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Jessie, Jake, and Jamie's vacation go through a turn of events. The gang are now accused of a crime they did not commit. Find out how they stay under covers, and meanwhile reveal the real culprits.

[Act 1 Scene 1 - Holiday Resort Lobby]

(The Friends enter the hotel lobby, chatting with each other)

JAMIE - This is going to be a good holiday.

JESSIE - You think? it's going to awesome. It's not like last year - you took us to some hotel made out of bamboo sticks.

JAMIE - It was a spa resort, Jessie! it's supposed to be like that.

JAKE - Please tell me this place has good wine.

JAMIE - Why are you always after wine?

JAKE - It's my hobby - going after good wine all around the world.

JESSIE - But, once you start having a drink......

RESORT MANAGER - Hello Madam, welcome to Casa Resort. How may I help you?

JAMIE - I booked a room, under the name of Jamie.

RESORT MANAGER - (Checking the server on his laptop) Hmm....Jamie, Yes. Room for three, right?

JAMIE - Yes.

RESORT MANAGER - Your room number is 915, on the 9th floor (hands over the key).

JAMIE - Thank you.

RESORT MANAGER - Sam! help with the luggage.

SAM - I'm on it!

(takes the luggage - and follows the friends)

[Act 1 Scene 2 - Hotel Room]

SAM - Luggage, madam.

JAMIE - Thank you.

SAM - Enjoy your stay (leaves).

JESSIE - Woah.

JAKE - It's not that great.

JESSIE - Have some respect, Jake. She put in a lot of effort to book.

JAKE - I'm just giving my input. Now then, if I'm not wrong....the mini bar should be right about (searching) there!

JAMIE - Jackpot.

(Jake searches the minibar)

JAMIE - I'll freshen up and be back. The brochure says we can see fireflies at the garden downstairs.

JESSIE - Ooh, nice.

(Jamie goes to freshen up)

JESSIE - Well? you found wine?

JAKE - They're all in cans, that's the bad part.

JESSIE - Don't drink here. Drink when you're outside. You'll wreck the room like last year.

JAKE - That was a different story - the wine had an extra kick.

(Jamie comes back)

JESSIE - Can I keep the luggage in the cupboard?

JAMIE - Sure, why not.

JESSIE - Jake, put it in the cupboard.

JAKE - Why me? I'm busy.

JESSIE - You can do this later. Put it in the cupboard.

JAKE - Fine (opens the cupboard - dead body falls out). Wait what?!

JAMIE - What is that?!

(pause - everyone in shock)

JAKE - (Goes near to the body) G-Guys....dead.

JESSIE - Dead?! w-who is it?

JAKE - (Flips the body over).

JAMIE - (Gasps).

JAKE - Phew! just some random girl.

JAMIE - No it isn't! t-that's Inspector Anna's daughter.

JESSIE - How do you know that?

JAMIE - I watch the news. I know who is who's children.

JESSIE - Cover it up! quick!

JAKE - With what?

JAMIE - (Thinks hard) P-Put it under the bed! no one will notice.

(they push the body inside)

JESSIE - Phew....I think we're done.

(door bell rings)

JAMIE - (Goes slowly to open the door).

SAM - Ma'am, I forgot to place the complimentary hamper.

JESSIE - P-Place it on the table.

SAM - (Places it on the table) Have a good day ma'am (leaves).

JAKE - Phew! I though it was going to be someone else.

(doorbell rings again)

JAMIE - (Goes slowly to open the door).

(Police officers enter in a rush)

INSPECTOR ANNA - Check the room! quick! I'm not leaving without the body!

JESSIE/JAKE - Huh?!

JAMIE - W-What are you guys doing?

OFFICER FRED - We're looking for a body. Tell me where it is, and there won't be harm.

JESSIE - B-Body? w-what body? we're here on holiday.

INSPECTOR ANNA - Found it?

OFFICER FRED - (Sits on the bed) Nope. Nowhere (kicking his legs towards the body underneath).

INSPECTOR ANNA - (Sits on the other bed) Ridiculous. Perfectly ridiculous. I receive information about the body in this hotel room, and this is what I end up with?!

JAKE - Um...

(Officer Fred kicks the body)

OFFICER FRED - Ma'am! t-there's something under the bed!

INSPECTOR ANNA - Take it out!

JESSIE - (Whispers) We're dead.

(they take it out)

INSPECTOR ANNA - Amy!! no!! don't leave me!!

JAKE - (Whispers) T-That's inspector Anna?

OFFICER FRED - Quiet there! (notices blood stains on Jake's shirt). Stop right there! (holds his shirt). Ma'am! the culprits!

JAMIE - What?!

INSPECTOR ANNA - (Checks his shirt) H-How dare you! how dare you kill my daughter?! with what bravery are you still standing in this very room?

JAMIE - We didn't murder her! t-there's a mistake.

INSPECTOR ANNA - Officer Fred! do a finger print scan of the body.

OFFICER FRED - (Uses a gadget) Positive. Their finger prints are on the body.

INSPECTOR ANNA - I see....you break into this room. Kill her with a gun or a knife, then push her underneath the bed to cover it up? clever - but in the end you appear before me like a bunch of fools.

(Jake from behind tosses a blanket sheet, wrapping them up together)

INSPECTOR ANNA/OFFICER FRED - Hey!! get off! load your gun, officer!

JAKE - Let's go!

JAMIE - Why did you do that?! are you crazy?!

JAKE - I panicked alright?! now go!

(they run)

[Act 2 Scene 1 - Holiday Resort Lobby]

(Resort Manager, and Sam are present)

INSPECTOR ANNA - Officer Fred - arrange for a public announcement. I want the public to keep guard.

OFFICER FRED - Yes ma'am! (salutes and leaves).

INSPECTOR ANNA - Now then, (walking around the resort manager and Sam). You had three guests, check-in to the resort. They checked into Room 915, am I right?

RESORT MANAGER - Y-Yes.

INSPECTOR ANNA - Hmm....2 girls, and 1 boy. Am I right?

RESORT MANAGER - Yes.

INSPECTOR ANNA - You took their luggage upstairs, am I right?

SAM - Yes.

INSPECTOR ANNA - Did they carry any suspicious articles?

SAM - Not that I can think of. I didn't check their luggage yet.

INSPECTOR ANNA - Attend to it immediately. Report if you spot any suspicious articles.

(Sam leaves)

INSPECTOR ANNA - As for you. If my daughter checked into room 915, why did these guys check into the same room?

RESORT MANAGER - Um....

INSPECTOR ANNA - I need an answer.

RESORT MANAGER - Your daughter had already checked out of the same room.

INSPECTOR ANNA - She checked out? w-when?

RESORT MANAGER - Today morning, 7am.

INSPECTOR ANNA - When did they check in?

RESORT MANAGER - 8:30am.

INSPECTOR ANNA - Time is 10am....my daughter checked out at 7am, these guys checked in at 8:30am. Something is missing....if she already checked out, t-then why is she killed in the same room?

RESORT MANAGER - She said....h-her friends checked into the same room. She wanted to see them.

INSPECTOR ANNA - Her friends....checking into the same hotel....even more, same room? how? what's the chance of that? b-but why did they want to kill her?....strange. Give me a print out of their details. I'll inform the railway and airport authorities.

(Takes a print out and gives it to her)

INSPECTOR ANNA - Right then. I'll be on my way (leaves).

RESORT MANAGER - (On the phone) Hello? i-it's me. I'll collect the money tonight. Thank you (drops the call and looks around him).

[Act 2 Scene 2 - Line of Small Shops]

(Everyone is on stage - walking towards either side of the stage, pushing the three friends along)

ANNOUNCEMENT - Attention everyone! we are on a lookout for three suspects: 2 girls, and 1 boy. They're wearing blue/black pants and casual tops. Please keep a look-out, and if you find anything suspicious - contact us immediately at 999.

JOSEPH - (Notices Jessie) Hmm....

JESSIE - (Whispers) Let's move!

[Act 3 Scene 1 - Bakery Store]

JAMIE - Did we lose them?

JESSIE - I think so.

JAKE - This is ridiculous. I can't believe we're being hunted down for something we didn't do!

JAMIE - Calm down.

JAKE - I can't!

JAMIE - Don't worry. When everything is fine, we'll find the best wine in town for you.

JESSIE - What do we do meanwhile? if we go outside, we'll be caught.

JAMIE - Hmm....(walking around in circles).

JAKE - Well?

(Jamie notices a baker - struggling in his work)

JAMIE - Ehem...s-sir?

(Baker ignores)

JAMIE - S-Sir?

BAKER - Are you talking to me?

JAMIE - Y-Yes. Um....we were wondering if you could....

BAKER - Do what? give you cake?

JAMIE - No! No! I'm fine.

BAKER - What do you want then?

JAMIE - A-Allow me to introduce ourselves. I'm Jamie, this is Jake, and that's Jessie.

JESSIE/JAKE - Hi.

BAKER - Okay then?

JAMIE - We're college students. We've come here to do our intern.

BAKER - Intern in a bakery? are you serious?

JESSIE - W-We're taking culinary arts courses. Our aim is to gain some work experience. It would be wonderful if you could give us that opportunity.

BAKER - Well um...I-I don't know what to say but-

JESSIE - We'll only work for a week's time. After which we'll report back.

BAKER - Okay then. I'll need one person helping me in the kitchen, one weighing the items, and one being the cashier.

JAKE - I'm in the kitchen! (goes in).

JESSIE - Please be the cashier.

JAMIE - B-But I'm scared.

JESSIE - Be strong, I'll be working right behind you.

JAMIE - Fine.

BAKER - Good luck.

[Act 3 Scene 2 - Police Station]

(Inspector Anna is going through their luggage - in detail)

OFFICER FRED - Are you busy ma'am?

INSPECTOR ANNA - Just taking a look at what they had in their luggage.

OFFICER FRED - (Looks inside) Not a big deal really. It seems like an ordinary vacation luggage to me.

INSPECTOR ANNA - (Yells) Don't jump conclusions! people are very sneaky these days - hiding stolen diamonds in their watches, stitching money to their jackets, you name it. It could be a trick.

OFFICER FRED - W-When is the funeral?

INSPECTOR ANNA - (Pauses in shock) T-Tonight. I-I can't take this! too much is happening. On one side I have my dead daughter, on the other? cold-blooded murderers. I want her honored by the entire police force. Call everyone to be here at 8:30 pm.

OFFICER FRED - Yes ma'am! (salutes and leaves).

(Inspector Anna checks the toiletry pouch and finds a perfume)

INSPECTOR ANNA - (Sprays it) Oh...strong, very strong perfume. They must've used it in action.

[Act 3 Scene 3 - Bakery Store]

(Joseph enters)

JOSEPH - Hello! (looking around)

JAMIE - (Notices the customer) Oh god!

JESSIE - What?

JAMIE - It's him.

JESSIE - Oh no! what do we do now?

JAMIE - Just follow my lead.

JOSEPH - Good day miss!

JAMIE - (In a creepy way) Hi there!

JOSEPH - (Scared) U-Um...h-hello there. C-Can I uh...wait a second! don't I know you from somewhere?

JESSIE - (In a creepy way) Do you?

JOSEPH - (Scared) No I don't!

JAMIE - (In a creepy way) Well, how can I help you?

JOSEPH - (Scared) C-Cake.....I want cake!!

JAMIE - (In a creepy way) Sure. Here you go, that'll be $3.

JOSEPH - (Scared) T-Take the money. (Rushing out with the cake) Creeps.

(Joseph leaves)

JESSIE - Is he gone?

JAMIE - Yes. Phew! thank goodness.

[Act 4 Scene 1 - Line of Small Shops (Night Time)]

ROB - (On the phone) Hello? it's me. Yes, operation successful. I've taken down the Inspector's daughter. How did I cover up?....let's just say that some poor soul out there is in deep trouble. (Laughs) is the money ready? yes, I'll get it tomorrow. Hmm....I see, hand over the money and we'll take this through. Thanks (drops the call). Time to sharpen the knife.

(He walks around - as if unsuspected - Jamie enters)

JAMIE - (Looks around and doesn't see anybody) (On the phone) Hello mum. It's me. I-I'm doing good, h-how are you? that's good to hear. I-I hope everything is going well there. Mum I want to tell you something really important. A-Apparently, o-our return flights got canceled. W-We're trying to book another flight to return home. U-Until then, w-we'll be here (looks up - upset) I-I'll try my best to come back home. B-Bye (drops the call).

(Jamie collapses onto ground - as she is upset)

JESSIE - (Runs on stage) What happened? a-are you okay?

JAMIE - (In tears) W-We're done for. W-We can't go home.

JESSIE - Don't worry. Everything is going to be alright. After all, it was Jake's fault in the first place.

JAMIE - Y-You're right. What did we do wrong?

JESSIE - Nothing, now come in. Let's sleep.

[Act 4 Scene 2]

(Lights out - nothing to be seen as it's the funeral)

(Background sounds/music - sad music)

INSPECTOR ANNA - And shoot!

(gun fire in the background)

OFFICER FRED - In loving memory of Inspector Anna's daughter. Prayers go out to her families and the dearest of friends. On behalf of the police force....may you: Amy Douglas, (slowly) Rest in peace.

(Sound Effect - Possibly thunderstorm)

[Act 5 Scene 1 - Bakery Store]

JAMIE - Hi! how can I help you?

JACK - Slice of chocolate cake, and you?

JOSEPHINE - Just Orange Juice.

JAMIE - Right then, that'll be $5.

(they give the money)

JAMIE - You can take your seat. We'll come and serve you.

(Josephine and Jack sit down at a table - Jake enters)

JAKE - (On the phone) Sir, please listen to us. It's all a big mistake. We're just three fine people who came to enjoy a holiday (whispers) why would we want to murder someone? and that too an Inspector's daughter? please let us go. No, no, no, don't do that, please I beg of you. Officer Fred! (Phone call ends - Jake in Shock).

JESSIE - Are you crazy? are you trying to get us all in trouble? just when we've found safety, you decide to get us arrested?

JAKE - I'm trying my best to get us out. It's ridiculous to get arrested for something we didn't do. We just need to talk sense into the police.

JESSIE - Let's see: blood stains on your shirt, our finger print scans on the body, you wrapping the police officers with a blanket, us running away. What more evidence do they need?

JAKE - (Silent).

JESSIE - You should've stayed calm at that moment. You're saying all of this right now? I'm sorry Jake, y-you're too late. Remove your SIM Card - they'll trace your call.

JAKE - Oh right (opens his phone and throws the SIM card out).

JAMIE - (Gives the food in a tray) Enjoy.

JOSEPHINE - Thank you.

(Jamie makes her way back to the counter)

JOSEPHINE - You heard the latest headlines?

JACK - Which one?

JOSEPHINE - The one about the murder.

(Jamie pauses in shock - and turns to look behind)

JOSEPHINE - It was the daughter's funeral yesterday. The police is on a serious hunt - they said they're going to arrest them by tomorrow.

JACK - Serious?

JOSEPHINE - The quicker the better. Besides, this is too much for a mother to take in. She has to balance her police duties, with her personal duties.

JACK - I hope those murderers rot in hell.

JOSEPHINE - They deserve to be hung.

(Jamie walks back to counter - nervous)

JESSIE - Don't worry, i-it's okay.

JAMIE - It's not okay. W-We're dead, o-our life is over with. The people want us hung.

JESSIE - We...are not...them! listen to me! we did not kill the inspector's daughter. How many times do I have to say this?

JAMIE - But...i-it's too late to reveal the truth. Just look at us - innocent people hiding in a store like criminals. We really are criminals.

JESSIE - Snap out of it! if you say that one more time. I swear I-

(Baker enters the store)

BAKER - How are you all doing?

JESSIE/JAMIE - Good.

BAKER - Where's the other one?

JAKE - I'm here!

BAKER - You made the cake?

(Jake takes out a piece of cake)

BAKER - (Tastes) W-What is this?

JAKE - Cake.

BAKER - What flavor?

JAKE - Coffee, you like it?

BAKER - It tastes like dead rats. Did you knead the dough properly? it's still in chunks. Work on the texture and your kneading skills - inside.

JAKE - Y-Yes.

JESSIE - (Whispers) He can bake? I didn't know that.

JAMIE - He makes cake for his mother every Mother's Day.

[Act 5 Scene 2 - Line of Small Shops]

(Rob is waiting for Bob)

BOB - (Looking around and coming towards Rob) I got what you need.

ROB - Open it.

BOB - W-What?

ROB - I said open it!

BOB - But-

ROB - No buts, open it.

(Bob opens the briefcase, cautiously)

ROB - (Small Laugh) $100K. I look like a fool to you don't I. I look someone you can cheat on don't I. Cough up my $1 Million.

BOB - D-Due to some circumstances, I simply had to- (cut off by Rob).

ROB - (Knife at Bob's neck) I'll make myself very clear to you. I know you'll listen this time, but I'll say it once again - draw the money or I'll draw this (action with a knife). Make it simple.

BOB - Follow me, I'll give you the money.

[Act 5 Scene 3 - Partner's Hideout]

(Rob looks around the hideout. Newspapers etc.)

ROB - Hmm....interesting.

BOB - Here...your money.

ROB - (Checks the amount) Good. Now then....what circumstances?

BOB - Income tax officers broke in, and raided this place. They said I didn't cover the taxes for the past year or so.

ROB - So?

BOB - They got a glimpse of what I was doing around here. I bribed them to not tell the officials. Under one condition - I have to cover the debt.

ROB - May I uh....please know what you're up to? you've signed me up on a 2 year contract.

BOB - You're a contract killer, not my business partner.

ROB - I want an insight - there should be a reason why I do the jobs you give me.

BOB - Take a look at the newspaper.

ROB - But they're everywhere.

BOB - (Gives him a newspaper) Read.

ROB - (Reads the news article) Inspector Anna kills Barry Duncan. What's this got to do with you?

BOB - That's my brother. A week ago she killed my brother, who was doing side business with me. I lost the ten million dollar contract deal he was about to sign, and my brother - and poof! went my drug business.

ROB - You do drug business?

BOB - My brother was doing the drug business. Like I said he was about to sign a million dollar contract - and just like everything vanished into thin air. All because of this inspector! just when life was going well for me, s-she disturbed it. That's why I told you to killer her daughter. She must've felt how it was for me, t-to lose my loved one. Now she's distracted with her business - making my route clear.

ROB - I-Is that the new assignment?

BOB - (Goes to the wall and crosses out Amy's photo with a marker) Done. Now (Pins Jake's photo next to it) new target. This is my business rival's son - he has a trade business running against mine.

ROB - Name?

BOB - Jake Flynn. I received information about him being in town from immigration. I lost the 10 million dollar contract - I'm not letting my rival take up the five million dollar contract.

ROB - Who's the contract client?

BOB - The Army - they're shipping some of their weaponry over to their Ally. Rob, bring Jake Flynn to this hideout. This - this will be interesting tomorrow.

ROB - I'm on it.

[Act 6 Scene 1 - Police Station]

(Inspector Anna - all alone)

INSPECTOR ANNA - Amy checked out at 7am, the three people checked in at 8:30am, the murder took place, she claims to have gone to meet her friend. (At the audience) W-Why did they kill her? (gets up and starts walking - thinking) is it....revenge for what Amy might have done to them? I checked Amy's phone contacts....no Jake, no Jessie, and no Jamie. D-Did they make her delete their contacts to cover their tracks? is there a third party involved? now then....none of the three people have a high social status, except for....Jake. Yes, his father owns a big trade business. What link do I have with him? did I do anything wrong to his business? hmm.....(sits down and thinks).

[Act 6 Scene 2 - Bakery Store]

(No one's in the store yet - early morning)

JAKE - (Hands on his head) W-We're getting arrested, we're getting arrested today, I'm going to jail, I'm going to count my days, I'm going to die, we're getting-

JESSIE - Shut up, Jake! snap out of it! no point in panicking! stay calm, don't think about it, and pray that all of this will get over soon.

JAKE - I made the police chase after us in the first place. I gave them all the evidence they needed. I'm such an idiot! what's wrong with me?!

JESSIE - Talk sense into him, Jamie.

JAMIE - Calm down. Everything will be alright. Police said they'll be arresting us today right? they won't make it to a bakery store.

(Josephine enters - friends are in shock at first)

JOSEPHINE - Gah!! w-what happened?

JESSIE - N-Nothing. Sorry, w-we're really tired. W-What would you like to have?

JOSEPHINE - Same as yesterday. Orange juice.

JESSIE - That'll be $2 (gives her the bottle, and gets the money).

JAKE - Now then. Phew!

(Officer Fred enters)

JAMIE - Get in, get in, everyone.

(Jamie looks around and finds a cap - she puts on the cap and waits at the cashier counter)

OFFICER FRED - Good morning.

JAMIE - (Looking down) Good morning. What would you like to have?

OFFICER FRED - Just a doughnut.

JAMIE - $3.

(crouches down to get the doughnut)

OFFICER FRED - Miss, I-I don't mean to be rude or anything but...c-could you show your face to me and deal properly? otherwise it's not good.

JAMIE - Sorry, I-I have skin allergies. It's contagious.

OFFICER FRED - You too? well, I had something like that last month. Terrible, really terrible. Couldn't sleep properly. Don't worry, I know the pain, I'll take a look and recommend a good ointment.

JAMIE - (Gives him the doughnut).

OFFICER FRED - Now then (tries to take the hat off) Oh, Oh! a-aren't you the-

JAMIE - (Uncontrolled) R-Run!!

OFFICER FRED - Huh?

(Jamie, Jessie, Jake run out)

OFFICER FRED - (On his walkie talkie) I've found the suspects, heading for third block.

[Act 6 Scene 3 - Line of Small Shops]

(Lights out - nothing to be seen)

ANNOUNCEMENT - Attention everyone! suspects identified. Heading for third block. Form a barrier if you have to!

(Lights on - friends are running)

ROB - (Appears out of a sudden with a knife) Not so fast! (takes Jake).

JAMIE - W-What're you doing? put him down!

ROB - Come near, and he gets it.

JESSIE - I-I'll call the police!

ROB - You're trying to get yourself caught? (leaves with Jake).

OFFICER FRED - Having a conversation, are we?

JAMIE - Sir, t-that goon just took our friend. I-I think he's the one you're after!

OFFICER FRED - Oh shut it! I'm only following you to catch that other goon.

[Act 6 Scene 4 - Partner's hideout]

ROB - I got him!

BOB - Great! don't do anything yet! I'll call his father and tell him I abducted his son.

JAKE - Let go!! please!! I-I didn't kill her!

BOB - Shush! (on the phone) Hello?

(Officer Fred breaks in with Jessie and Jamie)

OFFICER FRED - Freeze! nobody move a muscle! (holding a gun)

BOB - Officer (hands up) w-what a surprise. Can I interest you in any beverages?

OFFICER FRED - Shut it. Hands off the boy, or the bullet gets you.

ROB - Hands off the gun, or the knife gets him.

OFFICER FRED - Hands off the boy.

ROB - Hands off the gun.

BOB - Can you guys not? listen, I've got a left and a right hand, I'll slap the both of you with either hand, right now. Officer, you have no business here at this moment - if this is about income tax - I'm already in the process of covering it soon.

OFFICER FRED - (Looks around and notices a photo of Amy) Is that- (comes close and touches Amy's picture, and see's Jake's picture) You're the one!

ROB - Heh! took you long enough. You're too late.

OFFICER FRED - I'm sorry for the trouble.

JAKE - Very nice of you to say it at this point of time!

OFFICER FRED - Count of three....I put my gun down, you put your knife down. You give me the boy, and nothing happens.

BOB - Officer. You're putting yourself at a risk - if you trick us, you know what's coming.

(they put their weapons down - Jake runs to them)

(Gunfire sound effect - Rob and Bob collapse. Inspector Anna steps in)

INSPECTOR ANNA - (Looks down at Rob and Bob) Looks like my work here is done.

OFFICER FRED - M-Ma'am, actually-

INSPECTOR ANNA - I heard it all. Those three are free to go - I'll inform the immigration and transport authorities.

JAKE - T-Thank you madam!

(the friends leave)

OFFICER FRED - I believe our work here is done. H-How did you figure it out?

INSPECTOR ANNA - (Takes out a USB) This is video footage of what had happened in the Resort, between 7 and 8:30am. I recognized Rob. I came down to the market area as soon as I heard the announcement - from a distance in my car, I noticed Rob, kidnapping Jake. The rest, it was all taken care of. Clear the bodies, and close this hideout - permanently.

OFFICER FRED - Yes Ma'am (salutes and gets to work).

INSPECTOR ANNA - (At the audience) Case Closed.

Author's Note

There may be grammar errors. This was one of the many stories I directed in theatre, in the 10th Grade.