ERNIE'S SCREENPLAYS

LOGLINE

Another kidnapped child, ruthless abductors, an eight year old kidnapping and murder case and one satisfied spirit.

EPISODE THREE OF A TRILOGY

SYNOPSIS

In Atlanta there's another kidnapped child before Destiny's Desire even hits town. This time, however, it's a girl, and our team of super-sleuths go into overdrive. The use of an Atlanta detective to assist them on the case adds a new twist, as the girls have to erase his memory of them once the case is solved, as well as anyone else who's involved, including the abductors.

Finally returning home, to the New England area, it's time for the girls of D & D to turn their attention towards Destiny's true desire and that is finding those responsible for her brother's kidnapping, molestation, and murder when she was only nine years old. Unorthodox detective work sets the stage for D & D to get a confession by the man who nabbed Josh Masters eight years previous, and in that confession he fingers the man who actually killed the young boy.

Now that Destiny's spirit has been satisfied, it's time to remove the powers that her elite team was given, allowing them to be the teen-aged girls they really are. She plans the removal of their powers for New Year's Eve.

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The girls of D & D step out of the elevator and Christine runs over to them while Lori walks slowly. Christine runs straight to Wendy and gives her a big hug as she reaches her.

Tears form in the corners of Christine’s eyes.

CHRISTINE I don’t believe I’m actually getting to see D & D this close.

Danielle looks that Christine’s friend. Lori’s long red hair almost matches her own and she goes over to the girl.

DANIELLE       (to Lori) Hi! I’m Danielle, the lead guitarist for D & D.

LORI       (discernibly        withdrawn) Hi, Danielle. I’m Lori Kilmer.

DANIELLE Girls! Come over and introduce yourselves to Lori. I’ll be right back.

While the other three girls introduce themselves, Danielle heads to the front desk.

MELENA       (looking up) Hi, Danielle.

Danielle’s hands grip the counter.

DANIELLE Is Lori the sister of that missing girl?

MELENA       (Looking perplexed) Yes she is. Is that a problem?

DANIELLE No, not at all, but I’m glad we know.

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MELENA She’s Christine’s friend and we both thought Lori could use a break from what’s happening at home.

DANIELLE You’re right, she sure can, and thank you.

Danielle returns to the group.

DANA Where are we going to eat tonight?

DANIELLE Seeing as we’re strangers in this city, and we have two lovely young guests to show us around, why don’t we let them choose?

Christine stands beside her friend.

CHRISTINE I asked Lori to come tonight because she’s such a nice friend. Her little sister has been missing for a while and I’d like her to choose where she’d like to eat.

Wendy Puts her hands on Christine’s shoulder.

WENDY That was very polite and considerate of you, Christine.

Danielle places her hand on Lori’s shoulder.

DANIELLE Is there any place special you’d like to go with us for dinner, Lori?

A slight SMILE appears on Lori’s face.

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LORI Well there’s Kelliher’s, on the North Side. They have some great seafood and you don’t have to be all dressed up to go and eat there.

DANIELLE Then we’ll get the hotel van and have the driver take us there. I’ll be right back.

Danielle returns to the front desk. When she returns to the group they all head to the foyer and wait for the hotel van to come around front for them.

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INT. MARRIOTT HOTEL – SUITE 1624 - DAY

The girls all grab a seat as they enter the sitting room.

DANA Now what are we going to do?

Danielle gets up and steps to the center of the room.

DANIELLE Okay, Destiny, show yourself, please!

Destiny’s molecular spirit materializes from the darkened television screen and forms itself into the girl’s image they are familiar with.

DESTINY You showed those girls a good time tonight, and it’s obvious Lori was coming out of her shell. Do you have Janine’s picture?

Danielle reaches into her purse and pulls out the snapshot.

DANIELLE Can you use it?

Destiny floats off the floor and her spirit turns to face Danielle.

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DESTINY Put Janine’s picture near where my heart should be Danielle.

Danielle looks quickly at the young girl’s picture and then goes over to Destiny. With the picture facing Destiny’s form, she places it against that part of her misty body where her heart should be. She holds it there.

DESTINY Remove your hand.

Danielle removes her right hand and watches as the picture stays where she left it, suspended in air and surrounded by sparkling molecules. The picture becomes aglow a bright yellow.

DESTINY She’s alive. Janine Kilmer is alive.

DANIELLE What else can you tell us?

DESTINY I see a FARMHOUSE and a WATER SILO in the vicinity.

DANIELLE Oh my God, Destiny, and were here in the south. Is there anything else?

DESTINY Janine is locked in a cellar. It appears they haven’t hurt her, but there are two men and they both have weapons. One of the men has a tattoo of a SNAKE that extends up the length of his arm. That’s all I can see. Take the picture, Danielle.

Danielle approaches Destiny and grabs a hold of Janine’s picture, Destiny’s form dissipates back into the television.