Halloween: The Series.
     Episode 4.8: Our Friends & Neighbors 

               We are firmly set at a high angle, over Haddonfield’s structures and roads.                  The sun glistens at a distance; giving a picturesque feel to our view… the day is taking its course, as the town is quite busy. People walk about, their conversations clashing with the noise of vehicles, the whistling wind, shrieks, ringing phones, doors slamming…
They seem to be coming to a steady crescendo as we come down through fades to a specific house… that of Debra Loomis. 
              The door slightly opens as a fully dressed Debra emerges. She seems ready to take on the day, but not before checking her mail. Debra grabs the batch, including letters and a magazine, out of her box and gives a glance through her neighborhood, taking a moment to feel the summer breeze. She slightly smiles and turns around to be back inside, rummaging through the pack with most of them being bills. Sitting down, she briefly pauses as what seems to be a postcard catches her attention. The cover displays an entrancing exotic location… the warm sun bathing the bluest of seas… 
              It is obviously a traveling ad, but Debra specifically sets it aside. Her attention turns to the next letter, completely blank, save for Debra’s own address and a postage stamp. She frowns, deeming it strange. Her hands gently rip off the top, soon pulling out a two page handwritten letter. Upon laying eyes on the first lines, Debra appears quite alarmed. She intensely reads what follows. Once done she folds up the letter and sets it aside.    
             She folds herself on the sofa, on the verge of tears…

Fade to black.

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

     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.

Adam enters his trailer, after what seems to be a long walk out in town. Wolf excitedly runs inside, barely leaving Adam any time to take off the leash. Closing the door behind him, he is about to take a seat. But the phone suddenly rings. Adam turns to it and picks it up.
ADAM
Adam Travers speaking.

A voice responds.

ADAM
It is. (Pause) Oh dear, I hadn’t even recognized you.

But soon his smile drops. Adam responds to the following sentences with concern, and finally with grunts. The conversation lasts over several minutes. 

ADAM
Thank you.

Adam hangs up the phone. He finally sits down, yet visibly shaken.
INT. BOARDING HOUSE – DAY
               Tommy is on the phone, leaving whatever he is doing as he is quite concerned.

TOMMY
Go on, Debra.

          DEBRA (O.S.)
Tommy, I’m calling you because there’s something I should have told you a long time ago. It’s about my mother.

Is… she alright?

Tommy searches through the H section, his finger narrowing down on Helen’s phone number.

                      Helen is at her room, sitting in front of the mirror. She seems strangely different, her appearance being much more properly taken care of than usual. Dazed, she gets ready to change for the day.

           TOMMY (O.S.)
I wish you would have told me before.

DEBRA
It’s been a bit less than a year. With everything that’s happened I hope you can comprehend why I haven’t or couldn’t rather have told anyone that my mother had left. 

             TOMMY (O.S.)
I understand, I still wish you would have said something. She is your mother after all.

                             DEBRA (Rolls her eyes)
My mother… I received a two-page hand written letter from her, which essentially is her way of saying Debra I care for you, but stay the fuck out of my life.

             TOMMY (O.S.)
No return address?

DEBRA
There you go. I won’t pretend I don’t care or it doesn’t affect me. I had problems with her, but these letters are a poor excuse for closure. In a situation like this you always wish there was some way… some way you could have prevented it, but I should know there’s no point in that.

                 Tommy listens on, wrecked with sudden guilt.
           
TOMMY
I can be there in a few minutes if you want.
            DEBRA (O.S.)
Thank you, I appreciate it. But it’s fine; I’m leaving now anyway to meet my uncle and talk things over. It’s just that I feel bad for Adam.

TOMMY
What happened?

            DEBRA (O.S.)
Oh nothing, I was supposed to meet him for lunch. I tried calling him but he isn’t answering his phone. Guess I’ll have to leave without notice. I haven’t told him either, but if you do get in touch with him, don’t tell him yet.

TOMMY
Ok. I’ll see what I can do. I’ll try calling him myself…  Still, I’m quite sorry to hear the news.
We gently pan away as he wraps up the conversation with Debra. Hanging up with her, a sigh escapes him. Tommy dials a new number…
INT. ELAMB RESIDENCE – DAY
              Lonnie is comfortably snoring through the afternoon, his body crookedly extending all over the large bed. His alarm clock suddenly springs to life with an ever-annoying buzz soon to be followed by the telephone. Lonnie quickly lifts his arm, slamming the phone but bringing up the alarm clock to his ear. 

LONNIE
Hangovers are such a bitch.

While I can understand your girlfriend’s trust was important to you, I think you could have at least mentioned a thing or two.

LONNIE
You know Tommy: You’re totally right and I apologize. (Pause) So what are we talking about again?

            TOMMY (O.S.)
Debra’s mother.

LONNIE
What about Norma Bates?

A slight hesitation on Tommy’s part follows.

           TOMMY (O.S.)
You mean you don’t know? Norma left her husband and Debra.

The news causes little surprise in Lonnie.. 

LONNIE
Whoa, how generous of her. But nope, had no idea. Debra doesn’t speak to me anyway, so  I don’t see why she should want to tell me.

            TOMMY (O.S.)
No, Lonnie. Norma left about a year ago.

Lonnie suddenly rises from the bed. 
LONNIE
What the fuck are you talking about?

           TOMMY (O.S.)
Debra’s mother packed her bags and left home.

LONNIE
And Debra knew about this?

           TOMMY (O.S.)
I was surprised as well she hadn’t told me, I thought you knew though. (Lonnie angrily twitches) but I guess with what’s happened to her during the past year, it was kind of hard dealing with it all, let alone sharing it.

LONNIE
Yeah that’s probably it.

Lonnie readily agrees, but his angry expression says otherwise.

                TOMMY (O.S.)
But Lonnie… things get a little more complicated. (Lonnie doesn’t respond) It sort of involves me and Helen…

INT. JACOBS RESIDENCE – DAY
           Rose patiently waits on the phone as it rings.
INT. CAMPER VAN – DAY
           A dial tone blares through the unhooked phone.
INT. JACOBS RESIDENCE - DAY
           Frustrated, Rose sighs and hangs up. As she moves away we see she is busy placing dishes on the table; Rose pronounces words but is forced to yell them out as the radio is clamors through the house. She repeats her sentence a few times until finally giving up and setting the rest of the table. Soon, the radio is set off and a door is opened: Garry emerges from his room.
GARRY
What’s that mom?

                             ROSE (Slightly annoyed)
I asked you to turn off the radio.

Garry smirks, making his way to the table.

ROSE
Hel-

Helen appears from the hallway.

ROSE
My, looking pretty aren’t we. Come and sit down, breakfast is ready. It would have been done earlier if not for the fact I had to cook it out of the microwave.

HELEN
Didn’t you call the guy for the stove?

GARRY
Did you not hear her this morning?

Before sitting down, Garry pauses to deliver an exaggerated imitation of his mother.

GARRY
Now Mr. Finch, you better warn your wife to make food for three extra people because I’m telling you Mr. Finch we’re having dinner at your house tonight, or at least until you fix our stove!

HELEN
No.

A few laughs escape Helen, looking over at her mother who, being a tad embarrassed, shrugs.

ROSE
It’s been a month we’ve been waiting after him, somebody’s got to do it. I wouldn’t have to do those things if the man of the house knew how to do work a few tricks around here.
HELEN
Man of the house…

Helen is as ready to laugh as Garry is to send a kick her way under the table. Rose winks at Garry as she pats Helen on the back.
ROSE
Eat.

               Helen is packing her things as Rose calls for her. She grabs her backpack and runs down to the living room, where Rose is reading a book. 

ROSE
Honey, phone for you. It’s Tommy.
A smile from ear to ear suddenly appears on Helen’s face, which Rose notices. 

HELEN
Hey, what’s cooking? (Giggles nervously) 

             TOMMY (O.S.)
Well quite a few things actually. You busy today?

                                    HELEN (Surprised/Flattered)
No, not really. I mean I have a class in the afternoon, but besides that I’m free.
                                               
                                           TOMMY (O.S.)
I need to see you, there’s something really important I need to speak to you about. Would you be able to pass by anytime soon?

HELEN
Sure… I can be there in about 15 minutes. 

Rose interrupts her reading to look at Helen.

HELEN
Ok, see you soon bye, bye.

She hangs up, pauses with a slight smirk, then looks up to meet her mother’s gaze. 

HELEN
Can you not call me honey anymore?

                 ROSE (Frowning)
Ok.

GARRY
Bye mom, I’m the man!
Helen rolls her eyes as Rose laughs.

ROSE
Wait, your drum-bursting radio did announce rain in the afternoon. Bring an umbrella!

Garry obeys before leaving, though obviously not without showing how annoyed he is.

HELEN
Jesus, what is he 5 years old?
ROSE
You say that now, but wait until you have children of your own.

HELEN
Like I’ll ever have any kids.

INT. HELEN’S ROOM – DAY
             Helen runs her hand through her hair, making sure it is fine. A knock interrupts her. Rose stands against the door frame.

ROSE
Leaving soon?

HELEN
Yup.

ROSE
So what’s this about not wanting any kids?

As Helen zips up her bag, some of the contents spill over. Frustrated, she picks them all up from the floor. Rose soon realizes she is avoiding the question. 

ROSE
Here let me help.

Both end up sitting on the bed as they pile a few things up.
ROSE
Are you ok? You seem to be a little bit nervous.

               HELEN (Sighs)
I’m afraid.

ROSE
What? Kids?
HELEN
No. Well… there’s this someone, I won’t tell you who.
Rose nods, pretending she has no idea who she’s referring to.

HELEN
I think I’m starting to have feelings for him. And that makes me feel good because I think he feels the same way too and at the same time it makes me afraid because of… you know…

ROSE
Who?

HELEN
Wayne…

Rose rubs Helen’s back, her eyes sad as could be… yet she refrains from inquiring further. Helen, perhaps sensing this, gets up ready to leave. Before exiting both affectionately embrace. 
INT. CAMPER VAN – DAY
            Adam is quietly petting Wolf, while a tear gently makes its way down his cheek.

          Helen steps on the final sidewalk leading her to Tommy’s. Approaching the boarding house she looks up, noticing Tommy from his room’s window. She sends a wave his way but he does not return it. Suddenly worried, she enters the house greeting Mrs. Blankenship then makes her way to Tommy’s room. With each step of the stairway Helen is able to make out that a loud argument is taking place. She parts the door from her way and discovers Lonnie shouting at Tommy. Both heads turn towards her.

                        LONNIE (To Helen)
You knew all along and didn’t say a fucking word to anybody?

Helen steps back, seemingly clueless, as Lonnie inches towards her.

HELEN
What’s going on?

TOMMY
Helen, you remember that trip to the park me, you and Adam took about a year and a half ago? You had a vision…

LONNIE
Jesus Christ.

Looking at Tommy then an angry Lonnie, Helen is flabbergasted. She remembers…
LONNIE
I can’t believe you...

TOMMY
Lonnie, I can understand you’re angry but she’s not at fault. She was going through such a rough time, try to understand her.

HELEN
But Lonnie, we had decided to think about it because what I had seen was so vague, then so many things happened!

LONNIE
You’re going to tell me you had one of your fucking visions and decided to sit on it? Some friends you are…

Guilt-ridden, Tommy is visibly hurt. He steps before Lonnie.

TOMMY
Don’t you ever speak to her like that ever again.

Hidden behind Tommy, Helen can’t help herself as a small smile escapes her. 

TOMMY
And besides, you were the one who was closest to her and she didn’t mention a single word to you. 

Having hit back, perhaps a little below the belt, Lonnie walks through Tommy and Helen in frustration. Tommy is about to walk after but turns to Helen in a hurry.

TOMMY
Meet me here after class, I’m just going to make sure he doesn’t do something stupid.

HELEN
Alright. Oh and Tommy…

TOMMY
Yeah?

HELEN
Thanks for having stood up for me, I appreciate it.
Tommy winks at Helen, giving her thumbs up. He soon darts to his car, leaving Helen in his room. She looks around happily sighing.
INT. DEBRA’S HOUSE – DAY
         Debra is deep in her closest, searching through her many clothes for something very specific. She firmly grabs onto something with all her strength and manages to pull it out. Debra quickly examines a black traveling case and rids it of its dust…A knock is heard coming through her door. She slowly arrives.

DEBRA
Who is it?

LONNIE
The grim reaper.

                               DEBRA (Under her breath)
Godammit.

DEBRA
What is it?

LONNIE
Nothing, I just want to talk to you. Listen, I heard what happened…

Debra quickly walks away from the door and grabs her coat and purse. 
EXT. DEBRA’S HOUSE – DAY
              Lonnie waits outside annoyed by the lack of response. Unbeknownst to him, Tommy’s car quietly makes itself visible down the road. Soon, the door swings open.

DEBRA
Sorry Lonnie. I was just about to leave.

Debra locks the door behind her and walks to her car.

LONNIE
Where the hell are you going?

DEBRA
What do you want? What did you come to do here?

LONNIE
I know we don’t owe each other anything because between me and you it’s over. That’s the clear part. But I just want to know one thing, one thing that’s kinda bothering me…

DEBRA
What?

LONNIE
 Why didn’t you tell me while we were together?

Debra doesn’t answer; she readies her keys to open the car’s door.

LONNIE
Answer me. When did she leave?

Lonnie gets in front of her, blocking her way. Debra takes the key out and pushes her way through, opening his jean jacket by one button. She immediately walks to the other side.

LONNIE
When was it that she left? It’s been a long time hasn’t it?

DEBRA
What does it matter? What’s your point?

Lonnie gets in her way again, making her walk the other side.

LONNIE
Because it hurts to me to know that even when I believed we were doing good, when nothing was wrong in our relationship, you still failed to be a hundred percent honest with me. Don’t you see? I wasn’t a hundred percent wrong to be weary of our relationship was I?
DEBRA
Right, you’re always the victim. You always chose to see everything from your point of view. Never considering that maybe I was bit by a fucking vampire and I didn’t have the strength to deal with little details like having my whole world crumble around me. It was too much of you to even consider for one moment that it wasn’t me doing all those things… 

LONNIE
It always ends up with that same conversation. Over and over again, always the same thing with you. 

DEBRA
Well, then why did you bother coming to see me in the first place?

Debra manages to open her door and get inside. Yet she looks up at Lonnie waiting for an answer. 

LONNIE
Life never tires from teaching that same old lesson that it isn’t ever what it seems. You lied to me Debra; you have that on your conscience. 

DEBRA
You’re the one who doesn’t dodge guilt very well. 
But it does hurt me that after all we’ve been through you’d come and flash this crap all over the place. So I’m going to say it once more. I was not myself during that period. I got infected, the trial had an exhausting effect on me, so many things were happening at the same time, it was too much for me.

                         LONNIE (Shakes head)
You can say whatever you want, it doesn’t change a thing. Face it, Debra, our relationship was a masquerade.

DEBRA
Masquerade? (Laughs) You’re the one who pretended to have any balls the whole time.

Debra slams the door shut and starts the engine about to drive away. Lonnie runs to her window in anger, calling for her. Debra ignores him and makes her way down the road. Midway she turns around and drives down the opposite direction, sliding down her window ready to confront Lonnie again.

DEBRA
Do you remember the first time you told me you loved me? You remember that night?

Lonnie nods.
DEBRA
What did you confess to me?

LONNIE
Before or after you ripped off my pants?

DEBRA
The minute, thirty seconds after I did. When we were both lying down breathless. Well you were, I was just feeling very used. You told me why you thought you acted the way you did sometimes, the store robbing and such.

Lonnie nods.

DEBRA
Now, Lonnie, you said it was because you dreaded yourself sometimes. 

LONNIE
A little self-loathing from time to time helps you stay modest. 
DEBRA
Exactly, self-loathing that’s the word you used. You said you got yourself involved in those situations as a way to escape those feelings of self-hate and personal dread... because in the end you hated yourself since you always felt like you weren’t good enough to save your sister. 

Lonnie quietly nods.

DEBRA
And that night, you told me that because you loved me, and because you knew I loved you just as much. 

Debra reaches out to fix Lonnie’s jacket button. 

DEBRA
What we had was real. 

Once done she pats it, leaves her hand on his stomach for barely a moment, and quickly brings her arm back in the car.

DEBRA
But I don’t think those feelings towards yourself  have gone away. I honestly hope one day you finally find the right person to help you with that.

INT. TOMMY’S CAR – DAY 
            Tommy watches on as the conversation carries on between them. Debra shows him a card causing Lonnie to react in shock. Tommy inches over trying to figure out whatever is going on… Not a few moments later, the conversation ends as Debra drives away. Tommy starts the engine and drives towards Lonnie who soon notices him.

LONNIE
What are you following me?

TOMMY
What happened?

LONNIE
She’s leaving Haddonfield for a while!

TOMMY
What do you mean?

LONNIE
Debra showed me this postcard and told me she was leaving everything and taking a trip for a while. 

TOMMY
Where to?

LONNIE
I don’t know, some exotic location or something. 

TOMMY
Did she say when?

LONNIE
No. She didn’t mention it, but I think she’s worried for her safety. She didn’t seem to take the threats lightly. She did say it was probably the easiest solution and that she finally needed time for herself.
TOMMY
Did she tell you what the letter said? 

LONNIE
From the pale horse?

TOMMY
From her mother I mean…

LONNIE
Not that it would make a difference, both affected her the same way. 
But Tommy isn’t laughing…

LONNIE
What, I’m the one who’s being honest here. She didn’t have the greatest relationship with her mother. I think it was probably a relief for her family that she left. 

TOMMY
Though things did get worse when she found out her daughter had you for a boyfriend, right?

LONNIE
I don’t know who the hell she thought she was. My relationship to Debra wasn’t so different from the one she had with Lyle… I always used to have the last word.

TOMMY
You mean yes dear?

Lonnie looks about ready to flip him off. 

LONNIE
Anyway, she’s been going through a rough time…

TOMMY
You think maybe we need to do a little something for her?

               LONNIE (Shrugs)
I don’t have anything to do all day… so…

TOMMY
Maybe we should get together, do something for her. 

LONNIE
There’s that cafe that opened not too far from here.

TOMMY
That would be perfect. Helen’s coming back after class, so I could tell her about it. Debra won’t be a problem to reach. The only problem is Adam; I can’t seem to reach him. He’s not answering the phone. Debra was supposed to have lunch with him but she couldn’t reach him either. Nobody seems to be able to reach him. I wouldn’t want us to do something for Debra and not have him there. I’m actually getting a bit worried about the old fella. (Pause) Could you do me a favor?

LONNIE
No.

TOMMY
Listen I’ve got to head back and you just said you had nothing to do all day long so… do me a favor and go see what’s wrong. If he’s fine greet him your usual way, which consists of telling him to go to hell, and if he’s not get in touch with the nearest adult. 
 
Lonnie barely smirks. 

INT. HADDONFIELD UNIVERSITY – CLASS – DAY
           Helen is sitting down at a desk, uncomfortable and unable to concentrate as well. Her book seems to be staring at her, rather than she at it.
INT. HADDONFIELD UNIVERSITY – DAY - LATER
          The bell has rung, the class has ended. Helen walks about the hordes of other students. She quietly waits out in the corner until Joe arrives, staring at Helen. 

JOE
Helen?

HELEN
Um. Ya… Sorry, didn’t notice you.  

Helen and Joe begin walking down the hallway.

JOE
Jeez, you kinda seemed like you were in a trance there. Didn’t know you found Mr. Conway so attractive. 

HELEN
More like repugnant. 

Helen spots Colin, who briefly glances at her with a mix of apparent anger and sadness but then turns away. Joe takes notice of Helen.

JOE
Earth to Helen…

 Soon, Helen and Joe stop dead in their tracks as they hear a faint cry. They turn to find Greg and Emily sitting on the grass. The cries emerge from her as she is probably still mourning her sister. Greg has his arms around her, in an effort to console her. With only a glance, Joe and Helen agree to walk over. Emily wipes a few tears as she looks up to them. 

HELEN
Hey Emily, Greg. We just wanted to come over and say how sorry we are about what happened. 

JOE
Yeah.
EMILY
Thank you girls, that’s really nice of you. I’m lucky I have Greg or else I think I would have gone crazy. 

Helen looks as Greg as he smiles at Emily, affectionately caressing her face. He takes her in his arms for a seemingly everlasting comfort.

JOE
I guess we’ll see each other tomorrow. Bye.

All exchange good-byes, as Helen and Joe are about to exit school grounds.

JOE
Wow, that really is sad. To have lost a sister so young. 

HELEN
It’s hard to think about. God, I hate how I always get overwhelmed so easily. My psychologist says to  think happy positive thoughts. 
JOE
Whoa, are you ok?

HELEN
Yeah, just tell me a few dirty jokes on the way home and I’ll be fine.

JOE
Actually, my dad is coming to pick me up. But you can come along with us if you want. He’ll drop you off; it’s on our way.

HELEN
Oh, no thanks. It’s fine. I’m not going home anyway. 

JOE
You sure?

HELEN
Yeah. 

Helen smiles and waves as she parts with Joe. Walking around the school, her pace suddenly slows as a particular thought seems to have popped into her head. Helen hesitates in her following step… she stops, keeps walking, then finally decides to walk back to school. 
INT. HADDONFIELD UNIVERSITY – DAY
           Helen reaches a payphone, dialing Tommy’s number.

HELEN
Hey, Tommy.

              TOMMY (O.S.)
Hey, you still coming?

HELEN
Actually I was wondering if you would mind picking me up? I’m still at school.

           TOMMY(O.S.)
Alright no problem.

HELEN
See you later then.

Helen hangs up, making a coquettish smile. 
EXT. CAMPER VAN – DAY
            Lonnie slows down his motorcycle, resting it next to the van. From outside, Lonnie is able to see the outline of Adam’s head and shoulders. He comes before the door, knocking twice and immediately opening the door. He sets foot inside, discovering an Adam barely caring to turn around and meet his gaze. Adam’s palm quickly rises up to dry any tears left strolling down his cheeks. Lonnie stares at him for a long stretch of time, enabling a generous moment of silence to take place. He finally brings up his hand to pinch himself. 

LONNIE
Damn it.

Adam finally turns his head to him.

ADAM
What is it?

LONNIE
Not that I care how you’re doing…

ADAM
Lonnie...

LONNIE
Actually Tommy sent me. Debra and he have been trying to reach you but they couldn’t. I know given your age you’re used to the Morse code, but a phone usually has to stay on its hook in order to work.

ADAM
Debra? Oh poor thing, I completely forgot about her lunch appointment.

Adam puts the phone back on his hook.

ADAM
Where is she? What did she say?

LONNIE
Nothing, uh… She’s fine. What about you? You feeling alright?

ADAM
Well… life is life, there’s nothing you can do about it. (Pause) Thanks for asking though, I appreciate it.

Adam nods at Lonnie, smiling at him. Lonnie replies with a timid one. 

LONNIE
Ok then, it seems you’re alive and kicking…

Lonnie slightly turns around, indicating he is about to head for the door.

ADAM
Debra told me you’re taking formative classes.

Lonnie pauses and turns to meet Adam’s gaze.

LONNIE
Yeah.

ADAM
Good, that’s excellent. You know, I saw you once, when Helen had her car accident. Deputy Redman  had asked you for a hand and you handled that situation very well given the circumstances.

Lonnie seems surprised yet obviously flattered: Adam has touched his weak spot.

LONNIE
Gee, thanks I appreciate that. Yeah that kind of was a wake up call. Not since Sammy had I witnessed something so random. In a sense it helped me face the realities of what the job meant. I’m probably going to be seeing things like every now and then on the job and it made me feel ready for it. It feels good to know I might prevent something like that from happening. Being useful you know?

Adam nods, facing his window. After the moment stretches into a couple of minutes, Lonnie realizes that something is wrong.

LONNIE
Are you ok?

ADAM
Sometimes though, you can feel so damn useless…

Adam wipes a tear.

LONNIE
What happened?

ADAM
You wouldn’t want to know.

LONNIE
Probably, but I’d pretty much look like a dishonest fool walking away after having just sworn to helping people. I’ll stop and listen as long as you promise not to tell anyone…

Lonnie’s cocky smirk reassures Adam he is only kidding of course. Adam’s hand indicates for Lonnie to come forward and take a seat. He does so and inches forward to get a better listen.

ADAM
I’m going to tell you a little story before telling you my current troubles. I’m going to tell you because I think you need to hear it. You seem to be wanting to get your life together. Maybe you plan to go through with it, maybe it’s just a phase. I’ll tell you honestly, man-to-man, it isn’t any of my business. Perhaps one day you’ll have children of your own and I think this is something important to remember when you’ll have the responsibility of guiding a child through the corruption of this world. It’ll be ten times harder than doing that under the oath of your badge.

Lonnie nods.
ADAM
When I was growing up, being about ten or eleven, I had a best friend named John. He was my best friend in the world, friends like you only have when you’re eleven. You know the ones I mean. When you’re forty or fifty, these are the kinds of memories you can only be fond of. Back home there wasn’t much to do, it was only a small town, so we’d create any sort of shenanigans just to keep busy, especially during summer. You name it, we did it. Well, of course sometimes we’d get caught and once home we’d get punished, at least I did. But the next morning it was as if nothing had ever happened and we’d be on our way again. One day, while going on and about trying to find something to do, a magnificent apple tree happened to cross our sights. Now I know it might sound as if I’m overdoing it, but that’s how you see things as a child and that’s how I remember it now. (Pause) Well, you know what, let’s just cut to the chase. I’d love to make it sound honorable about how we wanted to do it because we were really poor and deprived children. The unspoken truth was that me and John were really doing because we hated the man who’s property it was. Me and John didn’t even have to exchange a word, and yet managed to conspire with nothing but a glance, we were young and foolish. We’d obviously go and grab them right there and then if it wasn’t for the tall fence guarding it all. Not to mention all of it resided on the man’s backyard, who was a friend of our fathers. Vile Ferguson was his name… the one we gave him anyway. We despised him, always rude, never sociable. He co-managed the building our mothers were working in and often joined the men for a pint in the local pub. It was no wonder he could afford a property like that. Basically we hatched a plan, with a few other accomplices of course, and decided to go at night so that it could be done without us being seen. 

LONNIE
Hard to believe you were once almost as cool as I. 

ADAM
I’ll ignore that and go on… We ended up being four in total. We gathered round his fence and climbed one at a time. Marcus, the older one, went first. The other one, I think his name was James went second. By the time the fence had to carry my weight and John’s, it bent over and sent John smashing against several branches. In a matter of seconds the tree was heavily damaged. Marc immediately ran away. James, John and me soon ran as well but were seen by Mr. Ferguson. You could bet that by the next morning he called each of our fathers. Apparently the tree had cost him what would roughly equal twenty American dollars…

LONNIE
Well that was a relief for your ass.

ADAM
Twenty American dollars at that time is about one hundred and fifty today. So when James’ father got the call, James got about a week’s punishment which meant cleaning dishes and doing chores. John’s father told Mr. Ferguson to go to hell and never call again. If ever he’d call blaming his misfortunes on his son again, he’d have to watch his back. Both me and James were in awe of his father and wished he was our father at a time like that. Since no one would offer to pay for the tree, my father swore he would make me work until I made all the money by myself and could give it back to Ferguson. My hatred for that man more than doubled on that day. I don’t know that I dreaded my father too, but I wasn’t too happy to be under his roof for that particular time. I couldn’t sleep at night simply for the sake of the injustice that had occurred to me. I was so angry, I’d be forced to do chores for all the neighbors while I’d watch John and James fooling around for the entire summer. I slowly made that twenty dollars, which took me much more than a summer to accomplish. When I finally made the entire money I went over to Ferguson’s house, looking as miserable as ever, where he politely refused the money. You see my father and he had arranged for me to make the money with the intention that I would end up keeping it. Surely by the end of all that I was tiresomely happy, but I don’t think I fully grasped what my father had intended for me. To further prove my point, me and John still spoke after that, but things weren’t really the same. I held this secret grudge against him for him not having to do anything over what he did. (Long pause) He died in prison last night. I got the call this morning. I think of that little boy he was and it saddens me to no end seeing what life he had created for himself… I can’t help but thinking he threw his life away. And I think he realized that, especially in the end. He learned the day before he had a terminal illness and probably tried to escape in a bid for free life again.

LONNIE
What happened for him to end up there?

ADAM
You see that summer my father taught me a value I cannot even associate to a singular name. That summer my father taught me a lot about the value of respect, honor, hard work, taking responsibility and being a man. It’s a great lesson that I will probably never get the chance to be able to teach… 

INT. RESTAURANT – DAY
           Debra and Sam Loomis are having lunch. 

SAM
Debra, go seek your father. I understand that you’ve been going through difficult times but, please, trust me. Seek him, it will do you both good. He’s my brother and I know for a fact that the probability that he’s angry at you is none. 

Debra looks down on her hands where she is handling the letter. Her hands are visibly shaking.

DEBRA
I will go see him, I know I need him as much as he needs me. Before I leave for my trip I’ll go pay him a visit, you’re more than welcome to come along. 

SAM
Thank you Debra. When are you planning to leave?

DEBRA
I’ll be making the arrangements tonight and will probably leave by the end of the week. It’s better this way… and safer for me as well. I’m planning on announcing it to my friends tonight… In fact I was supposed to have lunch with Adam, damn, I completely forgot. Let me give him a call.

INT. ADAM’S CAMPER VAN – DAY
         The phone suddenly rings. Adam stares at it over the span of a couple of rings.
 
ADAM
I’m thinking whether I should pick it up.

LONNIE
I’ll pick it up. I’ll get rid of whoever it is. 

ADAM
Please, Thank you. 
                              LONNIE (Picks up phone)
Haddonfield nuthouse. 

Adam inevitably shakes his head.
INT.RESTAURANT - DAY
      Standing in the corner of the restaurant Debra hangs on to a phone, at loss for words.

DEBRA
Oh… Lonnie. Sorry, I must have misdialed. I actually wanted to call Adam…

INT. ADAM’S CAMPER VAN - DAY

               LONNIE (Grins)
Misdialed ain’t got nothing to do with it.

           DEBRA (O.S.)
Oh but this does…
Lonnie quickly wipes off that grin as the phone is slammed loudly on its hook. 
LONNIE
I guess she’s a little angry with me.

ADAM
Debra?

LONNIE
How’d you guess?
 
ADAM
The stupid smirk. 

LONNIE
Right.

ADAM
Tell me Lonnie, now that I am reasonably calm enough to ask, why do you have to make her life so difficult? 

Though seemingly annoyed by the question, Lonnie is about to answer but is interrupted by the loud dial tone from the phone: He forgot to put it on its hook. Lonnie grasps it and stretches to reach its hook until he pauses. He has clearly set his sights on something particular: an elegant silver watch on the counter. 

LONNIE
I gave Debra that watch.

ADAM
Ah so that’s what it was. She asked me to hang on to it for a while without any explanation. So you still haven’t answered my question.

LONNIE
I’ve never made her life difficult. You always pin-pointed me as the bad guy when in fact she’s the one who ended up hurting me.

ADAM
Or so you like to make yourself believe. 

LONNIE
What I’m talking about has nothing to do with what you’re referring to. What I’m talking about is the fact that her mother left her and her father last year, and Debra never even mentioned a word.

Adam is shocked by the news, triggering several feelings all at the same time.
ADAM
Or perhaps you weren’t the kind of boyfriend to elicit trust from her. 

LONNIE
That’s kind of a little below the belt don’t you think?  

ADAM
Then why didn’t she tell you?

LONNIE
Stop it Adam… Don’t make me angry, you wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.

ADAM
Is that a threat?

LONNIE
No, it’s a quote you old fart.

ADAM
One thing I never liked about you was the fact that you had trouble taking anything seriously. And I knew in the end that that was what would end up hurting your relationship.

LONNIE
Our relationship was fine!

ADAM
Then why didn’t she tell you? If what you had was truly genuine…

Lonnie struggles to come up with an answer, his anger boiling up, especially under Adam’s insisting glare.

LONNIE
She was not herself during that period. Firstly the trial had an exhausting effect on her, then she got infected, so many things were happening at the same time, it was all too much for her.

ADAM
You are pathetic, you know that. 

LONNIE
How dare you even fucking talk to me like that! Who the hell are you to even judge? You and that eternal story about that John. The truth is you don’t even give a shit about him; you haven’t even talked to the guy since you were twelve. Thing is, his death just made you realize how worthless your own life is! What do you have? Tell me Adam, I’m dying to know? What do you have? You’re almost fifty, you live in a goddamn trailer, you have no family nor work… ‘It’s an amazing lesson I will never get to teach’- That meant forget about kids cuz’ your prostate won’t survive that anymore. And the entire past year you’ve been scrutinizing and criticizing my own relationship with a woman I really loved while you didn’t even have the balls to make the moves on the one woman you did! Shame on you Adam. Ever since you’ve known me, you have always brought me to down to make me feel like shit. But between me and you we know who’s the real nothing…

Lonnie angrily glares at Adam for a moment more, only to slam his way out the van. Adam brings his left hand on his right in an effort to conceal the fact that it is shaking. 
EXT. HADDONFIELD UNIVERSITY – DAY
            Helen stands in front of the university, her eyes looking about for Tommy. Emily Hodges and Greg come walking up behind her.

EMILY
Waiting for someone Helen?

HELEN
Yes, a friend. He should be here any minute.

Tommy’s car can now be seen making its way.

HELEN
Oh, he’s here. See you tomorrow.

Greg nudges Emily, both ridiculing Helen. However naively, Helen looks on proudly as Tommy’s car parks right in front of her ready to pick her up. Once inside she waves at them, they wave back showcasing hypocritical grins.
INT. TOMMY’S CAR – DAY

TOMMY
Hodge’s daughter acting nice? (Helen shrugs) Weren’t they the ones who gave you a hard time when your father passed away?

HELEN
Tommy, do me a favor. Let’s not mention them or my father ever again. There’s not enough time in the world.
TOMMY
Sorry, I’m just talking nonsense.

HELEN
At least your not insanely rambling nonsense.

Tommy laughs, allaying some of the tension Helen is feeling.

HELEN
Tommy… Why did you ask to see me today?

TOMMY
What do you mean?

HELEN
Well why did you call me up this morning and ask to see me?

TOMMY
You know why…

Helen, however uncertain, beams with hope.

TOMMY
Debra sounded so upset this morning. I couldn’t help but feel angry at myself. (Helen’s face drops)
Maybe if I could have said something, she could have been able to reach her mother… It’s a shame we have to learn the news now.  

Helen disconnects.

TOMMY
Hope Lonnie still isn’t angry. But I guess seeing it from his point of view you could see why he is. You know, I wasn’t one of those who doubted their relationship, cough Adam, cough. But you’d think as long as they went out together, there was some sort of communication between them, particularly when something as big as that happens.  

                HELEN (Defiant)
But then again communication should be as prevalent in a friendship as in a relationship. You and Adam were her closest friends and she did not mention a word to either of you. It makes no sense to pile all of this on Lonnie.

Tommy can’t help but smile.

TOMMY
You’re very smart and mature for a eighteen year old.

HELEN
Nineteen. (Pause) If I really was that smart and mature maybe I’d take my own advice.

TOMMY
What do you mean?

HELEN
I love you.

Helen watches Tommy unrelentingly, waiting for a reaction.

TOMMY
Helen… I don’t know what to say.

HELEN
Well how do you feel?

TOMMY
You know what, I knew it. If we’re here to be honest with each other, I admit I felt it.

HELEN
Yes, but how do you feel? About me?

TOMMY
Helen, you know I deeply care for you… but…

HELEN
If you knew why didn’t you tell me.

TOMMY
I’ve been thinking about it ever since that day in the lab. I wanted to talk to you about it and I was. But I thought Debra’s situation was slightly more urgent. Debra’s in a period of need.

HELEN
But I love you.  I need you. 

As a light turns red causing Tommy to stop, Helen approaches him wanting to kiss him. But Tommy moves backwards…

TOMMY
I don’t feel for you that way. I’m sorry…

The conversation turns cold; Tommy keeps driving while Helen has no idea which direction to stare at.

HELEN
What’s going through your head?

TOMMY
Frankly I’m a bit surprised by your attitude. You seemingly couldn’t care less about Debra’s 
going-ons .

HELEN
Debra, along everyone else, is living a full life, no matter what. I’m not. She has a father who is going through her situation. Not happening for me. She was in a serious relationship with a guy she deeply loved in which she could have relayed her situation. I can’t. Joe has a father to pick her up after school, I don’t. Emily Hodges has a boyfriend, a man who offers his shoulder to cry on when she feels like mourning her sister, I don’t!

Helen sighs, losing her choleric composure.   
INT. JACOBS’ RESIDENCE – DAY
        The aforementioned Mr. Finch is kneeling right under the open oven. 

ROSE
I don’t think it’s the oven neon. 

The repairman doesn’t respond, apparently ignoring her.

ROSE
I’m thinking maybe it could be the fuse…

FINCH
I know.

Mr. Finch delivers his response in quite a rude a manner. His eyes lazily hover above the stove as Rose looks on, annoyed. As the doorbell rings, she wearily lets him out of her sight to get to the door. She soon finds herself face to face with Adam. They both smile at each other, Rose showcasing the happy grin, while Adam sports the bittersweet one. He is both calm and nervous upon laying eyes on her. 

ADAM
Good afternoon miss.

ROSE
Monsieur.

Rose moves out of the passage, showing him the way. 

ADAM
How are things? Getting that stove fixed?

Rose inches her head towards the kitchen as they make their way there. She then rolls her eyes in annoyance obviously indicating her dissatisfaction with the way things are going. 
ADAM
Good afternoon, sir.

Finch gets up on his knees, gathering his tools and finally shaking Adam’s hand. He turns to Rose, with a big smile of course.

FINCH
Well Miss Rose, everything has been taken care of. It now works fine, just one of those technical thingamajigs, always happens. 

Rose is taken aback by his sudden change in attitude. Finch dips his cap and politely greets them both.

FINCH
You both have yourselves a good day.

ROSE
Yeah you too. 

Finch makes his way out the door. Rose soon realizes the reason behind Finch’s change in manners and turns to Adam. Yet he is suddenly not there. As she calls his name, walking back where they came from, he appears through a doorway, holding a small vest in his hands. He tightly wraps it, along with his arms, around her shoulders.

ADAM
Let’s go out. It’s not a bad day at all… wherever you want to go.
ROSE
I feel like going near the water.

INT. HADDONFIELD PARK – DAY
         Adam and Rose walk over a small bridge as a narrow water flow dives right under it, finally joining a large pond in the background. The birds fly above the trees, with some, loudly chirping. Rose can’t help but smile at them. They walk along the path, exchanging not a single word, nor do they need to.
         Their walk culminates to pause on a nearby bench. Rose is busy examining her surroundings, while Adam is as busy studying her. 

ROSE
I’ve always loved nature. All it demands of you is a little respect. You can’t help but feel at peace.

Suddenly Adam’s face paints a smile, while she is still looking away. 

ADAM
I never saw it that way. (Pause) That’s what I always loved about you. From the littlest of things I could always afford to get a new perspective on them.

ROSE
In a way, that’s what love is all about, isn’t it?

Rose smiles, yet frowns. She turns around.
ROSE
You know, something’s different with you today…

Adam holds on to her arms and moves in and kisses her. Rose is visibly surprised, she kisses him back, but removes herself a moment later. 

ROSE
Adam…

ADAM
(suddenly, somewhat frantic)
I love you Rose, more than anything in the world. I love your kids; I want to take care of them. I want to be the good father they never had. It’s about time we all get together. We could get away from this place and have a better life. 

ROSE
I…Wh… Adam, what’s wrong with you?

ADAM
What do you mean?

ROSE
Well for one thing it sounds more like you’re pleading than asking. 

Adam takes a pause and a deep breath. He buries his face in his hands for a moment and finally lets out a long sigh.

ADAM
I just think we could all be so happy together. We’ve wasted enough time already. I realized that I’m approaching fifty and I have nothing… nothing at all. When I’ll die, what will I leave behind? What’s MY legacy? Nothing. If it weren’t for you, I’d be a bloody waste of a life.

ROSE
That’s not true. You have your writings.

ADAM
I don’t want Fallen Angel to be the sole fruit of my existence. It is said that if one can achieve even a single gesture of goodwill, then the long struggle of life will be justified. I want that to be you, to be your kids, the close family that we could be. 
But they’re grown kids, another few years they’ll be adults and on their own. I want to be there for you.

ROSE
No, there’s something I need you to understand. 

ADAM
Make me understand.

ROSE
Remember not long ago after Wayne died, you took me out and Helen had a car accident. I told you I was ready to be true to myself and I was. We shared quite a lot of times together didn’t we?

ADAM
How could I forget?

ROSE
But let’s be honest with ourselves. Something has kept us from going forward.

ADAM
I admit I felt that.
ROSE
I told you that day when we were discussing what was important to me, that my kids are my primary goals in life. 

ADAM
And I said…

ROSE
To do something for myself.

ADAM
And you said…

ROSE
(Takes Adam’s hand) That these moments with you was something represented exactly that. (Pause)
But there are some things I still haven’t gone through with Garry and Helen, especially Helen. I need to tighten that circle before I let anyone else inside. Otherwise things would feel too quick if I didn’t settle what needs to be settled first. I just need to do that before I feel ready. Can you see that?

ADAM
What are you referring to exactly Rose?

Rose looks away, shaking her head seemingly tearing up.
INT. TOMMY’S CAR – DAY
Helen isn’t able to look Tommy in the face. 

HELEN
If you don’t want me, who will want me?

Helen quietly states this almost as an afterthought.

TOMMY
Come on, Helen. There’s plenty of guys who’d want a nice girl like you. 

HELEN
Guys who want me? Nobody wants to come near me. To them I’m a freak. All their perverted minds can think of is how my father had his way with me! I disgust them… 

Helen bends her head downwards as tears drop on her lap. Tommy watches her, impotent, defeated. Tommy parks his car as shivers are probably running down his spine… Helen hasn’t moved. He inches towards her, putting his arms around.

HELEN
Don’t touch me. 

Helen shrugs him off. Ill-tempered, she opens the door and walks off.

TOMMY
Helen, wait!
Helen ignores him, disappearing round a corner.
EXT. JACOBS’ RESIDENCE – DAY
      Adam looks on as Rose is about to mount the steps to her home. 

ROSE
I’ll consider your offer one day, I can tell you that. I’ve got to be there for them as much as I can now.

ADAM
And I’ll always be here to help.

ROSE
I love you.

ADAM
I love you too, Miss.  

Rose kisses Adam before running up the steps. 
INT. COUNTRY MANOR – DAY
           Debra quickly runs in through the hallway to get to her office. Waiting by her office door are Mathew and Mickey Stone. 

MATHEW
You see, she’s here. 

Debra slows down her pace for a moment, seemingly unsure, then quickly gains a smile for the pair.

DEBRA
Yes! I’m here. How are you Mickey?

Mickey timidly looks up. 

MICKEY
I’m fine.

Debra smiles at him, patting him on his back. She unlocks her office and allows them to come in. Debra follows, closing the door behind her.
INT. JACOB’S RESIDENCE - DAY
            Rose enters her house, taking off her coat and about to heading for the kitchen. But not before picking out her book and setting it on the sofa. She finally resumes her way and sets water to boil. After a few moments of waiting for the stove to heat up, she gradually realizes the stove hasn’t been fixed at all. She angrily takes the water and throws it in the sink.      
INT. DEBRA’S OFFICE – LATER
         The session has been going on for some time. Debra quietly listens to Mickey.

MICKEY
I miss mom… but …

DEBRA
Go on, don’t be afraid.

MICKEY
I hope it doesn’t sound too naVve, but… I hope she isn’t angry when I don’t think about her. 
Mathew affectionately brings his hand over Mickey’s head. He mumbles a few words.

DEBRA
What was that?
Debra patiently waits as Mickey follows his shrug with a moment of silence.

MICKEY
I didn’t have the chance to say goodbye. All I would want is to see her again, one more time.

Debra pauses, in fact she seems to be in a daze. She suddenly brings up her watch.

DEBRA
Ok, I’m afraid this is the end of the session. Mr. Stone, next week as usual?

MATHEW
Yes. Call me Mathew will you?

DEBRA
I’d like to speak to you for one moment if you don’t mind.

MATHEW
Sure. 

Mickey looks up at his father as he and Debra walk closer to the office door, carrying on the conversation in whispers. 

MATHEW
Anything wrong?

DEBRA
No. Well yes… I’ve noticed Mickey has been slightly distant. I would ask if he’s mentioned anything about this to you, but teens can usually be very subtle about things like these.

MATHEW
I noticed the same thing. Before getting here, he was reluctant to put his shoes on. I had to tell him over and over again…

DEBRA
When a child goes through a thing like this, it’s very possible that he’s afraid to get attached. My relationship to him is one of confidence, and he might be afraid to…(Pauses)

MATHEW
Dr Loomis?
                 DEBRA (Cont’d)
… might be afraid I might go away as well. 

MATHEW
The nights when he has nightmares and I have to stay very closely to him, he tells me exactly that. I sometimes spend hours having to reassure him I won’t go anywhere... 

Debra turns to Mickey, smiling at him. She walks over to him, kneeling to level their heights. 
DEBRA
It’s time to go, but we have an appointment next week, I’ll be here waiting. As long as you need me.

Mickey nods as he slowly bounces off the chair to join his father. Both wave at her as she closes the door behind them. She turns around sighing. Her hand reaches into her breast pocket, retrieving the vacation postcard. Hey eyes easily convey she’s already forgetting about it.
INT. JACOBS RESIDENCE – DAWN
             Rose is sitting at her kitchen table, by herself. Her eyes gaze deep into nothingness, lost in a land of thought. Her fingers playfully moving around the base of her glass while her mouth lets out a quiet sigh. Her features soon light up when the doorknob is heard being handled. Rose smiles, expecting either Garry or Helen to come through the door. The door slowly opens wide with Helen entering the house, trying to retreat her house key from the lock: it won’t budge.

ROSE
Honey how was your day?

Helen slams the door in anger.

HELEN
Sorry.
ROSE
Helen is everything ok?

Helen barely grunts. Rose nervously looks on at daughter as she turns her back to her, seemingly avoiding her. Helen turns on the stove, waiting for it to heat up.

ROSE
Helen… Is anything wrong? Talk to me.

Helen doesn’t answer; instead she’s gazing at the stove.

ROSE
…Honey, the stove doesn’t work.

HELEN
I hate this fucking house!

Rose is startled as Helen rushes upstairs. She sadly brings her gaze down her glass. 
INT. LENNY’S CAFÉ – DUSK
               Tommy is sitting next to Adam, both looking down their cups. The back of the cafe is one of startling contrast as a celebration erupts. Tommy turns around, smiling at Robbie Redman, affectionately grasping Julianne (3.18) with his arm. Their cheering friends surrounding the couple. 
              Tommy turns back in time to see Helen arriving at a careful distance from Lonnie. Almost simultaneously, Adam and Tommy suddenly seem uncomfortable. Lonnie sits at the table, greeting Tommy as does Helen with Adam, but she then only exchanges a slight nod with Tommy, the same way Lonnie does with Adam. Once all are seated, a silence takes place between them. Lonnie quickly distracts himself by ordering coffee while Tommy checks his watch awaiting Debra, running a few moments late as expected.     

WAITRESS
Coffee for the young lady too?

Tommy glances over as Helen, sitting at the opposing left, nods. As her eyes meet his, he looks away, checking his watch then once again turning to the festivities behind him. Adam looks over at Lonnie, the anger quietly boiling up in him, but his eye catches Helen staring at him. His hardened features immediately drop, now painting a smile. Before he can mouth a word, all heads turn to Debra as she slowly makes her way to the table.   
               She generally seems calm, yet it is obvious she’s been crying. She sits down at the only place left: between Lonnie and Tommy. 
              As the waitress brings the coffees for all, Debra nods at her, who immediately understands… While patiently waiting, she stares down at the table in sadness.          
              Perhaps surprising Debra and all at the table, everyone, save for Lonnie, offers their cup of coffee to her by forwarding it in her direction. She shakes her head, politely refusing all of them. A few polite giggles are exchanged.  

              Lonnie now gazes at her without interruption, noticing the redness of her cheeks. He slightly yet affectionately forwards his hand on her arm. Nevertheless, she slowly pulls it away from him. While sipping his cup, Tommy carefully watches what is going on, then turns his eyes towards Adam’s direction, whose rage has been summoned once more, his eyes cursing Lonnie for causing Debra pain. Lonnie, in guilt, stares back at Adam, but both soon look away. 
              A tear rolls down Debra’s cheek, but immediately wipes it away. Perhaps feeling responsible, Tommy looks over at Helen. But she does not seem to want to glare back as she is busy enough nursing a wounded heart. 
             Debra finally receives her coffee. She thanks the waitress with a smile and proceeds to add sugar and milk. While mixing with the aid of a straw, it seems to her everyone is carefully avoiding eye contact.
            In the background we are able to decipher Robbie standing on a chair, saying a few words. The people around them clap approvingly once he is done. He seemingly belts out a joke or two as laughter follows once he is done
           The waitress comes around the table obviously warning him he has to get down the chair. Once he does so, she serves the drinks to all. All raise them up to the couple, whereas Robbie raises it back at them.
 
ROBBIE
This if for everyone, the ones who matter… our friends and neighbors.

Robbie playfully gets on the table, as more laughter erupts. Lonnie and Tommy turn their attention to that table as a way to ignore the tensions running amok theirs. Robbie takes his big bottle and knocks it against everyone’s around them, his family, friends… As he knocks it with Julianne’s glass, he gives it quite a long swing that allows the beer to splash all over his face. Julianne puts her glass under his face, allowing the beer to stream back into it. 

JULIANNE
Cheers!

Lonnie obviously does not refrain from laughing. He turns to his table suddenly finding everyone’s eyes have stopped meandering. In a move that seems born out of envy, they each follow the crowd as one by one they raise their drinks and knock their glasses together.

LONNIE/DEBRA/ADAM/TOMMY/HELEN
Cheers.

They drink up…. As we slowly retract from the café up to a high angle, over Haddonfield’s structures and roads. The sun is setting as the day is ending its course.
Fade to black.  

Halloween: The Series

Our friends and neighbors
By Robbie Red
Script Editor: Scarecrow Cenobite
Creative Consultant: Robbie Red
Creative Consultant: Screamer009
Assistant Producer: MysterioMan007
Produced by: Scarecrow Cenobite
Based on Characters created by John Carpenter & Debra Hill