"Pilot": 08-13-08

INT. RAYNES WORKSHOP - NIGHT

Establishing shot of dark workshop area.

The camera closes in on a shadowed figure walking slowly around the prototype drive, occasionally reaching toward it, but not quite touching it. The figure holds something in one of its hands. It is not clear what the purpose of the device is in the dark.

Lights flare on.

Closeup shot of figure, but its face is turned away so we cannot recognize it.

SCOTT (V.O.)
(sharply)
Freeze! Hold. It. Right. There.

The figure holds absolutely still. We hear Scott's footsteps approaching.

SCOTT (CONT'D)
(into cell phone)
Bro . . . we have a problem. Get back here right away.

Scott stares at the intruder, as he lowers the cell phone from his ear. He is unarmed, but stands firm, as if his presence is enough to keep the invader in place until Thad arrives.

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INT. DEVEREUX'S APARTMENT – NIGHT

Medium shot of Devereux listening to Scott's voice over the communications channel.

DEVEREUX
(softly)
Damn it.

She glances at Hope and Janusae and then turns her attention back to the display. The scene is jumbled, giving no clear image of what is happening.

DEVEREUX (CONT'D)
It's Scott . . .

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INT. RAYNES WORKSHOP - NIGHT

Wide shot from behind Elizabeth as Thad enters. He slows to stand behind Scott. He is angry and flushed from rushing there.

THAD
(somewhat breathlessly)
Scott . . . what . . . (trails off) Elizabeth?

Wide shot of Elizabeth from Scott and Thad's POV. She stands awkwardly, uncertain of how to react.

ELIZABETH
(swallows)
Thad.

Medium shot of Scott and Thad, but close enough to see Scott's reaction. His initial anger begins to slide toward confusion. We also see realization sinking into Thad.

THAD
(sad resignation)
You're a spy. A goddamned spy.

ELIZABETH
(awkwardly, but also trying not to smile)
Not exactly . . .

THAD
(angrily)
Then what exactly? (gestures toward prototype drive) And what you were doing to it?

Medium shot of Elizabeth. She is torn over what to say, what to reveal, and what to try to still keep secret.

ELIZABETH
(pleading, but sincere)
Nothing. I swear. I was just . . . studying it.

THAD
(very dubious)
Sure you were.

ELIZABETH
I wouldn't let anything happen to it! I couldn't!

THAD
Why not? Because then you wouldn't get paid? (eyes narrow angrily) Did you get paid for . . .

ELIZABETH
NO!

Elizabeth takes a breath, seeming to gather herself.

ELIZABETH (CONT'D)
(quietly)
I never meant to fall into love with you . . .

SCOTT
(bemused and sardonic)
Sounds like a bad spy movie.

Thad casts a sharp glance at Scott, who misses it entirely because his attention is still focused on Elizabeth.

SCOTT (CONT'D)
(calm, but direct)
You didn't answer the question.

ELIZABETH
(stares back)
I can't.

Behind Scott, Thad fidgets. He is ready to take his anger and frustration out on something, but keeps his distance from Elizabeth.

SCOTT
(tightly)
Why not?

ELIZABETH
Because I can't. (sighs) I know how lame that sounds, but I can't.

Scott stares at her, clearly not satisfied with her answer.

THAD
Can't? Or won't?

Elizabeth stares at Thad, looking defeated. She acts as though she wants to say something, but cannot or will not form the words.

DEVEREUX (V.O.)
Stand down, Lieutenant.

Medium reaction shot of Elizabeth showing her relief.

Medium reaction shot of Scott and Thad.

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"Pilot": 08-12-08

EXT. RAYNES HOUSE - NIGHT

Elizabeth is dressed in a dark and somewhat tight-fitting outfit. She crouches in the shadows nearby a partially concealed door.

She speaks into a communications device fastened like a watch around her wrist.

ELIZABETH
(whispers)
I've found it.

DEVEREUX'S COMM VOICE
There's probably an alarm system.

ELIZABETH
(nods)
Checking for it now. (beat) Yep. Overriding it now.

DEVEREUX'S COMM VOICE
Be careful. You don't want to completely disable it. That might set off an alert of its own.

ELIZABETH
(smiles knowingly)
Yes, Captain. (beat) Done.

Elizabeth tries the door. The handle turns slightly, but the door refuses to open. She frowns, studying the handle and then forms a tight smile.

ELIZABETH (CONT'D)
(murmurs)
Idiot.

Elizabeth removes something from one of the pouches on the belt around her waist. She works with it around the door handle for a moment and then tries the handle again. It turns and the door opens, squeaking loudly in the darkness.

Elizabeth remains still, holding the door open. She listens for sounds that she has been detected. After a moment, she relaxes and eases the door open just wide enough for her to slip inside.

The thin sliver of light from outside narrows and disappears as she slowly closes the door. There is total darkness for a moment. A faint light starts to glow from the center of her belt. It is very faint, but provides just enough light for her to see her immediate surroundings.

ELIZABETH (CONT'D)
(murmurs)
Looks like they're closed up for the night.

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INT. RAYNES LAB - NIGHT

Elizabeth walks slowly through the dark interior, her belt light providing only minimal illumination. What is visible is in moderate disarray, but not a complete mess.

ELIZABETH
I hope I'll know it when I see it . . .

Her light sweeps around, finding several large pieces of disassembled machinery. Elizabeth holds out a small scanning device. It hums quietly as it scans the area. After a moment, she moves purposefully further into the lab toward the prototype.

ELIZABETH (CONT'D)
I think I've found it.

Elizabeth presses a control on the scanner and pauses a moment.

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INT. DEVEREUX'S APARTMENT – NIGHT

Devereux, Hope, and Janusae are gathered around the table. They are staring at the images being displayed on Devereux's pad. It currently shows Elizabeth's view of the prototype.

Devereux looks toward Hope and Janusae. Hope nods slowly. Janusae grins; she is obviously excited about their find.

DEVEREUX
(quietly)
That looks like it.

ELIZABETH'S COMM VOICE
Finally.

Devereux responds with a quiet chuckle.

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INT. RAYNES LAB - NIGHT

Elizabeth walks slowly around the perimeter of the prototype, the scanner extended out toward the prototype.

ELIZABETH
Yeah, this is it. (beat) Looks like they overloaded the pulse regulators . . . and variance buffers . . .

DEVEREUX'S COMM VOICE
Is it repairable?

There is a long pause while Elizabeth scans the prototype.

ELIZABETH
It should be.

Elizabeth glances around at the scattered parts.

ELIZABETH (CONT'D)
They might need some help, though. (beat) I don't know if they can make what they really need.

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INT. DEVEREUX'S APARTMENT – NIGHT

Devereux looks over at Hope. Hope stares back, but says nothing and her expression offers no advice.

DEVEREUX
Understood. (beat) Continue your scans.

ELIZABETH'S COMM VOICE
Yes, Captain.

Devereux leans back in her chair with a frown. Hope and Janusae both watch her. Devereux tries not to notice and turns her attention back to her pad's display.

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INT. SCOTT'S BEDROOM – NIGHT

The room is dimly lit. Scott lies in bed. He seems restless. After a moment, he rises and heads out of the bedroom.

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INT. RAYNES WORKSHOP – NIGHT

Elizabeth continues to scan the prototype. At this point, she is behind it, partially hidden from view. She studies some of the components located near the device.

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INT. HALLWAY OUTSIDE RAYNES LAB – NIGHT

Scott moves slowly. He is evidently lost in thought. He stops in front of the door, pauses a moment, and then keys in his access code. There is a soft noise as the lock disengages. He pushes open the door. Scott starts to enter, his hand reaching inside, feeling for the light switch.

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"Pilot": 08-08-08

EXT. STREET OUTSIDE RAYNES HOME – NIGHT

A cab is parked at the curb outside the house.

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INT. CAB - NIGHT

Thad and Elizabeth are in the back seat, sitting close together. They are talking. They smile and laugh quietly. Suddenly, it grows quiet and Thad's expression gets serious.

THAD
Elizabeth.

Elizabeth looks at Thad. Her expression shows some concern.

ELIZABETH
Yes?

THAD
I . . . (frowns)

Thad quickly leans forward and kisses Elizabeth. It begins as something nice and gentle. Very quickly, they are kissing each other thoroughly.

After several moments, they separate, somewhat breathless.

THAD (CONT'D)

(grins)
I guess that answers my question.

ELIZABETH
(smiles)
Ask it anyway.

THAD
No. I don't want to spoil it now.

Elizabeth laughs. A moment passes.

ELIZABETH
I really should get home.

Thad looks at her, almost staring.

THAD
Yeah, I guess so.

Thad leans over and kisses her again. It is not quite a chaste kiss, but certainly less energetic than the previous one. As he moves away, Elizabeth smiles at him.

Thad climbs out of the cab. He holds the door open for a long moment, staring inside at Elizabeth. She smiles back at him and waves slightly. Thad smiles back and closes the door. Thad turns and heads up the walkway to the front door.

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INT. RAYNES COMMON ROOM – NIGHT

Medium shot of the room.

Scott is seated in one of the chairs, reading by the light of a single lamp.

We hear the door open.

Thad enters and closes the door.

THAD
(amused)
You're awake!

SCOTT
(mildly)
You're late.

THAD
Didn't want the evening to end.

SCOTT
(laughs quietly)
Well, since you usually only get one shot, I can see why.

THAD
Actually, I was with Elizabeth.

SCOTT
(mild surprise)
Again? That's like . . . three times.

THAD
Four.

SCOTT
(quietly)
Wow . . .

THAD
Yeah, I'm a little surprised myself.

SCOTT
And her father hasn't called once.

THAD
(smiles distractedly)
Yeah. (beat) I don't know, bro. There's something different about her.

SCOTT
I guess so. When do I get to meet her?

THAD
(grins)
Someday.

SCOTT
Uh huh.

THAD
(more seriously)
Seriously, bro. This is . . . different. We haven't even . . .

SCOTT
(raises his hand)
Don't. I don't want to know.

THAD
But we haven't.

SCOTT
(more than mildly surprised)
You haven't?

THAD
(shakes head)
Doesn't mean I haven't thought about it. But, well, it doesn't seem like it's time yet.

Scott is struck speechless.

The brothers sit in silence for a moment. Thad yawns. After a moment, Scott closes his book.

SCOTT
Exactly. Way too late.

THAD
(mock innocence)
Too late for what?

Scott rolls his eyes and stands up. He turns off the light, leaving Thad in the dark. We hear Thad laugh as his shadow moves into the hallway.

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"Pilot": 08-07-08

INT. DEVEREUX'S APARTMENT – DAY

Devereux, Hope, Elizabeth, and Janusae are meeting in Devereux's apartment. Janusae and Elizabeth are seated. Hope stands alone at one side of the room. Devereux stands, pacing slightly as she speaks.

DEVEREUX
Well, we confirmed that Scott and his brother are working on something. I think we're on the right track.

JANUSAE
(eagerly)
That's good. (more seriously) Isn't it?

DEVEREUX
(nods)
Yes, Roberta, it is.

Devereux looks around at the others.

DEVEREUX (CONT'D)
We need to get a look at it, find out how far they've gotten.

ELIZABETH
I'll go, Captain.

Devereux looks at Elizabeth for a moment.

ELIZABETH (CONT'D)
I'm sure I can convince Thad to take me home. (smiles)

Devereux frowns uncertainly.

ELIZABETH (CONT'D)
I'm the best choice, Captain. (glances around) I can scan the equipment and tell you on the spot what shape they're in.

DEVEREUX
Are you sure?

ELIZABETH
I'll be fine, Captain. Really.

Devereux exchanges a glance with Hope, but she gives no reaction.

DEVEREUX
Okay then.

ELIZABETH
How soon do you want to do this?

DEVEREUX
(thoughtfully)
Sooner would be better.

ELIZABETH
Tonight?

DEVEREUX
Are you sure Thad will be there tonight?

ELIZABETH
He said he would be.

Devereux studies Elizabeth again. After a moment, she nods.

DEVEREUX
Okay. (beat) We'll try for tonight and see how things go. (to Elizabeth) Don't try to rush things, though. I'd rather wait another few days then start raising their suspicions.

ELIZABETH
(seriously)
Understood, Captain.

Devereux looks around at the others. There is a long silence.

ELIZABETH (CONT'D)
(awkwardly)
I guess I'd better start getting ready. (to Janusae) Want to help me pick out what to wear?

Janusae's eyes widen in delight. She smiles, rising from the table quickly.

Elizabeth and Janusae leave the apartment.

Devereux turns and looks at Hope.

DEVEREUX
You haven't said much about all this.

Hope looks back at Devereux.

HOPE
Do you require my assessment?

DEVEREUX
(nods)
If you have any insights that might be useful.

HOPE
Only caution.

DEVEREUX
(chuckles)
Always good advice. (looks at door) Something about Elizabeth?

HOPE
She is young, inexperienced.

Devereux looks at Hope.

DEVEREUX
She's a good officer.

HOPE
Yes. But young and inexperienced.

Devereux looks back at the door and frowns.

DEVEREUX
You're worried that she can't handle this assignment?

HOPE
We are at considerable risk.

DEVEREUX
She is the best person for the job.

HOPE
Yes.

DEVEREUX
Then what is it that bothers you about this?

HOPE
Thad Raynes is not what we anticipated.

DEVEREUX
(nods)
True.

HOPE
Nor is his brother.

DEVEREUX
(quietly)
No. He's not.

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"Pilot": 08-06-08

INT. RAYNES COMMON ROOM – DAY

Thad is sitting on the couch, pretty much where Scott left him. More papers surround him now, along with a small collection of paper plates and empty food wrappers.

Scott enters, balancing the trays of food. Thad looks up and grins.

THAD
See? I told you Lady P loves me.

SCOTT
Only for one of these is for you. (taps one) This one, I think. You can keep your mushrooms to yourself.

Thad gets up from the couch and takes only the single tray. He peeks under the cover and smiles.

SCOTT (CONT'D)
(sly smile)
Good. I'll keep the cookies and brownies to myself.

Thad makes a grab for one of the trays that Scott is carrying. Scott dodges Thad's reach, smiling.

SCOTT (CONT'D)
(grins)
I'm sure you and your mushrooms will be very happy together.

Scott exits into the kitchen.

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INT. RAYNES KITCHEN – DAY

Scott enters carrying the trays. He places one on the counter. He opens the refrigerator and places the other tray inside. After closing the refrigerator, Scott opens the tray on the counter and removes a cookie. He begins munching on it as Thad enters.

Thad reaches in and grabs a cookie, seating himself on the countertop. He chews for a moment, closing his eyes as he savors it.

THAD
Good cookies.

Thad looks over at Scott.

THAD (CONT'D)
You're in a good mood. And I don't think it's just Lady P's cooking. (grins) Got to see your girlfriend again, didn't you?

SCOTT
(glares mildly)
She's not my . . .

THAD
Yet.

Scott sighs noticeably. Thad munches on his cookie, smiling, and then reaches for another one.

THAD (CONT'D)
So, how was tea and crumpets with the ladies?

SCOTT
(frowns)
Kind of strange.

THAD
Oh?

SCOTT
(nods)
Yeah. (looks at Thad) They know about what we're trying to build.

THAD
(shrugs)
It's not like it's a big government secret or anything.

SCOTT
Still. Seemed kind of strange.

THAD
(grins)
Maybe she was just trying to make conversation. Maybe she recognized you for the tech geek you are.

Scott narrows his eyes as he looks at Thad. Thad responds by shrugging playfully.

THAD (CONT'D)
Hey, bro. It's not necessarily a bad thing. Some chicks dig nerds.

SCOTT
Thad?

THAD
Yeah?

SCOTT
Stop.

Thad grins and then laughs. After a moment, he grows a bit more serious.

THAD
Honestly, I haven't seen you this worked up about a girl in a long time.

SCOTT
I'm not "worked up".

THAD
(smirks)
If you say so.

Thad grabs another cookie and jumps down from the countertop.

THAD (CONT'D)
I'd better get ready. (smiles) I want to look good at the club tonight.

SCOTT
(rolls eyes)
You always look good.

THAD
(grins)
I know. Still, you think it just happens?

SCOTT
Yeah.

THAD
True, but I need to maintain the illusion that it's hard.

Thad exits, still smiling broadly.

Scott stares at the doorway, chewing thoughtfully.

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"Pilot": 08-01-08

INT. PROVIDENCE'S KITCHEN – DAY

Scott, Devereux, Janusae,and Providence are seated at the table.

Scott seems startled by Devereux's statement. Janusae seems equally surprised.

SCOTT
I'm not sure how, but I'll help if I can.

Devereux gives Scott a small smile.

DEVEREUX
You might be surprised. (beat) I'm not quite sure how to explain it . . .

SCOTT
(concerned)
Are you in trouble with the law?

DEVEREUX
(quietly, with a wry smile)
Only possibly with the laws of quantum physics . . .

Scott looks at her with a combination of surprise and interest.

DEVEREUX (CONT'D)
My . . . friends and I are actually here on a research assignment.

SCOTT
(nods)
Okay.

DEVEREUX
We're looking into work being down on alternative energy sources.

SCOTT
(laughs softly)
You picked kind of off-the-beaten-path place to start looking.

DEVEREUX
(smiles)
Universities are usually good sources of technologies on the cutting edge.

SCOTT
(nods)
True. But why not try Stanford or Berkeley or some place like that?

DEVEREUX
(shrugs, smiling)
We had to start somewhere.

Scott studies Devereux a moment and then glances at Janusae. He looks back at Devereux.

SCOTT
I suppose so.

Devereux waits a moment, recognizing that Scott's suspicions have been aroused.

DEVEREUX
We have reports that you and your brother are working on something might be of interest to us.

Scott tries unsuccessfully to hide his surprise and displeasure.

SCOTT
I knew Thad talked in his sleep . . . (sighs) I wonder which one of his . . . (looks at Devereux) friends spilled it.

DEVEREUX
(smiles softly)
Maybe none of them.

SCOTT
(dubiously)
Uh huh. (beat) Why are you interested in it anyway? What organization do you work for?

DEVEREUX
I'd tell you, but you won't find any references to it anywhere.

SCOTT
That top-secret?

DEVEREUX
Not exactly. We just like to avoid . . . publicity.

SCOTT
You'll forgive me if I tell you that those answers don't exactly inspire confidence.

Devereux gives a small laugh.

DEVEREUX
Understandable.

Scott studies Devereux again.

SCOTT
What can you tell me? I'm trying to imagine a reason why someone from a quasi-secret organization would be interested in my brother and I. None of them are coming out as particularly pleasant.

Devereux stares back at Scott. There is a slight frown on her face as she considers what to tell him.

DEVEREUX
(calmly)
I've already told you: we're looking for a new power source.

SCOTT
(nods)
I got that. But what you haven't told me yet is "why".

DEVEREUX
That part is kind of complicated.

SCOTT
Try me. I might surprise you.

Devereux laughs.

DEVEREUX
I've told you all I can for now.

Scott regards her for a moment. Her laugh has eased some of the tension between them.

SCOTT
If this was a spy movie, it would turn out that you're a beautiful woman working for the other side.

Devereux smiles. It takes Scott a moment to realize what he has said. He looks away.

DEVEREUX
(seriously)
I'm not. I need you to trust me.

SCOTT
I'd like to, Christine. Really, I would.

Scott frowns, looking at Devereux again.

SCOTT (CONT'D)
(awkwardly)
To be honest, what my brother and I are working on isn't exactly ready for primetime.

DEVEREUX
(gently)
I'd still like to see it.

Devereux glances at Janusae and then back to Scott.

DEVEREUX (cont'd)
Maybe we can help.

SCOTT
(cautiously)
I'll think about it.

DEVEREUX
(smiles amiably)
Fair enough.

There is a pause while Scott and Devereux each consider their next moves.

SCOTT
I should be going. (smiles) It's not good to leave my brother unsupervised for too long.

DEVEREUX
(nods, laughing quietly)
Nice to see you again, Scott.

Scott looks at Devereux as if uncertain what to say.

SCOTT
The same. (quick smile) I'm sure I'll see you again.

DEVEREUX
(smiles)
I hope so.

Scott rises from the chair. Providence bustles in bearing two covered trays.

PROVIDENCE
Scott, dear, don't forget these.

SCOTT
(smiles)
I wouldn't have, Lady P. Thank you very much, though.

PROVIDENCE
My pleasure, dear boy. My pleasure. Give my best to your brother.

SCOTT
I'll do that.

Scott looks back one more time at Devereux. She gives him a gentle, warm smile. Janusae is almost staring at him. Scott smiles back at her quickly and exits.

PROVIDENCE
Such a nice boy, don't you think?

Devereux stares at the doorway where Scott left.

DEVEREUX
(softly)
Yes.

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