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               Film opens -

         1     INT. MALT SHOP - NIGHT                                   1

               The film opens with two girls in mid conversation. At this                                         
               point it is unimportant who they are as we catch up with them                                      
               later in our story. One girl is blonde and the other is a 
               brunette. They are both pretty and appear to be wearing similar
               clothes. The look of someone who is wearing the very best that
               the second hand store had to offer. They are sitting at a corner
               booth and each drinking a milk shake. Their names are Amy and
               Sophie and are both in their 20s.

               The camera gives us a side shot as both girls take a sip of
               their drink. Amy puts her drink down and speaks -

                                   AMY
                         There's three kinds of girls in porn.
                         The ones that love sex, right? The
                         ones who fully believe that the films
                         they are making are that of Oscar
                         winners. Then there's those types who
                         are kinda' forced, like they owe a
                         great debt.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Like Linda Lovelace, right?

                                   AMY
                         The very same. Now then there's the
                         guys. Some, if not all, do it just for
                         the joy of fucking. While others I
                         think are somehow convinced they're
                         providing a service to those guys who
                         just can't get a girl.

                                   SOPHIE
                             (smiles)
                         You're fulla' shit.

                                   AMY
                         Am I?

               The screen goes black.

               MAIN TITLES AND MAIN TITLES TRACK - Billy Joel - Vienna.                                                                                      

               TITLE CARD - New York City, the 90s.

         2     INT. KITCHEN - DAY                                       2

               A MAN, mid 30s, NICKY, a gambler, short brown hair, thin,
               unshaven. Sits at his kitchen table. An empty cereal bowl can be
               seen among a small amount of loose coins and a casino chip. His
               apartment is unkempt looking, and it is obviously the maids day
               off. Dressed in a blue dressing gown that has seen better days,
               he's sweaty and panicky. He's sealing down a medium sized
               vanilla colored envelope.

               TITLE CARD - An unexpected gift.

         3     EXT. STREET - DAY                                        3

               A GUY in his mid 40s, heavily built, opens up the back of his
               van. He takes a quick look inside, then closes it. He gets in,
               starts up, drives off.

         4     EXT. HOSPITAL - DAY                                      4

               A yellow cab pulls up to the curb. The door opens. Out steps
               MICHAEL DEAN, smartly dressed in the best suit money can buy.
               Mid 40s, slim, dark hair. A married man, Freelance Pediatrician
               and one of the members of the hospital board. Standing outside
               HOPE - the recently established hospital complex for children
               with special needs. He slams the cab door shut as it drives off.

         5     INT. OFFICE - DAY                                        5

               Michael is finishing off talking to a table full of doctors,
               each with their own degree of importance.

                                   MICHAEL
                         Bottom line here people. You want
                         these things, it's gonna' cost. I know
                         Henry and I -
                             (points)
                         - have thrown together a list of the
                         things we need. It's down to us all to
                         make this happen.

                                   LADY
                         Well, Michael, where's the money going
                         to come from?

                                   MICHAEL
                         Well, it looks to me as if none of us
                         are going to win the lottery anytime
                         soon. Not only that, there's no chance
                         I will ever win.

                                   LADY
                         Why?

                                   MICHAEL
                         I don't do it.

               They laugh. They needed this moment.

                                   MICHAEL (CONT'D)
                         Ok. Here's the list of the things I
                         think would be beneficial.
                             (passing them a list of
                             items)
                         Ok, number one on the list is...

         6     EXT. STREET - DAY                                        6

               Downtown: Nicky, now washed and shaved is walking to the
               sidewalk. He's dressed in the best second hand suit money can
               buy. He steps to the curb. The traffic is heavy. He walks into
               the busy traffic, his mind on other things. He's clutching a
               medium bulky envelope under one arm, flicking the morning's news
               paper open with his other hand to read the day's headlines. He
               hears the sound of car horns, suddenly realizing he's in the
               middle of the road. In a flash a yellow cab tries it's best to
               slam on the breaks as it sounds it's horn. He's hit (slow motion
               shot). As he falls, his paper flying up one way, his envelope
               the other. All within a split second. He's out cold. The area
               becomes that of pandemonium. The taxi driver is first at his
               side.

                                   TAXI DRIVER
                         Someone better call...

                                   ONLOOKER
                         It's Ok, I already did.

               In a flash the paramedics are there with their spine board and
               technical jargon.

                                   PARAMEDIC #1
                             (to co-worker)
                         He's out. Get the trolly.

                                   PARAMEDIC #2
                         Ok.

               They lift Nicky up and into the back of the ambulance. The doors
               close and the two paramedics drive slowly away, siren on. The
               street returns to it's day.

         7     EXT. SIDEWALK - DAY                                      7

               On his way to school a 12-year old boy, SAM, sees a medium sized
               bulky looking envelope wedged under a not as yet used hotdog
               stand. In a flash it's picked up.
               He hears the school bell, runs, turns corner, then up a flight
               of stairs. On his way indoors he runs into someone. Looking up
               we see a woman in her late 30s. SARAH DEAN, smartly dressed,
               dark hair, blue eyes, slim. The head Principal of NYC junior
               school.

         8     INT. SCHOOL - DAY                                        8

                                   SARAH DEAN
                         Hey, where's the fire?

                                   SAM
                         Sorry, miss.

                                   SARAH DEAN
                         That's Ok, just no running indoors.
                         You know that, Sam.

               In his rush to save the bell, Sam has dropped the envelope.
               Sarah notices this.

                                   SARAH DEAN (CONT'D)
                         Is this yours?

                                   SAM
                         Er... No I found it.

                                   SARAH DEAN
                         I see... you did, did you? Ok. Well,
                         let's say I'll take care of it now.
                         So, where exactly did you find it?

                                   SAM
                         On the way to school, it was laying
                         there in the gutter.

                                   SARAH DEAN
                         Well, thank you, Sam. I'll see if we
                         can get it back to it's owner.

                                   SAM
                             (disappointed)
                         Yes, miss.

                                   SARAH DEAN
                         Ok, now along to assembly. Don't
                         forget to sign the book.

         9     INT. SARAH DEAN'S OFFICE - DAY                           9

               Sarah enters an office, says hello to her secretary. Enters her
               office, closes door. She places the envelope into a tray amongst
               letters to be opened. Gets herself ready for morning assembly.

        10     INT. HOSPITAL BOARD ROOM - DAY                          10

               Meeting that took place earlier has finished. As each consultant
               leaves they thank him.

                                   CONSULTANT
                         Didn't go too bad, I thought. So, what
                         are your plans for the rest of your
                         day?

                                   MICHAEL
                         Well, I gotta' head out to angel this
                         afternoon. So...

                                   CONSULTANT
                         Good luck on that. Say hi to Sarah for
                         me, Ok? You guys should come over,
                         it's been too long.

               The consultant leaves the room before Michael can thank him. He
               takes a moment as the office is empty.

        11     INT. HOSPITAL - DAY                                     11

               Nicky, the guy from our highway knockdown, is resting in a room.
               Slowly he starts to come around. A very attractive nurse enters.

                                   NICKY
                         How long have I been here?

                                   NURSE
                         There you are, you've been out a few
                         hours. Just try to rest, OK?

                                   NICKY
                         Where are my things? Where have you
                         guys got'em?

                                   NURSE
                             (points)
                         It's OK, don't worry. They're in that
                         cabinet next to the bed.

               Nicky leans down. He seems Okay, and pretty much untouched from
               his knock down. Opening the cabinet he pulls out his clothes. He
               now realizes his envelope has gone.

                                   NICKY
                         OK ...I give up. Where did you put
                         them?

                                   NURSE
                         Everything's there that came off you.
                         I'll go get the doctor for you. Is it
                         anything important?

                                   NICKY
                         You could say that. It's sort of an
                         envelope, so big...

               Nicky gets more and more frustrated as his time ticks away. The
               nurse leaves to find his doctor. Nicky gets up, starts to put on
               his clothes.

        12     INT. SARAH DEAN'S OFFICE - DAY                          12

               Sarah enters the secretary's office. It's just after lunchtime,
               about 1.30pm. She enters holding a cup of coffee.

                                   SECRETARY
                         I've just finished those fliers you
                         wanted. Aren't you having any lunch
                         today?

               Sarah leans over to the desk, picks up a flier. It reads:

        13     SPORTS DAY 23RD OF SEPT.                                13

               This years event is raising funds for the new local children's
               hospital.

                                   SARAH
                         No, this coffee's fine. So, these are
                         them? They look pretty good. Let's
                         hope we do some good this year. You
                         bringing your little one?

                                   SECRETARY
                         Sure, we'll be there.

               Sarah puts the fliers down and enters her office. She takes a
               moment to herself, picks up her intercom.

                                   SARAH
                         Kathy, could you give me about 20
                         minutes before anyone wants me, Ok?

                                   SECRETARY
                         No problem.

               She falls back into her chair, takes some letters out of her
               pending tray. They don't seem to be of major importance. She
               notices the vanilla envelope, picks it up. She gets up, walks to
               the window. Holds it in front of the glass.
               Trying to look inside. It's sunny outside, but she still can't
               see. She throws it down onto the table, slumps down into her
               chair, looking at it...

        14     INT. HOSPITAL - DAY                                     14

               Nicky, now dressed, is about to use his mobile phone as the
               nurse enters.

                                   NURSE
                         Can you switch that off please.
                         It interferes with our machines.

               Nicky reluctantly closes his phone.

                                   NICKY
                         Ok. In that case, where are the god
                         damn phones?

                                   NURSE
                         They're thru god-damn there!

               She smiles at Nicky and points to a phone just outside his room.
               A pay phone.

        15     INT. SARAH DEAN'S OFFICE - DAY                          15

               We pan in on a close up of Sarah's face: A look of stunned
               silence, shock and amazement all in one. The camera pulls back
               slowly. We see her looking down at her desk. But we don't know
               as yet what she is looking at.

                                                       CUT TO:

        16     INT. CORRIDOR - DAY                                     16

                                   NICKY
                             (into phone)
                         I'll be there... I got it, yes. I said
                         I will be. Just... just tell The Man I
                         have 25, Ok? I know I owe 50. Look,
                         it's all I could get... Ok? 4 o'clock.
                         Outside the...(pause) Ok, I got it.

        17     INT. SARAH DEAN'S OFFICE - DAY                          17

               Sarah picks up her intercom, pushes button, speaks:

                                   SARAH
                         Hi, Kathy, any calls?

                                   KATHY
                         Not at the moment, it's pretty quiet.
                         Can I get you a coffee?

                                   SARAH
                         No thank you. Could you get my husband
                         on the phone please.

                                   KATHY
                         Sure, no problem.

               Inside the office Sarah thanks Kathy, sits down, looks over the
               desk. A beep alerts her to the phone. She picks the receiver up.

                                   SARAH
                         Thanks, Kathy.

        18     INT. CORRIDOR - DAY                                     18

               Nicky slams down the phone.

                                   NICKY
                         Mother fucker!

               Nicky turns and leaves phone. As he turns around he comes into
               contact with a Doctor. Almost spilling his coffee over him.

                                   NICKY (CONT'D)
                         Shit! I'm sorry, man. I... I didn't
                         see you.

               We see that it is Michael, the pediatrician.

                                   MICHAEL
                         It's Ok, my fault. Ok, sorry, take
                         care.

               Michael walks off into the direction of the hospital canteen.
               Nicky enters back into his room. As Michael enters the canteen
               his phone rings.

        19     INT. CANTEEN - DAY                                      19

               Michael takes a seat, places his coffee down. His phone
               continues to ring.

                                   MICHAEL
                         Sorry everyone.
                             (into phone)
                         Hello? What's wrong? You know I only
                         use this for emergencies. No, it's Ok,
                         go on...

        20     INT. SARAH DEAN'S OFFICE - DAY                          20

                                   SARAH
                         What if I was to say, I think an angel
                         has been thinking of you.

               The scene cuts back and forth between the husband and wife. The
               sound is mute (possible musical score here?)

        21     INT. CANTEEN - DAY                                      21

               The canteen is empty apart from Michael who is sitting there
               almost identical to Sarah. Staff clear away plates, cups etc.
               The camera pulls back slowly.

        22     INT. SARAH DEAN'S OFFICE - DAY                          22

               Sarah smiles as the camera pans down onto the table. As the
               camera slowly pulls away it reveals the table covered in dollar
               bills. The envelope shredded and in the bin. Sarah looks at a
               loose flier on her desk, and smiles.

        23     INT. NICKY'S ROOM - DAY                                 23

               He looks up at a clock on the wall. It reads: 2.30pm. As Nicky,
               panicky, starts to sweat. A Doctor enters his room.

                                   DOCTOR
                         Ok, sorry it's been a long wait, Mr.
                         er...? And what is this? You should be
                         in bed, you've been hit.

               The doctor reads Nicky's chart from the end of his bed. He gives
               it a full once over.

                                   NICKY
                         C'mon, Doc, for Christ's sake. I'm
                         fine. I'll take full responsibility
                         for my death, Ok?

                                   DOCTOR
                         Well, I'm not about to let that
                         happen. But saying that, we can't keep
                         you here, so...

                                   NICKY
                         Am I fine?

               Doctor just looks.

                                   DOCTOR
                         I advise you stay in.

                                   NICKY
                         I'm fine see? I look fine, feel fine,
                         me stayin' the night ain't gonna'
                         happen.

               The doctor looks at his watch, stands there for a second as if
               to take in something someone is saying. A voice that cannot be
               heard. Nicky looks puzzled.

                                   DOCTOR
                         It's time, Nicky... it's time.

                                   NICKY
                         Ain't that the truth.

               The doctor leaves as quickly as he had arrived. Nicky, now
               hyper, sweating, opens his door. Slightly bruised and a little
               worse for wear, walks slowly down the corridor towards the exit.
               He sees a Policeman standing by an open door. We hear the sound
               of his heart pounding as he gets closer and closer to the
               entrance. As he goes past the cop, the cop nods. In the distance
               we hear the sound of a nurse. Nicky turns around to look as he
               exits the hospital.

                                   NURSE
                             (to policeman)
                         David, you can go in and see your
                         daughter now.

               The policeman enters the room.

        24     EXT. CARPARK - DAY                                      24

               Nicky walks briskly. He stops, checks his watch. It's 2.55. He
               looks over towards a car, sees a man dressed all in black just
               standing there. He waves slowly at Nicky. He thinks this a
               little odd but goes to wave back. But the man has gone. Suddenly
               a black van, tinted windows, pulls in. Out come two guys,
               heavily built, bouncer looks. Taking Nicky in a strong hold,
               they sling him into the van. It squeals off. We are left looking
               at the space were the van pulled up and sped off. We hear (off
               screen) the sound of the most horrific car crash.

        25     EXT. STREET - DAY                                       25

               It's a car pile up. The van in which Nicky was in is now twisted
               metal in flames. The sound of a fire engine and ambulance can be
               heard.

                                                       FADE TO BLACK:

                                                       FLASHBACK:

               We cut back to see Nicky being slung into the back of the van.
               This time we follow him inside.

                                   THE MAN
                         So, where's my money?

                                   NICKY
                         You see a funny thing happened to me
                         today. You wouldn't believe me if I
                         told you.

               Suddenly from nowhere the van from scene two appears, cutting up
               traffic. It clips the Black van. As it's knocked, it's wheel is
               uncontrollable. Nicky let's out a scream as it goes over on it's
               side hitting a parked car. Another car then hits the back of the
               van. (boom, explosion)

        26                                              END OF         26

                                                       FLASHBACK:

        27     EXT. STREET - DAY                                       27

               We are on a closed street. It's quiet and almost angelic. We see
               a man in the distance. We pan in on him. It's a guy wearing the
               best second hand suit money can buy. He's a little worse for
               wear, bruised battered, suit ripped, but with a smile. As he
               walks towards the end of the street, he sees a nun carrying a
               collection tin.

                                   NICKY
                             (to himself)
                         Jesus!
                             (looking up into the
                             sky)
                         Sorry, God.

               As Nicky walks past he stops, looks at the nun.

                                   NUN
                             (smiles)
                         You've been in the wars.

                                   NICKY
                         Slightly... I'll be Ok. I think.

               The nun shakes her tin as Nicky searches for any kind of money.
               He reaches into his pocket grabs a small handful of coins, puts
               a few coins into the tin.

                                   NUN
                         You're an angel.

                                   NICKY
                             (smiles)
                         That's funny, no one has ever said
                         that to me before.

               Nicky walks off slowly. As he gets to the end of the street, he
               turns the corner. A man crosses the street as Nicky turns. He's
               reading the morning paper.

                                                       CUT TO:

               A shot of the back of Nicky walking down the long street. The
               screen starts to go out of focus. With just enough time to let
               us see Nicky disappear as if by magic... slowly fading to black:

                                                       FADE IN:

        28     EXT. CITY - NIGHT                                       28

               It's around 10.00pm on Wed, 20th September. We see the New York
               night life around us. Traffic is quiet, for this area. Camera
               pans in: On a yellow cab. Inside we see a girl. SOPHIE, 21,
               prostitute, small, short dark hair, pink top, leather skirt,
               trashy looking. She has a vacant expression on her face. She
               listens, uninterested in the cab driver's conversation. A one
               sided talk.

        29     INT. CAB - NIGHT                                        29

                                   CAB DRIVER
                         ...An another thing, they say that
                         when you go, you return to that age
                         you were most happy at in your life.

                                   SOPHIE
                             (bored)
                         Really...?

        30     EXT. THE STREET - NIGHT                                 30

               The cab pulls into the curb. Door opens the girl gets out, slams
               the door shut, starts to walk. Cabby stops her.

                                   CAB DRIVER
                         Hey, lady, your change.

               Sophie takes it, the cab drives off. Continues her short walk,
               until she reaches a corner. On this corner is a malt shop.
               CHARLIE'S. An all night cafe stop.

        31     INT. CHARLIE'S - NIGHT                                  31

               CHARLIE, a guy in his late 60s grey hair, very thin, wearing an
               old fashioned 50s uniform, is cleaning the tables. She enters
               the bar. Looks around, it's pretty quiet. Parks herself in one
               of the small booths. Charlie comes up to her table.

                                   CHARLIE
                         Hello, beautiful. A shake is it?

                                   SOPHIE
                             (smiles)
                         Not tonight.

               Charlie, being slightly deaf,mostly mishears what people say.

                                   CHARLIE
                         What?

                                   SOPHIE
                         No thank you. Stick of gum though.

                                   CHARLIE
                         Ok.

               She empties some belongings from her purse. Compact, lipsticks,
               condoms and a small amount of dollars. The camera moves slowly
               from her, taking us to the corner booth. In front of her, his
               back to us, is a man. Big, 6ft, black leather jacket, black hair
               combed back. Known simply as "THE MAN". He has two men with him.
               One is next to him in the booth, the other is facing him. These
               guys are heavily built with bouncer looks. The man is in mid
               conversation with Nicky. We never see his face.

                                   THE MAN
                         Y'got till Friday, then I'm gonna'
                         have to break somethin'. Maybe your
                         head.

                                   NICKY
                         I can get 25 to you no problem.

                                   THE MAN
                             (holding up his fingers
                             like a peace sign)
                         Two days.

               The young guy nods.

                                   THE MAN (CONT'D)
                         Now(beat)leave!

               Nicky walks slowly towards the entrance. Stops near the counter.
               Acknowledges the girl, she turns away.

                                   NICKY
                         Let me have... a small coffee, lots of
                         milk.

               The girl gets up, puts her things in her bag crossing to
               counter.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Got my gum, Charlie?

                                   CHARLIE
                         Here you go, my princess.

               Charlie slides a pack of chews down the counter, she picks it
               up, goes to leave.

                                   NICKY
                         Hey, I'll get that. Put it with my
                         coffee, Charlie.

                                   SOPHIE
                         No, it's fine.

                                   NICKY
                         It's no trouble.

                                   SOPHIE
                         I got it!

               She puts a coin onto the counter. The guy looks down at it.
               Before he can respond, she's left.

                                   CHARLIE
                         Here's your coffee.

                                   NICKY
                         It's Ok, I better be going. Sorry,
                         Charlie. How much, man?

                                   CHARLIE
                         Three-ten.

               Nicky hands Charlie $5.00

                                   NICKY
                         It's all I've got, keep it.

        32     EXT. THE STREET - NIGHT                                 32

               He makes his way quickly out of the malt shop, tries to catch
               the girl. She's gone.

                                                       FADE TO BLACK:

        33     TITLE CARD - TWO DAYS LATER.                            33

                                                       FADE IN:

        34     EXT. OUTSIDE - DAY                                      34

               It's a hot sunny day in New York. It's around 8.00am, a guy of
               medium build, closes the back of his almost falling apart van.
               He gets in and drives slowly away.

               TITLE CARD - Supercops.

        35     INT. POLICE PRECINCT - DAY                              35

               Two cops are standing in an office, being reprimanded by their
               Captain, who sits behind his desk. JOHN PETERSON and RAY
               STEPHENS, two undercover cops. They are both dressed in over the
               top Hawaiian shirts, jeans and sneakers. Stephens has a pair of
               cheap sunglasses perched on the top of his head. Both men are
               dark haired, mid 30s, thin. CAPTAIN REED, mid 50s, medium build,
               bald, white shirt, red tie.

                                   CAPTAIN REED
                         One word, gentlemen.

               Peterson and Stephens look at each other.

                                   CAPTAIN REED (CONT'D)
                         Fuckups!

                                   PETERSON
                         Fuckups?

                                   CAPTAIN REED
                         That's what I'll be putting in my
                         report. I was told to have my head
                         examined, takin' you two on.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Hey, we've been pretty good this week.

                                   CAPTAIN REED
                         Well, if you're this good, how come
                         "The Man" ain't locked up downstairs?

                                   PETERSON
                         Well, you see, there's the rub. He has
                         this amazing ability to get past us,
                         just as we're closing in. But I gotta'
                         feeling he's gonna' get what's coming
                         to him.

                                   CAPTAIN REED
                         Oh, is this when you went out for
                         pizza on a stakeout? Or could it be
                         when you were in fact staking out the
                         wrong fucking building?

                                   STEPHENS
                         It wasn't pizza, Captain.

                                   PETERSON
                         Yeah, we couldn't decide you see? Was
                         it original cheese and tomato, or the
                         kinds with all shit on top. Pepperoni,
                         anchovies...

                                   STEPHENS
                         You can't go wrong with plain old
                         cheese and tomato. In the end we got
                         Chinese.

               Captain Reed cuts in.

                                   CAPTAIN REED
                         Quiet! Do I look like a fucking chef?

               There's a moment of silence.

                                   CAPTAIN REED (CONT'D)
                         Look... It seems to me as though you
                         two guys could be in need of a small
                         vacation. I think you have yours
                         coming up soon, Peterson?

                                   PETERSON
                         The start of next month.

                                   CAPTAIN REED
                         Well, its just been brought forward.

                                   PETERSON
                         Sir...

                                   CAPTAIN REED
                             (points)
                         And as for you, I suggest you take
                         yours now also.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Ok, Captain.

                                   CAPTAIN REED
                         And another thing - You somehow have
                         to redeem yourselves, gentlemen. Cos
                         you know if you don't, You're going
                         downstairs.

                                   PETERSON
                         No way!

                                   STEPHENS
                         You wouldn't do that to us, Captain,
                         would you?

                                   CAPTAIN REED
                         All I have to do is sign a piece of
                         paper. And you know once you get down
                         there, you're never comin' out.

                                   PETERSON
                         Vice. Shit!

                                   STEPHENS
                         Not just vice, every fuckin' shit job
                         there is.

                                   CAPTAIN REED
                         So, take this time out to decide were
                         your priorities lie gentlemen. Or
                         should I call you "The Supercops"?
                         What, didn't think I heard about your
                         nickname?

                                   STEPHENS
                         Some of the guys like to call us that.
                         I think it's a jealousy thing.

                                   PETERSON
                             (nods)
                         Uh huh...

                                   CAPTAIN REED
                         Ok, you can go. Get out of my office.
                         I don't wanna' see your faces for a
                         week. You got it? Any questions?

                                   PETERSON
                         Could we borrow your boat, Captain?

               Captain Reed just looks.

                                   CAPTAIN REED
                         What boat is this?

                                   PETERSON
                         Oh... the one you go sailing on each
                         month, just about the same time you
                         tell your secretary to tell your wife
                         you're away on some police event.

                                   STEPHENS
                             (to Peterson)
                         I have a feeling he isn't going to be
                         letting us have it, John.

                                   PETERSON
                         I don't think so either, Ray. You see,
                         Captain, I hear things too.

               Peterson and Stephens make there way out of the office.

                                   PETERSON (CONT'D)
                             (nods)
                         Captain.

                                   STEPHENS
                             (Points)
                         Stay cool.

               Stephens puts his sunglasses on. Both men sort of strut out of
               the office. Stephens closes the door behind him. (Close up of
               door handle).

        36                                              MEANWHILE: IN  36

                                                        THE CITY.

               The van shown earlier is slowly being driven. It pulls into the
               sidewalk. As it slams on its brakes, it rocks as if its going to
               fall apart at any second. The guy jumps out, enters a
               tobacconists. The camera pans back slowly, as two guys, early
               30s dressed in heavy coats, jeans and trainers, walk past the
               van. One guy notices the keys still in the ignition. And in a
               flash they have jumped in, started up, and slowly driven it
               away. Our van guy exits the shop. He's dumbfounded, as if just
               smacked.

                                   VAN DRIVER
                             (to himself)
                         I don't believe it...

                                                       CUT TO:

        37     EXT. PRECINCT CAR PAR - DAY                             37

               Peterson and Stephens are walking down the steps of the front
               entrance. They continue to car park area. Peterson has stopped
               near their car. An early 90s soft top BMW. Red in color, tinted
               windows. He gets his keys out.

                                   PETERSON
                             (To Stephens)
                         Well, any ideas?

                                   STEPHENS
                         Fancy a hotdog?

                                   PETERSON
                             (looks at watch)
                         It's 9.30, Ray.

                                   STEPHENS
                         So, when isn't there a good time for
                         dogs? Plus, I can't think on an empty
                         stomach. C'mon...

                                   PETERSON
                             (smiles)
        38               OK.                                           38

        39     EXT. THE STREET - DAY                                   39

               Peterson and Stephens are walking slowly down the side walk,
               taking in the busy Friday morning. Crossing a small main road.
               As they do, their paths cross with a young boy. He's 12 years
               old, dressed in smart but casual clothes. He's carrying a bulky
               looking envelope under his arm. He turns the corner and walks
               down sidewalk, as Peterson and Stephens make it to across the
               street. (Shot in slow motion). As the two cops cruise along, in
               front we see a man. FRANK, late 50s, bald, large build, white T
               shirt, apron. He is positioning his soon to be used hotdog stand
               onto the sidewalk. Ready for the day's business. Catching
               Frank's eye, Stephens walks ahead.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Hey, Frank.

                                   FRANK
                         Hey, my friend.

                                   STEPHENS
                         How's business, Frank?

                                   FRANK
                         It's as good as ever. You know me, I
                         don't complain.

                                   PETERSON
                         Morning, Frank.

                                   FRANK
                         Hey, the gang's all here. Hi, John.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Well, I have to say, I'm fuckin'
                         starvin', Frank.

                                   FRANK
                         Can't help yet, sorry.

                                   STEPHENS
                         You can't?

                                   FRANK
                         Ain't got any cooked yet.

                                   STEPHENS
                         It's Ok, Frank. How about a couple of
                         bottles of water?

               Frank opens his plastic container, takes out two ice cold
               bottles of water.

                                   FRANK
                         Here you go, my friends.

                                   STEPHENS
                         How much?

                                   FRANK
                             (smiles)
                         You know your money's no good here,
                         Ray.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Thanks, man.

                                   FRANK
                         You're welcome.

                                   PETERSON
                             (Looks up into sky)
                         Gonna' be a hot one today huh, Frank?

                                   FRANK
                         A scorcher.

               The two cops thank Frank, and head off downtown. They take a
               short cut. Stephens swigs back the last of his water, throws the
               empty bottle into an open refuge container.

                                                       TIME CUT:

               The cops, now walking down a quiet street, in conversation and
               laughing about nothing in particular. Suddenly a yellow cab
               appears screeching its breaks to it's halt. The driver exits the
               cab looking frantic. He has that typical NYC Cabby kinda' look.
               Waving his arms franticly.

                                   CABBY
                         Hey, you guys, hey.

               Stephens and Peterson run over.

                                   PETERSON
                             (To Stephens)
                         Fuck's wrong with this guy?

                                   CABBY
                         We're havin' a baby here.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Baby?

                                   CABBY
                         Yeah, she's in the back, some cops
                         wife. You better stay with her. I'm
                         gonna' go for help. My phone's dead.
                         Stay here you guys.

               The cabby runs off in the direction of a phone booth.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Why didn't he use his two-way?

                                   PETERSON
                         To late to go into that now.

               Peterson opens the cab door, closes his eyes, opens them. A
               woman, late 20s brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a blooded summer
               dress. Screams as her half-in half-out baby is about to come
               into the world.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Jesus!

                                   PETERSON
                             (smiles)
                         Not quite. Ok, beautiful, it's gonna'
                         be fine. I'm John, this is Ray.
                         Now, the driver's gone to get help,
                         Ok? In the meantime, we're gonna' try
                         and make this as easy as possible.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Don't know how long this cabby's
                         gonna' be.

                                   PETERSON
                         Yeah. Y'better chase another one up.

               Stephens dials into his mobile.

                                   STEPHENS
                             (Into phone)
                         Ambulance please...

                                   PETERSON
                         What's your name?

                                   STEPHENS
                         They're on their way.

               Stephens walking towards cab.

                                   PETERSON
                         Ray, meet Carol.

                                   CAROL
                         Hi, Ray.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Hello, Carol.

               Carol leans back, let's out a scream, pushing out.

                                   PETERSON
                         No, no, no. Wait!

                                   STEPHENS
                         Shit!

                                   CAROL
                         Please call my husband.

                                   PETERSON
                         Sure, the number?

                                   CAROL
                         He's a cop, like you guys.

               Stephens flicks open his mobile ready to dial. She notices
               Peterson's badge still pinned to his shirt.

                                   CAROL (CONT'D)
                         Y'know in the city?. His names David.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Got it.

                                   PETERSON
                         It's gonna' be Ok.

                                   CAROL
                         I gotta' push, it hurts, it hurts!

                                   PETERSON
                         I can imagine... No, no!

               Carol nearly passes out as Stephens talks into mobile.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Ok, now you phone me as soon as he
                         gets this, Ok? It's an emergency.

               Stephens closes his phone, looks at watch, walks over towards
               cab.

                                   PETERSON
                         And...?

                                   STEPHENS
                         He's out. Got a message to him though.
                         He's got this number.

               Peterson and Stephens look into the cab, step back slightly,
               face each other, Peterson talking low.

                                   PETERSON
                             (To Stephens)
                         You know we're gonna' have to deliver
                         this.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Really?

                                   PETERSON
                         No other way. It's half out as it is.

                                   STEPHENS
                         You ever done anything like this?

                                   PETERSON
                         Yeah. I do it every week, twice on
                         Sundays.

                                   STEPHENS
                             (smiles)
                         Isn't there any other way?

                                   PETERSON
                         Well, if there is you tell me. God
                         only knows when the ambulance is
                         gonna' get here.

                                   CAROL
                         Anything wrong you guys?

                                   PETERSON
                         It's Ok, Carol. Now Ray and I are
                         gonna' have to be the doctors here, so
                         I want you do what I ask, Ok? I
                         promise I'll be as careful as I
                         possibly can.

               Stephens closes his mobile phone, puts it in pocket, leans into
               cab. Peterson hands Stephens his unopened bottle of water. He
               holds out his hands as Stephens pours the water onto them.
               Taking out a handkerchief from his back pocket, dries his hands
               carefully.

                                   PETERSON (CONT'D)
                             (To Stephens)
                         Take your shirt off.

                                   STEPHENS
                         My shirt?

                                   PETERSON
                         Just do it, man.

               Carol takes slow pants as Peterson's hands move in.

                                   PETERSON (CONT'D)
                         Take her hand.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Ok.

                                   PETERSON
                         Now, Carol, I apologize beforehand but
                         I've got to open you up a little.

                                   CAROL
                         It's fine, just make the pain stop.

                                   PETERSON
                         Ok, now... slowly push... gently,
                         gently...

               Carol screams. It echoes the deserted street.

                                   PETERSON (CONT'D)
                         Ok, I got the head, I got the head...
                         I think.
                             (To Stephens)
                         It's a head, right?

               Stephens leans in, Carol leans over, they both answer.

                                   CAROL
                         Yes.

                                   STEPHENS
                         You got it.

               Outside shot of the taxi. Carol gives out an almighty scream as
               the camera moves slowly into the back of the cab. CLOSE UP:
               Carol's exhausted face, gives us a smile.

                                   PETERSON (CONT'D)
                             (To Stephens)
                         Lay your shirt there.

               Stephens lays his shirt in between Carol's legs, her legs
               covered in blood. As the shirt is laid, a beautiful baby girl is
               placed onto it. He wraps her up carefully and hands her to
               Carol. They share a quiet moment. Suddenly not one but two
               ambulances from both directions of the street pull in. Stephens
               sorts out the situation.

                                   STEPHENS
                         About time, you guys.

               Both drivers jump out, talk to each other.

                                   PARAMEDIC #1
                         We'll get this, angel's nearer.

                                   PARAMEDIC #2
                         Sure. No problem.

               The exiting ambulance U-turns and drives quickly out of the
               area. A paramedic opens the door of his van, takes out a
               trolley. Stephens's mobile rings. A tired looking Carol talks
               with Peterson.

                                   PETERSON
                         Any names yet?

                                   CAROL
                         I dunno yet. I was thinking of Mary.

               Peterson looks into the baby's eyes. The two paramedics cut in.
               Peterson steps back, walks to Stephens.

                                   STEPHENS
                             (Into phone)
                         Yeah, she's fine, man, just a sec.

               Carol's slowly lifted onto the trolly, her baby placed on her
               chest. The trolly is glided past the two cops as Stephens hands
               her his phone.

                                   STEPHENS (CONT'D)
                         It's David...

                                   CAROL
                         David, honey...

               Peterson and Stephens stroll slowly up to the back of the van.
               Peterson leans in takes a paper towel. Carol finishes on phone.

                                   CAROL (CONT'D)
                         She's beautiful. Looks like us both. I
                         love you... Ok... bye.

               Carol closes the phone, Stephens leans into the back of the
               ambulance, takes it from her. She looks down at her beautiful
               baby girl wrapped in an over the top Hawaiian shirt, looks up at
               the two guys.

                                   CAROL (CONT'D)
                         Thank you.

               Both Peterson and Stephens answer at the same time.

                                   PETERSON/STEPHENS
                         You're welcome.

               They step back as a paramedic quickly shuts the back. Thanking
               the two cops, they get in, start up, drive off. Both guys take a
               moment.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Don't know what to say.

                                   PETERSON
                             (smiles)
                         Then don't say anything.

               The two cops walk off slowly, their backs to us.

                                                       FADE TO BLACK:

               TITLE CARD - A few hours later.

        40     EXT. APARTMENT BLOCK - DAY                              40

               Peterson and Stephens exit their apartments, walk down steps.
               They are dressed in T-shirts and jeans, each holding a hold all.

                                   PETERSON
                         Ready for Vegas?

                                   STEPHENS
                         You bet.

                                   PETERSON
                         Glad we're out of those clothes.

                                   STEPHENS
                         Yeah, we looked like a couple of
                         extras from a Johnny Holmes flick.

                                   PETERSON
                             (smiles)
                         I know!

               Peterson takes out his car keys, beeps the alarm off, Stephens
               enters the passenger side.

        41     INT. CAR - DAY                                          41

               Peterson switches on the intercom.

                                   STEPHENS
                         C'mon, man, don't turn that thing on.
                         We're on vacation now.

               They listen as through intercom a lady speaks, giving a
               description of a crime recently committed.

                                   LADY
                             (through intercom)
                         ...Licence plate on back, partial
                         index, Six-nine-two, over.(pause)

                                   LADY (CONT'D)
                             (through intercom)
                         Early 90s Mercedes van. White in
                         color, used in possible bank heist.
                         Last seen heading into the                                                  
                         direction of downtown, over.

               Peterson picks up the receiver.

                                   PETERSON
                         This is three-eleven.

                                   LADY
                             (through intercom)
                         Thought you two guys were on
                         vacation?, over.

                                   STEPHENS
                             (to Peterson)
                         That got around fast.

                                   PETERSON
                         Not until end of day, over.

                                   LADY
                             (through intercom)
                         That's a conformation, three eleven,
                         over.

                                   PETERSON
                         Any more details on that van?, Over.

                                   LADY
                             (through intercom)
                         No licence plate on front. Licence
                         plate on back, partial index, Six nine
                         two, over.

               Peterson places the handset back. They both look at each other
               and smile.

                                   STEPHENS
                         One call won't hurt will it?

                                   PETERSON
                         One call won't hurt.

        42     EXT. THE STREET - DAY                                   42

               The car starts up it's engine, slowly driving off down the
               street, it picks up speed as it turns a corner. The screen
               slowly fading to black.

                                                       FADE IN:

        43     INT. APARTMENT - DAY                                    43

               We open on an attractive women in her early 20s. AMY, 22,
               prostitute, blonde hair, blue eyes, pretty. Though a loser in
               life, not a loser herself. She is in her underwear and has
               clothes laid out on her bed. She picks them up and starts
               getting dressed.

                                                       CUT TO:

        44     EXT. ALLEYWAY - DAY                                     44

               Amy makes her way down a steel ladder. A framed set of stairs
               that lead up to and down from her apartment. With an unlit
               cigarette in her mouth. As she climbs off, she takes a lighter
               out of her handbag and lights up her smoke. As she walks out of
               the alleyway and onto the sidewalk, she sees a guy close the
               door on his falling apart white van and take off down the
               street. We are left with an empty shot of the alleyway.

               We next see Amy in various time cuts:

               We see her getting in and out of a car.

               We see her leaning into an open car window.

               We see her walking down various sidewalks.

               On the final time cut scene that is shown, we continue with her
               on her walk.

        45     EXT. SIDEWALK - DAY                                     45

               Amy is walking down the sidewalk. She is just about to walk past
               an open alleyway, as not one but two ambulances bring her back
               onto the pavement. They both enter the alleyway in a hurry with
               their sirens on. Amy walks past and continues her walk. She sees
               in front of her, Frank, the hotdog guy. She smiles as the two
               meet. As they chat, the screen fades into black.

               TITLE CARD - A Few hours later...

        46     EXT. THE STREET - DAY                                   46

               We're at the corner of an almost quiet street. The camera pans
               slowly down the street. We see a nun carrying her collection
               tin, as a young guy passes her. As he turns the corner, a man
               reading his morning newspaper is crossing from the opposite
               side. He disappears out of shot. A van, almost falling apart,
               comes charging down the street. Screeching it's breaks to a
               halt. As the van comes to a violent stop, two men jump out,
               slamming the doors shut. They are dressed kinda' scruffy, with
               jeans and trainers. Each wearing a heavy jacket. They run off
               down the street. Leaving the keys of the van in the ignition,
               just the way they had found it. The camera pans in-slowly to the
               back of the van.(Off-screen) we hear the sound of a police car
               slamming on it's breaks. Two shots are fired. As the wind blows
               the shutters on the back of the van, it moves up an inch, then
               back down. The camera pulls slowly away, taking us to the front
               of a shop.

        47     INT. HENRY'S - DAY                                      47

               HENRY runs the local tobacconists. He's of medium build, 55
               years old, grey hair. He is serving a young woman - Amy. She's
               dressed in the best second hand clothes money can buy.

                                   AMY
                         Can I have my usual smokes, Henry?

                                   HENRY
                         You know those -                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
               	                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
               Amy finishes off his sentence.

                                   AMY
                         Things'll kill ya?

                                   HENRY
                         Yep.

               Amy picks up her cigarettes, slams down her money. She opens the
               shop doorway, looks back at Henry.

                                   AMY
                             (smiles)
                         Y'know, I've had worse things in my
                         mouth.

               Closing the door behind her.

                                   HENRY
                             (to himself)
                         I can only imagine.

               TITLE CARD - One Dollar.

        48     EXT. THE STREET - DAY                                   48

               Amy lights up a smoke, making her way up to her corner. On her
               way round the corner is Amy's friend Sophie. Could be a lot
               prettier but for her use of makeup. She too is wearing the best
               the second hand store has to offer. They meet.

                                   AMY
                         Hey.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Hey. Has he been around yet?

                                   AMY
                         I don't think so. I've avoided him so
                         far.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Well, he hasn't missed every third
                         hour in the day since I started work
                         for him.

                                   AMY
                         Are you short?

               Amy takes out a few notes from her purse.

                                   SOPHIE
                         It's Ok, I got it covered.

                                   AMY
                         You sure?

                                   SOPHIE
                         I'll be Ok, it's just it's slow today.

               The two girls chat as a car pulls into the side. Inside, four
               men, medium build, part of a street gang. The passenger side
               driver leans out.

                                   GANGMEMBER #1
                         Say, how about you two ladies... fancy
                         putting on a bit of a show for us?

                                   SOPHIE
                         Go suck yourself!

                                   AMY
                         Yeah, you wanna' do us all a favour?
                         ..Get the fuck outta' here, before you
                         have us all pinched.

               Amy points across the street to a slow moving cop car doing it's
               rounds.

                                   GANGMEMBER #2
                         Well, if you get in we'll move.

                                   AMY
                         Fuck you!

               Henry the tobacconist notices this, he exits his shop. Carrying
               a base ball bat. Makes his way over to the car. Both girls try
               to stop him.

                                   HENRY
                         Leave those girls.

                                   AMY
                         It's Ok, Henry, they're just leaving.

                                   GANGMEMBER #1
                         Yeah, you better listen to your
                         daughters, dad.

               They start their engine, turning up their music so it's almost
               bursting it's speakers.

                                   GANGMEMBER #2
                             (to Amy)
                         You're pretty.

               Showing Amy a gun, slides the tip of it down his neck, looks
               into her eyes.

                                   SOPHIE
                             (to gangmember #2)
                         You're not, so fuckin' move.

               The car drives away, as if stolen. Music pumping as it turns the
               corner.

                                   AMY
                         Thank you, Henry.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Our hero...

               Sophie leans in to give Amy a hug from the side.

                                   HENRY
                         Just be careful.

                                   SOPHIE
                             (salutes Henry)
                         Yes, sir.

                                   HENRY
                         Just.. just be careful. I don't want
                         any trouble round my shop, Ok?

                                   AMY
                         It's Ok, Henry, we will.

                                   SOPHIE
                         No problem.

               Henry enters his shop. The two girls walk back and forth as the
               local cops drive past.

                                   SOPHIE
                             (salutes the cops)
                         Good evening.

                                   AMY
                             (laughing)
                         You're crazy.

               Amy notices a man dressed in black. He's looking at her from the
               opposite side of the street. As the cop car drives past, in a
               flash he's gone. A car pulls up. Sophie leans in. She makes her
               way to the passenger side. Sophie blows Amy a kiss. Amy gives
               her a wink as she enters the car. It starts up, drives off. She
               takes a look over the road to where the stranger had been.

                                                       FADE OUT:

                                                       FADE IN:

        49     INT. CHARLIE'S - EVENING                                49

               Amy is sitting at the end corner booth, Charlie is polishing the
               counter. The bar is empty.

                                   CHARLIE
                         I'm just popping into the back, give
                         us a holla. Ok, princess?

                                   AMY
                         Sure, Charlie.

               She empties some of her purse on to the table. Lights up a
               smoke, takes a pull. Blows out her smoke. Suddenly looking at
               her from across the table, is the man Amy had seen from across
               the street. The man is mid 50s, short dark hair, medium build.
               Black suit, shirt and tie to match. Immaculate. Amy doesn't
               appear to be nervous, it's as if she was kind of expecting him.

                                   AMY (CONT'D)
                             (points)
                         I know you... I've seen you somewhere.

                                   THE STRANGER
                         Please don't be nervous. I'm here to
                         help you.

                                   AMY
                         Help me?

                                   THE STRANGER
                         When it happens I promise it will hurt
                         only for a second. I give you my word.

                                   AMY
                         You seem like a nice guy, but are you
                         fuckin' crazy? What the hell are you
                         talkin' about?

               The stranger takes a hold of her hand. Amy would move if not for
               this sudden interest in her.

                                   THE STRANGER
                         Just listen, Amy.

                                   AMY
                         What...?

               Amy leans back into the booth. Her heart is pounding.

                                   AMY (CONT'D)
                         I never give my name out to anyone. I
                         don't remember ever saying it to you.

                                   THE STRANGER
                         I know all there is to know about you.
                         That's my job.

                                   AMY
                         I get it now, I should of known.
                         You're one of Carlo's guys right...
                         my money?

               The stranger slowly shakes his head.

                                   AMY (CONT'D)
                         Well, you can tell him from me,
                         when I have it he'll get it. I have
                         to pay my rent, then there's my
                         food, my cat, my... I gotta' live
                         y'know?

                                   THE STRANGER
                         No, Amy. I don't know anyone of
                         that name, I only know you. 						
               															                                                                 
              She takes a drag from her cigarette.

                                   AMY
                         Now you're scaring me.

                                   THE STRANGER
                         I don't mean to.                                          
               		   															
              
              Amy puts out her cigarette.

                                   AMY
                         Ok. You don't work for Carlo,
                         right?

                                   THE STRANGER
                         Right.

                                   AMY
                         You're not here to hurt me?

                                   THE STRANGER
                         That is correct.

                                   AMY
                         So... You're like my guardian angel
                         or something?

                                   THE STRANGER
                         ..."Or something".

               The stranger takes her hand, looks into her eyes.

                                   THE STRANGER (CONT'D)
                         He's not with us, Amy. Oh, he
                         tried. But Peter makes the
                         decisions, you know. He didn't get
                         in.

                                   THE STRANGER
                         You know who I mean don't you?

               Amy Nods her head slowly. Looks into the strangers eyes and
               starts to cry. The stranger wipes her tear away.

                                   THE STRANGER
                         Where we are going no one will ever
                         hurt you again.

                                                       CUT TO:

        50     EXT. OUTSIDE - NIGHT                                    50

               The camera slowly pans in to Charlie's malt shop. Charlie is
               nowhere to be seen, Amy sits alone at the corner booth.

                                                       CUT TO:

        51     INT. CHARLIE'S - NIGHT                                  51

                                   AMY
                             (through tears)
                         How could you know? I was only 12
                         years old... I don't understand.

                                   THE STRANGER
                         It's Ok, you will.

               Amy wipes her eyes, and in a flash he's gone. She gets up out of
               her booth, runs to the door, looking out thru the glass. Charlie
               comes thru from the back.

                                   CHARLIE
                         Hey, anyone been in?

                                   AMY
                         Y'know what? ... I dunno.

                                   CHARLIE
                         It's just I lock the door these days.
                         You know when things are a little
                         slow.

               Amy pulls the door, it's as she thought it would be - locked.

                                   CHARLIE (CONT'D)
                         You want out? Just a second.

               Charlie snaps down the lock on the door. Amy collects her things
               from her corner booth table, exits the malt shop.

                                   AMY
                             (unsure)
                         Thanks, Charlie.

                                   CHARLIE
                         See you later?

                                   AMY
                         I'm sure you will...

                                                       FADE OUT:

                                                       FADE IN:

        52     INT. HENRY'S - NIGHT                                    52

               Amy is mid-conversation with Henry. Talking about that 70s TV
               show - The Incredible Hulk. Outside we see the car shown earlier
               dropping off Sophie at the sidewalk.

                                   AMY
                         And that's why the reporter is always
                         one step behind.

                                   HENRY
                         I see now. Still doesn't explain why
                         he had only that small sports bag, yet
                         had thousands of shirts.

                                   AMY
                             (laughing)
                         I know!

               As they laugh, Sophie enters the shop.

                                   SOPHIE
                             (looks at henry)
                         You fuckin' guys are gonna' be the
                         death of me.

                                   HENRY
                             (raising his hands)
                         Hey, leave me outta' this.

                                   SOPHIE
                         It's Ok, Henry, I don't mean you. Just
                         the other bastards.

                                   AMY
                         Hey...

                                   SOPHIE
                         Hey.

                                   AMY
                         Pack of my smokes, Henry.

               She takes a note out of her purse, looks at it. Puts it back.

                                   AMY (CONT'D)
                         On second thoughts, no.

                                   SOPHIE
                         What, no smokes?

                                   AMY
                         I quit.

                                   SOPHIE
                         As of when?

                                   AMY
                         What time y'got, Henry?

                                   HENRY
                             (looking at watch)
                         A little after eleven.

                                   AMY
                             (smiles)
                         As of now.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Charlie's?

                                   AMY
                         Charlie's.

                                   HENRY
                         See you girls later. Stay outta'
                         trouble.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Hey, you know us.

                                   HENRY
                         Yeah, I know you.

               The two girls make there way out of the shop. Sophie exits, Amy
               hangs back. Takes Henry's hand.

                                   AMY
                         Good-bye, Henry, and thank you. You
                         always been like...like my dad.

                                   HENRY
                         What..? are you... You're welcome. Are
                         you goin' some place?

               She looks into his eyes.

                                   AMY
                         Thank you.

               She leaves. Henry watchers the girls walk slowly away.

                                                       CUT TO:

        53     INT. CHARLIE'S - NIGHT                                  53

               The girls enter. A few people are inside. Charlie's reading the
               day's newspaper.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Two shakes, Charlie.

                                   CHARLIE
                         Two cakes, what type? The chocolate's
                         good tonight.

                                   AMY
                         Shakes, Charlie, shakes.

                                   SOPHIE
                             (raised voice)
                         Y'know, like milk?

                                   CHARLIE
                         I got it, I got it. Why you girls
                         always shout?

               They make their way over to the empty corner booth.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Y'need new batteries, Charlie.

                                   AMY
                             (smiles)
                         So how did it go?

                                   SOPHIE
                         Hmmm...I dunno. Pretty good I think.

                                   AMY
                         Many there?

                                   SOPHIE
                         The usual meat wagon, I guess.

               Sophie lights up a smoke, Charlie brings the drinks. Two large
               vanilla shakes, two straws. Amy takes a sip.

                                   AMY
                         Thanks, Charlie. Taste good.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Yeah, thanks, dad.

                                   CHARLIE
                         Only the best for my princesses. They
                         share a quiet moment.

                                   AMY
                         Y'know a funny thing happened to me
                         before...

                                   SOPHIE
                         Uh huh.

                                   AMY
                         Yeah, this guy sorta' came in I was
                         sittin' here minding my own, when
                         suddenly he starts talkin' about how
                         he's gonna' be "Taking me away from
                         all this".

                                   SOPHIE
                         Sounds like a whacko.

                                   AMY
                         I dunno... I'm tired I guess. Maybe I
                         fell asleep.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Well, next time you see him, I'll have
                         a word, Ok?

                                   AMY
                             (smiles)

        54               OK.                                           54

               Amy leans back into the booth.

                                   AMY (CONT'D)
                         So... about this agency.

                                   SOPHIE
                         What's to say, it went down pretty
                         much like this...

               Sophie tells her tale as we are taken to her flashback.

        55     INT. ELEGANT DEMON - DAY (FLASHBACK)                    55

               We are at the offices of Elegant Demon. An adult film agency.
               Catering for young girls in the world of hard-core pornography.
               A line of girls of various age, sit nervously outside.

        56     INT. AGENT'S OFFICE - DAY (FLASHBACK)                   56

               A man late 50s, balding, fat, black T shirt, baseball cap. Sits
               reading a sheet of paper. His office is walled with posters of
               erotic films. There's a knock.

                                   AGENT
                         Ok, come in.

               A very nervous looking Sophie enters the room.

                                   AGENT (CONT'D)
                         Ok, take a seat. You're er..?

                                   SOPHIE
                         Sammy.

                                   AGENT
                         Ok, good.

               Flicking thru some sheets of papers, reaching Sophie's
               questionnaire.

                                   AGENT (CONT'D)
                         It says here you're from New York?

                                   SOPHIE
                         Yes.

                                   AGENT
                         That's good, we're after local people.
                         Good, good.

               Takes a large drag from his cigar, ticking of her answers in his
               head, sometimes reading aloud.

                                   AGENT (CONT'D)
                         Good body, yes. Nice tits, yes. Face,
                         hmmm pretty good. Ok.

               Looks at a nervous Sophie. Giving a look as if wishing she
               wasn't there.

                                   AGENT (CONT'D)
                         Ok.
                             (puts paper down)
                         It says you'll try anything?

                                   SOPHIE
                         Pretty much.

                                   AGENT
                         If you want to get pretty much ahead
                         in this business, you gotta' be
                         prepared to do most things. You're
                         over 18 right?

                                   SOPHIE
                         Twenty-one.

                                   AGENT
                         Ok, Sammy, we're just about done here.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Cool.

                                   AGENT
                         There's just one last thing I'd like
                         to ask, it's what I ask all my
                         artists.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Ok...

                                   AGENT
                         How will you convince me that you're
                         the girl we want?

               The agent looks into Sophie's eyes, pulls down the zip of his
               pants.

        57     CU. - SOPHIE'S FACE                                     57

               She turns and looks directly into camera.

                                   SOPHIE
                         What would you do...?

        58                                              END OF         58

                                                       FLASHBACK:

        59     INT. CHARLIE'S - NIGHT                                  59

               As we return to Charlie's, Sophie continues her story.

                                   SOPHIE
                         He said I had a lot of potential.

                                   AMY
                         Was this before or after you gave
                         him a blow job?

                                   SOPHIE
                         During.
                             (laughs)

               The two girls laugh. Sophie notices Charlie looking straight
               at them. She stops Amy mid-laugh, looks at Charlie then back
               at Amy.
                                  SOPHIE (CONT'D)                                   
                         I swear that guy can fuckin' hear

                                                                          T
               e girls fall into a giggle 				               	
               					           							                       

                                   AMY
                         I'm glad you're safe.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Me? Sure.

                                   AMY
                         You know my take on this? I told you
                         this before.

                                   SOPHIE
                         I know, but you're gonna' tell me
                         again, right?

                                   AMY
                         Only until it soaks into that dumb
                         head of yours.

               They both take a sip of their drinks.

                                   AMY (CONT'D)
                         There's three kinds of girls in porn.
                         The ones that love sex, right? The
                         ones who fully believe that the films
                         they are making are that of Oscar
                         winners. Then there's those types who
                         are kinda' forced, like they owe a
                         great debt.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Like Linda Lovelace, right?

                                   AMY
                         The very same. Now then there's the
                         guys. Some, if not all, do it just for
                         the joy of fucking. While others I
                         think are somehow convinced they're
                         providing a service to those guys who
                         just can't get a girl.

                                   SOPHIE
                             (smiles)
                         You're fulla' shit.

                                   AMY
                         Am I? (pause) I even believe that men
                         actually get away with real abuse
                         here. Saying or thinking - "It's only
                         my character, it's not me". Yeah,
                         right.

                                   SOPHIE
                         You feel strongly about this don't
                         you?

                                   AMY
                         I just don't wanna' see you get used
                         or hurt.

               Amy takes her hand. Sophie takes the last few sips of her shake.

                                   AMY (CONT'D)
                         What I have to say now is important.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Ok.

               Taking hold of Sophie's hands.

                                   AMY
                         Do you love me?

                                   SOPHIE
                         You know I do, I love you with my
                         heart.

                                   AMY
                         Then you have to promise me something,
                         right?

                                   SOPHIE
                         Right.

                                   AMY
                         And when you make a promise and you
                         say yes, you gotta' keep it.

                                   SOPHIE
                         I know...

                                   AMY
                         So promise me you won't enter
                         into that world. 'Cos however many
                         showers you have, you can never
                         wash it away.

               Sophie takes a moment to answer.

                                   SOPHIE
                         I promise.

                                   AMY
                         Thank you.

               They look at each other for a moment. Charlie walks up, leans
               over, collects the empty glasses.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Packed tonight huh, Charlie?

                                   CHARLIE
                             (smiles)
                         It's a little slow. Can I get you two
                         girls anything else? Maybe some ice
                         cream?

                                   AMY
                         No thank you, Charlie.

               He leaves the booth, wipes around various tables.

                                   SOPHIE
                         He's missing his daughter.

                                   AMY
                             (looks at Charlie)
                         I know, I can feel it.

                                   SOPHIE
                         He's a nice old guy, huh?

                                   AMY
                         He sure is.

               Amy checks her purse. Placing some things onto the table.
               Lipstick, compact, condoms and money. Putting them back into her
               purse. Reeling them off like a sergeant. Sophie replies like a
               private.

                                   AMY (CONT'D)
                         Lipstick.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Check.

                                   AMY
                         Condoms.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Check.

               Lifting up her compact and small make up kit.

                                   AMY
                         Battle dress

                                   SOPHIE
                             (laughs)
                         Check.

                                   AMY
                         Mmmm money.

                                   SOPHIE
                         You got it.

               Shes just about to close her purse over when Sophie notices a
               crumpled up $1.00.

                                   SOPHIE (CONT'D)
                         What's this crumpled fuckin' thing?
                         Looks like it's been up someone's
                         snatch.

                                   AMY
                             (smiling)
                         Wash you mouth out, young lady.

                                   SOPHIE
                         What are you...my mom now?

                                   AMY
                         Yep. No... that, is a dollar I found
                         this morning.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Hmmm.

                                   AMY
                         See a dollar, pick it up, and all day
                         long you'll have good luck.

                                   SOPHIE
                         That's kinda' funny. It's a penny,
                         silly, not a dollar.

                                   AMY
                         Hmmm. Well, ain't brought me much luck
                         today. Maybe that's why.

               She picks up the screwed up bill, opens it out, hands it to
               Sophie.

                                   AMY (CONT'D)
                         Here take it. Maybe it'll bring you
                         luck.

               Amy gets up, stretches, walks to the exit. Looks at Charlie.

                                   AMY (CONT'D)
                         How much, Charlie?

                                   SOPHIE
                         It's Ok, I got it.

                                   AMY
                             (to Charlie)
                         She's got it.

               She leans in and gives Charlie a hug and a kiss.

                                   AMY (CONT'D)
                         Good-bye, Charlie.

                                   CHARLIE
                         Bye...

               Sophie has her back to us as Amy exits the malt shop.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Be there in two, Ames.

                                                       CUT TO:

        60     EXT. THE STREET - NIGHT                                 60

               The camera moves steadily down the sidewalk. It suddenly pans in
               on a young girl laying on the pavement. It's Amy, she has been
               shot. Her blood flows into the gutter. A car turns the corner,
               its music is turned up to its highest volume, as it slowly
               fades. The street for a moment is silence. Amy moves her hand
               slightly. Sophie runs out of the malt shop.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Fuck no!

               Gets to her bloody body. Slumps to her knees, sobbing
               uncontrollably.

                                   SOPHIE (CONT'D)
                         You're Ok, you're fine. You're my
                         friend, my friend. I love you. Please
                         wake up. Open your eyes.

               A small group of people have now formed

                                   SOPHIE (CONT'D)
                         Fuck are you looking at? Fuck
                         off, all of you!

               Amy pulls her near to her face.

                                   SOPHIE (CONT'D)
                         What? What, you wanna' tell me
                         something? It's gonna' be Ok... it's
                         gonna' be Ok.

                                   AMY
                         Good-bye.

               Amy lays there motionless as Sophie shakes. She cradles her up
               in her arms.

                                   SOPHIE
                         Bye...

        61     EXT. THE STREET - NIGHT (FLASHBACK)                     61

               Amy is walking down the side walk, smiling to herself, taking in
               the night air. She's near to the corner, when suddenly the car
               first seen in scene two appears. It enters the street slowly. It
               stops right next to her. Amy looks into the car, it's dark and
               unclear as to who is in the vehicle. Suddenly an arm shoots out
               from passenger side. She is looking at a gun. A shot is fired,
               catching her in the neck. She drops to the floor (SLOW MOTION
               SHOT)

                                                       CUT TO:

        62     INT. CHARLIE'S - NIGHT (FLASHBACK)                      62

               Sophie is in the corner booth, getting ready to leave. Putting
               things in her purse. (CLOSE UP) as she's doing this we hear in
               the background the sound of rap music. It is being played at
               it's highest volume. It's there one second gone the next. Sophie
               suddenly realizing she has heard that music before, grabs her
               purse, exits the malt shop.

        63                                              END OF         63

                                                       FLASHBACK:

        64     EXT. THE STREET - NIGHT                                 64

               It's just on midnight. The camera pans slowly away from Amy and
               Sophie. Taking us to an aerial shot of the street. An ambulance
               and cop car pull in, police direct people back. Charlie exits
               his malt shop. As we hear the music track - If leaving me is
               easy - performed by Phil Collins.

        65                                              SLOWLY FADE TO 65

                                                       BLACK:

        66     EXT. THE STREET - DAY                                   66

               A young woman in her 20s is walking down the street. Though we
               don't see her fully at first, there's something about this young
               lady that is familiar. As the camera moves slowly up to her
               face, we see that it is Sophie.
               Looking beautiful and dressed in the very best clothes money can
               buy. She steps off the curb, waving her hands wild. Purposely
               stopping a yellow cab. Screeching it's breaks to a halt.

                                   SOPHIE
                             (sarcastic)
                         Taxi!

               The driver is also familiar to us. As we have seen him before.
               She gives the taxi driver a salute as she enters the cab.

                                   SOPHIE (CONT'D)
                         Uptown...

                                   THE CABBY
                         You got it.

               He smiles as the cab drives slowly away.

                                                       FADE INTO

                                                       WHITE:

               We fade into what appears to be a large room or area filled with
               a sort of white mist. It is silent and angelic as two figures
               appear. They are that of a man, thin, 6ft, white hair, white
               suit, tie, shirt and shoes. Immaculate. It is Nicky. We almost
               don't recognize him. He is holding the hand of a 12 year old
               girl. She is wearing a white dress, with blonde curled hair and
               carrying a small white kitten. They are in mid conversation.

                                   NICKY
                         You see, Amy, that's why they say,
                         that when you make that final journey,
                         you return to that age you best loved
                         in your life.

               Amy gives the man a smile as they walk away together. Slowly
               disappearing into the mist.

                                                       FADE TO BLACK:

               END TITLES TRACK - Billy Joel - Leave a tender moment alone.

        67                              THE END                        67

        68                              © 2003/2008 New Version.                        68

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