Gotta Go Fast/Transcript

## Previously on The Cursed Children

SAGE: Previously on The Cursed Children
LUNA: I will kill you!
KAI: I’m not playing with you. He’s more insane than me. Don’t let him fool you. He’ll come bursting through the doors before security and Reuben can get here. He’ll hurt the “hybrid king”.
JAMES: Control your kid, or I’ll get someone to do it for you.
LUNA: I know. But here’s the thing sweetie. I don’t.
JAMES: Just know that I got your back. If she tries to pull more shit like that, Luna and Brandon Marshall will finally have met their match.
LUNA: What’s wrong with me?
## Boys Locker Room

BRANDON: Alright boys hurry up. I don't have all day.
*Brandon is currently doing roll call*.

BRANDON: Masters...
CHRISTIAN: Here sir.
BRANDON: [under his breath] And late.
*Vince is struggling to get his jersey on*

BRANDON: North?
*Vince is still struggling*.

BRANDON: Vincenté North?
VINCE: Um... I-I'm h-here.
*Brandon walks up to Vince*.

BRANDON: [yells] THEN SAY SOMETHING!
*Brandon sets his clipboard on the bench*.

BRANDON: Listen boys. We're the Titans for god sakes. Hate to break it to you, but I don't see any awards in the "hall of lame". So this year, we're gonna break the Ravens.
*Brandon realizes he's short a player*.

BRANDON: Wait a minute. The hell is Laurent? Huh?
*Brandon is beginning to lose his temper, so Christian runs out of the locker room to pull Sage from class*.

SAGE: Here sir!
*At this point Brandon is fuming*.

BRANDON: I think you know what you need to do.
*Sage nods and stands as if he's petrified*

BRANDON: [yells] Goddamn it Laurent! Give me 50.
*Sage hesitates for a few before dropping and giving Brandon fifty push-ups*.

BRANDON: [frustrated] Listen ladies, if this continues I'm gonna need some xanax and a new team. Now do me a favor and get your asses at there and show the Ravens what it means to be a Titan.
## Fields

*Both teams are lined up*.

KYLE: Ready to lose again this year, Marshall?
BRANDON: That was last year. They've got me this year. So prepare for your little prep boys to go home crying to their mommies because the Titans beat them.
*Suddenly referee blows his whistle*.

KYLE: The fuck are you doing Paige?
*Brandon laughs and pats Justin on the back*.

BRANDON: [humiliating voice] Great job. Keep it up bud. You've got a hell of a team.
KYLE: Right and your best player is a 7th grader.
BRANDON: You see, that 7th grader got skills and you know it.
*Brandon and Kyle watch #1 (Sage Laurent) score a touchdown*.

BRANDON: Atta boy Laurent.
KYLE: Whatever. We'll win next time.
## Aria's Dorm

*Back in Aria’s room, there is knock at her door. It’s Elias*.

ELIAS: Look, I’m sorry about the other day.
ARIA: Save it. We broke up, and it doesn’t matter anymore.
ELIAS: Look, I know Luna. I’ll talk to her and…
ARIA: It’s okay. I’d rather steer clear of her for a while.
ELIAS: Something happen?
ARIA: I told you. We broke up. Nothing major. She’s always been the jealous type. Even you know that.
ELIAS: I guess. I was going to grab lunch. [Stammers] Do you maybe want to come?
*Aria nods her head yes*.

## Boys' Locker Room

*Back at the boys’ locker room, Christian is changing back into his uniform when one of the players approaches him. However, he is unaware that Brandon is watching him*.

PLAYER: Hey Masters, where’s your girlfriend?
CHRISTIAN: What girlfriend? I don’t have one.
PLAYER: Yeah you do. Where’s Luna?
CHRISTIAN: Luna’s not my girl. And we’re merely friends.
PLAYER: [mocks Christian] Oh but she’s so fine!
CHRISTIAN: Is there anything else you’d like to say?
PLAYER: Yeah. I heard that Aria kissed Elias. That means that Luna is single and you can have her.
CHRISTIAN: Like I said. I don’t have any business with Luna.
## Kai's Penthouse - Lobby

*Luna has just woken up. She decides to wear a pair of ripped jeans and a long sleeved crop top. However, it’s 80 degrees outside*.

KAI: Morning sleepy head. What’s with the long sleeves? It’s like 80 out there.
LUNA: I’ve been feeling cold lately. And when I mean cold, I don’t mean personality wise. I mean I’m cold.
KAI: [laughs] I know what “cold” is. I wasn’t born yesterday.
LUNA: [under her breath] You sure about that?
*Luna heads to the kitchen and pours herself a bowl of Captain crunch*.

KAI: All that cereal. How do you do it? Don’t you get sick of it at some point? When are you gonna ask me to make waffles for you? I miss making you something special.
LUNA: [crunching] What? You hate cooking, so what are you talking about?
KAI: [stammers] T-that's not t-true. I don't mind doing it for you.
*Kayleigh walks down the stairs and Kai jumps up from the couch*.

KAI: [shocked] Babe? W-what?
KAYLEIGH: You seem surprised.
KAI: Well... I am. It's just that if I would have known that you were coming back I would have...
KAYLEIGH: Save the explanations for later. I'm here right?
KAI: Yes. And that's all that matters.
LUNA: So, things are about to get real?
## The North School - Brandon's Office

*Elizabeth sits at Brandon’s desk. She’s her brother, when she notices that Christian walks in*.

ELIZABETH: Christian? What can I help you with?
CHRISTIAN: I can’t be here. This school I… I’m gonna lose it.
ELIZABETH: Well, for starters you did a perfect job handling the situation.
*When Elizabeth says those very words, Christian drops his jaw*.

CHRISTIAN: How do you know?
ELIZABETH: It was a test. To see how you would handle future confrontations.
*Elizabeth gets up from the desk and heads over to a file drawer. She’s growing through the many organized folders until she comes up to Christian’s*.

ELIZABETH: If you're wondering how you got in here it's because of me.
CHRISTIAN: What do you mean?
ELIZABETH: I'm the one whose in charge of admission.
*Elizabeth continues to go through Christian’s file. She takes a paper out and puts it on the desk. She then looks up at Christian*.

ELIZABETH: I specifically read your application and reviewed your transcripts. Normally we don't admit fighters but you... you're different.
CHRISTIAN: [confused] How?
ELIZABETH: You've got a future here. Typically the students who graduate here get accepted into colleges like Harvard and Notre Dame, and end up going to the NFL. We didn't have to let you in here. Remember that.
## Kai's Penthouse - Kai's Room

*It's nighttime. Kai is lying in bed, and sees that Kayleigh isn't beside him and raises his head, looking around*.

KAI: Kay?
KAYLEIGH: Hey.
KAI: Hey.
*Kayleigh comes out of the bathroom and walks back over to the bed. She jumps into the bed beside him. Kai pulls Kayleigh to his side, playing with her hair. They kiss each other. Kayleigh pushes herself on top of Kai, and continues kissing him*.

KAI: [moans] Mmm, baby. I’ve missed you.
KAYLEIGH: Oh, shut it.
*She rolls off of him, but is still in his reach*.

KAI: No, I mean it.
## The North School - Fields

*The football team is practicing for homecoming. Sage, Christian and Vince are currently running laps while Brandon is recording their times*.

BRANDON: Now, I’ve seen what you guys can do. We’ve beat the Ravens, but don’t get too happy boys. In case you didn’t know there’s this event called “Homecoming”. This year we’re up against Santa Monica High.
*Brandon sighs before putting his hand over his face*.

BRANDON: Now, to be honest, I’d be scared. But now I see what we’re truly capable of. Laurent will lead us in the next three weeks. Followed by Masters and North.
*Brandon looks over at the other two boys who seem a little preoccupied*.

BRANDON: [yells] DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR LADIES?
BOYS: YES SIR!
*Brandon smiles*.

BRANDON: Good. Now all of you give me 20, unless you wanna give me 50.
*The boys look at each other before looking back at their coach. They all shake their heads*.

BRANDON: Ya know, all of y'all are a bunch of pussies. Drop and give 50.
*Brandon looks around before widening his eyes*.

BRANDON: [yells] I SAID DROP AND GIVE ME 50! NOW!
## The North School - Brandon's Office

*Brandon is finishing paperwork. There’s a knock on the door*.

BRANDON: Come in.
*Elias opens the door. Brandon rolls his eyes*.

BRANDON: What is it boy? You know how I get this time of day.
ELIAS: Aria. She’s gone.
BRANDON: Well, there is a meal at the end of the day. It’s called dinner.
*Elias rolls his eyes at Brandon’s remark*.

ELIAS: She wasn’t at dinner, and I have proof.
BRANDON: Really? What’s your proof then?
*Elias gulps*.

ELIAS: Lizzie.
## The North School - Girl's Bathroom (Outside)

*Elias waits for Lizzie to come out bathroom. Door opens, Elias grabs Lizzie*.

LIZZIE: Ewias?
ELIAS: Wanna take a walk with me?
*Lizzie nods her head yes*.

## The North School - Brandon's Office

*The Pair walks in*.

BRANDON: [softly] My dear, did you see Aria Wood at dinner tonight?
*Lizzie shakes her head no*.

LIZZIE: No sir. I didn’t.
*Brandon sighs and picks his radio up*.

BRANDON: [into radio] Dr. North?
*Brandon’s radio makes a beeping noise*.

REUBEN: [voice over] Go ahead.
BRANDON: Have you seen A. Wood?
REUBEN: [voice over] No. I haven’t. She has not checked in for the night.
BRANDON: Thank you.
*He sighs before giving Elias and a sleeping Lizzie a faint smile*.

BRANDON: [whispers] Lay her on the couch. You go back to your room.
*Elias lays Lizzie on the couch and Leaves*.
*Brandon leans down and kisses Lizzie’s head*.

BRANDON: Sleep tight, princess.
*Brandon steps out of office and uses his radio once more*.

BRANDON: Elizabeth?
*Radio beeps*.

ELIZABETH: [voice over] Yes?
BRANDON: [gulps] Code Red.
## The North School - Great Hall

*The students are gathered up and are seated. Reuben stands on Brandon’s left and Elizabeth stands right. Whispers can be heard amongst the crowd*.

BRANDON: Settle down.
*Students immediately stop talking*.

BRANDON: You may have heard rumors about a missing pupil.
*Students whispering*.

BRANDON: Sadly it is true. Aria Wood has gone missing. Doctor North is here to speak to you all.
*Brandon steps down from the podium and Reuben steps up*.

REUBEN: Due to these unfortunate times, I’m calling a lockdown.
*Students gasp and whisper*.

REUBEN: Because we don’t know if she ran away or the worst possible, seniors are prohibited from leaving.
*Reuben sighs*.

REUBEN: I’m also postponing homecoming until further notice.
*Sage and Christian look at each other*.

REUBEN: I’ll also be stressing a stricter curfew.
STUDENT: [yells] We ain’t babies no more.
*Reuben rolls his eyes and sighs*.

REUBEN: Correction. *“We aren’t”*. I understand. However, it’s prominent and it’s final.
## The North School - Front Gates

REUBEN: I’ll talk to Luna and see if she knows anything.
*Brandon nods*.

REUBEN: Have fun explaining to James about why his kid went missing.
*Brandon shakes his head*.

BRANDON: Tell Kyle to pray for me. I’m gonna need it.
*Reuben puts his hand up in air*.

REUBEN: No problem. I’ll be back tonight.
## The North School - Brandon's Office

*Brandon pages Elizabeth. He tells her to come to his office. She agrees. He sighs before dialing James' number. The phone rings, and James picks up*.

JAMES: [over phone] Hello? What happened now?
BRANDON: It appears that Aria has gone...
*Brandon is afraid to say the remaining words. Elizabeth nods her head, and he continues on with the sentence*.

BRANDON: Aria has gone missing.
JAMES: [Panics] Gone? What do you mean gone? You can't handle a kid?
*Brandon sighs before putting his head on the desk. Elizabeth sees that this stresses him out, and continues the conversation with James*.

ELIZABETH: Mr. Wood, please rest assure that we are doing everything we can to sort this situation out. We're working with the police and...
JAMES: You better find my daughter or else...
ELIZABETH: Mr. Wood I need you to remain calm. We will find Aria. We're working closely with the LAPD.
JAMES: All I know, is that let something happen to her and you're gonna meet my bad side.
*End of conversation. James hangs up*.

BRANDON: [panicking[ What are we gonna do? I-I...
*Elizabeth sits a hands on her brother's shoulder*.

BRANDON: Don't panic. It's not good for you. We'll find her. She couldn't have gone that far.
## The North School - Christian & Elias' Dorm

ELIAS: [to himself] Where could you have gone?
CHRISTIAN: You say something?
*Christian is folding his clothes and putting them away in the drawers*.

ELIAS: I'm just worried about Aria.
CHRISTIAN: Well, that's not your fault that she decided to run away.
*Elias sighs*.

ELIAS: If I hadn't kissed her, she would still be with Luna, and none of this would have happened.
CHRISTIAN: Dude, that's kinda harsh. Don't you think? You can't be that hard on yourself.
## Kai's Penthouse - Bathroom

*Kai is going through his medicine cabinet. He can't find what he's looking for. He's looking for his razor blade*.

KAI: [mumbles] Shit.
*Kayleigh hears Kai and yells to him from their room*.

KAYLEIGH: Babe? What's wrong?
KAI: I can't find my razor. I need it. I need to shave this tree off my face.
*Kayleigh laughs*.

KAYLEIGH: Babe, beard or not. You're still mine, and to be honest, I prefer you with a beard.
## Vincenté's Mansion

*Vincenté is sitting on the couch. He looks up when Reuben walks into the room. Reuben kisses Vincenté on the head*.

VINCENTÉ: Babe? What's wrong? How did work go?
REUBEN: We've got a missing kid. Now, the school's on lockdown. No one gets in or out.
*Vincenté raises an eyebrow*.

VINCENTÉ: You're not telling me something.
REUBEN: It's the girl Luna used to date.
VINCENTÉ: Oh. Then God help us. We're all fucked. You know how the father can get.
*Reuben sits down*.

REUBEN: I'm not okay. I feel something happening. And...
VINCENTÉ: You're gonna be just fine. Breathe.
REUBEN: They need me back tonight.
VINCENTÉ: Right. Precautions and all.
*Reuben lays his head beside Vincenté*.

REUBEN: Speaking of kids, hows our own daughter? Haven't heard from her in a while.
VINCENTÉ: UCLA is doing her just fine.
*Vincenté notices that Reuben looks down a bit*.

VINCENTÉ: You okay?
REUBEN: Don't worry about me. I'm fine. Besides you've got other things to worry about and...
VINCENTÉ: If I can remember our vows, I think I pretty much said that I'd be by your side no matter what.
REUBEN: [laughs] My God, Vince.
## Kai's Penthouse

*Luna looks up and notices Reuben fully suited up in his uniform*.

LUNA: You going on patrol?
REUBEN: No. School duty calls.
*Reuben is about to leave when something dawns on him*.

REUBEN: Question. Have you heard anything or seen anything from Aria?
*Luna shakes her head no*.

LUNA: Why?
REUBEN: She's gone missing.
*Luna rolls her eyes. She sends a location to Reuben's phone. It buzzes*.

REUBEN: What's this?
LUNA: Directions to our favorite spot.
REUBEN: Hold up. What?
LUNA: We used to hang there. It's by a riverside.
REUBEN: Right. Thank God for my granddaughter.
*He kisses her head*.

REUBEN: What would I do without you?
LUNA: [sarcastically] Make out with Vince?
REUBEN: Watch your mouth. But you're right. Let me put that in my to-do list.
LUNA: Gross.
## Riverside

*Aria is standing on the dock. She's throwing rocks into the water. Her phone buzzes. It's her dad. However, she ignores the call. She continues to throw rocks in the water*.

## Brandon's Office

*Brandon has just finished showering. He has his North school robe on. Just as he's about to lay on the couch, Elizabeth walks in*.

BRANDON: What now? Daddy is low on juice.
ELIZABETH: Well, he's gonna have to go on "E" because we found her.
*Brandon is half asleep. Elizabeth's words takes several minutes to register in his head*.

BRANDON: Thats... Aria! You found her?
ELIZABETH: Luna did. She's on the riverside.
*He sighs with relief*.

BRANDON: Thank Kyle for praying for me.
ELIZABETH: But you-- Kyle? -- Huh?
## Riverside

*Reuben's patrol car is parked. It's pouring rain. He's getting soaked as he continues his search*.

REUBEN: Aria?
*Aria hears someone call her name but doesn't really know who*.

REUBEN: [yells] Aria!
*Aria gasps*.

ARIA: [yells] Brandon!?
*Reuben hears her response. It's coming from the dock*.

REUBEN: [panting] What are you doing out here?
ARIA: Soul searching.
## Hospital - Flashback

*Kai is in the delivery room with Katherine. She's giving birth to her baby girl*.

## Hospital - Lobby - Flashback

*Reuben and Brandon are currently fighting each other*.

## Hospital - Katherine's Room

*Katherine is panting*.

NURSE & KAI: Push!
## Lobby - Flashback

*The boys are still fighting. Reuben has Brandon pinned on the ground*.

## Katherine's Room - Flashback

NURSE: You have a beautiful daughter.
KATHERINE: Luna. My Luna.
## Woods - Flashback

*Luna is in the woods with Amara. Both girls are running through the woods and are laughing*.

## Bar - Flashback

LUNA: [14 years] Why are we here?
AMARA: [17 years] Just relax and have fun.
## Kai's Penthouse

*Luna wakes up with a gasp. She looks around and sees Kayleigh making breakfast*.

KAYLEIGH: Bad dream?
LUNA: No. My whole childhood just flashed before me.
## Brandon's Office

BRANDON: Do you know how serious this is?
*Aria looks down*.

BRANDON: What if we didn't know where you were?
ELIZABETH: Aria, I know it's been rough. Still, you can't just leave.
BRANDON: You had me worried sick.
ARIA: I know. I'm sorry.
BRANDON: I know. I'm suspending you.
ARIA: How long?
BRANDON: [sighs] A month.
## Kai's Classroom

KAI: Tomorrow we talk about nature spells, which are really fun by the way. Even more so since the lesson will be outside in the woods.
*The students begin to file out of the classroom. Kai notices that Elias looks down*.

KAI: Everything okay, Mr. Parker?
ELIAS: Yeah.
KAI: [sighs] Look, I know it's hard and kinda weird to have your evil big brother as your teacher, but If you ever need anything, let me know okay?
ELIAS: Okay.
KAI: I'm being serious. We've had our differences in the past, but I'm willing to do anything you need me to do.
## Brandon's Office

*Ryan comes running into Brandon's office. Brandon looks at Ryan and gives her a smile*.

BRANDON: What's wrong little one?
RYAN: [panting] Daddy, there's something wrong with Lizzie!
BRANDON: Oh. Okay. Well, just slow down a bit okay?
*Ryan nods her head. And calms down*.

BRANDON: Now, what's the matter?
RYAN: Lizzie isn't breathing and she's not moving. It's like she's dead!
BRANDON: [to himself] More running.
BRANDON: [into Radio] Dr. North?
REUBEN: [voice over] Go ahead.
BRANDON: [into Radio] I need you to come with me down to the 100's.
REUBEN: [voice over] Not a problem.
*Brandon gets out of his seat, and begins running*.

## Room 100

*Lizzie is laying in bed. She's cold as ice and isn't moving. Reuben picks her up, and swaddles her in a blanket*.

REUBEN: What's wrong with her?
BRANDON: It looks like she's petrified.
REUBEN: We're dealing with something out of are hands.
BRANDON: Just get her to the infirmary. Do it discreetly. I don't want anyone to panic.
*Reuben nods. He begins to run down the 100 wing to the infirmary*.

## Infirmary

NURSE: My God! Another one?
REUBEN: Wait what? What do you mean?
NURSE: She's the fourth one today. Lay her down there.
*Reuben places Lizzie on the bed, and strokes her head*.

REUBEN: So, you mean it's an ongoing case?
NURSE: [shakes head] Whatever it is, it's not good. Who would want hurt these babies?
REUBEN: I don't know. But I'm sure as hell gonna find out.
## Jame's House

JAMES: What were you thinking, Aria-Grace?
ARIA: Look, everything has been heavy on me. The break-up and...
*James sets a hand on her shoulder*.

JAMES: I know. You guys were together for 5 years. I'm sorry it happened, but I'm telling you the past is the past. We must let it go.
*Aria begins sobbing*.

ARIA: [crying] Daddy, I love her!
JAMES: Yes. You do. She was your first love and your first heartbreak. It's going to hurt. But you have to move on.
## Brandon's Office

REUBEN: Nurse said she's been seeing this all day.
*Brandon looks up with a questionable face*.

BRANDON: What is going on this year?
## Kai's Penthouse

KAI: You know it's like 80 degrees. There's no way your still cold.
LUNA: I'm cold!
KAI: You know, I'm not stupid. I may look like I am but, I'm not.
LUNA: I-
KAI: I couldn't find my razor the other day. I thought I misplaced it.
*Luna backs up and Kai walks towards her*.

KAI: Pull your sleeves up.
LUNA: Bruh! I just said I'm cold.
KAI: I'm not your bro. I'm your father.
*Luna hesitates to pull her sleeves up*.

KAI: Either you can do it, or I'll do it.
*Luna looks away as she slowly pulls her sleeve up*.

KAI: I've got all night if you want to do this.
*Luna pulls her sleeve all the way up and reveals her red scratch marks*.

KAI: Just like I thought. I can't believe you. You're cutting? Why? I've given you everything!
LUNA: It's because of her. I can't get over her.
KAI: So you decide to cut yourself?
*Luna begins to cry*.

KAI: Baby, look at me. We're gonna get through this together.
*Kai tightly hugs Luna*.

KAI: It's you and me baby. Never forget that.
*She smiles and stops sobbing*.

KAI: What does daddy always say?
LUNA: Daddy's little abomination.
KAI: That's my princess. Never forget that.
## Woods

*A mysterious figure is standing in the woods. This figure is cloaked and is holding something in its hand*.

MYSTERIOUS FIGURE: I'm here now, Brandon Marshall. Be afraid.
**END CREDITS**