1st 40 Pages - Screenplay Version



The Shift 
Screenplay Excerpt
 Samara Shaw

Copyright  2011


CHARACTERS:

          Odin White - 20's - Born in small village in Peru, adopted
          at age 5 by a Seattle couple. Inspirational, spoken word
          poet, works for City of Seattle, landscaping. Easily falls
          in love/lust.

          Candice Bicknel - 30's - Feisty, Willful, Psychic, Quirky
          dresser. Falls into resistance/fight mode easily. Is afraid
          of her own power. Works at GBH Hospital (A state Psychiatric
          Hospital) as a patient advocate. Worked with Carolyn Hanson
          at GBH. Bisexual.  

          Diane Cushman - 30's - Highly Psychic, simple, classy
          dresser, prone to Anxiety, Bisexual. Works for big
          publishing company.

          Carolyn Hanson - 40's - Strong, radical, personality -
          Interesting looking - not unattractive, but definitely
          unique. Unconcerned about fashion. Unconventional
          Psychotherapist, and Lesbian. Worked at GBH at one time. She
          and Candice set up program where patients practiced
          meditation, and were offered a variety of Alternative
          Healing Experiences.

          Grace Fischer - 18-20 - Beautiful, Ethereal, Otherworldly,
          Brown skin, Star Child. Christian upbringing.  A naturally,
          very powerful individual - Healer, Highly Psychic with
          Multi-dimensional consciousness.

          Thomas Lacy - 30's - Very Charismatic - often insecure. Can
          be very sweet. Constantly seeking approval. Easily
          influenced. Trained as scientist, and can't seem to get out
          of scientific, I'll believe it when you prove it, mentality.
          Wants to be more intuitive and psychic like Candice and
          Diane - is jealous of their psychic communication.  

          Terry Ellis - 30's - Gay, colorful, flamboyant personality.
          Joker. Conscious of appearance. Radio Talk Show Host - Shock
          Jock.

          Bernard Bastian- 50's - Black Ops NSA Military guy - Helped
          develop Psychic/Super Soldier programs - Dr. of Psychiatry -
          born into Elite, military family.

         

          SUPPORTING CHARACTERS

          Don Finalgo - Mayan Elder/Teacher - Working to Usher in The
          Shift.

          Chief Lumiere - powerful and eloquent - Speaks from the
          perspective of First Nations and Indigenous People.  

          Dreamtime Clown - Mystical, magical being. Tall, thin,
          older. Playful, luminous, eyes. Shapeshifter.

          Beatrix and Leonard Fischer - Grace's Christian Parents.

          Producer Suzanne - Producer of Terry's Talk Show.

          Colonel Sharp - Sharp is old school military guy - "save the
          women and children first" type. kind eyes - wants to do a
          good job- serve god and country. Works with Bernard Bastian.

          Dr.Bennett Schraft - 60's - Black Opps Military. Severely
          Dark personality - Exudes Evil. Bernard Bastian's Handler.

          Senator Harrison - Political Arm of Mass Micro-chipping
          Campaign. Campaigned for and Pushed program through
          Congress. On Committee to Oversee Operations.

          Odin's Biological Mother and Father - Father is a
          Shaman/Medicine Man. Mother is also a healer, both from
          remote village in Peru.

          OTHERS

          The Council - (6 people) Men:  Tibetan monk, Native American
          medicine man, Maori/Waitaha elder. Women: African shaman,
          Celtic/christian elder, and Mayan elder/shaman.

          Dancers/Chorus- 8 or so Dancer/Chorus people.
         
         
         
          fade in:

          EXT. OUTER SPACE  DAY

          We see the earth from space. Camera zooms down through the
          clouds, trees, into a futuristic village.
          title over:
                    2090

          EXT. VILLAGE  DAY

          Gardens are everywhere. Homes blend so easily with the
          surrounding natural growth, you can hardly see them. No cars
          or roads are in site.

          We fly into one village to get a closer look at people
          singing and dancing at a park.

          Camera dances with people for a moment, then flies on:
          People walking, others riding bikes.

          We continue down a path to a rounded house.

          INT. GRANDMA'S HOUSE  DAY

          Camera enters the house. Curved edged, simple, furniture. A
          comfortable, cozy atmosphere.

          Camera continues up stairs to a Bedroom

          INT. BEDROOM  DAY

          Grandmother Grace tucks Granddaughter, Marta into bed.
          Grandma's face glows with love and tenderness.

                              MARTA
                    Grandma? What was it like before
                    The Shift?

          Grandma strokes Marta's head.

                              GRANDMA
                    (breathing deeply)The Shift...

                              MARTA
                    Were people really mean - like all
                    the time?

                              GRANDMA
                    No...

          Grandma gets up, goes to an antique cabinet, comes back with
          a bright green crystal flute. She slowly sits down on the
          edge of the child's bed.

                              MARTA
                    Didn't they love each other?

                              GRANDMA
                    They did.

          Grandma holds the flute close to her heart, as if it is as
          precious as life itself..

                              GRANDMA
                    Here.

          Marta cups the flute in her hands, puts it over her heart
          and closes her eyes.

                              GRANDMA
                    It's all inside.

          Marta takes a moment with the flute- then opens her eyes.

                              MARTA
                    What was it like - I mean The
                    Flash?

                              GRANDMA
                    It was... uhh...

                              MARTA
                    Were you you scared?

                              GRANDMA
                    Wild...

          INT. APARTMENT/BEDROOM (SEATTLE)  PRESENT DAY

          Lights up on CANDICE BICKNEL and DIANE CUSHMAN in bed
          together. Both women are in their 30's. They kiss as if
          they've just made love.

          THOMAS LACY, also in his thirties - very charismatic - comes
          out from the bathroom and crawls in bed with the women.

                              THOMAS
                    Ummmm!

          They all cuddle and make cozy, loving cuddling, giggling
          noises.

          INT. APARTMENT/KITCHEN  DAY

          Candice and Thomas, still in their pajamas, drink coffee.
          They watch Diane on the balcony with her coffee, as she
          looks out at the city.

                              THOMAS
                    Is she ok?

                              CANDICE
                    Yea... Why?

                              THOMAS
                    She seems sad.

                              CANDICE
                    Let me tune in.

                              THOMAS
                    Why don't we..

                              CANDICE
                    Shhh!

                              THOMAS
                    ...just ask her!

          Diane has turned toward them and is now looking directly at
          Candice through the glass door.

                              CANDICE
                    No!... No!  Oh my God!

          Diane enters, smiling.

                              DIANE
                    I think so...

          Candice hugs her

                              CANDICE
                    Oh my!

                              THOMAS
                    What?

                              CANDICE
                    Ask her!

                              THOMAS
                    Why does she always tell you
                    everything and me nothing?

                              CANDICE
                    Are you sure?

                              THOMAS
                    Sure of what? Why am I'm always
                    left out of your little psychic...

                              CANDICE
                    Don't be such a baby.

                              DIANE
                    I might be pregnant.

          INT. APARTMENT/LIVING ROOM  LATER

          Candice and Diane sit holding hands in meditation with the
          pregnancy test in front of them. The women have been best
          friends since high school - Thomas coming into the picture
          more recently.

          Thomas paces behind them, peaking impatiently at the test
          every few seconds. Candice eventually grabs his arm and
          pulls him down to sit.

                              CANDICE
                    Stop!

                              THOMAS
                    Ow!

          While they squabble, Diane slowly picks up the test and
          smiles. They notice and smile. They all hug.

          EXT. GBS HOSPITAL  DAY

          "GBS STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL" sign sits in front of a
          large modern hospital.

          INT. HOSPITAL/CANDICE'S OFFICE  DAY

          Thomas and Candice sit with Candice's assistant, BETTY who
          wears a dress similar to what Lucille Ball might have worn
          on her old TV show. Betty's hair is reddish and she wears
          bright red lipstick..

                              CANDICE
                    I can't believe this.

                              THOMAS
                    I swear I didn't ask for it!

                              CANDICE
                    But I got you this job! You had no
                    experience! And now you're gonna be
                    my boss?

                              THOMAS
                    I'll be overseeing your program,
                    not running it. So not technically
                    your boss, but...

                              BETTY
                    Better him than Peter Leeland.

                              CANDICE
                    That's true.

                              THOMAS
                    And you're so much better with
                    clients anyway. I'll be your
                    advocate!  It'll be great.

                              BETTY
                    He has a point there.

          Candice's cell rings.

                              CANDICE
                         (To Thomas)It's Diane. (Into
                         phone) Hi sweetie ... Uh, not
                         now...  I have a meeting for
                         Lunch.

                              THOMAS
                    I'll have lunch with her!

                              CANDICE
                    Thomas'll have lunch with you.

          INTERCUT WITH OFFICE BUILDING/CUBICLE

          Diane sits at a cubicle in a dreary looking office - Drab
          desk and chair, dull curtains in the window. The only splash
          of beauty are a vase of White Lilly's on her desk.  She
          speaks quietly.

                              DIANE
                    I just thought we should talk...

                              CANDICE
                    Is something wrong?

                              DIANE
                    Not really. It's just...(sighs) I
                    want... I want things to be
                    peaceful for the baby... and you
                    and... Thomas well you know, you...
                    you.. have... stuff... to work out.

                              CANDICE
                    Stuff...?

                              DIANE
                    Well... I mean... he just... wants
                    to be like you - so badly. He's so
                    jealous of you.
                    I thought it was funny before,but
                    it's not funny anymore.  And I just
                    can't relax around it. I love you
                    both so much, and I want us all to
                    be together, but something's gotta
                    change!

                              CANDICE
                    Excuse me for a minute.

          Candice walks into Betty's office.

          INT. BETTY'S OFFICE  DAY

                              CANDICE
                    That's the thing... He constantly
                    competing with me. Did you know he
                    got promoted?

                              DIANE
                    No!

                              CANDICE
                    He just became my frickn' boss!
                    Whatever's happening to him
                    feels... dark... I don't know...
                    But... the thing is honey... this
                    pattern of yours... analyzing every
                    little.. thing...

          Pause.

                              CANDICE
                    And you know, maybe... rather
                    than... try to fix everyone else...
                    you could take some time... to look
                    at yourself... You know?

          Pause.

                              CANDICE
                    Are you you there?

                              DIANE
                    Yes.

                              CANDICE
                    So, it's just really all in you,
                    and until you realize that, you'll
                    never have any...

          Diane hangs up on her.

                              CANDICE
                    ...Peace...

          EXT. STREET/DOWNTOWN SEATTLE  DAY

          ODIN WHITE, Good looking, brown skin with South American
          features.  Dreadlocks, Bob Marley tee shirt, jeans, sings to
          himself A Dustin Fox Song: "More than Entertainment", as he
          plants flowers around a sickly looking city tree.

          He gets up and puts a hand on the tree and looks up, as if
          saying a healing prayer. He closes his eyes. A young man
          passes by.

                              YOUNG MAN
                    Hey man, you playin' tonight?

                              ODIN
                         (opens eyes)
                    I am.

                              YOUNG MAN
                    Awesome!  I'm there!

                              ODIN
                    See ya man.

                              YOUNG MAN
                    Later!

                              ODIN
                    There's more than entertainment,
                    you know what I'm sayin'?  There's
                    more than entertainment.

          INT. FISHER HOME  EVENING

          GRACE FISHER, her Mother, BEATRIX FISHER and her Father,
          LEONARD FISHER are eating diner.

          GRACE, 18, light brown skin, beautiful features - emanates a
          pure wisdom and light unique to her age.

          BEATRIX, Jamaican, conservative, well dressed and upbeat,
          but prone to fear, especially when it comes to what other
          people think.

          LEONARD, a sturdy white man, also conservative. Stern, but
          loving.

                              LEONARD
                    And thank you Lord for keeping us
                    safe, fed, and healthy. And Lord,
                    please send your healing presence
                    and love to Grace's teacher, Mrs.
                    Heart, for her speedy recovery.
                    Amen.

                              BEATRIX
                    Amen.

                              GRACE
                    Amen.

                              BEATRIX
                    How's uh, Kelly doing?

                              GRACE
                    They caught it early - she's
                    getting chemo.

                              BEATRIX
                    Thank God!  Lord knows that woman's
                    been through enough, with her
                    husband dyin' and now- uh my
                    goodness, -Bless her... bless her
                    soul...

                              GRACE
                    I knew she was sick.

                              BEATRIX
                    Bless her...  What?

                              GRACE
                    I knew she was sick.

                              BEATRIX
                    What do you mean?

                              GRACE
                    I saw it.

                              BEATRIX
                    You saw it?

                              GRACE
                    I saw it - like her aura was...
                    dark over her breast.

                              LEONARD
                    Aura? You went to that New Age
                    thing - after told you not to-
                    what is it?  - Racu - Rak...

                              GRACE
                    Reiki.

                              LEONARD
                    I told you...

                              GRACE
                    It was because of me she went to
                    the doctor.

                              BEATRIX
                    What'd you mean?

                              LEONARD
                    I told you not to take the class.
                    You're gonna damn' your soul to
                    hell messing around with that.    

                              BEATRIX
                    Leonard...

                              LEONARD
                    My sister's into all that -  and
                    you know what pastor said, if
                    you're not callin' on Jesus, your
                    doin' Devil's work.

                              BEATRIX
                    Can we talk about this later?

                              LEONARD
                    Yea... But I won't have it in my
                    house! No more! The New Age is
                    subtle. Devil'll give ya all kinds
                    a powers. You know, They actually
                    teach that we're Gods and
                    Goddesses!

                              BEATRIX
                    I've heard that.

                              LEONARD
                    He'll give ya a little bit a power
                    and you'll be hooked.  Then he'll
                    uses you - Pastor warned us, all
                    the New Age energy talk - is one
                    big cult! It's just dangerous -No
                    more!   Ok, let's eat... Sorry..
                    it's just you play with the Devil -
                    you will get burned!  Ok... let's
                    eat. And you're comin' to church
                    with us Sunday!

          Grace gets up to leave.

                              GRACE
                    Scuse me.

                              BEATRIX
                    Sweetie... You're father's just
                    passionate that's all... (She winks
                    at him) Where you goin'?

                              GRACE
                    Uh. I have tons a homework!

                              BEATRIX
                         (Still flirting with Leonard)
                    But you haven't touched your food!

                              GRACE
                    I'll eat it later.

                              BEATRIX
                         (Still flirting)
                    Ok, then sweetie - put it in the
                    fridge.

                              GRACE
                    I will.

          INT. FISCHER HOUSE/BEDROOM  NIGHT

          Grace sits near her window at her keyboard, and Sings the
          first part of Achile Jackson song: "Song of Dreams", as if
          she's working on writing it.

                              GRACE
                    I look up at the starry sky. I gaze
                    into its vastness great. And as the
                    moon floats through the sky. I
                    wonder at my unknown fate.
                    For in the stars the answer lies.
                    Shining with a silvr'y light,
                    Painted on the midnight skies.
                    Brightening as the hour grows late.
                    All is well within my sight. As
                    this earth, my home is lulled to
                    sleep by this eternal night. To
                    dream what prophets once foretold.
                    I hear their voices call to me, to
                    follow golden threads of time
                    Ringing for eternity Prophecies
                    from days of old!

          Grace lies down on her bed - opens her laptop - puts on
          headphones.

          INT. NIGHTCLUB "THE RAINBOW ROOM"  NIGHT

          A large dance club, brightly decorated with a rainbow theme,
          is filled with happy, dancing people. Ossie Dellimore sings
          his original song on stage, "Hold on Tight"

          TERRY ELLIS, A handsome, sharply dressed gay man in his
          30's, dances with a very hot, younger man.

          Candice and Diane dance near them. The women dance freely
          and creatively - and at some points, very close and
          sensually.

          Thomas comes near and they all dance together. At one point,
          Diane pares up with Thomas, and Terry with Candice.

          Song ends. Applause. Announcer Charles comes on stage.

                              ANNOUNCER CHARLES
                    Thank you - Thank you, Ossie
                    Dellimore Everyone! Beautiful! This
                    is what it's all about folks!
                    Right here at the Rainbow -
                    Spreadin' the Love!

          More cheering.

                              ANNOUNCER CHARLES
                    Our next performer is new to the
                    Rainbow. A poet with a beautiful
                    message- some call him a prophet -
                    I call him gorgeous! Here to help
                    us wake the fuck up! Let's give a
                    warm Rainbow welcome to Odin
                    White!

          Audience cheers.

                              ODIN
                    Thank you Charles!

          Odin sings Dustin Fox Original: "More Than Entertainment."
          Candice dances her way over to Thomas and Diane during the
          song. The three dance very close and sensually.

          Song ends, audience cheers wildly and loudly. Odin goes
          backstage.

          Meanwhile, Thomas, Candice, and Carolyn collapse on a couch
          - Thomas has his arms around both women. They all cuddle and
          kiss.

          INT. RAINBOW ROOM/BACKSTAGE  NIGHT

          Announcer Charles is on his cell phone, pats Odin on the
          shoulder - hands him a beer.

                              ANNOUNCER CHARLES
                    Ok, if that's what you gotta do!
                    Thanks for calling sweetie!

          He hangs up.

                              ANNOUNCER CHARLES
                    That was amazing!

                              ODIN
                    Thanks man!  

                              ANNOUNCER CHARLES
                    They absolutely loved you! And it
                    happens to be your lucky day! This
                    Saturday's headliner just bailed,
                    and I want you to take his place -
                    This Saturday night!

                              ODIN
                    Well, sure!

                              ANNOUNCER CHARLES
                    Beautiful! Consider it done. The
                    owner'll say yes. He can't say no
                    to me. (Flirting) Not many people
                    can you know!

                              ODIN
                    I can tell!

                              ANNOUNCER CHARLES
                    I am so confident that he'll agree,
                    that I'm gonna announce it right
                    now!

                              ODIN
                    Ooookay!

                              ANNOUNCER CHARLES
                         (Winking at him as he
                         approaches the stage)
                    My Pleasure!

          INT. NIGHTCLUB "THE RAINBOW ROOM"  NIGHT

          As Announcer Charles makes his announcement, Thomas gets up
          from the couch, heading for the bathroom.

                              ANNOUNCER CHARLES
                    Ok now, was that guy amazing or
                    what?

          Audience goes crazy.

                              ANNOUNCER CHARLES
                    Heads up -Odin White will be back
                    here at the Rainbow - as the
                    headliner!...

          Audience cheers again.

                              ANNOUNCER CHARLES
                    This Saturday! I tell you - this
                    guy will blow your mind! He's so
                    full of that cosmic, rainbow love
                    -such a great vibe! Speaking of a
                    great vibe, Next up is Delila Fox,
                    singing an original, written by
                    her, called, "The Wheels Within".
                    Let's give Delila a warm Rainbow
                    welcome!

          Audience Cheers, Music begins, and Delila dances on stage.
          Excited, Candice and Diane jump up to dance.

          INT. RAINBOW ROOM/BACKSTAGE  NIGHT

                              ANNOUNCER CHARLES
                    You gotta gift honey - no use
                    letin' it go to waist.

                              ODIN
                    You're right!

          INT. RAINBOW ROOM   NIGHT

          The woman dance together.

                              CANDICE
                    Do you remember.... When we first
                    met Thomas?

                              DIANE
                    Yea.

                              CANDICE
                    We agreed that no matter what, we
                    wouldn't let anyone come between
                    us.

                              DIANE
                    Yea.

          Pause. They dance.

                              CANDICE
                    We decided to let Thomas in...

          Pause. They dance closer.

                              CANDICE
                    And you said, that no matter what
                    happened- you and I would stay
                    together!

                              DIANE
                    Yes!  Always!

          They Dance Even Closer.

                              CANDICE
                    You said....

                              TOGETHER
                    We'll always be dancing... you and
                    I...

                              DIANE
                         (Whispering in her ear.)
                    Yes my love... Always. Now stop
                    your fretting!

          Diane grabs Candice very close, their dance becomes quite
          sensual. Thomas comes back. The women invite him in, they
          all dance very close. Announcer Charles and Odin enter and
          sit down at the bar.

                              ANNOUNCER CHARLES
                    Where are you from?

                              ODIN
                    Originally, Peru. I was adopted
                    when I was 5.

                              ANNOUNCER CHARLES
                    Cause that's some powerful medicine
                    you got there. You're like... A
                    prophet!

                              ODIN
                    I'm just a guy spinnin' rhymes...

          Music for Song of Dreams comes back up.

          INT. APARTMENT/BALCONY  NIGHT

          Odin Sits stands outside on his balcony gazing at the Stars,
          and composes a spoken word poem on the spot. (To be
          Developed)

          INTERCUT  FISHER HOME/BEDROOM  NIGHT

          Grace sits at her keyboard, still composing the Song of
          Dreams. Odin and Grace "sing" a duet.

                              GRACE
                    I will drift on midnight breeze,
                    drinking in the fresh night air. I
                    will sail the moonlit seas, to
                    search for secrets they may bare, I
                    will sort the sands of time And
                    search through mighty forests
                    green, I will read through ancient
                    rhyme. Might I find my answer
                    there!
                    And in the morning when I rise.
                    After my adventure grand, I'll see
                    the world with brighter eyes.
                    Enlightened by that wondrous land.
                    A world in which the earth is pure.
                    And all enchanted dreams do live.
                    All sorrow, music there does cure.
                    We have that music in our hands.
                    And in your heart is where you'll
                    find. The key to that most sacred
                    door The passage safe within your
                    mind.  Will link the worlds forever
                    more.
                    The passage safe within your mind.
                    Will link the worlds forever
                    more.

          INT. DREAMTIME

          Music comes in, beginning with a simple Mbira song, and
          building into a symphony of sacred/ancient sound and music
          from The Council.

          Musical Suggestions:  Chants from The Council's traditions.
          "Hey Ya"/Peyote Ceremony Chant/Native American, "Om A Ra Pa
          Ca Na Dhih"/Tibetan, Hari Mai/Waitaha/Maori, Auasca
          Chant/Mayan, "Fanga"/West African, and Hildegard Von
          Bingen/Celtic/Christian Chant.

          We follow a disoriented Odin as he walks toward a large
          orange circus tent.

          Odin comes upon a tall thin older man, dressed as a CLOWN.
          CLOWN'S costume is inspired by traditional Native American
          or South American clowns - using natural body paint and
          other materials from nature.  

          Grace enters wearing traditional West African Clothing.
          She's accompanied by a group of West African Drummers and
          dancers- also wearing traditional West African clothing.
          Grace dances around Odin who is instantly enchanted. Odin
          steps toward her and she dances away.

          Odin tries to follow, but is stopped by the The Council as
          they enter. The Council joins drummers and dancers, forming
          a circle around Odin.

          Music/Chanting fades and Native American Flute player (Che
          Oke Ten) continues to play as he opens the circle to let
          Odin out. Odin follows flute player to Clown who waits for
          him.

          Clown leads Odin to a group of South American Villagers
          crying. The scene slowly comes into focus.

          EXT. SOUTH AMERICAN VILLAGE   DAY

          Villagers cry and comfort each other beside a fire.

          INT. VILLAGE HUT  DAY

          A Medicine Man dances, chants, dances and prays over a sick
          man. Medicine Man plays a "Healing Song" on a bright green
          stone flute - the same flute The Grandmother had in the
          beginning. The sick man gets up and walks to the people.

          EXT. SOUTH AMERICAN VILLAGE   DAY

          Everybody hugs, dances to celebration music.

          Odin and Clown get close to Medicine Man, who sits quietly,
          in front of the fire.  A pregnant woman and two young
          children approach.

                              ODIN
                    Are they my...

                              CLOWN
                    Family.

                              ODIN
                    Are they all still alive?

                              CLOWN
                    They are.

                              ODIN
                    Can I find them?

                              CLOWN
                    That depends... are you ready?

                              ODIN
                    Yes!

                              CLOWN
                    Well then...

          INT. ODIN'S APARTMENT/BEDROOM  NIGHT

          As Odin gets ready for his gig at the Rainbow, an original
          song by P-Pod - A Toast to the Holy Fool, plays.
                    There's leaders and there's
                    followers There's lions and there's
                    sheep You can easily lead the
                    woolly ones They'll follow in their
                    sleep
                    But try to lead a lion He'll let
                    out with a roar First he'll bite
                    your head off Then he'll knock you
                    to the floor
                    The ones that are the lions Are
                    often called the fools They do
                    exactly as they please They don't
                    follow any rules
                    CHORUS:
                    So raise your glass to the holy
                    fool Drink a toast to the exalted
                    one Everybody thinks he's lost his
                    mind But he's only having fun
                    Sheep don't like taking risks They
                    do the same each day Afraid of
                    having too much fun And getting
                    hauled away
                    Quivering and quaking Imprisoned in
                    their fear It's as simple as a
                    lion's roar Freedom's now and here
                    CHORUS
                    Yea! Critters with the shaggy manes
                    REPEAT last 3 lines of 3)
                    And this my friend is the Holy Fool
                    With laughter in his eyes On his
                    face an impish grin As he says,
                    "now watch me fly."

          Odin flies out the door.

          INT. RAINBOW ROOM   NIGHT

          Odin sings Worlds by Dustin Fox to a packed audience. Terry,
          Candice, Diane and Thomas dance in the audience.

          Grace dances by herself. Odin notices Grace, and for the
          remainder of the song, can't seem to keep his eyes off her.
          Right before the song ends, Grace runs away, freaked out.

                              ODIN
                    And the truth the children will
                    find..  Wait! Stop!

          He jumps off the stage to run after her, pushing his way
          through the audience.

                              ODIN
                    Scuse me.  Watch out!  Hey!  Stop!

          Odin just misses her, as people on the street get in his
          way. She disappears.

                              ODIN
                    Damn!

          INT. RADIO STATION  DAY

          Terry Ellis and DON FINALGO, a Mayan Elder/Teacher, sit in
          front of radio station microphones. Odin waits outside the
          booth with his African drum, practicing a song quietly to
          himself.

          INT. FISHER HOUSE/BEDROOM   DAY

          Grace meditates on her bed with her laptop open in front of
          her- listening to Terry's show.

          INT.  CANDICE'S APARTMENT  DAY

          Candice, also in meditation, listens to the show from her I
          phone at home.

          INT.  OFFICE BUILDING/CUBICLE  DAY

          Diane also listens through headphones at her desk.

          INT.  RADIO STATION   DAY

          INTERCUT WITH FISHER HOME/GRACE'S BEDROOM  DAY

                              DON FINALGO
                    "The time of knowledge is
                    approaching, the light in the
                    center of the pyramidal house of
                    Hunab K'U will FLASH LIKE
                    LIGHTENING that will pierce through
                    the shadows that cover the human
                    race." (Direct Quote From Book:
                    The Maya Shamans, Maya Fifth
                    Creation.)

                              GRACE
                    A passage safe within your mind...

                              ODIN
                         (Spoken Word - to be
                         developed)
                   

                              GRACE
                    Will link the worlds forever
                    more...

                              ODIN
                         (Spoken Word - TBD)

                             

                              GRACE
                    A passage safe within your mind...

                              ODIN
                         (Spoken Word - TBD)
                   

                              GRACE
                    Will link the worlds forever
                    more....

          Odin and Don Finalgo switch places. Don Finalgo sits and
          meditates.

          INT. FISCHER HOUSE/BEDROOM  DAY

          Beatrix knocks on Grace's door, opens door.

                              BEATRIX
                    Knock knock!

          Grace quickly closes Laptop.

                              BEATRIX
                    Can I come in?

                              GRACE
                    Um hum!

          Beatrix sits down on the bed.

                              BEATRIX
                    I just got off the phone with your
                    principal. She says your grades are
                    way down. She says most of your
                    teachers told her you're not
                    focusing like you used to.

                              GRACE
                    It's just all the thoughts...

                              BEATRIX
                    Oh... Anxiety again?

                              GRACE
                    No no - other people's thoughts!

                              BEATRIX
                    Other people's thoughts...

                              GRACE
                    It's hard to focus!

                              BEATRIX
                    Oh! Yea... Well... Honey... I made
                    an appointment...

                              GRACE
                    No!

                              BEATRIX
                    Sweetie! Dr. White is a well known,
                    prominent doctor...

                              GRACE
                    No!

                              BEATRIX
                    He said there are some... very
                    effective... low side effects...

                              GRACE
                    No!

                              BEATRIX
                    uh... new medicines. It's worth a
                    try! Please Grace...

                              GRACE
                    Find someone else.

          Pause

                              BEATRIX
                    Alright... if I can find someone
                    else, will you go?

                              GRACE
                    They have to understand subtle
                    energy.

                              BEATRIX
                    Subtle Energy - Ugh! Grace. We're
                    Christian!  We don't believe in all
                    that!  Ugh! - And your father...
                    You know what he'd say!

                              GRACE
                    Forget it then... Leave me alone
                    please!

          Pause

                              BEATRIX
                         (Takes a deep breath.)
                    Ok. I'll find someone... who
                    understands... Natural approaches.

                              GRACE
                    Thank you!

          Opens her laptop. Beatrix takes the hint.

                              BEATRIX
                    Ok sweetie,- I Love you! (kisses
                    her on the forehead)

          Beatrix leaves, Grace opens her laptop

          INT. RADIO STATION   DAY

          Terry and Odin are in the middle of an interview.

          INTERCUT WITH DIANE AT WORK, CANDICE AT HOME, AND GRACE IN
          HER BEDROOM

          Throughout the interview, Diane, Candice and Grace react to
          Terry and Odin's conversation.

                              TERRY
                    Ok folks... Now the moment you've
                    all been waiting for. We have with
                    us, the hottest thing to hit the
                    spoken word scene in Seattle in a
                    long time. This man is on Fire!
                    Anyone who saw his show last
                    Saturday night at the Rainbow can
                    back me up on that.

          Diane, Candice, and Grace cheer.

                              TERRY
                    It's my great honor and pleasure to
                    welcome Odin White to our studio.
                    Welcome Odin... looking as hot as
                    ever!

                              ODIN
                    Why thank you Terry - you're not
                    looking so bad yourself.

                              TERRY
                    Mmmmm!  Do I detect a bit of an
                    attraction?

                              ODIN
                    Now Terry... It's possible for two
                    men to love each other deeply
                    without going there.

                              TERRY
                    You love me?

                              ODIN
                    Huge fan.

                              TERRY
                    Oooooo! (giggles)  But, back to
                    you...  You don't... uh swing both
                    ways?

          Odin shakes his head.

                              TERRY
                    Ok. Uh... Alright... Big deep
                    breath... Professional... So...
                    Odin White, tell us, what is going
                    on?  Last year, you were doing
                    coffee houses, open mics, small
                    time gigs? Then two little songs at
                    the Rainbow... And the next day,
                    it's all anybody can talk about!
                    What is it about your music that
                    resonates? Oh, and you know they're
                    calling you a prophet! How do you
                    feel about that?

                              ODIN
                    It's fine. I think we're all
                    prophets actually. We just gotta
                    learn to listen. We all know the
                    truth, but there's a lotta noise
                    out there, it's hard to get quiet,
                    you know.  That's why I love your
                    show, you know, you're not afraid
                    be real. You tell the truth - no
                    matter what.

                              TERRY
                    I do, and I've had my share of hits
                    because of it.

                              ODIN
                    At least you get the shit out in
                    the open -  Oh, sorry, can I say
                    that?

                              TERRY
                    Hell yea, we're fucking
                    independent!

          Music: Perfect Angel Instrumental- By Freddy Hinckle

                              ODIN
                    Yea!  Um... So, speaking of getting
                    things out in the open... um... I
                    wonder... if I can... give a little
                    shout out to, uh, someone?

                              TERRY
                    Sure.

                              ODIN
                    Um. I'm looking to find someone who
                    was at my show last night. This
                    girl had the most beautiful eyes.
                    Light brown skin... turquoise
                    top... Jeans?

                              GRACE
                    What?

                              ODIN
                    I really wanted to meet you, but
                    you ran away.

                              TERRY
                    Aw!  like Cinderella!

                              ODIN
                         (laughs)
                    Ha ha... If you're out there? Can
                    you call into the show?  I'd love
                    to meet you.  Is this too weird?
                     

                              TERRY
                    No, it's romantic!

                              GRACE
                    Oh my God! Where's the phone?

                              ODIN
                    So, if you're not busy... we could
                    go for coffee..?

                              TERRY
                    There you go!  Cinderella with the
                    turquoise shirt and jeans, if
                    you're out there give a call.
                    456-678-7777. But then we'll need
                    to have a ball! Ooooo! I'll wear my
                    sequins... this is so exciting!  Oh
                    my, what am I doing?  I have Prince
                    Charming ready to play some amazing
                    music... and I'm going on about my
                    wardrobe.  Forgive me!  What will
                    you grace us with today my
                    prince...

                              ODIN
                    Well, Princess Terry...

                              TERRY
                    Ooooooo! (giggles)

                              ODIN
                    I'm going to play Image of Most
                    Exceptional.

          Odin takes out his drum and begins to perform Image of Most
          Exceptional by Dustin Fox. Grace scrambles to find her
          cordless phone.

                              GRACE
                    Come on!

          Odin only plays a part of the of the song, and suddenly, a
          flash of bright light pulses, and is gone. The lights go out
          in the studio.

                              TERRY
                    What?  Woooooow. Oh my God! Ha Ha
                    Ha Ha! What was that?

          Music and Effects imply mysterious happenings.

                              TERRY
                    Oh my God... This is it!

          Terry lights a lighter and finds his way to a backup
          generator switch. Grace lights a candle and closes her eyes
          in meditation. Candice lights a candle and meditates. Diane
          stares blankly at her computer screen. Odin closes his eyes
          in meditation.

                              TERRY
                    Got it!

          The lights come back on in The studio. Candice begins
          laughing/crying - still in meditation. Diane and others in
          the office, continue to stare blankly at their computer
          screens.

                              CANDICE
                    What is going on?

                              TERRY
                    It's beautiful!..  Ha ha! (Taps
                    mic) Is this still on?  Hello? Is
                    everything still working?  Suzanne,
                    Pete, is anybody there? What was
                    that? Ha Ha (Taking a deep breath
                    and letting it out with a gentle
                    sigh) Ahhhhh.

          Everyone sits in silence for a few moments. Terry looks at
          Odin.

                              TERRY
                    Odin?

          Odin remains silent with his eyes closed.

                              TERRY
                    Is everyone ok? Wooooha. I don't
                    know... are... ha ha.. we on the
                    air?  ha ha- I'm just gonna....
                    gonna...  keep...  going here.  Ha
                    ha ha ha, The lights are on!  Oh my
                    God! Ha ha ha!

          PRODUCER SUZANNE pops her head in the studio, disoriented.

                              SUZANNE
                    Uh.. Everything's on...
                    Genera....tor's kicked in. Server's
                    up - you're still on the air...
                    What the fuck was that?

                              TERRY
                    Only the most intense cosmic orgasm
                    I've ever felt!

                              CANDICE
                         (Still laughing/crying)
                    Uh! I know!

          Diane and her co-workers slowly look at each other, as they
          rise from their cubicles.

                              TERRY
                    Ha ha ha ha! Wooooooooo! What...
                    What... uh.... are people feelin'
                    out there? Can we take calls?

                              PRODUCER SUZANNE
                    Power's out everywhere, Wow...
                    I'm... Oh my God!... It's all
                    light! Everything! It's so
                    beautiful! We might have...
                    (laughing) 30 minutes.... Oh
                    God!... backup power tops...
                    Server's up though.

                              TERRY
                    I'll keep going then. Haa ha... Ok!
                    I just need a
                    minute.(laughing/crying) Ok... I
                    can do this.(laughing/crying) What
                    was that flash?

                              PRODUCER SUZANNE
                         (looking at her computer)
                    Major Solar Flair. Ha ha. Power
                    systems overloaded. Our servers are
                    good for now. Whoaaaa!  Whoa! I
                    gotta sit down! Oh my God - It's...
                    it's... amazing!

          Terry looks at Odin, still in a state of deep meditation.
          Grace, is still on her bed, listening to the show. Here and
          Odin Chant together.

                              GRACE/ODIN
                    The passage safe within your mind,
                    will link the worlds for ever more.

          Eventually, Terry and Candice join in the chant - they sing
          in 4 part harmony.

                              TERRY/GRACE/ODIN/CANDICE
                    The passage safe within your mind,
                    will link the worlds for ever more.

          EXT. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE/OUTSIDE STUDIO  DAY

          Dazed and stunned people slowly emerge from buildings. Diane
          is among them.

          People look at each other as if in love, stroking each
          other's faces, hugging, etc. A man runs down the street,
          singing as he throws off his office jacket, tie and shirt.

                              MAN
                    I'm free! Totally Freeeeee! Ahhh ha
                    ha ha!

          EXT. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE/PARK  DAY

          To the music of Ossie Dellimore's- Got to Be Free, people
          continue to laugh/cry, celebrate, embrace as innocently and
          unselfconsciously as little children. Office clothes, shoes,
          and jackets are strewn everywhere. One couple sits on the
          ground, rubbing each others feet. ASHAWA-an unseen
          interdimentional being can be heard.  As Ashawa speaks, it
          is as if some people can hear her. They pause to listen.

         

                              ASHAWA (V.O.)
                    It is time (Got to be Free) Born of
                    Cosmic Father, and Earth Mother,
                    the Universal Human comes forth.
                    (Got to Be Free) You are galactic
                    by nature, connecting once again
                    with your cosmic family. (Got to be
                    free) Chaos marks resistance. Many
                    are unprepared, and are like
                    children discovering candy for the
                    first time. (Got to be free.)

          People go back to their innocent play. One group of three
          play in the water, laughing ecstatically. Others soak in the
          sun as if feeling it for the first time. Others breathe in
          the energy of flowers -examining every detail,
          laughing/crying, in total bliss.

          Some are naked or half naked, clothes are thrown off. People
          continue to connect - to caress each other lovingly.  Some
          dance together, alone, and others form circles, where they
          dance and chant together.

          INT. FISHER HOME/LIVING ROOM  DAY

          Beatrix watches the news on her I Phone. We hear Grace,
          still chanting, from her room.

                              GRACE (O.S.)
                         (Chanting)
                    The passage safe within your mind
                    will link the worlds forever more.

          EXT. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE  DAY

          CHIEF LUMIERE, powerful and eloquent, speaks like a
          professor, stands with NEWSCASTER BOB.

          INTERCUT WITH NEWS STUDIO DOWNTOWN SEATTLE

          People on the streets continue chanting, etc. A circle forms
          behind Newscaster Bob.

                              NEWSCASTER BOB
                    Elaine, I'm on the scene in
                    downtown Seattle, where the streets
                    are unusually calm. Clerks have
                    abandoned their posts, and still,
                    police report no looting
                    whatsoever.

                              NEWSCASTER ELAINE
                    Well Bob, NASA scientists have just
                    confirmed that the flash we all saw
                    was a major solar flare, and that
                    these have even been predicted by
                    scientists to peak around this
                    time. But, what we really all want
                    to know, is what is causing all
                    this strange behavior?

                              NEWSCASTER BOB
                    Well, Elaine, an international
                    coalition of Indigenous Elders and
                    medicine people, calling themselves
                    The Weavers, have been meeting and
                    conducting ceremonies, here in
                    Seattle, and at sacred sites around
                    the globe, since last Saturday.

          Bob motions to Chief Lumiere to join him.

                              NEWSCASTER BOB (CONT'D)
                    I have a representative from the
                    group here - Chief Lumiere. Chief
                    Lumiere says The Weavers know
                    exactly what's happening. Chief
                    Lumiere? (Getting distracted by the
                    chanting behind them) That song!
                    It's... beautiful!

          Bob slowly drifts away from Chief Lumiere, eventually
          joining the chanting circle.

                              CHIEF LUMIERE
                    Thank you Bob. These solar flares
                    are just the beginning of a series
                    of major earth changes and what
                    people are experiencing now is the
                    result of rapid spiritual
                    awakening.
                    This has been predicted for
                    centuries by the Mayan Calender and
                    many other indigenous prophesies.
                    Some people say it is the end of
                    the world, but we wouldn't say
                    this. It's a period of awakening
                    and transformation, and for those
                    who are prepared, it's meant to be
                    a joyous time!

                              NEWSCASTER BOB
                         (Back with the interview)
                    Uh... Can you tell us though, what
                    is the actual cause of this...
                    Amazing... light... oh... Sweet
                    Jesus - I surrender!

                              ELAINE
                    Uh, excuse me Bob? Chief Lumiere?
                    We're going to have to cut this
                    short. We've got limited power
                    here, and we have some very
                    important information just in.

                              CHIEF LUMIERE
                    Ok, thank you Elaine, The Weavers
                    will give their official statement
                    at 11:00am this morning.

                              NEWSCASTER ELAINE
                    Ok. Bob? Is he's ok? Chief Lumiere?
                    Thank you for steeping in. We'll
                    check back later.

                              CHIEF LUMIERE
                    Ok. Thank you Elaine.

          Elaine sits, ready to interview DR. BERNARD BASTIAN - 50's
          is a charismatic man, with piercing, hypnotic eyes.

                              ELAINE
                    We have a man with us, who shares
                    an completely different view of
                    what's happening. Dr. Bernard
                    Bastian - Thank you for being with
                    us Doctor.

                              DR. BASTIAN
                    Thank you for having me Elaine.

                              ELAINE
                    Dr. Bastian works with the Center
                    for Mental Health Services, a
                    Federal agency within the U.S.
                    Substance Abuse and Mental Health
                    Services Administration. Dr.
                    Bastian, from your perspective,
                    what's going on?

                              DR. BASTIAN
                    Well, Elaine, we're taking these
                    behavioral changes very seriously.
                    People need to contact their
                    doctors immediately if they notice
                    any signs of distress...

                              ELAINE
                    Oh my God! What are all those
                    colors?

                              DR. BASTIAN
                    From there they will be referred to
                    a qualified mental health
                    professional. We want to make sure
                    that people do not try to get
                    through this alone and that they
                    get the help they need.

                              ELAINE
                    It's all so beautiful!

                              DR. BASTIAN
                    We're beginning to see some some
                    signs of extremely abnormal, very
                    distressed behavior.

                              ELAINE
                    Total love... It's all love..!
                    (Cries)

                              DR. BASTIAN
                    Whatever this is, it's having
                    powerful, mind altering effects on
                    people, and until we get some
                    answers, we urge people to be
                    extremely cautious.

                              ELAINE
                    But what exactly...
                    (Laughing/crying) would you
                    categorize... as a sign of... Oh my
                    God! It's.. it's so perfect...
                    distress? (Laughing Crying)

                              DR. BASTIAN
                    Anything out of the ordinary would
                    be considered distress.

          INT. FISCHER HOME LIVING ROOM  DAY

          Original Music -"Chaos in the City" plays by M. Dimich.

          Grace hurries by Beatrix on her way out.

                              BEATRIX
                    Haleluha! I'm ready! Take me Jesus!
                    Where are you going?

          Beatrix jumps in front of Grace, and guides her to sit down
          next to her.

                              BEATRIX
                    You can't go out there! This is it
                    - it's the rapture! Stay with me
                    sweetie - Jesus is here!

          Grace sits, humming her chant from Song of Dreams: "The
          passage safe.."

          EXT. PARKING LOT OF NEWS STUDIO  DAY

          Bernard Bastian is making a phone call.

                              BASTIAN
                    Authorization from FEMA to go with
                    ____ megahertz.  It's Strange
                    Operator 9514 authorizing Code
                    BxL9FQ. Ok? Codes in. Verification?
                    Thank you.        

          Sounds of humming electricity.

          EXT. VARIOUS LOCATIONS/ HAARP FACILITIES  DAY

          INTERCUT WITH GWEN TOWERS, CELL PHONE TOWERS, SATELLITES

          We hear the buzzing and humming sounds as frequencies go
          from one facility to another.

          EXT. STREET IN FRONT OF DIANE'S OFFICE BUILDING  DAY

          Diane and others begin to get agitated. Slowly, they start
          to panic.

          Diane Runs off just as Thomas comes on the seen. He
          frantically looks for her.

                              THOMAS
                    Diane! Diane!

          INT. TERRY'S STUDIO   DAY

          THE COUNCIL enters Terry's studio, shaking hands with Odin
          and Terry.

          They sit in a circle. Terry sets up microphones, and they
          begin to chant and play with traditional instruments. Some
          hum Grace's tune. Terry and Odin sit and listen with their
          eyes closed. Chaos in the City fades out, and we hear only
          The Council's drumming and chanting. Terry speaks from a
          quiet peaceful place.

                              TERRY
                    Thank you. Thank you. Blessings to
                    all. Chief Lumiere from the First
                    Nations in Canada...

          While Chief Lumiere speaks, the rest of The Council parades
          out of the studio.

          EXT. STREET IN FRONT OF STUDIO

          The Council mingles with people in the streets. Each elder
          gathers their own circle of people, and they all begin to
          dance and chant.

                              CHIEF LUMIERE (V.O.)
                    Thank you Terry. Thank you for
                    allowing us this opportunity to
                    bring people back to the vibration
                    of the inner light of truth. The
                    flash was caused by a high
                    concentration of many different
                    energies hitting the earth at the
                    same time. Your scientists call
                    these, coronal mass ejections- or
                    solar flairs, but there is so much
                    more to it than that. There will be
                    many who will tell you this
                    beautiful awakening is a threat,
                    and will try to interfere with it.
                    The only advice we can give right
                    now is for people to find a circle
                    and stay there. The sacred circle
                    will protect you. It is of the
                    utmost importance for people to get
                    themselves to a healing circle...
                    Where they can be guided through
                    whatever is coming up for them.
                    This shift is just a small part in
                    a much bigger, evolutionary
                    process. For those familiar with
                    prophecy, you'll know these events
                    have been predicted by our people
                    for centuries, and there is
                    absolutely no need to panic. All is
                    perfect. The healing circles will
                    help release fears... And sadly...
                    there is much energetic
                    interference at this time...

          INT. CANDICE'S APARTMENT  DAY

                              CANDICE
                    What does he mean?... Interference?

                              CHIEF LUMIERE (V.O.)
                         (Heard through Candice's I
                         Phone)
                    And for the sensitive ones...

          EXT. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE CITY STREETS  DAY

          People run frantically through the streets, passing right by
          the healing circles. Some people in the circles grab the
          panicked ones, holding them there, but many others slip by.
          Thomas sits resting on a park bench, head in hands. "Chaos
          in the City" comes back on loudly.

          EXT. TALL CITY BRIDGE  DAY

          Panicked people stand at the edge.

          EXT. TALL BUILDINGS   DAY

          Panicked people are at the edges of the top of buildings,
          others stand in windows.  Electrical Hum is still heard.

          INT. CANDICE APARTMENT   DAY

                              CANDICE
                    Diane?!

          Candice tries calling Diane.

                              DIANE'S MESSAGE MACHINE
                    Hi, this is Diane you know what to
                    do... (Message Beeps)

                              CHIEF LUMIERE  (V.O.)
                         (Through Candice I Phone)
                    I'm afraid there's nothing we can
                    do...

          EXT. CITY STREETS  DAY

          Children come forward from the healing circles. Council
          Members their instruments to the Children to play. The
          children take over leading the circles. For a moment, the
          children's music overpowers "Chaos in the City."

          Someone screams as they notice the people getting ready to
          jump. Again, the hum of electricity is heard. "Chaos in the
          City." comes back on high volume- drowning out the
          children's music.

          INT. CANDICE'S APARTMENT  DAY

          Candice frantically calls Thomas. Thomas answers.

          INTERCUT WITH THOMAS ON THE STREET

                              CANDICE
                    Are you with Diane?

                              THOMAS
                    No, she wasn't at her office - I've
                    been looking everywhere! (Referring
                    to people getting ready to jump) -
                    What are they doing?

                              CANDICE
                    Find her.... Please!

          People jump from the tops of buildings - accompanied by
          horrible screams from onlookers. Thomas looks up to see
          Diane standing on a 10 story ledge, totally panicked.

                              THOMAS
                    I see her! Oh my God! Diane!!!!

          Diane steps off the edge in a daze, letting herself fall.
          Thomas looks away. Music stops abruptly. People in the
          streets scream.

          Candice's body jumps.

                              CANDICE
                    Thomas! Thomas! What's
                    happening!!!!!

          Candice closes her eyes. We hear sirens, screaming, general
          chaos. Sounds slowly fade and transform into the sound of a
          crystal singing bowl.

                              CHIEF LUMIERE (V.O.)
                    Let the healing begin!

          Original Song By Mariah Dimich: Let the Healing Begin,
          continues through to next scene.

         








                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         

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