Halloween: The Series.
     Episode 4.1: The Way of the World

     Haddonfield University: The sun shines down on a bright winter morning. Kids pile in through the school gates as we swoop down between the buildings to focus on one YOUNG GIRL bent over, tying up her shoe lace. This is 17 year old LILLY SANDERS, a short girl of Turkish origin; she has shining brown eyes, curled hair and wears a white shirt and skirt. 
     As she finishes her laces someone bumps into her from behind and she falls forward. She turns and looks up to see HELEN JACOBS.

HELEN
Oh, I’m sorry! I wasn’t watching where I was going!

She offers a hand which Lilly takes as she clambers up.

LILLY
It’s alright, I was in the way.

She looks down at a dirty stain on her dress.

HELEN
I’m really sorry, I can get that cleaned for you.

LILLY
Really, it’s ok…

As she speaks we see DIAMOND (3.11) approaching with two of her friends. She takes one look at Lilly and smirks.

DIAMOND
Looks like your dress matches your skin now.

Lilly looks down sadly as Diamond and her friends move off laughing and talking. Helen walks straight up to Lilly and rests a hand on her shoulder.

HELEN
Just ignore them, they’re idiots. What’s your name?

LILLY
Lilly.

Helen offers a friendly smile as Lilly looks up at her.

HELEN
I’m Helen, pleased to meet you.

As Lilly returns the smile a cry of pain comes from a way away. They both turn to see COLIN MORITZ (3.11) collapsed on the floor with a couple of  LARGE GUYS stood over him. They laugh and head off towards Diamond who smiles at the first of them, DARREN KUNBAR.
     Lilly turns to Helen.

LILLY
Won’t they ever stop?

HELEN
I don’t know. Some things never change.

Fade to black.

     The Halloween Theme begins to play as we rise up over Haddonfield. The title card appears reading:

HALLOWEEN: the series

     The music becomes a far more rock and roll version of the theme tune and various images from seasons two and three flash up. The cast characters are named as:
Paul Rudd as TOMMY DOYLE
Carrie-Anne Moss as DEBRA LOOMIS
Johnny Depp as LONNIE ELAMB
Rebecca Gayheart as HELEN JACOBS
with
Colin Baker as ADAM TRAVERS.

Fade in on Country Manor, the large estate on which an asylum, psychiatric hospital and several residences lie, it is a bright winters morning and the atmosphere is crisp.
     We cut to focus on one in particular. The home of Dr Debra Loomis.

Loomis Residence, Interior: The curtains are drawn across and large blinds blot out the sun. We move through the house, dirty laundry, unwashed plates and scattered papers are just about visible through the darkness and there is a general sense of unease.
     We turn a corner into the small living room where we see a figure sat on a single, old, wooden chair bathed in shadow. A single, minuscule beam of light strikes out across the room through a gap in the curtains. The figure comes into focus and, as we guessed, it is Debra Loomis, sat silent and solemn. We have no idea how long she’s been sat her and her face is blank save for a solitary tear that runs down from her eye.
     After a few moments she looks up and sighs sorrowfully before slowly rising from her seat. She wanders over through the doorway and over into her kitchen where she flicks the kettle on. She grabs a dirty cup off the side and place sit down in front of her. She stares at it a few seconds before picking up a bag of sugar and putting a spoonful into the cup. She reaches up, opening a cupboard and takes out a packet of teabags. She looks at the scrawled and fading marker pen writing on the side that reads “You know, you should never steal tea from uptight British guys” – it is Lonnie’s handwriting. Debra lets a small smile cross her lips briefly as she takes out a teabag and places it in the cup. 
     The kettle finishes boiling and she pours the water in. She stirs the tea, removes the bag and drops it on the sideboard. She picks up a carton of milk off the side and smells it… the expression on her face tells us it is off. She sighs, throws the milk carton across the room and into a bin before emptying the tea down the drain. 
     She walks back into the living room and approaches a window. She grasps the curtains and yanks them apart, bathing herself in warm, sunlight and igniting the room with colour; dust floats in the air, caught in the suns rays. She closes her eyes and tips her head back, basking in it; as she does so we hear a knock coming from her front door.

Loomis Residence, Exterior: We see Tommy Doyle stood at the doorstep, a bag of grocery’s clenched in one hand. Moments later the front door swings open to reveal Debra Loomis, stood in her unkempt and unwashed clothing.

TOMMY
Hi.

DEBRA
Morning Tommy.

Debra’s voice is small and with very little effort put into the words. She’s excepting of his presence but just generally weary.
     She stands aside to let him in where he switches on the nearest light switch, illuminating the entranceway. 

TOMMY
How are you doing?

DEBRA
Managing.

TOMMY
It doesn’t help sitting around in the dark all the time Debra. You need to try getting out more, it’s good weather for this time of year.

DEBRA
I know.

She sighs sadly. 

DEBRA
It’s been almost two months, I should be coping better by now.

TOMMY
Debra, you were made to kill someone, that will stay with you. It’s not something you should feel you have to punish yourself for, it wasn’t your fault. You just have to try to learnt to live with it as best you can.

Debra holds back a few tears and breathes in deeply. She wipes at her eyes and looks and smiles at Tommy.

DEBRA
I know, I know. I’ll be alright, it’s always worse in the mornings. Heh, I thought I was meant to be the psychiatrist. 

TOMMY
Still are. Doctor Doyle just sounds far too much like a kids cartoon character.

Debra lets out a small laugh. She looks down at the grocery bag Tommy is holding. He notices and lifts it up and opens it, allowing her a look at the contents.

TOMMY
Heh, Lonnie said your place was starting to look a state. Thought I might bring you a few supplies.

The mention of Lonnie registers with Debra.

DEBRA
How is Lonnie?

TOMMY
He seems alright I guess. Why not ask him yourself?

DEBRA
I haven’t heard from him since last week.

Tommy looks down in worried understanding.

TOMMY
Oh. Well, he hasn’t said much.

DEBRA
Thanks for the supplies. I should really start to tidy this place up. Can’t have myself living in squalor now, can I?

She smiles, yet it’s a mask and we can still see the sadness in her eyes. Tommy’s own smile shows he registers this also.

Haddonfield University: We hear the University bell ring, signalling the start of Lunch Break. People pour out of the buildings and the campus becomes a bustling hive of activity. We see Colin Moritz head out quickly, looking back over his shoulder. Moments later Darren Kunbar and Diamond follow him out laughing.

DARREN
Hey, Moritz, where you going?

Colin stops and sighs before turning to face the two leering over him.

COLIN
I’m on my way to see the science club.

DIAMOND
Wow, do you actually try to be this much of a geek or does it just come naturally?

COLIN
Oh, I try.

He turns and heads off, as he does Darren sweeps his leg forward and causes Colin to stumble over to the floor. Diamond laughs and the two of them head off. 
     We see Helen and Lilly come walking out from the school building. Helen sees Colin and heads over to give him a hand up. 

HELEN
Colin, are you alright?

COLIN
I’m alright, just grazed my knee slightly.

Helen looks across the school grounds towards another building where Darren and Diamond are heading. GREG BRADFORD and EMILY HODGES are waiting there; they greet them and the four head off together. Helen doesn’t seem to know whether to be upset or angry.

HELEN
I can’t believe that’s the same Greg I used to know. 

COLIN
He used to seem like a nice person.

Lilly smiles at Colin.

LILLY
Hi, I’m Lilly.

HELEN
Oh, sorry, should of introduced you! Lilly, this is Colin.

LILLY
Good to meet you Colin.

She smiles at Colin who blushes slightly and shakes her outstretched hand. Helen suddenly seems to think of something and turns to the others enthusiastically. 

HELEN
Hey, I have an idea. My brother Garry is having a party tonight for everyone to let off stream and get together again, you’re welcome to come. We could get to know each other better.

Colin seems very nervous about the idea of a party but he sort-of shakes his head in agreement. Lilly seems excited by the prospect.

LILLY
Oh wow, yes,  I mean, if you’re sure I wouldn’t be imposing or anything.

HELEN
No, don’t worry, Garry will be fine with it. It’s always good to get to know new people. It’s at my house, my mom’s going out with a friend tonight so we’re left alone for the evening.

Adam’s Van, Interior: WOLF is seen curled up on the floor dozing lazily away as ADAM TRAVERS is busy boiling up a saucepan of pasta on his small stove.  He opens the fridge and takes out a jar of Pasta Bake and sets it down on the side next to him. He examines the pasta again and, satisfied it’s boiling well, he goes and sits down at his desk where his old typewriter lies. He looks down at the dog next to him.

ADAM
Comfy enough there, Wolf?

Wolf doesn’t move. Adam smiles and turns to the page in front of him.

On the page: We see “Chapter Seven” written across the top in bold next and underneath is just one sentence. “Though hours had passed since the first attack, Liam was determined not to let his guard down, even for a moment for fear of a sudden strike that could topple their defences and leave the city open for invasion.”

Adam looks at the words on the page a moment before turning to Wolf.

ADAM
You know, I don’t think I can remember the last time I found writing coming so naturally. 

He turns to the typewriter and starts tapping away furiously. Wolf looks up for a moment and, satisfied there’s nothing of interest, returns to his rest.

Open Field: We see this is where Adam is parked, on a small area of land just off an old dirt track leading down into the outskirts of Haddonfield. The tranquil silence is broken by the steadily increasing roar of a motorcycle heading up towards the van.
     Adam has obviously heard the noise, as it grows nearer we see him open the door and step out to investigate the sound. He looks down the dirt track to where we see LONNIE ELAMB riding insanely towards him. Adam shrugs to himself.

ADAM
Of course, who else could it possibly be making that infernal racket?

As he reaches Adam, Lonnie stops dead and climbs off his bike. His hair has grown slightly longer since we last saw him though his taste in clothing has hardly improved; his jeans are slightly worn and he wears a red T-shirt with a black jacket over the top. He approaches Adam.

ADAM
For what do I owe the pleasure?

LONNIE
I need a reason to come and see my best buddy?

Adam stares, unamused.

LONNIE
Tommy wanted me to ask you, would you go talk with Debra. It wasn’t my idea but the guy wouldn’t let up until I came. He thinks your influence would help or something.

ADAM
What do you think?

LONNIE
I think she’ll be alright in her own time. She’s coming out these days, she’s better than she was but it doesn’t seem quick enough for Doyle.

ADAM
Lonnie, I’ve never been the biggest supporter of the two of you but it strikes me that you aren’t directly involving yourself with her. I have spoken to her, as a matter of fact, and she’s said that you’ve seemed distant.

LONNIE
I just need some space.

ADAM
But she needs help Lonnie and, as much as it kills me to say it, I think she needs you.

Lonnie turns away, he obviously doesn’t want to hear this.

LONNIE
Is this some kind of set up? Tommy sends me up here and Adam gets Lonnie to talk about his feelings? Look, I’m dealing with this in my own way.

Lonnie isn’t exactly angry but Adam can definitely tell it’s best to leave things for now. He sighs, deciding to change the subject.

ADAM
I don’t know if you heard but Helen Jacobs having a gathering tonight. I hear it’s meant to be letting everyone relax though, with Rose out, I somehow doubt that will be the care. 

LONNIE
Yeah I heard about. Also heard Rose was going out with you.

Lonnie looks back at Adam.

LONNIE
Getting some action again, eh?

ADAM
Mr Elam, I advise you not to pursue the point any further.

Lonnie smiles as he clambers back aboard his bike. There’s a truce between them now, both not pushing their points any further.

LONNIE
See you around.

He skids around, throwing mud up into the air, as he drives off back down towards the town.

Haddonfield University, Library: Sue and Josh are seen sitting at a table in the library, books spread out in front of them. The library isn’t a huge place but the stacks of books surrounding them does give a false impression of endless rows. The two of them are sat talking, the work obviously forgotten.

JOSH
So you can hardly blame me for that, can you? 

SUE
I can if I want to Josh Jamison!

She lets out a small laugh. Josh smiles… but it rapidly becomes a glare as he notices something across the room.
     The angle changes so we can see where Greg has entered, carrying a book under his arm. He strolls across, the library, his path crossing where they sit. As he passes, he tosses the book on to the table, it skids along and into all their sheets of work, scattering and crumpling them.
     Josh calls after him, angrily.

JOSH
Hey!

Greg turns, obviously his attempt at provoking a response has worked. Sue grabs Josh’s arm as the older boy stands.

SUE
Josh, please, leave it. He’s just trying to provoke you.

JOSH
Yeah, well, it’s working.

He walks right up to a smirking Greg, Sue right behind him.

JOSH
What the hell is your problem?

GREG
No problem.

SUE
Greg, why do you have to be like this? We used to be friends.

Greg lets out a small laugh as he looks at Sue.

GREG
Just cause a guy thinks you might be a good shag, doesn’t mean he likes you.

JOSH
You fucker…

He goes to raise his arm but Sue pulls him back.

SUE
Josh, no. Just leave him. 

Greg just shakes his head and moves off. Josh glares after him before turning to Sue.

JOSH
I know, you’re going to say I need to stay calm and it won’t make any difference.

SUE
Well, it won’t.

JOSH
That’s one of the things I love about you, even when someone’s a complete asshole you still don’t want to see them hurt.

He glances over to where Greg is looking over a bookshelf, casually tossing aside the ones he doesn’t want.

JOSH
He’s just lucky you’re around to keep me steady.

Haddonfield University, Woods: A small area on the edge of the University has a small cluster of trees, wooden ‘table-benches’ placed amongst them. Sat at one are Garry and Helen, both eating identical meals.
     As Helen takes a bite out of her Tuna sandwich she seems to get lost in thought until Garry clicks his fingers, bringing her back down to reality.

GARRY
Going anywhere nice there?

HELEN
I was just thinking about tonight, are you sure it’s a good idea?

GARRY
Of course it is, get everyone together, get to relax. I mean, the last time we had any unity we were fighting the undead. 

Helen laughs and Garry smiles in reaction.

GARRY
Mom seemed to think it’d be good for us all to get together. As long as we don’t make too much of a mess of the place we’ll be fine.

HELEN
Yeah, I guess it’ll be nice to get together when the world isn’t in danger.

GARRY
Insane isn’t it, what we’ve been through. The stuff we’ve discovered in the last year or so… it’s crazy. All the stuff that happens here, just makes me more determined to leave this town.

HELEN
Well, Tommy said most of it was attracted to the area by the energies around the Myers House. Now Manfred’s used them up things should be quieter.

GARRY
Except if Michael Myers isn’t dead and he comes home again. Whatever, once I’m done with University I’m out of here.

HELEN
I guess life outside of Haddonfield would be quieter in the long run. But what about Mom?

Garry looks away sadly, uncertainty on his face.

GARRY
I honestly don’t know.

There’s a moment of silence. They both look down and around but not at each other. Garry suddenly claps his hands together and looks at Helen, smiling and breaking the silence.

GARRY
So, invited anyone to tonight’s party?

HELEN
Yeah, a few friends. From what Sue and Josh have said you appear to be inviting half your classes.

Garry chuckles.

GARRY
Don’t sorry, she’s exaggerating. I just want to get people together for a nice, normal, down to earth event. 

HELEN
Just careful on the alcohol, we don’t want to destroy the place. I’m sure Mom wouldn’t appreciate that.

As they talk we see Darren walking past amongst the tree’s, biting into a hot pasty. He spots the two of them and looks around for signs of others. Seeing he’s unnoticed he starts towards them, intent on making trouble. Getting closer he hears a few words that interest him. He stops at a large oak and, standing just a few feet away but hidden, he listens in.

HELEN
But if the house ends up a mess or anything’s broken we will have betrayed Mom’s trust.

GARRY
Relax. Everything will be fine, it’ll be a good time. It’s not often these days we have parties like this, let’s just enjoy it.

We angle on Darren as a cruel smile spreads across his lips.

Highway, Tommy’s Land-rover: It seems, following the explosion of his old vehicle, Tommy has purchased a new Land-rover. He sits smiling as the wind whips past his open window and the sun shines down; Debra is sat next to him, looking tired but healthier than she did with some colour in her cheeks. 
     They pass a sign and we realise they are on a road heading towards Haddonfield. Debra glances into the distance where we see the shape of the town. Tommy notices her, registers a tinge of sadness across her face.

TOMMY
I know it’s hard for you but try not to worry.

DEBRA
I killed someone and the body was found yet the police have all but given up hope of finding the killer. Seems I don’t have anything to worry about. Except the fact that their family will never have answers.

TOMMY
Debra, we’ve been through this, you have to believe…

DEBRA
It wasn’t my fault. 

She’s obviously heard this all before.

DEBRA
Trust me, I understand that. I really do. It’s just that I feel I’m letting a murderer get away with their crime. 

She quickly changes the subject, trying to be more upbeat and wipe the concerned look off of Tommy’s face.

DEBRA
Anyway, are you sure we should be going to this so-called gathering. Strikes me as simply being a excuse for a bunch of college kids to have a party. Not seeing how we fit in.

TOMMY
Hey, we aren’t that much older.

DEBRA
You won’t be saying that when thirty is closer than twenty, trust me.

TOMMY
(jokingly)
Debra, the old and wise.

Debra chuckles.

DEBRA
Well, if you think this is a good idea.

TOMMY
It’s a chance for us all to unwind. We wouldn’t of defeated Manfred without the help of some those guys, least we can do is socialise with them!

Debra laughs slightly as Tommy glances over at her. They share a look a second before Tommy looks back to the road ahead and the rapidly approaching town of Haddonfield.

DEBRA
I guess you’re right.

TOMMY
(humorously)
Don’t you forget it.
(serious again)
Don’t worry Debra. It’s just a chance for us to let off steam, get to socialise a bit more. No monsters or psychotics.

DEBRA
Don’t jinx us.

Tommy chuckles as they continue to drive into town.

Haddonfield University: We see a shot of the whole building. After a while we see large groups of students begin to shuffle out, indicating the school day has now finished. Cross-fade into…

Haddonfield Streets, Garages: A small, enclosed area where houses back onto and a number of private garages lurk. It’s dirty and a one garage door hangs of fits hinges whilst various pieces of waste, old spare parts and a shopping trolley lie scattered about the area.
     A group of four young men (about 20/21) sit in a corner between a garage and a concrete wall. They’re dressed in various different styles of the same basic thing; loose and damaged “casual wear” with a few hints of something more ominous; a spiked collar here, a chain belt there. They take drags on various roll-ups of what possibly isn’t tobacco.
     As they do we see Darren, Diamond, Greg and Emily turn a corner into the area, Darren leading the way. We focus on this group as Greg and Emily stop, uncertain, upon seeing the other group ahead.

GREG
Darren, are you sure this is a good idea?

DARREN
(frustrated)
What do you mean, course it’s a good idea. Relax, I know these guys.

He carries on forward and the others follow reluctantly. He calls out to the group ahead.

DARREN
Hey, Guys!

The four look up to see Darren approaching. They instantly recognise him and get up to face the approaching group, uneasy smiles on their faces. The “Leader” named RED approaches first; his name is obvious given his short, cropped ginger hair. He also wears a leather jacket with sewn on patches and has his left ear pierced.

RED
Well look who climbed down from his castle to visit the common folk. Darren, my man.

The clasp hands.

DARREN
Been a while.

He turns to Greg and the others, introducing them to his old friends.

DARREN
This is my old gang, Red, Ian, Big Mac and Jay.

IAN is the smartest dressed of them all, like he’s bothered with his appearance and has a feeling of uncertainty about the way he carries himself so self assuredly. He has combed back blonde hair and a well built face.
BIG MAC is the largest of the four, his trousers obviously tight on him despite the belt. He has brown hair tied back in a pony tail and a grim expression constantly sits on his face.
JAY has no hair and is a lot shorter than the others, however from his reaction to the gangs appearance a moment ago we can tell he’s quick.

Having introduced these, Darren reverses the introductions.

DARREN
These are guys from College. Greg, Emily and Diamond’s my girl.

Red nods his acknowledgement which seems to count for the rest of the gang who stand perfectly still.

RED
So, what are you doing back here, Darren. Can’t believe you missed us when you fucked off to college without letting us know.

DARREN
Hey, I had to go man, wasn’t my choice. I’d rather of stayed with you guys but my dad threatened to disown me. Which means no cash even though the old bastard has a ton of it.

Red looks over Darren before nodding his head and smiling slightly.

RED
Yeah, I can except that. Welcome back.

He clasps Darren’s hand as the others all nod their agreement. Greg doesn’t seem at all comfortable with this lot, Emily just hold onto him and even Diamond seems nervous.

RED
(jokingly)
So, what’s it what brings you crawling back to us anyway?

Darren glances over at Greg and the other before talking.

DARREN
It’s been a while now, sort of miss the old days.

RED
Can’t live in the past, those days have gone, man.

DARREN
Come on, I got us a choice target. Remember back, crashing parties, scaring the crap out of people…

RED
…your dad bailing us out of jail. Those were the days.

DARREN
So why not relive them, just once? This asshole, Garry Jacobs his holding a little college get together. Why not crash it, steal the booze, make a bit of chaos, just like we used to.

Red seems to think this over, watching Darren and the others quite carefully.

RED
I’ll talk to the others.

He turns and the four head away a few feet to talk whilst Darren turns back to his friends. Greg shakes his head.

GREG
We shouldn’t be doing this.

DARREN
What, scared of your old friend Garry and his fucked up sister?

GREG
Hey, I dropped those idiots ages ago. It’s these guys, they don’t strike me as people to mess around with.

Darren is about to say something when Diamond steps in.

DIAMOND
Darren, I agree with Greg. These guys freak me out.

Darren looks over all of them in disbelief. 

DARREN
I’ve known these guys my whole life, what do you thinks going to happen?

RED (VO)
Hey, Darren!

Darren turns back to face Red and the others who approach them.

RED
Sounds like it could be fun, we’re in.

Red notices the looks on the faces of the others who have also subtlety edged back slightly. He doesn’t look impressed.

RED
What’s going on?

Darren looks around at them, awkward. 

RED
You’re not changing your mind after all this, are ya? What happened to reliving the old times?

Darren looks at Diamond whose expression is pleading. He looks disappointed and turns back to the others.

DARREN
They’re chickening out, not me. 

RED
They better not go rat on us.

DARREN
They won’t trust me.

Darren glares at them as they start heading off. Diamond looks kind of torn but also visibly afraid of Red. She smiles meekly.

DIAMOND
See you later, baby.

Darren watches as they go, shortly disappearing round a corner and out of site. As he watches Red places a hand on his shoulder and grins.

RED
Hey, don’t worry about it, you don’t need them. And the bitch won’t leave you, women need a guy to feel safe.

Darren turns to properly face the others, nodding in agreement, finding his place in the group  once again.

RED
Now, let’s hear about this little gathering we’re paying a visit to.

The Jacob’s Residence, Exterior: The house sits quite calmly despite the small wind and darkening sky; we hear the sound of an approaching vehicle coming along the road toward sit. It’s Adam’s Camper Van.

The Jacob’s Residence, Interior: We see Rose Jacobs, very well dressed up in her best clothes, her hair has been styled and she wears a small golden cross around her neck; she’s smiling as she watches her two children rushing around, moving breakable objects and rearranging the furniture in the Living Room to allow more space.
     Garry passes her and goes into the kitchen where a stack of pizza’s sit on the side next to an open oven.

ROSE
Are you sure you’ll manage to eat all that?

GARRY
I’m sure it’ll be fine, mom. 

Helen rounds the corner carrier a vase of flowers which she takes over to a large box in the corner and rests them in.

HELEN
Yeah. We’ll be alright, you just go out and enjoy yourself.

There’s a knock at the front door.

GARRY
(teasingly)
It’s your date.

Rose blushes as Helen heads to answer it.

HELEN
I’ll get it.

ROSE
Garry, this is not a date, we are simply going out to see some theatre together. As friends.

Garry finishes putting a number of pizza’s in the oven and swing sit shut.

GARRY
Just remember, I don’t want any details because, you know, you’re my mum.

Rose laughs lightly. As she does Helen walks back into the room followed by Adam. He’s dressed in a smart suit and bow-tie.

GARRY
The names Travers. Adam Travers. 

Rose playfully clips him round the ear as she moves forward to greet Adam. Adam looks at her, in her beautiful dress, and smiles.

ADAM
You look stunning, Rose.

She smiles back warmly.

ROSE
You look rather smart yourself despite the critique from my son.

Garry shrugs as he and Helen get back to setting things up.

Blankenship House, Exterior: It’s starting to get dark now and the clouds above offer the threat of rain. We see Tommy’s Land-rover parked outside and the light on upstairs in his room.

Tommy’s Room, Interior: Debra is sat at Tommy’s desk looking at his computer where a graphic of Michael Myers mask lies. She looks down at a few clippings to her side, some dated a couple of years back and all dealing with unusual events. 
     Tommy is seen combing his hair, having changed his clothes into something smarter yet still casual. He’s had a shave and generally cleaned himself up.
     Debra turns to him holding a couple of clippings.

DEBRA
What are you doing looking over these old things again?

TOMMY
(still combing his hair)
I’m putting all the relevant information onto the computer.

DEBRA
Any particular reason why?

TOMMY
It’s easier to organise. Computers are becoming more and more advanced, seems each week something new is invented. I’m certain this technology is the key to the future.

DEBRA
I really should question how you can afford all this. Your Mom really doesn’t mind you living off of her bank account?

TOMMY
She says I have issues, she feels I need to deal with them before I can move on. 

He pauses a moment.

TOMMY
And after Carly died I guess she took pity on me. I don’t go out much or buy much in the way of accessories so I’m not too much a bother.

DEBRA
(jokingly)
Just a layabout. 

Tommy chuckles mildly as he straightens up and makes sure he’s presentable. He then turns to where Debra’s sat and smiles.

TOMMY
Ok, I’m done. Shall we go?

DEBRA
After you.

Tommy heads towards the do, grabbing his coat as he passes it, and Debra gets up and follows him out of the room. 

Saint Luke’s Catholic Church, Interior: Father Gabe Murphy is seen at his alter lighting a variety of candles. As we look down the length of the church, stalls either side, a figure walks into the frame, there back taking up half of it.
     We cut to see Gabe Murphy turning and it is revealed to be Lonnie who is now walking through the church towards the priest. Gabe approaches him.

GABE
Hello Lonnie.

Lonnie tries to hide any signs of awkwardness around the priest though his slight discomfort does show through. Despite everything he’s gone through alongside Gabe he still isn’t entirely sure whether he can talk to him, it even seems he’s not sure why he came here himself.
     Gabe and Lonnie stop facing each other, Gabe attempting to read Lonnies’ body language.

GABE
Did you come here to see me?

LONNIE
I guess.

GABE
Well, I’m here at the moment, whatever the reason for your visit. And I’m sure I can endeavour to assist you with the problem that ails you, no matter what it may entail.

Lonnie gives him a small “are you crazy” kind of look.

LONNIE
What did you just say?

GABE
(with a small smile)
I can help.

LONNIE
What makes you think I need help with something?

GABE
Why else would you, of all people, come here, now, at this time?

LONNIE
To be honest Father Murphy, I’m not too sure myself. Not too sure of a lot of things these days.

Lonnie sighs and looks around the walls of the church.

LONNIE
I dunno what I’m doing here.

GABE
If I were to make a guess it would be that you are having doubts about your relationship with our friend, Doctor Loomis.

Lonnie suddenly snaps to attention, staring straight at Gabe.

LONNIE
What… what do you know about me and Debra?

GABE
Relax Lonnie, I only know what my own eyes tell me. I am aware that Debra was infected by the curse of vampirism last year. Now, whilst I don’t know the details, I know enough to make me suspect that it may be the cause of your feelings of doubt as well as, perhaps, being responsible for you feeling betrayed.

LONNIE
Debra wasn’t herself…

GABE
You know that, yes. But do you truly feel it Lonnie Elamb? Does your heart forgive the betrayal that your mind knows to have never occurred?

Lonnie looks down sadly.

LONNIE
I don’t know.

GABE
Only you can decide Lonnie. You have to decide if you can forgive her and you have to find a way to make your relationship work. But one thing you must never do is lie to either yourself or to Debra.

Lonnie nods before turning away and walking out of the church, head down and deep in thought. Gabe watches him go, a sad expression on his face.

GABE
Bless him Father, and help him again find his path.

Jacobs Residence, Exterior: Darkness has now descended and a light rain is falling from the sky as we see lights shining from various downstairs rooms of the house, Adam’s Van now parked outside it.

Jacobs Residence, Interior: The scene is now set, the living room re-arranged into a circle of furniture with a large table off to the side covered in pizza, fizzy drinks and various snack foods. A sound system has been set up in another corner of the room and all is set for, one assumes, a typical student party.
     Garry and Helen are stood side by side in the hallway leading to the front door, Adam stands at the door waiting as Rose has some last words with her children before they leave.

ROSE
Now remember, try not to disturb the neighbours. You two are being left responsible and I don’t want to be let down.

GARRY
You won’t be, trust us.

ROSE
I do trust you, both of you. You’ve both grown up to be so responsible and I’m proud of that.

HELEN
Have a good a time out, Mom.

Helen and Rose hug tightly. She then turns to her son who, after a hesitation born of manliness, also hugs her. They part and Rose turns to Adam who opens the front door to let them out.
     As he does two shapes step forward into the light of the porch! Adam jumps just as it’s revealed to be just Tommy and Debra arriving.

ADAM
You gave me a fright there, Tommy.

TOMMY
Are we early?

ROSE
I’m sure you’re right on time. 

She turns back again to her children.

ROSE
Have a good time.

ADAM
Bye. See you all later.

As Tommy and Debra step in, so the other two step out, closing the door behind them. 

Jacob’s Residence, Exterior: The rain is still light but threatening to get heavier. As they walk over towards Adam’s van he notices a slight look of concern on Roses face  but also the beginnings of a small smile. 

ADAM
What is it?

ROSE
This is the first time they’ve been allowed a proper party, the first time they’ve ever been trusted on their own. 

ADAM
I guess Wayne wasn’t having this sort of thing. 

ROSE
I’m just glad they can have these things now.

They reach the van and Adam swings open the door.

ADAM
Your carriage awaits.

We cut to black as loud music begins to play. We fade back up on the Jacob’s Residence some time later where a couple of cars are parked outside and lights shine from all the windows of the building. Time has passed and the festivities have started, even as the rain begins to put down outside.

Jacob’s Residence, Interior: Music blares from the sound system in the corner and the room is starting to fill with people, some of whom we recognise, but not all. Sue and Josh are sat at a sofa in the corner, Joe is dancing with a couple of girls by the fireplace, Debra and Tommy are stood chatting in a corner whilst Helen is seen pouring herself a drink. 
     Garry rounds the corner into the room carrying a large crate of beer!

GARRY
Drinks here, everyone!

There’s a cheer as Garry drops the crate and people pile over towards the booze. As they do Helen notices some figures approaching the front door through the window. She heads over and reaches it just as a gentle knocking is heard.
     The door swings open to reveal Lilly and Colin standing there under the porch; Colin is soaked through with rain whilst Lily is only slightly damp. Helen steps back to let them enter, a smile on her face.

HELEN
Glad you could make it. Didn’t expect to see you two arrive together.

COLIN
(meekly)
Oh, we… ummm…

LILLY
We didn’t, I met him outside.

She looks over Colin who stands sheepishly as the water drips off him, forming a small patch of damp on the floor.     

HELEN
How did you end up this wet?

Colin looks kind of embarrassed.

COLIN
I sort of, wasn’t sure if this was the right house.

HELEN
(jokingly)
The music and people not give it away?

COLIN
Wasn’t sure, didn’t want to intrude or anything…

Helen lets out a small laugh and smiles warmly at him.

HELEN
You’re so sweet Colin. I’ll get the heating up so you can dry off. Enjoy yourselves.

She heads off as Lilly takes off her coat. Colin smiles as he watches Helen go, her hair bouncing as she does.

Haddonfield Streets, Exterior: Richie, Keith and Lonnie are seen walking along together, Lonnie standing between the other two, seemingly having poured out his soul. Richie and Keith, who are actually dressed more smartly than in the past, look understanding in their own kind of way.

RICHIE
It’s a tough thing you got going on Lonnie.

KEITH
But hey, we have some bad times but we’re always here to watch your back.

RICHIE
Every undead ass we kicked last year was for you man.

LONNIE
I appreciate it guys, I really do. I just have to work out what I’m going to do.

RICHIE
You should just go that party you were going on  about. Sure, it’ll be full of lame college kids but Debbie will be there.

KEITH
Yeah, go for it. At the very least, beats hanging with us dead weights.

Lonnie smiles and stops walking. He puts a hand on each of their shoulders.

LONNIE
Thanks guys. Appreciate the support.

RICHIE
It’s what we’re here for.

KEITH
That and to kick your ass if you go too soft on us.

RICHIE
Damn right.

Jacob’s Residence, Later: The alcohol is out, the music is loud and the party is in full swing now. It may not be the biggest gathering ever but people seem to be enjoying themselves, even Colin who has discovered a Sega Megadrive in the corner and is engaged in playing 'Sonic the Hedgehog’.
     We see Tommy helping himself to a slice of a large, butter-cream covered chocolate cake that sits on the side surrounded by various other snack foods. Helen approaches him and notices the generous slice he’s taken.

HELEN
Chocoholic? 

TOMMY
(grinning)
How can you tell?

HELEN
I’m partially psychic, remember?

TOMMY
Of course.

Helen looks at Tommy and smiles warmly, he goes to put down the knife he used to cut the cake when Helen holds his hand. He looks at her.

HELEN
I fancy some of that myself.

She takes the knife from a momentarily confused Tommy and cuts into the cake.

We cut to near the front door where we hear a knocking. We see Joe stood by it, she looks around and, not spotting Garry or Helen, shrugs and goes to answer it herself. She fiddles with the latch and opens the door.

JOE
What are you doing here?

DARREN
We heard something was going down and decided to join in the fun.

The four gang members step from either side into the doorway, flanking Darren. They all carry some form of simple weapon, whether it’s a chain wrapped around their knuckles or a club.

RED
Party.

Fade to Black.

Jacob’s Residence, Moments Later: Joe is pushed back into the house as Darren, Red, Ian, Big Mac and Jay pile in. Big Mac slams the door shut, a large metal pipe held in his left hand.

JOE
What the hell do you think you’re doing?

Darren storms through to the kitchen, moving past a started Garry.

GARRY
Hey! Darren…!?

Darren bolts the back door and turns the key locking it, pocketing the key straight after. Garry grabs him by the shoulder but Darren shoves him backwards in the sideboard; he slips and hits the floor. We hear the music go off and a chorus of annoyed comments.

Living Room: Tommy and Helen stare confused at Red and Jay who stand in the doorway.

RED
Alright, now we’ve got your attention, this is how it’s going to be. Everyone sits still and does as they’re told.

He clenches the metal chains looked around his fist to emphasise his point.

RED
We go over the house, see what we like. Then we go over you, take what we like. And then we smash the place up and leave. Perhaps not a good deal but, if it all goes smoothly, at least no one gets hurt.

Big Mac appears at the door, a young male and another female dragged with him by their wrists in his massive fists.

BIG MAC
Found these two upstairs, making out like the worlds gonna end or something.

He throws them into the room with the others. Debra gives Tommy a look across the room and, despite Helen trying to hold him back, he steps forward determined to confront Red.

TOMMY
Hey!

Red looks at Tommy in mild disgust.

TOMMY
I don’t know who the hell you are, but you’re making a big mistake. 

RED
Really.

TOMMY
You might not of noticed but there’s actually a lot more of us than there are of you. And, to be honest, you haven’t really made much effort to disguise yourselves, have you?

Red looks around at Jay and Big Mac and smirks.

RED
Check out this guy, doesn’t he think of all the sensible questions.

Red reaches into his jacket and pulls out a handgun.

RED
I think I’ve got his answers right here.

Kitchen: The cupboards have all been flung open and a few packets of food scattered across the surface; the fridge hangs open and Darren is stood next to it taking a swig from a rather large bottle of vodka. Put simply, this guy is not subtle.
     Garry is seen pulling himself up, he looks furious, more so than seems natural, and his eyes have an animalistic glint in them. Like that of a wolf.

GARRY
Darren, you are so going to regret this.

DARREN
What, regret putting your ego in check, you act like you’ve got everything perfect. Reality check, your Dad’s dead and you’re sisters an inbred little whore.

There’s a definite presence to Garry now, one even Darren is starting to notice.

GARRY
You don’t know the half of it. You haven’t got a clue of what occurs outside of your cosy little world. I’ve faced worse monsters than you, trust me.

Suddenly we hear a crack and a scream followed by the loading of several guns. Darren looks around confused, he heads towards the next room where Red is but his way is blocked by Ian.

IAN
You don’t want to be going in there.

DARREN
Why the hell not? What’s going on?

Garry comes out the kitchen behind him, a butcher knife in his left hand. Ian sees this over Darren’s shoulder and, in a matter of seconds, draws a gun from his coat and aims it at Garry who stops dead in his tracks. 

IAN
Not an inch closer.

Darren stands back, positioned between the two but not in the way of the weapon. He looks at both of them, obviously confused.

DARREN
Ian, what the fucks going on?

IAN
Look, just shut up, alright.

DARREN
You’ve got a fucking gun!

Ian rolls his eyes, exasperated. 

IAN
Of course, I’ve got a gun, who do you think we are?

Living Room: Tommy is on the floor holding his head where a small bruise has formed, Red standing over him having hit him with the gun. We see Josh holding Sue close, Helen looking confused and frightened, Lilly with her arms wrapped around herself, Colin cowering in the corner and Joe stood next to Debra, both of them looking extremely pissed off. Tommy looks up at Red.

TOMMY
We can still identify you.

RED
You think we haven’t thought of that? Darren!

Hallway: Darren looks at Ian who indicates for him to go to Red. Darren looks over at Garry whose anger is still evident, and then heads into the Living Room.

Living Room: Darren comes in looking appalled at the guns held to the party goers. The curtains have been drawn across and the room barely lit.

DARREN
Red, what the Hell is going on? What is this?

RED
Sorry Darren, but you left us a long time ago. Things change, you really thought we’d be satisfied busting up some punks party? We do things differently.

DARREN
But the cops!

RED
Your Dad can’t afford to see you convicted, you and I both know that. And if we go down, you go down with us. So he’s getting us all out of it together.

He addresses the room.

RED
Then we come after anyone who squealed.

DEBRA
This is pathetic.

Red turns to look at her with distaste.

RED
Who asked you?

DEBRA
This is what you’re doing with your lives? You think this makes you big or makes you scary? It doesn’t, it makes you pathetic and stupid to think you can get away with it.

DARREN
She’s right, Red, let’s just go before this gets out of hand.

Red shoves Darren back, angrily.

RED
Are you blind? This is already out of hand. Now shut the fuck up, you’re involved now and the only reason we’re keeping you on is cause your dad can bail us out if we get caught. 

DARREN
You fucker!

He goes to hit Red when Big Mac grabs him and shoves him back.

BIG MAC
Keep it cool, Darren.

Red turns back to the audience before him.

RED
Alright, enough chat and no more questions. Things go smoothly and no one gets hurt.

The door bell rings and Red freezes. He turns to Jay.

RED
Get it.

Jay goes to the front door and opens it to reveal Lonnie, grinning.

LONNIE
Not late for the party am I?

JAY
Wrong place friend, there’s no part here.

Lonnie looks crestfallen.

LONNIE
(childishly)
No party? But I was told it was being held here tonight.

JAY
You were told wrong.

He goes to close the door but Lonnie quickly puts his foot in the way. He sounds confused.

LONNIE
I mean, this is my friends house and my friend said it would be here. And you aren’t my friend and yet you’re here. You can see my problem?

Lonnie looks sheepishly at Jay. Jay looks him over and looks around into the house.

JAY
Look, I’ll check a second.

Jay shuts the door and heads over to Red ad pulls him aside to talk.

RED
What is it?

JAY
Late comer, knows who lives here.

RED
Just get him inside then.

Jay nods and indicates for Big Mac to follow, Red goes back to the living room. Big Mac stands behind the door as Jay prepares to open it. Jay slowly opens.

Instead of Lonnie, it’s now DEPUTY ROBBIE REDMAN and two COPS stood in the doorway. Before Jay can react they smash forward, the door swings right open, smashing into Big Mac and winding him. Jay staggers backwards into Ian and the two of them fall to the floor.

Living Room: Red swings around, shocked by the noise and Tommy takes this chance to tackle him down.

RED
Shit!

His gun clatters under a sideboard but he manages to throw Tommy off him. He leaps up only to face Joe who swings her leg up into his groin. Red goes down again and everyone in the room surges forward to help hold him. Darren looks around in a panic, but he knows he’s stuck.

In the hallway we see Jay throw Ian into Robbie, knocking him back. Garry tries to block him but he slips past and smashes into the backdoor, taking it off its hinges. He collapses outside, picks himself up and starts to run only for Lonnie to step out of the shadows in front of him, the rain running down his face.

LONNIE
I knew I had the right house.

Lonnie decks him with a right and Jay hits the floor unconscious. Lonnie rubs his knuckles and looks down, almost disappointed.

LONNIE
After Zombies, Vampires and evil in human form, this doesn’t quite satisfy anymore.

Jacob’s Residence, Later: A couple of cop cars are parked outside and we see Tommy, Debra, Helen, Garry and Joe talking with Lonnie and Robbie. Lonnie and Debra are stood almost on opposite sides to each other though there’s no open avoidance between them.

ROBBIE
Don’t worry, they shouldn’t be getting out any time soon, despite what they may think. 

TOMMY
I hope you’re right.

DEBRA
So what happened anyway?

LONNIE
I decided to show up. I got outside and spotted Red with the gun through the window, just before they got  pulled across. Figured getting Sheriff Robbie was the best course of action.

ROBBIE
Not a Sheriff Lonnie, just holding the fort. 

TOMMY
Still, turned out alright, at least.

We cut to see an insert of a  traumatised looking Darren sat in the back of a police car, tears down his face. 

Back on the others we see Garry and Helen holding each other, looking worried.

HELEN
Our first time trusted at home and something like this happens, what will mom think?

ROBBIE
Don’t worry about it, I’ll talk to her, see if I can help calm her down before you see her.

Helen smiles her thanks as Robbie turns to head over to the other cops. The five remaining people turn to face each other.

HELEN
Why did this have to happen? It’s so stupid, after all we’ve been through and now we get this.

TOMMY
At the end of the day, it isn’t just the supernatural that can cause problems. The human race seems to spawn all kinds of evil.

GARRY
I was just hoping things would quiet down, but there’s always something else.

TOMMY
Garry, I think there is always going to be more problems and challenges. We just have to accept that and face them when they come.

Lonnie smirks slightly.

LONNIE
I’m just pissed that I wasn’t able to get wasted on booze.

Tommy smiles and nods. At least everything is over. We focus on Helen and Garry who seem exhausted by the ordeal.

HELEN
We better go in and start tidying things up.

DEBRA
We’ll give you a hand, if you like.

GARRY
Thanks, it’s appreciated.

They start heading in but Debra looks back and realises there’s just four of them now. Lonnie has vanished. She looks around, sadly perhaps, before heading on into the house. As they reach the front door we hear a roll of thunder and the rain begins to pour down from the sky once again as we fade to…

Cop Car, Interior: All we can hear is the rain splashing down, all other sound is mute as Darren is sat in the back, he’s turned as much as he can to face away from Ian who is sat next to him and he stares out of the window into the night.

The rain dribbles down the window and over his reflection as he stares out into the darkness. His face is filled with an almost childish sense of fear and sadness and any signs of the strong, powerful person he seemed to be before are gone.

We pan out on the cop car driving through the Haddonfield streets, rain around hitting the buildings each side, a turned over children’s tricycle lying on the roadside and no sign of the natural world.

 Fade to Black.

Halloween: The Series
Season Four
Episode 1
The Way of the World
By Scarecrow
Script Editor: Scarecrow Cenobite
Creative Consultant: Robbie.red666
Creative Consultant: Screamer009
Assistant Producer: MysterioMan007
Produced by: Scarecrow Cenobite
Based on Characters created by John Carpenter & Debra Hill