FADE IN:
INT. ON BOARD THE GALLYMEAD FISHING BOAT - EVENING
Sea water beats loudly on the dirty windows of the sparingly furnished lounge.  Two concerned men, one short and muscular the other tall and thin look through them as a lit beacon swings violently outside.
MUSCULAR MAN
I heard bad things done on land re-visit you at sea.
Aiden, a large, bearded man of forty years, throws his cards down angrily in front of the other crew members playing poker and walks over.
AIDEN
My cards are told me that loud and clear.
THIN MAN 
They clear you out? 
AIDEN
Nothing left to lose.  Sure hope this boats strong enough?
MUSCULAR MAN
Oh he of little faith.
AIDEN
It's due a make over and you know it.  I can feel it.
THIN MAN
We must have the angels of the sea watching over us.
MUSCULAR MAN
I was never into that stuff.  Maybe I should have.
AIDEN
Old wives tales.  Prayers won't do for us now.
THIN MAN
Beginner's luck, maybe They'll listen.
MUSCULAR MAN
God speed. 
Sea water breaks through the glass pushing them backwards.  Cards fly into the air.  The room tilts.  They swim for their lives.  A hand reaches up out from the water's surface lit by the swinging beacon.
EXT. PROMENADE - MORNING
A news stand reads: "Crew perish in Gallymead tragedy".  The sound of amusement rides, arcades and tourists fills the air.  Nearby, a clown performs to a laughing audience. 
He inflates a helium balloon, deflates it in his mouth whilst speaking in a squeaky voice.  He persuades the crowd to join with him jumping up and down.
CLOWN
I'm a clown called Felix, I'm full of life and zest.  I'll jump up and down, dance and sing and make you laugh the best.  My nose is red, my hair is green, my coat is long and blue.  Sometimes I jump so high  
(looking down at his trousers)
My trousers fall down to my shoes.
The audience laugh when they see his multi-coloured frilly underpants.  Felix pulls them up quickly with his hand over his mouth in a shocked expression. 
Whilst riding on a unicycle he stops just before colliding with several members of the audience.  
He starts to juggle three batons and walking backwards he falls over his suitcase.  The crowd laugh again.
He lights the juggling batons with a match setting part of his coat alight in the process and frantically pulls off his coat and jumps on it to put the flames out.  The crowd cry out in horror.  The shirt beneath covers just his chest His bow tie lights up and spins around.
The crowd applauds, he bids them farewells and offers sweets to the children present from his hat.
INT. A CAFE ON THE PROMENADE - MOMENTS LATER
Michael, a man of thirty years, clean shaven with fair hair is reading a newspaper.  He sips coffee and eats one of the croissants on his plate.  He sees Anna, a woman of similar age with dark hair enter the cafe with her son Joshua.  They take a table near him and order.
ANNA
Do you want some soldiers with your egg Josh.  You like them don't you?
JOSHUA
Ok, mum.
Anna pours Joshua some milk. 
ANNA
There we are.
Joshua dips his bread in the egg yolk.  It drips down his chin as he eats it.
ANNA (CONT'D)
I'll get some napkins.
MICHAEL
Hey, you can have these.
ANNA
Thanks.
MICHAEL
So you like soldiers?  Tasty huh?
JOSHUA
Yummy.
ANNA
He doesn't seem to stop eating at the moment, likes his fish.
MICHAEL
Good for the brain they say.
ANNA
We can get him plenty of them can't we?
JOSHUA
Mum's got a boat that does it for us.
ANNA
Plus a crew, don't forget them.
MICHAEL
You have a business?
ANNA
Yes, one less boat now.
MICHAEL
The Gallymead was yours?
ANNA
Yes, the Cadenza is the other.
MICHAEL
I'm sorry.  I read about it.  It can't be easy for you.  The crew and all.
ANNA
It gets easier day be day.  The clown made us laugh.  Your croissants ok?
MICHAEL
Yeah, they're good. 
ANNA
Too good too eat?  I know someone who'll have them if you're not careful.
MICHAEL
He's welcome to it.
ANNA
Food skip?  Would you like...sorry what's your name?
MICHAEL
Michael.
ANNA
Michael's croissant?
JOSHUA
Qu..what?
ANNA
(laughing)
Croissant?  Never mind.  They're very nice.
JOSHUA
I can have it with my milk.
ANNA
You've got yourself a deal.
A waitress comes over with the bill.
MICHAEL
Let me take care of that.
ANNA
No, I couldn't..
MICHAEL
I insist, don't worry.
ANNA
What do you say Joshua?
JOSHUA
Thank you.
MICHAEL
Maybe we could have soldiers some time?
ANNA
We'd like that.
MICHAEL
Bye Joshua, be a good boy for your mum.
JOSHUA
I will Mr Michael.
Ray McIndoe, a man of fifty years with receding dark hair and a shaven, pasty face holds the door open for Anna and Joshua and enters wearing a shirt and bright coloured tie.
MICHAEL
You should have called first.
Ray ignores Michael, orders a coffee and bacon roll and sits down a few tables away from Michael.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
I said you should have called first.  That tie you're wearing?
Ray eats his food and reads the newspaper.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
Maybe you need to watch that clown my friend Anna's just been telling me about.  A fine performance she said.  Son loved it.
Ray finishes his breakfast, pays his bill and leaves.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
Hey, what's the deal with him?
WAITER
His wife died a few weeks ago.  Married thirty years.  Never thought about another women in his life.  He just needs a little space right now.
INT. EVE'S BEACH HOUSE CONSULTING ROOM - MORNING
Eve, a forty year old woman with graying hair sits at a table in a light green room with cabinets displaying stones and crystals.  Leslie Kincaid, a man of fifty years, sits opposite her inspecting a Blue Agate stone.
KINCAID
Tell me, what's the meaning of this one?
EVE
Good for fresh starts...
KINCAID
And new ventures?
EVE
Absolutely.
KINCAID
I'll take it.
EVE
Consider it a welcome gift.
KINCAID
That's most kind.  Such curious objects?
EVE
The friction makes them beautiful.
KINCAID
I wish my competitors did.
EVE
You still have them?
KINCAID
Some remain, but not for long. 
Kincaid watches Anna and Joshua climb the steps to Eve's front door.  He leaves before Anna enters the consulting room.  Joshua falls asleep in a chair.
EVE
I've chosen three stones for you.
Eve shows Anna three stones in her hand. 
ANNA
How wonderful.
EVE
A Citrine stone.
Eve places a yellow stone on the velvet.
EVE (CONT'D)
It represents self-respect.  We discussed this last week remember?
ANNA
We sure did.
EVE
A Chrysocolla.  Allows us to re-focus, centre ourselves.  Attracts love.
ANNA
Better have a few of those.
Anna looks at the blue stone with hints of sea green. 
ANNA (CONT'D)
It reminds me of soft sandy beaches, clear sea and palm trees.
EVE
Lastly, some Peridot.  Good for business so the teacher's say.  Keep them with you, think only positive.
Eve places the stones in Anna's cupped hands. 
ANNA
I shall cherish them. 
EVE
I see you are a creative person.
ANNA
How can you tell?
EVE
The round hands.  You have a need for new experiences.  Maybe that's why you're here.
ANNA
Well, yes.
EVE
Let me have a closer look.
ANNA
Ok.
Anna places her hands palm side up on the table.  Eve holds them and points out the areas as she speaks. 
EVE
Long palms, short fingers.  Fire hands.
ANNA
Sounds painful.
EVE
A well developed Venus mount here.  Maybe you won't need the red crystal or the ylang ylang oils.
ANNA
Why is that?  What do you mean?
EVE
Let's just say you have plenty of stamina.
ANNA
(shyly)
Oh.
EVE
Listen, I'll do some prints and a reading.  Always surprising what's lying in our hands, who we are.
ANNA
I'd like to give you this.  I do hope you can come.
Anna passes Eve a small envelope and nudges Joshua awake.  He picks up the Chrysocolla stone. 
JOSHUA
This looks like the world mummy.  I've got the world in my hands.  Look.
Anna picks up Joshua and rests him on her knee looking at the Chrysocolla stone together.
ANNA
So have I kiddo, so have I.
EXT. PEBBLE BEACH OUTSIDE EVE'S HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
Keeper Jacques is looking for decorative stones.  He sees a clean-shaven Aiden go round the side of Eve's house and enter the house looking curiously around as he does so.  Then he sees Anna and Joshua leave the house. 
INT. ANNA'S HOUSE - EVENING
The kitchen is tidy.  Wooden cupboards and small colorful pictures adorn the walls.  Anna sits at the kitchen table, her hands caressing a cup of coffee.  Michael, a dark haired man in his thirties, sits with his arm around her.
MICHAEL
What's wrong?
ANNA
I had a visitor today.
MICHAEL
That's good.
ANNA
Shouted through the letter box and pounded the hell out of my front door. 
MICHAEL
Not so good.  Got competition now have I?
ANNA
Nice suit, shiny shoes too.
MICHAEL
A serious threat.  Silver tongue?
ANNA
Another one not wanting Kincaid to own the whole fishing market I guess. 
MICHAEL
Guess word got out?  D'you know this guy?
ANNA
He was so intent, aggressive.  I didn't answer.
MICHAEL
Was Joshua here?
ANNA
He managed to stay asleep in his room upstairs, thank goodness.
MICHAEL
If he comes again you call me ok?
ANNA
My knight in shiny armor.
MICHAEL
I'll find someone you can do business with.
Anna smiles and Michael takes her in his arms.  Joshua appears in the doorway and climbs onto Anna's lap.  He is carrying a short piece rope.
ANNA
Becoming a proper little sailor boy he is, wants to start learning how to tie up a boat already.
MICHAEL
I can show him a knot.
Joshua gives Michael the rope and watches as he places it on the table.  He makes a loop near the end of the rope.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
That's the rabbit hole ok. The rabbit goes through the hole.
He places the longer end of the rope through the hole.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
It goes round the tree then back down the hole again.  You go learn that one.
He places the longer end of the rope passed the shorter end and then back through the hole.  Joshua looks up at Michael who tussles his hair.
EXT. A GRASSY AREA NEAR A CLIFF FACE - MORNING
Jacqueline, a woman of forty years, dressed in a white robe, is casting a circle with a ritual dagger.  The guests, barefoot, gather on the circle's edge.  Coven members wearing robes walk towards Joshua in the centre.
AN OLD GREEN ROBED MAN
May this child be blessed with knowledge and the power to speak it to all who seek his counsel.
A GREEN ROBED YOUNG WOMAN
May you be blessed with the courage and the will to do what is right.
A RED ROBED MALE TEENAGER
I bless this life with love and friendship.
A MIDDLE AGED BLUE ROBED WOMAN
May you be blessed with health and prosperity and the knowing of the your roots in this sacred earth.
Anna steps towards Joshua.  He looks at her and smiles.
ANNA
We are present here today to welcome a new life to our family.  I ask for the Goddess who watches over this young soul to witness our blessings placed upon him today.
Anna places a circlet of flowers on Joshua's head.
ANNA (CONT'D)
I name you Joshua.
Eve places a crumb of bread in Joshua's hand.
EVE
May you always have enough to share.
Jacqueline, the priestess, wets Joshua's lips with water from a chalice.
JACQUELINE
May you never thirst and lets make sure this child is raised with love.
Candles are lit in the centre of the circle.
INT. EVE'S LOUNGE - NIGHT
A candle glows next to a mobile phone.  It vibrates in receipt of a new message.  Eve picks it up reads it.
ANNA
I've been invited away. Those crystals must be working already.  I'll be gone for five days.  Love and light.  Anna.
Eve picks up her glass of wine and smiles.  Liquid wax drips down the side of the candle.  The moon glows on the waves lapping on the pebbled beach.
INT. AN APARTMENT BEDROOM - MORNING
A bouquet of flowers, an opened box of chocolates and two unfinished glasses of wine rest on the bedside cabinet.  Sheets barely cover Anna and Michael's bodies making love on the bed.  Michael gets up and starts dressing.
MICHAEL
I'll go get some coffee and  breakfast.  I'll be right back.
ANNA
We need to talk.
MICHAEL
We'll talk when I get back.
ANNA
Michael.  Now.
The door closes and she dresses.  Shortly afterwards the buzzer rings on the flat's intercom.  Anna descends the stairs thinking it is Michael.  A suited man is waiting.  A limousine is parked at the kerb side.
THOMAS
Good morning madame.  I have a car for you.
ANNA
I see.  Well, this is a nice surprise.  Could you hold on for just one moment while I get my things.
THOMAS
Of course.  Can I be of assistance?
ANNA
It's fine.  I'm traveling light.
THOMAS
I have instructions to take you to the port.  Is that correct?
ANNA
That's correct.  Won't be a moment.
Anna collects her things and writes a note for Michael.
"I'm sorry I left in a hurry.  A Limousine came to collect me.  What could a girl say to that?  I'll be home in five days.  I await your decision.  Yours always, Anna ".
INT. LIMOUSINE DRIVING THROUGH THE STREETS - MOMENTS LATER
Anna sips on a glass of champagne looking out the windows, her amulet swinging around her neck.
Montage - Anna and Michael having fun together.
-- They run along the beach smiling.  Michael catches up with Anna, puts his arms around her and swings her in the air.
-- They are wind-surfing.  Anna pulls Michael into the water.
-- They sit at a restaurant table hand in hand.
Anna moves the glass to her lips for a third time when a shudder makes it fly out of her hand, sending it to the floor and pushing her forwards. 
THOMAS 
Damn fool.  Are you OK?
ANNA
No harm done.  A little broken glass and wasted champagne.
The chauffeur assesses the damage outside.  Aiden, dressed in overalls, looks at the damage to his van.  The bus driver remains seated in his bus and speaks through the window.
BUS DRIVER
I was indicating to pull out.  You didn't need to overtake.  Look what you done.
AIDEN
You pulled out in front of me.  Did you see this guy indicate?
THOMAS
No, you didn't give me a chance.  You came out of nowhere on my side of the road.
BUS DRIVER
Well folks, I gotta go.  I got passengers and these people wanna get passed.
ANNA
What's going on?
THOMAS
I'm ever so sorry Anna.  I'll arrange another car for you.
AIDEN
Where's the lady going fella?
THOMAS
To the port.
AIDEN
If you can forego a little luxury I could take you.  You wouldn't miss the boat.  I'll make sure of that.
Anna looks at Aiden, the man who had hammered on her door and shouted through her letterbox.
THOMAS
It would take 45 minutes for another car.
ANNA
I'd miss the boat.  I'll get my things.
INT. ANNA AND AIDEN IN VAN - MOMENTS LATER
Anna's mobile phone vibrates in her handbag.  She reads the message and smiles.
" I've had a wonderful time this last few months.  I'll miss you while you're away.  I'll work things out so we can be together I promise.  Take care sweetheart.  Love always M ".
AIDEN
I called your house.
ANNA
I heard.
AIDEN
Any thoughts on selling your business to me.
ANNA
Not one.
AIDEN
We'd be grateful of course if you just gave it to us, let's say, in lieu of the Gallymead victims.
ANNA
Place it with my lawyer.
AIDEN
Your father was a tough cookie too.
ANNA
Don't you ever bring my father into this.  Isn't there a quicker way to the terminal?
AIDEN
More scenic, less congestion.
The sign for the port turn off appears and passes them.
ANNA
Hey!  The turning was back there?  You missed it.
AIDEN
Which turning?
INT. MICHAEL AND CARLY'S HOUSE - MORNING
Carly, a woman in her twenties, is finishing her yoga practise.  The telephone message light is on.  She listens to a distant argument and shouting and writes down the number.  Michael enters with his case under his arm.
MICHAEL
Hi darling, good work out?
CARLY
Great, you should try it.
MICHAEL
When I have a minute I'd like that.
CARLY
All work, no play, makes Michael ....
MICHAEL
The one who allows you leisure time.
CARLY
You know this number?
MICHAEL
I'll check it later.  Could be a client.
CARLY
Tell me, have you got my number in that phone of yours?
MICHAEL
Top of the list.
CARLY
Charmer.  Listen, lets spend some time together tonight.  It seems so long.  You married me, not the business.
MICHAEL
I have one more meeting and I'm all yours.  I've given myself a couple of days break.  
CARLY
I'll hold you to that.
MICHAEL
Can't wait.
CARLY
I'm gonna take a shower.
Michael looks at the number again.  He checks it against his mobile phone list to confirm - Anna's - and stares at the calender hanging on the kitchen wall.
INT. KINCAID'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT - AFTERNOON
Kincaid sits at a table near a window out of view.  Rosa Lindup, a lawyer in her forties, sits opposite shuffling through papers in her case.  Kincaid fills two glasses.  They taste the wine.
KINCAID
A Chilean red.  You like?
ROSA
You have good taste.
KINCAID
I find it lingers far more than others.
ROSA
It certainly does.  I need you to look at these.  They are the company's report, projections, etc.
A waitress comes to their table.
KINCAID
Please order for me while I look at these.
ROSA
I'll have a prawn salad and Leslie will have a hot mackerel salad.
The waitress leaves them to their meeting.
ROSA (CONT'D)
It's not just about the money.
KINCAID
It's tradition too, I understand that.  Their history began with clinkers, lug sails and gaff cutters.  I've done my research.  I've found it saves time.
ROSA
Good.  Then you can see why the right decision is vital for my client.  Interest is growing by the day.
KINCAID
Tomorrow?  Would that be too soon for your client to make a decision? Summer is swift.  Surely my offer can't be dismissed lightly.
ROSA
She has left it in my hands.
KINCAID
Then I'd like first refusal.  Can we agree on that?
The waitress arrives with their salads.
ROSA
Yes. Now lets enjoy these wonderful dishes.
KINCAID
Be my guest.
Kincaid drinks the remaining wine in his glass and watches a boat come in to the harbor with a glint in his eye.  Michael walks in and gets Kincaid's attention.
KINCAID (CONT'D)
Will you excuse for one moment Rosa?
ROSA
Of course, this is lovely. 
KINCAID
Only the best.
Kincaid meets Michael at the bar.
MICHAEL
You closed the deal?
KINCAID
Patience my friend.
MICHAEL
The empire spreads.
KINCAID
I'm doing her a favour.
MICHAEL
We're doing her a favour.
KINCAID
I could have waited, bought it cheaper down the line, but the dogs are sniffing like little pigs going to market.
MICHAEL
They picked up your scent.
KINCAID
They did indeed.  I'm grateful for your persuasive charms and your immaculate transaction.  The way I like it.
MICHAEL
Pleased to hear it.
Kincaid takes an envelope from his inner breast pocket and gives it to Michael.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
What's this?
KINCAID
It should see you right.
MICHAEL
I don't know if I can.
KINCAID
Nonsense.  It's yours, keep it.  Never knew a business man turn away good money.  I don't want to know one now.
MICHAEL
But..
KINCAID
No buts.  Keep it close to your chest.  Take a break.  Enjoy it.  Take that young Carly some place nice.
MICHAEL
I slept with her Leslie.
KINCAID
I sleep with my wife too.  It's not uncommon.
Kincaid looks at Michael, looks away and then looks back at Michael again.
KINCAID (CONT'D)
You slept with...
MICHAEL
Yes.
KINCAID
Well that changes things bait doesn't it?
MICHAEL
It's become more that just the color in this package.  Much much more.
KINCAID
I see that.  Surely you can't continue this...affair.
MICHAEL
I have five days to decide.
KINCAID
I can understand.  It's like fresh blood in the veins.  You feel younger, worthy again.  Your relationship got stale.  It happens, but why throw years away.  A good woman for a three month dalliance.
MICHAEL
It's different...and you know what?
KINCAID
She's pregnant?
MICHAEL
No, I think Carly's called her.
KINCAID
You're a great consultant Mike.  Maybe you need to consult somebody else on this one.  It's down to you and quickly.  I'll see you.  I've got a lady waiting.
EXT. PEBBLE BEACH BELOW A CLIFF FACE - AFTERNOON
Keeper Jacques is standing drinking water from a bottle.  He rubs his fingers over a smooth rook, ticks it off a list and puts it in his bag.  He walks up the cliff walkway and sees Aiden looking out to sea.
AIDEN
How's it looking down there fella?  
KEEPER JACQUES
Losing three meters a year down there.  I say enjoy the view while you can.
AIDEN
I'll make sure of it.  Can I give you a ride home?  That bag looks kinda heavy.
KEEPER JACQUES
Thanks, but I'll manage.  It's not far.
AIDEN
Can I get a good cup of tea round here?
KEEPER JACQUES
Take a left at the exit. Had many a good cup there when I worked at the lighthouse.
AIDEN
A lighthouse keeper huh?
KEEPER JACQUES
Thirty years.  Some keeper's said that on a day like today you could hear a church bell tolling beneath the waves where a town once was.  I didn't hear a thing in all those years.  Too much drink methinks.
Keeper Jacques moves on.  Aiden looks through a pair of binoculars at a dark shape floating on the distant waves.
EXT. SUMMERLANDS FARMHOUSE - AFTERNOON
A group of coven members are sitting on a picnic bench in a well maintained garden drinking juices and eating cakes.  Joshua is the centre of attention amongst them.
JACQUELINE
Look who we have here Josh?
CARLY
Hi everyone, hi sweetie.
JACQUELINE
Josh was just teaching us the different parts of a boat.
CARLY
Look at all these toys.  You're a lucky boy aren't you?
JACQUELINE
I wonder what mummy will bring back for you.
JOSHUA
I miss my mummy.
CARLY
We all miss her too honey.
JACQUELINE
It's Josh's birthday soon.  We're going to make you the biggest cake.
JOSHUA
With lots of cream.
JACQUELINE
Oh, lots of that for sure.
JOSHUA
And sprinkles.
JACQUELINE
Sprinkles too.
EVE
Quite a group you have here now.
JACQUELINE
We're just looking for something different.
EVE
It's certainly that.
JACQUELINE
You should see us when we get our pointy hats and broomsticks out.  That's really something to behold.
EVE
You don't think I believe that do you?
JACQUELINE
It's a popular myth.  The Wiccan Reed has ways in common with you.
EVE
I suppose it does.
JACQUELINE
Anna was amazed with the palm readings.  She got some books and took Josh's prints didn't she?
JOSHUA
Yeah, got messy in all different colors.
JACQUELINE
Maybe you could do some for me and Max.
EVE
Max?
JACQUELINE
My hubby when he's around.  An old woman once told me at the harbor.  When a loved one goes to sea you won't sleep the same.  There's me getting no sleep for worry and him not sleeping for catching fish.
EVE
Well, after he's caught all those fish and plenty he can hang up his nets for always.
JACQUELINE
That's what he keeps telling me everytime he leaves.  This will be the last time love. 
EVE
He'll be back soon.  I best go now. 
JACQUELINE
You know where we are.  If you know that you're invited.
EXT. ON BOARD THE CADENZA FISHING BOAT - AFTERNOON
Max, a tall man of fifty years is watching the monitor screens in the wheel house.  The crew of mostly middle-aged men make last minute preparations.  Billy, a thin teenager with gelled hair is stacking boxes.
MAX
Let's go fill these boxes boys we're nearly there.  Let's make this one count.  Money in our pockets.
TALIS
I like the sound of that.
MAX
One last thing.
TALIS
What's that Skip? 
MAX
Keep an eye on Billy for me.  First trip.
TALIS
Leave it to me.
Talis goes down to the cold store to see Billy.
TALIS (CONT'D)
You can leave those now Billy.  Grand job.
BILLY
(nervously)
Thanks.
TALIS
First haul huh?
BILLY
Yeah, must be good when you fill all these.
TALIS
My wife thinks so.  The more we fill, the more money we make.  Let's go upstairs.
Needle, a rough looking man with a stubbly face, is mending nets on the deck singing to himself.
NEEDLE
I hope you're gonna catch more than a cold young man.
TALIS
I was hoping I'd catch a tune off you.  I guess I'll have to wait.
NEEDLE
A word of advice.  Billy isn't it?
BILLY
Right.
NEEDLE
Don't piss this guy off.  He'll spit in your tea.
TALIS
Keep sewing Needs.  You might reap something one day.
NEEDLE
I plan to do just that.
Talis and Billy watch the distant coastline disappear.
TALIS
One hundred and thirty nine million square miles of water covers this earth and the Marianas Trench in the Pacific Ocean deeper than the highest mountain.
Needle and Craig, the senior member of the crew aged nearly 60 years, come up behind them.
NEEDLE
You can have the POSH bunk Billy.  Port Outbound, Starboard Homeward.
CRAIG
(to needle)
Hey, you've got a short memory son.  T'was not so long ago I saw a boy looking like you fouling up the paintwork on the starboard side.  You think no-one noticed?
Needle gives a disgruntled look and walks away.  Max shouts from the wheelhouse over the shipping forecast.
MAX
Find your coats men.  There's a storm coming.
TALIS
What's the strength Skip?
MAX
Force nine predicted.
Jules, a man with short cropped hair with a goatee, opens the lounge door.
JULES
It might knock a kid over, but not us.  I see no children here.
MAX
A number ten would do for all of us.  We're a long way from dangling bailing hooks over the pier.
JULES
Give us a trade wind Lord.  We got fish to fry.
The crew gather in the lounge for a cup of tea.  Craig recalls a story.
CRAIG
20,000 tonnes deadweight.  USS Cyclops they called her.  Rumor had it the captain - George Worley was his name - was a bit eccentric.  Wandered the deck in his underpants and a bowler hat.  Bound for Rio it was in early 1918.  A passenger liner caught sight of her a day after she left Barbados.  Three hundred and four souls on board.  Just disappeared without trace.  Some said bad maintenance and a burial in Davy Jones' locker.  Others said the Bermuda triangle got one again.
MAX
Come on lads.  I don't wanna rogue wave bringing us down and I don't want us bringing us down either.
BILLY
Plenty of fish in the sea.
MAX
That's right Billy.  You keep that thought.  If we look down we'll miss everything that goes by.
NEEDLE
I'm on look out now.  I'll make damn sure that won't happen.
Max and Needle go to the wheel house and check the monitors.
MAX
See this here.
NEEDLE
What's that?
MAX
Two boats on the radar.
NEEDLE
They wouldn't be there to waste time in the sun would they?  There must be..
MAX
..Fish there.  Get 'em prepared, it's reel in time and then we head North.  Get the hydraulics going.
MIDDY
I'm glad you didn't wake me up just to feel the breeze.
CRAIG
Lets see what we got.
MIDDY
Hey!  You got a double decker bus load in there.
CRAIG
Billy, you go down and help Jules, there's a good lad. 
JULES
(shouting)
Let's see those lovely fishies.
BILLY
We're good to go down here.
The crew pour the fish from the nets into the bins, sort them and pass them down to the cold store where Jules and Billy gut them and pack them into the ice boxes.
JULES
Neatly does it.  Buyers like neat.  Bright eyes up top.
MAX
What we got there boys.
NEEDLE
Haddock, Cloy, some monkfish.  No gold dust.  No big fat Cod here.
MIDDY
Won't be going home just yet then?
BILLY
(eagerly)
Forty boxes.
MAX
Ok, lets close it down now.  Tighten her up.  Y'all get some rest.  We're gonna need it.
INT. MICHAEL AND CARLY'S HOUSE - EVENING
Empty beer bottles litter the coffee table in the spacious low lit lounge.  Michael watches TV from the cream leather sofa.  Carly carries the take-way meal into the room, puts it on the table and snuggles up next to him.
MICHAEL
This is a nice surprise.  How was your day?
CARLY
I saw Jacqueline.  She wants to meet you.  I can't keep making excuses.
MICHAEL
I promise I'll come with you, but I've been so stretched with the business.
CARLY
When did we last have a meal together?
MICHAEL
Let's just enjoy this one.
CARLY
Jacqueline worries about Max out at sea.
MICHAEL
She must miss him when he goes.
CARLY
Must make them appreciate the time they share together.
MICHAEL
Yes, it must.
CARLY
I bet little Joshua's missing his mum too.  You've never met Anna have you?
MICHAEL
One of your yoga friends is she?
CARLY
She's gone away for a few days.  Not too long for him to wait I guess.
MICHAEL
And for little Joshua too.
CARLY
I don't think she's seeing anyone.
MICHAEL
Just assuming that's all.
Carly puts her arms around Michael and kisses him.  They begin to make love and Michael carries Carly upstairs.
Next, the clock reads 8.15am.  Michael wakes and makes Carly a cup of coffee.  He leaves it on the bedside table and searches for the envelope Kincaid gave him.  He cannot find it anywhere.  He holds his head in his hands.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
The money? 
INT. ROSA LINDUP'S OFFICE - MORNING
Steam rises from two cups of coffee on a large wooden table.  Rosa shuffles through some papers.  A vase of flowers brightens the otherwise sterile room.  Book shelves are filled with law books.  Kincaid sits quietly.
ROSA
Mr Kincaid I'd like to conclude this matter quickly as you wished.
KINCAID
Your wish is my command.
ROSA
You've reviewed the papers I gave you?
KINCAID
I have indeed.  My mind is made.
ROSA
These are the terms of my client's agreement.  I think you'll find them to your satisfaction.
KINCAID
I appreciate your diligence and your client's speedy decision.  Your partnership has my endorsement.
ROSA
Glad to be of service.
KINCAID
The price?  It's changed.
ROSA
A last minute offer.  We really need a decision before close of business.
KINCAID
It appears you have me over a barrel.  I guess I can swallow the extra capital.
ROSA
Excellent.
KINCAID
Any more surprises?
ROSA
All we have to do now is wind down the business and it's yours.  It's been a pleasure.
KINCAID
The pleasure's all mine Mrs Lindup, the pleasure's all mine.
EXT. ON BOARD THE CADENZA FISHING BOAT - AFTERNOON
A heavy catch is being sorted by the crew in the collection bins.  Max is calculating the catch.
MAX
That's money in the bag that is.  We've struck gold I say.
NEEDLE
Nothing like a good catch to wake everybody up, put smiles on their faces.
CRAIG
Especially yours.
TALIS
Fried Haddock for tea tonight then lads.
MIDDY
Fresh out the sea, what better?
TALIS
There'll be some long faces at the auction.
NEEDLE
They won't wanna pay good money for these beauties.
MAX
But they will, they most definitely will.
Jules and Billy are boxing the fish in the cold store. 
JULES
Boxes, land, then home.  Our own beds.  Won't be long now Billy.
BILLY
I'm so sick of fish, the smell.
JULES
Billy, my son.  I miss my kids, I miss my wife, but I gotta do it - for them.  If you're not one-hundred percent committed there's no point coming.  You had a choice.
BILLY
My sea legs are slow to grow.
JULES
We need commitment.  We gotta look out for each other.  It's not just the work, it's your safety.
BILLY
What you gonna do?  Chuck me off?
JULES
Don't be stupid.  Take my advice.  You've got four days left.  Make 'em happy ones.  It can get lonely out here.  Earn your money and you'll get respect too.
The crew look at the second net arriving on the deck.
MAX
Another fine feast.  Fill your boots boys.
The hydraulics grind to a halt, grabbing hands open the netting.  The fish fell, but one thing remained.
NEEDLE
What've we got here?
CRAIG
The great sea monster.
Needle and Craig manoeuvre the object in the black bag filling the rest of the net.
NEEDLE
(shouting)
Billy?  Jules?  Have a look at this?
CRAIG
Well, it doesn't bite and it's not breathing.
JULES
What you found?  Buried treasure?
The crew huddle around the bag.
MIDDY
Yeah, they did our work for us and wrapped it up.
MAX
Ok, let's see what the good Lord gave us.
Needle unzips the bag fly.  Another cover lays below.  He quickly turns his face away as he looks beneath it.
NEEDLE
This ain't no God damn Marlin.
Needle rips open the cover for the rest to see.  Anna's dead eyes look up at them.
MAX
Zip her up and put her in the cold store.
NEEDLE
Bad luck to have a woman on board Skip.
MAX
What d'you suggest?  Throw her overboard like a bad fish?  Jesus Christ, she's someone's daughter.  Have some respect man.
They place Anna's body in the cold store.  The crew can be heard singing in the background.
CREW
We cast our nets to make our pay, and catch all the fish that we need today.  To hoist them up and see our prize.  Over and over the sea we'll ride.  This boat will rock, the wind will howl, but still I see the sun as I'm waking now.  So let's make haste boys, hustle and draw, and lets fill this hold and go back to the shore.
The coast guard helicopter collects Anna's body from the Cadenza.  Candles are lit in her memory. 
EXT. MARSH LAND NEAR THE BEACH - NIGHT
A fire blazes.  Aiden is burning Anna's clothes.  The tide is coming in.  Only a dress remains to be burned.  He slips and his lighter falls into the flames as a cascade of earth fall into the water.  His eyes dart around at the blinking house lights in the distance.  He pushes the dress under his coat and runs back to his van.  He reaches under his coat, but the dress is no longer there.  He reaches into the glove box with his gloved hands for an envelope.  A note falls out without him noticing as he takes out the bundles of notes from the envelope.  He drives off, a helicopter's blades whirring above the van in the sky.
INT. MICHAEL AND CARLY'S HOUSE - NIGHT
Michael's mobile business phone rings in his case on a lit hallway table in a pleasantly decorated hallway.  Carly in night clothes answers it.
The limousine company owner sits in an tidy office. 
LIMOUSINE OWNER
Good evening.  Could I talk to Michael?
CARLY
He's taking a shower, can I help?
LIMOUSINE OWNER
I'm chasing a payment for an account.
CARLY
Payment?
LIMOUSINE OWNER
Yes, he hired a limousine for Anna from the Seaview Apartments yesterday.
CARLY
Did Anna not have the money to give to you?
LIMOUSINE OWNER
She did not have her cards on her.  In fact, she did not have much on at all according to what my driver said.  Michael had evidently just left.
CARLY
He must have done.  Ok, I'll give you an address to send the bill.
Carly flicks through the messages on the screen and puts the mobile down on the table slowly and deliberately.  Michael enters the hallway with wet hair wearing a robe.
CARLY (CONT'D)
Do I get a limousine?
MICHAEL
Sorry?
CARLY
If Anna get's one can I have one?
MICHAEL
Sometimes you need to schmooze them, offer incentives.  She was going away.  I booked a car for her to the port.  That was all. 
CARLY
So this is where you've been these last few months. 
MICHAEL
I was helping Leslie Kincaid.  The deals done.  It's over.
CARLY
Do you always send love messages to your clients?
MICHAEL
Carly...please don't make more of it than it is.
CARLY
I think that's exactly what I need to do.  Maybe we need to spend some time away from each other.
MICHAEL
Come on, it's business that's all.
CARLY
I need to think things over.
MICHAEL
Carly..Can we at least talk about this?
CARLY
You want to talk now..
MICHAEL
Carly..
CARLY
Don't.
MICHAEL
Come one, we're stronger together.
Michael looks crest-fallen.  Carly packs her belongings and puts them in her car.  Michael stands at the front door watching her drive away into the night.
INT. POLICE STATION - MORNING
Ray McIndoe is looking out his office window at the distant sea.  The new Police Chief, an athletic, youthful looking man of thirty years, enters and slaps a thin file on McIndoe's desk as if it was a verbal order.
CHIEF
I've got a floater for you.  Came in this morning.
MCINDOE
A floater?
CHIEF
Female.  Found at sea.  I guess it'll be your last case before your retirement.
MCINDOE
ID?
CHIEF
No name, no documents and no obvious signs of injury.  Nothing.  Apart from a Jet stone in the bag she was in.
MCINDOE
Well, that's something.
CHIEF
Could be from anywhere?
MCINDOE
Where is she now?
CHIEF
The morgue.  Carruthers' dealing with it.
MCINDOE
Best start there then.
CHIEF
(dismissively)
Do what you can.  I don't fancy your chances but best of luck.  You'll need it.
McIndoe picks up the thin file and looks at the picture of his wife on the desk before leaving for the morgue.
MCINDOE
I found you didn't I?
Peters and Davis, two burly officers, one blonde and one dark-haired of 30 years enter McIndoe's office.
PETERS
Fancy some breakfast Mac?
DAVIS
Been a while since we've seen you out.
MCINDOE
I've got a new case.  I need to crack on.
Peters and Davis look disappointed and leave the room. 
INT. THE MORGUE - MORNING
McIndoe and Dr Nathan Carruthers, a short man of forty years, stand gowned and gloved in the lab. Natalie, a woman in her twenties with tied back hair, hovers around a sheet covered body on a steel table lit by autopsy lamps.
CARRUTHERS
Vapor rub?
MCINDOE
No thanks.
CARRUTHERS
Ok, no point delaying the inevitable.  Natalie, if you please.
Natalie pulls back the sheet revealing Anna's head and shoulders.  McIndoe swallows hard.
CARRUTHERS (CONT'D)
We drew some blood for tests from the neck region where you see these marks here.  The X-rays of her skull and dentistry are here.
Carruthers points to the areas and directs McIndoe to a light box above the table showing an X-ray of the skull and a dental panograph. 
MCINDOE
No obvious signs of fractures I see.
CARRUTHERS
Or dental damage.
Natalie covers Anna's head to McIndoe's facial relief. 
MCINDOE
So what's the story Nate?
CARRUTHERS
I've examined the head, neck and hands.  There was blood on the left side of the voice box. The larynx bones were crushed.  There were blood lines in the windpipe and bronchial passages.  Asphyxial haemmorrages on the surface of the heart.
MCINDOE
Strangulation?
CARRUTHERS
Yes, I would have agreed - initially.
MCINDOE
I hear a but coming.
CARRUTHERS
I drew that conclusion, but no.
MCINDOE
What then?
CARRUTHERS
She received a blow across the throat.  Not a violent constriction, but a blow.
MCINDOE
What kind of blow d'you think killed her?
CARRUTHERS
A punch, a kick, perhaps a strike with a bottle would have disabled her.  The victim would have inhaled the blood bleeding into the windpipe.  Death in a few minutes.
MCINDOE
Like some kind of karate chop?
CARRUTHERS
I think that would be just it.
EXT. FISH MARKET - MORNING
The Cadenza's crew are unloading their iced-boxed catch on to palettes which are being taken into the fish auction.
MAX
Those buyers don't look happy.
BILLY
Their good ones those.
MAX
It's a good sign lad.  They don't wanna pay high prices, but they will.
CRAIG
They'll make good money those.
MIDDY
No storkers there.
NEEDLE
They'll see their wallets empty in no time.
MAX
You just wait.
Max walks off into the fish market to collect their money. 
NEEDLE
Listen, Billy.  You're a good kid, fast learner.  Showed a lot of guts out there.
JULES
Not often you get a storm like that on your first trip.
MIDDY
Seen men crumble.
BILLY
I guess you don't catch many women either.
NEEDLE
Certainly don't.  Maybe see you again?
BILLY
I'll speak to Max.
NEEDLE
You'll get a signal on that phone now huh?  I know how you feel.  I missed mine too.
McIndoe gets out of his car and walks towards Max exiting the fish market.
MCINDOE
So the boys from the blue stuff return.
MAX
You didn't waste your time.
MCINDOE
Time waits for no-one.
MAX
Here, I got you something.  Good for your brain and helps you think more clearly.
Max passed McIndoe some fish wrapped in newspaper. 
MCINDOE
I find death tends to do that too.
MAX
Those fish came out with her.  We opened the net and there she was in a black bag.
MCINDOE
Who checked your boat before you set off?
MAX
What you trying to say?  Someone planted her on us, put her overboard?  No, no no.
MCINDOE
It's a possibility.
MAX
Not one I wish to entertain.
MCINDOE
I'm paid to ask questions and get answers. 
MAX
I know that won't put you off.  You work like you fish - patiently.  I remember that day and night out at Sturry Lakes.  Did you have bait on that thing?
MCINDOE
The one I caught told me so.
MAX
Are we under suspicion for this? 
MCINDOE
Everything is ruled in, nothing out.
INT. FILE STORAGE ROOM AT POLICE STATION - AFTERNOON
McIndoe crushes a styrofoam coffee cup in his hands, wipes the dust of the top of a fling cabinet, looks at his finger and shakes his head.  He looks through a missing persons file then his mobile phone rings.
Natalie is replacing utensils in drawers and closing cupboard doors at the morgue whilst talking on the phone. 
NATALIE
I have something you'll be interested in.
MCINDOE
I was looking forward to dinner, I'm not...
NATALIE
No, no.  No more dead bodies I promise.
MCINDOE
So, what have you got for me?
NATALIE
It was in the bag the body came in.
MCINDOE
Ok, so..
NATALIE
I can meet you at the Tea Rooms at 3 o'clock.  You know it?
MCINDOE
Sure, what are you drinking?
NATALIE
Green Tea, what about you?
MCINDOE
Maybe I'll try that too.
NATALIE
Chow for now.
MCINDOE
Wait, what is..
INT. TEA ROOMS - AFTERNOON
Natalie is sitting at a table amongst other patrons eating and drinking watching McIndoe park his car.  She waves at him through the window and points at a cup of tea she has ordered for him.
MCINDOE
So, what have you got for me?
Natalie picks out a small black stone from a sealed storage bag and looks up at him.
MCINDOE (CONT'D)
Out of small acorns mighty oak grow.
NATALIE
Must have fell into her clothing.
MCINDOE
Or maybe she carried it with her?
NATALIE
We're running some tests on her hands.
MCINDOE
I guess she won't need a manicure soon.
INT. MICHAEL AND CARLY'S HOUSE - AFTERNOON
Letters are piled on the door mat and beer bottles are strewn across the lounge table.  Michael lies crying fully clothed and unshaven on the sofa with a newspaper open.  The story describes Anna.  The phone rings.
MICHAEL
Hello.
KINCAID
Hey Michael.  We've done it.
MICHAEL
Done what?
KINCAID
We've made the deal.  Go celebrate.
MICHAEL
Yeah, right.  My wife's left me and my mistress might be dead.
KINCAID
Dead?
MICHAEL
Dead in the water.  Like me.
KINCAID
Are you sure?
MICHAEL
Right down to the fish tattooed to her shoulder.  Right height, weight, eyes.
KINCAID
What are you going to do?
MICHAEL
Lie low till it all goes away?
KINCAID
Not an option Michael.  You've nothing to be guilty about.
MICHAEL
I should have driven her to the port myself and none of this would have happened.
KINCAID
Listen, I'll go with you.
MICHAEL
Me go with you?  The man who bought her out.  That's magic that.
KINCAID
Any better ideas?  I've got lawyers who can help if you need one.
MICHAEL
Hey, I'm not guilty remember?
KINCAID
Have it your way.  Go it alone.
Michael slams the phone down, sits on the floor and rubs his hands over his face and weeps.
MICHAEL
Please don't be you.  Please.
INT. ALTERNATIVE THERAPY SHOP - AFTERNOON
McIndoe enters the shop.  A bell rings above the door.  Tina the owner, a bespectacled women of forty years with long black hair, appears at the till.  Paintings, colored candles, dream catchers and books adorn the shelves.
TINA
Can I help you?
MCINDOE
I'm need some information about this.
McIndoe shows her the Jet stone in the sealed bag.
TINA
It's a Jet stone.
MCINDOE
I appreciate the confirmation.
TINA
They're mainly worn for unlocking fears and said to give protection from negative influences.  How did you acquire it?
MCINDOE
It didn't give much protection in this case.  Young lady found dead at sea.
TINA
Oh my God, how awful.  I can't believe anyone could do such a thing.
MCINDOE
Unfortunately, they do.
TINA
I've not sold any for a long time, but I can ask around.  It may jog memories.
MCINDOE
I'd appreciate that.  Here's my card.
McIndoe gives her his card and leaves.
INT. THE WATER AND SHORE PATROL OFFICE - AFTERNOON
A radio plays in a sparsely furnished white-washed office: two chairs, a filing cabinet and a pot plant dying on the window sill.  A bright floral summer dress covers the old wooden desk.  Tariq, an Asian man in his early twenty's breezes in followed by Laurie, a man of thirty years with a short haircut.  Laurie raises his eyebrows at Tariq.
LAWRIE
You gotta secret you want to tell me about?
TARIQ
Not my color or my size.  Never mind.  Not bad for a second though huh?
LAWRIE
No, not bad at all, but don't make it a lifetime.  I presume there'll be something to go with it.
TARIQ
Of course, Lawrie, my man.  A dress gotta have somewhere to go right?
LAWRIE
Good.
They take a motorboat out for a patrol of the coast.  Tariq kills the engine half a mile offshore and pulls a stone from his pocket, carefully protecting it in his hands.
TARIQ
I found it in the hip pocket of the dress.  Unusual looking thing.
Lawrie looks at the aquamarine colored stone.
LAWRIE
It is.  Maybe some lucky charm.
TARIQ
Well, I hope it's lucky for me tonight.
LAWRIE
Do I hear the chiming of wedding bells?
TARIQ
You hear right.  Maybe I could have it planted in a ring or something.  It's her birth stone you know.
LAWRIE
Methinks it would make a very pleasant gift young Tariq.
TARIQ
You've done this sort of thing before haven't you?
LAWRIE
I have, but I didn't get the bells at the end.
TARIQ
She said no to you?  The man who doesn't take no for an answer.
LAWRIE
She never said no.
TARIQ
You didn't ask?
LAWRIE
Didn't feel I needed to fix it, it wasn't broken.  Time passed.  Too much time.  We grew apart.  I didn't know whether asking would have mattered in the end.
TARIQ
It might have stopped her spinning her wheel like those wind farm blades.
LAWRIE
At least I'll always have something to show for it.
TARIQ
Sure thing.  You can always hold on to little Joshy.
Tariq looks back at the stone.
TARIQ (CONT'D)
I hope this brings us both some luck.
INT. POLICE STATION - EVENING
McIndoe is looking at a website.  An assortment of crystals and gemstones glitter in the centre of the screen.  He makes notes on the meaning.  The Chief breezes in as he reads the article in the newspaper.
CHIEF
So what's the news?
MCINDOE
We got the advert in quick.
CHIEF
Any calls yet.
MCINDOE
Early days.  I've been learning about crystals.
CHIEF
I didn't see a sign over the door saying Crystal School when I came in.
MCINDOE
They may show who she connected with.  I'm awaiting details of a supplier.
CHIEF
Don't wait too long.
MCINDOE
I'm hopeful.
CHIEF
We'll be looking for results by the weekend or we'll throw it in the can.  Understood?
MCINDOE
Loud and clear.
Mcindoe's telephone rings on his desk.
TINA
I've got a contact name for the supplier.
McIndoe notes the number.  He calls the laboratory and leaves a message.
MCINDOE
Hey, it's Ray McIndoe.  Call me when you get the results on the hands.
McIndoe walks passed the incident desk office on his way out.  A phone rings and Peters and Davis cross their fingers.  McIndoe has just walked out of the building when Peters shout for his attention.
PETERS
Hey, Mac.  I think you better take this.
McIndoe follows Peters back into the incident desk office.
INT. MICHAEL AND CARLY'S HOUSE - AFTERNOON
Michael sits on the sofa holding the phone nervously.
MICHAEL
I know who the victim is.  Can we talk?
MCINDOE
Name the place?
McIndoes pulls up in the gravel drive.  Michael stands at the front door.  They sit down in the large, richly decorated, but untidy lounge.
MCINDOE (CONT'D)
You're the loud guy at the cafe. 
MICHAEL
Fancy a drink?
MCINDOE
No thanks.
MICHAEL
Mind if I do?
MCINDOE
You look like you could use one. So, you got a story for me.
MICHAEL
Yeah, I got a story.  That's a better tie by the way.
MCINDOE
I'd like to cut to the chase. 
MICHAEL
Right.  You know what I do for a living?
MCINDOE
Tell me.
MICHAEL
(laughing)
I troubleshoot can you believe that?  I waltz into meetings with business men.  Tell them how they can cut back here, lose a little there, get rid of that.
MCINDOE
You streamline successfully it appears.
MICHAEL
This?  No, this is Carly's, my wife's.  Maybe if I'd done some trouble-shooting of my own I wouldn't have lost the two people I love.
MCINDOE
You were in a relationship with the victim?
MICHAEL
We wined and dined.  Meetings got more frequent, we got closer.  Bang.  She got into that limo and..gone.
MCINDOE
Tell me a little more. 
MICHAEL
Yeah, she got a call from a friend, didn't tell me who and I arranged a limo ride for her to the port.  Here's there card. 
MCINDOE
Any distinguishable features you remember?
MICHAEL
A tattoo of two fishes going in different directions on her shoulder.  She said they reminded her of us, struggling in our souls, not knowing how to escape.
MCINDOE
She was your escape.
MICHAEL
Correct.  Away from all this and all that I didn't live up to.
MCINDOE
Where did it get you?
Michael throws a glass at the wall.
MICHAEL
(shouting)
It got me here, talking to you, helping you didn't it?  It got me nothing.  Sorry, I heard about your wife.
MCINDOE
I didn't regret a day that I was with her.  We're both trouble shooters here Michael.  We want the same thing.
They wait in silence for a few minutes then McIndoe pulls a picture of Anna from his inside breast pocket and shows it to Michael.  He looks and turns away.
MCINDOE (CONT'D)
Is it her?
MICHAEL
Yes, that's Anna.
MCINDOE
I'll leave you my card.  I'll be in touch.
MICHAEL
Not if I call you first.  I'd like to help.  She has a young son.  He's at his father's.  I'll give you his number.
INT. KINCAID'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT - EVENING
Carly and Jacqueline are drinking wine at a table.  Conversations blur, cutlery chinks around them and the waiting staff scurry between the eating patrons. 
CARLY
I remember me and Michael sitting in a restaurant just like this one in the city.  We wanted a quieter life you know.
JACQUELINE
You made the choices you felt were right at the time.  You don't regret it do you?
CARLY
No, of course not.  We had so many plans.  Mike wanted to push on with his business and me to live closer to nature.
JACQUELINE
The city can distract you.  The stillness here can often make you look inside.  It can bring things to the surface that you did not think were there before.
CARLY
Maybe you're right, I guess the things we wanted drove us apart.
JACQUELINE
It's not over.  You wait for that call. 
CARLY
I don't think so.  Feels strange being solo.
JACQUELINE
Well, judging by that guy at the bar, you wouldn't be short of offers.
CARLY
Who? 
JACQUELINE
Him?
Jacqueline glances at Aiden wearing a baseball cap and drinking at the bar.  Carly turns as Aiden looks round.  Aiden smiles at her.  She turns to Jacqueline.
CARLY
You're teasing.
JACQUELINE
You're the one teasing my friend.
A waiter arrives at their table with a bottle of champagne.
WAITER
Good evening ladies, please accept this with the compliments of Mr Price.
CARLY
Mr Price?
WAITER
The gentleman at the bar madame.
CARLY
Please express our gratitude to him.
JACQUELINE
Maybe you could express it personally. 
WAITER
I'll leave you to enjoy it.
JACQUELINE
Well?
CARLY
Don't look at me like that.
JACQUELINE
Will you?
CARLY
I'll eat first.
JACQUELINE
Keep the man waiting.
CARLY
Women's prerogative.
Carly and Jacqueline finish their meal, the patrons disperse and the room grows quiet.
JACQUELINE
Looks like the champagne king has left us.
CARLY
Nice drop though he?
JACQUELINE
You amaze me sometimes.
CARLY
I was born with it.
JACQUELINE
That's more like your old self.
CARLY
Whoever that was.
JACQUELINE
I'll call us a cab, but first I'm got to powder my nose.
As Jacqueline leaves Aiden appears from the shadows of the alcove on the other side of the restaurant.
AIDEN
You ladies need a lift some place?
CARLY
We've ordered a cab thanks.
AIDEN
Then how about one for the road.
CARLY
Ok.
Aiden gets the barman's attention. 
AIDEN
Same again Patrick, cheers. 
CARLY
So, did you make a prize catch or something?  Most fisherman are sick of the sight of fish when they land.
AIDEN
I was a fisherman once.
CARLY
You must be full of stories from the high seas.
AIDEN
I've had my moments dicing with death.
CARLY
What a hero you are.
AIDEN
Some might say.  Listen, if you're not too busy tomorrow night maybe I could share one or two with you, say seven thirty.
CARLY
I see no harm in that.  Your name?
AIDEN
Eddie.  Yours?
CARLY
Carly.  Here's my number.
AIDEN
Nice to meet you.  Have a safe trip home.
Jacqueline returns to the table.
CARLY
(smiling)
I got a date.
JACQUELINE
You're looking younger already.
CARLY
Oh, stop it you.
JACQUELINE
Come on, let's go, our cab's waiting.
Aiden watches them leave through his car window and follows the cab to Jacqueline's Summerlands farmhouse then to Carly's Seaview apartment where he lingers to watch the lights come on and the curtains being drawn.
INT. POLICE STATION - MORNING
McIndoe sits at his desk, a styrofoam cup of coffee in his hand, reading his notes on gemstones.  His phone rings.
NATALIE
We've got the results on the hands.
MCINDOE
Anna's hands.
NATALIE
You have a name, that's great.  Well, the substance we found traces of is the type used for hand prints.
MCINDOE
So we might be looking for a connection to a teacher or an artist.
NATALIE
Ever had your palm read?
MCINDOE
No, I haven't.
NATALIE
Just a thought.
MCINDOE
Thanks, you've been a great help.
McIndoe calls the number Tina gave him for the gemstone supplier.  His call is answered on the third ring.
EVE
Eve speaking, how can I help?
MCINDOE
Hi, I was looking to make an appointment.
EVE
Were you looking to buy some stones, have a reading or something less formal?
MCINDOE
I was doing some research and would like your input if that's ok.
EVE
I have a window early next week.
MCINDOE
Have you got some time today?
EVE
How about noon?
MCINDOE
Fine.
INT. EVE'S BEACH HOUSE CONSULTING ROOM - DAY
McIndoe and Eve sit opposite each other looking at a brochure, their arms resting on the table.
EVE
How can I assist you?
MCINDOE
I'll come clean with you.  I am Detective Ray McIndoe and I'm investigating the death of a young woman.
EVE
What made you think I could help?
MCINDOE
She had ink on her hands and a stone was found with her.  A jet stone.
EVE
One of my client's you thought? 
MCINDOE
Well, you do palm readings, supply stones am I right?
EVE
It's an interesting vocation.  It gives me  pleasure seeing my client's change, but takes a long time building up the clients.
MCINDOE
But a short time to make them feel better I guess.
EVE
Changing behaviour patterns is a patient undertaking, much like detective work.
MCINDOE
If I have the chance to make the victims feel better I would believe me.
EVE
Such a heavy load you must bare.
MCINDOE
What do you do to relax, maybe you can help me.
EVE
Realize how lucky I am to be living.  Make every day count.
MCINDOE
My beloved wife taught me that.  Lord I miss her.
EVE
I'm sorry to hear that. 
MCINDOE
It's hard, but life goes on.  Let's hope this victim had a good life. 
McIndoe places Anna's photo on the table.  Eve shakes her head and wipes her hand over her face.
EVE
I saw her only days ago.  It's Anna.
MCINDOE
How was she? 
EVE
She was so full of energy, was really getting things together.  Her future was so bright.
MCINDOE
She didn't appear nervous or scared?
EVE
Scared?
MCINDOE
Like she was looking over her shoulder?
EVE
Only for Joshua.  She doted on her son.
MCINDOE
Yes, Joshua.  I'll be seeing him soon and his father.
EVE
Lawrie wouldn't do something like this.
MCINDOE
We just have some questions to ask like I an asking you.
EVE
I can't believe it. 
MCINDOE
Fate is as blind as love.
EVE
Anna asked me to house sit, but I don't feel like it now.
MCINDOE
You have a key?
EVE
Yes.
MCINDOE
I'd like to have a look around.
EVE
Fancy grabbing some lunch some place first?
MCINDOE
I'd like that.
McIndoe and Eve take seats at a table on a grassy area outside a cafe overlooking the bay and order.
MCINDOE (CONT'D)
So you live alone in that house.
EVE
It's not so bad.  My client's keep me company.  I get a lot of pleasure out of seeing them move on with their lives.
MCINDOE
Do you get to move on?
EVE
I move with them.  I often find that helping them helps me too.
MCINDOE
That's an interesting way of looking at it.
EVE
They can provoke change in me too.
MCINDOE
So what could you do with a lonely widower.
EVE
Now there's a question.
MCINDOE
It's a question I'd like an answer to.
EVE
There's not a one size fits all solution.
MCINDOE
Try me.
EVE
I guess you're reviewing your time with your wife, looking at the good times, the fond memories, the sadder times.
MCINDOE
Go on.
EVE
We all have our own pace. No-one saw her the same way as you did. 
MCINDOE
I remember one of the first things she said when we met. If you cheat - cheat death.  If you lie - lie about your age.  If you steal - steal someone's heart and if you drink, have one with me.  You're right.
EVE
To listen, to be there, there the most important things anyone can do for you.
Eve touches McIndoe's hand across the table.  A Water and Shore Patrol pick up truck arrives at the side of the road.  Tariq climbs out and waves at Eve.
EVE (CONT'D)
Tariq.  How nice to see you.
TARIQ
Likewise and who's the lucky man.
EVE
This is Detective Ray McIndoe. 
MCINDOE
Nice to meet you.
TARIQ
I wish I could have met you under happier circumstances.
EVE
Please send our sympathies to Lawrie and Joshua.  My thoughts are with them.
TARIQ
Sure, I had some good news this morning.  It just didn't seem right to tell him.
EVE
You can share with us.
TARIQ
I'm getting married.
EVE
Congratulations.
TARIQ
I've got something to show you.
EVE
You want help with the ring?
TARIQ
Close.  I found this.
Tariq pulls out the stone found in the dress.  McIndoe looks at Eve.  She looks at Tariq.
MCINDOE
Where did you find it? 
TARIQ
I found it in a dress on the beach. 
MCINDOE
Have you still got it?  Have you washed it?
TARIQ
No, but it's in the truck.  I was going to give it to charity.
MCINDOE
I would like to take it.
TARIQ
Absolutely.
MCINDOE
D'you remember exactly where you found it?
TARIQ
Yeah, we'll have to go there on foot. No way to get the truck there.
MCINDOE
Let's go.
McIndoe and Tariq make their way on foot through to the marshes over the bridge above a ditch.
TARIQ
Right here.  This is where I found it.
MCINDOE
Ok. We'll get a team out here to check the area and do some tests on the dress.
INT. ANNA'S HOUSE - AFTERNOON
McIndoe enters the house with Eve a few steps behind.  Toys lay scattered on the lounge carpet, un-ironed clothes hung over the backs of chairs and cups and plates lay on the draining board.  McIndoe is looking at the calender.
MCINDOE
These names.  What are they?
EVE
Madron to come, Samhain and Yule to follow.
MCINDOE
And?
EVE
They are pagan festivals.
MCINDOE
Is there some society, some group who celebrate these times.
EVE
There will be.
Mcindoe looks over his notes after making some more. 
MCINDOE
Summerlands?
EVE
In Pagan tradition it's the place we pass over to when we die.
MCINDOE
We can go there before then? 
EVE
It's a farmhouse outside of town. 
EXT. SUMMERLANDS FARMHOUSE - AFTERNOON
Jacqueline and Joshua are playing with a multi-coloured ball on the grass in front of the house.  They smile, run and throw the ball to each other.  Jacqueline sees Eve and McIndoe  arrive.  Joshua hangs back and stands silent.
JACQUELINE
Oh my God.  Is Max Ok?  The boat?
EVE
He and the boat are fine don't worry.
MCINDOE
We just come to see your young guest there.
JACQUELINE
Don't you think it's a little early?
MCINDOE
He may know something.  It's important we ask him sooner rather than later.
JACQUELINE
He's just a child.  It's so raw.
MCINDOE
It's not a part of the job I like, but it's something we have to do.
JACQUELINE
Joshua, lets all go inside and have a drink huh?
Joshua says nothing and hides behind Jacqueline.  They walk into a kitchen and sit at the table.  Silver pots and pans hang above the dark wooden work surfaces and the sunlight slants in through a window.  Joshua plays with his wooden boat and then stacks dominoes on the table.
MCINDOE
So, you like boats Joshua?
JOSHUA
Mummy brought it for me.
Joshua begins to cry and runs away from the table taken the boat with him to a room upstairs knocking over the line of stacked dominoes.
JACQUELINE
It's far too early for him Ray.  I'll go up and check on him.
MCINDOE
I'll join you.
Jacqueline takes a few steps up the stairs and turns to McIndoe who is close behind. 
JACQUELINE
I really don't think it's wise.  Stay here.
MCINDOE
Just a few questions?
EVE
Ray, leave it.  Don't wreck any bridges you may need later on. 
Jacqueline ascends the stairs.  
MCINDOE
Jackie?
JACQUELINE
Yeah.
MCINDOE
Bring him down to the promenade noon tomorrow.  I'll be there.
JACQUELINE
We'll see you there then.
EVE
Why do you think he'll talk tomorrow if he will not talk today.
MCINDOE
I have an idea.
EVE
It'll take more than ice cream.
MCINDOE
That was the last thing on my mind.
INT. AN APARTMENT BEDROOM - EVENING
Carly is dressed for an evening out and applying the last of her make up when the intercom buzzer tells her of Aiden's arrival.  She grabs her bag and exits.  Aiden greets her at the door and they leave in his sports car. 
CARLY
So, where does a lady have the pleasure of your company this evening?
AIDEN
A little quiet place just outside of town.
CARLY
Out of town?
AIDEN
You won't be disappointed. 
CARLY
A romantic?
AIDEN
Some might say.
Aiden drives along the coastline passed his abandoned white van parked at the roadside near a wooded area. They turn off at a secluded hotel where inside a waiter welcomes them and directs them to their private table.
CARLY
My!  This is private.
AIDEN
No distractions, the way I like it.
CARLY
I feel like I'm under the spotlight.
AIDEN
It's where you belong.
CARLY
I hope there's more where that come from.
AIDEN
Never ending supply.
CARLY
I don't remember seeing you around town. 
AIDEN
I'm a new arrival.  Just landed.
CARLY
I guess we've both arrived in a new place then.  I just didn't need to travel here.
AIDEN
A new beginning for both of us.
CARLY
What brought you here?
AIDEN
I needed a new start, sold my house and here I am.  You? 
CARLY
I've just found out my husband Michael has been having an affair.
AIDEN
How cruel.  I can't believe it.
CARLY
Believe it. Of all the things that would happen it was the last thing I thought.
AIDEN
Well, lets make good memories tonight huh?
CARLY
Put it all behind us. To good memories? 
AIDEN
To good memories.
Later on Aiden and Carly pull up outside Carly's apartment.  Michael sees them exit Aiden's sports car.  Carly enters and goes upstairs.  Aiden lights a cigarette, hears a door slam and sees an angry Michael approach them. 
AIDEN (CONT'D)
(shouting)
I'll be up in a minute sweetheart.
MICHAEL
Carly?  I need to speak to you.
AIDEN
I'd rather she didn't.
Michael moves towards the door and is just about to cross the threshold when Aiden blocks his way with his hands.
MICHAEL
Get your hands off me.  Who the hell are you?
AIDEN
You ain't going anywhere son.
Michael pushes passed him, but Aiden grabs him and pushes him back outside the door.
MICHAEL
What on earth does she see in you?
AIDEN
Maybe just a jumped up fisherman wouldn't you say so?
MICHAEL
You know your place in the food chain.
AIDEN
Also someone who's there for her, treats her nice, shows a little affection.
MICHAEL
You?  Treat her nice?
AIDEN
That's more than you're doing right now.
MICHAEL
If you do so much as touch her..
AIDEN
Oh, I'll do alto more than that.  More than you ever did.
MICHAEL
(shouting)
Carly?
AIDEN
Leave her alone my friend.
MICHAEL
Come back, let's talk.  We'll work it out. 
AIDEN
You're gone, just leave.
MICHAEL
(shouting)
Carly?  Please..
AIDEN
You're too late.
A Police car passes the apartment with no siren wailing.  Aiden hails them down and two officers approach the doorway. Michael continues to try and gain entrance.
AIDEN (CONT'D)
I was really concerned for my girlfriend's safety.  He's acting like a maniac.
MICHAEL
(angrily)
She's no girlfriend of yours.
AIDEN
See what I mean.
OFFICER
I think you need to come with us sir.
AIDEN
I didn't know what else I could do.
OFFICER
Sounds like you did the right thing.
AIDEN
I didn't want to break the law.  
The Police car leaves following Michael in his car.  Carly appears at the front door.
CARLY
What took you so long?  Second thoughts?  I've made coffee.
AIDEN
An old friend just drove passed, might have some work for me.   
CARLY
The tide's turning for us.
AIDEN
You'll have to wait and see. 
INT. POLICE STATION - NIGHT
The two officers bring a struggling and straddling Michael through the Police station entrance and march him to the front desk.  The attendant requests Michael's valuables and looks at them as he places them in a bag.
OFFICER
I think you better cool out.
FRONT DESK ATTENDANT
Put him in one of the cells till he's sober.  Get his prints too.
MICHAEL
My stuff?
OFFICER
You can have them back later Michael.  That is your name?
MICHAEL
Michael.  Yes, it is.
FRONT DESK ATTENDANT
You don't seem so sure.
MICHAEL
I'm not sure of anything right now.
FRONT DESK ATTENDANT
Figures.
MICHAEL
Hey, I was just having a good time.  Let me go home.  Save you the paperwork.
OFFICER
That's not what we heard.  Harassing a young woman he was.  Lucky that guy was there.
MICHAEL
He was certainly that.
FRONT DESK ATTENDANT
So you admit you wanted to see her.
MICHAEL
Of course I wanted to see her.
FRONT DESK ATTENDANT
Keeping digging you won't be able to get out. 
MICHAEL
She's my wife.
OFFICER
Not for much longer I fear.
Michael lashes out, but misses the officer who grabs his arm.  The other officer grabs him. They take him to the cell.  Michael stairs at the ceiling and punches the wall.  
The following morning Ray McIndoe is looking out the window.  The Chief throws a file on McIndoe's desk.  McIndoe turns round.
CHIEF
I believe I have some good news for you.
MCINDOE
What's this?
CHIEF
Take a look.
McIndoe picks up the file and reads it.
MCINDOE
No, it can't be.
CHIEF
Feeling sorry for the guilty McIndoe?
MCINDOE
This can't be right.
CHIEF
Let the jury decide.
MCINDOE
These print results.
CHIEF
They brought a chap in last night trying to assault his wife.
MCINDOE
But Michael?
CHIEF
You know each other?
MCINDOE
He identified the body.  Why would he do that if he killed her.
CHIEF
The guilty mind's a funny thing.
MCINDOE
I'll go speak to him.  Where is he?
CHIEF
Cell, downstairs.
An officer unlocks the cell door for McIndoe.  Michael lies on the hard bed, a blanket over him.  Mcindoe nudges him awake.
MICHAEL
(excitedly)
Come to let me out?
They look at each other.  Michael's expression becomes quizzical, serious and sad.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
What?  Something wrong?
MCINDOE
You tell me.
MICHAEL
What's going on?
MCINDOE
I've just seen your prints.
MICHAEL
Yeah, bast.., sorry, your colleagues took them last night.
MCINDOE
Were you trying to assault Carly?
MICHAEL
What on earth..
MCINDOE
(shouts)
Answer me damn it?
MICHAEL
Good cop, bad cop now is it?
MCINDOE
Just answer the question.  Were you...
MICHAEL
(tearful)
No. I just wanted to talk that's all. 
MCINDOE
We found a van, an envelope inside with your prints on it.
MICHAEL
I got money brokering the deal to sell Anna's business.
MCINDOE
Who gave it to you?
MICHAEL
Leslie Kincaid.  The deal's gone through.  It's all legit.
MCINDOE
So Leslie would back this up?
MICHAEL
Call him?
MCINDOE
Anyone else I should call?
MICHAEL
The limo driver.  He'll tell you I weren't there and a lawyer to get me out of here.
MCINDOE
I'll be back.
McIndoe makes a phone call to the limousine company from his office.
The limousine owner answers his phone standing in a noisy garage, the damaged limousine in the background. 
MCINDOE (CONT'D)
It's about a limousine ordered by for a Anna Dempsey.  Pick up at Seaview Apartments a few days ago.
LIMOUSINE OWNER
Oh yes, all paid for and correct.
MCINDOE
I need the details of the driver.
LIMOUSINE OWNER
He's left us, felt terrible about the accident.
MCINDOE
Accident?
LIMOUSINE OWNER
Yeah, van went into him overtaking a bus.
MCINDOE
Did he give you any juice on the driver?  Witnesses?
LIMOUSINE OWNER
No witnesses, a guy with a beard wearing overalls took the customer to the port.
MCINDOE
She didn't make it.
LIMOUSINE OWNER
Maybe she decided not to go.
MCINDOE
She was murdered.
LIMOUSINE OWNER
Oh my God.
MCINDOE
You hear from him you call us OK.
LIMOUSINE OWNER
Absolutely.  No problem.
McIndoe calls Leslie Kincaid.  Kincaid picks up the phone in his plush office.
MCINDOE
Mr Kincaid.  I have a friend of your here with me.
KINCAID
Having a good time are you?
MCINDOE
He's in one of our cells.
KINCAID
Goodness gracious.  They don't often make a habit of doing that?  Who is this friend you speak of?
MCINDOE
Michael.
KINCAID
Oh Michael.  He's always up for fun that one. He's been under a lot of stress lately.
MCINDOE
Doing work for you I believe.
KINCAID
The way he deals with it is his responsibility, not mine.
MCINDOE
Did you give him money to conduct the selling of Anna Dempsey's business to you in an envelope?
KINCAID
I did indeed and well worth it it was too.  I consider the matter closed.
MCINDOE
I wish I could say the same, but I've got a murder inquiry on my hands. 
KINCAID
Is he in some kind of trouble?  You think he did it?
MCINDOE
It's under investigation, but he was brought in for attempting to assault his wife.
KINCAID
Assault on his wife?  We can't have that can we? 
MCINDOE
Fortunate on this occasion.  She had protection.
KINCAID
I'll see what I can do.  Tell him to hold tight.
MCINDOE
He doesn't have a choice right now.
EXT. PROMENADE - DAY
The clown stands juggling scarves whilst balancing his hat on his nose.  The crowd including Joshua and Jacqueline watch excitedly.  Their oohs and ahhs can be heard as the hat nearly falls off his nose.
JACQUELINE
He's funny isn't he?
JOSHUA
Yeah, he is.
The clown fills his mouth with as many ping pong balls as possible and pulls faces at Joshua.  Joshua laughs like he is being tickled all over his body.
The clown pulls the balls out of his mouth and puts them in his hat, but nothing comes out when he turns it over.
Finally, funny noises sound as he moves parts of his body as he approaches the Joshua with a hat fall of sweets.
MCINDOE
Take a handful son.
JOSHUA
Thanks Felix.
MCINDOE
Don't eat them like those ping pong balls.
JACQUELINE
I'll make sure he doesn't Felix.
JOSHUA
D'you have a trick you can show me.
MCINDOE
Wanna be a clown one day do you?  Some party tricks to show your friends?
Felix shows Joshua a magic trick in which several cards stay stuck to his hand.  Joshua did not see the clip of card between McIndoe's fingers holding them together.
MCINDOE (CONT'D)
Take these, you can use them.
JOSHUA
You sound like someone.  You came to visit. 
MCINDOE
You have a good memory. Upset you didn't I?
JOSHUA
Funny as a clown though.  Not as policeman.
MCINDOE
Well, that's true enough.
JOSHUA
You'd look silly catching people in those clothes.
MCINDOE
(laughing)
At least I'd have surprise on my side huh?
JOSHUA
Can we see you again?  You make me laugh.
MCINDOE
I'd like that.  Maybe you'll have some tricks for me.
JOSHUA
I'll ask Michael to help me.  He like croissants and dresses up too.
MCINDOE
Really?
JOSHUA
Father Christmas.  I saw a photo.
MCINDOE
Oh. Ok, I'll see you soon then.
INT. POLICE STATION - MORNING
Rosa Lindup enters the Police cell in business attire carrying a briefcase.  Michael is dozing on the bench.  Rosa slams the door and he sits up eagerly with a hopeful look on his face.
MICHAEL
Ahh, you finally made it.
ROSA
So what happened to the smooth operator Mr Kincaid was telling me about.
MICHAEL
He's still here.
ROSA
A little misunderstanding he said.
MICHAEL
I'll admit to the spirits, but I didn't lay a finger on her.  I want her back.  Are they letting me go.
ROSA
Mr Kincaid thought a female lawyer might aid your progress.
MICHAEL
He's a smart guy.
ROSA
He added that you need someone to put you through your paces.
Michael moves around, fidgety on the bench as Rosa gets a legal pad from her case.  Michael offers Rosa the bench.  She sits down.  He paces the cell.
MICHAEL
I don't wanna be here a minute more.
ROSA
So, work it.
MICHAEL
(nervously)
Ok.
ROSA
Now, listen to me good and listen to me clear.  You answer my questions.  We get you out of here.
MICHAEL
Say the words.
ROSA
Did you or did you not go to Carly's Seaview apartment last night?
MICHAEL
Yes, but I....
ROSA
Whoa...Stop..Who let you in?
MICHAEL
He was outside.  The door was already open.  Carly was upstairs.
ROSA
You didn't see Carly?
MICHAEL
No.  I called to her, but she didn't come.
ROSA
Did you force your way in?
MICHAEL
Yes, I needed to see her.  I wasn't gonna do anything. 
ROSA
You wanted her back so you tried to force your way into her home?  Ever tried the phone?  A letter?  Had you been drinking?
MICHAEL
Yes.  It was all getting on top of me.  Anna's death, Carly leaving..
ROSA
You want sympathy?
MICHAEL
No, I...
ROSA
This doesn't look good. D'you regret your actions?
MICHAEL
No.
ROSA
Wrong answer.  Could you show a little remorse?
MICHAEL
Yes, if I have to.
ROSA
You have to.
MICHAEL
Even for that guy?
ROSA
Even for that guy you assaulted.
MICHAEL
Assaulted?  He barred me.  I..
ROSA
Even for the guy that barred you.
MICHAEL
This is crazy.  It's bull...
ROSA
You like it in here? 
MICHAEL
I'm remorseful Ok. You got that?  I'm sorry that he barred me.  So damn sorry he's with my wife, for the divorce papers she's given me.  I don't know what came over me.
ROSA
You're working.
EXT. SEAVIEW APARTMENT - EVENING
Michael sits in his car wearing a hat drawn low over his head with a stubbled face and a mobile phone to his ear.
INT. MCINDOE'S HOUSE - EVENING
McIndoe is enjoying a meal with Eve when his telephone rings.
MCINDOE
What you got?
MICHAEL
She hit me with a restraining order.  They gotta build a case.
MCINDOE
You gonna give them a case?
MICHAEL
Thanks for making those call Mac.  Appreciate it.
MCINDOE
Where are you?  Keeping low?
MICHAEL
Outside her flat.
MCINDOE
Hey Mike, we need...
Michael pressed the end call button.  McIndoe talks at the tone, but a fresh call is coming through.
MCINDOE (CONT'D)
..to talk about this.  Hello, McIndoe.
PHONE COMPANY OPERATIVE
Detective McIndoe, we have located the mobile phone signal and the location to another phone in use close to it.
MCINDOE
Both?
PHONE COMPANY OPERATIVE
Lucky for us we have contracts on both phones.  Maybe she has one for business and one for pleasure in different names perhaps.  Maybe travels alot.
MCINDOE
You been very helpful.  Could you mail me the details now.
PHONE COMPANY OPERATIVE
Sure can.  Give me a minute. 
Michael sees Jacqueline and Max arrive at the apartment and waits for them to park their car.  He gets Jacqueline's attention as Max walks to the door.
MICHAEL
Excuse me, I'm looking for the Seaview Apartments.
JACQUELINE
It's right there.
MICHAEL
Could you do me a small favour?  I saw your husband walk into the block.
JACQUELINE
Sure, what can I do for you?
MICHAEL
Could you place this in the postbox for number seven inside?  It needs to get to the right person.
Michael hands her an envelope. 
JACQUELINE
Do you have a name for this person?
MICHAEL
It's right on there, much appreciated.
JACQUELINE
Can I give her your name?
Michael winds up the window and sets off down the street.  Minutes, later he parks on the beach front, sees Keeper Jacques searching the beach as the sun starts to set overhead and walks towards him.
MICHAEL
Found any gold my friend?  I could sure use a little right now.
KEEPER JACQUES
Only Fools Gold around here or Pyrite as us collectors like to call it.
MICHAEL
You must have a big place to put it all.  Michael.
Michaels holds out his hand to Keeper Jacques.
KEEPER JACQUES
Alex Jacques.  Home's a little cottage down the way.  Suits me a my good lady.  I take small amounts, easier to make things from.
MICHAEL
What d'you make?
KEEPER JACQUES
Jewelery mostly.
MICHAEL
I'd like to see that.  I could use someone like you.
KEEPER JACQUES
Yeah?  Not many people say that to me these days.
MICHAEL
I'm working on a murder inquiry.  Dear friend of mine.
KEEPER JACQUES
I'm sorry for your loss, but what can I do?
MICHAEL
You're familiar with this area right?
KEEPER JACQUES
40 years plus.  How did they die?
MICHAEL
She was found at sea?  I'm trying to find out where she was set adrift.  A jet stone was in the bag with her. 
KEEPER JACQUES
I see.  Come with me.  I could use a drink. 
They walk along the beach and up the pathway to Cockleshell Cottage.  Sea related memorabilia adorns the hallway and lounge.  Mini rubber rings, shell covered frames and painted driftwood on shelves.
KEEPER JACQUES (CONT'D)
I've got a map, I'll go get it.
He returns with the map and some bottles of beer. 
KEEPER JACQUES (CONT'D)
I've put this together over the years.
MICHAEL
This is one hell of a map.
KEEPER JACQUES
I reminds me of where I found the stones, where I might find them again.
MICHAEL
You seem to put it to good use.
KEEPER JACQUES
You asked me where you can find Jet?  Here.
He points at the marshland area on the map.
KEEPER JACQUES (CONT'D)
There's a seem near the marshland.  You can find it there when the tide goes out.
MICHAEL
Her dress was found there.  What did you make?
KEEPER JACQUES
The witches from the coven wear necklaces of Amber and Jet beads.  A little commission for me.
MICHAEL
My wife is a member.  When was this? 
KEEPER JACQUES
Not made any for a while.  Some people are fooled and buy black glass.
MICHAEL
Why Jet in particular?
KEEPER JACQUES
Amber and Jet represent the feminine and masculine principles and are supposed to heighten magical effects.  Jet is known as Witches Amber. 
MICHAEL
Where does it originate?
KEEPER JACQUES
It's fossilized wood, millions of years old.  We've got one of the best seems in the world here.  It occurs in small veins and is said to become charged when rubbed.  When worn continuously it's thought to absorb part of the wearer's soul.
MICHAEL
They ward off negative influences right?
KEEPER JACQUES
Yes.  Such stones were carefully guarded.  In the wrong hands they are used to manipulate the original wearer.
MICHAEL
Anything else I should know?
KEEPER JACQUES
The worshipper of the Greek Goddess Cylebe wore it to obtain her favours.
MICHAEL
Oh.
KEEPER JACQUES
You did ask?
MICHAEL
Sorry, please continue.
KEEPER JACQUES
Fisherman's wives burn it in their fires as incense to guard their absent husbands.
MICHAEL
Maybe my wife should have done that.
KEEPER JACQUES
It's placed on the stomach of new born babes to protect them.  The Egyptians associated it with protection in the after life too.
MICHAEL
So.  It's all about protection then?
KEEPER JACQUES
Precisely. Now, how about that sand?
MICHAEL
Yeah, how about this sand?
INT. SEAVIEW APARTMENT - EVENING
Max, Jacqueline, Aiden and Carly sitting at a table enjoying a meal.  Max makes quizzical glances at Aiden as he eats.  Jacqueline makes congratulatory gestures at Carly.
MAX
You look familiar, you drink at the Horseshoe bar?
AIDEN
No.  Can't say I have.
MAX
You had a beard?
AIDEN
No.
MAX
I swear I've seen you.  It'll come to me.
AIDEN
Take all the time you need.
JACQUELINE
Well, tell us about you Eddie?
MAX
Yeah, don't be a stranger.
AIDEN
Sure.  I just moved here, finally got away from the big city, cashed it in for smoother waters.  Just looking for somewhere I can feel like home you know.
Aiden looks at Carly and takes her hand.
AIDEN (CONT'D)
I think maybe I've found it.
JACQUELINE
No maybe about it.
MAX
Good for you both.
Jacqueline raises her glass.  The others follow.
JACQUELINE
To Carly and Eddie.
CARLY
Thank you both.  Now lets enjoy this wonderful meal.
JACQUELINE
One more thing.  I was asked to give this to you.
She passes the envelope Michael gave her to Carly. 
JACQUELINE (CONT'D)
I hope it augers well for your new life.
CARLY
Who gave this to you?
JACQUELINE
He sped off before I could get it.
Carly opens it.  A look of sadness crosses her face and tears fill her eyes.
CARLY
How could he?  The cheating, two-faced, slime ball.
JACQUELINE
From Michael is it?
AIDEN
He was here?
JACQUELINE
I guess it was him.  I've not met him.
MAX
What about this restraining order?
AIDEN
That's why he chose your wife to give it to.  She doesn't know him.  No description, no evidence.
CARLY
Sounds like Michael.  Always the strategist.  If he'd only sign.
MAX
I know where I saw you.  On that Gallymead.  You couldn't get a trip on the Cadenza.
AIDEN
I really don't know what you're on about.
JACQUELINE
Max, just let it rest will you.
MAX
Got McIndoe burning my ears, asking questions about Anna.  Thought she was stored on our boat.
JACQUELINE
Max, please, can we let Anna rest in peace.
AIDEN
This guy Michael seems to care more for the dead than the living too.
JACQUELINE
Well this news is all very sudden.
CARLY
It just feels right doesn't it?
AIDEN
Like life after death and I want to spend it with you.  I have another chance.
Carly's mobile phone rings.  She answers.
INT. POLICE STATION - EVENING
McIndoe sits at his office desk with the phone in his hand.
MCINDOE
Is that Carly.  My name's Detective McIndoe.  I need to ask you some questions.
CARLY
Is this some kind of a joke?
MCINDOE
I can have an officer pick you up and bring you down to the station.
CARLY
What's this about?
MCINDOE
Just a few questions that's all relating to your friend Anna.
CARLY
She's no friend of mine, not now.
MCINDOE
Well, maybe we could discuss that too.
CARLY
There's nothing to discuss.
MCINDOE
I think there is.  The officer is on their way.  We hope to not take much of your time.
Carly ends the call and slowly puts the phone on the table.
AIDEN
What's wrong?
CARLY
The Police want to question me about Anna.  What an evening!
McIndoe stands opposite a nervous Carly who is sitting hugging a styrofoam cup of coffee in an interview room.
CARLY (CONT'D)
I knew Anna from the Coven group.
MCINDOE
Had you known her long?
CARLY
I'd not joined long when Anna arrived.  Just like the rest of us looking for some other meaning in life.  We gave her son Joshua our blessing before she left.  We talked about children.  Me an my husband Michael were toying with the idea.
MCINDOE
It's a big decision, something you can't just toy over.
CARLY
We've split up now.
MCINDOE
I'm sorry.
CARLY
She'd never harm anyone.  She was interested in so many things, really looking forward.
MCINDOE
Did she talk about, say anything about anyone trying to harm her?
CARLY
When the Gallymead went down she was absolutely distraught.  I didn't see her for months.
MCINDOE
Do you think the affair she was having with Michael could have started then?
CARLY
That's none of your business.
MCINDOE
But it could have, do you agree?
CARLY
She was selling the business.  It was too much for her after the Gallymead.  I guess she needed a shoulder to cry on.  We were both in a similar position, in grief. 
MCINDOE
Did you see anyone, talk about it?
CARLY
I had some consultation.
MCINDOE
Therapy?
CARLY
Visualization, positive thinking and crystal healing that sort of thing.
MCINDOE
Who was your consultant if you don't mind me asking.  It can be hell for us with this client confidentiality stuff.
CARLY
Eve Chandler.  She's been very helpful.
MCINDOE
Your uncle bought Anna's business right?
CARLY
Yes.
MCINDOE
There seem to be alto of coincidences don't you think?  You and your husband split as Anna was due to arrive home, you must have been disillusioned, angry.
CARLY
Where are you going with this?
MCINDOE
Your phone has been used to contact Eve and Anna on several occasions.
CARLY
We spoke about appointments.  No crime in that is there?
MCINDOE
We have found that your phone has been used at the same location on a number of occasions.  Odd?  Don't you think?
CARLY
This is hideous.  Do you have the dates when I allegedly made these calls?  I keep a diary.  One of those hourly ones.  I know where I was. 
MICHAEL
I do indeed.  I'll be right back.
McIndoe placed a print out on the table. Carly looks at him defiantly and checks her diary.
CARLY
All those times and dates are accounted for.  Look?  It's quite clear.  Would you agree?
McIndoe looks at her, frustration growing on his face. He squashes the foam cup in his hand.  Carly's smile remains.
EXT. PEBBLE BEACH OUTSIDE EVE'S HOUSE - NIGHT
McIndoe walks cautiously up the steps to the house shrouded in darkness guided by his torchlight.  He checks the sides and the rear.  Shadows flicker in the trees.  A shape lies in the garden.  He shakes the body.
MCINDOE
Hey, you ok?  You alright?
The body turns around slowly, their eyes adjusting to the torchlight and massaging the back of his head.
MCINDOE (CONT'D)
Mike?
MICHAEL
Mac?
MCINDOE
What the hell happened?
MICHAEL
You see anyone?
MCINDOE
No, I just got here.
MICHAEL
I saw shadows in the dark.  They were so fast I...Check the back door I think it's open.
MCINDOE
Let's get you up.  Why did you come here? 
MICHAEL
Met the old Keeper, told me all about stones, a real education.  He's a good man.  He can help us.
MCINDOE
What d'he say?
MICHAEL
Told me you can get Jet near the marshes.  Ties in with the dress.  It's checked for prints right?
MCINDOE
Yeah, we got those.  I'll chase it.
McIndoe helps Michael get through the door into the lounge and turns on the light.  Michael blinks and goes to lie on the couch.  McIndoe gets a bag of peas from the freezer and sits on a chair close by him.
MICHAEL
The Keeper's seen people sneaking round here. Remembers Anna and Joshua arrive and a man looking like Carly's man he said.
MCINDOE
You're not just putting together against him.  You just took a bump to the head.
MICHAEL
No, no, I got a picture of him at the apartment on my phone.  Showed it to him.  There's some connection.
MCINDOE
It's what we need, they're ready to pull the plug.
MICHAEL
I wanna put this sucker away.  Want him out of Carly's life.
MCINDOE
I've got to find Eve.
MICHAEL
We've got to find Eve.  We're in it together, 50/50, equal share.
MCINDOE
You need to get some rest.
MICHAEL
I can't rest till this is over.  Every minute is wasted if I can't use it to get Carly back. I'll take a pill, whatever.  Check that dress, that envelope.
MCINDOE
Carly must have a print on a glass or something.
MICHAEL
You think she'll help me?
MCINDOE
Any ideas?
MICHAEL
I could say I'll sign those papers if she does.  It's the only thing I've got and I've got nothing.  It's the only thing she wants I've got to give.
MCINDOE
We'll start there.
MICHAEL
Between me and you and this bag of peas I want her to be happy.
MCINDOE
She'll fly on those words.
MICHAEL
I'll call her.  You got your phone?
MCINDOE
Here, take it.
Michael takes the phone and calls Carly.
INT. AN APARTMENT BEDROOM - NIGHT
The phone rings beside the bed where Aiden and Carly are embraced in a kiss.  Champagne hangs in a ice bucket.  Two glasses stand on the bedside table. 
CARLY
(frustratingly)
Hello.
MICHAEL
Hi. It's me.
CARLY
Bye Michael.
She hangs up.  Michael calls her again.
CARLY (CONT'D)
Hello.
MICHAEL
I need to ask a favour.
CARLY
(angrily)
Ask a favour?  Goodbye Michael.
She hangs up again and places the receiver on the table.
CARLY (CONT'D)
That'll stop the interruptions.  Now, where were we?
Aiden goes to kiss Carly again.  Carly's mobile phone starts ringing.
CARLY (CONT'D)
My God.
MICHAEL
Now, how about this favour.  I'll make it worth your while.
CARLY
What's the deal?
MICHAEL
I'll sign those papers if you let me collect some things from the flat.  I promise.
CARLY
You promise.
MICHAEL
I maybe a lot of things, but I still want you to be happy.  We've been through too much together.
CARLY
Correction, I've been through too much.
MICHAEL
Five minutes of your time, that's all.
CARLY
Five minutes.  I'll see you tomorrow.
MICHAEL
Tomorrow?
CARLY
Tomorrow.
MICHAEL
I'm fresh out.  I've got a meeting tomorrow.  I need them tonight.
CARLY
Tonight?
MICHAEL
I can't see you can I?  I forgot.  Could you come here?  Bring those papers and a pen.  See ya.
Michael nods at McIndoe.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
Right, now here's the plan.  Here's the key to the flat.
MCINDOE
What d'you want me to do with this?
MICHAEL
It opens a door Mac.  You're the detective.  They come to my house and I sign the papers.  You go to the apartment for the prints.
MCINDOE
I illegally enter you wife's apartment without a warrant?
MICHAEL
Yes, that's the plan.
MCINDOE
You missing something here?  I'm a Police officer Michael.
MICHAEL
Show your badge, no-one'll suspect.
MCINDOE
It's so clear from the outside looking in isn't it?
MICHAEL
What you on about?
MCINDOE
I retire in a few months.  I don't like the idea of a bad smell on my fragrant record that's all.  Comprehendez?
MICHAEL
I fully understand.  It could keep you on the case too.  Agree?  Think of the plaudits.
MCINDOE
God damn it.  Give me the key.  You need a lift?
MICHAEL
Yes, and quickly.
INT. MICHAEL AND CARLY'S HOUSE - NIGHT
Aiden and Carly arrive carrying suitcases and meet Michael in the nicely decorated, well-appointed lounge.
MICHAEL
Hi, nice to see you both.  Care for a drink?
CARLY
No thanks, we won't be stopping.
MICHAEL
Ok. Well, here are you papers.
CARLY
Here are your clothes.
MICHAEL
Right, I guess that'll be it then.  I won't restrain, sorry, retain you any longer.  Thanks again.  I'll be seeing you maybe...
Carly shows him a disapproving look.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
Maybe.  Maybe not.
Aiden and Carly leave.  Michael picks up his phone and calls McIndoe.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
You got 'em?
MCINDOE
I got 'em.  Sleep on it.  I'll call you in the morning.
MICHAEL
Look forward to it.  You call me early ok?
MCINDOE
Go to bed Michael.  Rest up.
INT. HORSESHOE BAR - MORNING
Michael walks up to the empty Horseshoe bar.  Music plays loud on the jukebox.  He takes out his mobile phone.  A barmaid is browsing through a newspaper.
MICHAEL
Hey, I heard this guy may drink here.
Michael shows the picture of Aiden to her.
BARMAID
Don't know him, sorry mister.  Baden, come here a second.
Baden, the landlord, a heavy, balding man of 50 years approaches the bar and nods at Michael.
BADEN
What's up? 
BARMAID
Look at this picture.
BADEN
That's Aiden.  You take it before he died?
MICHAEL
Died?  Can't be.
BADEN
Yeah, went down with the Gallymead.  I'll get the paper.
Baden returns with the newspaper story of the tragedy.
BADEN (CONT'D)
There you are.  Lists the names and everything.  We're still getting over it.
BARMAID
Good men all.
MICHAEL
This was taken yesterday.  He's alive.
BADEN
He would have been in here if he was, guaranteed.  You must be mistaken.
Michael leaves.  Moments later Aiden walks out from behind the bar.
BADEN (CONT'D)
The tabs on you now.  You owe me.
AIDEN
You'll be paid in full my man.
EXT. PROMENADE - MOMENTS LATER
Carly and Joshua are watching Felix the Clown.  Michael gets Joshua's attention in the crowd with a wave and beckons him over.  Carly gives Michael a dirty look.
MICHAEL
Hey little man, how you doing today?
JOSHUA
I'm ok. Clown's funny.
MICHAEL
He is that.  No, Joshua, I need to ask you a question.  If you don't know, don't worry ok.
Michael shows him the picture of Aiden on his phone.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
Have you seen this man before?
Joshua takes the phone and looks at the picture. 
JOSHUA
He woke me up.  He was loud, knocking on the door.
MICHAEL
You recognize him?
JOSHUA
I saw him through my curtains.  He spoke to mum.  He was angry.
MICHAEL
Do you remember what it was about?
JOSHUA
He talked about money and mum's boat.
MICHAEL
Thank you, you've been a big help.  I'm very proud of you.
JOSHUA
D'you miss her too?
MICHAEL
Very much, but you'll be ok I promise.  We won't let anyone hurt you.  You like ice cream?
JOSHUA
(excitedly)
Yeah.
MICHAEL
Let's go get some shall we.
Michael buys him an ice cream and he returns to Carly.
JOSHUA
Can we get some pictures?
CARLY
Sure.
They walk to some wooden boards with painted pictures on of a lion and and a gorilla with empty holes for people's faces to fit.  Carly starts to take pictures with a Polaroid camera.
JOSHUA
Do I look funny?
CARLY
Sure do.
JOSHUA
Let's get one of both of us.  I'll ask Felix.
Felix, Aiden in disguise, walks over and takes the camera.
AIDEN
I'll take a few.  Come on then, let's see those smiles.  Hey that's good, one more.
Aiden puts a photo into his pocket as Joshua and Carly walk over to him.
CARLY
Thanks Mac.
AIDEN
Fancy a little boat trip Joshua.
CARLY
He'd love that wouldn't you Josh?
JOSHUA
Really?  Now?
AIDEN
What are we waiting for?
JOSHUA
You gonna change first?
AIDEN
I'll change on the boat.  I've got a trick I want to show you.
JOSHUA
Thanks Mac. 
Joshua grabs Aiden's hand and drags him off.  Aiden takes Carly's hand and they set off.
AIDEN
I'll meet you at your car in five minutes.  One last thing to do.
CARLY
Ok.
Michael is watching them leave and makes his way to his car through the busy streets following Aiden.
MICHAEL
Mac, wait.  Hey?
A balloon seller distracts him and he loses Aiden in the crowds.
Moments later Carly starts her car and Aiden gets in still dressed as clown.  Joshua fidgets excitedly in the back seat.
AIDEN
Let's go.
Michael is sitting on his car bonnet with his mobile phone to his ear. 
MICHAEL
Hey Mac, how are those prints looking?
MCINDOE
Looking good fella, won't be long now.
MICHAEL
You fancy some lunch?  We need to talk.
MCINDOE
Yeah sure, just a few things to tie up.
MICHAEL
Right, just tell Carly to drop you off and I'll meet you there.
MCINDOE
Carly?
MICHAEL
Yeah, give her a nudge, great show by the way.
MCINDOE
There was no show today.  Been here on paper duties.
MICHAEL
But I've just seen you.
MCINDOE
Weren't me.
MICHAEL
Wait, you got helpers doing it now right?  You do illusions?
MCINDOE
No, no helpers no illusions.  I've been here all the time.
A look of horror grew on Michael's face.
MICHAEL
Oh my God. 
MCINDOE
What's up?
Horror grows on Michael's face when he sees a photo of Carly and Joshua on his windscreen as he gets in the car.
" Find them, find me " is written on its reverse.
MICHAEL
He's got 'em Mac. 
He throws his phone on the passenger seat, fires the engine and drives fast through the traffic in pursuit of Carly's car.  A traffic jam caused by some roadworks hold him up and sees Carly's car fade into the distance.  He punches the steering wheel.  Moments later he arrives at the shoreline and stares longingly out to sea.
EXT. THE WATER AND SHORE PATROL OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER
Michael arrives and runs towards the office, moving frantically around the building.  He finds Lawrie and Tariq checking the boat and runs towards the them.
TARIQ
Someone's in a hurry.
LESLIE
My, we are getting alto of visitors this afternoon.  I just saw your ex-wife and Josh. 
MICHAEL
I need your boat.
LAWRIE
They were looking for a boat too, had a guy with 'em.  He stayed in the car, colourful character by the look of him.  And who might you be?
MICHAEL
I'm Michael.  I need your boat.
LAWRIE
So you say.  Joshua's been burning my ears about you.  I was wondering when we'd meet.
MICHAEL
I'd like to have met in better circumstances.
LAWRIE
It's out of action.  Tariq's just come back with a part.
MICHAEL
Can you fix it?
TARIQ
An hour, tops.
MICHAEL
Any sooner?
TARIQ
You want a boat right?
MICHAEL
They're getting away.
LAWRIE
Who's getting away.  You missed the boat?
MICHAEL
Yeah and your boy's on it.
LAWRIE
What's happened?
MICHAEL
He's got Joshua and my ex wife.  I need to get to them.  They're in danger.
TARIQ
Who is this guy?
MICHAEL
You remember that dress you found?
TARIS
Oh I.
MICHAEL
It was Anna's.
LAWRIE
Oh lord.  They found him?
MICHAEL
Yes and he's got them on Eve's boat.  I need this boat fixed.
LAWRIE
She never wanted to sell you know.  It was gonna be Joshua's.  She had plans, big plans.  If she hadn't met you and Kincaid.
MICHAEL
You can't put this on me.
LAWRIE
It's on you.  Why this need to be a hero.
MICHAEL
He's got your son how can you..
LAWRIE
He doesn't want Joshua.  He's just a pawn in the game.  He wants you.
MICHAEL
I can't believe this..He's your son. 
LAWRIE
Word travels.  You drink?
MICHAEL
Yeah, I drink.
LAWRIE
Conversations overheard in empty bars.  Loose tongues can sink ships.  Tariq?  You get it fixed.
TARIQ
Sure.
LAWRIE
Come inside.
MICHAEL
What you talking about?
They walk to the office and Lawrie makes them coffee. 
LAWRIE
Fisherman's stories that's all you seem to get round here.  There part of the fabric of your youth, passed down father to son.  I've told Joshua few in my time.
MICHAEL
I've been to the Horseshoe, they said Aiden died.
LAWRIE
They're right, he died - as Aiden.  He's good old Eddie now.  Soul survivor of the Gallymead.  Managed to get a life raft, got seen and picked up by some foreign chopper.
MICHAEL
How d'you know this?
LAWRIE
Give him a beard, longer hair, a dirty shirt, put a story on his lips, he's the same.  I knew, but no-one says.  We got talking on a slow, rainy night at the bar.
EXT. HORSESHOE BAR - NIGHT
Lawrie enters the empty bar and orders a drink.  The jukebox plays low.  He looks at the pictures on the wall and focuses on a photograph of a young boy holding a 27 pound Carp.  Baden, the landlord, moves nearer to Leslie.
BADEN
Aiden landed that one out at Meadow Lakes.  Eleven years old.  Caught it with a floating dog biscuit. 
LAWRIE
Sleeping boys catch no fish huh?
BADEN
Waited my hole damn life for a catch like that.  Beginner's luck his dad Leslie said.
LAWRIE
Word has it the fisherman drink here.
BADEN
Damn near keep me in business, but I'll tell you one thing.
LAWRIE
What's that?
BADEN
I can't stand fish.  Wife likes 'em.  Brain food she says.
Suddenly the front door opens and Aiden walks in wearing a thick coat and soaked through.  Baden greets him.
BADEN (CONT'D)
Aa ay sailor.  What will it be?
AIDEN
A glass of your finest malt my good man.
Aiden takes the glass, shakes it, smells its aroma and watches the alcohol drip slowly down the inside.  Baden rolls his eyes at Lawrie and shakes his head.
AIDEN (CONT'D)
Good drop that Baden.
BADEN
No shabby liquor here my friend.
Lawrie approaches Baden and Aiden and they look at him.
AIDEN
Another?
LAWRIE
I'd prefer a full one. 
AIDEN
You're in luck.
LAWRIE
So, you work on the ocean waves.
AIDEN
I take my chances.  Back out soon.  Had an injury.  Caught my leg in a net.  Damn near sent me over the freeboard.  Ever been?
LAWRIE
No, like to have done been.
AIDEN
When the waves are as big as tenements and 15 minutes in the water would kill ya.  Would you like to have been then?  No?
LAWRIE
You ever work on the Gallymead?
AIDEN
I gotta pay the bills.
LAWRIE
You had worries about it.
AIDEN
Sure did. 
LAWRIE
I've gotta be going.  I'll see you around.
Lawrie leaves and lights a cigarette outside. The rain has stopped and he listens to a conversation inside through an open window.
BADEN
I'm so glad you made it out.
AIDEN
The others didn't stand a chance.
BADEN
You were always lucky.
AIDEN
You still got that picture with the Carp.
BADEN
Never bettered.  It's good to see you.
AIDEN
Helps having connections.  Dad's foreign vessel was out there.  He had it all planned.  Bit by bit he chipped away at that boat till it went down.  Bingo.
Lawrie took the cigarette out of his mouth and stamped it into the ground. 
LAWRIE
He wants you Michael.  Aiden's the hook, Carly's the bait and your the fish.  The last expendable piece of the kincaid game.
TARIQ
All set gents.  You OK to ride this thing?
MICHAEL
I took a crash course. 
TARIQ
You ready for launch? 
MICHAEL
More than you'd ever know.
INT. POLICE STATION - MORNING
Ray McIndoe sits reading a search warrant and making fidgety, impatient taps on his desk with the pencil in his hand.  He grabs the phone before its first ring barely echoes around the office.
PHONE COMPANY OPERATIVE
Hey, we got a connection on that phone again.  Same location.  Go get 'em.
MCINDOE
Thanks buddy, we're on it.
McIndoe races out of the office with the search warrant and his best game face.
MCINDOE (CONT'D)
Davis, Peters, get us a car, you're coming with me.  I'll meet you out front.  Let's move it.
Moments later McIndoe is in the front seat.
MCINDOE (CONT'D)
To the beach house, step on it.
They park the car a short distance away from the house.  McIndoe exits and runs towards it, Davis and Peters in close pursuit edging passed the people walking along the walkway, a cyclist crashing off their bike as they do so.
EXT. EVE'S BEACH HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
MCINDOE
Davis, you go round the back.  Peters, you check the sides.  Do that and then come inside, stay in the hall.
The officers go as instructed and McIndoe enters the house heading straight to the consulting room.  Eve and Leslie Kincaid are sitting opposite each other at a table clothed in velvet with gemstones placed upon it.
EVE
Hey Ray, it's good to see you.
She rises from her seat, but McIndoe puts his hand out for her to remain seated and puts the warrant on the table.
MCINDOE
A welcome party.
EVE
We were just finishing.  I'm pleased the Blue Agate worked for you Leslie.
KINCAID
But not so good for you it would appear judging by this warrant. 
EVE
Warrant?  What's going on?
Kincaid gets up to leave.
MCINDOE
Don't leave on my account. 
KINCAID
No thanks, I've got some business to attend to.
MCINDOE
No rest for the wicked.
KINCAID
Never.
MCINDOE
Well, we know where you are.
KINCAID
You'll have no need to visit me.  I run a seamless operation.  Everybody knows that. 
MCINDOE
I'll look forward to talking to them.  I often watch people coming undone.
KINCAID
Take a Bloodstone from the table.  Calm your fears and overcome your blocks.
MCINDOE
Anna's gone, there's no blocks for you or for me.
KINCAID
Maybe we'll talk again Mr Mcindoe.
MCINDOE
You'll can be sure of that.
Kincaid Leaves and Eve approaches McIndoe.  Peters and Davis stand in the doorway and watch Kincaid exit blocking his way at first then letting him through.
EVE
What's happening?
MCINDOE
Why do it Eve?  Of all the people I thought I could trust.
EVE
You can trust me.  I wanted to help you.
MCINDOE
You've helped me, but not in the way you wanted.  Take a look around boys, see what you find.
Peters and Davis begin their search of the house. 
EVE
They can't do that.
MCINDOE
They can. 
EVE
I thought we had something and now this...this..invasion.
MCINDOE
I was mistaken.  The cover-ups, the phantom messages.  Anna's old school friends.  Guess you got those from some reunion site.  Nice touch.
EVE
I've done nothing.  She moved on and I gave her the tools.
MCINDOE
She moved on alright, just a little further than we thought.  I hate to admit it.  The stones, the hand prints, I didn't see it.
EVE
You've got it all wrong.
MCINDOE
Have I?  Remember that reading you gave me.  I took it to the lab.  Your prints were on that envelope found in the van.
EVE
This is all wrong.  Carly gave it to me.
MCINDOE
For charity.  Her alibi checked out all over.
EVE
Please, just leave and take your officers with you.
MCINDOE
There's more where this came from.
EVE
Yeah, and you should put it out with the trash.
MCINDOE
You gained with sugar what Aiden gained with vinegar.  She trusted you.  A child is motherless.  Anna's father destroyed your father's business didn't he?
EVE
It killed him.
MCINDOE
You know what Anna's was planning to do with the money Kincaid gave her?
EVE
It'll be Joshua's I'm sure.
MCINDOE
A little maybe.  She inherited it.  She never wanted it, but was loyal to the crew, kept them on.  When the Gallymead went down it was the end for her too.  She didn't take a cent of that money.  Aiden's cheque is waiting for collection along with the wives and children's of the others.
Peters walks into the room.
PETERS
We need a key for the basement room Mac?
MCINDOE
You got a key for us Eve?
Eve reluctantly hands over the key to McIndoe and sits down at the consulting table with her head in her hands.  McIndoe goes down to the basement door where he is joined with Peters and Davis.  He turns the key and opens the door and turns on the light.
DAVIS
Jesus Christ.
PETERS
Welcome to the black lab. 
A naked bulb illuminates the room.  Cobwebs and dust lie over the book shelves, objects and furniture.  Jars of oils and candle holders stand with old wax congealed on the sides.  Black mirrors.  Porcelain busts.  Ouija boards lean against the far wall.  Books with titles like "Black Mass", " The Hierarchy of the Devils " and " Evocation of the Spirits " are piled on shelves.  Clean folders are placed on the table in the middle of the room under the light.  Herbs and resins stand in labelled boxes and containers.
MCINDOE
I want this room detailed from the floorboards up.  Any connections shout ok?
PETERS
Right Mac.
DAVIS
Let's dig.
The officers start pulling on gloves and opening cupboards and drawers, dust clouds forming in the dusky light.  McIndoe puts on his glasses and studies the pages in the folders.  Peters shakes a book to see if any secret papers fall out, but all the pages fall to the ground leaving the hardcover in his hand.
MCINDOE
Don't run over any black cats my friend.
PETERS
I already did.
DAVIS
Found anything?
MCINDOE
I'm beginning to see why she didn't join the coven.
PETERS
This is interesting, look at this.
Peters shows them a new photo of Anna in an album.
PETERS (CONT'D)
She's not smiling at the camera, not even looking at it.
DAVIS
Like she didn't know it was being taken.
PETERS
Looks like the edges are singed, a little wax on it.
MCINDOE
Held to close to a candle.  There's drops of wax on the table.  She performed the rituals here.  Bag the photo.
The three of them rifle through the files.
PETERS
Hey, I got something.
DAVIS
It's pages of writing.
PETERS
Read it.
MCINDOE
" I work for the destruction of Anna Dempsey " 
PETERS
It had this in there too.
He holds a small packet in his hand.  It contained the Jet stone.
MCINDOE
It's Jet. 
McIndoe pulls out a Dictaphone containing the tape of Michael and Keeper Jacques conversation and presses play.
KEEPER JACQUES
It's thought to absorb part of the wearer's soul.... In the wrong hands it can be used to manipulate the original wearer.
DAVIS
Deal?
MCINDOE
Deal.  Anna was her nightmare.  Aiden was her dream.
EXT. PEBBLE BEACH BELOW A CLIFF FACE - MORNING
Aiden hides the car amongst the bushes on the cliff.  He walks behind Joshua and Carly with his hands on their shoulders along a winding path to the boat looking over his shoulders as he does so.  They step onboard.
AIDEN
Take a look around why you got the chance.
Carly and Joshua do a tour of the boat.  Joshua hides and then pops out from behind doors and alcoves.  Aiden fires the engine and they embark on the journey out to sea. 
CARLY
Where have you gone now you little devil?
Carly looks around the deck and through the windows to the lounge area.
CARLY (CONT'D)
I'm coming to get you....I'm gonna count to ten..one....two...three...four...five...six.... seven...eight....nine..
AIDEN
He's down here.
CARLY
Is he alright?
Carly takes the steps down to the cold store.  She sees Joshua tied to a pipe with rope around his wrists in front of some stacked boxes.  Joshua looks up thinking it is part of the fun.
CARLY (CONT'D)
Oh, baby, let's get this rope off you.  Who's silly joke is this?
Aiden grabs her arms as she reaches for Joshua, pulls them behind her and ties them together with rope to a pipe.
JOSHUA
What happened with the funnies, the tricks.
Aiden pulls off the wig and smears the make up on his sleeve.
AIDEN
There's no magic here kid, the sooner you learn that the better.
Joshua begins to cry.
CARLY
Why are you doing this?
JOSHUA
You can't leave us here?
Aiden climbs the steps to the top deck and takes out his mobile phone.  Rosa picks up the phone in her office.
AIDEN
Get me the money.  Leave it in box seven at Seaview Apartment.  No money and you'll be watching over your shoulder for the rest of your life.  Get me the money now.  
In the wheelhouse he wipes the rest of the make up from his face, takes off the clown costume and throws it overboard.  He places a baseball cap on his head and puts sunglasses on.
EXT. THE WATER AND SHORE PATROL OFFICE - MORNING
Tariq, Lawrie and Michael are pushing the boat into the water.
LAWRIE
Hey, good luck out there.
Michael puts a life preserver on and ties a length of rope around his waist.
LAWRIE (CONT'D)
You hang 'em high.   
Michael nods and sets off.  The boat bounces on the waves.  An explosive device ticks under the engine. Michael sees Aiden's boat in the distance.
INT. ONBOARD THE BOAT - AFTERNOON
Aiden checks the radar in the wheelhouse.  Carly's shouts of " get us out of here " can be heard coming from the cold store.  He ignores them and keeps looking out to sea.  A flicker of light appears on the radar. 
EXT. POLICE STATION - AFTERNOON
McIndoe is pacing his office floor.  Peters watches him as he leans against a filing cabinet.  Davis enters the room.
DAVIS
Max spotted them on the radar.
MCINDOE
Where  are they? 
DAVIS
On the straits.
PETERS
Catching distance. 
MCINDOE
We'll hold out till dusk.
DAVIS
He wants the money Mac.
MCINDOE
We can give it, we can take it back.
PETERS
What about the boy and Carly.
MCINDOE
It's Michael he wants and he's on his way.  He'll wait a little longer. 
EXT. ONBOARD THE BOAT - AFTERNOON
The boat is closing in on Aiden's vessel.  The engine begins to Splutter.  Michael checks it.
MICHAEL
Come on, not now.
The engine splutters and cuts out.  He fires the engine twice, but nothing happens.  He leans over the edge of the boat and his hands feel their way around the base of the engine and amongst the wires.  He touches the small box of explosives and leans over further to see what it is.  On seeing the digital clock ticking down it's last few seconds. The boat explodes.
INT. ON BOARD EVE'S BOAT - AFTERNOON
Aiden watches as Michael's boat falls into pieces into the water from the wheelhouse.
AIDEN
Bingo, sucker.
Carly shivers as she is telling Joshua a story in the cold store.  Joshua is lying on the floor.
CARLY
...Further and further out to sea the fisherman went.  Through the storms, the high seas and the cold wind.
Joshua frowns and closes and pulls his shoulder in as far as possible. 
CARLY (CONT'D)
Days went by, but no fish.  Another day passed.  Nothing still.
Joshua shrugs his shoulders and sighs in disappointment.
CARLY (CONT'D)
On the third day they cast their nets and waited.  Hours later their hold was filled with fish.  More than they ever hoped for.
Joshua laughs and gives a slight smile.
CARLY (CONT'D)
When they arrived home they sold all their fish.  Their families were so pleased to see the money they had earned, but most importantly to see them safe and sound.
JOSHUA
Are we going to be safe and sound?
CARLY
Yes we are, my little one.
INT. POLICE STATION - AFTERNOON
McIndoe, Peters and Davis are waiting in McIndoe's office.  The phone rings on McIndoe's desk and he picks up the receiver.  His face adopts a grave expression.
MCINDOE
...I got it...We're on our way.
He replaces the phone's receiver slowly and quietly. 
MCINDOE (CONT'D)
Michael's boat...It's gone up in flames.  We've lost him....Let's get out there.. 
(smacking his desk)
Now.
EXT. IN THE SEA NEAR AIDEN'S BOAT - AFTERNOON
Michael sinks into the water and re-surfaces shaking his head to get his bearings.  Debris floats about him. He hides amongst it and swims furiously against the waves towards the rear of Aiden's boat.  He unties the rope around his waists and makes a bowline knot. He feeds the loop over a hook on the boat's freeboard, hoists himself up over it and takes cover under some sheeting on deck.
Aiden walks with his mobile phone to his ear on his way to the cold store.
CARLY
Get us out of here. 
AIDEN
Update?
ROSA
The final arrangements are being made.  The money will be in your account..
AIDEN
Nobody else is to know about this.
ROSA
It's all confidential trust me.
AIDEN
Trust?  What's that?  You nearly lose your god damn life for what...Listen..
JOSHUA
Let us out of here.  It's so cold.
Aiden holds the phone with his arm outstretched so Rosa can hear Joshua's cries. 
AIDEN
You've got an hour or they're fish food. 
He descends the steps to the cold store.  Michael creeps passed him, enters the wheelhouse and climbs down into the engine room.  He pulls out some connections.  The engine stalls.  He exits the room returning to the wheelhouse, picks up an old blanket and hides again amongst the sheeting.
AIDEN (CONT'D)
How we doing down here?
Carly turns her face away from him towards Joshua.
CARLY
Would you be so kind as to get this child a drink?
Aiden raises his eyes brows.
CARLY (CONT'D)
Please.
Aiden looks at her steely-eyed, ascends the stairs without saying a word and walks to a clean, tidy kitchen area to fill a cup with water.  Michael watches him and enters the cold store.  He holds a finger to his lips, cradles their faces and unties the ropes on their wrists.
MICHAEL
Hang in there.  I'll come back for you.
CARLY
Make it soon.
MICHAEL
I will. I promise.
Michael puts the blanket around Joshua, hugs Carly and kisses her forehead.  Carly and Joshua crouch behind the stacked boxes out of sight.  Michael leaves them and narrowly avoids the returning Aiden.  He leaves the cup outside the cold store opening as the engine stalls.
AIDEN
Hey, what's going on here?
He goes to the engine room, sees the connections hanging out and goes up to the deck looking around furiously. 
AIDEN (CONT'D)
Where the hell are you?
MICHAEL
I'm right here.
Michael places his rope tight around Aiden's neck before Aiden turns round to see him.  Aiden gasps and grabs at the rope.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
You do anything to them down there you won't survive again.
Michael raises the rope to Aiden's throat.
AIDEN
They're just like you.  Fish bait waiting to be swallowed up.
Aiden elbows Michael hard into the ribs and the rope loosens allowing him to twist round and press Michael backwards until Michael is leaning over the freeboard the water rushing behind him.
MICHAEL
You owe me for all that dirty work.
Aiden pulls out a knife and holds it to Michael's neck who presses against Aiden's wrist as the knife lightly cuts his neck.
AIDEN
You didn't enjoy it?  Come one.  That was your little bonus. 
Michael leans further and further over the freeboard pressure growing on his wrist.  He grabs a float on a piece of netting and strikes Aiden over the head.  Aiden becomes disorientated.  Michael pulls Aiden off him and pushes him over the freeboard.  Aiden grabs him and they fall into the water together.  They rise to the surface.  Aiden grabs Michael neck, holding his head under the water and stabs him with the knife through the life preserver.  Michael slowly pretends to lose strength as he ties the rope around his waist.  When Michael's body goes limp Aiden waits and then returns to the boat.  He takes one step forward and sees the hydraulic arm coming towards him knocking him down onto the deck unconscious face first.  Michael Drags himself up onto the deck with the rope blood pouring from the stab wound.  Carly grabs him as his legs buckle beneath him cradling him in her arms on the deck floor.  Joshua unties the rope from Michael's waist.
CARLY
What are you doing with that?
JOSHUA
I've got something to show Michael.
Joshua walks towards Aiden's motionless body and ties the rope in a bowline knot around Aiden's legs.  Michael laughs.  Joshua smiles and walks back to Michael and Carly.  They all embrace.  A Police helicopter can be heard overhead.  McIndoe is lowered on to the deck.  The pilot watches him race towards Carly, Joshua and Michael.