists he is being framed. Further, the People haven’t a shred of evidence to connect Mr. Sullivan at all, it is sheer speculation and grandstanding by the prosecution in an attempt to misdirect the court and refocus the issue.
galub
Your Honor, the evidence in this matter is overwhelming. We have blood DNA from Mr. Sullivan’s car that matches our victim. There is compelling evidence that he was involved in a murder in New Jersey. He has already admitted involvement in this matter, as an accomplice at the very least, although we believe he is directly responsible.
levy
Excuse me, Your Honor, but any evidence the People have obtained through questioning my client is inadmissible, and I intend to make a motion in that regard as soon as we finish here. Detectives continued to question my client under duress after he was Mirandized. Food and water were withheld, his prescribed medicine was withheld, and he was lied to, threatened, and subsequently over-medicated by the detective sitting right next to Ms. Galub.
The Judge bangs his gavel. 
judge
This is an arraignment Mr. Levy and not a hearing. And these are serious allegations. You better have some solid evidence of this if you intend to proceed in my courtroom. 
levy
Yes, Your Honor, I understand. But this is all relevant to the Prosecutor’s no-bail demand. And I have firsthand knowledge about the allegations I am making here with respect to over-medication. I am seriously concerned about leaving Mr. Sullivan under the control of the very people who would use his own medication to violate his rights, while putting him at serious medical risk.
judge
Very well Counselor, I’ll give you some latitude here, Please tell me about this, and it better be good.
galub
Objection Your Honor, this is the first People are hearing of this, and I’d like an opportunity to discuss this with the detectives.
judge
I’m sure you do, Ms. Galub, but I’d like to hear this right now. There’s no jury and no prejudice, so we will simply go off the record while I hear what Counsel has to say.
The Judge looks at the court reporter.
judge (cont’d)
Off the record now.
The Judge looks at Levy.
Judge (cont’d)
Yes, please proceed.
levy
Your Honor, when I first arrived at the Third Precinct, I had a brief conversation with Detective Stone. Subsequently, she brought me to the cell where my client was being held. We found him unconscious and foaming at the mouth. He was rushed to the infirmary, and when he awakened a few hours later, I had the opportunity to question him. He informed me that he was in severe pain and begged Detective Stone for his pills. Apparently, Detective Stone withheld his prescribed medication and then used it to elicit information. He also told me that Detective Stone then gave him additional higher doses of his medication on the advice of Mr. Sullivan’s physician.  As it turns out, I had occasion to meet with my client’s physician yesterday afternoon, and he completely denied giving Detective Stone such advice. In fact, he told her to first make sure Mr. Sullivan hadn’t taken any pills in the last twelve hours and then to administer only two pills in the next two hours. Instead, Detective Stone gave him four pills, even though he didn’t have the need for them. The end result: Mr. Sullivan blacked out, could not remember what happened to him, and wound up in the infirmary.
judge
Detective Stone, what do you have to say about this?
Detective Stone stands up.
stone
This is ludicrous Your Honor. The Defendant is making this up. 
Tommy gets excited and jumps up and shouts at her.
tommy
That’s a lie. She totally said that and put the pills right into my mouth.
The Judge bangs his gavel impatiently.
judge
Quiet Mr. Sullivan, you are out of order! Counsel, restrain your client from any further outbursts. 
Levy grabs Sullivan by the wrist, pulls him down and whispers in his ears.

levy
Calm down and allow me to handle this. You don’t want to upset the Judge.
judge
Go ahead, Detective. Finish what you were saying.
stone
Yes, Your Honor. It is true that Mr. Sullivan asked for his pills. I didn’t want to administer them until after I spoke with his doctor, so I made the call, received his advice and gave Mr. Sullivan two pills. He asked me for more but I refused. That’s it- plain and simple. This is a ploy Mr. Sullivan and his Counsel have concocted to discredit our investigation. I believe Mr. Sullivan has psychiatric problems and needs to be evaluated. We cannot allow someone like him to roam the streets.
Levy stands up.
levy
May I respond, Your Honor?
judge
Please do.
levy
I have no problem with a psychological evaluation. In fact, under the circumstances, I am reserving my rights to plead a defense of mental impairment. With the little information I have gathered about the medication Mr. Sullivan has been taking, I have a serious concerns about his mental capacity over these past few months. The pills we have been discussing are part of an experimental study being conducted by a private research group. The drug has not been approved yet by the FDA, and it seems to have a direct effect on the brain. Additionally, I am now asking the Court to order the People to turn over a few of these pills so I can have them analyzed. This is a material aspect of my intended defense, and I will be unable to proceed further without such an analysis. 
The Judge turns to the Prosecutor’s table. 
judge
Counsel?
Galub
Your Honor, these proceedings are going far beyond the scope of an arraignment, and I would once again request a recess to further investigate.
judge
I appreciate the People’s position, Ms. Galub, so let’s do this: I’ve heard enough about the side issues for now. I’m prepared to wrap up the arraignment. 
The Judge turns to the court reporter.
judge (cont’d)
Back on the record, please. 
The Judge turns to the defendant’s table.
judge (cont’d)
Mr. Sullivan, please rise. 
Tommy and Levy stand and face the bench. 
judge (cont’d)
The court sets bail at five hundred thousand dollars. Further, I want an immediate evaluation of the Defendant’s mental condition by a psychiatrist to be chosen by the People. The Defendant may engage his own experts as the law provides. Lastly, the People will deliver four of the Defendant’s pills to Mr. Levy immediately. I suggest that the People do their own analysis of these pills as well. I would like a report before the next scheduled court date, which will be in two weeks. Until that time, no further pills shall be administered to the Defendant.
Tommy grabs Levy’s arm.
tommy
But I need those pills. Without them my headaches get so bad I can’t even think straight.
levy
I’m sorry Tommy but the Judge is right, I’m worried about what they might be doing to you. Also, if I’m ever going to mount a defense based on these pills, I can’t be asking the Judge to allow you to have them.
tommy
But the pills aren’t doing anything to me. You know this is all because of Troyer. He’s the one responsible. 
levy
Tommy, we can talk about this later. I still have a lot of investigating to do, and in cases like this, we have to keep all our options open. I can’t give up a mental incapacity defense under these circumstances. Just trust me. I know what ‘m doing. Go back to your cell, don’t talk with anyone, and if your headaches return, ask for an over the counter migraine medication for the time being. I’ll make sure they have some available.
Tommy looks crestfallen.
cut to:
scene: 92
int/ext. an interrogation room/past memories- day/night
Blank screen. A voice is heard as if coming from deep within somewhere. It echoes. It is the voice of Dr. Sinead O’Reilly. 
o’reilly (o.s)
Okay, Thomas, you should be completely relaxed now. I want you to think back to when you were a little boy just playing and having fun. Can you recall a time like that?
The scene opens. A little boy of around six or seven plays in the sand on the beach. It is a bright, sunny day. The boy is very happy as he builds a sand castle with a moat around it. He waits for the waves to fill in the moat. His parents look on from a distance. Tommy’s voice is heard answering the question.
TOMMY (O.S)
Yeah, I remember. 
o’reilly (o.s)
Good- very good. Now, can you tell me where you are?
tommy (o.s)
On the beach playing in the sand.
o’reilly (o.s)
That’s great Tommy. Where are your parents?
tommy (o.s)
They are sitting on a blanket watching me build a sandcastle.
o’reilly (o.s)
Wonderful. Tell me more. 
tommy (o.s)
I’m digging a moat around the castle to catch the water when it comes up the beach. Dad says that as the tide comes in, the water will fill it. 
Suddenly the water rushes in and the little child runs away towards his parents, giggling in great excitement as the sandcastle drown in the wave.
o’reilly (o.s) 
Sounds like great fun Tommy. Can you recall another time you were enjoying yourself like that?
The scene changes. Now eight years old Tommy plays miniature golf and gets a hole-in-one. His father picks him up on his shoulder and cheers for him. His mother sits on a bench at a distance and cracks up in laughter. 
tommy (o.s)
I’m playing miniature golf and I just got a hole-in-one. Dad’s with me, clapping and laughing louder than ever. Mom’s watching us from the bench and she’s cracking up.
o’reilly (o.s)
What a great time, Tommy.
tommy (o.s)
Yeah it is, but it never lasts. 
At home, seated at the dinner table, Tommy’s parents fight with each other. As they yell, little Tommy looks down and cries. His parents yell at him as well for crying like a baby.  
tommy (o.s) (cont’d)
Back at home, Mom and Dad always fight with each other and scream at me. Even when I don’t do anything wrong. 
o’reilly (o.s)
Well, let’s explore that further. I want you to back to a different time. I want you to think about when things are really bad and you were very sad. Can you do that for me?
The scene changes and now, Tommy’s mother is on her knees holding a stray dog bleeding from his muzzle. She is crying and shouting at Tommy. Tommy stands helplessly in front of her. His expression is a mixture of horror, anxiety and sadness. 
tommy’s mother
You little bastard, what’s wrong with you? How could you do that to a poor, defenceless animal? I should have chosen your brother, you nasty son of a bitch.
Tommy is presently stretched on a sofa in front of Dr. Sinead O’Reilly. His hands are folded on his chest, his eyes are closed. Presently he appears agitated and he mutters under his breath. 
tommy 
But it wasn’t my idea!
There is a crease on the forehead of Dr. O’Reilly. She is confused. 
o’reilly
What does that mean?
tommy
I’ve got no idea. I don’t even have a brother.
Tommy starts pressing his palms into his temples and rolling his head. 
o’reilly
Okay, Tommy, calm down. You have to relax.
Dr. O’Reilly gets up and walks behind Tommy and places her hands on top of his. She starts rubbing his shoulders. Tommy starts shivering suddenly and moaning under the breath. 
o’reilly
What is it Tommy? What’s happening?
Tommy speaks in a childish voice that sounds helpless.
tommy
Mommy, where are you? Where’d you go?
Tommy starts writhing and his body contorts. Dr. O’Reilly looks on. There is a crease on her forehead.
cut to:
scene: 93
int/ext. o’reilly’s car/eatery- day
While returning from the precinct, O’Reilly talks to Levy from her car on his cell. Levy talks to her while eating his lunch at an eatery.
o’reilly
It seems he and another boy fed a firecracker to a dog. As horrible as that was, what happened next may have been even more traumatic. His mother caught him, and apparently she was so incensed that she actually told him that she wished she would have chosen his brother instead.
levy
Really?
o’reilly
Yes, and so I asked him if he knew what his mother meant by that. He responded that he did not. Honestly, though, I have my doubts. I mean, you did tell me that his father told him about his twin brother; so perhaps he may have known before his father ever told him. Maybe he was living with the knowledge all his life and never acknowledged or accepted it, and it just festered in his subconscious. It would explain a lot of things.
levy
I’m trying to process this, Doctor, but what you’re saying doesn’t make sense. How can he know something but at the same time not know it?
o’reilly
The brain is a very powerful and mysterious organ. You would be amazed at what it is capable of. Sometimes it will suppress very painful memories as a defense mechanism in an effort to protect its host, but at the same time, the very information that has been buried grows like a cancer until it takes over the mind and causes all sorts of psychological problems.
Levy thought for a moment.
levy
I see. Is there more?
o’reilly
Yes. I received the report from the lab. You know those pills he’s been taking? Well, the chemical compounds that make up the drug contain a mixture of MDMA, the main ingredient found in Ecstasy, Ritalin, Imitrex, and another compound that the lab has not yet isolated. The combination can be deadly at high doses, and from the research I’ve read, it could induce delusions and paranoia, among other psychological disorders.
Levy’s expression changes into excitement within seconds.
levy
Unbelievable! So do you think that the doctor running the study is aware of all this? 
o’reilly
I would say there is no doubt, Counselor.

Levy is left speechless.
cut to:
scene: 94
int. dr. diamond’s chamber at center for migraine pain management- day
Harold Levy and Dr. Diamond are in deep conversation, seated across a table. The doctor appears defensive as Levy speaks in a firm, strict voice. 
levy
My client is presently incarcerated on some very serious charges. It is my belief that he is suffering from the effects of overdosing on your experimental pills. I am considering a mental incapacity defense, and I may need you to testify on his behalf and educate the prosecutor and the judge regarding the effects of overdosing on these pills. I suspect that you are in possession of reports on a number of subjects in your study who may have suffered adverse reactions and psychotic episodes.
Dr. Diamond stands up, furious.
dr. diamond
Mr. Levy, I will not let you undermine a study that we have worked so hard on for a very long time. We are on the verge of a breakthrough, and forcing me to go public with any information about this now could jeopardize everything.
levy
Then I suggest you cooperate with me on a smaller scale, and perhaps we won’t necessarily have to go public with this. My immediate concern is to help my client.
dr. diamond
What is it you’re suggesting, Mr. Levy?
levy
Very simple, Doctor. I would like to retain you to act as an expert witness on behalf of Mr. Sullivan. I will need to put you on my list as an expert for any witnesses who may be called to testify during the trial about the connection between overdosing on the chemical compounds contained in your drug and psychotic episodes. If we can establish that Mr. Sullivan was not in control of his mental faculties, I may be able to negotiate a plea where he is placed in a psychiatric hospital and monitored until they conclude he is not mentally incapacitated. Then I can secure his release. If we approach it in that fashion, you may not have to testify in open court but rather just report this to the prosecutor.
The doctor looks thoughtfully at the wire stick figure of the doctor made by his son on his table. 
cut to:
scene: 95
int. chamber of DR. rita thornwood- afternoon
Stone and Watts sit across the table from lab analyst Dr. Rita Thornwood. The migraine pills are kept in a vial on the table between them.
thornwood
The drug contains a number of very familiar active ingredients, including MDMA—methylphenidate hydrochloride—which is the active ingredient in Ritalin and Sumatriptan. There is another compound we are still analyzing, but what we know already is certainly troubling. Taken alone, any one of these compounds can have adverse effects on a person. Combined as they are in this formula and administered at high doses, one could experience a variety of psychological disorders. 
stone
Such as?
thornwood
Such as anything from simple confusion and nausea to blackouts, memory loss, violence, delusions, and even serious personality disorders.
Stone is curious and excited. 
stone
Excuse me, but what do you mean by ‘personality disorders’?
thornwood
Paranoia, schizophrenia . . .
Stone and Watts look at each other perplexed.
cut to:
scene: 96
int/ext. third precinct viewing room- day
Dr. O’Reilly is in session with Tommy. Levy watches that through the viewing room window.
Tommy is visibly agitated about what he remembers of his pats in his trance. Dr. O’Reilly pushes him to remember further.
tommy
It’s real late at night and no one’s around. He’s got Ellen pressed up against the banana tree. They’re both naked. 
o’reilly
Who, Tommy? Who is she with?
tommy
I don’t know.
o’reilly
Okay, what are they doing?
tommy
He’s on top of her, and she’s crying. I wanna go over and help, but I can’t move or even speak. It’s like I’m paralyzed or something. He’s getting off of her, and she’s crying real loud, so he puts his hands around her throat. Oh, no, he’s choking her, and I still can’t move. Then, all of a sudden, she stops crying, and he lets go. She slides off the tree and falls to the ground. I think she’s dead. A few seconds go by, and he puts his clothes on, grabs her clothes, tosses her over his shoulder, and carries her off. Finally, my legs start to work again. I follow him down to the waterfront. He throws her into a rowboat, gets in, and rows out to the middle of the lake. I’m so scared I can barely catch my breath. I run away like some chicken shit and sneak back into my bunk. I crawl under the covers real quietly, shivering like mad.
o’reilly
Okay, Tommy, it’s not your fault, don’t worry about this any more. It’s only a bad dream.
Dr. O’Reilly goes behind Tommy and slowly massages his shoulders. Tommy’s body loosens and slumps over the couch.
o’reilly
I want you to jump forward a bit. You’re no longer a boy. You’re a man, and you’ve made a new friend—Troyer Savage—and I need you to tell me all about him.
tommy
Troyer! He’s no friend. I hate that lunatic.
o’reilly
I’m sorry, Tommy. I didn’t mean to upset you. Tell me, why do you hate him?
tommy
I thought he was so cool, the way he acted around people—especially girls. I mean, the dude was legend. I watched him pick up chicks all the time like it was nothing. ‘Hunting the fox while still in its den’ is the way he described it. And he was teaching me. Then, one night, I’m watching the dude while he picks up some hot bartender. 
Suddenly Tommy’s voice changes and he says the next words in a surprisingly perfect Australian accent.
tommy (cont’d)
Hello, love, I’m from Down Under, just visiting for a spell, don’t know much about New York. Can you help me out?
o’reilly
That’s a wonderful accent, Tommy!
This disturbs Dr. O’Reilly. She looks significantly at the looking glass. Levy sits up with interest as he watches the session.
cut to:
scene: 97
int. observation room- day
Levy and O’Reilly discuss about Tommy following the session.
o’reilly
Tommy certainly has been traumatized—numerous times—which may explain his current manifestations. After observing the change in his body language as he adopted the Australian accent, my sense is that he may be suffering from DID.
levy
DID? What the hell is that?
o’reilly
Come on: you mean to tell me you haven’t heard about the latest and greatest psychological re-definition of the modern era?
tommy
No, Doctor, I haven’t. Please enlighten me.
o’reilly
Well, DID stands for Dissociative Identity Disorder. It’s the modern-day equivalent of Sybil. Remember that story?
levy
What—like multiple personalities?
o’reilly
Precisely. The old definition of Multiple Personality Disorder is now known as Dissociative Identity Disorder. And I think Tommy may be a classic case.
Levy stares at O’Reilly, spellbound in astonishment. 
cut to:
scene: 98
int. lobby bar at marriot hotel- day
Levy and Aurora sit at the bar of the lobby. Levy plays a recording of Tommy’s voice speaking in Australian accent from the last session. Aurora listens carefully. The recording ends. Levy switches the recorder immediately.
levy
Well, Aurora, does that sound like Troyer? 
Aurora tilts her head, frowns and looks up.
aurora
No, I don’t think so. I mean, I can’t say for sure, but from what I recall, it sounds different. I will say this, it does sound like an Australian or English voice, but you know those foreign accents—they’re hard to tell apart. Troyer did call me ‘love,’ though. I remember that for sure. But don’t they all say that?
levy
So you don’t believe its Troyer’s voice?
aurora
It’s so hard to say. I thought I would recognize it right away, but when I heard your recording, it confused me. That one sounds a little fake. I don’t know—the recording is too fuzzy. And like I said, guys that talk with those accents all sound the same to me.
Levy looks crestfallen.
cut to:
scene: 99
int. judge fairgrieve’s courtroom- day
Judge Fairgrieve listens to proceedings of the People versus Sullivan case. Harold Levy delivers his motion as Galub, Stone, Watts listen with rapt attention along with others. 
levy
Your Honor, you have my papers on this motion to suppress. As I’ve stated therein, the detectives who arrested my client engaged in improper behavior and violated his rights. The evidence will show that after Mr. Sullivan asked for counsel, they continued to question him. They withheld food and water, they withheld necessary prescription medication, and they lied to him in an effort to compel him to talk. I am asking the Court to suppress all the statements Mr. Sullivan made from the point he was arrested and all of the evidence obtained by the People from those statements. The fruit of the poisonous tree, Your Honor. The law is clear: The People cannot use any of the evidence obtained from Mr. Sullivan after he was arrested. My papers detail everything, and I ask the Court to consider all the arguments contained therein.
judge
Very well, Counselor, now I’d like to hear from the People. 
Galub stands up and starts speaking.
galub
Your Honor, the evidence will show that Mr. Sullivan knowingly waived his right to have counsel present and voluntarily spoke with the detectives. We have videotape of the interrogation, and it has been submitted as part of our responsive papers. Additionally, the bulk of evidence we have amassed was obtained without any assistance from Mr. Sullivan. We have blood DNA found in the trunk of Mr. Sullivan’s car that matches our victim. We collected evidence at the scene that points to Sullivan. A pizza box found nearby comes from the restaurant where Mr. Sullivan works. That restaurant is located in Queens, almost fifteen miles away. We also have Sullivan’s DNA. We had a valid warrant and collected his DNA legally. So even without Mr. Sullivan’s statements, we have sufficient evidence to make our case.
Levy interjects at this point. 
levy
Your Honor, the Prosecution makes a number of bold statements, but in reality, they lack substance. The pizza box that the People call evidence was found in a garbage dumpster located in the alley where they found the victim’s blood. There is a very logical explanation for this. My client works at the restaurant. He brought some pizza with him and ate it on his way to the club that night. He does not deny being at the club. He does not deny drinking a bit too much and vomiting into the pizza box. He does not deny throwing the pizza box in the dumpster. None of these acts are illegal, none of these acts are suspect, and none of these acts are sufficient to obtain a warrant to search Mr. Sullivan’s home. Just because he threw some garbage into a dumpster in the alley where the victim’s blood was found is insufficient to justify the issuance of a warrant. Moreover, this begs the question: Did the police run down all the other people who disposed of their garbage in that dumpster? If not, then their investigation is woefully inadequate, highly suspect, and entirely prejudicial. Lacking any real evidence, a search warrant should never have been issued, and the police should never have been allowed into my client’s home. Therefore, the DNA obtained from the illegal search of his home cannot be used to identify him. Furthermore, the search of my client’s vehicle was likewise illegal. In fact, the blood evidence allegedly extracted from the trunk of my client’s car was obtained by the police in New Jersey. I have yet to see any warrant issued by a court in New Jersey authorizing such a search. Without a warrant and without probable cause to search the vehicle, the New Jersey police conducted an illegal search. Therefore, any evidence they obtained and forwarded to the New York police is likewise inadmissible. Clearly, all evidence obtained at my client’s home and in his vehicle must be suppressed. Without this evidence, the People have nothing upon which to hold my client. I would ask that all the evidence obtained in this case be suppressed and, upon suppression, that the case be dismissed.
judge
Do you have a rebuttal, Ms. Galub?
galub
Yes, Your Honor. First, I refer the Court to the videotape of Mr. Sullivan’s confession. From it, you will see clearly that he was under no duress and freely spoke to the detectives after he was Mirandized—and after he acknowledged that he wanted to speak without counsel present. At the very least, Mr. Sullivan’s statements, standing on their own, are sufficient to charge him as an accessory. Given the time, however, the People intend to establish that the defendant is actually the perpetrator. Additionally, with respect to the defendant’s claim of an illegal search by the police in New Jersey, we have been advised that the vehicle was parked illegally, it was unlocked, and an overwhelming smell of bleach emanated from the trunk. The officers had sufficient probable cause and were justified in searching the vehicle. Moreover, the initial DNA was extracted from a water bottle I secured on a table outside a restaurant where the defendant was sitting.
Judge Fairgrieve stands up.
judge
Thank you, Counselors. I’ve heard enough. I will reserve decision and read your papers. You can expect my decision within the week. In the meantime, the defendant will remain in police custody.
cut to:
scene: 100
int. district attorney’s office- afternoon
Galub and Levy discuss options in the office of the District Attorney.
galub
We need to coordinate the examination by our psychiatrist, Mr. Levy.
levy
I’ve got no problem with that, Ms. Galub. I’m confident that your expert will confirm that I have a sound basis for a defense of lack of criminal responsibility by reason of mental disease or defect. In fact, Mr. Sullivan’s fragile mental state coupled with the interaction of the pills he’s been taking has had serious effects on his mental faculties. If I don’t prevail on my suppression motion—and I strongly believe that I will—there is no doubt in my mind that my defense will be successful. You may want to consider saving us all the trouble and just settle for committing him to a psychiatric hospital, where he can be further evaluated. Thereafter, at such time as it is determined that he is no longer of diminished capacity, he can be released.
galub
Please, Counselor, do you actually think we’re going to just let him walk? What you’re suggesting is basically a six-month ticket to freedom.
levy
Ms. Galub, with the evaluation I have from a well-regarded expert in the field, there is little doubt. My client suffered from delusions brought on by the drug he was taking.
galub
Really, Mr. Levy? Do you actually think I’m going to believe this fiction?

levy
This is hardly fiction. I witnessed a very enlightening session my client had with Dr. Sinead O’Reilly, the psychiatrist I retained as my expert. In fact, I recorded it. Procedurally, you know I don’t have to provide you with this at such an early stage of the case—but eventually I will be required to—so after due consideration, I have decided to allow you and your psychiatrist to listen to it now. I believe it will help you to understand what we are dealing with—and perhaps convince you that in the interests of justice, this case should be pled out.
galub
Please, Counselor, spare me the dramatics and give me a hint. Where are you going with all this?
levy
Well, Ms. Galub, what would you say if I told you that I believe that Troyer Savage does not exist?
Galub stares with utter disbelief.
galub
I don’t know what you mean, Mr. Levy. Would you care to explain?
levy
Have you ever heard of DID, Ms. Galub?
Galub’s expression rapidly changes into shock.
galub
Where are you going with this, Mr. Levy?
levy
The writing is on the wall, Ms. Galub. Listen to the tape and you’ll see. Just keep an open mind when you play this back. 
Levy leaves a speechless Galub staring after him as he walks out of the room.
cut to:
scene: 101
int. interrogation room at third precinct- day
Tommy sits on the chair with his hands tied. He keeps them on the table in front of him. Levy sits opposite him and speaks to Tommy. 
levy
It appears that you’ve suffered quite a few traumatic events while you were growing up, and you’ve suppressed them. We now suspect that the drug you’ve been taking has caused these bad memories to resurface. We also believe that in an effort to deal with the pain of these memories, your mind has created an alter ego.
tommy
What the hell does that mean?
levy
Well, it’s like this, Tommy: I want you to consider the possibility that Troyer Savage doesn’t actually exist . . .
Tommy looks at Levy in shock, about to open his mouth, but Levy interrupts. 
levy (cont’d)
Before you interrupt me, Tommy, hear me out. We think the drug is responsible for causing your mind to create Troyer Savage.
tommy
Wait a second. Are you trying to say that Troyer’s not real and I just made him up? No fuckin’ way, man. The dude is as real as you are. I’ve seen him with my own eyes. I‘ve talked to him. I’ve watched him kill a chick. I’ve hit him, and he’s hit me. You can’t be serious!
levy
Tommy, I know this is hard to digest. Even I’m not fully clear on how this can be, but Dr. O’Reilly is. And she’s an expert in the field. The fact is: It’s not your fault and we can use it to help your case.
tommy
This is totally messed up. You’re never going to convince me that Troyer doesn’t exist. I don’t care what that shrink says!
levy
Calm down, Tommy. Don’t work yourself up.
tommy
Are you serious? How do I calm down when you’re telling me I made up a whole other person? That’s impossible. How do you explain all the shit I’ve seen him do? And what about Aurora? Who kidnapped her, then? She’ll tell you it was Troyer. She knows.
levy
It’s like this, Tommy: You switch and become Troyer and do all these things and don’t remember. But in some way, your mind sees Troyer doing these things as a separate person—when, in actuality, you’re watching yourself do these things as Troyer.
Tommy looks at Levy as if he is about to hit him.
cut to:
scene: 102
int. third precinct- day
As Tommy walks back to his cell with the prison guard, a wave of nausea hits him and he suddenly starts feeling dizzy. He stumbles but the guard holds him up straight and puts him into his cell and shuts the door. Tommy’s head starts spinning immediately. He holds his head with both hands and tries to look straight but he drops to the bed in extreme pain. As another wave of nausea hits him he gets to his knees and lean over the toilet and hurls out the vomit. As Tommy heaves beside the toilet, the locks of his cell doors are opened. He looks up and loses consciousness and hits the floor as the guards come rushing in. 
cut to:

scene: 103
int. hospital- afternoon
Tommy regains his consciousness to find himself lying on a soft, clean bed and tied to the railing of the bed. He is flanked by Levy and Aurora. Tommy is happy and surprised to see her. But Levy looks serious. 
aurora
How are you, Tommy?
tommy
I’m okay, gorgeous. Don’t worry. This place is much better than a jail cell. 
levy
Do you remember what happened, Tommy?
tommy
Yeah, I remember. I finished talking to you and the guard escorted me to my cell. It was on my way back when a felt a wave of nausea hit me suddenly. Then I was left alone in my cell. My pain grew worse and I puked into the toilet. I lost my consciousness after that. 
levy
Do you remember anything else Tommy? Because based upon the time frame, about three hours went by from the time I left you and the guards found you heaving by the toilet. 
tommy
I don’t know. The way I remember it, I started feeling sick right after we finished talking, and I was only in my cell for, like, ten or fifteen minutes before I threw up in the toilet.
Tommy looks at Aurora. She looks equally worried. Then a look of fear comes over Tommy. He pulls his covers up to his chin.
tommy (cont’d)
Is it possible that I blacked out? I mean, I haven’t had any of those pills in days.	
Levy walks around to the other side of the bed. 
levy
It sounds like you had another episode, Tommy. The report I looked at clearly shows a time lapse of at least three hours.
Tommy looks away. Aurora squeezes his hand.
tommy
Whatever. So what if I fell asleep and don’t remember? Big deal. The question is, what do we do from here?
levy
That’s up to you, Tommy. I need your permission to proceed along the lines you and I discussed earlier. And you need to make that decision fast, before the judge rules on my motion. You see, if he rules against us and allows the evidence in, we won’t stand a chance at trial and the DA won’t be willing to make a deal anymore. We will have lost our leverage. Our only hope is to try and plead out now, while the prosecutor is still fearful that the judge may grant my motion. Understand that while I made some good arguments, the videotape of your confession is quite damaging, and the judge may very well allow it into evidence. If he does, a jury will convict you.
Tommy looks at Aurora.
tommy
You think I should do this?
Aurora squeezes his hand and nods. Tommy looks back at Levy. 
tommy (cont’d)
Okay, do your thing.
cut to:
scene: 104
int. hospital- day
Tommy Sullivan happily watches CSI on the television in his cabin when suddenly he sees Levy enter his cabin with another gentleman. He looks at them curiously. 
levy
Tommy, this is Dr. Gabay. He is going to talk with you for a while. I’ll be back later.
Levy exits the room abruptly. Tommy looks at Gabay suspiciously. Gabay gives him a warm smile. 
dr. gabay
Good afternoon, Thomas. As your lawyer told you, my name is Dr. Gabay. I am a psychiatrist, and I work for the District Attorney’s office. How are you feeling today?
cut to:
scene: 105
int. chauncey’s pub- evening
Galub and Levy talk over Sullivan’s matter amiably at the bar later that day.
galub
I’m prepared to offer a plea . . . with certain conditions and exceptions.
levy
Go on…
galub
If we allow your client to plead out due to a mental defect or disorder, he must agree to be remanded to a psychiatric hospital for a minimum period of one year where he will be treated and evaluated. After that time, it will be entirely up to the hospital board to determine if, or when, he is fit to be released. Further, while under their care and treatment, he must cooperate, he must agree to be hypnotized, and he must agree to be medicated if it is determined medically necessary. Additionally, he must do everything in his power to assist in locating the whereabouts of Jamie Houston. He must also agree to never take another one of those experimental pills again.

levy
You’ve put quite a few conditions on a plea that ordinarily would simply require an evaluation of his present mental state. You know that if a current evaluation of my client determines that he is sane, he could walk out of the courthouse a free man tomorrow.
galub
Perhaps, Counselor, but those are my terms. My expert is more than ready to testify that we cannot be sure of Mr. Sullivan’s present mental state. It is entirely possible that he could lapse into Troyer Savage at any time and go on a killing spree. So it’s either mandatory admission to a psychiatric hospital or no deal.
levy
Okay, if you bring it down to a six-month minimum, rather than one year, I will sell it to my client.
galub
Fair enough, Mr. Levy—provided all my other terms are agreeable.
Galub keeps the glass from where she was drinking on the bar counter with finality.
cut to:
scene: 106
ext/int. car and the rehab- day
Handcuffed, Tommy is escorted by two serious looking policemen in a car to an upstate rehabilitation centre across the Hudson River through the Tappan Zee bridge.
Tommy is dragged out of the car and led through a hall past a door which is switched open by a guard in a booth. After a brisk walk, Tommy’s handcuffs are taken off and he is thrown into a room. As he stumbles and looks round at the door, the door shuts on his face with a slam.
cut to:

scene: 107
seven months later
ext/int. rehab- day
Amidst heavy snow storm, a car comes and parks in front of the rehab on the day of Tommy Sullivan’s release. Stone steps out of the car. But she is accompanied by someone else. This is Jamie Houston. Houston looks curious and anxious. She is hesitant to step in. Stone ushers her in. Houston has her hands deep down in her coat pockets. She plays with something inside the pocket. When Stone looks away, she pulls it out a little to assure herself of what she is carrying. It is a small, sharp knife blade. She looks ahead with determination. There is subdued anger on her face. 
A doctor, whose name tag reads Dr. Freud and who appears to be the one in charge, leads Stone and Houston from the reception to the visitor’s lounge. 
DR. FREUD
Ms. Houston, I’ve made wonderful progress with Thomas, and while I think this is a good test for him before he is released, I am asking you to please refrain from provoking him. Can you do that for me? 
houston
Absolutely, Doctor. I simply want to look him in the eyes. I need closure. My psychiatrist said that the best way to overcome my fear is to confront it. I am through feeling like a victim.
dr. freud
Wise advice, Ms. Houston. Just try to understand that the man you will see today has changed. Mentally, he is not the same person who attacked you. Also, keep in mind that I haven’t told him you are here, so this will come as a big shock. He won’t be ready.
houston
He may not be, but I am.
Within minutes, the door of the visitor’s lounge opens and an orderly ushers Tommy in. Tommy immediately recognizes both Stone and Houston and it is apparent from the expression of surprise and confusion on his face. He locks eyes with Houston. Houston gives him a steel cold stare. 
Houston slowly pulls the blade from her pocket while searching deep into Tommy’s eyes. She steps forward, still glaring. After a few seconds she turns to Stone in exasperation.
houston
Who the hell is that?
The screen goes blank.
THE END