diff --git "a/scripts/Demolition Man.txt" "b/scripts/Demolition Man.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/scripts/Demolition Man.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,6217 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + DEMOLITION MAN + + + An Original Screenplay + + + + by + + Peter M. Lenkov + + + + + + + + + + + SILVER PICTURES + + PROPERTY OF: REVISED SECOND DRAFT + + WARNER BROS. INC. August 1989 + 4000 Warner Boulevard c 1989 + Burbank, CA 91522 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + *define STOR cl auto [2=9976] + DATA FILE X12 CA=bbd 115 + ENTERED FALL 1995 + Code Clearance 2976-PPX::::: + + 1a-c/ A BACKLOG OF COURT HEARINGS, AN + ON-GOING DEBATE OVER CAPITAL PUNISHMENT, + AND OVERCROWDING IN MAXIMUM SECURITY + DETENTION CENTERS HAVE ESTABLISHED CRYO-PRISONS, + NICKNAMED 'THE ICE HOUSE'. CONVICTS + ARE PRESERVED IN LIQUID NITROGEN AT -320 + DEGREES FAHRENHEIT SERVING LENGTHY + SENTENCES OR AWAITING PAROLE. THEY ARE NO + THREAT TO SOCIETY, OR EACH OTHER...UNTIL NOW. + + + TWO MEN + TWO VERY DIFFERENT SPECIES OF MEN + + + + + + + + + + + + + + DEMOLITION MAN + + + FADE IN: + + A stream of mist rises, breaking off in all directions, + as if inside a deep freezer. It is hazy and DISTORTS + all IMAGES. An eerie HEARTBEAT BUILDS until reaching a + crescendo and DIES... + + INT. CRYO-PRISON FACILITY X23-55 - LOS ANGELES + + The mist clears, REVEALING behind it the frozen, expres- + sionless face of a man, cocooned in a glass pod. Standing + upright, held in suspended animation, in a freezer-like + coffin. Electrodes spread across his bare chest. + + A TITLE appears in the lower portion of the screen: + + CRYO-PRISON X23/55 + LOS ANGELES + 2018 + + Identical pods behind and to either side house hard-core + criminals. A small data bank surrounds each pod. Monitors + display digital read-outs corresponding to each individual + prisoner. + + INT. CRYO-PRISON - CORRIDOR + + The WARDEN and a SALT & PEPPER ESCORT TEAM named SANCHEZ + and DOEBLER ride a mobile Cryo-Pickup cart. Driven by a + Cryo-Prison guard named PUCKETT. Down a narrow hi-tech + corridor. Each man wears the requisition sub-zero suit. + They carry their helmets. + + WARDEN + (pointing to the + suit instruments) + ...Breathe through the respirators... + and keep an eye on this monitor... + it starts to jump... you get out of + there... + + PUCKETT + Last escort team forgot to fasten + the safety seals... + (snaps his fingers) + ...just like that. T.V. dinners. + + The cart approaches CELL BLOCK 60. The monitor on the wall + reads: -320 F. The cart slows to a stop. + + PUCKETT + Bundle up boys and girls. It's cold + out there. + + The four put on their headgear and fasten the safety seals. + Thumbs up. Puckett depresses the auto door opener and the + chamber opens. The cart drives in. + + INT. CELL BLOCK 60 + + Rows and rows of stiffs, no pun intended. Sanchez and + Doebler look on in awe. + + PUCKETT + (turns to Sanchez and + Doebler) + Human popcicles. + + SANCHEZ + Are they dead? + + WARDEN + Temporarily. + + PUCKETT + Next stop psychopaths, techno- + thugs, child molesters, necro- + philiacs... Aaah... here we + are... serial murderers. + + The cart slows to a stop in front of POD 79-SECTOR G5. + Guess who? + + PUCKETT + Pod seven. Simon Doucet. + + A DATA BANK reads: + + SIMON DOUCET + 07-48943-MU1 + SUSPENDED: JUNE 10, 1998 + TEMPERATURE: -320 F + CELLULAR ACTIVITY: 0 + + REHAB TRAINING: TELEPHONE + REPAIRMAN + + The four men stare at frozen Doucet hoping he'll somehow + disappear. UP ON... + + INT. CRYO-PRISON - POST-OP LABORATORY + + A team of DOCTORS and SCIENTISTS work mechanically reviving + Doucet. Sanchez and Doebler stand along the back wall + watching. Machines jam. Spit out information. + + SCIENTIST #1 + (monitoring) + BP... thirty... thirty-five... + + DOCTOR #1 + Blood transfusion complete. + + SCIENTIST #2 + I'm shutting down the diathermic + unit. + + DOCTOR #2 + Slowly. + + SCIENTIST #1 + ...forty-five... + + DOCTOR #2 + Seventy-two percent cerebral activity, + climbing. Should level off somewhere + in the eighties. + + SCIENTIST #2 + How's the WEDGE pressure? + + SCIENTIST #1 + Below ten centimeters. + + DOCTOR #1 + M.A.P. seventy and moving. + + SCIENTIST #1 + Pulse contour looks good and well- + defined. Steady rhythm. + + Doucet convulses on the slab. + + DOCTOR #2 + He's going into convulsion shock. + + DOEBLER + Is something wrong? + + SCIENTIST #2 + Normal post-op reaction. + + SCIENTIST #1 + He's up to fifty... + + DOCTOR #1 + Strap him. + + Doucet is strapped to the table with restraints. + + DOCTOR #2 + Digit movement. + + Doucet's hand opens and closes. His body moves slowly. + His eyes struggle with the light. He is like a baby + being born. + + SCIENTIST #1 + BP normal. + + DOCTOR #2 + You can shut down. + + Re-animation is a long process. For Doucet it's short. + His eyes open. He's alive. It is not a dream. Doctor #1 + checks his eyes with an ophthalmoscope. Dulcet regains + control of his body. The Scientists and Doctors stand + back. Sanchez steps forward and flashes his holograph cop + badge. Complete with computer bar I.D. code. + + SANCHEZ + Simon Doucet, according to Section + 795 dash seven sub-section nine of + the California Penal Code, you are + hereby granted a parole hearing. + + INT. CRYO-PRISON - CORRIDOR + + Sanchez and Doebler ride the mobile Cryo-Pickup cart. + Doucet in back. Manacled from head to tow. Worn by the + ice. He cracks his neck. Makes fists. Stretches as best + he can. + + INT. CRYO-PRISON - PAROLE BOARD HEARING ROOM + + Doucet is ushered over to a chair in the middle of the + room. Three console screens face him. Three stone-faced + Parole Judges on line. They are: MR. RYANS, Mr. Edgars, + and Ms. Walleck, who at this very moment is fighting a bad + cold. Doucet is uneasy as he slides into his seat. Mr. + Ryans glances down at Doucet's file and begins. + + MR. RYANS (V.O.) + Good morning, Mr. Doucet. My name + is Mr. Ryans. On my left is Mr. + Edgars... + (Edgars nods) + ...and on my right is Ms. Walleck. + (Walleck blows her nose) + After careful consideration we have + unanimously decided to decline your + eligibility for parole. + + Doucet's not surprised. + + MR. RYANS (V.O.) + Do you have anything to say? + + Doucet clears his throat. His first words are mumbled. + He tries again. + + DOUCET + (raspy) + Fuck you. + + Doebler steps forward. + + DOEBLER + Let's bring him back. + + He checks his pockets. Searching for something. + + DOEBLER + Shit. I forgot the data sheet. + Can't freeze him without it. + (to Sanchez) + Get it from the cruiser. + + SANCHEZ + Why me? + + DOEBLER + You're the rookie. + + Sanchez leaves the room. Probably saying something like + "This job sucks" under his breath. Doucet is very un- + comfortable. Doebler crosses the room. Taps the big guy + on the shoulder. + + DOEBLER + Easy big fella. You'll be back on + the rocks in no time. + + Without warning, Doucet's right hand grabs Doebler. Like + a vise. The Cop gasps. That's all he has time to do. + Doucet's left hand rips itself from the restrainers and + pulls Doebler down. Doucet hand-butts the Cop. A quick + jab to the throat and Doucet destroys any hopes Doebler had + for becoming Chief of Police. + + The action which follows appears as if in slow motion. + That's because capturing Doucet at normal speed is + virtually impossible. All hell breaks loose. Doucet + rips himself from the shackles. + + MR. RYANS (V.O.) + Simon Doucet, I order you to restrain + yourself. + + INT. SANCHEZ AND DOEBLER'S CRUISER + + Sanchez whistles a tune. Rifles through a sack of docu- + ments. + + INT. PAROLE BOARD HEARING ROOM + + Doucet snatches the dead Cop's standard-issue laser auto- + mag. + + MR. RYANS (V.O.) + Mr. Doucet, you have just violated... + + Doucet BLOWS away the CONSOLES. One by one. Puckett + storms into the room. + + PUCKETT + What the fuck's going on... + + Doucet takes a step. Growls. + + PUCKETT + Shit. + + DOUCET + Exactly. + + Doucet TRIGGERS. Blows Puckett all over the place. + Silence. Well, almost. The CONSOLES FIZZLE. Doucet + hurtles Doebler's body through a window creating an + escape route and climbs out. + + After a brief moment, Sanchez casually walks into the + room. He stops dead in his tracks. The room's a mess. + His partner's been waxed. His reaction is chock full o' + horror. + + FADE TO BLACK. + + UP ON + + High energy techno-pop version of "HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD." + OVER: + + CREDITS ROLL: DEMOLITION MAN + + EXT. HOLLYWOOD SIGN (HOLLYWOOD HILLS) + + Once the symbol of dreams of desires, the defaced sign is + in sorry shape as it looms over an equally-decaying city. + + EXT. HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD + + One look at the boulevard makes us want to head for the + hills. A tourist couple photograph the burnt-out shell of + what was once Mann's Chinese Theatre. A holograph-talking + billboard promises hope. It features Ray Gallagher, a + smiling grey-haired politician with the slogan: + + "THE SOLUTION IS SIMPLE... + POLICE COMMISSIONER RAY GALLAGHER FOR MAYOR" + + "I WAS THERE FOR YOU" + + Gallagher's rhetoric bores 24 hours a day... + + GALLAGHER (V.O.) + ...I was there for you... when Los + Angeles was declared a state of + emergency following the 2001 earth- + quake... I was there for you... when + crack houses threatened your real + estate value... I was there for you... + + A stretch limo cruises by. + + INT. STRETCH LIMO + + A futuristic ride. Loaded with luxury gizmos. A suitcase + stuffed with dead presidents sits on a man's lap. The kind + of cash you don't declare to the IRS. The man sits in the + shadows, so it's hard to make out his identity. His hands + flip through a stack of twenties. Seated in front of him + are a Yuppie-like entourage. PEEBLES, an ivy-Leaguer in + his late twenties. REBECCA, all teeth, all body. Finally, + ROSHKO, a high-priced attorney. + + ROSHKO + Our friend Dubbs increased his + next order. Cash on delivery. + + MAN (V.O.) + Economy's booming. That's what + I like to hear. + + CELLULAR RINGS. Peebles snaps it up. + + PEEBLES + Hello. + + He hands it to the man. + + PEEBLES + It's for you, Commissioner. + + COMMISSIONER GALLAGHER leans out of the shadows. Same + smiling politician running for mayor. He grabs the horn + and speaks. + + GALLAGHER/MAN + (into phone) + Yeah. + + His eyes go wide. Great reaction on his face. Kinda like + Sanchez's. + + GALLAGHER + (riled up) + What do you mean he's escaped?! + They're not supposed to escape! + + WARDEN (V.O.) + It's a real mess down here. Some- + thing must a'gone wrong. No man + could possess that kind of strength + after being frozen for twenty years. + + GALLAGHER + Tell Doucet that. What was his + rehabilitation training? + + WARDEN (V.O.) + Telephone repairman. + + Gallagher glances at his cellular and sighs... + + GALLAGHER + Just great. + + WARDEN (V.O.) + NPA syndrome will hit 'im fast. Have + your men gear up the Edicon system at + a twenty-year ratio in fractions of + fives. Saying a prayer won't be bad + either. + + GALLAGHER + I don't want any press on this. I've + got an election to win day after to- + morrow. + + INT. ALLEYWAY (HOLLYWOOD) - TRASH CONTAINER + + COMING DOWN IN A SPIRAL. The naked body of a man lies + amongst knee-deep garbage. Technothug haircut. Flaming + skull tattoo on the back of his right hand. This man is + dead. + + EXT. ALLEYWAY + + A dark and dingy side street catering to the rats and + vermin. Shafts of sunlight break through creating an + eerie prison bar effect on the brick walls. It's no + surprise that Doucet is standing beside the large trash + container. He is wearing torn Army pants, combat boots, + a Heavy Metal Band T-shirt, and a long overcoat. All + the wrong size, but the price was right. + + He walks. + + EXT. DEAD-END + + An old Lincoln, circa 1995, sits idle. Dented bumpers, + broken windows, torn upholstery, obviously not a pimp's + car. It pulls alongside Doucet. MANNY, the gun runner, + shows off his wares to a TECHNOTHUG. He's a fast talking + shmoozer with the right connections. His trunk popped + open. Inside is a selection of weaponry able to ignite + a small war. Including knives and ammo. + + MANNY + Let me show you how this works. Rule + number one... no cash, no carry. No + loot... no shoot. That means no + checks, cards, food stamps, or IOUs... + Comprende? + (as Technothug is silent) + Attention shoppers. + (as Technothug turns to + Manny and nods) + Okay... rule number two. Absolutely + no refunds. Exchanges maybe, but on + unused weaponry only. I smell gun- + powder or laser heat in the chamber, + you can forget it. Alright? + + Technothug nods. Doucet walks up. Manny can't help but + smile. + + MANNY + Nice get-up, where'd you pick it + up, Psychos 'R' Us? + + DOUCET + Give me a Ruger .357. + + MANNY + (laughs) + A magnum. You livin' in the Stone + Age or what? They don't make .357s + anymore. My daddy sold those. Hey + look Pal, I've got another client. + Sit tight and I'll set you up. + + Manny gets back to business with the Technothug. Doucet's + hands begin to tremble. He coughs uncontrollably and drops + to his knees. Manny steps backwards. + + MANNY + Hey, buddy, if you're gonna start + blowing chunga, will ya do it the + other way? I just had this thing + washed. + + Doucet pulls himself up. He doesn't look so good. He + reaches into Manny's trunk. Manny pulls him out. + + MANNY + Whoa, whoa, eager little Merc + ain't ya? + + Doucet pushes Manny aside. + + TECHNOTHUG + Screw you, Man. Wait your turn. + + Doucet removes a compact Stinger missile launcher. Techno- + thug panics and runs. + + MANNY + (re: Stinger) + Good choice. A favorite for urban + assault. Dual heat seekers... + + Doucet slings the launcher over his shoulder and pulls out + a dual-barrel handgun. He snaps in a clip. + + MANNY + That little number's light... + + Doucet pivots and hammer-punches Manny to the kidneys with + pile-driver force. Manny falls like an unmanned puppet. + He gasps for air and shivers in pain. He's a salesman + to the end... + + MANNY + Will that be all? + + DOUCET + Shut up. + + Manny looks up into the business end of a double barrel + handgun. Doucet FIRES. + + SERIES OF SHOTS + + Doucet shoves a Buck 9 assault knife into a leather waist + sheath. Tapes a small pistol to his ankle. Opens his + overcoat and loads the pockets with weaponry. The double + barrel handgun. The Stinger missile launcher. A mean- + looking weapon called the AK 2000 (Armageddon 2000). A + cross between a bazooka and an M57. + + BACK TO SCENE + + Doucet zips up. Loaded to the gills with hardware. He + grins. + + DOUCET + Dressed to kill. + + EXT. BEL AIR COUNTRY CLUB + + Judge Baker hits his drive. He's in his mid-seventies. + His partner checks wind temperature against the fairway + distance. Using a portable golf computer. It chooses + his club for him. Judge Baker shakes his head. He's + impatient. + + JUDGE BAKER + Meet you at the tee. + + Judger Baker climbs into his golf cart and speeds off. + Halfway down the fairway a commotion catches his attention. + He turns, as Manny's Lincoln tears up the green. Doucet + drives. The car makes a beeline towards Judge Baker. + + Judge Baker's eyes go wide. Doucet is a man hard to + forget. The golf cart peels out, but the Lincoln blind- + sides it. Sending the vehicle and Judge Baker into the + water. Both hit the bottom hard and fast. I guess the + Judge's partner won this round. + + INT. CENTURY CITY HI-RISE - PARKING GARAGE + + Hot shot private attorney TIM DULEY heads for his Porsche. + He's in his early sixties. You just know he watches + "L.A. Law" reruns. Manny's LINCOLN SCREECHES 'round a + corner. Pins Duley to the wall. His legs crack. Doucet + steps out of the car. Duley pleads. + + DULEY + Pleeeeaaasee. Don't kill me... + don't kill me. + + DOUCET + (taunts and mimics + the lawyer) + Pleeeeaaasee. Don't kill me... + don't kill me. + + Doucet empties an entire clip into Duley's Versace suit. + Luckily he's never going to need it again. + + INT. HOLLYWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT - BOOKING ROOM + + Looks like NASA. Cops and computers. Officer Sanchez sits + in front of his terminal. He's a determined man. Doucet's + profile on line. OFFICER SHEPPARD passes from behind. + + SHEPPARD + (re: Sanchez's terminal) + Jesus, Sanchez... what do you think + you're doin'? That's flatfoot data. + You're not supposed to have access + to that. + + SANCHEZ + This is the guy that killed my + partner. + + SHEPPARD + You startin' a fan club or some- + thin'? + + SANCHEZ + Says here one of our boys brought + him down. You ever heard of a + badge named Wade? + + It rings a bell. + + SHEPPARD + Demolition Man. + + SANCHEZ + What's it mean? + + SHEPPARD + You never want to find out. + + SANCHEZ + (re: terminal) + Take a look at this. + + Sheppard leans in. + + SANCHEZ + He had a partner. Our own Ray + Gallagher. + (reading) + He tagged Wade dangerously defiant. + Psychotic. Reckless. Seems our + Commissioner didn't like him much. + Busted his buns on a narcotic's + violation. + (reading/surprised) + Wade was sentenced to twenty-five + years. + + SHEPPARD + He went dirty and they made an + example of him. + + SANCHEZ + But he was such a good cop. + + SHEPPARD + They always are. + + SANCHEZ + Well I've got news for you. This + dirty cop was the only cop who + could bag Doucet. + + INT. HOLLYWOOD POLICE STATION - DISK LIBRARY + + Sanchez approaches the Librarian. + + SANCHEZ + I'm looking for an LAPD personnel + file on Sergeant William Wade. + Shield retired, October '98. + + INT. LIBRARY - READING ROOM + + Sanchez watches a videotape of Wade's trial. Prosecuting + Attorney revs up the jurors. Holds up a Los Angeles Times + headline which reads: "HERO COP NABS SERIAL MURDERER." A + smaller heading reads: "DEMOLITION MAN GETS HIS MAN." + + ATTORNEY (V.O.) + ...Hero cop nabs serial murderer. + They forgot to add; sells heroin + to kids... + + Sanchez hits fast forward. Images race. A greaseball + named Dubbs takes the stand. Sanchez lets it play. + + ATTORNEY (V.O.) + ...Mr. Dubbs, you have been granted + full immunity for testifying today... + + Fast forward. Dubbs talks. Sanchez lets it play. + + DUBBS (V.O.) + ...He told me he could get any- + thing I wanted. Heroin, toot, + crack, weapons, anything... + + Fast forward. Dubbs rambles on. Sanchez lets it play. + + DUBBS (V.O.) + ...He said he had a key to the + evidence room. Listen... I'm + a businessman. I didn't ask + questions... + + Fast forward. Gallagher takes the stand. Sanchez lets it + play. + + ATTORNEY (V.O.) + ...Do you think he's a dirty cop? + + GALLAGHER (V.O.) + Yes. + + Fast forward. Wade is dragged out of the courtroom. + Sanchez lets it play. + + WADE + I'm innocent. + + EXT. BEL AIR COUNTRY CLUB + + The battle zone cordoned off. Spectators watch from be- + hind police barricades. The golf cart and Judge Baker are + pulled from the water. Police gather evidence. Reporters + news hunt. + + A ROTOJET (LAPD INNER-CITY HELICOPTER) touches down and + Gallagher storms out. Pissed off. He heads for a Young + Cop named DAVIDSON. + + GALLAGHER + How many? + + DAVIDSON + One... I think. + + A Plainclothes Older Detective named BENNETT steps for- + ward. Davidson heads for the body bag. He and Bennett + are partners. + + BENNETT + Looks like ya gonna take office + just in time, Chief. Things need + straightening up in this city. + + GALLAGHER + What'cha got, Bennett? + + BENNETT + Witnesses say some wacko went Judge + hunting with a late model. I got + an artist working on a computer + composite now. + + GALLAGHER + Technothugs? + + BENNETT + No chance. Not their sector. They + ain't even into things this big. + Our zone-boy's performing out of a + horror show. Something else. Unit + nine found a couple cold ones in + Hollywood. + (reads from notes) + One Manny Turner. Gun runner. + Sounds like a connection to me. + + GALLAGHER + I can smell it. + + Bennett's portable police RADIO SQUAWKS. + + VOICE (V.O.) + Bennett... + + Bennett scoops up the radio and speaks. Gallagher crosses + over to Judge Baker who is being zipped up in a morgue + tote-bag. Gallagher recognizes Baker. + + GALLAGHER + (to himself) + Judge Baker. + + In the b.g., Bennett continues. + + BENNETT + G'head. + + VOICE (V.O.) + Better get a vulture squad down to + Century City. We've got a busy day. + + BENNETT + Run me down a profile. + + Gallagher approaches. + + VOICE (V.O.) + ...male Caucasian. Early sixties. + Attorney. Name's... + + GALLAGHER + Tim Duley. + + Bennett turns to Gallagher. + + GALLAGHER + I know the man who did this. + + A POLICE ARTIST steps forward carrying a portable ETCHCOMP + (Computer Sketch Board) with a 10-inch screen. + + POLICE ARTIST + This is the best I can do. + + The computer drawing on the screen is Doucet. + + GALLAGHER + That's him. Simon Doucet. + + BENNETT + Jesus. Sweet Jesus. We've got + trouble. + + GALLAGHER + This monster escaped from Cryo- + Prison this morning. + + BENNETT + Well, he's sure working fast ain't he? + + GALLAGHER + I want this bastard brought down. + + Davidson rushes forward. + + DAVIDSON + Chief, you want'a make a statement? + The press's getting antsy. They + want'a get this on for the eleven + o'clock. + + GALLAGHER + Screw the press. + + BENNETT + Better say something, or they'll + be high balling this story with + your name on it. + + Gallagher moves toward the Press. + + GALLAGHER + (mumbling) + Goddamn Serial Killer, that's all + I need. + + Fake smile. Straightening his tie. Very Hollywood. + + GALLAGHER + (calling out) + Alright, get your cameras rolling. + + EXT. HOLLYWOOD POLICE STATION - HELIPAD + + Gallagher's ROTOJET LANDS. As the rotors slow, his + entourage approaches. They greet their boss with an + agenda. In the b.g., a Telephone Repairman works the + main lines. Hard hat and goggles on. Sanchez crosses + over to Gallagher and follows. + + GALLAGHER + What is it... + + Gallagher reads Sanchez's cop badge. + + GALLAGHER + ...Officer Sanchez? + + He's a good politician. + + SANCHEZ + I ran a GCI scenario on the Doucet + case. + + Gallagher snaps to attention. Pulls out a light pen and + runs it across Sanchez's bard code. The Rookie's stats + come on. + + GALLAGHER + That's not your zone. Stick to + data entry. + + SANCHEZ + (angrily) + I was part of the escort team that + re-animated him. My partner's dead + because of this guy. + + Gallagher walks. Sanchez calls out. + + SANCHEZ + Your ex-partner, Sergeant William + Wade, put Doucet away. He did it + once, he could do it again. He + knows how the killer works -- how + he thinks. + + Gallagher turns. + + GALLAGHER + Wade's in Cryo-Prison. + + SANCHEZ + He could be brought back. + + On that note, the Telephone Repairman removes his hard hat + and goggles. Reveals his true identity. It's none other + than our new pal, Doucet. He opens his phone bag and pulls + out his party favors. Cops go for their guns. Doucet + slides down the pole with one hard. The other squeezes off + ROUNDS. Gallagher grabs Rebecca and pulls her into the + line of fire. She takes one in the shoulder. Sanchez + throws both to the ground. + + Doucet straight-arms his weapon. Walks and FIRES. A man + without fear. Another rotojet appears in the sky above + Doucet. The killer ducks behind the central air unit. + + INT. ROTOJET - COCKPIT + + Battle mode. Pilot's hand grasps the throttle. Finger + cradles the trigger. Helmet on. Visor down. ELECTRONIC + THUNDER of an arcade. In a thermograph monitor we see the + computer-enhanced outline of Doucet. In another, a suspect + rendering body graph pinpointing strategic bullet wound + areas such as "the rear thigh muscle" and "tail bone". + A digital monitor reads the weapons Doucet is carrying. + Another is a suspect surrender countdown. + + EXT. HELIPAD + + Rotojet hovers. Doucet re-loads. + + PILOT (V.O.) + Drop your weapons. You are locked + on target and under arrest. + + Doucet FIRES. Mere bullets bounce off the rotojet's + bulletproof frame. + + PILOT (V.O.) + Drop your weapons. If you do not + comply... + + Unfortunately, the police have been trained to give a + suspect a chance to surrender before they open fire. + Peebles applies first-aid to Rebecca's wound. Gallagher + grows frustrated. + + GALLAGHER + Kill him... kill him. + + SANCHEZ + Simon Doucet. You are under arrest. + Please come out with your hands in + the air. + + Sanchez is not much in the hero department. Doucet FIRES. + BULLETS TEAR up the roof. Gallagher grabs Sanchez's ZV6 + handgun. Complete with laser targeting. FIRES. Dis- + integrates the central air unit piece by piece. Doucet + rushes and FIRES. Gallagher dodges the BULLET SHOWER. + Hits a wall and crumples to his knees. Doucet jumps off + the roof. Rotojet follows. Sanchez leads the pack over + to the ledge. They look down, but there's no sign of + Doucet. Rotojet shoots upwards. + + PILOT (V.O.) + I lost him. + + Gallagher catches his breath. Wipes his brow. Ponders. + + INT. POLICE STATION - SQUAD ROOM + + Two COPS walk down the corridor. Another speedily + approaches. + + COP + (out of breath) + I hear they're letting Wade out. + + INT. SQUAD ROOM + + The front doors burst open and Gallagher charges through + followed by his entourage. Peebles is missing. Rebecca's + arm is in a sling. They all walk fast. Talk fast, too. + + ROSHKO + Releasing Wade's a bad move. + + GALLAGHER + You got any better ideas? Doucet's + dusting everyone involved with his + arrest and prosecution. I almost + bought it back there. To catch him, + you've got to give him a little bait. + (grins) + What better than the cop who put him + away? + + They pass a Cop watching the Election News on a portable. + His name is UNDERHILL. + + UNDERHILL + (turns to Gallagher) + Hey Chief... says here you have at + least sixty-two percent of the votes. + + GALLAGHER + (to Cop) + Tomorrow it'll be over seventy. I + guarantee it. + (back to his entourage) + In case you forgot, I got an election + to run in. I can't afford problems. + Doucet wants my ass. Wade will be a + diversion. + (smiles) + Hopefully they'll kill each other. + + They move and talk. Move and talk. + + REBECCA + This could work for us. Doucet's + escape will reinforce your stand + on capital punishment. We can + shut down Cryo-Prisons by the end + of the year. + + GALLAGHER + We're going to keep this quiet for + now. No press until Doucet's caught. + This thing leaks and I'll have your + heads on a stick. + + REBECCA + What makes you think he won't just + take off? Go to his family. Leave + the country. + + GALLAGHER + 'Cause I have what he'll want. + + Peebles charges. Two Requisitioned Men in tow. Dark suits. + Foster Grants. Almost identical except one's Chinese. + Their names are KAI LING and DOKES. + + PEEBLES + Excuse me, sir... they're here. + + Gallagher turns to Kai Ling and Dokes. Peebles hands over + the paperwork. Gallagher glances the info. Cringes. Looks + up to Kai Ling. + + GALLAGHER + How did you beat the rap? + + KAI LING + Arresting officer forgot to read me + my rights. + + GALLAGHER + That'll do it every time. + (turns to Dokes) + You ever kill a man? + + DOKES + Yes Sir. + + GALLAGHER + Good. You're both hired. + (points to his ass) + See this. Your job is to look + after it. + + Gallagher walks. His bodyguards follow tight. Roshko + speeds up to his boss. + + ROSHKO + Do you really think this is necessary? + + GALLAGHER + Absolutely. I'm not going to let that + defrosted psychopath end my bid for + the White House. + + Gallagher storms into the Roll Call Room. + + INT. ROLL CALL + + COPS listening to their Sergeant. Sanchez sits front row. + Gallagher's presence demands quiet. + + GALLAGHER + (raising his hands) + Okay, listen up. I want everyone's + attention. Sergeant William Wade + will be temporarily re-assigned to + this precinct. Just until this + Doucet matter is cleared up. So + I want this under the lid. Got it? + + The Cops can't believe it. + + COPS + (in unison) + Yessir. + + Cops buzz. Low and in the back. Talk of Wade and his + heroic exploits. The fact that he went dirty. + + GALLAGHER + I know Wade. I partnered with him. + I also uncovered the truth about him. + He crossed the line and paid for it. + The stories are true. If you think + he's a hero, think again. He's a + lone wolf. A renegade with an old- + fashioned belief in law and order. + The kind of cop I hate. I want you + to stay away from him. If he needs + help, give it to him. Don't offer. + Let him do his job. + + INT. GALLAGHER'S OFFICE + + Gallagher and Sanchez. + + GALLAGHER + Short leash him. Tell me everything + he does. Where he goes. What he + says. Everything. + (beat) + You're a good cop, Sanchez. I like + you. You're going to go far. + + Gallagher is a good salesman. A snake in a tailored + three-piece. + + INT. CRYO-PRISON + + Two blue-collar Cryo-Prison GUARDS ride a pick-up cart. + + GUARD #1 + You know... I was thinkin'. Being + frozen ain't all bad. Least you + always got a hard-on. + + They laugh. Back up towards a pod. + + DATA BANKS READS: + + WILLIAM WADE + 07-982221-NV + SUSPENDED: OCTOBER 17, 1998 + TEMPERATURE: -320F + CELLULAR ACTIVITY: 0 + + REHAB TRAINING: BUS DRIVER + + The convict is WILLIAM WADE. Mid-to-late twenties, it's + hard to tell. Probably handsome, but that too is difficult + to make out. One thing is certain, he looks like shit. + ONE MAN, ONE GUN, IS HIS ANSWER TO CRIME. + + The two Guards hop out. Guard #2 recognizes Wade. + + GUARD #2 + Hey... I know this guy. He was a cop. + The Demolition Man. + (knocks on the glass pod) + We got ourselves a hero. + + INT. CRYO-PRISON - LABORATORY + + A crack team of DOCTORS and SCIENTISTS re-animate Wade. + Bennett stands along the back wall. + + SCIENTIST #2 + Eighty-seven percent cerebral + activity... + + DOCTOR #1 + WEDGE pressure climbing. + + SCIENTIST #1 + BP strong... + + SCIENTIST #2 + He's coming back. + + DOCTOR #1 + M.A.P. looks good. + + Wade's fingers move. + + SCIENTIST #2 + Movement. + + Wade's left foot moves. + + DOCTOR #1 + Shut down. He's coming to. Give + his some room. + + The team steps back. Wade's head twitches. His eyelids + fight the light. He swallows comforting his dry throat. + He mumbles. + + SCIENTIST #1 + He's trying to say something. + + DOCTOR #1 + Save your strength. + + WADE + (whispers) + What year is it? + + Wade's words are too low to comprehend. + + DOCTOR #1 + Try not to speak. + + WADE + (louder) + What year is it? + + The team looks at each other. Each knowing the answer, but + afraid to speak. + + WADE + What year? + + DOCTOR + Two thousand... eighteen. + + It is virtually impossible to describe the look on Wade's + face at this very moment. My guess it's one hell of a + shock. + + EXT. STUDIO CITY - SUBURBAN SPLIT LEVEL + + Manny's Lincoln pulls to the curb. Doucet steps out and + crosses the lawn instead of the walkway. Toys litter the + lawn. He rings the bell. The door opens. A woman answers + it. Mid-twenties. Pretty. Her name is KIMBERLY. Wade's + daughter. Doucet looks like an urban devil. Kimberly is + concerned, but strong. + + KIMBERLY + Yes? + + DOUCET + I want to speak with William Wade. + + This takes her by surprise. + + KIMBERLY + You must have known my father when + you were a teenager. He's been in + Cryo-Prison for over twenty years. + + Doucet calculates the possibilities of this being true. + + KIMBERLY + Maybe I can help you. + + DOUCET + (mechanically) + No. + + Doucet turns and follows the walkway to the Lincoln. + A woman crosses the living room over to Kimberly. Mid- + forties. Resembles an older Kimberly. That's because + it's her mother, CASSY. + + CASSY + Who is it, Kimberly? + + Doucet gets into the Lincoln. + + KIMBERLY + That man was looking for Dad. + + Cassy looks out. Too late. Doucet drives away. + + INT. CRYO-PRISON + + An ALARM SHRIEKS. The two Cryo-Prison guards storm down + the hall. The WARDEN picks up a telephone. + + WARDEN + We've got a shut-down on the third + floor. + + EXT. CELL BLOCK + + The monitor on the wall has been blown to shreds. Wires + everywhere. The door is open. Guess who? + + INT. CELL BLOCK + + Doucet walks. M7-42 ready. All around him, pods are being + defrosted. Some inmates come to life for a moment, quiver + and then die. Eyes open for the last time. Hands reaching + for life. One man cracks in half. Another breaks through, + takes two steps and collapses. Water floods the floor. + Doucet continues. He approaches Wade's pod. Locks and + loads. When he gets there his jaw drops. Wade's gone. + Doucet's pissed. The two Cryo-Prison Guards storm in. + + GUARD #2 + Hey you... Stop! + + Doucet FIRES. One Guard falls, skidding on his face. + The other is riddled backwards into a pod. Doucet crosses + through the mess. + + INT. SQUAD ROOM + + Wade follows Bennett through the front doors and into the + station. Favoring his right leg. Uses a cane for support. + As he passes Cops, the talk stops. Silence. Wade's being + stared at. + + BENNETT + How's the leg? + + WADE + Better. + + BENNETT + Doc said it'll take a little time + till the circulation gets back to + normal. + + They walk. + + WADE + You got a cigarette? + + Bennett turns. Weird look on his face. + + BENNETT + Smoking's illegal. + + Wade can't believe it. Bennett leads him to Gallagher's + office. Kai Ling and Dokes stand at attention. + + INT. GALLAGHER'S OFFICE + + Weighed down by paperwork. Election news spits out from a + counter top three-inch. Bennett KNOCKS on the door. + + GALLAGHER + (without looking up) + Yeah? + + BENNETT + Wade's here. + + Gallagher's head snaps to attention. Eyes wide. Play- + time's over. + + GALLAGHER + Send him in. Alone. + + Gallagher rises and straightens his tie. Bennett steps + back as Wade walks in. Bennett closes the door. The two + men stand off. Face to face. One old. One young. A bomb + could explode between these two men and they wouldn't know + it. Wade takes it all in. The medals. The trophies. The + fancy desk and furniture. + + GALLAGHER + (hand extended) + Good to see you, Wade. + + Wade doesn't shake. + + WADE + Looks like you did more than jackoff + while I was gone. + + GALLAGHER + Maybe re-animating you wasn't such + a bright idea. You look like shit. + + WADE + Shucks, and I got all dressed up. + + No love lost between these guys. + + GALLAGHER + Twenty years have passed, Wade. + Lay it to rest. + + WADE + I was set up and you know it... but + you swore under oath I was dirty. + You helped bury me. + + GALLAGHER + Jury found you guilty, not me. I + just called it as I saw it. Fuck + that. You were brought here for + a reason. + (takes a deep breath) + Doucet's escaped. Re-animated for + his parole hearing. Killed a lot + of people. Most of them cops. + + Wade turns to the door. + + WADE + I'm not on the force anymore. + + GALLAGHER + Well, you've just been taken off + the bench. + + WADE + I want to see my wife and kid. + + GALLAGHER + Later. I want Doucet first. + + WADE + I told you. I'm out of the cops and + robbers business. Retired twenty + years ago. I've been trained as a + bus driver. Got a whole route planned + and everything. Even nailed down the + lingo - 'Exact change, please'. + + GALLAGHER + (impatient) + I'm going to bring this down hard. + I've got an A-1 badass killer loose, + an election day after tomorrow, and + I'm risking everything on you. + You're going to bring him in. I + don't care how. If you do, you'll + get your freedom. An official pardon + from me. A clean slate. A good + job. A chance to get back with your + family. If you don't want to, I'll + put your ass back in the freezer so + fast, you'll forget you were ever + defrosted. + + Gallagher reaches into his desk and tosses Wade his old + badge. It's chipped and faded. + + GALLAGHER + Here. Now you're back in the cops + and robbers business. + + Gallagher tosses Wade an insurance form. + + WADE + What's this? + + GALLAGHER + Fill it out. Standard issue mal- + practice insurance. All Cops + carry it. + + Gallagher crosses the room carrying five HOLOGRAPH MUG + SHEETS, featuring Doucet at various stages of aging. + + GALLAGHER + Mug sheets. + + WADE + I remember what he looks like. I + can't forget. + + Gallagher hands Wade the weird 3-D mug sheets. Wade's + first taste of 21st Century cop technology is startling. + + GALLAGHER + Edicon system made these. Ages, + photographs. We use it to find + missing children. + + WADE + He's not that old yet. You've lost + confidence in me. + + GALLAGHER + No, but he's going to be by tomorrow. + He's aging. 'Bout the entire twenty + years lost while being frozen in + forty-eight hours. In that time + he'll be an old man. Could be a + year, an hour, or all at once. + Called NPA Syndrome. Natural Pro- + gression of Aging. It affects each + individual differently. I'm sure + it's painful. + + Wade's eyes widen. He lunges forward, grabs Gallagher and + rams him hard into the wall. + + WADE + You son-of-a-bitch. How do you stop + it? + + GALLAGHER + (cool and calm) + We have an antidote that'll retard + the aging process. + + WADE + Give it to me. + + GALLAGHER + When you bring in Doucet. + + Wade slams Gallagher into the wall even harder. The room + shakes. + + The door bursts open. Underhill darts in and draws his gun. + Kai Ling and Dokes right behind. Wade releases his grip. + + UNDERHILL + Freeze. + + GALLAGHER + It's all right. + + UNDERHILL + You sure, Chief? + + GALLAGHER + Close the door. + + Underhill, Kai Ling and Dokes leave. Gallagher straightens + his shirt. + + GALLAGHER + The faster you get Doucet, the + younger you'll be. + + WADE + I'm going to kill you when this is + all over. + + Gallagher laughs. It's a sick laugh. Wade heads for the + door. He tosses the cane aside. Gallagher wipes the smile + off his face. Now he's dead serious. + + GALLAGHER + You're working a partner on this. + + WADE + I've been alone for twenty years. + I don't feel very sociable. + + Wade leaves the room. + + GALLAGHER + (calling out) + Name's Sanchez. Pick him up in + Motorpool. + + EXT. SQUAD ROOM + + Wade walks. Gallagher screams from inside his office. + + GALLAGHER + Don't even think of going home. + I've got men there! Do you hear + me! You're in my city now, Wade! + + Wade ignores Gallagher. Crumples up the malpractice insur- + ance forms and tosses them into the garbage. Hurries down + the precinct stairs. + + INT. ARMORY + + An ARMORY SERGEANT paces the aisles of weaponry searching + for something. Wade stands behind the counter fidgeting + with an M7-42. + + ARMORY SERGEANT + (searching deeper) + That there's an M7-42. 'Bout the + same shits as a .714 Magnum 'cept + its got a bigger mag. Almost + twice the firepower. + + Armory Sergeant dusts off an old box, reads the inscription + and crosses over the Wade, + + ARMORY SERGEANT + I knew! had one of 'ese lying 'round + somewhere. Raids sometimes bring 'em + in. + + Armory Sergeant opens the box and removes a .38 Police + Special. + + ARMORY SERGEANT + .38 Police Special. Thing's an + antique. + (hands the .38 over + to Wade) + You sure this is what you want? With + this kinda profile, you just asking + for trouble. Take the M7-42. + + Wade handles the gun like it was a long lost friend. + + WADE + Does the same job, doesn't it? + + INT. FIRING RANGE + + Cops BLOWING holes in human silhouettes. Hi-tech firepower + all around. In the last stall stands Wade in his rapid- + fire mode. Holding a mere .38. BAM! BAM! BAM! BAM! + Five shots. All around the bull's eye. Gun play stops. + Cops at the end stall staring at Wade's handiwork. + + WADE + I'm a little rusty. + + Wade lets another ONE fly. This one hits the bull's eye + dead center. + + WADE + Not bad for a bus driver. + + EXT. MOTORPOOL + + Wade passes a long stretch of cruisers. Unmarked. Marked. + Cops going in. Cops going out. Standing beside an unmarked + cruiser, carrying an array of crime-fighting gizmos is + Officer Sanchez. Wade approaches. + + WADE + You my partner? + + SANCHEZ + Officer Hector Sanchez, Sergeant. + Hillside Academy. Status G-8. + Security Clearance 3. One year + Advance Technical Crime Analyst. + Weapons Assistant. FDA Junior + Captain, Hollywood division--- + + WADE + (interrupts) + Are you a cop? + + SANCHEZ + Yes. + + WADE + Well, that's good enough for me. + + Wade crosses over to the driver's door. + + WADE (CONT'D) + I drive. + + SANCHEZ + Commissioner Gallagher gave me specific + orders not to let you drive until you + re-familiarize yourself with the process + and territory. + + WADE + I'm ready. + + SANCHEZ + But Sergeant... + + WADE + Give me a break, Sanchez. It's like + riding a bike. + + Sanchez step into the cruiser. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + To Wade's surprise the dash is entirely computerized. + Lights. Screens. Technocop. Seat belts automatically + snap in place. + + WADE + How do you start this thing? + + Sanchez punches a code into the ignition and the CRUISER + ROARS INTO LIFE. + + WADE + Does it drive itself, too? + + SANCHEZ + You have to use the steering wheel + to turn. The pedal for gas... + + WADE + Got it. + (forefinger reaches a + red button) + Ejection seat? + + SANCHEZ + (pulling Wade's hand away) + Whoa. Don't touch that. Pursuit + Mode. + (Wade looks confused) + Auto pilot. Computerized steering + and driving system used in high + speed pursuits. Installed Fall + 2006. Underground rumor has it + they modeled it after you, sir. + + WADE + Lean year for role models. + + EXT. MOTORPOOL + + The CRUISER peels out backwards. Spins around forward and + BLASTS onto the streets. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Wade re-familiarizing himself with driving. Sanchez holding + on for dear life. + + WADE + And you were worried. + + INT. SALVATION ARMY MISSION (HOLLYWOOD) + + Street people feast on soup and bread. In the far corner + of the room sits a psycho. A CLOSER look REVEALS Doucet. + All alone at a huge table. A Bag Man carries his tray and + readies to sit down close by. One look at Doucet and the + Bag Man chooses to eat elsewhere. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + WADE + I have to go home, Sanchez. + + SANCHEZ + Commissioner Gallagher said... + (glances at Wade) + ...twenty years is a long time. + + Wade's eyes remain glued to the road. + + WADE + No offense, but why'd they partner + me with a rookie? + + SANCHEZ + Doucet killed my partner. + + Wade glances back. + + WADE + I'm sorry. + + Wade sees something. He pulls to the curb. Stares off + into the distance. He turns off the ignition. + + SANCHEZ + What is it? + + WADE'S POV THROUGH WINDSHIELD + + Two TECHNOTHUGS. Sitting in a dented late model. No + plates. Parked across from a Security Pacific. + + BACK TO SCENE + + WADE + See those guys? + + SANCHEZ + (looking out) + Technothugs. + + Wade looks confused. + + SANCHEZ + Urban Warriors. + + Still confused. + + SANCHEZ + Bad dudes. + + Sanchez brings the lingo down to Wade's day. + + WADE + They're going to rob that bank. + + SANCHEZ + How do you know? + + WADE + Some things never change. + + Sanchez is impressed. + + SANCHEZ + I'll inform dispatch. + + WADE + There's no time. There are civilians + in there. It's about to go down. + + SANCHEZ + We don't know that for sure. We'll + have to wait until they move. + + WADE + Well, I'm sure. You're a cop. I'm + a cop. Let's do what cops do. + + Wade moves. Sanchez grabs his arm. + + SANCHEZ + Wait. + + Sanchez quickly punches letters and numbers into the on- + board computer. Wade watches Sanchez, confused. A blueprint + of the Security Pacific appears on the monitor. + + SANCHEZ + There are three entrances to the bank. + Main. Back emergency and an air con + vent on the roof... + (punches more info + into the computer) + ...I'll punch in the COMMTRACK suspect + apprehend program, and... + (turns to Wade, proud) + ...I'll have a proposed plan of assault + and arrest in about thirty seconds. + + Wade grimaces. Checks the rounds in his .38. + + WADE + (impatient) + I'll be right back. + + The on-board dash monitor comes to life. Gallagher on + line. Wade sits tight. + + GALLAGHER (V.O.) + Doucet's just offed two of the jurors + who put him away. I'm rounding up + the rest of them and putting them in + police custody. What's your status? + + SANCHEZ + We seem to've come across a 211, sir. + + GALLAGHER (V.O.) + Forget it. Stick to the program. + + Wade reaches for the monitor. Shuts it off. + + SANCHEZ + You can't turn him off. He's the + Commissioner. + + WADE + I'm not fond of television comedies. + + Wade reaches for the door. Back to business. + + WADE + Wanna come? + + SANCHEZ + My insurance won't cover it. + + Wade shakes his head. Crosses the boulevard over to the + bank. Alone. + + INT. SECURITY PACIFIC + + Six customers. Three Tellers. Two Assistant Managers. + Wade enters and crosses over to a FEMALE TELLER. + + FEMALE TELLER + Hi, can I help you? + + EXT. SECURITY PACIFIC + + The Two Technothugs step out of their car and cross over to + the bank. They are cautious. One's name is NARVELLE. The + other is WIGGINS. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Sanchez is keeping an eye on the suspects and one on the + monitor. The digital display reads: + + COMMTRACK ARREST PLAN + BACK-UP ADVISED + 6 MAN ASSAULT/STAGE 7 + WEAPONS: AUTO/FULL + HOSTAGE ALERT + OCP-OCC-211 + + SANCHEZ + (into headset) + Unit 23... request back-up on 211... + + INT. SECURITY PACIFIC + + Narvelle and Wiggins bolt through the doors and whip out + their AUTOMAG 754s. Each has a flaming skull tattoo on + his right hand. + + WIGGINS + Okay, everyone hit the fuck'n floor! + + People scream. + + WIGGINS + Now! + + People hit the floor. Narvelle BLOWS AWAY the surveillance + cameras. + + NARVELLE + (maniacal laugh) + We're gonna do some bank'n! + + Wiggins holds up a miniature electronic device. + + WIGGINS + This little number monitors all + electronic and satellite response + alarm signals... so if any of ya + is thinking of hitting the little + red button, I suggest not! + + He charges toward a TELLER. + + WIGGINS + Open the safe! + + TELLER + (extremely nervous) + I... I can't. Only the manager can. + + WIGGINS + So get me the fuck'n manager. + + The Teller reaches for an intercom button. + + WIGGINS + (cocking his gun) + Aaaah! + + TELLER + It's an intercom. + + WIGGINS + I'll blow your head off, if it ain't. + + Wiggins depresses the intercom switch. + + WIGGINS + Mr. Manager, get the fuck out here. + We're having a little party, and + you're invited. + + Wade steps out of the back office. Suit. Tie. He could + be the manager, but we know better. + + WADE + (nonchalant) + There's no party. You lied. + + Silence. Wiggins looks to his buddy. Is this guy for real? + + WIGGINS + Open the fuck'n safe before I get + angry. + + Wade raises his hands in the air. + + WADE + Just don't hurt anybody. + + WIGGINS + That all depends on you. + (to his Buddy) + Go with him. + + Wade leads Narvelle to the safe, situated in the back of + the bank. + + WIGGINS + You got one minute. + + Wade and Narvelle disappear FROM VIEW. They approach the + safe. Wade punches numbers into the coded lock. The door + doesn't budge. + + NARVELLE + Hurry up! + + With blinding speed, Wade back-elbows Narvelle in the + breastbone with pile-driver force. The winded recipient + falls cold. Wade removes the clip from the Auto Mag and + tosses it aside. Casually he walks back into the bank + foyer. + + WIGGINS + Hey, what the fuck's going on here? + Where's the other guy? + + WADE + Grabbed some cash and hightailed it out + the back door. Wasn't that your plan? + + WIGGINS + Shit'n skunk... + + Wiggins races, full steam towards the safe. As he passes + Wade, he is introduced to his forearm, full force. Wiggins + staggers. Drops his Auto Mag, and falls. He quickly rises + and gets into a major karate pose. Perhaps even Ninjutsu. + It's something weird. + + WIGGINS + You fuck'd with the wrong guy, slosh + monkey. I'm going to drop your sorry + ass. + + Wade mimics the phrase 'slosh monkey' silently. It makes + no sense. Wiggins screams and charges. + + EXT. SECURITY PACIFIC + + Wiggins flies through the window like a rock in a shower of + GLASS SPLINTERS. Wade crosses through the window wreckage + instead of using the door. Sanchez runs forward and draws + his ZV6 handgun. He's pumped. Adrenaline-high. + + SANCHEZ + You're under arrest. + + Sanchez thrives on action. Cruisers pull up. Cops + surround the Technothug. Wade heads for his unmarked + cruiser. Sanchez darts to Wade. + + SANCHEZ + Alright! You did good. Double hand + me. + + Wade doesn't understand. + + SANCHEZ + Double hand me. + + Sanchez demonstrates the futuristic high five. Almost like + a child's patty cake. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Wade climbs in. Sanchez takes the passenger seat. Once + again, the monitor lights up. Gallagher on line. Pissed + off. + + GALLAGHER (V.O.) + You two fucks listen up. Doucet's + killing people and you're wasting + valuable time busting two-bit + Technothugs. + + SANCHEZ + But sir, Sergeant Wade saved the + hostages. + + GALLAGHER (V.O.) + I'm thrilled beyond belief. + + He's one sarcastic S.O.B. A MONTAGE of forensic photos + pass the screen. The two jurors lie dead. + + GALLAGHER (V.O.) + Take a good look at these. The one + on the right used to be a woman. + + The pix stop. Gallagher comes on. + + GALLAGHER (V.O.) + She's left behind three kids and no + husband. You know what that means? + Taxpayers are going to foot the bill + 'til they grow up. That's money out + of your pocket, Sanchez. + + This is too much. Gallagher is a warped man. + + SANCHEZ + Sir, your transmission's fading. + + GALLAGHER (V.O.) + What the hell are you talking about? + + Sanchez gestures. + + SANCHEZ + We can't hear you. + + Wade turns to Sanchez. A look of respect. + + SANCHEZ + Your picture's fading. + + Sanchez turns off the monitor. He and Wade exchange smiles. + + EXT. HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD + + Wade stands by a COMPUPHONE. His cruiser parked along the + curb. Sanchez is out of sight. An OPERATOR appears on the + liquid screen. + + WADE + Cassy Wade. + + OPERATOR (V.O.) + Would you like me to connect you? + + Wade's mind races. + + OPERATOR (V.O.) + Would you like me to connect you? + + WADE + Yeah. + + OPERATOR (V.O.) + Ringing. + + Wade takes a deep breath. + + INT. SUBURBAN SPLIT LEVEL (VALLEY) + + The TELEPHONE RINGS. Cassy crosses the living room. + Switches it on. The screen lights up. + + INTERCUT AS NEEDED WITH: Wade panics. Ducks out of sight. + Breathing heavy. Afraid. Cassy appears on screen. Smiles. + + CASSY + Hello. + + Wade flattens himself against the side of the Compuphone + booth. + + CASSY + Hello? Is anyone there? + + Cassy glances around. All she can see is the street. + + Wade desperately tries to take a step in front of the + Compuphone. He can't. He closes his eyes. He hasn't heard + his wife's voice in twenty years. It's just too much. + + CASSY + Hello? + + Wade can't take it any more. He reaches around the + Compuphone and hangs up. + + EXT. HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD + + A CLEANSWEEP (Robotic Sidewalk Cleaner) moves towards the + Compuphone. + + CLEANSWEEP (V.O.) + (male voice) + Please step aside... Please step + aside... + + Cleansweep passes people who taunt it, but step out of + its way. Wade doesn't see it as he steps out of the + Compuphone. + + CLEANSWEEP (V.O.) + Please step aside... + + Wade turns towards the voice pattern. He is startled by the + mechanical figure bearing down on him. He jumps out + of the way as it passes. + + Sanchez walks up holding two bags of food. + + SANCHEZ + I had to go to three places to + find someone who'd make a bacon + cheeseburger. + + Sanchez hands Wade his bag. Wade removes the burger and + takes a major bite. + + SANCHEZ + Get with it, Wade. Beef is bad. + Not to mention the nitrates from + the pig. You're bucking for some + major cardiovascular problems. + + Sanchez opens his bag and takes a bite of his vegiroll with + puree beet sauce. Wade looks on. Beet sauce dribbles down + Sanchez's chin. Wade hands him a napkin. + + SANCHEZ + Thanks. Want'a bite? McDonald's + vegiroll. + + WADE + Pass. + + Sanchez stops eating. Gets serious. + + SANCHEZ + Can I ask you something? + + WADE + Yes. + + SANCHEZ + When you're frozen, you're legally + dead, right? + + Wade nods. Sanchez points to his brain. + + SANCHEZ (CONT'D) + Then what goes on in there? What I + mean is, what are you thinking about? + + WADE + (in between bites) + Bacon cheeseburgers. + + SANCHEZ + Give me a break. I'm serious. + What's it like to be dead? + + WADE + Trust me. You don't want to know. + + A car parallel parks directly in front of Wade's cruiser. + It also blocks a fire hydrant. The driver's door opens. + The hydrant voice modulator is activated. + + FIRE HYDRANT (V.O.) + (from voice modulator) + You are in direct violation of Municipal + Ordinance 90l3-CF. Obstructing + a fire hydrant at less than fifteen + feet. You have twenty-five seconds + to remove your vehicle. If you do + not comply, a parking infraction will + be recorded and issued. + + The Driver high-tails it into a Dry Cleaners. + + WADE + (calling out after + the Driver) + Hey, buddy... + + SANCHEZ + Relax, let technology do the work. + + FIRE HYDRANT (V.O.) + ...Municipal Ordinance 90l3-CF was + passed in the mid-twentieth century... + + The Driver darts out of the Dry Cleaners carrying his + laundry. He dashes to his car. + + HYDRANT (V.O.) + ...Thank you for obeying the law. + Drive carefully. + + The look on Wade's face is unbelievable. + + SANCHEZ + You win some, you lose some. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + SANCHEZ + Doucet's psyche profile is amazing, + Three discs. Not including rap sheet. + Theory two. Pseudo-Commando. + (continues reading) + Jesus, guy saw his father shoot his + mother at the dinner table, and then + get into a little Hari-Kari himself. + l guess that meant no dessert for + little Doucet. + + Sanchez snickers at his joke. Wade doesn't. Sanchez + punches more numbers and letters into the computer. + + SANCHEZ + NPA metamorphosis should biologically + slow him down. That's when we'll get + him. + + WADE + You can't catch this man with a + computer. + + SANCHEZ + How then? + + WADE + You don't follow the bodies, and you + don't follow procedure. You do it + by instinct. Think like him. Do + what has to be dane. + + Sanchez is impressed. + + SANCHEZ + Sir, I took the liberty of running + a GCI scenario on a TM-1 earlier + today... + + WADE + GCI. TM-1. What language are you + talking? + + SANCHEZ + I also PVC'd you. + (Wade glances at Sanchez) + Youngest Officer promoted to Sergeant. + Two CMs. Four honor medals... + + WADE + Drop it. + + Sanchez wants to know why he went dirty. You can see it on + his face. + + SANCHEZ + Why? + + WADE + I was set up. + + Sanchez doesn't buy it. + + SANCHEZ + You're saying you were put away for + a crime you didn't commit? + + WADE + 'Bout the same time I busted Doucet + I tried to nail this big-time dealer. + I didn't have an ID, but I was close. + Too close. Gained the confidence of + a badass named Dubbs. He was going + to turn me onto the big man. He made + me for a cop. Mysteriously my fellow + officers discovered ten pounds of + heroin in my cruiser. + + SANCHEZ + It doesn't make sense. Who would + want to do that to you? + + WADE + Nothing makes sense when you're a cop. + + Wade takes a deep breath. Sanchez shuts up. + + WADE + Married? + + SANCHEZ + Engaged. Plan on doing it this + summer. You still married? + + WADE + Yeah. Least I think so. Twenty- + six years this March. + + Wade's in his early thirties. He removes an old, crumpled + snapshot from his pocket. This thing looks like it went + through the wash. Probably frozen with him. He unfolds + it. It is a photo of Wade, Cassy and Kimberly at Disney- + land. A great family photo. Wade shows the photo to + Sanchez. + + WADE + It's good to be married. + + Wade pulls up to a stretch of land stationed between apart- + ment buildings in various stages of development. This is + the land the old run-down projects sat on. + + Across the street, wrecking crews sit idle for the night in + front of buildings scheduled for demolition. Wade stops, + steps out and crosses over to a chain link fence. Sanchez + follows. + + SIGN READS: MAKE WAY FOR THE FUTURE + 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Units + RITCHIE BROS. CONSTRUCTION + + SANCHEZ + What's this place? + + WADE + This is where I found Doucet twenty + years ago. Thought maybe he'd come + back. + + A pain thunders through his leg. He grabs it. + + SANCHEZ + You okay? + + Wade looks up. + + WADE + Yeah. + + SANCHEZ + Hey, Rip Van Winkle, maybe we'd + better call it a night. + + Wade smiles at the reference. + + INT. SANCHEZ'S APARTMENT - DEN + + Wade glances around the room. Picks up a framed holograph + photo of Sanchez and his gal. Sanchez walks into the room, + loaded with a blanket, pillows and sheets. + + WADE + She's pretty. + + SANCHEZ + Thanks. + + He opens the couch and unfolds the hide-a-bed. + + SANCHEZ + She's back East visiting her mother + for two weeks. + + Sanchez places BioBears sheets on the bed. BioBears are + cartoon characters. Shaped like bears. Named after body + parts. Furry friends like Larry Legs, Ernie Eyes and + Harriet Heart. Wade smiles. + + WADE + Nice sheets. + + Sanchez laughs. + + SANCHEZ + I've had these ever since I was a kid. + Last thing my father bought for me before + he died. I guess they've got + some sort of sentimental value. + + Sanchez finishes the bed. Lays down the pillows. + + SANCHEZ + You need anything else? + + WADE + I'll be okay. + + SANCHEZ + Good night, Wade. + + WADE + Good night. + + Sanchez leaves the room. Wade takes off his shirt. Lays + it down on a chair. Reaches into his pocket and pulls + out the weathered photo of his family. Stares at it for + a brief moment. Places it beside the bed. Removes his + pants, turns off the light, and climbs into bed wearing + only his underwear. He's uncomfortable. For twenty years + he's stood upright. His body is not used to comfort. + + Sanchez appears. Switches on the light. He and Wade swap + stares. + + SANCHEZ + You did good today. + + EXT. HOLLYWOOD - ALLEYWAY + + A thin stream of garbage lined back street, half-lit by + the moon. Defaced by "Technothugs Rule" graffiti. Torn + holograph campaign posters wallpaper the entrance. + Gallagher's smiling mug promises: "FIGHTING FOR YOU. + 24 HOURS A DAY". Two Technothugs rewire the billboard's + voice modulator. Gallagher cusses a blue streak. + + A Bag Man rummages through a trash container searching for + a midnight snack. In the darkest corners sleep shadows of + humans brought down to their lowest degree. They cling to + sole possessions which include pieces of clothing and empty + Wild Turkey bottles. Doucet sleeps with the best of them. + Half covered in newsprint. Peaceful. Curled in a fetal + position. + + INT. SANCHEZ'S APARTMENT - DEN + + Wade watching the tube. Holding the remote. Flips through + channels. Stops at the Playboy holograph station. A 3-D + couple are hot and heavy. Major foreplay. Wade can't + believe it. He feels like a peeping tom. Shuts off the + tube. In the b.g., he hears Sanchez's talking. He climbs + out of bed. Crosses the room and looks into Sanchez's + kitchen. Sanchez is on the line. Muffled voice. + + SANCHEZ + He's on downtime. Yes... we're making + progress. He doesn't fit the profile + of a bad cop. Yes sir, I know his + record, but... No sir, I won't. + + INT. GALLAGHER'S STRETCH LIMO + + Gallagher on the horn. His wife beside him. Barbara Bush- + like. Probably has a great personality. But that's it. + She removes her heels and rubs her tired feet. Both are + wearing formal wear. Probably coming from a dinner party. + + GALLAGHER + Don't be impressed by his little + stunt today. He's a bad apple, + Sanchez. Remember that. + + Limo stops in front of Gallagher's home. Large and white. + Beautiful and elegant. Real Estate Heaven. Uniformed Cops + patrol the grounds. Gallagher cups the receiver. + + GALLAGHER + (to Wife) + I'll be back in a couple hours. I + have to go over my victory speech + at the office. + + His wife sighs. Climbs out. Gallagher blows her a kiss. + + GALLAGHER + (to Sanchez) + I want a full disc on his actions + tomorrow. + + INT. SANCHEZ'S APARTMENT - DEN + + Wade in bed. Staring off into a blank void. He can't + sleep. He's got a lot of shit on his mind. + + INT. TOWNHOUSE + + Gallagher stands in front of the vanity. Snaps on his + Rolex. Runs his hands through his sculptured silver hair. + Smiles. An after sex smile. + + The MIRROR CATCHES a YOUNG DOLL lying in bed. You know + the type. All curves. All lips. Not an MIT graduate. + Gallagher turns to her. + + DOLL + You've got my vote, Commissioner. + + EXT. TOWNHOUSE + + Gallagher's limo sits idle by the curb. Kai Ling and Dokes + stand at attention. Gallagher steps out of the building. + Glances around. Adjusts his bow tie. Moves for the limo. + + INT. SANCHEZ'S KITCHEN + + Rise and shine. Sanchez sets down two complete break- + fasts. The health-conscious kind. Wade walks in. + Groggy. Knuckles the sleep from his eyes. Coughs. + + SANCHEZ + Good morning, partner. Take a + seat. I made you breakfast. + + Sanchez offers to pour the juice. + + SANCHEZ + Juice? + + Wade puts his hand over his cup. + + WADE + I'll have a cup of coffee? + + SANCHEZ + Never use it. Stuff'll kill ya. + + An "oh great" look passes Wade's face. Sanchez pours. + Wade takes his seat. Sanchez chows down. Wade looks at + his own plate and sighs. + WADE + The breakfast of crime fighters. + + He picks up his toast and dips it into his juice. + + SANCHEZ + I've been doing a little thinking. + Medicomp's come out with an MRI + scanner. You know what that means? + + Wade obviously doesn't. + + WADE + No. Talk English. Then I'll understand. + + SANCHEZ + We get to peek into Doucet's brain. + + WADE + Hey, I'm eating. + + SANCHEZ + I'm serious, Wade. This case is + important to me. + + WADE + You want to be a good detective? + + SANCHEZ + Yes, sir. + + WADE + Then find me some cigarettes. + + EXT. BAR + + A DRUNK MAN climbs into his grey Saab. + + INT. SAAB + + His card key won't fire up the engine. A VOICE MODULATOR + ACTIVATES. + + VOICE MODULATOR (V.O.) + (friendly female voice) + You have activated the anti-DUI + prevention unit. It is unsafe to + drive. The engine will not start. + Please find alternative transpor- + tation. Thank you. + + Drunk hits the dash and curses. Suddenly the door whips + open and two hands reach in. Big ones. Doucet's meat + hooks. They rip the Drunk out. Steal his wallet. Doucet + gets in. + + VOICE MODULATOR (V.O.) + That's better. Drive carefully. + + Smoke. Rubber. History. + + EXT. ALLEY + + Sanchez and a Technothug. Exchanging cash for what looks + like drugs. After the transaction, the Rookie heads for + the cruiser at the of the alley. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Sanchez hops in. Tosses two cigarettes at Wade. + + WADE + Two lousy smokes. You're a real + sport. + + SANCHEZ + That cost me two weeks' pay. + + Wade shoves one in his mouth. He smiles like a kid in a + candy store. + + SANCHEZ + I shouldn't have done this. I + could lose my badge. + + Wade looks for the cigarette lighter. Sanchez fights with + his conscience. + + SANCHEZ + Maybe I should turn myself in. + + WADE + Lighten up. You're going to give + yourself an ulcer. + + He can't find the lighter. + + SANCHEZ + Detroit stopped putting cigarette + lighters in years ago. Same time + smoking was banned. + + A "swell" look sweeps Wade's face. + + EXT. SUNSHINE MOTEL (HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD) + + A sleazebag roach house in the heart of Hollywood. + + INT. SUNSHINE MOTEL + + Doucet stands at the front desk. Face filmed in sweat. + Clutching his wrist. He's in pain. In the b.g., an + ELDERLY GENT wears liquid screen glasses tuned to + 'Jeopardy' with Alex Trabek, Jr. The DESK CLERK hands + Doucet back his credit card. Yeah sure, like this maniac + really has credit. + + CLERK + Here you go, Mr. Firestone. + (places the receipt + in front of Doucet) + Sign here. + + Doucet signs. Sloppily. His hand trembles. + + CLERK + You okay? + (hands over the + keys; points) + Up the stairs to the left. Room 27. + I'd go see a doctor if I were you. + + Doucet pivots and marches toward the stairs. + + INT. ROOM 27 + + The door opens. Doucet staggers into the room. Closes the + door and locks it. He removes his weapons from under his + jacket and lays them on the bed. Suddenly his knees buckle + and arms go limp. He covers his face with his hands and + withers in pain. Mild atrophy sets in, causing greying + and bald spots. Loss and degeneration of elastic tissue + cause wrinkles and dilation in blood vessels. He's aging + and he doesn't know it. + + EXT. STREET + + Wade with a cigarette in his mouth. Cruiser hood open. + He tries to spark the battery to light the sucker. Sanchez + on his computer. Switches to MEDICOMP (Medical Computer). + Split screen. MRl (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scanning + the soft tissue of two brains. A portion of each cerebellum + is colored red. One larger than the other. + + SANCHEZ + Part of Doucet's cerebellum, a + portion called the vermis is under- + developed. This area rates + response to outside stimuli. Com- + pare it to that of a normal law- + abiding citizen. It could be why + he kills. + + WADE + Great. My partner's Marcus Welby. + + SANCHEZ + I'm just doing it by the book. + Analyze then vaporize. Crime's + a science. Everything's analyzed. + + WADE + With all this technology you don't + even have to show up for work. Who + needs cops when you've got gizmos. + + SANCHEZ + (re: MEDICOMP) + You're just afraid to use this. You + have technophobia, Wade. That's what + you got. + + Wade shoots Sanchez a look. This is an unbelievable look. + The one you give someone if you think they're crazy. + + SANCHEZ + (offers MEDICOMP) + If you're not afraid, then go ahead. + Let's see you use this thing. It's + user friendly. + + Wade's frustrated. He turns to Sanchez. + + WADE + You want to see science?v I'll show + you science. + + He removes his .38. + + WADE + This is science. Six tries. If you + calculate correctly, one is all you'll + need. + + He flips the gun back into the holster. + + WADE + And it doesn't need batteries. + + He sticks his head back under the hood. + + SANCHEZ + Dinosaurs are extinct because they + couldn't adapt. + + Wade laughs. Sparks the battery. + + WADE + Here we go. Now we're cookin'. + + He lights his smoke. Takes a long drag. A big ass smile + on his face. Sanchez looks at him weird. + + WADE + Wanna try? + + SANCHEZ + No thank you, sir. Smoking causes + lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema, + and may complicate pregnancy. + + WADE + You're not pregnant, are you? + + SANCHEZ + No, sir. + + Wade offers the smoke. + + WADE + Then g'head. Live on the wild + side. I won't tell anyone. + + Sanchez gives in. Glances around to make sure the coast is + clear. Takes the smoke and inhales. He quickly spits out + the smoke and coughs. Wade laughs. + + WADE + Not bad, huh? + + Sanchez is doing some minor choking. Wade pats him on the + back. + + SANCHEZ + (sarcastic) + Great. + + DISPATCH SQUAWKS. Sanchez goes for it. Wade enjoys the + smoke. Sanchez reappears. + + SANCHEZ + Let's roll. We got a guy who + swears his car was stolen by a + suspect identical to Doucet. + 0800 this morning. + + WADE + What else did he get? + + SANCHEZ + Wallet, cash, I.D... + + WADE + (re: computer) + Fire up that thing of yours and + tell me all credit card trans- + actions after eight o'clock. + + Sanchez works his Cop Computer. Wade watches. He can't + hide his obvious fascination with the gadget. The screen + lights up. Sanchez reads the info. + + SANCHEZ + Bull's eye. One transaction... + Sunshine Motel. Hollywood. + After the eleven-hundred hour. + + Wade tosses his smoke. Slams the hood down. Both + hop into the cruiser. + + INT. SUNSHINE MOTEL - SECOND FLOOR + + Sheppard and Underhill are led to Room 27 by the Clerk, + Sheppard carries a double barrel riot gun. Underhill a + Thermograph monitor. + + CLERK + We get all kinds here, but this + guy's major psycho. + (points to Room 27) + He's in here. + + Sheppard knocKs on the door with the riot gun. + + INT. BATHROOM - ROOM 27 + + Doucet faces the broken bathroom mirror. An old weathered + Los Angeles Times newspaper headline hangs at eye level. + You've seen the one. Headline reads: "HERO COP NABS + SERIAL MURDERER." Smaller headline reads: "DEMOLITION MAN + GETS HIS MAN." The words: DEMOLITION MAN have been circled + numerous times. To a point where the paper's torn. + + SHEPPARD (V.O.) + Open up. + + Doucet turns from the mirror. His face is a shock at + first. He looks older. About five years. Streaks of + grey. Receding hairline. A couple wrinkles. He doesn't + look so good. Matter of fact, he looks terrified. He + doesn't know what's happening to his body. + + DOUCET + Go away! + + SHEPPARD (V.O.) + This is the police. Open up. + + INT. SUNSHINE MOTEL - SECOND FLOOR + + In a Thermograph outline we see Doucet cross the room and + pick up a large weapon from the bed. If this were a video + game it would be fun. But it's not. + + UNDERHILL + (holding Thermograph) + Jesus, he's got a gu--- + + BAM! Underhill is smashed backwards as the door to Room 27 + is ripped apart. He hits the back wall and slides to the + ground. His jacket and shirt torn to shreds, revealing + behind a bulletproof vest of KEVLAR IV. Sheppard and the + Clerk are thrown down the corridor by the blast. + + SHEPPARD + Are you all right? + + UNDERHILL + I'm okay. + + Underhill spoke too soon. Doucet steps out of the wreckage + and POPS a COUPLE ROUNDS into Underhill's head. Doucet + does an about-face. The Clerk storms towards the stairs. + Sheppard FIRES. Doucet FIRES. Sheppard is thrown backwards + in the air, landing on the Clerk running down the + stairs. Clerk screams and pushes the Cop's body off his + back. Doucet down the stairs two at a time. Snarling with + hostility. + + Elderly Gent oblivious. Now watching: "I LOVE ROCKY" -- + The Sitcom. Soundtrack as follows: "Pound for pound + he's number one/Now he's got a wife and a newborn son/New + opponents every week/Trying to knock Rocky off his peak." + + Clerk races for the front door. Doucet FIRES. + + EXT. SUNSHINE MOTEL + + The Clerk hits glass door. Slumps to the ground, dead. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Approaches the Sunshine Motel. Doucet jackrabbits into the + Saab. + + WADE + That's Doucet. + + Sanchez brings up lights. Doucet pulls away from the + curb. Shoots by the Cops. + + INT. SAAB + + Doucet does a double-take. Adjusts his rearview mirror. + Yup, it's Wade back there. Doucet smiles. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + SANCHEZ + (to Dispatch) + Unit 23 in pursuit of grey Saab... + Hollywood and La Brea... suspect + believed to be Doucet... request + back-up and air surveillance... + + DISPATCH (V.O.) + Unit 23... back-up presently engaged + and notified. + + Wade's pounding the shit out of the gas pedal. + + WADE + Kid, you ever been in a high speed + chase before? + + SANCHEZ + Simulated one. + + EXT. HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD + + The sky darkens as storm clouds gather ominously. + Lightning crackles. THUNDER ROARS. Cruiser and Saab + ROAR through the street neons at 80 mph+. Lights + stretching and twisting. + + INT. SAAB + + Power-driven by Doucet with no regard to fellow drivers. + + EXT. RESIDENTIAL SIDE STREET + + Saab tears around a corner. Cruiser close behind. A TRUCK + slowly makes its way up the street. The Saab hops the + sidewalk and plows through a garden. Cruiser follows. + + EXT. SUNSET BOULEVARD + + Slowing a traffic light, the Saab causes on-coming traffic + to break suddenly. Fender bender time. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Wade driving hard. + + DISPATCH (V.O.) + Unit 23... All available units still + presently engaged... have been noti- + fied... proceed with caution. + + Wade pulls Sanchez close and twists the headset towards + him. + + WADE + (frustrated; to Dispatch) + Get us some fuck'n back-up now! + + SANCHEZ + Comwatch Dispatch System. Can't + assimilate voice stress. Code + priority only. + + Sanchez is leaning uncomfortably. + + WADE + (madder) + Unit 23, we got a 211, 633, 415, + 277, 502, 113, and my partner's + stubbed his toe. Request back-up. + + EXT. SUNSET BOULEVARD + + Saab weaves its way in and out of traffic. Cruiser follows + tight. + + DISPATCH (V.O.) + Unit 23... all units presently en- + gaged... advise on 211... proceed + with 633. + + Saab is cut off. Plows into a grocery store. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Wade puts the pedal to the metal. Towards the grocery + store's new entrance. A look of stark terror sweeps + Sanchez's face. + + WADE + It's all right. I've done this before. + + EXT. GROCERY STORE + + Wade's cruiser speeds in. + + INT. GROCERY STORE + + Cruiser tailgates the Saab. Fruits and veggies splatter + all over the place. Wade hits the windshield wipers. + Shoppers run. + + EXT. GROCERY STORE + + Saab rockets out. Airborne over the sidewalk. Slides into + a parked car. ENGINE STALLS. CRUISER SCREECHES to a stop. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + SANCHEZ + We got him. + + Sanchez hops out. + + WADE + Get back in the car. + + EXT. STREET + + Sanchez races. Weapon drawn. Saab FIRES UP. Peels out + in reverse. Sanchez lashes out and grabs the tail fin. + Doucet puts it in drive and races away. Dragging Sanchez. + Feet dangling at 65 mph. Boot leather being torn to + shreds. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + WADE + Shit. + + He grabs a headset and hits the gas. + + EXT. STREET + + Car swerves. Sanchez hangs on for dear life. His radio + headset squawks. + + WADE (V.O.) + Get the fuck off his car, Sanchez. + Let go of it. + + Sanchez loses his grip. One hand whips back. The other + one holds on to the fin. + + SANCHEZ + We're bringing him down, partner. + You and I. + + The back WINDOW SHATTERS. Diced to smithereens. Doucet is + one talented dude. Drives with one hand. FIRES with the + other. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + WADE + You're going to get yourself killed. + Let him go. + + Sanchez reaches up with his free hand and locks onto the + fin. Glass skates across the trunk. Cutting his fingers. + + SANCHEZ + We're going to be heroes. + + Suddenly the Saab power brakes. Sanchez is thrown through + the open back window -- across the seats and through the + front window. He somersaults to the asphalt. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + WADE + Nooooooo! + + EXT. STREET + + Doucet drives off. Wade skids to a stop. Door flings + open. He jumps out and kneels beside Sanchez. The + Rookie's covered in blood. Wade tries to revive him -- + CPR style. + + WADE + Live... C'mon... Live... Goddamn it. + + Sanchez coughs. Spits up blood. Comes to. + + SANCHEZ + Did we get him? + + Wade breathes a sigh of relief. + + WADE + Not yet. Sit tight. Help's on the + way. + + Wade takes Sanchez's gun. He's crazed. Ready to erupt. + + WADE + (into headset) + Unit 23. Officer down. Corner + Lexington and Maple. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Wade depresses the "Pursuit Mode" switch. + + CLOSEUP - DISPLAY SCREEN + + aligns the cruiser with the Saab. It has become a target. + "LOCK ON" flashes. Restrainers hug Wade to the seat. + Steering wheel gears into auto. Gas pedal pushes into + the floor. Tach buried into the red line. + + EXT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Wheels spin drawing up smoke and smelling of burning + rubber. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Gear shift automatically switches into drive. + + EXT. SECOND SIDE STREET + + Cruiser bolts down the street after the Saab. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Like a pilot hitting G forces, Wade is pushed back. + 90 mph+. The road blurs by outside. This is nerve + shattering. + + DISPLAY SCREEN + + Saab simulated as a target. Speed and distance of suspect + recorded. + + EXT. THIRD SIDE STREET + + Cruiser tailgates the Saab. + + EXT. SUNSET BOULEVARD + + Saab turns onto the Strip. Cruiser snakes between two + cars, tagging along. + + EXT. FOURTH SIDE STREET + + Saab ahead. A CAT steps into the middle of the road. + The cruiser approaches. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Wade struggles with the wheel, in a desperate attempt to + avoid the feline. Monitor beside display screen. Simu- + lated cat on screen. Display reads: + + CAT + Domesticated animal of the Feline Family. + ANIMAL RIGHTS ACT 978-3387655 + Protected SPCA and BOB BARKER FOUNDATION + Code 34-R + + CAT HISSES. Auto-piloted cruiser comes within a hair, + swerves around and continues its pursuit. The cat con- + tinues on its way. + + EXT. HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD + + The rain falls harder and steadier. The chase becomes more + intense. On sidewalks. Sideswiping cars. Through crowded + intersections. Left on a red. Anything to break the law. + Popeye Doyle would be proud of these two. + + A TRAFFIC LIGHT changes from red to green. A swarm of cars + cross. Saab rushes in, swerving to avoid them. Spin out. + Once. Twice. Three times. Finally crashing through the + glass doors of a Hollywood office building. Five stories. + More grit than glamour. + + INT. OFFICE BUILDING - LOBBY + + The Saab sits atop a pile of glass, twisted metal, and + broken concrete. Demolition smoke fills the air. The + cruiser plows in, rear-ending the Saab. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Pursuit Mode shuts down. Display screen flashes: + + SUSPECT VEHICLE APPREHENDED + 87Y99043--GTS43 + Proceed with caution. + + INT. LOBBY + + Doucet emerges, moving fast. All business. He FIRES at + Wade. Wade ducks under the dash. Doucet quickly runs out + of ammunition. Wade rises and FIRES through the shattered + windshield. + + Elevator doors open. Three Executives rush to close it. + Doucet races forward. Boots crunching through broken + glass. Execs run out. Doucet steps in and the doors + close. Wade exits his cruiser and marches over to the + elevators. + + INT. ELEVATOR + + Doucet leans back, catching his breath and restoring his + senses. + + INT. LOBBY + + Wade empties a COUPLE ROUNDS into the elevator button + panel, blowing it out of commission. + + INT. ELEVATOR + + The elevator jolts and stops. Llghts out. SMASH! Doucet + punches off the emergency hatch and climbs up. + + INT. LOBBY + + With desperation strength, Wade pulls open the second + elevator door. + + INT. ELEVATOR SHAFT + + Doucet pulls himself up the steel cables. His bare hands + quickly being cut up. Below Wade FIRES. BAM! BAM! BAM! + The last bullet hits Doucet in the shoulder. He momen- + tarily releases his grip on one hand and falls a few feet. + He snarls. His shoulder aching and bloody. Wade grabs + the cables and climbs. Doucet regains his strength and + continues climbing. Below, Wade gains on him. + + INT. FIFTH FLOOR + + Doucet pulls himself up with one hand. Blood seeps from + his bullet wound. He kneels for a moment restoring his + senses. He looks down into the shaft and sees Wade + climbing. Doucet rises and removes a fire extinguisher + from the wall. He crosses back to the elevator shaft + and hurtles the canister down. + + INT. ELEVATOR SHAFT + + The fire extinguisher falls like a cannonball. It hits + Wade hard in the upper body. He slips, reaches for support + and clambers onto another cable. He draws his gun and + carefully re-loads, using his body as a vise. He FIRES + upwards, but Doucet backs away. + + EXT. FIFTH FLOOR + + Wade drags himself up. He rises and races for the stair- + well. + + INT. STAIRWELL + + BAM! Wade enters fast. The door to the roof slams shut. + Wade darts up the stairs. + + EXT. ROOF + + Wade kicks the door open and enters, .38 drawn. Doucet + climbs off the roof. Strung across the building to a + lower three story complex is heavy rope used for cable + extensions. Doucet uses his gun as a pulley-sheave over + the rope. Grasping both ends he slides across. Wade races + over to the ledge. Below is nothing but open space. + + The Tie-post (Five Story Building) rope slowly starts to + unravel. Wade uses his jacket as a pulley-sheave and jumps + off the roof. + + EXT. ROOF (THREE STORY BUILDING) + + Doucet lands feet first. Wade follows. Doucet tries to + untie the rope from its post. + + EXT. ROOF (FIVE STORY BUILDING) + + The rope snaps from its tie-post. + + EXT. OPEN SPACE BETWEEN BUILDINGS + + Wade falls in mid-air. He continues grasping the line, + heading feet first towards the three story building wall. + + EXT. THREE STORY BUILDING + + The speed and strength of the rope is blinding. It whirls + around Doucet's right hand, coiling it python-like. The + circulation in the limb is quickly cut off. He is pulled + to the ledge lassoed by Wade. His right arm pulled down- + wards. This is painful. + + EXT. THREE STORY BUILDING - WALL + + Wade hangs comfortably from the rope, dangling in mid-air. + Doucet, however, is in excruciating pain as Wade's body + weight pulls at his joint. This is a freak accident. In + a vain attempt, Doucet whips down his weapon. It misses + Wade and CLATTERS to the ground. Doucet winces and growls. + With one hand, Wade removes the PORTABLE POLICE RADIO from + his belt hook. He breathes a sigh of relief before speak- + ing. The rain continues to pour. + + WADE + (into portable) + Unit 23... suspect Doucet has been + apprehended... request back-up and + ambulance... Alleyway between Hollywood + and Wiltern... + + DISPATCH (v.O.) + Unit 23... Roger... good work, Officer... + + EXT. THREE STORY BUILDING - ROOF + + Doucet reaches down with his left hand and removes a BUCK + M9 with seven-inch blade from a leather waist sheath. He + brings it up and proceeds to cut through the binding rope + and into his wrist. Blood geysers. He shows no pain. + This is an animal at work. The rope splits. + + EXT. WALL + + The rope frees and Wade falls one and a half stories to the + ground. He lands hard in a pile of garbage. + + EXT. THREE STORY BUILDING - ROOF + + Doucet runs across the roof, clutching his wrist. Blood + covers his hands. + + EXT. ALLEYWAY + + Wade dashes out and onto Hollywood Boulevard. + + EXT. HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD + + Wade races down the street. Parallel to him, Doucet jumps + from rooftop to rooftop. These guys never let up. The + rain doesn't bother them and neither does the pain. + + A CROWD of movie-goers bear the weather standing in line + under a marquee. Wade charges forward. He's not changing + direction for anybody. + + WADE + (drawing his badge) + Move outta the way. I'm a cop! + + The crowd backs against the wall as this crazy maniac races + through. Doucet is still ahead, and much higher up. + + A SEMI brakes hard at a red light. Wheels lock. It + hydroplanes across the boulevard. Wade slides and skates + along the ground passing directly under the trailer. On + the opposite end, he comes through quick, rises to his feet + and maintains pursuit. + + The foot-race continues for another quarter mile, until + suddenly Wade doubles over in pain. He cries out. He + slumps to his knees. The rain beats down on his face. + Under a pool of light cast from a lamppost. Doucet stops. + He's bleeding bad. He knows he can't win this way. He + looks down and laughs menacingly. Wade tries to rise, but + he can't. He's paralyzed. A pained look covers his face. + He's aging. From late twenties to early thirties. Couple + grey hairs. Small wrinkles. Doucet races away. His + laughing fades on the wind and rain. + + WADE + (calling out) + No matter where you hide, I'm coming + after you! + + Wade collapses. The rain never lets up. Drops dance on + his forehead. + + A SIREN WAILS. BRAKES SQUEAL. SIREN STOPS. DOORS SLAM. + FOOTSTEPS. + + EXT. HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD + + Images go IN and OUT of FOCUS. Dizzy, exhausted and + utterly drained, Wade lies sprawled out in the street. + A pair of boots stand before him. The rain has stopped + and somehow cleansed the streets. A flashing red light + reflects off puddles. Wade looks up. He squints. Bennett + belongs to these boots. Davidson stands close by. Their + cruiser behind. Lights on. + + WADE + (disoriented) + Sanchez... + + BENNETT + He's in ICU. Made it through surgery. + (hand extended) + Here. + + Sennett helps Wade to his feet. + + DAVIDSON + Need an ambulance? + + Wade doesn't answer. Instead, he walks away. Takes out + his last smoke. Raises it to his lips. Ponders. Snatches + it out. Crumbles it. Throws it to the ground. Continues + walking. Never looking back. + + EXT. POLICE STATION + + TWO COPS unload a trio of TECHNOTHUGS from the back of + their cruiser. This is not a happy scene. + + PSYCHO-TELECOMP (V.O.) + (pleasant voice) + Thank you for calling the LAPD Auto- + mated 'Help Line,' a public service + sponsored by the LAPD and Mayor Ray + Gallagher. + + INT. POLICE STATION - SERIES OF SHOTS + + Cops punching booking information into keyboards. Citizens + making complaints. Criminals demanding equal rights. Two + Cops escort a leashed pit bull. An elderly female + complainant follows angrily with both hands bandaged. + + PSYCHO-TELECOMP (V.O.) + Please enter the number correlating + to your current state; One: Stress + or Depression. Two: Marital Con- + flict. Three: Job Related... + + INT. GALLAGHER'S OFFICE + + Gallagher at his desk. His entourage seated before him. + The Two Bodyguards close by. A SALESMAN leans against + the wall. They are all listening to a large multi-line + answering machine called the PSYCHO-TELECOMP. + + PSYCHO-TELECOMP + ...Four: Contemplating Murder or + Suicide. Five: Drug Addiction. Six: + Sexual Disease Carrier. Seven: Other. + + The Salesman steps forward and shuts off the unit. + + SALESMAN + Okay. Now each question is refracted + into a set of questions with a voice + stress and polygraph analyzer, able + to 'talk down' the caller. Thirty + lines. Seven BCBs. We're talking + state-of-the-art. More psychologist + for your money. + (pauses for effect) + The only thing this baby doesn't + have is a diploma. + (laughs) + I got 'em in New York, Boston, + Chicago... + + Bennett steps into the room. Whispers in Gallagher's ear. + + GALLAGHER + Not now, I'm busy. + + Bennett continues. By the reaction on the Commissioner's + face it's obvious Bennett's just told him about Sanchez's + death. Gallagher nods. He doesn't appear too depressed. + Bennett leaves the room. Gallagher smiles. Turns to the + Salesman. + + GALLAGHER + I love it. + + SALESMAN + (smiles shyly) + Classic. I'll have 'em installed + in every precinct by the end of + the month. + + GALLAGHER + Mayor Ray Gallagher. Good touch. + Just don't start 'til tomorrow. + I haven't technically won yet. + + He beams. Winks at Roshko. + + SALESMAN + Check. + + The Salesman removes the Psycho-Telecomp from Gallagher's + desk and crosses the room over to the door. + + SALESMAN + Tomorrow. Thanks. + + The Salesman leaves. + + PEEBLES + Sir, your dinner with the union + leaders begins in an hour. Your + wife will meet you there, so we + can leave whenever you're ready. + + GALLAGHER + Fine. + + PEEBLES + I've also drafted a letter to + families of officers killed in the + line of duty. They'll need your + signature. + + INT. POLICE STATION + + Wade walks through. Silent. Determined. He looks like... + well you can guess. A few grey hairs. Tired eyes. This + man's a wreck. + + INT. GALLAGHER'S OFFICE + + Gallagher is signing letters. His entourage spit out his + calendar. + + PEEBLES + ...breakfast tomorrow at seven... + + REBECCA + Bring your wife and kids, it'll look + good... MR. MAYOR. + + Gallagher smiles. His people know how to make him happy. + + PEEBLES + ...Immediately following... + (eyes widen) + ...Oh my God! + + Gallagher looks up. Everyone turns. + + THEIR POV + + Wade stands at the doorway with his .38 aimed at the + ready. + + BACK TO SCENE + + Gallagher forces a smile. His Bodyguards stand at the + ready. + + GALLAGHER + Hello Wade. + + WADE + (to the entourage) + Out of the room. + + The entourage looks to Gallagher. He nods in agreement. + They leave. The Bodyguards stay. + + WADE + (to Gallagher/re: + Bodyguards) + Tell Frick and Frack that means them + too. + + GALLAGHER + (to the Bodyguards) + I'll be alright. + + Bodyguards leave. Door closes. + + GALLAGHER + Too bad about Sanchez. + + Wade draws back the hammer. + + GALLAGHER + You can't kill me. I'm going to be + Mayor tomorrow. + + WADE + I'm not voting for you. + + GALLAGHER + (rising) + Ah, fuck you, Wade. This is bull- + shit. You're not going to kill me. + (crosses the room) + You're not going to risk your freedom. + + Wrong. Wade F!RES. The bullet slices by Gallagher + shattering a picture frame of his family. Gallagher + takes a step back. + + WADE + I want to stop aging. + + GALLAGHER + And I want Doucet. + + Wade aims the .38 at Gallagher's balls. This would make a + man do anything. Gallagher takes a deep breath. + + GALLAGHER + You bastard. + + The INTERCOM on Gallagher's desk BUZZES. + + PEEBLES (V.O.) + Sir, your limo's here. + + GALLAGHER + Kill me if you want. Hard line me + with that 'I ain't got nothing to + lose' bullshit. But you've got + plenty to lose 'partner'. You've + got a family. I'm giving you a + chance to see them. + (beat) + I kept in touch. She never married. + All these years. Maybe she loves + you. I wouldn't know why. + + Gallagher crosses the room, heading for the door. Wade + lowers his weapon. + + GALLAGHER + This is a war, Wade. You against + him. Vengeance time. The City's + just in the way. Kill the fucker. + You and me. We'll work things out + when the time is right. + + WADE + Remember my promise. + + GALLAGHER + Don't threaten me. I tend to take + these things seriously. + (looks over Wade) + And get a couple hours sleep. You + look like day old shit. + + WADE + Got compliments coming outta your + ass, don't ya? + + Gallagher leaves the room. + + INT. POLICE STATION + + Gallagher crosses over to his entourage. Without words, + they automatically turn and walk towards the door. + + PEEBLES + You okay? + + GALLAGHER + How do I look? + + PEEBLES + Aces. + + They continue walking. + + EXT. POLICE STATION + + Gallagher and his entourage step out into a flurry of + REPORTERS. Microphones everywhere. + + REPORTER #1 + Commissioner... + + REPORTER #2 + How do you feel about your sub- + stantial lead in the polls? + + Gallagher moves down the steps. + + GALLAGHER + Delighted. Good to have the support + of the people. + + REPORTER #3 + So it wouldn't be too early to start + calling you Mayor Gallagher? + + GALLAGHER + It has a good ring to it, wouldn't + you say? + + Gallagher laughs. His entourage laugh. Reporters laugh. + This is mechanical. + + REPORTER #4 + Any message on the eve of this election + night? + + GALLAGHER + Thank you for your support. Every- + one. Have a pleasant night, and get + to the polls early. + + REPORTER #5 + Commissioner, any comment on the + recent murders of several police + officers? + + GALLAGHER + That has been investigated. We have + a suspect and he is being brought + into custody at this very moment. + + REPORTER #6 + What about the murders of Judge Baker + and Tim Duley? + + REPORTER #5 + Is there any connection to... + + REPORTER #2 + Sir... + + Gallagher looks to his entourage. Peebles takes charge. + Just in time. + + PEEBLES + Okay, that's all folks. Commissioner + Gallagher has to go. + + GALLAGHER + (whispers to Peebles) + Keep 'em busy. + + Gallagher heads for the limo. Waves to all. + + PEEBLES + The Commissioner has asked me to + express his thanks... + + Gallagher steps into the limo. + + INT. POLICE STATION - REFRESHMENT CENTER + + Wade crosses over to SENOR COFFEE, a hi-tech Java machine. + He deposits a buck in the slot that says to do so. + + SENOR COFFEE (V.O.) + (Spanish accent) + Buenos dias. Hello, I am Senor Coffee. + Do you prefer Original Fresh Ground or + Columbian Decaffeinated? + + WADE + Make it strong. + + A COP passes by. + + COP + It ain't human ya know. + + WADE + Original... Fresh Ground. + + SENOR COFFEE (V.O.) + Milk, Cream, Artificial Dairy Substitute, + Sugar, or No-Calorie Sweetener? + + WADE + Black. + + SENOR COFFEE (V.O.) + Thank you for choosing Senor Coffee. + + Black coffee is dispensed into a twentieth-century + styrofoam cup. Wade grabs it and drinks. + + A TECHNOTHUG comes screaming down the corridor, chased by + TWO OFFICERS. They draw their weapons. + + OFFICER #1 + Freeze! + + Technothug grabs a potted plant off an Officer's desk and + hurtles it at the Cops. + + OFFICER #2 + Heads. + + The PLANT CRASHES to the floor. Technothug averts and + runs. Growls and screams. Yes, he does have a flaming + skull tattoo. Technothug stops in front of Wade, shrieking + like a banshee. Wade cringes. Technothug's eyes grow + wide, and he quickly shuts up. Wade's knee in his balls + doesn't feel good either. Technothug slumps to the floor + in excruciating pain, holding his groin. All that and + Wade didn't spill his coffee. + + INT. SEWER SYSTEM + + Some things remain the same. Murky water. Rats. Inde- + scribable smells. Dark and spooky. Doucet sits slouched + against the wall tying torn shirt cloth around his wrist. + A crude homemade tourniquet. A bandage already covers his + shoulder wound. His hands tremble and hairline recedes. + The muscles in the solar plexus and stomach slowly droop. + He's aging, entering his early forties. + + INT. SANCHEZ'S HOSPITAL ROOM + + Sanchez lies in bed. Face and hands bandaged. Wade walks + in. Carrying a gym bag. Sanchez smiles. + + SANCHEZ + Rip Van Winkle. + + WADE + How ya feeling? + + SANCHEZ + How do I look? + + WADE + Not too good. + + They laugh. Wade opens the gym bag. Removes the holograph + framed photo of Sanchez's fiancee and lays it on the night + stand. + + WADE + I brought you some toys. + + He next pulls out a lap-top computer and a dispatch headset. + + SANCHEZ + What's this? + + WADE + We're partners, aren't we? + + EXT. STREET LEVEL + + A manhole cover rises and Doucet climbs out into an inter- + section. A car swerves to avoid him. He steps into a + Compuphone. + + INT. COMPUPHONE + + Operator comes on line. She pauses before speaking. + Doucet has that affect on people. Especially now. He + looks like walking death. + + OPERATOR (V.O. ) + Would you like 911 - Emergency? + + DOUCET + I want Wade. + + Operator gets to work. + + OPERATOR (V.O.) + I have a Valley number. + + DOUCET + Yes. + + She looks at him weird. + + OPERATOR (V.O.) + Ringing... + + Screen goes black... and then Casey comes on. Willy in the + b.g. + + CASEY + Hello. + + Doucet's voice is raspy. Almost caveman-like. + + DOUCET + Where is he? + + Cassy doesn't recognize Doucet. He's older and messed up. + His own mother wouldn't recognize him. + + CASSY + I think you have the wrong number. + + Doucet screams... + + DOUCET + WHERE IS HE? + + Cassy turns to Willy. Doucet is getting crazy. + + CASSY + Go to your room. + + WILLY + But... + + CASSY + Now. + + Doucet chuckles like a sick puppy. + + DOUCET + He's going to die. + + CASSY + Don't you have anything better to + do with your time? + + She thinks this is a crank call. Doucet laughs. + + CASSY + I'm going to report this to the + phone company. + + Cassy hangs up. The look on Doucet's face is great. He + is supposed to work for the phone company. He smashes his + fist through the Compuphone screen. + + EXT. SUBURBAN SPLIT LEVEL (VALLEY) + + Wade's new cruiser pulls to the curb two houses across from + his family's. + + ANOTHER UNMARKED CRUISER sits at end of the block. + + INT. OTHER UNMARKED CRUISER (UNIT 45) + + Two Detectives. The passenger, CEFALO sleeps. The driver, + MORROW, watches. He quickly nudges his partner. + + CEFALO + (waking) + What? + + MORROW + There. + + Cefalo rises from his slumped position and spots Wade + sitting in his cruiser. He quickly keys the onboard + computer. LAPD vehicle registration on the monitor. + + MORROW + It's Wade all right. + + Morrow goes for the door. Cefalo holds him back. + + CEFALO + Cut him a break. He stopped a 211 + yesterday. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Wade stares at his family's house. Displayed on the + monitor is a Dwell File. Three residents live at the + address shown. Cassy Wade, Kimberly Wade Simpson, and + William Simpson. Wade looks sad and tired. He is + afraid to move. He pulls out his family snapshot. His + hands tremble as he unfolds it. He lays it on the dash. + Squelches the headset. + + WADE + Sanchez...? + + DISPATCH SQUAWKS. + + SANCHEZ (V.O.) + I'm here. + + WADE + You treat her nice. + + SANCHEZ (V.O.) + (confused) + ...What are you talking about...? + + WADE + Your girl. Being a cop will be rough + on her. + + SANCHEZ (V.O.) + ...Have you been drinking? + + WADE + Not yet. + + Voices call his attention. + + WADE + I have to go. + + He puts down the headset. + + EXT. SUBURBAN SPLIT LEVEL + + Willy is having trouble mounting his tricked out BMX. He's + five-years-old, going on 15. Cassy and Kimberly watch at + the doorstep. + + KIMBERLY + Need help? + + WILLY + I got it. I got it. + + KIMBERLY + You sure? I can help you. + + WILLY + Ah Mom, you're embarrass'n me. + + KIMBERLY + Nobody's looking. + + WILLY + Go in the house. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + It takes a second to hit Wade, and when it does, it almost + floors him. He's staring at his family. His wife Cassy, + still beautiful, is now in her mid-forties. His four- + year-old daughter is now a woman of twenty-four. A lump + the size of an apple forms in his throat. + + EXT. SUBURBAN SPLIT LEVEL + + KIMBERLY + Maybe I should put on the training + whe--- + + WILLY + Not the 'T' word. + + KIMBERLY + Ooops, I forgot. + + CASSY + Cars have four wheels. + + WILLY + Does this look like a car? This is + a bike. Two wheels. One seat. + + Willy pedals away unsteadily. + + WILLY + I got it. See ya. + + CASSY + Be careful. + + KIMBERLY + Bye. + + Cassy and Kimberly re-enter the house. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Shaken, wade steadies himself along the dash, holding back + the tears. In the rearview mirror, he can see Willy + approach. Wade panics and STARTS the ENGINE. He's not + ready for this. + + EXT. STREET + + Willy struggles with the pedals and handlebars. He falls. + Wade jumps out of the cruiser and rushes to his aid. + + INT. OTHER UNMARKED CRUISER - UNIT 45 + + Cefalo and Morrow watch. + + EXT. STREET + + Wade helps Willy to his feet. + + WADE + You all right? + + WILLY + Yeah. + + WADE + (looking over bike) + Seat's too high. + + WILLY + My mom says I'm gonna grow. + + Wade laughs. Willy notices the .38 sitting in Wade's + holster like a fashion accessory. + + WILLY + Hey mister, you a policeman? + + Wade looks confused. Willy stares at his gun. Wade + buttons his jacket. + + WADE + Yes. + + WILLY + My granddad was a policeman. + + Wade wants to say something. But he can't. + + WILLY + I'm going to be a policeman. + + WADE + What's your name? + + WILLY + William Simpson. I like Willy. + + WADE + Good to know you, Willy. + + Willy mounts his bike. + + WADE + Let me help you. + + Wade helps Willy balance himself. He runs along with the + bike until Willy is riding by himself. + + WILLY + Bye. Thanks. + + WADE + Remember, get the seat fixed. + + Willy drives off. Wade stands watching him for a moment. + He turns to the house. He wants to step forward, but it's + not an easy walk. He hesitates, walks and then recoils. + He glances back and for the first time notices the other + unmarked cruiser. + + INT. OTHER UNMARKED CRUISER + + Cefalo and Morrow watch Wade as he crosses back to his + cruiser. + + Wade climbs in. He stares at himself in the rearview + mirror. + + EXT. STREET + + Wade's cruiser door opens. He gets out and walks across + the street determined. CEFALO AND MORROW step out of their + cruiser and stand beside it, watching. They exchange + glances with Wade. Cefalo and Morrow nod their approval. + + EXT. SUBURBAN SPLIT LEVEL + + Wade stands at the end of the walkway leading to the front + door. He hesitates and crosses the lawn into the backyard. + He stops at a window. Curtains half-drawn. He stares into + the empty living room. + + HIS POV - KIMBERLY + + Suddenly Kimberly crosses the living room into the kitchen. + Cassy is sitting at the table drinking coffee. + + KIMBERLY (V.O.) + Michael called yesterday. He wants + to take Willy for the summer. + + CASSY (V.O.) + What did you say? + + KIMBERLY (V.O.) + I'd think about it. + + BACK TO SCENE + + Wade watches, punishing himself. Nothing like looking in + from the outside to depress someone. + + HIS POV + + Kimberly searches through the refrigerator. + + KIMBERLY (V.O.) + Mr. Murphy asked about you again at + work yesterday. + + CASSY (V.O.) + (chuckles) + He just wants me to make him cinnamon + cookies like I made for you. + + KIMBERLY (V.O.) + I think he wants more than your cookies. + + CASSY (V.O.) + Kimberly! + + KIMBERLY (V.O.) + Mom, I hate to break this to you, + but there's a whole other species + out there you're neglecting. If + you've forgotten, they're called + 'men'. Sometimes referred to in + more colorful language. + + They both laugh. + + BACK TO SCENE + + Wade stands stone-cold. A tear trickles down his cheek. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Wade climbs in. He looks like a frightened child. He + tries to fight back the tears, but it isn't easy. + + INT. OTHER UNMARKED CRUISER - UNIT 45 + + Cefalo and Morrow climb in. Cefalo keys the Dispatch. + + MORROW + (into headset) + Unit 45... + + EXT. GALLAGHER'S PACIFIC PALISADES HOME + + A Mercedes, BMW and cruiser sit in the driveway. + + INT. LIBRARY - GALLAGHER'S HOME + + Mahogany wood. Hard covers. Some first editions. No + paperbacks here. Bennett and Davidson eyeball the + literature. The door opens and Gallagher steps in. + Keyed-up. Knotting his tie. Watching his wristwatch + television. Frick and Frack follow tight. + + GALLAGHER + Talk fast. Polls open in half an hour. + + BENNETT + Wade did a little reminiscing. + + Gallagher shuts the door. + + GALLAGHER + What is this, the fucking Key-Stone + Cops?! + + DAVIDSON + Cefalo and Morrow said he was more + like a spectator. + + GALLAGHER + He didn't go in. That's good. + + BENNETT + Can't figure. Guy hasn't seen his + family in twenty years. + + INT. BACK ALLEY DOCTOR'S OFFICE + + One level above condemned. No diplomas on the wall. If + this quack has a license, I'll eat my word processor. + Doucet sits in the middle of the room. Sweating, big time. + Aged. Pained. The DOCTOR steps into the room wearing a + dirty-white lab jacket, holding a miniature full-body X-ray. + + DOCTOR + You're aging rapidly. That's all. + Normal Post-Cryo symptoms. + + DOUCET + Stop it. + + DOCTOR + Wish I could. As you can see, I have + little to work with here. Government + doesn't issue NPA serum to... they + just don't give it away. + (turns to the cash register) + How would you like to pay for the + check-up? + + DOOR SLAMS. Doctor spins. Doucet is gone. + + INT. NORTH HOLLYWOOD BAR + + A low-life watering hole. Smokey air. Sticky tables. + Loners. Whores on a coffee break. Except it's early in + the morning. The BARTENDER watches election news on an + overhead 19-inch. A SLEAZEBAG nurses a half-empty beer. + A WHORE stands by the jukebox. Wade sits at the bar and + drinks. + + WADE + (to the Bartender) + I'll have another. + + The Bartender nods and gets to work. Pours a whiskey. + Wade looks like a man with serious shit on his mind. + The Whore approaches. Open for business. + + WHORE + Hi. + + WADE + (over his shoulder) + Hi. + + WHORE + Haven't seen you around. Where have + you been all my life, handsome? + + Some lines never change. + + WADE + Frozen. + + Sleazebag snaps to attention. + + WHORE + (laughs) + Funny. Would you like to buy me + a drink? + + WADE + (reveals his wedding + band) + This little thing says I can't. + + WHORE + You could always take it off. + + WADE + It's stuck, but thanks for the offer. + + The Whore pulls out her medical report. She doesn't give up + easy. + + WHORE + Papers. Last Medcheck two weeks ago. + A-1. Disease free. Guaranteed by + the State. + + WADE + I don't care if you've got the Good + Housekeeping seal of approval... I'm + not looking for company. + + The Whore walks away. Business is bad. The Bartender + sets a glass of whiskey in front of Wade. Sleazebag slides + over. + + SLEAZEBAG + Frozen huh? Cryo-Prison? + + WADE + Yeah. + + SLEAZEBAG + I did two fives on a hit and win. + + WADE + (to himself) + Nobody talks normal anymore. + + The Sleazebag rolls up his shirt sleeve. His arm is a + mess. A shriveled-up cluster of decaying flesh. Green- + brown. Almost gangrene. Wade cringes. + + SLEAZEBAG + Freezer burn. + + Wade takes a long drink and throws some cash on the + counter. Leaves. + + EXT. NORTH HOLLYWOOD BAR + + Wade heads for his cruiser. His portable SQUAWKS. He + picks it up and speaks. + + WADE + Yeah. + + SANCHEZ (V.O.) + This should make your day. The guy + who testified against you... Dubbs... + was arrested a total number of twenty- + four times. + + WADE + So, he's got a thing for prison clothes. + + SANCHEZ (V.O.) + That's just it. He never did time. + Seems each arrest was botched for one + reason or another. Judge threw out + the cases each time. Either he's got + a horseshoe up his ass or powerful + friends. + + Sanchez groans. + + WADE + You okay? + + SANCHEZ (V.O.) + (in pain) + Aaah... Mother of Jesus. + + WADE + What is it? Your legs? Hands? + + SANCHEZ (V.O.) + Hospital food. + + INT. SANCHEZ'S HOSPITAL ROOM + + Sanchez sits behind a tray of hospital slop. He spits a + mouthful into a napkin. Lap-top on. A photo of Dubbs on + line. Information flashes. + + DWAYNE DUBBS + NCP/24 Arrests/0 Convictions + + SANCHEZ + (re: hospital food) + You oughta drop by for the lunch + special sometime. You're really + missing something. + + WADE (V.O.) + (laughingly) + I've seen what you eat. That stuff + can't be any worse. + + Sanchez keys the computer. More Dubbs info appears: + + LAPD 9000675 + Narcotics + Present Address: 4152 Woodman Ave. + Apartment 602 + + SANCHEZ + Looky here, seems Dubbs is still in + business. + + WADE (V.O.) + What are you doing this for, Sanchez? + + SANCHEZ + If you were set up, I want to find + out who did it. + + INT. CONVENTION ROOM - LUXURY HOTEL + + Gallagher stands center stage. Arms in the air. Waving. + Blowing kisses with Nixon-like charisma. A full house + cheers him on. After a brief moment his entourage hurries + him offstage. + + EXT. BACKSTAGE + + Gallagher loosens his tie. Roshko forces his way through + the entourage and whispers in Gallagher's ear. Gallagher + steams. Bites his lip. Obviously he's not pleased with + what Roshko's just told him. He heads for the glass + elevators. The doors open. Gallagher steps in. Stops + his entourage. + + GALLAGHER + Take next one. I'll be okay. + Meet you on the roof. + + INT. GLASS ELEVATOR + + Speeds up. Stops halfway to the top. Doors open. Dubbs + stands alone. Nervous. Twenty years older than the Wade + trial video. He steps in. Gallagher is not happy. + + GALLAGHER + What was so urgent it couldn't wait? + + The elevator doors close. Gallagher hits the STOP button. + + DUBBS + Someone's snooping around. My cop + files were accessed. + + GALLAGHER + (grins) + Dubbsy, you've been doing too much + of your own shit. You're paranoid. + It's probably just a routine LAPD + computer update. + + DUBBS + Well I don't like it. It's never + happened before. Lose my files. + + GALLAGHER + I just can't do that, Dubbsy. + + DUBBS + You're gonna be Mayor. You could do + anything. Look... I've come through + for you whenever you needed a favor. + Do this one for me. + + Gallagher smiles. Pats Dubbs on the cheek. + + GALLAGHER + Okay. + + Gallagher switches off the stop button. The elevator doors + open. + + GALLAGHER + You registered? + + Dubbs steps out. Pulls out his voter's registration card. + + DUBBS + You're the man. + + The doors close. Elevator continues upwards. + + GALLAGHER + (beams) + And don't forget it. + + EXT. HELIPAD - ROOF - LUXURY HOTEL + + A Rotojet idles. Gallagher is met by his entourage and + escorted over to his copter. + + EXT. STUDIO CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - SCHOOL YARD + + Recess. Willy and a group of friends play ball. + + AUDITORIUM + + adjacent to the school. Workers are hanging a banner which + reads: VOTE HERE. + + A MAN in the distance. Standing stone-like across from the + school. A CLOSER SHOT reveals it is no ordinary man. It is + Doucet. This is how children end up on milk cartons. The + SCHOOL BELL sounds. + + INT. CLASSROOM + + Willy sits surrounded by his PALS as the TEACHER calls out + the attendance. This class is not over attentive. + + TEACHER + Charlie Gibbs... Charlie Gibbs... + + GIBBS + (calling out) + Not here. + + Everyone laughs. A KNOCK on the door interrupts the + action. Vice-principal ROGER ADAMS steps in. Nothing + like authority to break up the fun. + + MR. ADAMS + Good morning. + (gesturing with his + index finger) + Willy Simpson, come with me please. + + Willy's eyes go wide. Mind racing, coming up with excuses + for things he never did. + + PAL #1 + (leans and whispers) + You're trashed, Willy. + + Willy crosses the room. Mr. Adams ushers him out. + + EXT. HALLWAY + + Mr. Adams closes the door. + + MR. ADAMS + Don't worry, you're not in trouble. + Your father called and asked me... + + WILLY + (startled) + My dad? + + MR. ADAMS + He's coming to pick you up. You + have a--- + + WILLY + My dad lives in New York. + + Mr. Adams takes a step back, perplexed. + + MR. ADAMS + That's funny... + + Willy stares at something in the distance. His mouth + drops. A scared look blankets his face. Mr. Adams turns. + + THEIR POV + + Like an unwanted relative, Doucet appears with no warning. + He draws his gun. Silencer on. + + BACK TO SCENE + + SCHOOL BELL RINGS. Flocks of children storm the halls. A + sea of three and four foot scholars. Doucet hesitates from + firing. Mr. Adams grabs Willy's hand and makes a run for + it. Doucet moves after them. Children play. Doucet cuts + through, stepping over pint-sized partiers if he has to. + Mr. Adams and Willy round a corner. + + WILLY + Who is that? + + MR. ADAMS + Isn't that your father? + + Willy shakes his head 'no'. Mr. Adams tugs at his arm, + pulling him down the hall. Doucet on their trail. A + SECOND BELL RINGS. Children dart into their classes. The + hall slowly empties. A TEACHER steps out into the hall. + + TEACHER + Hey, you can't bring a gun into--- + + Doucet FIRES, the force of which slams the Teacher against + a trophy cabinet. Mr. Adams and Willy continue. Willy + trips and releases his grip. Mr. Adams stops turns. + + MR. ADAMS + C'mon Willy... c'mon! + + Doucet charges, grabbing Mr. Adams and lifting him into + air with one hand. Mr. Adams weeps. Doucet reaches into + his pocket and pulls out a note scribbled in blood. + Addressed to Wade. He shoves the note into Mr. Adams' + mouth. + + DOUCET + You will be my messenger. + + Mr. Adams moans. Doucet's free hand disappears. The + MUFFLED SOUND of AUTOMATIC FIRE breaks the silence. Mr. + Adams' body spasms. Bye bye Vice Principal. Doucet drops + the body to the floor. + + INT. SQUAD ROOM + + Portable 8-inch sets on every desk. News Announcers dis- + cuss today's election. Cops keep one eye on their work + and one on the news. Davidson passes through. + + DAVIDSON + Anybody know where Wade is? + + INT. MEN'S ROOM + + Wade stands in front of the mirror. He hesitantly raises + his hand and touches his face. Takes a deep breath. + Getting older in such short time is a lot for one man to + handle. He runs his hand through his hair. Singles out a + patch of grey. Pauses. Spots a tube of black shoe polish + at the end of the sink. Grabs it. Opens it and squeezes + some into his palm. A COP enters and makes a beeline over + to a urinal. He glances at wade awkwardly. Wade runs the + shoe polish over his patch of grey. The Cop steps away + from the urinal and heads for the door. + + WADE + Afternoon. + + Cop leaves. Wade slides down the wall to his ass. Wraps + his hands around his knees and lowers his head. Ponders. + After a brief moment, he rises and stands in front of the + mirror. Most of the grey is gone, but not all. There is + no hiding his age. He takes a good look at himself. Steps + into a stall. + + INT. STALL + + Wade sits. He pulls out his family photos and stares at it. + Frowns. + + INT. MEN'S ROOM + + Davidson bursts in. + + DAVIDSON + Wade, you in here?! + + INT. STALL + + Wade quickly pockets the picture. + + WADE + Yeah! + + INT. MEN'S ROOM + + Wade steps out of the stall. + + DAVIDSON + Everyone's looking for you. + Doucet's got your grandson. + + INT. SQUAD ROOM + + Wade enters. Davidson behind. Gallagher is there. So + are Bennett and Frick and Frack. + + GALLAGHER + Just got the call. Took him from + school. Bastard nailed the Vice- + Principal and a teacher. + + WADE + Where? + + Gallagher hands Wade Doucet's note. Wade opens it. It's + written in blood. Slightly blurred. Almost like a child + using a crayon. Gallagher reiterates what's written. + + GALLAGHER + TransAmerica building. Downtown. + Fifteen minutes or the kid dies. + + Wade crumples the note. + + GALLAGHER + That was two minutes ago. + + Wade looks at his watch. He sets the stopwatch mode at + thirteen minutes. Gallagher opens a small case holding a + syringe and a vial. NPA serum. + + GALLAGHER + Roll up your sleeve. + + Wade heads for the door. + + WADE + I'm wasting time. + + GALLAGHER + You can't win like this. You'll only + get older. This is what you wanted! + + WADE + (over his shoulder) + Not anymore. + + Wade leaves. + + GALLAGHER + (to Bennett & Davidson) + I want a blanket on this. Behind, + but not too far. + + EXT. POLICE STATION + + Wade downs the stairs. Adrenaline high. A man repossessed. + Two Cops usher Cassy and Kimberly up the stairs on the oppo- + site end. Women under extreme emotional tension. Tears + flow. Wade stops dead seeing them. Cassy and Kimberly see + him. Time stops. + + Twenty years of sorrow expressed in a single glance. + Wade takes a few deep breaths. Hearts pound. + + CASSY + (with love that + was never lost) + William! + + She calls from the heart. There is sadness, tears and joy + in her voice. Wade doesn't move, and when he does, it's + down the stairs. He can't face them until he redeems + himself. + + KIMBERLY + Dad! + + Cassy and Kimberly watch as wade dives into his cruiser and + peels out. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Wade drives like a madman. Make that lunatic. His eyes + sadder than ever. He could be crying, but he hides it well. + + EXT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + This cruiser never had it so rough. Swaying in and out of + traffic. Lights flashing. TIRES SQUEALING. Complete dis- + respect for the law. + + INT. WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER + + Wade glances from the road to his watch. His DISPATCH + SQUAWKS. + + SANCHEZ (V.O.) + I just heard. + + WADE + He's got my grandson, Sanchez. + + SANCHEZ (V.O.) + You be careful. + + WADE + I'm signing off. + + Wade reaches to turn off the headset. + + SANCHEZ (V.O.) + No. I want to be with you. + + WADE + No you don't. + + Wade shuts off the headset. Pounds the pedal. + + EXT. TRANSAMERICA BUILDING - DOWNTOWN + + Rising majestically above L.A.'s downtown district. Window + washers scale the 32 stories. + + WADE'S UNMARKED CRUISER pulls in and double parks. Wade + bolts out. He heads for the main entrance. His watch reads + little over one minute. + + EXT. ROOF (TRANSAMERICA BUILDING) + + The WIND WHISTLES hard and cold. The body of a dead Main- + tenance Worker lies face down beside the stairwell doors. + Blood surrounds his chest area. Strapped, spread-eagled to + a small satellite dish, is Willy. A look of stark terror + on his face. Doucet paces back and forth carrying the + AR 2000. + + DOUCET + One minute! + + Willy trembles with fear. Doucet coughs. The NPA Syndrome + is creeping in. He wipes his mouth. Turns to Willy and + smiles. + + DOUCET + Superman can't save you now, little + boy. + + On the word "boy", the stairwell door bursts open and Wade + explodes in, full force. Out of breath. Tired. Looking + like shit. Doucet pivots and the two square off. Weapons + aimed. + + WADE + Let him go. You've got me! + + Doucet laughs. + + WADE + (places his gun + on the floor) + I'm putting it down. + + Doucet laughs harder. Wade puts his hands in the air. + + WADE + Let the boy go. + + Wade's right hand goes numb. He massages the joint. Small + pendulous formations appear on his neck. He trembles and + runs his hand through his hair. A fistful comes out. A + small bald spot left on the back of his head. Light scaly + spots form on the back of his hands. There is a slight + droop of the upper eyelids and inward turning of the lower + ones. Loss of fat causes wrinkles and folds in his + once-taut muscular frame. He enters his late thirties. + Doucet continues laughing. + + WADE + (painfully) + You want me. He's nothing to you! + + DOUCET + He's your blood. + + A tremor of pain runs through Wade's leg. He grabs his + thigh and cringes in pain. Doucet lays down the AR 2000 + and marches forward. + + DOUCET + You hurt me. Now I'm going to hurt + you. It's time to die. + + Wade is virtually helpless. Doucet slaps him hard across + the face, sending the Cop to the ground. Wade coughs. + + His breath is unsteady. Doucet kicks him full in the + chest. Wade spits out blood, having suffered damage of + a structural nature to his ribs. Attempts to withstall + Doucet's assault are interrupted by the sudden re-arrange- + ment of Wade's left wrist. This Cop is getting his ass + wiped. Doucet moves even quicker. All elbows, all knees, + like an animal. Willy screams from the sidelines. Doucet + lifts Wade into the air and hurtles him across the room. + Wade rolls off the roof. His hands grasp the ledge. Down + is bad. Down is far. Down is death. With the reserves of + his strength, Wade struggles to pull himself up. Doucet + charges. + + NFA syndrome hits Doucet like a runaway train. Pain shoots + right through him. He screams as he ages five years right + before Wade's eyes. Into his fifties. Wade takes advan- + tage. He comes up and rolls barrel-like, rising to his + feet. He double-hands Doucet in the gut, staggering him. + Wade compliments that with the same to the back of the + monster's head. + + Both men are aging. Big time. Doucet to sixty. Wade to + mid-forties. It makes the fight that much more painful and + tiring. Doucet rabbit punches. Wade blocks and coils. + Stiff arms and coils. Doucet's knees hit the ground. + Wade grabs his head and forces it into his knee bone. + + Wade manifests combat acumen of startling proportions. + Doucet goes down for the count. Wade turns to Willy. + Doucet grabs his leg and brings the Cop down hard. Doucet + rises and kicks wade in the gut. These are field goal + kicks. High and hard. He bounces across the roof like a + bean bag. Doucet stops and picks up the AR 2000. Wade + tries to move, but he can't. He and Willy's eyes meet. + Defenseless and beaten, Wade lies in crippled agony. + + DOUCET + Playtime's over. + + Wade turns and faces the dangerous end of Doucet's gun. + WHUP-WHUP-WHUP-WHUP-WHUP. A ROTOJET rises beside the + building. + + PILOT (V.O.) + Drop your weapon. You are locked + on target and under arrest. + + Bennett and Davidson burst through the stairwell door. + Guns aimed. + + BENNETT + Freeze! + + Doucet swings the AR 2000 around and side-steps over to + Willy. Bennett FIRES. A bullet rips into Doucet's thigh. + He winces but doesn't stop. Doucet sticks his Buck M9 + under the boy's chin. + + DOUCET + The boy dies. + + Wade rises sluggishly. + + WADE + Don't shoot. + + PILOT (V.O.) + Simon Doucet, you are locked on + target. Release the child. + + DOUCET + Say good-bye, Wade! + + Wade hobbles over to the ledge. + + WADE + (calling out to the Pilot) + Don't shoot! + + BENNETT + (into portable) + Hold back! The kid's too close! + + Doucet cuts the restrainers that bind Willy to the + satellite dish. He takes the kid's hand. A loud + MECHANICAL SOUND interrupts the action. + + A WINDOW WASHER rises beside the building. Standing + on an electric scaffold. + + WADE + Get back to work! + + Doucet pulls Willy back to the scaffold and grabs the + AR 2000. The Window Washer pushes the lever down. + Doucet stops him. + + DOUCET + Leave! + + The Window Washer steps off. Doucet steps on. Willy in + tow. + + WADE + Don't take the kid! + + Doucet mans the lever. The scaffold lowers. Wade, Bennett + and Davidson race over to the ledge. The scaffold scales + the building. Doucet laughs. + + BENNETT + (into portable) + Follow him. + + The Rotojet slowly descends. Wade leads the pack to the + door. + + INT. CORRIDOR + + Wade charges forward and punches the elevator "down" + button, impatiently. Bennett and partner on his heels. + Wade heads for the stairwell. + + BENNETT + Hey, that's 32 flights of stairs! + You're crazy. + + Wade pays no attention to Bennett. + + INT. STAIRWELL + + The door flings open and Wade enters. He looks down. An + abyss with stairs. Wade should have listened to Bennett. + He grabs hold of the railing and starts down. + + EXT. TRANSAMERICA BUILDING + + The Rotojet follows Doucet and Willy on the scaffold. + Twenty-odd stories to go. + + INT. LAW OFFICE SUITES + + Wade darts through the maze of offices and partitions. A + SECRETARY follows him. + + SECRETARY + Mister... you can't... excuse me... + + Wade bursts through the office of a senior partner. + + INT. SENIOR PARTNER'S OFFICE + + A silver-haired EXECUTIVE sits beside his antique desk. + Talking on the telephone. Wade takes him by surprise. + + SENIOR PARTNER (EXECUTIVE) + (hand over the receiver) + Wait a... hold on a second... + + Wade draws the curtains. + + SENIOR PARTNER + What do you think... + + Outside, the scaffold is lowering. Doucet and Willy + appear. A chilling grin on the psychopath's face. He + presses the knife against Willy's throat. The ROTOJET + follows in the b.g. + + WADE + Bastard. + + Wade races out of the office. + + INT. STAIRWELL + + Wade shoots down a flight of stairs. Dizzy, exhausted, his + body strained to the limit. He slumps against the wall to + steady himself. Spots a fire hose coiled up against the + wall. Without hesitation he rips open the fire box, and + hauls out the hose. Drops it down the stairwell. Looks + down at his ingenuity. + + WADE + (to himself) + It's not over yet. + + He grabs hold of the hose, steps off the railing and slides + down the rest of the stories. Broken. Beaten. He should + be dead. + + EXT. TRANSAMERICA BUILDING + + The scaffold comes to a stop on street level. Doucet grabs + Willy and runs. The Rotojet follows. The sparse crowds + watch the action. + + ROTOJET (V.O.) + Please, stay indoors. Everyone, go + inside! + + Sennett and Davidson storm out of the building. Guns + drawn. + + A cadillac parks along the curb in front of a fire hydrant. + + A BUSINESSMAN opens the door and is met by Doucet who + yanks him out. + + BUSINESSMAN + Hey... what the... + + The Businessman wises up and races away after seeing + Doucet's high-powered friend. + + FIRE HYDRANT (V.O.) + (from voice modulator) + You are in direct violation of + Municipal Ordinance... + + Doucet shoves Willy into the car, spins and triggers the + AR 2000. STRAFES the fire hydrant. + + FIRE HYDRANT (V.O.) + Thank you for obeying... + + The hydrant EXPLODES. Bennett and Davidson FIRE. Doucet + FIRES. A BUS APPROACHES. The big kind. Two sections. + Sixteen wheels. Wade exits the building. + + WADE + (shouting to Cops) + Stop shooting! + + Davidson stops a wild bullet the hard way. He falls back- + wards clutching his chest wound. Doucet drives away. + + BENNETT + (leaning over his partner) + How is it? + + DAVIDSON + Stings. + + WADE + Stay with him. + + Wade races off. Bennett calls for an ambulance over his + portable. The bus stops. Unloads passengers. Wade steps + in. + + INT. BUS + + Wade flashes his badge to the Driver. + + WADE + I need this bus. Now! + + The Driver hesitates. Wade climbs up the bus stairs. + + WADE + It's okay. I'm in the Union. RTD + employee number 55643 dash A. + + The Driver gets up. + + BUS DRIVER + She's all yours, pal. + + The Driver exits. Remaining passengers disembark early. A + STREET BUM sleeps in back. Wade mans the wheel and closes + the door. He knows the mechanics well. Like a seasoned + pro he puts the dinosaur in gear. If you've forgotten, + his Rehab Training was to be a bus driver. + + EXT. STREET + + The bus pulls away from the curb in pursuit of Doucet. + The Rotojet follows overhead. + + INT. ROTOJET + + Battle Mode. The PILOT lows the two vehicles closely. + + PILOT + (to Dispatch) + ...traveling West on 8th Street. + Request road block corner 8th and + Western... + + DISPATCH (V.O.) + Roger. + + EXT. STREET + + The bus closes the gap between the Cadillac and itself. + Wade handles the wheel like a veteran RTD employee. + + INT. BUS + + Wade turns hard. The Street Bum falls to the floor. + Rises groggily. + + STREET BUM + Is this my stop? + + He heads for the front of the bus. Sees the chase. + + STREET BUM + Go get 'em boy. + + Wade looks back. Does a double take. + + WADE + Get down. + + Wade spins the wheel. The street Bum is thrown into a + seat. + + INT. DOUCET'S CADILLAC + + Doucet pounds the pedal. Blood cakes around his thigh + wound. He coughs. Willy sits curled up against the + passenger door. + + INT. BUS + + Street Bum behind Wade. + + STREET BUM + Make a left there. You'll cut + him off. + + Wade looks back. Cringes. Returns to the chase. Up ahead + there's help. + + EXT. STREET + + A road block. Ten cop cruisers. Cops stand at attention, + holding high-powered rifles. Doucet's Cadillac tears up + the road. The bus behind. Rotojet overhead. No where to + go but jail. + + INT. DOUCET'S CADILLAC + + Doucet's lifeless eyes stares down the Cops. His hands + tighten their grip on the steering wheel. + + EXT. STREET + + Doucet's Cadillac strikes the roadblock at 100 mph+. + Cruisers forced apart. Glass, paint and metal everywhere. + The Cadillac spins out in a cloud of smoke. The crumpled + hood flies off. Doucet fights the skid, slowing to a stop. + He climbs out. Willy jumps out and runs to safety. + + INT. BUS + + WADE + (to Street Bum) + Hang on. + + Street Bum grabs a seat. Watches wide-eyed. Yells in + excitement as... + + EXT. STREET + + The bus plows through the roadblock, bearing down on + Doucet. Doucet pivots, swings the AR 2000 over his + shoulder and hops onto the bumper of the speeding bus. + Wade spins the wheel, trying to force Doucet off. Doucet + brings the AR 2000 forward and proceeds to blow away the + WINDSHIELD, dicing it to smithereens. Waves the gun like a + wand, strafing 'X' patterns, FIRING all the while he hangs + on with his free hand. + + Wade ducks. Street Bum hits the floor, cussing a blue + streak. Doucet EMPTIES a FIFTY ROUND CLIP. BULLETS CHIP + away at the front of the bus, leaving pockmarks. Empty, + Doucet tosses the useless weapon aside. Wade rises. + + EXT./INT. BUS + + Wade FIRES his .38. BULLETS RICOCHET off METAL as Doucet + darts the fire. Two find their way into his shoulder. + One full in the chest. He swears, loses his grip momen- + tarily, but somehow hangs on. The Rotojet bears down on + the bus. + + PILOT (V.O.) + Sergeant Wade, pull over. Stop your + vehicle and arrest your suspect. + + BACK TO SCENE + + Doucet reaches into his overcoat and pulls out the compact + Stinger missile launcher. Aims it at the Rotojet. Looks + to Wade, smiles and FIRES. Rotojet is hit. It spins into + an air whirlpool. Smoking. SCREAMING. Pieces rain. + EXPLODING INTO A FIREBALL. + + BACK TO SCENE + + Doucet struggles to climb into the bus. Wade kicks him + back out. Shifts gears. With one arm, Doucet balances + himself. Blood stains his clothing. This is not fun. + Not even for Doucet. + + DOUCET + (with a maniacal + gleam in his eye) + Arrest me. You've won. + + Wade drives faster. He removes his belt with one hand. + + DOUCET + Arrest me. + + Wade loops the belt around the steering wheel and attaches + the other end around the hydraulic door lever. He turns + the steering wheel and releases his grip. The belt + strains, holding the wheel steady. He lodges a piece + of broken metal between the seat and gas pedal. + + DOUCET + Bring me in. Be a hero. + + WADE + I'm not in the cops and robbers + business anymore! + + Wade sounds the HORN. Climbs out of the driver's seat. + He heads towards the back of the bus. Doucet turns. The + bus races towards the side of a warehouse. A concrete + wall. For once, the look on Doucet's face is one of sheer + fright. + + The bus, moving at about 75 mph+, EXPLODES into the wall, + completely destroying the first section. Doucet makes his + first good impression. It'll take weeks to find his body + in the wreckage. The second section is left undamaged. + The back door opens and Wade steps out. He walks away, + never looking back. He's in rough shape. Cop cruisers + appear. + + A ROOKIE steps out of the first cruiser to stop. + + ROOKIE COP + (calling out to Wade) + Hey, old timer. Wait a minute. + There was a cop driving this thing. + Where is he? Who are you? + + WADE + (over his shoulder) + Wade. Sergeant Wade. + + Street Bum steps off the bus. Smiles like a kid coming off + a ride at Magic Mountain. Rookie Cop rushes to his aid. + + STREET BUM + This was the best two-fifty I ever + spent. + + INT. SANCHEZ'S HOSPITAL ROOM + + A Nurse walks in. Carrying a tray of pills. Sanchez is + gone. + + EXT. HI-RISE APARTMENT - WOODMAN AVENUE + + An ambulance stops. Sanchez hops out. Bandages off. Face + scared. + + INT. APARTMENT + + Dubbs sits with a cute BROAD. Melting a bizarre drug. + Having a ball. A KNOCK on the door interrupts the + festivities. Dubbs rises. Opens an armoire. Inside is + a Bad Ass's collection of weapons. Old and new hardware. + Dubbs grabs an old pistol. A .38 to be exact. Crosses + over to the door. + + DUBBS + Who is it? + + SANCHEZ (V.O.) + Avon Lady! + + On that, the door comes CRASHING down. Right on top of + Dubbs. Broad screams and runs. Sanchez stands on the door + putting pressure on the Bad Ass's chest. + + SANCHEZ + My man Dubbs. + + DUBBS + Who are you? What the fuck do you + want? + + Sanchez lifts Dubbs to his feet. Dubbs cringes at + Sanchez's torn-up face. + + SANCHEZ + I want to ask you a few questions. + + DUBBS + No, you're not model material. + (smiles) + Anything else? + + Sanchez slugs him. Takes Dubbs' .38 and pockets it. + + SANCHEZ + Funny guy. + + DUBBS + Fuck you - fuck you. + + SANCHEZ + You helped set up my partner, Sergeant + William Wade. I want to know who put + you up to it. + + DUBBS + Your mother. + + Sanchez grabs him. + + SANCHEZ + Tsch, I was hoping this'd be a lot + easier. + + You know, I get the feeling Wade's rubbed off on our + Rookie. Sanchez is acting like a cop. Unpredictable. + Tough. I like it. I like it. + + EXT. HI-RISE + + Sanchez tapes Dubbs' hands and upper body to the back of + the cruiser. Mouth over the exhaust pipe. Dubbs' eyes + go in fright. + + SANCHEZ + Perfect fit. + + He pulls out a breath mint. Puts it in Dubbs' pocket. + + SANCHEZ + For later. + + Sanchez crosses over to cruiser. + + SANCHEZ + You sure you don't want to talk. + + Dubbs' eyes stare and say no. Sanchez sits down in the + open cruiser. Starts punching numbers into the ignition + panel. Dubbs sweats as each digit is registered. Sanchez + hums. Dubbs growls. He's ready to speak. Sanchez smiles. + Crosses over and rips the tape off. Dubbs spits. It + gets quiet real fast. Sanchez wipes his face. + + SANCHEZ + For that I'm going to rev the engine. + + He re-tapes Dubbs' mouth. Heads for the driver's seat. + Dubbs mumbles. His eyes reveal he's ready to squeal. + Sanchez removes the tape once again. This time protecting + himself from flying phlegm. + + DUBBS + Okay... I'll talk. + + Sanchez rips open his shirt. Reveals a tape recording + device taped to his body. Dubbs takes a deep breath. + That's because he's in deep shit. + + SANCHEZ + Speak up. + + DUBBS + It was Wade's old partner... Gallagher. + He was behind it all. + + Sanchez freezes. Great look on his face. He's got a + million questions which are about to be answered. + + DUBBS + I worked for him... still do. Said + he'd make sure I was left alone if I + helped put Wade away. He kept his + promise for twenty years. + + SANCHEZ + Prepare for a change in lifestyle. + + Sanchez rams Dubbs' face into the bumper. The bad ass + snaps out cold. + + INT. POLICE STATION + + Wade walks. TWO BEAT COPS approach him. + + BEAT COP #1 + I'm sorry, Wade... + + Beat Cop #2 snaps open a pair of cuffs. Wade calculates + the situation. He should've expected this. Gallagher's + that type of guy. + + BEAT COP #1 + ...Gallagher wants you brought back + to Cryo-Prison. + + WADE + I did my job. I'm free. + + Beat Cop #2 moves to cuff Wade. + + BEAT COP #1 + I'm sorry. That's his orders. + + Wade rises. Throws Beat Cop #2 into the back wall. Beat + Cop #1 goes for his gun. Wade brings him down. With a + nifty hand-foot combo. Wade spins. Simultaneously every + Cop in the precinct cocks their laser weapon. Wade head- + butts the first Cop to approach him. He's not going to go + down without a fight. Three Cops tackle him. He wrestles + them off and continues. Goes for the door. Just as he's + about to open it, he comes face to face with a nasty + weapon. The owner is a big Cop. + + BIG COP + Freeze or you're dust. + + Wade has nowhere to go but Cryo-Prison. + + EXT. POLICE STATION + + Wade is ushered over to an idling cruiser. Handcuffed. It + takes six cops to escort him. Things look dim... until a + SIREN WAILS. Everyone spins. An AMBULANCE SCREAMS into + the cop parking lot. Headed straight towards Wade. The + Cops dive for cover. The ambulance SCREECHES to a stop. + The passenger door is flung open. Sanchez drives. Wade + is truly surprised. + + SANCHEZ + Hop in. + + Wade doesn't waste any time. He dives in. Sanchez PEELS + OUT. Cops rise. One grabs his dispatch. + + INT. AMBULANCE + + Sanchez drives with one hand. Helps Wade out of his cuffs + with the other hand. + + WADE + You should be in hospital. + + SANCHEZ + And you should be with your family. + + Sanchez glances from the road to Wade. + + SANCHEZ + You were right. You were set up. It + was your ex-partner... Gallagher. + + The news hits Wade like an A-bomb. Sanchez tosses Wade + Dubbs' .38. + + SANCHEZ + Old Faithful. + + EXT. WAREHOUSE WRECK + + A huge tow truck slowly pulls the bus out of the wreckage. + It RUMBLES and STRAINS. Bennett is in command of the Cop + Work Crew. A slew of ambulances and fire trucks stand at + the ready. News vans appear. The tow truck drags the bus + away. Bennett charges. Followed by a team of cops. Ready + for anything. They step over the rubble. Glance around. + Bennett looks puzzled. + + BENNETT + Where the hell is the body? + + A COP calls out. Panic in his voice. + + COP + Over here. + + Bennett crosses over. The cop stands looking down at + Doucet's overcoat. It's torn and tattered. The body is + gone. Bennett's reaction is filled with horror. + + BENNETT + Oh shit. + + INT. BALLROOM + + Tons of Gallagher supporters. Gallagher campaign posters. + Gallagher pennants. Gallagher buttons. MAYOR INGRIM + stands on stage at a podium making a speech. Behind him + sits Gallagher, his wife and kids. All smiles. Frick and + Frack in back. Press cameras click. Cheers all around... + + MAYOR INGRIM + ...I've known this man for many + years, and in some ways it's com- + forting to know that I am passing + the torch to such a dedicated... + + BACKSTAGE + + Wade and Sanchez walk. Eyes fixed on the stage. Two Cops + try to stop them. Wade back-elbows one into the wall. + Sanchez the other. Another Cop tries to tackle them from + behind, but Wade sends him crashing into a stack of chairs. + Wade and Sanchez approach Peebles. + + WADE + I want Gallagher! + + INT. PARKING GARAGE + + A TELEPHONE REPAIRMAN walks up to a GUARD. Helmet on. + Head down. Decked out in gear. + + GUARD + Can I help you? + + DOUCET (TELEPHONE REPAIRMAN) + (voice muffled) + I got a call about a problem with + your lines. + + GUARD + I don't know anything about a + problem. + + Telephone Repairman raises his head... and wouldn't you + know it, it's Doucet. He looks like he went through a + meat grinder. Guard gasps at the Telephone Repairman + from hell. + + DOUCET + I'm your problem. + + He reaches out. Headbutts the Guard and snaps his neck. + + INT. BALLROOM + + Peebles walks hunched over to Gallagher. He whispers in + his ear. Gallagher shakes his head. Peebles insists. + He gestures off-stage. + + THEIR POV + + Wade and Sanchez stand in the wings. + + BACK TO SCENE + + Gallagher can't believe it. A "Holy Jesus" look sweeps + his face. He whispers to his wife and follows Peebles + off-stage. Frick and Frack trail. + + MAYOR INGRIM + ...his leadership has been an + inspiration. + + Gallagher leans over to Peebles and whispers. + + GALLAGHER + I'm going to need help. + + OFFSTAGE + + Peebles walks. Gallagher approaches Wade and Sanchez. + Frick and Frack stand tough. The new mayor is uncom- + fortable. They stand in front of a campaign poster that + reads: + + HONESTY & INTEGRITY + THAT'S HIS MIDDLE NAME + VOTE RAY GALLAGHER FOR MAYOR + + Gallagher turns to Sanchez. Takes a deep breath. + Sanchez's face is too much. Gallagher doesn't have a + strong stomach. He turns to Wade. + + GALLAGHER + (irritated) + What is it? I'm about to go on. + + WADE + We have to talk. + + GALLAGHER + I heard about today. Good job. I'm + all for capital punishment. + (beat) + Why don't you go home and see your + family? + + WADE + That wasn't your plan, was it? + + GALLAGHER + What are you talking about? + + Gallagher nervously glances around. + + WADE + You were planning to send me back + to the ice house. + (beat) + You set me up. + + GALLAGHER + You're crazy. + + WADE + You were the dirty cop... and I was + on to you. You panicked. Afraid + I was going to expose you... so + you shut me up. + + Gallagher's slowly being taken down. + + GALLAGHER + I don't want to hear anymore. + + WADE + You stole the heroin out of the + evidence room and planted it on + me. I was iced. What better way + to keep me from talking. Stop me + if I'm wrong. + + Peebles walks up with a couple Beat Cops in tow. Rebecca + and Roshko behind. + + GALLAGHER + You have no evidence. + (to Cops) + Arrest this man. + + SANCHEZ + You want evidence. I'll give you + evidence. + + The Beat Cops move in. Wade backs up. Sanchez rips open + his shirt. Reveals the tape recorder. Hits the "PLAY" + button. + + DUBBS (V.O.) + It was Wade's old partner... Gallagher. + He was behind it all. + + SANCHEZ + Put that on your political resume. + + Gallagher panics. Grabs one of the Beat COP's guns and + pulls Rebecca close. Shoves the barrel to her temple. + Hasn't she taken enough abuse from Gallagher already? + Wade draws his .38 and trains it on Gallagher. Peebles + interrupts. + + PEEBLES + Sir--- + + GALLAGHER + Shut up! + (to Wade) + Drop it. + + Wade refuses. Takes careful aim. Gallagher cradles the + trigger. Rebecca sweats buckets. + + GALLAGHER + Drop it or she's dead. + + Wade grits his teeth. Gallagher's dead serious. Excuse + the pun. Wade throws the .38 to the floor. Gallagher + smiles. Back steps. + + BACK TO SCENE + + Mayor Ingrim winds down his speech. + + MAYOR INGRIM + ...Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud + to give you the new Mayor of Los + Angeles... Ray Gallagher. + + The crowd ROARS its approval. A standing ovation. + Gallagher steps out of the wings with Rebecca. Wade + and Sanchez follow. The crowd gasps. Reporters do what + they do best. Gallagher's crazed. He waves his gun + around the room. Cops appear. Frick and Frack don't + know what to do. + + GALLAGHER + Get back. Get back or I'll do her + right now. + + Rebecca shits bricks. Gallagher's going to explode any + second now. Sanchez offers Wade his laser handgun. + + SANCHEZ + Use this. You can't miss. + + Wade looks over the futuristic weapon. It's a far cry from + his .38. + + SANCHEZ + G'head. It's user friendly. + + Wade gives in to technology. Takes the gun. Switches it + on. It's an unbelievable weapon. + + WADE + (under his breath) + Welcome to the 21st century, Wade. + + Wade aims the laser targeting. Gallagher uses Rebecca as + his shield. + + GALLAGHER + Get back. + + Wade squints. Two-hands the weapon. Aims. + + WADE + (to Rebecca) + Spread your legs. + + Rebecca's frightened. Probably pissed in her pants by now. + Wade's asking her to spread her legs. She looks at him + weird. A "whaaaa?" look on her face. + + WADE + Spread 'em! + + She does. Wade FIRES. Nails Gallagher in the leg. He's + thrown back. Wade FIRES another into Gallagher's wrist. + His weapon falls. A Cop grabs it. Gallagher slams into + the wall and collapses. Wade scoops up his .38. + + ROSHKO + (re: Gallagher) + Someone call a MEDIVAC. + + Wade walks. Snaps off his cop badge. Hands it and his + .38 to Sanchez. + + WADE + You can have it. I won't need it + in my new job. + + Wade heads backstage. Frick and Frack help Gallagher to + his feet, when all of a sudden Doucet lunges from behind + the backstage curtain. Full of rage. Everyone moves in + slow motion. Gallagher stands in muted terror. Frick and + Frack spin. Kai Ling readies his Aikido. Screams and + charges. Doucet nonchalantly straightarms Kai Ling. + Withdraws a telephone cord from his pouch. Twists it + around Kai Ling's neck and with one tug ends his life. + Dokes springs into action. Doucet grabs him and shoves + an industrial pair of wire cutters into the man's chest. + Gallagher slithers into a corner. Doucet approaches. + + GALLAGHER + No... No... No... Please... Wade! + Wade! + + BACKSTAGE + + Wade walks. Ignores the plea. Sanchez grabs him. + + SANCHEZ + Doucet's back. + + Wade spins. This is a big surprise. Sanchez hands over + the .38. + + SANCHEZ + You're going to need this. + + BACK TO SCENE + + Gallagher is reduced to a sniveling, whimpering mouse. + Doucet grabs him. Lifts the Mayor off his feet. + + DOUCET + I want to congratulate you on your + win. + + With his free hand, Doucet pulls out his double barrel + handgun. Gallagher cries. Closes his eyes. TWO SHOTS + RING out. The recipient staggers back. Totters. Screams + as another BULLET enters his throat. + + If you're wondering who got the lead, it's Doucet. + Gallagher opens his eyes. The first two bullets pierced + his suit and hit the monster. Wade is some shot. He + continues BLOWING HOLES in Doucet. Determined to end the + man's nightmare of a life. Finally Doucet hits a television + camera. Spins. Falls spread-eagled onto a chair. + Coughs blood. Wade steps up. Triggers. His gun is empty. + Doucet lurches forward. Grabs Wade. Nails him into the + wall. Throws him over a row of chairs. Wade hits the + floor. Buried beneath metal chairs. Doucet pulls him out. + + DOUCET + One... question... before I kill you... + + Wade is pulled face to face with Doucet. + + DOUCET + ...Why do... they call you... Demolition + Man...? + + SANCHEZ (V.O.) + Because he demolishes things, asshole. + + Doucet spins. Sanchez stands behind him. Laser weapon + aimed. He FIRES. One shot does the trick. Doucet falls + back with the chair. He jerks once and then dies. + + EXT. SUBURBAN SPLIT LEVEL (VALLEY) + + Twilight. Willy is adjusting the seat on his BMX. Wade + pulls up and steps out. He's in his mid-forties. + + WILLY + (delighted) + Grandpa's home. + + Willy races into Wade's arms. Cassy and Kimberly walk out + of the house. Wade puts Willy on the ground. Silence. + For a moment Wade stares into Cassy's eyes. Then he pulls + her over, taking her in his tight embrace. Kimberly and + Willy surround them. This is nice. This is love. + + INT. CRYO-PRISON FACILITY X23-55 + + HOLD ON an Inmate Pod. Gallagher on ice. Chilled black + lifeless eyes. Glossy face. Sequestered between a Child + Molester and a Necrophiliac. He fits in perfectly. + + DATA BANK READS: RAYMOND GALLAGHER + 78-55439832-CVX + SUSPENDED: MAY 09, 2018 + TEMPERATURE: - 320 + CELLULAR ACTIVITY: 0 + + REHAB TRAINING: SANITATION ENGINEER + + His eyes glare at us. They are full of evil. In a + Cryogenic state he poses no threat. Or does he...? + + FADE OUT. + + + + THE END + + + + +