The Many Faces Of Hate
A Screenplay by Jeff Bonomo (jeff42@epix.net)
FADE UP
1. EXT. PORT LOREN --- MID DAY
Port Loren is shown from above. Far below you can see countless vehicles zipping around as the people of the city go about their daily tasks.
EXT. APARTMENT BUILDING--- MID DAY
A police car is parked out side of this beautiful looking building. It is definitely not in a bad part of town. A skimmer pulls up. The shot tightens to reveal. DERRICK XAVIER, 28, He quickly enters the building.
INT. APARTMENT BUILDING, APARTMENT# 750 --- MID DAY
Derrick walks into the room. It seems to be a nice spacious apartment. There are two uniformed police officers here. FERRUS, 45, and GOZZA, 26. And REX STARFOX, 28, a tall well built man, Derrick's partner.
REX
(sees Derrick enter)
Nice place here. Hu?
DERRICK
You could never afford it on your pay. What do we got?
FERRUS
(slightly annoyed at Derrick's presence)
Well if it isn't Derrick Xavier, the little smart kid.
DERRICK
Jealous of my youthful energy hey Ferrus?
FERRUS
Why should I be? I got experience on my side.
DERRICK
All right. All right. Where's the body?
Ferrus leads Derrick into the bedroom where there is a thin man, late 40's strapped naked to a chair in corner of the room. His chest is blasted open. Rex follows.
REX
This poor guy got it bad Derrick.
Derrick walks over to the body and crouches down eye level with the wound.
DERRICK
Laser Rifle. Set to max I'm guessing.
REX
That's what it looks like. Victim's name is Jacob Sotto.
FERRUS
(to Derrick)
He's an author. A good one too but you wouldn't know that would you?
DERRICK
(ignoring the last comment)
Who found him?
REX
His cleaning lady. She went hysterical and ran out into the street.
FERRUS
I was driving by and I almost hit her as she ran out into the street.
DERRICK
On your way for some doughnuts?
Rex looks back into the living room and notices Gozza pacing back and forth. Derrick notices Rex watching Gozza.
DERRICK
What's wrong with him?
FERRUS
He almost puked when he saw the body.
REX
(disgusted)
He's gonna have to get used to this.
(yelling to Gozza)
Hey Gozza! Get accustom to this sort of thing you're in Port Loren now!
Gozza walks sheepishly to the door of the bedroom. He tries his best to hold down his lunch and not look at the body.
GOZZA
Ahh, sirs. The landlord is uh here.
He quickly turns his head and walks back to the living room. Derrick gets up and walks to the living room. He is met by the LANDLORD, a short stocky man in his late 50's
DERRICK
You the landlord?
LANDLORD
Yes.
DERRICK
You know you don't have to answer any questions in here we can step out into the hall if you feel more comfortable.
BACK TO REX AND FERRUS
REX
Where's that cleaning lady?
FERRUS
She's two doors down. Officer McNier is with her trying to calm her down.
REX
I wish she was capable of answering a few questions already.
FERRUS
I tried. All she does is cry.
BACK TO DERRICK AND THE LANDLORD
LANDLORD
I loved his work that's why I let him stay here. That is why we put up with…You know… The way he is.
DERRICK
What do you mean? The way he is?
LANDLORD
Well he's a little unusual. He does strange things.
DERRICK
All people in the entertainment industry are a little unusual. So what? It goes with the territory.
LANDLORD
No I don't mean that way. He's well…uh.
The landlord makes a gesture with his hands.
DERRICK
You're not makin' sense little man.
LANDLORD
Well.. uh.
DERRICK
(irritated. And raising his voice a little)
Are you gonna spit out what you know or what? Don't hide anything mister!
LANDLORD
I uh. Don't know how to say this right.
DERRICK
If you know something that will help me nail the bastard that did this horrible thing tell me!
LANDLORD
I.. uh.
DERRICK
Look, I'm irritated, tired, hungry and had a bad fight with my girlfriend last night. I am not in the mood for this "uh, uh," cryptic stuff. So do you have anything worth wild to tell me or not?
LANDLORD
He's likes to have cross-racial relationships.
DERRICK
So what? What are you livin back in the Pre-frontier days or something?
LANDLORD
No. I mean with other races… Uh, other species.
DERRICK
(relived he got something out of the landlord.)
Oh. I get it. You meant cross-species. Do you know any of them?
LANDLORD
No I've see him once or twice coming home very early in the morning. Out all night and drunk off his ass. Always with a different one. Vrusks, Yazirians, Dralasites, all kinds.
INTRODUCTION SEQUENCE
2. EXT. PORT LOREN --- LATER
Derrick and Rex drive down the busy street of Port Loren.
DERRICK
So Mr. Sotto, author of twenty books I never read, likes other races.
REX
Right. And a lot of people don't like that fact that more and more people are experimenting like that.
DERRICK
Do you?
REX
I don't care one way or another.
DERRICK
So the suspects are?
REX
Half of Port Loren. The cleaning lady and the landlord both have alibis.
DERRICK
And the cleaning lady told you what?
REX
Not much. She couldn't stop crying. I told her to come down to the station as soon as she feels up to it.
DERRICK
Great. I would like this rapped up quickly before it gets blown way out of proportion.
REX
I'm sure big ole boss man's gonna think the same.
3. INT. PORT LOREN POLICE STATION --- NIGHT
The police station is noisy and cluttered much like you would expect a big city police station to be. Derrick is sitting at his desk typing on his computer. Rex sits across from him doing the same.
REX
Danyella still pissed hu?
DERRICK
Yep.
REX
Strange how we can take to the stars, cure the Blue Plague but men and women still can't seem to understand each other.
DERRICK
It's the universe's ultimate joke.
An attractive woman steps up to Rex and Derrick. It is GERRI, 23. She works the front desk.
GERRI
Detective Starfox There is a woman named Roza O'Halloran here to see you.
REX
Great
(to Derrick)
The cleaning lady.
ROZA a dark attractive woman in here late 20's is waved back towards them by Rex. Derrick accompanies them into a small white room, bare except for a black table and three chairs. Roza sits down, still shaken from her ordeal.
REX
Hello Roza. Thanks for coming down. Were you close to Mr. Sotto?
ROZA
Y-yes. He would tip me good and sometimes we talked for awhile.
DERRICK
And what did you two talk about?
ROZA
Stuff.
DERRICK
What kinda stuff?
ROZA
Well I want to be an actress and he'd tell me that I shouldn't listen to the people who tell me not to do it, but to the people that support me. That's what he did. "Do what you feel is right in your heart," he used to say.
DERRICK
(mumbling)
Made him pretty friggin rich.
REX
Roza I'm going to ask you something and I don't want you to get upset. OK?
She nods. The tears start to swell up.
REX
Were you involved with Mr. Sotto?
ROZA
If you mean sexually. No. We were just very good friends. He said awhile ago that he was done with human women and men alike. He loved to explore the boundaries of pleasure.
She starts to sob.
DERRICK
Did you ever want to be with him?
ROZA
Yes at first but I knew I couldn't. He wouldn't let it.
REX
Do you know anyone who was involved with Mr. Sotto?
ROZA
When I came over to clean I would sometimes see a female Yazirian there. But the others that would be in his apartment at other times were always different people.
REX
How many times was this Yazirian in the apartment.
ROZA
Usually every couple nights. This started about three months ago.
DERRICK
Do you remember her name?
ROZA
Her name was a common Yazirian name.
(beat)
Yaula. I think. Yeah, Yaula. I never knew her last name.
REX
Was she there yesterday?
ROZA
No she hasn't been there since last week.
DERRICK
Where did Mr. Sotto frequent? We've been told he was known for his all night drinking binges.
ROZA
He used to go to the Hole-In-The-Wall.
REX
(half laughing)
Figures.
ROZA
That was till that new place opened up. Uh… The one that opened about five months ago.
DERRICK
The Galaxy Club?
ROZA
Yeah. He loved that place.
DERRICK
Thanks Roza. If you remember anything else will you let us know?
ROZA
Yes. And please sirs, find who did this to Mr. Sotto. He was a good person.
REX
I'm sure he was.
Roza stands and Rex and Derrick escort her to the hall. Walking down the hall is Gozza.
REX
Hey Gozza! Feeling better?
GOZZA
Yeah thanks.
DERRICK
(to Gozza)
Show Ms. O'Halloran out OK?
GOZZA
Sure.
Roza and Gozza walk away.
REX
We got a hell of a strange case here Derrick.
DERRICK
Yeah I know. Are you ready to tackle the Galaxy club?
REX
No. But, lets go.
As they walk back to their desks Gerri approaches Derrick.
GERRI
Mr. Xavier, Your brother Aaron is waiting downstairs for you.
DERRICK
Thanks Gerri.
REX
(to Derrick)
Go talk to him. I'll wait for ya.
Derrick walks downstairs and into the front lobby. AARON XAVIER, 24, a slim man who looks like he hasn't shaved in a few days sits on a bench. His hair slightly a mess and his clothes seem wrinkled. As he sees Derrick he stands and a smile of relief comes over him.
DERRICK
What's up bro?
AARON
(nervous)
D-Derrick hi, I ahh… I got a problem. I, uh… I borrowed some money from John Stolz-
DERRICK
(cutting him off)
Ahh, shit Aaron.
Derrick starts reaching into his pocket
DERRICK (CONT)
How much do ya owe him?
AARON
No, no. It's not-
DERRICK
(cutting him off again)
I told you if ya need money come to me. Not any of those losers you used to hang with. Don't even acknowledge them.
AARON
Derrick I paid him back, three days later when I got paid.
DERRICK
Well what's the problem?
AARON
He says I owe him more than that.
DERRICK
(laughing)
What? Is that zombie charging you interest?
AARON
Well, yeah.
DERRICK
How much?
AARON
(nervous)
Well, he wanted me to uh get him uh some uh…Sky.
DERRICK
(in complete disarray)
What? I thought you were off that shit! Aaron!
Derrick grabs him by his jacket.
DERRICK (CONT)
Aaron, you were clean. Clean for three years. Please Aaron… Don't tell me you are doing that shit again.
AARON
No. Derrick. No, I'm not.
DERRICK
(upset)
Don't friggin lie to me!
AARON
I'm not. The only way he would lend me the money is if I agreed to get him some Sky.
Derrick lets him go.
DERRICK
Ahh, God, Aaron. Why did you say that to that loser.
AARON
I dunno. But he told me that he expects it tomorrow. I don't know what to do Derrick.
DERRICK
Don't worry about it. I'll handle it. But promise me Aaron, promise me you will cut all ties with those people. Stolz, Blathou, Kiz' Tik, all of them cuz sooner or later they are all gonna go down along with their self proclaimed leader, Gregor.
AARON
Yeah sure. I don't hang with them anymore anyway.
DERRICK
Yeah but if they hear you owe Stolz some Sky, they'll all crawl out of the friggin woodwork.
AARON
You got my word brother. Thanks.
DERRICK
No problem.
(beat)
So did you get the job in SynthTown?
AARON
I'll know tomorrow.
DERRICK
Good… Good luck.
They hug. Derrick starts walking away backwards
DERRICK (CONT)
Take care bro. I'll deal with Stolz. Oh yeah, and if ya get the job don't tell any of those failures where you are OK?
AARON
You got it. Thanks, Derrick.
EXT. POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKING LOT --- SUNDOWN
The parking lot is filled with marked and unmarked police Skimmers. Rex is leaning against one of the unmarked ones. Derrick walks up to him.
REX
Everything All right?
DERRICK
Godda personal crisis I need to take care of later.
REX
If ya want you can go now. I can handle finding this Yaula by myself.
DERRICK
Naa, no use. The guy I godda talk to is a friggin vampire. He won't waking up from last nights binge of bodily destruction until later tonight.
They both enter the skimmer.
4. EXT. GALAXY CLUB --- NIGHT
MUSIC UP
The Galaxy club is huge and there are neon signs flashing all kinds of drinks and a huge red laser light that spells out The Galaxy Club. Vehicles are parked everywhere. It seems to be a very high class place. Derrick's skimmer pulls up. A tighter shot reveals Derrick and Rex exiting the vehicle dressed nicely. They walk in.
MUSIC TUCKS UNDER
INT. GALAXY CLUB --- NIGHT
The place is very crowded with members of all races. It is a huge sweeping nightclub, with a balcony. On the dance floor there are many patrons dancing wildly. Derrick and Rex approach the bar. The bartender looks at Derrick waiting for one of them to say something.
DERRICK
(to the bartender)
You got a minute buddy?
BARTENDER
(irritated at the question)
No. Look at this place! It's packed.
REX
You know a yazirian that frequents this place named Yaula?
BARTENDER
I dunno. I'm busy guys.
The bartender starts to walk away. Derrick reaches over the bar and grabs him by the arm.
DERRICK
Go get me a drink. Anything. And while you are doing that think about the question my friend here asked you.
Derrick lets him go.
BARTENDER
(trembling)
Ok. Sure. What are ya drinking?
DERRICK
Anything.
(beat)
Go!
Rex notices two bouncers approaching them.
REX
I think someone didn't like you being such a pushy customer.
DERRICK
What do ya wanna do? Shall we scrap a bit?
REX
No. Play it calm
The bartender returns with a blue foaming drink.
BARTENDER
8 credits.
Derrick hands the bartender some money.
DERRICK
Here's twenty. Now answer the question.
The Bartender points to a staircase that leads up to the balcony of the club.
BARTENDER
She's usually up there with some of the club's elite clients.
DERRICK
Like who?
BARTENDER
(nervous)
Are you guys cops? There's nothing illegal going on up there you know.
REX
(speaking firmly)
Who is usually up there?
BARTENDER
Celebrities and stuff.
Derrick and Rex turn to walk away and end up face to face with the two bouncers.
BOUNCER #1
Is there a problem?
DERRICK
(very rudely)
No. Why do you ask?
BOUNCER #1
(pointing at them)
We'll be watching you two very closely. One more thing you guys do that we don't like you're both gone. Got it?
REX
Sure.
The bouncers walk away and Derrick and Rex approach the staircase. They walk through an archway and ascend up the staircase. The music is quieter here. Halfway up the stairs there is a landing and then another set of stairs leading to double doors. On the landing stands a huge man dressed in a tuxedo. He puts his hand out to order them to stop when Derrick and Rex get on the landing.
GUARD
OK. boys that's far enough.
REX
We can't go up to the balcony?
GUARD
(laughing)
No. It is reserved for special clients. And you two are not on our special client list.
DERRICK
Maybe we just got put on.
GUARD
Are you two goin' leave?
REX
We need to get up there.
The guard opens his jacket to reveal a pistol holstered at his waist. He then slowly closes it and smiles.
REX
Ooh, Derrick this guy has a gun.
DERRICK
I got something better.
Derrick reaches into his jacket, and slowly pulls out his badge and smiles a wise ass smile.
REX
Are you gonna pull that pistol on a officer?
(beat)
I don't think so.
DERRICK
(smiling)
Here's the deal my Neanderthal friend. If you back off nice and quietly me and detective Starfox here will forget that you threatened the lives of two of Port Loren's finest. OK?
Derrick starts walking past. Rex follows and pats the guy on the back.
REX
Wise choice.
5. INT. BALCONY --- NIGHT
Derrick and Rex walk through the double doors and see nicely dressed members of all races gambling, drinking and chatting loudly. There is a bar in the corner. They approach the bar.
DERRICK
There's a Yazirian named Yaula here. Where is she?
BARTENDER
(pointing)
Over there. With Mr. Donni.
(beat)
You guys just get on the list? I never seen yas in here before.
Derrick walks away.
REX
Something like that.
Rex walks away. They both approach a female yazirian, YAULA, who is sitting on the lap of a fat human, MR. DONNI who is wearing sunglasses.
DERRICK
(to the yazirian)
Are you Yaula?
Rex sits down next to them
YAULA
Who the hell are you?
REX
Answer the question.
MR. DONNI
Hey guys beat it. Me and my lady friend are trying to enjoy the evening. Understand?
DERRICK
She didn't answer my question.
MR. DONNI
She doesn't have to.
Yaula gets up and Mr. Donni stands up.
MR. DONNI
(yelling)
Do you have any friggin idea who I am?
DERRICK
Yeah. I know who you are and I think your movies are filthy.
MR. DONNI
Look my friends. I know people. And if you and your buddy don't back off I'm gonna show ya what it means to have power.
Rex intervenes
REX
(to Mr. Donni)
Sit down.
Mr. Donni takes a swing at Rex who ducks out of the way easily. Rex punches him in the gut and Mr. Donni goes down. Rex restrains him. MS of a guy at a nearby table getting up and reaching for a gun in his jacket. Derrick swings around drawing his pistol and his badge lightning fast.
DERRICK
(yelling)
P.L.P.D.! Drop the gun! Drop the friggin piece buddy and put your hands on your head!
CU of the man contemplating his situation.
BACK to Derrick as the balcony gets quiet.
DERRICK (CONT)
(speaking very fast and very sternly)
Drop it I said, Drop the gun you friggin scum bag. Drop the friggin weapon or I will have to use deadly force. Drop the weapon buddy and put your hands on your head! NOW!
The man drops the gun and complies.
BACK TO REX
Rex picks Mr. Donni off the floor and pushes him out to the middle of the floor. Rex has his badge out now.
REX
(to Yaula)
OK. One more time. Are you Yaula?
Yaula, baffled by what has just happened nods her head.
6. INT. PORT LOREN POLICE STATION INTERROGATION ROOM --- NIGHT
Derrick and Rex are sitting in the interrogation room with Yaula. She is crying softly.
YAULA
I can't believe he's dead.
DERRICK
Is there anything you can tell us?
YAULA
I don't know.
REX
How often would you meet with Mr. Sotto?
YAULA
For awhile we were together almost every night.
DERRICK
Well what happened?
YAULA
About two weeks ago. He told me not to come around anymore. That was it. Just, just right out of the blue.
DERRICK
Why would he said that? Did you two have a fight?
YAULA
No.. I don't know what came over him. But he wouldn't return my calls, or even talk to me when I did see him.
DERRICK
Were you hurt but this?
YAULA
Yes. He was the nicest person I ever met.
DERRICK
Were you angry?
YAULA
Yes. Confused too.
DERRICK
Angry enough to kill Mr. Sotto?
YAULA
No! I couldn't kill anyone! Especially not him!
DERRICK
(louder)
Did you kill Mr. Sotto, Yaula?
YAULA
No!
DERRICK
(yelling)
Did you kill him?
YAULA
(yelling back and crying)
NO! By the gods of Araks! What do you want me to say! I don't know who killed him! I don't know who would want to kill him! I loved that man!
DERRICK
If you loved him so much why were you wrapped around that fat slob Donni tonight hu?
YAULA
That's none of your business!
DERRICK
Well look at what we got here Yaula! Look at what we've got!
(beat)
You say you loved him But, he left you. You can't take it so you kill him and then find solace in Mr. Donni. Maybe Mr. Donni had something to do with it? Hmm? We'll question him too Yaula, so come clean now.
REX
Yaula is there anything you are not telling us? anything maybe you forgot to tell us until now? You do know your prints were found in Mr. Sotto's apartment.
YAULA
I didn't kill him.
(beat)
I was with him yesterday.
DERRICK
Ahh. Now we are getting somewhere. Finally! The truth!
REX
I thought you said that you haven't seen him in-
YAULA
(cutting him off)
I was hired to be there. I work for an escort service.
DERRICK
You're a hooker?
YAULA
I don't think of my profession as that. Someone called the service and requested me. So my boss-
DERRICK
Your pimp.
YAULA
My boss.
(beat)
My boss sent me over.
REX
I don't understand, who hired you? Not Sotto?
YAULA
No, someone my boss said was an excellent client and wished to remain anonymous. We talked for about an hour… He was very nervous. I thought it was because we broke up and someone sent me to his door. But I left after spending a little over an hour in his apartment. Jacob almost had to force me out. I didn't want to leave.
She starts to cry.
DERRICK
What time was this?
YAULA
Close to midnight.
DERRICK
What's the time of death on the body?
REX
About 2 AM.
DERRICK
(to Yaula)
Yaula… Why didn't you tell us this in the first place?
YAULA
I didn't think you would believe me.
DERRICK
I'm not sure if I do.
REX
Yaula, you should have been truthful up front.
YAULA
I'm sorry.
DERRICK
OK Yaula, were gonna need your "boss's" name.
YAULA
Kyle Sevenson.
REX
Sevenson's Escort Service?
YAULA
Yes.
Yaula breaks down in tears. She puts her head in her hands. Derrick looks at Rex.
REX
Thank you Yaula. We might need to see you again.
(beat)
C'mon you got some entries to fill out.
Rex walks her out to the front desk where she is handed a data pad. Rex turns back and walks into the hallway.
DERRICK
Her employer tried set her up I bet.
REX
Either him or the phantom customer.
DERRICK
If the phantom exists.
7. EXT. ALLEY --- LATE NIGHT
Yaula is walking down an alley. It is drizzling slightly. She stops by a door and starts pulling keys out of her pack. Out of the shadows come three men dressed in black. One grabs her from behind and tosses her across the alley into a wall. The two others run up to her and grab her gagging her with a piece of cloth tying it behind her head. The then hold her arms and all she can do is kick. The first man walks up to her with a club.
MAN #1
(calmly)
Hello, monkey lady. Talking to the cops I see.
Yaula shakes her head, she is terrified.
MAN #1
Don't lie to me you stupid bitch! The people at the Galaxy Club told me you left with two pigs! You know you are not to be with humans unless you are paid to be with them! He knew it and you did too. Your employment is terminated.
He swings the club at her head and connects hard.
8. EXT. THE HOLE-IN-THE-WALL --- LATE NIGHT
Derrick's skimmer pulls up across the street from The Hole-In-The-Wall bar. Three punks stand outside smoking, laughing and talking loudly. Derrick gets out of his skimmer slowly and walks across the street towards the punks.
DERRICK
Hey Stolz! We need to talk.
They all stop talking. One of the punks, STOLZ, 24, a tall, skinny, dirty looking man with long reddish brown hair turns toward Derrick and laughs at him. He slowly turns back around.
DERRICK
I said-
STOLZ
(cutting him off)
I heard you pig.
Stolz slowly turns around.
STOLZ (CONT)
And I don't care. I don't feel like talking to you. So go, away.
He turns back around. The two others seem nervous.
STOLZ (CONT)
(to the others)
Screw him.
Derrick spins him around and smacks him in the face hard then quickly slams him up against the wall driving his forearm into his neck. Stolz's nose starts to bleed.
DERRICK
(calmly)
I am going to have a word with you. And we are going to do it now. Understand?
The other two are slowly backing off.
DERRICK
(to the others)
Beat it kids! Go inside say hi to the bartender for me will ya?
Stolz nods and they both walk inside. As soon as they are inside
Derrick drags Stolz into the alleyway and tosses him off a dumpster.
STOLZ
(furious)
What the hell's wrong with you cop man?
Derrick stares at him.
STOLZ
I think you broke my friggin nose.
DERRICK
You want my brother to get you Sky hu?
STOLZ
What?
DERRICK
You know if I searched you and your buddies I bet I can find something to bust ya for.
STOLZ
What the hell are you talkin' about?
DERRICK
Or how about the Sky shack you call an apartment? I'm sure there's a stash there. Wanna go and see?
STOLZ
I don't know what you're talking about.
Derrick slugs Stolz again in the face and his head bangs off the dumpster. As soon as Stolz regains his balance Derrick hits him again. Stolz tries to swing back and Derrick dodges and sweeps out his legs. Stolz hits the ground hard and Derrick stands over him.
DERRICK
Don't, try that again.
Stolz sits up.
STOLZ
Well, stop friggin hittin' me man.
Now Stolz's face is completely bloody and he is rubbing the back of his head. Derrick smiles.
DERRICK
Leave my brother alone. He can't get you Sky anymore.
STOLZ
(mumbling)
Yeah, that's what you think.
DERRICK
What? What did you say?
STOLZ
Nothing forget it. It's cool between me and Aaron.
DERRICK
(getting enraged)
What did you say?
STOLZ
(holding his bloody mouth)
Nothing man. It's cool.
Stolz spits out a part of his lip. He starts to get up.
STOLZ (CONT)
I think you broke one of my teeth.
DERRICK
(screaming)
Tell me what you said you bastard!
CU of Derrick grabbing him by the shirt with one hand and dragging him to his feet. When Stolz is standing Derrick's pulls his other hand back OFF SHOT.
DERRICK
Aaron's been clean for three years now and you are not gonna screw it up. Understand?
Stolz is at a loss for words. The camera pulls back to reveal Derrick's free hand is holding his pistol pointed at Stolz's head.
DERRICK
Do you understand?
Derrick puts the pistol to Stolz's forehead.
DERRICK
(calmly)
Do you?
Stolz's nods as Derrick takes a half a step back and steadies his pistol with both hands.
DERRICK
(coldly)
Good. Cuz I can kill you and no one will even care. My brother got himself out of the pit. He doesn't need people like you to pull him back down.
Derrick puts the gun back in it's holster and backs away.
DERRICK
Stay away Stolz. Stay away.
Derrick turns the corner and disappears. Stolz takes a deep breath and slumps down against the wall, whimpering. He is in tears.
9. INT. DERRICK'S BEDROOM --- MORNING
Camera pans across a messy bedroom as a phone rings. The camera stops on Derrick's face nestled in a pillow. His eyes open and he reaches up to a control pad. He presses a button on it.
DERRICK
What?
VOICE
Derrick, I was told to call you and tell you to report to the corner of 15th and Titan streets Yaula Keesk's body was found there.
Derrick leaps out of bed.
DERRICK
Dammit! OK I'll be there in a few.
He presses the same button again and runs out of the bedroom.
10. EXT. ALLEY --- MORNING
This is a gruesome sight. Yaula is hanging from a post on the side of a building naked and with her head smashed in. There are two officers trying to take her body down. Other officers prowl around the site as Derrick pulls up. Derrick jumps out of his car and runs up to the body.
DERRICK
My God.
11. EXT. SEVENSON'S ESCORT SERVICE --- DAY
Derrick and Rex pull up in front of the escort service building. The both get out and hurry inside.
INT. SEVENSON'S ESCORT SERVICE --- DAY
Shag carpeted pallor with pictures of beautiful females of all races. A woman with teased up hair sits at a tacky looking brightly colored desk.
WOMAN
(in a high squeaky voice)
Hiya, Howzit goin today boyz?
Rex and Derrick show her their badges
REX
PLPD. Where is Mr. Sevenson? We would like to ask him a few questions.
WOMAN
Oh I dunno. He might be out. Lemme check.
DERRICK
Enough of the bull shit lady where is he?
WOMAN
Over there.
She points at a doorway with beads draping down from it.
WOMAN
First door on the right, his name's on it.
REX
That's better.
Rex and Derrick walk through the doorway and into the hallway. The hallway is lined with doors.
DERRICK
I wonder what goes on behind the other doors.
REX
Probably nothing.
(beat)
Unless of course you are a special client.
Rex is about to knock when Derrick opens the door and walks in.
INT. SEVENSON'S OFFICE --- DAY
They enter a spacious beautiful office. Behind the desk is a well groomed man, KYLE SEVENSON, 50, talking on vid phone. Behind him is a large window with a decent view of the Port Loren cityscape. Sevenson stops talking when they enter.
SEVENSON
(to Rex and Derrick)
Who the hell are you two?
They hold out their badges as they approach.
DERRICK
PLPD Mr. Sevenson.
Sevenson shuts the phone off.
SEVENSON
Hey! I run a legit business here. My girls don't have sex with the clients or anything.
DERRICK
(sarcastically)
Yeah. I'm sure. But that's not why we're here.
REX
We need to have a few words with you about the death of Mr. Jacob Sotto.
SEVENSON
I don't know what I can possibly tell you.
DERRICK
Around the time he was murdered someone paid for Yaula to visit Mr. Sotto. We need this person's name.
SEVENSON
I'm sorry our all of our customers names are kept anonymous.
REX
You are aware that by you withholding this person's name you can be charged with accessory to murder.
SEVENSON
How do you know that this guy did it?
DERRICK
Although Mr. Sotto's apartment was clean. We believe the same person that killed Mr. Sotto murdered Yaula.
SEVENSON
(shock)
W-what Yaula's dead
REX
Yes. We found her body this morning.
DERRICK
You don't know anything about that? Do you?
SEVENSON
N-no.
DERRICK
Don't worry Mr. Sevenson justice will be served swiftly in Yaula's case. Her murderer will be easy to find.
SEVENSON
Why?
DERRICK
(speaking louder and louder each line)
Because whoever did this thought it would be a great idea not only to smash her head in with a bat but to strip her naked. We found her clothes four blocks away in an alley. We will have the DNA match from the skin cells of the attacker tomorrow, and we can ID this bastard quickly. You know when you are arrested your DNA is coded? Right?
SEVENSON
Y-yes. Yeah I know that.
DERRICK
I have a feeling this attacker has a record. It's probably some small crimes but he still is coded.
(beat)
So, you still won't give up the name hu?
SEVENSON
I'm sorry it's company policy.
DERRICK
Good day Mr. Sevenson.
Derrick and Rex start walking away. Rex turns around.
REX
Oh. Mr. Sevenson. I would advise you not to leave the city OK. I think we will be seeing you again soon.
Rex smiles.
12. INT. RESTURANT --- DAY
DANYELLA, 28, an attractive blonde sits in a booth in this crowded place. The restaurant is a little small but nice looking and very clean. The waitress brings over a coffee.
WAITRESS
Are you ready to order?
DANYELLA
No, not yet. I'm waiting for someone. He should be here soon. I hope.
The waitress smiles.
WAITRESS
OK. I'll come back
She walks away. CU on Danyella's face as she gazes into her coffee in disgust. Derrick walks through the door of the restaurant and hurries over.
DERRICK
Oh God I'm sorry I'm late.
He kisses her and sits down across from her.
DANYELLA
Again.
DERRICK
What?
DANYELLA
You're late again. Come to think about it your late all the time.
DERRICK
C'mon don't start. I'm sorry. But when you are questioning a suspected killer you can't just say," Ohh! Look at the time. Can you wait till after lunch to confess?"
DANYELLA
I'm sorry. I guess I understand.
DERRICK
Good.
DANYELLA
Did you find the person responsible for Jacob Sotto's death?
DERRICK
No but we are close.
DANYELLA
I just seen a whole bit about him on the news this morning. He was such a romantic soul.
DERRICK
I dunno.
DANYELLA
You should read his some of his works.
DERRICK
Why?
(beat)
Why should I read a book when I can watch the movie on TRI VID?
Danyella shakes her head.
DERRICK (CONT)
What? I'm serious! This way I don't have to use my brain to visualize anything it's all right there. And two hours later… You're done!
Danyella laughs
DANYELLA
If more people got into his works we would have a different frontier.
DERRICK
You're saying that his books were so moving that you think it would change a few dozen star systems? C'mon!
DANYELLA
It would change a lot. Trust me babe.
DERRICK
Well then they should have made movies out of his stuff.
DANYELLA
He didn't want his pureness tainted by working with other people. As a writer you create with one person. Yourself.
(beat)
He said that in an interview awhile ago.
DERRICK
Well I'm just glad you're still not mad at me.
DANYELLA
I never said that. You still owe me for the other night.
DERRICK
Name it.
DANYELLA
After you close this case you are taking your vacation time.
DERRICK
Ahh! C'mon!
DANYELLA
(a little irritated)
What? You have it coming and I got to take my vacation soon.
DERRICK
OK. Fine. I'll talk to the lieutenant.
DANYELLA
(smiling)
Trust me. This will do you good. We'll get away from this place and our jobs for awhile.
They hold hands across the table.
DANYELLA (CONT)
I know you're stressed out Derrick. I can see it.
He nods. A Yazirian, FLATE, walks over to the table wearing a chef's attire.
FLATE
Hello. How is my favorite couple?
DANYELLA
Good thank you.
DERRICK
Hey, Flate. What are ya gonna cook for us today?
FLATE
For you Derrick anything on the menu. For Danyella, anything she desires.
DERRICK
(laughing)
Yeah, that's great buddy. Now go tell the waitress to get over here. I'm starving!
FLATE
You need to starve a little. Trim yourself down.
DERRICK
Nope I think you need to gain a few.
FLATE
Can't do it. I need to be in top physical shape.
(beat)
I'm heading an expedition on Laco next month.
DERRICK
Well, congratulations! I'm glad you got the job.
FLATE
PGC called me today.
DERRICK
So what's going on, on Laco?
FLATE
Can't tell you, cuz PGC won't tell me.
DERRICK
Well, have fun. I'm never going back to that place again.
FLATE
Why not?
DERRICK
Do ya have to ask?
They all laugh.
13. INT. SEVENSON'S OFFICE --- DAY
Sevenson is on the phone. He is pacing. He looks nervous and has a briefcase in his hand.
SEVENSON
Can ya get me off world? I don't care how much it costs! I need to get out of here. What? Tomorrow? OK. When? WHEN? OK. Noon's fine. I wish it could be sooner. Yes I want to go! OK.
14. INT. PORT LOREN POLICE STATION --- THE NEXT DAY
Derrick and Rex are at their desks typing on the computers.
REX
So ya cleared everything up with Danyella.
DERRICK
Yeah. I had a most relaxing night.
REX
Good. I'm glad. You seemed a little on edge the past few days.
DERRICK
I'm OK now. I just godda talk to the Boss man today about vacation.
REX
OH, I see. That's how you dealt with the little woman hu? You told her you would take her on vacation.
DERRICK
Yep.
REX
You are going off world right?
DERRICK
Of course.
REX
Where?
DERRICK
Not sure yet. I'll let her decide.
REX
Wise move buddy.
Derrick's computer beeps.
DERRICK
Hey! The DNA reports are back.
REX
Wow that was fast. I guess the lab boys got the order to close the case fast too.
Derrick hits a few keys as Rex walks over to Derrick's screen.
DERRICK
There he is. The skin cells belong to one Kyle Sevenson.
Shot of the screen shows the criminal profile of KYLE SEVENSON.
REX
Lets move 'em out!
16. INT. SEVENSON'S ESCORT SERVICE --- DAY
The door is broken down as Rex, Derrick, Ferrus, and Gozza burst in all geared up. Ferrus and Gozza run over to the receptionist. Rex and Derrick run towards Sevenson's office.
FERRUS
Don't move!
GOZZA
Where's Sevenson? He's car's outside. Where is he?
The woman points towards the office.
FERRUS
(yelling to Rex and Derrick)
He's in there boys!
As Rex and Derrick enter the hallway they see Sevenson at the other end exiting through the last door with his briefcase.
EXT. SEVENSON'S ESCORT SERVICE --- DAY
Sevenson exits into the back parking lot and into a car. Rex and Derrick exit the building and run after him through the parking lot. They both stop and fire their laser pistols at the car. The shots hit just above the tire. Sevenson zips through a nearby intersection and is hit by another car causing his car to slide into a pole. Sevenson climbs out of his car with a automatic pistol in his hand. Pedestrians start to gather as Derrick and Rex get closer to the scene of the crash.
DERRICK
(running)
He's got a gun get down!
All the people start crouching down or running away. Sevenson runs into a nearby deli. Just as Rex steadies to shoot.
INT. DELI --- DAY
Sevenson enters a small deli. There are five customers and one worker all are human except one who is a VRUSK. As Sevenson enters he fires a shot.
SEVENSON
If anyone moves! They die. Understand?
The customers and worker frozen in fear all nod timidly.
SEVENSON (CONT)
You people are my ticket off world!
Sevenson starts dialing a number on a phone on the wall
EXT. DELI --- DAY
Rex is positioned behind a car in the parking lot taking careful aim at Sevenson. Derrick starts to circle around to the back.
BACK TO SEVENSON
SEVENSON
(on the phone)
What do ya mean! I am one of the brothers! Get me out of this, Mel!
He slams down the phone.
SEVENSON
(yelling to the customers)
Listen up people! In the years to come the human race will remember the Brotherhood of the Pure not as a group fueled by hate! But as a group that looked out for the best interest of mankind! The race war is coming! And we will survive! You! Vrusk!
He points his gun at a vrusk customer.
SEVENSON (CONT)
Why does your race dislike us?
VRUSK
(terrified)
W-we don't dislike humans.
SEVENSON
The usually Vusk response! But! Ask the people of the planet Kraatar about the Vrusk tyranny! They'll tell a different story.
BACK TO REX
REX
(to himself)
What the hell is he preaching in there? C'mon Derrick he's gonna crack.
BACK TO SEVENSON
SEVENSON
(getting more and more unstable)
But the council of worlds never lets it see the light of day because of the alien influence. And Kraatar is so far away. Why should we care? WHY? Because our own brothers are being enslaved by them. The disgusting Vrusk!
He points the gun in hatred towards the vrusk.
SEVENSON
(complete rage)
There will come a time when all of the Vrusk will die! All non human lifeforms shall be enslaved by the rightful masters of the stars!
Sevenson's gun is inches from the Vrusk's head. A door a few feet behind and to the right of Sevenson That says "employees only" swings opens and Derrick quickly steps out, his pistol trained on Sevenson.
DERRICK
Drop it!
SEVENSON
(calmly)
Detective Xavier. How nice to see you.
DERRICK
Drop it Sevenson. Drop it and we'll talk.
Rex bursts through the front door his pistol pointed at Sevenson.
SEVENSON
Ahh, you're friend is here. Good.
REX
Comply with our orders Sevenson and you'll walk out of here. There's no other way.
SEVENSON
(screaming)
If you sleep in the arms of the enemy you will become the enemy! Sotto was forewarned before I killed him! He knew, and didn't care.
DERRICK
Sevenson. Drop the friggin gun now.
SEVENSON
(losing control)
How can you be so blind! They are the enemies! Not me! Them! The yazirians, the dralasites, the VRUSK!
DERRICK
Last chance Sevenson!
SLOW MO Sevenson looks down at the Vrusk. Sevenson smiles. Derrick fires his laser pistol. Two blasts hit Sevenson in the upper chest sending him reeling back into the counter dropping the automatic pistol. Sevenson then flops to the floor. Rex gives a sign of relief. CU of Derrick's face, filled with relief that it is over.
FADE TO:
17. INT. PORT LOREN POLICE STATION LOCKER ROOM --- DAY
Camera pans across an empty locker room stopping at Derrick and Rex who are changing back into their civilian clothes.
REX
Good shot today Derrick. Good shot.
DERRICK
I almost wanted to plug that sick bastard in the head and end his miserable life.
REX
Yeah but you didn't. And he's alive for justice to be served fully. I have a feeling he'll point the finger at his accomplices.
DERRICK
I don't understand people like him. All the hatred that burns in these people.
REX
Yeah, and the bad thing about it is there are more and more of them popping up each day. I don't think this brotherhood is going to go away.
DERRICK
You would think that after all this time, after the Sathar wars and everything we could all learn to live together.
REX
That would work in a perfect world buddy.
DERRICK
Yeah but the frontier is far from perfect.
They finish dressing.
REX
Ya wanna go get a bite to eat.
DERRICK
I would, but I godda go check on my bro. I'm helping him move to SynthTown.
REX
He got the job?
DERRICK
Yeah.
REX
Tell him I wish him the best of luck.
DERRICK
I will, I will.
Derrick pats Rex on the back and starts to walk out.
REX
See ya tomorrow Derrick.
DERRICK
Yeah.
FADE TO BLACK.