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“CREW”
FADE IN:
MUSIC: “GIN & JUICE” (SNOOP DOGG)
INT. CREW HOUSE - KITCHEN - NIGHT - 1994
Very late night. The kitchen is empty but littered with the remnants of a college house party. SAM BLAKE (22), an easy-going rower who is quite drunk, grabs three MGDs from the fridge and heads down a hallway.
INT. CREW HOUSE - BEDROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Sam peeks his head in to see a WOMAN asleep on the bed. He turns and cuts back through
THE LIVING ROOM
He walks past an oar propped against a wall, moves around a rowing machine and glances at newspaper cut-outs lining the walls. Headlines like “UPenn Crew Headed to IRA Semis,” etc. He steps outside.
EXT. CREW HOUSE - THE PORCH - CONTINUOUS
Sam hands the beers to APRIL BRODY (20), a beautiful, drunk WASP, and MARK BRODY (22), April’s brother, captain of the crew team, confident, almost smug. Sam sits next to April on a worn couch. DOUG OWENS (22), another rower, is passed out drunk on the couch, marker doodles covering his face. Mark and April look at him and snicker.
SAMDude, the house is a mess.
MARKWe’ll deal with it tomorrow. When Larissa wakes up, she’ll help us clean.
APRILYou need any vacuuming done? Cuz I hear she really knows how to suck.
MARKKnock it off. She’s my girlfriend now. Besides, you date Peter the Pansy. You’re not really in a position to talk there, sis.
APRILAfter tonight? We’ll have to see.
SAMIt’s so creepy and incestuous.
MARKApril and I aren’t sleeping together, pervert.
SAMYour girlfriend used to date her boyfriend.
MARKLeast I’m getting laid.
Sam has no comeback. He sits forward, changes the subject.
SAMWas Cameron here? I can’t remember.
APRILHe left early.
SAMHe hook up?
APRILNo. He had some family brunch tomorrow. He’s so sweet.
MARKYou interested in Cam?
APRILMaybe.
SAMBut you’re with Peter?
MARKI tell you April, you could do a lot worse than Cameron Wells.
The loud CRACK of a rifle rings out. Mark’s head EXPLODES and SPLATTERS against the brick wall of the house.
April immediately FAINTS. Sam looks, tries to hold it back, then VOMITS.
The area becomes a crime scene.
2.
INT. PROFESSOR BLAKE’S OFFICE - DREXEL UNIVERSITY - DAY (DAY ONE)
RUSH and JEFFRIES sit across from Sam Blake (35), the physics professor students avoid. A flash of younger Sam- then resume. Rush holds a copy of the Philadelphia Enquirer.
RUSHMr. Blake, we would’ve preferred that you come see us rather than writing a letter to the editor.
SAMIt’s been 13 years and Mark’s murder isn’t solved. It crippled the crew program at UPenn. Now that the team is again poised to make a run at the title, I want everyone to remember Mark.
JEFFRIESAnd you want us to solve the murder that put the program on hard times.
SAMExactly. It isn’t right to celebrate this new team without remembering Mark and what we almost were. His death meant a lot to us. He deserves justice.
Rush and Jeffries share a look: this isn’t how it’s usually done, but okay...
RUSHWe’ll see if we can get it for him.
CUT TO:
MAIN TITLES.
FADE OUT.
3.
ACT ONE
INT. PPD - STORAGE - DAY (DAY ONE)
Rush, Jeffries, VALENS and VERA are going through Mark’s box. Photos of the crime scene displayed on the table next to a copy of the Philadelphia Enquirer.
RUSHMark Brody. 22 years old. Killed by a sniper on the porch outside a house party in April 1994.
JEFFRIESCaptain of the UPenn Crew Team. Treasurer of the fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He was killed a week before the Intercollegiate Rowing Association semi-final regattas in Ithaca, New York.
VERAMaybe someone from another school pulled a Tanya Harding.
Jeffries pulls out an overstuffed folder, leafs through it.
JEFFRIESThey thought that in 94. We’ve got statements from residents of New Haven, Princeton, Cambridge-
VERAAll the schools in the semis. Who gets the crap job of checking those out?
Rush’s smile says it’s him. Jeffries hands him the overstuffed folder, Vera’s smile falls into a scowl.
VALENS(pulls small bag from box)
No bullets or shell casings were found in the vicinity. Just fragments. It looks to be clean. And possibly random.
VERAMaybe it was The DC Sniper before the DC Sniper. That’s the perfect crime, right? Kill a total stranger.
4.
RUSHThe same killer nine years prior?
VERANo, just some nut with the same MO.
VALENSI wouldn’t call him a nut. The shooter was surgical. There’s practically no physical evidence.
JEFFRIESDamage was so severe we can’t tell where the shot came from.
VERAProfessional?
VALENSPretty clean for a novice.
RUSHGet everything to the lab. Maybe the bullet fragments can give us some more information.
Vera leafs through the overstuffed folder, annoyed.
VALENSI’ll check with old informants. See if anybody remembers a contract for a college kid.
JEFFRIESLeaves us the witnesses.
He looks at Rush, she knows this won’t be easy.
INT. MARK BRODY GALLERY - DAY (DAY ONE)
Rush and Jeffries look at paintings in the minimalist gallery.
JEFFRIESI don’t understand art, Lil.
RUSHSometimes you gotta get far away from it. Get some perspective.
APRIL BRODY (33), still gorgeous but in a more sophisticated way, approaches. Flash to younger April- then resume.
5.
RUSH (cont’d)April Brody?
APRILHow may I help you?
RUSHIs there some place we can talk?
APRILThe back office is a mess. We can talk here.
RUSHWe’d like to discuss your brother’s murder.
April becomes very nervous. She starts picking at her expensive manicure. Her massive engagement ring sparkles.
APRILThat was a long time ago. I’d rather not discuss it.
JEFFRIESRemember Sam Blake? He wrote a letter to the Enquirer criticizing us for not solving the case. We’re trying to put things right.
RUSHI understand if you’re hesitant, but anything you could tell us about that night would help.
APRILI can’t talk about that night. This gallery is my tribute to Mark. I work here every day trying to build something in his memory.
JEFFRIESDon’t you want closure?
APRILI work so his name lives on. But I don’t think about that night. Ever. Never ever. It’s my own kind of closure.
Jeffries eyes Rush: this is new.
6.
RUSHWhat about earlier that day?
April fidgets for a moment, picks her nails.
APRILThere was a big rally on the Delaware. The team was headed to the IRA semis at Cornell in a few days. They did a 4+ exhibition.
MUSIC: “WHATTA MAN” (SALT N PEPA FEATURING EN VOGUE)
EXT. DELAWARE RIVER - AFTERNOON - 1994
Mark, Sam, Doug and CAMERON WELLS (21), handsome, smooth, row a racing shell (boat). As it knifes through the water, the coxswain, PETER CARMICHAEL (22), a bespectacled, short and rail-thin man, sits on the back of the boat yelling “Stroke!” Each time he yells, the crew members STROKE.
ON THE BANKS
A CROWD watches and CHEERS. Among them are April, CAMERON WELLS SENIOR (50), distinguished City Councilman, and LARISSA TURNER (21), sultry, smoldering.
LARISSAYour brother looks so hot when he rows.
APRILWe’re gonna kill those Harvard jerks!
CAMERON SENIOR Sounds like someone’s jealous she didn’t get accepted.
Off April, smiling at him kindly: there’s some truth to that.
EXT. DELAWARE RIVER BANKS - RALLY - MOMENTS LATER 1994
Mark Brody stands at a podium on a makeshift stage, addressing the crowd of fans and supporters. Cameron, Peter, Sam and Doug sit in chairs behind him.
MARKWednesday we take the bus to Cornell. Now, I know some of you can’t make it because of midterms.
7.
(MORE)
And you’ll be missed. But we’re gonna take all this enthusiasm with us and we’re gonna beat Harvard, Yale and Princeton and bring that trophy home where it belongs!
The crowd rips into APPLAUSE, April and Larissa leading the cheers. Cameron Senior also claps but is more reserved.
EXT. DELAWARE RIVER BANKS - NEAR STAGE - LATER - 1994
The crowd has dissipated. Mark, Sam, Doug and Cameron shake hands with some lingering fans. Larissa and Mark are holding hands. Near Mark, Peter has his arm around April, who is taller than he is. No one wants to talk to Peter. Cameron Senior watches, arms folded. He makes his way to Mark, shakes hands.
CAMERON SENIOR Nice speech, young man. You may have a career in politics. Any plans for after school?
MARKI’m going to Europe for three months. After that, I don’t know.
Cameron Senior hands him a card. Cameron notices this.
CAMERON SENIORYou need anything, you call me.
MARKThanks, Councilman Wells. Cameron’s doing great.
Cameron Senior turns his attention to his son.
CAMERON SENIORYou gonna be Captain next year?
CAMERONShould be, dad.
CAMERON SENIORI know you should be. You should’ve gotten into Harvard. Should’ve gotten into SAE. You actually gonna deliver on this?
Cameron squirms, a little embarrassed.
8.
MARK (cont'd)
APRILCam’s gonna make a great Captain. Not as good as my brother. But I’m comfortable that next year we’ll defend our championship.
Cameron smiles at her.
CAMERON SENIORI admire your optimism, my dear. I’ll see you all in Ithaca. Cameron, I’ll see you at brunch tomorrow. Don’t be late.
Cameron Senior leaves. Now it’s just Mark, Sam, Doug, Cameron, Peter, Larissa and April. Mark goes to a cooler and pulls out a bottle of champagne. He pops the cork.
MARKTo nationals!
He holds up the bottle and chugs from it as everyone CHEERS.
INT. MARK BRODY GALLERY - RESUME (DAY ONE)
Rush and Jeffries talk to April. She’s still picking her nails but she’s composed.
APRILIt was gonna be perfect. I’ve never been so optimistic... Then that night... it all fell apart.
A moment as Rush and Jeffries take this in. April holds back tears. Rush looks up to ask another question.
But she’s distracted by Cameron Wells (34) approaching April from behind. He’s handsome and confident. Flash to younger Cameron- then resume. He smiles flirting, seriously eye-fucking Rush. He taps April on the shoulder and she jumps.
CAMERONI didn’t mean to startle you. What’s got you wound so tight?
APRIL(snapped into composure)
Hi, my love.
CAMERONIs something wrong?
9.
JEFFRIESWe’re looking into the murder of Mark Brody.
CAMERON(taking April’s hand)
Are you okay, darling? You’ve worked so hard to put that behind you. Behind us.
RUSHYou knew him?
CAMERONI’m sorry. I’m Cameron Wells Junior. You are?
RUSHDetective Lilly Rush.
They shake hands. Cameron is a charmer.
JEFFRIESYou related to the Mayor?
CAMERONHe’s my father. Is there anything I can help you with? This is all very hard for April to discuss.
JEFFRIESSo we’ve seen. You’ve been great.
APRILThank you. Cam’s my rock.
CAMERONI lost my mom when I was 11. She’d been sick most of my life. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one.
RUSHI’m sorry to hear that.
CAMERONMark and I were very close friends. We were on the crew team together.
RUSHWere you at the party?
10.
CAMERONI had been. I left early. I had a family brunch the next morning. Al and Tipper were in town and dad insisted I meet them. I left around midnight. I can’t imagine if I’d stayed. I would’ve seen...
He trails off, shaking his head.
RUSHAnything seem out of place that night?
CAMERONHonestly, I was there so briefly I don’t recall. You should speak to Peter Carmichael.
APRILHe was my boyfriend then.
CAMERONUnfortunately.
APRILDarling! Be nice.
CAMERONMaybe he can help you... Prove he’s not entirely useless.
RUSHWe’ll have someone talk to him. Thanks for your time.
Cameron hands Rush his business card.
CAMERONYou need anything, you call me.
Off Cameron smiling at Rush as she takes the card.
INT. PETER CARMICHAEL’S HOUSE - DAY (DAY TWO)
Jeffries and Valens sit with Peter Carmichael (35), thick glasses, heavier and balder than he used to be, and DOUG OWENS (35), still in decent shape. Flash to young Peter and Doug- then resume.
11.
DOUGIt’s one time I can safely say that being black-out drunk was a good thing. I couldn’t have handled seeing that. April and Sam have never been the same.
VALENSPeter, you dated April and were president of Mark’s fraternity.
PETERYeah. SAE. Mark was the treasurer. April and I broke up shortly after he died.
DOUGI wasn’t in SAE but I was on the team. Now we’re roommates. And partners.
PETERBusiness partners. When you say it that way we sound gay.
JEFFRIESYou both knew Mark well. Did he have any enemies? He have a problem with anyone?
Peter and Doug share a look, shake their heads.
PETERNo. Mark was a legend in SAE and a hero on the crew team. Everyone loved him. Although, he was sometimes a hot head when he drank.
JEFFRIESYeah?
PETERYeah. The night he died there was an altercation with some townies...
MUSIC: “WELCOME TO PARADISE” (GREEN DAY)
EXT. CREW HOUSE - LAWN - NIGHT
The party is in full swing. Drinking, smoking, dancing, etc.
12.
Up the street, April approaches with Larissa, who seductively sashays, drunk. A RED FORD RANGER rolls along next to them. CLINT TRUMANE (28), blue collar, drunk, is leaning out the window like a dog, ogling the girls.
CLINTC’mom, pretty lady. I’ll teach you things you can’t learn in them books you read.
LARISSAYeah, baby?
Clint obscenely sticks his tongue out, darts it around.
CLINTYou’ll be wetter than a thunderstorm.
April winces.
LARISSAYou wouldn’t know what to do with me, baby.
CLINTYou ever been to Browntown?
APRILThat’s disgusting. Shut up!
Ten feet away, this gets Peter’s attention. He looks up to see April and Larissa talking to Clint in his truck. Peter RUNS inside the house.
INT. CREW HOUSE - KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER
Mark finishes taking a beer bong with Doug. Peter approaches.
PETERDude, some townies are hitting on Larissa and April.
Mark’s eye’s go wide, he storms out, Doug follows.
EXT. CREW HOUSE - LAWN - MOMENTS LATER
Mark bursts out of the house, runs to where April and Larissa are standing, looking at Clint in the truck. Without a word, Mark rushes Clint and PUNCHES him in the face.
13.
Clint opens the door SMACKING Mark. Then Clint’s out of the truck. His buddy DOBBS (28), blue collar, drunker, gets out of the driver’s seat.
Mark stands, squares up to Clint and Dobbs, who look at each other. A group quickly forms behind Mark: Peter, Sam, Cameron and Doug. Clint and Dobbs are outnumbered.
MARKGet lost, townie.
Clint considers it for a moment, then
CLINTYou’re lucky, Joe College.
APRILHe said get lost.
Clint looks at Larissa, shakes his head. Then he smacks Dobbs: let’s go. They turn and get back in the truck. Mark stares at Clint.
CLINTI’ll see you in hell.
The car pulls away.
CAMERONShoot. Thought I was gonna have to bust a cap in someone’s ass.
This gets a laugh and the conflict is over, but Mark is still staring at the truck as its tires screech, taillights fading in the distance.
INT. PETER CARMICHAEL’S HOUSE - RESUME (DAY TWO)
Jeffries and Valens are talking to Peter and Doug.
VALENSRemember anything about the truck?
PETERIt had a gun rack. License plate was L-v-2-H-u-n-t.
Off Valens, wheels turning.
14.
INT. PPD - BULLPEN - DAY (DAY TWO)
Rush and Valens discuss the case with LT. STILLMAN, who is reading through a file. In the background, Vera sits, going through the overstuffed folder.
VALENSNone of our informants remembers a contract on a college kid in 1994.
STILLMANWhat about enemies? The kid have a problem with anyone?
VALENSThere was an altercation with some townies the night of his murder.
(looking through file)Clint Trumane and Russel Dobbs.
RUSHTrumane was questioned in 94. Wasn’t enough for an indictment.
STILLMAN(noticing a name in file)
Cameron Wells? What is his involvement in this case?
RUSHHe’s engaged to Mark’s sister, was on the crew team with Mark. He’s unaccounted for at the time of the murder.
STILLMANHe’s not a suspect.
Rush shoots him a questioning glance.
STILLMAN (cont’d)His father is an old friend. Not to mention he’s the Mayor.
RUSHLieutenant, we can’t rule him out just because of who his father is.
STILLMANInvestigate everyone else first. This Clint Trumane, he own any guns?
15.
Rush swallows her annoyance.
VALENSOver a dozen.
Jeffries enters.
JEFFRIESGot the report from ballistics. Bullet fragments are from a Ruger. Any one of six different models.
Lt. Stillman looks to Valens who is already looking at the file. He finds something, looks up.
VALENSClint Trumane owns two Rugers.
Off Valens’ look--
END ACT ONE
16.
ACT TWO
INT. PPD - OUTSIDE INTERVIEW ROOM A - DAY (DAY TWO)
Through the glass, we see Clint, weathered, sitting, waiting to be questioned. Flash to younger Clint- then resume. Rush, Jeffries, Vera and Valens watch him.
JEFFRIESHis Rugers are being checked.
VERAHe’s not gonna talk. If he did it, he beat it once. He’ll beat it again.
RUSHIt’s been 13 years, Nick. He’s kept it bottled up all that time. Look at him, he wants to talk.
VALENSLet’s go get him, Lil.
Rush and Valens enter.
INT. PPD - INTERVIEW ROOM A - CONTINUOUS (DAY TWO)
Rush sits across from Clint. Valens remains standing.
CLINTI’m gonna tell you what I told the cops 13 years ago, I didn’t kill that college boy.
VALENSNo one’s said anything about killing that boy, Clint.
RUSHWe just want to know what happened that night. We want your side of the story.
VALENSAnd your alibi.
CLINTDobbs and I were, well we was bored. So we were drinking...
17.
MUSIC: “YOU DON’T KNOW HOW IT FEELS” (TOM PETTY)
I/E. RED FORD RANGER - NIGHT
The truck is parked a few houses down from the party. Inside, Clint and Dobbs drink Bud tall boys, smoke Winstons.
CLINTWe gonna get two of these college girls and cut a slice.
DOBBSThose girls don’t want nothing to do with us. Let’s go to Daydreams. Least there I know I’ll see some trim.
Outside, Larissa shakily approaches with April.
CLINTHere come the two right now. Which one you want?
DOBBSI don’t care. They both pretty.
Clint rolls down the window, leans out as Larissa and April approach, giggly.
CLINTHey. Hey! Where you headed?
April rolls her eyes, keeps walking, but Larissa stops.
LARISSAWe’re going to a party, baby. Unless there’s somewhere else you’d like to take us.
CLINTWe wanna take you to our party.
LARISSAWho’s gonna be there?
CLINTDobbs. Me.
(gesturing with beer can) My good buddy Weiser.
Dobbs cracks up.
18.
LARISSAHow are we gonna get there? Your truck’s full.
CLINTYou can sit on my lap, baby. Your friend too.
APRILLet’s go.
LARISSAHang on, April.
CLINTApril. I like that. You know what April’s famous for? Being wet.
Dobbs cracks up again. April shudders.
APRILLarissa, let’s go.
CLINTThat your name? Larissa?
LARISSAYep. My name’s Larissa and I wanna kiss ya.
CLINTGo ahead then, baby.
Larissa starts towards the car.
APRILWhat are you doing? Let’s go.
LARISSAI’m having some fun. Don’t be a priss.
DOBBS(whispering, giddy)
She’s comin’ over here!
Larissa gets really close to Clint.
LARISSAClose your eyes.
Clint obliges. Larissa leans in and kisses him, lewdly. After a few moments, Larissa quickly pulls away.
19.
CLINTSo you coming to our party?
LARISSAYou guys seem like you’ll have more fun if it’s just you boys.
Larissa turns and saunters back to April, switching her hips.
CLINTNo, no, no. You can’t do that. That ain’t right.
LARISSAI can do whatever I want, baby. Bye now.
April and Larissa walk away. In the truck, Clint is irate.
DOBBSI thought you had her.
CLINTShe tastes like tequila. Follow her.
DOBBSBut she said-
CLINTShe’s playing hard to get.
(hollering out the window)Come on, pretty lady!
The truck rolls slowly down the street.
INT. PPD - INTERVIEW ROOM A - RESUME (DAY TWO)
Rush and Valens are talking to Clint.
CLINTThen when we got to the party one of those college boys sucker-punched me. So Dobbs and me drove away.
VALENSWhere can we find Dobbs?
Clint gets quiet.
20.
VALENS (cont’d)Where is he?
CLINTHe flipped his truck on 95 coming home from Baltimore, drunk.
VALENSConvenient that he can’t corroborate your story.
CLINT(after a pained moment)
His body was in four pieces. I was wearing my belt. He wasn’t. I survived. He didn’t. When I got out of the hospital I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I ain’t had a drink since.
Clint pulls off a necklace, hands it to Rush. It’s a sobriety chip. Rush looks at Valens: call off the dogs.
CLINT (cont’d)10 years sober. I don’t even hunt no more. I try and do God’s work. Try and be a good man.
RUSHBecause of your guilty conscience.
CLINTYes, ma’am. I’m guilty of many things and I have faith that God will forgive me. But I didn’t kill that boy. And if I could help you, I would. I swear.
Vera enters the room.
VERALil? Scotty? I need a minute.
RUSHWe’ll be right back, Clint. I’m sorry about Dobbs.
Rush and Valens follow Vera into
21.
INT. PPD - OUTSIDE INTERVIEW ROOM A - CONTINUOUS (DAY TWO)
Vera, Rush and Valens enter the observation area where Jeffries and Lt. Stillman have been watching Clint through the glass. Clint sits calmly.
RUSHWhat’s up?
STILLMANBallistics just came back on Clint’s Rugers. They’re show pieces. Neither has been fired.
VERAWe ran a check on Dobbs. Clint’s telling the truth.
VALENSWe need to talk to Larissa Turner.
JEFFRIESLarissa Turner-Blake. She’s married to Sam Blake now.
VERAWho’s Sam Blake?
RUSHHe wrote the article that opened this whole thing back up.
Off Rush, thinking.
INT. BLAKE HOME - EVENING (DAY TWO)
Rush and Jeffries sit with Larissa, still a looker, more voluptuous, sipping wine, and Sam Blake. Flash to younger Larissa and Sam- then resume.
RUSHWhy didn’t you mention your wife dated Mark?
SAMIt didn’t come up.
RUSHLarissa, what do you remember about the night Mark Brody was murdered?
22.
LARISSAI was drunk, it was 13 years ago.
JEFFRIESYou were dating Mark then, right?
LARISSAYeah. I... I really don’t know. I’ve tried to think about it but I just, I got so drunk. I’d been passed out for a while when it happened.
SAMHoney, please. Try and help the detectives.
(to Rush) See why I didn’t mention her?
LARISSASammy, I wanna help. I really do. I just don’t remember. I had like six shots of Cuervo before I even got there. That was back when I drank. I don’t drink anymore.
Jeffries and Rush can’t help but stare at her wine glass.
LARISSA (cont’d)Oh. I mean, I’ll have a glass of wine now and then. But I don’t drink like I did.
SAM(an edge to his voice)
Take a deep breath and try to remember. It’s not that hard.
LARISSASammy, do you think I don’t know how important this is to you? Since you wrote that article you’ve been like a different person. I’ve tried time and again to remember, but I can’t.
RUSHDo you remember anything about an altercation with some townies?
Larissa shakes her head. Sam glares at her, sighs.
23.
SAM(biting, leading)
They had a red Ford Ranger?
LARISSAI’m sorry, Sammy. There’s nothing.
RUSHHow about you, Sam? What do you remember about that?
SAMI mean, Mark was a great guy. But he had a temper when he was drunk. And he was very possessive-
(catching himself)protective of his sister and the girls he dated. That night was no exception.
JEFFRIESDo you remember anything after it? Did you see the truck again?
SAMNo. But later that night, Mark and Peter Carmichael, the coxswain, president of our frat- they got into a fight about it.
RUSHA fight about the fight?
SAMYeah. Peter was scolding Mark...
MUSIC: “REGULATE” (WARREN G FEATURING NATE DOGG)
INT. CREW HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT
Sam watches as Mark looks around his room for something.
SAMWhat are you looking for?
Peter comes in, drunk and a little whiney.
MARKI’m looking for my pot.
PETERYou can’t smoke pot.
24.
MARKRelax, mom. We just got tested. I have at least two months.
PETERDo you take anything seriously?
MARKWhat are you talking about?
Mark rummages through his closet.
PETERFights with townies, smoking pot. You’re gonna get kicked off the team.
MARKThis isn’t some after school special, Peter. I punched a townie and hit a bong, it’s no big deal.
PETERYou row at the University of Pennsylvania. You should respect that. Carry yourself a certain way. Lots of people want to do it but can’t.
Mark turns his attention to Peter.
MARKYou mean people who are too weak to make the team? People like you?
PETERI’m on the team.
MARKYeah. Thank God too. Without you I might forget when to row.
SAMGuys, come on.
PETERYou have no respect or appreciation for how lucky you are. You’re just an arrogant jerk.
MARKThis about Larissa? You jealous I’m tapping that now?
25.
PETERNo. I’m with your sister and I love her dearly. But you’re being a complete ass.
Mark squares off with the smaller Peter, stares him down.
SAMGuys...
Peter shakes his head at Mark. Mark puffs out his chest.
MARKDo something.
Peter walks out. Sam looks on.
MARK (cont’d)What a little bitch.
SAMYou’re a jackass sometimes, Mark.
Sam walks after Peter.
INT. CREW HOUSE - KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER
Sam sees Peter talking to April, fuming. Cameron holds a beer bong for Doug, and watches from the background.
APRILBut I don’t want to leave.
PETERYour brother just squared up to me. Said I wasn’t really on the team.
APRILI’m sure he was kidding around, just being macho. Go talk to him.
PETERI’m never talking to him again. Let’s get out of here.
He grabs her arm.
APRILPeter, let go of me.
PETERCome on!
26.
And he YANKS April away, harder than he should. She jostles and spills her beer, nearly falls down. Peter lets go.
APRILI’m not going anywhere with you, loser!
PETERFine. Bitch.
Peter storms out leaving Sam and April awestruck. Cameron pours Doug another beer.
INT. BLAKE HOME - RESUME (DAY TWO)
Sam, Larissa, Rush and Jeffries talk.
SAMPeter tried out as a rower every year but he could only be coxswain.
LARISSAWe’d been broken up for months. We were trying to be friends.
RUSHWhy’d you break up?
LARISSAI cheated on him. With Mark.
Jeffries and Rush share a look.
JEFFRIESWas Peter around when Mark was killed?
SAMHe left right after that.
RUSHAnd what became of April and him?
LARISSAAfter Mark died, she shut him out. She shut all of us out.
SAMWe’re not friends with her anymore. Seeing each other reminded us too much of Mark. It wasn’t a pain we wanted to relive.
27.
Rush and Jeffries somberly takes this in.
RUSHThank you very much for your time.
EXT. BLAKE HOME - NIGHT (DAY TWO)
Rush and Jeffries stand outside the Blake’s house.
JEFFRIESPeter Carmichael has a motive and he wasn’t around when Mark was shot.
RUSHMaybe he was. Maybe Peter pulled the trigger.
They start off.
END ACT TWO
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ACT THREE
INT. PPD - INTERVIEW ROOM A - DAY (DAY THREE)
Rush and Valens are grilling Peter.
VALENSYou lied to us, Pete.
PETERPeter. And I didn’t lie. I omitted. There’s a difference.
RUSHWhy didn’t you tell us about your fight with Mark?
PETERI didn’t want to talk about it. It’s embarrassing.
VALENSEmbarrassing enough to kill him over?
PETERNo. I don’t mean I was embarrassed then. Well, I was. But I mean now. I’m ashamed of how I behaved.
RUSHWith April?
PETERYeah. But also with Mark. That’s the last conversation we ever had. I didn’t go to his funeral because I was still pissed. I’ve had 13 years to regret it.
VALENSWhere’d you go after the party?
PETERHome. I drank half a liter of vodka and passed out.
RUSHDo you own a Ruger?
PETERNo.
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VALENSYou hunt, Pete?
PETERPeter. No. I don’t hunt.
VALENSYou sure?
Peter takes off his thick glasses, tosses them on the table.
PETERLook at my glasses. Even with them, I’m classified as legally blind. I’m no sniper.
VALENSThey make nice scopes. Even in 94.
Peter holds up his right hand so we can see the palm. There is a nasty scar at the base of his index finger.
PETERWhen I was 17 I put a knife through my finger in home ec.
RUSHAren’t most guys injured in shop?
PETERWell I don’t want to lie to you.
VALENSYou mean not again.
Peter glares at him, then makes a show of trying to bend his index finger. He can’t bend it far at all.
PETERKnife went in one side and out the other. Sliced the tendon. Haven’t been able to use this finger right since.
He picks up his glasses, puts them back on.
RUSHYou could use another finger.
Lt. Stillman comes in.
STILLMANLil?
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INT. PPD - OUTSIDE INTERVIEW ROOM A - CONTINUOUS (DAY THREE)
Valens and Rush follow Lt. Stillman into the observation room where Jeffries is watching with Larissa, who looks frazzled.
RUSHLarissa.
Larissa is looking at Peter, almost dazed.
LARISSAHe got fat. Really lost his hair.
STILLMANShe wanted to speak with you, Lil. She’ll only speak with you.
This shakes Larissa free.
LARISSACan we go somewhere to talk?
Rush looks at Peter in the interview room, then to Valens.
RUSHSure. Now?
LARISSAMy lunch break is only an hour.
Rush again looks to Valens.
VALENSI can handle Peter. He’s got seven good trigger fingers and motive.
Vera enters, drops his overstuffed file on the table, it hits with a loud CLANK.
VERAThe alibis all check out. And none of them owns a Ruger.
Rush looks at Vera, then at Peter again, makes up her mind.
RUSHLet him sweat. He can’t ask for a lawyer if there’s nobody in there. I’ll be back soon.
Rush and Larissa head out.
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EXT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY (DAY THREE)
Rush and Larissa sit at a table sipping coffee.
RUSHWhat’s going on, Larissa?
LARISSASammy’s a mess. He wrote the article because he thought that if the case were solved he’d get some closure.
RUSHHe will.
LARISSAI know. But I’m worried about the meantime. He’s not sleeping, not eating, not showing up to his classes. And he’s being a jerk. It’s like it’s all happening again. He worked so hard to put this behind him but now it’s all he thinks about, all he talks about anymore.
RUSHI’m sorry, Larissa. I can recommend a counselor but beyond that, we’re doing everything we can to solve this case.
LARISSAThat’s why I’m here.
RUSHRemember something from that night?
LARISSANo. Something from a year later. After I got over my grief with Mark, I started dating Cameron.
MUSIC: “BIG POPPA” (NOTORIOUS B.I.G.)
INT. CAMERON’S BEDROOM - NIGHT - 1995
Cameron and Larissa, both 22, lay in bed sharing a joint.
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CAMERONYou know what I like about you? You never say no to me. No other girls have ever let me do that.
LARISSAI like it.
CAMERONGood.
LARISSAHave you decided where you’re going to law school?
CAMERONHarvard. It was never up to me. I didn’t get in undergrad so I have to go now.
LARISSAYou’re leaving then?
CAMERONWe never said this was forever.
Larissa takes a big puff on the joint, considers.
LARISSASame day.
CAMERONWhat?
LARISSAI find out you’re leaving the same day Mark died. A year ago today.
CAMERONI know. I can’t believe it’s been a year. The team sucks now.
LARISSAI like the way you look when you row without your shirt on.
Cameron takes the joint, puffs. Then after a moment
CAMERONWhat’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?
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LARISSAOh, I like this! Um... I told everyone in high school that Emily Etherington had herpes and they all believed me. She was such a bitch.
CAMERONI mean something really bad. Almost evil.
LARISSAI took on three guys at once.
CAMERONThat’s not evil that’s hot. I mean something awful.
LARISSAI guess I haven’t done anything like that. What about you? What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?
Cameron stares at the ceiling, doesn’t flinch or smile.
CAMERONI shot Mark Brody in the face.
Larissa looks at him. Cameron doesn’t move. A long, long silence. Cameron takes a drag. Finally, Larissa lets out a slight laugh.
LARISSAYou’re sick, you know that? You have a messed up sense of humor. It’s a good thing you’re so hot.
And Cameron puts the joint down, leans over and starts kissing Larissa.
LARISSA (cont’d)I don’t feel like doing it again.
CAMERONWell, we’re gonna.
Cameron kisses her more insistently.
EXT. COFFEE SHOP - RESUME (DAY THREE)
Rush sits with Larissa.
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RUSHWhy have you never mentioned this?
LARISSAI don’t actually believe it. Cam always made sick jokes.
RUSHThen why are you telling me this?
LARISSABecause I want to do something, anything. Maybe he was serious, I don’t know anymore. I just... this case has to be closed or my marriage is going to fall apart. Sammy and I can’t live like this.
RUSHCan you think of any reason why Cameron would kill Mark?
LARISSANo.
Larissa checks her watch.
LARISSA (cont’d)I have to get back to work.
INT. PPD - OUTSIDE INTERVIEW ROOM A - LATER (DAY THREE)
Rush enters to find Vera, Jeffries, Valens and Lt. Stillman staring at Peter, who is drumming on the table.
STILLMANShe have anything valuable to say?
RUSHPost coitus, Cameron Wells, in what may or may not have been a joke, confessed to shooting Mark Brody.
A moment passes as this sinks in.
VERALet’s bring his ass in.
STILLMANSlow down. His father’s the Mayor.
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RUSHSo what?
VALENSHis son might’ve killed a man.
STILLMANWe don’t have enough to go on.
RUSHCan I talk to you privately?
INT. PPD - STILLMAN’S OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER - (DAY THREE)
Rush and Stillman enter, he closes the door.
RUSHSomething you want to tell me?
STILLMANExcuse me?
RUSHWhy are you dragging your feet on this?
STILLMANHe’s the Mayor, Lil.
RUSHA crime’s a crime, John.
STILLMAN(after a moment)
Cameron Senior and I played high school football together. His late wife was my date to the prom, for God’s sake. After they got married she battled ovarian cancer for nine years before it took her. I’m not bringing his son in on hearsay that might’ve been said in jest. I won’t put him through that.
RUSHHis son may have killed Mark.
STILLMANOr he might’ve been making an inappropriate joke.
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RUSHIs this some Old Boys Club code?
STILLMANWhat exactly are you insinuating, Lil?
Rush considers, then relents.
RUSHNothing.
STILLMANInvestigate. But tread lightly. Nothing goes public. See what Peter has to say about Cameron. But be careful.
Rush nods, skeptical.
INT. PPD - INTERVIEW ROOM A - MOMENTS LATER (DAY THREE)
Rush sits across from Peter.
PETERCameron’s a spoiled jerk.
RUSHHow well did he know Mark?
PETERThey were good friends. In the time I knew both of them, I think I saw them fight like once.
RUSHWhen was that?
PETERSophomore year. 1991. Cameron was a freshmen pledging SAE.
MUSIC: “UNBELIEVABLE” (EMF)
INT. SAE FRAT HOUSE - NIGHT - 1991
A raucous rush party. Dancing, drinking, etc. Mark pushes through the dancing crowd to find Peter and Larissa.
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MARKHey, April just said Cameron Wells offered her coke.
PETERIf we get caught with drugs at a rush event we’re all gonna get in serious trouble.
MARKHe’s offering it to everybody.
LARISSACould I get some?
Peter shakes his head, glares at her.
PETERThat dumb bastard. Let’s go talk to him. Baby, I’ll be right back.
INT. SAE FRAT HOUSE - DINING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
No dancing here. College kids stand around, drinking, talking. In one corner, Cameron stands with a group, passing around a bag of cocaine. They’re dipping a key in it and snorting it off the key. Mark and Peter approach him.
CAMERONYou guys want some blow?
PETERKinda what we need to talk about.
(to others)Give us a minute?
The small group disbands.
CAMERONShould I have offered it to you first? What’s the problem?
MARKWe can’t have drugs at a rush event. The school sends spies to these things to make sure we’re following the rules.
CAMERONIt’s a party, who cares?
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PETERIt’s actually a really big deal.
MARKListen, Cam, you’re a good guy. We’d love to have you as a brother. But you can’t have coke here.
PETERWe have to confiscate it.
CAMERONWhat are you the principal? I just won’t give it to anyone else. Except this girl April, she’s totally hot and into me.
MARKThat’s my sister.
CAMERONCrap. Man, I’m sorry.
MARKNo biggie. Just give us the coke. Everyone’s seen you with it. Now they have to see us take it.
CAMERONYou’re not taking it.
PETERGive us the coke or you can’t be a brother.
CAMERONThat’s retarded. I’m a legacy.
MARKGive it up or you’re blackballed. You can’t be a brother, you can’t even party here. Peter, get the list and the Sharpie.
Peter pulls a piece of paper from his pocket and unfolds it. A list of all the guys rushing SAE. He pulls out a Sharpie.
CAMERONI’m Cameron Wells.
MARKWell, now you’re blackballed, Cameron Wells. Do it, Peter.
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Close on paper: Peter CROSSES OUT Cameron’s name. Cameron GRABS the marker and starts MARKING Peter’s face.
CAMERONI can play jokes too, jerk.
Cameron puts the cap on the marker and FLINGS it across the room. He GRABS at the list but Peter SNATCHES it away.
MARKYou’re out, Cam. Beat it.
CAMERONLick me, Brody Who’s your father? You don’t kick me out. I kick you out.
And Cameron SWINGS at Mark. But Mark dodges it and PUNCHES Cameron in the stomach. Two BROTHERS rush over, PICK Cameron up, and CARRY him outside as he FLAILS and SCREAMS.
MARK(shouting to all)
No drugs at rush events! I don’t give a damn who your father is!
INT. PPD - OUTSIDE INTERVIEW ROOM A - RESUME (DAY THREE)
Rush and Peter converse.
RUSHThen what happened?
PETERWe were friends, Cam just wasn’t a brother. It was fine.
RUSHToo bad you don’t still have that paper with his name crossed out.
PETERNo, I still have it.
Rush looks at him: really?
PETER (cont’d)You know that friend who remembers everything? Keeps corks from wine bottles of important dinners? Keeps all his receipts?
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(MORE)
Always reminiscing? That’s me. I keep everything.
Off Rush thinking.
EXT. CAMERON’S LAW OFFICE - DAY (DAY FOUR)
Rush and Jeffries look at a worn piece of paper. Cameron’s name is crossed out in black ink.
RUSHLet’s see how Cameron reacts to this.
JEFFRIESDidn’t Stillman warn you?
RUSHI just want to see what he does.
INT. CAMERON’S OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER (DAY FOUR)
The walls are lined with civic awards, pictures of Cameron, his father and political figures. Rush and Jeffries sit across from Cameron. Rush hands him the piece of paper.
CAMERONWhat’s this?
RUSHYou tell us.
Cameron looks at the paper, holds it in both hands. After a moment, his expression freezes as he stares down at it, almost hypnotized. After a long moment, Cameron looks up.
CAMERONIt’s the SAE pledge list from 1991. My name’s crossed off.
RUSHThat bother you?
CAMERON16 years ago? Sure. Now? It’s a club full of nobodies I wasn’t allowed to join. So what?
RUSHWeren’t you a legacy?
Cameron shrugs.
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PETER (cont’d)
JEFFRIESAnything you want to tell us?
CAMERONWho gave you this? Carmichael?
RUSHWhat makes you say that?
CAMERONStands to reason. I’m about to marry the woman he considers the one that got away. He still loves April and wants to destroy us.
RUSHA little paranoid, don’t you think?
Cameron stands up.
CAMERONAsk Peter about a restraining order April filed against him. Now, I’ve been more than helpful. Unless you’d like to go for a drink, Detective Rush, I need to change before I meet my father and our two state senators for dinner.
Rush and Jeffries stand up, Cameron ushers them out.
RUSHWe’ll be in touch.
CAMERONLiterally, I hope.
RUSHI still have your card.
Jeffries glances at her, surprised. Cameron smiles slyly.
CAMERONUse it sometime.
Rush and Jeffries are now outside Cameron’s office. He closes the door, leaving them outside. Jeffries looks at Rush, curious.
JEFFRIESYou still have his card?
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RUSHI might need to get close to him, get him to let his guard down. What do you make of all this?
JEFFRIESI don’t trust either of them. Better look into that restraining order.
RUSHBetter find out if Cameron Wells owns a Ruger.
They start off.
END ACT THREE
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ACT FOUR
INT. PPD - BULLPEN - DAY (DAY FIVE)
Rush, Jeffries, Valens, Vera and Lt. Stillman discuss the case. Rush and Vera hold files.
RUSHNo guns registered to Cameron.
STILLMANThat’s a relief.
RUSHNot exactly. A Ruger No. 1A Light Sporter was registered to his father until 94. Five months after Mark died he reported it stolen.
STILLMANWhat’s the report say?
RUSHCameron took it hunting, left it in the bed of the truck, came back and it was gone.
STILLMANIt was stolen after the murder?
Rush nods.
STILLMAN (cont’d)Where are we on Peter Carmichael?
VERANo Ruger. No guns at all. Restraining order is dated six months after Mark’s murder.
RUSHWhy didn’t it come up when we ran Peter’s name through the system?
VERAReport was initially taken by UPennCampus Security who forwarded it to us. They misspelled his name.
JEFFRIESHappens all the time with rent-a-cops. What’s in it?
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VERAUsual. Unsolicited visits, constant phone calls. Peter couldn’t accept that it was over.
RUSHWhat about his eyesight? His finger problem?
VALENSDid some checking. His eyesight is degenerative, gets worse every year. Back in 94 it wouldn’t have been perfect, but it was decent. Still not sure on the finger.
Lt. Stillman takes this in.
STILLMANBring Peter in here. Get him to tell the truth.
RUSHAnd Cameron?
She’s staring at Lt. Stillman, hard.
STILLMANI’ll go to the Mayor’s office. Find out about this missing Ruger.
RUSHShouldn’t you go to the Captain first?
STILLMANI’m seeing an old friend, Lil. Don’t need to go to the brass for permission to do that.
Off Rush, still not sure if she can trust him --
INT. PPD - INTERVIEW ROOM A - LATER (DAY FIVE)
Peter sits with Rush and Valens. A piece of paper and a pen are in front of Peter.
RUSHThat’s a copy of the restraining order you were served.
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(MORE)
Please initial it to acknowledge that, while the name is misspelled, it was, in fact, issued to you.
Peter picks up the pen and signs with his LEFT hand. Valens and Rush share a look, glance back at the observation room. Then they stare daggers at Peter, demanding an explanation.
PETERI freaked out after we broke up.
RUSHWhy didn’t you tell us, Pete?
PETERYou switching up who’s good cop, who’s bad cop?
VALENSTime to start being honest.
PETERI was embarrassed.
RUSHHeard that one before.
PETERIt’s true. All this stuff is in the past for me. I’ve moved on. You guys show up at my door, start asking questions about the worst year of my life- I didn’t want to relive it. Look at Sam. He’s falling apart.
RUSHWhy did April get a restraining order?
VALENSAnd we want the truth.
PETERI kept calling. And when she stopped answering, I came over.
MUSIC: “PIGGY” (NINE INCH NAILS)
EXT. APRIL’S APARTMENT BUILDING - AFTERNOON 1994
Peter repeatedly BUZZES April’s apartment. He looks like he hasn’t slept in days- the picture of lovesick depression.
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RUSH (cont'd)
April walks up behind him, wearing all black to mourn her brother.
APRILJesus. Peter...
Peter whips around.
PETERI was worried about you. You know how I hate to be ignored. It makes me... just... crazy. Why didn’t you answer your phone?
APRILI was out. Why are you here? I said I didn’t want to see you.
PETERSure you do. We love each other.
Peter tries to touch her, April flinches away.
APRILI’m sorry, Pete. But I’m not in love with you. And I don’t want to be around you. Not for a long time. I need my space. It’s been a rough year.
PETERNo. I can help you through all that. You can count on me.
APRILPete, Peter, I really can’t handle this. I need you to stop doing this to me, okay?
PETERBut I love you.
He again moves to touch her, she again backs away.
APRILI know. And I’m sorry. But we are never getting back together.
PETERNever?
APRILNever. Never ever.
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Peter takes this in, it’s not the first time he’s heard this and it’s finally starting to sink in. A little.
PETEROkay. I’ll back off. But you can never forget me April. We’re inside each other.
APRILWe’ll see.
PETERHug?
APRILBye, Pete.
April opens the door, walks in and closes it in Peter’s face.
PETERI love you, April.
INT. PPD - INTERVIEW ROOM A - RESUME (DAY FIVE)
Peter, Rush and Valens.
PETERThat night I got drunk and called her a dozen times. The next afternoon I was served with papers.
RUSHWe came asking questions about Cameron, you saw your chance to ruin his marriage.
VALENSBet hearing about April and him stung.
PETEROf course it stung. But I didn’t lie. Cameron is a jerk when he doesn’t get his way. He and Mark did have that one fight.
Rush and Valens share a look. Rush looks back to Peter.
RUSHWe’ll be right back.
Rush and Valens exit.
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INT. PPD - OUTSIDE INTERVIEW ROOM A - CONTINUOUS (DAY FIVE)
Rush and Valens enter the observation room. Vera and Jeffries watch Peter, who is annoyed at being left alone again.
RUSHWell?
VERAHe was mad at Mark that night. We got motive and he lied. That’s it.
JEFFRIESZero physical evidence.
Dubious looks all around.
RUSHCan’t hold him on that. Can’t indict, can’t do anything. Let him go. Let’s hope the lieutenant turns something up.
Off Rush, annoyed and skeptical.
INT. THE MAYOR’S OFFICE - DAY (DAY FIVE)
On the walls: pictures of Cameron Senior with every major political figure of the last 30 years, father and son on a hunting trip, Cameron Senior’s SAE pledge class.
Lt. Stillman stands, staring at a picture of a high school football team. Cameron Senior is at his desk.
CAMERON SENIORJesus, John. Haven’t seen you in, what, five years?
STILLMANYeah. At a fund raiser. Guess we lost touch after Margaret passed.
CAMERON SENIORWe lost touch when she got sick.
STILLMANThat’s true. I’m sorry, Cameron. I lost her once to you, I couldn’t stand watching her...
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(MORE)
(he looks around)No pictures?
CAMERON SENIORShe’s been dead two decades. You move on. You have no other choice. What can I do for you?
STILLMANA murder was committed using a Ruger. We’re tracking them all down. You used to own one, right?
CAMERON SENIORThat was years ago.
STILLMANI know. I work cold cases.
CAMERON SENIORI know. I hear good things.
STILLMAN(smiles)
Figured it was an excuse to see an old friend. And anything you could tell me about the day it went missing could help.
CAMERON SENIORI wasn’t there when it was stolen. I’d lent it to my idiot kid.
MUSIC: “REARVIEWMIRROR” (PEARL JAM)
INT. WELLS MANSION - STUDY - EVENING 1994
An impressive gun collection is displayed in glass-front cabinets. Cameron Senior sips scotch while Cameron throws a tantrum.
CAMERONWhy can’t I borrow it?
CAMERON SENIORIt’s a five thousand dollar gun.
CAMERONBut I want it!
CAMERON SENIORIt was a gift. Take any other gun.
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STILLMAN (cont'd)
CAMERONI shoot best with that one! I’m surgical. I said I’d bring it.
CAMERON SENIORYou should’ve cleared that with me.
Cameron walks over to the cabinets and pulls out a Colt .45. He checks if it’s loaded. It is. He holds it to his temple. Cameron Senior looks at this and doesn’t react.
CAMERONLet me use the Ruger or I’m going to kill myself.
Cameron Senior calmly sips his scotch.
CAMERON (cont’d)How’d you like to explain my suicide right in front of you?
Cameron Senior gives Cameron a stern look: are you kidding?
CAMERON (cont’d)Maybe I’m bluffing but are you willing to take that risk?
Cameron COCKS the gun. Cameron Senior stands up, walks over to his son and pushes in the safety on the gun.
CAMERON SENIORSafety was on. Go ahead.
Cameron knows his bluff has been called. Cameron Senior crosses his arms.
CAMERONWhat?
CAMERON SENIORGo ahead. I watched your mother die. This’ll almost be poetic.
Cameron is deflated, puts the gun down.
CAMERONYou were gonna let me kill myself?
CAMERON SENIORIf it meant that much to you.
Cameron is clearly beaten and sets the gun on a table.
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CAMERONCan I just borrow the Ruger?
CAMERON SENIORSon, you have to learn how to by God get your way. It’s just like SAE, you let those boys walk all over you and you never got in. Now, picking up that .45? That was ruthless. That was good. But you were too emotional. And it shouldn’t have been your first move. Save the drastic measures for the end when you need them.
CAMERONWhat should’ve been my first move?
CAMERON SENIOR Tell me why you want it. Tell me why I should give it to you. Tell me you’ll take care of it.
CAMERONI told all the guys I was bringing it. I shoot best with it, you know that. I wasn’t good enough for their frat, so I have to beat them at every single other thing.
Cameron Senior cracks a smile, takes the Ruger off the wall and hands it to Cameron.
CAMERON SENIORNow that sounds like my son. We’ll make a Wells Man out of you yet. Take the Ruger. Show those sons of bitches who’s boss. Just remember to hold your ace.
Off Cameron, holding the gun and beaming.
INT. THE MAYOR’S OFFICE - RESUME (DAY FIVE)
Cameron Senior is grinning. Stillman looks on, stoic.
CAMERON SENIORThen the moron went and let it get stolen.
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STILLMANAnd that was the last you saw it? It wasn’t reported stolen until August. That’s not hunting season.
CAMERON SENIORShortly after the hunting trip one of Cameron’s best friends died. It realigned our priorities, shifted our focus for a time.
STILLMANUnderstood.
CAMERON SENIORNow... obviously some of what I’ve told you is sensitive information. Sometimes you’ve got to get tough with kids to make them listen. I’d appreciate the courtesy of this story not leaving this room.
STILLMANAbsolutely, Cameron.
CAMERON SENIORHave I been of any help?
STILLMANMore than you know. Been great to see you.
CAMERON SENIORLikewise. See you in another five years, eh John?
Off Stillman, nodding, not phased by the barb.
INT. PPD - BULLPEN - LATER (DAY FIVE)
Rush, Vera, Valens, Jeffries and Lt. Stillman talk.
VALENSCan we track that gun down?
VERAWe don’t know where to look.
JEFFRIESWe got no evidence. Just a good suspect we all think did it. We need a confession.
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RUSHCameron’s too slick for that.
STILLMANHe confessed to Larissa once. Maybe he’ll do it again.
RUSHYou on board with this now?
STILLMANA crime’s a crime.
Off Rush, not sure this is a great idea.
INT. BLAKE HOME - EVENING - (DAY FIVE)
Larissa and Sam sit with Rush and Stillman. Sam looks awful: tired, frail- this is taking its toll on him. Larissa too.
RUSHWe’ve done some more digging, Larissa. We believe that when Cameron confessed to you that he killed Mark, he was being sincere.
SAMWhat the hell is she talking about?
LARISSAA year after Mark died Cameron told me he killed him.
SAMAnd you haven’t said anything all this time?!
LARISSADon’t be mad. I thought it was a joke. Cameron always made sick jokes. It’s how he was. Sick.
Sam STORMS OUT.
RUSHI didn’t realize he didn’t know.
LARISSAThere’s a lot he doesn’t know about Cameron and me. What do you need?
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STILLMANWe need you to coerce Cameron into meeting you. We need you to wear a wire and we need you to get him to confess to murdering Mark Brody.
Larissa stands up, moves to a bar and pours herself a vodka.
RUSHWe understand if it’s too much.
Larissa considers, lets out a heavy sigh, looks in the direction Sam ran and chugs her vodka, looks back at Rush.
LARISSAI can’t do it.
RUSHLarissa-
Larissa pours herself another drink, gulps it down. Rush has her answer.
RUSH (cont’d)Thank you for your time.
EXT. BLAKE HOME - LATER (DAY FIVE)
Rush and Lt. Stillman walk out of the house.
STILLMANWe could’ve tried to convince her.
RUSHI’ve been around enough alcoholics to know that she can’t handle this.
Rush pulls a business card from her pocket.
STILLMANWhat’s our next move?
Rush hands him the card. He looks at it, then at Rush.
INT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY (DAY SIX)
Rush sits, sipping coffee. She looks sexy: low cut dress, great hair and make-up, a mean pair of heels, etc. Cameron enters the restaurant and approaches Rush, looking dapper.
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CAMERONI hoped you’d call.
RUSHI couldn’t resist. Have a seat.
CAMERONLet’s go somewhere a little more intimate. I’ve booked a room at the Four Seasons.
RUSHCan we have a drink first?
CAMERONGreat minds think alike. There’s a bar in the lobby.
Off Rush, smiling.
INT. SURVEILANCE VAN - MOMENTS LATER (DAY SIX)
Lt. Stillman, Jeffries, Vera and Valens are all listening in on Rush’s wire.
VALENSFour Seasons is six blocks up, four blocks over.
EXT. PHILADELPHIA STREET - CONTINUOUS (DAY SIX)
A white van pulls into traffic.
INT. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL - BAR - LATER (DAY SIX)
Cameron and Rush enter the elegant bar and approach a table. He pulls out her chair and she sits. He moves behind her, rubs her neck and shoulders.
RUSHThat feels good.
Cameron smiles, then sits across from her, takes her hand.
CAMERONA small taste of things to come.
A WAITER approaches.
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CAMERON (cont’d)A bottle of Gaja 2001 Brunello diMontalcino.
The waiter leaves. Cameron caresses Rush’s hand with his.
CAMERON (cont’d)So, Detective Rush, what made you decide to call me?
RUSHActually, it was Larissa Turner. When she talked about you she had this look in her eyes. She seemed... satisfied. I could use some satisfaction.
CAMERON(smiling)
You sure talk a lot. Wouldn’t you rather kiss me? It’s more satisfying.
INT. SURVEILANCE VAN - CONTINUOUS (DAY SIX)
Valens, Vera, Lt. Stillman and Jeffries, all intently listening, share a look: is she really going to do this?
INT. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL - BAR - SAME (DAY SIX)
Rush looks at Cameron, smiles.
RUSHI don’t know.
Cameron stops caressing her hand and pulls her in.
CAMERONLet’s find out.
Rush smiles, leans in and the two share a kiss. She pulls away. Cameron smiles, smug. He lets go of her hand.
CAMERON (cont’d)(plainly)
No tongue, eh?
RUSHI’m a lady, Cameron.
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CAMERONWe’ll see about that.
Rush smiles, coy. The Waiter brings the wine. Pours glasses. The silence hangs heavy until the Waiter leaves. Cameron raises his glass in toast, Rush does too. Cameron is about to offer a toast, then hesitates.
CAMERON (cont’d)You know, I’ve kissed many women.
RUSHI’m sure you have.
CAMERONAnd you can tell a lot by the way a woman kisses. For example, if she’s at ease and interested, a woman drops her shoulders, opens her mouth more and relaxes.
RUSHIs that so?
CAMERONYou on the other hand, had tension in your whole body, hesitation on your lips. And obviously your tongue.
RUSHI’m nervous.
CAMERONMaybe. Or maybe you’re after something else.
Rush sips her wine, smiles. Then after a moment
RUSHGood wine. I am nervous. I think you might be dangerous. But that’s part of the attraction.
Cameron sips his wine, considers.
CAMERONBeen asking Larissa about me, eh?
RUSHYour name came up.
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CAMERONI don’t doubt that it did.
INT. SURVEILANCE VAN - CONTINUOUS (DAY SIX)
Lt. Stillman looks at Vera, Jeffries and Valens.
STILLMANHe knows.
Lt. Stillman opens the doors, RUSHES out the back of the van.
INT. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL - BAR - SAME (DAY SIX)
Cameron and Rush sip their wine.
CAMERONWhat did she have to say?
RUSHShe didn’t remember much.
Cameron nods. Then
CAMERONYou’re not here to sleep with me, are you?
RUSHPardon?
CAMERONHad you said you saw a look of satisfaction in April’s eyes, I would’ve thought nothing of it. But you said Larissa. So I know you’ve been asking about me. I can only imagine the stories that lush might’ve told you.
RUSHWhat might she have said?
He gulps his wine, stands up.
CAMERONCork the wine and take it home. It costs what you make in a week. May I offer you some advice, Detective?
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RUSH(standing)
Stay. We’ll go upstairs soon.
CAMERONThe moment’s over, Lilly.
Cameron leans close, sniffs her neck, then whispers.
CAMERON (cont’d)You gotta learn to hold your ace.
He stands up straight, turns and starts to walk away.
RUSHCatch you later, Cameron Wells.
Cameron turns around, looks Rush dead in the eye.
CAMERONNo you won’t.
And Rush stands and watches as Cameron walks away.
INT. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL - LOBBY - MOMENTS LATER (DAY SIX)
Cameron shakes his head. Lt. Stillman is walking into the hotel as Cameron is walking out. The two make eye contact, Cameron flashes his winning, smug smile.
STILLMANYour mother would be ashamed.
Cameron’s look: whatever. Lt. Stillman puts his hands on his hips and watches Cameron. Rush comes up behind him and they both look on as Cameron walks out the front door.
MUSIC: “DOLL PARTS” (HOLE)
MONTAGE:
INT. BLAKE HOME - NIGHT
Sam packs up his things as Larissa cries her eyes out.
EXT. PETER CARMICHAEL’S HOUSE - NIGHT
Peter and Doug open the door. Flash to younger Peter and Doug as they let younger Sam in.
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INT. PETER CARMICHAEL’S HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
Peter shows Sam to a guest room, Sam smiles and thanks him.
INT. FIVE STAR RESTUARANT - NIGHT
Cameron sits with April. Flash to younger Cameron and April- then resume. They both smile, love in their eyes. He reaches across the table, holds her hand as he did Rush’s, her diamond ring sparkling.
INT. BLAKE HOME - EVENING
Larissa sits alone, sipping vodka in a mostly empty house, sobbing. Flash to younger Larissa as she drinks.
INT. PPD - STORAGE - DAY (DAY SEVEN)
Rush packs up Mark’s box, puts it back on the shelf. Lt. Stillman comes in.
STILLMANI wanted to get him too, Lil.
RUSHI know. I’m sorry I questioned you.
(then)If I’d just kissed him with-
STILLMANLilly. There are lines you can’t cross. No one blames you.
Rush does.
RUSHWe didn’t do anything good. Nothing is better for having re-opened this case.
STILLMANWe know to keep our eye on Cameron. He might go after Larissa. And when he does, we’ll be there.
RUSHIs that enough?
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STILLMANIt has to be.
Rush isn’t so sure.
STILLMAN (cont’d)Come on, I’ll buy you a beer.
Stillman exits the storage room. Rush starts to leave. She reaches for the light switch, then looks back at Mark’s box. She walks out, leaving the light on.
END OF EPISODE
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