NATIVE

"Pilot" Written by Fernando Avila

FAYDEN PRODUCTIONS Fayde nProductions @Gmail.com 2013

ACT ONE OVER BLACK WE HEAR: BOY (V.O.) When the dreamer dies... What happens to the dream? EXT. WOODS - NIGHT Moon light pierces through the branches. A pour of rain falls down -- woods seem peaceful; at a stand still, until a slight breeze kisses the trees and suddenly-IAN, (17) a debonair teenage boy, breaks through the darkness. RUNNING WITH GREAT SPEED. Running with great adrenaline and fear in his eyes, he maneuvers over rocks and branches. Ian looks over his shoulder, but no one is there. He continues running forward when-IN A FLASH: A TOWERING WALL OF FIRE SPROUTS OUT IN FRONT OF HIM. He falls backwards. Eyes wide open. How the hell did that happen? Ian gawks at the wall of flames that blocks his way. He recovers and takes one more look around the woods. Still no one in sight. Then suddenly from behind-IN A FLASH: A BLACK STEAL ROPE WRAPS AROUND HIS THROAT. As Ian GASPS for air, he attempts to break free. But no luck. The rope is too strong. With every move Ian makes, the rope GRIPS TIGHTER AND TIGHTER. The struggle can be seen through Ians eyes. The hope he is losing. His eyes begin to tear when-IN A FLASH: IAN IS ROUGHLY YANKED BACKWARDS. BEING DRAGGED LIKE A COWBOY FROM A HORSES STIRRUP. WITH ONE FINAL SCREAM, IAN REACHES OUT TO US, AS HE GETS SWALLOWED INTO THE DARKNESS.

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EXT. HOLLOW CREEK - MORNING On the rural outskirts of a small Oregon town called Hollow Creek. A town where everyone knows everyone and the occasional spooky, and strangely convenient fog fills the streets. The main street road, surrounded by local owned shops and restaurants, leads directly to CITY HALL (An old fashion Victorian building that implicates the old soul of the town). The roads that sprout out from the main road lead to Victorian homes and individual plantations for the few local citizens. In the distance we see the MARINA, the BOARDWALK, and the Gulf. A town with a mysterious, yet welcoming atmosphere... I/E. CAR - CONTINUOUS Driving down the main road are THE GALLOWAYS. Taking in the surroundings of the town. MUSIC PLAYS. NOLAN GALLOWAY, early 40s, driving with a warm smile on his face. Holding his hand, and sitting in the passengers seat is his wife, MARYANNE GALLOWAY (42). As Nolan turns to his wife, we see the calm that emanates from both of them. A loving family starting a new life in a new town. Nolan looks into the rearview mirror and we finally see, IAN GALLOWAY. The boy from the first scene, asleep with his head leaned against the window. NOLAN Ian. Were here. Ian awakes and for the first time looks out to see his new home. EXT. GALLOWAYS HOME - MORNING A french style home, with a veranda wrapped around, towers over the GALLOWAYS as they exit the car. Neighbors and woods on each side -- This is WOODBORO LANE. As Nolan grabs some luggage out from the trunk, Maryanne and Ian examine the house.

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IAN (to Maryanne) Mom, you grew up here? MARYANNE In Hollow Creek, yes. In this house no. IAN By the way, I still think Hollow Creek is a really creepy name for a town. Nolan, with luggage in hand, walks up next to his family. NOLAN You and I both kid. A family Kodok moment as the Galloways stand before their new life. NOLAN (CONTD) Well, what are we waiting for? Come on, I have to get down to the station and you son, have school. Nolan heads first into the house, followed by Maryanne. But right before Ian enters, he senses something. Someones watching him... Ian turns towards the street road, and thats when he sees-A DARKLY HANDSOME YOUNG MAN, standing across the street, shirtless on his morning run. We will come to know this young man as the charming and devilish, DYLAN LAYNE (18). Ian sends a hello wave towards Dylan, but he doesnt respond. Dylan puts his earbuds back in and continues on his daily run, as Ian enters his home. EXT. COUNTRY ROAD - MORNING - MOMENTS LATER Long. Winding. Lined with thick forest. Running to the techno beat of his music, Dylan appears down the road. He runs towards us with great intensity. Dylan certainly has great stamina and will power. Right before he reaches us, he takes a hard left and heads into--

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EXT. FOREST - CONTINUOUS Dylan breaks through the tree branches and runs down a dirt path -- The same dirt path that he runs through every day. He continues to run in between the trees, until he reaches-EXT. LAYNES BOARDING HOUSE - MORNING An affluent turn-of-century home set deep in the woods and enclosed by steel gates. A long driveway greets Dylan as he runs up to his home. INT. LAYNES BOARDING HOUSE - FOYER - SAME Dylan enters through the large wooden doors and into the grand FOYER. The home was built with old fashion architecture, yet its decorated with modern amenities. Dylan takes a look around. No one home. He heads up the lavish stairs to the second floor. INT. DYLANS BEDROOM - MORNING A mature looking room with a large bed fit for a king. The walls are lined up with endless rows of bookshelves. An OLD STONE FIREPLACE rests along one of the walls. And to top it all off, an old oak desk rests in front of a gorgeous arched window, that over looks the backyard of endless woods. Dylan enters and immediately begins taking off his clothing. He makes his way to a door on the opposite end of the room. INT. DYLANS BEDROOM - BATHROOM - SECONDS LATER Dylan stands under the streaming jets of his shower. Later. MAN (V.O.) Master Layne? Dylan turns to the door.

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INT. DYLANS BEDROOM - SAME Dylan, with just a towel on, exits his bathroom. CHARLES, the familys ancient butler, stands by the window with a firm posture. CHARLES Good morning Master Layne. Dylan makes his way to his night stand, where he fiddles around with his phone. DYLAN (lost in his phone) Is Victoria still asleep? CHARLES No sir. You mother left shortly after you went on your run. DYLAN Where did she go? CHARLES Shes at the Patronas residence. This grabs Dylans attention. He leaves his phone and makes his way closer to Charles. DYLAN What is she doing there this early in the morning? CHARLES She had a meeting with the mayor. DYLAN What about? Charles swallows. CHARLES Im not allowed to say, Master Layne. DYLAN Charles, Master Layne was my father. And hes no longer here, so I think we should just leave that name in the past, along with him. Dylan cleans up Charles, patting his shoulders and fixing his already combed grey hair.

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CHARLES (uneasy) Yes...Dylan. Dylan takes a step back. Thinking. DYLAN Actually, lets go back to Master Layne. It makes me feel more like Batman. Charles bows his head in agreement. DYLAN (CONTD) And you know, I can just order you to tell me what my mother is up to, but thats no fun. (beat) So if she wants to play this game, Ill let her... But its gonna cost her. All of the sudden Dylan becomes emotionless as he stares deep into Charles eyes. DYLAN (CONTD) Youre bleeding. ON CHARLES AS BLOOD BEGINS TO POUR OUT FROM HIS NOSE. DYLAN (CONTD) Poor Charles, youre hurt. Charles looks down at his abdomen as BLOOD begins to slowly stain his shirt. How is this happening? DYLAN (CONTD) You have to be more careful, Charles. You never know when you might just... Drop-And in that instant, Charles drops to the floor. DYLAN (CONTD) --and die. As the words leave Dylans mouth -- Charles DIES. ON CHARLES as we focus in on his face. In the background we see Dylan drop his towel and head for his closet. And we are all left staring into the eyes of a deadman and wondering, What the hell did we just witnessed?

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INT. GALLOWAYS HOME - KITCHEN - MORNING Maryanne and Nolan are unpacking boxes that fill the counter tops and floors. NOLAN --I just dont think it was a good idea. We shouldve gone somewhere else. They will find us again and we wont be able this time. Maryanne stops and turns to her husband. MARYANNE Nolan, everything will be alright. (beat) They wont find us. Were like leaves in the woods here. Plus, they cant even get into this town. Nolan with an uncertain look does all he can -- nods in agreement. NOLAN But you still need to tell him. MARYANNE I dont think we-Just as Maryanne is about to finish, Ian walks into the kitchen dressed and ready for school. IAN Still dont know why you guys are making me go since its a Friday. But Im ready, so lets go. Nolan and Maryanne glace at one another. A look that says many things... NOLAN (beat) Ian, we need to tell you something. IAN What is it? Nolan stares at Maryanne -- We have to tell him. MARYANNE Nolan. Dont. Ian eyes his parents. Getting worried.

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IAN Whats going on? Silent. Until Nolan finally speaks. NOLAN Dont you think its a little embarrassing being dropped off by your parents? I mean, youre a senior now. Nolan reaches into his pocket and pulls out a set of car keys. NOLAN (CONTD) (handing over keys) Here. Its from grandpa. Ian takes the keys and hugs Nolan in excitement. IAN Are you kidding! (beat) Wait. Grandpas here? MARYANNE Since were closer to the city now, he wont have to be in the home. NOLAN He gets here tomorrow night, but he sent his things over from storage so they get here first. (re: car keys) He thought youd might like his old baby. Said that it will get you the girls around town. And I agree. Nolan winks at Ian. Maryanne smacks Nolan upside the head. IAN Where is it? NOLAN Out back in the barn. Have fun and Dont run anyone over. And with that, Maryanne and Nolan watch on happily as Ian runs out the back door full of joy. MARYANNE (calling out) Be careful!

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EXT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - MORNING A small town high school. Nothing special. Just real. A BLOOD RED DODGE CHALLENGER enters frame, driving across the parking lot. We dont see the driver. The car slowly passes through other arriving STUDENTS. Slowly a few people start to turn, noticing the arrival. Is this Ians new car!? The car parks and out comes the driver -- DYLAN. SECONDS LATER The attention is no longer on Dylan, but on Ian who is entering the parking lot -- driving an OLD RUSTY JEEP. Ian parks right next to Dylans car. As Ian gets out, Dylan inspects him with his eyes. Ian catches Dylans stare. After a moment of silence -IAN Hi. DYLAN (uninterested) Hello. And before Ian can speak another word, Dylan walks away. Ian takes one look around -- Hes alone in the parking lot. He SIGHS. Steeling himself for the day. A SCHOOL BELL RINGS. INT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - HALLWAY - MORNING A typical high school hallway, packed with students who would rather be in bed than at school. Some make their way to their first class of the day, while others stand by their lockers gossiping with their friends. But one girl grabs our attention. Shess a gloriously, amazingly, epic-ly beautiful young girl. Elegant and ageless, in a hanging on the wall of the Louvre kind of way. Shes standing alone, busying herself with her locker. This alluring girl is EMILY (17). Even though Emily is remarkably captivating, our attention shifts to, KATHERINE BLAKELY (18). Katherine is walking down the hallway like shes on a runway in Milan. Shes pretty in a manufactured way. Hair, make-up, wardrobe, shes done to death. Bit of a queen bee persona.

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KATHERINE Emily! Emily turns to see her best friend approaching. Katherine comes up to Emily, embracing her, holding her tight. KATHERINE (CONTD) How are you doing? Are you okay? EMILY (rehearsed) Yes Kat. Im fine. Its been a week. KATHERINE Thats good to hear. Katherine is genuine in her own way. She truly cares. Emily, once again, busies herself with her locker. KATHERINE (CONTD) So... Are you still going to the bonfire tonight? EMILY Im not going to avoid him Kat. So yes, Im still going. (beat) Now come one. Were late. Emily shuts her locker and proceeds down the hall alongside Katherine. And just as they make their way down the hall, Dylan waltzes in through some doors. KATHERINE (whispering to Emily) And even if you tried you cant avoid him. Dylan joins the girls. KATHERINE (CONTD) Hey Dylan. DYLAN Good morning Katherine. Dylan switches his glance down at, his ex-girlfriend, Emily. DYLAN (CONTD) Hello Emily.

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EMILY Hi. Awkward silence. DYLAN We better head in before Mrs. Smith hangs us. As the group begins to turn down the hallway, Ian enters through the doors. The group disappears into a classroom. Ian makes his way down the hallway. INT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - CLASSROOM - MORNING The teacher, MRS. SMITH, 60s, is walking up and down desks, between the students. Shes droning on about Literature. Edgar Allan Poe to be specific. MRS. SMITH Along with The Raven, one of his most famous poems was A Dream Within A Dream, in which Poe asks the question, Is all that we see or seem, but a dream within a dream? A FEMALE STUDENT interrupts her. FEMALE STUDENT So like that movie with Leo from Titanic? MRS. SMITH Yes, just like Inception. And just some life advice Miss Williams, cute becomes dumb in an instant. As Mrs. Smith makes her way back up to the front of the class, Dylan enters, followed by Emily and Katherine. MRS. SMITH (CONTD) Better late than never. Take your seats. EMILY Sorry. Mrs. Smiths waits for the group to take their seats. They all sit in the very last row next to one another, and thats when she notices -- an EMPTY DESK next to Dylan.

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MRS. SMITH (to Dylan) Wheres the forth misfit toy? Dylan turns to his left and sees the empty desk. He stares back at Mrs. Smith and SHRUGS: I dont know. MRS. SMITH (CONTD) Well, back to the lesson. Where was I? Dylan glances over to his right, past Katherine who is secretly TEXTING, and onto Emily. She catches his stare and SHRUGS as well. Just by their look they can tell what each other is thinking. FEMALE STUDENT Inception. MRS. SMITH I think you mean detention Miss Williams. See you after school. Thanks for reminding me though. (beat) Pop quiz. The students all react: really!, What did we do?, etc. MRS. SMITH (CONTD) Come down. Its just a simple question to see who was listening. Who can tell me what year A Dream Within A Dream was published? IAN (O.S.) 1849. Everyone in the room turns to the source of the voice -- Ian standing by the door with a YELLOW PAPER IN HAND. Everyone is starring at him, even Dylan who chewing on his pencil. MRS. SMITH And who might you be? Ian walks over to Mrs. Smith and hands her the YELLOW PAPER. MRS. SMITH (CONTD) (reading paper) Ian Galloway. Welcome to Hollow Creek. Take a seat. Ian makes his way to the back of the room and sits, next to Dylan who proceeds to chew on his pencil uninterested.

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MRS. SMITH (CONTD) And just to make sure you have it right for the test, the poem was published in 1850. IAN (without thinking) Youre wrong. The students, along with Mrs. Smith, turn to Ian. Stunned. MRS. SMITH Excuse me? IAN Um. The poem was published on March thirty-first. 1849. Mrs. Smith watches Ian with astonishment. IAN (CONTD) Edgar Allan Poe wrote the poem after the discovery of gold in California in 1848. Thats why he references golden sand, and-Ian sees Mrs. Smith starting to become frustrated. IAN (CONTD) -- And Im gonna stop talking now. (beat) Sorry. MRS. SMITH Everyone. Pencils out. Essay due at the end of class. The discovery of gold. As the students argue with Mrs. Smith, Ian sinks in his desk. Embarrassed, but for the first time we see Dylan crack a smile. And just as fast as it came, the smile leaves his face. Emilys purse vibrates. She slides out her phone. The text reads: FROM KAT -- NEW KID IS A HAWT-E & SMART! Emily turns to Katherine and just smiles. She agrees. Dylan turns to Ian and speaks his second words of the day to him. DYLAN Thanks dumbass.

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EXT. CEMETERY - DAY A sprawling, ornate cemetery filled with enormous mausoleums, and rows and rows of well-tended tombstones. This town is rich in history, and its dead are revered. MARYANNE (O.S.) Never thought I would back here. Back to the place that I tried so hard to runaway from. Find Maryanne standing in front of a tombstone. She seems as if shes conversing with an old friend. A FORGET-ME-NOT IN HAND. MARYANNE (CONTD) But I think its all going to be okay. Except, I havent told Ian everything yet. They found us in Vancouver. We decided to come back since they cant enter into this town. Ian will be safe here. Hes a great kid. You wouldve been proud. A closer look reveals that the tombstone is labeled: DEMETRIOUS HOLLOW -- LOVING FATHER AND HUSBAND. ANGLE THROUGH A NEARBY CRYPT Someone is watching Maryanne. Lurking. She looks up, noticing. Maryanne places the flower on the tombstone and turns to leave, when she bumps into-VICTORIA LAYNE. A fierce women in her mid 40s. Hair, dark as night and lips red as blood. She walks up behind Maryanne. VICTORIA Heard you where in town. Maryanne turns. They know each other. A dark past that can be seen through their eyes. MARYANNE Victoria. Maryannes and Victorias words are loaded. They reveal a history. Not a particularly good one. VICTORIA Staying long?

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MARYANNE Yes actually. My family and I moved into the old Ravens home. VICTORIA Oh yes. They left shortly after the fire. Just like you. Maryannes eyes soften. A brief flash of vulnerability. That of a frighten little girl. But it doesnt last. MARYANNE I should go. Ill leave you alone with your husband. (beat) And his son. Reveal that next to Demetrious tombstone, is another tombstone labeled: DORIAN HOLLOW -- A LOVING SON Maryanne begins to walk away. VICTORIA You should stop by city hall and see Eleanor. Maryanne stops in her tracks. Victoria has her attention. VICTORIA (CONTD) I had a meeting with her this morning and Shes dying to see you in person. She was surprised you called her for a favor. (beat) Time really does heal all wounds. Maryanne turns and eyes Victoria. Bitch. MARYANNE Goodbye Victoria. Maryanne turns and walks away, leaving Victoria grinning. But before Maryanne can get far -VICTORIA (calling out) Stop by her husbands grave on your way out too. Im sure shed appreciate it. Maryanne continues. Ignoring her. Walking away.

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ON MARYANNE. Before she exits, she glances at a tombstone. It reads : LOWELL PATRONA -- DREAM AS IF YOULL LIVE FOREVER INT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - SCIENCE CLASSROOM - DAY A typical science class room. Each lab table sits two students. A row of sinks line up the back wall. Posters of quirky quotes dress the walls. MR. RANDAL (40), sits on top of a lab table, in the middle of a complex lesson. Piercing blue eyes. Stubbly chin. Hes a suave man who is more of a friend to his students than a teacher. A complex drawing of a molecule is on the board. MR. RANDAL Okay. Let me try to explain it again. Since the last two times Claire and Sarah were to busy discussing tonights festivities. He turns to look at TWO FEMALE STUDENTS in the front. MR. RANDAL (CONTD) How many of you have cars? Half the class RAISES their hands, including IAN who sits next to a WALL OF WINDOWS alone. MR. RANDAL (CONTD) Okay. If you open up the hood of a car you will notice the engine has many parts to it. Just like car engines, atoms also have parts-ON IAN. He stares out the window uninterested in Mr. Randals lesson. He fist holds his head up. Mr. Randals voice begin to dissolve in the B.G. His eyes slowly start to close -- And then all at once, he falls asleep. EXT. WOODS - DAY - DREAM A majestic day in the woods. The sun beams through the tree tops. Birds are chirping. Flowers are blooming. We fly in between the trees taking in the beautiful day. We continue forward until we reach a clearing halfway in the woods.

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A GLASS RECTANGULAR BOX lays in the middle. Its filled with water. And the closer we look, we realized it also holds a body. A boy. IAN. Is he sleeping? Or is he dead? Like a modern day sleeping beauty, Ian floats inside the box. He looks peaceful. Relaxed. Hes where he belongs. SCENE INTERCUTS: INT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - SCIENCE CLASSROOM - REALITY Mr. Randal is now walking in between the rows of lab tables. He eyes the sleeping Ian. MR. RANDAL But the difference between an engine and the atom is that you cant take apart an atom without-RETURN TO DREAM -- WOODS The GLASS RECTANGULAR BOX is gone, but Ian is still there. Hes FLOATING on his back in midair. His arms hang down to his sides. But, Ian is not our main focus... All around him, HUNDREDS OF WATER DROPS FLOATING LIKE DIAMONDS IN MID AIR. They reflect the orange and red light from the sun. Its like Ian is in a CRYSTAL FOREST. Its breathtaking. BACK TO REALITY -- CLASSROOM Mr. Randal is now making his way towards Ian. MR. RANDAL (CONTD) Because if you split an atom-Hes standing next to the sleeping Ian now. Randal raises his fists and starts to lower it down RAPIDLY on the LAB TABLE. Hes about to make contact with the table when TIMES SLOWS DOWN. His fists is inches away from slamming-BACK TO DREAM -- WOODS The same astonishing scene. Everything is peaceful until-A RUMBLE. THE WATER DROPS RIPPLE then, BOOM!!

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TIME SLOWS DOWN -- WATER DROPS BEGINS TO SLOWLY DESCEND. ON IAN AS HIS EYES OPEN IN SHOCK. SMASH TO REALITY Mr. Randals fists makes contact with Ians lab table. MR. RANDAL (CONTD) BOOM! The class didnt expect that. Some scream. Some laugh. SMASH TO DREAM All at once the water drops RAIN DOWN along with Ian. ON IAN AS HE REACHES OUT TO US FOR HELP. The struggle can be seen through Ians eyes. The hope he is losing and this time, hes crying. Ian FALLS, but before he hits the ground-SMASH TO REALITY IAN AWAKES WITH A JERK MOTION -- Hypnic jerk. Mr. Randal has a smirk on his face. MR. RANDAL (CONTD) And thats why you dont fall asleep in my-Before Mr. Randal can finish speaking, WATER SPRAYS FROM THE FAUCETS lined up by the back wall. The students near get doused. Everyone reacts in shock. Including Ian. THE SCHOOL BELL RINGS. Everyone gathers their belongings and exits while wondering what just happened. Everyone but Ian. MR. RANDAL (CONTD) (calling out) Um. Be careful tonight. Dont burn down the town. Bye. He turns to look at Ian, whos still in his sit. Stunned. Randal goes to turn off the faucet. But a pipes busted. It gushed water onto the floor. He turns back to Ian, but hes halfway out the door. What the fuck just happened? All Randal can say is:

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MR. RANDAL (CONTD) Shit. INT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - HALLWAY - DAY The MASSES are all exiting the school excited for the weekend. Ian comes walking out of the science classroom. He walks with great pace down the hallway. He keeps fast walking until he makes it to-INT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - BOYS BATHROOM - DAY Ian enters the bathroom quickly, cutting off a MALE STUDENT. He makes it to a URINAL and unzips his pants. He begins to pee and finally lets out a SIGH OF RELIEF. EXT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - DAY Ian exits the building. Hes about to head down the steps when Katherine waylays him. Emily stands beside her. KATHERINE Hi! IAN Hello? KATHERINE Im Katherine. IAN ImKATHERINE Ian Galloway. We know. You made us have to write an essay on the discovery of gold. IAN Sorry about that. Ian glances at Emily. What about her? KATHERINE (re: Emily) Oh. This is Em. IAN Hi. Im... Im Ian.

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Emily smiles at his nervousness. Theres something electric in this moment. He smiles back at him. A smile you could get lost in. EMILY Hi. We wanted to see if youd like to go to Remedys? IAN What is that? KATHERINE Its this bar and grill on main street. Everyone hangs out there after school. You can make some friends. INT. DYLANS CAR - DAY Siting in the drivers seat, Dylan watches as Katherine and Emily converse with Ian through his rearview mirror. He doesnt like it one bit. Hes had enough. Dylan starts the car and REVS out of his parking spot. EXT. HOLLOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL - DAY Back on Katherine, Emily and Ian. Dylan accelerates out of the parking lot right behind the girls. Katherine and Emily dont notice. Theyre too busy with Ian. EMILY So is that a yes? IAN Sure. Ill be there. Right across from city hall right? EMILY Yes. Right across from the white house. Katherine and Emily laugh at this. An inside joke. Ian doesnt get it. IAN The White house? EMILY We call city hall the White House. Even though its not really white. Its an inside joke. (MORE)

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IAN Your mom? EMILY Yeah. Sorry I drifted off topic. Its a character defect. Ian laughs. Emilys smiles softly. Theres a special bond between these two. Two flawed characters drawn to each other. Katherine notices... KATHERINE So well meet you there? IAN Yes. Ill see you two there in a bit. Katherine begins to walk away, pulling Emily along. KATHERINE Yay! Bye. IAN Wait. Em right? Emily turns back around. EMILY Emily. Emily Patrona. A name that will bring more pain than love. A name that Ian will remember for the rest of his life...

END OF ACT ONE

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ACT TWO INT. REMEDY GRILL - AFTERNOON A cozy neighborhood bar and grill. DYLAN is at a video game, playing and eating at the same time. Standing next to him is TRAVIS VAYLIN (23). Everybodys All-American. Handsome jock. Even-tempered, deceiving eyes. And wearing a DEPUTY UNIFORM. KIM (30s), the waitress, passes them by and heads to-AT A BACK BOOTH Where Katherine sits across from Emily. The waitress sets down a plate of fries in front of the girls. EMILY (to waitress) Thanks Kim. The waitress smiles and begins to leave. EMILY (CONTD) Hey Kim? WAITRESS Yes darling? EMILY Have you seen my brother? He wasnt at school today. WAITRESS Yeah. He came in two hours ago and started his shift early. Hes on his break now though, but he should be back any second. EMILY Okay. Thanks. Emily gives a warm smile as Kim the waitress heads off. Emily looks up at Katherine, who has been eyeing Travis the entire time. Emily notices and follows Katherine gaze.

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EMILY (CONTD) Please tell me youre at least undressing Dylan with your eyes and not Travis. Katherines attention is back on Emily. She smiles. KATHERINE Whats wrong with Travis? EMILY Besides the obvious? KATHERINE What? Its legal. I turned eighteen last month. EMILY Thats not what I meant... He gets around a lot. And he always carries a gun. KATHERINE And handcuffs. Emily gives up. Its a lost cause. EMILY You know what. Forget it. Katherine shrugs and smiles. Kind of smugly. KATHERINE Speaking of boys, wheres your new love interest? EMILY Ian? The new kid? Katherine doesnt say anything. Just nods. EMILY (CONTD) Hes not my new love interest. And youre the one that invited him by the way. You know it sucks being the new kid. Remember? Or did you forget you were new freshman year. KATHERINE No. I didnt forget. And if youre not going to rebound with him. Then who will it be? AT THE ENTRANCE

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A group of STONERS walk in. AT THE BACK BOOTH Emily turns and sees the stoners. In the middle of the group walks a BOY (16) wearing an apron. The boy is shuffling his feet, swaying some, definitely stoned. He disappears into he back, while his group of friends take a sit at a table. EMILY Im not going to rebound with anyone. And right now I have to go interrogate my brother. Be right back. Emily leaves the booth. Heading into -INT. REMEDY GRILL - BACK ROOM/KITCHEN - AFTERNOON The BOY walks into the back room. The boy has a cool look; an original take on grunge punk, nothing extreme. Tinkers with the nail polish and eye-liner, but wont commit. A bit of a mess. A hot mess. Outcast cute. This boy is PUCK. Emilys brother. Puck fills a tray with food. Emily enters the room. EMILY Why werent you at school today? PUCK You cant be back here. EMILY Puck. Why werent you at school today! PUCK You need to chill yourself. EMILY Chill yourself. Oooh. Stoner talk. Dude, youre so cool. A look into Pucks eyes reveal theyre bloodshot. Reefer red. EMILY (CONTD) You know what? I dont care anymore. Skip school, dont care. (MORE)

25. EMILY (CONTD) Im done covering for you. Im telling mom.

Emily exits. Leaving Puck to eye roll. Not caring. He continues as he was before. INT. REMEDY GRILL - SAME Emily storms out from the back. Pissed off. Blowing by and completely ignoring Dylan and Travis who now sit at a booth near by. ON DYLAN AND TRAVIS TRAVIS Whats up with her? Dylan stares at the doors where Emily erupted from. DYLAN Puck. KATHERINE AND EMILYS BOOTH As Emily returns to the booth she sees Katherine and IAN siting together, snacking on fries. KATHERINE You okay? EMILY Yeah. My brother is just being an ass. (to Ian) Hey you came. IAN Yup. I need friends. EMILY Okay. I have to go call my mom really quick. Be right back. KATHERINE Well be here. Waiting. EMILY (to Ian) Wont take long. Emily exits. Leaving Katherine and Ian back to continue snacking and talking.

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ON DYLAN AND TRAVIS Travis has a clear view at Ians booth. TRAVIS Whose the new kid? Dylan turns around and spots Ian and Katherine having what seems to be a very entertaining conversation. DYLAN His name is Ian. TRAVIS Is that all you know? DYLAN Dont really care about knowing more than his name. TRAVIS Im no cactus expert, but I know a prick when I see one. DYLAN Thats a given. Puck arrives with a trays full of food and soda refills. He places the guys order in front of them. DYLAN (CONTD) Here. Dylan takes out his wallet and hands Puck a twenty dollar bill. PUCK Thanks dude. Dylan WINKS at Puck as he leaves and heads to another booth. TRAVIS You know you dont have to be generous to him any more. DYLAN You know you need to grow up and get some friends your own age. TRAVIS What? Dylan stares into Travis eyes. Hes doing his thing...

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DYLAN Forget what I just said and eat your food. Travis complies. He forgets and eats his food. Dylan smiles as he takes a sip of his drink. EXT. REMEDY GRILL - AFTERNOON Emily is standing outside the grill talking on her phone. EMILY Mom, he wasnt there today and hes... I think hes high right now. (beat) Im at the grill. Hes working. SCENE INTERCUTS: INT. CITY HALL - MAYORS OFFICE - AFTERNOON ELEANOR PATRONA (40S), sits behind her OAK WOOD DESK. She speaks with a slight British accent worn-out by the years. Shes more bitch than business. ELEANOR (into phone) Ill deal with it darling. Ill see you at home tonight. Goodbye. She hangs up. And we finally see Maryanne sitting across from her. ELEANOR (CONTD) Sorry for the interruption. It was a family matter. Where were we Isabel? MARYANNE Its Maryanne now. ELEANOR I like Isabella so much better... Well the name anyway. Ouch. Theres a lot of tension between these two also. MARYANNE I didnt come here to talk about the past Eleanor. (MORE)

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ELEANOR No problem. Perfect timing actually. Our old sheriff (beat) relocated. Eleanor lets out a grin. ELEANOR (CONTD) How was Vancouver? Start any fires there? MARYANNE I didnt set that fire. ELEANOR Well you might as well should have. MARYANNE Its been seventeen years Eleanor. Move on. ELEANOR I hold grudges. You know that. Now is there anything else? I have work far more important that requires my attention. Maryanne gets up and heads for the door. MARYANNE It wasnt my fault that he loved me. ELEANOR My husband died that day because of you. But youre right, its not your fault that your a whore. After all, its in your blood. MARYANNE You werent the only one that lost someone that day. Eleanor exhales. Keeping her anger in check. ELEANOR Take care Isabel. Maryanne exits. Leaving a pissed off Eleanor at her desk.

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EXT. REMEDY GRILL - AFTERNOON Through the front window we see a group of teens crammed around a table together. INT. REMEDY GRILL - AFTERNOON Emily sits across from Katherine and Ian. EMILY So why Hollow Creek? IAN My mom was born here along with her mom and her mom before that. I guess after seventeen years she finally got homesick. Also my dad is the new sheriff. He transferred from his old station. KATHERINE Wait, your moms family was born here? IAN Yeah? KATHERINE Oh my god, that makers her a native to the town! IAN A native? EMILY The last of the towns original founders. Dylan, over there, is a native too. Thats why he thinks hes a king. KATHERINE Thats so cool that youre a native. IAN I was actually born in Vancouver. KATHERINE Oh. Thats cool too. IAN I guess.

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Emily giggles. ANGEL ON TRAVIS AND DYLAN Playing pool. Both of them very aware of Emilys table. TRAVIS Dude, I think shes into him. Dylan stares at the table, but tries to hide it. He doesnt like what he sees. Then, he gets an idea... DYLAN Hey Kim? Kim, the waitress, walks up beside Dylan carrying a TRAY OF DRINKS. ON EMILYS BOOTH KATHERINE So, what do you do for fun? IAN I like to write. Emily lights up. KATHERINE So does Emily. Emily and Ian share a bonding moment. Dylan makes his way for the booth just as Kim arrives with the tray full of drinks. Dylan gives her the slightest nudge. Emily notices. Kims tray spills all over Ian. EMILY Dylan! Emily gets up, glaring at Dylan. Katherine tries to wipe up the mess. DYLAN I didnt mean to do that. He did. EMILY Whats your problem? Ian stands as he cleans ups.

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IAN (genuine) Dont worry about it. Its okay. Dylan stands closer to Ian. Face to face. He stares at Ian, wanting to instigate a fight. But Ian wont take the bait. DYLAN Are you sure? Id understand if you were mad. IAN Yeah. Its just water. Or soda? Something sticky. Dylan becomes emotionless.. He stares into Ians eyes. DYLAN Your about to hit me. A current passes between the two... Somethings happening... IAN No Im not? Dylan steps back. Why didnt it work? DYLAN Misread that than. Here, let me help you. Dylan grabs a napkin and tries whipping the drink off Ians shirt. But when he touches him, Dylan stops. His face clouds for a second. Ian looks at him, also clouded. No one else picks up on it. IAN I think I should go. My parents are probably wondering where I am. I didnt tell them I was coming here. Emily nods. Agreeing. Ian looks at everyone. Poised. Polite. IAN (CONTD) It was nice hanging out for a bit. He heads out the door. Dylan glares at Ian as he exits. Emilys not happy. KATHERINE (to Dylan) Real nice.

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EMILY What the hell is your problem Dylan! DYLAN It was an accident. EMILY Where you jealous? Youre the one who broke up with me, remember? DYLAN Maybe youre trying to get my attention? No point in fighting, Emily exits the grill frustrated. KATHERINE Thanks, Dylan. DYLAN Youre welcome. EXT. MAIN STREET - AFTERNOON Ian is walking down the street. Emily catches up to him. EMILY Ian! Ian turns, surprised. IAN Hey? EMILY Sorry about that. Dylan doesnt like people. IAN Its fine. Really. Accidents happen. Emily just smiles. Ian turns and realizes that theyre standing in front of -- A CHURCH. HALF OF IT IS BURNT AND HALF IS BEING RENOVATED. IAN (CONTD) (re: church) Thats creepy. EMILY Its the towns momento.

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IAN Of? EMILY Long story short. It caught on fire. People died. Instead of tearing it down, they left it up to honor the victims. IAN Thats kind of morbid. EMILY I know. My dad died in there. IAN Im sorry? EMILY Why? Its not like you set the fire. (beat) I dont understand why people say sorry. Its kind of pointless. Ian doesnt know what to say. EMILY (CONTD) Dylans dad died in the fire too. Along with his little brother. Thats probably why hes a dick sometimes. He even has the evil step mother and sister. Hes a messed up Cinderella. IAN Messed up Cinderella? EMILY I should correct that. He was a messed up Cinderella. He was in the church when it caught fire. His step mother and him were the only ones to survive. Typical story, he grew up in therapy and such. IAN Im sure he means no harm. EMILY Hes sweet once you get to know him. Emily smiles, Shes thinking of Dylan...

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IAN I have to go. EMILY Yeah. Before you go. Theres a bonfire tonight out in the woods. The senior classes throws one every month. Would you want to go? IAN Another invite. Becoming popular already. Sure. EMILY Great. Here. Emily hands Ian her phone. EMILY (CONTD) Put your number in and Ill text you where its at. Ian does so and hand the phone back. EMILY (CONTD) Thanks. Ill see you around Ian. Emily smiles goodbye as Ian gets in his car and drives off. INT. GALLOWAYS HOME - LIVING ROOM - AFTERNOON Maryanne is unpacking some boxes in the living room. Ian enters. IAN Hey mom. MARYANNE Hey honey. How was school? IAN It was school. MARYANNE Make any friends? IAN Yeah. Two actually. Emily and. Katherine. Nolan enters wearing his sheriff uniform.

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NOLAN Hey kiddo. IAN Hey dad. NOLAN How was school? IAN It was school. Can I go to a bonfire tonight?

NOLAN Sure. No.

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Maryanne glares at Nolan. Ian doesnt know who to listen to. IAN (CONTD) Ill take that as a no? MARYANNE Im sorry honey. We have to finish unpacking. Plus this town plus fire doesnt mix. Those parties can get out of control. IAN I know, I heard about the fire. MARYANNE (concerned) You did? IAN Yeah, Its fine. Ill just go start putting my room together. Ian heads up the stairs. NOLAN You cant keep him locked up. You said we are safe here. MARYANNE We are. I just need him to help me unpack. Its the truth. NOLAN Sure. Well, I have to head down to the station. Ill be home by midnight. I love you.

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He kisses his Maryanne and exits. She continues unpacking. INT. DYLANS BEDROOM - BATHROOM - AFTERNOON VIVIAN (22) stands under the steaming jets of Dylans shower. Shes sexy hot. A little on the trashy side. Shes very desirable and she knows it. Dylan enters. He isnt shock. This always happens. DYLAN Vivian. She steps out of the shower and stands in front of Dylan -In the nude. VIVIAN Hey little bro. DYLAN Step brother. Otherwise this would be really uncomfortable. Dylan reaches for a towel and hands it to her. She covers up. DYLAN (CONTD) What are you doing here? VIVIAN I missed you. DYLAN You hate this town. Its boring. Theres nothing to do here. VIVIAN Im sure thats about to change. DYLAN What do you mean? VIVIAN Nothing. DYLAN Get out. VIVIAN But we are bonding. DYLAN I have to get ready.

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VIVIAN For the bonfire? DYLAN Yes. Now get out before I make you. VIVIAN Fine. Vivian drops the towel and heads out. *Note -- Charles dead body still lays on the floor of Dylans bedroom. INT. LAYNES BOARDING HOUSE - STUDY - AFTERNOON Victoria sits behind her desk. Vivian enters all dressed up. Ready to party. She wears a LEATHER JACKET. VIVIAN Hey mom. VICTORIA Hello. Have you seen Charles by any chance? VIVIAN Oh yeah. Hes dead in Dylans room. Is the leather too much? Victoria is stunned. Vivian doesnt seem to care. VICTORIA Did you say Charles is dead? VIVIAN Yeah. Hes in Dylans room. Dylan enter. Also wearing a leather jacket. Vivian sees. VIVIAN (CONTD) (re: jacket) Really? VICTORIA Why is Charles dead! DYLAN Its not he first time theres been a dead body in this house. Victoria walks up to Dylan and SLAPS him. Hard. Vivian smirks.

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Dylan didnt appreciate that. He grabs Victoria by the neck. He looks her straight in the eyes. Emotionless. DYLAN (CONTD) You will never lay another finger on me. If you do, youre going to stab yourself until you die. Got that? Victoria seems to be in a trance. She nods. DYLAN (CONTD) When I live you will go upstairs and take care of Charles body. He lets go of her and turns to leave. Vivian stops him. VIVIAN Im coming. Victoria stands. Still in a trance. VIVIAN (CONTD) Bye mom. Love you. FOYER Vivian and Dylan head for the front door. VIVIAN (CONTD) I bet she regrets training you now.

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ACT THREE EXT. HOLLOW CREEK - THE FALLS - NIGHT A stunning waterfall behind an old wooden bridge, lit up by the rich moonlight. Through the trees, a wide clearing. A BONFIRE roars in the center. TEENS enjoying their party. EXT. BONFIRE - NIGHT The party is raging. And Katherine and Emily are right in the center of it, along with he ROARING BONFIRE and MUSIC. They help themselves to a drink at a keg. Dylan and Vivian arrive. Dylan scans the sea of people. Its crowded. He spots Emily and Kat. VIVIAN Oh! Theres Emily. (less excited) And Katherine. Dylan is silent. Staring. VIVIAN (CONTD) Whats up with you? DYLAN I need a drink. Dylan is eyeing Emily. Vivian takes notice. VIVIAN You broke up with her! DYLAN Yes.

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VIVIAN Moms gonna kill you. DYLAN Your mom. Not mine. And I dont follow her orders. VIVIAN Dont worry. Youll get back together with her. Sandbox love never dies. DYLAN It does when you lose interest. Vivian gets it. But we dont. VIVIAN Oooh. DYLAN Shut up. VIVIAN Make me. You know you want to. Emily and Kat begin to walk towards them. EMILY Hey V! Vivian and Emily hug. Theyre good friends. Katherine and Vivian, not so much. VIVIAN (to Katherine) Hello. KATHERINE Hey... Dylan and Emily just stare at each other. Shes still mad about the incident at the grill. EMILY Hi Dylan. DYLAN Im going to go get a drink. Dylan heads to the keg.

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VIVIAN Hes being extra dickish today. I think its his time of the month. EMILY Tell me about it. He was really rude to Ian at Remedys today. VIVIAN Ian? KATHERINE New kid. Hes cute. Dylan returns with two drinks in his hand. He gives one to Vivian. Vivian takes it. They touch. Suddenly, for a split second, Vivian's face shifts. She grabs Dylans wrists. DYLAN Vivian. Dylan pulls away -- snapping Vivian out of whatever just happened. EMILY You okay? Vivian takes a ship of her drink. VIVIAN Yes! Its my time of the month too. Sorry. (to Dylan) Things are about to get interesting. That was weird... VIVIAN (CONTD) Well. Im gonna go find myself a horny teenage boy to mess around with. Vivian runs off into the sea of horny teenagers. Katherine sees Dylan and Emily making eye contact. They want to talk. KATHERINE And Im gonna get drunker. Katherine heads for the kegs, leaving Dylan and Emily alone. Dylans about to open his mouth when we hear the all to familiar noise of A POLICE SIREN and see red and blue flashing lights.

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Everyone stops. The police car drives towards the fire. Some of the partygoers are about to make a break for it when TRAVIS exits the car. Everyone continues to party. Hes no threat. TRAVIS (to Dylan) Hey dude. DYLAN Hello. TRAVIS (to Emily) Wheres Kat? EMILY Hi to you too. Emily points over at the keg where Katherine stands. Travis heads her way. Dylan takes a drink of his drink. Not wanting to talk. EMILY (CONTD) Can we talk? DYLAN Can I at least get a buzz first? EMILY Why did I ever like you? DYLAN I was joking about the buzz. ACROSS THE BONFIRE Puck arrives with his STONER friends. He has a drink in hand. He drains it. Then he looks over to see his sister, Emily, with Dylan across the way. He ducks out of sight. He moves through the crowd, attempting to avoid Emily and Dylan. He bumps into Vivian. PUCK V. Long time no see. Did you hear were not in laws anymore? VIVIAN Arent you a little young to be at a senior party?

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PUCK Arent you a little old? She moves closer. Shes drink and forward. VIVIAN Im in the mood to-PUCK Im not. Vivian is stung. Not accustomed to rejection. He gives her a polite smile and heads into the woods. ON DYLAN AND EMILY They stroll through the party, not going anywhere, just being together. The FIRE CRACKLES behind them, casting a romantic glow. EMILY People keep asking me if Im okay with us not being together anymore. DYLAN Are you? EMILY Yeah. I guess. Its strange though. (beat) Sorry about yelling at you today. DYLAN I somewhat deserved it. EMILY Somewhat? DYLAN I didnt do nothing bad. EMILY You wanted to instigate a fight with Ian. DYLAN Where is he anyway? EMILY Dont know if hes even coming. I was just being friendly.

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DYLAN Im impressed though. Trying to get me jealous by using the new kid. Emily SPILLS her drink on Dylan. On purpose. EMILY Your about to hit me. Its okay. Point Emily. They both smile. EXT. WOODS - NIGHT Puck walks through the woods. He drains another drink. He finds a spot, unzips and pees. He can hear a COUPLE making out. He quickly finishes and zips up -- moving towards the NOISE. Through the trees and brush, he comes upon... KATHERINE AND TRAVES. Travis has her up against a tree. Theyre all over each other. ON PUCK -- completely curious and stunned. He starts to leave when he hears... KATHERINE No way, Travis. ON KATHERINE AND TRAVIS Travis is laughing, enjoying himself. Its all fun and games with him. Katherine pushes him away with little success. KATHERINE (CONTD) I am not having sex in the woods. I dont want anyone to see. TRAVIS Cmon, itll be hot. KATHERINE No. Go to the school and Ill meet you there in a ten. Then we can have all the sex you want. ON PUCK. He heads back to the bonfire, but once again, bumps into Vivian. She grabs him by the arm. Hard. VIVIAN You shouldve said yes.

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EXT. BONFIRE - NIGHT Dylan and Emily are sitting by themselves, away from the crowd. EMILY Its just... I mean we dated since middle school. And Im okay with it, I just. I just cant explain it. DYLAN To be honest, I just dont feel the same way anymore. Emily turns to him. She looks directly into his eyes. DYLAN (CONTD) What? Emily leans over and touches his face, brushing his bangs aside. A current moves between them. Its potent. Dylan takes a deep breath. Struggling a little. DYLAN (CONTD) Em. I-Emily cuts him off. EMILY (noticing something) Youve got to be kidding me. FOLLOW HER LOOK Puck is being dragged through the crowd by Vivian towards her and Dylan. VIVIAN Look what horny teenager I found. PUCK I know Im slightly drunk, but Im pretty sure I wasnt the wet one. EMILY (to Puck) What are you doing here? PUCK Im partying at a party. Who would have thunk. Emily doesnt find it funny. Dylan lets out a small grin.

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EMILY You know what. Ill just call mom. She can pick you up, because Im not taking you home. DYLAN Ill take him. EMILY What? DYLAN You know I dont like parties... With people. It gives me an excuse to leave. Ill take home. No big deal. Puck smiles. EMILY Fine. Dont care. Im gonna go get drunk and actually have fun for once without worrying about my little shit brother. Emily heads into the crowd, not wanting any part of it. DYLAN (to Vivian) Are you gonna be alright? VIVIAN Of course. Im sure I can find something to ride. DYLAN Just make sure that ride is breathing. Vivian winks at Dylan. DYLAN (CONTD) (to Puck) And you little shit, lets go. Puck and Dylan leave. Vivian looks around the crowd searching for her ride. She spots Katherine walking towards her. KATHERINE Have you seen Emily? VIVIAN Shes probably chugging down a beer at the moment.

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KATHERINE Can you tell her I left? VIVIAN Where you going? KATHERINE I... I dont feel to well. VIVIAN Is that right? Vivian knows shes lying, but doesnt really care. KATHERINE Yeah. If you see her can you tell her? VIVIAN Of course. Katherine turns to leave. VIVIAN (CONTD) Katherine. KATHERINE Yeah? VIVIAN Im gonna miss you. KATHERINE Okay? Katherine walks away. What did Vivian mean? Vivian smiles at the sight of Katherine leaving. A devilish smile, like she knows something we dont... As soon as Kat leaves, Vivian continues to scout the crowd for her ride. She begins to head for the woods. Right before reaching the woods, she grabs a boy from the crowd. He goes easily with a big smile on his face. Hes about to get laid. EXT. MAYORS MANSION /INT. DYLANS CAR - NIGHT Dylan and Puck pull into a long winding driveway. A massive, old-style mansion stands before them. Neither in a hurry to get out of the car. Then...

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DYLAN Why are you giving your sister a hard time? PUCK Im not. DYLAN Today at the grill and just now? PUCK That was brotherly love. Dylan WHACKS him on the head. A playful thunk. DYLAN Im serious. Puck turns to Dylan. Dylan stares into his eyes. DYLAN (CONTD) Please stop giving your sister a hard time. And no more drugs. Youre a walking clich. Puck lets out a smile. PUCK Im the walking clich? Youre the pretty rich boy whose giving that new kid a hard time because he thinks hes making a move on his girl, whose not even his girl anymore. DYLAN Touch. They have a bond. Not a brotherly bond, something more... DYLAN (CONTD) Now get out. Tell your mother I said hello. Puck smiles and exits the car. PUCK Thanks for the ride. (beat) Do you want to come in for a bit?

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DYLAN I have to head back and finish talking to your sister. The girl, that no longer my girl. Puck nods. Disappointed, but waves goodbye as Dylan drives away. INT. MAYORS MANSION - PUCKS BEDROOM - NIGHT A typical boys bedroom. Eleanor sits on his bed, while on her phone. Puck enters. Surprised to see her. PUCK Hi Mom? A silver serving tray rests beside her. PUCK (CONTD) (re: plate) What is that? The plate contains an assortment of pills, pot, and various accoutrements. All laid out like a separate courses. ELEANOR Your sister informed me of your newly formed habits so I thought I lay them out for dinner tonight. I found the main course in your sock drawer. The sides, courtesy of your shoe boxes. Oldest trick in the book, by the way. She points at small bong. ELEANOR (CONTD) Under the mattress. She points at some rolled up blunts. ELEANOR (CONTD) DVD cases. Which reminds me, I also found your porn in the Teen Wolf case, But, well save that conversation for a different time. She gets up and walks towards Puck. PUCK Come on. You already knew about that.

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She grabs Puck by the chin. Hard. Shes firm. Intense. ELEANOR A mother always know. (beat) Now. Go flush your dinner down the toilet. She lets go. Puck head to his bed. ELEANOR (CONTD) Ill be back in a bit. Theres some paper work I need to finish at the office. (beat) I almost forgot. Youll be doing some community service to make up for you absence in school. On Puck, not happy with his moms disciplinarian persona. INT. GALLOWAYS HOME - IANS BEDROOM - NIGHT An attic loft with a huge bay window. Ian is finishing putting his bed together. The walls are lined up with unopened boxes. The bed is finished. He takes a step back and is happy with his work. INT. GALLOWAYS HOME - KITCHEN - NIGHT Maryanne is carrying some boxes into the kitchen. Ian enters. He helps her. IAN I finish putting the bed together. Ill do the rest tomorrow. MARYANNE Thats great sweaty. Sorry that we didnt let you go out tonight. IAN Its fine. I think I should head to sleep. Unpacking is actually tiring. Maryanne lets out a warm smile. She makes her way to the living room. She pulls something out from a box. A NECKLACE. She hands it to Ian.

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IAN (CONTD) What is this? MARYANNE Its a family heirloom. Ian takes a closer look at the necklace. Its silver with RING ATTACHED. He looks closer -- an inscription in the ring: NATIVE IAN Native. MARYANNE This town didnt welcome visitors very well in the past. They wanted a way to see who was a natural born citizen of this town and who wasnt, so they made rings for the families. IAN Like a passport. MARYANNE Yes. It used to be mine. Now its yours. IAN But I wasnt born in Hollow Creek. Maryanne helps Ian put it around his neck. MARYANNE It doesnt matter anymore. Now go up to bed. Ill see you tomorrow. She kisses him on the forehead. INT. GALLOWAYS HOME - IANS BEDROOM - NIGHT Ian lays in bed staring at his newly gifted necklace. He runs this thumb over the inscription. His eyes slowly start to close -- And then all at once, he falls asleep.

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ACT FOUR

EXT. COUNTRY ROAD - NIGHT The same long, winding, road we saw earlier. Within the thick forest we can barley see the smoke that comes from the bonfire. A lone set of HEADLIGHTS appears down the road. An SUV comes into view. INT. SUV - NIGHT Katherine drives down the long road. MUSIC PLAYS. Katherine sings along. THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD - Headlights pierce darkness. BUZZZ!!! Katherines phone vibrates. She looks at it, taking her eyes off the road. The message reads: FROM TRAVIS -- HORNY. HURRY UP!! Katherine replies back. Oblivious to the road. Who gave this girl a driver license? THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD -- A misty fog starts rolling by.

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The fog grows thicker and thicker. It would be difficult to see the road if Katherine was actually paying attention. In just a few seconds, theres nothing but white all around. The roads almost completely gone from view. Then, all of a sudden... THE FOG LIFTS. A CLEAR ROAD AGAIN -- And thats when Katherine looks up, but before she evens blinks -SHE SCREAMS. WINDSHIELD - POV - A YOUNG MAN STANDS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. Katherine HITS the brakes. Not fast enough -- SHE CRASHES INTO THE MAN. His body goes up and over the SUV, rolling off the top, hitting the ground behind her. Katherine YANKS THE WHEEL, sending the SUV into a tailspin across the road. It comes to a SCREECHING HALT. Everything goes silent for a moment. KATHERINE Oh my god. Oh my god. Shes in full panic. Starts CRYING. She peers out the window, but she cant see anything. The HEADLIGHTS are pointed to the woods. EXT. SUV - NIGHT Katherine gets out of the car. The music from the bonfire, miles away, can be heard. She walks around to the front of the car to inspect the damage. Her eyes search the darkness. Theres no one around, beside the MAN laying on the road up ahead. KATHERINE Oh god. Please dont be dead. Katherine races across the road, where the YOUNG MAN lies. Still. KATHERINE (CONTD) Please be okay. Slowly, she approaches the man. Kneels down...

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BESIDE THE BODY. Its not moving. Katherine knows this isnt good. She finds his hand -- lifts it. Feels for a pulse. KATHERINE (CONTD) No. Oh my god. No. She peers down to the YOUNG MANS FACE. Unable to see him at all. Its pitch black. She pats her pockets franticly. Trying to find something -Her phone. She turns back to the car. KATHERINE (CONTD) Shit. She makes her way towards the car. A NOISE BEHIND HER. She turns. The road is empty. The YOUNG MAN is gone. She turns back to the car. RUNNING. Frightened. Terrified. Shes almost to the car when she FALLS FACE FIRST against the asphalt road. And before you think this is a clich horror movie scene -Katherine looks behind her. Shes paralyzed in horror. The YOUNG MAN is behind her -- HOLDING TIGHT TO HER ANKLE. Still, we dont see his face due to the darkness. BLOOD BEGINS TO RUSH DOWN KATHERINES FACE. She feels it and thats when she starts KICKING AND SCREAMING. He breaks free from him. She gets up and begins to run into -EXT. FOREST - LATE NIGHT -- Katherine breaks through the branches. HEADLIGHTS light up her path. She runs down the center of the trees. SCREAMING HYSTERICALLY. Trying to put distance between her and the MAN thats out there... She keeps running and running...directly into the woods. Everything becomes blurry really fast. Katherine keeps moving, not looking back, disappearing further into the thick woods.

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Finally, she stops. Shes breathing hard, really hard. And this is when we realize... DARKNESS. No more sight of the road. No sight of the bonfire. Just endless rows of trees. Shes lost and she knows it. She takes one more look around. She starts running again. She runs and runs. She continues to run, but it feels like shes making no progress. She runs until -WAHM! SHE FALLS FACE FIRST AGAIN. She falls in a puddle of something. Something thick. She rights herself, wincing. . She looks forward and sees - THE YOUNG MAN IN FRONT OF HER. LAYING ON THE GROUND. STILL. FACE DOWN. DEAD. SHE TRIPPED OVER HIM. We now notice that the bonfire is visible, yards behind Katherine. Some light manages to break through the trees. Katherine begins to go back into PANIC MODE. Shes shaking. She stands and moves closer to the BODY. Using her leg, she kicks over the BODY. ON KATHERINE. HER FACE FULL OF SHOCK AND HORROR AS SHE SEES THE FACE OF THE YOUNG MAN. She brings her hands up to view. The liquid she fell on was BLOOD. AND SHES COVERED IN IT. FROM HEAD TO TOE. KATHERINE SCREAMS OUT -- A BLOOD CURDING SCREAM. INT. IANS BEDROOM - LATE NIGHT IAN AWAKES. SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF HIS LUNGS. HES BREATHING HARD. REALLY HARD. Was all that a dream? He takes a look around. Moon light coming in through the bay window. Silence. He gets up and heads to his bathroom. INT. IANS BEDROOM - BATHROOM - LATE NIGHT Ian turns on the faucet and splashes his face with water. Waking him up. He stares into the mirror. He doesnt look good. Sick. Tired. Scared. He knows something isnt right.

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EXT. WOODBORO LANE - LATE NIGHT The neighborhood is dark...quiet. A MAN stands in the middle of the street, facing the Galloways home. The Man is completely covered in dark clothing. His face hides behind a dark skin tight mask. The only thing noticeable are the RED LEATHER GLOVES he wears. He will be known as Red Gloves. EXT. BONFIRE - LATE NIGHT The party is still raging on. In the woods, Vivian sucks face with a TEENAGE BOY by his car, Emily converses with some FRIENDS. Everyone is having the time of their lives until-A SCREAM. Everyone stops. The music is cut short. What was that?! ANGEL ON KATHERINE as she comes out of the woods. Shes covered in dirt. No longer blood... Everyone begins to take notice. Emily pushes through the crowd. EMILY Katherine! Oh my god! She races to help her friend. Instant panic. Chaos. A DIN OF VOICES as everyone reacts. Emily reaches Katherine just as she falls to the ground. The partygoers crowd her, trying to help. From somewhere else, Vivian exits the woods alongside the horny teenage boy. ON VIVIAN, staring in shock at the sight. Vivian lets herself get swallowed up by the crowd. And then, with everyones attention on Katherine, she leaves. EXT. GALLOWAYS HOME - LATE NIGHT Red gloves moves closer to the house. He stops right before reaching the veranda. He directs a RAISED HAND towards the front door.

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INT. GALLOWAYS HOME - KITCHEN - LATE NIGHT Maryanne is finishing unpacking some of the silverware. She HUMS along to some song. She reaches inside a box just as a burner stove IGNITES -The flame is small, but it grabs her attention. She turns off the stove and continues to unpack. Seconds later another burner IGNITES -- this time, the FLAME IS SHOOTING HIGH ABOVE THE STOVE. Maryanne quickly turns it off. She looks around and finds her PHONE. She grabs it and begins sending a text. Just as she hits send-All four burners SPIT FLAMES OF FIRE. Maryanne steps back. Stunned. Terrified. The flames quickly begin to CLIMB THE WALL to the ceiling. Theres recognition on Maryannes face. Pure horror. And then the slightest whisper... MARYANNE Ian... She turns to run.. She takes one step, but something has her. Something thats not there. Her feet fly from under, she lands hard ON HER BACK. Her head CRACKS against the kitchen floor. INT. IANS BEDROOM - LATE NIGHT Ian is still staring at himself. He turns the faucet off. THUMP! He hears something. Something from downstairs. He walks to the door and he sees smoke coming from under it... BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! The fire alarm BLARES throughout the house. IAN Mom... INT. GALLOWAYS HOME - KITCHEN - LATE NIGHT Maryanne is on the ground. Shes still. The fire SPREADS up the walls, to the ceiling. Maryannes eyes flicker open. Semi-conscious, she sees Ian running towards her. Hes horrified. Scared. Tears run down his face.

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He gets beside her. Ian holds her up. Shes bleeding from her head. IAN Mom! Mom! GASPING, she reaches out to Ian, her eyes full of fear. She lets out her final word... MARYANNE Run. Every BULB AROUND THEM EXPLODES. The fire quickly leaps into the living room and upstairs. In seconds, the entire house goes up in flames. Ian holds his mother tight. He doesnt want to let her go. He stares deep within her eyes. Run. IAN Mom! Maryanne begins to GAG. COUGH. CHOKE. She can no longer breathe. Ian watches his mother take her final breaths. Her eyes become as cold as death. Ian losses it. He SCREAMS, SHOUTS and CRIES. BOOOM! The front door BURSTS OPEN. The man with the red gloves stands right on the door step. Ian and him make eye contact for a split second. Ian, weak and horror-stricken, stands and RUNS out the back door. EXT. GALLOWAYS HOME - BACKYARD - LATE NIGHT Ian comes running out of his house. A MOMENT OF PURE SILENCE. He stares back at his home. At his dead mother lying on the kitchen floor. And at the man with the skin tight mask and red gloves at the front door. And then, the house EXPLODES INTO FLAMES, ENGULFING Maryanne. The silence continues as Ian hears his mothers last words... MARYANNE (V.O.) Run. And thats what he does. He runs for his life into the woods.

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INT. HOLLOW CREEK POLICE STATION - LATE NIGHT A small town police station. Some OFFICERS fall asleep at their desks. At the end we see the SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Through the glass window, we see Nolan. Hes going through some papers. His phone lights up... He reads the text. Its something bad. Really bad. He jumps out of his desk and runs out of his office. NOLAN (into radio) All available units head to 828 Woodboro lane. Now!! EXT. HOLLOW CREEK - LATE NIGHT An AERIAL SHOT of the town. POLICE VEHICLES AND A FIRE TRUCK race down the street towards Ians home. EXT. WOODBORO LANE- LATE NIGHT The entire neighborhood is awoken with the SQUAD CARS BLARING DOWN THE STREET. EXT. GALLOWAYS HOME - LATE NIGHT Nolan breaks through his sheriffs car door. He races towards the house, but hes too late. It shocks the life out of him. The house is ENGULFED IN FLAMES. DEPUTIES around Nolan stare, not knowing what to do. CLOSE ON NOLANS FACE. As the realization sinks in. The next moments are a blur as Nolan steps forward. He gets lost in the flames. The fireman at work. He tries to speak... But all sound... All motion... Everything comes to a horrifying halt. As Nolans world is destroyed. END OF ACT FOUR

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ACT FIVE EXT. COUNTRY ROAD - LATE NIGHT The now infamous winding road. Headlights appear through the darkness. INT. DYLANS CAR - LATE NIGHT Dylan drives down the road until he sees something up ahead. THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD -- Katherines car. Abandoned. Headlights still piercing the woods. He stops his car.

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EXT. COUNTRY ROAD - SAME Dylan exits his car and makes his way towards Katherines car. He takes a look around... No one in sight. Somethings not right... Dylan peaks inside the car... No one. He turns back. He steps on something... He bends down and pick up-A NECKLACE. The same necklace Maryanne gave to Ian... He inspects it. Its familiar to him... BUZZ!! Dylan reaches into his pocket and answers his phone. DYLAN Hello? Who ever is on the other line, is not doing too well. DYLAN (CONTD) Okay. Okay. Calm down. Ill be there soon. Dylan pockets his cell phone and the necklace. EXT. GALLOWAYS HOME - LATE NIGHT The firefighters are finishing putting out the fire. The house is badly burnt, but still seems stable. Nolan stands in front of the house. Glassy eyed. Watching the scene. A FIREFIGHTER exits the house and approaches Nolan. FIREFIGHTER Sir. Nolan is silent. FIREFIGHTER (CONTD) The fire started in the kitchen. We dont know yet if it was arson or accidental. Nolan is still silent. FIREFIGHTER (CONTD) We found a body. Its burnt badly, but we can see its a female. The corner has to inves-

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NOLAN Its my wife. Wheres my son? Travis exits the burnt home. He walks up to Nolan. NOLAN (CONTD) (to Travis) Where the hell where you? This is your street. Why werent you patrolling it. TRAVIS I... I went to go patrol the bonfire sir. Nolan takes a breath. Hes about to lose it, but he holds it in. NOLAN My son and wife are dead and you-TRAVIS Theres only one body in the house. Female. Sir. The back door was open. They havent found out how the fire started. And your son is not-(beat) Its protocol sir. Nolan stares deep in Travis eyes. He knows what he means. NOLAN Hes my son! Not a suspect! My wife is Dead! If my son is out there, FIND HIM! INT. HOLLOW CREEK HOSPITAL - ROOM - LATE NIGHT Katherine lies in her hospital bed. Emily sits by her side. Worry etched on her face. Dylan enters. DYLAN Hey. Emily heads towards Dylan and hugs him with great strength. Dylan doesn't hold back. Shes on the brink of crying.

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EMILY I didnt know who to call. Her parents arent answering and she hasnt woken up and I-Dylan stops her. DYLAN Go try her parents again. Emily gives him a nod and heads out into the hallway. Dylan walks up beside Katherine. He stares at her, emotionless. DYLAN (CONTD) Wake up. Katherines eyes flutter open. Her eyes full of fear. She struggles to speak. In the faintest whisper, she manages to speak. KATHERINE Ian. Hes dead. This grabs his attention. Dylan becomes emotionless. He stares deep into Katherines eyes. Hes doing his thing again... DYLAN Youre going to forget whatever happened. You thought you hit an animal. You were drunk. You lost control and left your car. You ran back to the bonfire. Katherine stares into Dylan eyes as she nods. Emily enters. EMILY They finally answered. Her parents are on her (re: Katherine) She woke up! Instantly, Dylan is back to his charming self. DYLAN Yes. Shes fine. Sorry, but I have to go. Ill be back in a bit. He leans in and KISSES Emily on the cheek. EMILY Thank you. Dylan exits. Leaving Emily with Katherine.

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EXT. OCEAN - LATE NIGHT The moon illuminates the choppy waters of the Gulf. EXT. BOARDWALK - LATE NIGHT Eleanor walks down the old and empty boardwalk. Behind her is the MARINA and old restaurants under renovation. She reaches the end of the boardwalk and sits on a bench facing the dark horizon. Waves CRASH against the boardwalk. The night air whipping all around. A MAN appears behind her. The same man outside of the Galloways home with the RED GLOVES. The same man that somehow killed Ians mother. He takes a sit next to Eleanor. RED GLOVES The boy-ELEANOR --got away. I know. RED GLOVES Isabella is-ELEANOR --dead. I know. (beat) By this point, youd think youd realized that I know everything. (beat) Find the boy, but be careful. He and his brother are the last natives. While hes in this town, his power is stronger than ever. RED GLOVES What are we going to do about his brother than? When theyre together their powers are-Eleanor stares up at the skies. Ignoring Red Gloves. ELEANOR Theres a storm coming... As RAINDROPS begin to hit the boardwalk. CLOUDS FORM IN THE SKY ABOVE. In moments, a light shower becomes a steady pour of rain.

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Eleanor watches the clouds. A CRACKLING OF THUNDER. Followed by LIGHTING illuminating the sky. The rain pours down, drenching her and the man with the RED GLOVES. She walks away towards the MARINA. The MAN follows shortly. EXT. HOLLOW CREEK - OUTSKIRTS - LATE NIGHT As it begins to RAIN DOWN, POLICE OFFICERS gather on a dirt road. At their sides, SEARCH DOGS bark and whine, pulling their leashes taut. One by one, the officers click on flashlights and then glance towards Nolan for his signal. Seconds later, a dozen streaks of light tear through the shadowy woods. A desperate search begun... EXT. WOODS - NIGHT Just like the beginning. Moon light pierces through the branches. A pour of rain falls down. IAN breaks through the darkness. RUNNING WITH GREAT SPEED. Running with great adrenaline and fear in his eyes, he maneuvers over rocks and branches. Ian looks over his shoulder, but no one is there. He continues running forward when-IN A FLASH: A TOWERING WALL OF FIRE SPROUTS OUT IN FRONT OF HIM. He falls backwards. Eyes wide open. Ian gawks at the wall of flames that blocks his way. He recovers and takes one more look around the woods. Still no one in sight. Then suddenly from behind-IN A FLASH: A BLACK STEAL ROPE WRAPS AROUND HIS THROAT. As Ian GASPS for air, he attempts to break free. But no luck. The rope is too strong. With every move Ian makes, the rope GRIPS TIGHTER AND TIGHTER.

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The struggle can be seen through Ians eyes. The hope he is losing. His eyes begin to tear when-IN A FLASH: IAN IS ROUGHLY YANKED BACKWARDS. BEING DRAGGED LIKE A COWBOY FROM A HORSES STIRRUP. WITH ONE FINAL SCREAM, IAN REACHES OUT TO US, AS HE GETS SWALLOWED INTO THE DARKNESS. INT. DYLANS BEDROOM - LATE NIGHT Rains slams against the window. Dylan enters his room and makes his way to the STONE FIREPLACE. He touches the left hand corner. He presses on it. It moves slightly. He pull on it. The stone moves. Dylan pulls harder, removing it from the fire place to find-A secret hiding place. He reaches in and pulls out a SMALL WOODEN BOX -- an old one. He opens it and takes out its contents: an OLD LEATHER JOURNAL, a NECKLACE, identical to Ians, and an old PICTURE of two little boys. He takes out the necklace from his pocket and compares the two. Identical. He stares at the old photograph. One of the boys in the picture is a newborn and the other is just a year old. They both wear the same necklaces -- The necklaces Dylan holds in his hands. Only a closer look reveals the inscription: Dylan & Dorian Hollow. FADE TO BLACK

END OF PILOT