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Burn Notice

"Speaking In Tongues"

Written by

Jennifer Quintenz

Marc Manus David BairdManus Entertainment Kinetic Management(310) 720-0672 (818) 348-0948


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TEASER

INT. MIAMI CONDO - LIVING ROOM - DAY

This condo would be gorgeous if it werent disheveled from arecent search. Someone inserts a key into the lock outside.

With a sharp CRACK-- the handle turns.

MICHAEL opens the door and pockets a BUMP KEY. He ducksthrough POLICE TAPE crisscrossing the doorway and enters.

Michael begins methodically searching the living room.

MICHAEL (V.O.)Hunting for information at asecured crime scene can be hit ormiss. If the authorities have areason to conduct a really thoroughsearch-- investigating a possible

murder, for example-- youreprobably out of luck. When itsyour only lead? You do it anyway.

Michaels PHONE RINGS. He looks at the ID, then answers.

MICHAEL (CONTD)Hi, Fi.

FIONA (O.S.)So, what are you planning to do?

MICHAEL

I was thinking about getting somedrapes for the loft. They saytimeless neutrals are in again.

FIONA (O.S.)Be serious, Michael. You mightwant to consider getting out oftown for a while. We dont knowanything about these people...beyond the fact that they threwyour only CIA contact off abuilding right after he called to

warn you about them.Michael heads into the hallway.

DIEGOS BATHROOM

Michael enters the bathroom. The lid is off the toilet tank.


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MICHAEL(he doesnt believe this)

The police ruled Diegos death asuicide.

FIONA (O.S.)

You think sticking your head in thesand is the best play here?

Michael notices SOMETHING WEDGED BEHIND THE MIRROR. He movesthe toilet lid for better access-- it CLANGS on the tile.

FIONA (O.S.) (CONTD)What was that sound?

MICHAELHm?

Michael fishes a LEATHERMAN out of his pocket and unscrews

the mirror from the wall with the FLATHEAD TOOL.

FIONA (O.S.)Please tell me youre not searchingDiegos apartment right now.

Michael eases the mirror away from the wall. A SLIP OFFOLDED PAPER falls into his hand.

FIONA (O.S.) (CONTD)(resigned)

Of course you are. Put Sam on.

MICHAELSam had a prior engagement. Immeeting up with him after.

Michael unfolds the paper. Its a line of scribbled numbers.

MICHAEL (CONTD)I have to go, Fi. Ill tell Samyou say hi.

EXT. MIAMI CONDO COMPLEX - MOMENTS LATER

The condo complex faces a ROW OF POSH CAFES-- its a swankydowntown neighborhood.

Michael exits the complex and spots SAM sitting in a SNAZZYNEW CAR. Sam gestures at the car grandly.

MICHAELWow, Sam.

BURN NOTICE / "Speaking In Tongues" 2.


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SAMWhat can I say? I didnt know if Ihad it in me, but I think I mightbe ready for a commitment.

MICHAEL

This is a big step for you.

SAMLets be clear, Im not rushinginto anything. This is strictly alease arrangement. But who knowswhat tomorrow may bring?

A focused 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL (LADAN) crashes into Michael. Sheshoulders past him without a word--

SAM (CONTD)Hey, how about an apology?

Michael turns after her, irritated-- and notices the flash ofmetal. Ladan HIDES A GUN inside her pink hoodie.

Michaels irritation evaporates. He tracks the girls eye-line. Shes staring across the street at--

A REEDY MAN (MARTIN REEVES, 30s) in an expensive suitapproaching a table--

Where A HIGH-POWERED EXECUTIVE in his early 40s (well cometo know him as JACQUES GOSSARD later) drinks his coffee.

Gossard, flanked by BODYGUARDS, frowns at Reevess arrival.Michael spots the bodyguards CONCEALED SHOULDER HOLSTERS.

MICHAEL (V.O.)Professional bodyguards come in twoflavors. The kind you hire forshow, and the kind that actuallymean business.

A TITLE slides onto screen over the bodyguards: BODYGUARDS /THE KIND THAT ACTUALLY MEAN BUSINESS

MICHAEL (VO (CONTD)Threaten their client and theyrelicensed to respond with lethalforce. As a spy you get a lot of

practice IDing the people who knowhow to handle a weapon... and the

people who dont.

Ladan stops on the sidewalk, scanning the street for a breakin traffic. She looks tense, scared... and determined.



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Michael moves-- he grabs Ladan and disarms her, then shovesher into the back of Sams car.

INT. SAMS CAR - CONTINUOUS

Sam glances into the review mirror as Michael jumps in beside

Ladan and slams the door shut.

LADANGet your hands off of me, youpsycho perve!

SAMUh... Mike?

MICHAELDrive.

EXT. STREET - CONTINUOUS

Sam floors it and pulls a U-turn into traffic.

INT. SAMS CAR - MOMENTS LATER

Michael flips the gun open. Its empty.

MICHAELHard to shoot someone with an emptygun. What was your plan, exactly?

Ladan claws at Michaels hand, panicking.

MICHAEL (CONTD)Those men you were headed for...

LADANLet me out of here!

Ladan starts kicking the back of Sams seat.

SAMThats Italian leather, Mike!

Ladan fishes PEPPER SPRAY out of her jeans pocket--

MICHAELDont do that.

TOO LATE. The stream of pepper spray jets into the car.

EXT. PARKING LOT - MOMENTS LATER

Sams car kicks up over the curb and flattens some ornamentalshrubs before skidding to a stop.



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Sam jumps out of the drivers side, gasping for air.

SAMCome on! The ink on my lease isnteven dry!

Michael drags Ladan out of the back seat. Shes coughing andrubbing at her face.

Sam sees Michael-- eyes shut and nearly doubled over--hanging onto Ladans arm.

SAM (CONTD)Oh, man, you dont look so good.

MICHAEL(hoarse)

Where are we, Sam? Do you see anydrug stores?

SAM(getting it)

Yeah, hang on. Ill be right back.

Sam runs toward a DRUGSTORE, leaving Michael and Ladanstanding blindly in the parking lot.

LADANMy eyes...

MICHAELDont try to open them, youll make

it worse.

LADANIt kills!

MICHAELYep.

MICHAEL (V.O.) (CONTD)Pepper spray is an inflammatoryagent designed to force youropponents eyes shut and slow them

down by making it difficult forthem to breathe. If you firepepper spray in an enclosedenvironment like, say, a car,youll end up almost asincapacitated as the guy yourefighting. Water wont help youhere. What you need is somealuminum hydroxide.



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Sam returns with two big bottles of MAALOX and some water.

SAMGot it, Mikey. Here.

MICHAEL

Help the girl.

Michael pours half the Maalox over his face. He splasheswater into the Maalox bottle, shakes it, and pours theresulting mixture into his eyes.

MICHAEL (V.O.) (CONTD)A solution of one part Maalox andone part water will neutralize the

pepper spray and relieve thesymptoms so you can see again.

Michael breathes out in relief.

He glances over at Ladan. They are both drenched in milky-white liquid.

MICHAEL (CONTD)No more pepper spray. Deal?

Ladans lip quivers but she glares at Michael, stubborn.

LADANWhy did you stop me?

MICHAEL

That man you were heading for wassurrounded by armed guards. If Ihadnt stopped you, youd be deador seriously wounded right now.

LADANMaybe then someone would take meseriously and do something!

MICHAELDo something about what?

Ladans jaw sets.Michael looks at Sam. Sam throws his hands up, wanting nopart of this. Michael considers Ladan.

INT. MICHAELS LOFT - DAY

Ladan sits at Michaels kitchen counter, hands cupped arounda mug of steaming tea, glaring out the window.



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MICHAELDid you go to the police?

LADANYes. They were totally useless.

FIONAThat can happen.

MICHAELYou said Reeves hired Asal? Whatdid she do for him?

LADANI dont know. Some translationthing. I didnt catch a lot of thedetails. Asal made me wait in adifferent booth, and it wasntexactly a riveting conversation.

Michael glances at Fiona, not much to go on. Fiona promptshim with a look. He turns back to Ladan.

MICHAELOkay, shes a translator. Whatlanguages does she speak?

LADANFarsi, Turkish, Arabic. She wantsto work for the State Departmentwhen she graduates.

(standing abruptly)

I cant just sit here. Its beenten days. What if shes hurt?What if shes...?

MICHAELSlow down. Whats your name?

LADANLadan. Ladan Jalili.

Sam enters the loft.

SAM(to Michael)You want to know why I avoid thelong-term thing? This is it. Imean, Ive known some ruthlessguys, Mikey. You know how it is.But pepper spray on brand-new, hand-rubbed Italian leather interior?



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FIONAA little pepper spray never hurt...

(reconsidering)Im sure itll air out overnight.

Sam shoots Ladan a dark look. She crosses her arms.

SAMHey, all Im saying is peopleunderestimate the destructive powerof the angsty teenage girl.

LADANSo how was I supposed to deal withgetting thrown in the back of acar? Thats, like, exactly whatthey make pepper spray for in thefirst place!

A TITLE slides over Ladans face: LADAN / ANGSTY TEENAGEGIRL.

Sam opens his mouth to speak--

FIONASam.

Sam reads Fionas expression: cool it.

FIONA (CONTD)(to Ladan)

I know it might be hard to believe,

after he pulled you off thesidewalk and let you pepper sprayhim... But Michaels actuallypretty good at helping people withproblems like yours.

Fiona flashes a winning smile at Michael. This is clearlynot up for discussion.

Michael forces a smile. Sam, seeing this, sags a little.

MICHAEL

Well look into it.SAM

(not thrilled)Uh-huh. Brother, youre gonna oweme a night on the town after this.

END OF TEASER



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ACT ONE

EXT. MODEST APARTMENT COMPLEX - DAY

Sam leans casually against the apartments entrance, talkingon his cell phone. Michael pulls up and joins him.

SAM(into phone)

Right, I owe you a six-pack.(he hangs up)

Police checked out Ladans story,but according to my buddy, thisMartin Reeves guy is clean.Finished a six-year civiliancontract in Afghanistan a few yearsback. Since then hes been doinglocal jobs.

MICHAELSecurity?

SAMTruck driver.

Michael looks surprised. They head into the complex.

SAM (CONTD)I hate to state the obvious, butthe only reason we think Asal isconnected to Reeves is becauseLittle Sister said so.

MICHAELWe should talk to the guy. IfLadans right, Asal called him justbefore she went missing.

SAMAssuming shes missing and not justenjoying a little Ladan-freedowntime. Which, personally, Idfind completely understandable.

(off Michaels look)

But we should talk to the guy.They stop in front of a door. Michael knocks. After amoment, the door opens, revealing Martin Reeves.

MICHAELMartin Reeves. Were here aboutAsal Jalili.



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REEVESI already gave a statement.

SAMWere not with the cops.

REEVES(with sudden hope)You have another job for me?

Sam and Michael trade a look-- and Reeves realizes hismistake. Before he can slam the door--

Michael moves, shouldering into the apartment. Sam follows.

INT. REEVESS APARTMENT - CONTINUOUS

Reeves, dressed in the expensive suit we saw earlier, glaresat them, waiting for their next move.

SAMNice suit for a truck driver.

REEVESIm not going to drive a truckforever.

MICHAELWhyd you hire Asal? Whats shetranslating for you?

(Reeves starts to object)A witness saw you two in the cafe.

Reevess eyes flick from Sam back to Michael. Nervous.

REEVESIts not illegal to hire someone.

MICHAELExcept now shes missing, and youwere the last person seen with her.

REEVESYeah, but... I mean, shes fine.

MICHAELSo you know where she is?

Reeves looks caught.

MICHAEL (CONTD)You do realize if anything happensto Asal, this all comes crashingdown on your head.



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REEVESI just made the contact. He neededsomeone for some discreet work, offthe books, you know? Shell turnup when the jobs finished.

MICHAELWho paid you to hire her, Martin?

REEVESLook, he was doing me a favor. Idid some driving for him inAfghanistan. He said if I everneeded anything back home to lookhim up. Jobs have been thin--

SAMAfghanistan. You worked for G.L.E.over there, right?

REEVES(suddenly scared)

I think Im done talking to you.

Sam shoots Michael a sharp look... he knows something.

EXT. MODEST APARTMENT COMPLEX - MOMENTS LATER

Sam and Michael hurry back toward the street.

SAMG.L.E. handles a lot of military

contracts. These guys haveresources, Mike.

MICHAELSo why go all back-alley to recruita translator for a job like this?

SAMMaybe Ladan has a reason to beworried after all.

(speaking of worried...)Be careful if you go digging into

G.L.E., Mike.MICHAEL

Theyre not the only ones who canhandle things discretely.

EXT. RESORT - POOLSIDE - DAY

BARRY lounges by the pool. Michael arrives.



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BARRYHey, there he is. Early morningpresent for you.

MICHAELIts eleven oclock, Barry. Most

people are already planning lunch.

Barry shrugs and hands over a thin folder.

BARRY99.99% of G.L.E.s business ismilitary. Contracts cover thingslike security, interpretation andtranslation, battlefield EMTservices, and my personal fav: K-9explosive detector dog handling. Alesser man may have missed theother point oh one percent.

MICHAELThats why I come to you.

BARRYTurns out the head of operationsfor G.L.E.s Miami branch has alittle something going on the side.

MICHAELYou dont say.

Barry taps the folder. Michael opens it and finds a PHOTO OF

JACQUES GOSSARD flanked by BODYGUARDS.

BARRYMeet Jacques Gossard. Someone justdeposited 1.2 million dollars intoan offshore account of his. Therehave been four deposits over thelast eight years, each for around amillion bucks.

MICHAELAny details on whos paying?

BARRYSorry, the routing datas crazyencrypted. All I could pull weredates and amounts. Theyre in thefolder.

Michael hands the paper he took from Diegos place to Barry.



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MICHAELOne more thing. Could you runthis, see if anything comes up?

BARRYWhat is it? An account number?

MICHAELIm hoping you can tell me.

BARRYSure. Ill put it on your tab.You do know theres a tab, right?

Michael flashes a smile and leaves with the folder.

INT. CARLITOS RESTAURANTE - LATER

Michael and Sam finish lunch while examining Barrys work.

Sam studies the PHOTO OF JACQUES GOSSARD.

MICHAELWhat could Gossard be up to thatrequires a translator and pays 1.2million dollars?

SAMAssuming Gossards the one hiringthe translators... how aboutblackmail? Client comes in withsensitive information, Gossard seesan opportunity to make an easy

buck.

MICHAELFour times in eight years? Risky.

SAMGo around blackmailing people andyoure going to make some enemies.Might explain why the guy travelseverywhere with an armed escort.

MICHAEL

But it doesnt explain why hedneed Asal when hes got an officefull of translators whove signedNDAs on his payroll.

SAMUnless he wants to keep herseparate from G.L.E. entirely.

Michael nods, distracted. He stands and pays for lunch.



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The men walk to Michaels charger, lost in unhappy thoughts.

INT. MICHAELS CHARGER - CONTINUOUS

They get into the car. Michael grips the wheel tightly.

MICHAELI need you to ask your buddy onemore question, Sam.

SAMYoure wondering if Gossardsworked with any other translatorsthat have gone missing.

MICHAELTell him to limit the search to thelast eight years.

Sam pulls his phone out and starts dialing.

SAMIf youre right about this...

MICHAELIve been wrong before.

Michael starts the car and pulls away as--

SAM(into phone)

Hi, its me again. Got another

question for you.

EXT. MICHAELS LOFT - DAY

Michael and Sam return to find Ladan scrubbing down theinside of Sams car. Fiona watches from the stairs.

SAMWhoa, whoa, whoa!

FIONAEasy, Sam. Shes trying to help.

LADANChill out. You dont need anythingspecial to clean up pepper spray.We looked it up on the web.

SAMYeah, but...

Ladan sets down the LEATHER CLEANING PRODUCTS shes using.



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LADANFine. You dont believe me? Itsnot like I cant think of a zillionother things Id rather be doing.

Sam shoots Ladan a skeptical look and climbs into the car.

SAMHm. Not bad, kid. Not bad.

Sams phone rings. He sees the ID and catches Michaels eye.

SAM (CONTD)Yeah, excuse me guys. Business.

Sam closes the door of the car. Michael shoots Fiona asignificant look. Fiona turns to Ladan.

FIONA

Lets get cleaned up.

LADAN(shrewdly, to Michael)

You found something, didnt you?

MICHAEL(lying smoothly)

Youll be the first to know.

FIONAWant me to swing you by your placefor some fresh clothes?

LADANI cant go back there. Childprotective services... they thinkAsal left. I never should havetold the cops she was missing.They wanted to put us in fostercare after mom died because Asalwasnt eighteen yet. But shedropped out of school, got a joband convinced the judge she couldtake care of us. Now she works and

does college part-time. I want tohelp but she says my job is highschool. She wouldnt leave.

FIONAWell find her. Come on. I havesomething upstairs you can wear.

Fiona guides Ladan upstairs. Sam emerges from his car, grim.



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SAMBad news, Mike. When Gossardworked in Afghanistan, he oversawtranslation services. One of hisguys disappeared.

MICHAELLet me guess: a few days before thefirst deposit into Gossardsoffshore account.

SAMIt gets worse. Remember thebreakthrough the Iranians hadenriching uranium around that time?IAEA got a hold of some of theirresearch. Turns out it was ourresearch. CIA IDed the missingtranslator by his handwriting.

They figured he was snatched to dothe job, and then...

Sam gestures-- Killed. Michael frowns, thinking.

MICHAELDo you know anyone who can puttogether a dummy document thatcould pass for top secret? Imthinking military, TS/SCI.

SAMI know a guy. He can get you

something by morning. But what areyou planning? Even if shes stillalive, hes not gonna let her go.

MICHAELI need to get something translated.

Michael heads up the stairs to his loft. Sam sighs.


Ladan closes the refrigerator, defeated.

LADANWhat does he do when he gets hungryfor actual food?

FIONANot a fan of yogurt?



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LADANThe thought of eating livebacterial cultures...

(grimacing with revulsion)Asal used to make me eat it. Thenone day I threw up yogurt all over

the kitchen floor. It doesnt getany less disgusting coming back up.

Michael enters and heads for Fiona.

FIONALadans getting hungry.

MICHAELShould be some yogurt in thefridge. Help yourself.

Michael misses Ladans wince. He pulls Fiona out of earshot.

FIONATell me.

MICHAELWe think Gossard is supplyingdisposable translators to someonewith access to State secrets.

FIONADisposable...?

MICHAEL

When Asal finishes her translation,theyll kill her and sell the inteloverseas.

FIONAWhy go to all that trouble? Whynot just hire someone they trust todo the translation?

MICHAELIf this guy gets caught hell facethe death penalty for treason. Im

guessing he doesnt trust anyonewith his life. This way, no onesees the intel except Asal, and shecant talk if shes dead.

FIONAShes already been missing for tendays. How long does it take to...?



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MICHAELWe dont have any time to waste.

FIONASo what are we doing? Armedextraction? Im in.

MICHAELWe need to find her first. Imgoing to talk to Gossard now, youthink you can keep Ladan busy?

FIONAAll my munitions expertise and youwant me to baby-sit?

MICHAELI should be back in a few hours.

FIONAYou need backup. Anyone who canthrow a girl away like that isntyour typical heartlessness bastard.This guys a special kind of scum.

MICHAELI can handle it, Fi.

FIONA(scowling at Michael)

How do you feel about Frenchcuisine, Ladan? Michaels buying.

LADANAs long as its not yogurt, Im in.

Ladan closes the fridge as a TITLE slides on-screen: LADAN /ANGSTY TEENAGE GIRL.

Michael digs some cash out of his wallet for Fiona.

MICHAEL(sotto to Fiona)

Just keep her occupied.

The ANGSTY TEENAGE GIRL TITLE over LADAN gets knocked asideso it now reads: LADAN / THE CLIENT.

EXT. G.L.E. - DAY

Michael walks through the front door of G.L.E. in a poshdesigner suit and wire-frame glasses. Hes assumed thepersona of JAMES MCALLISTER, a nervous, anal middleman.



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INT. G.L.E. - CONTINUOUS

Michael stops at the front desk. The ADMIN looks up.

MICHAELIm here to speak with Mr. Gossard.

ADMINDo you have an appointment, Mr...?

At that moment, JACQUES GOSSARD enters the lobby trailed byanother BODYGUARD. Hes a slight man, quick-witted andrefined. A businessman, not a thug.

Gossard looks up and a TITLE slides on-screen: GOSSARD / ASPECIAL KIND OF SCUM

MICHAELIll make my own introduction.

Michael approaches Gossard. A bodyguard blocks him firmly.

MICHAEL (CONTD)Mr. Gossard. James McAllister. Iwas told you were the man to seeabout arranging the translation ofa sensitive document.

GOSSARDYouve come to the right place. Wehave several translators withgovernment security clearances.

MICHAELNo... Im sorry. Is theresomewhere we can talk privately?

(lowering his voice)Im authorized to make it worthyour while.

Gossard smiles but his eyes cut around the room.

GOSSARDWe make it a point of pride to

accommodate all our clients, Mr.McAllister. Please follow me.

Gossard leads the way. Michael follows, under the watchfuleye of the bodyguard.

INT. G.L.E. - GOSSARDS OFFICE - CONTINUOUS

The men enter Gossards office. The bodyguard closes thedoor and frisks Michael. Michael feigns indignation.



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GOSSARDA precaution. You understand.

(to the bodyguard)Thank you.

The bodyguard leaves. Gossard gestures for Michael to sit.

GOSSARD (CONTD)What can I do for you, Mr.McAllister?

(when Michael hesitates)You did come to me about a job?

MICHAELYes. My employer needs a documenttranslated into Farsi.

Nothing gets through Gossards poker face.

GOSSARDFarsi. And who is your employer?

MICHAELA very private man with access tosome veryvaluable information.Hes prepared to offer you twomillion dollars, but he demands aguarantee of confidentiality.

GOSSARDAll of our translators signnondisclosure agreements.

MICHAEL(daubing at his forehead)

Im not here to contract withG.L.E., Mr. Gossard. My employeris hoping to make this deal withyou. Off the books.

Gossard leans back in his chair, watching Michael. Thetension in the room is almost palpable.

MICHAEL (CONTD)

Hes acquainted with someone whoowes you a debt of gratitude for ajob you arranged eight years ago.Overseas. My employer was hopingfor the same level of discretion.

GOSSARDFor a man I have just met, you aremaking some very bold assumptions.



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MICHAELMy employer needs the services youprovide. If this job goes well,there will be others.

MICHAEL (V.O.) (CONTD)

Business deals are fundamentallythe same whether youre in realestate or the illegal arms trade.Its good to get paid, but itseven better to build long-term

professional relationships.

Gossard studies Michael, torn between suspicion and greed.

MICHAEL (CONTD)May I?

Michael lifts his cell phone. Gossard nods warily. Michael

dials and holds the phone to his ear.

MICHAEL (CONTD)(into the phone)

Im with him now.

INT. MICHAELS LOFT - CONTINUOUS

Barry works on his laptop at the kitchen table. Fi leansover his shoulder while Ladan watches, intent.

BARRY(into his phone)

Okay, Im initiating the transfer.Work fast. Best-case scenario,youll have twenty-four hoursbefore the bank IDs the error.


Michael hangs up and gestures at Gossards computer.

MICHAELCall it a retainer. Youll get thesecond half when the job is done.

Gossard goes to his computer and checks his account. Gossardlooks up, expression unreadable.

GOSSARDI may be able to help you.

Gossard pulls a BLACKBERRY out of a desk drawer for Michael.



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GOSSARD (CONTD)Encrypted. In case we need tocommunicate about the job. Now,will you deliver the document orshall I send a courier for it?

MICHAELI travel with the document. Nooffense, but the fewer hands itpasses through, the better.

GOSSARDYour employer isnt the only manwho values his privacy. Thelocation of my facility isconfidential. Its better foreveryone this way. You understand.

MICHAEL (V.O.)

Successful business leaders knowhow to deliver what a client wants,even when what the client wantsseems impossible. Present themwith a good enough opportunity andnine times out of ten theyll bemotivated to reach an acceptablecompromise.

MICHAEL (CONTD)So blindfold me. I stay with thedocument or the jobs off.

Gossard walks to the window and gestures. Michael joins him.

The window overlooks a SECURED PARKING LOT full of ARMOREDTRUCKS. Michael spots the CAMERAS and MOTION-SENSORS.

GOSSARDIn my experience, even the mostorganized surveillance teams havedifficulty monitoring ten vehiclesat once. Each of my trucks ismanned by armed guards. I alsoprovide unmarked support teams for

sensitive assignments. I willguarantee the safety and privacy ofyour document.

(firm)I will not allow you access to myconfidential facility. So you tellme, do we have a deal or not?



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MICHAEL (V.O.)Its easier to play hardball in anegotiation when youre willing towalk away. The higher the stakes,the weaker your position becomes.Sometimes the only thing you can do

is take the deal and figure out howto make the best of it later.

Michael takes Gossards offered hand and forces a smile.

MICHAEL (CONTD)Ill deliver the document in themorning.

END OF ACT ONE



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ACT TWO

EXT. MICHAELS LOFT - NIGHT

Michael and Fiona push through a crowd of CLUBBERS and closethe gate. Fiona carries a bag of electronics. They head up

the stairs to Michaels front door.

FIONAThis is a waste of time.

MICHAELI cant put a tracker on thedocument, Gossard will sweep it.And hes right, we cant cover allof the trucks on our own.

FIONAIf hes as paranoid as you say,

wont he search the trucks, too?

MICHAELThe trucks are in a secured parkinglot. If we can get in and outwithout triggering any alarms, hemight just order a basic sweep.

Michael stops at his door and fishes his keys out.

FIONAWhy cant we just tail Gossard?

MICHAELWe cant bank on him leading us tothe facility before Asal is killed.

Fiona glances at the door-- worried that Ladan will overhear.

MICHAEL (CONTD)Its okay. Sam promised hed takeher to my moms for the night.

FIONAThat reminds me. Your mom called.

Michael sighs and opens the door--

INT. MICHAELS LOFT - CONTINUOUS

--to find Ladan and Sam waiting. Fiona smirks at Michael.

FIONALooks like Sams getting paybackfor that pepper spray incident.



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Michael glances at Sam. Sam stands, defensive.

SAMHey, you try wrangling HurricaneLadan and see how well you do.

LADANSo what did he say? Did he tellyou where my sister is?

MICHAELLadan, I thought we agreed youd bemore comfortable at my moms place.

LADANI want to know whats happening.

MICHAELI know.

LADANI dont need you to protect me.Im not a little kid. If you knowsomething, tell me.

MICHAELAll right. But you cant sleephere. Ill tell you everything inthe car. Get your stuff.

Ladan goes back for her hoodie. Fiona looks concerned.

MICHAEL (CONTD)Ive got this, Fi. Why dont youand Sam start working on the GPStrackers?

SAMTrackers? We think thatll work?

FIONADepends on how you define we.

Michael steels himself. He opens the door for Ladan.

INT. MICHAELS CHARGER - NIGHT

Michael drives. Ladan watches him, putting on a brave face.

LADANWhatever it is, I can handle it.

(when he hesitates)You said youd tell me everything.So...?



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MICHAELGossard is associated with somepretty bad people.

LADANBad like... criminals?

MICHAELBad like traitors. People who wantto sell classified information toenemy states.

LADANAsal doesnt even jaywalk. Theresno way shed take a job like that.

MICHAELGossard didnt give her a choice.

LADANI dont...

Michael glances at Ladan, grim. Ladan looks sick.

LADAN (CONTD)You... you think theyd hurt her?

MICHAELI know it sounds impossible, buttry not to think about it. Youlldrive yourself crazy and it wonthelp your sister.

(beat)Keep in mind, its not in theirinterest to kill her right now.Were going to get her back beforethat changes.

They drive for a moment in silence.

LADANYou know, shes never even had areal boyfriend. She says none ofthe guys her age know how to deal

with responsibility. When shetalks about responsibility shestalking about me.

Ladan brushes a few tears angrily off her cheek.

LADAN (CONTD)Im supposed to go to college intwo years.


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Itll be the first time since momdied that Asal gets to live forherself instead of me.

Michael glances at Ladan, softening.

MICHAELIm doing everything I can to bringher back, Ladan. I promise.

Ladan nods, but the look she gives Michael is bleak.

INT. MADELINES HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Michael stands in Madelines living room, staring at apicture of TWO YOUNG BOYS-- Michael and NATE as kids.

MADELINE enters and notices. She lights a cigarette.Michael hears her and turns.

MADELINEI called your place, did Fiona tellyou? There was a sale on soda so Icame back with a couple of flats.I thought I could stack them in thegarage but its full of forty yearsof junk. Just piled up everywhere.Its a fire hazard. I need someshelves, Michael.

MICHAELOkay, mom. I can help you this

weekend. Hows Ladan doing?

MADELINEShes got clean sheets and towels,for whatever good thatll do. Poorbaby. She reminds me of Nate,right after you left for the army.

MICHAELNot exactly the same situation.

MADELINE

No? Explain the difference. All Isee is another kid, acting toughbut scared to death that someoneshe loves is going to get killedand theres not a damn thing shecan do about it.

Michael considers this. Madeline sighs, exasperated.


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MADELINE (CONTD)Look at the garage, will you? Oh,and while youre in there, theresa new bottle of shampoo by thedoor. Just put it in the bathroomfor Ladan before you leave.

MICHAELSure, Mom.

Madeline exits, leaving Michael alone with the photo.

EXT. G.L.E. - SIDE WALL - NIGHT

Fiona crouches in the shadows against a cinder block walltopped by barbed wire.

Michael joins her. He has a duffle bag with him.

FIONAHow positive are you about theplacement of those cameras?

MICHAELMmm... sixty percent?

FIONAWell. This could get interesting.

She takes a RUBBER CAR MAT and a SAFETY LADDER from the bag.

MICHAEL (V.O.)Secure parking lots arent exactlybank vaults, but the cameras andmotion sensors can pose somechallenges.

Michael laces his fingers and gives Fiona a boost up.

She hooks the safety ladder over the wall and then flips therubber mat over the barbed wire.

EXT. G.L.E. - SECURED PARKING LOT - CONTINUOUS

Another SAFETY LADDER unrolls down the inside of the wall.MICHAEL (V.O.)

Parking lot guards are generallyfocused on preventing theft. Theytend to hang out near the entrancesthat are big enough for someone todrive a car through.



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Fiona climbs down the ladder and crouches behind a VAN,sheltered from the SECURITY CAMERAS and MOTION DETECTORS.

A GUARD HUT sits across the parking lot. TWO GUARDS areinside, watching a ball game.

MICHAEL (V.O.) (CONTD)Guarding a parking lot is extremelyboring. Most jobs require guardsto make rounds every half-hour. If

part of the lot is covered bymotion sensors, its a good bet theguards will skip that area,counting on the motion sensors toalert them if something larger thana pigeon moves through the space.

Michael joins Fiona and points out TWO MOTION SENSORS aimedat the line of ARMORED TRUCKS.

MICHAEL (CONTD)There and there.

FIONAYou take left, Ill take right.

Fiona pulls two METALLIC SHEETS out of the bag. They usethem as shields while moving toward the armored trucks.

The motion sensors dont react.

MICHAEL (V.O.)Motion sensors work by detectingfairly rapid changes in infraredenergy. It isnt too hard to findgood IR-blocking material. As longas you keep it between your bodyand the sensor, youre basicallyinvisible to motion detectors.

Michael drops below the first armored truck and places asmall GPS TRACKING DEVICE.

ACROSS THE PARKING LOT

Fiona finishes placing her first GPS TRACKING DEVICE.

MONTAGE: Michael and Fiona place TRACKING DEVICES on all ofthe armored trucks. Fiona scoots out from under the lastarmored truck--

One of the GUARDS heads toward them beyond sensor range.



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MICHAEL (CONTD)(sotto)

Fi.

Fiona turns-- and a GUST OF WIND snatches the IR-blockingmaterial away from her. Fiona presses against the van.

MICHAEL (V.O.) (CONTD)Motion sensors are designed toignore gradual infrared energychanges, like the pavement coolingoff at night. Its theoretically

possible to move slowly enough toavoid tripping the sensor, but Iwouldnt recommend trying it onceyour adrenaline kicks in.

The guard sees the IR-blocking material blowing past him andsnaps his FLASHLIGHT on.

The other guard calls from the guard hut.

GUARD #2What is it?

GUARD #1I dont know, looks like sometrash. Im gonna check it out.

The first guard draws his gun and walks forward.

Michael sprints quietly toward Fiona, using the trucks for

cover from the approaching guard. He TRIPS THE SENSOR--

LIGHTS FLOOD THE SPACE. The guard is alert, but not alarmed.

Michael and Fiona dive behind the VAN thats hiding theirsafety ladder. They watch the guard from under the van.

His legs stop in the middle of the now brightly lit space.

GUARD #2Well?

GUARD #1All clear.

GUARD #2What about the light?

GUARD #1That was me, genius.

The guard looks around again, then turns and walks back.



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BACK AT THE WALL

Unseen by either guard, the safety ladder is pulled out ofview, followed quickly by the rubber mat.

INT. G.L.E. - GOSSARDS OFFICE - DAY

Michael hands a DUMMY DOCUMENT to Gossard. Gossard places itin a steel briefcase and locks the case.

MICHAELIs that supposed to make me feelsafe?

GOSSARDI have given you my word. Thatshould make you feel safe.

Gossard walks Michael to the door.

GOSSARD (CONTD)I will let you know as soon as wehave results.

Gossard opens the door-- a clear dismissal. Michael leaves.


Michael enters the loft.

Fiona and Sam sit at the kitchen table in front of a LAPTOP.

ON-SCREEN: 10 GPS TRACKING BLIPS move over a map of Miami.

MICHAELHows it look?

SAMTheyve been driving around for twohours. Weve already loggedupwards of fifty stops long enoughto make a delivery. Thats a lotof doors to go knocking on.

FIONAWere trying to narrow it down toplaces you could hold someoneagainst their will.

SAMBasically, were looking for someplace thats either soundproofed orpretty remote.



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MICHAELGuys?

Michael stares at the screen-- all the blips are stationary.

MICHAEL (CONTD)

What are the odds of all ten trucksmaking deliveries at the same time?

FIONADamn.

(to Michael and Sam)Go. Ill call if anything moves.

EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY

The Charger skids to a stop at the side of a highway.

Sam and Michael exit the car, both staring at an object on

the ground-- A GPS TRACKING DEVICE.

SAMThats it, then. Were not goingto find her this way.

Michael's PHONE RINGS. He glances at the ID and answers it.

MICHAELMcAllister.


Gossard talks into his phone, strained.

GOSSARDTheres a problem with your job.We need to speak. Immediately.

EXT. HIGHWAY - BACK TO SCENE

Michael hangs up and heads back to the Charger. Sam follows.

MICHAELHe wants to talk.

SAMMaybe. Or maybe his bodyguards aregoing to do all the talking. Youknow, with bullets.

MICHAELCan you think of another way tofind Asal?



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Sam reads Michaels determination-- and doesnt look pleased.

SAMFor the record? Not loving Plan B.

INT. G.L.E. - GOSSARDS OFFICE - DAY

Michael is hustled into Gossards office by a pair ofbodyguards. Gossard stands, grim.

GOSSARDBlackberry.

Michael doesnt move. The bodyguards rifle through hisclothes for the Blackberry, find it, and toss it to Gossard.

MICHAELWhat happened?

GOSSARDSomeone came to my business lastnight. Someone crafty enough toevade my guards and my motionsensors. And I ask myself, whomhave I met recently who showed anuncommonly keen interest in mysecurity?

Gossard holds up a TRACKER.

MICHAELYou think I had something to do

with that?

GOSSARDI also discovered the money wiredinto my account last night was abank error.

Michael-- as McAllister-- adjusts his glasses nervously.

MICHAELI can explain.

GOSSARDMy men will see you out, Mr.McAllister.

The bodyguards hustle Michael out of the room.

EXT. G.L.E. - MOMENTS LATER

The bodyguards march Michael out the front doors.



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MICHAELThis is all a misunderstanding.

Michael breaks out of their grip and runs, knocking asidesome BUSINESSMEN. The bodyguards watch him run.

AROUND THE CORNER

Michael gets into a rented car and pulls away.

A BLACK CAR follows him at a discrete distance.

INT. G.L.E. - GOSSARDS OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER

Gossard talks quietly into his cell phone.

GOSSARDEyes open. He may not be workingalone. I need my house in order,

gentlemen. Call me when its done.

EXT. STREET - LATER

Michaels rental speeds down a deserted street. The TAIL CARfollows.

INT. TAIL CAR - CONTINUOUS

Two of Gossards bodyguards keep a close watch on Michaelsrental. The driver speaks.

BODYGUARD #1

Get ready. Hes pulling over.


Smoke billows out from the rentals hood. Michael gets outof the car and fans smoke out of his eyes, concerned.

The TAIL CAR pulls over down the road.


The bodyguard in the passenger seat checks the chamber of his

gun while the driver scans the area.Aside from an approaching VAN, the street is clear.

BODYGUARD #2After the van.

Except--

AS THEY WATCH-- the van skids to a stop by Michael.



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A masked gunman jumps out and drives the barrel of his guninto Michaels ribs. Michaels hands shoot up--

The gunman shoves Michael into the van, jumping in after him.

The van peels out. The whole interaction takes less than 10

seconds.

BODYGUARD #2 (CONTD)Damn. Go!


The van speeds down the street. The tail car follows.

UP AHEAD--

Warning lights flash at a RAILROAD CROSSING as the GATE ARMSstart to descend.

The VAN puts on a burst of speed, shattering the gate arms.

The tail car SCREECHES to a stop as a TRAIN ROARS PAST.


The bodyguards watch the train passing with grim expressions.

BODYGUARD #1Call Gossard. We werent the onlyones watching this guy.

INT. VAN - MOMENTS LATER

Fiona, driving the van, glances back.

FIONAYou boys okay?

Michael and Sam crouch on the floor. Sam reads Michaelsexpression.

SAMHow much time do we have?

MICHAELMy guess? Theyre going to killher tonight.

END OF ACT TWO



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ACT THREE

INT. MADELINES HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY

Ladan paces by the door. Madeline watches her, concerned.

MADELINELadan, honey, are you sure I cantfix you something to eat?

LADAN(hearing something)

Thats them.

Michael, Fiona, and Sam enter through the front door. Samsmiles cheerfully but makes a beeline for the back hallway.

SAMHey, Madeline, I need to borrow a

few things from your bathroom.

He vanishes into the hall.

LADANDid you find her?

MICHAELNot yet.

LADANWell, whats taking so long?

MICHAEL(struggling for patience)

Its complicated. Do you have apicture of Asal I can borrow?

Ladan pulls a PHOTO OF ASAL of a out of her pocket.

MICHAEL (CONTD)Thatll work.

(to Fiona)How fast can you make an FBI badge?

FIONAThat depends. Does it need amagnetic stripe?

MICHAELIt just has to look real. Itdoesnt have to work.



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FIONAFive minutes with a computer. Butwe dont have a badge printer.

MICHAELCall Barry. We need it now.

LADANWhat about me? I want to help.

Michael eyes Ladan, then glances at Fiona-- she understands.

FIONAYou can help me, Ladan. Come on.

They exit as Sam returns with RUBBING ALCOHOL and a RAZORBLADE. He glances at Madeline, uneasy.

SAM

(to Michael)Where do you want to do this?

MICHAELThe garage.

MADELINEMichael, whats wrong?

MICHAELIts okay, Mom. Everythings undercontrol.

Michael enters the garage. Madeline tries to follow but Samblocks her path.

SAMYou dont want to watch this.

MADELINEWhats the razor blade for, Sam?

(off his hesitation)What are you doing to my son?

SAM

Theyre going to kill Ladanssister tonight. Believe me, if wehad any better ideas...

Madeline backs down.

MADELINEI dont want to know. Just... dowhat you do. Find that girl.



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INT. MADELINES GARAGE - CONTINUOUS

Sam enters the cluttered garage with his scavenged supplies.

Michael rips the front of his shirt, popping some buttons.

SAMYour moms not too happy aboutthis.

MICHAELHows this look?

SAMLike you got jumped in a mallparking lot.

Sam opens the rubbing alcohol and sterilizes the razor blade.

MICHAEL (V.O.)Making someone believe you just gotcornered by a sociopathic privatesecurity contractor is a lot easierif youve got some visible wounds.Blood is helpful, and small headwounds bleed like crazy.

Sam hands Michael the sterilized razor blade.

Michael lifts the blade to his scalp above the hairline. Hetakes a deep breath and cuts--

Sam turns away, wincing.

A thin trickle of blood runs down the side of Michaels face.

MICHAEL (CONTD)Better?

SAMNow you look like someone smashed abottle over your head in a mallparking lot.

MICHAEL (V.O.)To really sell the illusion, youneed a few bruises. Those areharder to fake.

Michael faces Sam, bracing. He nods--

Sam punches him high on one cheek, hard. Sam shakes out hishand, studying Michael.



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SAMOh, yeah. Thatll leave a mark.

Michael straightens, a dramatic bruise already forming.

MICHAEL

Okay. Lets do this.

INT. G.L.E. - LOBBY - DAY

Gossard walks through the lobby, focused on some paperwork.He stops at the front desk. The admin looks up.

GOSSARDCould you set up a meeting withDiane? Im looking at the...

Someone SCREAMS--

Bodyguards rush to cover Gossard. He turns to see--

Sam, dressed as his Chuck Finley persona, dragging Michaeltoward the front desk. A livid bruise covers one half ofMichaels face, dried blood covers the other.

SAMGossard?

BODYGUARDThats close enough.

The bodyguard draws a gun on Sam. Sam stops, calm.

The admin grabs the phone and dials 9-1-1. Gossard hits theDROP button, ending the call.

GOSSARDIll handle this, thank you.

The admin takes the hint and leaves. Gossard turns to Sam,ignoring Michael for the moment.

GOSSARD (CONTD)Who are you and what do you want?

I have clients in the building.Sam chuckles softly. Its creepy.

SAMWe need to discuss your refundpolicy. Privately.

Sam tosses something onto the front desk. Gossard picks itup. Its an FBI BADGE with ASALS PHOTO.



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INT. G.L.E. - GOSSARDS OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER

Sam shoves Michael into the office. Two bodyguards follow.Gossard, still holding the badge, enters and shuts the door.

GOSSARD

Explain.

SAMIm going to tell you what I know,and then Im going to tell you whatwere going to do about it.

GOSSARDI dont respond well to threats.

SAMThats okay. I dont threaten.Ask this guy.

MICHAEL (V.O.)Faking a good fight is all aboutselling the reactions, but you haveto trust your partner. Actual

physical contact should be limitedfor obvious reasons.

Sam punches Michael. Michael drops to the ground. Thebodyguards glance at Gossard. He doesnt flinch.

MICHAEL (V.O.) (CONTD)The sooner you end up on the

ground, the sooner your partner hassomething else to hit. It takes alittle practice, but you can stop akick by landing the ball of yourfoot on the floor. Done right, itlooks pretty brutal.

Sam kicks Michael savagely in the stomach. Michaelrecoils, then lies still. Gossard studies Sam blandly.

GOSSARDI have a full schedule this

evening. Cut to the chase.SAM

Hes an FBI agent. Agent Jalilispartner, actually. Theyve beenwatching you and a certain offshoreaccount for two years.

GOSSARDIm just a businessman.



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SAMSo is my boss. He wants to protecthis business, but he has a problem.You put his very sensitiveinformation in a room with an FBIagent.

Gossard gauges Sam shrewdly, unsure what to believe.

SAM (CONTD)If the Feds get their hands onthose pages, theyll trace themback to my boss. You do know theyexecute people for treason, right?

GOSSARDAnd you think I can help you how?

SAM

Think of it as helping yourself.(of Michael)

He says he lost her signal the dayshe disappeared, so theres still achance no one knows about my bossor his information. I need to knowfor sure. Take me to her.

Gossard pulls out his BLACKBERRY. Sam moves toward him. Thebodyguards draw their guns. Gossard smiles a frosty smile.

GOSSARDNo offense, but Id like to confirm

you are who you say you are.

SAMSure. Contact the boss. Tell himyoure having his translationworked on by an FBI agent. I dontthink hell take it particularlywell, but its your skin.

GOSSARDIll risk it.

Gossard types into his Blackberry rapidly.MICHAEL (V.O.)

The easiest way to intercept textmessages is to clone the senders

phone. Youll need a SIM reader tocopy and transfer the card's uniquecryptographic key to another phone.


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While highly illegal, its a simpleprocess - unless youre dealingwith military-grade encryption.

Sam glances at Michael, who watches this from the floor.

MICHAEL (V.O.) (CONTD)In that case, youd better hope youhave a friend in law enforcementwith access to a GSM CellularInterceptor off-air system.

INT. FIONAS CAR - CONTINUOUS

Fiona and Ladan sit in Fionas car across the street fromG.L.E.. Fiona works over a small computer screen connectedto a sophisticated receiver/transmitter box.

TEXT appears on the screen.

FIONAAll right. Moment of truth.

LADANWait, I thought you said this wasgoing to work.

FIONAIf it doesnt, Im going to havesome very strong words for Samsfriend at the Bureau.

Ladan gives Fiona a worried glance. Fiona types a responseinto the computer. Over the ensuing text conversation...

MICHAEL (V.O.)The best GSM Cellular Interceptorshave built-in DSP software todetermine the processing algorithmsused for encryption. Once youveread a message, you can send anencrypted response back, and yourreal identity should go undetected.

INT. G.L.E. - GOSSARDS OFFICE - CONTINUOUSGossards eyes cut to Sam sharply. Gossard licks his lips,betraying the first sign of nerves weve seen from him.

SAMSatisfied?


MICHAEL (V.O.) (CONT'D)


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GOSSARDIll take you to my facilitydirectly.

Sam reaches into his pocket. The bodyguards react. Samcarefully removes a cell phone and - with a withering look at

the guards - dials. He tosses the phone to Gossard.

SAMGive the directions to myassociate. Shell meet us there.

GOSSARDNo. No one else.

SAMI need her. Shes a specialist.

(glancing at Michael)I have a lot of questions for Ms.

Jalili. Itll help if shesconscious to answer them. Mymethods... I tend to break things.

Gossard lifts the cell phone to his ear reluctantly.

GOSSARDHello?


Fiona packs the Cellular Interceptor back into its case withLadans help. She holds her cell phone to her ear.

FIONA(in a heavy Baltic accent)

Yes? Who is calling?

Ladan watches her, intrigued.

GOSSARD (O.S.)I have directions for you.

FIONAI am listening.

Fiona grabs a pen and pad off the dash and takes notes. Whenshes done, she hangs up and hands some cash to Ladan.

FIONA (CONTD)Okay, Ladan, this is where you getoff. Take a cab to Madelines.

LADANBut I--



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FIONAYou want us to get Asal backsafely, right? We cant do that ifwere looking after you, too.

Ladan frowns, but after a moment she nods.

LADANTell Michael... dont screw up.

Ladan exits the car without waiting for a response.

EXT. HIGHWAY - ACCESS ROAD - DAY

A caravan of SUVs turns off the main access road onto anarrow trail that cuts through dense wilderness.

EXT. GOSSARDS REMOTE FACILITY - DAY

The SUVs park in front of a squat CEMENT STRUCTURE. Gossardexits the SUVs and greets two ARMED GUARDS in FRENCH.

Sam pulls Michael out of the SUV. They eye the structure.

SAM(sotto to Michael)

What is that, some kind of bunker?

MICHAEL(watching Gossard)

Fill know what to do.

Gossard finishes with his guards and returns to Sam.

GOSSARDId like to get this over with, ifyou dont mind.

SAMFirst things first.

Sam pulls a gun out of his pocket and shoots Michael FOURTIMES IN THE CHEST.

Michaels eyes just barely register surprise before he hitsthe ground.

SAM (CONTD)Been waiting to do that all day.

Michael lies face down on the ground, unmoving.

END OF ACT THREE



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ACT FOUR

EXT. GOSSARDS REMOTE FACILITY - CONTINUOUS

Gossard stares at Michaels body.

GOSSARDAre you insane?! You couldnt havewaited until we were inside?

SAMWhat?

A CAR drives up the narrow road. Gossards men train theirguns on the new arrival. Gossards shoulders tense.

The car stops. Fiona emerges with a black bag.

SAM (CONTD)

Easy, guys. Shes here to help.

FIONA(in her Baltic accent)

Good location, very private.

SAMAnna. Thanks for making the drive.

Gossard, looking less happy by the second, waves to his men.

GOSSARDStand down.

Fiona regards Michaels body and glances reprovingly at Sam.

SAMThats not a problem, is it?

Fiona waves her hand, irritated, and opens the trunk of hercar. Sam glances at Gossard.

SAM (CONTD)Can I get a hand?

(off Gossards scowl)

Its fine. Ive got it.Sam drags Michael to Fionas trunk. Gossard walks toward thebunker, conferring with his men.

Fiona helps Sam roll Michael into the back of the car.



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FIONA(sotto to Michael)

You might want to wash your facebefore your mother sees you.

MICHAEL

Yeah, Ill add that to my to dolist. Did you see the structure?

Fiona glances at the bunker and frowns.

FIONAThose cement walls are a problem.Any explosive strong enough tobreak through might do some seriousdamage to whoevers on the otherside. Well have to be precise.

SAM

No pressure.

Sam slams the trunk closed. Gossard looks up, more than alittle impatient.

SAM (CONTD)Lets get this party started.

INT. GOSSARDS REMOTE FACILITY - HOLDING CELL - MOMENTS LATER

ASAL (mid-20s, a statuesque and mature version of Ladan) sitsat a heavy oak table, staring at a stack of papers in frontof her. A bruise darkens her cheek.

The door opens and Gossard enters.

ASALI... Ive done what theyve asked.Please. I just want to go home.

GOSSARDYou can drop the act, Agent Jalili.We know everything.

Asal looks baffled.

Sam and Fiona enter behind Gossard. Fiona raises a finger toher lips and shakes her head: dont say anything.

SAM(to Gossard)

We can take it from here.

GOSSARDIll check on you in an hour.



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SAMFine.

Sam shuts the door on Gossard. They hear the lock CLICK.

Asal shrinks back, terrified.

SAM (CONTD)Its okay, Asal. Were the goodguys. Ladan sent us.

ASALLadan? My little sister?

SAMShe is one tough cookie.

Asal looks a little stunned by this news.

Fiona sets her bag on the table and dials her cell phone.

FIONA(into her phone)

Were with Asal now. Did you findthe present I left for you?


Michael lowers one of the back seats in Fionas car. Hescans the area-- a PATROL disappears around the structure.

Michael glances down and finds a bag of C4 BRICKS and

BLASTING CAPS resting on the floor.

MICHAELGot it. Youre the expert, what doyou suggest? One brick or two?

FIONA (O.S.)Youd better make it three.

MICHAELFiona... thats going to be apretty serious explosion.

INT. GOSSARDS REMOTE FACILITY - HOLDING CELL - CONTINUOUS

Fiona turns away from Asal and lowers her voice.

FIONAWe get one shot at this. If itsnot strong enough to punch throughthe wall, were dead anyway.



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MICHAEL (O.S.)Where are you going to be when itgoes off?

FIONASams working on that.

Asal and Sam drag the table to an inside corner of the room.

ASALDo you work for the government?

SAMOn and off. I know a lot ofgovernment guys. Does that count?

ASALI need to talk to them. The papersthey made me translate...

SAMYeah. I have some buddies at theNSA wholl be real interested inhearing all about that. But wehave to get you out of here first.

Fiona walks to the opposite corner and holds a GPS deviceagainst the exterior wall.

FIONA(into her phone)

Okay, Michael. Im sending you the

coordinates now. Be careful.

EXT. GOSSARDS REMOTE FACILITY - CONTINUOUS

Michael climbs out of Fionas car and hides from anotherROAMING GUARD.

When hes alone, Michael takes a GPS RECEIVER out of the bag.

MICHAEL (V.O.)The difference between civilian andmilitary GPS comes down to

precision. Civilian GPS is greatfor navigating through a city butnot so great if you need to

pinpoint a location within inches.

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MICHAEL (V.O.) (CONTD)If you dont have access to a multi-chip module capable of decoding theDepartment of Defense encryptedPrecise Positioning Service signal,your best bet is to take advantage

of the Nationwide Differential GPSsystem. This is the system used bythe Coast Guard and the FederalHighway Administration. Its notcombat-precise, but its close.

Michael uses the receiver to find his target point. He takesthree bricks of C4 out and molds them to the buildings wall.

Michael holds his cell with one hand and inserts BLASTINGCAPS into the C4 with the other.

MICHAEL (CONTD)

Im almost done here. Are you guysready for this?

INT. GOSSARDS REMOTE FACILITY - HOLDING CELL - CONTINUOUS

Sam and Asal flip the table onto its side and brace the legsagainst the back wall.

SAMOkay, behind the table. Lets go.

INTERCUT BETWEEN THE GROUP IN THE ROOM AND MICHAEL OUTSIDE

MICHAELDid I just hear Sam say yourehiding behind a table?

FIONAIts solid oak. And its our onlyoption.

Michaels confidence wavers. Concern clouds his eyes--

MICHAELFi... maybe this isnt...

FIONAGive us thirty seconds then blowthe charges.

Fiona hangs up-- equally worried.

Michael stares at his phone.



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MICHAEL (V.O.)Most of the time when you know abomb is about to go off if yourgeneral vicinity, you run. If youcant run, here are a few things tokeep in mind that may increase your

chances of surviving the blast.

IN THE ROOM

We get SLOW MOTION FRAGMENTS of whats happening inside--

MICHAEL (V.O.) (CONTD)Your first concern is shrapnel. Anexplosion turns all sorts of thingsinto projectiles that can kill you.Look for any large, solid objectthat could shield you but becareful-- if its not braced

against something, the blast mightsend it crashing into you.

Fiona and Sam pull Asal down behind the table between them.

Fiona talks to a panicking Asal... we cant hear her, butFiona gestures to her eyes and ears as she talks.

Behind Asal, Sam meets Fionas eyes. He looks grim.

OUTSIDE

Michael runs for the wilderness.

A small TIMER counts down from THIRTY SECONDS on the wall.

MICHAEL (V.O.) (CONTD)Once youve picked your shelter,cover your ears and close youreyes. Explosions generatetremendous pressure and heat.These are amplified in closedspaces. You want to avoid beingtemporarily blinded or deafened,especially in situations where

youll have to run.

BACK IN THE ROOM

Fiona, Sam, and Asal crouch together in tight balls behindthe table. They clamp their hands over their ears.

Asal squeezes her eyes shut.

Fiona and Sam share one last look before closing their eyes--



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OUTSIDE

The TIMER counts down 3, 2, 1--

A MASSIVE EXPLOSION rocks the side of the building.

Michael reappears at the edge of the wilderness, unharmed.

He runs forward--

BACK IN THE ROOM

Thick clouds of smoke and dust fill the space.

The TABLE is cracked-- chunks of cement are embedded in itssurface-- but it held.

The door to the hallway has been blown off its hinges, theguard beneath it isnt moving.

Michael appears in the hole in the wall.

Sam and Fiona help a shaking Asal go to him.

Michael notices a trickle of blood from Fionas nose.

MICHAEL (CONTD)Are you hurt?

Fiona gestures to her ears, frustrated-- she cant hear.

FIONA

Take her.

Michael nods and helps Asal through the hole.

OUTSIDE

Michael and Asal run for the wilderness.

They hit the tree line just as--

The roaming guard runs to the side of the building, gaping atthe hole. He fumbles for his radio and shouts in French.

BACK IN THE ROOM

Gossard enters and freezes--

Sam and Fiona lay in the rubble in the center of the room.

GOSSARDWhat happened?!



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Sam groans and rolls to his knees.

SAMAnna. Get up, we have to move.

Fiona struggles to her feet.

GOSSARDWait, where is the girl?!

SAMThey took her!

Sam and Fiona stumble out of the room.

EXT. GOSSARDS REMOTE FACILITY - MOMENTS LATER

Sam and Fiona burst out of the bunker. Gossard follows them.

GOSSARDYou set me up! All of this... justto get the girl! Where is she?

Sam and Fiona stagger to Fionas car, to shaken to answer.

GOSSARD (CONTD)I leave you alone in a room withher and she disappears! You expectme to believe you are not a part ofthis?!

Gossard pulls a gun on Sam. Sam turns on him in full-blown

panic mode.

SAMShes gone! That was a black opsteam. Theyre halfway to anairlift by now! FBIs probablyalready on their way!

Fiona revs the engine of her car. Sam opens the passengerdoor. Gossard grabs Sams arm, struggling to think clearly.

GOSSARD

Wait. Where are you going?SAM

Im leaving the country. You wantmy advice? Do the same.

Sam gets into Fionas car. She peels out, speeding back downthe narrow road.

Gossard turns back to his smoking compound.



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A few guards watch from the shelter of the compounds door.

GOSSARDWhat are you waiting for?!

(in French with subtitles)Evacuate! We have to get out of

here right now!

The guards race for the SUVs. Gossard jumps into one, and inmoments, the trucks are fleeing the scene.

INT. MADELINES HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Ladan sits at the table, staring at the front door. Madelinesets a bowl of steaming soup in front of her.

LADANNot hungry.

MADELINEYeah, I gathered. It just makes mefeel better to try.

They hear the sound of a car pulling up. Ladan freezes,suddenly too scared to move.

Madeline squeezes Ladans shoulder, anxious for her.

The door opens. Asal enters.

LADANAsal!

Ladan runs to Asal. They hold each other fiercely. Madelinerelaxes, relieved.

Michael, Sam, and Fiona enter.

MADELINEYou made it back. Just barely, bythe looks of you.

SAMYeah. You mind if I...

MADELINEBeers in the fridge.

FIONAYoure an angel, Madeline.

Fiona and Sam exit to the kitchen.



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Madeline studies Michael, then marches to the kitchenwordlessly. Michael touches his face, remembering.

MICHAELIts not as bad as it looks, Mom.I meant to clean up before we got

back here but...

Madeline returns and tosses Michael a bag of frozen peas.

MADELINEHere. For the swelling.

Michael lifts the peas gingerly to his face as Sam and Fionareturn, sipping their beers. Fiona looks wistful.

FIONAIts good they have each other.

The group watches Ladan and Asal together. Ladan wipes tearsoff Asals cheeks.

LADANIts going to be okay.

ASALYou really are growing up.

LADANDoes that mean I can apply for apart-time...?

ASALYour job is high school.

Ladan laughs softly. Asal gives her another hug.

MADELINE(sotto to Michael)

That girl is so lucky she ran intoyou. You did good.

MICHAELThanks, Mom.

Michael smiles and adjusts the frozen peas on his cheek,content to watch the sisters happy reunion.

END OF ACT FOUR



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BUTTON

EXT. CARLITOS RESTAURANTE - DAY

Michael and Fiona sit at a table. The bruise on Michaelsface is practically gone.

FIONACopenhagen.

MICHAELToo cold.

FIONABora Bora.

MICHAELToo tropical.

FIONAIs Giza hot and dry enough for you?

MICHAELCome on, Fi. Its not like I couldtravel even if I wanted to. Andthis isnt your problem.

FIONAIf this is about Strickler, thenyoure in danger because of me.You killed him to save my life.

MICHAELIm the one who pulled the trigger.

(when she doesnt answer)It doesnt make any sense to runwhen I dont know who Im runningfrom. If things get bad, you pickthe destination and Ill go.

Sam joins them.

SAMJust got off the phone with a buddy

of mine. NSAs very impressed withAsal. They got her an in at theState Department if she still wantsa job over there.

Michael flips a NEWSPAPER OVER.

The front page shows a PHOTO OF GOSSARD IN CUSTODY. Theheadline reads: FBI UNCOVERS INFORMATION TRAFFICKING RING.



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BARRYSorry. Its been a rough morning.

MICHAELWhats going on?

BARRYLook, this number... when I ran it,I tripped some serious red flags.

MICHAELYeah? Did you learn anything Imight be able to use?

BARRYDid I...? No. I didnt learnanything. I killed the search andshut down my system. I dont knowwhere you got this, but it feels a

lot like bait, if you know what Imsaying.

(off Michaels frown)Someone was expecting that search.They were watching for it.

MICHAELBarry, I never would have asked youto look into this if I thought itwould put you in danger.

BARRYNo, no, I know. Im heading north

for a little while, just in case.

Barry hands the scrap of paper back to Michael.

BARRY (CONTD)Here. Take my advice. Burn thisand forget you ever saw it.

Michael folds the paper and puts it in his pocket.

BARRY (CONTD)And watch your back. Whoevers out

there, its a good bet they knowyoure looking for them now.

Barry gets into his car. The engine shudders to life. Barryi


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