Chapter 3 (Episode I)

**Chapter 3** is the third chapter of The White Shapes: Episode I - The Rise of the Shapers. It was written by Donald Newton.

## Plot

The main characters comes together to celebrate Sierra's 10th Birthday.

## Full Chapter

EXT. FOSTER RESIDENCE - BACKYARD - EVENING

Sierra, Andy, Noah, and their friends are playing in the backyard while their parents are watching. The adults; Sam, Linda, Clay, Noah's parents MARTY and LAURA VANTRECE (Both in the mid 30s), Anthony, his wife and Andy's aunt DANIELA "DANI" LOPEZ (30), his mother and Andy's grandmother CARLA LOPEZ (50s), Nicole, and Chris are all sitting on the patio deck.

There is a colorful sign hanging over the patio shade that says, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SIERRA", suggesting that everyone is here to celebrate Sierra's birthday.

LINDA: (to her daughter) So where are you going tomorrow?

NICOLE: To Emerson Field just outside of Cosgrove.

MARTY: From what I hear that's sort of a dangerous place now. There are rumors of those white human looking creatures there.

NICOLE: I've heard of them. But I'm not afraid.

CHRIS: Besides, didn't they confirm that those were just pranksters?

ANTHONY: Nothing is confirmed. But that is what is suspected the most. But still, people have been going around the area lately and have gone missing. So you really should be careful.

NICOLE: Oh, we will.

MALE VOICE: (O.S.) Hello?

Everyone turns to the back door.

SAM: (shouting) We're all out here.

Walking out is BRUCE DALEY (35), his younger brother ROGER DALEY (23), and Bruce's son RICKY DALEY (10). The adults are confused by their presence. Anthony recognizes them.

ANTHONY: Bruce Daley? What are you guys doing here?

BRUCE: I guess Ricky was invited to a birthday party.

The adults glance at each other. Who invited them?

SIERRA: RICKY! YOU CAME!

RICKY: I told you that I would.

Sierra eagerly grabs Ricky's hand and pulls him towards the other kids with her. She's extremely excited by his presence.

The adults finally understand now. Sierra invited Ricky without telling them.

SAM: (to Bruce and Roger) Have a seat, guys. Can I get you anything to drink?

BRUCE: A soda I guess.

SAM: Roger?

ROGER: I'll have a beer.

Bruce turns to his brother and scolds him.

BRUCE: Roger! We're at a family party.

SAM: Oh, it's okay. Some of us are drinking.

Sam pulls out a beer from the cooler and hands it to Roger.

SAM: Here you go, Roger.

Roger takes the beer.

BRUCE: (fatherly) What do you say, Roger?

ROGER: Thank you, Mr. Foster.

SAM: You're welcome.

It's clear by Roger's behavior and personality that he's distant, somewhat shy, somewhat rebellous, and an obvious anti-social person. He's basically the odd outcast of the adults. Roger's face is rough looking. While he can be afraid, he is a very tough guy with muscles. He has been in some fights in his life -- won and lost. He's a warrior but with a child-like innocence to him.

Bruce, on the other hand, is the mature and responsible older brother. He takes care of Roger.

ANTHONY: So how have you been, Roger?

ROGER: (shy) Doing okay.

ANTHONY: Been staying out of trouble?

ROGER: I guess so.

BRUCE: I've made sure that he has.

ANTHONY: That's good. You're a good guy, Roger. I'd hate to see you in trouble again. It's just good to see you in a good enviroment like this.

ROGER: I just came along.

LINDA: And we're happy to have you here.

The kids continue to play together. They are playing TAG. Sierra is it and starts chasing her friends. They split up and hide in different places. But Sierra has her eyes on only one person -- RICKY.

Sierra chases Ricky to the side of the house, out of view of the adults.

EXT. FOSTER HOUSE - SIDE OF THE HOUSE - EVENING

Ricky is cornered to the wall.

RICKY: Oh, you're good.

SIERRA: I know.

Sierra just stands there, staring at Ricky rather than tagging him.

RICKY: Aren't you going to tag me?

Sierra smiles. Then suddenly -- PLANTS A KISS ON HIS LIPS. Ricky is shocked and surprised by this. Sierra blushes over this.

RICKY: What was that for?

SIERRA: I don't know. I just wanted to see what it felt like. Did you like it?

RICKY: Actually...I did.

Ricky smiles at her.

SIERRA: But that kiss was technically me tagging you. So you're it.

Sierra proceeds to run. Ricky playfully chases after her.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. FOSTER RESIDENCE - BACKYARD - NIGHT

Clay, Sam, and Anthony are sitting on the patio deck and drinking the last of their beers for the night.

CLAY: So are you going to take the job?

ANTHONY: I'd like to. But I don't know if I feel like I'm up for it.

SAM: How does your mom and wife feel about it?

ANTHONY: They insist that I take it. My mother uses the "Your Father Would Be Proud" card.

SAM: And he would be. I knew your father. He was a good friend. And I'm telling you that if your father were alive and heard about the offer...he'd be the first to insist that you take it.

CLAY: And as your friend...I'm telling you to take it, man.

SAM: And as the father of your friend and as a friend of your father...I second that. Take the job, son. Become our new Sheriff.

Anthony feels it.

ANTHONY: Well, everyone is pressuring for me to do it. Well...(sighs)...I guess I will take the job.

CLAY: Damn straight you are.

SAM: Right. (Downs the last of the drink) Well, I'm going in for the night. Goodnight, boys.

CLAY: Night, Dad.

ANTHONY: Night, Sam.

Sam walks into the house through the sliding glass door. Now it's just Clay and Anthony.

ANTHONY: You think I'll make a good sheriff?

CLAY: I think you'll make a great Sheriff.

ANTHONY: I can do my best. But I know that nobody can be as great as my Dad was.

CLAY: Your Dad was legendary. Still is. Nobody can ever measure up to him. But you are certainly the next best thing to him.

ANTHONY: We'll see. I guess I better get Andy home and to bed. I suppose I'll visit Mayor Rawlins tomorrow and accept the position.

CLAY: Good. Congrats...Sheriff.

ANTHONY: Thanks. Good night, brother.

CLAY: Good night, bro.

Anthony walks inside through the sliding glass door. Clay sits by his lonesome and continues to drink his beer.

We PAN FAR AWAY from the backyard to find ourselves at a border of trees between the city and the woods. The TRENCHCOAT SHAPER stares on at the city. He can see Clay from where he's standing. But, of course, Clay is unaware of his presence.

Ominous plays in the background as we sense the danger inching closer and closer to our main characters. Things are about to change for the people of Cosgrove.

## Trivia

* We learn that Sierra Foster just turned 10 years old.
* First appearance of:
	+ Roger Daley
	+ Bruce Daley
	+ Ricky Daley
	+ Dani Lopez
	+ Carla Lopez
	+ Marty Vantrece
	+ Laura Vantrece