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EXT. COLLEGE COURTYARD - DAY
Indy skulks down the sidewalk, pondering his next move. As
he nears a turn he looks to the window in front of him.
There, in the reflection is the young man.
He pretends not to notice and turns the corner. He strolls
casually, then takes a turn in between two buildings down
another sidewalk.
The Young Man follows, heading for the corner. As he turns --
-- he runs smack into Indy, who's been waiting. Indy wraps a
firm hand around his collar.
INDY
I really hope you have a good
reason for following me.
YOUNG MAN
Actually...I do. I can help you.
INDY
Start talking.
YOUNG MAN
I can get you into England. My
father has connections --
INDY
Your father? What kind of fool do
you --
He stops, looking over the boy's face. Something familiar.
INDY
Have we met?
YOUNG MAN
Thomas. Thomas Brody.
The name hits Indy like a ton of bricks. He immediately
relaxes his grip.
INDY
Tom?
TOM
You remember me.
INDY
Of course I do. You aced my
classes -- no help from your
father, I assume.
TOM
Most of the time I was teaching
him.
They share a mutual grin.
INDY
Let's go catch up.
As they walk down the sidewalk --
TOM
You weren't really gonna hurt me,
were you?
INDY
Well yeah, I was thinkin' about it.
INT. COLLEGE LIBRARY - DAY
Indy scans the bookshelves while Tom sits at a table,
thumbing through a book.
TOM
So you think these Nazi guys are
trying to find Laumet's library?
INDY
Whatever's there, they seem to
think it's important.
TOM
And your theory?
INDY
Laumet's notoriety came from his
supposed discovery of the Garden of
Eden.
TOM
What's the significance? What
could they want there?
Indy plops a book down in front of Tom, open to a painting of
a tropical paradise.
INDY
The Bible says it's where life
began. I don't know what exactly
they could want there, but I do
know that if it still exists, they
think it's a source of great power.
(leans heavily on the
chair)
Tom, I'm sorry I didn't come to the
funeral. I was in Singapore --
when he passed -- I didn't know
until I got back.
TOM
You were right where he wanted you
to be. He must have told the story
of his journey with you to find the
Holy Grail a thousand times. And
every time, it was new -- it was
like he was reliving it again for
the first time.
INDY
He was one of my best -- probably
the best friend I had.
TOM
And that's why I want to help you.
Actually, we can help each other.
When do we leave?
INDY
We?
TOM
I'm going with you. I have to go
with you.
Indy tries to be nice, but very firm.
INDY
There is real danger out there and
I can't be baby-sitting you.
TOM
Look, I need to do my thesis and
you need a research assistant. I
know how to stay out of the way.
(off Indy's glare)
If anyone needs to be punched, I'll
let you do it, all right?
The only answer Tom gets is a glare.
EXT. AIRFIELD - DAY
Tom carries a small pack on board the plane. Indy follows
behind, dressed as a gentleman.
INT. AIRPLANE - DAY
Indy takes his seat and leans back, relaxing. Tom looks too
excited to relax.
TOM
I appreciate this a lot Dr. Jones.
If there's anything I can do --
INDY
Just keep quiet and let me sleep.
It's a long trip.
He tilts his hat down and looks completely at peace. Tom
stares out the window and sighs. It will be a long trip.
EXT. AIRPLANE - FLYING
SUPERIMPOSED over a MAP tracing the route from New York area
to England where it stops at LONDON.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. LONDON MUSEUM - EVENING
A Taxi drops Indy and Tom at the entrance to the museum. The
Cabbie unloads their luggage. Indy looks uncomfortable in
his suit and tie.
INDY
Get the bags, will ya?
Tom looks annoyed and snatches the bags up, following Indy up
the steps and inside.
INT. FOYER - LONDON MUSUEM - EVENING
Indy and Tom enter grand foyer, carved in huge pillars with
floors of marble. A WOMAN stands at the desk writing on a
pad. She looks up when she spots the two.
WOMAN
Can I help you?
INDY
Could you tell Dr. Sage that Dr.
Jones is here?
WOMAN
Are you expected?
INDY
I left several messages with the
museum -- but no, I never heard
back.
WOMAN
Then I suggest you return in the
morning and make an appointment.
She finishes writing and begins her walk out the door. Indy
sneaks a glance at the pad and sees the signature -- SAGE.
He now takes a closer look at the Woman. She's dressed
crisply and her blond hair is pulled back in a neat bun.
He's found MADISON SAGE(Rosamund Pike).
INDY
Then tell Dr. Sage that I'm sorry I
missed him. I would have liked his
expertise on the Laumet scroll I've
found.
Madison stops in her tracks.
MADISON
Subtlety is not one your strong
points, is it Dr. Jones?
INDY
Guilty as charged.
She turns and puts on a curt smile. She shakes Indy's hand.
MADISON
Dr. Sage, but call me Madison.
INDY
My father spoke very highly of
yours.
MADISON
I have heard of your exploits.
Very impressive. And your
companion?
TOM
I just carry the bags.
MADISON
Well then you can carry them a bit
longer. My office is upstairs.
Madison smirks as she turns, unseen to Tom, but Indy spots
it. As she heads up the stairs Tom turns to Indy.
TOM
The British have no sense of humor.
As they go upstairs, a shadow crosses the outside door.
INT. MADISON'S OFFICE - LONDON MUSEUM - NIGHT
Madison's eyes go over the scroll studying every square inch.
INDY
What do you think?
MADISON
I think it's fascinating. I have
not laid eyes on anything new from
Laumet in a long time.
TOM
What was found before?
MADISON
Not much, I'm afraid. Laumet was a
bit eccentric and protective of his
findings. It's rumored that he
discovered the Moses Seraph.
TOM
The Moses Seraph? Like in serpent?
INDY
It's like a small statue. Moses
supposedly put the seraph on his
staff and it warded off the
serpents.
MADISON
Which could be translated as evil.
INDY
Or maybe not. Legend has it that
the Garden of Eden is guarded by a
Serpent.
MADISON
But we don't believe in legends, do
we? We're scientists. Laumet
sought out everything related to
the Garden, but was very cryptic
about his findings. Like in this
scroll. The top line is obviously
in French.
INDY
(from memory)
The moment you eat, your eyes shall
be opened.
MADISON
Correct, from the book of Genesis.
The Serpent tempting Eve to eat the
forbidden fruit. But Laumet was
very fond of riddles. The rest of
the scroll seems too random to be
anything but a code.
They look over the bottom half of the scroll.
INDY
Looks like words in French followed
by a Hebrew character. Safe to say
it's probably biblical. Look at
some of the capitalization. Some
words have capitals in the middle.
The phase on top -- the land of
Nod.
MADISON
Where Cain settled after expulsion.
TOM
(looking it over)
I don't this scroll is the way to
Eden.
MADISON
What makes you say that?
TOM
Logic. For one, it was too easy to
find. Didn't you say that Laumet
has a secret library someplace?
That would be the place to hide the
Seraph and the location. I think
this scroll leads to the library.
Madison looks back at the scroll -- her eyes light up.
MADISON
You're right. It's not the land of
Nod, it's my land of Nod.
TOM
Okay, I was feeling pretty smart
until that last sentence.
INDY
My land of Nod...literal
translation -- wanderer.
MADISON
Another term for an explorer!
INDY
I want a copy of this.
He waits, then turns to Tom as if expecting something.
INDY
Well?
TOM
Well what?
(realizes what he means
and groans)
Aw, you gotta be kidding...
MADISON
(amused)
I think there's some on the table
in the hallway.
Tom stomps out and Indy grins widely.
MADISON
Dr. Jones, I do believe you are a
bit of a scoundrel.
INDY
Is that a compliment?
MADISON
Not really.
INDY
Well maybe I'm not a scoundrel.
Maybe I'm complicated.
MADISON
You don't seem very complicated to
me.
INDY
But you're intrigued.
MADISON
Curious.
INDY
I think you like scoundrels. We
could talk about it -- over dinner.
MADISON
I hope you enjoy dining alone.
Most scoundrel's do.
She walks into another section of the adjoining office. Indy
sighs.
INDY
The British have no sense of humor.
INT. FOYER - LONDON MUSEUM - NIGHT
Indy and Tom head down the stairs to the ground floor. Tom
tries to stifle a chuckle, but it doesn't work.
INDY
Did I miss a joke?
TOM
It's nothing -- well, actually, my
dad -- well, he spoke so...highly
of your 'abilities' with women.
INDY
And?
TOM
And I just found it ironic that you
struck out.
INDY
I didn't strike out.
TOM
Don't kid yourself. I could see my
breath when she gave you the cold
shoulder. Times have changed and
you're too insensitive.
INDY
Look kid, I did not strike out.
Who says I'm even interested in her
any -- what do you mean
insensitive?
TOM
You act like she would be lucky to
have you...
Indy spots a shadow move on the upper floor.
TOM
And you interrupt people when they
are trying to --
INDY
Shhhh!
TOM
You see? That's what I'm talking --
INDY
SHHHH!!
The urgency quiets Tom. They both glance around, but Indy's
eyes are more focused. He's searching.
TOM
(whispers)
What is it?
INDY
Something's wrong. Give me the
bag.
Tom hands him a suitcase. Indy quickly pulls his revolver
out and sets the bag back down.
TOM
We've been in London less than a
day and you're already causing
trouble?
INDY
Usually happens sooner. C'mon.
He leads Tom back up the stairs.
INT. OFFICE HALLWAY - LONDON MUSEUM - NIGHT
Indy's footsteps softly echo down the marble floors. He
ducks inside and checks various doors. Nothing. He motions
for Tom to stay back.
INT. MADISON'S OFFICE - LONDON MUSEUM - NIGHT
The door CREAKS open and Indy enters. Looks empty -- then a
noise.
He opens the closet door. Madison's inside, bound and
gagged! Indy quickly removes the gag.
MADISON
The scroll! He's got the scroll!
Indy turns to see a GERMAN THIEF running through the
adjoining office. He tries to open the door, but it's
locked.
With a quick heave, he grabs a chair and SMASHES it through
the window. In a flash, he leaps through.
INDY
(to Tom)
Take care of her!
He runs out the door after the thug, while Tom hurries to
untie Madison.
INT. EXHIBITION HALL - LONDON MUSEUM - NIGHT
Large and expansive with lots of walls and priceless
displays. Plenty of places to hide.
Indy enters, slow, calculating. He surveys the room -- knows
the Thief is in here somewhere.
Just as he steps forward --
The German Thief SLAMS a pole down on Indy's arm. The
revolver slides across the floor and out of sight.
Indy rushes the Thief and tackles him head on. They tumble
back into an ancient Chinese history exhibit.
The base of a stand holding a vase wobbles. It falls off.
Indy lets the Thief go and grabs the vase, setting it down
gently.
He scrambles to his feet just in time to receive a hard punch
from the Thief.
Another comes, but Indy ducks, returning several punches and
an elbow to the gut.
They continue their fist-fight, dodging and using the
exhibits for cover.
When they crash into another display case, Indy reaches out
to save a rare piece of pottery.
INDY
(annoyed)
Do you have any idea how old this
is?
The Thief jabs Indy in the ribs. The pottery falls, SMASHING
on the floor. Indy looks up -- eyes blazing.
He lashes out with a vicious attack, taking the Thief by
surprise. He does a bad job of blocking Indy's punches.
The Thief spots a sword on a display wall. He ducks behind
an exhibit -- grabs it and wields it in front of Indy.
Indy spins out of the way as the sword comes crashing down
again and again, destroying centuries of history.
When a display case nearby is smashed, Indy sees a large
metal burial mask.
He grabs it and blocks just as the sword comes crashing down.
With a quick reflex, he swings the mask and cracks it across
the Thief's face.
Dazed, the Thief stumbles back.
INDY
Now give me the scroll!
GERMAN THIEF
I think not, Dr. Jones. You
Americans always claim victory much
too soon.
He grabs something from his coat and tosses it to the ground.
It rolls in between Indy's legs. A LIVE GRENADE.
INDY
Aw, hell.
With a burst of speed he rushes away -- the grenade goes off
behind him.
There's a loud EXPLOSION and Indy leaps behind a sarcophagus
just as the flames burst overhead.
The dust and rubble settles. Indy stands, brushing himself
off, takes in the destruction of the exhibits.
Then he spots movement -- the window! The chase is back on.
EXT. LONDON MUSEUM ROOF - NIGHT
Indy climbs up a ladder to the roof, bathed in moonlight and
shadows. Just on the other side he sees movement and heads
for it.
The Thief pulls out a small gun shaped device -- a homemade
grapple gun. He fires it across the open space to the next
building.
The grapple buries itself in a brick wall on the opposite
roof. He takes out a small metal handle and clips it on to
the line.
Just as Indy reaches him, he slides across, landing lightly
on the other roof.
Indy quickly pulls his belt off and starts to follow across.
When he's barely halfway, his face freezes in terror.
THE THIEF IS CUTTING THE LINE!
Indy tries to stop, but can just slow down. He grabs on to
the bare wire --
The line SNAPS and he swings back towards the museum.
INT. MADISON'S OFFICE - LONDON MUSEUM - NIGHT
Tom has finished untying Madison when his head turns. He
frowns.
TOM
You hear something?
MADISON
No, I --
With a loud CRASH, Indy breaks through the window and lands
roughly on the floor, skidding across right into Madison's
lap.
He looks up into her hypnotic blue eyes.
INDY
Hi.
TOM
Were the stairs broken?
Madison quickly stands, knocking Indy's head to the floor.
He lays back, catching his breath.
INT. GUARD'S STATION - LONDON MUSEUM - LATER
Indy takes off his ripped tweed jacket while Madison gets out
a small first aid kit.
Indy grimaces as he pulls a small piece of glass out of his
arm. Madison dabs iodine on the wound.
MADISON
Are all your evenings this
interesting?
INDY
Story of my life.
MADISON
So the scroll is gone?
INDY
(nods)
There's not much time. It won't be
long before they figure out the
code.
MADISON
I know of someone who may be able
to help. He's a bit -- eccentric,
but he's an avid reader on Laumet.
INDY
Do you trust him?
MADISON
No. But as you said, we're out of
time -- this is going to sting a
bit --
She presses iodine on a nasty cut and Indy yelps in pain.
MADISON
Oh, don't be such a baby.
EXT. DURRIGAN'S MANSION - DAY
Enormous and artistic architecture, impeccable taste, but
overblown and arrogant.
Indy and Madison exit a taxi and are waved through the iron
gates by the guards. They head up a lavishly landscaped
driveway.
INDY
You forgot to mention this guy was
a millionaire.
MADISON
Ronald Durrigan has more money than
he'll ever know what to do with.
There are rumors of piles and piles
of cash just sitting in rooms in
his house.
INDY
Do you know what a ton of money
smells like? Rotting paper.
MADISON
I told you I don't trust him. But
I believe he can help us.
INDY
I don't trust anyone who has the
means to go over my head.
MADISON
Just give it a chance. He's
harmless. Besides, I see you left
your little bodyguard behind.
INDY
Tom? I sent him to the library to
look up some of the words in the
scroll.
MADISON
He agreed to go?
INDY
After a few choice words -- yeah.
They reach the door and Madison rings the bell. An elegant
BUTLER answers.
BUTLER
Mr. Durrigan has been expecting
you.
INT. LIVING ROOM - DURRIGAN MANSION - DAY
A long room with vaulted ceilings and packed elegantly with
antiques and books. RONALD DURRIGAN (Jonathan Pryce) rises
from a massive chair to greet his guests.
DURRIGAN
Welcome, welcome! Madison, it's
always a pleasure.
(shaking Indy's hand)
Dr. Jones, your exploits are
nothing short of legendary.
Someday we must take a lunch so I
may hear them.
The door opens to the side and Indy looks surprised to see
TWO BLACK PANTHERS, stroll in without chains or leashes.
They snarl a little, but Durrigan holds his hand up
commandingly.
DURRIGAN
Stop.
The Panthers stop immediately, but never take their green
eyes off Indy and Madison.
INDY
Your pets?
DURRIGAN
My humblest apologies. I do forget
about their tendency to intimidate
my guests. But fear not. They
obey my every command without
question.
(to Panthers)
Go!
With a final short snarl, the Panthers head out another door
and Durrigan pulls it shut.
DURRIGAN
Now, I believe you have something
to show me?
INT. LONDON LIBRARY - DAY
A maze of history. Stacks and stacks of books line every
shelf and corridor. Tom hurries down one eagerly, pushing a
rolling ladder.
He stops near one and climbs the ladder quickly. He scans
through the books until he finds what he's looking for. He
pulls out the book and climbs down.
With good speed, he flips through the book until he stops on
a specific page.
Awkwardly, he takes a pen and notepad and jots down a single
word : Home.
Satisfied, he climbs the ladder again, about to push the book
back in its place --
Through the gap in the shelf he SEES A FACE! Mean, ugly.
Startled he falls back landing hard on the floor.
He spots a shadow on the other side whip by. He's being
pursued.
Scrambling to his feet, he runs as fast as he can the other
way.
Books whip by and he can hear his pursuer breathing hard on
the other side.
He takes a sharp turn, then another. Finally he emerges in
the central lobby. Plenty of people. He looks back --
nobody's there.
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