Above the Dead, EP 3.5 "White Christmas"A Screenplay by Mike Decker Season 3, Episode 5 (mid-season finale) ABOVE THE DEAD .com Season 3, Episode 5 (mid-season finale, 61
pages) "White Christmas" INTRO BLACK... "Carol of the Bells �" Epic Music Version
(from beginning) ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GLEJEYDdfg
) FADE IN: EXT. COMPOUND BELL �" NIGHT Music begins as scene is still dark, and remains
dark while slowly fading in, to a shot of the bell in the dark, hanging there
motionlessly… MUSIC hits .18 mark, and dissolves to the first
large group in the field, approaching the gates of the compound, with trucks
full of people. It’s dark and difficult to see them… MUSIC .23, POV travels over the first group,
through the dark snowy woods, and over their snow tracks, heading in direction
of the much larger group… MUSIC .37, POV finds the huge group, now slowing
down, while their leader sits atop his horse, signaling them to ease their jog,
and begin walking forward, in the dark, without lights… POV continues to pan back, revealing the endless
amount of men, mostly on foot, led forward by those on horses… MUSIC .55, Cut to the bell, remaining still the
first second, before instantly ringing the next second! MUSIC .57, cut inside to the Christmas
celebration, where everyone instantly goes from festive to complete shock,
followed with a complete rush, as most the fighters begin racing away, while
most of the female parents are racing to reach their children, many of whom
begin crying/panicking. Hunter is on his radio, Rough Riders are looking at
Blake for instruction, who quickly begins leading them all away, as everyone
fights the snowy conditions, to rush away from the back end of the compound,
toward the front… MUSIC 1.15, cut back outside compound to first
group, halfway across the field, heading toward gates… MUSIC 1.20, cut back inside compound, to Porter
and others, who are now speeding away in vehicles… MUSIC 1.23, as one vehicle slides in snow,
hitting another vehicle from behind, Rough Riders are passing by, on horses… MUSIC 1.26, cut back out to field, where first
group continues toward gates… MUSIC 1.30, cut to the Guardian, as she rushes
through an underground tunnel, running as fast as she can… MUSIC 1.34, cut inside compound, as Porter and
other vehicles are speeding through the snow, onto Baker Lane, and speeding
through the long corridor, toward the gates… Many compounders are at the walls, quickly
climbing up into the tree houses, or toward the catwalk… MUSIC 1.41, cut to field, where first group
reaches the gates, coming to a halt… Cut to compounders on the catwalks and in the
tree houses, looking/aiming down at them… Cut to members of the first group, looking up
toward the top of the wall… Cut to Porter behind the gates, instructing
Blake, who arrives on horse with the Rough Riders, all prepared to protect the
gates. Cut to people in the tree houses/catwalk,
readying their weapons… MUSIC 1.59, cut to Chasin, Gunner, Wyatt, Jason,
Rich, Dakota, Cleo, and others all racing motored scooters, through the
underground tunnels below the field… MUSIC 2.04, cut to Hunter (in a vehicle) on his
radio, next to his wife April, and Grandpa Sam. Cut to Mason in tree house, holding a radio in
one hand, as he looks down toward the group at the gates… Cut to Mayday leading Gia and other soldiers up
into another tree house, with some serious firepower, including an RPG, held by
Gia… Doc leads many of the cousins to another tree
house, and spots along the catwalk… The Rough Riders look nervous, as does Joshua,
as his Dad (holding a gun) pats him on the back, before climbing up the ladder,
toward the catwalk… Scout (on Baker Lane, near corridor) is hugging
an emotional Samantha, and handing her off to Hope and Ryder, as Scout hops
into the back of a truck. Solis is about to take off,
but stops as Hunter pulls up next to them, with Grandpa Sam and April.
Grandpa gets out of truck, approaching Samantha, as Hunter speeds away. MUSIC 2.28, cut to Chasin and the motored
scooter group, now off their bikes and quickly arming up, before approaching
the hatch in the ground… MUSIC 2.33, cut to the Guardian, rushing out of
her underground tunnel, continuing to rush through the woods, almost as if
running away from the fight… MUSIC 2.37, cut to first group, as one of them
lowers his hood, looking up toward the wall… POV of everyone up on the wall, looking down at
him, including Mason in the tree house, and then quickly speaking into his
radio… MUSIC 2.47, cut down to that guy, as the gates
begin opening in front of him… Porter walks out, soon followed by Mason, and
others, walking right up to the man… MUSIC is fading to an end, as POV finally
reveals the man as Zane (bloody/filthy), with Stix, Queen Nike, and basically EVERYONE from both
Glenwood and Nike World, including farm animals and supplies… MUSIC ends… DISSOLVE TO: THEME TUNE/CREDITS POV the ringing bell, as
it slowly ceases to swing, and coming to a complete stop, as opening credits
roll… DISSOLVE TO: 14 MONTH RECAP (earlier that day,
Xmas Eve) EXT. HIGHWAY 6 �" DAY POV through binoculars, as Grover (can’t see his
face) climbs back into his vehicle, as the motorcycle drives off. Grover’s
vehicle turns around, and heads the opposite direction… RELAYER (OS, into radio) Whatever he was
writing, he gave to the biker, who is now heading back
toward you guys, but for some reason Grover and
his guys turned around, heading back the way they
came from. CUT TO: EXT. GLENWOOD CAMP �" DAY Zane, Stix, and Divit are climbing down off the
wall, as the relayer completes that last line, over the radio… ZANE (into radio) Alright, sit tight.
If we don’t hear from you, you’ll hear from us. RELAYER Copy… Zane looks to Stix… ZANE What’d he do? Write
us some kind of letter, and give it to the biker to
deliver to us? Why are they turning around? More men
down the road? In some sort of trouble, or
something? STIX What kind of
trouble, you think? Zane shrugging. ZANE I’m just
speculating. Could be anything. Herd of huffs, car issues,
the weather. I can’t figure why else he’d turn
around. Hopefully, the biker is bringing us some
intel. Kemp is ordering the convicts to arm themselves,
while he and Lester open up the armory, handing out weapons to everyone, who
then begin rushing for the walls… Mothers are gathering their children and teens,
although several teens are heading for the armory, and joining the fight, as
are the loggers and most other men… Pepsi is gathering all mothers with children,
yelling for them all to gather in the mess hall. One of her friends is already
guiding Coke and Chance to the mess hall, leading them inside, and holding
doors open for the others… Jones is gathering with some men, with a smile
and sense of excitement… Dissolve to everyone in their positions, along
the wall and up on top of it… It’s dead quiet… Until the biker can be heard, in the distance,
before quickly arriving, turning, and speeding over the Gales Creek bridge,
right up to the gates, coming to a skidding stop… Zane and the others just stare at him, as he
slowly gets off his bike, and removes his helmet. He is indeed the same guy who
delivered Grover’s letters, and he is pulling out another one. He looks
surprised that they were expecting him… BIKER Expecting company?
(They just stare at him silently) Grover wanted to be
here himself, but our army was temporarily
delayed by an attack, which is a perfect example of
why he needs his Glenwood army to join the
party. (waving letter) The letter explains the rest.
Take some time to process it, and make your
decisions, if your new “Grover” will even allow
you. He drops the letter, and climbs back on his bike
while placing on his helmet… BIKER We’ll all be back,
real soon. He rides off… Dissolve to him riding down the highway, with
the voiceover of Zane, reading the letter… ZANE (VO) Yes, I am him, yes,
I have been gone a long while, and yes, I have my
stories, as I’m sure do you. Perhaps we’ll all
sit around the campfire, someday, and catch up on
those stories, but for now, I’ll get right to the point.
Dissolve to the biker riding off the road,
crossing over from Highway 6, to Highway 26, and back up onto the road,
speeding west, and hauling a*s… ZANE (VO) I gave you all this
life, and it’s time to pay your dues, but with more
rewards to come. Enemies are everywhere, as
my people are busy fighting new ones, at this
very moment. Dissolve to Grover’s vehicle, slowing down as it
arrives along Highway 26, where a huge caravan is waiting for him, with gunfire
damage to a few of the vehicles in the front… ZANE (VO) We plan to
annihilate them, possibly preventing them from becoming
your problem, because your problem is our problem, as ours
is yours. Grover’s car stops, as he climbs out (his back
to POV), looking at the damage, as a woman (Jordan, beautiful/confident) is
approaching him (his face still unseen). She begins speaking to him, and
pointing off toward the brush, off of the highway… ZANE (VO) That’s the point
I’m trying to make. It’s time to become one,
and separate yourselves from the imposter, who
claims to be me. You thought I was dead, so I am more
than forgiving for the leadership you gave this man,
but there is more to this story, and you no longer
have to answer to him. Jordan turns around and signals her people, as a
large group of armed men begin running off into the brush. She runs toward
them, catching up, as they disappear into the woods… ZANE (VO) He has his own
people to lead, and his own issues to resolve. My
resolve is to complete the dream that was begun by
my late mother, Mary, and my father, Leo. Grover finally turns around, with a smile,
revealing himself as Anthony (leader of Leo’s beach camp)… ZANE (VO) What the f**k… Dissolve to Zane, finishing the letter, with
shock all over his face, as well as Stix, GW, Divit, and others close by… ZANE (reading letter) I will elaborate on
that dream, upon my arrival, but yes, Zane, I am the
consequences of your father’s affair with my
mother, the consequences that he has already accepted,
and has more than proven his loyalty, to me. Zane angrily crumbling up the paper, and
shouting “FU,” right as scene cuts, before he can finish the word… CUT TO: EXT. HIGHWAY 26 (Grover’s caravan) �" DAY POV of the large caravan, with Grover
(“Anthony”) talking with others. GROVER Jordan said they
just came from the side of the road, and opened fire?
Without any idea who they were messing with? MAN (Jeb) There were a lot of
them, though. GROVER That’s why we’re
taking them out, now, before they do become a threat. Suddenly, they can hear massive gunfire, off in
the far distance, as Grover begins smiling and pumping his fist… GROVER YEEEEAAAAAHHHHHH!!! Jeb eyes Grover’s wild reaction… CUT TO: EXT. WOODS/BRUSH �" DAY Grover’s men are stepping forward, through the
woods, while firing their weapons, and killing several men, as tons more flee
through the woods, taking a few shots of their own, as they retreat… Jordan nails one man after another, before
reaching for her radio, with a quick flinch, as one of the dead, begins to rise
as a huff, before killed by one of Jordan’s men… JORDAN (into radio) Yeah, they were
just chilling in here, probably waiting for us to leave. No
sign of a camp. We killed over a dozen, while maybe
fifty more fled through the woods. GROVER (over radio) Waiting for
permission? I want fifty more dead people. JORDAN (into radio) You really want us
going in deeper? We’re bound to take casualties,
and it could be dark before we deal with your brother. GROVER (over radio) I’m heading there,
now. You guys finish these b******s off, and meet us
there. Leave a survivor or two, someone to spread
the word of fear, and the word of who’s forest this
is. Jordan an unusual smile, and glance at one of
the other guys (Mick)… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. GLENWOOD CAMP �" DAY A light snow is now falling, but not yet
sticking, as Grover’s vehicle follows the biker, over the Gales Creek bridge,
and toward the gates of Glenwood… They are followed by several other vehicles, as
they all begin parking in front of the walls… Grover climbs out, with a smile at the
completion of the walls, and glancing up toward top of the wall, as his smile
fades, at the sight of Zane… GROVER So…do I call you
Zane, Grover, or…brother??? Zane just stares back down at him, with both
Stix and GW at his side. Grover just stares back at him, with dead silence for
several moments…before Zane finally speaks… ZANE Why now? More silence as Grover hesitates to answer… ZANE And what’s your dream?
We’re more than ready for you to elaborate on
that… GROVER You can ask your father
that, if you ever see him again. He’s doing his part, and
now I’m doing mine. (speaking louder, for the convicts
to all hear him) Taking over your compound, is the
dream. My family from Washington, will be
extremely pleased to arrive and see that I have gift-wrapped
that baby, for them, just in time for Christmas dinner.
So, I’m here to give my men the opportunity to come play
for the winning side. (becoming dead serious)
I want my men back, and I want them now. More silence, as Zane looks at both Stix and GW, and
then down below at his people, and over at other convicts, who are atop the
wall… ZANE I don’t believe any of
them want to go with you. I believe they already
have access to that compound, and will defend it at
any cost. JONES (OS) Speak for yourself! I’m
with Grover! MALIK Hell yeah! Me too! A few others voice their agreement, as do all the men
inside of the DC, as Grover is heard shouting from other side of wall. GROVER (OS) THAT’S RIGHT! (cut to
Grover) Because Grover gave you (gesturing toward
the walls) this, and now he’ll give you that compound! ZANE (OS) YOU MAKE ANY KIND OF MOVE, WHATSOEVER, ON THAT COMPOUND AND YOU’RE A DEAD MAN! Silence follows, before Grover speaks… GROVER I will be back, in the
next hour or two. Every man, logger, woman, and child
who wishes to leave this place and live at the
compound, is free to do so, including those in the
DC. Gather your things, and prepare to leave. You
have until I return, to make your decision. RANDOM CONVICT (OS) WE’RE WITH YOU, GROVER! Zane with a look of irritation, and glancing back
down at Grover, as he gives Zane one last serious look, before climbing back
inside his vehicle, as they all begin pulling away… DISSOLVE TO: FLASHBACK INT. PRISON BASKETBALL
COURT �" DAY Jones sitting at table,
talking and watching as some of those same basketball players of his, are
playing. The same guy who dunked against GW’s team, dunks a shot now. Jones is
sitting with Paul, Shade, Malik, and others… PAUL He sure looks like he could play… JONES Among other things… They all begin eyeing GW
(25ish), who is lifting weights… SHADE Might be a good way to approach him, which I haven’t seen a single person try to do, yet. JONES Which is rude, for a guy on his first day. There’s a yard tournament next week. Invite him on over, let’s tell him about it. PAUL You invite him over… Suddenly, another man
arrives (almost as big as GW), speaking as he sits with them. MAN I guess size does matter, eh. (shaking head) Scared of a man just because he’s a giant…bunch of scared a*s women. (yelling over at GW) Hey, convict! GW and the others around
him, all turn toward the table of convicts, as the man nods his head at GW,
signaling him over… FAMILIAR VOICE (OS) Yard time’s up… Sixty seconds to clear out, before the next group comes in. Paul shares a look with
the familiar voice, which is Swish, who stares back at him… He keeps staring, as
everyone begins clearing out, except Paul, Malik, Shade, and Jones, who stay
there with the other large man, as the yard clears, and the new convicts begin
entering inside… Swish now eyes the other
man at the table, who had signaled GW over. He nods from Swish toward GW, who
is walking by Swish, heading outside the yard, until Swish stops him, allowing
him to stay inside, and then points him over toward the table… Damon and Geno enter the
yard, sharing nods with Paul and others. Stix also enters the yard, with
respect from everyone he goes by… GW glances at Stix,
while passing him and heading toward the table, and turning his gaze at each
and every man there, as he takes a seat. He now stares straight at the other
large man, who had signaled him over… MAN I’m the man in charge, in here. A good man to be friends with, just like (gesturing toward the others) all these guys. You can call me Shark… GW staring right at him… DISSOLVE TO: 14 MONTH
RECAP EXT. GLENWOOD CAMP �" DAY Snow is falling but not
sticking. The ground is wet. Jones, Rod, Malik, Damon, Geno, and other convicts
are arriving in an area together, all with packed bags/backpacks… Zane stands nearby, with
Stix, Kemp, Lester, and Divit. They’re all speaking with Zane, who looks
distracted, eyeing Jones and the convicts who prepare to leave… STIX What about these other people he mentioned? The ones who attacked his people. KEMP What about them? STIX They seem to have at least slowed down his people. Given them some kind of trouble. Maybe we should take the fight to them. Attack them from behind… and make some allies, in the process. DIVIT What if that’s what he wants us to do? While he takes over Glenwood, (motioning over at Jones/ convicts) with only his faithful followers here to greet him.The man is no idiot. STIX I realize that, but finding out how big his so-called “army” is, would certainly be of help. ZANE If he even has an army. Or else why fight so hard for the convicts? I don’t know what to think with that guy. Nothing he said made much sense… except maybe the part about who he truly is… LESTER Meaning? ZANE He’s plain crazy… There was nothing strategic about his letter or his speech. He was just winging it all, and it was fueled by anger. The way he left like that… Zane just shaking head… KEMP You really think he’s your brother? ZANE I have to…because he’s totally Leo’s son. I could see it in his face, and hear it in his words…it’s like I said, he’s crazy… STIX Well, then you need to explain that to (motioning at Jones/convicts) those guys. Zane stares over at
them, before approaching… They all give him their
attention, as he arrives… ZANE So, the fact this guy has been secretly related to me this whole time, doesn’t make you guys question him, in the least bit? JONES Not even in the least bit. It just means that compound is as much his as it is yours. Also means he probably knows how to take it. ZANE If he’d just chill the hell out, he wouldn’t have to take it, and would be just as welcome there as the rest of you, have been. JONES Are we now? Really? Even without a babysitter? You know damn well you’d never allow any of us to live there. ZANE Nor would he! You’re just additions
to his “army”, in hope of actually taking it over, which will NEVER happen! Look, maybe you guys have heard rumors about my old man, maybe you haven’t, but those rumors are true. The man is off his meds and a complete erratic mess, ever since. Just like your man Grover. It’s the same disease. A disease without medication, that can’t be beaten. Your man has been leading a camp at the coast, for over a year now. The man who was just here, is not that same man. It’s a man who must have finished off his stash, and is no longer medicating. I mean, why’d he take so long to make his move? Do you really want to throw away what you have here, and all that we’ve built, to follow a man who’s probably more influenced by his dead mother, than he is by common sense? A man who plans to lead you straight to your deaths, at the walls of that compound, in a fight you can’t win. A man who wants to make you an enemy of MINE! Zane staring them all
over, with silence, until suddenly GW approaches, with a packed bag of his own.
Jones smiles, as shock takes over Zane’s expression, who watches GW take his
place with Jones and the others… Zane turns and just
walks away… ZANE Son of a B***H!!! Dissolve to Zane
arriving under a tree, off by himself. He takes a deep breath, as Stix is
approaching… STIX Keep calm, Zane. Six of those guys already put down their bags, and decided against leaving, after what you said. Zane looks right at
Stix. ZANE GW? Stix looks at him, and
shakes his head… STIX Go talk to him, one on one. The rest of them, we’re probably better off without. The things they’ve done, a man just can’t come back from. It’s the rest of them, who want to earn the right to no longer be referred to as a convict. It was your motivation that sparked their own. It’s because of you that Moon, Shine, the loggers, and all the others are no longer Grover supporters, and that not a single one of them has packed a bag… Silence a moment… ZANE Well, then they better start… Stix questionably
staring at Zane, waiting for elaboration… Zane begins speaking,
but more so thinking out loud. ZANE I can’t stay here… We can’t stay here… We have to warn the compound… We have to warn Nike World… We all have to come together… We all can’t be in multiple locations when, and if, they actually attack, especially if they really do have an army… Zane looks right at
Stix, as he now knows what must be done… ZANE I need you to go have Kemp and Lester begin organizing all the women, children, and non-fighters. Have them all work together to pack up their things, and then help pack up all the supplies, horses, cattle, moonshine, and whatever else we don’t want to leave behind. Once ready, Kemp and Lester will lead them all to the compound, asap. Make sure they have people who know how to put on chains, in case (gesturing at falling snow) this begins sticking, once they climb in elevation. Then I want you to gather everyone else, and we’ll go help begin evacuating Nike. If we don’t make it back this way before Grover returns, then we’ll just have to fight our way past him. Zane begins walking
away… ZANE I’ll be there to help you, once I chat with GW… Zane can see Pepsi
waiting for him, worried/stressed, as he makes his way to her, with a kiss… PEPSI Are you okay? Are we okay? ZANE Yes, we’ll be fine. PEPSI But - ZANE Listen, go with Stix. He’ll fill you in on the game plan, and will need your help proceeding forward. I’ll catch back up with you and the boys, before we all leave… Zane kissing her again
before walking away… PEPSI Leave? Where? ZANE The compound. PEPSI Thank God… Dissolve to Zane, now
standing with GW, off a ways from Jones and his convict buddies… ZANE I know your story, GW. You don’t belong with those thugs. Loyalty is a great thing to have, except when given to the wrong kind of person. I don’t want to see you influenced by those kinds of people. It’s a cycle you can end right here, right now… GW I appreciate everything you’re saying, and have done for me. You have a ton of my loyalty, but so does Grover, and knowing he’s your brother, is all the more reason to still believe in him. ZANE But you heard the way he spoke, and the plans he has for the people I love…the people you’ve come to care for… He might put you in position to draw against me… GW It will never come to that. Maybe me being with him, will help prevent it from coming to that… Zane shaking his head,
staring at GW… ZANE If I’m right, and he has my dad’s disease, he won’t care one bit what you have to say, or anyone else. My father is a great man, but off those meds, GW… (just shaking head)… He’s someone else…someone who can’t hear what you have to say, to him. Someone who only hears what isn’t even being said… Zane staring at him, in
silence… GW Then he needs me… Zane just shaking his
head… JONES (OS) Stop trying to get in his head, like you have the rest of us, since day one. Zane turning quickly to
respond to Jones. ZANE You just shut your God damn mouth, or I can shut it for you! They stare at each other
for a moment, with looks from everyone else, not sure what to do… JONES It’s over, Zane. You played us all this time, and you damn well know it. Putting on that phony show with your family, as if you were actually taking all that stuff. Hell, they were probably expecting us. Maybe Grover wants us as his army, maybe not, but how’s it any different from what we’ve been for you, and your family?... At least with him, we get the opportunity to reside at a fancy compound… Jones pausing and
staring right at Zane… JONES An opportunity that you yourself, would never offer… Zane just gleaming at
Jones… GW places his hand on
Zane’s shoulder, while walking past him. DISSOLVE TO: INT. NIKE WORLD (weight
room) �" DAY Harris and her sister
sharing a workout, which is just coming to an end, as Ike enters with a smile.
Nikki smiles at him as she is leaving. He then gives Harris a big kiss, and
hands her a wrapped gift… IKE Just the first of many, so it’s okay to open this one early. She smiles at him and
begins tearing it open… Her smile fades… Her POV of a framed
drawing of her daughter’s. IKE It’s the last thing she ever drew… It’s an illustration of
Harris, Zane, and Ike, standing together and raising their hands in the air, at
the gates of Nike World, with a flag behind them, and Dominique, jumping with
joy with other kids… POV Harris, as a tear
runs down her face… IKE I know it’s a buzz kill, but I also know how much you’ll appreciate having that, down the road. Harris looks at him with
a big smile, and comes in for a kiss. HARRIS I appreciate it now… They kiss, and then she
looks back down at the picture… HARRIS I just wish she had seen this come true, as it did… As she dreamed… Ike a very sympathetic
look at her, as Marshall quickly enters, with Nikki, and the look of urgent
news to share… MARSHALL We have a situation… CUT TO: INT. NIKE COMMAND CENTER
�" DAY The Queen enters with
Marshall, Nikki, and Ike. Her father Shawn, Bonnie, and a pair of other
officers are there, along with a pair of soldiers… QUEEN NIKE So, it’s confirmed? They know it’s definitely him? BONNIE (nodding) The infamous Grover, indeed it is… QUEEN NIKE And what is Zane doing about it? BONNIE We don’t know yet. He was ordering all relayers to evac, due to possible incoming weather, but that’s when the biker first appeared, and soon after, is when Grover was seen. Zane has all relayers standing by, until more is known. The Queen and others,
with uneasy looks amongst themselves… Dissolve to them all
standing around in the same room, as more details come in over the radio, held
by Bonnie. RELAYER (over radio) Yeah, that’s what they’re saying. The biker went on toward Glenwood, while Grover just turned around, heading back the way he came from. The Queen and others
trying to make sense of that news, as Harris looks at her father… QUEEN NIKE Put everyone on alert. (her father already moving) Open up the armory, and double up on guards at every barricade. Ike leaving room with Shawn… Dissolve to Bonnie
holding radio as more news comes in… RELAYER (over radio) I repeat, Grover is on his way to Glenwood. I wish I could tell you more, but all Zane has responded with is to keep you posted, and to stay at our posts. More uneasy looks
amongst each other… Dissolve to a later
time, with more news coming over Bonnie’s radio. RELAYER (over radio) He’s sending a caravan straight to the compound, while another, including himself, is coming to aid Nike World. I repeat, Zane says to begin a full evac! Shock over their faces,
as they begin to react… DISSOLVE TO: INT. BAKER COMPLEX �" DAY Rich, DJ, Marlana,
Jennifer, Catherine, Rachel, and Scout are all helping all the younger Bakers
into their snowsuits. August (7), Jax (5), Maddox (4), Blaze (4), Bo (7), Kat
(6), along with Trisha (6) and Ashley (4), are all excited and anxious to go
outdoors. Samantha (freshly 12), another girl (Jenna, 12), Griffey (11), Renee
(12) and Kristen (8), are also there, preparing to go out… Solis is also in the
room, sharing a laugh with Gunner… BO I can’t believe it’s a white Christmas! KAT I can’t believe Santa is coming tonight! Samantha smiling, with a
wink from Scout… JENNIFER Okay, I think you guys are all set. AUGUST YAY! The kids go dashing out
the large front doors, to a bunch of whiteness! At least an inch or more has
covered the area, and the kids go running out into it! There are already some
other kids out in the field, near Baker Lane, who come running toward these
kids. Some of them are making snowballs, some snow angels, others just keep
running around in it. Bo and Kat run to Samantha and Renee, who are already working
on a snowman. Rich and DJ throw a few quick snowballs, followed by helping with
the snowman, as do Trisha and Ashley. Jennifer and the other mothers watch,
with smiles on their faces… Abino walks by, with a
few other people, tossing a snowball at the kids, while walking onto Baker
Lane, heading toward the corridor… Now horses go by,
pulling a sleigh, with an older couple, and a few young kids, all waving at all
the other kids… More and more people
begin approaching/arriving at the scene… POV travels to a window
of the Baker complex, finding Grandpa Sam, standing there watching, with a big
smile… POV goes inside, where
he turns from the window (holding a folder in his hand), walking down the hall,
and stopping at a framed picture. He stares at it, with a sad smile. His view
of the picture, of him and his wife… He moves down the hall
just a bit, coming to another framed picture, this one of Fish and Samantha, in
their boat on the lake, on Mt. Hood. Merry is also there, all of them smiling… Walking on to the next
picture, he stops and looks at it. It’s Vincent and his boys, at the Superbowl… He walks over to the
next picture, of Leo and his kids, on the beach of Rockaway, with the twin
rocks in the background. They all look so happy… Grandpa wipes away a
tear, and walks directly back to the window, again looking out at the festive
scene, of his great-grandchildren and other family and friends, enjoying the
holiday magic… He pulls the pen from
his ear, opens the folder in his hands, and begins writing down notes… Dissolve to compounders
scattered everywhere in the front field of the compound, playing in the snow.
The scene is completely festive, with several snowmen, some snowballs flying,
and lots of laughter… Eli, Scoop, Joshua,
Wong, Pav, and a few others are riding horses in the snow, off a ways from
where all the kids are running around. Eli begins chasing his horse after
Joshua, kicking up tons of snow, with some of the kids becoming spectators, and
pleading to ride a horse… April comes into the
scene, watching over some of the kids, as Jennifer also arrives… APRIL Hey, one of you guys mind allowing me a turn? Eli hops down off his
horse, allowing April to take it. She looks at the eager children… APRIL Who’s first? Most of them actually
hesitate, except Bo, who eagerly runs over to April, and is helped up onto the
horse… Scoop and Joshua ride
after some kids they see walking, off a ways, while April begins walking the
horse that Bo is on, with the other kids watching with anticipation for their
own turn… Cut to Scoop and Joshua,
arriving over near Baker Lane, stopping in front of Samantha (holding a
present), Renee, Griffey, Ethan (Cleo’s youngest brother, 12), Russel (random,
11), Vara (Scoop’s sister, 11) and Jenna (Solis’s niece, 12), who all appear to
be heading somewhere… JOSHUA Where you children going? SAMANTHA Just because you’re a Rough Rider, does not mean you’re an adult! You’re just as much a child as I am. Joshua laughing. JOSHUA Mrs. Baker, where is it that you and your grown-up friends, here, are off to? Samantha and Renee
laughing… SAMANTHA It’s a secret fort of ours, in the berry fields. SCOOP (speaking to his sister) Does Mom know where you are? VARA Yes. Does she know where you are? A few laughs. GRIFFEY Hey man, let me ride that horse. Both Scoop and Joshua
begin riding away. GRIFFEY I knew that would get rid of them. Griffey gives Renee a
playful bump, and they all begin walking down the corridor, toward the gates… It begins getting darker
in there… JENNA Are you sure this is safe, or that we won’t get in trouble? SAMANTHA Safe yes, but if caught, then none of us are getting presents in the morning. Samantha and Renee share
another smile… Cut back to Scoop and
Joshua on their horses, arriving back over by April and the others. Blake is
now there, on a horse, with Eva holding onto him, from behind. Joshua smiles, just
enjoying the Christmassy atmosphere… JOSHUA Can you guys believe this? All this Christmas magic? Everything we’ve done this year, and now this. What’s next year going to be like? Blake turns around,
doing his best to face Eva, sharing a smile at the thought of the year to come… April is removing Bo,
and helping August up onto the horse… Joshua is looking all
around… JOSHUA Where’d Eli go? Cut back to Samantha,
opening a hatch that is on the ground. Once she opens it, there is a set of
steps leading down inside. Jenna looks inside, backing away with fear. JENNA No way! I am not going down there! Suddenly, Eli speaks
from behind them, causing Jenna to scream. ELI (OS) I KNEW you guys were coming
here! SAMANTHA Eli, you better not have told any of your Rough Rider friends, about this. Only a handful of people know about it. ELI Why you think I’m alone. I want to see the Guardian. Eli excitedly coming to
the hatch, looking down, and going first, as Samantha hands him the present. SAMANTHA Here, take this down. Griffey follows, then
Russel, Ethan, Vara, and Renee. ELI (OS) Hurry up. I can’t see anything. Griffey is climbing down
with a flashlight on, and reaches bottom, shining it for Eli, and then the
others climbing… Cut to Samantha giving
Jenna a look, who watches Renee reach the bottom, and look back up, before
walking away. Jenna gives one last look at Samantha… SAMANTHA Seriously, there won’t be any huffs down there. Jenna nervously begins
climbing down, as Samantha follows… Cut to Samantha reaching
the bottom, taking the present back from Eli. She then leads them down the
hall, and rather than going right (same way Chasin and others went, in episode
3.1), they turn left, and eventually come to a gate, preventing them from continuing… Samantha gives Jenna a
smile, then picks up a rope, and begins pulling on it, to the sound of soda
cans, dragging in the distance, and from around a corner… Eventually, a shadow can
be seen and the sound of someone approaching… Jenna’s eyes go wide, as
around the corner comes the Guardian, carrying a lantern and wearing a Santa
hat, smiling as she approaches them… GUARDIAN Well, what is this? I believe I see eight, instead of seven, and… She moves around trying
to locate the child she is not familiar with, while preparing to unlock the
barred gate, before spotting her in the back… GUARDIAN Yep, there’s a face I’ve never yet seen, before. Who might this young thing be? She opens the gate as
Samantha, Eli, and the others walk through. SAMANTHA Her name is Jenna. Her uncle is a general to the Queen of Nike, and staying here for Christmas because he’s in a relationship with my aunt Scout. The Guardian looking
right at Jenna, who walks through last, with a creeped out look at the
Guardian… GUARDIAN Yes, I’ve read about Solis, in the Forester. He sounds like a fine man. Jenna finally smiles,
with one returned from the Guardian, as they follow her into her cave-home.
There is a fire roasting and a small decorated Christmas tree in the corner.
They take seats on her sofa, and at her table, where Samantha places down her gift,
and even pulls out a second smaller gift, from her pocket, and places under the
tree… The Guardian smiles at
her, as they both take seats at the table. Guardian looking at the gift on the
table. GUARDIAN I take it, I am supposed to open this one now? SAMANTHA Yes, that would be best. She begins opening… GUARDIAN This better taste as good as it smells… Samantha and some of the
others laughing, as she opens it to the pleasuring sight of yummy-looking
Christmas cookies and treats. She digs right in, offering the plate to the others,
who all take some for themselves… She smiles as she looks
over them all, including the new one, Jenna, who smiles back… GUARDIAN I might not have anything interesting of my own, to wrap and give to you all, but I do believe I can share a true story, that you just might find interesting. Everyone reacting with
excitement to the idea of a story, instantly settling in and ready to focus… GUARDIAN Well, I guess you all came here ready for a story, did you? SAMANTHA Your stories rock! RENEE Yeah… You should write for the Forester. SAMANTHA Yeah! GUARDIAN Well, what I’m about to share with you now, is meant for your ears, and your ears only. I had better not read about this in the Forester. They all laugh… GUARDIAN I’m going to tell you about a place called the MC. It’s the place I’m from. A place established right here in this coast range, much further into the forest, than this camp of yours. The kids giggle at the
compound being referred to as a camp... GUARDIAN Can any of you guess when it was first established? GRIFFEY What year? Uhhh, 1999? GUARDIAN Wise guess, but no. ELI (sarcastically) I don’t know when, but let me guess, it was established as a camp to survive the apocalypse? The kids laughing, as
the Guardian just nods… GUARDIAN For those who began it, life was already feeling as if coming to an end, or even always had. (everyone just staring at her) I’ll give you a clue. It was before the civil rights movement…or at least before it properly took effect. ELI Seriously? (looking to Samantha) When exactly was that? SAMANTHA 1950s? GUARDIAN Good enough. Yes, it was the fifties when it became known as the MC, and 1951, when a large group of blacks, made their way into the coast range. They believed life on their own, away from discrimination, would beat life in the city, with the whites. They didn’t move in as deeply, in the beginning, before development expanded, forcing them and their new arrivals, to move deeper into the forest, where their world would be nothing more than a rumor, or story told around the campfire… Everyone looking around
at one another, and the burning fire… GRIFFEY What does MC stand for? GUARDIAN Mountain Camp. It was a camp that moved a few times, before settling in at its current location, next to water, where the fishing is good, as is the hunting, and other people, are not an issue. It might have began as a group of blacks, but soon they were joined by others who could relate to the difficulties of surviving in a world of hate. Just like skin color was so easily judged back in those days, so was sexual orientation, even religion, and of course old army vets struggling to make a living, along with others. The MC found itself growing, just like the real world, and then there was the great Christmas flood of 1964, where over seven thousand homes were destroyed, in Portland, not including the surrounding areas, or even people living in coast range towns. A ton more people made their way into the forest, searching for the MC, and just like what your people are doing nowadays, for those who are stuck out there in the world of the dead (looking right at Russel), the people of the MC would keep their eyes open for those who sought out the mythical camp, in which they weren’t even sure existed. The stories and rumors of the MC, began slowing down over the years, and new people coming in, became very rare, but the camp has always continued to grow, with kids like myself, who were born and raised, there. Kids all looking
surprised at that bit of news… ELI Whoaaa, plot twist! You were born there? As in, never lived in the real world? SAMANTHA But, you’re so smart. I’ve had to look up some of the words I’ve heard you use. GUARDIAN We have books, and better yet, we have schools. Eli giving her a very
skeptical look, and smiling… ELI You’re making this all up, aren’t you?! You know it’s Christmas, right, and not April Fools Day? A few laughs… Samantha eyeing the
Guardian… SAMANTHA No…I think she’s telling the truth. God, I hope she is! It sounds amazing. You have to let me tell my grandpa about this! He would just love this! The Guardian's
expression becomes more serious, before again smiling… GUARDIAN He appears to be a very trusting man. If you can trust him to keep it secret, and tell him that is what I want, then yes, you may tell him. GRIFFEY How come you’re worried about it still being a secret? ELI Probably because people would try to go there now, even more than before. RUSSEL What people? ELI The one’s like you and the people we found you with. People like me, Sam, and Renee, who had to survive out there. I mean, we were looking for the compound, but no one else has that to look for, and if we wouldn’t have, and heard about the MC, I’m pretty sure we would have found it. The Guardian smiling as
she watches them speak… ETHAN How many people are there? GUARDIAN Hundreds. SAMANTHA Really?! JENNA Do you have houses? GUARDIAN (nodding) Kind of… VARA Why don’t you go back? SAMANTHA Why did you leave? The Guardian looks them
over, before answering… GUARDIAN We lost someone… She died in her sleep…seventy- nine years old. She was one of the originals… One of the very few who remain. Someone was in there with her, maybe twenty minutes after she passed. We heard screaming, and found her, you know… ELI As a huff? GUARDIAN (nodding) She bit her oldest son, and one other person, before we finally took her down. Living up there like that… we’ve seen some strange things, and probably believe in a little more than those of you down below, so the belief that Lucifer had risen, and God knows what kind of other speculation, began spreading through camp, like wild fire. I didn’t stick around to hear it for myself. I wanted to see if it was happening in the city, and made my way down, with a few others… The kids are all paying
full attention to her story… GUARDIAN Once below, it didn’t take long to realize that chaos had hit the world, or at least the area. We wanted more answers, as everything we witnessed was mostly a ghost world, and a few of the dead. We tried to make it to the beaches, in search of answers, without coming across any of the living…which we did, and lost our lives… all except me… I was maybe seconds from my sure death, until they all froze, and went silent, due to the massive herd of huffs, now just outside, and on the highway… I was able to knock something over, making enough noise to attract the herd, and bring chaos to those terrible people, who deserved every bite of flesh those huffs ripped away from their bodies… The kids all looking
from her to each other, Jenna with a little fear, and look at Samantha… GUARDIAN Hearing their screams, gave me so much pleasure… even with the expectation of my own flesh, soon to be gnawed on. I fought them off, and was able to shut a door, trapping myself in a large closet with some of them…a lot of them. Not surviving this, still very much seemed like my reality…but fighting my way through one after another, I somehow found myself in there, alone. The rest, outside the door, were going to get in… I just laid down, closing my eyes, laying there in all that… Guardian just shaking
her head, at the memory… The kids still glued to
her story… GUARDIAN Laying there in all that, dead… It didn’t bother me, as I knew death was now certain, and as those doors opened, I found myself waiting, and waiting…and waiting…until that God-awful sound of them, began to fade… I opened my eyes, and noticed they had left the closet area, with no intent of biting into my flesh. I was confused for only a moment, until it all made sense…and I simply rose, and walked right out the front door, as if I were one of them… SAMANTHA (nodding head) Yep, you can do that! GUARDIAN Once outside, I remembered that a few of those a******s actually made it out, and as I glanced through the herd, and began making my way through them, I spotted one of them…peeking out the window of a nearby home…probably killing anyone who might have been living in there… and now deserving to die themselves… The kids again, all
sharing looks… GUARDIAN Suddenly, I had all this power…and suddenly, I found myself putting it to use… I led the herd right to them… knowing they’d go for the back, I led the herd around the house, circling it, before making my move… The kids share more
looks, as they wait for her to go on… ELI What’d you do? GUARDIAN I marched those huffs straight inside and enjoyed the screams a whole lot more, this time around, is what I did. It was the most exhilarating moment of my life… She snaps out of her storytelling
phase, with a look and smile at the kids, who just stare back at her, as she
reaches for another cookie, and bites into it with a smile… Eli lets out a
semi-laugh… ELI She’s messing with us, right? All the kids sharing
looks, as the Guardian enjoys her cookie… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. COMPOUND MARIJUANA
FIELDS �" DAY Scout is leading Solis
into the marijuana fields, who grows a large smile. SOLIS Hooollllyyy s**t, this place keeps getting better and better! SCOUT (smiling) I thought you’d appreciate this. Scout lights a joint,
puffs, and passes to Solis, who happily accepts… SOLIS Merry Christmas to you, too. Solis takes a big rip,
and passes back. Scout takes a rip, with a smile and look at him, as he
releases his hit… SOLIS I’m actually not the least bit surprised that your old man would be this cool. Scout smiles as she
releases her hit, then laughs. SCOUT He is, isn’t he? Solis just nodding as he
takes another rip, before passing back… SOLIS You know what else is kinda cool? Scout taking a hit, with
a smiling shake of the head, and releasing, as Solis moves in on her… SOLIS Falling in love, after the apocalypse... They begin kissing… POV zooms in on the
falling snow, while dissolving… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. GLENWOOD CAMP �" DAY POV panning back from
falling snow, that is not sticking, as the ground is only wet, at Glenwood,
where everything is packed and ready to go… Zane is hugging Pepsi,
who is emotional, now watching him hug both Coke and Chance. The snow is
falling harder, but still not sticking… They all climb into
their vehicle, and stare back at Zane, as they and the caravan they are a part
of, begin to drive through the gates, across the Gales Creek bridge, and
turning west onto highway 6, heading for the compound… Zane watches the last
vehicle leave the camp, and then turns around to look toward his own caravan of
vehicles, packed up and ready for their trip to Nike World. Zane now looks over
toward Jones and his men, just staring at them for several moments, in silence… Jones cracks a smile
with a laugh… Zane gets into his
hummer (50-cal attached on top), and leads the caravan out of the camp. As the
last one leaves, the camp is mostly empty, other than Jones, GW, and the
others… Jones signals one of his
men to open up the DC, and free the prisoners. They are happy to walk out, and
join the others, shaking hands, and bunching up all together. GW is standing off to
the side, near Damon and Geno, with a look at all the guys from the DC, and
then to Jones, and then to Damon, who throws a skeptical look back at him,
before turning and speaking with Geno, as GW looks back out toward Jones and
the freed prisoners… Jones is smiling and
shaking hands with the men from the DC, with everyone excited and ready for
Grover to come back… Suddenly, they all turn,
to watch Zane drive back inside, stopping right at the gates. He comes up
through the rooftop, in front of the 50-cal, gleaming at Jones and his men, who
nervously stare back at him… DISSOLVE TO: FLASHBACK INT. HOME OFFICE �" DAY A man (Kerry) walks into
his house office, with a very large kid (GW, 12), walking in behind him. KERRY And this is where I work. I try to work at home as much as I can, to be around the kids. Your brother and sister, if you take the job. GW Job? KERRY We can talk openly, in here. I know you’ve had it rough, going through the system, one bad home after another. Here, you won’t just have it better, you’ll have a brother and sister, to look after. I call it a job, because the one thing I ask for in return, is for you to be the best big brother they could ask for. The kind who would use his bare hands to rip apart anyone who ever gave them trouble…and then once they’re older, and you too, you’ll always have a “job” here with me. The kind of job that pays actual money, once you’re an adult, and with your size, you’re going to have an opportunity to make a lot of money, working for me. GW is thrilled, and his
expression shows it… GW I don’t know what I did to deserve all this. KERRY Well, you haven’t done anything, yet, but that will come. You treat me good, and I’ll treat you even better. GW Yes, sir. KERRY Loyalty is everything with me, and is what makes you family, and what keeps you family. Kerry places his hand
out, to shake with GW. KERRY Deal? GW Deal. GW smiles and shakes his
hand, as someone begins knocking on the door. KERRY Come on in. The door opens, as a boy
(7) and girl (6) quickly come inside… KERRY He has agreed to be a part of our family! The kids cheer, dance,
and hug, as GW smiles with extreme delight… DISSOLVE TO: 14 MONTH
RECAP EXT. HIGHWAY 26 �" DAY Grover sitting on a nice
beach chair (with a large umbrella standing over him), in the middle of the
highway, as is a much older guy (Victor, dressed like a mobster), right next to
him (also with fancy chair and umbrella), and Jeb is standing next to them.
It’s snowing, and barely sticking to the grass… JEB And then what? GROVER I don’t know…I haven’t thought that far ahead, yet. Jeb a very questionable
look at him… VICTOR Take care of that, now, before going back there. GROVER Let me think…I’ll know what to do by the time Jordan gets back. Jeb another questionable
look at Grover, before walking away, with a glance from Victor… VICTOR Your father would be proud of you, right now. As would your mother. Grover glances at Jeb,
walking away, before responding… GROVER The problem is, some of these guys don’t seem to understand how committed Dad is, to all of this. His team leaders are all much more faithful to him, than they are me. Everyone else, is much more used to me, and people I can rely on. VICTOR You take over that compound, and there won’t be a person in Oregon or Washington, that won’t fear and follow the mighty Grover. Grover staring right at
Victor… GROVER If that compound had a throne, my a*s would be in it, before Christmas comes to an end… They both look over at
the brush/woods, where Jordan and Mick begin leading a ton of men, out onto the
highway, near the caravan. There are tons of them, hundreds, as they continue
to pile out of the woods… Jordan and Mick head
straight for Grover, who glances at Victor, still sitting right next to him,
under his umbrella, but as Jordan and Mick arrive, suddenly Victor is gone, as
if he was never even there, with no trace of him or the fancy chair he was sitting
in, or the umbrella he was under. It’s just Grover, as Jordan speaks… JORDAN All but a handful of them are dead, including two of our own. MICK Was losing two men really worth settling a score, and placing fear into a few people who’ll probably be dead, long before they can even spread word of that fear? Grover glares up at him
for several moments… GROVER We’ll revisit your question after you see for yourself, how important it is to make a name that creates fear in all those who might desire what you have. Grover rises and walks
toward the caravan, as Jordan throws a skeptical look at Mick, who returns one
of his own… GROVER (speaking toward caravan) Somebody put away my chair… JORDAN (speaking to Mick) We don’t have anything, yet. POV of his army of
people still making their way out of the brush, and onto the highway, as POV
goes up and over the caravan, revealing just how huge it is, as scene
dissolves… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. SNOWY HIGHWAY 6 �"
DAY The snow is falling much
harder, and completely sticking, as Kemp is pulling over his vehicle, with
caravan stopping behind him. He climbs out and begins instructing everyone to
chain up their vehicles. There are a ton of vehicles, as everyone works hard to
chain them up… POV finds some of the
kids, looking out the windows, in awe over the snow, but with mild nervousness,
over the situation… POV finds the horses and
other cattle, moving around in their enclosed areas… Both Kemp and Lester
move up and down the caravan of vehicles, checking and helping make sure
everyone is properly chaining up… POV finds Coke and
Chance… COKE (speaking to Chance) Don’t be nervous. We’ll get there before Santa does. CHANCE Will he know to leave our presents there, if we don’t? Pepsi smiles with a
nervous nod… COKE He’s like God, he knows everything… PEPSI I’ll be right back. Pepsi quickly exits the
car, going around the corner, and vomiting in the snow… Pepsi’s friend Kaiden
comes from around the corner, slowly, as she looks about eight months pregnant… Kaiden comes up behind
her, as Pepsi turns to see who it is… KAIDEN (holding her tummy) Doesn’t have to be morning, does it? Pepsi somewhat shocked
at Kaiden’s question… PEPSI You know? Kaiden nodding at her… KAIDEN Does Zane? Pepsi shaking her head,
then heading back, placing her arm around Kaiden… KAIDEN Can I tell you something? Pepsi just looks at her
with a nod… KAIDEN Grover seems scary, and not like we all remembered him, but regardless…I’m so happy to be moving to that compound. Pepsi a very agreeing
look/nod at Kaiden… DISSOLVE TO: INT. GUARDIAN’S CAVE �"
DAY The Guardian sits at her
table, with an entirely new plate of cookies, next to the other one. She’s
staring at something on the table, as she finally reaches for something,
picking it up and placing it down somewhere else, as POV pans back, to her
playing chess, with someone else… The Guardian’s POV of
Grandpa Sam, looking back at her, and then down to the board, with a smile… He now just looks back
at her, as she looks from him to the board… GRANDPA SAM I want to thank you, for being friends with Samantha and the other kids. I hope they don’t pester you with questions. They’re just very curious about you. You’re becoming a legend to them. GUARDIAN (while making her move) She pesters me no more than her grandfather and his own curiosity. Grandpa just smiles at
her, and makes his move… GRANDPA SAM You’re a very interesting person. GUARDIAN (making her move) I enjoy her questions, as I do yours. She is a joy to be around. Grandpa smiles at her,
before studying the board, and making his move… GUARDIAN Is everyone in the family, just like you, or is she special? GRANDPA SAM Well, (begins making his move) everyone in the family is special. I believe each and every born soul, is special. It’s just a matter of individually discovering what makes one, as such…but yes, she’s in a league of her own, when it comes to “self-discovery”… Guardian takes in what
he says, before making her move… GRANDPA SAM Her cousin Zane is a lot like me, but Samantha is something Zane and I can only dream of being… He makes his move. GRANDPA SAM Checkmate… Guardian looking down
over the board, as Grandpa begins to rise, as scene dissolves to same place, a
little later, with a third box/gift of Christmas treats/cookies, and the chess
board gone, replaced with three cups of moonshine… The Guardian stares
across the table, directly at someone/something. She is thinking, before
finally speaking… GUARDIAN Never have I ever thought about dating men… Two hands reaching for
two of the cups, picking up off the table. POV Samantha’s mothers,
Brianna and Kayla, drinking from those cups. BRIANNA Well of course, when we were young. KAYLA I think she’s just trying to get us drunk. GUARDIAN Shouldn’t at least one of you be les-bo, from the get-go? Both Brianna/Kayla
laughing, almost spitting their drinks… KAYLA Technically, you’re not one of us, so your opinion is just that, an opinion. BRIANNA Never have I ever claimed to have come from an imaginary camp of people, hidden deep inside of the coast range forest… She leaves her drink on
the table… Brianna and Kayla both
looked surprised… BRIANNA (looking at Kayla) I’m starting to believe it might be true… KAYLA Never have I ever spent my entire life living in that camp… She hesitates a moment,
before picking up her cup, and drinking… Kayla a surprised look
at her wife… KAYLA Now I truly believe her. She’ll confess to fibbing on that part, but not the whole story. (nodding at Brianna) GUARDIAN Never have I ever been outside of the MC, for almost ten years, now… Brianna and Kayla
sharing another surprised/intrigued look, as they drink from their cups… Dissolve to a later
time, with sound of laughter from Brianna/Kayla, and POV of the table, where
the Christmas treats have diminished… POV pans back to the
ladies drinking, laughing, and dancing, with a shake of the head from the
Guardian, who sits at the table watching, and munching on cookies… Samantha’s voice comes
over the radio, sitting over near the Guardian. SAMANTHA (over radio) Samantha here, calling the Guardian. My aunt Scout asked me to let my moms know it’s almost time to head over to the town center party, and that they have to bring you with them. Kayla throws up her
arms, as Guardian reaches over for the radio. KAYLA Agreed! GUARDIAN (into radio) You’ll be lucky if they can bring themselves! You might have to come get them, and bring more cookies when you do, because they’ve eaten more than they brought! The ladies laughing, as
Samantha comes back over the radio. SAMANTHA (over radio) Put down the cookies and special eggnog! Zane should be here soon, it’s time to party! Kayla grabbing radio
from the Guardian… KAYLA (into radio) Special eggnog and party go together, and you know this to be a tradition of ours, young lady. SAMANTHA (over radio) Please just don’t embarrass me, like you did two years ago at the last Christmas party. Even Dad knew those dance moves of yours, are not to be displayed in public. Guardian smiling, Kayla
about to respond, but as Samantha comes back over radio, first. SAMANTHA (over radio) Not even around family! KAYLA (into radio) Girl, are you kidding me?! We didn’t even get to celebrate last year, and it’s been like Christmas for over fourteen months, now, since your miraculous return, so these two mothers of yours are going to be shaking their stuff tonight, for all to see! SAMANTHA (over radio) I knew I should have stayed on the mountain. Kayla already shaking
her stuff, and begins singing over the radio, as Brianna joins in, with a
laugh. The Guardian is in the background, shaking her head and fighting back a
laugh… Cut to Samantha holding
the radio, also fighting back a laugh with a shake of the head, from her
bedroom, where behind her are Renee and Jenna, laughing. Renee is cracking up,
as Griffey is also there, just watching her with a smile… SAMANTHA (into radio) I know this isn’t a phone, but I’m hanging up now. Renee begins developing
hiccups, with a laugh from Griffey… GRIFFEY I knew you were going to give yourself the hiccups. I always know when she’s going to lose herself in laughter, too. Whenever I see or read about things that I know she’d find funny, I start cracking up just thinking about her cracking up. Samantha/Jenna both
laugh, even Renee is surprisingly more amused, than embarrassed, until another
hiccup has them all cracking up… Cut back to the
Guardian’s cave, with the ladies laughing, as they give up on trying to force
the Guardian into dancing with them. Brianna sneaks away, over to the Christmas
tree, slyly placing a gift under it, before noticing the other gifts, and
looking them over. The first one reads that it’s from Grandpa Sam, while
Brianna then reacts with emotion, over who the other one is from… BRIANNA Awwww! Kayla and the Guardian
glance over at her, as she holds up Samantha’s gift… BRIANNA Samantha left a gift here. She’s such a little sweetheart. GUARDIAN Yeah, and a little sneaky sweetheart at that, ‘cause just like you, she tried to leave it there without me taking notice. BRIANNA That’s my girl… Kayla now giving the
Guardian a hug and kiss on the cheek, with a look of revulsion on the face of
the Guardian, after the kiss… KAYLA Goodbye, Adam. We love you. ADAM Disgusting… Brianna now giving her a
hug, with a laugh. BRIANNA Okay, I won’t kiss you. (her and Kayla leaving) I really do wish you’d come join us, though. The people really are the kind you’d enjoy. ADAM I’m sure they are, I even know it, but it’s important I remain here, just like the kid in the tree house. BRIANNA (as they’re exiting) Well, Merry Christmas. I hope you enjoy the cookies. We’ll bring you some Christmas dinner, tomorrow. The ladies smiling as
they exit the room… DISSOLVE TO: INT. HALLWAY �" DAY A young lady walking the
hallway, coming to a door, and giving it a couple knocks, before entering. It’s
Samantha’s room, where her, Renee, Griffey, and Jenna remain. Samantha smiles
at the young lady, who is her older cousin Hope (Scout’s daughter). HOPE Griffey, Jason is here, (looking at Samantha) and Grandpa. Samantha excitedly jumps
up, leaving the room and into the living room, finding Jason and Grandpa Sam,
and giving Grandpa a big hug. SAMANTHA Grandpa! Merry Christmas. Griffey entering the
room, followed by the others. GRANDPA SAM Merry Christmas, Samantha. It’s been over a year, but I still can’t believe you’re here…or how you got back to us. I just don’t think this would all be possible, without you…at least not yet… She hugs him again, as
Griffey gives one to Jason. SAMANTHA I still miss him so much… GRANDPA SAM So do I, kiddo, so do I… JASON We all do. We miss a lot of people. Jason sharing a look
with Griffey. Grandpa putting his arm
around Hope. GRANDPA SAM We sure do…we sure do… Samantha looking up at
her grandfather. SAMANTHA Have you heard from Zane, yet? CUT TO: INT. NIKE WORLD �" DUSK The Queen is hustling
down a hallway with her father, sister, Bonnie, and Marshall. They slow down as
Zane and Stix come through a pair of doors, quickly coming right over to the
Queen… QUEEN NIKE (aka Harris) It’s really that bad? ZANE It is. I’ve told you all about my father. The kind of crazy we’re dealing with, unleashed like that, with motive to take that compound and whoever stands in the way. It’s unpredictable. SHAWN But how do you know they’re a threat to come here? ZANE I don’t. That’s the thing, I don’t know what to expect, other than a fight. We all need to be together when that happens. If they come here, and you don’t have backup…they might have the numbers to overtake it. NIKKI (Queen’s sister) You really think he has the numbers? ZANE Even if they don’t have the help of the Washington mobsters, the people at Leo’s camp are believed to be of great numbers. We just never considered them a threat, and even this guy, Grover, or Anthony, as he was known to us, appeared quite level-headed. That’s the medicated version. I’m guessing Grover, is the unmedicated version. BONNIE I agree with Zane. These people have a freaking helicopter. They’re going to be a force. We need to all be in the same place, and it might as well be a place like that compound. I don’t care how many inches of snow we must drive through, to get there. They all begin heading
toward the doors, when suddenly, there is a huge explosion in the distance… QUEEN That was the gates! They all begin rushing
away… DISSOLVE TO: FLASHBACK INT. KERRY’S OFFICE �"
DAY Kerry is pouring a drink
for himself and another man… KERRY (lifting his glass) Here’s to making a ton of money, and staying out of prison in the process. The man laughing, as
they each down their drinks… MAN Thank you, Mr. Kerry. I look forward to your return, and doing business with you. KERRY I look forward to meeting your partner, in Portland. I’ve always wanted to go there. I hear more and more business is growing out that way. MAN It is, indeed. Hence the reason we need to bring in help from the outside. Kerry reaches out his
hand. KERRY You came to the right place, my friend. They happily shake
hands, and Kerry reaches the door for him. The man begins leaving, but first
almost bumping into GW (17), who begins entering. MAN Excuse me, young man. GW looks right at him,
then to Kerry. KERRY Hello, son. (pouring another drink) So, I have to leave town for a couple days. I have a little business in Portland, Oregon, and will need my security team. Jackson and Phil will be remaining behind (hands drink to GW), and might need your help on a job. I believe this is the perfect time for you to get your feet wet. GW swigs his drink… GW Well, you’ll need me here with the kids, anyhow. Hands glass back to
Kerry. KERRY Actually, I’m taking the wife and kids. They want to see the Goonies Rock, and cross the Megler Bridge in Astoria, to see how it compares to the Golden Gate. If you really want, you can join us, but I really do think the experience over the weekend will do you good. Jackson and Phil are like family, it was their idea to involve you on this. GW nodding his head… GW You’re right, this will be good for me. You have your security team. The family will be safe. Kerry rising and placing
hand over GW’s shoulder, as they leave the room… KERRY We will, and we’ll look forward to sharing pictures with you when we return, Sunday evening… Kerry closes door on
POV… DISSOLVE TO: 14 MONTH
RECAP EXT. SNOWY HIGHWAY 6 �"
DAY Montage scene of Kemp
and Lester’s caravan, going through multiple issues with vehicles from their
caravan, sliding off the road, getting stuck, stopping for a couple huffs in
the road, more sliding off the road, frustration from Kemp, people pushing a trailer
(with animals in it) out of a ditch, frustration from Lester, people pushing a
car to get it going again, car after car getting stuck in the snow, and/or off
to the side of the road… Kemp is helping push a
car, giving it all his might, even yelling as he gives it all he’s got, before
slipping to the ground, and screaming with complete rage, almost bitten as a
huff comes out from behind the snowy brush. Kemp uses his shoulder to smack it,
before he could get on top of it, and use his frustration to pound its head
right through the snow, and into the pavement of the road, spilling red into
the white snow… A child watches from
inside a vehicle, shocked, as his mother tries to shield him from the scene… Pepsi looks on in
horror, and relief that Kemp is okay. That same relief is in the wild
expression of Lester, who steps next to Kemp, giving him a look… Everyone appears
worried, and/or completely stressed… DISSOLVE TO: FLASHBACK EXT. PRISON YARD �" DAY Shark, sitting at that
same table. SHARK You can call me Shark. GW just staring at him,
as scene dissolves/cuts to a previous moment, at an airport, where GW and two
other men are walking under a sign reading “Welcome to Portland, Oregon”… Dissolve/cut back to GW
staring at Shark, before dissolving/cutting to GW’s buddies, in a warehouse,
shooting and killing several men, followed by GW shooting one, before
clobbering another… Dissolve/cut to prison
table, where Shark stares back at GW, with strange looks from all the others,
before dissolving/cutting to GW in that warehouse, holding closely a bloody,
beaten-up man, the same exact man who GW saw in Kerry’s office, the one who invited
Kerry to Portland… MAN His name is Shark… Dissolve/cut back to
prison table, with GW staring right at Shark, before instantly reaching over
the table and bashing his head against it. He then rises and charges him, as
all the others are in complete shock, just watching or clearing out of the way… GW takes him to the
ground, and begins clobbering him. Shark tries to fight back, and does so at
first, with all of his own size and strength, but is quickly overwhelmed, not
just by strength, but rage… GW takes notice of
guards rushing to the scene… GW This is for Pat Kerry’s family, you dead son of a b***h! GW punches him in the
gut, before picking him up and completely bashing his head against the hard
prison wall, with blood and guts going all over him, as the guards arrive and
begin beating him to the ground, without resistance… Bystanders just watch in
awe, as some of them move in to see what happened… DAMON That big-a*s white boy, just killed Shark… Many of them look
pleased, as POV comes to find Jones, Gary, and Shade all in shock, but with
smiles forming… Over on the other side
of the fence, is both Jackson and Phil, watching, and nodding their heads… DISSOLVE TO: 14 MONTH
RECAP EXT/INT. SNOWY HIGHWAY 6
�" DAY Two trucks carefully
driving the highway. POV goes into the lead car, with a guy (Brian) driving,
and Lester in passenger seat, holding a radio… BRIAN I don’t like going ahead of everyone, like this. LESTER I don’t like it any more than you do, but Zane’s people need to know what might be coming, and they could help get everyone back safely, if those guys are still having problems, back there. BRIAN How close are we? Lester looking out and
around, squinting, as he tried to get a sense of where they are… LESTER It’s hard to tell…(shaking head) So damn dark and snowy, out there. (looks down at radio) I guess it’s possible we’re within range. Lester pulls up radio. BRIAN Weather’s going to affect radio range… LESTER (into radio) Lester from Glenwood, calling Baker compound, over… They wait in silence,
hoping for a response, with nothing coming, as he continues to wait… LESTER (into radio) Anyone from the compound, this is a major distress call, and warning of an imminent attack. Grover has returned, and with attitude. He claims to be Leo’s son. Lester is about to go
on, but hesitates, and then just waits, hoping for a response… He and Brian continue
waiting, but nothing comes… LESTER I think we’re within normal range. You must be right about the weather, ‘cause I’m pretty sure we’re getting close… They drive in silence... He drives carefully,
slowly, as does the truck behind them. The wet snow continues to fall hard, and
pile up… BRIAN You really think he’s his brother? Brian looking over at
Lester, who just looks back at him, and then they both suddenly freak out, as
they take notice of something in the road. LESTER BRIAN, WATCH OUT! Brian instantly slams on
breaks! Lester’s quick POV of 3
huffs in the road/snow. Birds eye POV of both
vehicles, as the back truck breaks hard, and slides off to the side of the
road, out of POV, but with the sound of a loud thud. Brian’s truck swerves to
miss one huff, and then the next, before nailing the third one, and driving right
into a ditch… A couple more huffs
appear, along the highway, and the other 2 are now approaching Brian’s truck.
The huff hit by Brian’s truck, is a bloody mangled mess in the snow, and not
going anywhere… But the other 4 are
making their way directly for the truck. The 2 newer ones are going for
Lester’s passenger side door, while the other 2 are going for Brian’s door,
which is open… Lester is dazed, working
to remove his seatbelt, and then looking over at Brian, who is out cold, with
his door wide open. Lester looks back, and can see the 2 huffs approaching
Brian’s side, luckily a bit slowly, due to the snow. He looks to his own side,
where the other 2 are approaching him… He quickly begins
working to wake Brian up, but without any luck. He then tries to lean over him,
to close his door, but is struggling to reach it. He scoots himself forward a
bit more, and is about to reach it, and then does! He begins to close it, but a
huff places himself between Brian and the door, as Lester panics, and pulls his
hand away. Brian begins waking up, just in time to see the teeth of a huff,
digging into his face, as he screams out in agony… Lester is in shock,
watching and unable to do anything, and then flinching as the other 2 huffs
arrive at his window. The 2nd huff on Brian’s side arrives, and accidently
knocks over the first one, who hits the car door, as the second huff now digs
its teeth into Brian, finishing him off. The 1st huff, is now working to get
around Brian and the other huff, to reach Lester, who has absolutely nowhere to
go, and is scrambling to find his gun, finally spotting it, on the floor by
Brian’s feet, out of his reach… He looks at the huff,
who is getting closer to him, and will certainly get him, if he goes for the
gun. He looks at his door, takes a breath, and quickly opens it, working fast
to over-power the huffs, and fight his way by them, but is suddenly surprised,
and then relieved, as help arrives, in the form of the other two guys from the
other truck. They kill off the huffs,
and move to take out the other 2, after handing Lester a spear… They all begin walking
back up to the road, looking over the other truck, which looks fairly damaged. LESTER (looking at other truck) Damn it… He spears the mangled
huff in the snow, while crossing the road, toward the other truck… DISSOLVE TO: FLASHBACK EXT. GLENWOOD MARKET �"
DAY Normal traffic going by
the market, which has customers coming out of, and other customers climbing out
of their cars… The people approach the
store, and open the door. The guy holding it allows someone else to come out,
first. It happens to be Grover, eating a corndog, and approaching his truck. He
climbs inside, sitting next to Swish, while eating his corndog… SWISH They won’t be moving the mighty Great White, as the other convicts are calling him. Turns out that Shark was behind the murder of Great White’s foster family, so he claims, and has received quite a bit of sympathy over it. His record is clean, outside of killing someone who was associated with Shark. So, he’s got the whole temporary insanity card, to play. Swish watches Grover
finish scarfing his corndog, and handing him the stick… GROVER Treat him like royalty, and make him very happy… and uh, go get me another corndog, would ya’? Damn, those things are good… Swish rolls his eyes and
climbs out of the car, walking toward door of the store… SWISH Starting to think you are a corndog… DISSOLVE TO: 14 MONTH
RECAP EXT. SNOWY HIGHWAY 6 �"
DUSK Lester and the other two
guys stand at the side of the road, with headlights hitting them, as the rest
of the caravan arrives, and comes to a slow stop… Kemp climbs out,
checking on Lester… KEMP Jesus, you okay? LESTER Doing just a little better than Brian… Kemp with a dreadful
look over toward Brian’s body, inside the truck… LESTER Nothing from Zane, yet? KEMP No, which makes sense. Packing everyone up at Nike, might take a minute… Suddenly, they take
notice of growing commotion coming from the tail end of the caravan, that
quickly turns into panic. Many of the men begin arming themselves, ready for a
fight… Kemp, Lester, and those
other guys, go running toward the tail end… LESTER Is it Zane?! KEMP Can’t be. He would have radioed in! Mothers and children are
panicking, and staying low, inside their vehicles. Everyone with weapons, are
running toward the tail end, where approaching headlights can be seen… Kemp arrives at the end,
where many of his armed men have already taken position, and are ready to open
fire, as Kemp, Lester, and all the others do the same… They wait… Headlights lighting up
the area… Some trucks enter the
scene, driving the road, fairly slowly, and they are followed by an entire
caravan of vehicles… KEMP Who is it?! I don’t see Zane’s Hummer. It’s not them! A random voice can be
heard from around the corner. VOICE Don’t fire, don’t fire! DIFFERENT VOICE It’s Zane! Don’t fire, don’t fire! Kemp and all the others
slowly begin lowering their weapons, as the caravan comes to a halt… Someone climbs out of
the lead truck, and it is indeed Zane. Also climbing out of vehicles, are Stix,
the Queen, her father and sister, Marshall, Bonnie, and others… The Queen is emotional,
as are many of them, but she is also visibly weeping… Kemp’s expression
becomes grim, and sickened, by the grim looks he can see in all of their expressions… KEMP What happened? Zane just looks at
him…about to finally respond…but suddenly, more growing commotion, this time
from Zane’s caravan, and at the tail end of it… Dread comes over all
their faces… They begin making their
way down, but then BOOM! An explosion occurs at the tail end, and people begin
screaming and running for their lives, up the highway road, through the parked
vehicles, and past Zane and the others… Zane and his men charge
down the road, helping everyone to leave everything behind and run… Zane stops for a moment,
trying his best to think, and think hard, as he then quickly begins running
back up toward Kemp’s caravan of vehicles. Once he passes the large logger
trucks (the ones blocking the road) and comes to several trucks, he begins ordering
the people inside to drive up the road, and pickup survivors. Stix, Divit,
Kemp, and Lester all follow his lead, and they get as many trucks as they can,
to push on up the road, and collect the people… Down the road, tons of
gunfire is now taking over. Zane is making his way down, and still guiding the
running/screaming people, and the mothers and children, to run up the road, and
find a truck to get on… Zane looks up the road,
where his fighters are quickly beginning to retreat. As they run up road,
gunfire wipes out a ton of animals, inside one of the trailers, as blood flies
everywhere… Stix is freeing a bunch
of the horses, shooing them up road… It’s a complete whiteout
war zone… Zane hops in one of the
large logger trucks, and begins using it to block the road, as the last of his
men scramble by. Stix parks a 2nd logger truck right next to Zane’s… They take the keys with
them, and go rush after all the others,
all racing up the road, after the rest of their people… ZANE At least now if they want to follow, they will have to do it on foot! In the background…the
logger truck is blown up, hit by an RPG rocket… They just keep
running…leaving the majority of their vehicles and supplies, behind… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. COMPOUND (Town
Center) �" NIGHT A handful of people
(mostly women) are setting things up at the town center, as random herds of
people are making their way there, trekking through the snowy conditions. It
almost looks like a parade of people, walking through the streets of the town,
and even the neighborhood area, behind it. There are hundreds of them… POV finds Cleo walking
with Dakota, her father Brode, and younger brothers Kyle and Ethan… They watch as the Rough
Riders make their way through the area, passing them by, on their horses… Ethan eagerly watches
them go by… ETHAN I want to be a Rough Rider! DAKOTA They do a lot more than just ride horses. ETHAN I know. I want to play baseball and fight the dead. BRODE You want to be a child, is what you want. CLEO Oh, give the kid a break. I’m sure he can’t be as bad at riding horses or killing huffs, than he is at baseball. ETHAN I want to practice baseball, with a bat and the head of a huff. Kyle laughing, with a
look and shake of the head from his father, as Cleo throws her dad her own
shrugging look… CLEO At least he’s got confidence… Cleo bends down and
makes a snowball. CLEO But he can use a snowball, and the head of his father (tossing snowball at her dad’s head), to practice his throwing. Her dad forms an angry
smile, as they all then begin making snowballs and tossing at each other, as
POV moves from them to other herds of families and friends, walking, talking,
laughing, singing, throwing snowballs, as they walk toward the Town Center… POV finds people Like
Mason, Gunner, Chasin, Wyatt, and their women, holding hands, sharing smiles
and kisses, saying “I love you”, to one another. Kids like Bo, Jax, and the
other younger kids, are excitedly running back and forth, through the snow, as if
the world was perfectly normal… JAX Are you sure he’s real? BO I’ve seen him! If we’re still alive, so is he. He will be here, tonight… Jax a huge smile of
excitement and hugging her cousin… JAX Thank you, Bo! POV leaves their side,
passing more people, and coming to Samantha and company, leading the way, the
first of many random herds, that arrive at the center, taking notice of the
festive scene, with decorations and canopies, to help provide shelter from the
falling snow. SAMANTHA We finally get to see whatever the big secret from Grandpa, has been? Once fully arrived, and
looking over the area, Samantha instantly takes notice of a brushy area over
nearby the statue of Grandpa. Her mouth drops, as she begins walking right
toward it, with a look from Eli, who now also finds himself staring straight ahead… ELI Oh my God… He begins walking right
after her, toward the area he’s staring at, and soon is followed by Marlana
(holding Kristen’s hand), and Renee. Also coming, and in awe, are Dakota and
Cleo, Gunner and others… Samantha and Eli walk
right up to it, instantly followed by Marlana, Kristen, and Renee… Their POV of a tree
house, a replica of the one at the lake on the mountain. There was a statue of Rhett,
with his arm around a pregnant Amy, standing under the tree house, near the
ladder. Next to the tree, in a chair, was a statue of Scott, with a shotgun in
his lap… They can’t stop staring
at it, finally stepping forward, taking better looks at the statues, as the
others are arriving. Bryant and his sister Ryder approach the scene, fully
curious and in awe. Their mother, Scout, and Solis are also approaching. Eventually,
Marlana, Kristen, and Renee arrive, along with others… BRYANT This is so amazing… RYDER S**t yes, it is! SCOUT Your grandfather is amazing. RYDER S**t yes, he is! SOLIS He can make statues? I knew they had resources here, but… Jaelyn and Shelby
arriving behind those guys, looking over the scene. Shelby reaches for Jaelyn’s
arm, as she takes notice of the tears falling down her face… DJ, Rich, and the girls,
Trisha and Ashley are arriving, with shock taking over DJ’s face… DJ Oh my GOD! People begin taking
notice of the 2 real kayaks (same one’s they used to dock at UPS), mounted near
the statues, with plates standing over them. They begin reading the words on
the plate, before looking up at the tree house, where Grandpa Sam comes out of
the tree house bedroom, with Samantha instantly climbing the ladder, rushing up
and into his arms… Everyone stands below,
in astonishment, and respect of what it all stood for… Eli walking toward the
ladder, before stopping and staring off toward another area… ELI (speaking quietly at first) Oh my God…(now louder) Oh my God! Sam! Samantha comes out of
embrace with Grandpa, looking over the railing, down at Eli, who is approaching
another area… She glances back up at
the face of her grandfather, full of emotion, while looking back down at her… She then looks back
down, as Eli arrives and just stares down at the area, while Samantha begins
climbing down ladder, slowly walking over to him… She arrives, with tears
already falling, as she looks down at the POV… Her POV, of her dad’s
grave, and all the others… Eli is standing over his
brother’s grave, staring down at it, reading the plate… POV Fish’s plate… POV Samantha looking
down at it, while crying, as she reads it silently to herself… SAMANTHA Remembered for the love of his daughter, his family, and his resolve to make the world a better place. His nonprofit organizations changed lives, and put smiles on the faces of those, who needed to smile. His life ended, saving the life of a soul, who’s miracle has saved his entire family. He lives on, through her… Samantha continues
weeping, as Grandpa Sam comes up from behind her, placing a hand on her
shoulder… Dissolve to other people
now looking and respecting the tree house area, as the Town Center area has
become packed. Christmas music is playing, a few people are dancing, others are
munching from plates of treats… Rough Riders are over by
their horses, Mayday is arriving with booze and his girlfriend, followed by Gia
and other soldiers. They all take notice of the tree house, and instantly go
over to pay their respect… Jo, her husband Peyton,
and their friends Chloe, Cody, and Vance, are walking away from the tree house
area. Jo has tears… PEYTON Are you crying again? JO How are you not? After reading the letter she wrote, and now seeing it all like that. (shaking her head) The honor these people have for it… POV Grandpa arriving
next to Samantha, who stands under a canopy, watching over all the people… She looks up at him, who
looks back down at her… SAMANTHA What? I can tell you have something not good to tell me. What is it? GRANDPA I just want you to be prepared for the fact that Zane may not be able to make it here, tonight. With no weather report, there’s just no telling how bad this will get. Samantha instantly looks
devasted... GRANDPA I know after seeing your father’s grave, that seeing Zane feels all the more important, so I apologize for that. I really didn’t plan on this storm rolling through. Samantha turns and hugs
him. SAMANTHA You know I don’t blame you, Grandpa. Grandpa smiles at her,
then moves aside as her moms, Brianna and Kayla move in with some silly dance
moves, as they groove to the Christmas tunes, while placing out chairs under
the canopy, with blankets and their other things. More and more people are now
dancing along to the music, as Brianna and Kayla move out from under the
canopy, and begin dancing in a way that is not so silly, and quite impressive,
with looks of envy from both Cleo and Dakota, along with Shelby, who are also
dancing… Sadly, Samantha’s
Christmas mood has gone blue, as she takes a seat and just watches, causing
fading smiles on the faces of both her moms… Dakota dances her way
toward the moms… DAKOTA Grandpa told her Zane might not be able to make it. Both moms a bit relieved
but understanding, as they all continue to dance… Suddenly, Gunner comes
into the picture, and is staring directly at Samantha as he does one of the
most ridiculous dances known to man. Everyone is cracking up, except for
Gunner, who continues staring at Samantha, and dancing… Samantha expresses a
polite smile, but remains on the sad side, until suddenly she can’t help but to
begin smiling for real, as Mayday comes in from behind Gunner, somehow dancing
in a way even more funky than Gunner, who at first takes credit for Samantha’s
smile, until devastated when he turns and realizes it was Mayday. Gunner is now
in a mad dance-off, with him. Gia and Rich join the action, with DJ, Marlana,
Renee, and Kristen all cracking up… Samantha smiles at Renee
with Kristen, and then laughs again, with another look at Gunner and Mayday,
and now even Sheriff Dave, who joins in… Samantha turns her head,
over toward the tree house, and her father’s grave site, where others are
taking it in… Samantha loses her
smile, and fights to get it back, as she wraps a blanket around herself, and
watches everyone dancing… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. SNOWY WOODS �" NIGHT Exhausted expressions of
Pepsi and all the other people of Glenwood, who slowly march along… Some of them use
flashlights, to help lead the way… They are completely
quiet, and somber… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. COMPOUND TOWN
CENTER �" NIGHT Most of the compounders
are silently smiling, and staring at a stage, with a canopy, and a piano, where
Grandpa Sam is taking a seat, and preparing to play for everyone… You can see the
excitement and anticipation in their eyes, and curious excitement from those
who never knew Grandpa Sam, before the apocalypse… “O Holy Night” is the
song he begins playing, to the delight of his audience… The sound of the piano
echoes throughout the area, where the snow still falls hard… Eventually, some of the
happy couples begin to take the dance floor… Hunter and April are the
first to begin slow dancing, and at first, just watched by everyone, until
Blake leads a smiling Eva, out onto the floor, followed by Gia and Joshua.
Gunner and his wife Rachel join in, as does Chasin and his wife Catherine. Mason
is dragged out by his girlfriend, Missy, and acts grumpy at first, before
dancing and giving her a beautiful kiss… Rich and DJ share a
laugh, before Rich walks over to Jennifer (Mile’s widow), and makes her smile
as he leads her out to the dance floor, followed by Cleo and Dakota… Scout is dancing with
Solis, very content, until a surprised look aimed at her daughter, Hope, who is
dancing with one of Mayday’s soldiers, next to Mayday and his girlfriend… Porter is off to the
side, with Jason… JASON Seriously? I didn’t think she was your type? PORTER It’s the apocalypse, dude, can’t be getting picky. Jason a laugh… JASON Yeah, sorry man, I mentioned it first, so I get first dibs. I’ll ask her out tonight. If she doesn’t seem interested, which I already know she is, then tomorrow you can ask her, that’s my gift to you. Porter starts cracking
up, as Jason glances over toward Blair, sitting with her grandparents, watching
Grandpa play the piano… Jason walks away, as
Porter speaks with his father (Joseph)… JOSEPH How nice of you. PORTER Ah, you know I was just messing with him, Pops. Otherwise, he’ll never make his move. They both share a few
more words with some laughter… POV of Grandpa Sam,
playing the piano, as the people dance out in front of him… Brianna holding Kayla,
as they dance, with Samantha in the background, watching them, with a
half-smile… POV travels through the
dancing couples, one by one, all smiling at one another, happy to have what
they have… It’s not just the family
and friends, but so many other people, dancing or just watching and listening
to Grandpa Sam… It’s a beautiful
setting, as the snow falls over it all, and the Christmas lights shine over the
people, who have something that maybe nobody else on the planet has…peace Gunner gives his wife to
Eva, and begins slow dancing with Blake, placing his head against his chest,
with laughs from everyone around them… Eva is cracking up,
looking at Blake with so much love, who is laughing and being silly, until he
locks eyes with her, and returns her smile… Grandpa Sam continues to
play, and once coming to an end, he goes right into another one, but this time
more upbeat, “Sleigh Ride,” as all the little kids become excited, and the
adults go from slow dancing, to silly dancing, with Gunner and Blake leading
the way, followed by Joshua, who gets some laughs from the others, and shares a
glancing look with a cute girl, his own age… Dissolve to Joshua,
Rich, and others preparing to do some caroling for the crowd… Everyone grows silent,
as they begin singing, “Carol of the Bells”… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. SNOWY WOODS �" NIGHT Sound of the carolers
and their song, carries over to this scene, playing in the background, with
close-up of the feet of Zane and his people, walking through the snowy woods… POV of them all, and the
few vehicles they have. They look exhausted, to say the least… Zane stops, and waits
for a couple of his men, running toward him, and arriving… MAN No sign of them. I don’t think they followed us, here. ZANE Alright, let’s go ring the bell… Zane leads them out into
the field, stepping out into it, and heading across it, toward the wall of the
compound… Dissolve to him standing
at the gates, as Mason, with Porter behind him, walks right up to Zane… MASON Zane…what the hell happened??? Song begins. “Carol of the Bells �"
Original lyrics” ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7nSKqfBk6k
) POV Zane, with
exhaustion and dread all over his face… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. GLENWOOD CAMP �"
DUSK MUSIC hits .05 mark,
carrying over into this scene, which flashes back to when Zane returned inside
of the Glenwood Camp, with his Hummer, the 50-cal on top, and all the convicts
who remained behind, with their backpacks and waiting for Grover, now just staring
at Zane, in curious, growing shock, at what he’s about to do… MUSIC .10, with lyrics
beginning, as Zane opens fire on the group of convicts… In slow-motion, Jones,
Rod, Geno, and all the other convicts are being killed, including those who
were just freed from the DC… Slow-motion POV of Zane,
firing his gun, killing one man after another… MUSIC .30, POV of Stix
and the others, from outside the gates, watching in complete shock… POV of Zane firing his
weapon, no longer in slow-motion… POV of the last men
dropping… MUSIC .40, as POV pans
over their dead bloody bodies… POV keeps panning, until
it finds GW, standing near the wall, not far from Zane, and with Damon behind
him. Both with shock in their faces… POV Zane in shock of his
own, staring back at GW… Stix and the other
convicts, watching from behind Zane’s Hummer… Another POV of GW, with
growing anger, as he stares down Zane… MUSIC 1.08, as GW
suddenly charges Zane… He runs around the
Hummer, coming to the door, as Zane climbs out… MUSIC 1.13, as GW picks
Zane up and launches him into the air… He marches over to Zane,
mouthing “YOU DIDN’T HAVE TO DO THAT!,” at the top of his lungs… He walks away, mouthing
the “F” word, as he passes Damon, who still has nothing but sickness in his
face, while staring at Zane… GW walks through gates,
with everyone just staring inside, at the bodies, and at Zane, as scene begins
dissolving… DISSOLVE TO: EXT. NIKE WORLD �" DUSK MUSIC hits 1.32 mark,
with POV of people at Nike world, quickly loading vehicles, when suddenly
something explodes… POV Grover angrily
driving through the blown-up gates, followed by Jordan and an army of others,
quickly swarming the front end of Nike World… Nurses Taylor, Taryn,
Mya, Lisa, Stephanie (nurses from EP 3.1), and Dr. Keith Larkin are all being
directed into a vehicle. Felix is near-by, watching… MUSIC 1.51, as that
vehicle is completely blown up, killing all inside… Felix racing from the
scene, and shot several times, dropping dead, as Grover’s men charge the area… POV Zane and others, at
a line of defense, firing, but shouting back for others to retreat… Dissolve to Zane and
others, retreating in vehicles, through the back end of Nike World, through a
secret escape route… Dissolve to Grover
looking over Zane’s Hummer, left behind… MUSIC fades as it comes
to an end. DISSOLVE TO: EXT. COMPOUND GATES �"
NIGHT MUSIC ends as Zane
stares back at Mason, who waits for an answer… He’s about to speak,
when suddenly they all take notice of a large number of people back behind
them, stepping out of the woods, into the field… Mason, Porter, and
others, along with Zane and his people, all look back at them, as one more man
comes out, climbing off his horse, and lifting up an RPG, aiming at the
compound… Cut to guard tree house,
where Joshua arrives inside, with excitement, looking from Abino to his dad. JOSHUA Dad, Dad! It’s just Zane! His dad turns, as in
background you can see the RPG fired, and the rocket coming directly for the
tree house, before completely blowing it up… Cut to the shock and
horror, on the faces of Mason and Porter, then Zane, looking from the burning
tree house, to Grover, and with rage in his face, screaming for his men to
charge. ZANE CHAAAAAARGE!!! Zane, GW, Stix, Kemp,
Lester, and all the other convicts, along with Harris, her sister, and some
others, instantly begin charging back across the field, firing their weapons… GROVER FIRRRREE!!! His men begin to fire
heavily, as not 1, or 2, BUT 3 RPG rockets, are fired from the compound, all
crossing the field, and coming directly for Grover’s men, as Zane and his
people are in that same field, charging toward those same men, as the rockets
sail over their head, while they continue to fire… BLACK… Sound of three straight
explosions, with tons of gunfire to follow, before fading out… CREDITS “Carol of the Bells
�" Sauniks (dubstep)” plays with credits… BONUS
SCENE (second half) FADE IN: EXT. SNOWY WOODS �"
NIGHT Zane’s Hummer is
driving down snowy Highway 6, as fast as it can, without losing control on the
snowy roads… You can’t tell who
is driving, as it speeds up, with less and less snow on the road… There is now less
snow everywhere, and the road is becoming bare, as the Hummer begins going full
speed, flying down the highway, with darkening conditions, as the whiteness of
the snow fades away… The Hummer barely
slows down, and comes to a skidding turn, at the Glenwood store, and onto
Glenwood Lane, speeding over the bridge, toward the open gates of the camp… It speeds forward,
and inside, coming to a sudden stop… Someone climbs out,
as POV travels up his body, revealing Grover, in a complete zone, before
looking around, and simply walking… Dead convict bodies
lay all around, as Grover walks toward the side, and next to a tree, just
standing there staring off into nothingness… It’s the exact same
area where Zane had walked over to, after the frustration of GW joining the
other convicts, who intended to leave with Grover… He continues to
just daze off… Suddenly there is
the sound of a woman. FEMALE VOICE (OS) You did the right thing… Mary (his dead
mother) comes into the POV, right behind him, placing her loving arms around
him… MARY My sweet, sweet boy… A very faint clip
of the Norman Bates theme music from the film “Psycho,” can be heard, as screen
goes to black… BLACK CREDITS THE END © 2024 Mike Decker |
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Added on June 23, 2019 Last Updated on June 5, 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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