Supergirl: Home - Ep. 4
"Can I be Frank?"
FADE IN:
INT. LIVING ROOM - DANVERS' HOME - DAY
The doorbell rings. A moment later SYLVIA opens the door.
It's FRANK DEVAUGH in his Fonzie persona, wearing sunglasses.
FRANK
Good morning, lovely lady. My car
broke down about a mile away and
I was wondering if you could be
so kind as to lend me your phone
for a second or two.
SYLVIA
Of course. Please come in.
Frank steps in. He eyes Sylvia curiously.
SYLVIA (CONT'D)
The phone's over there.
Frank stares at Sylvia for a moment, as if thinking about
something. Then he takes off his sunglasses and drops the
Fonzie act.
Sylvia stares at Frank's aquamarine eyes, mesmerized.
FRANK
(normal voice)
You know what? I have a thing
about mothers. I can't lie to you.
The truth is I don't have a car
and I'm not here because of your
phone.
INT. CONVENIENCE STORE - DAY
A large convenience store in downtown Leesburg. SUPERGIRL
helps the owner, MRS. WILCOX, a short, sixty-five-year-old
woman. We met her last episode. She was Linda's math teacher
in high school.
Supergirl picks up a large crate placed on top of another
and brings it down. Then she opens it. It contains thousands
of hammers.
SUPERGIRL
This one, right?
MRS. WILCOX
Yes. The hammers.
Mrs. Wilcox grabs five hammers and puts them on the display.
2.
MRS. WILCOX (CONT'D)
Could you please...?
SUPERGIRL
Sure.
Supergirl grabs a handful of nails, hammers the crate shut
with her hand and puts it back on top of the other crate.
MRS. WILCOX
Thank you, Supergirl. And I'm
really sorry to use you as a
forklift.
SUPERGIRL
(chuckles)
Don't worry, Mrs. Wilcox. I'm
glad to help you any way I can.
Is there anything else?
MRS. WILCOX
Oh, I couldn't ask... but... no,
never mind.
SUPERGIRL
Come on, I don't mind.
MRS. WILCOX
It's that the fridge door, I
don't know, it seems like it got
stuck somehow. I can't open it.
Could you... ?
SUPERGIRL
I'd be my pleasure.
Supergirl walks to the fridge.
MRS. WILCOX
The left door.
Supergirl checks the door, then opens it effortlessly with
one finger.
MRS. WILCOX (CONT'D)
(beat)
I'm so embarrassed.
SUPERGIRL
Oh no, it was stuck. It's just
that I'm really, really strong.
They both chuckle.
SUPERGIRL (CONT'D)
Anything else?
3.
MRS. WILCOX
I wouldn't dare waste any more of
your time. You should be out
there saving the world, not
helping little old ladies.
SUPERGIRL
Don't say that. It's my pleasure
to help. And it's not like I have
anything better to do. It's kinda
quiet around here.
MRS. WILCOX
Well, anyway, thank you very much.
It was good to see you again.
SUPERGIRL
Same here. See you.
Mrs. Wilcox turns around and begins to fix some of the stuff
on the shelves.
SUPERGIRL (CONT'D)
And please don't forget to say hi
to Mr. Wilcox for me too.
MRS. WILCOX
Sure. And you say hi to your mom,
Linda.
Mrs. Wilcox freezes. She shouldn't have said that. She
slowly turns around, looking scared.
MRS. WILCOX (CONT'D)
I... I mean that...
Supergirl smiles at her.
SUPERGIRL
I know you know, Mrs. Wilcox.
Most of the town knows. I'm not
very good with secrets.
Mrs. Wilcox tries to smile. She feels very uncomfortable
right now.
SUPERGIRL (CONT'D)
I think it's sweet how everyone
pretends not to know just to give
me some privacy. And to be honest,
you were my favorite teacher in
high school. I'd feel insulted if
you didn't recognize me.
Mrs. Wilcox's expression turns into a motherly smile. She
walks to Supergirl and holds her hand.
4.
MRS. WILCOX
We're all so proud of you, Linda.
SUPERGIRL
Thanks. It feels good to hear
that.
(beat)
I'm so glad I came back home.
(beat)
And on the subject of homes. I
believe I promised mom I'd help
her with lunch. Would you mind if
I raid your store? I'm a few
vegetables short of my world-
famous Alfredo sauce.
EXT. DANVERS' HOME - DAY
Linda approaches the home, carrying a large bag of groceries.
She notices that the door is ajar and frowns.
She enters the house.
INT. LIVING ROOM - DANVERS' HOME
Sylvia and Frank sit at the dinner table, as if they were
old friends. Frank has his sunglasses back on and is in full
Fonzie persona.
Linda walks in and closes the door behind her.
LINDA
Mom, you left the door --
She turns around and sees Frank. She tries to play it cool.
LINDA (CONT'D)
Er... mom, would you mind coming
with me for a moment? There's
something I have to tell you.
FRANK
Don't worry, Supergirl, I have no
intention of harming your lovely
mother.
In a split second, Linda changes into Supergirl and charges
Frank. She grabs him by the neck and slams him against the
wall, all before the bag of groceries hits the floor.
SUPERGIRL
If you ever lay a finger on my
family --
5.
SYLVIA
Linda! That's no way to treat a
guest.
SUPERGIRL
Mom, this is Frank Devaugh, the
man who hurt me the other day.
SYLVIA
I know. He just told me.
Supergirl turns to Sylvia, puzzled by that answer. Then she
turns back to Frank.
Frank smiles.
FRANK
I have a thing about mothers. I
can't lie to them.
SYLVIA
Linda, put him down.
SUPERGIRL
Mom?
SYLVIA
Frank is a guest in my house and
you'll treat him accordingly.
SUPERGIRL
(to Frank, menacingly)
Whatever you did to her...
FRANK
I swear I haven't touched a
single hair on your mother's head.
SYLVIA
Linda, put him down NOW.
SUPERGIRL
(to Sylvia)
Are you serious?
SYLVIA
(glaring)
Frank came here to talk. And
that's what we're going to do: talk.
SUPERGIRL
Mom, would you mind letting ME be
the superhero around here?
6.
SYLVIA
Don't you take that tone with me.
This is my house and you're my
daughter. And so long as those
remain true, you're going to do
what I tell you around here. Now
put him down.
FRANK
Please, don't fight on my account.
SUPERGIRL
(to Frank)
You shut up.
Frank drops the Fonzie act.
FRANK
The truth is, Supergirl, that I
have nothing to fear from you. I
wouldn't mind demonstrating what
I mean by that, but you mother
made me promise not to hurt you
and, you know, I have a thing
about mothers. So how about you
drop the tough act and we have a
nice, civilized chat?
SUPERGIRL
I'm not afraid of you.
FRANK
I know. And I'm not afraid of you
either. So why don't we discuss
our mutual lack of fear in a more
comfortable manner? I came here
to talk to you, and believe me,
you want to hear what I have to say.
Supergirl glares at Frank.
SYLVIA
Linda...
She slowly releases Frank back to the floor.
FRANK
Thank you.
He sits down on the table and motions Supergirl to a chair.
She folds her arms and remains standing.
SUPERGIRL
Talk fast. And it better be
interesting.
7.
He smiles.
FRANK
Let's see. You already know my
name is Frakkus Devaugh and that
I'm the son of murdered mafia
lord Bekas Devaugh. You also know
that I killed my father's killer
and all his family, but you don't
know why.
SUPERGIRL
You're a murderer, that's all I
need to know.
FRANK
Not quite. The guy who killed my
father was a two-bit assassin
called Vinnie McDaglish. He was a
meaningless guy. The only reason
he managed to get close to my
father was that he got a little
help from a powerful psychic
called Spirit who happens to work
for a man called Emmerich Quinlan.
SUPERGIRL
I don't care about your mafia
soap opera. You better fast-
forward to the part I'd care about.
FRANK
Quinlan is building a meta-human
mafia cartel. My father found out
and tried to stop him. That's why
Quinlan whacked him. He's been
after me for the last six months.
He thinks I want to whack him,
and he's not too far off.
SUPERGIRL
Still don't care.
FRANK
You've heard the rumors about
someone moving from town to town,
hurting meta-humans. That wasn't
me. Or even Rocksy. That was
Quinlan's men. And they're coming
here. Now you care.
SUPERGIRL
Are you going to run away again?
FRANK
That's not my plan.
8.
SUPERGIRL
(chuckle)
You want me to protect you?
FRANK
I'm not proposing that you become
my bodyguard, I'm proposing an
alliance. Quinlan's men are very
mean and very powerful. You're
going to have to face them at
some point. And believe me, you
want me on your side when that
happens. After we're done with
them, we can iron out our
differences in any way you want.
SUPERGIRL
(beat, thinks)
How powerful are Quinlan's men?
FRANK
I'm not afraid of you but I'm
afraid of them.
SUPERGIRL
(beat)
No deal. You go to jail now. I'll
deal with Quinlan's men on my own.
FRANK
I must disagree with that.
Frank stands up and turns to Fonzie again. Supergirl is
frozen in place, unable to move a muscle.
FRANK (CONT'D)
I'm gonna let you sleep on it.
I'm sure in the morning you'll
agree that an alliance is clearly
the best choice.
Supergirl struggles, but can't move.
SYLVIA
Frank...
FRANK
(to Sylvia)
I'm not harming her. I swear I'm
not. She doesn't feel a thing.
SYLVIA
Frank, please.
Frank sighs and releases Supergirl. She can move now, but
doesn't charge Frank, just glares at him.
9.
FRANK
(to Supergirl)
I told you, I have a thing about
mothers.
(to Sylvia)
Bye, Syl, it's been lovely to
meet you.
He heads for the door.
SUPERGIRL
Don't think you've won.
He turns to face Supergirl.
FRANK
Remember the day we met? You had
Rocksy by the neck and I had your
friend Zen. You said that if I
released Zen you'll let Rocksy go.
And I did. I released Zen.
Without hesitation. I knew you'd
keep your word. Ten minutes ago I
promised you mother I wouldn't
harm you and I didn't. I'm not
going to pretend I'm a nice,
trustworthy person like you --
I'm a jackass; I'd be the first
one to admit it. But I assure you,
you'll never get this much
courtesy out of Quinlan's men.
And I'm not joking when I tell
you that you want me around when
the time comes to face them.
SUPERGIRL
I'm going to get you, Frank. You
can count on that.
He smiles.
FRANK
I actually like you, you know.
(to Sylvia)
There's something about this
little town that makes you like
everyone else. That's so freaking
lovely.
He turns around and walks out of the door.
Supergirl just stands there, angry and frustrated.
INT. BEKAS' OFFICE - DEVAUGH MANSION - NIGHT
SUPER: New Hillshire. Six months earlier.
10.
BEKAS DEVAUGH, a large, round man in his sixties, with a
thick west-European accent, sits behind the desk, like in a
scene from The Godfather.
Frank sits in front of him, without sunglasses and acting
like his normal self. He looks more carefree and relaxed at
this point in his life.
BEKAS
You know why I called you here,
Frakkus?
FRANK
Of course I know, dad, I'm a psychic.
BEKAS
Don't disrespect me.
FRANK
It's a joke. Don't get angry.
BEKAS
This is serious. You have to
start being serious at some point
in your life, Frakkus.
FRANK
Dad, would you please call me Frank?
BEKAS
Your name is Frakkus. That's a
good name. It was my grandfather's
name.
FRANK
It sounds too much like "freak."
BEKAS
Deal with it. Now back to business.
Frank's expression turns sour.
FRANK
Yeah, I know, you don't want me
to see Delilah again. But, dad, I
love her.
BEKAS
Frakkus, I know you have that
damn Italian fixation, but don't
you dare go Romeo and Juliet on
me. What the hell made you think
going after Quinlan's daughter
was a good idea?
11.
FRANK
I love her.
BEKAS
Stop saying that. You don't love
her. The girl's a monster.
FRANK
What do you mean a monster? She
has the face of an angel.
BEKAS
And the body of a dragon. Don't
you have standards?
FRANK
I'm not a shallow man.
BEKAS
You should be -- you're rich.
FRANK
How can you say that?
(beat)
Let me explain it to you. I'm a
psychic. Every time I meet a
woman, I know exactly how she
feels about me. I know that if
she goes out with me it's because
I'm rich or good looking or
because she's afraid I'll whack
her if she says no to me. I can
never have a real relationship
with a normal woman. None of the
women I meet care about who I am
and they're all afraid of what I do.
BEKAS
Then lie to them.
FRANK
You never lied to mom.
BEKAS
That's different. I loved your
mother.
FRANK
I know. That's what I want. I
want what you had with mom.
Bekas bursts into laughter.
12.
BEKAS
That doesn't exist anymore. Today,
it's all about sex. So do what
everyone else does. Get yourself
a hot bimbo, have sex with her
all night and them dump her.
FRANK
What do you think mom would say
if she heard you say that?
BEKAS
Leave your mother out of this.
She was a saint. Don't you dare
tarnish her memory.
FRANK
I'm not the one tarnishing
anything --
BEKAS
Frakkus, just dump the freak.
FRANK
Dad, just try to understand me. I
never can tell what Delilah thinks.
Bekas stares at Frank, as if expecting him to elaborate further.
BEKAS
That's it. You can't read her
mind. That makes up for her body
and her father?
FRANK
I can't tell what she thinks, but
I know she loves me. I know how
she feels about me. It's not a
psychic thing. We're soul mates.
Bekas bursts into laughter.
BEKAS
Damn, you're an idiot. Now get
the hell out of my face. And if
you ever see that freak again
we're going to have more than
just a little chat, know what I mean?
FRANK
Whatever you say, dad.
EXT. STREET - ALACANT - NIGHT
SUPER: Alacant.
13.
The city of Alacant. A futuristic Tokyo after a dozen visits
from Godzilla. We're still six months before present time.
Linda walks down the forsaken streets, looking sullen. She
broke up with Nightwing just minutes ago.
A MAN hides in the shadow of a tree. He eyes her curiously
as she walks past him. Then comes out of the shadows and
begins to follow her.
Linda stops. She knows the man is there but doesn't turn to
face him.
LINDA
Leave me alone.
MAN
Hey, I just wanna talk to you.
He walks closer to Linda. She turns around to face him.
MAN (CONT'D)
You're looking fine tonight.
LINDA
I said -- leave me alone.
MAN
It ain't that easy.
LINDA
I just broke up with my boyfriend
of two years. You really don't
want to mess with me tonight.
MAN
So you're all alone now.
He tries to caress her cheek but she grabs his hand and
squeezes it. He falls to his knees in pain.
LINDA
I'm not in the mood to deal with
scum like you tonight. Do you
understand?
MAN
AARGH! Let go!
She releases the man.
MAN (CONT'D)
(angry)
You bitch! I should kick your ass
for that.
14.
LINDA
Please, try.
She turns around and walks away.
MAN
I fought in the war, you know.
You owe me respect. I saved your ass.
LINDA
(deadpan)
You fought a war? I'm impressed.
EXT. ALLEY
Linda walks by a dark alley like so many in the city.
VOICE (O.S.)
Can we talk for a moment?
Linda stops but doesn't turn to the source of the voice. She
knows who it is: NIGHTWING.
LINDA
Leave me alone.
NIGHTWING
This is business, not pleasure.
LINDA
It's never business with you.
CLAW
Come on, super-bimbo, we could
use your help.
Linda turns to glare at CLAW. Claw is a short man with hair
from chin to toes. We met him in at the end of the first
episode. He sits on the wall, held up there by the large
claws on his feet.
Linda changes into Supergirl and walks toward Claw, looking
like she wants to break him into pieces.
Nightwing steps in front of her.
NIGHTWING
Hey, no fighting, you two.
Supergirl never turns away from Claw.
SUPERGIRL
Tonight is not a good night to
mess with me.
15.
CLAW
You think I care?
She takes a couple more steps toward Claw. Nightwing tries
to stop her, but she pushes him back easily.
NIGHTWING
Linda!
She turns her glare to him.
SUPERGIRL
Don't you ever call me Linda when
I'm wearing this outfit. You lost
your right to do it.
NIGHTWING
Hey, don't give me that. You
broke up with me, remember? Not
the other way around.
SUPERGIRL
I'm going to break something else
if you don't take your hands off
me right now.
Nightwing backs off.
NIGHTWING
I don't want to fight with you.
SUPERGIRL
That's the smartest thing you've
said all year.
CLAW
Enough foreplay, kids, we have work.
She heads for Claw again.
CLAW (CONT'D)
Drop it, super-bimbo. It's Katanna.
She stops. Her glare melts away.
SUPERGIRL
What happened to her?
NIGHTWING
She's trying to take on a guy
named Gharrax. All by herself. As
usual.
SUPERGIRL
Where is she?
16.
NIGHTWING
We don't really know. But I think
I know where Gharrax is.
SUPERGIRL
Let's go.
The begin to walk. Then Supergirl turns around and punches
Claw, sending him flying out of shot.
SUPERGIRL (CONT'D)
And if you ever call me super-
bimbo again, you'll be losing
more than your teeth.
INT. OFFICE - QUINLAN'S PENTHOUSE - NIGHT
The luxurious penthouse apartment of EMMERICH QUINLAN.
Quinlan sits behind a mahogany desk. He's tall, smart-
looking, late forties. At first sight, you'd think he's a
former quarterback.
Standing next to every window and door are his GUARDS. None
of them carry any visible weapons. They're all meta-humans.
A short man and a tall one stand in front of his desk. The
short man is FRITZ. Five-three. Scottish. He wears a three-
piece suit and a Bowler hat. He's rather psychotic looking.
The tall one is GOLEM. Almost seven feet tall. He wears
large sunglasses to cover the fact that he has no eyes or
eye sockets.
QUINLAN
I must say I've heard great
things about you, Mr. Fritz.
Especially about your friend here.
Golem, right?
Quinlan turns to Golem, expecting a response. But the giant
doesn't even turn to him.
FRITZ
I speak for both, Mr. Quinlan.
And as far as our reputation goes,
you'll see it falls far short of
the truth. I am unstoppable.
Literally. I can walk through
every metal known to man. And my
associate here is the irresistible
force and the immovable object,
both rolled into one giant,
obedient package.
17.
QUINLAN
I see your ego is as considerable
as your fee.
FRITZ
Perhaps, but I'm certainly worth it.
QUINLAN
We'll find out about that soon
enough.
DELILAH QUINLAN, A.K.A. Spirit, walks into the room. She has
an angelic face, and wears a large robe, like the one of a
Gregorian monk, which covers everything but face and hands.
Despite the robe, it's easy to notice that there's something
very wrong with the body hidden underneath.
She walks in slow, measured steps, enhancing the illusion
that she's some kind of ancient monk. She eyes Fritz and
Golem for a moment, then turns to Quinlan. Her voice is soft
and tender.
SPIRIT
The tall one has no mind. The
small one protects his with his hat.
QUINLAN
(to Fritz)
I believe you've heard of my
daughter Delilah.
FRITZ
Sure. The famous Spirit. It's a
real pleasure to finally meet you,
Ms. Quinlan. I look forward to
working with you.
SPIRIT
I do not look forward to ending
the lives of others. It is a
shame that you do.
She bows to Quinlan then heads for the door.
QUINLAN
Don't leave so soon, Delilah. Mr.
Fritz is going to be working with
you. I think it's a good idea
that you get to know each other.
She stops at the door, but doesn't turn back to Quinlan.
SPIRIT
I have other business to attend,
father. If you do not mind.
18.
QUINLAN
Sure. We'll talk later.
SPIRIT
Thanks, father.
She leaves.
INT. TERRACE - QUINLAN'S PENTHOUSE
Spirit walks into the balcony and stares at the world
outside. The penthouse is on the fiftieth floor of the
building, so we get a good look at the city below. This
isn't Alacant, but it's just as unfriendly.
She regards the view down below. And never takes her eyes
off it during the scene.
SPIRIT
I cannot sense you, Frank. But I
can hear you. And I can sense the
guards you knocked out on your
way here. You must be more careful.
Frank sits on the ledge of the building, a couple of feet
away from the edge of the balcony.
FRANK
My dad just told me not to see
you again.
SPIRIT
My father advised me as well. I
feel bad for disobeying him. He
is a good father.
FRANK
I feel bad too, you know. But
what can I say -- I'll learn to
live with it. It's not like I'm
six years old.
SPIRIT
(beat)
My father plans to kill your father.
FRANK
Yeah, dad's kinda ticked off
about that. He's going to try and
kill your dad too. He says we
have a Romeo and Juliet thing
going on. I don't think he's wrong.
SPIRIT
Is there a way we can prevent the
war?
19.
FRANK
I've thought about it and aside
from brainwashing everyone
involved, there's no way out.
SPIRIT
He wants me to kill you.
FRANK
He never really liked me, did he?
SPIRIT
No, Frank. He wants ME to kill
you. And I will have to obey.
FRANK
I suppose I can't talk you into
forgetting about your father and
running away with me, right?
SPIRIT
I will stay by my father's side
until the day he dies. You know
that. I will not leave him alone
during a war.
FRANK
Look, I love my dad too and
everything, but I'm not fanatical
about the man. I know how much
you care about your dad, and I
respect that. But I think you're
a bit too attached to the man.
SPIRIT
My father has never had an unkind
thought about me. My mother
abandoned us because of me. She
did not mind what my father did.
How many he murdered. How many
times he cheated on her. How many
times he hit her. But the day I
was born, she took one look at me,
packed her bags and left forever.
My father loved her, yet he never
blamed me for her departure. Say
what you want about him as a man
but he has always been a good
father for me.
FRANK
Yeah, that's the freakish thing
about old-school mafia guys like
our dads. They're big on family.
(MORE)
20.
FRANK (CONT'D)
Their neighbors -- they can kill
on the drop of a hat. But
family -- that's sacred. They're
not kidding about that.
SPIRIT
You must leave now, Frank. My
father is coming.
He looks straight at her when he says:
FRANK
I know. It's just that I enjoy
the view too much. It's been
great to see you, Delilah.
He walks several steps on the ledge, then jumps inside
through an open window.
A second later, Quinlan walks into the balcony, followed by
Fritz and Golem.
QUINLAN
Hah! What did I tell you? She's
here. Come on, Delilah, let's
have a drink in honor of our new
associates.
EXT. NARROW ALLEY - NIGHT
A long, narrow alley between two warehouses. Nightwing and
Claw walk down the alley. Claw has blood all over the fur
around his face and under his chin. He spits blood on the
ground.
Supergirl lands behind Nightwing. Claw gives her a nasty
look. She glares back at him.
SUPERGIRL
Do you want to lose more than
your teeth?
Claw growls at her. He's missing several teeth.
Nightwing motions them to stop. He points to a warehouse a
hundred yards away.
NIGHTWING
My contact says Gharrax is hiding
in that warehouse over there.
Claw starts for the warehouse.
CLAW
And what are we waiting for?
21.
He reaches the mouth of the alley when a samurai sword
crosses in front of him and embeds in the wall. The sword
missed his neck by millimeters.
Claw stands frozen in place while KATANNA retrieves the
sword. She glares at Claw. We met Katanna at the end of the
first episode. She's tall, half Japanese, half Native
American, wears a mohawk and carries four samurai swords on
her back.
KATANNA
Nobody asked you to come.
Supergirl and Nightwing walk toward Katanna.
SUPERGIRL
Look, Katanna, I know how
powerful this Gharrax is. If you
want to deal with him by yourself,
just say the word and I'll leave.
But if you want backup, you know
you can count on me.
Katanna stares at Supergirl for a moment. Her expression at
all times is a steely glare.
KATANNA
You can come with me.
She turns around and heads for the warehouse. Supergirl
follows her.
Claw turns and heads the other way. Nightwing grabs him by
the shoulder and stops him.
NIGHTWING
Where the hell do you think
you're going?
CLAW
My teeth will grow back. My head
won't.
NIGHTWING
Coward.
Nightwing lets him go and goes after Supergirl and Katanna.
Claw hesitates for a moment, then growls loudly and turns
around, following Nightwing.
CLAW
Damn!
22.
INT. BEKAS' OFFICE - NIGHT
Bekas sits at his desk. STRETCH stands next to him. Frank
enters.
FRANK
Yeah, dad, what do you want?
He sits down on a chair.
BEKAS
Frakkus, this is Stretch. He'll
be your bodyguard from now on.
Stretch bows.
FRANK
What do you mean "bodyguard"?
BEKAS
I mean bodyguard as in the guy
whose job is to protect your ass.
FRANK
I don't need protection. I can
take care of myself.
BEKAS
Don't be so hasty. Stretch's a
freak like you.
FRANK
Have some decency. Don't call the
man a freak.
STRETCH
I don't mind, Mr. Devaugh.
FRANK
(to Stretch)
Well, you should.
(to Bekas)
What the hell do I need a
bodyguard for anyway?
BEKAS
Because we're about to attack
Quinlan, that's why. I'm sure
Quinlan's already got a man
pointing his gun at you.
FRANK
Dad, I laugh at guns. And Quinlan
hasn't used a gun in decades. He
uses meta-humans. Your bullets
won't hurt them.
23.
BEKAS
I don't care if I have to use
holy water and wooden stakes.
Quinlan's going down and that's it.
FRANK
What the hell's your problem with
the man, anyway? Is this about
Delilah and me?
BEKAS
Quinlan's a monster. It's our
duty to protect the city from
monsters like him.
Frank bursts into laughter.
FRANK
"Our duty"? Who died and made you
the Pope? You're no better than
Quinlan. You've killed more
people that faulty brakes.
Bekas gets angry. He stands up and glares at Frank.
BEKAS
There's a difference. I've told
you a thousand times -- the world
isn't black and white. There're
shades of gray. I might not be a
white little dove, but I'm
nowhere near as bad as Quinlan.
And I've only killed people who
deserved it.
Frank bursts into laughter again.
BEKAS (CONT'D)
Don't disrespect me, Frakkus. Now
listen to me -- Stretch will be
your bodyguard. He'll take good
care of you.
FRANK
Really?
Frank makes a hand gesture and Stretch falls to the ground,
unconscious.
FRANK (CONT'D)
I feel so protected.
Bekas stares at Stretch for a moment, then turns back to Frank.
24.
BEKAS
And why don't you do that to
Quinlan's men?
FRANK
Because I have nothing against
Quinlan. Unlike you, I have no
delusion of being the Robin Hood
of the underworld.
BEKAS
Don't disrespect me. And don't
make me tell you not to disrespect
me again. Now wake Stretch up.
He's going to be your bodyguard
and that's that.
Frank looks like he's about to argue back, but thinks better
of it. He makes another hand gesture and Stretch wakes up.
Then Frank frowns.
FRANK
(to Stretch)
You can cook Italian, can't you?
Stretch stands up.
STRETCH
Yes. My grandfather was a famous
Italian chef. He taught me
everything.
Frank smiles. He stands up.
FRANK
Come on, man. Let's go to the
kitchen. You're going to be my
best friend from now on.
INT. WAREHOUSE - NIGHT
A large warehouse. Supergirl, Katanna, Nightwing and Claw
enter. They look around as they walk. The warehouse looks as
if it was abandoned decades ago. There's nothing in it but dust.
CLAW
So much for Nightwing's contacts.
NIGHTWING
No, he's here.
CLAW
I don't see him.
25.
KATANNA
He is here. Somewhere.
SUPERGIRL
Stop.
Everyone stops. Supergirl looks like she's listening to
something.
NIGHTWING
What do you hear?
SUPERGIRL
Nothing. I can't hear anything
outside this building.
NIGHTWING
The walls must be soundproof.
SUPERGIRL
That wouldn't be enough. This is
not a warehouse.
VOICE (O.S.)
Indeed it isn't.
Everyone turns to the far end of the warehouse. Nothing
there yet. But then something rises from the ground. A
really odd humanoid shape that looks like a stick figure,
seven feet tall, with a perfectly spherical, bald head and
round, empty eye sockets. He looks a bit like the main
character from "Nightmare before Christmas." His name is
Visikraus.
VISIKRAUS (CONT'D)
It's the entrance to the
residence of my master: Gharrax.
And you must leave before I'm
forced to destroy you.
Katanna draws the sword in her upper left and charges. She
attacks Visikraus several times, but he fends off the attack
with his bare hands. Or rather, it looks like he produces a
force field with the hand.
Then Visikraus attacks. He shoves Katanna. She blocks his
hand with the sword, but the impact still sends her back a
dozen yards.
Visikraus stares at Katanna with a blank expression on his face.
Nightwing moves as if to charge Visikraus, but Supergirl
shoots him a look: let Katanna handle it.
26.
Katanna sheaths her sword and draws the sword in her upper
right (each sword has different powers). She charges again.
She attacks from the right and Visikraus puts up his hand to
block the sword. But the sword slices through the force
field and severs his fingers.
Then Katanna spins around and attacks. He tries to block
again, but the sword goes through the force field, splits
his arm in two and makes a three-inch cut on his torso.
Katanna takes a step back, still in a fighting stance.
Visikraus stares at his severed fingers, lying on the ground,
then turns to his right arm, the upper half of which hangs
loosely, detached from the lower half. He seems more curious
than concerned. Then he turns to Katanna and seems to smile.
VISIKRAUS (CONT'D)
You are powerful enough to amuse
the master. Please continue.
A portal appears on the wall behind Visikraus. He bows as he
motions them to go into the portal.
Then Supergirl comes rushing, punches Visikraus in the face
and sends him crashing against the wall, out cold. She looks
very angry. She turns to Katanna.
SUPERGIRL
Sorry, but I really needed to
punch someone.
CLAW
Knocking my teeth out was not
enough, I see.
NIGHTWING
You shouldn't have done that.
Supergirl turns to glare at Nightwing.
SUPERGIRL
Don't tell me what to do.
Nightwing walks to Supergirl. He stands three feet away from
her.
NIGHTWING
You're a loose cannon tonight.
Don't do this, Li --
Supergirl's glare intensifies, making it perfectly clear
that if he calls her "Linda" he'll lose more than teeth.
27.
NIGHTWING (CONT'D)
-- Supergirl. You're angry with
me, so stop taking it out on
everyone else. If you want to
yell at me, then do it. Yell at
me, or punch me or kill me. Or
whatever, but get it over with
already before you do something
you'll regret in the morning.
SUPERGIRL
Don't tell me what to do!
She looks like she's trying to scream something very nasty
at him but can't find the right words. Then she lets out of
frustrated growl and cocks her arm, as if about to punch him.
She glares at Nightwing's unflinching eyes for a moment,
then gives him a push, sending him back twenty yards. He
lands on his butt and keeps moving back until he hits the wall.
Supergirl lets out another frustrated growl, then turns
around and heads for the portal.
Katanna walks to Nightwing, who looks banged up but not
really hurt. She helps him to his feet.
KATANNA
That was brave.
CLAW
Stupid as hell, but brave.
INT. KITCHEN - DEVAUGH MANSION - NIGHT
The kitchen is large and luxurious. Stretch and Frank are
the only ones there. Stretch is stirring a large pot with
pasta sauce. Frank stands next to him.
FRANK
And dad wants me to break up with
Delilah. And he wants to kill
Quinlan too. Quinlan wants to
kill him, and he wants Delilah to
kill me. See the mess you've
walked into.
Stretch nods but doesn't say a word.
FRANK (CONT'D)
Quinlan has meta-humans. Lots of
them. He could wipe out dad in
seconds if he really wanted to. I
figure the only reason he hasn't
is that he doesn't want to call
attention to himself. But if dad
attacks first...
28.
Stretch nods again.
FRANK (CONT'D)
You're a very quiet man, aren't you?
STRETCH
I only speak when necessary. I
find that my employers appreciate
that quality.
FRANK
And talking about employers, how
come Quinlan never got a hold of you?
STRETCH
He approached me but I turned
down his offer.
FRANK
Not enough dough, I suppose.
STRETCH
No. I disagreed with his
principles. He didn't have any.
FRANK
And dad does?
STRETCH
Your father is all about
principles. His principles might
not be wholesome or morally
perfect, but he hangs on to them
like the world would end if he
ever stopped doing so.
FRANK
How do you know that? You met the
man ten minutes ago.
STRETCH
I have known Bekas Devaugh since
I was eight. My mother needed an
operation, but my father didn't
have the money so he borrowed
from your father.
FRANK
At fifty percent a week, I suppose.
STRETCH
Yes. My mother died during the
operation and my father had to
pay for the funeral, so when your
father came to collect, my father
didn't have enough money.
29.
FRANK
I presume the story doesn't have
a happy ending.
Stretch tastes the sauce. Then stretches his arm six feet,
picks up a shaker and pours some of its contents in the sauce.
STRETCH
Bekas broke my father's legs. I
came into the room, screaming at
him that I was going to kill him.
He turned to me and said, "I'm
sorry about your mother, kid. And
I'm sorry about hurting your
father." Then he turned to one of
his men -- a man called Vincent --
and said, "the kid has suffered
enough. Make sure he doesn't
suffer while his father heals."
Stretch checks on the spaghetti. It's ready, so he drains it
and serves it on a dish.
STRETCH (CONT'D)
Vincent tended my father's store
while his legs healed. And he
made sure my father and I were
taken care of.
FRANK
My dad broke your dad's legs and
you still like the guy?
STRETCH
It was a matter of principle.
Just like taking care of me was a
matter of principle.
FRANK
You ARE a freak, you know?
The sauce is ready. Stretch pours it over the spaghetti and
pours cheese on it. Frank eagerly takes the plate, sits down
and begins to eat.
STRETCH
Indeed I am, sir.
FRANK
And you're a freakishly good cook,
too.
30.
STRETCH
With your father, you always know
what he'll do. He'll always do
what his principles tell him to
do. With Quinlan, you never know.
FRANK
Don't mention Quinlan while I'm
eating. Kinda ruins the mood.
INT. CORRIDOR - NIGHT
Supergirl and Katanna walk side by side down a large
corridor formed by thick metal walls. Supergirl still looks
angry as hell. Nightwing and Claw walk a dozen yards behind
them, neither of them wants to be too close to Supergirl
right now.
KATANNA
You cannot let the anger overtake
you. Do not let your emotions
control you.
SUPERGIRL
I know. It's just that --
She lets out a frustrated growl.
KATANNA
But you cannot bottle up the
emotions either. You need to let
them out. Preferably in a way
that does not harm your friends.
Supergirl looks at Katanna. Her anger seems to be mounting
for a moment, then she turns around and punches the metal
wall, making a huge dent in it. She takes a couple of deep
breaths, then pulls her fist out of the wall. She looks more
relaxed now.
KATANNA (CONT'D)
Better?
SUPERGIRL
(beat)
Yes.
They continue walking.
A moment later Claw and Nightwing reach the dent in the wall.
Both of them stop to eye the damage that Supergirl caused.
CLAW
What the hell did you ever do to
that woman, you suicidal son of a
rotting jackal?
31.
NIGHTWING
I tried to protect her.
Supergirl shoots Nightwing a look.
NIGHTWING (CONT'D)
(to Supergirl)
That's all I did.
They walk down the corridor for a moment, then Nightwing
sighs and catches up to Supergirl and Katanna.
NIGHTWING (CONT'D)
Let's talk about it, okay.
SUPERGIRL
This is neither the place nor the
time to talk about it.
NIGHTWING
Oh, come on, this corridor looks
like it goes all the way to China.
We have time. And you already
punched a wall and that weird guy
and knocked Claw's teeth out.
You're relaxed. It's the best
time to talk about it.
SUPERGIRL
Don't try to be funny.
NIGHTWING
I just want to talk.
SUPERGIRL
We're not getting back together.
NIGHTWING
Okay, we're not. I can deal with
that. What bothers me is WHY
you're breaking up with me. All I
did was to try to protect you.
That's all! I've spent every
night in the past twelve years
risking my life to protect people
I've never met. Did you think I'd
do any less for the woman I love?
Supergirl glares at Nightwing and pushes him back into the wall.
SUPERGIRL
Don't say that! Don't you dare
say that!
32.
Then she looks like she wants to say something else but
decides to turn around and walk down the corridor, getting
several yards ahead of the group.
Nightwing turns to Katanna.
NIGHTWING
I don't get it. Every woman I've
ever met wants her man to be
willing to jump into a pool
filled with white shark for her
and to tell her he loves her
every other second.
He motions to Supergirl.
NIGHTWING (CONT'D)
Except that one.
Supergirl stops, and turns around in a measured motion. Her
glare intensifies.
CLAW
Oh, cut it out, already. I can't
stand this anymore. Just knock
his head off and get it over with,
or I'm going to cut my own head
off so I don't have to listen to
you two anymore.
Supergirl turns her glare to Claw.
CLAW (CONT'D)
Don't give me that. Punch me if
you want to, but don't pretend
you can scare me by giving me the
evil eye.
She begins to walk menacingly to Claw. He backs away a
couple of steps.
Nightwing intercepts her.
NIGHTWING
Your problem is with me, not him.
SUPERGIRL
I'm having problems with a lot of
people tonight.
NIGHTWING
Just punch the wall again.
SUPERGIRL
Don't tell me what to do.
33.
NIGHTWING
Come on! You're acting like a
twelve-year-old girl!
SUPERGIRL
Leave me alone.
Supergirl turns and walks ahead of them several steps. Then
she growls and punches another huge dent in the metal wall.
Then she turns back to Nightwing. She looks more troubled
than angry now. She takes a couple of deep breaths, as if
trying to decide if she should speak or not.
SUPERGIRL (CONT'D)
You made me feel weak.
NIGHTWING
How the hell can I make you feel
weak? You're like a thousand
times stronger than me.
SUPERGIRL
Exactly.
She turns around, facing away from him.
NIGHTWING
What do you mean "exactly"? And
what about all the times when
you've protected me, eh? Don't
you think it's a little
hypocritical of you --
She turns back to him. She's glaring again.
SUPERGIRL
Of course it's hypocritical!
She walks back to the others.
SUPERGIRL (CONT'D)
I know I'm being a hypocrite. I
know I'm acting like a little
girl. I know that when you try to
protect me, you do it because you
care about me and not because you
think I can't take care of myself.
But still, it makes me feel weak.
And I HATE feeling weak. I know
I'm being irrational, but that's
how I feel.
She looks troubled again.
34.
SUPERGIRL (CONT'D)
I hate Alacant. Can you understand
that? I hate everything about it.
It drives me crazy. It's so...
incredibly unfriendly. It's so
hard to live here. So painful.
And I hate feeling weak because
it scares me to be weak in a
place like this. So don't try to
understand me. Just leave me alone.
She turns around and heads down the corridor.
Nightwing takes a step toward her, but Katanna stops him.
Then she goes after Supergirl.
Claw walks up to Nightwing.
CLAW
Try a redhead next time. They're
less crazy.
INT. OFFICE - QUINLAN'S PENTHOUSE - NIGHT
Quinlan sits behind his desk. Fritz and Golem stand in front
of him. Quinlan's men cover every window and door. Everyone
eyes Spirit, who looks deep in concentration. A moment later,
she opens her eyes.
SPIRIT
Devaugh is planning to attack you
tonight.
QUINLAN
About time.
(to Fritz)
Would you mind giving me a small
demonstration of your capacities?
FRITZ
Do you want Golem and me to wipe
out Devaugh's army?
QUINLAN
Assuming you're capable of it.
FRITZ
That's not what I meant. What I
asked you was if you wanted me to
wipe them out or merely to kill
them and Devaugh.
35.
QUINLAN
I like your attitude, but Devaugh
won't come with his men. He never
does. You just have fun with his
army. There'll be a bonus if you
impress me. Vinny'll take care of
Devaugh, won't you Vinny?
Vinny McDaglish, a tiny, scrawny man takes a step forward
and nods to Quinlan.
VINNY
Yes, sir.
QUINLAN
Delilah, go with Vinny. Make sure
he gets to Devaugh.
SPIRIT
I do not want to leave you alone,
father.
QUINLAN
I'm not alone, honey. Just do
what I tell you, okay? Now go.
Wait till Devaugh sends his men
and then kill him. And kill the
freak too while you're at it.
SPIRIT
As you wish, father.
INT. KITCHEN - DEVAUGH MANSION - NIGHT
Frank finishes eating the spaghetti. Stretch is cooking
lasagna in the oven.
FRANK
You're going to make me fat as a
cow, but damn, I'm going to enjoy
every second of it.
STRETCH
I could cook low-calorie meals if
you wish.
FRANK
No, don't you dare give me that
light crap. I want the real stuff.
A man enters the kitchen. His name is VENES.
VENES
Your father wants to see you.
36.
FRANK
I know. He's been screaming
inside my head for the last five
minutes. It's so hard to ignore
the guy.
VENES
He doesn't want you to ignore him.
FRANK
(sighs)
I know.
Franks reluctantly stands up and heads for the door.
INT. BEKAS' OFFICE
About twenty MEN stand around, all of them carry huge
machine guns. Bekas stands in the middle of them, looking
like a coach giving the last-minute instructions to his team.
Frank enters, followed by Stretch.
FRANK
Dad, don't do this.
BEKAS
Frakkus, you're staying here.
FRANK
I had no plans to go anywhere.
BEKAS
We're attacking Quinlan tonight.
FRANK
I know that. And Quinlan knows it
too.
BEKAS
I don't care what he knows. I'd
call him myself and tell him if I
had his phone number.
FRANK
You're crazy, dad. This is
suicide. Quinlan's going to kill
everyone.
BEKAS
We have to take care of our city.
37.
FRANK
What do you mean your city? Let
the police take care of Quinlan.
And aren't like a dozen of those
costumed freaks flying around the
city? Why don't you let them take
care of him?
(to the Men)
And why the hell are you going
along with this?
VENES
It's a war, Frank. If we don't
attack Quinlan, he'll attack us.
BEKAS
It's a matter of principles, Frakkus.
FRANK
Oh, not that damn word again.
BEKAS
Dammit, Frakkus. All your life
I've tried to teach you to have
principles and you haven't even
learned how to spell the word.
FRANK
I have principles. I'm just not
fanatical about them.
Bekas walks to Frank and places a hand on his shoulder.
BEKAS
There are things that must be
done, Frakkus.
FRANK
Even if it kills you, right?
BEKAS
Even if it kills you.
FRANK
(to the Men)
Well, I'll make sure all of you
have a really nice funeral, with
a beautiful headstone that says,
"he died for his principles."
(to Bekas)
Now, if you excuse me, my lasagna
must be about ready by now.
38.
BEKAS
You go to the basement now. Wait
there. Quinlan might send someone
to get you.
FRANK
Lasagna first. Basement second.
Frank turns around and leaves.
BEKAS
(to Stretch)
Take care of him.
Stretch nods and goes after Frank.
INT. CAVERN - NIGHT
Supergirl, Katanna, Nightwing and Claw walk out of the metal
corridor and into a large underground cave. The walls shine
with an eerie glow.
Near the far wall there's a large throne. GHARRAX sits on it.
He's a monstrous man. Six-foot-five. Built like a linebacker.
With a bald head with a bushy beard.
Visikraus, completely restored, stands next to the throne.
Two others stand next to him. The man is NUIT, long and wide.
The woman is LERRY, stout and covered with short fur.
Gharrax eyes only Supergirl, completely ignoring the others.
His voice is deep, dark and booming.
GHARRAX
Visikraus was right. You might
just be powerful enough to amuse me.
He stands up in a slow, measured motion. Then heads for
Supergirl. He talks to his men but never takes his eyes off her.
GHARRAX (CONT'D)
Dispose of the others but leave
the blond one to me.
Gharrax's men bow and jump into action.
EXT. STREET - NIGHT
The street outside Quinlan's building. The street is empty
except for Fritz and Golem who stand side by side in the
middle of it. Fritz has a psychotic smile on his face.
Whatever is about to happen, he thinks he'll enjoy it immensely.
A moment later we hear the sound of a dozen cars approaching
the street. Then we see them. A dozen armored cars belonging
to Bekas' army.
39.
The lead car stops twenty yards away from Fritz and the
others stop behind it. Venes steps out of the car and faces
Fritz.
VENES
We're here for Quinlan, not you.
FRITZ
Don't waste my time. Just attack
me so we can get this over with.
VENES
As you wish.
Venes produces a machine gun and fires at Fritz.
Fritz phases out, becoming semi-transparent. The bullets
pass right through him.
FRITZ
Now try that with the big guy.
All of Bekas' men draw their machine guns and fire. Some
fire at Fritz (the bullets go through him) and most fire at
Golem. The bullets hit Golem and drop straight to the ground
(they don't bounce off).
Some of Bekas' men get back into their cars. One car tries
to ram Golem. The car smashes into the giant without harming
him. The two men inside fly through the windshield. Golem
grabs them by the neck.
CUT TO Fritz. From Fritz's smile and a sound like someone
squashing a tomato, we can deduce what Golem just did to the
two men.
A car tries to ram Fritz. He extends his arms as he waits
for the car to approach, smiling like a loon. He phases out
again and the car passes through him. At the right moment,
his phases in a small part of his arms, only a hundredth of
an inch thick. All we see through the car's tinted windows
are two spherical objects flying toward the back of the car.
Then the car loses control and smashes against a wall.
INT. OFFICE - QUINLAN'S PENTHOUSE
Quinlan sits behind his desk. There's a large monitor
mounted on the wall where we can see what's happening on the
street.
Quinlan is smiling. He likes what he's seeing.
On the screen, Fritz runs toward a man. The man tries to hit
him, but his arm goes right through Fritz. Then Fritz sticks
his hand inside the man's chest and pulls something out. The
man drops to the ground.
40.
Fritz tosses the thing nonchalantly over his shoulder and
heads for another man.
A GUARD stands next to Quinlan, watching Fritz with a
horrified expression.
GUARD
Jesus Christ, the man's a psycho.
Quinlan's smile widens.
QUINLAN
He is, isn't he? Remind me to
give him his bonus.
INT. BASEMENT - DEVAUGH MANSION - NIGHT
The basement looks like it once was a bomb shelter, with
rows of shelves full of emergency supplies. There's a table
in the middle of it. Frank sits on it, eating his lasagna.
Stretch sits across from him.
FRANK
You know, it's moments like this
that make me wish my mom was
alive. She had such a way with
dad. And with anyone else, for
that matter. The woman was a true
saint.
STRETCH
I barely remember my mother. I
remember her being sick all the
time. My father kept me away from
her, so I wouldn't see her like that.
FRANK
My mom died of a heart attack
five years ago. I was in Europe
at the time. If I had been here I
could've saved her. But I wasn't,
so...
Frank finishes the lasagna. He looks pensive.
FRANK (CONT'D)
We could've used mom around here
tonight. She would've stopped dad.
I really don't know what she ever
saw in him. I always thought it
was one of those womanly things
like when the girl falls for the
wrong guy, thinking she could
change him.
41.
STRETCH
Your father is not a bad person.
FRANK
Oh, the principle crap again, eh?
(chuckles)
Actually, you're right. He's not
a bad man. He really cares about
his people. Right now he's up
there, watching his men being
slaughtered by Quinlan. And he's
crying. Can you believe that? A
tough, old-school mafia guy like
him, crying like a baby. He's
known some of those men for forty
years. He's danced with their
wives. He's given away their
daughters at their weddings. And
now he's watching them die
because of him. Because of his
principles. And all along he's
wishing he could be there, dying
with them.
STRETCH
Perhaps that's what your mother
saw in him. He does care.
FRANK
Yeah, mom was a saint. I have a
thing about mothers because of
her. I have this feeling that
there's something inherently
wholesome and holly about
motherhood. I mean, I can't even
lie to a mother. There was this
lady who worked at a convenience
store six blocks away from here.
I used to pull all sorts of
pranks on her when I was a
teenager. Then one day I found
out she was a mother, and I
couldn't do it again. I'm such a
freak.
STRETCH
We all are, sir.
INT. SPIRIT'S CAR
The car is parked in front of Devaugh's mansion. Spirit sits
in the back seat with Vinny.
SPIRIT
It is time. I will cover you.
42.
VINNY
Sure thing.
SPIRIT
Kill Bekas, but do not harm Frank.
I cannot protect you against him.
VINNY
Okay.
Vinny leaves the car. Spirit sits back and closes her eyes,
in deep concentration.
INT. CAVERN - NIGHT
Nightwing fights Visikraus, with little success in trying to
break through his force field. Katanna fights Nuit, who's at
least as fast and agile as she is. And his arms are metallic
so her swords do little damage. Claw fights Lerry. They are
both wild animals.
LERRY
You're the ugliest thing I've
ever seen.
CLAW
Thank you.
Gharrax stands in front of Supergirl. They're measuring each
other.
GHARRAX
I hope that "S" on that delightful
chest of yours isn't just decoration.
SUPERGIRL
This is not a good night to push
my buttons.
GHARRAX
You have spirit. I'm going to
enjoy breaking it along with your
bones.
SUPERGIRL
Are you going to fight or just talk?
GHARRAX
I can do both.
Gharrax attacks. Supergirl dodges the punch and lands a
couple of her own. The impacts push Gharrax back a couple of
feet but seem to do no damage otherwise. His smile widens.
GHARRAX (CONT'D)
Yes. This is fun.
43.
Gharrax attacks again. Supergirl is more agile, but he seems
stronger. Her punches do little more than push him back a
bit. Then he catches her off balance and lands a right
uppercut that sends her flying to the back of the cave.
She makes a huge dent on the wall and slumps to the ground,
clearly in pain. Claw jumps and lands next to her.
CLAW
You finally get someone you're
supposed to beat up and you're
going to wimp out on us?
Supergirl pulls herself off the ground. She's in pain, but
her eyes are fiery and defiant.
SUPERGIRL
This guy's going to lose more
than teeth.
CLAW
That's better, super-bimbo.
Supergirl turns and sends a right jab toward Claw. He ducks
at the last second and Supergirl hits Lerry instead (who had
jumped to attack Claw), sending her crashing into a wall.
CLAW (CONT'D)
I'll pretend you meant to do that.
SUPERGIRL
Don't ever call me that again.
CLAW
Beat up the big guy over there
and we'll talk.
Supergirl turns her murderous glare toward Gharrax and heads
for him.
Gharrax chuckles.
INT. BEKAS' OFFICE - DEVAUGH MANSION - NIGHT
There's a monitor on the wall. It shows the scene outside
Quinlan's building as seen through a camera mounted on a car.
The image is fuzzy and upside-down as if the car had been
turned over.
Bekas is the only one there. He looks like someone at his
mother's funeral.
A moment later, we see Fritz on the TV. He's toying with
something spherical, the size of a human head. He lobs the
thing up in the air and kicks it, like it was a soccer ball.
Then he heads for the camera.
44.
FRITZ (ON SCREEN)
Hi, Devaugh. The name's Fritz. I
hope you'll remember it for the
rest of your life. All ten
seconds of it.
Vinny enters the office. Bekas turns and quickly wipes the
tears off and half-smiles. He's known Vinny for years.
BEKAS
Vinny. Good to see you. I thought
you were with your mother. I
thought --
VINNY
You know, Devaugh. I like you. I
really do. But it's so much money.
So much damn money...
Vinny draws his gun. Bekas stares at the gun calmly. He
knows what's coming. No need to be upset about it.
INT. BASEMENT - DEVAUGH MANSION
Frank and Stretch still sit at the small table.
FRANK
It's like when a candle goes out.
Just like a "puff." It vanishes.
Death scares me.
STRETCH
Yes. Knowing so many are dying
tonight does make you think about
your own mortality.
FRANK
It's not that. It's...
Frank sighs. Something is troubling him deeply.
FRANK (CONT'D)
You know. I've always thought
that one of the perks of growing
up surrounded by mafia lowlifes
is that you don't have to care
about anyone. I mean, they're all
worthless bastards right? Why
would you care about them? But
then, these lowlifes who you
thought would sell their own
mothers for a dime, are out there
dying, trying to save the city
from Quinlan, or following their
principles to the grave or
whatever stupid reason they had.
(MORE)
45.
FRANK (CONT'D)
And it's a stupid reason indeed,
but.... And I'm here with my
belly full of delicious Italian
food, thinking that this
slaughter is getting in the way
of a good Friday night. Thinking
I should be out there, dancing
with Delilah, drinking myself
silly, instead of feeling bad
about the deaths of the people
I've known all my life.
A beat.
FRANK (CONT'D)
I am Frakkus Devaugh. I'm a
jackass and a worthless bastard
and I'm proud of it. I don't care
about anyone other than myself
and that's exactly the way I
should be.
STRETCH
Perhaps a drink would be in order.
In honor of the fallen, of course.
FRANK
Yeah. You're right. You got great
ideas, man.
Stretch stands up. Then his expression changes. It becomes
softer and more feminine. And so does his voice.
STRETCH
I am sorry, Frank.
FRANK
What do you --
A GUNSHOT is heard. Franks jumps off his chair, looking up.
Then he turns to Stretch.
FRANK (CONT'D)
What have you done, Delilah?
Stretch bows his head apologetically.
INT. BEKAS' OFFICE
Vinny stands next to Bekas' corpse. He's going through Bekas'
wallet. He takes out the cash and the credit cards and drops
the wallet. Then turns and heads for the door.
Then he freezes in place, unable to move a muscle.
46.
Frank enters the office.
FRANK
Vinny.
Frank eyes Bekas. Vinny looks scared to death. He tries to
talk but his muscles won't respond.
FRANK (CONT'D)
You killed dad.
Frank walks to face Vinny. His expression is calm, which
somehow makes him look more menacing that if he was raving mad.
FRANK (CONT'D)
How long did you work for dad,
Vinny? Ten years? Fifteen? And
now you killed him. Why? Because
of money?
A beat, as if Frank were listening to Vinny.
FRANK (CONT'D)
You can beg all you want, Vinny.
I'm still going to kill you. And
I'm going to kill all your family
too. You know why? Principles.
Thanks to you I suddenly got the
irresistible urge to follow them.
Frank puts his hand on Vinny's forehead.
FRANK (CONT'D)
Don't worry. I'll kill them
quickly.
(beat)
You, on the other hand...
Vinny's eyes pop open. He's in incredible pain, but can't
even scream.
INT. CAVERN - NIGHT
Lerry still lies unconscious. Claw and Nightwing attack
Visikraus. Nightwing distracts him with a quick attack while
Claw chops off a piece of his leg with his claws.
Katanna attacks Nuit with two swords, sending large sparks
with every hit. Several pieces of Nuit's arms seem to be
missing. He looks far more tired than she does.
Supergirl fights Gharrax. They both look very tired and
battle-worn. She has the upper hand now. She lands two jabs
and follows them with a roundhouse kick than sends Gharrax
to his hands and knees.
47.
She doesn't charge again. She's breathing hard and wants to
take the moment to catch her breath. Gharrax does as well,
on the floor.
GHARRAX
I must admit I underestimated
your power.
SUPERGIRL
Less talking. More fighting.
Gharrax slowly stands up. He's visibly hurting. He chuckles.
GHARRAX
Nuit. Visikraus.
Instantly, Nuit and Visikraus abandon their fights and
attack Supergirl. Nuit bear-hugs her. Visikraus punches her,
doing little damage. She breaks free from Nuit and kicks
Visikraus away. Then Gharrax lands a jab on her chin.
The three of them continue to attack her. Visikraus and Nuit
aren't strong enough to really hurt her, but they can
distract her so Gharrax can land the big blows.
Nightwing, Katanna and Claw hesitate for a moment. Supergirl
hates when someone tries to protect her. But then they
spring into action, keeping Nuit and Visikraus away from
Supergirl.
Gharrax seems to have the upper hand now. He lands three
uncontested blows that send Supergirl to the floor. But then
she sweeps him off his feet. She gets up faster than he does
and kicks him as he tries to get up, sending him crashing
into the wall.
She collapses back to the ground, exhausted, as Gharrax
slides down the wall and falls to hands and knees.
They eye each other for a long moment. Neither of them has
the energy to continue fighting. Then Gharrax smiles.
GHARRAX
We'll meet again, Supergirl.
(to Visikraus)
Let's go.
Visikraus makes a hand gesture and a portal appears behind
Gharrax. Then he and Nuit rush to Gharrax, pick him up and
leave through the portal.
Nightwing walks to Supergirl and offers his hand. She stares
at it for a moment.
48.
NIGHTWING
Come on. We all need help at some
point. We all hate to feel weak.
We all hate this damn city. And
we all hate the fact that we are
going to need someone else's help
at some point just to survive in
this place.
SUPERGIRL
(beat)
I know.
She takes his hand and helps herself up. Then she turns to
where Gharrax disappeared.
SUPERGIRL (CONT'D)
I'm really going to have to hurt
that guy.
Slowly, they all head for the metal corridor from where they
came.
INT. OFFICE - QUINLAN'S PENTHOUSE - NIGHT
Fritz sits on the desk, smiling and looking like he owns the
place. Golem stands next to him. Quinlan stands in the
middle of the office, and Spirit stands in front of him,
looking like a sorry puppy.
QUINLAN
I believe I told you to kill
Devaugh's son as well.
SPIRIT
Yes, father, you did. I am sorry
I could not.
QUINLAN
Did you try?
SPIRIT
(beat)
No.
QUINLAN
I know how you feel about him,
honey, but I gave you a direct
order. And I expect you to follow
my orders.
Spirit bows her head, looking away from Quinlan. Then
Quinlan's expression softens.
QUINLAN (CONT'D)
I cannot be angry with you, Delilah.
49.
He puts his hand on her shoulders.
QUINLAN (CONT'D)
You did a good job with Devaugh.
I'm proud of you. And you know I
must kill Frakkus as well.
FRITZ
Want me to do it?
QUINLAN
That guy's a very powerful psychic.
Fritz taps hit hat.
FRITZ
Psychics can't touch me.
QUINLAN
Very well, you and Golem take
care of Frakkus. Delilah will go
with you as well.
(to Spirit)
Do you have a problem with that,
honey?
Spirit glances to Fritz, who gives her a psychotic grin and
a wink. Then she turns to Quinlan.
SPIRIT
No, father.
QUINLAN
Good.
FADE OUT.
THE END
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