"Spherecraft" by Mike Vines Tel. 270-434-3944

"SPHERECRAFT"
by
Mike Vines
mvines@hotmail.com
Tel. 270-434-3944
Copyright 2008
All Rights Reserved
FADE IN:
EXT. ESTABLISHING SHOT -- DAWN
A LARGE, ANCIENT CHINESE SETTLEMENT LOCATED ALONGSIDE A WIDE

RIVER SURROUNDED BY MISTY MOUNTAINS.
NEW ANGLE
Men farm fields and bake bricks in outdoor ovens. Women weave
fine silk on primitive looms and spin pottery on potters
wheels. Posted Archers stand guard at the outskirts.
SUPER TITLE -- "Northern China--Five Thousand Years Ago"
ANGLE ON
XING FU (30's), a Chinese Man, stands on top of a steep cliff

surveying the roads and valleys leading into the Settlement.
A MASSIVE BLACK STALLION stands obediently by his side.
He turns to mount his Horse and accidentally knocks a LEATHER

POUCH to the ground. A SMALL SPHERE WITH A SMOOTH, UNDULATING
SURFACE ROLLS OUT OF THE POUCH.
He reaches for the Sphere and it flies up hard into his hand,
causing him to grimace.
He mounts his Horse and places the Sphere into a SMALL LEATHER
BRIDLE worn around his neck.
NEW ANGLE
Xing Fu leads his horse through a downhill trail. He reaches

a clearance and draws a LONG SPEAR into one hand, a BRONZE
HAND AX into the other and charges wildly toward the
Settlement.
NEW ANGLE - SETTLEMENT
While eating his lunch, an Archer spots Xing Fu charging the

large community and laughs to himself. Several other Archers
join him.
They Kid each other as to whom will get the first shot. An
Archer falls to his knee and takes a steady aim with his BOW.
2.
NEW ANGLE
Xing Fu charges the Settlement. The Sphere bounces against

his chest.
P.O.V. ARCHER
When he lowers his Bow on target he sees a 7000 MAN ARMY OF

WARRIORS ON HORSEBACK WITH XING FU.
NEW ANGLE
The stunned Archer turns to his companions and sees them

already running back to the Settlement!
They frantically sound alarms to signal the inhabitants to

take arms against the Invaders.
NEW ANGLE
1000 MORE WARRIORS APPEAR, EACH RIDING A HORSE DRAWN CHARIOT.
The entire population of the Settlement scurries around in a

state of confusion.
INT. TENT
WU DENG (30's), a Silk Merchant, quickly gathers his Wife,

LING (30's), and Son, YU (10), and runs outside.
EXT. SETTLEMENT
The Inhabitants stand poised ready to battle the Invaders.
Xing Fu and his Warriors surround the Settlement. Xing Fu

rides up to the Entrance of the Settlement and yells to its
Inhabitants. IN MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLE.
XING FU
I am your king, Xing Fu, and this is
my kingdom. Surrender your will to me
now, or perish!
ARCHERS
A nervous Archer shoots an Arrow into the air at the Warriors.

3.
NEW ANGLE
The Arrow splinters when it hits a stone Warrior between the

eyes. The Warrior remains still.
NEW ANGLE
LARGE SAILING VESSELS APPEAR IN THE RIVER BORDERING THE

SETTLEMENT WITH FIRE-BALL LAUNCHERS POINTED IN THEIR DIRECTION.
NEW ANGLE - SETTLEMENT
Ling's clothing catches fire from an OPEN FIRE PIT when they
run for cover. Wu Deng hands Yu to a BYPASSER and tries to
extinguish his wife's clothing, when his clothing ignites.
YU DENG
Cries watching his parents succumb to the flames.
NEW ANGLE
The Inhabitants throw down their arms and bow to Xing Fu.
Xing Fu dismounts and stands proudly before his new Kingdom.
EXT. FU KINGDOM - YEARS LATER
A MAGNIFICENT PALACE IN THE MOUNTAINS SURROUNDED BY RARE BIRDS,

ANIMALS, EXOTIC FLOWERS AND PLANTS.
INT. PALACE
Xing Fu wakes and prepares for the day. The Sphere hovers
near him and follows him wherever he goes.
A FLUTTERING BIRD assists Xing Fu dressing, then carefully

returns his GROOMING ARTICLES back into place.
EXT. PALACE -- LATER
KING FU SITS IN HIS GOLDEN THRONE AT THE ENTRANCE OF HIS PALACE

WITH HIS CONSORTS, COUNSELORS, PETS AND SPHERE NEARBY.
A SEVEN-THOUSAND MAN ARMY STANDS AT ATTENTION IN THE DISTANCE.
CITIZENS line up to be seen by King Fu with their requests.
15-Year-Old Yu Deng stands quietly in the shadows watching

King Fu administer his law.
4.
EXT. FU KINGDOM -- DAY
King Fu demonstrates to a GROUP OF SOLDIERS how a METAL

MECHANISM MOUNTED ON A CHARIOT ALWAYS POINTS SOUTH regardless
of which way the Chariot turns.
EXT. ESTABLISHING SHOT - DUSK
AN ENORMOUS COMMUNITY OF LARGE MUD HUTS WITH SMOKING CHIMNEYS

SURROUNDED BY BARREN FLATLAND AND AN EERIE RED SKY.
NEW ANGLE
YAN LIU (30's), a CHINESE TRIBAL LEADER, directs the casting

of BRONZE AX AND SPEAR HEADS near an OPEN FURNACE.
His EIGHTY BROTHERS, all of whom have HEADS OF BRONZE, A

FOREHEAD OF IRON, THE FACE OF A HUMAN AND THE BODY OF A HORSE,
assist him.
INT. PALACE -- DAY
King Fu reclining with SEVERAL GIGGLING SCANTILY CLAD WOMEN.
The Sphere hovers nearby.
A SOLDIER rushes in and bows. IN MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH

SUBTITLES.
SOLDIER
My Lord. Yan Liu and his brothers
have been seen approaching the barrier!
KING FU
Consolidate the guard, then bring my
chariot.
The Soldier bows and exits.
EXT. WAR ZONE -- LATER
Yan Liu, his Brothers, and TEN THOUSAND WARRIORS await King
Fu in a GIANT CRAGGY CANYON littered with the SKELETONS OF
DEAD ANIMALS. The edge of a formidable CLIFF looms nearby.
King Fu and his Seven Thousand Warriors approach the War zone
and stop a mile away from Yan Liu.
Can Lin (40s), King Fu's General, apprehensively surveys the

War Zone. IN MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
5.
KING FU
Be confident my friend. A Fierce tiger
is inferior to the local worm.
CAN LIN
An even number would give me greater
confidence, my lord.
Yan Liu's brother, Chi Liu (20's), gallops across the War
Zone to King Fu. The sight and smell of Chi Liu repulses the
King and his Warriors.
CHI LIU
King Fu! My brother demands the
immediate surrender of your forces and
hereby takes possession of the territory
and inhabitants you proclaim as your
kingdom. Any other action will result
in a long and agonizing death for all!
KING FU
Twice before your brother has challenged
my sovereignty and twice before he
suffered profound humiliation. You
may tell your brother we anxiously
await his--creative intimidation, with
what in turn will surely be his final
crusade.
Chi Liu screams a shrill that turns into a ghastly laugh,

then gallops back across the War Zone.
NEW ANGLE
Chi Liu reports King Fu's response to his brother. Burning

with rage Yan Liu summons the GODS OF WIND AND RAIN.
The sky quickly darkens from BLACK CLOUDS. VIOLENT THUNDER

and LIGHTENING strike nearby. HURRICANE WINDS toss King Fu's
Warriors around the War Zone.
KING FU (CONT'D)
(to Can Lin)
Summon my daughter, Nu Fu!
EIGHT WARRIORS hand carry a GOLDEN COACH to King Fu and place

it onto the ground. Nu Fu (teens), a Beautiful Young Woman
dressed in Golden Silk, steps out of the Coach and faces him.
6.
King Fu points to a clearing in the War Zone and Nu Fu walks

there and stops. Her body GLOWS BRIGHTLY AND EMANATES ENORMOUS
HEAT thereby neutralizing the Storm.
NEW ANGLE
Yan Liu calls upon LARGE FLOATING SPIRITS frightening King

Fu's Warriors.
KING FU (CONT'D)
They fear the sound of dragons! Make
bugles from the horns of the dead!
The Warriors break off the HORNS FROM THE SKULLS OF THE DEAD
ANIMALS and carve Bugles from them. They blow into the Bugles
and PARALYZE THE SPIRITS IN FEAR.
NEW ANGLE
Yan Liu motions his Warriors into formation behind him and
raises his arms. A DENSE FOG FORMS OVER THE ENTIRE WAR ZONE.
King Fu looks in the direction of the Cliff, then at the

Compass in his Chariot.
Yan Liu silently commands his Brothers and Warriors to circle

behind King Fu's forces.
Yan Liu's Brothers SCREAM causing King Fu's Warriors to panic.
CAN LIN
(to King Fu)
How do we find them?!
KING FU
Use your nostrils!
King Fu checks the Compass on his Chariot.
KING FU (CONT'D)
Order the formation west!
NEW ANGLE
Yan Liu, his Brothers and Warriors grope through the Fog
searching for King Fu. They come to the edge of the Cliff
and peer down into the deep Canyon.
An ARROW impacts hard into the hind quarters of ONE OF YAN

LIU'S BROTHERS.
7.
His Metallic Head rears back SCREAMING in agony before he

loses his footing and falls over the Cliff.
NEW ANGLE
Yan Liu turns around to find King Fu and his Forces in ROW
AFTER ROW OF MILITARY FORMATION, Weapons pointed at them.
The BLOODY FIGHTING BEGINS.
Yan Liu's Brothers and Warriors overpower King Fu's Forces.
King Fu glances at the Sphere and for every Arrow an Archer

fires ONE-HUNDRED ARROWS hit Yan Liu's Warriors.
The barrage of Arrows decimate Yan Liu's Brothers and Warriors.
Intoxicated with power, King Fu causes the arrows to burst

into flames when they hit, incinerating his enemies.
Can Lin places his hand on King Fu's shoulder.
CAN LIN
The enemy has been destroyed, my lord.
King Fu breaks his trance and regains his composure.
KING FU
Yes. You are quite right, my friend.
NEW ANGLE
Yan Liu tries to escape under the cover of fog and confusion.
The King's Warriors corner and capture him against the Cliff.
NEW ANGLE - LATER
The War Zone LITTERED WITH CHARRED BODIES and BLACK SMOKE.
A Warrior delivers Yan Liu, hands bound, to King Fu.
King Fu nods to the Warrior who shoves Yan Liu forward.
A SWORDSMAN stands ready to behead Yan Liu, but Yan Liu refuses
to subserviently lower his head. Can Lin slaps his face and
tries to push his head down. Yan Liu remains stubborn.
Can Lin and TWO OFFICERS quietly confer. King Fu watches.

8.
Can Lin walks away. He returns carrying something behind his

back. He walks to Yan Liu, looks him in the eyes and drops
CHI LIU'S HEAD at his knees.
Wide-eyed, Yan Liu looks down at his Brother's head, about

the same time the Executioners's Blade severs his. His eyes
and mouth continue to move.
The King motions a Warrior to bury Yan Lin's body on the spot,
then points toward a range of DISTANT MOUNTAINS. IN MANDARIN
WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
KING FU (CONT'D)
(to another Warrior)
Bury the head a thousand Li!
The Warrior mounts a HORSE and quickly rides by, picking up

Yan Liu's still-alive Head by his hair and gallops away.
A weary King Fu surveys the War Zone.
KING FU (CONT'D)
(to Can Lin)
Recover the metal. Then we may rest.
EXT. MOUNTAIN RANGE - DUSK
The Warrior digs a hole while Yan Liu's head, positioned on a

nearby Rock, watches him.
He grabs the Head by the hair and tosses it into the Hole.
EXT. FU KINGDOM - DAY - YEARS LATER
King Fu sits on his GOLDEN THRONE at the ENTRANCE of his Palace

surrounded by Consorts, Counselors, Can Lin and the Sphere.
A SEVEN-THOUSAND MAN ARMY stands at attention in the distance.
BEAUTIFUL WOMEN, FACES PAINTED WHITE, their bodies sensually

wrapped in BRIGHT MULTICOLORED SATINS, parade up the steps
vying for the king's attention.
A Counselor guides one of the most beautiful of them, Sing Lu

(20's), up the steps to be presented to the King.
IN MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.

9.
KING FU
(to Can Lin)
So beautiful and so plentiful. Surely
my general could accommodate the needs
of just a few of these wayward angels?
CAN LIN
I thank my lord for his generosity but
I'm afraid the one I have entirely
occupies my time and easily tasks my
remaining youth.
KING FU
I doubt a man of war can be so easily
tasked. I admire your modesty, my
friend and I respect your prudence.
CAN LIN
What troubles my lord?
KING FU
Yan Liu.
CAN LIN
Yan Liu perished long ago.
KING FU
The memory of my weakness during the
battle has filled my thoughts.
CAN LIN
You were brilliant, my lord.
KING FU
I was seduced by the power to destroy.
The orb's key to power is mankind
himself. We must defend ourselves
from our own deceit. This cannot be
allowed to happen again.
CAN LIN
What may I do?
KING FU
I have many wives, sons and daughters.
They are my most cherished treasure
and this city a paradise. I have
achieved a level of content few men
will ever know.
(MORE)
10.
KING FU (MORE)
The orb demands consummate dedication.
A custodian exalted in both wisdom and
discipline. Another must be named to
assure our longevity in the event I am
no longer able. You will be this
custodian.
CAN LIN
This will be, my king. I willfully
pledge my life.
KING FU
I know this, my friend.
Sing Lu stumbles on the steps just before reaching the King.
She does a DOUBLE SOMERSAULT into the air when the King and
the Counselor instinctively reach out to help her.
In mid-air she removes a LONG DAGGER from her Sash and drives
it into King Fu's chest.
Simultaneously, she flicks her other arm around and captures

the hovering Sphere with an ANIMAL SKIN SACK.
She lands perfectly on both feet behind the Throne. She

removes her wig and its Yu Deng, avenging his parents death!
Can Lin grabs the King and cries out.
CAN LIN
No!
He gently places the King back on his Throne and kneels beside
him. King Fu dies with the look of astonishment on his face.
NEW ANGLE
THE FU KINGDOM BEGINS TO DISSOLVE. THE PALACE AND ITS CONTENTS

DISAPPEAR LEAVING BEWILDERED SERVANTS WANDERING IN CONFUSION.
COUNSELORS, CONSORTS AND WARRIORS FLEE TO THE COUNTRYSIDE.
NEW ANGLE
THE SEVEN-THOUSAND MAN ARMY TRANSFORMS INTO TERRA COTTA.

11.
NEW ANGLE
Yu Deng walking confidently across the Kingdom, NOW A HOLLOW

SETTLEMENT INHABITED BY WANDERING PEASANTS.
NEW ANGLE
Yu Deng walks past the Terra Cotta Guards and shoves one over
causing a DOMINO EFFECT ON SEVERAL OTHERS. They fall to the
ground and crack into pieces.
EXT. MOUNTAIN RANGE - DUSK
Sitting by his CAMP FIRE, Yu Deng opens the Animal Skin Sack
and removes the Sphere.
NEW ANGLE
He gazes into its Undulating Surface and smiles. THE VALLEY

BEFORE HIM CRACKS WIDE OPEN TO A THUNDEROUS BOOM REVEALING A
VAST SHIMMERING KINGDOM.
Yu Deng watches his Kingdom unfold in awe, then slowly slumps

forward and dies.
His momentary Kingdom DISSOLVES.
NEW ANGLE
Yu Deng slumped forward with a LARGE ARROW in his back.
NEW ANGLE
Can Lin walks out from behind a LARGE ROCK holding a BOW.
He removes the Arrow from Yu Deng's back and places it into

his QUILL. He pries the Sphere out of Yu Deng's hand and
holds it out in front of him.
IN MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLE.
CAN LIN
By the spirit of my lord, my life and
the lives of those who follow me. We
will not fail you.
EXT. ESTABLISHING SHOT -- PRESENT DAY -- LATE AFTERNOON
CHINATOWN, LOS ANGELES, at BROADWAY and COLLEGE STREET.

12.
SUPER TITLE -- "Chinatown, Los Angeles"
CHINESE MERCHANTS DECORATE THEIR STOREFRONTS IN PREPARATION

FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES.
A LIMOUSINE drives slowly through the CROWDED STREETS until

it reaches a GUARD SHACK in front of a MULTISTORY OFFICE
BUILDING. SEVERAL LARGE SATELLITE DISHES POPULATE THE ROOF.
The CHAUFFEUR hands a BUSINESS CARD to a UNIFORMED CHINESE

SECURITY GUARD and a CHAIN-LINKED GATE slides open.
INT. GUARD SHACK
The Guard dials the Phone. IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLE.
GUARD
Mister Wong has arrived.
EXT. BUILDING
Out of the Guards view, PAO LIN (30S), AN ATHLETIC CHINESE

MAN, AND TWO VERY LARGE CHINESE HENCHMEN, CHONG-HO AND CHIN
FU, instantly roll out from under the moving Limousine and
run toward a LOADING DOCK in back of the Building.
The Limousine parks in front of the BUILDING ENTRANCE. A

SIGN above the Entrance reads, "Pacific Dyplex."
DAVID LIU (30s), A WELL-DRESSED, CHINESE-AMERICAN MAN exits

and escorts a SLIM AND ATHLETIC CHINESE WOMAN, ANNABEL LI
(20's), to the Building Entrance.
INT. CONFERENCE HALL
FRANK YEE (50's), A PAUNCHY CHINESE BUSINESSMAN, stands before

a PODIUM holding a BRASS PLAQUE. Behind him hangs a CITY OF
LOS ANGELES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEAL, along with a SIGN
designating him, "MAN OF THE YEAR."
MISTER YEE
...and in appreciation for this
prestigious award I'd like to reaffirm
Pacific Dyplex's commitment to the
support and sponsorship of the future
business leaders and trend setters of
industry--the youths of our inner city
schools. I thank you very much.
APPLAUSE
13.
EXT. BUILDING LOADING DOCK
PAO LIN removes a CLIPBOARD from inside his Jacket and slips
on a SPORTS HAT. He presses a DOORBELL while standing in
front of a WINDOWED DELIVERY SERVICE DOOR.
INT. BUILDING
FOUR CHINESE WORKERS sit at a MAKE SHIFT CARD TABLE PLAYING

MAH JONG. TWO CHINESE WORKERS stand Cheering them on.
A BUZZER SOUNDS (O.S.).
The LAST TILE is placed and the game is over.
THE BUZZER SOUNDS AGAIN (O.S.).
A Worker looks at his WATCH then walks to the Service Door

and sees Pao Lin. IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
WORKER
We are closed!
Pao Lin looks blankly at the Worker.
WORKER (CONT'D)
Closed! Come back tomorrow!
Pao Lin holds up the Clipboard showing him a BILL OF LADEN

WRITTEN IN CHINESE.
The frustrated Lead Worker shakes his head.
WORKER (CONT'D)
Idiot!
He unlocks the Service Door.
WORKER (CONT'D)
I said we are...
Pao Lin knocks out the Worker. He fights the remaining Workers
while Chong-Ho and Chin Fu climb a STAIRCASE leading to an
UPSTAIRS LABORATORY.
Having rendered them all unconscious, Pao Lin surveys the

Building for any other movement then climbs the Staircase.
14.
INT. OUTER OFFICE
David and Annabel enter Mister Yee's OUTER OFFICE.
Mister Yee's secretary, MEI YU (20's), rises and bows from

behind her DESK. IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
MEI YU
Good afternoon. May I ask your name?
David hands her a BUSINESS CARD.
MEI YU (CONT'D)
Thank you. Mister Yee will be here
shortly. He asks that you make
yourselves comfortable in his office.
Mei Yu opens a DOOR MARKED "PRESIDENT" for them.
INT. OFFICE
ORIENTAL FURNISHINGS AND A CHINESE DEMON MASK DECORATE THE

OFFICE. A TALL ANTIQUE SAFE RESIDES IN A CORNER.
David sits in a LEATHER CHAIR near a LARGE WINDOW. Annabel,

spooked by the Mask on the Wall, stands near the Door.
INT. BUILDING
Pao Lin reaches the top of the Stairway and cautiously looks
around the corner. He sees TWO HALLWAYS THAT BORDER AN
ENCLOSED ROOM WITH SMALL WINDOWS AND A SINGLE DOOR.
Chong-Ho stands quietly at one end of a Hallway with a CHINESE

GUARD LAYING FACE DOWN, UNCONSCIOUS, AT HIS FEET. A RIFLE
lies next to the Guard.
Chin Fu leans against a wall at the end of the other Hallway

peering through a WINDOW.
Pao Lin silently steps up to a Window.
P.O.V. PAO LIN
A LARGE METHAMPHETAMINE LABORATORY. FOUR TECHNICIANS work at

different stages of production and packaging under the watchful
eyes of TWO ARMED GUARDS.
15.
INT. BUILDING
Pao Lin, Chong-Ho and Chin Fu storm into the Laboratory and
incapacitate the Guards and Technicians.
They destroy the LABORATORY APPARATUS then gather BAGS of

DOPE and throw it into a METAL DRUM. Pao Lin dumps a BOTTLE
OF ACID into the Drum until a SIZZLING PLUME OF SMOKE erupts.
INT. OUTER OFFICE
Mister Yee enters carrying his MOTY Award and proudly shows
it to Mei Yu. Mei Yu hands him the Business Card.
MISTER YEE
Good--Mister Wong.
INT. OFFICE
Mister Yee enters and places the MOTY Award on his Desk.
Annabel pulls Mei Yu inside the Office and closes the door.
MEI YU
What are you doing?
Mister Yee sees a man in the Chair facing the Window.
MISTER YEE
Mister Wong?
David rises.
DAVID
A charming view of our great city.
You have done very well.
MISTER YEE
You! Get out!
Mister Yee quickly presses a RED BUTTON on his TELEPHONE.

David lights a SMALL CIGAR.
MISTER YEE (CONT'D)

I said, get out of here you cheap hood!!
DAVID
Patience and civility is often rewarded
with opportunity and profit.
16.
MISTER YEE
Quaint philosophy from such a
dishonorable man always goes unheard.
My men will be here in seconds. Leave
this place now!
DAVID
Then I will be brief. Please sit down.
Mister Yee remains standing.
DAVID (CONT'D)
I represent a cartel of international
investors and I must say we've had our
eye on you for some time now.
Mister Yee remains silent.
DAVID (CONT'D)
We've watched the evolution of your
enterprise with great anticipation.
MISTER YEE
I'm not interested in you or your
cartel.
DAVID
You should be. We are the world's
information brokers. Wholesalers of
knowledge in a market of great demand
and it's an immensely profitable market
at that. Sensitive data sells at quite
a premium.
MISTER YEE
Why are you bothering me?
David walks over to the Safe and looks along side of it.
P.O.V. DAVID
LABEL on side of Safe reads, "Chicago Safe Company, Model 49,

S/N 002952, Pat. Pend. 1888."
INT. OFFICE
David removes a PDA from his coat, flips up it's SHORT ANTENNA
and scribbles a message on it.
17.
DAVID
You and this communication complex
will play host to a new revolutionary
device that will vastly increase our
knowledge base. It may, in fact, allow
us to tap into any network located
anywhere on the globe.
MISTER YEE
Why me?!
The PDA BEEPS.
DAVID
Prima facie. The ideal cover. You've
earned the respect of your trade and
local commerce and your company is
always ranked in the top one percent.
You even sponsor local soccer and
softball teams...
David looks at the PDA then unlocks the Safe. He removes

SEVERAL BAGS OF WHITE POWDER and throws them onto the Desk to
Mister Yee's astonishment.
DAVID (CONT'D)
And you're greedy. Owning a very
successful business isn't quite enough
for you.
David places the PDA back into his pocket.
DAVID (CONT'D)
The right information, Mister Yee,
will open any door.
MISTER YEE
No one tells me how to run my business!
I built this company...
DAVID
Selling dope to kids with dollars in
their pockets. And what do these common
street drugs earn you in a month?
MISTER YEE
More than you have dreamed.
David laughs.
18.
DAVID
Charity, compared to what you will
realize as a member of the cartel.
MISTER YEE
You must leave immediately.
DAVID
You have built an admirable reputation
despite your activity in underground
drug manufacturing. The cartel requires
this organization for operation as a
major hub for our Pacific network.
MISTER YEE
No!
Two Office Doors open at the same time. Mister Yee smiles.
MISTER YEE (CONT'D)

And now, Mister Wu, your presence here
will be abruptly and permanently
terminated.
David glances over his shoulder.
DAVID
Ah--your men have arrived.
Chong-Ho and Chin Fu enter the Office from each Door, both
dragging an unconscious Guard on the floor by one arm.
Pao Lin enters the Office after Chong-Ho, then through the
Waiting Room Door closing it behind him.
DAVID (CONT'D)
These are my affiliates from Hong Kong,
Chong-Ho, Chin Fu, the lovely Annabel
and of course, Pao Lin, who is assuring
our privacy from outside your office
door. They were generously provided
by the cartel to assist me in developing
loyal and trustworthy business
partnerships with establishments such
as yours.
MISTER YEE
I am not alone in this enterprise!
(MORE)
19.
MISTER YEE (MORE)

Do you think my overseas associates
will stand by while your cartel attempts
to...
DAVID
Your drug affiliations have been
severed. As a business member of the
cartel your enterprise will appear to
operate as a legitimate corporation.
You will no longer deal in drugs or
any other venture which may give cause
for scrutiny and for that you will be
well rewarded.
MISTER YEE
Mister Wong will have comment about
your proposition. Hong Kong deals
ruthlessly with your brand of treachery.
David looks at Annabel. She walks to the Desk and unsnaps

her Evening Purse and removes a BLOODIED HANDKERCHIEF. She
tosses the Handkerchief onto the Desk and TWO SEVERED HUMAN
EYEBALLS roll out.
Mei Yu SCREAMS.
DAVID
I don't believe Mister Wong will be
commenting about anything at this time.
Mister Yee nervously swallows.
MISTER YEE
I will not turn this business over to
you or anyone else, and if any harm
comes to my family I will see to it
that...
DAVID
That had not entered into my mind.
Trust is the first principle in any
partnership.
MISTER YEE
My mind will not be changed.
David becomes impatient. He snubs his Cigar out in the Ash

Tray and glances at Annabel again.
20.
DAVID
I have learned be most persuasive,
Mister Yee.
Annabel silently walks up to Mister Yee and smiles. Mister

Yee looks her over.
MISTER YEE
And, I am not interested in your
concubine!
Annabel quickly flicks a DOUBLE-EDGED KNIFE out from her

waistband. She holds it an inch from the end of the blade
then sticks and holds it into Mister Yee's abdomen.
Mei Yu SCREAMS again.
DAVID
That had not entered into my mind,
either.
Mister Yee falls back against the wall, gasping. Annabel

slaps his hands away from the Knife with her free hand when
he reaches for his stomach.
Mei Yu grabs Annabel's arm.
MEI YU
Ting dai! Ting dai!
Annabel backhands Mei Yu across the face sending her onto the
floor. Chong-Ho and Chin Fu restrain her.
DAVID
She didn't insert the full length of
the blade. She didn't even puncture a
vital organ, but you must admit it is
most uncomfortable.
Mister Yee moans while sweat flows freely from his forehead.
DAVID (CONT'D)
I shall require an answer at this time,
Mister Yee. Will you join us and become
a trusted member of the organization?
Mister Yee struggles to catch his breath.

21.
DAVID (CONT'D)
This will require your commitment and
irrefutable faith in our venture.
Mister Yee painfully nods.
DAVID (CONT'D)
Very well then. We knew we could count
on your participation.
(to Annabel)
Ting dai.
Annabel almost brings herself to a sexual climax from the

sense of control she has over the transfixed Mister Yee.
DAVID (CONT'D)
Annabel!
David places a hand on her shoulder.
DAVID (CONT'D)
Ting dai!
Annabel, lost in blood lust, swings the Knife at David.
David Karate blocks four swipes of the Blade with his arms
before she regains her composure and stops. She flicks the
Knife back into her waistband and stands by the Door.
Mister Yee falls against his Desk while holding his bloody
abdomen with his hand. He slumps into his Chair.
David removes a FOLDED PAPER from his coat.
DAVID (CONT'D)
This last formality, Mister Yee, is
for you to signify your pledge to the
organization and to recognize the cartel
as a legal business partner.
David takes a FOUNTAIN PEN from the Desk and dips the point
into a splotch of BLOOD then places it into his hand.
Mister Yee barely manages to scratch his signature.
DAVID (CONT'D)
Now, your drug laboratory has been
neutralized and we will utilize the
funds gained from the sale of these
(MORE)
22.
DAVID (MORE)
narcotics to help finance the
installation of new equipment. You
may retain what funds you now have.
Welcome to the cartel Mister Yee.
David throws the Dope into a BAG and hands it to Chong-Ho.
Mister Yee grimaces in pain.
David bows and exits. Chong-Ho, Chin Fu and Annabel follow.
Mei Yu runs to Mister Yee, sobbing.
EXT. ESTABLISHING SHOT -- AFTERNOON
A TALL, MODERN OFFICE BUILDING SURROUNDED BY A LUSH, GREEN

LANDSCAPE. A SIGN ON THE BUILDING READS, "DEVICETEK, INC.".
SUPER TITLE -- "Fremont, California"
INT. MODERN OFFICE
CLUTTERED CUBICLE surrounded by MODULAR PANELS. MICHAEL CHEN

(25), Chinese-American electrical engineer, sits at his DESK
typing on a PC.
He peels off a SMALL PLASTIC CASE taped to the bottom of his

Desk Drawer. He removes an INTEGRATED CIRCUIT from the Case
and slips the Chip up his shirt sleeve.
He adjusts his WRISTWATCH to the time displayed on the MONITOR.
He presses the Enter Key, then shuts off the power to the
Monitor. The Screen BLANKS.
Michael's PHONE RINGS, causing him to flinch.
MICHAEL
This is Michael...oh, yeah...okay Scott,
see 'ya on the way there--bye.
He hangs up, then stares at the FAMILY PHOTOS on his Desk.
INT. HALLWAY
SCOTT BRENNER (20's), a nerdish, chubby man, runs up to Michael

in the Hallway.
23.
SCOTT
(puffing)
Hey, Michael, where 'ya been?
MICHAEL
Right here. What's up with you, Scott?
SCOTT
T-G-I-P. Thank God it's payday. I'm
just now recovering from the cost of
Christmas, ho-ho. Hey, I hear you're
heading south for the new year's
festivities.
MICHAEL
Yep. Big deal in Chinatown you know.
SCOTT
You gonna bring back some more of those
bun things again?
Michael looks at Scott's bulging waistline.
MICHAEL
Cha siu bao. You don't need any more
of those.
Scott looks down at his waist.
SCOTT
Naw--plenty of room there.
They approach an ENTRANCE TO A LABORATORY secured by a PAIR

OF ARMED GUARDS. They show the Guards their BADGES and enter
the Laboratory.
INT. CHANGING ROOM
Scott and Michael change into CLEAN ROOM PAPER GOWNS, BOOTS
and HAIR NETS.
SCOTT
Thanks for requesting my assistance on
this spook project, good buddy. I can
use the overtime.
MICHAEL
You're not kidding about spooky.
(MORE)
24.
MICHAEL (MORE)
There are more nervous engineers running
around here than at a stock holders
meeting at Apple.
SCOTT
How about letting me in on the
happenings since I just got my clearance
today?
MICHAEL
Do you have a need to know?
SCOTT
Damned-straight.
MICHAEL
Did they mention anything about Weasel
when you were in Security?
Scott shakes his head.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
Feds need a way to secure secret data
on their intranets. They've developed
a prototype hybrid network chip like
you've never seen. Works as a surrogate
microprocessor. And it thinks.
SCOTT
Like A-I?
MICHAEL
Only smarter, much smarter. It knows
how to investigate everything about a
hacker trying to breach a site, even
behavioral characteristics about the
user just in case...
SCOTT
He or she is an inside spy.
MICHAEL
Right. It's backtracking capabilities
are incredible.
SCOTT
So we got the honor of making the first
chips because of the old man's process?
25.
MICHAEL
Yes, for the time being.
They are suited up and head for the CLEAN ROOM.
SCOTT
How did pretest go?
MICHAEL
Scary. I didn't know software could
fix itself.
Michael walks through the Clean Room DOORS with Scott behind.
SCOTT
Bill Gates will shit.
INT. HALLWAY -- LATER
Michael leaving.
INT. RECEPTION AREA
The RECEPTIONIST spots Michael walking out of the Building.
RECEPTIONIST
Michael! Michael!
Michael freezes. He turns and sees her holding up a RED

ENVELOPE.
RECEPTIONIST (CONT'D)
Michael--this is for you!
He takes the Envelope from her and looks at it.
MICHAEL
What's this?
RECEPTIONIST
Not sure. All I know is that it came
for you from upstairs.
MICHAEL
It's too red to be a pink slip. Thanks!
EXT. PARKING LOT
Michael opens the Envelope. To his surprise he finds a CARD

and a COMPANY CHECK made out to him.
26.
CLOSE-UP -- CARD
A CHINESE NEW YEAR'S CARD that reads, "Happy Chinese New Year --
Kung Hei Fat Choy," with CHINESE LETTERING saying the same.
INT. EXECUTIVE OFFICE
REFLECTION IN THE OFFICE WINDOW OF AN UNRECOGNIZABLE ELDERLY

MAN DRESSED IN A DARK SUIT. He stands motionless, looking
down onto the Company Parking Lot.
DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES (O.S.).
MAN'S VOICE (O.S.)

Your flight leaves in an hour, sir.
He pauses for a moment, then turns and disappears (O.S.).
EXT. PARKING LOT
Michael enters his HONDA ACCORD and tosses the Red Envelope
onto the dashboard. There's a SUITCASE in the back seat.
He removes the Plastic Case from his pocket and examines it.
NEW ANGLE
An ASIAN MAN sits in a BEAT-UP TOYOTA, watching Michael. He

sees Michael holding the Case. He jumps out of his Car and
runs toward him.
INT. MICHAEL'S HONDA
He tosses the Case onto the dashboard and drives off.
EXT. PARKING LOT
The Asian Man runs back to his Car and drives after Michael.
EXT. FREEWAY
The Asian Man follows Michael onto HIGHWAY 84 towards the

DUMBARTON BRIDGE. He tries to catch up with Michael but gets
wedged in the DENSE PRIME TIME TRAFFIC.
EXT. BRIDGE
Michael stops at the TOLLBOOTH. A CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

CAR sits along side of the road.
27.
Michael hands CHANGE to the TOLL GUARD and drives away.
NEW ANGLE
Asian Man reaches the Toll Guard and has no change. He pulls
out his WALLET and hands the Toll Guard a FIFTY-DOLLAR BILL.
The Toll Guard looks at the Bill, laughs and hands it back.
He is about to run the Tollbooth but changes his mind when he

spots the California Highway Patrol Car.
He watches Michael drive out of view. CARS HONK (O.S.).
INT. MICHAEL'S HONDA
He grabs the Case and stares at its contents.
MICHAEL
Brilliant move, Michael. You dumb
ass.
He's about to chuck it out the window but stops himself.
INT. YU-LIN'S BEDROOM -- NIGHT
TAPESTRIES, CARVED IVORY AND SCULPTURED INCENSE BURNERS

DECORATE THE BEDROOM.
YU-LIN CHEN (70's), AN ELDERLY CHINESE MAN, kneels before a

SMALL FAMILY SHRINE OF OLD PHOTOGRAPHS, MEMORABILIA AND BURNING
CANDLES ON TOP OF A SMALL WALL SHELF.
The Bedroom sits in back of a HERBALIST SHOP on Broadway Street

in Chinatown, where the other family members reside.
Yu-Lin raises his head and stands, facing the Shrine. He

bows then walks to an ANTIQUE HUTCH.
He opens the Doors to the Hutch and removes a SHINY, BLACK-

LACQUERED BOX from a Nook and holds it out in front of him.
He opens the Box revealing the Sphere nestled within the FITTED
INTERIOR.
The Sphere rises out of the Box and hovers up to a corner of

the Bedroom.
28.
NEW ANGLE
AN IMAGE OF OLD CHINESE ANCESTORS SITTING IN A CIRCLE APPEARS.

THEY BOW IN CONTEMPLATIVE MEDITATION SURROUNDED BY AN
IRIDESCENT FOG.
Yu-Lin approaches an ELDERLY CHINESE WOMAN, SUE-MEI (70's),

in the Circle and kneels by her side. She wears a KEI PO; a
TRADITIONAL CHINESE GOWN.
He leans closer looking affectionately into her face.
YU-LIN
Sue Mei.
She slowly raises her head and turns to him. She looks into
his longing eyes and smiles while gently caressing the side
of his face with her hand.
SUE-MEI
My husband.
INT. HERB SHOP HALLWAY
Michael removes a BOOK from a TALL BOOKCASE. He throws the

Plastic Case containing the stolen Chip onto the Bookcase and
replaces the Book.
He knocks on Yu-Lin's BEDROOM DOOR down the Hallway.
MICHAEL
Gramps! We're almost ready! It's
close to midnight!
INT. YU-LIN'S BEDROOM
Yu-Lin holds her hand against his face. He struggles to speak.
YU-LIN
Yes, Michael. I will be there in a
moment.
He stands and takes a final look at the Ancestors, then holds

the Open Box in front of him.
The Sphere gently rests into its Case. He snaps the Lid shut
and the Image DISAPPEARS.
He returns the Box to its Nook and shuts the Doors.

29.
INT. HERB SHOP LIVING ROOM
A SMALL DOORWAY JOINS THE LIVING ROOM AND STORE FRONT.
Michael's Mother, ALICE (50's), finishes DINNER preparations

in a SMALL KITCHEN.
Michael's Sister, MELANIE (20's) stuffs LAI SI; SMALL RED

ENVELOPES CONTAINING MONEY, at a SMALL EBONY TABLE.
Michael's Father, GEORGE (50's), sits at the DINNER TABLE

reading a NEWSPAPER.
Michael enters.
MELANIE
(to Michael)
Is Grandpa coming? It's almost time!
Michael sits on a SOFA.
MELANIE (CONT'D)
Michael?
MICHAEL
Huh? Oh--yeah, he's coming.
MELANIE
What does he do in there all alone?
MICHAEL
What he always does this time of year;
meditating or something.
ALICE
Your Grandfather keeps himself so busy
during the year. He needs this time
to reflect.
MICHAEL
About what? He's an old man without
worries. What does he need to escape
from?
George looks over his Newspaper at Michael.
GEORGE
Is something wrong, son?
30.
MICHAEL
No. Nothing.
Michael walks to a Window and stares out onto the street.
ALICE
You know, Michael, although he never
shows his feelings it hasn't been that
easy for him since your Grandmother
passed away.
MICHAEL
I know, mom.
DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING WITH A JINGLING BELL (O.S.)
MELANIE
But, he has us--and the traditions of
the...
MICHAEL
Traditions? We don't live in Shanghai,
you know.
GEORGE
Michael!
NORA MIAO (30's), a Chinese woman, and her TWO SMALL CHILDREN,
appear at the Doorway carrying a SMALL BASKET OF FRUIT AND A
LARGE SWAY OF FLOWERS.
Alice, Melanie and George greet her at the Doorway.
Yu-Lin enters and joins them. The Children stand behind Nora.
Alice hands a Red Envelope to each Child. They smile and

bow. Nora offers Alice some Fruit and Flowers.
EXT. BROADWAY
FIRECRACKERS AND SPINNING WHEELS IGNITE INTO A ROARING

EXPLOSION OF SOUND. DRAGON DANCERS LEAP AROUND IN A FRENZY
BEFORE A CROWD OF SPECTATORS ON THE STREET.
NORA
Kung hei fat choy!
31.
They return the greeting and Nora and her Children exchange
bows and leave.
EXT. BROADWAY
David, Annabel, Pao Lin, Chong-Ho and Chin Fu walking among

the Crowd of Spectators.
MAN DANCING AROUND IN A DEMON MASK startles Annabel.
A SIGN over the ENTRANCE to the Chen's Store reads,

"Herbalist."
David, Annabel, Pao Lin and Chong-Ho past Nora entering the
Store. Chin Fu remains outside by the Door.
Nora grabs her Children's hands and hurries away.
Alice and Melanie prepare to serve dinner.
Yu-Lin goes to Michael at the Window.
YU-LIN
Do you have time to eat with us,
Michael?
MICHAEL
Of course, Grandfather.
DAVID (O.S.)
Kung Hei Fat Choy!
Everyone turns toward the Doorway.
NEW ANGLE
David, Annabel, Pao Lin and Chong-Ho in the Doorway.
MICHAEL
What are doing here?
DAVID
Ah, Michael. We missed you today.
MICHAEL
You weren't suppose to come here! Get
out!
32.
George steps toward David. Chong-Ho shoves him back.
Michael moves toward David. Pao Lin steps between them. Yu-
Lin places a hand on Michael's shoulder stopping him.
DAVID
Not a very pleasant welcome on this
celebrated evening.
David walks casually around the Living Room.
DAVID (CONT'D)
Very nice and very livable, and the
food smells simply scrumptious.
(to Alice)
May we dine with you this evening?
Alice gasps.
Michael moves at David but Yu-Lin again holds him back.
DAVID (CONT'D)
A practical man. You must be Yu-Lin.
I've heard of you. It is said that
all pragmatic men drink from the same
stream of wisdom. We both share that
trait. We may even share a common
lineage.
YU-LIN
Bestiality is a trait not common in
this lineage.
David backhands Yu-Lin across the face. Alice screams.
Michael lunges at David. Pao Lin shoves him back.
George tries to help his Father but Chong-Ho holds him.
Yu-Lin recovers quickly and stands facing David, undaunted.
DAVID
(to Yu-Lin)
Apparently politeness is also not a
trait. Enough platitudinous chit-chat.
(to Michael)
Give me the chip.
33.
MICHAEL
You bastard! You come here and assault
my grandfather. Get out of here now!
DAVID
Just hand over the item and we will be
on our way?
MICHAEL
I've changed my mind.
DAVID
That is not possible. You can not
repudiate our agreement. Give me the
chip.
MICHAEL
I threw it into the bay on my way down
here.
DAVID
I do not have time for your
impertinence!
Yu-Lin sees David motion to Pao Lin. Yu-Lin blocks Pao Lin's
jab at Michael, then swings his elbow up and catches Pao Lin
on the jaw, stunning him.
Yu-Lin dodges a kick from David and knocks his feet out from
under him, sending him onto the floor.
Alice and Melanie scream. Annabel holds them at bay.
George hits Chong-Ho in the stomach as hard as he can. Chong-

Ho smiles, then knocks him down.
Yu-Lin and Michael run to George. When Chong-Ho comes at

them Yu-Lin holds his foot out at his face. Chong-Ho swings
at his foot but can't hit it. Yu-Lin kicks Chong-Ho in the
face sending him back against the wall.
David breaks a PORCELAIN VASE over Yu-Lin's head.
David blocks a punch from Michael and kicks him hard in the
stomach, knocking the wind out of him. Michael collapses.
DAVID (CONT'D)
I want the chip! Now!
34.
MICHAEL
Go to hell!
DAVID
(to Chong-Ho and Pao
Lin)
Find it!
Chong-Ho goes to the Hallway. Pao Lin enters the Storefront.
INT. HERB SHOP STORE FRONT
Pao Lin tears apart everything in sight looking for the Chip.
INT. HALLWAY
Chong-Ho storms through Yu-Lin's Bedroom Door.
INT. YU-LIN'S BEDROOM
Chong-Ho rummages through everything. He tucks under one arm

all of the SMALL WOODEN BOXES he finds in the Nooks, including
the Box containing the Sphere, and exits the Bedroom.
INT. HALLWAY
Chong-Ho knocks all the Books off the Bookshelf with one hand.
CLOSE-UP -- HALLWAY FLOOR
The Chip drops onto the floor and bounces out of sight.
Chong-Ho and Pao Lin enter.
Yu-Lin and George regain consciousness.
DAVID
(to Chong-Ho and Pao
Lin)
Well?
They shake their head.
DAVID (CONT'D)
This is not a game, Michael. You were
inducted because of your technical
prowess, not your courage. I see I
will have to be more convincing.
35.
David nods to Annabel.
Annabel quickly removes the KNIFE from her waistband and holds
it against Alice's throat.
Alice cries.
MELANIE
Michael!
MICHAEL
Okay, okay, I'll give it to you. I'll
give it to you!
DAVID
That's better. Bring it to me now.
Michael staggers to the Hallway with Pao Lin following behind.
INT. HALLWAY
He searches through the pile of Books on the floor and panics.
MICHAEL
Where is it?! Where is it?!
He is unable to find the small Plastic Case.
Michael and Pao Lin enter. Pao Lin shoves him toward David.
MICHAEL
It's gone! It was there--on the book
shelf. But now it's gone!
DAVID
Michael, I am very disappointed.
He looks over at Annabel who fiendishly smiles at Alice.
Chong-Ho opens the Boxes in his arms and empties the contents.
Chong-Ho opens the Sphere Box and examines the contents. He

removes the Sphere and drops the Box onto the floor.
He looks curiously at the Sphere, holds it up to his ear,

shakes it, then tosses it away from him.
36.
NEW ANGLE
The Sphere crashes through the Window.
EXT. ALLEY
THE SPHERE CRASHES OUT THE WINDOW, BOUNCES OFF THE TOP OF A
TRASH CAN THEN ROLLS ONTO A CURB AND DROPS INTO THE GUTTER.
A TRICKLING OF WATER SWEEPS IT DOWN INTO THE SEWER DRAIN.
Yu-Lin jumps up and runs toward the Window.
YU-LIN
No! Chi kauh!
Pao Lin throws a knife at Yu-Lin and penetrates his right

shoulder blade.
Alice SCREAMS.
Yu-Lin reaches behind his back and falls face down.
George jumps off the floor and charges at Pao Lin in a rage.
GEORGE
No!
David pulls out an AUTOMATIC PISTOL and points it at George.
EXT. BROADWAY
A GUNSHOT (O.S.) goes unheard among the sound of the

FIRECRACKERS AND SPECTATORS on the Street.
Alice kneels over George's body and cries.
Michael lunges at David in a rage.
MICHAEL
You bastard!
Pao Lin round-house kicks Michael in the head.
Melanie SCREAMS.
37.
DAVID
I've tried my best to be congenial but
you insist on being obstinate. Perhaps
further motivation is required.
David nods to Annabel. Annabel forces Melanie through the

Doorway. Pao Lin and Chong-Ho follow behind.
DAVID (CONT'D)
Your sister will be released when the
chip is delivered to me, but don't
wait too long. I can tell Chong-Ho is
quite attracted to her and I for one
would not want to come between their
blossoming love.
David leans to Michael on the floor.
DAVID (CONT'D)
I'll be in touch. Oh, and by the way--
any police intervention at all will
result in your sister' termination.
Have a nice evening, Michael.
David leaves.
Michael collapses onto the floor. Alice cries.
EXT. BROADWAY -- LATER
KELLY PIERSON (28), A RED-HAIRED, FEMALE UNIFORMED LOS ANGELES

POLICE OFFICER, closes the rear door to an AMBULANCE. She
watches the Ambulance speed away, SIRENS WAILING.
JAMES YUEN (30), CHINESE-AMERICAN, UNIFORMED LOS ANGELES POLICE

OFFICER, takes notes while interviewing SEVERAL BYSTANDERS in
front of the Herb Store.
James finishes taking notes and walks over to Kelly.
JAMES
Nothing.
KELLY
I hate this. A family is brutalized,
their store demolished and no one heard
or saw anything?
38.
JAMES
With all the noise and commotion on
the street there's no way they could
have heard anything. Besides, I doubt
they'd say anything if they did.
KELLY
Their own neighbors. Very sad.
JAMES
The asian gangs have had a lock on
this area for decades. It's not about
to change.
KELLY
Then, you think that's what this is?
JAMES
Yeah, pretty much. The residents
wouldn't be so close-mouthed if it
were strangers.
Kelly watches the INVESTIGATION TEAM through the Store Window.
KELLY
What was that the old man kept moaning?
Chi kauh?
JAMES
Cantonese for the sphere or ball.
Doesn't make much sense.
KELLY
Why would he be so concerned about a
ball? Was there anything found inside,
or around the perimeter?
JAMES
Nope, not a thing, other than that
broken window inside the living room.
Possibly an entry point.
KELLY
Alright then, let's have a talk with
the son.
JAMES
Roger that.
39.
EXT. HERB SHOP STORE FRONT
Nora Miao nervously watches Kelly and James.
INT. HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM -- LATER
Kelly and James talk to a DOCTOR in the Emergency Room.
Michael sits on a BED holding an ICE PACK to his head.
Kelly and James walk over to Michael.
KELLY
Mister Chen, I'm Officer Pierson and
this is Officer Yuen.
Michael ignores them.
KELLY (CONT'D)
The doctor says your father and
grandfather are critical but have a
good chance. Your mother is with them
in post-op now. Can you tell us
anything more about the incident. Any
details about who assaulted you?
Michael shakes his head.
KELLY (CONT'D)
Mister Chen, Michael. We are here to
help you, but we are going to need
more information about...
MICHAEL
I've told you everything there is.
KELLY
Yes, but I only have a couple questions.
Just some details.
Michael nods.
Kelly opens her Notebook and flips through some pages.
KELLY (CONT'D)
What do you do for a living, Michael?
MICHAEL
Engineer.
40.
KELLY
Here?
MICHAEL
No, up north.
KELLY
Now, it appears that another woman
besides your mother lived at your
parent's store.
MICHAEL
No! I mean, sometimes. My sister.
JAMES
Where is your sister, now, sir?
MICHAEL
She's...in Hong Kong, visiting relatives
for the new year.
KELLY
Michael, there's evidence that she was
there recently.
MICHAEL
I said she's in Hong Kong!
Kelly drops it.
KELLY
Alright, Michael. Your grandfather
seemed to be moaning something about
some sort of ball?
MICHAEL
Huh? I don't know anything about a
ball.
JAMES
He seemed very concerned about some
kind of sphere, sir.
KELLY
Okay, Mister Chen, we'll leave you for
now. Maybe you'd like us to contact
your sister and tell her...
41.
MICHAEL
No! No--I'll take care of it. Please
don't be concerned about that.
Kelly removes a BUSINESS CARD from her shirt pocket.
KELLY
Here's my card, Michael. Please call
me if you remember anything else, will
you?
Michael takes the Card and nods.
KELLY (CONT'D)
I hope your father and grandfather
will be fine but please let us know if
there's anything else we can do for
you or your mother, okay?
Michael nods.
Kelly and James leave.
JAMES
Well?
KELLY
He's lying.
JAMES
Of course. He's not going to jeopardize
his family any more by saying anything.
KELLY
Still, I'd like to talk to his sister.
JAMES
I'm afraid this case will end up as
another anonymous assault.
KELLY
Maybe, but I'd like to keep an eye on
Michael for awhile. What do you say,
partner?
JAMES
As if I have a choice.
42.
INT. PRIVATE DINNER ROOM -- AFTERNOON
An OLD CHINESE WOMAN (80's) places DISHES OF DIM SUM on a

TABLE in front of her FAMILY. She fusses over them while
everyone chatters.
The Old Woman surveys the Dinner Table then rushes out of the
Doorway leading to a RESTAURANT KITCHEN.
INT. RESTAURANT KITCHEN
SEVERAL CHINESE COOKS AT WORKING IN THE KITCHEN.
The Old Woman removes SIX CHA SIU BAO from a BAMBOO STEAMER
and places them onto a COUNTERTOP.
She smiles a toothless grin while transferring the Cha Siu

Bao onto a PLATE, then looks up and frowns.
She sees ALEX KOVAC (30), looking over the various DIM SUM in
the GLASS CASE.
ALEX
I'll have six cha siu bao, please.
OLD WOMAN
You want haau cha siu bao?
Alex points to the Cha Siu Bao on the Counter.
ALEX
I want those cha siu bao.
OLD WOMAN
No, no--you want bake.
ALEX
No. I want steamed.
OLD WOMAN
No more steam. Bake better!
Alex looks at the Cha Siu Bao on the Counter, then looks her
right in the eye.
CLOSE-UP -- OLD WOMAN
Scowling at Alex.
43.
EXT. BROADWAY
Alex walking down Broadway Street, holding onto a TAKE-OUT

CARTON while munching on a STEAMED CHA SIU BAO. He reaches
the Chen's Herb Store.
He looks through the Window then walks to the Rear of the

Store.
He looks around to see if he is being watched, then slides

open the Broken Window and enters.
INT. HERB SHOP
He searches the interior trying not to disturb anything.
FIRECRACKER and FESTIVAL SOUNDS (O.S.).
Alex walks to the front of the Shop and looks out the Window.
EXT. BROADWAY
FIRECRACKER DISPLAYS AND CHEERING PEOPLE HERALD THE ARRIVAL

OF SEVERAL CONVERTIBLE AUTOMOBILES CONTAINING THE CHINATOWN
BEAUTY QUEEN, HER ESCORTS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.
EXT. REAR OF HERB SHOP
Alex sneaks out the Back Door.
He watches a group of CHILDREN dance and scream in delight

near a FIREWORK DISPLAY of PINWHEELS.
CLOSE-UP -- PINWHEEL DISPLAY
A ROD supporting the Pinwheels jars loose and the Pinwheels

fall spinning to the ground.
EXT. BROADWAY
The Children jump and dodge around the spinning Pinwheels

while hysterically laughing to themselves.
Alex laughs at the sight of the frenzied Children. A Pinwheel

careens off of a DECORATED LAMP POST and propels itself across
the ground toward him.
Alex jumps as the Pinwheel skips under his feet and wedges
itself into some DEBRIS gathered in a GUTTER. He douses it
out by pushing it down into some water with his shoe.
44.
A SPARKLE OF LIGHT catches Alex's eye.
P.O.V. ALEX
A HALO OF COLOR AND LIGHT EMANATING FROM UNDER A CLUMP OF

SHREDDED RED FIRECRACKER CASINGS AND PAPER RIBBONS.
EXT. COLLEGE STREET
Alex kicks the Clump with his shoe, revealing the Sphere.
Alex studies the glistening Sphere, then squats down and

touches it to see if it's hot.
ALEX
Huh, some kind of street ornament, or
something. Cool.
He picks it up, shakes off the Debris and places it into his
coat pocket.
NOTICE: ALL CELEBRITY APPEARANCES IN THIS FILM WERE TAKEN

FROM STOCK FOOTAGE CLIPPED FROM MOVIES THAT HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY
RESEARCHED TO ASSURE A SEAMLESS FIT INTO THE PLOT. THE
CELEBRITY APPEARANCES ARE TO BE REAL-TIME MIXED INTO THE
INDICATED SCENES.
EXT. APARTMENT ENTRANCE
Alex opens a MULTITUDE OF LOCKS AND DEAD BOLTS ON HIS DOOR.
INT. APARTMENT
SCARCELY FURNISHED APARTMENT WITH A SOFA, TELEVISION, END

TABLE AND LAMP AND A LARGE TABLE IN BACK OF THE SOFA AGAINST
A WALL. THE TABLE CONTAINS A COLLECTION OF MOVIE MEMORABILIA.
SEVERAL FRAMED OLD MOVIE POSTERS HANG ON THE WALLS.
Alex removes his coat and heats the Cha Siu Bao in a MICROWAVE
OVEN.
He tosses his WALLET and POCKET CHANGE into a DESK DRAWER

also containing a SHOULDER HOLSTER, PISTOL and BADGE.
He takes the Sphere from his coat and places it onto a PEDESTAL
DISPLAY STAND on the Memorabilia Table.
He stands at the Microwave Oven seconds before it shuts off.

45.
In his best Jean-Luc Picard imitation.
ALEX
Dim Sum. Steamed. Hot!
A BELL RINGS.
Alex grabs the Cha Siu Bao out of the Microwave and plops
himself onto the Sofa in front of the TV.
He grabs the REMOTE CONTROL and turns on the TV.
Alex CHANNEL SURFS PAST SEVERAL AFTERNOON TV SHOWS.
NEW ANGLE
SIDE SHOT showing Alex on the Sofa in front of the TV.
Alex CLICKS the Remote Control.
SERIES OF SHOTS
STOCK FOOTAGE -- THE MUNSTERS -- DISPLAYS ON TV
HERMAN AND GRANDPA MUNSTER APPEAR BEHIND ALEX'S SOFA, WAVING

AT HIM.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- SHOGUN -- DISPLAYS ON TV
Herman and Grandpa DISAPPEAR.
OMI SAN APPEARS BEHIND ALEX'S SOFA AND SWINGS HIS SAMURAI
SWORD AT ALEX'S HEAD.
Alex CLICKS the Remote Control just before the Blade hits his
head.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4: THE DREAM MASTER --

DISPLAYS ON TV
Omi San DISAPPEARS.
FREDDY KRUEGER APPEARS BEHIND ALEX'S SOFA.
NEW ANGLE
Freddy Krueger flicks his RAZOR HAND.

46.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH -- DISPLAYS ON TV
Freddy Krueger DISAPPEARS.
A NAKED MARILYN MONROE DOUBLE APPEARS BEHIND ALEX'S SOFA.
She smiles as she runs her hands along the sides of her body
from her breasts to her hips, then reaches for Alex.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- KUNG FU -- PILOT EPISODE -- DISPLAYS ON TV
Marilyn Monroe DISAPPEARS.
MASTER PO APPEARS BEHIND ALEX'S SOFA AND THROWS A STAR WEAPON

AT HIS HEAD.
Alex CLICKS the Remote Control before the Star reaches him.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- STAR TREK -- EPISODE "ARENA" -- DISPLAYS ON

TV
Master Po DISAPPEARS.
THE GORN REPTILIAN CREATURE APPEARS BEHIND ALEX'S SOFA.
NEW ANGLE
The Gorn walks toward Alex with a STONE KNIFE in his hand.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- TRUE GRIT -- DISPLAYS ON TV
The Gorn DISAPPEARS.
JOHN WAYNE APPEARS ON HORSEBACK BEHIND ALEX'S SOFA. THE HORSE

REARS WHILE WAYNE COCKS HIS RIFLE IN ONE HAND.
Alex's Apartment begins to shake. He looks nervously side to

side. PICTURE FRAMES sway on the walls.
INT. DOWNSTAIRS APARTMENT
A FAMILY sits at a DINNER TABLE.
An OVERHEAD SWAG LAMP sways back and forth.

47.
The FATHER jumps up out of his CHAIR and HOLLERS.
FATHER
What the hell is he doing up there?!
He grabs a BROOM and bounces the handle off the ceiling.
FATHER (CONT'D)
Knock that crap off, damn-it!
INT. ALEX'S APARTMENT
Alex steadies himself on the Sofa while he watches his

Apartment shake.
CLOSE-UP -- SPHERE
Falling off the Pedestal and onto the floor. It rolls in-
between the Horse's hoofs then under the Sofa.
John Wayne and his Horse DISAPPEAR.
A POUNDING NOISE is heard (O.S.).
FATHER (O.S.)
I said knock that crap off. You hear
me!
ALEX
Earthquake! Earthquake!
FATHER (O.S.)
Earthquake my ass. Knock it off up
there, Bozo!
Alex runs to the Window and looks out.
P.O.V. ALEX
NORMAL VIEW OF LOS ANGELES from his Window.
Alex looks at the MESS in his Living Room.
THREE STOOGES THEME SONG (O.S.)

48.
He stumbles around straightening Picture Frames on the Wall

and replacing Knickknacks. He Sees the Sphere laying on the
floor in front of the Sofa.
PAN -- ALEX'S APARTMENT
Of Alex from behind the Sofa and over the back of the heads
of THE THREE STOOGES; LARRY, MOE, AND CURLY (DOUBLES).
P.O.V. ALEX
Picks up the Sphere and gazes at its surface.
CLOSE-UP -- SPHERE
ALEX AND THE THREE STOOGES IN THE REFLECTION OF THE SPHERE.
Alex falls on his ass.
ALEX
Whaaa!
Larry, Moe, and Curly stand behind the Sofa.
LARRY
Hello...
MOE
(joins in)
Hello...
CURLY
(joins in)
Hello...
LARRY, MOE, AND CURLY

(together)
Hello!
NEW ANGLE
Curly smiles and waves to Alex.
Alex stares at them in disbelief.

49.
ALEX
What. Who. How are you here?
MOE
I don't know, Kid. I was starting to
wonder that myself.
Dumfounded, he stands and walks over to them while holding

onto the Sphere.
He walks around the Stooges, gawking, while they watch him.
Alex shakes his head.
ALEX
No way! I don't believe this!
MOE
Listen, Kid, can you tell us what we're
doing here?
Alex backs away, shaking his head.
Curly reacts to the TV.
CURLY
Oh--look!
CLOSE-UP -- TV
STOCK FOOTAGE -- THE THREE STOOGES -- EPISODE "GHOST IN TIME"
MOE
This can't be!
LARRY
Moe--we're ghosts!
Alex stares at them.
MOE
Hey, what's this all about?
Alex points at them with the hand that holds the Sphere.
50.
ALEX
You--you can't be real!
CLOSE-UP -- ALEX'S HAND
Closing around the Sphere.
The Stooges DISAPPEAR.
Alex blinks. He looks around the back of the Sofa but can't
find them.
ALEX
Sheeze--this is weird. I gotta get
more...
Alex's hand opens up and exposes the Sphere.
The Stooges REAPPEAR behind the Sofa.
ALEX (CONT'D)
What the hell!
Alex looks at the Sphere in his hand. He tightens his grip

around it the Stooges DISAPPEAR.
He opens his hand again and the Stooges REAPPEAR.
Alex opens and closes his hand around the Sphere several times
and the Stooges DISAPPEAR and REAPPEAR.
MOE
Knock it off! You're making me dizzy!
ALEX
It's the sphere! I don't believe it!
MOE
Listen, Kid, I think we'll be getting
along now. It was nice to meet ya!
Moe opens the Door. Curly bumps into the wall on the way
out.
CURLY
Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk.
Alex covers the Sphere with his hands and they DISAPPEAR.
51.
He walks over and shuts the door, then laughs uncontrollably.
INT. HERB SHOP STORE FRONT -- AFTERNOON
Michael enters the Store. He has a BANDAGE on the side of

his head and the Store interior lies ransacked.
He rushes to the Hallway.
INT. HERB SHOP HALLWAY
He searches through the Books on the floor.
He wanders aimlessly into the Living Room.
The TELEPHONE RINGS (O.S.).
MICHAEL
Hello.
DAVID (V.O.)
Michael, how nice to hear your voice
again. I hope my visit last night
wasn't too disturbing.
MICHAEL
Where's my sister?
DAVID (V.O.)
Right here. We're showing her around
town. I thought it might be nice to
get some fresh air. She's been cooped
up you know.
MICHAEL
You bastard! You almost killed my
father and grandfather!
DAVID (V.O.)
Almost? Well, there will be no half
measures with your sister, Michael. I
can assure you of that.
MICHAEL
David, the chip is gone. It's not
here.
52.
DAVID (V.O.)
Then you'd better find another one
very quickly, because my congeniality
is growing short. I have other business
to attend besides you and my associates
are not as patient as I am.
MICHAEL
Let me speak to Melanie.
DAVID (V.O.)
I emphasize, again, the need for you
to take this seriously.
MICHAEL
Let me speak to her!
DAVID (V.O.)
You may speak to her--for a moment.
INT. LIMOUSINE
Melanie sits in-between David and Annabel in the back seat.

Chin Fu drives.
David hands Melanie the CAR PHONE.
MELANIE
Michael? Michael?
MICHAEL (V.O.)
It's me Melanie. Are you alright?
MELANIE
Yes. Is dad and grandpa okay?
David takes the Phone out Melanie's hands.
DAVID
As you can hear your sister is fine
for now. But if I don't have the chip
in my possession very soon...
MICHAEL (V.O.)
I don't have the chip!
David looks out of the side window.

53.
DAVID
Then we'll throw her off the bridge
and see how well she swims. And funny
thing, Michael...
EXT. MAIN STREET BRIDGE
The Limousine drives over the Los Angeles River.
DAVID (V.O.)
...there isn't any water in there.
Michael pounds his fist on the Table.
MICHAEL
Where are you taking her?
DAVID (V.O.)
Some place very dry and very cozy.
Where she'll have plenty of company to
keep her occupied.
MICHAEL
David...
DAVID (V.O.)
Don't keep me waiting, Michael. The
next time I call you will have the
chip.
David hangs up the phone.
Michael lowers his head onto his arms and sobs.
He hears a BUZZING SOUND and TWO CLICKS emanate from the Phone
still in his hand.
He raises his head, smiling.
INT. L.A.P.D. -- CENTRAL DIVISION AT 6TH AND WALL STREET --

EVENING
THE SQUAD ROOM BUSTLES FROM THE SOUND OF COMPLAINING OFFENDERS,

FOOT TRAFFIC AND CLATTERING KEYBOARDS.
Kelly and James sit with Nora Miao in the Captain's Office.
54.
KELLY
You're here about last night.
Nora nods.
KELLY (CONT'D)
Please, Mrs. Miao, what can you tell
us about it?
JAMES
Mrs. Miao, your first name?
NORA
Nora.
Nora looks at the Entrance.
JAMES
You're very safe here, Nora. Please
feel free to tell us anything you may
know about what happened at the herb
store.
Nora removes a HANDKERCHIEF from her PURSE.
NORA
I--I saw them.
JAMES
You saw whom, Ma'am?
NORA
I saw the ones that went into George
and Alice's store.
KELLY
Now, Nora, I'd like you to take your
time and tell us what you did last
night, okay?
NORA
We...my children and me--stopped in
the herb shop to wish them a happy new
year.
Kelly writes in a NOTEBOOK.
KELLY
Who were there in the shop, Nora?
55.
NORA
In the back, where they live. They
were ready to have dinner when we...
JAMES
Who were?
NORA
George and Alice, Melanie, Michael and
the Grandfather.
KELLY
Melanie?
NORA
Yes, the daughter.
KELLY
Do you know where she is now?
NORA
Isn't she at the hospital?
KELLY
Yes, of course. Please go on.
NORA
We were leaving after the fireworks
started, you know, at midnight, the
start of the new year, when these men
and a young woman pushed their way
past us.
Nora weeps. Kelly consoles her.
KELLY
It's alright, Nora. Please continue.
NORA
Well, they had a frightening look to
them.
JAMES
What did they look like, Mrs. Miao?
NORA
They looked evil. Like the men the
old ones would hide from when I was a
little girl.
56.
KELLY
Can you be more specific, Nora?
NORA
There were two very large men and a
shorter man with long hair.
KELLY
Asian men?
Nora nods.
NORA
And one in a dark suit.
KELLY
Yes, go on, please.
NORA
Three men and the young woman went
inside while one of the large men waited
outside by the front door.
JAMES
What did you do then?
Nora weeps into her Handkerchief.
NORA
We left. I was frightened. I was
afraid to do anything.
KELLY
That's alright, Nora, you had your
children with you, too.
JAMES
Do you think you would recognize these
people if you saw pictures of them?
Nora nods.
INT. L.A.P.D. -- SQUAD ROOM -- LATER
Kelly and James walk Nora towards to the Entrance.
KELLY
Thank you, Nora, for coming in. You
were a great help.
(MORE)
57.
KELLY (MORE)
I know it took a lot of courage for
you and I know George and Alice will
appreciate it too.
NORA
I'm sorry I didn't say anything before.
I must go, now.
JAMES
Can I walk you out?
NORA
No, thank you.
KELLY
Please call us, Nora, for any reason.
You have my card, okay?
NORA
Yes, thank you.
Nora turns and quickly exits.
KELLY
She's scared to death.
JAMES
She should be. I think we'd better
keep an eye on her for awhile.
KELLY
And I'm going to have a talk with
Michael and find out what's going on
with his sister, too.
JAMES
We'd better notify investigation what
we just learned.
KELLY
Sure, but after I run some checks on
that character she identified.
JAMES
David Liu. He's been around here for
some time now. Small time hood.
KELLY
I wonder who those other bastards are?
58.
EXT. ESTABLISHING SHOT -- EVENING
A LARGE PLANT LOCATED IN AN INDUSTRIAL AREA ABOVE THE

EMBANKMENT ALONG THE LOS ANGELES RIVER.
INT. PLANT OFFICE
THE OFFICE OPENS TO A LARGE OPEN WORK AREA USED FOR REBUILDING
AUTOMOBILE ENGINES.
Chin Fu and Annabel sit at a TABLE in the Work Area eating

TAKE-OUT FOOD.
David talks on the PHONE.
DAVID
...yes, Mister Francois, the facilities
will be ready and everything is
proceeding according to strategy.
There are no problems with logistics.
Yes, Sir, the chip will be here within
twenty-four hours. Yes, I understand.
He hangs up and walks out to the Work Area.
INT. WORK AREA
THE WORK AREA CONTAINS AN ASSORTMENT OF OVERHEAD HOISTS,

DEGREASING TANKS AND PARTS RACKS. ENGINE BLOCKS IN VARIOUS
STAGES OF DISASSEMBLY LAY ABOUT THE AREA.
David unlocks a NARROW WOODEN DOOR to an ENCLOSED PARTS ROOM.
INT. PARTS ROOM
Melanie sits by herself on a SMALL RAGGED BED in a corner of

the Room. She is frightened.
SEVERAL UNOPENED CARTONS OF TAKE-OUT FOOD ARE PLACED ON TOP

OF A FOLDING CARD TABLE IN FRONT OF HER.
DAVID
Now, Melanie, you haven't touched a
thing. Is something wrong with the
choice of cuisine?
MELANIE
I--I'm not hungry.
59.
DAVID
You must eat to keep your strength.
Melanie shakes her head.
DAVID (CONT'D)
I insist. You will eat!
MELANIE
Please let me go! Let me leave!
David slaps her across the face.
DAVID
Enough of your whimpering. Your brother
has much to do if he wants to see you
alive again. I also have commitments
to meet and I will not tolerate your
disobedience!
David leaves and the Door slams shut. Melanie weeps.
EXT. BROADWAY -- DAY
Michael in his Honda searching the Street.
EXT. CHINATOWN
NORA PICKING THROUGH VEGETABLES AT A SIDEWALK PRODUCE STAND.
NEW ANGLE
Kelly and James, in UNIFORM, walk on opposite sides of the

Street. They greet people while keeping Nora well within
view.
EXT. BROADWAY
Michael spots a POLICE CAR.
P.O.V. MICHAEL
Lettering on the rear of the Police Car, "L.A.P.D. NO. 1531."
EXT. BROADWAY
Michael parks his Honda a short distance from the Police Car
and searches the sidewalks through his windshield.
60.
NEW ANGLE
Nora continues to pick through the Produce.
Her eyes FOCUS at a distance and sees Chong-Ho standing down

the sidewalk staring at her.
Nora gasps. She sees Chin Fu standing a short distance from

Chong-Ho, also staring right at her.
Nora panics. She drops her CARRYING BAG and flees in the
other direction down the busy Street.
Kelly sees Nora panic and grabs her RADIO.
KELLY
James! Something's wrong!
James looks through the crowd on Broadway, RADIO in hand.
JAMES
Where is she? I can't see her!
Kelly jogs down Broadway.
KELLY
She's running away from someone. Come
on!
Kelly and James running down Broadway.
Nora stumbles into PEOPLE while struggling to get through the

crowded sidewalk, continuously watching behind herself.
Chong-Ho and Chin Fu move among the Crowd toward Nora.
NEW ANGLE
Annabel calmly walks along a SIDE STREET in Nora's direction.
She approaches an OLD CHINESE MAN WEARING A RED JUNG SAAN

JONG; A TRADITIONAL CHINESE JACKET, STANDING IN FRONT OF HIS
SOUVENIR CART ON A STREET CORNER.
NEW ANGLE
Nora sobs while struggling to get through the Crowd.
Breathless, she stops at a Street Corner and looks down

Broadway while backing up against a Building Wall.
61.
She backs into the Old Man wearing the Red Jung Saan Jong.
The Old Man turns around, and it's Annabel!
Annabel removes a KNIFE from her waistband, flicks it around

in her fingers and plunges it into Nora's abdomen.
Nora gasps.
NORA
Please! No!
Nora backs against the Wall slides and down to the ground.
NEW ANGLE
Kelly and James meet across the Corner from Nora.
A WOMAN SCREAMS (O.S.).
Kelly looks in the direction of the Scream.
KELLY
No!
NEW ANGLE
Michael watches Kelly and James. He's about to get out of

his Car when Kelly and James start to run. He stays put.
NEW ANGLE
Kelly runs across the Street, slipping onto her hands.
She and James reach the Corner where SEVERAL PEOPLE stand
terrified at the sight of Nora and the Old Man laying in a
POOL OF BLOOD.
Kelly cries out.
KELLY
No, damn it! No!
James kneels by Nora and feels her wrist. He shakes his head.
Kelly stands, in tears, looking wildly up and down the Street.

She shouts at the BYSTANDERS.
KELLY (CONT'D)
Where are they! Where did they go?
62.
No one talks. They just stand, silently staring at Nora and

the Old Man laying on the Sidewalk.
INT. LIVING ROOM - LATER
Nora's Two Children play with TOYS in front of their father,

ROBERT MIAO, A MIDDLE-AGED CHINESE MAN.
Robert reads a CHINESE NEWSPAPER at the KITCHEN TABLE.
A DOORBELL RINGS (O.S.).
The Children run and open the FRONT DOOR.
NEW ANGLE
Kelly and James outside the Doorway.
Kelly stoops down and sadly smiles at the Children, stroking

their smiling, eager faces with her hand.
She stands and looks at Robert. Robert stands.
She can't hold back her tears and turns away from him.
James looks soberly at Robert, then lowers his head.
The Newspaper drops gently out of Robert's fingertips.
INT. L.A.P.D. -- CENTRAL DIVISION AT 6TH AND WALL STREET --

LATER
Alex, wearing his BADGE, walks unnoticed around the OPERATIONS

CONTROL CENTER.
He searches the ASSIGNMENT MONITORS for Officers Pierson and

Yuen, then scribbles a note on his PDA.
EXT. BUILDING ROOF -- NIGHT
Kelly looking through BINOCULARS while squatting behind a

ridge on the Roof.
JAMES (V.O.)
Twenty-three.
Kelly removes the Radio from her Belt.
KELLY
Go ahead, James.
63.
INT. POLICE CAR
James drives along a CITY STREET while talking on the RADIO.
JAMES
You've been up there a long time, Kel.
Anything?
EXT. BUILDING ROOF
Kelly leans against a wall.
KELLY
No, nothing. Just the usual foot
traffic and festival nonsense.
JAMES (V.O.)
How about a break?
KELLY
No, thanks. You go get something.
JAMES (V.O.)
Kelly, this isn't going to help
anything. It's not our fault.
KELLY
Yes it is, James. You know it is.
JAMES (V.O.)
Well, I know we did what we could.
KELLY
It wasn't enough.
Kelly restarts her search of the Streets with the Binoculars.
KELLY (CONT'D)
You know, I've been thinking all day
about why there wasn't any theft after
such a brutal attack on the Chen family.
JAMES (V.O.)
Gangs. Probably having what they think
is fun.
KELLY
I don't think so. Something doesn't
feel right. And those ruffians. Asian
Mafia?
64.
JAMES (V.O.)
No. They disappeared from here long
ago. Gangs ran them out of business.
Just a couple independents operating
locally.
KELLY
Michael is an engineer. Maybe he has
something they want. He lied about
his sister. Nora's death. No one saw
the killer or witnessed the Chen
family's attack. I don't think the
street gangs have anything to do with
it. I think that David hood has got
something big planned.
INT. POLICE CAR
James frowns.
JAMES
Have you discussed this with
investigation?
KELLY (V.O.)
I have an appointment with the Captain
right after watch.
JAMES
Okay, I'll call in and pass on your
ideas now as supplemental info.
KELLY (V.O.)
Thanks, partner.
JAMES
Alright, let me check in with central.
KELLY (V.O.)
Thank you, James. I'll be here.
JAMES
Call you in a few. Ten-four.
He dials a SMALL CELL PHONE. IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH

SUBTITLE.
JAMES (CONT'D)
It's me.
65.
EXT. ALEX'S APARTMENT -- MORNING
Alex exits his Apartment. A BEAUTIFUL, BIKINI-CLAD WOMAN ON

EACH ARM.
He kisses each Girl and places the Sphere into his Coat pocket.
The WOMEN DISAPPEAR.
EXT. BUILDING ROOF
Kelly wearily pauses while looking through the Binoculars.
NEW ANGLE
OPEN LOT ON THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING COVERED WITH OVERGROWN

GRASS, WEEDS AND LITTER. A TALL ALUMINUM STREET LIGHT STANDS
BETWEEN THE BUILDINGS.
Pao Lin holds his hand against a BULGE in his Coat when he
and Chong-Ho sneak around the side of the Building.
He pulls a MINIATURE CROSS BOW from under his Coat, loads it

with a SHORT, BARBED ARROW and aims it up at Kelly.
EXT. BROADWAY
Alex finds an inconspicuous location that overlooks the

Building where Kelly is stationed.
He searches the Building with a pair of BINOCULARS and spots

Pao Lin aiming the Crossbow up at Kelly.
Alex runs to Kelly.
EXT. BUILDING
Alex draws his PISTOL and cautiously approaches the back of

the Building.
EXT. SIDE OF BUILDING
He turns a corner and runs right into the back of Chong-Ho.
Chong-Ho instantly turns and backhands Alex across the face,

sending him and his Pistol to the ground. The Sphere rolls
out of his Pocket.
Pao Lin drops the Cross Bow and pulls a PAIR OF NUN-CHUKS
from his waist.
66.
NEW ANGLE
Alex, with a BLOODIED-NOSE, laying on the ground looking up

at his attackers.
P.O.V. ALEX
Watching a very large Chinese man (Chong-Ho) come at him.
NEW ANGLE
STOCK FOOTAGE -- GOLDFINGER
GOLDFINGER'S KOREAN MAN SERVANT, ODDJOB, WALKS IN-BETWEEN THE

BUILDINGS AT THE SOUND OF FINGER THIMBLES. TING-TING.
Pao Lin and Chong-Ho see Oddjob and take a few steps back.
Pao Lin swings the Nun-Chuks around his body in Bruce Lee
fashion while Chong-Ho demonstrates several Kung-Fu stances.
Oddjob removes his Bowler Hat and throws it at them and they...
DUCK!
The Hat passes over them and nearly severs the Aluminum Street
Light when it embeds with a LOUD CLANG.
EXT. BUILDING ROOF
Kelly looks down between the Buildings for the noise.
Pao Lin and Chong-Ho dive to the side when the STREET LIGHT
CRASHES TO THE GROUND.
EXT. BUILDING ROOF
Kelly grabs her Radio.
KELLY
Twenty-eight. Twenty-eight!
JAMES (V.O.)
Yes, Kelly. Go ahead.
KELLY
Get here quick! South side of the
building!
67.
JAMES (V.O.)
I'm on spring street at the river.
Wait for me!
Kelly runs to the ROOF ENTRANCE DOOR.
Pao Lin and Chong-Ho run away.
Alex stands, brushes himself off and holsters his Pistol.
Alex finds the Sphere laying in a CLUMP OF WEEDS and reaches

down to pick it up. The Sphere flies up hard into his hand.
He tosses the Sphere down by reflex and steps back, then

cautiously leans forward with his hand held out.
The Sphere moves a short distance toward him.
ALEX
Ha!
He holds his hand straight out. The Sphere slams hard into
his palm.
ALEX (CONT'D)
Ow!
He places the Sphere into his coat pocket.
Oddjob DISAPPEARS.
Kelly runs around the corner of the Building, PISTOL drawn.

Alex raises his hands.
KELLY
What the hell's going on here. Where
are those men?
ALEX
Don't know, Officer. I was just walking
to work when these guys attacked me.
KELLY
You mean you scared those guys off.
You?
ALEX
I reasoned with their sensibilities.
68.
She points to the Street light.
KELLY
What the hell's this all about.
ALEX
Hard to believe it just now decided to
fall. Good thing no one was hurt.
POLICE SIREN (O.S.).
KELLY
Yeah, right.
Kelly places her Pistol back in its Holster. She removes a

HANDKERCHIEF from her pocket and hands it to Alex.
KELLY (CONT'D)
Here.
Alex takes the Handkerchief and holds it to his nose.
James runs around the corner of the Building, PISTOL DRAWN.
Kelly motions to James.
KELLY (CONT'D)
What's your name?
ALEX
Alex Kovac.
KELLY
Are you from around here?
ALEX
Two-twenty-one college street.
Apartment ten-tee.
KELLY
You want to tell me what happened to
the third guy, Alex?
ALEX
Third guy?
KELLY
Yeah, wearing a tuxedo.
69.
ALEX
Must have run off, too.
KELLY
You think you could identify them or
give us a good physical description.
Alex nods.
James finds the Crossbow on the ground.
JAMES
Any idea where this came from, Mister
Kovac?
ALEX
I believe the shorter of the two men
was aiming it up at the roof.
Kelly and James exchange looks.
KELLY
Do you need to see a doctor or anything
for that nose?
ALEX
No, no. I'm fine, thanks.
KELLY
(to James)
Guess we better notify division to
dispatch public works for this--this
street light.
James smiles and walks away carrying the Crossbow.
Kelly turns to Alex.
KELLY (CONT'D)
Alex, we need to talk.
INT. CAR
Pao Lin looks nervously into the REAR VIEW MIRROR while
driving. IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
PAO LIN
Where have I seen that before?
Chong-Ho shakes his head, then smiles.

70.
CHONG-HO
Very cool.
INT. COFFEE SHOP -- LATER
Kelly, James and Alex sit at a TABLE inside a COFFEE SHOP

with a PLATE OF DONUTS and CUPS OF COFFEE in front of them.
KELLY
Now, Alex, you said you were on the
way to work at the court house when
you bumped into this big guy?
Alex nods, then looks around the Coffee Shop.
ALEX
Except for the donuts, this place
doesn't look much like a police station.
KELLY
No, we wanted to take you out of the
area to a less conspicuous place to
talk.
ALEX
How come?
KELLY
Recent events.
ALEX
Having to do with that man and woman
killed in Chinatown yesterday?
KELLY
Yes, and other things. I was on the
roof of that building when you bumped
into those guys and we think they were
involved with other incidents that
have happened there in the last couple
of days.
ALEX
What can I do, Officer?
KELLY
Please call me Kelly.
(to James)
And this is James Yuen.
71.
Alex nods at James.
KELLY (CONT'D)
We very much need your help in
identifying those men, but, I think I
already know what you're going to say.
EXT. STREETS
Michael in his Car searching the streets.
He spots a POLICE CAR parked in front of a COFFEE SHOP and

slows down to read the lettering on the REAR BUMPER.
P.O.V. MICHAEL
Rear of Police Car reads, "L.A.P.D. NO. 1531."
EXT. STREETS
He turns a corner and finds a SECLUDED PARKING SPACE behind

the Coffee Shop and parks.
INT. COFFEE SHOP
KELLY
...so he hit you in the face and you
went down?
Alex nods.
KELLY (CONT'D)
So how did you fight them off?
Alex pauses to think up an excuse.
NEW ANGLE
Michael enters the Coffee Shop from the rear entrance. He

spots Kelly and James at a Booth.
INT. COFFEE SHOP
ALEX
I guess I just went crazy and fought
them off.
Kelly rubs her forehead.
James sees Michael.

72.
JAMES
Kel...
Michael walks up to their Booth.
KELLY
Michael.
MICHAEL
I need your help.
INT. COFFEE SHOP -- LATER
Kelly, James, Michael and Alex sit at the Booth.
KELLY
...and this cartel is establishing
some sort of secret data bank right
here in southern California?
MICHAEL
Everywhere. I thought it was a
legitimate operation up to now.
Information available only to a select
few would now be accessible by others
if needed.
KELLY
Rather naive wasn't it?
MICHAEL
Yeah, but the frightening part is with
this chip they might be able to
penetrate government security. Like
an idiot I believed him when he said
they just wanted to gather information
on developing technology.
KELLY
Did Melanie say anything to indicate
her location when you spoke to her?
MICHAEL
No, David only let her say a few words.
KELLY
Did she sound okay.
73.
MICHAEL
Frightened...
(sobs)
...I can't believe I let this happen!
KELLY
Why did he approach you?
MICHAEL
I'm an engineer, with a high-tech
company.
KELLY
Another source for the cartel.
Michael nods.
JAMES
When did Mister Wu say he would call
you again?
MICHAEL
He didn't. Just that I better have
the chip when he does call.
KELLY
Michael, we're going to get her back.
ALEX
How about the phone call. Wouldn't
the telephone company have a record of
the call to Michael's house?
KELLY
Possibly.
MICHAEL
No, it was a cell phone call from his
car.
KELLY
How do you know that?
MICHAEL
You could hear the road sounds in the
background.
ALEX
The cellular phone company would have
a record of that, too.
74.
MICHAEL
No, David is more clever than to use a
regular cell phone, but maybe not that
clever.
KELLY
That's why you came here.
MICHAEL
It's possible we may be able to track
David when he calls.
ALEX
The oh-jay special!
MICHAEL
Right.
KELLY
(to Alex)
Don't you have anything better to do?
ALEX
Well, my brother is getting married
this weekend.
Kelly shakes her head.
KELLY
(to Michael)
You think he's using a clone phone?
MICHAEL
Doesn't matter. All cellular phones,
cloned or not, transmit a signal when
they are turned on that tells the
nearest cell site that it's there. If
you can contact the cellular phone
company and have them monitor their
switches for a call to my home phone
number we can get a fix on the cell
phone David uses.
JAMES
What are risks here?
MICHAEL
Well, if he shuts the phone off before
he reaches his destination we'll lose
(MORE)
75.
MICHAEL (MORE)
him. If Melanie isn't with him or he
isn't on his way back to where she is
being held won't help any. And if we
just have enough time for all this.
KELLY
We might get lucky and he'll make the
call from your sister's location.
MICHAEL
No, everyone knows now that a cell
phone can be located, that's why he
only calls away from his home base.
What I'm betting he doesn't realize is
that the phone is still transmitting
his location after he hangs up.
KELLY
Michael, your sister is still in danger
even if we do identify her location.
It'll be up to the police afterwards.
You realize that we'll do whatever we
can to get her back?
MICHAEL
I know. Right now I'm just trying to
think of how to keep David on the phone.
I don't know how much time we'll have.
KELLY
The police will have. I'm not involving
you further into this.
MICHAEL
You'll need me for coordinating the
tracking.
ALEX
And, me, too.
KELLY
Huh?
ALEX
You still need me for identifying those
men.
76.
KELLY
No, I think we have enough information
between...
ALEX
Believe me I can be most helpful, and,
as a county employee I could expedite
your record access requests.
KELLY
You have already been most helpful,
Alex, and record access is no problem.
Kelly writes on a BUSINESS CARD.
KELLY (CONT'D)
Michael, forward your home phone to
this number. It's our chief's office
phone and he has a terminal there.
Michael takes the Card.
KELLY (CONT'D)
We'll have everything ready when you
get back. And, please be careful.
INT. PARTS ROOM
David enters.
Melanie sits in the corner of the Room.
DAVID
When I return you will be released.
And don't worry, I'm sure you will
both be reunited without further
inconvenience.
David leaves.
INT. PLANT
Chong-Ho locks the Door behind David. IN CANTONESE WITH

ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
DAVID
She will bring a great price, or a
gift of gratitude to your superiors.
Chong-Ho nods.
77.
David motions to Chin Fu and they both walk OFF SCREEN. Pao
Lin and Annabel remain behind with Chong-Ho.
EXT. PLANT
Limousine exits from an UNDERGROUND PARKING LOT.
INT. YU-LIN'S HOSPITAL ROOM -- LATER
Agitated and delirious, Yu-Lin lies restlessly in BED. Alice

sits by his side.
YU-LIN
...must be controlled. Too corruptible.
Too vain.
Alice leans closer, trying to understand Yu-Lin.
ALICE
What must be controlled?
YU-LIN
Boundless power. Eternal wisdom.
Endless greed.
She holds his hand and strokes his forehead.
ALICE
You must rest, Grandfather. We are
all well.
YU-LIN
The overseer. A way must be found.
Without reason we will perish!
ALICE
What must we find?
YU-LIN
The sphere. Perpetual energy. The
dream realized or destroyed.
ALICE
Where is this sphere. Is it dangerous?
Tears stream from his eyes.
YU-LIN
Sue Mei!
78.
Yu-Lin falls into a deep sleep.
Alice looks through her PURSE and finds a BUSINESS CARD. She
dials the Room Phone.
ALICE
Hello, may I speak to an Officer...Yuen?
INT. L.A.P.D. CENTRAL DIVISION -- LATER
A GIANT LOS ANGELES COUNTY STREET MAP HANGS ON THE WALL IN

BACK OF A DESK.
Kelly sits at a COMPUTER TERMINAL while talking on the

TELEPHONE.
Michael and James enter CHIEF LINQUIST'S OFFICE.
KELLY
Yes, this is Officer Pierson waiting--
I'd like to arrange a surveillance
connection. Yes, I'll wait.
(to Michael)
Just got authorization. I'm being
transferred to the district switchboard.
Michael motions for the Phone.
MICHAEL
Yes, this is Officer...
He looks at Kelly's Badge.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
Pierson. I'd like a terminal connection
to your main exchange please. We'd
like to monitor the paging channels
from your switches in the central LA
area. Yes, thank you.
Michael grabs a PAPER AND PEN off the Desk and writes.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
Got it. Are the location tables *
accessible from that number. Great,
thanks.
Kelly gets out of her CHAIR.

79.
KELLY
Go ahead, maestro.
Michael sits and types.
KELLY (CONT'D)
Your phone is forwarded to line one.
Michael nods.
MICHAEL
There--all set.
KELLY
Now what?
MICHAEL
We wait for David's call.
JAMES
And, then?
MICHAEL
Well, I'll be occupied on the phone,
so you'll have to do the tracking.
KELLY
How do I do that?
Michael points to the Monitor.
MICHAEL
When a number pops up here press a key
and the table will display. Look up
the site and pin its location. Got
it?
KELLY
Now we just sit and wait.
MICHAEL
Yeah, and I've got to think up something
to tell David.
KELLY
Just keep him on long enough to get a
fix, Michael. We'll do the rest.
80.
MICHAEL
It's not just that. I'm thinking of
Melanie.
KELLY
So am I.
JAMES
We also have support units in the area.
She'll be fine.
MICHAEL
No! David said he'd kill her if he
knew the police were involved.
KELLY
Just shadows, Michael. It will look
like nothing out of the ordinary.
Trust us, okay?
Michael nods.
EXT. LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - DUSK
David's Limousine exits LAX.
A SERIES OF TELEPHONE TOUCH TONES (V.O.).
INT. OFFICE
The PHONE RINGS and the LINE ONE BULB BLINKS.
Michael jumps out of his Chair.
MICHAEL
Wait for it!
They stare at the Terminal.
CLOSE-UP -- TERMINAL SCREEN
It blinks, then displays:
FILTER ON
TRANSMISSION ESTABLISHED
ESN DATE DURATION SWITCH DIALED NUMBER
60173520 2/06 0:03 LA3 2134371288

81.
INT. OFFICE
Michael points at the Terminal Screen.
The PHONE RINGS AGAIN.
MICHAEL
Press the key and look up LA three!
Kelly presses a Key and stares at the Terminal Screen.
Michael takes a deep breath and answers the Phone.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
Hello.
INT. LIMOUSINE
David sits in the back seat. An OBSCURED PASSENGER sits

besides him.
DAVID
Ah, Michael. We have business to
conclude and I'm not in the mood for
any disappointments.
INT. OFFICE
MICHAEL
David, I want to talk to Melanie.
DAVID (V.O.)
You have already talked to her.
Kelly smiles and whispers to James.
James locates a street intersection on the Wall Map and inserts

a STICK PIN. He quietly picks up the Phone and whispers.
JAMES
Support twenty-three units. Suspect
contact at grid D-eight by F-two.
EXT. STREETS
POLICE CARS RESPONDING.
INT. OFFICE
Kelly looks at Michael and nods.

82.
MICHAEL
I need to know if she's safe.
INT. LIMOUSINE
DAVID
You'd better discontinue this game
you're playing. You know what's at
stake.
INT. OFFICE
MICHAEL
Alright, alright, but I need some time.
Kelly whispers again to James and he moves the STICK PIN. He

quietly talks into the Phone.
Kelly whispers to Michael.
KELLY
He's heading in this direction.
Michael looks confused.
DAVID (V.O.)
There is no more time. I want the
chip, now!
Kelly and James look at each other.
KELLY
(to James)
Why is he heading over here?
JAMES
Probably just making some distance
between him and his home base.
INT. LIMOUSINE
DAVID
Michael, this is critical. I must
have the chip immediately.
INT. OFFICE
Kelly presses the key on the Terminal and James moves the
STICK PIN.
83.
Kelly whispers to Michael.
KELLY
He's in Chinatown.
Michael stares at Kelly.
MICHAEL
David...
INT. LIMOUSINE
DAVID
You sound preoccupied, Michael. I
think you should concentrate on your
sister and the business at hand.
INT. OFFICE
Kelly looks at the Terminal Screen and shakes her head.
EXT. BROADWAY
The Limousine pulls behind the Chen's Herb Store and parks.
INT. LIMOUSINE
DAVID
I require the chip at this time.
INT. OFFICE
Michael looks helplessly at Kelly and James.
MICHAEL
Okay, okay, I have the chip! I'll
deliver it to you!
The driver's door of the Limousine opens and Chin Fu exits.

He walks to the BACK DOOR of the Herb Shop, removes a LARGE
KNIFE from under his shirt and knocks.
INT. OFFICE
DAVID (V.O.)
That's quite alright, Michael.
(MORE)
84.
DAVID (V.O.) (MORE)

Just hand it to my associate and our
business will be concluded. Your sister
will be released when I return.
Michael looks frantically at Kelly and James. He holds his

hand over the Phone.
MICHAEL
He's at the Herb Shop!
KELLY
Shit.
James whispers into the Phone.
JAMES
Support twenty-three units, standby.
Chin Fu knocks-in the Back Door.
INT. HERB SHOP - LIVING ROOM
Chin Fu searches the Room and notices the BUSY LIGHT BLINKING
on the TELEPHONE.
INT. OFFICE
Michael stands speechless with the Phone to his ear.
DAVID (V.O.)
I hope you realize all of this could
have been avoided if you would have...
(beat)
Michael, you've made a very fatal error.
Michael closes his eyes. IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLE.
DAVID (V.O.) (CONT'D)

I told you this was no game. Your
sister will be immediately terminated!
MICHAEL
No--david! Wait!
A CLICK (V.O.).
Michael turns to Kelly in tears.

85.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
He's going to kill her!
KELLY
We've got his signal. Let's concentrate
on locating his hide out. Then we'll
find Melanie, okay?
JAMES
I think we'd better shut down here and
get investigation on this, Kel.
Kelly presses a key on the Terminal.
KELLY
He's moving.
Everyone anxiously watches the Terminal Screen.
EXT. BROADWAY
The Limousine travels past Broadway Street, through an

INDUSTRIAL AREA and onto a BRIDGE.
INT. LIMOUSINE
David leans to the Unseen Passenger
DAVID
We will be at our base in a moment.
IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLE.
DAVID (CONT'D)
(to Chin Fu)
I want the Chen family eliminated.
Chin Fu nods.
David picks up the CAR PHONE RECEIVER.
INT. OFFICE
Kelly presses a Key. James moves the Stick Pin and speaks
into the Phone.
JAMES
Support twenty-three units. Suspect
contact at main street bridge.
86.
EXT. STREETS
SEVERAL POLICE CARS TURN ONTO THE MAIN STREET BRIDGE MOMENTS
BEHIND DAVID'S LIMOUSINE.
INT. LIMOUSINE
David dials the Phone. He hesitates when he hears the DIAL

TONES emanate from the receiver, then hangs up.
He notices the "ROAMING" LIGHT on the Phone FLASH ON AND OFF.
DAVID
Damn it!
He immediately reaches behind the Phone and rips out the

WIRING.
CLOSE-UP -- TERMINAL SCREEN
The Terminal Screen flickers and displays:
FILTER ON
TRANSMISSION TERMINATED
ESN DATE DURATION SWITCH DIALED NUMBER
60173520 2/06 0:08 LA3 2134371288
60173520 2/06 3:16 LA6 2134371288
60173520 2/06 4:28 LA8 2134371288
60173520 2/06 8:42 La2 2134371288
60173520 2/06 5:16 LA4M 2134371288
INT. OFFICE
MICHAEL
No! He knows what we're doing!
Melanie!
James talks into the Phone.
JAMES
All support twenty-three units intercept
suspect! Intercept and detain vehicle!
87.
EXT. STREETS
The Police Cars almost catch up to David on the Bridge.
The Limousine makes a quick right turn into an INDUSTRIAL

AREA past the Bridge and disappears into a GATED PARKING
STRUCTURE under the Plant.
The Police Cars continue onto Main Street.
INT. OFFICE
Kelly stares at her Monitor.
KELLY
What's this last one there? It's not
listed on the table?
Michael looks at the Screen. He smiles while wiping his eyes.
MICHAEL
It's a micro-site. An extender.
They're on another table.
Michael types on the Keyboard.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
Twenty-seventh and main.
JAMES
That's the industrial district. Nothing
but factories and railroad tracks.
KELLY
It's a start.
MICHAEL
But, who knows where he went after the
transmission stopped?
JAMES
I patrolled that area for two years.
Not much there but around-the-clock
production plants and sweat shops.
James listens to the Phone.
JAMES (CONT'D)
Support twenty-three is canceling.
They have two-eleven to cover.
88.
Kelly stands up.
KELLY
Fine, but we do have a place to begin.
It's dark now. Sign out the IR sight
and let's get going.
Kelly and James head for the Door. Michael follows.
KELLY (CONT'D)
No, Michael, you have to stay here.
We can't involve citizens in a critical
police matter.
MICHAEL
I can still help, and I need to be
there for Melanie.
KELLY
No way. You have to...
JAMES
Wait a minute, Kel. He might be right.
KELLY
Are you crazy? He's a principal in
all this!
JAMES
He's also the most knowledgeable about
what we're dealing with here and might
be helpful on site with the identifi-
cation of this technology were talking
about.
MICHAEL
Yeah.
KELLY
I don't know, James. Too risky.
JAMES
Just an observer. Nothing else.
Kelly sees the determination in Michael's face.
KELLY
Geeze, you guys. Alright, let's go.
89.
EXT. L.A.P.D. CENTRAL DIVISION -- MOMENTS LATER
Kelly, James and Michael about to enter a POLICE CAR when

Alex walks up to them.
ALEX
Are we ready to roll?
KELLY
Go away.
ALEX
Believe me. I can be an enormous help.
KELLY
You talk to him, James. I have to
call in.
Kelly enters the Police Car.
JAMES
This may very well turn into a very
dangerous police situation, Mister
Kovac.
Alex removes the Sphere from his pocket and tosses it around
in his hands like an ordinary ball. James notices it.
ALEX
Not a problem, officer. We'll adapt
to the situation.
Kelly returns. She pulls James aside.
KELLY
When I called in for our ten-eighty-
eight I asked advise from control about
keeping Mister Kovac here in temporary
custody. Instead, they gave him
clearance to go along!
They look at Alex.
KELLY (CONT'D)
Alright, Alex. What's up with you
getting clearance to tag along?
ALEX
Court clerks move in mysterious ways.
That's why you need me.
90.
Kelly shakes her head.
KELLY
We don't have time for this. Get in.
Alex and Michael get into the back seat. Kelly and James get
in and they drive off.
INT. WORK AREA
David and Chin Fu rush in. IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH

SUBTITLES.
DAVID
(to Chin Fu)
Turn those lights on.
Chin Fu runs and opens an ELECTRICAL PANEL.
DAVID (CONT'D)
Turn everything on!
Chin Fu throws ALL THE SWITCHES IN THE PANEL. ALL THE LIGHTS,
FANS AND BOILERS TURN ON.
INT. PARTS ROOM
David unlocks the Door and enters. He binds Melanie's hands

together with a ROPE.
DAVID
Your brother has become quite
troublesome. He will be the cause of
your family's extinction but there is
a lucrative market for attractive young
girls such as you, Melanie.
Melanie sobs. Davis exits.
INT. WORK AREA
David walks while shouting out commands.
DAVID
Chin Fu!
David points to his own eyes, then straight up.
Chin Fu runs and climbs a STAIRWAY.

91.
DAVID (CONT'D)
Annabel!
Annabel turns to David.
David points to the UPPER LEVEL.
Annabel follows Chin Fu up the Stairway.
Pao Lin and Chong-Ho lock the Parts Room Door.
DAVID (CONT'D)
Pao Lin! Chong-Ho!
David points to the rear of the Building.
Pao Lin and Chong-Ho run to opposite sides at the rear of the
Plant.
David removes SEVERAL SHOTGUNS AND AUTOMATIC RIFLES FROM A

STEEL LOCKER and places them against the Wall.
INT. OFFICE
David enters his Office. He picks up the Phone and dials.
INT. POLICE CAR - NIGHT
Driving over the Main Street Bridge.
A THICK WIRE MESH PARTITION separates the front from the back
of the Police Car.
Kelly unhooks the MICROPHONE from the RADIO.
KELLY
Twenty-eight.
DISPATCHER (V.O.)
Twenty-eight.
KELLY
Main street and the river, over.
DISPATCHER (V.O.)
Roger, twenty-eight.
EXT. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
The Police Car approaches TWENTY-SEVENTH STREET.

92.
The HEADLIGHTS GO OFF. The Police Car turns the corner and
moves slowly down the empty Street.
EXT. BUILDING ROOF
Chin Fu sits behind LARGE ROOF VENT. He watches the Police

Car travel a block past the Plant, then pull over and stop.
INT. POLICE CAR
KELLY
This looks like a good place to start.
Kelly unhooks the Microphone from the Radio.
KELLY (CONT'D)
Twenty-eight.
DISPATCHER (V.O.)
Twenty-eight.
KELLY
Twenty-seventh, south of main.
DISPATCHER (V.O.)
Ten-four.
Kelly hangs up the Microphone and grabs the INFRARED SIGHT

and exits.
James meets her outside at the rear of the Vehicle.
Kelly flicks a switch on the Sight and views the Buildings

that line the Street.
P.O.V. KELLY
INFRARED IMAGE OF THE BUILDINGS. THE LETTERS "WFOV" APPEAR

IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER, AND "SENS. 50%" APPEAR IN THE UPPER
RIGHT.
BUILDINGS OUTLINED IN A GLOW OF LIGHT FROM ESCAPING HEAT.

BILLOWING SMOKE STACKS ON ROOF TOPS GLOW THE BRIGHTEST FROM
RISING STEAM.
CARS PARKED ALONG SIDE OF THE STREET APPEAR DARK AND COLD.
93.
EXT. PLANT ROOF
Chin Fu ducks behind the Roof Vent when Kelly aims the Sight
in his direction.
EXT. TWENTY-SEVENTH STREET
KELLY
These buildings seem to be in full
production. No hot spots on the cars,
either.
JAMES
Kind of a long shot, isn't it?
KELLY
Yeah, but I'll take what I can get.
Kelly looks up and down the street.
KELLY (CONT'D)
Damn--this place is dead. Maybe we
should go further south.
JAMES
Or, better, let tactical handle it.
KELLY
We're just scouting, James. The Calvary
will be here in just...
Kelly flips a SWITCH on the Sight.
P.O.V. KELLY -- CONTINUOUS
INFRARED IMAGE OF THE STREET. THE LETTERS "NFOV" ARE NOW

SEEN IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER, AND "SENS. 100%" ARE ON THE
UPPER RIGHT.
IMAGE SCAN ACROSS THE STREET DETECTS TWO VERY DIM CURVED LINES
IN FRONT OF THE PLANT.
KELLY
Wait a minute.
94.
P.O.V. KELLY
A SET OF DIM TIRE MARKS THAT MAKE AN ARC FROM THE STREET AND
STOP IN THE DIRECTION OF AN UNDERGROUND PARKING ENTRANCE TO
THE PLANT.
KELLY
Looks like someone was in a big hurry.
Kelly hands the Sight to James and he takes a look.
JAMES
What do you think?
Kelly glances behind at Michael.
KELLY
I think we can't wait any longer. I'm
afraid of what may have already happened
to Melanie. It's been awhile since
the phone call.
JAMES
How did I know you'd say that.
James opens the trunk of the Police Car.
Kelly walks over to the Police Car.
KELLY
(to Michael)
We've got to move--and now.
MICHAEL
We're going too!
Michael and Alex try the Doors and find they're locked in.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
Come on. Let us out, damn it!
KELLY
No way, guys. This is a police action.
Just sit tight. The backup will be
here in a moment.
Michael pounds on the Partition.

95.
KELLY (CONT'D)
Melanie will be fine, Michael. Just
relax.
Kelly walks to the rear of the Police Car.
They each strap on a PROTECTIVE VEST. James grabs a RIOT

SHOTGUN while Kelly checks the rounds in her SERVICE REVOLVER.
JAMES
Let's try the south side of the
building, first.
Michael and Alex watch two dark figures skitter across the
Street and disappear into the shadows of the Buildings.
EXT. PLANT ROOF
Chin Fu runs to the Roof Exit.
INT. WORK AREA
Chin Fu appears at the Stairway.
Chin Fu holds up two fingers to David then points toward the

south side of the plant.
David grabs a PUMP SHOTGUN and tosses it up to Chin Fu and

points back upstairs.
Chin Fu turns and runs back up.
David tosses a Gun Holster up to Annabel standing near an

OPEN LEDGE of the Second Level Floor.
She catches it and straps it around her waist.
David checks his WATCH.
EXT. PLANT
Kelly and James at the SIDE ENTRANCE.
James presses on the DOOR, then tries the DOOR KNOB and shakes
his head.
Kelly points to a BROKEN WINDOW.
James looks through the Window for any movement then reaches
inside to unlock the Window Frame, opens it and climbs inside.
96.
He reaches out through the Window and pulls Kelly in.
INT. POLICE CAR
Michael beats against the Partition with his hands. He reaches

for the DOOR HANDLE AND LOCK and finds them missing.
DISPATCHER (V.O.)
Twenty-eight.
They look at the Radio.
DISPATCHER (V.O.) (CONT'D)

Twenty-eight. Respond.
MICHAEL
Now what do we do?
DISPATCHER (V.O.)
Twenty-eight. Your ten-eighty-eight
is assisting metro and will be delayed.
Cancel operation until notified.
Acknowledge, twenty-eight.
MICHAEL
Shit. We're stuck in this damned car,
completely helpless.
Alex reaches into his coat pocket and removes the Sphere.
ALEX
Well--not completely helpless.
A LOUD GROWL IS HEARD (O.S.).
EXT. POLICE CAR
THE INCREDIBLE HULK APPEARS ON ALEX'S SIDE OF THE POLICE CAR.
IN SLOW-MOTION, LOU FERRIGNO AS THE INCREDIBLE HULK, GRABS

THE PASSENGER CAR DOOR AND RIPS IT AWAY FROM THE BODY OF THE
POLICE CAR.
MICHAEL
Ohhh--shit!
Alex calmly exits the Police Car and turns to Michael.

97.
ALEX
Like she said, Michael--just sit tight,
okay?
Michael nods, stunned.
Alex smiles, then turns and walks away.
The Hulk smashes the Door into the body of the Police Car,
wedging it tightly back into place.
Alex places the Sphere back into his coat pocket.
The Hulk DISAPPEARS.
INT. POLICE CAR
Michael sits, wide-eyed, frozen in his seat.
INT. PLANT ROOM
Kelly and James behind a STACK OF CRATES surveying the area.
They see TWO OPEN DOORS leading out into hallways on opposite
sides of the Room.
JAMES
Take the one on the left. I'll take
the right and met up with you.
Kelly draws her Revolver and they quietly rush to each Door,
then cautiously look out into the Hallway.
Kelly follows the Hallway down to a STORAGE ROOM FILLED WITH

BOXES AND ENGINE PARTS.
James follows his Hallway until he reaches a MACHINE SHOP.
Pao Lin crouches behind a CRATE while watching Kelly. He

positions himself behind a CRATE near a Walkway.
EXT. PLANT
Alex sneaks along the outside wall until he finds the open
Window Kelly and James entered and crawls inside.
INT. PLANT ROOM
Alex drops to the floor and dashes behind the Crates.

98.
He pauses, then rushes to the Door Kelly went through.
He spots a SMALL, NARROW STEEL STAIRWAY leading up to a CATWALK

that runs along the length of the VENTILATION DUCTS.
Alex removes the Sphere from his pocket, cups it firmly in

his hand and runs to the Stairway.
INT. MACHINE SHOP
Chong-Ho stands behind a METAL STORAGE CABINET.
INT. STORAGE ROOM
Kelly, looking side to side, walks slowly among the Crates.
Pao Lin swings his hand out from behind a Crate and hits her
square in the chin, knocking her out.
Alex's knocks the Sphere out of his hand.
ALEX
No!
When Alex reaches for the falling Sphere it stops in mid-air.

He looks up and the Sphere hovers near an OPEN BEAM.
Pao Lin retrieves Kelly's Revolver off the floor, then looks
up at the Cat Walk.
Alex crotches down.
INT. MACHINE SHOP
James walking cautiously among the MACHINERY.
Chong-Ho rears back his meaty fist to hit him, but when they
meet eye-to-eye he lowers his hand. James continues walking.
INT. STORAGE ROOM
Pao Lin walks among Stacked Crates and A LEG FLIES UP IN-
BETWEEN THEM, KNOCKING THE REVOLVER OUT OF HIS HAND.
He catches a glimpse of SOMEONE IN-BETWEEN THE CRATES while

shaking the sting out of his hand. Pao Lin removes the NUN-
CHUKS from his pocket and jumps out to surprise him.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- CHINESE CONNECTION

99.
BRUCE LEE standing next to a Crate, staring at Pao Lin.
Startled, Pao Lin steps back and assumes a fighting position.
BRUCE LEE REMOVES HIS JACKET AND FIGHTS PAO LIN (AS PETROV).
THE FIGHT ENDS WHEN BRUCE LEE KNOCKS OUT PAO LIN WITH A KICK
AND A RIGHT HOOK TO THE HEAD.
Alex checks on Kelly's condition, rests her head on some SOFT

PACKING MATERIAL and climbs the Catwalk.
INT. POLICE CAR
Michael uses both feet to dislodge the Crushed Door. He exits

the Police Car and sprints across the Street.
EXT. PLANT
Michael finds the Broken Window and pulls himself through.
INT. PLANT
Michael finds a NEWLY CONSTRUCTED GATED STORAGE AREA CONTAINING

COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS.
HE FOLLOWS THE PLUMBING LINES THAT LEAD TO AN UPSTAIRS

LABORATORY.
INT. STORAGE ROOM
Kelly regains consciousness. She finds her Pistol laying

next to Pao Lin on the floor.
She walks back to the Hallway and climbs the Stairway to the
Catwalk.
INT. UPPER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM
Chin Fu stands silently behind a STACK OF CRATES while holding

onto his Shotgun.
INT. CATWALK
Alex slithers into a position where he can see Chin Fu.
Kelly crawls along the Catwalk. She spots Alex crouched down
watching Chin Fu.
Kelly crawls behind Alex and touches his shoulder.

100.
Alex jerks around.
ALEX
Wha..!
Chin Fu looks up.
INT. CATWALK
Alex stares at Kelly.
KELLY
I told you to say put.
Alex quickly turns to Chin Fu.
Chin Fu points his Shotgun up towards the Catwalk.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- THE THREE STOOGES -- EPISODE "MEN OR MICE"
The heads of Larry, Moe, and Curly appear at the Doorway.
Chin Fu turns and sees the Stooges. The Stooges turn and run
away with Chin Fu chasing after them.
INT. CATWALK
Kelly is stunned. Alex shakes his head.
KELLY
Now, Alex. What the hell was that?
ALEX
Come with me and watch, alright?
Kelly follows Alex along the Catwalk.
INT. MACHINE SHOP
Chong-Ho standing guard.
Kelly and Alex quietly make their way along the Catwalk until
they see Chong-Ho. Kelly draws her Pistol.
KELLY
Let me handle this.
101.
Alex holds her back with his arm.
ALEX
Just watch.
INTER-CUT -- STOCK FOOTAGE -- GOLDFINGER
Chong-Ho turns and sees ODDJOB smiling at him.
Chong-Ho takes a few steps back and gets into a Karate fighting
position.
Oddjob motions to Chong-Ho to "Come On."
Oddjob fights Chong-Ho (James Bond).
Finally, Oddjob grabs Chong-Ho's arm and throws him across a

METAL TABLE, bouncing his head off an ENGINE BLOCK which knocks
him out cold.
KELLY
Shit!
She turns to Alex, who is smiling ear to ear.
Kelly looks down in time to see Oddjob DISAPPEAR.
KELLY (CONT'D)
Alright, Alex. How is this happening?
Alex points up toward the ceiling. Kelly looks up.
KELLY (CONT'D)
What?
ALEX
See that?
Kelly focuses her eyes and sees the Sphere hovering at the
ceiling. She turns to Alex.
KELLY
The sphere! You found the sphere that
Yu-Lin was talking about. But, how?
What?
ALEX
I don't know. But it has some
interesting properties, doesn't it?
102.
Kelly shakes her head clear.
KELLY
This isn't happening.
Alex motions to Kelly.
ALEX
I know. Come on.
She looks over her shoulder at the Sphere, then follows Alex.
INT. HALLWAY
Chin Fu chases the Stooges into the Storage Room.
CURLY
Wu, wu, wu, wu...
INT. STORAGE ROOM
Chin Fu walks quietly around some CRATES and hears FOOTSTEPS

(O.S.) behind him.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- STAR TREK TV SERIES -- EPISODE "SPACE SEED"
Chin Fu turns and sees CAPTAIN JAMES T. KIRK standing in a

fighting position, staring right at him.
Chin Fu looks him over, then smiles.
NEW ANGLE
Captain Kirk flying backward through the air. He lands and

skids across the floor OFF SCREEN.
INT. CATWALK
Alex cringes, then shrugs his shoulders.
INT. STORAGE ROOM
Chin Fu walks OFF SCREEN toward Kirk.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- STAR TREK TV SERIES -- EPISODE "THE DEVIL IN

THE DARK"
103.
The HORTA Rock Creature chases Chin Fu ON SCREEN and into an

OFFICE.
INT. OFFICE
Chin Fu runs to the other side of the Office and through

another DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE.
EXT. PLANT
STOCK FOOTAGE -- GODZILLA VS. MONSTER ZERO (1970)
Chin Fu looks up and stops in his tracks when he sees a GIANT

THREE-HEADED FLYING DRAGON looking down at him.
Chin Fu SCREAMS and runs back into the Plant.
INT. OFFICE
Chin Fu slams the Door shut and locks it, then nervously sits
on top of a TABLE to catch his breath.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- THE BLOB (1958)
THE BLOB OOZES OUT THROUGH A WALL VENT BEHIND CHIN FU.
It drops to the floor and rolls under the Table.
The Blob rolls up in front of him. Chin Fu screams and fires

the Shotgun twice at the Blob. BAM--BAM.
INT. WORK AREA
David hears the GUN SHOTS.
He runs to the Parts Room and pulls Melanie out. He drags

her over to a METAL WALL RACK and lifts her bound hands onto
a PEG, almost suspending her against the wall.
INT. OFFICE
Chin Fu's Shotgun jams when the Blob rolls toward him. He
tries to run away but gets stopped by a locked Door.
He screams when the Blob pounces on him.
The Blob DISAPPEARS. Chin Fu collapses from fright.

104.
INT. STORAGE ROOM
Pao Lin regains consciousness.
INT. CATWALK
Kelly and Alex watching Chin Fu.
KELLY
This is great!
INT. OFFICE
Chin Fu regains his composure. He grabs his Shotgun, forces

the Office Door open and runs out into the Hallway.
INT. HALLWAY
Chin Fu runs madly down the Hallway.
When he nears a corner, a HAND holding a SMITH AND WESSON

MODEL 29 HAND GUN swings out and hits Chin Fu in the face.
The Shotgun flies out of his hands when he hits the floor.
Chin Fu shakes his head. He reaches for the Shotgun.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- DIRTY HARRY
DIRTY HARRY (O.S.)

Uh-uh.
Chin Fu looks up and sees DIRTY HARRY pointing a gun at him.
DIRTY HARRY (CONT'D)

I know what you're thinking. But being
this is a forty-four magnum, the most
powerful handgun in the world and would
blow your head clean off, you got to
ask yourself one question. Do I feel
lucky.
Chin Fu stares up in disbelief.
DIRTY HARRY (CONT'D)

Well, do ya, punk?
Chin Fu shakes his head.
Chin Fu collapses wearily onto the floor. Dirty Harry picks

up the Shotgun.
105.
INT. CATWALK
Kelly and Alex give each other a "high-five," then creep along
the Catwalk. They spot Annabel walking along the Upper Level.
NEW ANGLE
Annabel walks silently across the Open Floor. The end of the
Floor overlooks a PARTS CLEANING ROOM.
She senses something behind her. She removes the Knife from
her waistband and flips it around in her fingers.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1958)
Annabel swings around and jabs the knife--into the ribs of a

STANDING SKELETON.
Annabel rears in shock, dropping the Knife as the Skeleton

walks toward her. She steps backward in fear and moaning in
disgust at the sight of it.
SHE DRAWS THE AUTOMATIC PISTOL AND FIRES WILDLY AT THE

SKELETON, SHATTERING SEVERAL OF ITS RIBS.
INT. CATWALK
KELLY
Alex, I think that's enough.
Alex ignores her.
INT. UPPER LEVEL
Annabel backs-up while facing the walking Skeleton. She almost

falls backward off the Ledge.
PARTS CLEANING ROOM
A BOILING DEGREASING TANK WITH A LARGE VERTICAL VENTILATION

DUCT POSITIONED OVER A STEAMING ATMOSPHERE.
CLOSE-UP -- HAZARDOUS MATERIAL LABEL
Warning: Toluene
INT. CATWALK
Kelly places her hand on Alex's shoulder.

106.
KELLY
Alex, she's only a suspect!
He doesn't hear her.
INT. UPPER LEVEL
The Skeleton places its hand on Annabel's (Carol Ohmart)

shoulder. She freezes in horror.
VINCENT PRICE (V.O.)

Come with me murderess. Come with me.
Annabel SCREAMS. The Skeleton pushes her off the Ledge.
INT. VENTILATION DUCT
ANNABEL DROPS HARD ONTO THE OPEN VENT. SHE SCREAMS, SCRATCHING
HER FINGERNAILS AGAINST THE VENT PANEL WHILE SLIDING BACKWARDS
INTO THE HOLLOW OF THE DUCT.
INT. DEGREASING TANK
HER BODY CRASHES THROUGH A METAL GRATE AT THE END OF THE

VENTILATION DUCT. SHE FALLS FACE FIRST INTO THE BOILING
DEGREASING TANK.
CLOSE-UP -- DEGREASING TANK FOUNDATION
THE SEMIGASEOUS LIQUID SPLASHES UP AND SIZZLES WHEN IT

SPLATTERS AGAINST THE CONCRETE FLOOR.
PAN UP -- UPPER LEVEL
The quiet and empty Floor.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1958)
FREDRICH LAUREN (Vincent Price) walks out of the shadows

holding a PULLEY FIXTURE in front of him.
He turns the pulleys and the Skeleton draws near him. He

rips it away from its strings and looks toward the Ledge.
FREDRICH LAUREN
Good night, Annabel. It's a pity you
didn't know when you started your game
of murder, that I was playing, too.
He tosses the Skeleton over the Ledge.

107.
INT. CATWALK
Alex regains his composure. He sees Kelly staring blankly.
ALEX
I'm sorry, Kelly. I lost it.
Kelly silently nods.
INT. PLANT - REAR
Michael peers through the Laboratory Window and sees the back
of a MAN working on a LARGE ELECTRONIC CONSOLE.
The Man turns around.
MICHAEL
No! Scott!
DAVID (V.O.)
Won't you join us, Michael?
NEW ANGLE
Michael turns and finds David pointing a Pistol at him.
INT. PLANT - STORAGE AREA
Kelly and Alex silently walk in-between the Crates.
KELLY
We can't waste anymore time, Alex. We
need to find Melanie.
ALEX
Right. You take the...
Alex is hit on the cheek by a glancing blow from Pao Lin. He

takes a few steps back and rubs his cheek. Kelly stands ready.
ALEX (CONT'D)
(to Pao Lin)
I guess once wasn't enough.
Alex nods his head to the right.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- CHINESE CONNECTION
BRUCE LEE APPEARS, staring at Pao Lin.

108.
Pao Lin sees Bruce Lee and reluctantly assumes a fighting

position.
NEW ANGLE
James silently walks up behind Alex and Kelly. He knocks out

Kelly with the Butt of his Shotgun,
When Alex turns to James, Bruce Lee runs and jumps at him,
but James hits Alex in the chin with the butt of the Shotgun
knocking him out. Bruce Lee instantly DISAPPEARS.
The Sphere falls at James' feet. He picks up the Sphere and

removes Alex's Pistol from its SHOULDER HOLSTER. IN CANTONESE
WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLE.
JAMES
Bind and silence them.
Pao Lin grabs some PACKAGING TWINE off the Floor and binds
Alex and Kelly around the hands, mouth and neck.
INT. SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING LABORATORY
David follows Michael into the Lab.
DAVID
A fortuitous turn of events. Your
colleague has decided to become an
associate of our endeavor. We no longer
require your device or your
participation.
SCOTT
Did you really think I wouldn't notice
your little swap in the lab, Michael?
I located your counter subroutine and
decided I just had to find out what
you were up to.
MICHAEL
Scott, what have you told him?
SCOTT
Told him? I too made a duplicate chip
and Mister Liu has been most generous
in his appreciation. I owe you a lot,
good buddy.
109.
MICHAEL
You don't know who you're dealing with!
SCOTT
I know you're out of it, and that your
silence is guaranteed by way of criminal
prosecution if anyone finds out. Isn't
that right, Mister Liu?
MICHAEL
Scott!
DAVID
That will be enough conversation. We
have much to accomplish in a very short
period of time. Mister Brenner, if
you would be so kind as to initialize
the duplication process.
MICHAEL
No! You can't do that!
DAVID
We've spent a small fortune on this
lab just for the development and
production of this chip and we have
quite a list of backorders.
SCOTT
Development? Production? That wasn't
ever mentioned. And how can you even
consider distributing a device whose
capabilities have yet to be totality
understood? This thing can think!
DAVID
I am aware of its capabilities. And
Mister Brenner, you must trust my
ability to manage its power and
application. It is what you have been
compensated for.
SCOTT
Then you had this in mind all the time.
Not just chip manufacturing?
DAVID
Recent advances in cloning sparked an
idea.
(MORE)
110.
DAVID (MORE)
Why not apply a similar concept used
by laboratories to modify certain
characteristics of invertebrates through
DNA. In our case we start with a highly
developed application and add to that
the desired controls and manipulations.
The result is a most powerful and
elusive entity.
SCOTT
I'm not so sure about this, Mister
Liu.
David points to the Console.
DAVID
Here you have a device that you claim
can think. Why not tailor it during
the duplication process to think for
us. The possibilities are endless.
This first prototype will be our
boilerplate and we need to burn a copy
without delay.
SCOTT
The risks. There are many variables.
DAVID
There are no variables. The risks are
my concern. Consider this an experiment
and please proceed. Time is quite
short.
Scott flips SEVERAL SWITCHES AND CONTROLS causing the Console

lights to flicker.
DAVID (CONT'D)
And Mister Brenner, I would like all
safeguards and limitations disabled on
this first run.
SCOTT
That would be most unwise, sir. There
would be nothing but communication
chaos if this device was distributed
without safeguards.
Michael sees Scott's apprehension.

111.
MICHAEL
David, duplication is one thing but
connecting it directly to the outside
is an unimaginable risk. And you know
it!
DAVID
Your participation in this has come to
a conclusion, and I will not tolerate
another outburst.
David motions to Lab Door with his Pistol.
DAVID (CONT'D)
It is time to reunite you with your
sister.
MICHAEL
No, you asshole! This isn't right!
David backhands Michael across the face in anger.
DAVID
It was your good fortune that you were
not at home when we came by.
SCOTT
Um--you mean you took me from the
airport by Michael's shop intending to
murder him?
DAVID
How did you think we could assure your
anonymity, Mister Brenner? The stakes
are high and the project must succeed.
Scott is horrified.
WOMAN'S VOICE (V.O.)

Duplication is complete.
MICHAEL
This is what you bought into, Scott.
You made a bargain with the devil.
David raises his hand to hit Michael again. Scott interrupts.
SCOTT
Okay, okay!
(MORE)
112.
SCOTT (MORE)
We, ah--need to assure quality control,
of course. Test the chip.
Scott removes the Chip from the DUPLICATION FIXTURE and places
it into a PLASTIC CASE.
MICHAEL
He doesn't belong here, David. Let
him go and I'll take over.
SCOTT
No way, buddy, it'll be fine. As soon
as you're safe I'll get the chip into
production. Right Mister Liu?
MICHAEL
David, you have my word. He doesn't
know you like I do.
David points his Gun at Scott.
DAVID
I'll take the chip, now.
SCOTT
It needs validation. Takes just take
a few moments.
MICHAEL
Give it to him, Scott!
SCOTT
I'll just reinsert it into to the
fixture.
MICHAEL
Scott!
David shoots Scott in the back.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
No!
Michael lunges at David. David back-hands him with his Pistol,

then retrieves the Chip off the floor.
DAVID
Foolish child.
(MORE)
113.
DAVID (MORE)
To him life was simply a game. To be
spent as easily as quarters at an
arcade.
MICHAEL
You didn't need to kill him! He would
have done what I told him!
DAVID
Mister Brenner's presence here served
two purposes. To provide the chip
which you refused to deliver to us and
to convince you of the seriousness of
your responsibility.
MICHAEL
So you hired him as a disposable
resource, to be discarded when his
value was spent. To whom is life a
game, David?
David sees Melanie struggling in her binds in the Work Area

through a Window in the Laboratory.
DAVID
You must realize that your sister
depends on what you do next.
MICHAEL
What does it matter? You will kill us
both when you have what you want.
DAVID
Mister Brenner's idea about validation
was a good one. Let's fire her up and
see what she does, as they say.
David waves his Pistol toward the Lab Door.
INT. WORK AREA
Michael and David exit the Lab and step down a METAL STAIRWAY
LEADING TO THE WORK AREA.
Michael sees Melanie suspended against the wall and tries to

go to her. David points his Pistol at him.
114.
DAVID
Uh, uh. Not yet. As you can see she
is quite safe--for the moment.
A very ruffled Pao Lin, Chong-Ho and Chin Fu walk Alex and
Kelly into the Work Area. James follows behind them.
Michael sees James holding a Shotgun and smiles.
MICHAEL
A fortuitous change of events, David.
James points the Shotgun at Michael. Michael frowns.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
No. James.
DAVID
You continue to underestimate my ability
for persuasion.
David points to the wall.
Pao Lin and Chin Fu walk Alex and Kelly over and hold them
against the wall. They pull their Garrotes up and hook them
over a PEG, binding them against the wall next to Melanie.
David hands Chong-Ho and Chin Fu each an Automatic Rifle.
Alex and Kelly struggle to breath.
David directs Michael over to a COMPLEX COMMUNICATIONS CONSOLE.

He holds the Chip out to Michael.
MICHAEL
Consider that a four hundred-pin
suppository.
David motions his finger across his neck to Chong-Ho.
Chong-Ho removes a LARGE KNIFE from under his shirt and holds
it firmly against Melanie's neck.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
Wait!
DAVID
Prepare the chip now. Any other action
will result in your sister's death.
115.
Michael takes the Chip from David and installs it into the
Console Computer.
DAVID (CONT'D)
(to Pao Lin)
Where's Annabel?
Pao Lin shakes his head. David hands him an Automatic Rifle.
David notices the Sphere in James' hand. James shrugs his

shoulders and hands it to him.
David takes the Sphere and closely examines it. Kelly and
Alex react.
DAVID (CONT'D)
(to Michael)
This must be the object your grandfather
spoke of.
Michael focuses on the Sphere, then turns back to his work.
DAVID (CONT'D)
A worthless ornament to merit so much
concern.
David turns to Alex and Kelly. He juggles the Sphere in his

hand while looking them over.
DAVID (CONT'D)
So, what am I going to do with you
two?
David sees that Alex has almost loosened the Bindings around
his wrists.
DAVID (CONT'D)
(to Alex)
Perhaps a more elevated view would be
to your liking.
When David motions Chong-Ho to move Alex higher, THE BOARD

THEY ARE BOUND TO MOVES UP BY ITSELF, ALMOST SUSPENDING THEM.
THE SPHERE FREEZES IN MID-AIR AT THE SAME TIME.
David is astonished. All look at the Sphere.
DAVID (CONT'D)
What is this trickery?
116.
David stares incredulously at the Sphere. He passes his hands

over and underneath the Sphere.
DAVID (CONT'D)
Can it be?
David points to the Sphere and it FLIES IN A PATH FOLLOWING

THE MOVEMENT OF HIS FINGER.
David's laugh turns sullen when the Sphere draws near him.
James becomes agitated.
David looks toward the Roof of the Plant. THE WOODEN SLATS
AND CROSSBEAMS CRACK OPEN REVEALING A STARLIT EVENING SKY.
James draws his Pistol into his free hand while holding the
Shotgun in the other.
David raises his arms.
DAVID (CONT'D)
Yes!
A THICK CLOUD CONTAINING A MILLION SPARKLING LIGHTS FORMS

INSIDE THE OPENING OF THE ROOF.
James yells at David.
JAMES
Stop!
James points his Pistol at Pao Lin, Chong-Ho and Chin Fu and
motions for them to drop their Firearms.
JAMES (CONT'D)
I said stop!
David turns to James. David regains his senses and the CLOUD
DISAPPEARS. The Sphere drops into David's hand.
DAVID
Betrayal is most unbecoming, Sergeant.
JAMES
I'll take that.
David eyes Pao Lin. Pao Lin looks down at the Automatic Rifles
ready to make a move for them.
117.
DAVID
I don't think so, my old friend.
Whatever this thing is must be handled
in the proper way and I have an idea
how to make the best use it.
JAMES
That's the problem. Ever since we
were kids you've always had ideas.
Hand it to me now!
DAVID
You are a member of a group that may
very well be in control of more power
ever before imagined. Don't be foolish.
JAMES
I will not listen! Give it to me now!
Pao Lin dives for the Automatic Rifle. James fires his Pistol
killing Pao Lin. Chong-Ho and Chin Fu stay put.
David reaches inside his Coat but James already has his Shotgun
trained on him.
James cycles the Shotgun and points it right at David.
David reels back in fear, hands hand up in front of him.
DAVID
No!
James pulls the Trigger. A LARGE IRIDESCENT CONCAVE OBJECT

INSTANTLY APPEARS IN FRONT OF DAVID DEFLECTING THE BUCKSHOT
BACK INTO JAMES' FACE, KILLING HIM.
KELLY sobs. Michael watches in disbelief. Chong-Ho and Chin

Fu pick up their Weapons.
David laughs. He holds the Sphere in front of him and the

Cloud reappears at the opening in the Roof.
DAVID (CONT'D)
Never again will a man be a threat to
me!
Michael types on the Console Keyboard and SEVERAL VIDEO

MONITORS ILLUMINATE. He attempts to distract David.
118.
MICHAEL
David, the chip is ready! It's ready!
David laughs insanely. He looks into the cloud above him.
DAVID
Fuck the chip!
THE CLOUD TURNS INTO A DIZZYING ARRAY OF IMAGES DEPICTING WAR

AND DEATH, FOLLOWED BY ENTIRE CITIES FALLING TO A HOLOCAUST
OF NUCLEAR DETONATIONS.
Michael, Melanie, Alex and Kelly watch the Cloud in horror.
David stands, arms raised high, completely mad with power.
DAVID (CONT'D)
Unleash the fire of destruction now
and make the world my slave!
The Cloud and Images instantly disappear.
The Sphere flies over to Michael.

No.
Everyone looks around. The Sphere hovers above the Console.
DAVID
What?

No.
The Voice emanates from the CONSOLE SPEAKER.
DAVID
I am your master. You cannot refuse
me.

You are cause for my existence.
DAVID
Correct. Now, proceed to...

No.
119.
DAVID
Do not disobey me. Do you know who I
am?

You are destroyer. Black-heart.
Judgment without conscience. Vicious,
malevolent and immoral. Disciple of
the wicked one. They must be protected.
DAVID
You said I was the reason for your
existence. Obey me now!

The reason for your existence is the
perpetuation of evil. You will deceive
mankind throughout all time.
David laughs.
DAVID
So, are you this--protector. The
champion of mankind's virtue?

I am what I am called upon to be.
DAVID
Then, execute what you have been called
upon to do and...

Michael.
Michael looks at the Sphere.
WOMAN'S VOICE (CONT'D)

You are not responsible for what has
occurred here. Do not feel remorseful
or ashamed.
MICHAEL
Do you know me?

We know the kindness in your heart and
the suffering you feel for what has
transpired. You can not change the
inevitable.
120.
MICHAEL
Who are we?

The other is a companion. It has
created the ability for us to
communicate.
Michael looks at the Console, then back at the Sphere.
MICHAEL
You mean Weasel? You are communicating
through a machine?
The Sphere doesn't answer.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
How do you know so much about me?

The other sensed your intentions and
has provided a reliable opinion.
MICHAEL
(to himself)
So, it was able to learn what was in
my mind from just a few keystrokes.
Michael looks up at the Sphere.
MICHAEL (CONT'D)
Whom or what do you belong to? Where
did you come from?

I am in the care of the custodian. I
came from the beginning.
MICHAEL
Is this custodian the one whom you
belong?

I belong with the generations.
WOMAN'S VOICE (V.O.) (CONT'D)

How may I aid you, Michael?
121.
Michael looks up at the Laboratory.
MICHAEL
Can you restore the life of my friend?

We do not have power over life or death.
Michael reaches up to touch the Sphere. A LOUD GUNSHOT SOUNDS

(O.S) AND THE SPHERE EXPLODES. A TRANSLUCENT SHIELD BRIEFLY
APPEARS AROUND MICHAEL PROTECTING HIM FROM THE BLAST.
Michael turns and sees David pointing his SMOKING PISTOL at

him.
MICHAEL
No!
DAVID
It may not have the power over life
and death but we do.
David holds his Pistol to Melanie's head.
DAVID (CONT'D)
If you please. The ball, as they say,
is in your court.
Michael pounds the Console with his fist.
Michael turns and initializes David's program. David directs

his attention to Alex and Kelly.
David walks to Kelly and grabs her Garrote, making her gasp.
DAVID (CONT'D)
A cop, and a little man. I'm very
disappointed, officer.
Alex tries to talk. David backhands Alex.
DAVID (CONT'D)
And, what is this. You brought a hero
with you. The two of you were going
to capture us?
Kelly struggles to look at Melanie.

122.
DAVID (CONT'D)
That's right. She's still alive. And
her immediate future looks much better
than yours.
Alex jerks around, trying to get free. David reaches up and

tightens Alex's Garrote, causing him to choke.
Kelly takes a breath.
KELLY
Alex!
DAVID
Officer Pierson. I am much dis-
appointed. I expected something more
like blazing guns and badges from the
renowned Los Angeles police department.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE
BANDIT (O.S.)
Badges?
All turn around.
NEW ANGLE
The BANDITS stand, looking at David.
DAVID
Who the hell are you?
BANDIT
Hola, Senior. We are the Federalies.
You know, the mounted police.
David laughs.
DAVID
You look more like cockroaches!
David's Men laugh.
BANDIT
Why don't you try to be a little more
polite!
123.
DAVID
Alright, Officers. Just show us your
badges and we'll gladly surrender our
weapons to you.
BANDIT
We ain't got no badges. We don't need
no badges.
(reaches for Gun)
I don't have to show you no stinking
badges!
David fires a bullet through the Bandit's Hat.
DAVID
Kill them.
Chong-Ho and Chin Fu pull back the bolts on their Rifles and
point them at the Bandits.
THE SOUND OF A HUNDRED CYCLING RIFLE ACTIONS (O.S.).
NEW ANGLE
THEY TURN AND SEE DIRTY HARRY, JOHN WAYNE ON HORSEBACK, THE
THREE STOOGES, HERMAN AND GRANDPA MUNSTER, CAPTAIN KIRK, OMI
SAN, FREDDY KRUEGER, MASTER PO, THE GORN, ODDJOB, AND A NAKED
MARILYN MONROE STANDING IN A GROUP, EACH POINTING A GUN AT
THEM. BRUCE LEE STANDS AT THE HEAD OF THE GROUP FACING DAVID.
DAVID
Very impressive illusion. Fakes.
Nothing but smoke and mirrors.
Chin Fu shakes his head cautiously at David.
David walks over to Bruce Lee.
DAVID (CONT'D)
Look.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- RETURN OF THE DRAGON
David slaps Bruce Lee across the face twice.
Bruce Lee grabs David's hand the third time he tries to slap
him and holds it.
David looks incredulously at him.

124.
Bruce Lee kicks David in the head, sending him down hard onto
the floor.
David looks up at Bruce Lee with a bloodied mouth and nose,

then collapses onto the floor.
Chong-Ho and Chin Fu throw down their Weapons.
Kelly gets loose from her bindings and releases Alex.
KELLY
I thought David destroyed the Sphere?
ALEX
I did those things!
The Sphere drops to the floor in front of Alex.
ALEX (CONT'D)
Well, I thought of doing those things.
KELLY
It's back! It wasn't destroyed after
all!
Alex picks it up and looks at it.
ALEX
I doubt it can be destroyed.
NEW ANGLE
A METAL CANISTER THROWN INTO THE WORK AREA FOLLOWED BY A BRIGHT

FLASH OF LIGHT AND A LOUD BANG.
SWAT POLICE crash through the DOORWAYS and run into the Work
Area.
SWAT LEADER
Everyone freeze!
Alex quickly pockets the Sphere.
The Swat Police run in and release Melanie, then cuff David,
Chong-Ho and Chin Fu.
EXT. PLANT -- EVENING -- LATER
Michael, Melanie and Alex stand together with Kelly sitting

in a POLICE CAR.
125.
SEVERAL SQUAD CARS, POLICEMEN AND A POLICE HELICOPTER BUZZ

AROUND THE AREA.
ALEX
I'm so sorry about James. I think he
realized how dangerous David had become
near the end but it was all too late.
KELLY
I'm so disillusioned. I completely
trusted him. No one was whom they
seemed to be. I'm not even sure who
you are, Alex.
ALEX
That wasn't me inside there, Kelly.
That thing gave me such a sense of
power I couldn't control myself. But
I'm understanding a bit more I think.
KELLY
Yeah, I think I understand a bit more
about you too, ah, Agent Kovac, is it?
Alex shows his IDENTIFICATION CARD to Kelly?
NEW ANGLE
ALEX'S FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION IDENTIFICATION CARD.
EXT. PLANT
KELLY
My, we've been busy.
ALEX
I was just suppose to keep an eye on a
hush project member. Then you guys
started investigating him and I had to
put you under surveillance, too.
KELLY
I Guess we'll both have some creative
writing to do in our reports later,
won't we?
Alex nods, smiling.

126.
NEW ANGLE
TWO POLICEMEN lead Chong-Ho and Chin Fu down the STAIRS of

the Plant. The CORONER carries Pao Lin out on a GURNEY.
TWO POLICEMEN escort David, hands bound in front of him, down

the Stairs. One Policeman in front of him and One behind.
David jumps up, kicks the Policemen on the shoulders in front

of him, then somersaults over and kicks the Policeman behind
him in the head.
He grabs the unconscious Policeman's GUN and runs back into

the Plant while being fired at and slams the Door.
The Police throw Chong-Ho and Chin Fu in back of a POLICE CAR

and speed off.
INT. WORK AREA
David heads for the Stairway.
The Police break in and shoot at him.
EXT. ABOVE LOS ANGELES
A SLEEK, BLACK, TURBOPROP HELICOPTER SPEEDS THROUGH THE SKY.

THE HELICOPTER CARRIES TWO FORWARD MACHINE GUNS ON ITS LANDING
GEAR AND HAS NO MARKINGS.
INT. PLANT
David makes it to the ROOF ACCESS DOOR.
EXT. PLANT
A POLICE HELICOPTER AND A CHANNEL 3 NEWS HELICOPTER CIRCLE

OVERHEAD.
THE BLACK HELICOPTER SPEEDS TOWARD THE PLANT AND FIRES AT THE
POLICE HELICOPTER, BLOWING IT UP.
FLAMING PIECES OF DEBRIS RAINS DOWN FROM THE SKY.
A PIECE OF METAL hits Alex in the head, knocking him down.
KELLY
Alex!
Kelly runs to Alex. Everyone else runs for cover.

127.
The Black Helicopter FIRES at the News Helicopter
INT. NEWS HELICOPTER
REPORTER
Hey! No one assaults the press!
EXT. PLANT
THE BLACK HELICOPTER CHASES THE NEWS HELICOPTER AND FORCES IT

INTO A NEARBY OIL TANK, IGNITING A HUGE FIREBALL.
The Black Helicopter circles back over the Roof.
EXT. ROOF
David exits the Roof Access Door and kicks it shut. He waves
the Helicopter to land.
Kelly holds Alex in her arms.
KELLY
Alex, are you alright?
Alex holds his head with his hands.
ALEX
Yeah, I think so. I'm getting real
tired of being knocked out. What
happened?
KELLY
Our chopper was shot down! And David
escaped!
ALEX
How? Where?
Kelly points to the Roof.
KELLY
That choppers' about to rescue David!
Can you do anything?
ALEX
I think so.
Alex takes the Sphere from his pocket and looks up.
128.
EXT. ROOF
The Black Helicopter lands.
David runs to the Black Helicopter.
STOCK FOOTAGE -- BLUE THUNDER
BLUE THUNDER RISES UP FROM THE SIDE OF THE PLANT AND HOVERS
PERPENDICULARLY TO THE BLACK HELICOPTER.
David freezes.
TWO POLICEMEN stand next to their POLICE CAR, watching the

Roof with BINOCULARS.
POLICEMAN #1
Where'd that come from?
POLICEMAN #2
Don't know. Probably Metro. Those
guys get all the neat stuff.
EXT. ROOF
David jumps into the Black Helicopter and closes the door.
INT. BLACK HELICOPTER
David straps himself into the SEAT.
DAVID
Go!
The Pilot looks at Blue Thunder.
P.O.V. PILOT
The BLUE THUNDER PILOT motions his finger across his throat.
INT. BLACK HELICOPTER
DAVID (O.S.)
Let's go!
The Pilot hesitates, then his left hand slowly twists the
THROTTLE on the COLLECTIVE CONTROL and the ENGINE WHINES.
129.
INT. BLUE THUNDER
The Pilot flips down the FIRE CONTROL BUTTON.
The Two Policemen watching the Roof with Binoculars.
POLICEMAN #1
Better not, asshole.
EXT. ROOF
THE BLACK HELICOPTER SUDDENLY LIFTS OFF AND SWINGS TOWARD

BLUE THUNDER, ITS MACHINE GUNS CONTINUOUSLY FIRING.
INT. BLUE THUNDER
The Pilot presses the Fire Control Button.
EXT. ROOF
20MM ROUNDS RIP THROUGH THE FUSELAGE OF THE BLACK HELICOPTER

BLOWING THE PILOT AND DAVID TO BITS. THE BLACK HELICOPTER
EXPLODES.
Alex and Kelly watch the Explosion of the Black Helicopter.
Alex places the Sphere into his Pocket.
EXT. ROOF
BLUE THUNDER DISAPPEARS WITHIN THE FIREBALL.
POLICEMAN #1
Shit! They both went up!
EXT. PLANT
DEBRIS FROM THE BLACK HELICOPTER RAINS DOWN ON THE STREET.
Policeman #1 stands shaking his head.

130.
POLICEMAN #1
Better notify Metro they just lost an
aircraft.
Policeman #2 sticks his head out from the Driver's side of

the Police Car.
POLICEMAN #2
I just talked to Metro. They said
they don't have an armed chopper.
Policeman #1 looks down the Street.
POLICEMAN #1
Where the hell did that come from,
then?
INT. HERB SHOP LIVING ROOM -- DAY
Yu-Lin and George sit at the Dinner Table reading a CHINESE

NEWSPAPER. Both wear SLINGS around their right arm.
Alice and Melanie cook dinner in the Kitchen.
GEORGE
I wish I knew what to say to Michael.
He feels pretty bad.
YU-LIN
He should, George. But sons have a
way of finding the appropriate
expression of forgiveness on their
own. I recall when you...
GEORGE
Forget it, dad.
Yu-Lin smiles. He sees Michael through the Doorway entering

the Shop.
YU-LIN
But now it's time to attend to the
prodigal son.
George and Yu-Lin stand.
Michael approaches them heart filled with emotion and bows.
Yu-Lin and George return his bow. Alice and Melanie watch.
131.
MICHAEL
I'm so sorry, father, for the suffering
I caused. I endangered my family. I
am not worthy of your respect.
GEORGE
You are my son. There is nothing that
can happen which will ever change our
love for you.
YU-LIN
The old ways, Michael, reminds us that
fate is inevitable and cannot be
changed. Our bonds with the past
fortifies the way we live in the
present. When you decided to change
your path you felt this union, this
sense of right from wrong. You followed
your heart and it was proper.
MICHAEL
Grandfather...
YU-LIN
There are wonderful things waiting for
you to discover. Some of them will be
revealed to you by your father as my
father revealed to me.
(to George)
And when your father opens his heart,
he too will experience one of the true
wonders of life and in turn pass that
knowledge on to you.
George looks puzzled at his father. Yu-Lin bumps his side

with his elbow.
George holds the Chip out to Michael.
Michael gasps. He takes the Chip into his hands and bows.
GEORGE
Your next challenge, my son, is
contained within your hands.
INT. CHURCH
REAR SHOT OF A GROOM, AND HIS RED-HAIRED BRIDE, WALKING DOWN

THE AISLE TOWARD THE ALTER.
132.
EXT. CHURCH -- LATER
The Groom and Bride exit the Church. The CROWD THROWS RICE
and congratulates the newly Married Couple.
Alex shakes his Brother's hand and kisses the Bride when they
enter the Limousine. The Bride and Groom wave and speed away.
Alex sees KELLY IN STREET CLOTHES waiting for him on the

Sidewalk and goes to her.
KELLY
Your brother's wife looked so beautiful.
Do red heads run in your family?
ALEX
Only 'til we catch 'em!
Kelly smiles.
ALEX (CONT'D)
I think I might need your help, Kel.
Have you figured out what you're going
to write in your report?
Kelly laughs.
KELLY
Where would I begin?
NEW ANGLE
Yu-Lin slowly walks up to Kelly and Alex. He wears a Cheung

Sam, and a Sling around his right arm.
Kelly and Alex see Yu-Lin and stop.
He silently removes a Black-Lacquered Box from inside his

Cheung Sam. He opens the Box and holds it out to Alex.
Alex looks at the Box and the Fitted Interior then frowns.
He removes the Sphere from his coat pocket.
The Sphere slowly rises out of his hand, hovers toward Yu-Lin
and gently sets down inside of the Box.
YU-LIN
Nicely done. You've learned well--the
secrets of the orb.
133.
ALEX
Where did it come from. How can it...
YU-LIN
That knowledge has been lost for
millennia. It is thought that the orb
goes as far back as Pan Gu--believed
to be the creator of the universe.
ALEX
Yeah, well, I think it's from another
planet. An alien artifact left here
by ancient astronauts as part of some
kind of experiment on humanity...
NEW ANGLE
A GIANT ALIEN MOTHER SHIP SLOWLY MOVES INTO THE SKYLINE BEHIND
YU-LIN, CASTING A SHADOW OVER THE ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD.
AUTOMOBILES SKID OUT OF CONTROL. PEDESTRIANS SCREAM AND RUN

IN PANIC FROM THE SIGHT OF THE SPACECRAFT.
ALEX
...then, they return centuries later
and perform weird experiments on
kidnapped...
Yu-Lin casually glances behind his back.
YU-LIN
Stop that!
Yu-Lin snaps the Box shut. The Spaceship DISAPPEARS.
Alex shrugs his shoulders. Kelly shakes her head.
YU-LIN (CONT'D)
Alex, no occidental has ever known the
existence of the orb...
(to Kelly)
...both of your lives have been enriched
by the knowledge that there are many
wondrous things yet to be discovered
in this world. You should cherish
these experiences of life together.
Yu-Lin bows, then turns and silently walks away.

134.
ALEX
You know, I'm really going to miss
them.
KELLY
Miss whom?
NEW ANGLE
Yu-Lin opens the Box while he walks.
EXT. SIDEWALK
THE HEADS OF LARRY, MOE, AND CURLY APPEAR OUT FROM BEHIND A
BRICK WALL LOCATED NEAR THE SIDEWALK.
The Stooges stand together and wave goodbye to Alex.
Alex and Kelly smile and wave back.
Moe pulls Curly and Larry by the ear and walks away.
Yu-Lin closes the Box and places it back into his Cheung Sam.
THE STOOGES DISAPPEAR LEAVING ONLY THEIR FOOTPRINTS ON THE

MOIST GRASS.
NEW ANGLE
Kelly wraps her arm around Alex while they walk.
KELLY
So, how about some lunch, Agent Kovac?
ALEX
Got any place in mind, Officer?
KELLY
There's nothing like home cook'in.
ALEX
Oh, oh! That's how my brother ended
up like he did.
KELLY
Well, you never know.
135.
INT. EXECUTIVE OFFICE -- DAY
Michael, dressed in a SUIT, glares out the Window while chewing

on a fingernail.
A SECRETARY sits at a LARGE DESK, typing on a TERMINAL.
A PHONE RINGS (O.S.). The Secretary answers the Phone.
SECRETARY
Yes, Sir.
She hangs up the Phone.
SECRETARY (CONT'D)
They'll see you now, Mister Chen.
Michael removes the Plastic Case from his coat pocket and
walks through the DOUBLE DOORS of the Conference Room.
INT. EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
Michael enters, sheepishly holding the Chip out in front of

him.
FIFTEEN EXECUTIVES RISE FROM THEIR CHAIRS IN FRONT OF A HUGE

CONFERENCE TABLE.
Michael looks over at the last TWO EXECUTIVES who slowly rise
up from their Chair.
It's Yu-Lin, dressed in a THREE-PIECE SUIT, along with his

Father, George. They both have SLINGS on their right arm.
MICHAEL
Father? Grandfather?
Yu-Lin and George bow.

Welcome, Michael.
Michael looks in the direction of the voice and spots the

Sphere hovering over a COMPUTER TERMINAL in the corner of the
Conference Room.
WOMAN'S VOICE (V.O.) (CONT'D)

It is most pleasing to have you here
with us.
136.
Michael looks at his Father, Grandfather, then back at the

Sphere and sobs.
MICHAEL
Generations! You said you belonged
with the generations!
INT. EXECUTIVE OFFICE
The Secretary closes the Double Doors behind her, blocking

the view of the Conference Room.
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EXT. ESTABLISHING SHOT -- DAWN

A LARGE, ANCIENT CHINESE SETTLEMENT LOCATED ALONGSIDE A WIDE

SUPER TITLE -- "Northern China--Five Thousand Years Ago"

XING FU (30's), a Chinese Man, stands on top of a steep cliff

He turns to mount his Horse and accidentally knocks a LEATHER

Xing Fu leads his horse through a downhill trail. He reaches

NEW ANGLE - SETTLEMENT

While eating his lunch, an Archer spots Xing Fu charging the

Xing Fu charges the Settlement. The Sphere bounces against

When he lowers his Bow on target he sees a 7000 MAN ARMY OF

The stunned Archer turns to his companions and sees them

They frantically sound alarms to signal the inhabitants to

1000 MORE WARRIORS APPEAR, EACH RIDING A HORSE DRAWN CHARIOT.

The entire population of the Settlement scurries around in a

WU DENG (30's), a Silk Merchant, quickly gathers his Wife,

The Inhabitants stand poised ready to battle the Invaders.

Xing Fu and his Warriors surround the Settlement. Xing Fu

A nervous Archer shoots an Arrow into the air at the Warriors.

The Arrow splinters when it hits a stone Warrior between the

LARGE SAILING VESSELS APPEAR IN THE RIVER BORDERING THE

NEW ANGLE - SETTLEMENT

Cries watching his parents succumb to the flames.

Xing Fu dismounts and stands proudly before his new Kingdom.

EXT. FU KINGDOM - YEARS LATER

A MAGNIFICENT PALACE IN THE MOUNTAINS SURROUNDED BY RARE BIRDS,

A FLUTTERING BIRD assists Xing Fu dressing, then carefully

EXT. PALACE -- LATER

KING FU SITS IN HIS GOLDEN THRONE AT THE ENTRANCE OF HIS PALACE

A SEVEN-THOUSAND MAN ARMY STANDS AT ATTENTION IN THE DISTANCE.

CITIZENS line up to be seen by King Fu with their requests.

15-Year-Old Yu Deng stands quietly in the shadows watching

EXT. FU KINGDOM -- DAY

King Fu demonstrates to a GROUP OF SOLDIERS how a METAL

EXT. ESTABLISHING SHOT - DUSK

AN ENORMOUS COMMUNITY OF LARGE MUD HUTS WITH SMOKING CHIMNEYS

YAN LIU (30's), a CHINESE TRIBAL LEADER, directs the casting

His EIGHTY BROTHERS, all of whom have HEADS OF BRONZE, A

INT. PALACE -- DAY

King Fu reclining with SEVERAL GIGGLING SCANTILY CLAD WOMEN.

The Sphere hovers nearby.

A SOLDIER rushes in and bows. IN MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH

The Soldier bows and exits.

EXT. WAR ZONE -- LATER

Can Lin (40s), King Fu's General, apprehensively surveys the

Chi Liu screams a shrill that turns into a ghastly laugh,

Chi Liu reports King Fu's response to his brother. Burning

The sky quickly darkens from BLACK CLOUDS. VIOLENT THUNDER

EIGHT WARRIORS hand carry a GOLDEN COACH to King Fu and place

King Fu points to a clearing in the War Zone and Nu Fu walks

Yan Liu calls upon LARGE FLOATING SPIRITS frightening King

King Fu looks in the direction of the Cliff, then at the

Yan Liu silently commands his Brothers and Warriors to circle

Yan Liu's Brothers SCREAM causing King Fu's Warriors to panic.

King Fu checks the Compass on his Chariot.

An ARROW impacts hard into the hind quarters of ONE OF YAN

His Metallic Head rears back SCREAMING in agony before he

The BLOODY FIGHTING BEGINS.