Above the Dead, EP 3.3 "Happy New Year, PA 1"A Screenplay by Mike Decker Season 3, Episode 3 ABOVE THE DEAD .com Season 3, Episode 3 (57 pages) "Happy New Year, PA 1" INTRO BLACK... "Lindsey Stirling �" Carol of the Bells (Violin)"
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) FADE IN: EXT. WOODS �" DUSK (snowing, few inches on ground) Someone holds open a snowy tree branch, peeking out at that
same family of deer (from opening scene of EP 3.1) who go running off into the
woods… The person now turns and walks through the woods, looking
out into the snowy field to her left, with a view of the compound walls (camouflaged
by brush), as the person remains in the brush, heading toward the part of the
compound wall that runs into the woods, where the field ends… Music hits .10 mark, as POV cuts into guard tree house,
and that same half-eaten cookie (green frosting/cut in shape of xmas tree) that
sits on a plate. POV moves upward, as Abino comes from the bathroom/outhouse
room, walking right toward the POV/cookie. He arrives and reaches down for the
cookie... Music .17, (revealing yet again the same beat/song as
last 2 opening scenes), as Abino bites into the cookie, and then peeks out into
the beautiful snowy mess, while shoving the rest of the cookie into his mouth,
and chewing. He moves his head around, as if seeing something, then moves a
branch and looks right at someone, who is staring back at him from down below,
at the tree line. He waves at her. Music .26, cut to her waving back up at him, then
lowering her hand and revealing her face, as the woman who Mason saw walking
with the dead, and same woman who tracked them back to the compound, also the
same woman who rang the bell, to warn them, when Zane and his convicts arrived,
over a year earlier… She turns and walks back into the brush, walking through
the snowy branches and darkness, and begins using a flashlight, as she
continues through the enchanted scenery of the falling flakes. The area she
walks through is very brushy, but with more clearing ahead. She looks down at
her past snowtracks, and begins stepping directly inside of them, as she shines
her light ahead, where movement can be seen, through the brush. She begins stepping
through the last of the extreme brushy area, into the semi/clearing. Music .43 (becoming more intense), right as she shines
light over the huffs that are tied/chained from one tree to another. They are
everywhere, and reacting to her as she enters the area, walking along in her
old snowtracks, following them exactly… She is almost dancing, as she moves gracefully through
the area, just out of reach of one huff after another. They desperately snap at
her, coming as close as they possibly can, at times, but she appears to know
exactly what she is doing, and even teases them with her hands as she walks
along… They are simply everywhere, appearing as either her pets,
or her bodyguards, or both… Music 1.04, (changing in intensity), cut inside compound,
to Joshua coming out of his hug with Gia, who quickly runs over to hug Rich, as
Joshua stands there staring at her, until hit in the back with a snowball, and
instantly turning, bending, making a snowball, and launching it at Eli and the
group of Rough Riders. Joshua quickly continues making and launching snowballs,
as all those kids begin throwing them at each other… DJ and Rich are hugging Trisha and Ashley, as a snowball
splatters against Trisha’s head/hood. POV Griffey taking notice of that, and
quickly bending down to make a snowball. DJ and Rich are quick to make
snowballs and join in on the fun. Griffey nails Eli with one, and runs to hide
behind Jason, who is now making snowballs and handing them to Griffey… Griffey shouts over at Renee, to come join, but Renee and
the other little girl are suddenly taking kisses from Sandy (German Shepard), with
both Marlana and Todd quick to join in and help Griffey, as they and Jason,
begin bombing Eli and his friends… Mayday and his girlfriend are launching snowballs from
clear over on the other side, at Eli and them. Mayday begins charging like a madman,
with Gia taking notice, as her and Doc go running with him, all launching
snowballs at the Rough Riders. More and more adults are joining in on the fun,
and all at once. It almost looks like sudden panic and all-out war! Wyatt blocks his baby just in time, from taking a
snowball. Grandpa is suddenly bombed with one, throwing a dirty look over at
Gunner. Joshua dodges an incoming snowball, then charges at Gia who turns,
screams, and runs. The little kids August, Jax, Bo, and Kat are doing their
best to join in, as Renee laughs, and then is hit with a snowball, by Marlana,
and then again and again, by Scout and both her daughters, as they all crack up,
and Sandy barks… In slow-motion, now, snowballs are flying every which
way, as the entire family and friends are at war with each other… Music 1.55, quick 2.5 second shot of the woman outside
the gates, as she walks past more tied/chained huffs, and right down into a
hidden staircase, that goes underground. Another quick 2.5 second clip of her
reaching bottom of staircase, igniting a wall torch. Music 2.00, (becoming more intense), as the light from
the wall torch reveals a long gate (very long) with hundreds and hundreds of
huffs behind it, all excitedly coming up against gate, near the woman, who
looks them over, while walking along the long gate, with her hand just within
their reach, for only a moment, before walking up the wide, but fairly short
hill/ramp, that leads outside. She reaches the top and glances out over the snow-covered
field, with snow falling hard. The compound wall is right behind this
ramp/tunnel. The area is still basically behind the trees/brush, with the field
a few feet away. She turns and walks back down the ramp, to the bottom, and
turning down a hallway, that leads into a living room, with a couch, dartboard,
bed, and a fireplace, with one burning. Music 2.38 (final seconds remaining), as she sits
comfortably at a small table next to the fire, and munches on the Christmas-shaped
cookies, that sit in a box on her table, as the song comes to an end… DISSOLVE TO: THEME
TUNE/CREDITS Shots of all the chaos in the city, on day 1 of
the “zombie” apocalypse, followed by bumper-to-bumper traffic on the highways,
and tons of angry/nervous people honking or trying to pull off the road. Shot
of Mt. Hood, followed by shots of a huge tree house overlooking a lake, which
dissolves into the Columbia River, and traveling down it, through a huge forest
fire, before reaching the Bonneville Dam. POV continues down the river, past
the Glen Jackson bridge, flowing by tons of houseboats where the dead are
falling into the river, chasing after whoever is drifting by… POV of the Willamette River as it goes under the
St. Johns bridge, and up into the hills of Portland. It travels over them, into
the Beaverton area, crossing over the top of the Nike World Headquarters, and
keeps traveling over farmlands, and into the coast range, finding the Glenwood
Market, and a large camp with log walls, across the creek and behind the store… POV speeds over the Tillamook Forest, Highway
26, and a bunch of other lands, before coming to the Columbia River, traveling
west, under the Megler bridge, and into the ocean. It continues along the
shoreline, past Astoria, the Haystack Rock of Cannon Beach, coming to a pair of
jetties, and following through the channel between them. POV continues up into
the nearby hills, finding a large camp, protected by a large log wall… POV travels back down to the shoreline, and over
a huge hotel, with a shot of the Twin Rocks in the ocean. POV travels by the
bay of Tillamook, and along Highway 6, back into the coast range, until leaving
the road, back into the Tillamook Forest, until coming to a very large
compound, hidden away by all the brush and mountain-side, as opening credits
roll… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. COMPOUND GATHERING �" DUSK POV traveling through the entire family of compounders,
tossing and dodging snowballs, with tons of laughter, as Samantha delivers her
voiceover. SAMANTHA (VO) Other than missing my dad, and
all the others we’ve lost, along with the trauma of
it all…the last fourteen months have not only been
productive, they’ve been exciting… Eli and Blake work together to bomb some other Rough
Riders, cracking up laughing and sharing high-fives, but then running while
suddenly chased and bombed by DJ and Rich, who are followed by Griffey, Trisha,
and Ashely, all laughing. POV falls back over the entire magical, snowy
Christmas scene. SAMANTHA (VO) I’ve shared in that excitement,
and know I should be sharing in it now. I love
Christmas, and I love snow, and I love dreaming of snow at
Christmas, but… Zane made a promise to be here., and
having him around me is the best cure for missing
my dad. Missing them both, is too hard. It has me
thinking about them all, and what this magical scene in
front of me would look like, if they were all a
part of it… Sam begins to imaginate, and her expression resembles it.
The scene in front of her remains the same, but with Zane appearing, and
drilling Blake and others, with snowballs. They begin bombing Zane, but then
Fish (dead) appears, coming to Zane’s rescue, with all sorts of laughter
between them all… Greg (dead) now appears, also helping Zane and Fish,
followed by the arrival of Greg’s brother, Mark (dead), and father, Vincent
(dead), also launching snowballs, with the entire family. Jagger (dead) and
Katie (dead) appear out of nowhere, hit with incoming snowballs, before
throwing their own… Troy (dead) arrives, holding his baby (never born),
before handing over to Angela (dead) and then coming to the aid of Zane, Fish,
and Greg. Angela’s baby smiles at another baby (never born), held by Amy (dead),
as Rhett (dead) arrives behind her, planting a kiss on her forehead, before
dashing off to join the massive snowball fight… A snowball is going right for Amy and her baby, but is
blocked by Scott (dead), who smiles at his daughter, before making and
launching a snowball… Marlana dodges a snowball, thrown by her husband Noah
(dead), who throws another, as it hits her, while she begins doing that same
dance she did at Glenwood, while drinking moonshine. Her husband can’t help but
to watch, with a laugh… Benny (dead) is tossing snowballs, as Sandy is excitedly
barking at each one. Mrs. Pederson (dead) is sitting with her husband (dead)
and family (dead), with Bailey in her lap. Aiden (dead) is throwing snowballs
at his wife Blair, and then at others… Grandpa Sam comes toward POV, looking right at it… His POV of Samantha, with a zoning stare, out at the big
family snowball fight, but not even noticing her grandfather, staring at her.
Both her moms arrive close to Grandpa, looking from him, with smiles, to
Samantha… GRANDPA SAM She’s someplace else, right
now. I’ve seen that look before. I’ve had that look before. Kayla picks up some snow, making it into a ball, as
Grandpa and Brianna do the same. They all share a smile, before tossing three
snowballs right at her, snapping her out of her daze. She looks at all 3 of
them, and forms a subtle smile, quickly turning to anger, after drilled with
another snowball, this time splattering somewhat into her face. With a dead
serious expression, she rises, forms a snowball, and charges right for Eli, who
is already running for dear life! Grandpa/moms are all laughing, and joining in on the fun.
Snow is falling harder, and snowballs are flying every which direction… DISSOLVE TO: 14 MONTH RECAP EXT. COMPOUND �" DAY Majority of the compounders are gathered/gathering in the
compound field, just outside the long corridor of Baker Lane. Everyone is all
worked up over the revelation of Zane as the new Grover. Some people are angry,
including Mason. Hunter and Grandpa stand together, out in front of everyone… MASON We’re really going to just let
these criminals run off with valuable supplies of ours?
I know it’s Zane, but he took things we need
here! HUNTER Listen, it’s not as bad as it
seems, I - MASON We don’t have enough. We aren’t
as prepared for this as we were supposed to be!
DOC Those were some real serious dudes! MASON Who now have access to some
real serious weapons! HUNTER Mason, I - MASON He took a damn 50-cal! HUNTER He took nothing! I gave the
supplies to Pepsi, along with consent to deliver them to
Zane. Do you really think she could have done that
all on her own? MASON Then what the hell kind of game
are you playing?! HUNTER If you’d allow me to explain, I
- MASON Explain how you just helped
support your nephew’s possible illness?! We’ve all
seen what kind of s**t that disease has made his
father do. HUNTER Mason - MASON Hunter - GRANDPA STOP
interrupting your CL! Everyone goes silent and looks at Grandpa… GRANDPA There’s a reason we have a
leader here, and that’s to prevent chaos, like what I’m
listening to right now! Everyone silent, as Sam looks them all over, before
looking to Hunter… HUNTER The mission you all know Zane
to have been on, was only half the mission. Dad and
I, wanted him to use those special skills of his, to
gain their trust, and to become one of them. We had no
idea he’d over-excel, and become their freaking
leader. But, now that he has, I hope you can see the
advantage of that. Rather than simply having eyes on this
wild pack of dogs, we have control of them. JASON (OS) We also have a letter. POV Jason holding a radio. JASON Porter says it was left here by
Zane. (looking toward Grandpa) Sorry, I didn’t mean
to interrupt. HUNTER I know how concerned you all
are of Zane and what’s going on, so when Porter
delivers the letter, I’ll read it to you all. We decided for
Zane’s safety, that we’d keep you all from that part of the
mission. Due to these new developments, and information
provided by Conner, we now know Zane has a trusted
friend there, and feel they are in control of the
situation. Porter cruising Baker Lane, parking next to the group. He
exits his hummer, waving the letter, as he approaches Hunter and Grandpa… PORTER He knows what he’s doing. He’s
not his father’s son. He says there are more
“Conners” among his army of criminals, and is using them to
rebuild, and carry out his plans, all while separating
(a look at Conner) the “Conners” from those who belong
back in their cages. He says ten of them are already
back in a cage, and were voted there by their own
men, but it was Zane’s moves that set it in motion. He arrives at Hunter. PORTER (handing over the
letter) His entire plan is all in
there…but first things first (looking right at
Grandpa/Hunter). Who the hell rang that bell??? Curious looks from both Grandpa and Hunter… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. OUTER COMPOUND TUNNELS �" DAY Mason is exiting the tunnel, into the woods, as Chasin is
already standing there, speaking into his radio. Mason is followed by Wyatt and
Gunner. CHASIN (into radio) Just hold your position. We’ll
be right there. PORTER (over radio) Rodger that. CHASIN (speaking to
Mason) They have eyes on a camp and at
least one person. MASON Close? CHASIN Apparently so. MASON This guy’s been camping in our
backyard, without us knowing? For how long? CHASIN (shrugging) I’d say at least since
Samantha’s been home, since whoever it is, knew about the
bell. MASON Didn’t just know about it, knew
where to find and ring it. CHASIN Which means he watched them
arrive, just like he did Zane and his new
buddies. GUNNER At least we know he appears to
be on our side. MASON Appears… My question is, why
hasn’t he come knocking at our door? GUNNER Maybe he preferred to ring the
bell… Both Mason and Chasin staring at Gunner, annoyed with his
attempt to be funny… CHASIN Seriously, how are we related? DISSOLVE TO: EXT. WOODS �" DAY Mason and others, arriving to a spot where Porter, Jason,
Doc, and a few others are knelt down, hiding in the brush, while carefully
keeping their eyes over toward the camp… MASON Still just the one? PORTER Unless she has friends, nearby.
MASON (grabbing
binoculars) She? Mason looking through binoculars… MASON Jeeesuuuus Christ! PORTER/CHASIN What? Everyone looking at Mason,
coming out of binoculars… MASON That’s her! That’s the one. CHASIN Who? MASON From the highway that night,
the creepy lady walking with the dead! How the hell did
she end up here? DOC She somehow follow us? CHASIN Track us? Mason/Doc looking through binoculars again… PORTER You sure that’s her? MASON Oh yeah! It’s the second time
that woman has given an erection to every damn
hair on my arm. Everyone just staring at Mason… His POV through binoculars, of the woman moving around,
inside the camp area. DOC Damn, Mason. Suddenly, the woman comes outside her camp, staring straight
toward Mason and them… GUNNER Creepy… They all just stare back at her, before Mason gives the
men a look, and then stands up, exiting the brush, heading toward her. Samantha begins delivering a voiceover, as Mason and the
others approach the woman, with their guns on her. She just stands there,
revealing her empty palms, with her arms slightly raised… SAMANTHA (VO) Although she appeared friendly,
she had very little to say about who she was, her
past, and where she came from. What she did make
clear, was that the world was broken long before
the rise of the dead, which explains their rise. Mason walks right up to her, just staring at her, as the
others carefully enter her camp… She eventually walks into the camp, simply sitting down
on a wooden bench, she had constructed, as they all watch her, before Mason
eventually begins speaking to her… SAMANTHA (VO) She said it was the sight of me
and the other children, that made her realize this was
a good place, and that those children would grow to
see the world become a much better place, than at any
time in the past, especially the children who are
too young to remember the old world, or be tainted by
it… Scene dissolves to the compound wall, near the
underground area she was walking through at the beginning of this episode.
Grandpa is there, supervising men, as tractors are digging large holes… SAMANTHA (VO) This, of course, made Grandpa a
quick fan of hers, even after she declined her
invite to stay behind the walls. She chose to remain on
the outside, and in return for supplies and
construction of a home, she swore to become the outer
guardian of the walls. Scene dissolves to men deep inside the area, cementing,
drilling, plastering, and everything else it takes to construct such a place… SAMANTHA (VO) This put Grandpa’s imagination
to work, as he began constructing that home of hers,
underground, along with several underground
facilities, for the dead, to be used for defense… Dissolve to its completion, as tons and tons of huffs are
being led down into the underground corridor, and into the huge holding
facility… SAMANTHA (VO) It didn’t take long for her to
become known as, the Guardian of the dead… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. HIGHWAY 6 �" DAY Samantha continues to deliver her voiceover, as a caravan
of vehicles with tractors and equipment is parking along the highway, as Zane,
Mason, convicts, compounders, loggers, and even Portlanders and Nike World
people, are also there, ready for work… SAMANTHA (VO) The next month or so, would be
all about projects like this one. From Grandpa’s
imagination to Zane’s, along with the resources and
manpower, the things we’re accomplishing is
providing hope for all those involved, and all those who
live in our little corner, of the apocalyptic world, and a
forest becoming knows as…Forest Grover… DISSOLVE TO: INT. COMPOUND BEDROOM �" NIGHT Samantha sitting on her bed, just staring ahead, in a
zone… SAMANTHA (VO) As exciting as all this
progress was for me, it didn’t begin that way. You’d have to
take the anxiety that Eli used to suffer from, and
multiply it by the anxiety that Renee still suffers from,
to match what I was feeling, after Zane’s dramatic
revelation of his new commitment to Glenwood, and
some of the scary people who live there. DISSOLVE TO: EXT. COMPOUND GARAGE �" DAY Samantha watching Eli pack into a hummer, with DJ, Dakota,
and Cleo, before dissolving to her walking down by the lake, alone, thinking… SAMANTHA (VO) Watching Eli join the mission
to UPS, the next day, and hearing about him on a ship
to Multnomah Falls, and then to the ocean, wasn’t
making me feel a whole lot better. I felt like a
helpless child, and after surviving my experiences on the
mountain, a child is the last thing I should feel
like… Dissolve to her at the Baker complex, arguing her case to
Grandpa, as her moms stand close-by… SAMANTHA (VO) My first act as an adult, was
arguing my case to my mothers, and then my
grandfather… After winning those arguments, like I knew
that I would, I found myself at the Sand Series
Hotel, awaiting Zane, Eli, and the others, where I even
got to meet the Queen of Nike World… Dissolve to a large room at Baker complex, where the
Queen, her father (Shawn) and sister (Nikki), Bonnie (officer), Solis,
Marshall, Zane, Stix, Kemp, Mason, Hunter, and Grandpa, are all meeting, and
shaking hands… SAMANTHA (VO) A meeting between the leaders
of the three camps was scheduled for the following
day, and guess who got to be a part of that
meeting??? POV comes to Samantha, also shaking hands with the other
leaders… GRANDPA SAM I know she seems young, and she
is, but she’s one of us, and after you read (waving
folders in his hand) her story, you’ll understand why
I’ve asked her to be here. Stix is shaking her hand. STIX It’s nice to see you again,
Samantha. SAMANTHA It’s even nicer to hear how
much you have my cousin’s back, out there. Thank
you for that. Kemp can’t help but to smile, as he shakes her hand. KEMP We never really met before, but
it’s an honor. SAMANTHA Thank you, and thank you for
being someone my cousin can trust. Now Harris can’t help but to smile. SHAWN Kid sure seems like a leader,
to me. Grandpa is already handing folders to them all, while
Hunter also hands them each a folder. GRANPA After you read the diaries of
her experiences out there, you’ll see that a kid, is
something she has the right to no longer claim to be. The
folder I’m handing out is exactly that, while my son
Hunter is handing you the details to the things we’ll be
discussing, here today. HUNTER If you can open them up, we’ll
go ahead and get started. GRANDPA Save the diaries for later, but
we are asking that you all take the time to read
through it, and see for yourself what is going on out
there. See for yourself, what we’re building here, to
avoid. HARRIS No… Everyone silently stares at Harris, a half-smile forms
from Zane, as he awaits her to finish… HARRIS No asking about it. Make it a
requirement. (holding up folder) Print more and
demand that every man, woman, and child read these
diaries. If they’re too young to read, then read it to
them. Zane’s half smile is now in full force, as he nods his
head… HARRIS I haven’t read it myself, but
Zane told me all about it, and it’s stories like that,
in which saves lives, and prepares our young, and old,
for the world they now live in. Grandpa looks from her to Zane… GRANDPA SAM I see why my grandson is so
fond of you, and why people would follow you. Shawn and Nikki smiling… HUNTER So, first thing on the list,
relay posts…nice ones… SAMANTHA Most importantly, ones that are…above
the dead… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. HIGHWAY 6 �" DAY Mason is supervising men who are building a tree house,
not extremely high off the ground, but in a camouflaged location, hidden from
the highway, by the brush. It has no ladder, but also camouflaged is a
walkway/bridge that leads to another tree house, and then yet another hidden
walkway/bridge, to another tree with a ladder built to it, leading down into
more brush… Not far from the brush, is another brushy spot, where an
underground hiding place is being built. Chasin and Gunner stand nearby,
supervising the men… RANDOM WORKER And what is this, again? CHASIN It’ll be an extra place to
hide, in case some kind of urgent situation presents
itself. There will be extra weapons stashed and ready to
go, and food, in case hiding there for a long while
is necessary. GUNNER Is a big screen, some wifi, and
a nearby pizza joint, too much to ask for? DISSOLVE TO: EXT. DIFFERENT LOCATION ALONG HIGHWAY 6 �" DAY Same type of scene, this time with Zane supervising, as
men are hard at work. GW is on the highway, smashing on some random huffs, as a
few others watch. ZANE (into radio) Another half hour and we’ll be
ready to move on. MASON (over radio) Same here. See you in thirty… POV moves over the men, and up into the tree house,
looking very much like the last one. One man is constructing a cabinet, with
weapons being locked inside of it. One man works on a fireplace, with stacks of
wood right next to it. There are strategically built windows, with excellent
views of the highway, and ground below. Through one window, a few men from the
ground are using ropes to lift a couch up into the tree house… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. HIGHWAY 26 �" DAY Closer to Beaverton with less trees/brush, a large group
of Zane’s people are now at work near a farm house, with a random patch of
trees/brush, where men work hard on another tree house, as well as an
underground hiding area… DISSOLVE TO: INT. BEAVERTON HOME DEPOT �" DAY Porter, Jason, and Colton, supervising a large group who
are collecting tree house supplies… As they head outside, where more supplies are being
loaded up, GW and a bunch of the other cons are killing off huffs, who continue
to approach the scene… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. HIGHWAY 6 GARIBALDI �" DAY POV of the bay, falling back to a spot off the highway,
on the brushy hillside, where Mason’s men are hard at work on yet another tree
house, and underground hiding area, with a motorcycle being planted, ready for
emergency escape, if necessary… ZANE (over radio) This is it. From Nike to
Glenwood, Glenwood to the compound, and from there to
the SSH, we have communications! MASON (into radio) Not to mention a constant eye
on the surroundings of everything we work to
protect. ZANE (over radio) It’s coming together… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. VISTA RIDGE TUNNELS (Portland) �" DAY Zane is supervising men up on the hill, above the Vista
ridge tunnels, where they work at setting up an escape route from an apartment
structure… Zane begins walking inside the building, and up into one
of the rooms, where men are working. He looks over a part of the room where
they knocked out a hole in the wall, as a secret passage into another
apartment, where an escape route leading outside, is being built… Zane goes to the window, looking out over the highway, with
a the view of downtown Portland, and the river… DISSOLVE TO: FLASHBACK INT. BALL ROOM (1958) �" NIGHT POV of the river, panning back through the window and
into a ballroom, with tons of dancing, and a band singing 50’s music, and 1958
New Year’s decorations… The song comes to an end, with people applauding, before
someone on stage begins speaking over the microphone… MAN (over mic) Alright, everybody, we warned
you the song would end with only twenty seconds until
the New Year, which is now down to ten seconds! POV travels through the people, as they all begin
counting down along with the man on stage… MAN/CROWD Nine, eight, seven, six, five,
four, three, two, ONE! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Everyone screaming wildly and celebrating the stroke of
midnight, and the new year. POV moves through the excited people, cheering,
kissing, hugging, making noise, jumping around, and finally coming to a young
couple, embraced and kissing, and coming out of the kiss, as the man continues
smiling directly into her eyes, while kneeling down, pulling out a ring, as she
instantly screams with joy, jumping up and down, already screaming yes, over
and over! Balloons instantly begin dropping over them, as the man
on stage shouts over the microphone. MAN HAPPY NEW YEAR, AND
CONGRATULATIONS TO SAM BAKER AND HIS WIFE-TO-BE,
LAURA FISH! I believe she said yes, folks! Laura still jumping up and down, before jumping into his
arms, and again kissing, to the applause from everyone surrounding them… DISSOLVE TO: 14 MONTH RECAP EXT. COMPOUND BARNS �" DAY Some of the Rough Riders are riding horses, as Eli is
climbing off his, with Blake also climbing down off his… BLAKE (speaking to Eli) Getting much better, kid. ELI Screw horseback riding. We
should be out there with Zane. BLAKE I been where you’re at.
Frustrated and wanting to be at Zane’s side, but with him
somewhere else, and especially with most our
army out working, we have a job to do here. There
will come a time when we have to defend what we have
here, maybe plenty of times, and if that happens
when the army is out, it’s on us to hold this place. I don’t know about you, but I take a ton of pride in
that… ELI I get that, but I like working
with my bat. How am I going to defend this place
with that? I should be out killing huffs, while they
build those tree houses. BLAKE So, you’re all about the
fastball, eh? Eli a skeptical look at Blake, as Joshua comes riding his
horse by them, slowing down and turning around, coming back to them… JOSHUA Let’s get a
game going today. I need me some ball time! DISSOLVE TO: EXT. COMPOUND BALL FIELD �" DAY Blake is hitting ground balls
to the infielders, who make their plays. He then hits one to the outfield,
where Joshua comes charging, diving
for the ball, making the amazing catch, to the applause of his teammates, and
even several people in the stands, watching… Seems like more teenage girls
than anything, as Scout’s daughters and many other girls are watching the ball
players. Some older folks are also there, watching as Blake continues hitting
balls at the players… Dissolve to Blake now tossing
batting practice, as Eli is taking rips, and smashing one ball after another,
to the applause of many of the girls, some of whom are now distracted by some
of the Rough Riders, who are taking breaks and talking with the girls. Scoop
and Hope are chatting… DJ is hustling off the field,
toward the stands, where Ryder, Griffey, Renee, Trisha, and Ashley all sit near
the dugout… DJ Griffey, you look like a ball
player, how come you’re not out there taking
some rips? GRIFFEY I never played. I play
basketball. DJ I’ve seen the gym here. Maybe
after this, I will take all you guys there for a
workout? They all express interests, as DJ smiles and looks to
Ryder. DJ I heard Rich is moving around
more and more. He should come hit the gym, let
the kids energy rub off him, a little. RYDER I’ll tell him you said so. Ryder smiling as DJ hustles to the plate, to replace Eli,
who just took his last rip… DISSOLVE TO: INT. COMPOUND GYM �" DAY The compound gym is a solarium, as is the swimming pool
next to it. DJ and many others are now there, shooting hoops. DJ is with the
kids, helping them work on taking shots. The little girls are nowhere close to
making shots, but hilariously trying. Many others, including teenage girls, are
sitting in the bleachers, watching, laughing and hanging out. Not all of them
are laughing or smiling. Some are just watching, perhaps trying to be more
involved, but with their minds elsewhere… SCOOP So, what’s up with the New
Year’s thing, you mentioned? BLAKE The goal is to spend the rest
of this year making our surroundings as safe as they
can possibly be. New Year’s will be about
celebrating the new world, and the return of the things we
love. I heard even the Sand Series is being planned. SCOOP/JOSHUA Hell yeah! Many of the other kids express excitement, as Joshua
shares a high-five with a pair of friends (Wong and Pav, both 15)… JOSHUA Our best baseball squad against
those guys at Nike and Glenwood? We have to do
that! BLAKE Or something like it, ‘cause
baseball is definitely on the list. They want people
excited about life again. More excitement from the others… JOSHUA Best apocalypse, ever!
DJ is smiling at the excitement, and then at the sight of
Rich, entering the gym, with help from Ryder (Scout’s daughter) and Jaelyn
(Mason’s daughter, Rich/Chasin’s sister), who receive smiles from some of the
boys… In the background, a caravan of vehicles can be seen
entering the field, from Baker Lane. Blake takes notice, as both he and Abino
go outside, walking toward the Baker garage, where the caravan arrives… Porter, Jason, Mayday, Gia, and many others are coming
out of the vehicles, exhausted. More people are coming from the gym, including
Griffey and the girls. Jason smiles at Griffey, and throws out his hand for a five-slap,
as Griffey delivers. DJ is keeping a close eye from the gym, and is approaching,
but stops, as Jason is now heading that direction, with Griffey and the girls… Porter puts his arm around an older guy, his father. Some
of the others are being hugged or greeted by loved ones… Jason enters and begins shooting hoops with Griffey, as
the girls watch. Blake, Porter, and some of the others are now arriving back at
the gym, and taking off their shirts, getting ready to organize some games.
More and more people are heading toward the gym, excited to watch/join… Dissolve to a very competitive game now going, as the
teams run back and forth, playing full court, with fans cheering the shots… Samantha, Renee, and Marlana are all now there, in the
bleachers. Samantha is talking to Renee, as they both work on writing things
down in their journals. They are much more into whatever they are working on,
than they are the game, with a smile from Marlana, who then watches the court… Joshua is on the sideline, shouting excitedly at his
teammates, as they score a basket. He glances at Gia, who is giving him a
smile, as he continues showing off for her, and even finds time to peek over at
a girl his own age, who is also smiling at him. He continues cheering on his
teammates, who now steal away the ball… Grandpa is with Hunter, over by the garage, and the
vehicles, as Mason, Chasin, and another caravan has arrived… Many of them are now walking over to the gym, to get in
on all the action, including Hunter… Grandpa remains there with Scout, who comes in close as
he places his arm around her, and they just stare at the gym and the excitement
of everyone over there, and inside, as a great shot is made, with massive
cheering/applause/excitement. Todd is over by the door, watching, with Sandy… DISSOLVE TO: FLASHBACK EXT. NEW YORK TIME SQUARE �" NIGHT Dick Clark is counting down as the ball is dropping. DICK CLARK Ten, nine, eight, seven, six,
five, four, three, two, one, and it is exactly 1981. Happy
New Year! The ball drops and lights up the big 1981, with massive
excitement, and a huge crowd, that the POV travels through, until it finds Sam,
Laura, and all their children, only 6 months older than they were in the
opening scene of this series… They are all going wild, jumping up and down, screaming
with excitement! Scout is near her father, with his arm around her, just like
in the previous scene… Hunter and Leo are jumping/screaming together, while
Mason has a girlfriend with him. Fish and Vincent are next to each other,
screaming at top of their lungs. Laura moves in for a kiss from Sam, but Scout
makes it a short one, requiring their attention, a little frightened by all the
other people and noise… Confetti is falling all over them, as they all begin
waving, at the stage in front of them, where Dick Clark is waving at everyone
their direction… DISSOLVE TO: 14 MONTH RECAP INT. BAKER COMPLEX ROOM �" DAY Zane, Stix, Porter, Grandpa Sam, Hunter, Mason, Scout,
and Chasin are all coming together for a meeting, as they shake hands… Hunter picks up a folder, and speaks to Zane. HUNTER So, Dad and I have studied your
plan (waving folder), and have some ideas of our own,
but are absolutely on board with everything you’re
suggesting here, or have already set in motion. GRANDPA SAM What you’re doing at Glenwood,
and how you’re making those men earn their
second chance at life, might just be the most amazing
thing going on in the world, right now. I’m very
proud of you, son. MASON I have to admit myself, that
the effect you’ve had on most of those men, is something
to certainly brag about, nephew…but you had
better stay sharp. You still have some bad seeds in
there. Zane and Mason sharing a nod… ZANE It’s a work in progress, and I
already know which men to keep my eyes on, but for
now, they still see me as someone on their side, and are
taking pride in their responsibilities to the forest,
and the communities of it. Most of them want their
names going down in the new history. HUNTER Good. ZANE And all weapons are secured,
with only those I’ve appointed as “Marshalls”, with
the right to carry at all times. MASON And they’re okay with this? Zane shrugging… GRANDPA SAM Speaking of “new history,” your
New Year’s plan is perfect, even brilliant. ZANE It’s really hard waiting for
the right time, but I believe having everyone in the same
place, while somewhat festive, is the right way to
go. CHASIN I think the more of us who
choose to celebrate at Glenwood, will go a long way in
building more chemistry with our convict
army. STIX I agree. Share the holiday and
the news of the new year to come, and they’ll begin
seeing the rest of you, as they do Zane. GRANDPA SAM Agreed… Now, I do have one idea
of my own, Zane. I’d like you home, after the new
year, every other week. Leave Stix in charge the week’s
you’re here, and consider yourself an area-supervisor of
the Forest. ZANE (nodding) An excuse to be home, once a
week, I’m sold! I can (nodding) be ready for that,
by then… Zane sharing a smile with his grandpa, before a more
serious expression, develops… ZANE Now, there is something
suspicious to bring up. Solis and Marshall are certain that
Grover took a dozen nurses and four doctors to
Glenwood, when they first took it over. Problem is, they
only have one of those doctors, and three of the
nurses. MASON Son of a… Grandpa just staring off, in thought, before looking at
Zane… GRANDPA There’s another camp?... Zane nodding… ZANE That would be my guess,
probably the same group from the highway, who attacked
Nike World, before we did. HUNTER It can’t be Leo’s group…can it? Everyone looking around at each other, fairly skeptical
of that thought… ZANE No one at
Glenwood recognizes Leo. It can’t be him, and if
it was his group, or Grover was still alive, it
seems they would have made some kind of move, by
now. So, my best guess is that Grover is dead, and
his other camp either doesn’t know, or doesn’t
care about Glenwood. GRANDPA Regardless…I think it’s time to
pay my son’s group a visit… Zane and others looking at each other, and then Grandpa… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. LEO’S BEACH CAMP �" DAY Mason, Porter, Jason, Chasin, and many others are armed
and standing guard, as Grandpa Sam is approaching them, walking away from the
gates, not looking pleased… MASON Did you even see him? GRANDPA SAM (shaking head) I spoke to his number two,
Anthony, who said if it was up to him, Leo would not
only see me, but take his medication. Grandpa looks unsettled, as Mason takes notice… MASON What is it? Grandpa shaking head… GRANDPA SAM I don’t know…it just felt
like…like that guy wasn’t speaking for himself. MASON Because he was speaking for Leo? GRANDPA SAM Maybe…I guess… I just want to
see my son… MASON I know, Dad…I know… Everyone piling into vehicles, and pulling away, as
guards with guns are watching from the camp walls… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. COMPOUND FIELD �" DAY A football is sailing through the rainy air, a long way,
before finally landing into Abino’s arms, as he’s chased by Bryant, but easily
runs into the end zone for the touchdown, and met by his teammates who
celebrate with him, including Gunner who begins doing the most ridiculous
dance, with laughs from the family and tons of people watching, in the rain! Everyone is a muddy mess, as scene dissolves to everyone
cleaned up, and sitting around multiple large tables, inside of a huge solarium
mess hall, next to the lake. It’s connected to the large Baker cabin, with a
platform where their family and closest of friends are gathered, with the other
groups down below, tabled and ready for a feast… Zane has just arrived, with hugs and handshakes from his
family and friends, a huge hug from Samantha… There are large and even small separate groups, as there
are tons of people. April, Jennifer, Rachel, Marlana, and many others are now
bringing out dish after dish, spreading out the Thanksgiving food, from one group
to the next… Grandpa Sam watches over it all, standing there with a
microphone, eyeing anyone who is tempted to touch that food, before he begins
to speak, and his family knows it, as they dare not touch a thing! GRANDPA (over mic) The food is warm, which is why
I’ve already given most of my appreciation speech for
the day. Christmas this year will not be about presents
or decorations, but as a day to remember all those we
have lost, which is why today is about appreciation, of
those who survive in their honor, and something I
left out earlier, is the appreciation we have for the
future, and the progress we’ve made toward this new
world of ours. A new year is coming, and we have plans of
bringing traditions and entertainment back to that new
world of ours. I for one, appreciate the people I love,
the people who have survived this with me, and
bringing the little things back into their lives, the kind of
things that are actually so very far from little, and the kind
of things we work so hard, to have in our lives. I will be
thinking about that, as I sit and eat, and appreciate the feast
we all share. Thank you for listening, I love you all, and
please enjoy your food. Everyone begins clapping, and then looking around, as
one, then two, and then everyone simply begins rising, and clapping in full
force, showing their extreme appreciation for Grandpa, his wonderful speech,
and his part in the life they all have… Grandpa nods, waves, and is brought to tears, by the
ongoing appreciation and standing ovation… Scout is crying, as is Samantha, while appreciating all
the appreciation the people are showing Grandpa… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. COMPOUND WOODS �" DAY Hunter is on the radio. HUNTER (into radio) Relay one east, come in… RELAYER (over radio) Relay one east, here… HUNTER (into radio) CL here. SSH reports strong
winds at the coast. They’re hunkering down and even calling
in relayers five and six west. Relayer four will stay on
duty, weather permitting, and keep us posted on what’s
going on, out there. CUT TO: INT. RELAY 2 EAST (tree house) �" DAY Relayer writing down what Hunter is reporting over the
radio, as a second man stands close by, listening. HUNTER (over radio) It’s been a nice break in the
rain today, but with it already going grey on the
coast, flooding in Tillamook will certainly be an issue, if
it’s another heavy stretch of rain, like the last couple
of weeks, on top of all that snow that just melted away. RELAYER (into radio) Relayer one east, copies. CUT TO: EXT. COMPOUND WOODS - DAY HUNTER (into radio) CL out… Hunter walks away from the quiet spot near the woods, and
down onto the rocky banks of the fast-flowing stream that runs through the
compound. There are still small snow banks in certain spots. Eli, Blake, and
other Rough Riders, along with Samantha, Renee, Marlana, and Griffey, are all
fishing, and successfully… BLAKE So, losing communication with
the beach? HUNTER Yeah, without a weather report,
we just can’t take any chances. The wind there can
get crazy this time of year, and Tillamook is
infamous for its flooding. DISSOLVE TO: EXT. TILLAMOOK �" DAY Heavy rain is falling, as water is at least a foot deep
and running throughout the town of Tillamook. The city streets, parking lots,
stores, fields, and even the large holes where the beach caravan team held the
bonfires, now filling up with water… A random huff even floats along, trying to rise, but unable…
Cut to a shot of the Tillamook Cheese Factory, surrounded
by water… POV travels to a brushy spot with trees, and up into
those trees, finding a hidden tree house, with a sign reading “Relay Station
5”… POV travels inside, where it appears vacant. There is a
fireplace, but nothing burning… POV goes back outside, over the flooding waters… Dissolve to wet highway 101 road, with heavy rain but no
more flooding waters… POV goes upward, toward the large hills, and the big “G”
(for Garibaldi) on the hillside… POV travels into the brush/trees of the hillside that lies
under the “G”, coming to another tree house with a sign reading “Relay Station
6”… No one appears inside, and no fire is burning… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. ROCKAWAY BEACH SSH �" DAY Ocean waves crashing up against the SSH pier, as well as
the rock barrier that lays in front of the SSH, protecting it from the
rising/stormy sea… Near the city and in between the SSH and other
hotel/motels, and beachfront property, the high tide is actually making its way
over parts of the bluff, and spilling into the streets of downtown Rockaway,
where the flooding is ocean water/debris, and not as deep or wide-spread as the
flooding in Tillamook… Doc and Gus are on the inside of the SSH, at the windows,
looking out at all the weather, without any sign of huffs… Cut inside to them… GUS It’s like…the end of the world,
out there… Doc throwing a sarcastic look at Gus… DOC Nice… So, where’s Bunk and
those guys? They didn’t really go out in this,
did they? GUS They did indeed. Out there,
going Lieutenant Dan on this freaky weather. Cut back outside, into the garage of the condos next to
the SSH, which lies on the bluff above the beach, where the ocean waves are
crashing up against. One huge wave is crashing right into the parking garage,
spraying water all over Bunk (in raingear) who is screaming with wild
excitement, and standing there taking it like a champ, totally soaked by the
incoming water that pushes into the garage. BUNK YOU CALL THIS AN APOCALYPTIC
STORM?!?! COME ONNNNN!!!! Mike is right behind him, being slightly more cautious,
while cracking up laughing at Bunk, while Virgil is also laughing, and running
off hiding back behind the corner of a wall, while Bunk and Mike brace for
another wave. This wave forcefully picks up a huge log that was wedged down on
the rock. As Bunk and Mike see the log coming for them, they race off for
Virgil’s spot, just as the log is wedged right in between the rocks and the top
of the basement ceiling, and right in front of where Bunk was standing, as they
look with awe, and laughter, from their safe spot next to Virgil… VIRGIL You guys are nuts! BUNK At least we have some! VIRGIL This black man doesn’t like
water. The blood of my ancestors flows with
memories of the sea and slave ships, which has its effects! Bunk and Mike cracking up, as they head back out for more
thrills. They choose a spot away from the wedged log, as another wave sprays
past it. They watch wide-eyed as another wave instantly crashes against the
rocks, pushing more water into the garage, and another log down a ways from
them, goes right up and inside… Virgil is also watching it, from his corner… MIKE I don’t know, man. We’re toast
if one of those hits us. They both flinch, as a wave sprays them, at same time
that a voice is shouting at them, from behind. DOC (OS) What the hell are you guys
doing?! They all turn to look at Doc, then Bunk and Mike quickly
look back toward ocean, now worried about incoming logs, before heading
direction of Doc. BUNK Dude, this storm is sick!
Suddenly, Doc is watching someone else go running by him,
dressed in raingear, and running over to Bunk and Mike, who become excited. DOC Leon, not you too! Leon arrives just in time to brace for a wave, while both
Sage and Skyler also come running to the scene, for some excitement… BUNK INCOMING!!! Virgil peeks from behind wall, as they all stand there
taking it, with Doc left shaking his head… Doc simply turns and begins walking away… BUNK (OS) OH shiiiiiitttt! Doc suddenly turns to see all of them running for their
lives, right toward him, as back behind them a huge wave forcefully pushes into
the garage, even taking down the wedged log, pushing both logs, and even moving
a few of the parked cars… Virgil is hiding behind the wall and completely stranded
there, with the wave pushing through entire garage, and catching Bunk and them,
knocking most of them down, momentarily, as they quickly rise, and protect
themselves from possible logs or cars… Doc is the only one who makes it out without being caught
by the wave, and is on the outside, reaching higher ground, and peeking back
inside, where Virgil’s face is pale, as he is completely trapped. Another wave
pushes through, only bringing in more water, as Virgil decides to begin walking
through it, trying to make his way to the others, who are now suddenly over the
fear, and begin cracking up over what just happened… Their laughter is heard while POV travels over the area,
and all the crashing waves. POV goes over entire SSH complex, as the heavy rain
falls… Dissolve to evening, where the laughter fades, but the
intense weather remains… Dissolve to night, same POV but with darkness, and the
sound of heavy rain and wind, and crashing waves… Dissolve to daytime, with more of the same weather… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. TILLAMOOK �" EVENING Heavy rain falling over the flooded town, where the water
has risen even deeper… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. HIGHWAY 6 �" DAY POV of the heavy rain falling onto the soaked highway… POV moves upward, and can find smoke coming from the
brushy trees… Cut to a burning fire, inside the fireplace of a tree
house, and panning back to a guy and woman at the window, looking out at the
empty soaked highway road… MAN Funny thing is, this is normal.
It always rains like this here. Yet, due to
everything else, I keep thinking the weather is
affected, too. Like Oregon is capable of hurricanes now,
or something. WOMAN I know, me too! Like anything
is possible. Woman leaves window, for bookshelf, glancing through
books/magazines. MAN Maybe it is… WOMAN Something made the dead do what
they’re doing. Whatever it was, doesn’t seem
like a stretch, that it would offset other aspects
of the world… She finds her choice of reading material and sits on the
sofa next to the fire, while the guy is pondering what she just said, with
another look out the window, while gripping his gun… POV shoots out the window, and about five miles down the
road, coming to yet another tree house window, where a different man keeps
watch, with the sound of another man snoring, from inside… POV begins shooting down the road, another five miles,
until reaching some brush, and going through, to another tree house window,
where a man and his teenage son are playing cards, with some snacks, and guns
within reach… POV exits through other window, shooting down the road,
with a shot of a huff, tied to a tree, near the highway, and wearing a Forest
Grover hat, with a red R added at the end. POV then shoots another five miles
down the road, coming to the Glenwood camp. Guards are keeping watch at the
gates, in rain gear, as the heavy rain pounds the area, which is an empty camp,
with everyone indoors… POV finds the DC, where a large new indoor structure is
built, providing shelter. As POV keeps going through the camp, it comes to a
brand-new cabin, and a nice one. POV goes inside, where everything is quiet. It
comes to a ladder, leading up to a loft, where Zane is in bed, making out with
Pepsi, as they stop and stare at each other, with Pepsi then taking a look
around the loft. PEPSI I can’t believe how quickly you
guys put this thing up, not to mention all the
amazing tree houses, and this loft is my favorite
part. ZANE Eventually, we’ll all need to
be sleeping in lofts, above the dead. Everyone turns when
they die. People die in their sleep, sometimes. When
that happens, we need to be out of their reach. PEPSI So, you’re seriously going to
build lofts for everyone, everywhere? ZANE (nodding) And supply them with whistles.
We literally have thousands of them now,
contributed by UPS. Zane stares at Pepsi’s expression… ZANE What are you thinking? PEPSI I’m just picturing that
horrific scenario. Waking up to someone I know or love, now
dead, and having to blow a whistle for help. ZANE It’s not a pretty thought, yet
better than waking to the pain of them snacking on
your flesh. Pepsi stares at him… PEPSI Not helping… ZANE I know. I’m sorry. That was
bad. PEPSI You think? ZANE I just have to think about
those kind of things… it’s the best way of preventing
them…and look at it this way, soon you’ll have
your very own loft to sleep in… PEPSI (staring at him) I’d rather sleep in yours… Zane staring back at her with a smile… ZANE You would, eh? They share a few kisses, before she stops, and stares at
him with a smile… PEPSI So, you realize this’ll never
work, right? ZANE There had better be a punchline
to this? PEPSI (smiling) Your family still hates me
after what you made me do. ZANE Are you kidding me? You were
part of the crew who returned Samantha to them.
You’re in for life, even after you realize you can do
better than me. PEPSI I don’t know, I still get an
evil eye from Mason, whenever I see him…and I’ve
always known I can do better, but it’s the
apocalypse, I can’t be picky. ZANE (smiling) Yeah, he’s still not thrilled
about the 50-cal, but knows it has nothing to do with
you…and why do you think I took over a bunch
of criminals, I knew I’d be the catch of the camp. PEPSI Here
you are, sure, but I’m leaving my options open, when it comes to the other
groups, and what kind of “catches” they might have. They share a few more kisses, before Pepsi begins
speaking… PEPSI So, what about this Gia, I’ve
heard so much about? ZANE (growing smile) Ah, so that’s where you were
guiding this conversation. Gia hasn’t had any evil in her
eye, has she? PEPSI Not at all, and quite the
opposite, actually. Guess I’m just curious about what
happened, or didn’t happen, between you two? Zane looks seriously into her eyes… ZANE You have nothing to worry about
with Gia. I promise that next time I’m at the
compound, I’ll break it off with her. Pepsi a smile and playful punch at his shoulder. PEPSI Wrong answer! They laugh/joke a bit… ZANE Seriously though, her, Mayday,
and those other soldiers, risked their lives to set us
free, up there…and then a few moments later, I found
myself in the worst state of mind of my life, which didn’t
truly change until shortly before I met you, and after the
miracle of Samantha’s return. (looking right at her)
So, who knows, maybe if fate didn’t interfere with our
lives the way it does, or if she was as beautiful as what
I’m looking at right now, then she woulda’ had a shot. Pepsi smiles, and leans back in to kiss. PEPSI Right answer… They begin kissing…until suddenly someone comes over the
radio… RELAYER (over radio) Relayer 1 East, reporting for
Queen Nike… Zane reaching for radio… ZANE (into radio) Glenwood, here. RELAYER The Queen has a Teddy Smith, in
custody for sexual assault. Requests for him to be
picked up and held at Glenwood. Over… Zane already getting up. ZANE (into radio) Grover’s on his way, in fifteen
minutes. Over and out. RELAYER (over radio) Copy that… Pepsi throws Zane a look as he quickly comes back in bed
for one last slow kiss and hug, before quickly getting dressed, as Stix comes
over radio… STIX (over radio) Get dressed, Grover. I’ll have
a team ready to roll, before you can complete your
walk of shame. Pepsi cracking up while covering her face with a pillow,
as Zane laughs with a nod… ZANE I knew that guy had some wit… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. NIKE WORLD - DAY Heavy rain falls, as Zane, Stix, and GW are driving
through the gates of Nike World, followed by a couple other vehicles… Solis is holding an umbrella and waving them through… Dissolve to them coming in, out of the rain, to a large
area where many people are gathered, along with the Queen and her family, as
well as Bonnie and Marshall. Solis leads Zane, Stix, and GW toward them, with
many of the people eyeing Zane, then GW and his massive size, as everyone
watches them arrive at the other leaders, shaking hands… There is a man handcuffed and held by Bonnie, who shakes
his head as he’s looked over by Zane and Stix… Zane listens to the Queen chatting to him, before sharing
a few words and then leaving her at the microphone, ready to address everyone… QUEEN NIKE (speaking over
mic) For those who aren’t here, I
want you all to make them aware of what goes down
here today. (motioning toward handcuffed
man) This man is guilty of sexual assault and
has done nothing to deny these accusations, so proving
them is not necessary. He knows he’s a threat to
others, and has done things that the old world, nor the
new, will not put with. He didn’t rape, but only because
he was stopped. In the old world, he’d get sympathy
for that, but in this one, he will not. Laws and peace
among ourselves are more crucial than ever before, and
so shall the consequences for failing to
follow such laws. It is my judgment that he will spend the
next year behind bars, at which time a final decision
toward his future, will be made. If anyone objects, the
floor is yours… The Queen, Zane, and others look among everyone, with
nothing but silence, until someone shouts out from the crowd… RANDOM WOMAN Make it twenty years! RANDOM MAN Make it life, and save your decision-making,
for more important things! DIFFERENT WOMAN Yeah! Give him life! QUEEN NIKE (over mic) The options are endless, and
will be decided on a year from this day. Thank
you… The Queen begins to exit, followed by the other leaders,
and Bonnie, who hands the prisoner over to GW, who shows no respect in the way
he handles him… Dissolve to the Queen and Zane walking alone together,
coming to a large window where they can see her father, Shawn, teaching a
self-defense class, of very young kids. He is pretending to be a huff, with a
few laughs from the kids who are watching, but the ones teaming up to defend
themselves against him, are taking him very seriously, and work together to
pretend to stab him in the brain, while then congratulated by him… Zane nods his head, very impressed with what he’s seeing,
as they turn and walk away. ZANE I am more than impressed, and
the kids of the compound, along with those from
Glenwood, should not only work with your father,
but do so with these same kids. They all need to
know and respect each other, before growing to do the
work that we now do. HARRIS I agree, they can’t be
strangers. They need time around each other. The more
they care, the tougher they’ll fight for one another… Zane watches GW put the prisoner into a squad car, as he
then smiles at Harris… ZANE I couldn’t have said it any
better. (hugging her) Thank you, Harris, and thanks
for the squad car. I’ll get it back you…maybe. They share one last smile as he gets in the squad car,
turns on the flashing lights with a smile, and drives away… POV pans over to some windows, where many children are
watching the flashing lights of the squad car, as it drives away, with the
gates closing on it… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. COMPOUND GATES �" DAY Heavy rain pours down over the field in front of the
gates. The guards in the tree houses are dry, but rain falls all around them
and through the brush/branches, and down onto the catwalks that lead along the
wall… POV of the Baker lake, where the rain pours down into… No one is around, as POV moves over the soaked area, and
over to the Baker complex, finding its way to Grandpa’s office window, and
inside, where he is at his desk, just staring off into space, for several
moments, before suddenly moving, and writing his thoughts down onto paper… He then looks back up, with a tear developing, and more
thought, before continuing to write his thoughts… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. COMPOUND “TOWN CENTER” �" NIGHT A single tree is lit for Christmas, as the compounders
are gathering around, watching Grandpa Sam, who is arriving in front of the
tree and a microphone, looking over them, and preparing to deliver a speech… He just looks over them a moment, taking a deep breath,
and gesturing toward the lit/decorated tree… GRANDPA SAM (over microphone) As you can see, I’ve broken my
own rule… I figured we owed it to the meaning and the
spirit of Christmas, to light this single tree, in
honor of what it’s always been, and what it will be again… Of
course, we all know it to be a birthday. It’s no secret
that I believe the way families come together for this
holiday, is the best gift the birthday boy can ask for… Grandpa’s POV of the family/crowd, as they watch him
deliver his speech… GRANDPA SAM (OS) This year is different…as every
family left in the world, is missing a part of that
family, if not the majority of it. POV begins traveling by the people, and the expressions
of Sam’s family members and closest friends, as well as the Rough Riders,
Blake, Abino, Scoop, Trav, Nate, Pav, and Wong, standing close to Mayday and
Gia… GRANDPA SAM (OS) I find myself wanting to
believe in the existence of that birthday boy, more than ever
before… I want to believe all those missing family
members have become one family, and are celebrating
this great holiday, face to face, with said birthday boy… Emotion begins to take over their expressions… GRANDPA SAM (OS) I want to believe that every
Christmas they’ve ever experienced and loved, cannot
top the magic of their first one with him…in a place
where we shall all meet them again, and experience it
for ourselves, right alongside them… More emotion coming from the faces and expressions of his
loved ones, as POV continues from Hunter, his wife, April, daughter in law,
Jennifer and her children, August, Jax, and Maddox, along with Gunner, his son,
Blaze, and Wyatt, with wife, Sarah. GRANDPA SAM (OS) A place where my son Fish, can
come face-to-face with Eli’s brother, Rhett, his
wife, Amy, her baby boy, and her father, Scott. I’m
envious of the instant love and appreciation my son got to
express to these people, for their major role in
providing us with one less family member to mourn. I
love my granddaughter, and give her all
the credit in the world for her own role in
returning safely to us, but she could not have accomplished
such a miracle, without that help. It comforts
me to know my boy is with these amazing people. The emotion continues as POV comes to Mason and his
girlfriend, Missy, then to Chasin and wife, Catherine, and kids, Bo and Kat… GRANDPA SAM (OS) Nothing helps more with the
pain of those I’ve lost, than to imagine them all
together, creating new family, with those lost by the people
we now consider family. Eli is standing near DJ, Renee, Marlana, Jason, Griffey,
Trisha, and Ashley. Also nearby, is Blair, and her grandparents Owen and Wendy… GRANDPA SAM (OS) Whereas Eli, Griffey, Trisha,
Ashley, DJ, Renee, Marlana, Blair, Owen, and Wendy have all
become our family, and helped ease the pain of our
missing loved ones, it’s the family they’ve lost, who
now do the same with those who we have lost… POV finds Scout, emotional and holding her son Bryant.
Her daughters, Hope and Ryder are close by. Next to them, is Dakota (sobbing),
being held by Cleo… GRANDPA SAM (OS) So, we take this year off from
the gifts and decorations, and instead spend the holiday
together grieving, crying, laughing, sharing stories,
whatever it is you need to do, to dedicate this Christmas to
those who are not with us, but very much on our minds, and
in our hearts, during this so very special night, of
the year. POV now finds Zane, with Pepsi (crying), her son Coke,
and Chance. Also close-by, is Brianna and Kayla, with tears running down their
faces… GRANDPA SAM (OS) The only gift I desire, is one
I give myself, when I close my eyes and view the image of a
snowy Norman Rockwell painting, taking place
on the Eve of Christmas, with the faces of all our
missing loved ones, engaged in an epic snowball fight, with the
birthday boy leading the way… POV finally finds Samantha, close to her moms, and Zane.
She is bawling over her grandfather’s words, as the sound of a piano beginning
a song, can be heard… Rich, Joshua, Rachel, and others are standing by the
person on the piano, as they begin singing, “Christmas in Heaven”… SINGERS “December hasn’t changed this town looks the same” POV Grandpa, being greeted by Scout, with the lit
Christmas tree behind them… SINGERS “They still light that tree in the city square” Scout leads him toward Samantha and Zane, where their
other family members are meeting, hugging, and crying… SINGERS “There’s red, white and green shining everywhere” “And I wish you were here” “And I wonder…” POV of the entire group, hugging, crying, and watching
the singers… SINGERS “Is the snow falling down on the streets of gold” “Are the mansions all covered in white” POV of the singers… SINGERS “Are you singing with angels” “Silent Night POV Samantha hugging her grandfather, as her family
around is all in tears… SINGERS “I wonder” “What Christmas in heaven is like” DISSOLVE TO: INT. GLENWOOD (Moonshine Complex) �" NIGHT The singers can still be heard, as the song cuts a few
lines and only the piano plays, while Moon and Shine are handing out drinks to
the convicts, loggers, women, and even the young teens. Many of the women and
children are emotional, and being comforted by the men… SINGERS “Cause I
know you are there” “And I
wonder” POV Stix, off alone, with a drink, hiding his tears… SINGERS “Are you kneeling with
shepherds before him now” DISSOLVE TO: INT. NIKE WOLRD �" NIGHT Singers still heard, as Harris reaches forward, brushing
her hand against Isaac’s face, while on a stage with her family, Bonnie, Solis,
and Marshall… SINGERS “Can you reach out and touch his face” Their POV of all their people, down in front of them,
silent, and holding burning candles… SINGERS “Are you part of that glorious Holy night” DISSOLVE TO: EXT. COMPOUND “TOWN CENTER” �" NIGHT Singers still heard as the entire group is arm in arm,
watching them sing, while thinking about their families… SINGERS “I wonder” “What Christmas in heaven is like” Song goes instrumental a moment, while POV travels
through the group, and their expressions… It comes to Jennifer, thinking of Miles, as are her
children… Hunter embraces his wife… Dakota remembers her dead brothers and sisters, with
support from Cleo… Blair weeps, with support from her grandparents… Eli tries to remain strong, with some compassion from DJ,
who has his arm around his sister… Marlana is smiling, with tears, and looking upward… SINGERS “Is the snow falling down on the streets of gold” “Are the mansions all covered in white” “Are you singing with angles” “Silent Night” POV coming to Zane, Grandpa, and Samantha, all in support
of each other, and their emotions… SINGERS “I wonder” “What Christmas in heaven is like…” Song fades to an end, as does the scene, to the
expressions of their emotion… DISSOLVE TO: FLASHBACK EXT. COMPOUND WALL �" DAY Zane (11 years younger, 15), Fish, Scout, her daughters
close-by, and Grandpa, are all full of smiles and excitement, as they stand on
the catwalk of the compound wall, with the sound of loud fireworks, blowing up
in the sky… Grandpa looks up and out toward the sound of the
fireworks, as Fish runs over to where Miles (19), his girlfriend Jennifer (20),
Greg (9), Mark (7), Troy (13), Jagger (8), Kate (12), Chasin (17), Gunner (17),
Wyatt (16) and Dakota (10), are all excitedly lighting fireworks. Mason,
Vincent, and his wife are helping the younger kids… POV fireworks, blowing in the sky, as down below,
vehicles are lined up and driving toward and through the gates of the compound.
Some of the vehicles are limousines, with people/kids standing through the rooftops,
cheering on the fireworks, and excited to be entering the compound, which has
banners at the gates, reading, “Grand Opening”, and, “Happy New Year, Happy
Y2K!”… Dissolve to the compound field, and Baker Lane, where a much
younger Porter, Jason, Colton, and Weston (all mid/upper 20’s) are signaling
the vehicles where to park, as tons of the people are exiting the vehicles,
looking around with excitement and awe… There are a lot of unfamiliar faces, along with younger
versions of some of the cousins, like Doc, Mike, Bunk, and Virgil… Dissolve to the barn, where Grandpa Sam is watching over
the people and children, as they look over the barn, petting some of the horses
and other animals. Grandma Laura comes to his side, as he wraps his loving arm
around her, and they watch with pride… Dissolve to Scout leading a bunch of people to the lake
and campsites. The kids excitedly look over the beach area, and the kid-friendly
swimming area, and of course the rope swing. Some kids are skipping rocks over
the lake, as Scout’s daughters run and join in on the fun… Dissolve to Hunter and his wife April, leading a large
group of random people, over a trail, as they reach the back of the compound
and the large stream that flows through it… RANDOM TEEN No way! You guys have a river
running though this freaking place!? HUNTER It’s a stream, but yes, we do. One of the random adults is walking over where the stream
flows right under the wall of the compound, with large bars that prevent people
from getting in or out of the compound, and just enough room for the water to
flow through… MAN Amazing… Hunter standing there proudly, with his arms around
April, as they both watch the people, who are all in complete astonishment… Dissolve to Mason leading a group through the
neighborhood, as they look over all the random houses… RANDOM TEEN Do people actually live here? MASON Some do, and others just
vacation here. There are still plenty of homes available. The
idea is to have a sense of what life used to be like,
if this place does indeed provide a new start, for a new
world… RANDOM MAN I heard there’s even a “city”
area? And a Town Center? MASON Someday maybe even a full-sized
building, as a resort, once we build “Land of the
Great Northwest”. Excitement from the others, as scene dissolves to Mason
now leading that same group, into the Town Center area, where they look around
at the different shops and even small buildings… RANDOM TEEN Amazing! Many people go over to the statue of Grandpa Sam, looking
it over… Dissolve to Grandpa Sam standing inside the Baker complex,
next to his wife, Fish, Brianna (holding newborn baby Samantha), and Kayla, watching
outside where a crowd of people is gathering in the backyard area, which has
large canopies providing cover, and the pool water is steamy. There is a very
large screen TV mounted, with New Year's festivities playing from it… Dissolve to Zane leading tons of people (mostly teens)
out into the baseball stadium, all in complete awe… RANDOM TEEN This is completely sick! ZANE Wrong time of year to get out
on the field, but we can take live BP in the
cages. (glances over at Troy, with a cocky smile) You
guys can watch me blaze strikes by Troy. Dissolve to Dusk, and Doc inside the solarium basketball
court, sinking a 3-pointer, with applause from spectators, as he hustles back
down court, sharing a high-five with Virgil and Bunk… Dissolve to the swimming pool solarium, as Miles prepares
to dive into the pool, with a couple of other unknown teens, and plenty of
others already in the pool… MILES Don’t be scared, just follow me,
and know that you’ll find oxygen on the other
side… Miles dives into the pool, followed by the teens, who
swim down deep after him. They follow him near the bottom, over by the end of
the pool/building, and disappear… POV finds them all rising on the other side, finding that
oxygen, and a whole new “hidden” room, dark without windows, and tiki lights,
around the swimming hole, and random hot tubs… RANDOM TEEN Sick!!! Dissolve to Zane in the batting cages (with lights), winding
up and delivering a blazing fastball, right by Troy, who swings and misses, with
cheering from the others, as Zane shows competitive emotion toward Troy. ZANE YEAH BABY! It’s like it’s Y2K
or something, ‘cause it’s lights out for you, baby! Laughter from the others… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. BAKER COMPLEX (backyard) �" NIGHT People are everywhere in the backyard area, in the steamy
pool, sitting at tables, on the large decks that surround the area. Dick Clark
is on the big screen TV, as everyone is drinking and having a great time… POV begins following a random guy, who walks by the pool,
and toward opposite side of the Baker complex, where the pool runs into a large
hill, and goes right inside (like a cave), where other rooms/areas appear to
be… The man walks right inside, and sits at a table with
friends, as POV scans the entire area, of random tables, people, the extended
swimming pool, and many random hot tubs… Grandpa Sam sits at a table, with his wife, Mason, and
his wife (Sandra), who looks like she’s suffering from cancer. Edward (ship captain), Garrett, and a few others (Tom,
Sabrina, and Jack) are also present… TOM You’ve done some amazing
things, my friend, but you’ve simply outdone
yourself with this masterpiece of yours. GRANDPA SAM Everything before this was all
about making a fortune, that would provide security for
my family. Once I achieved that, it was all about making another fortune, to provide some world-ending
security, all while using it to keep making more fortune. TOM You intend to share it with the
world? GRANDPA SAM Not just yet, but in another
decade or so, once we get the green light for the theme
park, across the street, then yes, that’s the direction
believe I want to go. SABRINA Screw inviting the rest of the
world. I say let the lights go out at midnight, and let’s
keep this to ourselves. Grandpa smiles as he takes notice of Porter, approaching.
He listens as Porter arrives and speaks into his ear. Grandpa then begins to
rise, while excusing himself. GRANDPA SAM Well, amazing or not, it
doesn’t prevent family drama. GRANDMA LAURA Leo and Zane? GRANDPA SAM And Mary… Mason rolling his eyes and leaving the table, kissing his
wife, and following after Grandpa… Cut to Grandpa/Mason arriving in a back room, where
Vincent and Fish are speaking privately with Leo… VINCENT I get it, Leo. It’s been over a
year. The way the kids lost their mother is the most
tragic thing this family has been through. You moving on
is fine, but with her…bringing her here, without
anyone having any idea the two of you were
reuniting. Vincent just shaking his head, staring at Leo… FISH Zane deserved a heads up. All
your kids did. LEO I deserve to be happy…I deserve
to have something in my life that helps ease the
pain of MY LOSS! ZANE (OS) If she was such a loss, then
WHY ARE YOU HERE WITH THE WOMAN YOU CRUSHED HER
WITH?! Fish and Grandpa instantly preventing Zane from reaching
his father, as he enters the room. ZANE You destroyed her with that
b***h! My mom was never the same! How dare you
bring her here! Cut to Mary outside in other room, holding back a smile,
with the faint sound of more yelling… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. GUARD TREE HOUSE �" NIGHT Zane, Dakota, Miles, Gunner, and Chasin all hanging out
in the tree house. All of them except Dakota, have beers, as Zane is chugging
his… MILES Well, even Grandpa probably
wouldn’t mind you drinking, after all that. DAKOTA I want one! MILES No. DAKOTA Oh, come on. It’s New Year's! GUNNER I’m thinking she’d be a funny
drunk… Dakota staring at Miles, pleading with her eyes… DAKOTA Pleeeease? Miles looks like he is about to give in, before Zane
answers… ZANE Hell no… (chugging rest of his
beer) Zane grabs and opens another beer, staring out over the
compound wall, toward the field and woods… ZANE Mom was never the same, after
that woman… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. COMPLEX BACKYARD �" NIGHT Everyone excitedly counting down, and staring toward the
large screen TV, as the ball in Downtown Portland, is seconds from dropping… PEOPLE CHANTING FIVE, FOUR, THREE, TWO, ONE!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Everyone wildly cheering, and pointing to the lights,
which are still burning… Doc is holding his drink in the air, celebrating with
plenty of girls around, as well as Bunk, Virgil, Mike, Sage, and Skyler, among
others… DOC We survived Y2K! BUNK The lights are still on! POV finds all the different Baker family members,
kissing/hugging/smiling with loved ones, until it finally comes to Zane, way up
on one of the balconies, with just Dakota, and staring down toward his dad, who
is happily celebrating with Mary, as well as Troy, Jagger, and Kate… DISSOLVE TO: 14 MONTH RECAP EXT. NIKE WORLD GATES �" DAY Massive amounts of vehicles are going through the gates,
as Solis supervises, with many other armed guards… Dissolve to tons of young kids excitedly running for the
slides, and other attractions or neat looking parts of the Nike scenery, as
well as the games that are set up, as part of a fair type event… Grandpa Sam is smiling, as he watches his great-grandchildren,
August, Jax, Maddox, Blaze, Bo, and Kat, all in awe, over the kid-friendly
setup. Griffey, Samantha, Renee, Trisha, and Ashley are also entering the
scene, as well as many other kids… Even Eli and the older teens, have some athletic type of
events to participate in, and are curiously looking around, and even meeting
some of the other teens, from both Nike World and Glenwood. They are being
watched by many of the girls, from the other camps. Scoop and some of the other
Rough Riders are already introducing themselves… The Queen arrives, with looks of awe from all the people
who have heard more about her… She moves toward Grandpa, shaking his hand, as well as
Bonnie and Marshall. Zane, Stix, and Kemp arrive, also shaking hands with
everyone… Joshua is standing next to Mayday and Gia, staring at the
Queen… JOSHUA So, that’s the Queen, eh? GIA I heard her, her father, and
sister are all half ninja. MAYDAY Rumor I heard, is that they are
making everyone here, half ninja… Joshua still staring at her in awe… JOSHUA I wanna’ be half ninja… Dissolve to a montage of several scenes throughout the
Nike World, where people are playing sports, games, participating in fair
events, winning/receiving brand new Nike shoes, kids sliding down the slides,
someone dressed as a Nike character, entertaining the little kids… Everyone is having a great time, as if the world was not
in apocalyptic devastation… DISSOLVE TO: FLASHBACK INT. GYMNASIUM �" NIGHT The gym is empty, except for someone inside of a netted
batting cage, throwing batting practice to a young 6-year-old boy, with a 4-year-old
boy (Troy) standing on the outside, watching… The man is about to throw another pitch, before stopping
and giving instructions to the kid. LEO Back shoulder, keep it up. He throws the pitch, and the kid takes a mighty rip,
making great contact, with excitement from Leo. LEO That a boy, Zane! A woman walks into the gym, holding baby Dakota, and shouting
over at Leo. WOMAN The ball’s dropping in like two
minutes! Zane removes his helmet as Leo approaches, with an excited
look at Troy. ZANE You did it, Troy. You stayed up
for the new year! TROY Hurry, Daddy! I don’t want to
miss it, again. I stayed up all night this year! Leo grabs/lifts the netting of the batting cage, as he and
Zane climb under, but then drops it down over Troy, tangling him up. LEO Oh, no! Now you’re all tangled
up, and will never make it out of there in time
for the new year! Troy desperately trying to get out. TROY Daddy, no! Zane begins trying to help him, before Leo lifts it up
off him, with a laugh. LEO I’m just giving you a hard
time, buddy. They quickly begin walking toward exit of gym. ZANE Dad? Can I play on your team in
the Sand Series, in 1990? LEO (with laugh) Not this year. You have to be sixteen
before playing with the big boys, but we’ll
have a junior series, this year. Maybe by the time you’re
old enough for the real series, it’ll be played at
Grandpa’s new hotel. ZANE The one he wants to build with
a field in the middle of it?! LEO That would be the one. ZANE When?! LEO Well, both the compound and the
Baker Boardwalk have to come to fruition,
first, but I’m sure he’ll achieve that dream, too. Suddenly, a large crowd of people can be heard from the
other room, beginning to chant the New Year’s countdown. TROY Daddy, hurry!!! Leo laughing as he picks up Troy and they begin hustling
toward the doors. CROWD (OS) Ten, nine, eight, seven, six,
five. They disappear around the corner and join in on the countdown. LEO/ZANE/TROY/CROWD (OS) Four, three, two, one, HAPPY
NEW YEAR!!! DISSOLVE TO: 14 MONTH RECAP EXT. GLENWOOD CAMP (DC) �" DAY A dozen men are locked up in the DC, staring out at all
the cons, loggers, and other men/women, who are standing around, as others have
arrived, and are piling out of their vehicles, near the gate… The others are people from both the compound and Nike
World, who are shaking hands with some of the people from Glenwood… Solis is there, along with a few Beaverton police
officers. Porter, Jason, Colton, Chasin, Zane, Doc, and all the other cousins,
are also all there. They are receiving moonshine from the Glenwood members, as
well as Moon and Shine, who are handing out drinks to everyone… DISSOLVE TO: INT. GLENWOOD MESS HALL �" NIGHT Everyone now more festive/drunk, playing cards/drinking
games, music/dancing, dogs barking and involved in the wild fun, lots of
laughter and all-out fun… Chasin is with Porter, Jason, Colton, Stix, Kemp, Lester,
Divit, Deon, Ned, Floyd, and others, all drinking/talking. Random cons and
others are introducing themselves, shaking hands with Chasin and others… Damon, Geno, and a handful of other cons, are huddled up
together, over on other side of room. They’re looking over toward the others,
and taking notice of Chasin, now heading their direction… DAMON Ahhh, s**t… Chasin arrives and offers his hand… CHASIN Don’t believe I’ve had the
honor, yet. Damon is the first to take his hand, followed by Geno and
the others. One of them (Jones) is the first to speak. JONES So, are you an actual Baker, or
just a friend of the family? CHASIN An actual Baker, indeed. Your
fearless leader would be my cousin. JONES (looking him over) I don’t know, you look pretty
fearless, yourself. I already had “Grover” pegged as
the black sheep of the family, but with those
tats of yours, maybe not. CHASIN Actually, it was “Zane” who
kept me from becoming that black sheep. His influence
on me went a long way toward who I am today.
There’s a long line of people behind me, who would
tell you the same. It’s what he does. JONES Is that what he’s doing here?
Influencing us convicts on how to be model citizens? CHASIN I don’t know, for sure, but
what I do know is that he had been offered leadership
of the compound, and turned it down to lead
here, and help prove that we all need to work
together. JONES So, what do you think? Can a
family like yours, actually share this new world
with the kind of men who’d give your children
nightmares? A few more convicts begin arriving, as Chasin looks
around at them… CHASIN What do you think? Can a group
like yours, actually share this new world with the
kind of people who will expect you not to make the
same mistakes, you did in the old one? Jones just looking him over, as Stix, Porter, and the
others begin arriving… Damon smiles with a nod… DAMON Touché. Jones a skeptical look at Damon… CHASIN Besides, the real nightmare is
(motioning toward gates) out there… And the real
“Grover” chose you guys for a reason, and from
what we’ve heard, he appeared to be a man who knew
what he was doing. JONES That he did… PORTER Hence the DC he had built, out
there… Some intense looks from some of the convicts… JONES What’s that supposed to mean? PORTER That your man knew the
importance of it. JONES Sounds like you’re saying a
little more than just that. PORTER Nope, just that you’d have
nowhere to hold those men, if not for the DC. Convict
in the old world or not, breaking the law in the new world, will have consequences…hence the reason
we have bars, here and at the compound. STIX Grover knew it would be men
like us, like (motioning toward Jones) yourself, who
would have no problem providing aid, in forcing those
laws. Jones laughing then taking a swig of his moonshine… JONES I honestly can’t tell if you’re
talking s**t or kissing our asses, but either way, an
interesting new world it’s going to be. Chasin and Porter smiling with a nod toward Jones, and
taking a drink of their own… Damon looks and speaks to both Porter and Chasin. DAMON Hey bro…you know Cleo? DISSOLVE TO: FLASHBACK EXT. SAND SERIES HOTEL �" DUSK POV Twin Rocks (same POV of opening shot of this series),
panning back over the rough ocean waves, and onto the quiet beach, before
coming over the walls of the Sand Series Hotel (logs from storms pushed up onto
the rocks that lay in front of Hotel wall)… POV continues panning back, over the sand of the quiet
wiffleball field, but as the quiet gives way to the sound of loud music, coming
from inside. POV goes in, to the instant sound of tons of festive people and
loud music… People are everywhere, and celebrating. Some familiar
faces can be seen, as POV goes down the long corridor, heading for the basement
and the rooms where Leo found his dead huff children. Doc, Bunk, Mike, Virgil,
Leon, Sage, Skyler, and other cousins, can be seen drinking and having a good
time. Now some of the Bakers and their families can be seen, even the younger
kids. Almost all of the Bakers, along with many others, are
eventually seen, but not Zane, until he finally goes running through the room,
holding a wiffleball bat, and followed by Samantha (around 8-9 months before
the apocalypse). Fish is walking after them, with a laugh, as Troy, Jagger,
Kate, Miles, Greg, Mark, Rich, and Gunner, go chasing after them… Cut outside to the quiet wiffleball field, where Zane
comes charging out the doors, followed by Samantha and the others, as well as
Fish, Doc, and the cousins. Half of them take the field, while the other half
prepare to hit, while Fish turns on the ballpark lights, and stands to the side
watching, as Scout and her children join him… They watch as Samantha goes to the plate with a bat, with
cheers from her cousins… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. PIER �" NIGHT Everyone piled on the pier, and chanting… EVERYONE FIVE, FOUR, THREE, TWO, ONE, HAPPY
NEW YEAR!!! Fireworks instantly begin blowing up above them, lit by
Gunner and others, at the end of the pier… There is commotion coming from the entire town of people,
celebrating the stroke of midnight… POV goes through the crowd, and all the friends and happy
family members, including lost loved ones, like Miles, Greg, Mark, Vincent,
Troy and his wife, Jagger, and Kate, even Leo with his wife Mary… POV comes to Zane, celebrating with his arms around Fish
and Samantha… ZANE WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO THIS
YEAR, SAM? SAMANTHA WIN THE SAND
SERIES!!! ZANE YOU’RE GOD DAMN RIGHT WE ARE!
2010 WILL BE THE BEST YEAR EVER!!!!!!! DISSOLVE TO: 14 MONTH RECAP INT. NIKE WORLD �" NIGHT POV travels over the faces of all the Nike people, and
all the others who are there for the new year, as they all stare forward,
listening to someone speak. ZANE (OS, over mic) I’d say most of us, but I believe it’s for every last one of us, that this year has been the longest of our
lives. What we did or where we were,
just one year ago at this moment, feels like a
lifetime ago, and a different world ago. I myself, was
surrounded by a ton of loved ones, who I still have in my
life, and a ton more, who I do not… I remember saying it
was going to be the best year ever…but it was the
worst… It was so bad, and so many were lost, that the
few of us left behind, are forced to start over. We
mourned together for Christmas, but now it’s time to
begin healing, and looking forward to life, again…
POV Zane, looking over the entire crowd, before his next
words… ZANE (over mic) It won’t be just about surviving…that’s not
the new world my grandfather
envisioned. He has done everything he can to help his
family, friends, and those he has crossed paths
with, to make it through the worst of the worst… But
being the dreamer who he is, much more has been set
in motion. He wanted the survivors of his new world
to feel excitement and share in annual traditions,
just as they did in the old one. He dreamed of a world and
a life, worthy of surviving in, and worthy of
fighting for. A world where good things, helped prevent the
bad… POV Grandpa (tear running down his face), in the corner,
with Scout and her kids, and Mason, and most of his great-grandkids, as well as
Griffey, Trisha, Ashley, and Jason… ZANE (OS, over mic) Right here, and at the
compound, on our ball fields and basketball courts, is where
that excitement begins, and the traditions
become anticipated. I mean…we have some ball players here,
right? Many teens raising hands or shouting excitement. Blake
and Joshua whistling with excitement, along with other Rough Riders, and of
course Eli… ZANE (over mic) We aren’t just talking about
random games or tossing a ball around, but
actual challenges, with bets, trash talk (more
excitement from the teens), football, basketball, tennis,
baseball, wiffleball (more excitement), regular
seasons, playoffs! (more excitement) The Thanksgiving
Bowl! (excitement) Basketball and softball
tournaments (excitement), the Sand Series! POV Joshua and others, exploding with excitement, as well
as other random teens from Nike World… ZANE (over mic) And what better way to keep
everyone updated on events, than to have a monthly
newspaper! We have writers at the compound!
The Monthly Forester, it will be called, and for
those of you lucky enough to win a tournament or Sand Series
Championship, will have your ugly mugs, posted in
that monthly addition! Samantha excitedly watching all the teens/people cheer… DISSOLVE TO: INT. GLENWOOD MESS HALL �" NIGHT Chasin and Stix are basically doing the same thing as
Zane, while standing up in front of all the convicts, pumping them up, for the
year ahead, as they cheer at what they’re hearing. CHASIN (over mic) And there are some guys at Nike
World, who claim they can out-hoop a bunch of
convicts, any day! STIX (over mic) And you’ll have your chance to
prove them wrong, because the first tournament
there, will be in just two weeks! Convicts/others exploding with excitement… CHASIN (over mic) And screw simply bragging
rights, you’ll also be playing for prizes! More cheering… STIX (looking at
Chasin, over mic) I hear the compound also has a
court, and some ball fields? CHASIN (sarcastically,
over mic) Like these guys can take any of
my people at basketball or softball. More cheering… STIX (looking out at
convicts, over mic) They’ll GET THEIR SHOT! Way more cheering… DISSOLVE TO: INT. NIKE WORLD �" NIGHT Zane is still on stage, with the Queen, counting down the
new year over the microphone, along with the entire crowd. ZANE/QUEEN/CROWD FIVE, FOUR, THREE, TWO, ONE,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! ZANE (over mic) Happy PA-1! CUT TO: EXT. GLENWOOD CAMP - NIGHT Fireworks blowing up in the sky above the camp, with tons
of excitement from everyone below… A handful of huffs are outside the gates, but not too
many… CUT TO: EXT. NIKE WORLD �" NIGHT Fireworks blowing up over the Nike World gates, with
excitement down below, from all the people, as a bunch of huffs are on the
outside, falling down into the large trenches… BLACK CREDITS THE END © 2024 Mike Decker |
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Added on June 23, 2019 Last Updated on May 28, 2024 Tags: The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Zombies, apocalypse Author
Mike Deckervancouver, WAAboutMy daughter and I are huge Walking Dead fans, and have put together our own spinoff series, of it... Above The Dead It's an absolute emotional mess, and a total suspense/thriller... https://w.. more..Writing
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