Swamped

A girl moves into a town where everyone is wary of everyone. The more she stays there though, the more she discovers about a hidden mystery; and herself.

INT. CAR - DAY 

Act 1 Scene 1 

                                                     FADE IN: 

A family is driving in the car. The mother is driving with a son and daughter in the back seat. The car is loaded to the brim with bags. The father, on the other hand, is singing way too loudly in the car. 

TILLIE Dad. (pauses) Dad. 

TILLIE turns off the car radio. 

TILLIE        (CONT'D)

DAD! 

DAD Fu- Why did you scream? 

TILLIE Cause you couldn't hear me. 

MOM It wasn't needed. 

TILLIE Aaaaaanyways, why haven't you told us anything about this place we're moving to? 

DAD Well that's because I don't know that much about it either. 

MOM My father is gravely ill and he sold his old home to live in this new one. The family can't afford a stay at home nurse so your father is going to take care of him. 

PHILIP 

Why? 

DAD Because you need to take care of the family. 

(CONTINUED)

                                                          2. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (2)

PHILIP But he's old. Can't we just put him down as we did for Rover? 

MOM No! You can't do that to people! 

PHILIP That's racist. 

TILLIE (pause) Where did you come from? 'Cause it's not Earth. 

DAD Alright, alright. Calm down you two. 

The car pulls into the driveway of a relatively large home. The kids hop out of the car and stare at the adults start to unload the car. 

PHILIP We're rich! 

TILLIE No. Papa is rich. We are bums. 

DAD (sarcastic) You're a ray of sunshine dear. 

The family all grab two bags each and enters the house to take in its glory. PHILLIP drops his bags in the hall and runs away. 

PHILIP I call the biggest room! 

TILLIE Nuh uh! I get it since I'm older! 

MOM Actually your Papa gets it cause he owns the place. 

TILLIE fallows PHILIP down the hallway to peer into the empty rooms. The room is occupied with old furniture and painting that are covered. She is drawn to the pictures and window that looks out to a body of water. Her mother surprises her after touching the painting's cover. 

(CONTINUED)

                                                          3. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (3)

TILLE 

Holy Fuc- 

MOM 

Language. 

TILLE Can we set up a system where people have to knock before coming in? 

MOM Oh you're at that age now... Fine, it's not a huge demand. 

TILLIE Thanks... Can I have this room? 

MOM (shrugs) Sure, it's quite small though. There are bigger rooms in the house. 

TILLIE Nah I like seeing the water from here. 

Tillie's mom nods her head and walks out of the room. TILLE is finally able to peel off the white sheet to reveal a painting. 

MOM (from a distance) Tillie! Come meet your Papa! 

TILLIE sighs and heads down to where her family is in the living room. PHILIP is still inspecting all over the room. DAD guides TILLIE over to Papa who sits in a chair. 

MOM     (CONT'D) Dad, this is my little girl Tillie! Do you remember her? 

PAPA tilts his head up slowly with a wide smile spreading across his face. 

PAPA Ah yes. I remember. She's the one I would always read bedtime stories to her. 

MOM That's a right dad! 

(CONTINUED)

                                                          4. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (4)

PAPA Then her mother would come in and always told me to stop talking nonsense. For the girl will sing to her if she stays up! 

MOM No dad... That was when I was younger. 

PAPA Ah yes yes. That's right...What's your name again boy? 

DAD It's Tim, sir. 

PAPA I don't know any Timothy. 

DAD It's just Tim- 

PAPA Lets go get some food. I'm hungry! 

PAPA hobbles out of his chair to DAD where he smacks him on the butt before sitting at the dining room table. He laughs to himself while everyone else shuffles around. 

DAD I don't think I'm ever going to get used to that... 

TILLIE (giggles) Hopefully you won't need to. 

MOM I'm...just going to order some pizza. 

TILLE spends her time in her room. She unpacks boxes and suitcases that have moved with them along with furniture that's been placed in by her mother and father. When finally done, she stands in the center to approve her work. DAD walks in with some lemonade. 

TILLIE Well, what do you think? 

DAD It looks great pumpkin. 

(CONTINUED)

                                                          5. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (5)

TILLIE Good as in it describes who I am or good as in it looks like I put in a lot of hard work? 

DAD Uh...Both? 

TILLIE There was hesitation. Hesitation means uncertainty. (pauses) You're right, I should change the room up again. 

TILLIE bends down to pick up her stuff to rearrange around again. Her dad comes in and takes it out of her hands and back where it once was. 

DAD Tillie, it's fine. But what's not fine is that you have been in your room for the past week and not once have you tried to make new friends. 

TILLIE You're right...Just been kinda putting it off. 

DAD I know dear. But being cooped up inside all the time is going to drive you mad and miss our old home even more... 

TILLIE Okay. I trust you. 

DAD Plus I think you're brother needs a walk. 

TILLIE giggles to herself before grabbing her phone and headphones. Moving past her dad and into the hallway, they both enter the living room where PHILIP sits on the couch watching TV; brain dead. 

TILLIE Alright little man let's go exploring. 

PHILIP Hey, I ain't little. And what is there left to explore? Everything in the  

(CONTINUED)

(MORE)

                                                          6. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (6)

PHILIP (CONT'D) world pretty much has been discovered. 

PHILIP goes back to watching TV. TILLIE take the remote and turns off the TV with a reluctant groan behind her. 

TILLIE First off that's not true, otherwise, we wouldn't have new discoveries practically every year. Secondly, too bad you're coming anyway. 

PHILIP Ugh fine! (mumbles) Not like I have a choice or anything. 

EXT. FOREST - DAY 

Act 1 Scene 2 

The siblings leave the household and head into the forest. PHILIP barrels in the head on without a care in the world. TILLIE takes her time by taking photos of the nature around them. After a while, PHILIP runs off on his own. 

TILLIE Hey doesn't run off on your own! I'm not responsible if you get hurt! 

She finally is able to catch up to PHILIP and finds him throwing sticks and stones into a pool of water. TILLIE recognizes the water for it sits outside her window. The water seems to glisten at her. 

PHILIP The water looks kinda gross huh? 

TILLE ignores him and walks closer to the edge. 

PHILIP        (CONT'D) Hey! Don't ignore me! The hell! 

She reaches her hand out to touch the water when a sudden voice startled her. 

LOUIS Don't touch the water! 

A boy stands in between the trees. He jogs down to TILLIE so he can pull her away from the water. She snaps out of The trance but is confused. 

(CONTINUED)

                                                          7. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (2)

TILLIE (To Philip) Why didn't you say anything?! 

PHILIP I did! You wouldn't listen! 

LOUIS Ah doesn't blame him. The water can make you go mad. 

LOUIS holds a hand out to TILLIE. 

LOUIS       (CONT'D) My name's Louis. I live on the other side of these woods. 

PHILIP So how did you know to come here to find us? 

LOUIS Well, I did go to your house but your pap said that you guys went out on a walk. And this is the only place people ever really walk in. 

The three kids walk together back to TILLIE's home. 

LOUIS       (CONT'D) So why did your family decide to move into this middle-of-nowhere type of town? 

PHILIP Our grandpa is old and lonely. 

TILLIE No, not entirely. Our grandpa is sick and our grandma passed away so there's no one left to take care of him. So my dad decided that it would be best if he took care of him while my mom works. She grew up in this town so it'll be easier for her to get a job. 

LOUIS Man, you're mom's lucky. I've wanted to leave ever since the mirror lake first sang to me. 

(CONTINUED)

                                                          8. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (3)

TILLIE The mirror lake? 

LOUIS The one we were just at. There's an old town urban legend that if the lake starts to sing for you, something bad will happen. 

PHILIP Sounds fake. 

LOUIS It's real! I used to think it was a story parent told their kids so that they wouldn't play by the water. But then there was a body that was found. 

TILLIE Which lake? 

LOUIS The one we were just at. 

PHILIP 

Cool. 

TILLIE No, not cool! (pauses) Besides, did they found out how they died? 

LOUIS The guess is from an animal attack and the guy just fell in. (dramatically) His face was torn off except the lips, which are curled into a smile. 

TILLIE No way that happened. 

LOUIS Alright, I may have taken some creative input on it but there really was a body. Google it. 

PHILIP Cool! Will I get to see a dead body? 

TILLIE You're a psychopath. 

(CONTINUED)

                                                          9. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (4)

PHILIP Ha! Jokes on you, I don't even know what that means. 

PHILIP runs inside while giggling. TILLIE closes the door behind him and stuffs her hands in her pants pockets. 

TILLIE Please excuse my weasel like brother. He chooses to be like most boys his age, annoying. 

LOUIS Ah it's okay. Nice to see someone with so much spirit. Most of the people here are reserved and don't talk much. Usually, they just keep to themselves. 

TILLIE And you obviously don't fit into the stereotype. 

LOUIS Is that good or bad for me? 

TILLIE (pauses) I'll say it will be a good thing. Unless you turn into a crazy chainsaw killer. 

LOUIS (chuckles) You watch too many horror movies. 

TILLIE Keeps me on guard in case there's a surprise attack. 

TILLIE jumps into a fencing pose and jokingly stabs at LOUIS. He laughs at her attempts to be threatening. 

LOUIS Well now that I know where you live, maybe I'll swing by sometime? 

TILLIE Sure, that sounds nice. But make sure to knock beforehand or I'm gonna have to fight you. 

LOUIS takes out his phone and passes it over to TILLIE. 

(CONTINUED)

                                                         10. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (5)

LOUIS Put in your number so that we could hang out again soon. 

Complying, she puts in her number before throwing up her fist one more time and causes him to laugh more. He waves good-bye to her and she responds back before entering the house. 

INT. HOME - DAY 

Act 1 Scene 3 

Inside PHILIP is complaining to their parents and arguing with them about wanting to use the computer. 

MOM (to Tillie) Why is your brother asking to use the computer to look for a dead body? 

TILLIE Because the boy who lives on the other side of the trees said someone died in the lake. 

DAD Is that true? 

MOM Sadly yes. But it happened a long time ago, I was only just a little girl. (pauses) It always haunted me how the killer was never found. 

PAPA He just wanted to go swimming with the pretty lady! But he should have known that she doesn't like people. 

TILLIE What lady? Did she kill the man? 

PAPA 

What man? 

PHILIP The one in the lake. 

PAPA (pauses) Do we have any pie? I like pie. 

(CONTINUED)

                                                         11. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (2)

MOM goes to the cupboard and gives him some chips to snack on. 

MOM Getting information out of him would be useless. His brain has been deteriorating for years now. It's a blessing that he knows our names. 

PAPA Thank you, kind nurse. 

MOM (pained smile) You're welcome... 

INT. TILLIE'S ROOM - DUSK 

Act 1 Scene 4 

Some time has passed where Tillie has now become comfortable in her home. PAPA can be heard yelling at the people on the television from a distance. As if they can respond back to him. TILLIE is in her room sketching with music lightly playing in the background. 

LILY (hush voice) Tillie. 

TILLIE stops sketching to try and listen closely to what she thinks is a voice. A singing that's not coming from her speakers is only faintly heard. So she turns off the music and can hear that the music is coming from a different source. It sounds like the music is coming outside her window, with a trans-like state, she follows it. 

Before leaving the house, PAPA sees her and surprisingly places a hand on her shoulder. 

PAPA Where you going buttercup? 

TILLIE I'm... not too sure. I hear someone singing. I don't know why but I want to listen more. 

PAPA Ah. She's hungry again. 

PAPA walks back over to his lounge chair. 

(CONTINUED)

                                                         12. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (2)

PAPA      (CONT'D) Try not to fall for her charms too much. 

TILLIE Why's that Papa? 

PAPA (pauses) Oh hello child. How are you doing? 

TILLIE smiles and waves goodbye before leaving to follow the voice. The sound comes from within the forest. Without any hesitation, she enters, guided by the soft music the steadily grows louder. 

The song leads her to the lake where a girl with long hair sits at the edge of the bank. Her back faces away from TILLIE as she continues to hum her melody. 

TILLIE tip-toes closer, causing a branch to snap underneath her. The mysterious girl turns around and stares at TILLIE. She ducks further in the water to hide. 

TILLIE Sorry! I didn't mean to scare you. Are you alright? 

She doesn't respond. 

TILLIE        (CONT'D) I really like your singing. It's beautiful. 

TILLIE takes a few steps forward and the girl flinches. 

TILLIE        (CONT'D) Sorry, again. I just want to know your name. 

LILY I don't have one. 

TILLIE 

How come? 

LILY shrugs her shoulders. 

TILLIE        (CONT'D) Well I got to call you by something. (pauses) How about Lily? Since you  

(CONTINUED)

(MORE)

                                                         13. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (3)

TILLIE (CONT'D) have one in your hair. 

LILY 

Okay... 

TILLIE Here, I'll help get you out of there. 

TILLIE reaches out her hand to LILY to grab onto. But instead of pulling LILY out, LILY forces TILLIE into the water. In the murky water, TILLIE can see a large blurry creature with LILY's face on it. TILLIE becomes scared and frantically jumps out of the water. 

INT. HOME - NIGHT 

Act 1 Scene 5 

She runs back home in a panic. Inside the house, she tries to slow down her breathing and dry off on a nearby towel. Her Dad peaks over to see TILLIE frantic. 

DAD Hey sugar plum. What's wrong? 

He notices the small puddle forming at her feet. 

DAD     (CONT'D) How did you get so wet? It hasn't been raining today. 

TILLIE Uh... Yeah, um, I just fell in some water. 

PAPA hobbles into the conversation. 

PAPA Was it in the... Milkshake? 

DAD (sighs) Your milkshake is in the kitchen Craig. 

TILLIE rushes upstairs while he is turned away from her. She throws on more comfortable clothes. Thinking of the girl, she goes over to the painting with a mermaid on it. The minute she touches the painting she hears singing outside her window. But when she leans out the window, her vision goes black. 

(CONTINUED)

                                                         14. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (2)

TILLIE wakes up in bed with the window still open, she chuckles to herself but there is a little gift on the windowsill that causes her to pause. 

EXT. FOREST - DAY 

Act 1 Scene 6 

TILLIE goes back into the forest with a phone held up to her ear. 

TILLIE Hey where are you? I told you that it was important. 

LOUIS jumps out from behind a tree to scare TILLIE while she was in mid-call. 

TILLIE        (CONT'D) Is this something I get to expect from you? 

LOUIS Not always. Got to keep you on your toes. 

TILLIE guides LOUIS over to the lake. 

LOUIS       (CONT'D) So what was the major emergency? (pause) Or were you just bored and needed a friend? 

TILLIE Just... something I found was off. It's going to make me sound crazy. 

LOUIS Well. (cracks knuckles) Hit me with your best shot. 

TILLIE pauses at the edge of the water. 

TILLIE Do you believe in the supernatural? 

LOUIS I believe that life is full of mystery and unknown. Why's that? 

(CONTINUED)

                                                         15. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (2)

TILLIE (sigh) There's something in the water. 

LOUIS Probably fish. 

TILLIE No, no. Like...I heard someone calling me from my room, with singing afterward. I don't know why but I felt like I just had to follow it. 

She walks over to the edge where she found the mysterious girl. 

TILLIE        (CONT'D) There was a girl here. She didn't say her name. 

LOUIS Was she pretty? 

TILLIE punches his arm. He shrinks back in pain but still had a smile on his face. 

TILLIE I'm being serious! 

LOUIS Alright, alright! Serious mode has been activated. Please continue. 

She sighs and gathers her thoughts together. 

TILLIE The weirdest thing about it all was when I tried to pull her out the water. She pulled me in instead and (pause) I'm not sure what I saw but it was blurry but I think I saw a creature in the water. 

LOUIS Well yeah. There's fish, turtles, and- 

TILLIE (slaps Louis's arm) I'm serious! 

LOUIS So am I! But it sounds like that you're trying to say this girl wasn't  

(CONTINUED)

(MORE)

                                                         16. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (3)

LOUIS (CONT'D)

human. 

TILLIE Well...That's what I'm thinking. 

LOUIS (excited) Does that mean we are going to turn into supernatural hunters? 

TILLIE No! I just wanted you to be here to see if I'm crazy or not. 

LOUIS Oh yeah you're definitely crazy. But that's what makes all this fun. 

She gets down on her hands and knees. Dipping her hand into the water. 

TILLIE (to the water) Hey, Lily... Can you come out again? Sorry, I ran before, I was just shocked. 

There is no reply from the water or Lily. Louis shifts uncomfortably with hands in his pocket. 

LOUIS (pause) I was really hoping you were just joking... 

TILLIE Yeah. Me too. 

INT. HOME - NIGHT 

Act 1 Scene 7  

TILLIE is awoken from her slumber with the sounds of voices, singing, and finally a scream. She wipes away the sweat from her forehead, the door creaking open draws her attention. Initially, she isn't scared but more curious to see why some of the voices were telling her to stay, but the music was becoming her. The song leads her out of the doorway and to sneak through the house trying not to wake anyone else up. 

Her grandfather is seemingly sleeping in his chair with her parents passed out on the couch as well. TILLIE slips on some sneakers and creaks open the door without looking back. When  

(CONTINUED)

                                                         17. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (2)

she turns to close the door, her grandfather stops her by holding onto the door. 

PAPA Her voice may be beautiful. But all that follows ends up gone! She has spared no man! 

Scared, TILLIE slams the door shut. 

PAPA      (CONT'D) (through the window) She'll always get what she wants! And she wants you! 

EXT. FOREST - NIGHT 

Act 1 Scene 9 

TILLIE runs into the forest. The voices seem to fuel her to go faster until she finally reaches the lake. She pants hard to catch her breath and is amazed but the seemingly soft glowing light from the lake. LILY emerges from the water timidly behind some leaves.  

TILLIE It's been you.  

She walks closer to the water.  

TILLIE        (CONT'D) You've been the one whos been singing. 

 

LILY nods her head in response.  

TILLIE        (CONT'D) But...Why? Why have you been calling out to me? 

LILY (mumbles) Pretty... 

TILLIE 

Huh? 

LILY I like you... 

TILLIE Well, why couldn't you just come to talk to me? I try not to be too scary looking.  

(CONTINUED)

                                                         18. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (2)

LILLY  

Can't. 

TILLIE 

Can't? 

LILY jumps onto the shoreline and flicks her tail into the air. All while staring down TILLIE. When TILLIE takes a step back, LILY reseeds back into the water.  

TILLIE        (CONT'D) Wait! (pause) Please don't go.  

TILLIE strips down to her underwear. Cautiously she steps into the water and swims toward LILY. All the while trying to keep her head above the water.  

TILLIE        (CONT'D) I think your look pretty cool.  

LILY blushes at her compliment.  

LILY  Thank you... 

The two tread the water in an awkward silence.  

TILLIE (pause) So... What now? 

LILY smiles, holds onto TILLIE's hands and pulls her into the water. At first, TILLIE is worried and afraid over the surprise but then relaxes at the soft glow that surrounds them. LILY presses her forehead on TILLIE's.  

LILY (in Tillie's mind) It's easier for me to talk down here. Would you like to see my world? 

TILLIE nods her head. LILY continues to drag her farther down in the water. TILLIE slowly struggles for air and tries to swim back to the surface. LILY quickly grabs onto TILLIE's face again but plants a kiss on her lips. She tries to blow air into TILLIE's mouth but most of it escapes.  

LILY      (CONT'D) Maybe one day you can see it as I do.  

                                                         19. 

Created using Celtx                                          

EXT. FOREST - DAY 

Act 2 Scene 2  

TILLIE wakes up in the next morning drench and laying on the back side. Scrambling to her feet she walks back home in deep thought. She pauses every so often to take in everything around her and what had happened.  

TILLIE (to herself) So mermaids are real. I'm...very wet. I kissed a girl. A mermaid girl. Which is weirder?  

TILLIE walks into her home and trudged up the stairs. Her parents frantically coming up to her.  

MOM Where in God's name has you been?! 

DAD A call or something to let you know where you were was all we needed.  

TILLIE doesn't seem like she could hear them and continues up the stairs and into the bathroom.  

MOM Are you even listening to us! Don't you dare think that you can get away with that little stunt of yours? You are grounded! 

TILLIE (mumbles) Okay... 

She turns on the shower and strips off her clothes. Slowly stepping into the warm shower. While washing her body, she remembers LILY in an intimate manner. She traces over all the places that LILY had touched her before being interrupted by a knock on the door. TILLIE quickly dashes out of the shower and wraps a towel around herself.  

PHILIP Where have you been? 

She pushes her way past him and heads to her room.  

TILLIE None of your business.  

(CONTINUED)

                                                         20. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (2)

PHILIP Were you on a date? 

TILLIE slams the door in his face.  

INT. TILLIE'S ROOM - NIGHT 

TILLIE sits in her room on her computer. Transit in the led screen and music that is playing, that she can't hear tapping on the window. A hard thump gets her attention at the window. LOUIS is sitting at an angle to be able to knock on the window. Shocked at first, she goes and opens the window.  

TILLIE Are you out of your mind? 

LOUIS Eh, maybe a little. Can I come in? 

TILLIE I'm supposed to be grounded.  

LOUIS And this affects me how? You're still technically in the house.  

TILLIE You're not wrong.  

TILLIE steps back to allow LOUIS to climb into her room.  

TILLIE        (CONT'D) So what do you want stalker? 

LOUIS Stalker? Ouch. I thought girls like romantic displays of affection.  

TILLIE Hmmm. I think you missed a couple of steps.  

TILLIE goes back to her bed and sits down cross-legged. LOUIS nervously shifts around. Debating if his hands should be in or out of his pocket.  

TILLIE        (CONT'D) So... What can I help you with? 

LOUIS I wanted to ask you something, but I'm 

 

(CONTINUED)(MORE)

                                                         21. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (2)

LOUIS (CONT'D) quite nervous.  

TILLIE Go on. I don't bite.  

LOUIS Um well, I know that I haven't known you all that long since you have only been here for a couple of weeks. But I really liked the talks we have and us hanging out in the forest is pretty nice as well- 

TILLIE Hate to be rude, but you're rambling.  

LOUIS My point is... I would like to take you out. On a date.  

LOUIS nervously clasps his hands together in a nervous smile. TILLIE bites her lip and sighs.  

TILLIE Louis... You're a nice guy. But I don't see you like that.  

LOUIS It was worth a shot. (defeated chuckle) Well, I would still like to be your friend if that's ok.  

TILLIE  Yeah of course. You are, like, my only friend here. (smiles) 

LOUIS (smiles back) Um... Would it be too much to ask, why did you turn me down? 

TILLIE Well, I've kinda gone through my own emotions at the moment. I'm quite confused.  

LOUIS Can I help? 

TILLIE You can try. 

(CONTINUED)

                                                         22. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (3)

TILLIE clears out her notes and computer to make space for Louis to take a seat next to her on the bed.  

TILLIE        (CONT'D) So, I barely know this person. But I want to be with them longer when I see them. When I do though, it feels like I can't breathe.  

LOUIS (pauses) Sounds like a lucky guy.  

TILLIE That's what you would think...but it's a girl... 

LOUIS 

A girl? 

TILLIE nods her head and waits in silence for a response.  

LOUIS       (CONT'D) Do, do you normally feel this way toward girls? 

TILLIE No! Never. (pauses) Doesn't help that I've never really dated before.  

LOUIS Why's that?  

TILLIE Never interested.  

The room is uncomfortable and awkward that can clearly be read by their body language.  

LOUIS My advice is... that you probably like this girl. To what extent I don't know.  

LOUIS places a hand on her shoulder and smiles.  

LOUIS       (CONT'D) But I would be glad to help you along the way.  

TILLIE Thanks. That actually means a lot to  

(CONTINUED)

(MORE)

                                                         23. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (4)

TILLIE (CONT'D)

me.  

LOUIS jumps out of the bed and claps his hands with a huge smile on his face. A 180 in the tone of his voice to be more cheery.  

LOUIS Okay girl! Tell me everything about ya boo. No detail is unimportant. Then we can make a game plan to sweep her off her feet! 

LOUIS goes to a counter to grab bright color glasses and clicks his tongue in response. TILLIE's body relaxes and she can have a full hearty laugh.  

EXT. FOREST - NIGHT 

A small bundle of pohutukawa flowers, TILLIE walks through the forest. She fumbles with her dress into making it as presentable as possible. Once again the lake was lit up but LILY wasn't in sight. She debates on calling for her a few times, back and forth.  

TILLIE Lilly? Lilly are you there? 

Only the sounds of nature respond.  

TILLIE        (CONT'D) (scuffs) I should have known... 

TILLIE moves to walk away when she hears the water moving and turns around. LILY emerges from the water with a broad smile. She swims closer to the bank 

LILY 

Hi.  

TILLIE You came back... (clears throat) I thought if we were going to keep meeting like this, I should bring some flowers.  

TILLIE bends down to hand LILY the flowers. She takes the flowers and smells them.  

LILY I love it.  

(CONTINUED)

                                                         24. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (2)

TILLIE lets out a sigh of relief.  

TILLIE Good! (pauses) So they are from a Pohutukawa tree. They also call it the New Zealand Christmas tree for right after December they start to die.  

LILY So beautiful.  

TILLIE Do you mind if I come in the water with you? 

LILY reaches out a hand to TILLIE. 

LILY  

Please.  

TILLIE strips off her dress to reveal a bathing suit underneath. She takes ahold of LILY's hand and carefully submerges herself in the water. Once facing close to each other, LILY picks a petal off and holds it out to TILLIE. Willingly she drinks the nectar.  

TILLIE So before when you said you liked me, I was still afraid of you. But I'm not anymore. (pause) And well... I like you too.  

LILY moves in closer to kiss TILLIE deeply.  

The screen starts to fade to black. During black and when it's fading back into the shot of a newspaper, LILY can be heard giggling softly in the back.  

EXT. FOREST - DAY 

Act 2 Scene 3 

After one year later, LOUIS is walking through the forest with a pet dog with him. The dog runs off to start chasing after something that can't be seen. He follows the pup but loses track. Sounds of splashing draws his attention to the lack where he sees the back of the head of a girl.  

LOUIS Tillie? Is that you? 

(CONTINUED)

                                                         25. 

Created using Celtx                                          

CONTINUED: (2)

TILLIE turns around to face LOUIS with a cheeky smile.  

TILLIE Long time no see Louis.  

LOUIS Dude, people think you're dead! 

TILLIE Come help me out then.  

LOUIS bolts into the water to help her out. When TILLIE's hand touches his and he starts to lift her out, her face changes as she screams at his face. She flicks her tail as the screen goes black.  

                                                FADE TO BLACK

THE END

Author's Note

I used Celtex for formatting and this is the first script that I'm posting here so please excuse the weirdness.