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TEASER

Yes, all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious 
ideal-
Romans 3:23

SELENE (VO)
I always find a black book.

FADE IN:
INT. A CHURCH IN FAITH NEBRASKA-NIGHT
Selene and her crew (JINX, BIANCA & RAZZLE) stand at the 
end of the column of pews. 

SELENE
It makes you wonder doesn’t it? 
The contents within are more dark 
and violent than any book ever 
written. Why is it that, I’m the 
one who’s bad? 
FATHER GREGORY (O.S.)
(quietly)
You are corrupt. 
SELENE
I’m not the one who has the 
problem.
FATHER GREGORY (O.S.)
I am corrupt.
SELENE
You say corrupt. I say practical. 
If you believe in your faith, then 
all this is just a means to an 
end. If your faith is as 
unwavering, as your position 
claims it to be, then confession 
will absolve any sin you commit. 
JINX
How convenient. Maybe I should 
convert. 
FATHER GREGORY (O.S.)
Where is my package?
SELENE
Where is my merchandise?

From behind we see A PRIEST (FATHER GREGORY). He motions to 
the confessional.
SELENE
Very cinematic.

Razzle walks to the confessional, and pulls out a large 
basket. She walks back to the fold, as Selene turns back to 
the man with a smile. Reaching into her pocket she gives 
the Priest a small package. We see him accept the package 
and watch the crew walk away.

INT. A BEDROOM-NIGHT
A YOUNG NUN (SISTER SERENITY) kneels by her bed praying. 
Lost in her thoughts she is suddenly startled by something 
whispering in the distance. She looks around for a moment, 
and then dismisses it as the hum of the wind. She hears it 
again at full volume, a primal scream that blares 
throughout the room. She quickly rears back as a light that 
looms over her grows so bright that she can’t look upon it 
any more. With a flash the light goes out and in its wake 
falls a man. Naked and wet he lands on the bed, as the nun 
looks in disbelief.

BLACK:

END OF TEASER

ACT I

EXT. FAITH, NORTH DAKOTA-NIGHT
In a quiet alley in the sleeping town, a small flicker of 
light grows into a blazing holocaust. The glare shines 
bright enough to illuminate the block, and at its greatest 
intensity does it die out. In the alley a female hand slams 
onto the alley wall for support. Naked, shivering and weak 
BLACKIE unsteadily makes her way along the wall and out of 
the alley. As she reaches the edge of the wall, 
streetlights shine on her face revealing the woman’s 
diamond-like blue eyes that sparkle in reflection.
Blackie immediately turns away shielding herself from the 
streetlights, as she feels her way along the walls. She 
moves on down the sidewalk and arrives at a small clothing 
store, where she punches through the glass door, cutting 
herself in the process. As, she opens the door Blackie 
stumbles and falls to the ground like a newborn. 

INSERTS- Blackie’s hand grabbing a coat, a pair of jeans, 
and a white long-sleeved shirt.

Now dressed Blackie grabs a pair of sunglasses from a rack 
and walks out of the shop and into the streets.

INT. AN APARTMENT BUILDING: RAPID CITY, NORTH DAKOTA-NIGHT
BREANN MARCO (A dark haired woman) and JACK PERRY (A blond 
haired detective) are led down the hallway by a uniformed 
policeman.
OFFICER #1
Surprised you guys are here so 
quick. CSU won’t be here for 
another five.
PERRY
Yeah, well it’s your lucky day. 
Just happened to be in the area.
OFFICER #1
Yeah, well you won’t think you’re 
so lucky when you see this. We 
catch the call at twelve, arrived 
at the scene ten after. Old lady 
next door noticed the smell in her 
sleep. The super’s on vacation, so 
the lady calls it in. Now, he did 
leave his son in charge, but no 
one’s seen him for two days. Old 
lady says he’s a little slow if 
you know what I mean.

They arrive at the end of the hall where his partner stands 
vigil at an apartment door. Perry is the first of the two 
detectives to notice the smell.
PERRY
Jesus!
OFFICER #2
Yeah, put these on.

The officer gives the detectives surgical masks.
BREANN
Where’d you dig these up?
OFFICER #2
Girlfriend works the county ER. 
They come in great when you guys 
make us rustle through the trash. 
Can’t stand two minutes in there 
without em.

The four officers turn on their flashlights and step inside 
the apartment. As Officer #1 reports, they look about the 
apartment, which is covered with blood and Satanic symbols.
PERRY
Oh, man.
OFFICER #2
That’s what I’m screamin.
BREANN
Can’t we open a window?
OFFICER #1
They are open, and all the lights 
are busted. We get in here and 
nearly toss our insides, then we 
find this.

They shine their lights on a pile of burned wood in the 
middle of the floor. There are charred remains in the 
middle of the pile, as well as on either side.
OFFICER #2
At first we think a couple a 
freaks are in here eatin a cat. 
Then, we take a closer look and 
find a little human skull.
BREANN
A wha--?  Are you tellin me--
OFFICER #1
It’s a baby.

EXT. A LONE SUBURBAN STREET (Dary’s day dream)
CHARLES KNIGHT, A young man dressed in black walks alone in 
the night. The evening is beautifully quiet, as he walks 
about aimlessly until he comes upon three young girls 
playing hopscotch in the middle of the road. All wearing 
catholic schoolgirl outfits they blissfully go about 
playing as if the road were a school-yard. For the young 
man the display flushes his skin with the tension, as what 
was a radiant moment for the man has turned into an instant 
of great intimidation.
LITTLE GIRLS
When I was a little girl, when I 
was a little boy, my father, took 
from me, all my petty little joys. 
First my wants, then my needs, 
then all my family. Now I live far 
from home no one to play with all 
alone.

That not so playful rhyme they just skipped to strikes a 
severely unpleasant chord as they all turn and look at him. 
Their stare makes his blood rush so hot his brow beads with 
sweat. His eardrums fill with a hum that roars like an 
earthquake to the point where he falls to his knees and 
holds his ears in a slim hope at controlling this insanity. 
Instead, he finds himself in the middle of a dancefloor, in 
a club that he’s never seen before. And, before him stands 
Selene in a schoolgirl outfit, who looks upon him and cries 
out one word.
SELENE
PROHPHET!

INT. DARY’S BEDROOM: DEADWOOD, NORTH DAKOTA-MORNING
DARY KNIGHT stands naked in front of her mirror. As, her 
young body reflects, she examines the new tattoo of a Rose 
Cross on her right shoulder blade. Seemingly content, she 
looks down at her dresser and finds her necklace with the 
same design. As, she puts it on she is rudely disturbed by 
the sudden entrance of her AUNT JENNY.
JENNY
Dary! Can you turn it down a 
bit..Jesus girl! You think I’ll 
ever be able to come into your 
room and find you dressed?
DARY
Who said you could come in?

Dary begins to get dressed.
JENNY
I did honey, I own the house. 

As, Dary puts on a shirt Jenny notices the tattoo on her 
back.
JENNY
Oh my. What’d you go and do that 
for?
DARY
Cause, I felt like it.
JENNY
Many girls find themselves having 
done a lot of stupid things, 
because they did what they felt 
like.
DARY
Why should I be any different?

KITCHEN:
Dary walks out the room and heads into the kitchen, where 
she takes a soda out of the fridge.
JENNY
What’re you doing today?
DARY
What do I always do?
JENNY
Obviously what you feel like.
DARY
I guess you got your answer.
A car horn sounds in the distance. Dary opens a window 
shade to see a car blasting music, rolling up into the 
driveway. SHERRY TATE, the young girl driving the car 
sticks her head out the window.
SHERRY
Dary girl! Get your ass out here 
now!

Dary closes the shade, picks up her jacket, and heads for 
the door.
JENNY
When’re you comin back?
DARY
When I do.
JENNY
You know, I’m gonna have to start 
cutting these long conversations 
of ours short. I’m wasting too 
much of my precious time on you as 
it is.

She stops for a moment, and then turns to look at her aunt.
DARY
What do you want from me?
JENNY
A little input on your life would 
be a nice start.
DARY
(Beat)
Nothing. I do nothing all day. I 
go, hang out, and do stupid things 
like the tattoo. Happy?
JENNY
Satisfied, I guess.
DARY
Fine.

She turns to leave again.
JENNY
One more thing?

She stops, but this time she does not turn.
DARY
What?
JENNY
When are you going to stop abusing 
yourself?
DARY
I’m not.
JENNY
Then, why that cross?
DARY
(Beat)
That’s two.

She walks out the door.

EXT. THE HOUSE
Sherry opens the car door as Dary comes out. Giving Sherry 
a kiss she gets in. And, as the two peel out of the 
driveway and down the road, Jenny watches from the window.

INT. A MOTEL ROOM: OUTSIDE RAPID CITY-DAY
In the middle of a ratty room, lays EZIKIEL ADAMS on an old 
bed. Above him a fan blows slowly, casting a rhythmic 
shadow over him. 

INSERTS: A vision of moving through the clouds at a 
majestic pace. A woman, having sex. Two young men laughing.

He is disrupted by a sudden knock at the door. After a 
moment the door opens and a prostitute, DEBBIE enters the 
room. 
DEBBIE
You didn’t say come in.
EZIKIEL
Your late, Debbie.
DEBBIE
Rudy, tell you my name?
EZIKIEL
Get undressed.
DEBBIE
Just say no to foreplay.

Debbie strips down to nothing and stands before him. 
EZIKIEL
Come here.

Debbie gets up on the bed and lays on top of him.
DEBBIE
Now what?

Ezikiel simply closes his eyes and goes to sleep. Debbie 
sighs.
DEBBIE
Figures.

INT. CITY OF FAITH POLICE STATION
Sitting behind the reception desk is the secretary. Middle-
aged and simple looking she greets her guests with a smile. 
DAVID MARCO and MAYA CHAVEZ. 
HARRY
Yes, may I help you?
DAVID
INSPECTORS MARCO and CHAVEZ here 
to see the sheriff.
HARRY
Oh, he’s been expecting you.

Her eyes stare out like a pair of high beams on a pick-up. 
CHAVEZ and MARCO look back as if pondering whether to duck 
for cover or stand and wait for approval to move.
HARRY
(Talking on an intercom)
Sheriff?
KYLE (VO)
Harry, I’ve repeatedly told you to 
call me Kyle?
HARRY
I’m sorry Sheriff, but the 
Inspectors are here.
KYLE (VO)
I’ll be right out.
DAVID
Harry?
HARRY
Short for Harriet.

David nods in response. A moment later Sheriff KYLE MARCO 
steps out of his office. Tanned white skin from the sun, 
the blond haired officer casts an interested glance at 
Chavez.
KYLE
(Shaking their hands)
David.
DAVID
Kyle. This is Inspector CHAVEZ.
KYLE
CHAVEZ.
CHAVEZ
Hello.
KYLE
Well, the two of you got here 
pretty quick.
DAVID
I take it then that you weren’t 
expecting…us.
KYLE
No, just curious as to the speed. 
Want something to drink?

They both decline and step inside his office.
KYLE’S OFFICE
Kyle takes a seat behind his desk and looks for a moment 
with a curious grin at the two Agents seated across from 
him.
KYLE
Of the two of you which is the one 
in charge?
DAVID
Neither, we’re partners.
KYLE
I see. Can I ask you a question?
DAVID
Shoot.
KYLE
Is it a regular occurrence for 
Merkabah to send Agents out on a 
Homicide investigation?
DAVID
Ones like this, I guess yes.
KYLE
We’ve had a few cases like these 
happen about this town in the past 
few weeks. 
CHAVEZ
With all due respect it sounds as 
if you’re not too happy with The 
Company?
KYLE
I’m glad you said that. With all 
due respect, I’m..really glad you 
said that, because, I want to make 
something clear. With all due 
respect, this is my town. And any 
problems that occur in my town is 
taken care of by myself and this 
department.

KYLE
Not, because I’m on a power trip 
mind you, but because as the head 
of this office it’s my 
responsibility. Plus, the fact 
that this is my town and I have to 
live with the people in it. Now, I 
have nothing against… insurance 
agents, which is why I’ve extended 
the courtesy of your involvement. 
And let me say that again, 
courtesy. You’re here, because the 
state is curious about the case, 
but this is not a state case. I 
would appreciate you organizing 
your findings through me.

The two slightly allow an informed look to come over their 
face.
CHAVEZ
Sounds like you’ve not had the 
best experience with the Company.
KYLE
Let’s just say, I’d like to keep 
this civil.
DAVID
You’re the Sheriff.
KYLE
(Pleasantly)
Yes, I am.

INT. GILBERT’S GENERAL STORE: DEADWOOD
Two sets of boots walk into the store and up to the bar. 
The storeowner watches a hand slam three dollars on the 
bar. The bartender takes the money and replaces it with two 
bottles of Coke. BOBBY WALKER places a coin in the jukebox 
and plays it. WES ANDERSON grabs the pair of cokes. As, 
Bobby takes a pool cue Wes tosses the coke and walks out 
the door.

INSERT- A car coming down a hot road in the far distance.

INSERT- The pool cue hitting the white ball.

INSERT- The man sitting down on the bench in the front of 
the door.

INSERT- The car coming closer.

INSERT- The man flicking his bottle top into the garbage 
can.

THE BENCH
The car storms up to the front and Sherry bursts out and 
into the store.
SHERRY
Hey Wes!
WES
Hey.

Taking her time Dary walks up to WES, and takes a seat next 
to him.
DARY
Storm comin?
WES
Yeah.
DARY
Bad one?
WES
When’re they good? (Beat) Heard 
about the tattoo.
DARY
Yeah?
WES
Think you’ll regret it?
DARY
Never know.

Sherry pops back through the door.
SHERRY
Where’s Bobby?
WES
Inside.
SHERRY
No he’s not.

A pair of hands come around from behind her and grab her 
Breasts. Sherry jumps forward and finds BOBBY laughing.
SHERRY
Bobby!

She punches him in the stomach, and despite the pain he 
continues to laugh.
SHERRY
It ain’t funny, damn it!

He hugs her affectionately.
BOBBY
I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it. I’m 
sorry..I’m sorry.
(looks to Dary)
Dary Angel, how’s the tattoo?
DARY
Still there.
BOBBY
You’re gonna have to show it to us 
sometime.
DARY
Keep dreamin.
BOBBY
Don’t need to.

He pulls Sherry closer.
SHERRY
Behave yourself! What are we 
doing?
WES
Well, Bobby and me have to work on 
Mr. Gainer’s sign. 
SHERRY
(Angry)
And how long is that gonna take?
WES
All day.
SHERRY
Bobby!
BOBBY
C’mon Sherry it’s good money and 
it’s just for the day.
SHERRY
And what are we supposed to do all 
day?!
DARY
We’ll go to Al’s.
SHERRY
And do what?
DARY
Get a tan.
WES
Isn’t a tan bad for a tattoo?

She gives Wes a coy grin.
DARY
You can even work on your bikini 
line.
SHERRY
(Beat)
Fine I guess.

Sherry goes to the car and Bobby obediently follows.
WES
Nice save.
DARY
I’ll still have to hear her whine 
all day.

As, she gets to the car Sherry is making out with Bobby.
DARY
Let’s go, tramp.
SHERRY
Where’re we going tonight?
WES
The Shop.
SHERRY
The Shop?
BOBBY
The Shop!

INT. THE SHOP
In the middle of the dance floor Jinx and Razzle dance in 
each other’s arms to the morbid music that plays in the 
background. Seated at a personal booth is TANYA QUIGLAN who 
drinks slowly from her glass as she watches the two.
MR. QUIGLAN (O.S.)
The Party’s over, time to call it 
a day, they’ve burst your pretty 
balloon, and taken the moon away, 
it’s time to wind up the 
masquerade, just make up your mind 
the piper must be paid.

Tanya looks up at Quiglan effortlessly as he takes a seat 
across from her.
TANYA
It’s the middle of the day. The 
club is not open yet.

Quiglan glances over at the two girls dancing in arms on 
the dance floor.
MR. QUIGLAN
Stragglers?
TANYA
Unexpected guests.
QUIGLAN
Uninvited?
TANYA
You came for a reason?

The dance of the two girls on the floor is interrupted by 
the daylight that comes from the suddenly opened door. In 
the doorway stands Bianca, whose mere appearance causes the 
two girls to stop dancing and with a smile walk out with 
her. Before the lady follows she glances back with a slight 
smirk for the audience.
QUIGLAN
It always amazes me.
TANYA
What?
QUIGLAN
The quiet before the storm.

EXT. THE BLACK HILLS-AFTERNOON
A BIKER is having sex with his GIRL against a tree. In the 
midst of his groove, the biker suddenly stops, as he hears 
a faint whistle coming from the thick of the woods.
GIRL
What?
BIKER
I hear somethin.
GIRL
It’s nothing.

From a back holster, the biker pulls out a knife. Slowly he 
walks closer to the whistle that’s whistling the theme to 
“Angel Heart” only to find it’s coming from ALEXIS who’s 
leaned up against a tree.
ALEXIS
Angel Heart. Great movie.
BIKER
You’ve got about three seconds to 
tell me what the Hell you’re doin 
here. 
ALEXIS
I won’t even count.

THE TREE
The girl hears a tearing sound immediately followed by a 
gurgling sound. The half-naked woman looks up to see Alexis 
standing before her.
ALEXIS
And, what a lovely body you have, 
ridin hood.


END OF ACT I


ACT II

INT. OFFICE OF LT. ARNOLD VAN DERHOFF RAPID CITY PD-DAY
Breann, Perry, and LT. VAN DERHOFF sit in the office.
VAN DERHOFF
This is going to make me ill. 
PERRY
I’m not exactly thrilled either.
VAN DERHOFF
Do we even have a clue about this 
kid?
PERRY
Since the body’s such a mess, M.E. 
says it’ll be awhile before they 
can even try for an I.D.
BREANN
We’re also running checks in 
missing persons.
VAN DERHOFF
Anybody find the super’s kid?
PERRY
TIM HARDY, still a no-show. Did 
get a hold of his dad, JAMES HARDY 
he’s on his way back. Says the kid 
is partially retarded.
BREANN
He also says the apartment’s been 
empty for over two weeks. Old lady 
next door says she didn’t hear 
anything, but M.E. is able to say 
that the body’s been there for two 
days.
VAN DERHOFF
Which is how long he’s been 
missing. Till we find the kid he’s 
your suspect, retarded or not.

There’s a sudden knock at the door and through the window a 
grim looking ASSISTANT D.A. HALE’ MARCO (woman in her early 
thirties) can be seen, along with ASSISTANT D.A. JAMIE 
RHODES. The two enter and immediately Jamie goes to each 
window and shuts the blinds. Then, sluggishly slumps in a 
chair and takes a seat.
RHODES
What’ve you got?
VAN DERHOFF
Why do I have the feeling that you 
want to keep this low key?
RHODES
So low key that all the 
particulars in this room are going 
to be solely responsible for this 
investigation.
BREANN
You are going to put everything on 
hold and focus on this?
RHODES
Problem?
BREANN
Oh, I’m giddy. I’m just wondering 
what merits this sudden concern.
HAL
What we have here has the 
potential of becoming a very loud 
shot heard round this city.
VAN DERHOFF
Loud enough that religious groups 
can hear.
RHODES
It’s bad enough that I’ve got to 
deal with right to lifers bombing 
abortion clinics. Last thing this 
city needs is for it to become 
open season on anyone wearing a 
pentagram.
PERRY
This isn’t the first time we’ve 
had a case that’s disturbed the 
fine taxpayers.
RHODES
True enough, but you tell me, of 
all the people in this room that 
have kids, how many want to put 
their fists through the wall when 
they think of what that baby looks 
like now?
PERRY
(Beat)
Point taken.
RHODES
I want this thing so hush, hush, 
that people will think we were 
investigating the president 
himself.

EXT. AL’S POOL-DAY
Dary sits at the edge of the pool, looking at her leg 
swaying in the water. Sherry is sunbathing on her stomach 
on a towel. Endlessly, Dary stares at the water that 
shimmers, while in her unconscious mind she hears a small 
thunder-like sound, that rolls louder and louder, until it 
reaches its’ clap, an unholy chorus of screams. 

SHERRY
Dary Angel?

Saved by the call, her unconscious is disrupted and her 
focus is back on reality.
DARY
You know I hate it when Bobby 
calls me that.
SHERRY
That’s why he does it.
(Beat)
Dary?
DARY
What?
SHERRY
Did it hurt?
DARY
What, the tattoo?
SHERRY
Yeah.
DARY
A little I guess.
SHERRY
(Beat)
Why a cross?
DARY
(Beat)
I don’t know.
SHERRY
You think it’s cause a your mom?

FLASH: A burning fire, echoed with a scream.

She doesn’t answer.
SHERRY
My mom would freak if I got a 
tattoo. Maybe if I got a cross 
like you-
DARY
She’d whip your ass, and you know 
it.
SHERRY
Yeah. Dary Angel?
DARY
What?!
SHERRY
Do you think about your mom?

Dary immediately gets up and starts to leave.
DARY
Better watch yourself laying like 
that. Your gonna cook your ass.

EXT. A CLOTHING STORE-FAITH
David Marco and Chavez walk about the wrecked and tattered 
shop, as Kyle Marco, dressed in his Sheriff’s jacket leans 
against a counter. It’s been ransacked and vandalized, and 
the two Agents scan the remains for clues.
DAVID
So what’s the story?
KYLE
Why don’t I give it to you in the 
form of a game we’ve been playing? 
We call it Fact & Assumptions. We 
have the facts and we come up with 
assumptions.

Now it’s Chavez who tosses a look back at Kyle, one of 
amusement.
CHAVEZ
Isn’t that common when 
investigating a crime?
KYLE
It is, but rarely do the 
assumptions have the color, as do 
the ones in this particular 
investigation. It’s almost as if 
we’re trapped in a cheesy sci-fi 
flick.
CHAVEZ
(Grinning)
Alright, I’m game.
KYLE
Well, last night someone broke 
into this establishment. Now at 
first glance at the scene one 
would think the perpetrator took a 
sledgehammer to the door, but upon 
further review we find that it 
took one blow to blast through. A 
closer look at the dent on the 
metal frame of the door shows a 
fist-like imprint. Also the glass 
on the floor shows that it was 
shattered at the same time.

He demonstrates the explanation.
CHAVEZ
Impressive forensics work.
KYLE
Uhh, we are educated in these 
parts ma’am.
CHAVEZ
No offense.
KYLE
None taken. Actually, our 
forensics man is a transplant from 
the big city.
DAVID
Brought here by the Sheriff?
KYLE
Gotta have a good forensics man.

AN ALLEY BY A PUB
David and Chavez scan about the crime scene, as Kyle leans 
against one of the walls.
KYLE
Four bodies. Four dead. Found most 
of the items stolen from the shop 
right here in a nice neat pack. 
Now these gentlemen were last seen 
right here in this alley at one 
o’clock, when the pub closed. We 
put the crime at the store at 
about one fifteen, and their 
attack at two twenty-five.
CHAVEZ
How did they die?
KYLE
Our M.E. can give you a better 
explanation then I can.
CHAVEZ
How about a crude one.
KYLE
They were beaten and battered to a 
bloody pulp.
DAVID
And you think it’s the work of how 
many.
KYLE
All four. Four thugs standing in a 
circle. We think standing around 
someone, who we haven’t deduced 
yet.

INT. RAPID CITY MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE-DAY
Breann and Perry look over the M.E.’s shoulder as she gives 
them her report.
M.E.
Well, the bad news is we can’t get 
a workable print. What was found 
of his hands are so charred the 
skin’s more ash than flesh.
PERRY
So, we know it’s a boy?

She pulls out an x-ray.
M.E.
See the slope of the spine at the 
base of the skull? Typical 
Encephalomyelopathy.
BREANN
English.
M.E.
Mental retardation and 
disfigurement.
BREANN
He was retarded?
M.E.
Would’ve been.
BREANN
So, what’s the good news?
M.E.
Two things. Baby doe wasn’t burned 
to death, he was stabbed. Found a 
large puncture wound on his chest 
just above the heart region. A 
blade maybe six inches long 
pierced the heart. Kid died 
instantly.
PERRY
Hunting knife?
M.E.
Possible.
BREANN
How old was he?
M.E.
Two, three months. We also found 
this.

She holds up a book of matches in a clear ziplock bag.
M.E.
It was fused to his back. Baby was 
lying on it. It’s pretty fried 
itself, but you can still make out 
the cover.

Breann holds it up to the light.
BREANN
V,W.

INT. RAPID CITY PRECINCT-NIGHT
Van Derhoff, Perry, and Hal are at desks looking through 
phone books. Breann walks in with a cup of coffee for Hal. 
Perry and Breann notice.
PERRY
Is this a sister thing?
BREANN
It’s not every day we get and 
assistant D.A. to help with the 
grunt work.
HAL
It’s not every day we find a 
homicide like this. Thanks.

Van Derhoff loudly slams his book shut.
VAN DERHOFF
Lot of good it’s doing us. The 
only V,W’s I’m finding are car 
dealers!
(Beat)
Sorry. I just keep seeing that 
baby in my head. Bitch! (to Hal) 
No offense.
BREANN
None taken. Only club with a V,W 
is Van Wicks, and their matchbook 
looks nothing like the one we’ve 
got.
HAL
All the V, W’s I’ve talked to had 
no matchbooks made for them, and 
they all believe in God.
BREANN
So, they say.
VAN DERHOFF
What about underground 
clubs...rave’s.
PERRY
They don’t exactly have phone 
books.
BREANN
And we don’t exactly know the 
clientele.
HAL
I might.

INT. THE MORGUE-FAITH
David, Chavez, and Kyle walk into the reception desk, where 
an orderly meets them, or at least acknowledges their 
presence. His face is buried in a trashy magazine of big 
women.
KYLE
Jimmy.
JIMMY
The big guy’s in the office.

The three walk into the examining room, as the M.E. works 
on the body. He is standing on a small aluminum ladder, 
because he is no taller than five foot. The tiny blond-
haired, pale-faced Examiner notices that someone has come 
into his workplace, and..
VITALLY
Get out.
KYLE
It’s not nice to talk that way in 
front of our guests, Vitally.
VITALLY
You brought the suits?
KYLE
The Inspectors are here, yes.
VITALLY
Either of you two know anything 
about forensic medicine?
CHAVEZ
I minored in medicine.
VITALLY
And I’m a Scorpio, which means I’m 
a dick. Do you know anything about 
forensic medicine?
CHAVEZ
(A patient sigh)
Yes, I do.

Vitally continues to work on, as Chavez stares awaiting an 
answer.
VITALLY
Whattaya want a royal invitation? 
The gloves are on the table 
princess.
CAIN
(With a grin)
Vinnie, I’m taking Dave here to 
get settled. I’ll be back for 
Chavez and the report tonight.
VITALLY
I’ll set my clock.
CAIN
Be nice Vinnie, be nice.
VITALLY
Yeah..yeah, I’ll sweep her off her 
feet.

EXT. THE MORGUE 
David and Kyle walk towards the car.
DAVID
Is it safe to leave her?
KYLE
He won’t terrorize her too much, 
besides she looks like the type 
that can handle a Scorpio.

David smiles as the two get in and drive off.

INT. KYLE’S CAR
David and Kyle ride along.
KYLE
I’m putting you up at The 
Barrington.
DAVID
Thanks. 
KYLE
I figure you’re to old for your 
old room.
DAVID
Who do you think’s involved?
KYLE
In the four deaths? I don’t know.

INT. THE APARTMENT OF MICHAEL RAMIEREZ-NIGHT
MICHAEL (A twenty-four year old Hispanic male) answers the 
door. Breann, Perry and Hal stand in the hallway.
MICHAEL
Hal.
HAL
Hey Mikey.

They hug.
HAL
Michael Ramierez. Detective Jack 
Perry and my sister Detective 
Breann Marco.

Hands shake with each introduction.
MICHAEL
Mike.
BREANN
She called you Mikey.
MICHAEL
You look like she does in a 
negligee you can call me Mikey 
too.
HAL
Wise ass. Michael’s one of the 
prominent experts on Theology in 
the city.
BREANN
If you don’t mind me asking, how 
is one inspired to make that their 
career?
MICHAEL
I did a paper on it in Sociology, 
and found I had a knack.
CHARLES
At studying Religion?
MICHAEL
Understanding it.

Everyone takes a seat.
MICHAEL (CONT’D)
To what do I owe this long overdue 
visit?
HAL
We have a case in which the prime 
suspect is believed to be a 
Satanist. He left this at the 
scene.

She hands him the matchbook.
MICHAEL
What kind of case is it? Sounds 
serious.
HAL
It is and that’s all I can tell 
you.
MICHAEL
Did I ask for more?
HAL
I know you.

Mikey smiles.
MICHAEL
It’s a club.
BARNES
We checked all the clubs. Only Van 
Wicks starts with V,W.
MICHAEL
V,W is a symbol for the Ancient 
Hebrew word Vau, a number. Six.
CHARLES
Club six?
MICHAEL
Club six.

EXT. A CLIFF IN DEBBIE’S DREAMS-NIGHT
Alone at the edge of a cliff Debbie finds herself standing. 
Looking up she sees the full moon looming over her lighting 
the black of the night. As she looks down Debbie sees the 
ocean crash up against the base of the cliff, sounding like 
a colossal clap of thunder with each blow. Behind her she 
hears a constant thumping that’s combined with a girl’s 
rhyme.
BIANCA (O.S.)
Mother, mother, mother, may I!

A sudden stomp from a landing causes Debbie to spin around 
in to find Bianca standing before her. Dressed in a 
catholic schoolgirl’s uniform her long red hair pours over 
her face leaving only hints of her eyes to peer through the 
jungle of hair that covers her face. The moonlight reflects 
off them causing their diamond-like blue twinkle to shimmer 
like stars. 
BIANCA
That is the muse. 

Debbie seems to know to look past her into the building 
behind her. There she sees another female whose identity is 
clouded by the fury of the fire that surrounds her. 
BIANCA
She is the muse of the Prophet. 
She is mine to strike.

Confused by the words Debbie looks back at Bianca. 
BIANCA
Mine to strike! 

INT. THE MOTEL ROOM-NIGHT
Suddenly awake, Debbie shakes off the cobwebs and notices 
an odd smell. Thinking it’s coming from the man she’s 
laying on she begins to sniff him. But, upon further 
inspection she can tell it’s not him. Slowly she rises to 
the floor and begins to track the scent. She stops to look 
into a shady corner of the room, and is startled by a pair 
of eyes that suddenly open and look back at her. Before she 
can even react the woman who owns those eyes grabs Debbie’s 
mouth and shoves her into the wall.
BLACKIE
Shh. We don’t want to wake him.

Without warning a hand grabs Blackie from behind and slams 
her on the opposite wall.
EZIKIEL
Hello.
BLACKIE
I know what you’re doing. I know 
why you’re here.
EZIKIEL
I don’t care. You can’t stop me.

Holding on to her, he spins around and tosses her out the 
window. Like a rag doll she falls and slams into the 
concrete floor outside. Ezikiel stands and looks out the 
window as Debbie quivers behind him.
EZIKIEL
Thank you, Debbie.

He walks over and gives her a kiss on the cheek. Then, he 
grabs his jacket and walks out the door.
EZIKIEL
Money’s on the dresser.

Debbie stands against the wall unable to move from the 
fear, until she musters enough strength to say something. 
All she can do is scream.


END OF ACT II


ACT III

and behold! He had a kingly crown; and yet upon no head was 
it set.  

J.R.R. TOLKIEN The Lord of the Rings

INT. THE SHOP-NIGHT
Inside the local club dozens of kids encompass the room 
dancing to the band on the stage. Bobby and Wes sit at a 
table in the corner. At the bar a beautiful girl eyes Wes, 
who just sits there. Bobby takes notice.
BOBBY
Hey!
WES
What?
BOBBY
What’re you doing?
WES
What’re you talking about?
BOBBY
Dary.
WES
Annd?
BOBBY
Well..I mean..like...what’s up?
WES
How much have you drank? What are 
you asking me, and can you put it 
in human words?
BOBBY
Well..like are you..hittin it?
WES
(Long Beat)
Dary doesn’t get hit..unless she 
wants to.
BOBBY
Then, what’s going on?
WES
Nothing.
BOBBY
See, it’s like this. You’re here, 
there’s a bunch of girls over 
there, and you’re here. Now, I’m 
here, and there’s a bunch of girls 
over there, and I’m here.
WES
It’s a wonder you graduated high 
school without using complete 
sentences.
BOBBY
See, I’m not over there, because 
Sherry’ll be here later. Now, I 
figure you’re over here, cause 
Dary’s comin too. But, you said 
there’s nothin goin on between you 
two, so..what’re you doing?
WES
Your logic is really astounding.
BOBBY
(Beat)
Well?
WES
Well, nothing. I’m doing nothing.
BOBBY
So..by doing nothing..you’re doing 
something.
WES
I must really be hammered, cause 
you’re actually making sense. 
Yeah..yeah..I guess.

Right on cue, Dary, Sherry, and ALEX MARCO all approach the 
table soaken wet.
BOBBY
What happened?
AL
Are you kidding? It’s a monsoon 
out there. We would’ve turned back 
if we weren’t half way here 
already.

Dary takes a seat next to Wes.
WES
Tattoo wash off?
DARY
Not that kind of tattoo.
WES
Oh, it’s one of those.
DARY
What Bobby didn’t tell you?
WES
I’m only mostly fluent in 
Bobbyese.

Sherry slowly tries to lower herself into the chair.
BOBBY
Am I missing something here?
AL
She kinda fried her ass.

Bobby takes off his jacket, folds it, and places it on her 
chair. Then, he carefully lowers her into the chair.
SHERRY
I love you.
AL
Softy.
DARY
You were right about the storm.
WES
Got a knack.
DARY
Some might say it’s a gift.

INT. THE NUN’S BEDROOM/FAITH-NIGHT
The young Sister Serenity prays by her bedside. Finishing, 
she rises to walk to her closet, where she puts her robe 
away. As she closes the door she is startled by the image 
of MICHEAL sitting on her bed in the door mirror. Slowly 
she turns to face him as he looks back with a smile. With 
his eyes closed his head motions about. Opening them again 
he looks to her.
MICHEAL
He slept here. (pause) He bled 
here.

The woman slowly nods.
MICHEAL
How long?
SERENITY
One day.
MICHEAL
You helped him.
SERENITY
Yes.
MICHEAL
Thank you.

The man begins to leave.
SERENITY
Who are you?

He smiles and continues on his way.
SERENITY (CONT’D)
Michael.

EXT. A LONG EMPTY ROAD-NIGHT
MICHEAL walks down the road in the pouring rain.
SERENITY (VO)
Why are you here?
MICHEAL (VO)
Something is happening.
SERENITY (VO)
What?
MICHEAL (VO)
I don’t know.

INT. THE SHOP
The usual club madness is disturbingly interrupted by a 
massive power outage.
WES
Bobby!

Bobby turns on his lighter illuminating the small area 
around the table.
BOBBY
Let’s go out through the back. I 
don’t feel like going through all 
those idiots.
SHERRY
Aww, C’mon it’s raining out there.
BOBBY
The AC is off and I do not feel 
like smelling the funk.

All in agreement, the group makes their way out the back.

EXT. THE BACK OF THE CLUB
Coming out the back door the group finds themselves at the 
edge of the rainstorm. Protected only by a little bit of 
ledge directly above them.
SHERRY
This was stupid!
BOBBY
You know, you whine too much.

Standing against the building Wes looks out past the group 
and catches a glimpse of RUSSELL walking into the woods.
WES
Hey, it’s Russell

Everybody looks over at RUSSELL.
BOBBY
Hey Russell! Russell!
SHERRY
Where is he going?
BOBBY
Probably taking a leak.
WES
Woods can get dangerous in this 
kind of rain.
BOBBY
What’re you, Smokey The Bear? He 
knows those woods as good as you 
do.
WES
Yeah, but he’s drunk.
BOBBY
So are you.
WES
Yeah, but I’m not staggering.
BOBBY
So what do you want to do follow 
him?
WES
Yep.

Wesley bolts out into the rain and into the woods.
BOBBY
Wes! Ah, c’mon man!

Reluctantly, Bobby follows.

MONTAGE:
EXT. A ROAD-LATER
At the edge of the road a bright light peers in the 
distance.

EXT. ANOTHER ROAD-LATER
Michael walks alone in the rain.

EXT. THE WOODS-LATER
Russell stumbles along and falls to his knees. He gets up 
and props himself against a tree, as further up the woods 
Wes and Bobby call after him.

EXT. THE ROAD-LATER
The light moves closer, illuminating the area even more.

EXT. THE OTHER ROAD-LATER
Michael continues his pace.

EXT. THE WOODS-LATER
Russell relieves himself on a tree, but begins to notice a 
light beginning to shine above him. Further out Wes and 
Bobby continue to search.

EXT. THE ROAD-LATER
The bright light moves closer and shines brighter.

EXT. THE OTHER ROAD-LATER
Michael still walks on.


EXT. THE WOODS-LATER
Russell is now staring at the glow that flares before him. 
Still further away Wes and Bobby can see the light in the 
distance.

EXT. THE ROAD-LATER
The light at its brightest point reveals itself to be a 
headlight of a motorcycle that races down the road.

EXT. THE WOODS-LATER
The glow that hovers over Russell now shines like the sun, 
and a chorus of screams blare from it. Wes and Bobby begin 
to pick up the pace, calling louder. The light explodes in 
a flash, knocking Russell down, and in its wake is a man, 
who falls to the ground right in front of Russell. Wes and 
Bobby finally reach him.

EXT. THE SHOP
The girls look in surprise, as Wes, Bobby, and Russell come 
out of the woods with the unconscious John.

INT. A STRIP BAR
The bar is naturally dark, except of course for the runway. 
Seated alongside are the usual scoundrels, and at a semi-
safe distance are the more high-priced viewers. The corners 
have their own occupants, as well. Those who want shielding 
from the naked eye, those who want privacy to do what they 
wish, and those who want to be alone. DAIMON sits in one 
such corner, only his privacy is invaded by a young, petite 
lap dancer.
SUNSHINE
Wanna play?
DAIMON
I want you to sit.

Like Pavlov’s Dog being activated by a bell her eyes go 
cold, and like an obedient child Sunshine sits. He 
continues to sip his drink slowly, as he is met by another 
large dark figure (OLD SCRATCH).
OLD SCRATCH
(pause)
I can’t find her.
DAIMON
How long has she been gone?
OLD SCRATCH
Who knows?
DAIMON
Where could she have gone?
OLD SCRATCH
I don’t know and I don’t care. I 
have things to do.

He turns to leave.
DAIMON
You do what I tell you to do.

He stops.
OLD SCRATCH
(Long Beat)
I guess, then I should tell you 
who else is missing.

Daimon looks up in curiosity.

EXT. A DINER OUTSIDE DEADWOOD-NIGHT
The motorcycle and its rider Alexis arrive at the diner, 
just as Ezikiel walks up upon it. Alexis dismounts, as 
Ezikiel casually stops to look at him.
ALEXIS
Hey
EZIKIEL
(Long Beat)
Want some coffee?
ALEXIS
(Beat)
I guess.

Inside the two sit across from each other at a table. The 
WAITRESS brings another sugar holder full of sugars to the 
table, being that the other one is empty. As, she looks 
down at Alexis who continues to pour sugar into his coffee, 
he looks back with a smile. With an arched brow she goes 
back behind the counter, and Alexis focuses back on his 
cohort. 
ALEXIS
(exhaling)
Why are we here?
EZIKIEL
You know why.
ALEXIS
Are you sure?
EZIKIEL
We’ll know soon enough.
ALEXIS
Why am I doing this?
EZIKIEL
You owe it to me.

Alexis’s look of amusement turns to one of focus.
ALEXIS
(Long Beat)
Then why are you doing this?
EZIKIEL
I want it to be over.
ALEXIS
What makes you think this’ll do 
it?
EZIKIEL
I don’t.

INT. A BACK ROOM OF THE CLUB
The group huddle about, in the back Al & Dary cover the 
naked John with more blankets. The rest are around the 
unconscious Russell.
SHERRY
Is he dead?
DARY
Who?
SHERRY
The guy.
BOBBY
Don’t say that!
SHERRY
He doesn’t look good.
AL
It doesn’t mean he’s dead.
SHERRY
But, he really doesn’t look good.
BOBBY
Who is he?
SHERRY
Dary he kinda looks like…
DARY
What about Russell?

Wes checks Russell over.
WES
He’s alive. He’s just knocked out.
SHERRY
What are we gonna do?
TANYA (O.S.)
Interesting.

The group turns to see Tanya standing at the door.
TANYA (CONT’D)
Alexandra, Dary.
AL
We found this man outside the 
club.
TANYA
And what was he doing there..this 
man?
AL
We don’t know. He’s unconcious.
SHERRY
So is Russell.
TANYA
Then we should call an ambulance, 
don’t you think?
DARY
Isn’t the power still down?
TANYA
Yes but you can use my phone. 
DARY
I’ll be right back.

Dary and Tanya walk out the room and down the dark hallway.
TANYA
Uncanny.
DARY
Yeah.

INT. THE CHURCH IN FAITH-NIGHT
A priest is collecting church songbooks when he hears a 
door slam open. The chiming of metal slamming causes him to 
go into one of the churches corridors to find Blackie 
drinking holy water out of one of its goblets. As, the 
priest stands in dismay Blackie finishing her drink and 
taking a Breath.
BLACKIE
I don’t mind the fact that he took 
my clothes. It shows his obvious 
intelligence. Don’t mind that he 
locked me in a dumpster. It’s 
actually kind of funny. I do take 
exception to the fact that he left 
me by a church. That’s 
disrespectful, but then again it’s 
in his nature. (Beat) Stop staring 
and give me the robe.


END OF ACT III


ACT IV

EXT. THE SHOP
A young girl sits on a hill just beyond the club. With a 
cigarette dangling from her lips she feverishly attempts to 
ignite the lighter. 

GABRIEL (VO)
Nasty habit.

She looks up, and her eyes are locked on the man the stands 
before her. Gabriel kneels down and politely takes the 
lighter. With one stroke it ignites and he lights the 
cigarette for her.
JAN
I know, I can’t quit.
GABRIEL
Yeah, you can. You just don’t want 
to.
JAN
Something like that.
GABRIEL
Mind if I join you?
JAN
It’s free.

Gabriel takes a seat next to her.
GABRIEL
Club’s too crowded?
JAN
I just needed some fresh air.
GABRIEL
From the club, or from someone?
JAN
I guess a little of both.
GABRIEL
Boyfriend, or sister?

She gives him a coy look.
GABRIEL (CONT’D)
It’s usually one of those two.
JAN
(with a smile)
Sister.
GABRIEL
Giving you a hard time?
JAN
Something like that. (pause) She 
just...I guess sometimes...
GABRIEL
You don’t see eye to eye.
JAN
Yeah.
GABRIEL
I know.
JAN
You have a sister?
GABRIEL
Brothers. Lots of Brothers.
JAN
How many?
GABRIEL
A lot.
JAN
Are you the youngest?
GABRIEL
No..no. I’m one of the older ones. 
(Beat) Once we all used to be 
together. 
JAN
One big happy family?
GABRIEL
Something like that.
JAN
Not so big and happy anymore?
GABRIEL
One of us...had a different 
opinion, than that of our 
father’s. When he acted on it...
JAN
He got kicked out.
GABRIEL
Yeah.
JAN
Dad’s can be like that I guess.
GABRIEL
Yeah. But, he didn’t leave alone. 
Eventually he took half of us with 
him.
JAN
Must’ve been some disagreement.
GABRIEL
It wasn’t one thing. At least, 
that’s not how it ended.
JAN
Sounds like you were one of the 
ones who disagreed.

The comment stops him for a moment, as he looks on her 
longingly.
GABRIEL
No. I stayed. (Beat) At the time I 
was so angry. How could they even 
think of what they were doing, 
much less do it. But, later there 
would be times when I would think 
of what some of them did, and 
wonder if it was so wrong. They 
all just got so clumped up 
together.
JAN
Sounds like you’ve been thinking 
about it a lot.
GABRIEL
(quietly)
I miss my Brothers.
JAN
Why don’t you work it out? 
GABRIEL
It’s not as simple as that.
JAN
Can’t be any worse than what I’m 
going through with my sister.
GABRIEL
Like you said. It was some 
disagreement. Hello.

With a confused face she looks up and, surprisingly finds 
Michael standing before them.
MICHAEL
You’re a hard man to find.
GABRIEL
It didn’t take you long.
MICHAEL
Would have even taken less if you 
didn’t cover your tracks.
GABRIEL
I wanted some time alone.
JAN
What is he, a cop?
GABRIEL
No. 
(getting up)
He’s my brother. 

INT. THE MORGUE
Chavez finishes cleaning herself up, as Vitally finishes 
writing his reports.
VITALLY
Surprised?
CHAVEZ
I’ve seen enough things that it’s 
not that easy to surprise me 
anymore.
VITALLY
Working in the Apple I’ve seen my 
fare share of whacked out jobs 
myself. Serials, druggies, gang 
related, all bloody and bad. Here, 
it’s not the graphic nature of the 
crime that I have a problem with. 
It’s the fact that, each wound was 
inflicted by four guys standing 
right in front of each other. And 
the one survivor should be one big 
powerful dude. Whoever we’re 
looking for should be the size of 
a small oak tree.
CHAVEZ
But.
VITALLY
But, from the footprints we found 
in the alley the largest person in 
the stack is 6’ 1”, and he’s layin 
in my freezer.

Chavez looks up at him curiously.

INT. CLUB SIX-NIGHT
Breann, Perry, and Hal are lead to the bar by a young girl 
(in her twenties) in leather. A man is drinking wine (in 
his thirties) as he goes over his books.
GIRL
These cops are here to talk to 
you.
DARIEN
(not even looking up)
Do you have a warrant?
BREANN
No. You want us to get one?
DARIEN
On what charge?
HAL
Look we just want to ask you a few 
questions.
DARIEN
(pause)
You’re not gonna go away, are you?
HAL
Sure we will, but when we come 
back we’ll have that warrant. 
Then, we won’t just ask questions. 
We’ll start searching the place.
DARIEN
What’re you, Angie Dickinson?
HAL
More like Susan Day.

She shows him her I.D., and he sighs in frustration.
DARIEN
What do you want to know?

She hands him the book of matches.
DARIEN
Yeah so?
HAL
Is it yours?
DARIEN
It’s from here, yeah. But, it 
doesn’t mean it’s mine.

Breann hands him a picture of Tim Hardy.
BREANN
Do you know this man?

Darien takes a good look and flinches.
DARIEN
No.
PERRY
Do you know the name Tim Hardy?
DARIEN
No.
BREANN
You sure?
DARIEN
What’re you deaf? Yes, I’m sure! 
Are we through?!
BREANN
Little jumpy. You nervous?
DARIEN
Are you?
BREANN
That almost sounds like a threat 
to me. Are you threatening me?
DARIEN
I’m just asking you a question, 
like my first one. Maybe, you’d 
like me to repeat it. Are we 
through?
BREANN
Yeah, we’re through. Be seeing 
you.

The three begin to leave.
DARIEN
Yeah, in your dreams.

Breann stops and gives him a hard look, then goes on.
 
EXT. OUTSIDE CLUB SIX
BREANN, Perry, and Hal walk to the car.
HAL
That went well.
BREANN
Aw, don’t give me that, you saw 
him! He knew him.
PERRY
Or of him.
HAL
Well, we don’t know for sure.
BREANN
We can bring him in. We can make 
it probable cause.
HAL
A weird look is hardly grounds for 
probable cause.
BREANN
It sure feels like probable cause 
to me.
HAL
In court it’s not, and that’s 
where it has to stand.
BREANN
(pause)
That’s why you’re really out here. 
He wants to make sure the little 
cops don’t screw up the case!
HAL
I’m here to make sure everything’s 
legal!
PERRY
Alright, wait a minute! Maybe we 
can go about this a different way. 
We all agree he might know more 
than he’s letting on, right? 

They nod.
PERRY (CONT’D)
So, maybe there’s something in his 
records that can give us a lead.
 
EXT. THE ROAD
Michael and Gabriel walk on together.
MICHAEL
Looks like you got the bad end.
GABRIEL
He was stronger than I thought.
MICHAEL
It seems we always find ourselves 
in places like these, except this 
time the shoe is on the other 
foot.
GABRIEL
It’s not the first time we’ve been 
in this position.
MICHAEL
But, I expected you to have 
learned from the last time.
GABRIEL
Can’t be perfect all of the time.
MICHAEL
What were you doing there?
GABRIEL
I wanted to see him.
MICHAEL
You let him out.
GABRIEL
He let himself out.
MICHAEL
He wouldn’t have been able to get 
out if you hadn’t gone there.
GABRIEL
I wanted to see him.
MICHAEL
Why!?
GABRIEL
You know why! 
MICHAEL
We can’t have this conversation.
GABRIEL
Then why did you come?
MICHAEL
To clean up the mess you created.
GABRIEL
We forgive, and forgive, and 
forgive all of them, but we can’t 
do it when it comes to one of us.
MICHAEL
It is not the same thing, and you 
know it.
GABRIEL
Isn’t it? How long do we punish? 
And for what? For wanting 
something different?
MICHAEL
It was not as simple as that.
GABRIEL
That’s what we keep telling each 
other. That’s what we keep 
thinking, but that’s wearing thin 
right now.
MICHAEL
We cannot talk this way.
GABRIEL
Why not! If there’s nothing that 
he doesn’t know, then we wouldn’t 
be here right now.
MICHAEL
(pause)
Maybe, it’s a lesson.

The two begin to laugh.
GABRIEL
One for the sons. (long pause) I 
miss them. I miss the way it was.
MICHAEL
Do I even have to say it?
GABRIEL
No. But, I still feel that way.

INT. RAPID CITY PRECINCT
Perry and Hal are at desks, as BREANN comes with a file.
PERRY
Darren Flatly Webber. A.k.a. 
Darien Web. A.k.a. The Spiderman.
BREANN
What?
PERRY
Our friendly neighborhood club 
owner used to be an adult films 
star. Busted in 84 for narcotics, 
88 he’s busted for battery, but 
not convicted. Girls did not press 
charges.
HAL
Girls?
PERRY
Yeah, it was a regular slug fest. 
Ohh, here’s something. 92 assault 
with a deadly weapon. Spidey got 
into a bar fight and took a chunk 
out of his opponent with a combat 
knife.
BREANN
That enough probable cause for 
you?
HAL
(pause)
Pick him up.

INT. INTERRIGATION ROOM-NIGHT
Rhodes and Hal are in the interrogation room with Darien 
and STEVE WARNER (his lawyer).
WARNER
This is completely bogus James.
RHODES
This is murder Steve.
WARNER
You have nothing to base an 
arrest.
HAL
We have a matchbook from your 
client’s club at the scene. An 
exclusive club for Satanists. All 
related to a crime committed in a 
satanic ritual.
WARNER
All coincidental at best. Do you 
know how many of those matchbooks 
circulate around the city? Do you 
even fathom how many people 
practice Satanism in the state 
alone?
HAL
Your client also has a previous 
assault record.
WARNER
A bar room brawl. Last time I 
checked infants aren’t allowed in 
a bar.
HAL
But he did use a knife, which is 
what was used in the murder.
WARNER
A murder weapon you don’t even 
have! 
RHODES
Mr. Webber rest assured, despite 
what your attorney’s telling you, 
I may have not have enough for a 
conviction, but I do have enough 
to turn your life upside down. 
(pause) Search warrants, phone 
taps. I can read your mail and dig 
up yours and all your friends 
pasts. This is a murder that will 
not have a deal at then end of it. 
Only convictions. I strongly urge 
you to help yourself out.
DARIEN
(PAUSE)
The kid runs with a pack of 
crazies.
HAL
They got a name?
DARIEN
Nah, they just hang together. Word 
had it that they were looking for 
hard cores to get together to try 
a ceremony to bring forth a 
spirit.
HAL
Just that time of the month?
DARIEN
They wanted to see if they could 
do it.
RHODES
They needed a kid?
DARIEN
They came to me first. Hardy came 
to me first. I said I don’t deal 
with shit like that.
RHODES
So you sent him to someone who 
did.
DARIEN
(immediately)
No. After he left I don’t know 
what happened. All I know is that 
the people who joined up aren’t 
around anymore. 

Rhodes comes closer.
RHODES
Where do you think he got the 
baby?
DARIEN
Not around here. Those guys were 
gone for a good couple a days, 
before they started this crap.

Rhodes looks at him deeply.
RHODES
Give me a name.
DARIEN
Crystal..she worked at the club. 
She went. Said something about 
Faith. That’s all I know.

EXT. THE CHURCH IN FAITH
Kyle and David pull up in the Sheriff’s Blazer. They are 
met by Deputies MOYER and BROWN.
MOYER
(to David)
Hey, Dave. When’d you get in?
DAVID
Earlier today, Walt. Jake.
BROWN
How are ya Dave?
KYLE
When you’re done with the hello’s 
do you think you can tell me what 
the hell is goin on?
MOYER
Uhh, sister ANABELLE came in to 
get things ready for mass as 
usual, when she found the Father.
KYLE
Annd?
MOYER
I think you better see for 
yourself.

INT. THE CHURCH
As Kyle and the others enter from the end of the church. 
Seated with sister Anabelle is the Young Priest, who bobs 
back and forth as if in a trance. He’s muttering something 
over and over, as the group approaches him.
KYLE
Sister.
ANABELLE
Sheriff.
KYLE
I take it he’s been like this 
since you’ve found him?
ANABELLE
He won’t stop.

Kyle kneels to face him, so that he may hear what he’s 
saying.
PRIEST
You have no peace. You have no 
peace. You have no peace.
KYLE
What’s he’s saying?
ANABELLE
I don’t know. (Pause) I want to 
say he’s speaking from the bible, 
but I’ve never heard this before.
DAVID
You think it could be from other 
scriptures?
ANABELLE
He is a Catholic priest.
KYLE
Who’s saying something you don’t 
understand. 
ANABELLE
(Pause)
It may be other scriptures, but I 
don’t know where he would pick it 
up. Father Gregory doesn’t really 
read other scriptures.
KYLE
Is there someone we can ask about 
it?
ANABELLE
(long pause)
I know of a young student in Rapid 
City, who majors in the biblical 
studies. He’s up on the latest 
discoveries.
KYLE
He may be able to help. Walt you 
want to help the father to the 
hospital. Jake I want you to 
powder this place down, see if 
someone helped put the priest in 
his current condition?

Moyer walks the priest outside.
KYLE
Get in touch with that student.


EXT. THE CHURCH.
Moyer helps the priest to his car, when suddenly the priest 
grabs him by the shoulder and stares him dead in the eyes.
PRIEST
You were in Heaven but the 
mysteries were not revealed to 
you! You knew worthless ones, and 
in the hardness of your hearts you 
revealed these to women, and 
through these secrets women and 
men work much evil earth! Say to 
them, You have no peace! YOU HAVE 
NO PEACE!

In utter fear Moyer pushes the priest away, but as he does 
the Priest falls unconscious.
MOYER
Sheriff! Sheriff!
BLACK:
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