THE URCHIN

By
Brandon Medford

EXT. FIELD - EVENING

A bell tolls faintly.
Goats amongst a field, we move further back
A crucifix upon a Church rooftop.

We keep moving back until ..

EXT. COBBLESTONE PATH - CONTINUOUS
An empty road next to the field, its raining.
From above we follow the middle aged man trudging along on
the cobbled path.
EXT. FOREST - NIGHT
The man stops in a dense forest. A SHADOWY FIGURE appears
between the trees.
PRIEST
Hello? Hello!
No answer
PRIEST (CONT'D)
This is private property, I dont
care who you are or your reason
for being here, you are not to be
on this premises do you
understand?
The man stumbles a little.
PRIEST (CONT'D)
You hear me!
The man draws closer. The Shadowy Figure is a YOUNG BOY,
pale, wet, and lifeless.
The priest is shocked.
PRIEST (CONT'D)
Oh my, are you alright?
The child shivers, struggling to talk.
The priest touches the child chest, he feels how cold he is.

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PRIEST (CONT'D)
You must be lost. Whatd you say I
take you somplace warm, would you
like that?
The child and the man nod in turn smiling.
CUT TO:
INT. HOUSE - NIGHT
PRIEST
Just put your things on that rack.
The priest walks to the kitchen area and places a
stove, meanwhile the child explores the house, he
almost knowingly, towards the bin and picks out a
has a picture of a woman cracked, the man notices
this and storms up to the child.

pot on a
walks,
frame which
him doing

PRIEST (CONT'D)
How did you find this? Did I tell
you to touch anything?
The man pulls the frame from the child and silently reflects
over it. He then looks at a child confused and angry, the
child smiles and the man walks back up to the stove.
CUT TO:
INT. HOUSE - LATER
The man has placed two bowls on the table and is enjoying his
meal.
PRIEST
Eat.
(Gesturing to the child)
The man continues to eat his meal ravenously, not waiting for
the childs response. When finished he stands up and slaps
his stomach content. The child starts laughing at the man.
PRIEST (CONT'D)
What's funny?
The man reciprocates laughter as the child's laughing becomes
more intense.
His face drops.
He frozen as the child's laughter erupts into a roar.

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The man falls to the ground into a fit foaming at the mouth.
Dead.
The child stands up and tilts his head.
EXT. HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
Ravens squawk and are flying away from the house.
INTRO
CUT TO:
INT. WARD ROOM - NIGHT
Meet MARY a middle aged fair haired woman, looking at a
billboard and checking notes.
A young nurse walks up to her.
NURSE
Long night?
MARY
You bet.
She strips a post it note from the wall, behind her a phone
rings and she struggles as she holds the post it note in her
mouth and rushes for it.
MARY (O.S.)
MARY (CONT'D)
REDROCK instution, Mary speaking.
Ok. Is that for Donovan, yeah
thats fine send him in.
CUT TO:
INT. WARD OFFICE - LATER
Shes feeds one of the patients DONOVAN who is sat in a
wheelchair, with a small spoon. He stuggles to talk well.
MARY
(Placing a spoon in his
mouth)
Thats it. Open wide.
DONOVAN opens his mouth for the spoon.

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MARY (CONT'D)
Well done.
A beat
MARY (CONT'D)
(Still feeding him)
Who did you visit today?
DONOVAN
I saw Mandy.
MARY
Yeah, and how was that?
DONOVAN
Ok. I dont really like her though.
MARY
Why not?
DONOVAN
Shes always shouting at me.
MARY
Is she?
DONOVAN
Yeah, if I dont finish my food she
yells at me.
MARY
Oh ok... well you know I wont
shout at you if you dont finish
your food.
DONOVAN
Yeah.
MARY
You full?
DONOVAN
Uh huh.
Mary takes away the spoon and puts it in the sink. She washes
it then looks to her left to see a stack of other dishes
labelled "FOR MITCHELL" she puts them in and starts washing
them.

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INT. KITCHEN-MOMENTS LATER

MARY
So what have you learnt today?
DONOVAN(O.C.)
Not much.
MARY
Did Mandy go through the algebra
with you?
DONOVAN(O.C.)
Yeah, its hard though.
MARY
Oh of course its hard, were the
other patients there to help you?
DONOVAN(O.C.)
Yeah, Mike showed me how to do it.
MARY
See thats good, you need other
people to help you out or youll
struggle. I was rubbish at maths.
A beat
MARY (CONT'D)
Hows the sleep going?
DONOVAN(O.C.)
Not good.
MARY
Have you been taking the pills I
gave you.
DONOVAN(O.C.)
Yeah...
MARY
Good.
Mary looks at her reflection from one of the cups, she
realies she's asking herself these questions, not Donovan.
MARY (CONT'D)
Give me a minute.
Mary walks outside and to one of the nurses rooms

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INT. CLAIRES OFFICE - LATER

MARY
Hi Claire, I was just wondering
whether Donovan has been taking his
sleeping pills at all?
CLAIRE
Lets see..
CLAIRE a 50 year old veteran stands up and goes to the
bookshelf taking out a file named MED RECORDS and flicks
through it
CLAIRE (CONT'D)
DONOVAN...here we are....no Theres
no record of them. Sorry.
MARY
Ok. I don't think he's taking too
well to Mandy
CLAIRE
Get him to relocate.
MARY
Yeah Im thinking of talking to
Sharpe about that. Thanks.
MARY walks out and back into the WARD OFFICE
INT. WARD OFFICE - LATER
MARY
Claire told me you havent been
taking your meds.
DONOVAN
Shes lying.
MARY
No I dont think so, why havent
you been taking your pills DONOVAN?
DONOVAN
They make me sick.
MARY
How could they make you sick if you
havent even tried them? You NEED
to take your meds if you want a
good nights sleep okay?

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DONOVAN
Fine.
(agitated)
MARY
Good. So you dont forget were
gonna go get them now alright?
She takes DONOVAN by the wheelchair and escorts him outside
EXT. HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER
She slowly moves the wheelchair DONOVAN is in, behind her we
see two visitors in the background who are talking to the
receptionist. Donovan becomes more agitated and starts
bouncing around in his seat.
MARY
Donovan stop it.
Donovan puts his foot on the ground and halts the wheelchair
laughing.
MARY (CONT'D)
Come on youre being childish.
One of the nurses walks past
NURSE
Do you need any help?
MARY
No Im fine.
The Nurse walks away.
MARY (CONT'D)
Youre just making this more
difficult for yourself.
DONOVAN
Blah Blah Blah!
MARY
If I have to take this in baby
steps toDonovan slams his head back hitting her in the stomach
DONOVAN
Old hag!

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MARY
Right!
She violently pushes the wheelchair, he responds by shaking
the wheelchair throwing his head back again and again crying
out, Mary stuggles to control and he falls to the ground.
She sighs.
Mary looks behind her and notices the Head of Ward onlooking
in the background he pulls his finger back. Shes in trouble.
While walking urgently to him she asks one of the nurses to
look after Donovan.
HEAD OF WARD
Office.
INT. OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER
Mary walks to the office and stands awkwardly
HEAD OF WARD
Sit.
MARY
Look Im sorry he was being
difficult andHEAD OF WARD
I dont care, we dont blame
patients here its our
responsiblity to keep them in
check.
MARY
I know but..
HEAD OF WARD
You know? This isnt a case of
knowing Mary, we give 100% to our
patients, this establishment was
built on the foundation of
providing the best possible quality
of care to our patients and do you
think that the people who built
this institution would accept this
level of conduct.
MARY
No.

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HEAD OF WARD
Exactly, Ive put a lot of trust in
my staff, in You to ensure that
that quality is upheld, I dont
want to have to make a decision
neither of us would like. You're
nice and it's good to be nice, but
I'm not bending the rules for you,
you can't sweet talk yourself out
of your own actions. Start thinking
with your head.
(Points to head)
Mary becomes worred as she knows what hes talking about
MARY
I understand.
HEAD OF WARD
Good. So youre going to file a
report on the incident then youll
return to me and well discuss this
further.
MARY
Further?
HEAD OF WARD
This isnt the first time Mary.
MARY
I know.
INT. HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER
Mary walks out visibly stressed DONOVAN is gone.
CUT TO:
INT. MARYS OFFICE - NIGHT
Mary is head in paperwork writing the Report for the incident
with Donovan in comes MARCO a well built young security guard
with a cup of coffee.
MARCO
Hang in there.
MARY
Ill try
MARCO hands her coffee

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MARY (CONT'D)
Howd you know Id need coffee?
MARCO
Its in my job description
A beat
MARCO (CONT'D)
I saw your little incident.
MARY
Oh yes
(gesturing to security
cameras)
Id prefer to call it accident.
MARCO
Sharp gave it too you huh?
MARY
(Imitating Head of Ward)
THIS ESTABLISHMENT WAS BASED ON THE
FOUNDATIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY IT IS
PARAMOUNT THAT YOU REMEMBER THAT
They both laugh
MARY
Actually could
those security
(Shows him

(CONT'D)
I take a look at
tapes? Evidence.
report)

MARCO
Sure.
CUT TO:
INT. SECURITY ROOM
MARCO and MARY are sat on two chairs over a computer which
has loaded up RECENT CAPTURE
MARCO
So what are we looking for?
MARY
A frustrated, stressed young woman
making an absolute mess of herself.

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MARCO
I wouldn't worry about it, you're
not the only one. Alright, here we
go
Screen shows MARCO scrubbing through the video stopping
randomly at certain frames the first of which is
MARY
Screen shows the incident between Donovan and Mary
MARY
Okay..
Mary looks at herself. Useless.
MARY (CONT'D)
So can you save that on a DVD or
something?
MARCO
Sure.
Marco scrubs through the video attempting to compile it
INT. SECURITY ROOM - LATER
OFFICER
Here we go.
The computer screen shows the incident on the screen MARCO
scrubs through it and edits.
OFFICER (CONT'D)
I'll print you a copy.
MARCO continues scrubbing through the video, it stops
apparently at random at certain places.
One of them a ward hall standing there a child around 4 feet.
MARCO pauses and zooms in the picture becoming more blurry
OFFICER (CONT'D)
Mary come take a look at this.
Mary comes towards the computer screen
OFFICER (CONT'D)
We didn't have any child visitors
today did we?

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MARY
Not to my knowledge. What's the
timestamp?
OFFICER
Around three thirty.
MARY
Well it's
(checking her watch) four
now
I should go check it out.
OFFICER
You sure, my shift's up in twenty
it'd make senseMARY
Its fine, I don't wanna give Sharp
anymore to complain about.
OFFICER
Okay. Good luck.
Mary goes to the exit
OFFICER (CONT'D)
Mary.
Mary looks back
OFFICER (CONT'D)
You forgot the tape.
MARY
Oh thanks.
EXT. HALLWAY- LATER
Mary's walking past patient rooms it's late and she's turning
off the lights in each ward she enters one of the ward rooms
#2938
INT. WARD #2938
MARY
Goodnight
Turns off light
FROM BLACK

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THE SOUND OF RATTLING AND SCREAMING BELLS GOING OFF

MARY(V.O.)
ON IT!
INT. KITCHEN DAY
Mary's cutting up a large headless chicken.
CUT TO:
INT. HALLWAY- DAY
Mary's carrying four bowls of soul in her hand, she walks
into Ward Room
INT. WARD #2939
She walks to the serving desk where a patient is waiting
eagrerly
MARY
Here you go
She places the bowl down hurriedly and walks out
CUT TO:
INT. WARD #2949
MARY
Careful it's hot.
CUT TO:
INT. WARD #2955
We just see her place it on the table
CUT TO:
INT. WARD HALL
Mary's rushing to give her next bowl, the Head of Ward is
observing her from a distance smiling, she walks up to him as
he's standing at a desk.

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HEAD OF WARD
Keep it up, it's good to see you
handling things well.
MARY
Yeah well, responsibility right.
The Head of Ward simply smiles.
His beeper in his pocket goes off.
NURSE(V.O.)
(Muffled)
Sir we've got in incident incident
on Red Wing
HEAD OF WARD
What level is it?
NURSE(V.O.)
Level 3.
MARY
There was a break out?
The Head of Ward doesn't respond instead his expression
becomes more and more worried, a speaker on the wall blares
VOICE(V.O.)
There is an extrusion on Level 4.
Report.
The Voiceover repeats incessantly
MARY
Who is it?
HEAD OF WARD is already running, quickly out of site of MARY
She looks towards the Speaker and decides to follow as she
walks through the Ward Hall in one of the rooms out of focus
we see a child standing there for a moment.
CUT TO:
INT. RED WING WARD HALL- MOMENTS LATER
The sprinklers are spraying all over the ward the sound of
agitated patients louder than ever.
Mary, wet, runs through the hall Nurses are apparently
fleeing from the scene Mary catches one of them

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MARY
What's going on?
The Nurse doesn't respond, Mary continues running.
INT. RED WING JUNCTION PATH- MOMENTS LATER
MARY stands for a while in the junction listening to locate
the sound, the western junction is producing the most sound;
she runs towards it she sees a sign in the hall
"HOSPITAL" and enters
INT. HOSPITAL- MOMENTS LATER
DONOVAN(O.C.)
I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING! GET OFF ME!
A red light is flashing illuminating the room, Donovan is
laying on he ground shaking violently in a pool of blood.
Handcuffed. To the right on him is a guard on the ground.
Dead. As Mary enters the Head of Ward looks at her. She's in
worse than 'trouble' She doesn't bother speaking, she just
looks at the body, a group of guards escort DONOVAN away.
A forensics team is taking photos and the Head of Ward exits
to speak to the several investigators outside.
From the back door we see a man enter, wearing a black suit.
THE DOCTOR. He simply walks up to the body and we hear the
all too familiar sound of the screwdriver.
THE DOCTOR
It wasn't your patient.
MARY
I'm sorry?
THE DOCTOR
This man wasn't murdered. And the
blood
(indicating the bloody
ground)
Isn't his.
MARY
Then who's is it?

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THE DOCTOR
I don't know. That's always fun.
The pressure on his brain was
enormous, but this wasn't
spontaneous..
(Talking to himself)
Hold this
The Doctor hands her the screwdriver she takes it
apprehensively.
MARY
What is this?
THE DOCTOR
(Whilst examining the
brain)
It's a sonic device capable of
penetrating- solid matter.
MARY
But how did he escape, wards are
locked 24/7
THE DOCTOR
This isn't my hospital.
MARY
It's not mine either but as a NurseTHE DOCTOR
I don't work here either.
MARY
So are you part of the CSI or..
The Doctor scoffs
THE DOCTOR
I'm a Doctor.
MARY
Alright, does The Doctor have a
name?
THE DOCTOR
No.
Mary laughs not taking him seriously.
MARY
Ok then Doctor, my name's -

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THE DOCTOR
Mary. Your names mary.
She gets a little pissed off, she doesn't like people playing
cat and mouse with her, she looks at her name tag knowing
that's where he read it off of.
MARY
Mary Mandleson.
The Doctor opens his hand and Mary passes him back the
screwdriver.
THE DOCTOR
Has there been any strange activity
here in the past few months?
MARY
Well it's always strange.
THE DOCTOR
How so?
MARY
This is a psychiatric hospital.
THE DOCTOR
You're not useful at all are you.
The Doctor stands up and walks out, Mary walks up to the body
and sees the guard, peaceful, she sees a crucifix hanging out
of his pocket. Bloodied. Behind her there is a shadow around
six feet. The child.
CUT TO:
HEAD OF WARD(V.O.)
We're gonna have to transfer.
INT. HEAD OF WARD ROOM
HEAD OF WARD
Donovan's door was unlocked from
the outside, we can't entertain the
possibility of something like that
happening agian it posed a grave
security risk to the hospital . I'd
also like you to take a temporary
break
We move to see Mary in the Ward Room with the Head of Ward

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MARY
A break?
HEAD OF WARD
Indeed. I feel that it would be
best for your own health and well
being if you were toMARY
This isn't about my well being.
HEAD OF WARD
I'm sorry?
MARY
You think that I was involved
somehow.
HEAD OF WARD
In no way would I imply something
like that.
(A beat)
Myself and a confederate of other
nurses have decided that your own
good it would be bestMARY
Someone reported me.
HEAD OF WARD
I'm not in a position to discuss
that information.
Mary sighs
MARY
(A beat)
So what's gonna happen to Donovan?
HEAD OF WARD
He'll have to be moved to Intensive
for as long as the case is running,
from their it's really the courts
decision.
MARY
I don't want him moved to
intensive.
HEAD OF WARD
I'm sorry but guidelines dictate
that-

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MARY
There's no evidence that he was
involved.
HEAD OF WARD
And how can you make that claim?
MARY
Because IThe Head of Ward analyses her intensely.
HEAD OF WARD
Mary is something wrong?
MARY
No.
Head of Ward gives her a curious look
MARY (CONT'D)
What
She weakly half laughs
Head of Ward just gives her a look
MARY (CONT'D)
I don't I- I'm fine I'm healthy
I've been sleeping well
HEAD OF WARD
I never said you weren't.
MARY
...And now you want me to take a
break and I don't see how it's...
HEAD OF WARD
-only temporary, we're
talking...six weeks give or take.
MARY
Six weeks? Six weeks is rent.
HEAD OF WARD
Then we'll reimburse you on your
return.
Mary gives up, she's not getting out of this.
A long beat

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MARY
So where are you relocating?
HEAD OF WARD
Stanlock, ten miles east it's got
top notch security and it's close
to the town.
MARY
All right.
CUT TO:
EXT. HOSPITAL CAR PARK
The sound of a gas. The last bus leaving the hospital.
Mary's stands by the entrance.
MARY
There just ain't no way.
EXT/INT CAR
Mary walks up to her rusty old car and gets in, the
Windshield is dusty and so she gets a scrubber and hastily
cleans it.
EXT. FIELDS
The car tolls along slowly. A gentle clunking across the
road.
INT. CAR
Mary's focused on the road.
A series of clunks come from the car.
The sound of a Raven not too far.
Mary concerned but continues driving then a series of sharp
jolts bring the car to a stand still.
MARY
Oh what the hell.

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EXT. FIELD - LATER

Mary gets out and walks to the bonnet she opens it and sees
nothing indicating a problem, she fiddles with it but then
leaves it and walks into the car again.
INT. CAR-LATER
The Car doesn't start at all. She walks out again
EXT. FIELD - MOMENTS LATER
She stands by the car and then looks back to see the Asylum
around a mile away her vision impaired by the fog surrounding
the fields, she sighs and begins walking back along the path
to the asylum, a bird comes onto the car and settles itself,
just out of view.
CUT TO:
INT. WARD HALL-LATER
Mary stands in the empty hallway, she opens her hands to see
a key we follow her walking in the empty corridors.
I/E. WAITING ROOM
As she walks she stops for a while and hears a faint
scratching such as that from a Vinyl, she walks into
INT. CONTROL ROOM-LATER
WOMAN(V.O.)
Intrusion on level one
Mary walks up to the mainframe, a large tape recorder feeding
into a larger receiver
WOMAN(V.O.)
Intrusion on level one
Mary walks up to a volume switch controlling the recorder and
pulls it down the sounds becomes more and more scratchy until
it strobes producing a medium pitched sound, almost that of a
scream. It ceases abruptly.

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EXT. WAITING ROOM DOOR

A door opens
INT. CONTROL ROOM
Mary turns to leave and opens the door to see
INT. WAITING ROOM
The Doctor sitting on one of the patient seats.
THE DOCTOR
Hello.
CUT TO:
INT. ASYLUM SLEEPING ROOM
MARY
You know I was kind of hoping I'd
have company.
THE DOCTOR
I was hoping I wouldn't have to
spend any more time here.
MARY
So why are you here?
THE DOCTOR
(Beat)
I'm looking for something.
MARY
And what's that?
The Doctor doesn't answer
MARY (CONT'D)
Oh come on, it's only us here I'm
not some sort of...spy.
THE DOCTOR
Did you really just say that?
Mary laughs
MARY
I was kidding...besides you don't
even work here you told me.

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THE DOCTOR
You're right. So what are you doing
here?
MARY
My car's stuck, gotta call someone
to pick me up.
A beat
MARY (CONT'D)
Actually...
THE DOCTOR
Yes.
MARY
Yes what?
THE DOCTOR
Yes I have transport.
MARY
Then if it's possible would I beTHE DOCTOR
I don't think that's such a good
idea.
MARY
Okay that's fine I wasn;t...
A long beat
THE DOCTOR
It's a spaceship
(Completely deadpan)
The Doctor just looks at Mary she looks at him completely
deadpan.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Which happens to travel in Time,
Space and alternate dimensions .
Mary half laughs, then looks at the Doctor sincere and
confused
MARY
How do you expect me to believe
that?
THE DOCTOR
It's easier for you not to.

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MARY
What is it with you?
THE DOCTOR
What?
MARY
We're meant to be trying to get to
know each other, it's common
courtesy and I'm just trying to be
nice. You don't need to like me.
THE DOCTOR
(Scans her up and down)
Yes I do.
EXT. HALLWAY- LATER
The Doctor is briskly walking down a hallway with rooms on
either side, Mary lagging behind.
THE DOCTOR
It's just through here Come on.
INT./EXT. NARROW HALLWAY
Mary follows the Doctor, as she walks the automated lights
behind her turn off, she briefly stops at the sound of
static, she walks back a few paces and sees a small childs
room, lit up by a TV which is projecting a VHS fairly quiet.
WOMAN ON TV(V.O.)
Don't put this all on me!
MAN ON TV(V.O.)
Face it lady you're as guilty as I
am!
Mary walks in unafraid walking to turn off the TV.
CHILD
Don't.
She turns quickly to see the child sitting on a wooden stool
looking passively at the television, Mary looks to him
confused.
MARY
Hello..my name's Mary.

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CHILD
Hello Mary.
(innocent)
MAN ON TV(V.O.)
You think I trusted you, with my
own son?!
MARY
I'm so sorry, did no one see you?
Did you ask for help?
CHILD
No.
MARY
Ok then sweethart
Mary sits down trying to get comfortable
MARY (CONT'D)
well I'm a nurse this is a hospital
for sick people
CHILD
Where are the sick people?
MARY
Well they've had to leave for a
little while.
CHILD
Then why are you here?
MARY
I got lost, like you.
CHILD
I'm not lost.
WOMAN ON TV (V.O)
What choice did I have?!
MARY
Where are your parents?
CHILD
At home.
MARY
Then how did you find your way
here?

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CHILD
I walked.
MARY
Well ok, there must have been
someone was there a guardian with
you?
You let me in.
MARY (CONT'D)
I'm...what?
CHILD
You told me to come in.
MARY
Sweetie I think you're confusing me
for someone.
CHILD
Don't lie.
MARY
Excuse me.
CHILD
Old hag.
MARY
Right well, I don't understand what
you'reCHILD
Say sorry.
MARY
Right then I'm sorry.
The child just looks spitefully at her she stays braced in
her seat tense.
MARY (CONT'D)
Well you can't stay here I'm sorry,
you'll come with me and we'll find
a way to get in contact withCHILD
The phone's broken.
MARY
(flustered)
What?

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CHILD
I broke it.
MARY
Well that's fine, there's more than
one phone in this hospital.
A long beat
CHILD
You left your door open too.
MARY
What?
CHILD
I saw you sleeping.
MARY
When?
CHILD
Yesterday.
MARY
My door was locked.
The child laughs. Mary remains completely sincere.
MARY (CONT'D)
I don't think we should talk
anymore, I'll take you back to the
reception and we'll...
The TV volume increases
CHILD
I'm staying.
A gunshot erupts from the TV, Mary turns to it quickly, the
TV is displaying awoman on the ground in a pool of blood.
Dead. then looks back, the child is gone.
Mary sits there shocked, absolutely terrified, enters THE
DOCTOR
THE DOCTOR
Mary what are youHe walks up to her and sees her in great distress, he holds
her on her shoulders.
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Are you alright?

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MARY
Why did you take so long.
THE DOCTOR
Oh I'm sorry.
MARY
I feel sick
Mary hobbles to a half open window and vomits
THE DOCTOR
What happened?
MARY
There was--there was a boy he was
sat right here, and then I looked
for a second and,
THE DOCTOR
Tell me
MARY
I don't know how to describe it it
felt like I wasn't really talking
to anyone. This is insane.
THE DOCTOR
No it's not.
Mary sits holding her head in pain, THE DOCTOR gets excited
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Where did he sit, here?
MARY
Yes, we were talking and THE DOCTOR
You already said that
He flashes his screwdriver at the seat looks at the results
and sighs
THE DOCTOR (CONT'D)
That's aggravating.
MARY
What are you doing?
The doctor doesn't respond.
MARY (CONT'D)
Doctor. Tell me.

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A long beat, the Doctor sighs

THE DOCTOR
You're going to have to trust me,
even if you don't believe me.
A long beat
MARY
Ok. I trust you.
CUT TO
INT. TARDIS LATER
The Doctor is placing his screwdriver in the console
MARY
I don't believe it.
THE DOCTOR
Unbelievably predictable.
MARY
If you could go anywhere in time
and space as you say then whyd you
come here? Really.
THE DOCTOR
Like I said before. I was looking
for something and I think I've
found it. I just need proof.
MARY
Of what?
THE DOCTOR
The child you said you saw. Well
there's no trace. At least not one
I can find.
MARY
You were aware of it.
THE DOCTOR
I was aware of something, someone
called the TARDIS and it wasn't
human, or alive.
MARY
So that's why you have to stay?

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THE DOCTOR
That's why I have to stay.
MARY
So I was talking to an alien?
THE DOCTOR
More than likely.
MARY
Wow.
The Doctor walks up to her and passes her a strange looking
transponder
THE DOCTOR
You're going to need to take this,
it's a transponder, it should
register when you next see the
child.
MARY
How do you know when I'm going to
see it again.
THE DOCTOR
I dont, its just a theory.
MARY
What theory?
THE DOCTOR
My theory. Come on let's go.
MARY
Go.
THE DOCTOR
You don't want to go home do you?
MARY
Of course not. I'm excited.
They both laugh
INT. RECEPTION ROOM
MARY
We're going to have to split up.
Cover more ground.
THE DOCTOR
You're way ahead of me.

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The Doctor throws her a Walkie Talkie

MARY
I'll be in touch.
CUT TO
INT. LEISURE ROOM- LATER
Mary walks through the room, postcards littered on the floor,
a clock ticks irregularly she looks up to it, the big hand
falters ticking forward then coming back to the same place.
She sees a letter on the ground its a postcard, she picks it
up and puts it back on the shelf
MARY
(Into walkie talkie)
You should see this.
Holds up a postcard.
"Dear mary..."|
|
THE DOCTOR(V.O.)
(Interjecting)
Please spare me the sentimentality,
Have you found anything yet?
MARY
Nothing but the usual.
THE DOCTOR(V.O.)
And what's the usual?
A bookshelf fallen onto the ground, a pile of books spread
everywhere.
CUT TO:
INT./EXT. RECEPTION ROOM-LATER
She walks through a door into a door leading to a staircase
INT. STAIRCASE-MOMENTS LATER
She looks down, a long way to walk.

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She comes back inside and walks to the lift area.

INT./EXT. LIFT WAITING BAY-MOMENTS LATER
INT. LIFT- MOMENTS LATER
She presses the button for ground floor
CHILD(V.O.)
Hello.
The child's voice comes softly out of the speakers.
Mary freezes.
MARY
Hello who's this?
CHILD(V.O.)
You know who it is. I need you to
help me.
MARY
What do you need help with?
CHILD
There's a man here.
Mary opens up the walkie talkie with care, as if the child is
watching her as she speaks. She presses the receiving button
and pulls it up to her mouth...
MARY
Where is he?
The child doesn't respond.
MARY (CONT'D)
Sweetie, where is the man?
CHILD
I've found him.
MARY
Ok sweethart where is he, let's go
and find him, let's go and find the
man together.
CHILD
No.

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MARY
What's no
CHILD
I already know where you are.
MARY
How do you know where I am..
(not focused on the child)
She brings the walkie talkie towards her mouth
CHILD
I can see you.
Mary freezes with the walkie talkie towards her mouth she
looks around for cameras and sees nothing.
CHILD (CONT'D)
Who are you talking to?
Mary looks around for security cameras distracts
CHILD (CONT'D)
WHO ARE YOU TALKING TO
MARY
I'm not talking to anyone honey.
CHILD
Yes you are. You're talking to him.
She realises that the lift hasn't moved at all and presses
the button again.
CHILD (CONT'D)
You're not leaving Mary.
A beat
She slams the door with both hands
She presses the lift buttons more furiously
MARY
Open the door! Please.
Then coming to realising the futility gives up and just
stands there. Completely futile.
MARY (CONT'D)
What have you done.

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CHILD
Are you scared of dying Mary?
Can't decide which line to have, him just straight up telling
her he wants to kill her or he questions her in an almost
innocent way which could possible terrify her more
|
MARY
(on walkie talkie quietly)
Doctor...
The lift plummets, Mary screams, it jolys suddenly. Mary is
distressed her back against he wall almost sobbing.
For a second she looks up to the speaker almost angry.
The lift opens to reveal an empty mortuary
CUT TO
MALE VOICE(V.O.)
Here are Redrock we care about our
patients well being.
INT. LEARNING ROOM-LATER
The room is plastered with paintings, a TV on the top playing
an advertisement for the asylum, the Doctor walks through
uncaring.
MALE VOICE(V.O.)
Our aim is to provide the best
treatment to our patients. In the
intensive care ward we encourage a
safe environment to treat those of
more challenging behaviors. The
Head of Ward Randell Sharp is
available for consultation on Level
5 the main administrative board
which contains records for use of
executive staff only.
THE DOCTOR
Oh really.
The Doctor takes out his map which outlines the whole
institution

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MALE VOICE(V.O.) (V.O.)

Our juvenile ward provides support
to preadolescence, we understand
the need for regular contact
between parents at a young age and
provide weekly visiting
opportunities relatives please
speak to a receptionist for more
details.
CUT TO:
In the Doctor's pocket
MARY(V.O.)
(Weak)
Doctor. Doctor.
The Doctor doesn't take notice then as the voice increases
rushes for the Walkie Talkie
THE DOCTOR
Mary are you alright?
CUT TO:
INT. LIFT- MOMENTS LATER
Mary is sat staring at the lift buttons.
MARY
I'm fine, I was just stalled for a
second.
THE DOCTOR
You need help.
MARY
I don't. The child spoke to me.
Fill this part in with dialogue causing conflict between the
Doctor wanting to help Mary and her decline, cutting between
the classroom and the lift to show their separation. Come
back when you can think of something...
THE DOCTOR
How do you mean?
MARY
The lift speaker I'm guessing.
THE DOCTOR
Guessing or knowing?

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MARY
(Looking towards the
speaker unconfidently)
Knowing. He said that he knew where
I was and where you were and that
we wouldn't be able to leave.
THE DOCTOR
So he has control of
communications. Where are you right
now?
MARY
Fifth Ward.
No response
THE DOCTOR
Ok.
MARY
Doctor what's wrong.
No response
MARY (CONT'D)
Doctor.
THE DOCTOR
I'm coming to help you.
MARY
I said I don't need help.
THE DOCTOR
If he has control of the technology
MARY
(over his voice)
I know. I'm handling it.
THE DOCTOR
This could've been far worse
MARY
(Struggling over his
voice)
Didn't you hear what I said
THE DOCTOR
It's my fault. Ward 3 that's five
blocks west of here.

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MARY
DOCTOR. I said I'm fine, I'm not
useless.
THE DOCTOR
I never said that.
MARY
No. You're treating me like a
bloody toddler. If need help I'll
ask, otherwise you stick to your
thing and I'll stick to mine. Are
we clear on that? Besides you
should be worrying about yourself.
THE DOCTOR
Why would I be worrying about
myself?
MARY
I thinkA pause
MARY (CONT'D)
I think the child knows where you
are.
A long beat Behind the Doctor blurred we
Chalkboard a large eye. A sudden tension
Doctor remains completely still he turns
Chalkboard it saying "DON'T RUN" Shocked
board.

see on the
enters the room, the
to look to the
he examines the

THE DOCTOR
(solemn)
Show yourself.
A sudden explosion, absolutely massive rustling the room as
he runs towards the window where the sound came from we focus
back on the chalkboard, a smiley face.
At the window the Doctor sees the flames of the TARDIS.
Alight.
He rushes to the door, it's locked he slams it harder but it
doesn't budge.
He rushes back to the Walkie Talkie
DOCTOR
Mary, can you hear me? Listen where
ever you are just run, find an exit
anything.

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MARY
Too late. We're trapped. What do we
do?
A beat
DOCTOR
Ok, then you need to go andA crackle, the walkie talkie fissles into static, the Doctor
hits it the static fissles out into an almost scream then
nothing.
DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Mary, mary can you hear me!
MAN ON TV(V.O.)
The Head of Ward Randell Sharp is
available for consultation on Level
5 the main administrative board
which contains records for use of
executive staff only.
The Doctor turns to face the TV and we
CUT TO:
INT/EXT. WARD ROOM - LATER
The Doctor stands outside of the door and brings out his
screwdriver, as he flashes it at the door it makes a strange
high pitched distorted sound, he shakes it and tries again,
it doesn't work. He kicks open the door to reveal a dozen
TV's hooked up to the security system. On a desk to his left
a pile of books titled "Records". He walks up to the TV's and
watches each one, he looks onto the table where the security
TV's are placed and sees a Speaker. From watching the TV's he
sees Mary standing outside a Mortuary
DOCTOR
Mary....
He pushes for the Speaker
DOCTOR (CONT'D)
Mary! Mary can you hear me?
Nothing.

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He lets his finger go from the speaker, walks up to the

records stored on the computer, he stops at several webpages
"Dental Records" "Patient Incidents" before settling at
"Staff Records" Mary at the top of the page with a picture of
her smiling he looks down and we see "incidents" underneath
that "Severity" a color block of red next to it, the Doctor
is intrigued we move towards his face registering pure shock
and we...
CUT TO:
INT. MORTUARY- LATER
A hideous old woman with blue eyes frozen in fear, Mary moves
to the front of the table and looks at the name tag on her
foot
"Jane Doe."
A slew of compartment doors are open on the mortuary walls,
mary moves towards them and pulls out a table with a small
body covered in the same white sheet, she opens it to reveal
the dead security guard from earlier, she looks on the name
tag
"Mark Sully."
She wheels it back in and walks to pick another, from the PoV
of the Jane Doe we start to see its mouth move almost
inhumanly, something itching to come out, Mary oblivious
continues searching.
She pulls open another and just as she begins to unzip we see
a childs face and cut back to Mary's reaction, a terrible
sadness.
We return to the PoV of Jane Doe and her mouth pulls harder.
Back to Mary as she pulls open another Table, a larger body,
she unzips it and sees a fairhaired extremely pale woman.
It's her.
She zips it fully to see her body full of marks. Almost
runes.
She screams.
From the PoV of Jane Doe her mouth releases as several
locusts pull their way through.