The Calling

Copyright © 2006 Thomas Dinchak

EXT. SUBURBAN HOME-EARLY AFTERNOON

A family is outside celebrating the tenth birthday of their daughter. There is a father, mother, grandmother and brother. Other than the family are the girl’s friends, a few of her brother’s friends and some family friends. They have all gathered around on this nice, sunny day to celebrate a birthday. Everything is going great, and soon enough they’ll be ready to bring out the cake. After a few more camera angles as to what’s going on, her mother brings out the cake. Everybody gathers around and prepares to sing, “Happy Birthday.” They finish singing and the little girl blows out the candles with ease. They all clap and cheer, happy to see the big smile on her face. After this is all done, the grandma starts to act quite strangely. She gets up from her seat, struggling to stand. Her face starts getting pale and seems to be in her own world, concentrated on the discomfort she’s experiencing. She struggles to walk, then collapses in the backyard in front of everybody.

Debra: Mom! Mom! Oh my god, Henry, call an ambulance!

Henry (the father) runs inside as the camera fades out.

EXT. CEMETERY-AFTERNOON

Shows a line of cars following the one containing the casket.

EXT. CEMETERY-JULIE PATTERSON’S GRAVE

A family is gathered, many similar faces that were at the birthday party. Priest is giving last words. Then Debra steps in and makes a few comments.

Debra: My mother was the most wonderful and loving person, and always put the one’s she loved before herself. She was a kind and gentle person with which I shared many ups and downs with and has always helped me through the bad. Mother, you will be missed very much by many, and we will always keep you in our hearts.

The casket is then lowered into the ground. The crowd slowly trails off in tears as the camera fades out.

Across Screen: One Month Later…

INT. PATTERSON’S HOME

The family is getting ready to take a family portrait in their home, and the kids are giving their mother a hard time.

Tim: Mom, I don’t want to wear this!

Debra: Tim, it’s only going to be for a few minutes! Now help your mother and cooperate will you!?

Henry: Debra! Could you help me with this camera!?

Debra: Just a second dear! (She finishes with Tim’s tie) See, now you look handsome!

Tim: I feel like a dork!

Amanda: That’s because you are!

Tim: Shut up! 

Debra: Hey! You know how we treat each other in this house! Now let’s go by your father and get this done.

INT. FAMILY ROOM

Henry: I can’t get this thing to work, must be jammed or something.

Debra: I’ll take the first picture then, you sit with the kids. 

Henry sits with the kids and starts to joke and fool around.

Debra: Okay, I got it.

They slowly bring their joking and fooling around to a silence.

Debra: Say, “Cheese!”

The family mockingly says, “Cheese!” and Debra shakes her head, smiles and take the picture. Slowly the undeveloped photo comes out of the front of the camera. She takes it out to wait for it to develop.

Debra: Here, let’s take another one while that one’s developing.

She takes the second photo and then brings her attention to the first photo she took. It has pretty much developed by this time. Debra then lets out a terrified scream, both loud and horrid. The children look at her with shock and confusion, along with her husband. Then her husband walks to her.

Henry: Debra! Debra, what’s the matter!?

She’s still holding the picture in her hand in horror. Henry takes the photo from her hand and discovers what she’s screaming about. In the picture was Henry, Tim, and Amanda. Though on the right side of Amanda was another figure that looked very ghostly. Upon close examination, you can tell it’s the spirit of Debra’s deceased mother. Although the audience doesn’t see this, but Henry now does.

Henry: Jesus!

Henry drops the photo to the ground. The camera slowly zooms in on it. That’s when the audience makes the discovery. The camera then blacks out and goes to the next scene.

INT. CAR- DAY

Two guys are riding in a car. They are both professional ghost hunters. 

Will: So what do you think it is?

Tom: Could be a number of things, I don’t know?

Will: That’s crazy…(nodding his head) in the pictures they saw her?

Tom: Yeah, in the pictures. 

Will: Man…she’s definitely trying to communicate something though, isn’t she?

Tom: Not necessarily, may not be communication at all. She could be just doing what she thinks is right, or what comes naturally to her. I don’t know, we’ll have to see.

They come across a house on the right. 

Will: That’s the place, huh?

Tom: Yeah, pull in there.

They pull the car up the road which goes far back towards the house. They stop the car get out and head up the porch of the house. Ray knocks on the door. A woman answers.

EXT. PATTERSON’S HOME

Tom: Hi, I’m Tom Hagen and this is my friend Will Jacobs. We’re here to take a look at the house as far as your little “incident” is concerned. 

Debra: Yes, my name is Debra. Come inside please and make yourselves at home.

INT. PATTERSON’S HOME

Tom and Will don’t bother to sit, they just stand.

Debra: Would you guys like some coffee, or soda?

Tom: Umm…to be frank with you Mrs. Patterson, I’d like to just concentrate on what we have to talk about here.

Debra: Okay, sure. 

Tom looks around briefly.

Will: So it looks like this is where you took the picture, huh? I mean, this is the couch?

Debra: Yeah, we just decided to take a family picture and thought it would be nice if we did it on the couch.  When I looked at my family I didn’t see anything. It was only until I took the picture. Not only that, but there have been a few strange incidences happening around the house. 

Will: Like what?

Debra: Well for instance, family portraits seem to be mysteriously knocked off the table which they were set. Will and I thought it was the kids at first and thought that they just didn’t want to admit to it. Though sometimes we’d all go out to eat; my husband, the kids, and I, to come back and see the photos mysteriously shattered on the floor. That’s when we knew it had nothing to do with the kids. We also sometimes here doors opening and closing all on their own, and sometimes the lights flicker. 

Tom: Does this happen often?

Debra: Almost everyday. 

Tom nods his head.

Tom: Okay, I’d first like to take some pictures of the couch, go around the house and take some readings, and we’ll check out that thing your talking about with the pictures. Will can you start taking some pictures while I check the house?

Will: Sure.

Tom: Be sure to get some from where she was standing too.

Will: I got it.

Tom goes around the corner with a device called an “Electro-Magnetic Field Meter.” He starts to toy around with it and walks through out the rooms on the first floor. Debra follows close behind while Will takes the pictures. 

Tom: So do you get a lot of activity on the first floor or more on the second.?

Debra: Both really, I couldn’t tell you to be honest. 

Tom: You ever walk somewhere in the house and feel a chill come over yourself. Or have you ever felt unusually…how shall I say, depressed or, felt an unusual presence within a room?

Debra: I don’t know? All I know is there has been some strange things going on that nobody can explain to myself or my husband. 

Tom puts the device down and takes some notes. 

Tom: I’d like to check upstairs, if that’s okay?

Debra: Sure, no problem.

Tom passes Will to get to the staircase. 

Tom: Will, can you take some pictures in the kitchen?

Will: Sure, where? 

Tom: Everywhere.

Tom goes upstairs followed by Debra as Will goes into the kitchen. 

As soon as Tom makes it up the stairs, it is evident that something comes over him, Tom definitely notices something. Making an expression of confusion, he stops suddenly. 

Debra: What?

Tom: Nothing… 

He feels a very strong presence on this floor. 

Tom: Where did your mother spend most of her time while she was alive?

Debra: She spent most of her time in her room, I guess?

Tom: Where’s her room?

Debra: Straight ahead.

Camera has an on-view shot of this. He walks towards the door and opens it slowly. The room is kept in the same manner that Debra’s mother had it in when she died. When Tom comes to the center of the room, he notices a very odd sensation come over his body, hitting hard in his head. The audience isn’t too clear as to whether it is pain or just plain old confusion. As this is happening, Debra tries to explain things further to him. 

Debra: It’s strange though…it seems like this is the only door I seem to catch flying open from time to time. Though I hear other doors, I haven’t actually seen them move with my own eyes. 

Suddenly, Tom collects himself and makes a quick decision.

Tom: Where are the pictures being thrown off?

Debra: On a table in the family room.

Tom: I want to set the camera up in that room.

INT. FAMILY ROOM

The camera is already set up, and Will is operating it. 

Tom: Okay, Will I want you to focus just on the picture. I mean, get a bit around it but I want mostly the picture in view.

Will: Okay just a second…alright I got it. 

Tom: Okay, now just a few minutes here…let’s, let’s see what we get.

Debra: You know at first…I thought I was just seeing things. I mean, I thought this was crazy…I didn’t know what to think. I told my friends and they thought it was weird, my family, though not as prevalent has seen signs of it. But mostly they just shrug it off…

Tom is just glued to the picture, then looks to Debra.

Tom: It’s kind of weird to expect, I know.

Though while Tom says that last line, the picture falls to the floor and shatters. Will begins to walk towards the picture.

Tom: Wait! Get back! Get back!

Tom walks toward the picture and puts his hand on it as he kneels. He again “feels” something. 

Tom: Give me the family portrait, the one with her in it.

Debra quickly grabs the family portrait with the ghost of Debra’s mother in it. Tom carefully places the photo in the same place as the previous one. 

Will: What are you doing?

Tom: I just want to see something that’s all. I want to wait for a response on this photo, but let’s let the camcorder run while we go upstairs. 

They all head upstairs.

Tom: Will, I want you to take some pictures of this room. (Referring to the grandmother’s old bedroom) I’d like to walk through the children’s rooms briefly if that’s okay?

Debra: Sure, it’s no problem.

Tom walks through the children’s rooms with the Electro-Magnetic Field Meter. As Tom is walking through the children’s rooms, Debra starts asking some questions about his background. 

Debra: So, how long have you guys been doing this for?

Tom: About two years now. 

Debra: Interesting…so do you guys get called out on these type of things a lot?

Will: You wouldn’t believe the number of places we’ve been to. More and more people are coming around too, I mean in the realization of ghosts. I mean, they’re so many incidents reported, you can’t accept anything but think something strange is going on, you know? 

After Will says what he has to say, a door is shut very hard in the hallway. They are all immediately drawn to the sound, with Tom being in front. They watch as steps are being made on the floor due to hearing the “cracking” noises in the wood. They start from the hallway and make their way all the way down the stairs. Tom follows as Will and Debra follow him. The steps make their way into the family room and stop by the picture. Tom, Will, and Debra watch in horror as they see the phenomenon happening before them. After stopping at the photo for a few seconds, it continues on past the photo, without knocking it onto the floor. Tom turns the camcorder off. 

Tom: I think we got something here. Mrs. Patterson, it’s going to take us about a week to go through the data we collected. But frankly, I’d like to come back tomorrow because I’ve never encountered so much activity in so little time in one house. 

Debra: Sure, whatever you need to do.

Tom and Will gather their things, and say goodbye to Debra.

EXT. PATTERSON’S HOUSE

Tom: I’ll be stopping by the same time tomorrow, if that’s okay?

Debra: Sure, no problem.

Tom: Alright, we’ll see you tomorrow then.

Debra: Tomorrow.

Will: Bye Mrs. Patterson.

INT. CAR 

They start driving off.

Will: Now, that was cool. Wow! Bet you didn’t think we’d get that much activity did you?

Tom: No, and what that says to me is that this ghost is definitely here for a reason. I’ve never encountered that much activity before and in so little time. 

Will: Even before I started working with you?

Tom: Yeah, this is very unusual. I don’t know what she’s doing there but she has a strong reason for it. That’s what we need to find out. 

INT. TOM’S APARTMENT

Tom immediately takes out the camcorder and ejects the tape from it. He then puts it in the VCR. 

Tom: Will, can you turn off the lights? I’ll get the blinds.

Will turns off the light and the video begins to roll. We see the exact same image that we saw in the Patterson’s home. He starts to fast forward.

Tom: (Kind of chuckles) I’m not going to sit through this shit.

Will: Yeah, tell me about it, just get to her.

After fast-forwarding for a while.

Tom: Come on, where the fuck is it?

Finally they catch a glimpse of something.

Tom: There it is.

Tom rewinds the video until the figure is out of the picture. He then replays it again.

What is shown in the video: An old woman walks into the picture (ghostly, of course) and slowly walks toward the picture on the table. She then turns around and walks toward the camera. Her wrinkled, scary, lifeless face let’s out these words: Leave this house. Leave this house.

Then the T.V. turns to static. 

Will: She turned off the camera?

Tom looks at the T.V. with both confusion and horror.

Will: What the hell you suppose that means?

Tom: I don’t know?

EXT. MRS. PATTERSON’S HOME- NEXT DAY

Will and Tom pull up to the front of the house and step out of the vehicle.

Will: I’m telling you, I won’t be able to sleep for a fucking month after watching that video. 

Tom: Just try not to think about it and just concentrate on what we have to do here.

Tom knocks on the door, Mrs. Patterson answers.

Debra: Hi, come on in guys. (Says opening the door wide enough for them to come in).

Tom and Will step inside with all their equipment. 

Debra: You guys wouldn’t mind if I did some work in the garden while you were checking out the house do you?

Tom: No, not at all.

Debra: Okay, if you need me you’ll know where I’ll be. Oh, and do me a favor guys. You can go anywhere in the house but just stay out of the attic. We’re cleaning things out in there and it’s a total wreck so…

Will: Alright, we’ll give a holler if we need anything. (She walks out the backdoor) So, where do you want to start?

Tom: I want to go on the second floor where her bedroom is. We’ll set the camcorder up there.

Tom and Will head upstairs towards the grandmother’s room. 

Tom: We’ll leave the door open from the hallway and record from out here. The sensations I feel within that room are of pure hatred, and that we’re not wanted here.

Will: You talking about the same thing we felt at that cemetery? You know, the one on top of the hill?

Tom: It’s stronger than that. That’s why I highly suggest we stay out of that room. For now, let’s just concentrate on other rooms while we let the camera roll in here. Can I have the Electro-Magnetic Field Meter?

Will: Oh, yeah.

Will hands him the Electro-Magnetic Field Meter that he pulls out of a bag in his hand. He then takes out a notebook and prepares to write some notes. Tom heads towards the children’s rooms with Will following close behind. They enter the daughter’s room.

Tom: There’s a definite difference in this room. The reading isn’t clearly as high as in the grandmother’s room, but there certainly is a reading.

Will closes the door behind him as Tom continues to analyze the room. He takes pictures as well with the camera that’s around his neck. Then all of a sudden, his Electro-Magnetic Field Meter reacts very abruptly, and strongly towards some kind of presence. Tom moves the device around to see where it may be coming from. He then realizes that it’s coming from right outside the door. 

Tom: Will, move away from the door.

Will moves very carefully out of the doors reach. We wait until we see the door start to open slowly. It makes it to about half way open, then we start to see footprints on the carpet. Though the weird thing is, these footprints look like they’re from a small person, not from the grandmother. They seem to vanish in their own tracks. 

Tom: Will, can you get the camcorder and bring it back here?

Will: Yeah, one second.

Will goes to get the camcorder from the grandmother’s bedroom, though he is interrupted abruptly by a chilling noise coming from the attic. 

Will: Tom! Tom, come here!

Tom comes running over.

Tom: What!?

Tom is looking at Will, then he starts to hear it too. A crying, almost sounding like it’s coming from a child can be heard from the attic. They both look in horror, confused as to what may be up there. 

Will: What do you think it is?

Tom: Sounds like a…child?

Will: Should we go up there?

Tom: …I think we should. I’m going to pull the lever.

Will: Wait, watch out for the ladder! You know, it comes shooting down.

Tom: Yes, I know that Will. (Bullshit smile)

Tom pulls the lever and the ladder comes shooting down. 

Tom: You got that flashlight? 

Will looks in his pockets and pulls out a little flashlight and hands it to Tom. They can still hear the crying coming from the attic. Tom starts heading up the ladder slowly with Will following closely behind. Tom and Will make their way up to the attic.

Tom: Watch your step, don’t want to end up going through the fucking ceiling. 

The attic is very typical looking, and there’s a bunch of old items and cobwebs everywhere. Tom looks around trying to discover where the crying is coming from, though Will just stands around. Will is very concerned at this time.

Will: Tom, I don’t think we should be up here man…

Tom: Stop being a pussy and help me look!

Will then toughens it out and helps Tom look around in the attic. Tom and Will start moving things around to see where the crying may be coming from. Then they come across an unusual discovery. Sitting on a chest in the corner of the attic is a little girl crying. Tom is very taken back at this point, but he approaches the little girl with caution. As Tom comes closer to the little girl, she notices him. Scared, she wipes her tears and fades away. Though Tom ignores this whole incident and starts moving closer towards the chest. He slowly kneels down in front of it. 

Will: Tom, what are you doing?

Tom: Quiet Will…

Will just stands by as Tom slowly opens the chest before him. The discovery he makes horrifies him. Inside the chest seems to be the body of the little girl’s spirit that was sitting on top of it. At this point, Tom propels himself back in total shock which damages the attic floor. This results in putting damage in the ceiling of the house in one of the rooms that Mrs. Patterson so happens to be in. She looks at the ceiling and makes the discovery that they’re up in the attic. She didn’t want them going in the attic. 

INT. ATTIC

By this time, Will has seen the body. He’s tugging on Tom to get going, but he’s too busy looking at the chest in horror.

Will: Tom, come on! Come on, let’s get the fuck out of here!

At this moment, Mrs. Patterson makes her presence known. 

Debra: Not so fucking fast!

They both look at Debra in horror. She has a gun in her right hand. 

Debra: You little shits! You bastards! (Tears are running down her cheeks).
Did I say you could go in the attic…did I say you could do that?!

Will: Mrs. Patterson?

Debra: Yeah, well…now you know. It wasn’t my fault, I had to though…

Will: Mrs. Patterson, what the fuck is going on here?

Debra: She wouldn’t stop crying…(Mrs. Patterson is breaking down). My baby girl wouldn’t stop her crying…it drove me fucking crazy!

Tom: You killed your daughter?

Tom and Will are looking at Mrs. Patterson in shock. They both know that she’s lost it, and that she could take her anger out any minute on them. 

Debra: Yes…I killed her. (Crying) And my mother too. My mother knew I took the life of my daughter, though she kept it secret to protect me. I didn’t think that secret would last too long. So…I did it! I fucking did it! And it was all going to stop there, I told myself it was! Now you two had to…fucking impose! 

Debra looks at Tom and Will with a stare as they look back in horror. 

Debra: We’re going down to the basement…the three of us. 

They don’t move. She then points the gun at them. 

Debra: You can have it your way, but you’re going in that fucking basement!

INT. BASEMENT

The three of them start their way down the stairs, with Will being in front followed by Tom and Mrs. Patterson. Tom then makes a drastic move and turns around quickly while tackling Mrs. Patterson half-way down the stairs. A shot is fired into the ceiling during the struggle. She then drops the gun which falls down the stairs, Will runs down to pick it up. 

Will: Hey! Tom, move away from her. 

Tom moves out of the way as Debra sits on the steps with a gun pointed at her. Tom is now standing next to Will at the bottom of the stairs. Will continues to point the gun at Mrs. Patterson, both of his eyes glued to her. 

Tom: Will…I’m going to go upstairs and call the police. You just make sure she doesn’t go anywhere. 

Will: She’s not going fucking nowhere.

Tom slowly passes Mrs. Patterson as he makes his way up the stairs.

EXT. THE PATTERSON’S HOME- A Few Minutes Later

Five squad cars approach the scene with their sirens going and lights flashing. The cops get out of their squad cars immediately and head towards the house. 

INT. PATTERSON’S HOME

As the cops enter the home, they see Will pointing the gun at Mrs. Patterson who’s sitting on the couch in the family room. 

Cop: Put the gun down son.

Will hesitates, then drops the gun to his side as the cops handcuff Mrs. Patterson and take her outside to a squad car. 
Tom: You might want to take a look in the attic, there’s something you should see.

EXT. PATTERSON’S HOME

A cop is pushing the body out on a stroller as it gets loaded up in a white van. Mrs. Patterson is handcuffed and placed in the back of a squad car as more police arrive on the scene.  

CAMERA FADES TO BLACK

INT. NEWS CONFERENCE- AFTERNOON

	There is a room full of reporters and a man at a microphone at the head of the room. It’s a typical news conference, reporters asking questions and someone giving the answers. We have come in during the middle of it. 

Man at Microphone: Mrs. Patterson has been charged with murder in the first degree. With first taking the life of her own daughter, and then the life of her mother. She has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. 
(Interrupting)
Reporter: And what of the two that survived?

Man at Microphone: They’re doing fine. They both seem to have recovered well after the ordeal. Now that’s all the time we have today.

The man at the microphone walks away from the podium as the crowd of reporters take their last pictures. 

INT. TOM’S APARTMENT-DAY

Tom is at a table by the window reading the newspaper. He’s reading whatever’s interesting, then he comes across the case that he was involved in. As he reads further, he sees his name mentioned in the paper with a small picture of himself. He puts his face in his hands and then begins to rub his hair with a sigh. He throws the paper to the side, then sits and thinks for a couple seconds. He then grabs his keys and coat and heads out the door.

INT. CAR-DAY

Tom is driving in his car thinking about everything that’s gone on in the past few months. He drives around for a bit until he comes across the house that the Patterson’s lived in. He parks his car across the street from the house.

EXT. PATTERSON’S HOME

Tom leans against the car and looks at the home before him where he had recently experienced the nightmare. The camera takes different shots of the surroundings until we see a car driving down the road in the distance. Tom notices it too, and just continues to stare at it. The car pulls up next to Tom’s, and by now he can recognize the person driving the vehicle. It’s a friend of his that keeps an eye open for jobs that he can pass along to him. 

Mike: I’ve been looking all over for you, don’t know why I didn’t check here though? 

Tom: Hey Mike. (They shake hands)

Mike: How you doing?

Tom: I’m alright, you?

Mike: Yeah, I’m good…You know you really outta put this whole thing behind you Tom. It would do you a lot of good.

Tom: Yeah, I know Mike. It’s not that easy though, not like turning on a light switch, ya know?

Mike studies him for a second, then quickly catches himself.

Mike: The reason I came looking for you is because I got an offer for you, and it’s pretty big.

Tom: How big?

A smile comes across Mike’s face.

Mike: You know that castle in Europe where they had hundreds of tourists come in each year to tour it, but was shut down in ‘87?

Tom looks at him puzzled.

Tom: You’re talking about the 'Melloneous Castle?'

Mike nods his head.

Mike: They started considering demolishing it two years ago. But since it has such a history, I guess they couldn’t bring themselves to do it. So lucky for you and your little…well fame, they want to hire you for the job. I talked to this guy that works at this museum about it, here’s his card. (Hands Tom card) He contacted me a few days ago and said they’re very interested in what you may be able to do in helping out. 

Tom: Wait a minute…I mean, how am I going to get to Europe? 

Mike: It’d be all taken care of Tom, expenses covered…It’s all up to you, but it would obviously be a great career move especially after your recent success.

Tom thinks for a minute.

Tom: Okay…but I'd have to run this by Will, I wouldn't do this without him. 

Mike: Sure, I understand. Come by my office tomorrow at one and we’ll discuss the details. (Shakes Tom’s hand)

Tom: Alright, tomorrow.

Mike: Take care, Tom.

Tom: You too, Mike.

Mike drives away as Tom watches him leave. Then Tom gets into his car and drives off as well.

INT. MIKE’S OFFICE

Mike lets Tom and Will into his office where they meet one of the men who are interested in hiring them. 

Mike: Tom, Will, I’d like you to meet Greg Saunders.

Tom: Hi, nice to meet you.

Greg: You too, Tom. It’s a real pleasure to meet someone who’s been able to do what you’ve done.

Tom: Yeah, well…I’m just doing my job.

Will then steps in to introduce himelf. 

Will: Hello Mr. Saunders.

Mr. Saunders: Nice to meet you, Will.

Mike: Sit down guys.

Tom and Greg have a seat in two leather chairs which are situated across from a large wooden desk.

Mike: Alright Greg, why don’t you tell them a little bit about what’s going on in the castle.

Greg: Recently we sent in a group of officers to check out the castle. Now, Mike has told me you guys know plenty about the residence.

Tom: Oh yeah, it’s something most of us hunters know about. It’s like a landmark for us.

Greg: So you’re aware that it’s been shut down for some time?

Tom: Yeah.

Greg: Okay, recently we sent in a group of officers to check things out. We didn’t hear anything for days and thought it was a coincidence. But to this day nobody knows what happened to those four men. Nobody will go inside the place, but at the same time it would be a tragedy for us to have to take it down with all the history that’s involved with it. 

Will: No, we understand. And it’s a beautiful castle. 

Greg: Yes, and there has been talk about redesigning the castle, though it wouldn’t have the same impact has it had before. Basically, you are our last hope in possibly solving this mystery. My associates and I will pay for everything that you need. I’m talking about the plane tickets, food, everything. What we are asking of you guys, is to live in the castle for one month, and to do what you need to do to drive whatever’s in there out. 

Tom and Will look at each other with a pause.

Tom: It’s an honor to be given such a job, but one month is…

Greg: Two million a piece is what we're offering you guys.

Tom: (Tom is very surprised) Two million dollars!?

Greg: That’s right, not including all the other expenses covered. 

Tom: ...And we get the two million whether we figure this out or not?

Greg: That’s right.

Tom looks back at Will for a second, and then back at Mike.

Mike: If you guys want to sleep on it...

Tom: No…no it’s okay Mike. Ummm...what do you think Will?

Will: Tom, I'm in on this if you are.

Tom: Alright, we'll do it.

Greg: Good, cause you’re the only hope we got on this thing. I’ve been to see a dozen or so ghost hunters and no one would accept. Though as soon as you became well known, I had to look you up. And hopefully we can finally put this mess behind us.

Tom: Well, I can’t guarantee you anything. I can give you the final answer, but I can’t guarantee that I’ll be able to drive whatever’s in there out.

Greg: Well, it’s good enough for us, Tom. And with the reputation you have, I know that no one would be better for the job.

Tom: Thank you…And like I said, it’s an honor to be working on such a project.

Mike: Alright, then let’s go over the paperwork and then we’ll be on our way.

INT. A BAR-EVENING

Tom and Mike are sitting at a table in the bar having a few drinks and talking things over. Tom has had a bit more to drink than Mike.

Tom: I can’t fucking believe this! I mean this is it, man!

Mike: (Giggles) I know!

Tom: I mean, can you believe say; I solved this case at the Patterson’s home, then finish my career with a two million at this castle, then maybe write a book, right?

Mike: Sounds like a plan, Tom. Hey, you sure that guy Will didn't want to have a few drinks with us?

Tom: No, fucker went to his girlfriends.(Changes the subject quickly) But, I can’t believe this, Mike! This is way beyond what I thought my career would be!

Mike: Same with me brother, same with me. 

They both kind of laugh and then take a drink. 

Tom: I can’t wait to start…

Mike: You’re not nervous?

Tom: From what standpoint?

Mike: (Says surprised) The obvious, Tom.

Tom: Mike…you forget who you’re talking to. (Chuckles) After dealing with what I had to do at the Patterson’s home, I’m ready for anything.

Mike: Well, more power to you I’ll tell you that.

Tom: Yeah…well I got to hit the can. (Tom gets up very slowly) Order us one more round and then we’ll call it a night.

Mike: Sure thing, Tom. Watch yourself on the way to the can.

Tom: You watch yourself! (Tom’s so drunk that he’s just saying anything)

Mike: Okay Tom, I will. (Says sarcastically)

Mike shakes his head and finishes the drink in his glass.

EXT. TOM’S APARTMENT-EVENING

Mike is dropping Tom off at his apartment.

Tom: Alright, I’ll call you tomorrow Mike.

Mike: Okay Tom, just make sure to get enough rest alright, sleep that shit off. 

Tom: Sure thing.

Mike: Later.

Mike drives off as Tom walks toward the entrance to his apartment building. 

INT. APARTMENT BUILDING LOBBY

Tom walks in the lobby and heads toward the stairs. He then stops himself when he remembers the elevator close by.

Tom: What the fuck am I thinking…(Chuckles)

The elevator door opens and Tom steps inside as we see the door close.

INT. ELEVATOR

Tom hits five on the panel and leans against the back wall in the elevator. He watches the numbers on the top, everything seems so slow to him. The elevator opens and Tom makes his way into the hallway. 

INT. HALLWAY

Tom walks up to his apartment door, though on the way, passes a grandfather clock that reads 1:30 P.M. Tom then fidgets with his keys to find the right one. He opens the door and we watch him walk inside closing the door behind him. The camera keeps filming, though in fast forward. We see people pass the door as an indication of things going on during the period he’s in his apartment. Then after awhile, Tom opens his apartment door and makes his way into the hallway. He looks down one way of the hallway and notices a little girl in a dress run around the corner. He runs in the direction he saw the little girl, then turns the same corner she did. The girl is nowhere in sight. Tom walks around the apartment building looking around for the little girl. He then starts to hear a telephone ring, though ignores it and continues to look for the little girl. The phone continues to ring for a long time, which redirects Tom’s attention to it. He makes his way to the lobby where there are a bunch of payphones on the wall. Tom sees the little girl standing next to the one that’s ringing. She is looking at the phone, then she slowly turns her head towards Tom. Then she slowly points her finger at the telephone.

Little Girl: It’s for you, Tom…

Tom is shocked by this, though finally comes to his senses and approaches the little girl. He looks at her with surprise. 

Tom: Hey, I know you…you’re the Patterson’s daughter.

The little girl shakes her head “no” at Tom, then looks to the phone, then back at Tom. Tom slowly picks up the phone and puts it to his ear.

Tom: Hello?

There’s no answer.

Tom: Hello?

Tom smiles and then looks to the little girl.

Tom: Honey, there’s nobody on the phone.

When Tom’s head is fully turned in the direction of the little girl, we see the same rotted corpse that was in the chest in the attic at the Patterson’s home. 

INT. TOM’S APARTMENT-NIGHT

The camera then films Tom in his apartment in the dark, waking abruptly from the nightmare. Tom shrieks and then controls himself. He gets up from his bed and then heads towards the bathroom.

INT. BATHROOM

Tom walks in the bathroom and grabs a glass from off the counter sink. He quickly fills it with water and chugs the whole glass, then breaths deeply as he looks in the mirror. 

Then camera fades with these words appearing across the screen: TWO WEEKS LATER

INT. AIRPORT-DAY

Will and Tom are at the airport waiting in line to show their tickets to the lady working at the counter. They both have their luggage in hand, and are trying desperately to pass the time.

Tom: This isn't your first time on a flight is it?

Will: No, no I've been on many.

Tom: Alright, good. 

Will: You know how long the flight is?

Tom: I don't know...I think it's pretty long but...

Lady at counter: May I take the next person in line please?

Tom and Will approach the counter with their bags and tickets. 

Tom: Hi.

Lady: Hello, may I have your tickets please.

Tom: Sure.

Tom and Will hand her the tickets, they wait while she processes them. She looks up a couple times at Tom, then on the third time, Tom catches her with confusion. 

Lady: I'm sorry, but I thought I recognized you from somewhere but I...Oh! You're him, you're the guy in the newspapers...the whole Patterson thing!

Tom: (Kind of annoyed) Yep that's me.

Lady: Oh, how awful that must have been for you, are you okay?

Tom: Well...I'm standing here aren't I?

Will chuckles.

Lady: And what an interesting profession you have, is that why you're going away, on business?

Tom: Something like that...

Lady: Well enjoy the flight, and it was nice talking with you.

Tom: Yeah, same here. (Tom says grabbing the tickets and handing one to Will).

Will chuckles as he walks with Tom to the seating area.

Will: Man, if you would have just asked her to pull her pants down and rub her crotch all over you, she probably would've done it.

Tom: That was insane man.

Tom and Will are ready to take a seat to wait to be called, when a woman gets their attention.

Ticket Lady: Gentlemen, we're boarding the flight now, so if I may have your tickets...

Will: Oh yeah, sorry. 

Tom and Will rush over to the lady and give her the tickets. After she checks them, they board the flight. 

Ticket Lady: Enjoy the flight. 

Tom: Thank you.

Will: Thanks.

INT. AIRPLANE

Tom and Will enter the first class compartment when they are approached about their bags.

Lady: May I take your bags, gentlemen?

Tom: Yeah, sure.

Will: Thank you.

Tom and Will hand her the bags as they go take their seat.

Tom: This is awesome, now we just chill first class to England. 

Will: Damn right chill, we're going to get some drinks is what we're going to do. (Will calls the attention of the lady working on the plane) Ma'am, can we get a couple screw drivers please?

Lady: Sure thing, sir.

Tom: Man, you should've came with Mike and I that night when we were drinking...man I got fucking wasted!

Will: Yeah well, girlfriend equals no fun sometimes, ya know?

Tom: Yeah, and that's why I'm single buddy believe me.

Will: Yeah, but I get laid more often than you do.

Tom: Bullshit.

The lady with the drinks approaches, they both quiet down.

Will: (As the lady is putting the drinks down for them) I do ya know.

Tom: (Says looking up at lady) Oh, I'm sure you do. (Tom gives a smile to the lady as she walks away, then they both take a sip of their screwdriver, there's a slight pause) Okay you may get laid more often than I do but I get different women everytime. 

Will kind of smiles at the comment and then takes another sip of his screwdriver. Then over the intercom, an announcement is made that the plane will be taking off now. 

Will: This is always the worst part of the flight. (Will says buckling up)

Tom: Yeah well, we'll be up in the air soon drinking another screwdriver ya know so... (Says while buckling up)

The camera then shows different shots of the plane, then we see it land in the airport in England.

INT. AIRPORT-ENGLAND

Tom and Will enter a very crowded airport trying to look for the limo driver they're to meet.

Will: So what's it going to say on the sign, is it your name or what?

Tom: It should say 'Hagen' on it, so just look for that.

They look for a bit through the crowd until Tom notices the limo driver.

Tom: Over there Will, by the double-glass doors.

Tom and Will walk over to the limo driver and introduce themselves.

Tom: Hi I'm Tom Hagen, you must be the limo driver.

Sean: Yes, Mr. Hagen, it's an honor to meet you sir.

Tom: Please, call me Tom.

Sean: Okay, sure.

Tom: And this is my associate, Will Straub.

Sean: Pleasure to meet you Will.

Will: You too, Sean.

Sean: Well, I'm parked right outside, so let's get going. 

Tom, Will, and Sean head out the double doors as Sean grabs their suitcases and throws them in the trunk of the limo. He then opens the door for Tom and Will as they enter the limo. The driver then goes around to the other side and gets in himself.

INT. LIMOUSINE

The limousine is moving at this time.

Tom: This shouldn't take too long, I'm told that Mr. Fimmel's office is only a few blocks from here.

Will: Good, cause a transition from flight to limo really isn't the greatest. 

Tom: Yeah but check out these buildings, this is amazing, this frickin architecture! Christ, look at that!

The camera films an amazingly beautiful building outside.

Will: Just wait til we get to the castle, I mean I know you've seen pictures of it, but in person I bet it's going to be awesome. 

Tom: And we're going to be the only ghost hunters to ever see the insides of that place. (Chuckles slightly, then does a little beat pattern with his hands hitting his lap) I should pinch myself, I feel like I'm dreaming. 

Will: I feel like I'm dreaming already, I mean look at this shit...limo, first class flight, what the hell is this stuff? (Sean pulls out a bottle of champaigne from a holder next to him) I've never had a ride in a limo where there was champaigne waiting for me to crack open. 

Tom: That's crazy, I didn't even see that there. This guy's office must be something else.

Will: Speaking of this guy's office, I'm going to ask the driver how much longer we have to his place.

Will talks into a phone to get the driver's attention.

Will: Sean, I was wondering how much longer we have til we get to Mr. Fimmel's office?

Sean: We got about five more minutes til we get there.

Will: Alright, thanks.

Will hangs up the phone and sits back in his seat.

Will: About five more minutes. (To Tom). (Very serious) Tom...

Tom: What?

Will: I'm kind of freaked out about what we're doing here...I mean I can do this but...I'm kind of getting butterflies. 

Tom: (Smiles) Will, don't you understand that this is going to be the same thing we've done over and over again. 

Will: Yeah, but do you realize that we're the only ghose hunters who decided to take this job. 

Tom: (Getting a little serious, and a little upset) Wait a minute, I want to know right now if you're having second thoughts about this. I want to know that right now Will.

Will looks at Tom a bit dumb-founded and is a bit concerned that Tom took it the wrong way. 

Tom: Because if you are then say so, I'm not going to have anybody hold me back on this. Either you're in or you're out.

Will: Tom...I didn't mean it like that, jesus...

Tom: Well then don't ever bring it up again...I don't work with people who doubt their abilities Will becuase it only fucks things up. Now I've worked with you a long time, but I'm not afraid to kick you to the curb if you're really going to fuck things up for me, okay? (Tom catches himself) I'm sorry, but what do you want? You with me or no?

Will: I'm with you Tom. I'm sorry, it won't happen again. 

The limo comes to a stop and the driver comes to the passenger side to let Tom and Will out of the limousine. 

Sean: There will be people waiting in the lobby for you Tom, so just head on in and they'll direct you to where you need to go. 

Tom: Thank you Sean.

Sean: Now I'll be back here tonight to pick you up, so you can just leave your things with me. 

Tom: Alright, sounds good. See you tonight then.

Will: Later Sean.

The limo drives off as Tom and Will are about to go into the building. 

Tom: Will, just hear me out for one second. I didn't mean to get on your ass in there, but don't ever think that this being my last job never crosses my mind. I just don't think it's very healthy to talk about especially when the job has not been completed. You follow?

Will: Yeah, I understand.

Tom: Alright, let's go meet this guy then.

INT. BUSINESS BUILDING  

Tom and Will walk through the lobby until they're approached by two gentlemen.

Greg: Tom, Will, it's nice to see you again.

Tom: Hey Greg, how's it going?

Greg: Good. Guys, I'd like you to meet Mr. Carl Fimmel, the man behind this whole thing.

Carl: Yes, like Greg said, I am the one who is interested in preserving the castle. It's nice to finally meet you guys.

Tom: It's a pleasure, Carl. (Tom shakes his hand)

Will: It's nice to meet you. (Shakes Carl's hand)

Carl: Well, let's head on up to my office so we can talk business, shall we? This way, we'll take the elevator.

Tom: Oh, okay.

All the cahracters walk off-stage.

INT. CARL'S OFFICE

Tom and Will are seated in front of a large desk which Carl is sitting at. Greg is sitting on the right side of the desk facing more towards Tom and Will. The office is very spacious and just speaks royalty.

Carl: So, how was the flight for you guys, everything went okay?

Tom: Yeah, nothing to complain about, the limo was good too.

Carl: Good, glad to hear it. Well, let's get on with the discussion of the castle. Everything has been taken care of exactly as you requested Tom; Greg and a few associates will be staying in a building which has full view of the castle to make sure there are no interruptions,  the floors have all stayed the same, no changes. The only request that I have of you guys is to contact us every night before twelve on this radio. (Carl holds up a little walkie-talkie) This way we'll be able to make sure that nothing's happened to you before the month is over. 

Tom: Sure, that's fine. The only request I have as far as that goes is that you guys never call us, we'll call you. This way I can work without being interrupted, if that's okay with you?

Carl: I have no problem with that as long as you contact us like I request. 

Will: Nobody's been to the castle since we last spoke, am I right?

Carl: Nobody. The last group of guests of the castle must have been about six months ago, when they mysteriously disappeared.

Tom and Will look at eachother for a moment.

Carl: I will pay you guys after the job is done, two million a piece like Greg discussed. The baths and toilets are fully functional within the castle, and there is a refridgerator in the kitchen for you guys filled with all types of things. I know this may not be the most convenient way to eat, but there is also an old-fashioned stove for you to cook on. You will be provided with instructions on the use of it. Any questions?

Tom and Will look at eachother.

Tom: No, sounds good to me.

Will: Yeah, perfect.

Carl: Good...(Carl stands up) then I'll call Sean to pick you guys up while Greg takes you down to the lobby to wait for the limo. It was nice meeting you guys, and I look forward to what information you'll be able to gather on my castle. 

Tom: It was nice meeting you too, Carl. And I can assure you that we'll come up with something here.

Carl: Thank you, Tom.

Will: It was nice meeting you, Mr. Fimmel.

Carl: You too, Will. And I'll talk to you guys later tonight.

Will: (As they're walking out the door) Talk to you later, good night.

INT. LOBBY- EVENING

Tom, Will, and Greg make their way toward the front of the building. Sean, the limo driver, waiting outside for them. 

Greg: Alright guys, Sean is waiting outside for you, so he'll take you directly to the castle from here.

Tom: Alright, sounds good. (There is a slight pause which follows with awkwardness) It was nice meeting you again Greg, and uh, we'll be in touch.

Greg: Take care, guys.

Will: See ya, Greg.

They all shake hands, then Tom and will head outside to meet Sean.

EXT. BUILDING- JUST OUTSIDE

Sean: You guys ready to go?

Tom: Yeah, we're ready. 

Sean: Alright then, let's get going.

Sean opens the door for Tom and Will as they both enter the limo.

INT. LIMOUSINE

Tom and Will take their seat while Sean goes to the driver side door.

Will: Well, this is it. You ready?

Tom: Yeah, are you?

Will: (pause) Yeah, I'm ready.

Tom: You sure?

Will: Yeah, if I survived at the Patterson's I think I can deal with this.

The Limo starts moving for their destination.

Tom: Well, I think what we're going to deal with here will be a little more interesting than the Patterson's place. (A pause, then Tom's serious) On a serious note; we have to remember where we're at and what we're doing there Will, we can't have conversations like we do now.  I'll watch your back and you watch mine. You did review the research on the castle again before we left, right?

Will: Yeah, I got a bunch of books on it at my apartment.

Tom: Good, cause you know as well as I do that with a history like the "Melloneous Castle" has, there have been many deaths and many personalities among those dead. (A pause) I expect to be a bit troubled for the next few days, and I suggest you do the same.

Will looks back to Tom with deep thoughts.

EXT. LIMOUSINE- EVENING

The camera takes shots of the limousine driving up a long, empty road. Trees mark the path on each side of the road creating a canopy above. There is a bit of fog around and a full moon can be seen in the background. Fallen leaves rush up above the speeding limousine as it passes by. 

Tom: Can you hand me my bag for a second?

Will: Yeah, sure.

Tom has a bookbag on one of the seats in the limousine. Will hands it over to him, he then searches through it for a book. He pulls it out and then searches throgh the pages until he finds the one he's looking for. 

Tom: I knew it. 

Will: What? 

Tom: You see that road?

Will looks at the picture.

Will: Yeah, that's the road that leads up the mountain, you just take it up to the castle.

Tom: (Smiling) Well, what road do you think we're driving on?

Will looks out the window, then at the picture.

Will: Holy shit, we're here. 

EXT. MELLONEOUS CASTLE

The camera films the limousine going up a road by a mountain as the camera scans up to the castle. As the camera takes the shot up to the castle, we can see the ocean hitting against the rocks and the long road that goes up to it. The next shot is from inside the gates of the castle, and we see the limousine pulling up. It makes it's way inside the gates and pulls up to a stop in front of the door to the castle. Again, Sean makes his way around the limousine and opens the door for Tom and Will to exit.

Sean: Well guys, this is it, 'The Melloneous Castle.'

Much wind can be heard, so they have to reaise their voices.

Tom: This place is huge! You ever been this close to the castle, Sean?

Sean: Never, and believe me this is as far as I'm gonna go. Here, I'll pop the trunk so you guys can get your stuff. (Tom and Will pull their belongings out of the trunk after Sean opens it) You guys take care, alright?

Will: Will do Sean, We'll se ya...

Sean: Good luck.

Sean gets inside the driver's side and takes off down the mountain leaving Tom and Will to do their business. Tom and Will don't bother to watch the limousine leave, their attention is drawn only to the caslte. Then Tom and Will look to each other.

Tom: Well, let's go on in.

They both walk up the steps to the castle doors.

Tom: Okay, they didn't say anything about the door, so I'm just gonna fuckin' pull on this thing.

Tom grabs a large metal ring and pulls open one side of the massive wooden doors. As he slowly opens it, we hear quite a creaking noise. 

INT. MELLONEOUS CASTLE

The castle is overwhelmed in darkness, spider webs are present and the only light is the light coming in from the open door. As they both make their way in, Tom closes the wooden door behind him. 

Tom: Hang on a second, I got a couple flashlights in my bag.

Tom looks in his bag for a few seconds more, then he comes across the flashlights. He hands one over to Will and holds on to one himself.

Tom: I suggest we head upstairs first and find our room. 

Will: Alright, let's check the upstairs rooms.

Tom and Will head to the right side of the big foyer toward the stairs. As they make their way up the turning staircase, Tom can see the full moon outside throught one of the foyer's windows. They get to the top of the steps adn come across a long hallway which is consumed by multiple doors on either side. They stand there for a moment.

Tom: Well...I'll take the left side, you take the right side.

One by one, they search for a bedroom closing door after door. After a while longer, Tom comes across one. 

Tom: Hey, I found something.
 
INT. TOM AND WILL'S ROOM-MELLONEOUS CASTLE

Tom and Will enter a bedroom with two beds, a dresser, night stand, and one window. 

Tom: Perfect...I mean, there's no big screen t.v, and a mini fridge with beer, but it serves it's purpose. (Tom says throwing his bag and suitcases on the bed).

Tom stands there for a moment planning things out.

Tom: Will, do me a favor. Go look for a bathroom while I get set up here, so we don't end up shitting our pants looking for it at the last minute.

Will: Good point. Alright, be back in a few. (Exits)

Tom opens every compartment in his bag taking everything out. ON the nightstand situated between both beds and up against the wall, Tom put a clock, the walkie-talkie, the "Electro-magnetic Field Meter," a camera, and a camcorder. He then took out a tripod and set it up. He took the camcorder off the nightstand and fastened it to the tripod. Then he put the whole unit on the right isde of his bed in the corner of the room. His attention then was drawn to the window which was on the left side of the dresser. He walked over to it and looked out to get a view. The view was simply gorgeous; he could see the ocean and different rock structures within it. The moon was full and the dark clouds moved over it very slowly. Nothing could be heard but the waves splashing against the rocks. Tom caught himself and brought his attention back to what he was doing. He goes over to his bag and suitcases to remove more of his things. Halfway throught taking out his clothes, Will comes back to the room panting. 

Will: Tom, there's something you gotta see!

Tom: What, what is it?

Will: In the bathroom...there's a body!

Tom doesn't waste anytime, he starts heading for the bathroom with Will.

INT. BATHROOM

Tom opens the bathroom door and immediately sees the body. In a wooden tub lay the body of a young woman terribly decayed. 

Tom: Oh man...(Tom quickly turns his back to the corpse, then slowly turns back to look at it). Do me a favor and...get the camera, it's on the nightstand. 

Will: Yeah...sure. (Will heads back to the room to get the camera)

Tom walks closer to the body which mysteriously still has a dress on. After a while, Will comes back with the camera. He then starts to take pictures of the body from all angles, close and far.

Tom: I'm gonna get something to wrap her in, then I'll call Greg on the radio to get someone to pick her up. I also think we should find another bathroom to use.

Will: Agreed.(Still taking photos with the camera)

INT. HALLWAY

Tom was making his way down the hallway, checking door after door for a suitable cloth to wrap the body in. About five doors down he had come across a dining area with a long table covered with a large cloth. He pulled it from off the table and brought it back with him to the bathroom.

INT. BATHROOM

Tom: (enters) Here, I got something.

Tom walks over to the body and wraps the table cloth around it. 

Will: You want me to call Greg on the radio?

Tom: Yeah, I'll take the body down to the foyer.

INT. FOYER

Tom's walking down the last few steps with the body in his arms fully wrapped. He takes it over to the right side of the wooden double doors and places it on the stone floor. As Tom is walking towards the doors, a boy can be seen in the background walk across the hall with his mother. The boy is curious of Tom, but the woman makes a face of disgust towards him. They both disappear behind a corner before Tom turns around. Tom heads back upstairs and makes it to his room.

INT. BEDROOM

Will is talking on the radio to Greg about the body.

Will: So when do you guys think he can get here?
(Pause)
Will: Alright, we'll meet him outside then.
(Pause)
Will: No, it's okay. Alright, take care. Bye. (Will turns off the radio) Greg said a coronor will be here in about ten minutes.

Tom: Alright, I took it down the lobby, by the front door.

Greg: I wonder who's body it is?

Tom: I don't know, but it looks like it's been here for a while though.

Greg: The dress definitely isn't from our time. She could be someone who's lived in this castle over a hundred years ago.

Tom: Well, whoever she is, someone forgot about her.

Will: tha's weird, how could someone not know she was dead?

Tom: I don't know...but I wonder how she died?

Will: Drowned maybe?

Tom: Yeah, but in her clothes?

Will thought for a minute.

Will: That is weird...why was she in the tub with her clothes on?

Tom: Beats me, maybe she fell in when she died.

They thought for a moment, then decided to head downstairs.

Tom: Anyway, I think we should head downstairs and wait for the coronor.

Will: Yeah, alright.

EXT. CASTLE

The coronor is loading up the body and Tom and Will close the castle door.

INT. BEDROOM

Will and Tom enter.

Will: Well that's interesting, ten minutes in the castle and we find a body already. What's that supposed to be, like a bad omen or something?

Tom: (Sigh) Come on, you know that's bullshit, and that woman could be anyone.

Will: No, I'm just making a passing comment is all, not that I think we're gonna be dead in the next hour or something.

Tom pulls out a notebook.

Will: What are you doing?

Tom: Taking some notes on the castle; the state of it, how large it is, our recent event.

Will:You want me to do anything?

Tom: Yeah...now that the body's gone in the bathroom, why don't you take some more pictures in there. See if anything interesting develops later now that the body's gone...

Will: (Will walks over to the dresser and picks up the camera) Alright, see ya in a little bit.

Tom continues writing in his notebook about everything that led up to finding the body in the bathroom. The camera films Tom writing until he stops to think about something. Tom then dashes over to his bookbag and pulls out the same book he was looking at in the limousine. He quickly flips through the pages impatiently looking for what he's interested in. He finally comes across the right page. On the top of the page Tom is looking at, the words, "The Residents of the Melloneous Castle" are visible. Tom reads a passage aloud:

"Before the great battle she had lived in the castle with her husband and son, though afterwards kept it up herself. She grew overly obsessed with the loss of her husband and child and a great depression overwhelmed her. Over time people became more evident in the change in attitude, especially towards the slaves and prisoners, which she tortured for her own pleasure. The cruelty and to the degree of these tortures was what led to her untimely death on March 17, 1763, when she was murdered by one of the guards who worked in the castle. One of the local merchants who was quite wealthy and held in high regard decided to take ownership of the castle, so in 1764 on the date of January the third, sir Peter Fitz took up the castle. (Picture of Mrs. Mire and Mr. Fitz on page 72)."

Tom decided to flip the pages to page 72 to look at the picture of Mrs. Mire. When he got to the page, the chilling words haunted him as he read them aloud. 

Tom: "Mrs. Mire posing in her famous red dress."

The picture was of a woman sitting in a chair wearing a beautiful dress, though what haunted Tom was that the body he pulled out of the tub was wearing the same dress. He then has a quick flach back of seeing the dress on the body.

Tom: I don't believe it...that was the body of Mrs. Mire!

The camera fades to black. These words come across the screen: THE FIRST WEEK

Tom and Will are just finishing with the investigation of one room on the top floor.

INT. BATHROOM-DAY

Will is taking photographs of the room while Tom is fidgeting around with his "Electro-magnetic Field Meter."

Tom: Alright, why don't you take a few more shots and then we'll go on to the next room.

Will: Yeah, sure. You find much on the "field meter?"

Tom: There's definitely activity on this thing, but I'm surprised it's so low for such a place. The highest amount of activity is where the boy was, but it's not that much.

Will: You know what I don't understand though, is how the hell did nobody see the body in the first place? I mean, the damn thing must've been layin' here in this tub for about two hundred years. And the stench for Christ's sake, you could smell it out the door and into the hallway.

Tom: I don't know, but I have a gut feeling that the ghost of Mrs. Mire may have some significance with that mystery.

Will: Do you think she's walking these grounds? Do you think she's in this castle?

Tom: Will, not only do I believe she's in this castle, but I also believe that she knows we're in this castle. 

Will: (Pause) So what do you suggest we do?

Tom: I say we continue with what we're doing, and then we'll move on with the procedure, same as always. So finish up with those pictures and meet me in the next room on the right.

Will: Alright.

INT. LIBRARY

Tom walks over to the next room in the hallway and opens the door. The audience can tell what kind of room this is right away because the number of shelves with books is very plenty. Tom enters slowly being cautious of his surroundings. He looks down at his "Electro-magnetic Field Meter" and notices that there is activity, but it's quite stable. Tom continues walking around with the "Field Meter" while also taking a good look at the books on the shelves. He comes across a little collection of books that grabs his attention, a collection of very old Shakespeare books. He takes "Romeo & Juliet" from off the shelf and admires the appearance of the old, famous tale that lies in his hands. He puts it back on the shelf and continues walking the room analyzing it. Tom then comes across another book that catches his attention and takes it off the shelf. Concentrating on the book he doesn't notice it at first, but the whole shelf moved quite loudly to the left revealing a dark corridor just lying ahead. Then upon close examination, Tom realizes that it's a stairway leading down into darkness. Tom is hesitant at first, but then decides to take the first step down. Almost immediately he notices a change in his "Field Meter" indicating a strong presence of ghosts. Just at that moment, Will enters the library and calls out to Tom. Tom walks up the steps to find Will. They encounter one another.

Will: I heard a noise, so I wanted to make sure everything was okay.

Tom: Yeah, I'm fine. Did you finish with those pictures?

Will: Yeah, I'm ready to start on this room.

Tom: Okay good, cause I got something to show you.

Tom directs Will over to the passage he just revealed behind the bookcase.

Tom: There was a shelf here just like these ones, (Pointing to other shelves) but I removed a book from it and it slid over to the left revealing this staircase. I tried going down a couple steps and the "Field Meter" was going crazy, then you came in so...that's where we're at.

Will looks at the staircase for a moment. 

Will: So what do you wanna do?

Tom: Well, we gotta check it out, but we're gonna need the flashlight first. I'll be right back, I'm gonna get them from our room. 

Tom exits the library as Will takes a good look at the staircase before him. He is a bit taken back by the presence of the slender, dark staircase. He starts to take pictures of the entrance from a head-on shot, and then from different angles. After a while, Tom enters the room.

Tom: Alright, let's check it out.

Tom heads down first after handing Will a flashlight. When Tom turns on his flashlight, he can see a steel door ahead at the bottom of the staircase.

Tom: There's a door up a head...

Will is right behind Tom the whole time as they head down the staircase towards the door. As they approach the door, Tom can see that it is metal with an open bar at eye level with metal bars running vertically down across it. Tom grabs a hold of the handle, but discovers that the door is locked.

Tom: Shit!

Will: What?

Tom: Damn things locked...

Will: Great, now how do you suppose we find the key?

Tom: (Tom's trying to look through the metal bars with his flashlight, trying to make out anything in the room) I don't know...It's gotta be in the castle somewhere. Shit, I can't make out anything. (Giving up) Alright, let's continue checking the library then.

They both walk up the flight of stairs and make their way back to the library. 

Will: you have any idea about what could be down there?

Tom: I don't know, never read anything about it in the book. Who knows, maybe the thing was never discovered. They did leave all the original text on these shelves, maybe they didn't pull that one book nor hear anything of it. (Tom takes out a folded notebook from his pocket and starts taking notes) I'm gonna make a record of this little passageway here, you just continue taking pictures and then we'll go on to the next room. There's not much more to see here. Plus, I believe this room was used as a means to hide the passage we just discovered. I don't believe there was much time spent reading in this room.

Will: I agree, and with the number of shelves and books within the room it seems to hide it better. It almost looks like it was done on purpose.

Tom: (Still writing in the notebook) We have to find that key, we have to see what's in that room.

Will continues to take pictures until he is done.

Will: You ready?

Tom: Yeah, one second. (Tom finishes hs last sentence) Alright, let's go to the next room and then we'll take a break.

INT. KITCHEN

Will is cooking soup on an old-fashioned stove that he took out of five soup cans while Tom is using the bathroom. After a few momoents, Tom walks in.

Tom: Man, that toilet's a piece of shit, It's like an outhouse for Christ's sake!

Will: (Laughing) Yeah I know, and this stove too, I mean look what I've got to work with.

Tom: Oh well, it doesn't take too much to cook canned soup. 

Tom walks over to the fridge as Will takes a seat at the table.

Tom: Any goodies in the fridge? (Audience thinks he means "Treats" or "Snacks")

Will: Yeah, there's a twenty four pack of beer in there.

Tom: You want one?

Will: Yeah, that's fine.

Tom:(Putting beer on table) So how much longer on that soup?

Will: Couple minutes.

Tom gets up to get a couple bowls and spoons.

Tom: We still got a lot of work to do today, after we're done here we're gonna have to start right away if we wanna stay on schedule. 

Will: How many rooms do you wanna check out?

Tom: I was thinking six or seven more rooms. I'm hoping maybe we'll get lucky and one of those room will be our "Little Discovery" in the library, though. That is, if we can find the key.

Will nods as Tom brings the bowls by the stove and starts to fill them with soup. As he brings the bowls back to the table, the camera fades out.

EXT. MELLONEOUS CASTLE- TRANSITION SCENE

The camera fades in taking ouside shots of the castle as day changes to night. We can see a light in a window in the castle, that's the room that Tom and Will are now investigating.

INT. DINING ROOM- EVENING

The dining room is quite large with the table being the most striking piece. The full artwork of the wood is now revealed since Tom removed the cloth earlier to wrap the body in. It is a dark red wood with matching chairs, and the wood work is remarkable. There are also a couple china cabinets in the room that match the piece as well as wthin a few serving carts. Tom and Will are already in the middle of investigating the room when the scene takes place.

Tom: Okay, I'm getting something on the "Meter."

Will: Is it strong?

Tom: Yeah, it's pretty strong. Continue with what you're doing, just keep your eyes open.

Will continues taking pictures of the room while Tom uses the "Meter." As Tom and Will do what they do, Will looks up at the picture of Mrs. Mire, her husband, and her son posing. He takes a picture of the photograph, then continues on. Tom starts looking through the cabinets looking for the key after scanning the room.

Tom: That God damned key man, where the fuck is it!?

Will takes the last few shots then takes a look in the cabinets himself. After a while of searching, they find nothing. 

Tom: Well, fuck it. What time you got? (Referring to Will's watch)

Will: 7:15.

Tom: Alright, let's call it a day then, maybe tomorrow we'll come across it. You can do whatever you want, but I'm gonna wrap things up by writing a bit more in the notebook.

Will: Alright, you gonna do it in the room, er...

Tom: No...actually, I'd like to work in here. Do me a favor, take the "Field Meter" back with you.

Will: Yeah, sure. (Grabbing the "Field Meter")

Tom: I'll be done in like fourty five minutes to an hour. 

Will: Alright, see ya later. (Exits room)

Tom: Later.

Tom turns to look at the painting for a moment, then takes a seat at the head of the table facing the painting. When he takes his seat, he puts his notebook and pen down before him and stares deep into the eyes of Mrs. Mire. He looks for a moment studying them, noticing how dark they are. He then starts a new passage in his notebook. Though Tom is not talking the words, a voice-over takes place so we can know what he's writing. 

Tom(Voice Over): There is many dark and mysterious things within this castle with the most evident being that of Mrs. Mire. I can feel her presence among us in this castle, that she is near-by. I feel a sense of hatred within the upstairs bathroom, and even more so outside the mysterious door behind the bookshelf. The door is locked, so a key is required to open it, which is still undiscovered. I reside now in the dining room writing this passage hoping for any activity. Though unfortunately, it only seems to come when you least expect it. Tomorrow we finish one third of the upstairs rooms, which leaves the other two thirds on the top floor, then the first, and finally the basement. I'm confident that we'll discover the key that opens the door behind the bookshelf, and I'm also confident that we'll accomplish the task before us, that we'll unlock the mysteries behind this castle. 

The camera then zooms out to the ceiling, then fades to black.

INT. TOM & WILL'S ROOM- MORNING

Camera is filming Tom sleep, then light comes in through the window shining on his face. He wakes up very slowly, then turns to look at Will's bed. He discovers that Will's already up and nowhere to be seen. He quickly heads downstairs to find him.

INT. KITCHEN

Tom walks in while Will's just finishing some cereal. 

Will: Hey...

Tom: What's going on?

Tom walks over to the cabinet and pulls out a bagel, then heads over to the cooler for some cream cheese and a large juice box. He takes a seat at the table as Will gets up to put his bowl by the sink.

Will: Is it alright with you if I get started on the rooms right away?

Tom: Yeah, go ahead. I'll meet you up there when I'm done.

Will exits.

INT. HALLWAY

Will steps out of his room with the camera ready to start on the first room. 

INT. BEDROOM

Will enters the next room he's supposed to investigate and finds out it's another bedroom. In the bedroom thre is only one ged, one dresser, and one night stand. He enters the room cautiously and takes a quick look over his surroundings before taking any pictures. Will then brings the camera to his eye. The shit is then taken from Will's point of view, his view out of the camera. A little boy can be seen sitting on the bed looking at him, but when Will takes the camera away from his eye, the boy is gone. Will was horrified by the sight, so a sense of relief is felt. Then, the door behind Will shuts very quickly and locks itself. Something very strong then comes over Will, making him collapse to the floor in pain. he grabs his head with both hands trying to cope, then a hallucination takes place.

HALLUCINATION(Flashback): We see Mrs. Mire walk up the steps behind the book case in the library. She has a large key ring in her hand with many keys. We see her exit the library, then enter the second floor hallway. She then enters the same room that Will is in. She sits down on the bed and looks down at the pillow thinking of her son.

Mrs. Mire: Oh how I miss you my son, how I miss you so...

She rubs her hand over the sheets, then is interrupted. 

Maid: Mrs. Mire? (No response) Mrs. Mire, are you in there?

Mrs. Mire is a bit startled, she quickly hides her keys in her deceased son's dresser.

Mrs. Mire: Yes, what is it?

Maid: (Through door) I have made your bath for you in the first bathroom on the second floor.

Mrs. Mire: Thank you, I'll be there in a moment.

The maid walks off as Mrs. Mire heads towards the door to leave.

INT. HALLWAY

MRs. Mire walks all the way to the first bathroom.

INT. BATHROOM

Mrs. Mire enters the bathroom and checks the water first to amke sure it's at the desired temperature. She then takes her earrings off and places them on the sink, followed by a bracelet and necklace.

INT. HALLWAY

We see a lady talk to one of the guards, he nods his head and then heads towards the bathroom where Mrs. Mire is. 

INT. BATHROOM

Mrs. Mire is taking off her knee-high stockings as the guard slowly enters the bathroom from behind. Her back is turned to him until she hears the door slowly shut behind her. The guard then violently attacks her, then ultimately chokes her to death. He drops her lifeless body in the tub, then exits the bathroom as if nothing happened.

Tom then walks in the room to see Will struggling on his knees. 

INT. BEDROOM

Tom: Will!? You okay, what the hell's going on?! (Shakes Will hard at the shoulders to snap him out of it)

Will slowly starts to some out of it, he quickly rises to his feet, terrified.

Will: Oh my god, what the fuck was that!? Jesus!

Tom: You okay?

Will's trying to catch his breath.

Will: Yeah, I think so...that was the freakiest thing I've ever experienced!

Tom: What happened!?

Will: At first this horrible pain came over me, then I had a hallucination, a flashback. It's like a movie was playing in my head moments before Mrs. Mire died.

Tom: Did you see her die?

Will: Yes, I saw the whole thing...(terrified) and I think I may have just figured something out.

Tom: What?

Will walks over to the same dresser tht Mrs. Mire put the keys in. He opens the drawer and sees the keys inside, he then lifts them for Tom to see. Tom is shocked.

Will: She put them in here before she died, I saw her put them in here. And before she came in this room, she exited the staircase behind the bookcase in the library.

The camera fades to black. 

These words come across the screen: THE SECOND WEEK

INT. BEDROOM- EVENING

Will and Tom are in their room gathering everything they want to take with them to the library. After packing everything in a bag, they head for the library.

INT. LIBRARY- EVENING

Will and Tom enter the library cautiously, then head over to the revealed staircase. Will is holding on to the bag of supplies while Tom films with a camcorder.

Tom: Hand me the "Field Meter," will you?

Will hands over the "Meter" to Tom)

Tom starts heading towards the door with Will closely behind. Hestarts to get something on the "Meter."

Tom: Oh man, we're getting some pretty strong readings here. 

They finally get to the door.

Tom: Alright, you wanna hand me those keys?

Will: Yeah, hang on. (Will digs through his pockets and hands it over)

Tom: Here, take the camcorder for a second. (Hands camcorder to Will)

Tom then starts trying key after key in the hole, after eight tries, he gets it. We hear an eerie "click" as an indication that he's got it.

Tom: I got it, it's the one with the skull imprint. (Will hands Tom the "Field Meter" in exchange for the keys. Will also give Tom a flashlight and holds on to one himself. Then Tom slowly starts to open the door, which increases activity on the "Meter." He then opens the door alll the way, though there's only darkness before him. Tom and Will turn on their flashlights and slowly enter. A corridor can be seen in front of them, though what lines the walls are cells.

Will: What the hell is this place?

Tom: It's a dungeon Will, We're in the dungeon of the castle. 

They take a good look around with their flashlights. Then crying can be heard in one of the cells they pass a they go down the corridor. 

Tom: I know it's hard but ignore it, Will.

Then a scream, loud and shriek is heard from a woman. Tom looks down at the meter, he notices that it's nearly to the top. 

Tom: Will, we're gonna see what's at the end of this corridor, and then we're gonna get the hell out here, alright?

Will Yeah, I don't like this...

They keep walking down the corridor until they make it to the end. What they see horrifies them. In a wall in the back of the dungeon is rectangular shaped holes with wrapped bodies in them, there are about a dozen.

Tom: This is fucked up.

Will: There must be about a dozen bodies there. Mrs. Mire killed all these people?

Tom: I don't know...(Tom takes a step closer while filming with the camera) It's like they were mummified...

Then from the corner of Will's eye, he sees something drip down from one of the rectangular holes. He takes a better look and notices that one of the bodies is bleeding quite profusely.

Will: Holy shit Tom, look at that body!

Will directs Tom's attention to the body, he is shocked as much as Will. Then the body slowly starts to move, as if struggling to escape from the wrapping. The movements speed up until the body falls on the floor, still moving.

Tom: Let's get outta here!

Tom and Will turn around to make a run for it. Tom and Will run as fast as they can while more and louder screams can be heard. 

Tom: Don't look back, keep going!

Tom is leading the way with Will closely behind. Then Will takes a stumble with Tom not knowing. Tom keeps running until he makes it out the door. Will calls out to Tom, but Tom couldn't hear him. As soon as Tom makes it out, the door automatically closes behind him. Tom notices this, and starts pounding on the door desperately.

Tom: Will! Will! (Trying despereately to get in)

There is no answer, just silence. Tom tries to flash the light of the flashlight through the metal bars.

Will: (Finally) Oh god! Oh god!

Tom: Will! What the fuck's going on!? Are you alright!?

Will: Tom!

Tom: Will! Come to the door! What are you doing!? What's going on!?

Will: I...can't move! What the fuck is that!? (Screams of pain)

Tom: Will! Willll!! (Silence)

Tom: Will, you okay!? (There is no answer) I'm gonna be back in a minute alright? I'm gonna call for help Will, alright? (There's no answer)

Tom walks up the steps and exits the library to get to his room.

INT. TOM & WILL'S ROOM

Tom starts looking on the dresser to see if he can find the walkie-talkie, but has no luck. He then shuffles through an open book bag on the bed, but has no luck. He then realizes something that bothers him slightly.

Tom: Fuck, Will had the radio on him. Shit!

Tom exits the room quickly.

INT. HALLWAY

Tom makes his way down the hallway to the staircase. He takes the stairs all the way down to the foyer.

INT. FOYER

Tom makes his way to the foyer and walks up to the big double doors before him. He tries to open the door, but notices that it won't budge.

Tom: What the fuck! What the fuck, why won't you open!? (Trying desperately to get the door open)

Out of rage, Tom grabs a chair from up against a foyer wall and chucks it against the door. Catching himself, he starts to calm down.

Tom: Okay, there's got to be another way.

Tom thinks, then runs back up the stair to his bedroom. 

INT. TOM'S ROOM

Tom enters the room, then walks over to the window. He takes the flashlight and flashes the light out the window putting his hand over it rapidly to create a flashing light.

Tom: Come on, somebody's gotta see this.

(Meanwhile)

INT. LIBRARY

The camera's taking a down shot of the door behind the bookcase. We see it open slowly as the ghost of Mrs. Mire slowly walks up the steps and off-stage.

INT. TOM'S ROOM

Tom stops with what he's doing, then exits the bedroom. 

INT. LIBRARY

Tom enters the library hopeless, but all hope is repaced once he sees the door behind the bookcase is open again.

Tom: Will, are you in there? (Tom turns on his flashlight while heading down the stair toward the door) Will?

Tom slowly enters the dungeon.

INT. DUNGEON

The dungeon hasn't changed and Will is nowhere to be seen. Tom makes his way to the back room where he notices mysteriously that all the bodies on the wall are missing. He is clueless and frustrated, and worried about his friend.

Tom: What the fuck's going on here!? Where the fuck are you, Will!?

Tom looks a bit more but doesn't find anything. Tom exits the library all completely and heads into the foyer downstairs yelling, "Will!" along the way.

INT. FOYER

Tom keeps yelling until he finally gives up. Tom then walks over to the door to give it another try. It doesn't budge at all. He's frustrated at this time, though he doesn't lose it. He finally decides to head back upstairs to his room to look out the window.

INT. TOM'S ROOM

Tom looks out the winodw for a moment to see if he can see anybody coming up the road. He doesn't see anybody. 

Tom: Well...someone will come when they realize I'm not staying in touch. That's all I can do right now.

Tom looks over at Will's bed and realizes how empty it is. He then puts out all the candles but one on a dresser by the door, then goes to sleep.

INT. TOM'S ROOM- EVENING

Tom is sound asleep until he is woken up by something. He can hear a scraping sound on the floor that's just loud enough to wake him up. He sits up and looks in the direction where the sound is coming from. On the florr is a body wrapped up being slowly dragged into the hallway. Tom immediately gets up from his bed and heads toward the door.

INT. HALLWAY- EVENING

Tom makes his way into the hallway looking deep into the darkness before him. The body is nowhere to be seen. He looks in both directions clueless about the situation. He's looking in the sirection of the staircase until he hears a noise come from the opposite direction. He immediately turns around, but nothing can be seen.

Tom: Hello?

Then we slowly start to hear an echoe of a woman's high heels as she slowly walks towards Tom. 

Tom: Hello?

The heels move at the same pace, though seem to be coming closer and closer. Nothing can be seen until a dark figure comes into view. Then Tom finally makes out the figure before him. It’s a woman walking around in a dress. Her head has been removed and she is carrying it in her right hand. The eyes slowly open revealing dark bulging eyes.

Tom: Holy shit! 

Tom runs down the hall and makes it down the staircase to the foyer.
Tom then turns around to see where the ghost is. He notices that the ghost has made it all the way to the staircase. The ghost slowly walks down the stairs, with the head staring at Tom along the way.

Tom: Stay away from me! You stay the fuck away from me!

The ghost is now at the bottom of the steps, it slowly makes it's way closer to Tom. Tom falls to his knees as the ghost comes closer. He puts his head in his hands waiting for whatever the ghost will do. The ghost extends it's arm out to Tom, then disappears in thin air. Tom looks up from his hands to notice the ghost has disappeared. Tom starts to break down, knowing he's been defeated. As he breaks down, the camera fades to black.

These words come across the screen: THE NEXT EVENING

INT. CARL FIMMEL'S OFFICE- EVENING

Greg and Mr. Fimmel are in a meeting until they are interrupted by a phone call. Greg picks it up.

Greg: Greg speaking...(Silence) You're kidding, right now!? (Silence) We'll be there as soon as we can! (Hangs up phone)

Greg: (To Mr. Fimmel) There's been an accident at the, Melloneous Castle, it isn't good.

Mr. Fimmel: What's wrong?

Greg: The castle has been destroyed.

EXT. MELLONEOUS CASTLE- EVENING

There are a few fire trucks present with an ambulance as well. There is still some flames on some of the debris. A limo pulls up with Greg and Mr. Fimmel inside. They both run out of the limo to observe the horror before them. 
Where a beautiful castle once stood is now a pile of burnt debris. Four investigators are walking around the site looking for evidence as to why the castle was destroyed. The camera then starts to follow and focus on one person investigating. This person looks around for a while until he finds a metal box that survived the blaze. He looks at the box, then shakes it discovering there's something inside. He takes a rock from off the ground and breaks loose a small door on the box. He notices that a camcorder is inside.

INT. MR. FIMMEL'S OFFICE

A woman walks into Carl's office with a videotape in his hand. Greg is already present at the time.

Assistant: Sir, this was dropped off at the front desk for you, it's from the site of the, Melloneous Castle.

Greg gets up to retrieve the video.

Greg: Thank you, Sarah.

Sarah exits.

Mr. Fimmel: What is it?

Greg: It's a videotape, there's a note too.

Greg hands the note and videotape to Mr. Fimmel.

Mr. Fimmel starts to read the note. The impact of the note is very evident, and Greg asks what's the matter.

Greg: What, what's wrong?

Mr. Fimmel: That castle didn't burn on it's own, Greg...

Greg: What do you mean?

Mr. Fimmel doesn't answer, he just hands Greg the letter. Greg quickly looks it over. 

Greg:...Let's play the tape.

INT. MEETING ROOM

Greg pops the tape into a VCR as Mr. Fimmel sits back and waits for the picture. Finally, the picture is present. Tom comes into view on the screen showing him put the camera in a metal box with a peep hole. Tom walks away and is now siting in a chair with a bottle of whiskey in his hand almost passed out. There's a small, round table to the right of him with candles burning on it as well. He takes a sip from the whiskey, then looks directly at the camera.

Tom: This castle's fucked!...I lost it today, man...I can't stop her, I can't make her stop! Will's gone...he’s dead. As far as I'm concerned, well...I believe I'm already dead. I've never lost, I've never settled for this shit and I'm not gonna now! I'm gonna take this whole fucking castle, and everything in it! I’m gonna set fire to this god-forsaken place, and let the crates of gunpowder and barrels of oil and wine in the cellars finish the job. I'm gonna take this bitch and drive her into hell! And me...I don't give a shit, I've already learned to deal with the fact that I will no longer live. I guess in short I'm saying; do yourselves as well as Will and I a favor, forget this whole situation and never look back. I'm sorry, but I can't do a fucking thing, and it will kill me soon. Therefore, I have taken the initiative...Good-bye.

Tom gets up very violently from the chair and starts throwing liquor bottles everywhere. He also pours out a few bottles of rubbing alcohol.

Mr. Fimmel: I don't believe this...what is he doing!?

Greg: Jesus...

Tom takes hold of the candles on the table.

Tom: See you in hell, bitch!

Tom throws the candles in a puddle of alcohol which goes up in flames instantly. We see the room go up in flames quickly, then followed by Tom shattering the bottle of whiskey he was drinking from. He picks up a chunk of glass from the remains and slits his own throat. He chokes on the blood and falls to the floor. Mr. Fimmel quickly stops the tape. Mr. Fimmel ejects the tape, then hands it over to Greg.

Mr. Fimmel: Greg, do me a favor...get rid of this tape, I don't ever want to see it again.

Greg: Yes, Mr. Fimmel...I'm sorry, sir.

Mr. Fimmel: Don't be sorry for me, Greg...If only I would've known... (Mr. Fimmel shakes his head)

Greg:...I'll be back in a little bit...

Greg exits the room with the videotape. Mr. Fimmel walks over to a window behind his desk chair and stares out at the horizon. The camera fades to black.

                 The End