FINAL JUSTICE

WRITTEN BY: 
SHERRY LLOYD

FADE IN:

EXT. COFFEE SHOP -- NIGHT

Buddy, mid 40's, holding a semi-automatic weapon is with Vince, late 30's, is holding a .38 pistol

BUDDY
Ok, cover me. We only have 1 chance at this, Vince. We can't screw this up.

VINCE
I know. He's not getting away this time.

Vince looks in. 

VINCE
Let's go in on the count of 3. 1, 2,....

BUDDY
3!!!

Buddy, goes in first, followed by Vince, guns raised.

INT. COFFEE SHOP -- CONTINOUS

Rick Colter, in his 30's, very attractive and well dressed, jumps out of his seat and runs. 

Buddy runs after him.

BUDDY
Get on the floor, Rick!!!

Buddy catches him and throws him back into the dining area. 

Vince is there to catch him and throws him against the wall. 

Buddy grabs Rick and checks him for any weapons.

No weapons found. 

BUDDY
I got you now, asshole! You are NOT getting away this time!

RICK
So, what now princess?  You actually think that this is over? You are more stupid than you look.

BUDDY
Oh, yeah.  Why don't I just take the chance and kill you myself?! You're nothing but a sorry ass pig!

Buddy puts the gun to Rick's head.

BUDDY
You're not getting away now asshole!  

Rick pulls out a switchblade and in one swift movement turns around and stabs Buddy in the chest. 

Buddy falls back and stumbles to a chair holding his chest. 

Rick aims the knife at Vince. 

Vince shoots Rick and Rick falls back and dies. 

Buddy lies down on the floor.

VINCE
Oh, shit! 

Vince goes over to Buddy and yells at the MAN BEHIND COUNTER.

VINCE
Call 911!!!

The man behind the counter picks up the phone and dials 911.

MAN BEHIND COUNTER
Yes, 911. There is a man here that has been stabbed. We need an ambulance right away!!

VINCE
Don't die on me, man. 

MAN BEHIND COUNTER TO VINCE
The ambulance is on the way. Is there anything I can do to help?

The MAN BEHIND COUNTER grabs a towel and goes over to Buddy and Vince. 

Vince takes off his jacket and puts in behind Buddy's head.

VINCE
What do we do?

MAN
Put pressure on the wound and hold it there until the ambulance comes. 

Ambulance sirens are heard in the background. 

VINCE
Hang in there. They're coming. 

BUDDY
I need you to do me a favor, Vince. 

VINCE
Ok... 

BUDDY
Tell my sister I love her.

VINCE
Ok.. I will.

EMT's race in with a stretcher and a first-aid bag. 

EMT #1 puts pressure on the wound site, while EMT #2 takes Buddy's blood pressure.

EMT #2
Blood pressure is 100/70, pulse is 30. This is not good.

EMT #1
We need to get him out of here now. He seems to be fading fast.

EMT #2
Blood pressure is going down! It's at 75/50....60/40....

Buddy starts to fade, closing and opening his eyes. 

EMT #1
(to Buddy)
Sir, you need to stay awake for us.

EMT #2 brings the stretcher over by Buddy.

EMT #1
(to EMT #2)
On the count of 3, we lift... 1, 2, 3.

Both EMT's lift Buddy on the stretcher, and take him out to the ambulance.

EXT. COFFEE SHOP -- CONTINOUS

Buddy looks at Vince.

BUDDY
You've been a great friend....

VINCE
Thanks..you too. 

Buddy shuts his eyes and dies. 

EMT #1
(to Vince)
I'm sorry, sir. We tried everything.

VINCE
I know. Thanks.

Captain Turner pulls up and gets out of his car. 

CAPT. TURNER
Vince, what happened here?

VINCE
We went after Rick Colter, the convicted rapist and murderer.

CAPT. TURNER
Yeah, I know who he is...

VINCE
The capture went bad. He stabbed Buddy, started going after me...I had to shoot him.

CAPT. TURNER
So Rick's dead?

VINCE
Yeah. And that's not the worst news.
(pauses)
Buddy was killed by him.

CAPT. TURNER
Shit! You guys are the best we have! ..... I'm sorry Vince.  

VINCE
Yeah...well....I've gotta go. 

CAPT. TURNER
Don't do anything stupid.

VINCE
Never.

Vince gets in his car and drives away. 

Capt. Turner goes into the coffee shop.

INT. TRACY'S HOME -- DAY

Tracy, an attractive 30-something, is at home cleaning and hears a knock at the door. 

TRACY
Who is it?

Tracy looks through the peephole and sees her mom and Vince. 

She opens the door and Tracy's mom and Vince walk in.

TRACY
What's going on? Mom, are you Ok?

TRACY'S MOM
No I'm not, sweetheart. We need to talk to you.

Tracy's mom sits down on the couch. 

Vince sits down in a chair, shaking his head. 

VINCE
Trace, I need to tell you something, and it's not good.

Tracy's mom is sobbing.  

Tracy sits down and puts her arm around her. 

TRACY
Ok...what's going on? Don't beat around the bush.

VINCE
Tracy....Buddy was killed last night.

TRACY
What?!.. What happened?!

VINCE
The guy we were going after stabbed Buddy in the chest.

TRACY
Please tell me he didn't get away!

Tracy's mom gets up and exits. 

In the background, a door closes. 

VINCE
No, he didn't. Since he was a threat to me, I had to shoot him.

TRACY
Good. 

Vince sits next to Tracy on the couch, and rubs her back.  

VINCE
Buddy wanted me to tell you something.

TRACY
What?

VINCE
He wanted me to tell you that... he loved you.  

TRACY
What?

VINCE
He loved you, Tracy. He was always so proud of you.

TRACY
Really?

VINCE
Yes. He was always worried about you. 

Tracy relaxes. 

TRACY
I was always worried about him too. I never thought this would happen to him, though.

VINCE
Yeah, I know. 

TRACY
What are you going to do now?

VINCE
I don't know. I'm thinking of retiring.

Tracy's mom re-enters the room.

TRACY'S MOM
Vince, I really need to get home. I have to start getting Buddy's funeral arrangements going.

VINCE
Sure.

Vince and Tracy stand at the same time.

TRACY
Retire? Are you kidding me?

VINCE
In this business you need a partner. There isn't anyone out there that can replace Buddy.

TRACY
I know that. But don't just walk away from this....

VINCE
I'll....I don't know. I'll talk to you later. 

Tracy's mom starts toward the door.

Vince kisses Tracy on the cheek.

Tracy walks them both to the door. 

TRACY
Mom, if you need any help let me know, Ok?

TRACY'S MOM
Thanks, sweetheart. I love you.

TRACY
Love you too.

Tracy's mom exits. 

VINCE
If you need anything, Trace. You better let ME know.

TRACY
Yes, sir.

Tracy and Vince smile at each other. 

Vince winks at Tracy and exits.

Tracy gets on the phone to Annie, in her 30's, pretty, is at home watching TV. 

Phone rings.

INT. ANNIE'S HOME -- CONTINOUS

ANNIE
Hello?

TRACY
Hi, Annie. It's Tracy.

ANNIE
Hey, Tracy. What's up?

INT. TRACY'S HOME -- CONTINOUS

TRACY
I was just wondering if we could get together and talk. Buddy was killed last night, and I need a good friend right now.

INT. ANNIE'S HOME -- CONTINOUS

Annie jumps up and grabs her keys. 

ANNIE
Oh my God! I'm so sorry. You guys were so close! Are you going to be alright?

Annie heads for the door. 

TRACY
I don't know. Can we meet somewhere? I don't want to be here right now.

ANNIE
Sure. Why don't we meet up at the diner. Or if you don't feel like eating....

TRACY
No, no...that's fine. See you in a few minutes, Ok?

ANNIE
Perfect. I'm on my way.

Tracy and Annie hang up the phones.

EXT. TRACY'S HOME -- CONTINOUS

Tracy gets in her car.

EXT. SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD -- DAY

Tracy sees a little girl, named Emily, 7 years old, on the sidewalk crying and shivering. 

Tracy pulls over and gets out of her car. 

Emily is paralyzed in fear.

TRACY
Hi. My name is Tracy. Are you OK?

Emily starts crying hysterically.

TRACY
What's wrong? Can I help you?

EMILY
No, please go away.

Emily turns and starts to run. 

TRACY
Wait! Can I help you? Where do you live?

Emily stops, turns around, and points to her right, where, on the lawn about 3 houses down, lays a bike.

TRACY
Is that your bike?

EMILY
No. It's my little sister's bike.

TRACY
Where's your little sister?

Emily starts crying again.

TRACY
I'm sorry. Is your sister Ok?

EMILY
I don't know. I saw a man take her and put her in his car and then he drove away.

TRACY
How old is your sister?

Emily holds up 4 fingers. 

TRACY
Where's your mommy? Is she in the house?

EMILY
Yes.

Tracy runs over to the girl's house and pounds on the door. 

Linda, Emily's mother, looks disheveled, and worn out. 

Emily runs up behind Tracy.

LINDA
What the hell is going on? ...Emily get in here. Where is Julie?

INT. LINDA'S HOME -- CONTINOUS

TRACY
I'm sorry I startled you, ma'am, but I was pounding on your door to tell you that Emily saw your daughter Julie get taken by some man.

LINDA
What?! Is that true Emily?

EMILY
Yes, mommy.

TRACY
I saw her crying and shaking, so I pulled over. That's when she told me.

LINDA
Thank you. I need to call the police. Can I get your name and number just in case the police ask for it?

TRACY
Yes. My name is Tracy and my phone number is 555-9797. 

LINDA
Thank you for your help. I'm sure the police will be in touch.

TRACY
My pleasure.  

Tracy exits.

LINDA
Emily, do you remember what the man looked like? 

Linda calls 911.

EMILY
He had a beard.

Linda gets through to 911.

OPERATOR - 911
911. What's your emergency?

LINDA
My daughter has been kidnapped right outside my house!

OPERATOR - 911
Ma'am, please stay calm. Are there any witnesses?

LINDA
Yes. My older daughter saw it happen, but she's only 7.

OPERATOR - 911
Hold please....

Linda paces. 

OPERATOR - 911
The police have been dispatched, ma'am.  If you can, get as much information from your daughter as you can. It can be intimidating for a young child to talk to a police man in uniform.

LINDA
Thank you. I'll do what I can.

OPERATOR - 911
Good. Take care.

LINDA
You too.

Police sirens are heard in the distance. 

Linda walks outside to meet them.

EXT. LINDA'S HOME -- CONTINOUS

2 police cars turn the corner and Linda waves them down. 

SGT. Foster, in his 40's, balding, walks up to Linda.

SGT. FOSTER
Hello, ma'am. Are you the one who called about the kidnapping?

LINDA
Yes, sir. My daughter Emily was the one witness who saw my other daughter Julie get kidnapped by a man with a beard.

SGT. FOSTER
First, I would like to say that I'm very sorry for you and your family.  It is very crucial that we get as much information as possible, and start a search right away.

LINDA
I'll do whatever it takes.

SGT. FOSTER
Thank you... Would it be alright if I ask Emily a couple of questions?

LINDA
Sure.
(to Emily)
Honey, this nice officer wants to ask you some questions about what happened to Julie. Is that Ok?

EMILY
Yes, mommy.

LINDA
Good girl. I'll be right here. Don't worry.

SGT. FOSTER
(to Emily)
Ok, sweetheart. I know this is hard, but can you just tell me what happened?

Emily starts to get upset. 

EMILY
We were outside playing. This guy is in a car and rolls the window down and asks Julie if she wants some candy.

SGT. FOSTER
What happened next, angel? Take your time. It's Ok.

EMILY
Julie said yes.

Emily starts crying. 

EMILY
I was standing right next to her when he came up and just grabbed her! Why didn't he take me instead?!

Emily runs away crying hysterically. 

Linda runs after her.

LINDA
Emily!! Come back!!

INT. LINDA'S HOME -- CONTINOUS

Emily jumps on the couch, grabs a pillow and cries into it. 

Linda sits down by her.

LINDA
Honey, I know this is hard, but it's not your fault.

EMILY
Yes, it is!  I should have watched her better! I'm sorry mommy!

Sgt. Foster knocks on the door and Linda waves him in. 

Sgt. Foster sits down.

SGT. FOSTER
(to Emily)
Emily.

EMILY
Yeah.

SGT. FOSTER
No one is blaming you. This is not your fault, AT ALL. Is it alright if I ask one more question?

EMILY
Yes.

SGT. FOSTER
Ok, good. Can you tell me what the man looked like?

EMILY
He was tall with a beard... Oh, yeah, he had a mark on his face.

SGT. FOSTER
What kind of mark? A tattoo?

EMILY
Yeah. It was weird.

SGT. FOSTER
What was weird about it?

EMILY
It was a star, but different.

Sgt. Foster makes his notes in his book.

SGT. FOSTER
What color was his hair? Do you remember?

EMILY
No, he was wearing a baseball cap with an A on it.

SGT. FOSTER
That's good. Can I ask just ONE more question?

EMILY
Ok..

SGT. FOSTER
Can you tell me what kind of car he was driving?

EMILY
No, but it was big and white.  

SGT. FOSTER
Thank you, Emily. You helped us out a lot.

Sgt. Foster gets up and motions for Linda. 

SGT. FOSTER
We are going to do everything we can to get your daughter back. We will be questioning neighbors and see if any of them saw anything. But before we go, can we get a current picture of your daughter?

LINDA
Sure.

Linda walks to the bookshelf and picks out a recent picture of Julie.  

As she is giving the picture to Sgt. Foster, she breaks down.

LINDA
Oh my God!! My baby!! Julie!!

Sgt. Foster has her sit down on the couch. 

Emily sits by Linda and they hug tightly.

SGT. FOSTER
I'm sorry that you are going through this.  I have 3 kids myself, and knowing that this is every parent's nightmare, I can't imagine what you are feeling. But, be sure of this....We will find the man who did this and he will pay. But right now, time is crucial and all we want is to find your daughter and return her to you.

Sgt. Foster takes his business card out of his pocket and writes.

SGT. FOSTER
Here is my business card. It not only has my cell phone number, but right here on the back, I put my home phone number.  Call me whenever you need to. I will be on this case until it is solved.

LINDA
Thank you. I appreciate that.

Sgt. Foster gets up and exits. 

Emily and her mom hug again, still crying.

EXT. DINER -- DAY

Tracy drives up and sees Annie in the window.

INT. DINER -- CONTINOUS

Annie is worried.

ANNIE
Well, it's about time. I thought you were on your way. What happened?

TRACY
History may just have repeated itself.

ANNIE
What do you mean?

The waitress gives Tracy a menu.

WAITRESS
Would like to start with something to drink?

TRACY
Yes, an ice tea with no lemon, please.

WAITRESS
Be right up.

Waitress walks away. 

Annie is anxious. 

TRACY
Well, I saw a little girl on the sidewalk crying and shaking, so I pulled over to see what was wrong.

ANNIE
And...

TRACY
I don't know if I should tell you. It will bring back bad memories.

Waitress brings Tracy a drink.

WAITRESS
Are you ready to order yet?

TRACY
Yes. I'll take a club sandwich with a green salad.

WAITRESS
What kind of dressing?

TRACY
I'll take 1000 island, thank you.

WAITRESS TO ANNIE
And how about you?

ANNIE
The same, thanks.

WAITRESS
Sure. It will be right up.

Waitress walks away. 

Annie is growing impatient. 

ANNIE
Tell me, Tracy. You have NEVER kept anything secret from me.

TRACY
The little girl told me that her little sister was kidnapped. Annie, this girl is 7 and her sister is 4.

ANNIE
Oh...

Annie starts to flashback to when she was 7 years old.

INT. ANNIE'S CHILDHOOD HOME -- CONTINOUS

Annie sees her father holding her mother, both of them upset. 

Annie stands there in shock.  

She walks over to her mom and hugs her.

ANNIE'S FATHER
Sweetheart, your mommy and I have something to tell you.

ANNIE'S MOTHER
(to Annie's father)
Do you think it's ok to tell her? She won't understand.

ANNIE, 7 YEARS OLD
Tell me daddy. I'm old enough.

ANNIE'S FATHER
Honey, Lexi has been hurt.

ANNIE, 7 YEARS OLD
NO!!! What happened to Lexi!!

ANNIE'S FATHER
Lexi was taken by a mean man, while she was playing out front. The police found her, but.. she went to be with Jesus, baby. I'm so sorry.

ANNIE, 7 YEARS OLD
No! Lexi didn't go! I want my sister!

Little Annie runs out of the living room.

INT. LITTLE ANNIE'S BEDROOM -- CONTINOUS

She jumps on her bed and cries into her pillow. 

She hits her pillow and screams in anger.

Back to present day.

INT. DINER -- CONTINOUS

TRACY
Are you OK? That's why I was afraid to tell you.

Annie grabs a napkin and wipes her eyes. 

ANNIE
Trace, I will never be able to forget what happened to Lexi. But it's up to us to get those assholes who think that history has to repeat itself.

TRACY
Do you think it's possible that the same man did this?

ANNIE
Not possible. I was told he was killed.

TRACY
Do you happen to remember his name?

ANNIE
Why the sudden interest in that guy? I told you, he's dead.

TRACY
How do you know?

Annie gets mad. 

ANNIE
Because, Vince and Buddy told me when I grew up. It turns out that this case was the first they had done. They wouldn't lie to me.

TRACY
Oh.. Ok... It just seems too coincidental to me.

Annie shrugs her shoulders. 

ANNIE
You said you wanted to meet me because Buddy was killed and that you needed a friend. Was that a ploy or what?

TRACY
No. 

ANNIE
Then tell me what's going on. 

TRACY
I already miss him.

ANNIE
I know. He was like a big brother to me too. I can't believe he's gone.

TRACY
Me either.. But we still have a job to do. For Buddy.

ANNIE
Ok. Hit it. 

TRACY
I got a call from the office. We got assigned to a big job with big money. 

ANNIE
Details, please.... 

The Waitress brings over Annie and Tracy's lunch.

WAITRESS
Would you like anything else?

ANNIE AND TRACY
No, thanks. 
(TRACY)
We're good for now.

Waitress smiles and walks away. 

Annie and Tracy start eating.

INT. POLICE DEPARTMENT -- DAY

Vince walks into Capt. Turner's office and shuts the door.  

Capt. Turner is on the phone.

VINCE
We need to talk, Cap.

Capt. Turner gets off the phone and sits back in his chair.

CAPT. TURNER
What about?

VINCE
I think it's time for me to move on.

CAPT. TURNER
Meaning.....

VINCE
Meaning, I'm retiring. I....

CAPT. TURNER
NO!!! I am not losing another good man. I know how much Buddy meant to you, and now you’re worried about your future in this business.

VINCE
It's not about that. I have 2 children that I would like to see grow up. They mean the world to me, Cap.

CAPT. TURNER
I know. I have 3 children of my own, and my wife has an ulcer because she worries about me. But think about this.

Capt. Turner gets up and sits on the edge of his desk. 

CAPT. TURNER
This is what you were born to do. You and Buddy...you guys had this...way of getting the job done.

VINCE
You can't talk me out of this.  

CAPT. TURNER
I'm gonna work my ass off trying.

VINCE
I have a favor to ask.

CAPT. TURNER
What? Anything.

VINCE
Do you know Tracy Stewart?

CAPT. TURNER
Yeah. Partner is Annie Wilson. They kick ass out there.

VINCE
Yeah, well. Tracy is Buddy's sister. 

CAPT. TURNER
Oh, Ok....

VINCE
I want you to stop hiring her.

CAPT. TURNER
What?! 

VINCE
Get Tracy off your list now. No more assignments.

CAPT. TURNER
We just gave them an assignment this morning.  A 54 year-old charged with kidnapping and murder. Bail set at $1,000,000.

VINCE
I don't care. Call her again. Tell her you got someone else on the job.

CAPT. TURNER
I can't do that.

VINCE
And why not?!!!

CAPT. TURNER
Look, Vince. You are really emotional right now....

Vince stands up. 

Capt. Turner puts his hand on Vince's back and walks him out of his office.

CAPT. TURNER
What would be good for you right now is a break. Take some time off and relax. Take your kids on vacation to Disneyland or something.

VINCE
That's a good idea, but I'm still retiring and I'm still gonna get Tracy out of this business, whether you like it or not.

CAPT. TURNER
Good luck. But even you can't stay away long. Remember, we have had this conversation before, Vinnie.

Vince turns around and starts walking away. 

Capt. Turner stands there watching Vince, then turns to go into his office.  

Vince stops and turns around. 

VINCE
I do remember that conversation. I should have listened to MYSELF back then. I probably wouldn't be burying my best friend NOW.

Vince turns back around and walks away. 

Capt. Turner goes back into his office and shuts the door.

EXT. DINER -- DAY

Annie and Tracy walks over to Tracy's car. 

Tracy gives the big brown envelope to Annie.

TRACY
Here is our next assignment.  I was just about to open it, when my mom and Vince came over to tell me about Buddy.

ANNIE
Ok, let's see who are next capture will be...

Annie opens the envelope. 

ANNIE
NO FUCKING WAY!! This isn't possible!!

Annie looks upset. 

Tracy grabs the envelope and its contents and looks confused.

Annie is pacing back and forth.

TRACY
What's wrong? Do you know this person?

Annie nods her head.

TRACY
Annie...do you... 

ANNIE
Yes. That guy is my sister's killer.

TRACY
WHAT?! I thought you said he was dead?

ANNIE
I would know that guy anywhere. My mom has old newspaper clippings on the story that I have read over and over again.

TRACY
Are you sure?

ANNIE
Yes. His face is forever etched on my brain. I know it's him.

TRACY
Looks like we have to talk to the Captain. Let's go.

Annie and Tracy get in their cars and drive away.

INT. HOUSE OF IMOGENE AULTMAN -- DAY

Brian Aultman, 54, tall, has a beard, is constantly looking out the window for police and is very nervous. 

His mother, Imogene, in her early 80's, knits on the couch.

IMOGENE
What are you doing? Get away from the window.

BRIAN
I'm not doing anything. Leave me alone.

Imogene goes over to the window, sees police officers, and goes back to her chair.

IMOGENE
What did you do now?

BRIAN
None..of..your..business! Stop bugging me!!!!

Imogene goes to her room and shuts the door. 

Brian is back at the window peeking out, sees 2 police officers across the street knocking on doors and talking with the neighbors. 

Brian turns around and goes toward his mother's room. 

INT. IMOGENE'S BEDROOM -- CONTINOUS

Brian walks in without knocking. 

IMOGENE
Hey! You just don't barge into my room!! 

BRIAN
Listen to me! The police are walking around and talking to the neighbors. If they come over here, you are here by yourself. DO NOT let them know that anybody else is here.

Brian goes over to the window, and peeks out. He sees an officer coming across the street and closes the curtain.

BRIAN
There is a police officer coming over. Go to the door and get rid of him. 

IMOGENE
What did you do? I want to know.

BRIAN
No, you don't. I told you, it's none of your business!

IMOGENE
I'm tired of this, Brian. You have been to prison most of your adult life. Why can't you stop letting me down?

Doorbell rings. 

INT. LIVING ROOM -- CONTINOUS

Imogene answers the door. 

Sgt. Foster is at the door.

SGT. FOSTER
Hello, ma'am.  I would like to ask you a couple of questions. May I come in?

IMOGENE
No. Can you ask me right here?

Sgt. Foster looks suspicious.

SGT. FOSTER
O.K.  Anyway, there was a possible kidnapping of a little girl earlier today just around the corner.

IMOGENE
Oh, really?

SGT. FOSTER
Yes. It was a little 4 year old girl. Her sister witnessed the kidnapping and she said it was a tall man with a beard, driving a large, white car. Have you seen anybody that might fit that description? Or even the car?

IMOGENE
No, sir. I have been in the house all day.

SGT. FOSTER
Ok. Well thank you for your time Mrs....

IMOGENE
Aultman.

SGT. FOSTER
Aultman. Got it. And by the way, if you happen to see anybody suspicious, driving around please give me a call.

Sgt. Foster hands her his business card.

IMOGENE
Yes, sir. I will. You have a nice day.

SGT. FOSTER
You too.

Sgt. Foster and Imogene smile, then he walks away. 

Imogene closes the door, turns around and sees Brian.

BRIAN
That was good. Now give me his card.

Imogene hands Brian the card. 

Brian looks at it, then tears it up and throws it in the garbage. 

Imogene sits down. 

Brian goes back to the window and peeks out.

IMOGENE
Brian, do you know anything about that little girl that's missing?

BRIAN
No.

IMOGENE
Don't lie to me. 

Brian turns around.

BRIAN
Look!! I don't anything about any little girl!! I dare you to ask me again, old woman.

Imogene gets up and starts walking toward her room, but turns around.

IMOGENE
I know what you are capable of.  I've been to both of your trials and what I saw disgusted me... I can't believe that I raised a killer. Time for you to leave.

Imogene exits. 

Brian peeks out the window.

EXT. POLICE DEPARTMENT -- DAY

Annie and Tracy pull up. 

Annie is upset. 

Tracy walks over and opens Annie's door. 

TRACY
Annie, come on. Let's go in.

ANNIE
I can't. I don't want to know that what I thought I knew was a lie.

TRACY
We need to find out. He may even have something to do with the little girl that was kidnapped today.

Annie takes a deep breath, and slowly gets out of her car.

INT. POLICE DEPARTMENT -- CONTINOUS

Tracy and Annie walk up to the clerk.

TRACY
Hi, we need to speak to the Captain. Tell him Tracy and Annie are here.

CLERK
Sure. Just a moment.

The clerk dials Capt. Turner's office.

CLERK
Hi, Cap. There is a Tracy and Annie here to see you. 

Pauses.

CLERK
Yes, Sir. Right away. 

Clerk hangs up the phone.

CLERK
Go ahead and go right in.

TRACY
Thank you.

Tracy and Annie head to Captain Turner's office in the elevator.

They walk in his office. 

CAPT. TURNER
Annie, are you ok?

ANNIE
No. I was told that Brian Aultman was dead!

CAPT. TURNER
He is dead.

Annie takes the picture out and shows it to the Captain.  

Capt. Turner puts his glasses on, and looks at the picture, shaking his head.

CAPT. TURNER
This isn't Brian Aultman. Didn't you check the spec sheet?

ANNIE
Yes, and it says his name is David Mitch. But I know what Brian Aultman looks like, and I'm sure he has an alias. Check his profile.

Capt. Turner searches the criminal database for a Brian Aultman. 

The search results say "File closed." 

After some work, Brian Aultman's profile comes up.

CAPT. TURNER
Ok, here it is.

Capt. Turner turns the screen. 

The picture shows a man without a beard and approximately 10-15 years younger. 

TRACY
Hmmm...It says here that Brian's middle name is David, and he had an accomplice named Mitch Russell who died in prison. David....Mitch. Hey, can't we use the age progression just to see?

ANNIE
Good idea.

Capt. Turner uses the picture from the profile and adds 10 years and a beard. 

Capt. Turner takes the picture the was in the envelope and puts it side by side to the computer image. 

CAPT. TURNER
Oh my God. It is him!!! He is on FBI's most wanted list!

ANNIE
What number is he?

Capt. Turner looks at the most wanted list.

CAPT. TURNER
He's #1 on the list. And the reward is $1,000,000 for his capture.

TRACY
Dead or alive? Or just alive?

CAPT. TURNER
Tracy...cool it. I know you and Annie have an agenda now against this guy. But don't lose your head.

ANNIE
We won't, Cap. Tracy's just asking.

Annie and Tracy look at each other.

TRACY
Ok, fine, I'll be good.
(to Annie)
Hey, let's go. We have a lot of work to do.

ANNIE
Ok. We're outta here.

Annie and Tracy exit, closing the door behind them. 

Capt. Turner shakes his head. 

Sgt. Foster walks into his office.

SGT. FOSTER
Hey, Cap. I need to talk to you.

CAPT. TURNER
Ok. What do you need?

SGT. FOSTER
There has been a kidnapping. A little 4 year-old girl was snatched just outside her home. The only eye witness we have so far is the little girl's 7 year-old sister who was outside playing with the victim.

CAPT. TURNER
Did you talk to the neighbors?

SGT. FOSTER
Yes. We went door-to-door to every house in that neighborhood. Nobody saw anything...of course. But when I went to this one house, I couldn't help but be suspicious.

CAPT. TURNER
Why is that?

SGT. FOSTER
Well, an older lady answered and wouldn't let me in. She made me ask her questions while I was on her front step.

CAPT. TURNER
So? It's not like you had a warrant to go in.

SGT. FOSTER
Yeah, but...she seemed nervous to me...like she was hiding something.

CAPT. TURNER
Did she happen to see anything?

SGT. FOSTER
No. She said she was in the house all day.

CAPT. TURNER
Did you at least get her name?

SGT. FOSTER
Yes. 
(looks at his notes)
Her name is Mrs. Aultman.

CAPT. TURNER
Aultman? Are you sure? Did you get a first name?

SGT. FOSTER
No, sorry. Why?

Capt. Turner looks at the computer screen. 

CAPT. TURNER
Hmmmm. Maybe it's a coincidence.

SGT. FOSTER
Are you Ok, sir?

CAPT. TURNER
I'm fine. I need you to go back to Mrs. Aultman's house and get her first name. If it happens to be Imogene, call me.  And if she asks why you needed to know, just tell her that you need it to complete your report, that's all. Don't scare her in any way.

SGT. FOSTER
Yes, sir. I'm on my way now. 

Sgt. Foster gets up and exits. 

Capt. Turner looks at Brian's picture on the computer screen.

CAPT. TURNER
Well, Brian. I suggest you run and hide. You have no idea what you are about to come up against. And when they find you, you are going to wish that you were dead.

Camera turns to Brian's picture on the screen, focusing for 3 seconds, then fades.

INT. ANNIE'S APARTMENT -- NIGHT

ANNIE
Well, now what? This guy has been hiding for years. Who's to say that we can find and capture him?

TRACY
Since when have you backed down from a challenge, Annie. We live for this!

ANNIE
I'm not saying that I'm not up for it or can't do it. All I'm saying is that no matter what I think of him, he's good at staying on the lam.

TRACY
Up until now. He's done. We just have to capture him before he does it again. What if he did kidnap that little girl today?

ANNIE
Oh my God, I almost forgot about that. Your right. We need to catch this fucker. 

Annie sits down at her computer. 

Tracy pulls a chair up beside her and sits down. 

ANNIE
Ok. Here we go.

TRACY
What are you thinking about right now?

ANNIE
What?

TRACY
What are you thinking about right now?

ANNIE
I'm thinking that I can't wait to capture this asshole. He needs to be behind bars, and if he gets there in a body cast... so much the better.

TRACY
Yep. All is good in the land of justice, Annie and Tracy style.

ANNIE
I like that.

TRACY
Me too.

Tracy looks shocked.

TRACY
Shit!!  Brian's mother lives in the same neighborhood that the little girl was kidnapped in. I was just over there! 

EMILY
So, do you want to go talk to her? Or should we do a stakeout?

TRACY
Let's stake it out first.  That way maybe if Brian shows up, she won't tip him off that we were there.

ANNIE
Good idea. Let's go.

TRACY
Ok.

Annie and Tracy grab their jackets and exit.

EXT. THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF MRS. AULTMAN -- NIGHT

Sgt. Foster pulls up in front of Mrs. Aultman's house. 

A group of neighbors are on the front lawn of a home across the street. 

Sgt. Foster walks over and sees Linda.

SGT. FOSTER
Hello. What's going on here?

LINDA
The neighbors and I have been searching for Julie since this afternoon.  Since it's dark, we are going over what the plan for tomorrow is.

SGT. FOSTER
That's fantastic. When people come together like this, it helps a lot. I know of 3 cases where the neighborhood came together and found the missing child safe and sound.

LINDA
Well, I hope it turns out that way this time.

SGT. FOSTER
Don't think, even for a second, that it won't or you'll go crazy.

LINDA
But I feel if that I prepare for the worst and it ends up Ok, then I won. I just never thought I would be up against this.

SGT. FOSTER
I know. No parent should ever have to go through this... I'm sorry, but I have to go.

LINDA
That's ok. I'll be fine, and I know in my heart that Julie will be found safe.

Sgt. Foster smiles at Linda, and walks across the street.

He walks up to Mrs. Aultman's door and rings the bell.

IMOGENE
Just a second! Who is it?

SGT. FOSTER
It's Sgt. Foster ma'am!

Imogene opens the door, but the chain is on.

IMOGENE
Yes, officer. Can I help you with something?

SGT. FOSTER
Well, ma'am...Can you open the door? I won't try to come in. I just need to ask you a question.

Imogene closes the door, takes the chain off and opens the door. 

Sgt. Foster is suspicious, but smiles.

SGT. FOSTER
That's better. Anyway, I just wanted to ask you a question. I need it for my report.

IMOGENE
Ok.

SGT. FOSTER
What is your first name? I only got your last name this afternoon.

IMOGENE
Um...ok...I go by Jean.

SGT. FOSTER
Is that your legal name?

IMOGENE
No, actually, ... I still don't see why you need it.

SGT. FOSTER
I said why, ma'am. I need it for my report, that's all.

IMOGENE
Ok, ok. My legal first name is Imogene, but like I said, I go by Jean.

SGT. FOSTER
Thank you very much, ma'am. That's all I needed.

IMOGENE
Your welcome.

Sgt. Foster turns and walks away. 

Imogene closes the door. 

Sgt. Foster gets to his car and phones Capt. Turner on his cell phone.

CAPT. TURNER
Capt. Turner here?

SGT. FOSTER
Hello, sir. It's Sgt. Foster.

CAPT. TURNER
What did you find out?

SGT. FOSTER
Her name is Imogene.

CAPT. TURNER
Oh, shit. Ok, thank you.

SGT. FOSTER
No problem. Have a good one.

CAPT. TURNER
You too.

Sgt. Foster hangs up the phone and drives away.

INT. POLICE DEPARTMENT -- NIGHT

Capt. Turner hangs up the phone and calls Tracy.

Tracy and Annie are driving in the car.

TRACY
Hello?

CAPT. TURNER
Hi, Tracy. It's Capt. Turner.

TRACY
Oh, hello. What's going on?

CAPT. TURNER
We found out where Brian's mother lives.

INT. TRACY'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

TRACY
So did we. Her name is Imogene and lives right around the corner from where the little girl was kidnapped today.

INT. POLICE DEPARTMENT -- CONTINOUS

CAPT. TURNER
See, that's why you two are good. You guys are always one step ahead of everyone else. And that's why I put you two on this case. This guy needs to be put away, now.

TRACY
Oh, don't worry Cap. We won't let you down.

CAPT. TURNER
I know. Watch your backs out there. Got it?

TRACY
10-4.

Capt. Turner hangs up the phone. 

Fade out.

EXT. 3 DOORS DOWN FROM MRS. AULTMAN'S HOME -- NIGHT

Tracy pulls over to the curb. 

Mrs. Aultman's home has a few lights on, and the curtains are closed. 

They see a light go on upstairs and just a few seconds later the same light turns off.

INT. TRACY'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

TRACY
Well, it looks like someone just went to bed.

ANNIE
That's weird. Isn't Mrs. Aultman a widow?

TRACY
Yes. At least that's what Brian's file said.

ANNIE
Ok...then why didn't she turn out the downstairs lights?

TRACY
I don't know. You think someone else is staying with her?

Annie and Tracy look at each other, then they look at the house. 

ANNIE
I'm not sure. Do you think Brian might actually be here? His profile said his last address was on the East Coast.

TRACY
It could be Brian. Just think, a 4 year-old girl was kidnapped...and she also has a seven year-old sister...coincidence? I think not.

ANNIE
Ah, man.  If that's him...I want to catch him walking out of the house. That would just make this job so much easier.

Tracy looks at Annie.

TRACY
Annie...think. You actually think that Brian is just going to walk outside and right into our hands? When has this job been that easy? 

ANNIE
I know it's not going to be that easy. But I can dream, can't I?

TRACY
Dream all you want, but you know that when the shit hits the fan, someone is going to get hurt. Let's just make sure that it isn't us. Ok?

Annie takes a deep sigh and nods her head. 

Camera shows them sitting in the car, then fades.

INT. VINCE'S HOME -- DAY

Vince just gets out of the shower and turns on the TV when a story comes on about Brian Aultman. 

He is in shock when he sees Brian's photo come up.

VINCE
No fuckin' way! The guy is dead!

Vince runs out to his car.

INT. VINCE'S CAR --CONTINOUS

Vince peels out of the driveway and around the corner.

He calls Tracy.

INT. TRACY'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Tracy and Annie are sitting in the car watching the house, when Tracy's phone rings.

TRACY
Hello?

INT. VINCE'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

VINCE
Where are you?

INT. TRACY'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

TRACY
Well....Annie and I are on a stakeout. Why?

INT. VINCE'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

VINCE
And who would THAT be?

INT. TRACY'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Tracy covers the phone and whispers to Annie.

TRACY
It's Vince. He wants to know who we are staking out.

ANNIE
Just tell him we are on our assigned case. Hurry up and get him off the phone.

VINCE
HELLO!! What's going on?!

TRACY
We are working on our assigned case, that's all.

INT. VINCE'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

VINCE
I know you're lying to me. Give it to me straight Tracy!

INT. TRACY'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

TRACY
I'm not lying. We are doing our job.

INT. VINCE'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

VINCE
Fine, whatever. I've gotta go anyway. Call me later.

TRACY
Bye.

Vince hangs up the phone and pulls into the parking lot of his office. 

Sign on the door says "TIME FOR JUSTICE AGENCY".

INT. "TIME FOR JUSTICE AGENCY" -- DAY

Vince walks in. 

Wendy, 20 something, average weight, plain Jane, smiles.

VINCE
Hey, Wendy. Any messages?

WENDY
No, not yet.

Vince walks away from Wendy's desk. 

Wendy stands up and stops him.

WENDY
So, how are you? I'm very sorry about Buddy. He was a good guy.

VINCE
I'm fine. 

WENDY
You know, if there is anything I can do, please let me know. OK? When the is the funeral? 

VINCE
I have to call Buddy's mom. She is making all the arrangements.

Vince looks back at Wendy, just as she sits down at her desk.

VINCE
And, by the way, thank you. You are doing a wonderful job here. We always appreciated the extra mile you go when needed.

Wendy smiles.

INT. VINCE'S OFFICE -- CONTINOUS

Vince goes over to the file cabinet, and pulls out the file on Brian Aultman. 

He stares at the top page that is stamped "Expired". 

Vince hears a man's voice yelling, a gun shot, then Wendy screams. 

Vince goes out to the receptionist desk.

INT. OFFICE LOBBY -- CONTINOUS

He sees Wendy lying on the floor next to her desk, she has been shot in the chest. 

Vince runs outside to see a white, Cadillac Deville, peeling out of the parking lot. 

He memorizes the license plate, runs back into the office, and calls police.

OPERATOR - 911
911, what's your emergency?

VINCE
My receptionist has been shot. We need an ambulance immediately!

OPERATOR - 911
Hold, please.

Vince tries to make Wendy open her eyes, but her body is limp. 

He hears the operator again.

OPERATOR - 911
Sir?

VINCE
Yes.

Vince lays Wendy back on the floor.  

OPERATOR - 911
The police have been dispatched and are on the way. Did you happen to see the shooter?

VINCE
No. I do have the license plate of the possible shooter, though.

OPERATOR - 911
Go ahead.

VINCE
2 - Henry - William - Nancy - 3 - 5 - 0. The car was a Cadillac, and was white.

OPERATOR - 911
Thank you, sir.  The police should be there quickly.

VINCE
Thanks.

OPERATOR - 911
Take care, sir.

Vince hangs up the phone and is kneeling over Wendy. 

He hears police sirens in the distance, so he gets up and walks outside to meet the police.

EXT. TIME FOR JUSTICE AGENCY -- CONTINOUS

Tracy and Annie get out of the car and run over.

TRACY
What's wrong, Vince?

VINCE
Wendy was just shot and killed.

Tracy and Annie look shocked. 

ANNIE
Any ideas who in the world would go after Wendy?

TRACY
She didn't have enemies. She was such a nice girl.

Tracy sits down on the curb. 

VINCE
I have no idea, Annie. I can't believe someone would just walk in and shoot her in cold blood like that.

Police pull up to the agency. 

2 policeman go into the agency to check the crime scene, while 2 other policeman start to question Vince and Annie. 

POLICE OFFICER #1
Hello, sir. Can you tell me what happened here?

VINCE
Our receptionist was killed. Someone walked in and just shot her like she was nobody.

POLICE OFFICER #1
Did she have any enemies? Any gambling problems that you might be aware of?

ANNIE
She followed the law to the letter. She never even got a speeding ticket.

POLICE OFFICER #1
I'm sorry, ma'am.. But these are questions we have to ask.

VINCE
That's Ok. We know.

Police officer #2 looks at the sign on the door of the agency.

POLICE OFFICER #2
So, are all of you bounty hunters?

VINCE
Yes. I'm Vince, this is Annie, and that's Tracy.  

POLICE OFFICER #1
Nice to meet you.

VINCE
We need to catch the asshole who did this.

INT. AGENCY -- CONTINOUS

Vince takes the 2 police officers into the agency, where the other 2 police officers have secured the crime scene with tape. 

Wendy is covered with a white sheet, while the CSI takes pictures.

POLICE OFFICER #1
Getting back to my question. Did she have any enemies?

VINCE
No. She was a sweet girl. When we asked her to do something, she would just do it. No questions asked.

ANNIE
She cared about everyone. 

Tracy walks into the agency and walks over to Vince and Annie.

TRACY
This fucker is NOT going to get away with this!! Understand?!

Crime scene investigator #1 interrupts Tracy.

CSI #1
Uh.. someone needs to take a look at this.

Police officer #1 walks over to CSI #1. 

CSI #1 shows that Wendy was slapped by the shooter, and a ring left an imprint of '72 and LBHS. 

VINCE
Ok, that's good. I need to get to work on this.

TRACY
Can we help with anything?

VINCE
No. You guys have your case. This one's mine.

POLICE OFFICER #1
Isn't it the job of a bounty hunter to capture bail jumpers?

VINCE
And... 

POLICE OFFICER #1
All I'm saying is...

VINCE
You guys need all the help you can get. That's where we come in. 

TRACY
Annie and I will help.

ANNIE
Yeah.  

VINCE
No! This one's mine!

Vince walks in his office, grabs Brian's file, and goes outside.

EXT. PARKING LOT OF THE AGENCY -- CONTINOUS

Vince sees Annie and Tracy in the car and knocks on the window. 

VINCE
You two need to see this.

INT. IMOGENE'S HOUSE -- DAY

Imogene knits. 

She hears tires screeching, so she gets up and looks outside. 

She sees Brian pulling up in his car and opens the door. 

Brian rushes in.

BRIAN
Hurry up! Close the door!

IMOGENE
What's going on? Where were you?

BRIAN
Don't ask.

Brian goes into his room, grabs some clothes, and puts them in a duffel bag. 

He goes back into the living room. 

Imogene notices Brian's duffel.

IMOGENE
Where are you going?

BRIAN
Nowhere.

Brian exits. 

Imogene follows him outside.

EXT. IMOGENE'S HOUSE -- CONTINOUS

IMOGENE
Brian, please. Just tell me where you're going.

Brian gets into his car, peels out of the driveway, and screeches around the corner. 

Imogene goes back inside the house.

LINDA AND EMILY'S HOME -- DAY

Tracy pulls her car over, when they hear screeching tires. 

They turn around to see a white Cadillac tearing down the street. 

Behind the wheel of the Cadillac is Brian Aultman.

ANNIE
GO! GO! It's him!

Tracy pulls away from the curb slowly and starts following the Cadillac.

ANNIE
What are you doing? Go faster!

TRACY
Let's not make ourselves known...yet. 

Tracy follows the Cadillac keeping a safe distance. 

Annie calls Vince. 

VINCE
Yeah.

ANNIE
Vince..Annie. We found him.

VINCE
Where is he?

ANNIE
Look's like he is headed to the freeway. We are 3 cars behind him.

VINCE
Stay close and DON'T lose him.

ANNIE
10-4.

INT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Brian keeps checking his mirrors. 

He turns left and goes on the freeway. 

Brian sees Tracy's car following him, so he speeds up.

INT. TRACY'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

TRACY
He saw us.

ANNIE
He doesn't know who we are. Just keep up.

Tracy steps on the gas.

INT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Brian watches Tracy's car and speeds up.

INT. VINCE'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Vince enters freeway, and he sees Tracy and the white Cadillac a few cars ahead. 

He speeds up and gets in-between.

INT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Brian sees Vince in his rear-view mirror and gets angry. 

INT. TRACY'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

TRACY
Shit! He's getting away!

EXT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Brian swerves in and out of traffic.

INT. VINCE'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Vince stays close behind Brian.

INT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Brian sees stopped traffic ahead.

INT. TRACY'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Tracy sees the traffic. 

TRACY
Now what?

ANNIE
Keep to the right. He'll probably take the shoulder.

EXT. VINCE'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Vince is in the 2nd lane, so he moves over to the slow lane.

EXT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Brian starts to drive on the shoulder.

INT. VINCE'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

VINCE
Son of a bitch!

INT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Brian swerves and barely misses a sign.  

He takes the next exit.

INT. VINCE'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Vince follows him.

INT. TRACY'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Tracy follows.

INT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Brian sees a train station, makes a screeching u-turn and stops.

INT. VINCE'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Vince sees him, cuts across traffic, and screeches to a stop.

INT. TRACY'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Tracy screeches to a stop across the street.

INT. TRAIN STATION -- CONTINOUS

Brian runs through the train station. 

Vince, Tracy and Annie run after him. 

As the train doors are closing, Brian jumps in, and gives Vince the finger. 

Vince hits the train car. 

Tracy and Annie run up.

VINCE
The fucker got away!

ANNIE
Shit!

TRACY
We need to find out where the first stop is and get him there.

VINCE
Let's go.

All 3 go up to the train ticket window.

CASHIER
Hello. How can I help you?

VINCE
We need to know where the first stop of that train is.

CASHIER
The train that just left is headed to San Diego. It's a non-stop train. It should arrive in 3 1/2 hours from now.

VINCE
Shit...Thanks.

Vince, Tracy, and Annie run back to their cars.

INT. TRAIN -- DAY

Brian sits down across from an elderly woman who is knitting. 

She looks at Brian and smiles.

ELDERLY WOMAN
Hello. Nice day for a train trip.

BRIAN
Yeah, right.

Brian gets up and finds a seat where he can sit by himself. 

He looks out the window. 

The ELDERLY WOMAN comes and sits across from him.

ELDERLY WOMAN
Having a bad day?

BRIAN
You could say that.

ELDERLY WOMAN
Want to talk about it?

BRIAN
No.

ELDERLY WOMAN
You'll feel better. I promise.

Brian looks annoyed and frustrated.

BRIAN
What do you want lady? Leave me alone!

The ELDERLY WOMAN looks shocked.

ELDERLY WOMAN
Sorry. I.... forget it.

The ELDERLY WOMAN starts to get up, but changes her mind.

ELDERLY WOMAN
You may not care, but I lost my son a few years ago. You look just like him. Oh, he was so handsome and smart. He loved to take me places. But he lost his battle with colon cancer. I miss him so much.

BRIAN
You're right, I don't care.

ELDERLY WOMAN
Ok. I'll leave you alone.

The elderly woman gets up and goes back to her seat. 

Brian watches her go back to her seat, then stares out the window.

EXT. POLICE DEPARTMENT -- DAY

Capt. Turner gets in his car, when his cell phone rings.

CAPT. TURNER
Capt. Turner here.

VINCE
Cap. It's Vince. We know where Brian is headed.

CAPT. TURNER
Where?

VINCE
San Diego.

CAPT. TURNER
Ok. I'll call it in.

Capt. Turner hangs up the phone and goes back into the police department.

INT. POLICE DEPARTMENT -- CONTINOUS

He goes into his office and makes a call.

SDPD OPERATOR
Hello, San Diego Police. How can I help you?

CAPT. TURNER
I need to speak with Capt. Michaels please.

SDPD OPERATOR
Connecting you now.

INT. CAPT. MICHAEL'S OFFICE -- CONTINOUS

He picks up the phone.

CAPT. MICHAELS
Capt. Michaels.

CAPT. TURNER
Hey, Jerry. It's Bill.

CAPT. MICHAELS
What do you want?...Besides my wife.

CAPT. TURNER
Don't get started, Jerry. I have something serious I need your help with.

CAPT. MICHAELS
What?

CAPT. TURNER
There is a convicted kidnapper coming your way. He is on the run from a third conviction, and may be a suspect in another kidnapping.

CAPT. MICHAELS
Where is he going to?

CAPT. TURNER
He's coming down on the train from LA. 

CAPT. MICHAELS
You think he's trying to get to Mexico?

CAPT. TURNER
Could be. But we can't afford to lose him. I'll e-mail you his profile.

CAPT. MICHAELS
I'll get my best men on it right now.

CAPT. TURNER
Thanks. I'll owe you.

CAPT. MICHAELS
Damn right you will.

Capt. Turner hangs up the phone.

INT. TRAIN -- NIGHT

Brian gets out of his seat, goes in between the train cars and looks down. 

The ground below is flying by. 

He looks to the left, sees a pile of hay, and jumps.

The ELDERLY WOMAN sees him jump from the train and screams.

ELDERLY WOMAN
That man just jumped from the train!

The other passengers get out of their seat to see Brian running.

The train's TICKET TAKER sees the commotion.

TICKET TAKER
What's going on here? Everybody go back to your seats.

The passengers sit down.

ELDERLY WOMAN
The man I was talking to earlier just jumped from the train.

The TICKET TAKER pulls the emergency stop cord. 

The TRAIN OPERATOR comes over to find out what happened.

TRAIN OPERATOR
What happened? What is the emergency?

TICKET TAKER
The passengers saw a man jumping off the train.

TRAIN OPERATOR
Who? What did he look like?

ELDERLY WOMAN
He was about 6 foot, 150 lbs.  He has brown hair and the bluest eyes ever. He seemed like he was running from something.

TRAIN OPERATOR
Did he tell you his name?

ELDERLY WOMAN
No. He didn't say much. 

The TRAIN OPERATOR looks at the TICKET TAKER. 

He motions to the TICKET TAKER to follow him to the head car.

TRAIN OPERATOR
I just got word from the San Diego Police that there may be a convicted felon on board. He's wanted for kidnapping.

TICKET TAKER
Ah, man. What do we do now?

TRAIN OPERATOR
We need to keep on schedule. I'll let dispatch know what happened, and they'll just have to go from there.

TICKET TAKER
What should we tell the other passengers?

TRAIN OPERATOR
Nothing. Just tell them it was a formality. I'm not chasing the guy down. Are you?

TICKET TAKER
Hell, no. That's not my job.

The TICKET TAKER turns around and exits. 

The TRAIN OPERATOR gets the train going.

EXT. IN THE WOODS -- NIGHT

Brian runs. 

He comes to a road and sees a car coming, waves the driver down.

BRIAN
Get out of the fucking car!

The driver of the car tries to fight Brian off. 

Brian hits him and drags him out of the car. 

Brian shoots the driver, and then takes off in his car.

EXT. MOTEL -- NIGHT

Brian pulls up to a motel and checks in.

INT. MOTEL -- CONTINOUS

He walks into a dark room and turns the TV on.

He watches the story on the news about him and laughs. 

INT. LINDA'S HOME -- NIGHT

Linda and most of the neighbors are in her home. 

NEIGHBOR  #1
Ok, everyone. Can I have your attention, please?

All the people sit down.

NEIGHBOR  #1
Ok. I know everybody is tired, but we need to go over tomorrow's game plan.

NEIGHBOR #2
Game plan? This is no game.

NEIGHBOR  #1
I know that this isn't a game! It's just a figure of speech! Can I finish?

2 people, a man and a woman, run in excited and smiling.

FEMALE NEIGHBOR
Linda, we have some good news. Come outside.

Linda gets up, wide-eyed and excited.

EXT. LINDA'S HOME -- CONTINOUS

Linda runs out of the house. 

The police car pulls up with Julie inside. 

Linda screams, grabs Julie out of the car, and hugs and kisses her. 

Julie is crying and holding on to Linda with all her might.

LINDA
Oh my God. Thank you. Thank you so much.

SGT. FOSTER
My pleasure. I love to see a happy ending to such a horrible crime.

LINDA
Where was she? Who was she with?

SGT. FOSTER
That, we're not sure of yet.

LINDA
What?

SGT. FOSTER
There are still unanswered questions. We can't seem to get a logical explanation from anyone.

LINDA
Where was she found, Officer?

SGT. FOSTER
In a car. A white Cadillac. The car was found at the train station.

Linda turns pale. 

SGT. FOSTER
Are you Ok?

Linda nods. 

LINDA
Yeah. I'll be alright. My baby is back in my arms and I will never let her go. That's all I care about now.

Sgt. Foster smiles.

SGT. FOSTER
Now all we care about is catching the creep who did this. And don't worry, we will.

Sgt. Foster turns and exits.

The neighbors come over to see Julie.

EXT. SAN DIEGO TRAIN STATION -- NIGHT

Buddy, Tracy, and Annie arrive at the station. 

4 cars of the San Diego Police Department show up.

Buddy walks over to one of the officers. 

Tracy and Annie walk into the train station.

BUDDY
Did Capt. Turner call you guys?

OFFICER #1
Yeah. Who are you?

BUDDY
I'm a head hunter. I find the assholes who bail and...I give them a headache.

OFFICER #1
Bounty hunter, huh? Impressive.  Not.

Officer #1 walks away from Buddy.

INT. TRAIN STATION -- CONTINOUS

Officer #1 goes into the train station. 

Buddy follows.

Tracy and Annie are shaking their heads. 

Buddy walks up.

BUDDY
What?

TRACY
You're not fucking going to believe this. The son-of-a-bitch escaped!

Buddy is restless. 

BUDDY
You gotta be fucking kidding me! How?!

ANNIE
He jumped from the train.

BUDDY
Shit! Let's go!

Buddy, Tracy, and Annie run out of the train station.

EXT. TRAIN STATION -- CONTINOUS

They get in Vince's car and speed away.

EXT. MOTEL -- DAY

Brian finds a wallet with money and credit cards and a suitcase full of clothes in the car.

BRIAN
Great. A fuckin' preppy.  

Brian turns around and sees a police car driving by. 

The officer stares at Brian while Brian stares at the officer.  

The police car keeps driving.

Brian jumps in the car and speeds in the opposite direction of the police car.

INT. SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT -- DAY

Capt. Michaels is at his desk when Vince, Tracy, and Annie all walk in.

Capt. Michaels looks up.

CAPT. MICHAELS
Can I help you?

VINCE
Capt. Turner told us we should check in with you. We're looking for Brian Aultman.

CAPT. MICHAELS
Wasn't he on a train headed here?

TRACY
He bailed off the train.

Capt. Michaels stands up and walks over to them. 

CAPT. MICHAELS
Great. Just great. I now have a kidnapper in my city because you let him slip through your fingers. Is that what you're telling me?

VINCE
Look, Cap. We are working our asses off here to catch this scumbag! We don't need a fucking lecture!

CAPT. MICHAELS
Listen, smartass. You are in MY city now. What I say goes, and if you don't like it get out!

VINCE
Fuck you.

Capt. Michaels steps toward Vince at the same time Vince steps forward.

Annie pushes them apart. 

ANNIE
Hey, c'mon. We need to get this guy, and all we're doing is standing around yelling at each other.

TRACY
You're right. We've checked in. Let's go.

CAPT. MICHAELS
If this guy isn't caught before he does this again, I will hold all of you personally responsible. Now go.

Vince turns around. 

VINCE
There's no fuckin' pressure.

Vince, Annie, and Tracy exit.

EXT. NEIGHBORHOOD PARK -- DAY

Emily and Julie are at the park playing and laughing.

Linda is sitting the bench and smiling.

Linda's friend Chloe comes over and sits down.

CHLOE
How are you?

LINDA
Better. My baby is home.

CHLOE
Thank God. I don't know how you kept it all together.

LINDA
I had to. I had to keep believing that she was going to come back to me. And Emily...

CHLOE
How is Emily?

LINDA
She's so protective of Julie. She barely lets her out of her sight.

CHLOE
Hey, when you have some free time, why don't we get the kids together for a play date? Shoot, I have to get Tyler to his piano lesson. Give me a call, OK?

Chloe calls out for Tyler. 

LINDA
Sure. Sounds good.

CHLOE
Great. Talk to you soon. 

Chloe gets up and walks away.

Linda gets up and walks over to Julie and Emily and plays with them.

EXT. HOME OF DAVID MINNOW -- DAY

Brian parks outside of an apartment building.

Brian walks up to the door and pushes the button to David's apartment.

DAVID
Yeah!

BRIAN
Hey, man. It's me.

The door buzzes and Brian walks in.

INT. DAVID MINNOW'S APARTMENT -- CONTINOUS

David opens the door and Brian walks in.

DAVID
What's up?

BRIAN
What else?

David sighs and shakes his head.

DAVID
I saw a story on you this morning. So...what, you actually did it?

BRIAN
Yeah.

Brian sits down on the couch. 

DAVID
What the fuck are you thinking?!

David starts pacing. 

BRIAN
What? The girl is fine. I left her in the car I ditched at the train station in LA.

DAVID
You are one sick bastard. I can't believe....

BRIAN
That you are still my friend. Is that it?

DAVID
Man...I have backed you up so many times....I can't do it anymore.

Brian gets up and heads toward the door.

DAVID
Where are you going?

BRIAN
Somewhere else. Bye....friend.

Brian exits.

David sits down in the chair and puts his face in his hands.

DAVID
Shit.

EXT. DAVID MINNOW'S APARTMENT -- CONTINOUS

Brian gets in his car drives away.

INT. LA POLICE DEPARTMENT -- DAY

Capt. Turner is at his desk and his phone rings.

CAPT. TURNER
Yeah.

EXT. SAN DIEGO -- DAY

Vince is driving with Tracy and Annie.

VINCE
It's me, Cap.

CAPT. TURNER
Give me some good news.

VINCE
Nothing yet. Brian bailed off the train.

INT. LA POLICE DEPARTMENT -- CONTINOUS

CAPT. TURNER
What the fuck does that mean?

EXT. SAN DIEGO -- CONTINOUS

VINCE
He's out there somewhere. Don't worry we're gonna find him.

CAPT. TURNER
You better!

INT. LA POLICE DEPARTMENT -- CONTINOUS

CAPT. TURNER
That fucker has fallin' through too many fingers. No child is safe out there while he is still on the lam!!

EXT. SAN DIEGO -- CONTINOUS

VINCE
We know, Cap! We want this asshole as much as you do! The next call from me will be letting you know we're bringing him in. We're just checking in.

INT. LA POLICE DEPARTMENT -- CONTINOUS

CAPT. TURNER
Don't let me down. Now go do what you have to.

Capt. Turner hangs up the phone.

EXT. SAN DIEGO -- CONTINOUS

Vince hits the off button on his cell phone.

ANNIE
He's not happy.

VINCE
No shit.

TRACY
So what's the plan?

VINCE
Let's go visit a friend.

Tracy and Annie look at each other.

ANNIE
O..K..

INT. LIQUOR STORE -- EARLY EVENING

Brian walks in, pick up 2 snacks, and goes to the register.

BRIAN
Give me a pack of Marlboro's and a pint of Jack.

Clerk rings him up.

CLERK
$17.89.

Brian tosses a $20 bill on the counter.

The Clerk puts the stuff in a bag, looking suspicious of Brian. 

BRIAN
What?

CLERK
Nothin'. You just look familiar.

BRIAN
No, I don't. I've never been here.

CLERK
Ok, ok. Sorry, man.

Clerk hands Brian the change and pushes the bag toward him.

Brian grabs the bag and exits.

Clerk lets out a breath, and helps the next customer.

EXT. DAVID MINNOW'S APARTMENT BUILDING -- NIGHT

Vince, Annie, and Tracy go up to the front door.

Vince looks at the list of tenants and finds Minnow, apartment 404.

All 3 are waiting outside when a woman, with a 3 year-old child, carrying 2 bags of groceries, approaches the door.

VINCE
Let me help you with that, ma'am.

WOMAN
Thanks.

VINCE
No problem.

The Woman opens the door and they all walk in.

INT. APARTMENT BUILDING -- CONTINOUS

They get in the elevator.

VINCE
What floor are you going to?

WOMAN
4th, please.

Vince pushes 4, and the elevator goes up.

The 3-year old boy hides behind the Woman.

TRACY
He's so cute.

WOMAN
Thanks. He's a little shy.

The elevator dings, the doors open, and they walk the woman to her apartment.

Vince puts the bag of groceries down and notices the apartment number: 403.

WOMAN
Thanks so much. It's nice to have help every once in a while.

VINCE
My pleasure.

They wait for the woman to go in her apartment.

Annie knocks on the door of 404.

INT. DAVID MINNOW'S APARTMENT -- NIGHT

David opens the door.

DAVID
Oh, shit!!

David tries to slam the door.

Vince stops the door, pushes against it, and goes in.

Tracy and Annie follow.

David runs over to the end table and grabs a gun out of the drawer.

DAVID
Stop right there!! One step closer and you're fuckin' dead!

Vince pulls out his gun pointing it at David.

Annie is behind David sneaking closer to him.

VINCE
Put the gun down, David!! We have some questions we need answered.

DAVID
We?

Annie puts David in a choke hold.

David drops the gun. 

Vince grabs David's gun and hits him.

Annie lets go of David. 

VINCE
Tell us where Brian Aultman is. NOW!

David gets up.

DAVID
Fuck you, asshole. Even if I knew, I wouldn't tell you.

Vince pushes David up against the wall, his hand on David's neck.

VINCE
I only ask once. After that, it's piñata time.

Vince forces David to sit in a chair and uses the phone cord to tie David's hands. 

VINCE
Ready, Annie?

ANNIE
Oh, hell yeah.

Vince stands by David. 

Annie walks over to David and punches him in the mouth.

David spits out a tooth, and some blood.

VINCE
Ready, yet?

DAVID
If that's all the bitch has got, no.

Annie hits David again.

Tracy enters the room.

ANNIE
Where the fuck have you been?

Tracy looks at David.

TRACY
Wow, I've been missing ALL the fun.

ANNIE
Have at him. He's not talking.

TRACY
Dumb ass.

Tracy jumps and spins kicking David in the face.

David's face is very bloody, and he's almost passed out.

VINCE
Well, David. I think you should talk now. Tracy hates it when she gets the silent treatment.

DAVID
I don't know where he is!! He came here for a few minutes, that's all!

ANNIE
Son-of-a-bitch!! Stop lying!

Tracy walks over to David with a card in her hand.

TRACY
See this. This little card was in your Rolodex. Hmmmm.. Brian A. phone number 555-1412. This wouldn't happen to be Brian AULTMAN would it?

DAVID
Yes.

TRACY
And you won't mind if we take this, would you?

DAVID
No.

TRACY
Good boy. Now here's something for the road.

Tracy hits David knocking him out.

VINCE
Good one, Trace.

Vince gives Tracy a high-five.

Tracy, Annie, and Vince exit.

Camera fades off of David.

INT. BRIAN'S CAR -- NIGHT

Brian lights a cigarette and takes a drink of the whiskey.

A police car turns on his lights and siren.

Brian panics and starts speeding away.

INT. POLICE CAR -- CONTINOUS

POLICEMAN
Dispatch, this is 442 requesting back-up. Suspect is not pulling over.

DISPATCH
442, back-up is on the way.

POLICEMAN
10-4. Over.

EXT. POLICE CAR -- CONTINOUS

Helicopter appears overhead, shining light on Brian's car.

Two more police cars appear, lights and sirens blaring.

INT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

BRIAN
Fuck!!

Brian reaches under his seat.

INT. POLICE CAR -- CONTINOUS

POLICEMAN
(on CB)
Suspect appears to be reaching for something under his seat. May be a weapon. Keep alert.

INT. HELICOPTER -- CONTINOUS

News camera crew is shooting the chase.

Newscaster MICHAEL BELL is on board.

MICHAEL BELL
We are here on the ____ freeway.  Police have been chasing a suspect that may have stolen a vehicle and the suspect doesn't seem to want to cooperate. We are going to stay on him until this ends.

EXT. SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPT -- NIGHT

Capt. Michael's is at his desk finishing paperwork, when his phone rings.

CAPT. MICHAELS
Hello.

SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPUTY
Are you watching the news?

CAPT. MICHAELS
No, why?

SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPUTY
There's a high speed chase on the freeway. A stolen car.

Capt. Michael's turns on his little TV to the news.

CAPT. MICHAELS
Oh, shit! Not in my city! Do we know who it is?

SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPUTY
No, sir. I just thought you should know.

CAPT. MICHAELS
Thanks a lot.

Capt. Michaels hangs up the phone and dials Capt. Turner.

INT. LA POLICE DEPARTMENT -- NIGHT

Capt. Turner grabs his jacket and starts to leave.

The phone rings.

CAPT. TURNER
This better be important.

CAPT. MICHAELS
It is. I got a high speed chase going here. Any ideas?

Capt. Turner turns on his little TV to the news.

CAPT. TURNER
No. What are they chasing the suspect for?

CAPT. MICHAELS
Stolen vehicle.

CAPT. TURNER
Are you thinkin' it's our guy?

CAPT. MICHAELS
May be.

Capt. Turner sighs deeply and wipes his face.

CAPT. TURNER
I'm on it right now. Bye.

Capt. Turner hangs up the phone.

EXT. SAN DIEGO FREEWAY -- NIGHT

2 more police cars are chasing Brian.

3 miles ahead, police are setting up spikes to stop Brian's car.

INT. POLICE CAR -- CONTINOUS

The CB has constant police talk.

DISPATCH
442, come back.

POLICEMAN
442, here.

DISPATCH
Be advised a spike strip is step up approximately 2 miles ahead of suspect.

POLICEMAN
Got it. Thanks.

The Policeman starts to back down, slightly.

INT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Brian is keeping a close watch on the police, when he notices the Policeman backing down.

BRIAN
Shit. They're gonna try somethin'.

Brian sees an exit 1/2 mile ahead so he swerves over 2 lanes and takes the exit.

The police and helicopter follow.

INT. NEWSROOM

Anchorman Brad Greer is at the anchor desk.

Director counts down to air.

DIRECTOR
In 3..2..1..

Director points at Brad.

BRAD GREER
Good evening, San Diego. If you just turned on the TV, here's the top story.  There is a high speed pursuit in downtown San Diego.  Police are chasing a man in a blue Dodge Stratus that was reported stolen in LA. Police are asking that until the suspect is caught, please stay away from downtown.

INT. BAR -- NIGHT

Vince is drinking a beer.

Annie and Tracy are drinking white russians.

Tracy has set-up a laptop. 

VINCE
Ready to trace, Trace?

TRACY
Very funny. Just one more second.... Ok. We're good to go.

Tracy gives the card to Vince.

Vince calls the number. Audience can hear the phone ringing.

Tracy is monitoring the conversation on the laptop.

BRIAN
This isn't a good time, man.

VINCE
Sure it is.

INT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

BRIAN
Who the fuck is this?!

INT. BAR -- CONTINOUS

VINCE
You're daddy..

INT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

BRIAN
Fuck you asshole!! Go to hell!!!

Brian beeps the phone off and throws it on the floor.

INT. BAR -- CONTINOUS

VINCE
Shit. He hung up.

Tracy looks up from the computer and smiles.

TRACY
We got him.

ANNIE
She's good.

Annie looks over at the bar's TV.

ANNIE
What the hell is going on?

Tracy and Vince turn to look at the TV.

TRACY
What's goin' on?

ANNIE
Looks like a chase. 

Vince looks at his cell phone then up at the TV.

VINCE
Oh, shit! 

ANNIE
What?

VINCE
When I called, Brian said it wasn't a good time. I heard police sirens in the background.

TRACY
Call him back.

Vince calls Brian, it's rings several times, so he hangs up.

VINCE
Not answering. Let's go.

Vince takes a drink and gets up.

Tracy grabs the laptop, and she and Annie follow.

EXT. BAR -- CONTINOUS

Lance Jacobs pulls up on his motorcycle.

Vince walks over to Lance.

VINCE
What the fuck are you doing here?

LANCE
Free country, asshole.

Vince grabs Lance and pulls him off the bike.

Annie and Tracy walk over.

VINCE
Listen, jackass! I told you if I ever saw you again, you'll be a dead man! 

Vince punches him.

Lance falls down, but he gets right back up and punches Vince.

ANNIE
(to Tracy)
Who's this guy?

TRACY
Don't know.

Vince and Lance continue fighting.

LANCE
You don't have the balls to kill me.

VINCE
Fuck you! I'll kill you right here, right now!!

Vince pushes Lance against the wall of the bar, pulls his pistol out and points it at Lance's head.

VINCE
Dare me.

LANCE
I dare you. Pull the trigger.

Vince cocks the gun.

LANCE
I'm waiting.

VINCE
Where would you like it. Here,
(points the gun at the side of the head)
here,
(points the gun in between the eyes)
or here
(points the gun at the chest)
Take your fuckin' pick.

LANCE
Anywhere you want it, baby. This is you're choice.

A police car pulls in.

TRACY
Vince.

Vince lets go of Lance and quickly puts the gun away.

2 policemen walk over.

POLICEMAN #2
Is there a problem here?

LANCE
No, sir. Just old buddies.

Vince looks at Lance angrily.

VINCE
Yep. Old buddies. Just hangin' out.

POLICEMAN #2
Yeah, yeah.. And I have a bridge to sell. Anyone here buyin'?

ANNIE
Sorry, officer. We're leaving now.

Annie grabs Vince's shirt and drags him toward the car.

Camera fades.

EXT. SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN -- NIGHT

Brian screeches around a corner, police chasing him, and helicopter still following with a light shining down.

DISPATCH
442, come back.

INT. POLICEMAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

The Policeman picks up the CB. 

POLICEMAN
442, here.

DISPATCH
Be advised a road block is set-up at
(2 cross-streets entered here)

POLICEMAN
10-4. We need to make him go in that direction. Jenkins and Bennett, stay in front of him. Bryan and McDavid stay to the right, and Lloyd and Proctor, stay to the left.

The different officers come over the radio confirming the order.

INT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Brian takes another drink and sees a road block up ahead.

BRIAN
Son-of-a-bitch!!

Brian sees an alley and takes it.

EXT. OFFICER'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Police follow.

At the end of the alley, Brian turns right, screeching the tires and barely missing the other cars.

2 police officers follow, but they hit the other cars, and they can't go any further.

Brian screeches around the next corner, turning left.

He sees another alley and turns down it.

At the end of the alley, he turns left.

Helicopter is above him.

INT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Brian sees an abandoned warehouse and pulls in.

INT. HELICOPTER -- CONTINOUS

Michael Bell goes on air.

MICHAEL BELL
We are here in downtown San Diego over the abandoned warehouse on Sutter St. where the stolen car suspect that took the high speed chase from the freeway to city streets has cornered himself in the building. Police have now completely surrounded the building. This guy has no where to go.

INT. WAREHOUSE -- CONTINOUS

The warehouse is dark with the just the light coming from the helicopter shines in.

Brian shines his lights to see the other side of the warehouse.

The wall is actually two big doors.

EXT. WAREHOUSE -- CONTINOUS

Police are by their cars, guns drawn.

POLICE SERGEANT
(on a megaphone)
We have got you surrounded! Come out with your hands up!

INT. WAREHOUSE -- CONTIN0US

Brian lights a cigarette and is visibly shaken.

EXT. WAREHOUSE -- CONTINOUS

Capt. Michaels pulls up and walks over to the Police Sergeant.

CAPT. MICHAELS
What's the plan?

POLICE SERGEANT
The suspect is still inside. We have the entire building surrounded. If he's not out in 5 minutes, we're using tear gas.

CAPT. MICHAELS
This guy CAN NOT get away. I think it's a convicted kidnapper a couple of bounty hunters are after.

POLICE SERGEANT
Don't worry, Cap. He's not getting away.

INT. WAREHOUSE -- CONTINOUS

Brian starts the car and revves the engine.

Tires spin causing white smoke.

EXT. WAREHOUSE -- CONTINOUS

Capt. Michaels and the Police Sergeant are talking.

Screeching is heard, then Brian plows through the doors of the warehouse.

Police shoot.

They get back into their cars and start to chase Brian.

INT. VINCE'S CAR -- NIGHT

Vince, Annie and Tracy are listening to the police on the CB radio.

Tracy is sitting in the back seat and Annie is sitting shotgun. 

The CB radio is heard saying Brian has escaped.

ANNIE
That's it! The fuckin' police are useless!

VINCE
Tell me somethin' I don't know.  It's time to get this asshole once and for all.

TRACY
Here we go....

Annie sees Brian's car.

ANNIE
There he is!! Gun it!

The camera shows Vince pushing the gas down to the floor.

Annie and Tracy get their guns ready.

Tracy rolls her window down and sits on the edge of the window.

She fires a couple of rounds at Brian's car, hits the trunk and back window.

INT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

BRIAN
You bitch!!

Brian grabs his pistol.

Tracy takes another shot. The bullet hits Brian in the right shoulder.

BRIAN
(in pain)
Aaaah! Fuck!

Brian's car swerves back and forth.

INT. VINCE'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

VINCE
Yeah! You got him!

ANNIE
Do it again, Trace!

Tracy aims her gun then puts it down.

She gets back in the window.

TRACY
No. We're bringin' him in alive.

ANNIE
What?! This is my chance!

Vince whips his head to look at Annie.

Annie is visibly upset and rolls her window down.

She is just about to sit on the edge of the window when Tracy drags her back in.

TRACY
Your chance? This guy is OUR assignment!  We only bring them in dead if they are face-to-face with us and a threat!!

ANNIE
You'll never understand.  I have always thought this guy was dead and he's turns up alive and doing this shit all over again. It's time for final justice, Tracy.

EXT. BRIAN'S CAR -- CONTINOUS

Brian crashes his car into a tree, jumps out, and starts running.

Vince screeches to a stop, along with police cars.

Vince, Annie, and Tracy jump out and start chasing him on foot.

Police follow.

The helicopter is overhead shining the light on Brian.

EXT. BACKYARD OF A HOUSE -- CONTINOUS

Brian jumps a fence, followed a few seconds later by Vince.

Annie and Tracy ran to the left to block him at the other side.

Brian jumps another fence.

EXT. ALLEY -- CONTINOUS

Annie and Tracy are at the end of the alley.

Annie runs down the alley, while Tracy goes around. 

Brian runs in the opposite direction.

Vince jumps the fence almost hitting Annie.

The police are at the end of the alley, Brian is 1/2 way down.

Brian stops and sees a fire escape ladder and starts climbing up.

Vince starts climbing the ladder, a little faster than Brian.

Vince grabs Brian's ankle and tries pulling him down.

Brian kicks Vince in the face and Vince falls.

EXT. ROOF -- CONTINOUS

Brian continues up the ladder and gets to the roof and runs.

Annie gets to the roof and starts chasing Brian.

Annie takes a shot a Brian, but misses.

Brian jumps from the roof to the next roof.

Annie follows.

EXT. THE STREET BELOW -- CONTINOUS

Tracy sees Brian and Annie jumping from roof to roof.

She stays below watching.

EXT. ROOF -- CONTINOUS

On the 3rd roof, it is quiet.

Annie draws her gun.

Brian takes a shot, missing Annie.

Annie hides behind a wall.

She sees Brian and takes a shot, but misses.

Brian sees a door marked "Stairs" and runs to it.

Annie runs after him.

INT. STAIRS IN THE BUILDING -- CONTINOUS

Annie and Brian run and jump down the stairs.

Brian shoots 3 times, hitting the wall and the guard rail.

Annie fires 2 shots, missing Brian.

Annie jumps over the guard rail, jumping on Brian.

Vince and Tracy run in, guns drawn.

VINCE
Don't you move, asshole!

Annie hits Brian.

TRACY
Annie, we got him!

Annie hits Brian again and again.

3 police officers run in, guns drawn.

3 POLICE OFFICERS
Don't move!!! 

TRACY
Ok, Annie. Let's go!

Tracy grabs Annie off of Brian.

Police cuff Brian and pick him up.

EXT. BUILDING -- CONTINOUS

Police put Brian in the back of the car.

Annie walks over and stops them from closing the door.

ANNIE
Give me a minute.

OFFICER #2
No, ma'am. We got to take him in.

Capt. Michaels pulls up.

ANNIE
Just a minute!

CAPT. MICHAELS
Let her.

Officer #2 walks away.

Annie leans in, one hand on the car, the other hand on the door.

ANNIE
You fucker. I hope you rot in hell for what you've done.

BRIAN
Fuck you, bitch. I will get my revenge.

ANNIE
Revenge is mine now. I can't wait to for the day they put the needle in your arm and I watch you slowly and painfully die. THAT will be a beautiful day.

Annie slams the door and hits the car.

The police siren goes on and the car drives away.

CAPT. MICHAELS
You, ok Annie?

ANNIE
Yes, sir.

VINCE
So, are we off the hook, now?

CAPT. MICHAELS
This time.  Don't let any more of YOU'RE criminals come here. We have enough of our own.

Vince and Capt. Michaels shake hands.

VINCE
You got it.

TRACY
Can we go home now?

CAPT. MICHAELS
You're free to go. Good work.

Vince, Tracy, and Annie head towards the car.

Camera fades.

EXT. GRAVESIDE -- DAY

Buddy's funeral.

PASTOR
We are here today to pay our last respects to a hardworking, persistent, and intelligent man. Buddy was a son, a brother, and a friend. His life was cut short due to doing what he loved.....

Buddy's mom is crying and is wiping her eyes.

Tracy, Annie, and Vince are all standing together.

Tracy is crying quietly and Annie puts her hand on Tracy's back. 

Vince has a single tear rolling down his face. 

Camera shows all the family and friends of Buddy standing around the burial site.

The casket is covered in flowers.

Funeral ends.

VINCE
Trace...

TRACY
Yeah.

VINCE
I just wanted to let you know..  that I....

TRACY
I know. Thank you.

Vince gives Tracy a big hug.

Annie walks over and gives Tracy a hug.

ANNIE
Hey, girl. I have our next assignment. Let me know when you're ready.

VINCE
Give her a break, Annie. She needs to grieve.

TRACY
No, that's Ok. I have to keep busy or I'll go crazy.

ANNIE
Let me know, OK?

TRACY
Ok.

Annie and Vince go to their separate cars and leave.

Tracy is greeted by the other family and friends as they leave.

Tracy goes over to her mother and hugs her.

TRACY
Love you, mom. It'll be Ok.

TRACY'S MOM
I know, sweetheart.  I just wish you would stop doing this, but I know that's not going to happen anytime soon. Right?

TRACY
It's what I was made to do, mom. We already have another assignment.

TRACY'S MOM
Damn. Anyway, are you going back to the house?

TRACY
No, I want to be alone for now. I'll call you later.

Tracy walks her mom to her car.

TRACY'S MOM
Don't think you need to be alone, Tracy. I'm here. I'm always here. Don't forget, OK?

TRACY
Ok. Love you.

TRACY'S MOM
Love you too.

Tracy's mom drives off.

Tracy watches the brake lights of her mom's car, when a slight breeze starts.

Tracy walks over to Buddy's casket and puts her hand on it.

TRACY
Love ya, brother. I'm sure gonna miss you. You were my best friend.

Tears roll down Tracy's face.

TRACY
Why did you have to leave me? I still need you... Remember the time when I was little, you were 15 and I was 5, and I was playing outside. I kicked my ball into the street and ran after it. You were playing basketball with your friends and you turned around just in time to see that I was gonna get hit by a car and you ran out and grabbed me and pulled me to safety. What is gonna happen now when I run after another ball and don't see the car?

Tracy wipes her face.

TRACY
I have to go now. I have more work to do. I love you. Bye.

Tracy kisses the casket, walks to her car, and drives away.

Camera shows the car drive away.

FADE OUT