Post by Da Boss on Apr 17, 2009 2:02:45 GMT -5
This is a BtVS Spin-off that takes off a year and half after BtVS Season Seven when Willow uses the scythe to activate the potential slayers all over the world.
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TEASER:
FLASHBACK - SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
JULY 17th, 2004 appear on the screen.
INT. BEDROOM - MORNING
The morning sunlight hits the bedroom window as a disoriented MADELINE stares at the wall. Dressed in a suit, the same MAN we saw at the end of the 1.05 Back to School episode climbs into bed and puts his arms around her.
MAN: (touches her forehead) I wish I could stay.
MADELINE: (eyes still on the wall) I’ll be fine. It’s just a headache.
MAN: Are you sure? I could make my grandmother’s famous chicken noodle soup.
MADELINE: (turns to the MAN; attempts to smile) Really. (Beat; fixes his tie) Go to work, you don’t want to be late.
The MAN kisses her forehead.
MAN: One thing before I go.
He hands her a gift.
MADELINE: (surprised) What’s this?
MAN: Open it.
MADELINE: (fakes a smile) Okay... all right.
MADELINE tears the paper off. She fights her tears when she sees it’s a children’s book, entitled ‘Mary Had a Little Ham’.
MAN: (smiles; with genuine love) I remember you liked it at the bookstore. You said you wanted to read it to our children someday. (Touches her hair) I figured... (Takes her hand) maybe it’s time.
MADELINE doesn’t know what to say as she plays with her wedding ring. The MAN assumes she’s touched and kisses her one more time. He gets up and as walks to the door, he gazes back at her lovingly.
MAN: Happy Anniversary, love.
MADELINE doesn’t respond but gives him a soft smile. He moves into the living room. The minute MADELINE hears the front door close, she climbs out of bed. She walks to the living room window, still holding on to the book, slightly opening the blinds. The MAN climbs into the car and soon we hear the engine start. His car backs up and exits the parking lot.
She rushes to the bedroom and tosses the book on the bed, then stops abruptly, unsure. She paces the room back forth a bit. Then she quickly changes her clothes and puts on her jacket and shoes. MADELINE picks up her purse near the night stand but stops short when she sees the book on the bed. She grabs it and shoves it under her arm, trying not to give it much thought as she exits the apartment.
CUT TO:
EXT. PARK - MORNING
MADELINE is sitting on a bench watching a MARRIED COUPLE play with their LITTLE GIRL. She touches her wedding ring. The book is on her lap and she has a vacant look in her eyes. An AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN dressed in a gray suit approaches and sits down next to MADELINE.
MAN: (gently) They look so much in love, don’t they?
MADELINE looks away.
MAN: It doesn’t often last though, does it? (Beat; MADELINE looks over at him warily) My name is Darius Abernathy, Madeline. (Beat) We can help you.
MADELINE: (glances over to him sharply; whispers) Who’s we? How do you know my name?
DARIUS pulls out an envelope.
MADELINE: (takes the envelope) What is this?
DARIUS: Your new life.
MADELINE: (standing up, backing away) Wait. What? (Beat) Who are you?
DARIUS: (nods; smiles softly) When you’re ready, give him a call.
DARIUS gets up and walks away, leaving MADELINE staring at the envelope. She looks over to the loving family. Their laugher rings stronger in her ears. She sits down, opens the envelope and is surprised by what she sees: a Slayer’s Council business card and a letter from RUPERT GILES.
MADELINE opens the letter and reads:
Dear Ms Reece,
My name is Rupert Giles. Unlike most people in this world, we both know what walks in the night. I help run an organization that targets the forces of darkness. Without trying to touch an open wound, I want you to know that I am aware of what happened to you when you were young child. And I also know about your husband Rowe Edwards and the world he has recently succumbed to. The Slayer’s Council may be able to offer you an opportunity of value. We can help you in your present circumstance and, in return, believe you can be of assistance to us.
Your intelligence and knowledge pertaining to your past experiences will benefit our organization immensely and will help save the lives of many.
Please contact me at the number on my card, any time day or night, but I advise you to do so rather sooner than later before the situation you’re in becomes more precarious.
Sincerely,
Rupert Giles
She folds the letter but keeps the business card in her hand. MADELINE looks at her wedding ring and takes it off. She looks at it for bit and places the ring in the lining of her jacket. The book has fallen open to the ground. Its pages ruffle in the light summer breeze. MADELINE stares at it.
VOICE: Excuse me, ma’am?
MADELINE: (looks up; sees it’s the LITTLE GIRL) Yes?
LITTLE GIRL: May I have my ball?
MADELINE sees a yellow ball at her feet. She grins, picks it up and hands it to the GIRL.
LITTLE GIRL: Thank you.
Just as she is about to turn about, MADELINE stops her. The LITTLE GIRL’S PARENTS approach them. MADELINE leans over and retrieves the book.
MADELINE: (softly) Would you like this book? (Beat) It’s called ‘Mary Had a Little Ham’. It’s about pig name Stanley who doesn’t want to live on farm and dreams of becoming a Broadway actor.
LITTLE GIRL: (looks over to her PARENTS) Can I?
Her PARENTS nod with a smile. MADELINE hands it to her, trying to hold back her tears.
LITTLE GIRL: Thank you ma’am.
MADELINE: You’re welcome.
MADELINE watches the LITTLE GIRL run to her PARENTS, showing them her new book. With a sigh, MADELINE looks at the business card. She gets up, dials the number on it. We see that her hand holding the phone is shaking a little. MADELINE hears the line ring and then a MAN’S voice with a British accent answers.
MADELINE: Rupert Giles? (Beat) Madeline Reece. I… I’m interested.
FADE TO WHITE
END OF TEASER
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THEME PLAYS - ‘BEAUTIFUL FREAK’ BY EELS
OPENING CREDITS ROLL
:: STARRING ::
Rain Mason (Mila Kunis)
Isabella ‘Bella’ Talmadge (Emily Van Camp)
Michael Corbis (Michael Vartan)
Nick Caro (Jason Behr)
Madeline Blake (Bonnie Somerville)
:: GUEST STARRING ::
Rowe Edwards (Ioan Gruffud)
Darius Abernathy (Tyrees Allen)
Warner Talmadge (Victor Garber)
Sheridan Talmadge (Lisa Thornhill)
Oliver (Gerry Becker)
Agent Parson (Matthew Glave)
:: SPECIAL GUEST STARRING ::
Rupert Giles (Anthony Head Stewart)
Edited by: Odelia (SaltyGoodness)
Disclaimer: The characters of AtS/BtVS belong to Joss Whedon,
Mutant Enemy, Sandollar Television, Kuzui Entertainment, 20th Century Fox Television, the WB and UPN. Original characters that weren’t on these shows belong to Odelia & me. Please do not take them without permission.
RAIN
Episode: 1.06 “Acid Test”
Created by: Beth (Obsessed)
Written by: Beth & Odelia (Obsessed & SaltyGoodness)
Episode: 1.06 “Acid Test”
Created by: Beth (Obsessed)
Written by: Beth & Odelia (Obsessed & SaltyGoodness)
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TEASER:
FLASHBACK - SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
JULY 17th, 2004 appear on the screen.
INT. BEDROOM - MORNING
The morning sunlight hits the bedroom window as a disoriented MADELINE stares at the wall. Dressed in a suit, the same MAN we saw at the end of the 1.05 Back to School episode climbs into bed and puts his arms around her.
MAN: (touches her forehead) I wish I could stay.
MADELINE: (eyes still on the wall) I’ll be fine. It’s just a headache.
MAN: Are you sure? I could make my grandmother’s famous chicken noodle soup.
MADELINE: (turns to the MAN; attempts to smile) Really. (Beat; fixes his tie) Go to work, you don’t want to be late.
The MAN kisses her forehead.
MAN: One thing before I go.
He hands her a gift.
MADELINE: (surprised) What’s this?
MAN: Open it.
MADELINE: (fakes a smile) Okay... all right.
MADELINE tears the paper off. She fights her tears when she sees it’s a children’s book, entitled ‘Mary Had a Little Ham’.
MAN: (smiles; with genuine love) I remember you liked it at the bookstore. You said you wanted to read it to our children someday. (Touches her hair) I figured... (Takes her hand) maybe it’s time.
MADELINE doesn’t know what to say as she plays with her wedding ring. The MAN assumes she’s touched and kisses her one more time. He gets up and as walks to the door, he gazes back at her lovingly.
MAN: Happy Anniversary, love.
MADELINE doesn’t respond but gives him a soft smile. He moves into the living room. The minute MADELINE hears the front door close, she climbs out of bed. She walks to the living room window, still holding on to the book, slightly opening the blinds. The MAN climbs into the car and soon we hear the engine start. His car backs up and exits the parking lot.
She rushes to the bedroom and tosses the book on the bed, then stops abruptly, unsure. She paces the room back forth a bit. Then she quickly changes her clothes and puts on her jacket and shoes. MADELINE picks up her purse near the night stand but stops short when she sees the book on the bed. She grabs it and shoves it under her arm, trying not to give it much thought as she exits the apartment.
CUT TO:
EXT. PARK - MORNING
MADELINE is sitting on a bench watching a MARRIED COUPLE play with their LITTLE GIRL. She touches her wedding ring. The book is on her lap and she has a vacant look in her eyes. An AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN dressed in a gray suit approaches and sits down next to MADELINE.
MAN: (gently) They look so much in love, don’t they?
MADELINE looks away.
MAN: It doesn’t often last though, does it? (Beat; MADELINE looks over at him warily) My name is Darius Abernathy, Madeline. (Beat) We can help you.
MADELINE: (glances over to him sharply; whispers) Who’s we? How do you know my name?
DARIUS pulls out an envelope.
MADELINE: (takes the envelope) What is this?
DARIUS: Your new life.
MADELINE: (standing up, backing away) Wait. What? (Beat) Who are you?
DARIUS: (nods; smiles softly) When you’re ready, give him a call.
DARIUS gets up and walks away, leaving MADELINE staring at the envelope. She looks over to the loving family. Their laugher rings stronger in her ears. She sits down, opens the envelope and is surprised by what she sees: a Slayer’s Council business card and a letter from RUPERT GILES.
MADELINE opens the letter and reads:
Dear Ms Reece,
My name is Rupert Giles. Unlike most people in this world, we both know what walks in the night. I help run an organization that targets the forces of darkness. Without trying to touch an open wound, I want you to know that I am aware of what happened to you when you were young child. And I also know about your husband Rowe Edwards and the world he has recently succumbed to. The Slayer’s Council may be able to offer you an opportunity of value. We can help you in your present circumstance and, in return, believe you can be of assistance to us.
Your intelligence and knowledge pertaining to your past experiences will benefit our organization immensely and will help save the lives of many.
Please contact me at the number on my card, any time day or night, but I advise you to do so rather sooner than later before the situation you’re in becomes more precarious.
Sincerely,
Rupert Giles
She folds the letter but keeps the business card in her hand. MADELINE looks at her wedding ring and takes it off. She looks at it for bit and places the ring in the lining of her jacket. The book has fallen open to the ground. Its pages ruffle in the light summer breeze. MADELINE stares at it.
VOICE: Excuse me, ma’am?
MADELINE: (looks up; sees it’s the LITTLE GIRL) Yes?
LITTLE GIRL: May I have my ball?
MADELINE sees a yellow ball at her feet. She grins, picks it up and hands it to the GIRL.
LITTLE GIRL: Thank you.
Just as she is about to turn about, MADELINE stops her. The LITTLE GIRL’S PARENTS approach them. MADELINE leans over and retrieves the book.
MADELINE: (softly) Would you like this book? (Beat) It’s called ‘Mary Had a Little Ham’. It’s about pig name Stanley who doesn’t want to live on farm and dreams of becoming a Broadway actor.
LITTLE GIRL: (looks over to her PARENTS) Can I?
Her PARENTS nod with a smile. MADELINE hands it to her, trying to hold back her tears.
LITTLE GIRL: Thank you ma’am.
MADELINE: You’re welcome.
MADELINE watches the LITTLE GIRL run to her PARENTS, showing them her new book. With a sigh, MADELINE looks at the business card. She gets up, dials the number on it. We see that her hand holding the phone is shaking a little. MADELINE hears the line ring and then a MAN’S voice with a British accent answers.
MADELINE: Rupert Giles? (Beat) Madeline Reece. I… I’m interested.
FADE TO WHITE
END OF TEASER
~~~
THEME PLAYS - ‘BEAUTIFUL FREAK’ BY EELS
OPENING CREDITS ROLL
:: STARRING ::
Rain Mason (Mila Kunis)
Isabella ‘Bella’ Talmadge (Emily Van Camp)
Michael Corbis (Michael Vartan)
Nick Caro (Jason Behr)
Madeline Blake (Bonnie Somerville)
:: GUEST STARRING ::
Rowe Edwards (Ioan Gruffud)
Darius Abernathy (Tyrees Allen)
Warner Talmadge (Victor Garber)
Sheridan Talmadge (Lisa Thornhill)
Oliver (Gerry Becker)
Agent Parson (Matthew Glave)
:: SPECIAL GUEST STARRING ::
Rupert Giles (Anthony Head Stewart)
Edited by: Odelia (SaltyGoodness)
Disclaimer: The characters of AtS/BtVS belong to Joss Whedon,
Mutant Enemy, Sandollar Television, Kuzui Entertainment, 20th Century Fox Television, the WB and UPN. Original characters that weren’t on these shows belong to Odelia & me. Please do not take them without permission.