Post by StoryGirl83 on Oct 7, 2009 18:00:29 GMT -5
ACT FOUR
INT. COLE’S PENTHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - CONT.
Cole is lying on the floor, still moaning and groaning in pain. The front door flies open and Prue and Phoebe run in. Phoebe rushes over to Cole and kneels down next to him.
PHOEBE:Prue looks at Phoebe who looks at her.
Cole! Are you all right?
COLE:
(moaning)
I think so.
PRUE:
What happened?
COLE:
I was attacked.
PHOEBE:
Was it by a big red-and-black ugly thing?
COLE:
Yeah, I guess that's how you would describe it. I've never seen anything like that before. What was it?
PRUE:Phoebe sighs.
It was a demon.
COLE:
A demon? There's no such thing as...
PHOEBE:
I'm afraid there are. There's also such things as angels.
(looking up and yelling)
Leo! Leo! We need you.
PRUE:
(sighing)
He's not allowed to answer, remember?
PHOEBE:Natalie ORBS IN, frowning.
Oh, yeah.
(yelling)
Natalie! Natalie! We need you.
NATALIE:Natalie considers it, then nods and kneels down next to Cole.
What is it? And why did you call me when you were not alone? That is against the rules.
PHOEBE:
Cole. Our innocent. Belthazor attacked him. You must heal him.
NATALIE:
That is against the rules. A whitelighter only heals her charges.
PRUE:
No. You heal wounds caused by Evil. He was attacked by a demon. That's what your healing powers are for. Now start healing.
COLE:Natalie holds her hands over Cole. They GLOW GOLDEN and soon Cole GLOWS GOLDEN as he is healed.
She's an angel? Not my idea of any angel.
PHOEBE:
Sh. She can help.
COLE:Natalie nods and then turns to Prue and Phoebe.
I don't know who or what you are, but thank you.
NATALIE:Before Prue or Phoebe can reply, Natalie orbs out.
I am going to go report to
(looks Up)
Them. This is all very disturbing.
PRUE:Cole nods in pretend understanding as Prue glares at Phoebe, afraid that she's telling Cole too much.
Ooh! I wish I could find that precious rules book of hers and whack her over the head with it!
COLE:
(turns to Phoebe)
Is this what you were talking about on the phone?
PHOEBE:
Yeah.
COLE:
How did you know?
PHOEBE:
This is going to be hard to handle, but I'm a witch.
PRUE:
Phoebe!
PHOEBE:
He's already been introduced to magic in a horrible way, Prue. He deserves to know. Cole, we're witches, but we're good witches. We've done a lot of good. You won't give us away, will you?
COLE:
How can I give you away when I don't understand what's going on? First a demon, then an angel, and then a witch? I'm going to wake up soon, right?
PHOEBE:
No, it's all real, I'm afraid. There's more. I have powers. I had a premonition of this happening. I wish we could have prevented it.
COLE:
But why would a, a, a demon attack me? I'm just an ADA, and now I think I'm not that good of one.
PRUE:
Did he say anything that might give us a hint?
COLE:
Yeah, that's right, he did. Just before he left, he said that Sanchez sent his regards. Is Emilio Sanchez one of those demons, too?
PRUE:
No, but he's been in league with them before.
PHOEBE:
(relieved to be telling the whole truth)
That's why we couldn't find the murder weapon. The demon who was helping him took it when we vanquished him.
PHOEBE:Phoebe smiles at him dreamily, clearly smitten.
You've vowed to see him behind bars. Maybe he's trying to get rid of you so you can't.
COLE:
Well, thanks to you girls I'm more determined than ever to put him where he belongs for the rest of his life.
PRUE:Cole walks over to what’s left of his desk and starts looking for something.
You might want to leave that to us. We've had more experience with this.
COLE:
Just a moment. I have something you might help.
PRUE:Phoebe nods as Prue takes out her cell phone. In the b.g. Cole lifts a black portfolio in triumph.
Be quick, we need to find him before anyone else is hurt.
PHOEBE:
But where do we find Sanchez before he or that ugly demon hurt someone else?
PRUE:
I don't know, but we should tell Darryl about this in case there's more attacks.
PHOEBE:
You know how much he hates hearing about demons.
PRUE:
Yes, but he should be warned.
COLE:Phoebe walks over and Cole holds out the portfolio.
I found it.
(to Phoebe)
Come take a look at this.
COLE:Phoebe takes the portfolio and gasps as she is thrown into a premonition.
This is the brief I have from the trial. Maybe something in here will help you find him.
QUICK CUT TO:
PHOEBE'S PREMONITION (in black and white)EXT. ALLEY - EVENING
Emilio is attacking Darryl with another athame.
QUICK CUT TO:
INT. COLE'S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOMPhoebe gasps as she comes out of the premonition. Prue has the phone next to her ear, but she’s watching Phoebe.
PRUE:Prue and Phoebe rush out the front door.
Phoebe! What did you see?
PHOEBE:
Darryl! Sanchez is going to attack Darryl!
PRUE:
Let's go!
COLE:
But...
PRUE:
Just stay here. Let us take care of this.
After a beat, the demon SHIMMERS IN.
DEMON:The demon SHIMMERS OUT as Cole rakes his fingers through his hair, not really certain what to think or what to do. This is like nothing he has ever faced before.
Very good, Belthazor. The Council is well pleased and so is our Master. Continue the deception of The Charmed Ones and they and he might just let you live.
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INT. COLE’S APARTMENT BUILDING – ELEVATOR - EVENINGPrue closes her cell phone, looking worried.
PRUE:Phoebe frowns, thinking.
(muttering)
No answer. Why isn’t he answering? I left a message but I would feel better if he'd answer.
(to Phoebe)
Are you sure what you saw was P3?
PHOEBE:
I’m not sure. I'm sure it was an alley, and I think it was the alley behind P3.
PRUE:
Think, Phoebe. Was there anything in there to tell you where it was?
PHOEBE:Natalie ORBS in.
No, but I think it was. It’s our only shot.
NATALIE:The CAMERA backs up and again we see Piper and Leo trapped in their smeary white prison. Piper is hopping mad.
Your only shot? You are both being quite impetuous again. You must return to the Manor for more training.
PRUE:
Training! But, Natalie, Darryl could be in trouble.
NATALIE:
But you do not know that. Nor do you know how to stop Emilio Sanchez.
(looks up)
They insist that you receive more training first.
PHOEBE:
Darryl is our friend.
NATALIE:
And if you do not do this properly he may be the next one to die while Emilio Sanchez goes free once again. You do not even know for sure where this attack will take place. Until you do, you must not act so impetuously.
(looks Up)
They are not pleased.
PIPER:Piper sputters as THE CAMERA goes back to the scene on the wall and we see Natalie, Prue and Phoebe exiting from the elevator.
Training over protecting an innocent? Especially when it's Darryl? Is she nuts?! Ooo, if I were down there...
LEO:
(calmly)
Well, she is right, Piper. They don't know where the attack is going to take place. They can scry or do other things so they can be sure.
PIPER:
But Phoebe thinks it's P3! That's where the other two attacks were.
LEO:
Phoebe thinks it's P3. She does not know.
NATALIE:She looks around to be sure that the foyer is empty then ORBS OUT.
I shall meet you at the Manor.
PRUE:
I suppose we should do as she says.
PHOEBE:
Yeah, otherwise we might not get Leo or Piper back.
PRUE:
Well, nothing better happen to Darryl or I will sic a darklighter on her,
(looks Up)
Them or no Them!
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INT. P3 – NIGHTCLUB - EVENINGAbbey hands Darryl a glass of water.
ABBEY:Darryl shakes his head.
Did you have any more questions, Inspector?
DARRYL:Darryl smiles.
No, that’s all. Thanks, Ms. Landers. I’ll let you know if I think of anything else.
ABBEY:
All I know is that Prue was wonderful the way she took over and rushed back there and saved your life. I wish I could be like that.
DARRYL:Abbey smiles back as she wipes down the bar and puts the paper towels into the trash before taking out the plastic liner and tying it up.
Yeah, she and her sisters have helped the SFPD a lot.
ABBEY:Darryl nods absently as Abbey exits. Darryl pulls out his cell phone and opens it, turning it back on.
Inspector, the evening rush is going to start soon, so I'm going to go dump this. Just holler if you need me.
DARRYL:Darryl looks toward the back as we hear a scream o.s.
(mumbles)
Missed message from Prue.
PRUE (v.o. filtered):
Darryl, Phoebe and I are worried. She saw Emilio Sanchez attacking you again, and she thinks it was behind P3. Please be careful. And don’t go near P3.
DARRYL:
P3?
DARRYL:Darryl runs towards the back, taking out his service revolver as he does.
Ms. Landers!
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EXT. ALLEY BEHIND P3 - EVENINGEmilio has Abbey in his grasp with the athame raised. Abbey is screaming and struggling, trying to get free. Darryl runs out the back door.
DARRYL:Emilio begins to strike with the athame but Darryl SHOOTS him in the arm that's holding the athame. The athame goes FLYING as Emilio screams, letting Abbey go. Darryl rushes over to Emilio and shoves him against the Dumpster, grabbing Emilio's arms, Emilio screaming from the pain. Darryl ignores the screams as he pulls Emilio's arms behind his back and cuffs him.
Police! Let her go!
DARRYL:
Emilio Sanchez, you are under arrest for attempted murder. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law...
QUICK CUT TO:
INT. COURTROOM - DAYAlthough we can't hear what's going on, we see A DIFFERENT JUDGE sitting behind the bench listening to Darryl who is holding the athame and testifying as Cole questions him.
As Darryl testifies, he DISSOLVES and becomes ABBEY, who is also testifying as Cole questions her.
The CAMERA cuts to the front spectator row where Prue and Phoebe are watching, very pleased to see what is going on. The CAMERA pans the other spectators and we see Paige sitting in the back row, also smiling at the results. She looks down at the framed picture she's holding, one of Virginia Jones.
Again the scene DISSOLVES, this time showing Emilio and Alan standing as the JURY FOREMAN reads the verdict.
JURY FOREMAN:The CAMERA cuts to Paige, who is once more in the back row, smiling down at the framed picture, then the CAMERA cuts to Phoebe, Prue and Abbey who are celebrating then the CAMERA pans to Cole who turns to smile sadly at them.
We find Emilio Sanchez guilty of attempted murder in the attack on Abbey Landers.
COLE:Phoebe smiles back, even more smitten than before.
(resigned)
It's not the same as murder in the first degree. But a partial victory is better than no victory at all.
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INT. SAN FRANCISCO JAIL – BOOKINGEmilio is on the phone.
EMILIO:OFF Emilio's disbelieving look, we
You’re supposed to give me the best defense. Why didn’t I get to have Free Willy as my judge again? He would've let me go free.
ALAN (o.s., filtered):
You didn’t get Willy because you blew it.
EMILIO:
Well, you should've gotten me another guardian demon so I could've finished the deed.
ALAN (o.s. filtered):
You still don’t you get it. There are no second chances. You blew it and that’s it. No more help. Ever.
EMILIO:
I would have . . .
ALAN (o.s. filtered):
I don’t want your excuses. You blew it and then like a fool you did something stupid. I wash my hands of you. I only defended you for this trial to keep appearances. I am done with you. Get in trouble after you are out and don’t come looking for me. I don’t back fools.
DISSOLVE TO:
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STOCK FOOTAGE: P3 at night.
INT. P3 - NIGHTCLUB - NIGHT
The CAMERA pans to the crowded dance floor, while a band plays o.s. It pans over to the Halliwells' usual booth where Phoebe and Prue are sitting, sharing drinks. The CAMERA focuses on Piper's still-empty place before backing up to focus on her two sisters.
PHOEBE:Phoebe shushes Prue as Abbey comes over to bring them some snacks.
Cole was so wonderful in that courtroom. I've never known anyone like him.
PRUE:
Well, we were lucky that Sanchez is a non-magical and no longer had his guardian demon. If he was a demon or a warlock, I don't think Darryl would've fared as well. Both he and Abbey could be dead now.
PHOEBE:
Yeah. It's lucky that it was Sanchez doing the attacking, not Belthazor.
PRUE:
Well, we're lucky he hasn't attacked again with Piper and Leo still gone. I do wish they would come back soon.
PHOEBE:
At least Natalie has also stayed away.
PRUE:
Yeah, but she's still our--
ABBEY:Phoebe glares at her, a bit jealously.
I still can't believe what happened! Mr. Turner was wonderful
ABBEY (cont):The sisters nod sadly as Abbey sets the snacks on their table and then returns to the bar. The sisters raise their glasses and tap them before reaching them towards Piper's seat and pretending to tap hers. Then as they lean back to listen to the music, we
and Inspector Morris was wonderful, too. But you were the most wonderful, Prue.
PRUE:
Me?
PHOEBE:
Her?
ABBEY:
Yeah, if you hadn't saved the inspector, he wouldn't have been able to save me. Oh, I wish I could be more like you!
PRUE:
You really don't want that, Abbey. I really live a pretty dull life. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time.
ABBEY:
Well, I wish that would've happened to me rather than being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
FADE OUT.
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