SNOW ANGELS
TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL
BY
HENRIETTE MOUSTAKIS
TEASER
FADE IN:
EXT. A BEAUTIFUL HILLSIDE. DAY
MONICA the ANGEL is running and screaming at ANDREW the ANGEL who has run ahead.
MONICA - ANGEL
Andrew, come back.
TESS the ANGEL follows at a slower pace.
TESS - ANGEL
Andrew, you come back here right now! I'm ordering you.
Monica reaches him and slows him down. He is crying.
MONICA - ANGEL
Andrew, please stop.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Monica, leave me alone.
Tess catches up.
TESS - ANGEL
Andrew, slow down. I'm too old for this. Now calm down.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(crying)
Tess, I can't do it anymore. No one ever wants to see me. They're all afraid. All I ever get is abuse. There's just so much an Angel can take.
TESS - ANGEL
Baby, I know this case was difficult.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I am not your baby!
TESS - ANGEL
You're sure acting like one.
ANDREW - ANGEL
You heard what he said to me. I'm only doing my job. Why don't they understand? Why is everyone so afraid of me?
TESS - ANGEL
(stroking his hair)
Baby...
(correcting herself)
Andrew, it will get better.
ANDREW - ANGEL
No, it won't. I'm tired and I quit!
He runs off. Monica starts to follow and Tess stops her.
TESS - ANGEL
Leave him be. This is between the Father and him.
He walks to the top of the hill and sits down. He looks up as a light shines on him alone.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Father, I have never disobeyed you. At times I've questioned your orders, but I've always followed through. But lately the cases are harder. Some won't listen. Some call me things no one should hear. Please, tell me why they hate me. Why they all fear me? All I'm doing is bringing them home. Please, tell me why?
INT. HOTEL LOBBY WITH BAR ATTACHED. -- MOMENTS LATER
Andrew is sitting at a table. A young woman, CATHY, comes by and drops a glass of water on his sweater and he jumps.
CATHY
Oh, I'm so sorry.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(wiping off water)
That's okay. It's only---
He looks at her and freezes.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Water.
A man turns around at the bar. It is ADAM the ANGEL, the other Angel of Death. Tess approaches from behind the bar. She is the bartender.
CUT TO:
END OF TEASER
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
SCENE ONE
INT. HOTEL LOBBY WITH BAR ATTACHED. -- MOMENTS LATER
Two other girls approach carrying skis. They are Barbara and Julie.
BARBARA
Hey, Cathy. Where did you go?
CATHY
I got some water and spilled it on---
ANDREW - ANGEL
Andrew.
The two girls look at each other and smile. All he can do is stare at Cathy and smile. She retreats in a shy way. Adam turns to Tess.
ADAM - ANGEL
Tell me again why I'm here and not Monica?
TESS - ANGEL
This assignment would be much too sensitive for her. I needed special help.
ADAM - ANGEL
But I'm the Angel of Death, not a caseworker.
TESS - ANGEL
You are now.
ADAM - ANGEL
Where's my case?
TESS - ANGEL
Andrew. He's going to need all the help he can get.
The two girls sit down. Andrew walks up to the bar.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Excuse me, ma'am? Could we have four hot chocolates?
TESS - ANGEL
Of course you can, and please call me Tess.
She gets the drinks and puts them on a tray and gives it to him.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Thank you, Tess.
He smiles and sits down with the three girls.
ADAM - ANGEL
Where's his memory?
TESS - ANGEL
He lost it when he became human.
ADAM - ANGEL
Human?
TESS - ANGEL
We had a difficult assignment. Andrew got the worst of it. Words were spoken and apparently he had enough. He asked the father a question and this is his answer.
ADAM - ANGEL
He asked to be human?
TESS - ANGEL
He asked why people fear death and him. The Father made him human so HE could find the answer for HIMSELF.
ADAM - ANGEL
OOOh, that's rough. How long will he be human?
TESS - ANGEL
For as long as it takes. We're here to protect him. This is a very vulnerable time for him and he'll probably make a lot of mistakes.
ADAM - ANGEL
We're here to stop him from making them?
TESS - ANGEL
We're here to pick him up when he does.
ADAM - ANGEL
Why doesn't he see me?
TESS - ANGEL
He won't until its time.
ADAM - ANGEL
Time for what?
TESS - ANGEL
Remember the turkey you didn't kill at Thanksgiving?
ADAM - ANGEL
How can I? You're always reminding me.
TESS - ANGEL
This case will be just like that.
ADAM - ANGEL
I don't know Tess. I feel like a Peeping Tom. He's my friend.
TESS - ANGEL
And a friend who is going to need all the help he can get. He's going to be making a lot of mistakes.
At the table, the two girls are laughing while he still smiles at Cathy. She is shy and wants to hide under her chair.
BARBARA
So, Andrew, what do you do for a living?
He looks at the magazine stand and sees a magazine on contracting.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I'm a contractor.
BARBARA
And what do you contract?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I renovate homes.
JULIE
Is it good money?
ANDREW - ANGEL
(thinks a bit)
I guess so. What about you girls?
BARBARA
My name is Barbara and I'm an accountant.
JULIE
I'm Julie and I'm an office manager.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Same office?
BARBARA
We all work at the same place.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(turning to Cathy)
What about you?
CATHY
I'm an auditor.
BARBARA
That's not all she does.
CATHY
Guys, can it.
BARBARA
Our little Cathy is a famous sculptor.
CATHY
I am not famous.
JULIE
You just finished a show.
CATHY
My first show. It took me years to get that far.
ANDREW - ANGEL
What did you sculpt?
CATHY
Lots of things.
ANDREW - ANGEL
What was your exhibit?
JULIE
Show him the pictures.
BARBARA
Oh come on, Cathy.
She reluctantly pulls out some pictures from her purse and hands them to him.
CATHY
I've always had a thing for Angels.
JULIE
You should see her room. It's downright eerie. I've never seen so many eyes looking back at me in my life.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(looking at pictures)
They're quite good.
CATHY
Thank you. The wings are the hard part. If you don't get them right, the whole Angel is off.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(still looking)
Angels don't have wings.
CATHY
Why do you stay that?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Say what?
CATHY
You just said Angels don't have wings. How do you know?
BARBARA
Seen any lately?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I don't know why I said that.
(gives them back)
I take it you ladies are here for the skiing?
JULIE
We are. Cathy just came along for the ride. What about you, Andrew?
BARBARA
Do you ski?
ANDREW - ANGEL
(thinking a bit)
Why yes I do.
BARBARA
Where are your skis?
ANDREW - ANGEL
They're in my room.
JULIE
(flirting)
What is your room number?
Tess comes by.
TESS - ANGEL
Excuse me, Mr. Berry. Do I charge these to your room? You did say it was 77.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Yes, charge it.
Barbara looks at her watch.
BARBARA
It's nine o'clock. The lifts are open.
JULIE
Let's hit the slopes.
(standing)
Andrew, thank you for the chocolates.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Anytime.
The three get up and walk away. Barbara and Julie turn to Cathy.
BARBARA
Where do you think you're going?
CATHY
With you.
BARBARA
Oh no, you're not. You're going back to him.
JULIE
He's crazy about you. He couldn't keep his eyes off you.
CATHY
I can't go back. I'm too shy.
JULIE
Grow out of it! Honey, if I didn't bring these skis, I would be with him for my entertainment. He's probably a lot of fun.
BARBARA
And definitely warmer. Now, go on.
CATHY
(reluctant)
I can't. I'm scared. I've never been able to talk to guys. Once I tell them the truth, I never see them again.
JULIE
Don't worry. He probably wants to talk.
Julie looks at Andrew who smiles and waves.
JULIE
And if he doesn't, I can think of something I'd rather do, and it ain't skiing. Lister, sister, you have a choice. It's either sitting and talking with a hunk or ME ravishing him? What do YOU think is fair?
CATHY
Talking. The man deserves to be left alive. I've heard about you.
JULIE
Then go. We'll see you at the lift.
The two leave. Cathy turns back to him. He is looking at the contracting magazine and then looks up.
ANDREW - ANGEL
What are you doing back? You left with your friends.
CATHY
I didn't feel like skiing.
ANDREW - ANGEL
You come to a ski lodge and you don't ski?
CATHY
Not today.
(looks at magazine)
I'm disturbing your reading.
(raises arm)
If I am, I'll go.
Cathy gets up and Andrew grabs her hand.
ANDREW - ANGEL
No, please, sit down. I could use the company.
He lets go of her hand.
CATHY
Really?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Really.
She sits down.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Why do you act surprised?
CATHY
It's just---
He approaches her and gets lost in her eyes.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Just what?
CATHY
Everyone likes my friends more. They always ignore me.
ANDREW - ANGEL
They're either blind or very stupid. You're beautiful.
CATHY
(getting lost in his eyes)
And you sure you're only drinking hot chocolate? No one's ever talked to me that way.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(taking her hand)
Maybe it's time they did.
Tess shakes her head and turns to Adam.
TESS - ANGEL
We have a problem.
ADAM - ANGEL
And I thought killing that turkey was hard. Now, I see why you left Monica at home.
TESS - ANGEL
He's going to need all the help he can get. Asking a question is one thing, but this is a disaster waiting to happen.
Andrew takes his hand away, still looking at her.
ANDREW - ANGEL
You play chess? I saw some boards in the display case.
CATHY
Sometimes. Wouldn't you rather hit the slopes than play chess with me? The snow looks perfect.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I can always ski. It's not always I can find a good chess partner.
CATHY
I didn't say I was good at it.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Neither did I.
He gets up and walks over to the bar.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Tess, may we have some more hot chocolates?
CATHY
Can we make it hot ciders instead?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Sure.
(to Tess)
Hot ciders with two cinnamon sticks each.
TESS - ANGEL
Right away.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Thank you. You're an Angel.
He walks away. Tess gets the drinks ready.
ADAM - ANGEL
I didn't know he had a sweet tooth.
TESS - ANGEL
It's as bad as Monica's coffee habit.
He comes back with the board and pieces and they set up. Adam turns to Tess.
ADAM - ANGEL
What do you think will happen here?
TESS - ANGEL
They're going to play chess. I hope she has a strong stomach.
ADAM - ANGEL
About chess?
TESS - ANGEL
I don't know, but it looks like you'll have to clean it up. It won't be my place to deal with a lovesick Angel.
ADAM - ANGEL
Let's hope you're wrong.
They start to play as they talk. They look at the board only when they're not playing eye games. Eye games consist of one staring at the other while he plays and stopping when it's their turn. Their eyes never really meet.
ANDREW - ANGEL
How long you been a sculptor?
CATHY
Ever since I could remember. I just love the feel of clay in my hands. When I was young, my parents and I would go to the beach. I would create elaborate sandcastles with moats and drawbridges. Then I would collect water and fill up the moats. Afterwards, I would pretend some handsome knight would be crossing them.
ANDREW - ANGEL
A regular Lancelet?
CATHY
I always loved the legend of King Arthur. He was so noble and Lancelet was so loyal, even after he fell in love with Gwenivere.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Are you a romantic?
CATHY
I guess I am. I've always wanted some prince to wisk me away and we would live happily ever after.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Life is not a fairy tale.
CATHY
I never said it was. It never was for me. That's why I started sculpting. I felt like I was building something.
ANDREW - ANGEL
How did you get the show?
CATHY
That's was Julie's fault. She is a manizer, if there is such a word. She tends to be a little loose.
ANDREW - ANGEL
That's not very safe these days. I lost many a friend to A.I.D.S..
CATHY
Oh, she practices safe sex.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Should you be telling me this? Get back to the show.
CATHY
One of her lovers owns an art gallery. He saw one of my Angels in her room. He asked to see the others. The next thing I knew I had my first show.
ANDREW - ANGEL
How was it?
CATHY
A success. The critics loved it. They said my WINGS had character.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I've seen the pictures. They do have character.
CATHY
Even if they don't exist.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Angels or wings?
CATHY
Wings. I often wonder where they came from?
ANDREW - ANGEL
My guess is, and don't quote me, they appeared when the Bible was translated from Aramaic to Greek. The Greeks loved to add wings to everything.
CATHY
Not on Hercules.
ANDREW - ANGEL
You believe everything you see on television? If you want the truth, watch the Discover Channel? What else have you made?
CATHY
I do a lot of busts, but I really love animals. My favorite is birds. There's something so gentle about them.
ANDREW - ANGEL
What's your favorite bird?
CATHY
The dove. They're so peaceful. I love sculpting their gentle little faces.
He grabs her hands.
ANDREW - ANGEL
So, there are the hands of an artist?
(examines her fingers)
Your fingers are so small.
CATHY
They have to be for my small details. One slip and the whole piece is ruined. You can let go of my hands now.
He continues to hold them.
CATHY
Andrew, let go.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I was just feeling their power.
CATHY
Power?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Can't you feel it? It's very strong. It's like my hands are clay and you're molding them.
She pulls them away.
CATHY
These hands also wash dishes and do laundry.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Sorry, I got carried away.
CATHY
How long have you been a contractor?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Long enough.
CATHY
How did you get into it?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I like to build things instead of destroying them. I take old houses and restore them. I believe everything has a strong foundation. You just have to look for it.
She looks at him and starts to stare.
CATHY
You only build houses?
ANDREW - ANGEL
(looking up)
No, sometimes I do apartment buildings. What are you staring at? Do I have a zit on my nose?
CATHY
No, it's just been bugging me. Ever since I saw you, I swear I've seen you before. Have we ever met?
ANDREW - ANGEL
No, I assure you, we have never met. I would remember someone as pretty as you.
CATHY
Again with the BS?
ANDREW - ANGEL
It's not BS. You really think we've met before?
CATHY
I know we have. I just can't place it.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I know we didn't. I must have one of those familiar faces.
CATHY
That has to be it. What was I asking?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Apartment buildings. That's the part of my job I've started regretting. I take an old rental building, restore it and it goes condo. So many people get displaced because of me. All in the name of progress. Real Estate can destroy very easily. I knew some people who lived in a building for close to twenty years. It was all they could afford. I come by, do my thing, and they have to move.
CATHY
What happened to them?
ANDREW - ANGEL
They settled for less the next time and they've never been the same.
CATHY
Couldn't they move to a better place?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Money ran out. They were stuck there. So many people are forgotten. If they don't have money, it's like they don't exits. It's no wonder we have so many homeless.
CATHY
You sound like a social worker, not a contractor. How do you make enough to survive?
ANDREW - ANGEL
(becoming distracted)
I can't help it. I see their faces, so many faces. It's like they're haunting me.
CATHY
(taking his hand)
Hey! Come back to Earth!
ANDREW - ANGEL
Huh?
CATHY
(letting go of hand)
I lost you for a minute. Where were you?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I don't know. For a moment I was remembering. May I see those pictures again?
She gets her purse and pulls them out and gives them to him.
CATHY
Sure, here.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(looking at them)
You have them right, all except the wings.
CATHY
That's the second time you've said that. Do you know something I don't?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I just know they don't have wings.
CATHY
What do you think they look like?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Plain, average every-day Joes. It makes perfect sense. If they work behind the scenes they have to be average looking. It would take away from their jobs. They can't be beautiful.
TESS - ANGEL
I resent that!
ADAM - ANGEL
Now, Tess, hear him out.
TESS - ANGEL
He'll eat those words.
CATHY
I disagree. I believe Angels are beautiful.
TESS - ANGEL
I knew there was something I liked about that girl.
CATHY
At least the one I saw, I think.
ANDREW - ANGEL
You saw an Angel?
CATHY
I don't know what I saw, but he was beautiful. Are you sure we haven't met?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Positive...I think?
ADAM - ANGEL
They have met before. Cathy was seven when her mother died. I couldn't make it because my prior case had developed problems. That's the reason I don't like casework. Andrew did me a favor and took my place.
TESS - ANGEL
Does he remember?
ADAM - ANGEL
His memory loss isn't complete. It seems all he has to do is try and it's there.
TESS - ANGEL
The Father didn't make him completely human.
CATHY
I have a friend back home that told me a strange story. She's never been able to explain it.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Please tell me.
CATHY
She was born in a foreign country during a civil war. Her family had to leave. America was on a quota system so they spent a year somewhere else. They were poor and couldn't afford to eat and lived off of charity. At times there was no food. One day, her father heard a knock on the door. He opened it and this old woman with two bags of hot food was there. She called him by his name and gave him the food. They moved and one day she came back, again.
ANDREW - ANGEL
The old woman?
CATHY
Yes.
ANDREW - ANGEL
How did she know where they were?
CATHY
You're getting ahead of the story. Don't rush me.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Sorry.
CATHY
Earlier that day, her father had convinced their landlord to unleash his dog.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Why was it leashed?
CATHY
It was one mean dog, and it only liked my friend's father. So, anyway, the old lady came with the food. And that's where the story gets strange. My friend was only two and was playing by this two-lane highway. The old lady looked at the dog and said, "Your daughter is in danger." That dog shot out like a bat out of hell to the road. He grabbed her by her dress and dragged her back.
ANDREW - ANGEL
That's amazing.
CATHY
I would say miraculous. That was it. My friend's father went to the village to find the old woman and she had disappeared. She never existed.
ANDREW - ANGEL
How does your friend explain it?
CATHY
She says the old lady was a well wisher who wanted to remain anonymous.
ANDREW - ANGEL
And the dog?
CATHY
She can't explain that.
He smiles.
CATHY
Why are you smiling?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I know what happened. Spell dog backwards.
CATHY
God. You think it was God?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I think she had a few guardian angels. God has a lot of hired help.
TESS - ANGEL
Hired help!
ADAM - ANGEL
Now, Tess calm down.
TESS - ANGEL
Just wait till I get my hands on him. He'll eat those words.
ADAM - ANGEL
I hope he has a strong stomach.
CATHY
So, Angels are strictly hired help? I would think they resent that.
TESS - ANGEL
Smart girl. That's telling him.
CATHY
I don't spend my time making hired help. Hand be back the pictures.
(taking them)
Hired help indeed.
TESS - ANGEL
Ditto.
He does.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I didn't mean they were paid minimum wage. They just help God and God helps people.
CATHY
How do you see God? Is he an old man with a long white beard that sits on a chair all day?
ANDREW - ANGEL
No, I see him as someone who loves us. I know God loves us. It's the way I feel.
She starts to stare at him strangely.
CATHY
Does he love us collectively?
ANDREW - ANGEL
He loves us as individuals. He knows all our hopes and dreams. In fact, he gave them to us, and the ability to fulfill them. It's up to us to find them and use them. What? Do I have that zit again?
CATHY
This is going to sound strange, but as you said those words, you started to...shine. I must be seeing things. For a moment you didn't even seem human.
ADAM - ANGEL
I thought you said he was?
TESS - ANGEL
Apparently it's coming back.
ADAM - ANGEL
Let's hope he finds his answer soon.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I assure you I am human. If you cut me, I bleed.
He makes a move and finishes the game.
CATHY
How did you do that? I thought you said you weren't good at chess?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I lied. Care for a rematch?
CATHY
Only if you give me a chance to win.
(reaches for glass)
My cider is dead.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I'll get us some more.
CATHY
(getting up)
I'll be right back.
He goes to the bar.
TESS - ANGEL
More cider?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Yes, please.
TESS - ANGEL
(getting drinks)
She still can figure out where she's seen you?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I'm beginning to think she's right. We have met before. I just wish I could remember. It will probably hit me when I'm sleeping.
(takes drinks)
Thanks, Tess, you're an Angel.
He walks away.
TESS - ANGEL
What is this, groundhog day? He's really starting to get on my nerves.
Andrew and Cathy start playing again. Shots go to the clock as time passes and multiple games are played. The eye game continues. Tess and Adam wait patiently. Tess shakes her head.
TESS - ANGEL
Man, that boy can play chess.
ADAM - ANGEL
And he hasn't let her win once. Remind me not to play with him. His reputation at home is well earned. He's vicious.
Andrew finishes his move.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I got you again. Another game?
CATHY
No way! I admit defeat.
ANDREW - ANGEL
What do you want to do next?
CATHY
Let's get some fresh air. You can get your skis and I'll watch you.
ANDREW - ANGEL
What's the fun in that?
(takes her hand)
I want to be with you.
He gets lost in her eyes, again.
CATHY
We seem to be getting lost again.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Do you mind?
CATHY
(looking at him)
No.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Let's go get some air.
CATHY
I'll get my coat.
She leaves. He goes to the bar, pulls out his wallet and puts some bills on the table. Tess picks them up.
TESS - ANGEL
That's too much.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Keep the change.
TESS - ANGEL
She's a pretty girl.
ANDREW - ANGEL
She's beautiful, and so are you Tess. You're an---
TESS - ANGEL
I know, an Angel.
ANDREW - ANGEL
See ya.
He leans over the bar and kisses her on the cheek and then leaves. Tess turns to Adam.
TESS - ANGEL
We have a problem. This is where you take over. He's in love. Now our troubles really begin.
ADAM - ANGEL
I hope she can improve her chess skills. She's going to need it.
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SCENE TWO
EXT. A MOUNTAIN TOP. DAY. -- LATER
People are walking and skiing. Andrew stands with Cathy.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Just feel that fresh air. I always love the way winter smells. It's so clean.
CATHY
It is beautiful up here.
ANDREW - ANGEL
You come to the lodge often?
CATHY
Actually, no. My friends and I decided to come at the last moment.
ANDREW - ANGEL
They didn't leave you at the hotel on purpose, did they? If you need skis, you know you can rent them and join them. I'm perfectly fine by myself.
CATHY
I know you are. Besides, I don't ski anymore. I used to when I was young. I wore my skis more than my boots in winter.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Why aren't you skiing?
CATHY
I can't anymore.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Why?
CATHY
I just can't. My friends wanted me to come to get me out of the house.
ANDREW - ANGEL
So, why are you here?
CATHY
I miss the fresh air.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Funny, you don't act bedridden.
CATHY
I never said I was.
ANDREW - ANGEL
How do you plan to keep busy, besides playing chess with me?
CATHY
I haven't figured that out yet. I'm sure I'll find something.
He gets a devilish look in his eyes.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I know something.
CATHY
What did you have in mind?
He grabs her and pushes her to the ground.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Snow angels.
CATHY
(trying to get up)
What is wrong with you? There are people here. Let me up.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(pushing her down)
Not till we make snow angels.
CATHY
You're crazy.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Come on. Just one angel. Then I'll let you get up. Please?
CATHY
Okay, but make it quick. I'm cold and getting very wet.
Andrew lets go.
CATHY
All right, here goes nothing. Ready, Andrew?
ANDREW - ANGEL
(lying on back)
Ready.
They start making angels. Other people see them and start pointing. Some join in.
CATHY
We're attracting a crowd.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(looking up)
And they're doing the same thing.
CATHY
(looking up)
You have to be kidding.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(sitting)
See for yourself.
She picks up some snow and hits his face as he faces her.
CATHY
Got ya. That's for beating me at chess.
He grabs her and pulls her down.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Why you little...You're gonna regret that.
He grabs some snow and puts it in her jacket.
CATHY
Stop that! That's cold.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Now you know how I feel.
CATHY
Let me go.
ANDREW - ANGEL
No way. Not till you eat more...
He grabs more snow and puts it in her mouth.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Snow.
He rubs the snow in as she rubs it away. Their eyes meet for a moment. She puts her arms around him and pulls him closer and they kiss. It starts to snow on them. Adam and Tess watch disapprovingly.
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
SCENE ONE
INT. ANDREW'S HOTEL ROOM. MORNING. - NEXT DAY
Snow is seen through the window. Adam and Tess stand by the window. They are looking at a sleeping Cathy and Andrew. Andrew has his arm around her.
TESS - ANGEL
I knew this would get messy. We have to work fast.
ADAM - ANGEL
Should I do it now?
TESS - ANGEL
Might as well.
Adam goes over to the bed and puts his hand over Andrew's head. He turns to Tess.
ADAM - ANGEL
Are you sure this will work?
TESS - ANGEL
He'll think it's a dream.
Adam touches Andrew's head.
ADAM - ANGEL
Remember.
Andrew starts to twitch as he walks away.
ADAM - ANGEL
How fast will it come back?
TESS - ANGEL
Gradually, I hope.
Andrew starts tossing and turning.
ADAM - ANGEL
It's starting now.
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SCENE TWO
EXT. BEACH. DAY
A little girl is playing in the sand. It is a YOUNG CATHY. She is building a sandcastle. Andrew approaches with a bucket of water.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Here's some more water, Cathy.
(looks at Cathy)
My, that's a fine castle, just like Camelot.
YOUNG CATHY
This is going to be my best one yet.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I can tell. You have good attention to detail, right down to the moat.
YOUNG CATHY
It still needs something.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Give me your hands.
(does)
Can you feel the power?
YOUNG CATHY
Yes, where is it coming from?
ANDREW - ANGEL
A much higher source than you can ever imagine. Concentrate, Cathy. Feel it.
CATHY
I do.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Now, put that power in your castle, and everything you do from now on.
He lets go of her hands and gives her more wet sand.
CUT TO:
SCENE THREE
INT. CATHY'S MOTHER'S BEDROOM. NIGHT. -- LATER
ANGIE, her mother is by the dresser brushing her hair. Andrew appears in the room and stands quietly. She puts down the brush.
ANGIE
I know you're here, Andrew.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(approaching)
How did you know?
ANGIE
(handing him brush)
I've always known.
He starts combing her hair.
ANGIE
I've known from the start. You really didn't think we believed your story about being an artist? I checked up on you. Until last week you never existed. The same with Tess and Monica. I knew who you all were from the beginning.
ANDREW - ANGEL
And we thought we fooled you.
ANGIE
Andrew, didn't anyone ever tell you Angels make bad liars?
JOE, Cathy's father, walks by the room and looks in when he hears voices. He sees both of them.
ANDREW - ANGEL
So I've been told. You know WHO I am?
ANGIE
You're the Angel of Death.
ANDREW - ANGEL
And you're not afraid?
ANGIE
No, not for me.
She turns and takes the brush back.
ANGIE
Andrew, I'm not the only one who knows something is wrong. Joe does too. He even told me you made him feel uncomfortable. The only one who doesn't know is Cathy. She thinks you're a nice man from the beach who helps her with her sandcastles.
(takes his hand)
I need your help.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Just name it.
ANGIE
Joe is scared. He knows my time is short. I'm going to be leaving him with a young girl to raise. He can't do it alone.
ANDREW - ANGEL
GOD will be with him.
ANGIE
In his eyes, he will still be alone.
ANDREW - ANGEL
What can I do?
ANGIE
Tell him there's someone else he can turn to.
She turns back to the dresser and picks up a picture of two kids on the beach and hands it to him.
ANGIE
Joe used to help me with my castles. Cathy has MY gift. Please don't take me till you tell him that.
Joe enters.
JOE
Try not taking her at all.
Andrew stands and puts down the picture.
ANDREW - ANGEL
How long have you been listening?
JOE
Long enough to know I want you out of my house.
He goes and stands before Angie.
JOE
Go and take your venom with you. We don't need your poison here. My family and I don't want you.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Joe, you don't know what you're saying!
JOE
I damn well know what I'm saying. My Angie is not going with you. She's mine.
ANDREW - ANGEL
No, Joe, she's not. She's God's, just like you are, just like Cathy.
Joe puts his fist in Andrew's face.
JOE
Stay away from my little girl. She doesn't need death going through her veins. She's alive and will stay that way. You go tell your GOD to leave my family alone.
ANGIE
(standing)
Joe, take that back!
JOE
(to Angie)
I will not. I love you, Angie, and I will not let you go. And no Angel of Death, no matter how handsome, will take you from me.
(to Andrew)
Go poison someone else.
Cathy walks by and looks in the room and sees only her parents arguing. The three turn to her.
YOUNG CATHY
Is Andrew here? I don't see him.
Andrew walks aside as Joe walks up to her.
JOE
No, honey, he's not here. And even if he was, I would throw him out.
YOUNG CATHY
Why?
JOE
He's a bad man. He only wants to cause people pain. You'll never see him again, not if I have anything to do with it.
Joe hugs Cathy.
JOE
Andrew will never hurt you again.
Andrew walks out of the room.
CUT TO:
SCENE FOUR
INT. ANDREW'S HOTEL ROOM. MORNING. - NEXT DAY -- CONTINUOUS
Tess is holding his hand. Adam comes over and puts his hand on her shoulder.
ADAM - ANGEL
He begged me to take over, but, my case took too long. I couldn't get away.
TESS - ANGEL
It was supposed to be your case. He was doing you a favor. That's why he ran out in the first place.
ADAM - ANGEL
I know.
Andrew is still tossing and turning. Tess squeezes his hand tighter.
TESS - ANGEL
Just a little more, baby. Just a little more.
CUT TO:
SCENE FIVE
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM. DAY
Angie is in bed with Joe and Cathy at each side of the bed. Joe is holding her hand.
ANGIE
It's okay, Joe. I'm not afraid.
JOE
Of course not. You're not going anywhere. You're going to get better and come home.
ANGIE
No, I won't. When will you realize I'm dying?
JOE
Don't say that in front of Cathy.
ANGIE
She knows.
(to Cathy)
We already talked about it. My time is almost gone. Let's not argue.
Joe kisses her hand.
JOE
I love you. I've loved you since the first day I saw you on the beach. The other boys used to tease me, but I didn't care. You were the most beautiful girl I ever say.
Angie looks at the front of the bed and smiles.
JOE
What are you smiling at?
ANGIE
He's here.
JOE
No, it can't be.
ANGIE
(to Joe)
I'm not afraid.
(to Andrew)
He's so beautiful.
Joe looks at the end of the bed and sees nothing.
JOE
Andrew?
ANGIE
(looking at Andrew)
Yes.
Cathy looks at the end of the bed and sees him also.
YOUNG CATHY
Mommy, look, he's beautiful.
ANGIE
He's pure love dear. Death is nothing to be afraid of.
Andrew walks over by Cathy and takes Angie's hand.
ANGIE
I'm ready, Andrew.
He takes her hand as she dies. Joe becomes hysterical. Cathy looks up and sees Andrew and Angie by the bed.
ANGIE
I'll see you again, baby. Take good care of your daddy.
YOUNG CATHY
(crying)
I will, mommy.
ANGIE
I love you.
YOUNG CATHY
I want to go with you, mommy.
ANGIE
Not yet, baby.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Not for a long time, Cathy. Enjoy your life, and each time you build sandcastles, think of me.
The two disappear. Cathy turns to Joe, who has completely lost it.
CUT TO:
SCENE SIX
INT. ANDREW'S HOTEL ROOM. MORNING. - NEXT DAY -- CONTINUOUS
Tess lets go of his hand and stands in the corner. Andrew puts his arm around Cathy. Adam sees his watch and takes it advancing it ten minutes ahead. He then goes to the alarm clock and does the same. Cathy slowly wakes up and looks in his direction as if she sees him. She rubs her eyes waking Andrew up.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(hugging her)
Morning.
CATHY
Morning.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Sleep well?
CATHY
Very well, and I thought you were only excited about chess.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I'm just full of surprises.
They kiss. Adam looks out the window.
CATHY
You know what I want right now?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I think I can guess.
TESS - ANGEL
I'm putting a stop to this.
She touches Cathy. He tries to kiss her again but she pushes away.
CATHY
A shower.
ANDREW - ANGEL
A shower?
ADAM - ANGEL
Ah, Tess. You sure know how to ruin a guy's day. Give him a break.
TESS - ANGEL
(angry)
When the Father said "Be fruitful and multiply", he didn't mean Andrew.
Tess walks over to Adam.
CATHY
You know how some people aren't themselves till they've had their first cup of coffee? With me, it's a shower.
ANDREW - ANGEL
You'd rather have a shower than us.
CATHY
Shower first.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(letting go)
Okay, you win. You go first.
She gets out of bed and goes into the bathroom. The water starts to run. He gets up. He is wearing very dull and ugly boxer shorts.
TESS - ANGEL
This is where I leave. Adam, clean up this mess.
ADAM - ANGEL
Yes, ma'am.
TESS - ANGEL
And make sure he tells her nothing.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Don't hog all the water. I want a shower too.
Tess vanishes. Andrew drops her open purse on the floor. As he goes to pick it up, he spies a small bottle. He starts to read as Adam appears to him.
ADAM - ANGEL
It's nitroglycerin.
Andrew looks up and puts down the bottle.
ANDREW - ANGEL
How did you get in here? I thought the door was locked.
ADAM - ANGEL
I don't need locks.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(reaching for phone)
I'm calling hotel security.
ADAM - ANGEL
(grabbing Andrew's hand)
I wouldn't, Andrew. You're the only one can see me.
ANDREW - ANGEL
If it's money you want, there's some in my wallet. Just leave the girl alone.
ADAM - ANGEL
I don't want money or the girl. I want you do something. Pick up your watch.
Andrew does.
ADAM - ANGEL
Notice anything?
ANDREW - ANGEL
The battery must have stopped. The second hand doesn't move.
ADAM - ANGEL
It didn't stop. I've suspended time. Right now Cathy is taking a VERY long shower.
ANDREW - ANGEL
What are you?
ADAM - ANGEL
You know me, Andrew. Think.
He thinks for a moment and looks up at Adam. He then looks at himself and the room in confusion.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Adam, what am I doing here? Last thing I remember I was sitting on a hill talking to the Father. Where are my clothes?
ADAM - ANGEL
Your clothes are in the drawer. This is your room. You're in a hotel at a ski lodge.
Andrew picks up a woman's sweater.
ANDREW - ANGEL
This isn't mine.
He looks at the messy bed with two pillows. He sees a long hair and picks it up.
ANDREW - ANGEL
And neither is this. Adam, what is this?
ADAM - ANGEL
Try to remember, Andrew. You were talking to the Father and you asked him a question. THIS is his answer.
ANDREW - ANGEL
A one night stand? That's not possible. I'm an Angel not a human.
ADAM - ANGEL
You're human now. That was the only way you could find your answer.
ANDREW - ANGEL
And I asked for a...woman? I would never do that. What question did I ask him to give me this?
ADAM - ANGEL
You asked why people fear death and you. I think I better get Cathy out of the shower. She's probably a prune by now.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Why don't I feel like an Angel yet? I still feel human.
ADAM - ANGEL
You will till you get your answer.
ANDREW - ANGEL
But I think like an Angel? How?
ADAM - ANGEL
He has given you more time to get it.
Andrew sits down.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Adam, she's going to come out expecting a man. There's no way I can still---
ADAM - ANGEL
You have to pretend. You must never tell Cathy who you are.
She comes out wearing a towel. Andrew looks at Adam for help. She walks up to him, puts her arms around his waist from the back and kisses his back. Andrew is terrified.
CATHY
Your turn, and don't keep me waiting.
He pulls her arms off and goes into the bathroom. Adam follows.
CATHY
I left you some water.
CUT TO:
SCENE SEVEN
INT. BATHROOM. MORNING. -- CONTINUOUS
Andrew is shaking as Adam enters.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I can't do this.
ADAM - ANGEL
You have too. But first, turn on the water. Your girlfriends going to think you're talking to yourself.
The water starts. Andrew looks in the mirror. He is fully dressed.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Why are you here, Adam? Are you on assignment?
ADAM - ANGEL
Yes, and she's in the next room.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Cathy?
ADAM - ANGEL
Those were her pills you were holding. I've come to bring her home.
ANDREW - ANGEL
When?
ADAM - ANGEL
Eight tonight.
ANDREW - ANGEL
So soon? But she's so young?
ADAM - ANGEL
We've both taken younger.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I know. I'll do it.
ADAM - ANGEL
No, you can't. Not till you find your answer?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Where will I find it?
She knocks on the door.
CATHY
Hey! You drowning in there?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I'll be right out.
(to Adam)
I have to tell her the truth.
ADAM - ANGEL
You can't. You must continue being the Andrew she knows.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Is she going to give me the answer?
ADAM - ANGEL
Need to know, Andrew. You're on your own.
CATHY
Are you coming out?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I'll be right out.
The water stops. Andrew looks in the mirror. He is wearing a towel and his hair is wet. He reaches for the door and turns to Adam.
ADAM - ANGEL
Say nothing.
CUT TO:
SCENE EIGHT
INT. ANDREW'S HOTEL ROOM. MORNING. - NEXT DAY -- CONTINUOUS
Cathy tries to grab the towel and Andrew stops her in a desperate attempt to save his honor.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Hey! What's with you?
CATHY
(grabbing him)
You. What do you say we make some more snow angels?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Good idea.
He pulls away and fixes the towel.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Why don't we make them in the snow?
CATHY
Boy!
(walking away)
You must be the type that needs his cup of coffee first. I'll get dressed.
He sighs a sigh of relief.
CUT TO:
SCENE NINE
INT. RESTAURANT. MORNING. -- LATER
They are eating breakfast. Cathy is gabbing as he is picking at his food.
CATHY
(happily)
And then in fourth grade, our class went to the Field Museum. There was this dinosaur exhibit. We all went our separate ways and drove the chaperons crazy.
She notices he is not paying attention.
CATHY
And then this huge asteroid hit the Earth, causing this gigantic tidal wave and a nuclear winter and we all died.
ANDREW - ANGEL
That's nice.
CATHY
Hey! I just told you the world was destroyed and you just said, "That's nice." Where are you? You haven't been yourself since I took my shower.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I have something on my mind.
CATHY
Something tells me it isn't me, or is it?
ANDREW - ANGEL
It's nothing important.
CATHY
Did something happen while I was in the shower?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I got a phone call about work.
CATHY
Is there a problem?
ANDREW - ANGEL
You might say that.
Barbara and Julie come by.
CATHY
Look, there's Julie and Barbara.
(waving)
Over here.
They come to the table.
BARBARA
There you are. You didn't come back to the room last night.
JULIE
(still flirting)
We were worried.
CATHY
I was in---
(taking Andrew's hand)
Safe hands.
He sees Tess in the restaurant and gets up.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Will you ladies excuse me? I see a friend. I'll be right back.
CATHY
The phone call?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Yes, the phone call.
He gets up.
CATHY
Ah, ah---
(points to lips)
Have you forgotten something?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Sorry.
(kisser her lightly)
I'll be back.
He leaves.
BARBARA
I hope he was warmer last night.
CATHY
He was. He was a different man.
JULIE
So what happened?
CATHY
I took a shower.
BOTH GIRLS
Huh?
JULIE
So, you coming to the room tonight, or will you be with Mr. Icicle?
CATHY
He was so different.
JULIE
They usually are before they get what they want. Can't you see, Cathy? He's just using you.
CATHY
No, he's different. I don't know what's wrong with him.
BARBARA
Did you tell him?
CATHY
I didn't have the chance.
JULIE
Do you love him?
BARBARA
Could you love him?
CATHY
He's the man I've been waiting for all my life. I know it.
JULIE
So, when you gonna tell him? When you get a heart attack or before?
He reaches Tess.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Tess, where were you? I've been looking all over for you? Where's Monica?
TESS - ANGEL
I was always here. You just didn't recognize me. As for Monica, I don't think you'd want her to see you in your boxer shorts.
ANDREW - ANGEL
What do I do now? I can't go on pretending.
TESS - ANGEL
Baby, you have too. It's the only way to find your answer? And why did it have to be boxer shorts? You're too young for that.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Leave my shorts out of this. Will I be human till I do?
TESS - ANGEL
I'm afraid so.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Don't I get any help?
TESS - ANGEL
Not on this one, Angel Boy. You better get back there. There's something you need to hear. Don't worry, baby. I'll be your angel.
Andrew walks away and Adam joins her.
TESS - ANGEL
(shaking her head)
Boxer shorts.
ADAM - ANGEL
I like boxer shorts.
She shoots him a dirty look. At the table, the girls are still with Cathy.
CATHY
I plan to tell him.
BARBARA
When? When you have a heart attack and he doesn't know about the pills in your purse? You could die by the time he figures it out.
JULIE
You have to tell him.
He approaches.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Tell me what?
The girls look at each other.
BARBARA
(faking it)
Oh, look at the time. We really must be going. The lift is open.
JULIE
We must not miss that snow.
(getting up)
See you two later.
They leave and he sits down.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Why didn't that sound sincere?
CATHY
Andrew, I have to tell you something. Something I should have told you before we...
ANDREW - ANGEL
Go on.
She takes some pills out from her purse.
CATHY
These pills are nitro-
ANDREW - ANGEL
Glycerin. They fell out of your purse this morning. I read the label when I put them back.
CATHY
(putting pills away)
I have a heart condition. My mother died from it when I was seven.
She starts getting choked up. He grabs her hand.
ANDREW - ANGEL
It's okay. You can do it.
CATHY
Her last night, as we watched, she started smiling. Dad asked her why? She said the Angel of Death was by her bed, and he was beautiful. She wasn't afraid to go.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I remember.
CATHY
Remember what?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Please go on.
CATHY
Dad and I looked by her bed. He didn't see anything, but I did. I'll never forget his face. He was pure love.
(looks at Andrew)
Now I know where I saw you before. He looked like you. But, that's not possible. You're human and much too young. You couldn't have been there.
ANDREW - ANGEL
That would be impossible.
CATHY
Later, as I grew up, I started developing the same problem. By sixteen, I was restricted in the things I could do.
ANDREW - ANGEL
That's why you stopped skiing.
CATHY
I had to stop a lot of things. As a result, boys wanted nothing to do with me. Every time I would tell them, I'd never see them again. This whole weekend, the way I was with you it's not me. I'm normally shy. The last thing I would do is go to bed with someone the first day I met him. I'm a good girl.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(taking her hand)
I believe you. And believe me, this is the first time I've done anything like this. I'm shy too. I'd rather play chess.
CATHY
I guess that mean I'll never see you again.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(taking both hands)
That's where you're wrong. I'm not going away. You're going to see my face so much, you'll be sick of it.
CATHY
Andrew, you've changed. Before I only say a man. Now, I see--
ANDREW - ANGEL
See what?
CATHY
(pulling hands away)
This is going to sound crazy; but I see...love. The same love I saw the night my mother died.
She takes a knife and cuts his hand.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Ouch! Why did you do that?
CATHY
I had to make sure you were human.
He looks at Adam and Tess now before him.
ANDREW - ANGEL
(taking her hands)
I assure you, I am human.
CATHY
And you're bleeding.
She takes a napkin, soaks it in water and puts it on his hand.
CATHY
This will stop it. I'm sorry. I don't know what made me do it. Especially after last night. Can we start over? Can we be friends first?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I thought you would never ask.
CATHY
I've been wondering about something. When you were young, were you the geek or the cute little kid who got away with murder just because he was adorable?
ANDREW - ANGEL
The geek.
CATHY
With or without glasses?
ANDREW - ANGEL
(pointing to eyes)
Contacts.
CATHY
How blind are you?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Let me put it this way. If I didn't wear these, YOU would win at chess.
ADAM - ANGEL
A likely story. Good bluff there, Andrew.
He smiles and kisses her hand. He is finally relieved.
ANDREW - ANGEL
What do you say we make those snow angels now?
CATHY
I'll get my coat. See you in a few minutes.
She gets up and pulls out her hand to him.
CATHY
Key, please?
ANDREW - ANGEL
What key?
CATHY
My coat is in your room.
(gives her key)
I'll be back.
She runs out as Adam sits in her chair.
ADAM - ANGEL
You had me worried for awhile. You almost let it slip.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I know. What now, Adam? How long does she have?
ADAM - ANGEL
You have all day; but when the time comes, you can't be there. She must be alone.
Tess joins them.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I don't even get to help her?
TESS - ANGEL
That's Adam's job.
ANDREW - ANGEL
So I have till eight to find my answer.
ADAM - ANGEL
If you want to be there.
TESS - ANGEL
Something tells me you know it already.
ANDREW - ANGEL
No, I don't.
TESS - ANGEL
You're not looking in the right place.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Do you know what it is, Tess?
TESS - ANGEL
Yes.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Then tell me, please.
TESS - ANGEL
I can't, baby. Only you can do it.
Cathy comes back.
ADAM - ANGEL
It's time to leave. Remember, she must be alone. I'll tell you when.
Adam and Tess leave.
CUT TO:
END OF ACT
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
SCENE ONE
EXT. HILLS. DAY. -- LATER
The next six scenes are treated as shots and have a musical overture. They are done as a montage and read as follows.
1: Walking while holding hands.
2: Having several snowball fights.
3: Riding snow mobiles.
4: Making snowmen. She has a healthy one while his has malnutrition.
5: Making snow angels.
6: Sitting on a log while watching the sunset. They are seen from the back with his arm around her shoulders and their heads leaning on each other.
CUT TO:
SCENE TWO
INT. HOTEL DOORWAY. DAY. -- LATER
Andrew and Cathy are entering. He has his back to the door while she enters. Adam is by the door and Andrew does not see him.
CATHY
It's freezing out there.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Let me at that hot chocolate.
CATHY
I have to take my pills. They're in my room.
ANDREW - ANGEL
You go and I'll meet you in the coffee--
He turns, sees Adam and freezes.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Shop.
CATHY
See you in a few minutes.
She runs off as Adam approaches.
ADAM - ANGEL
Cutting it kind of close, aren't we?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I lost track of time.
ADAM - ANGEL
I thought you would.
Adam starts to walk away.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Where are you going?
ADAM - ANGEL
I have a job to do.
Andrew grabs his arm.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Please, don't do it. Not this one.
ADAM - ANGEL
Andrew, you know the protocol. I have to. It's almost time and she's finally alone.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Not this one. Let her go. She's young and has the rest of her life ahead of her. Give her the time she needs, please.
ADAM - ANGEL
I have orders.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Then break them!
ADAM - ANGEL
I'm going and no one is going to stop me.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I am! If I'm with her you can't do it. I won't let her die!
Andrew is jolted back from Adam.
ANDREW - ANGEL
What just happened to me?
ADAM - ANGEL
You got your answer. You're back.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I don't have an answer.
ADAM - ANGEL
You do. Go up to your room and wait for me. By the time you get there, you will know. May I go now? Andrew, you have never disobeyed the Father's orders before. Will you begin now?
ANDREW - ANGEL
No.
(reluctantly)
I'll see you upstairs.
Andrew walks away still confused.
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SCENE THREE
INT. CATHY'S ROOM. NIGHT. -- LATER
She pulls out some pills from a bottle and drops them when she sees Adam.
CATHY
Who are you?
(backing away)
How did you get in here?
ADAM - ANGEL
(approaching her)
My name is Adam.
CATHY
Stay away from me. I'll scream.
ADAM - ANGEL
Please.
(raising his hand)
Don't be afraid. I've come to take you home.
CATHY
Home? What are you talking about?
Adam starts to shine. Cathy is in shock.
ADAM - ANGEL
I am an Angel. I've come to bring you back.
CATHY
I know who you are. I saw that light once before when my mother---
ADAM - ANGEL
Died.
CATHY
You're the Angel of Death?
ADAM - ANGEL
Yes.
CATHY
No, I don't believe you. I saw the Angel of Death. He looked like Andrew. That doesn't make sense. He's human.
ADAM - ANGEL
Cathy, it was Andrew. He and I do the same job.
CATHY
But he's human? I cut him and he bled.
ADAM - ANGEL
He had to become human. By now he is normal.
CATHY
No, I don't believe you. Get out of my room. I have to meet him. We're going to have hot chocolate.
ADAM - ANGEL
Believe me. He IS an Angel.
CATHY
I went to bed with him!
ADAM - ANGEL
When he was human.
CATHY
Then why isn't he here? I want to go with him not you.
He approaches and takes her hands.
ADAM - ANGEL
I'm going to take you to him. Please, don't be afraid. You'll be able to drink all the hot chocolate you want.
CATHY
I can't die yet.
ADAM - ANGEL
You already have. Look at the bed.
She looks at the bed and sees her body on it and then looks at herself.
ADAM - ANGEL
You felt no pain. Come get your hot chocolate.
CATHY
With Andrew?
ADAM - ANGEL
He's waiting.
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SCENE FOUR
INT. ANDREW'S HOTEL ROOM. MORNING. - NEXT DAY -- LATER
Tess is standing by his dresser. She opens up a drawer and pulls out another pair of boxers.
TESS - ANGEL
(holding the shorts)
I agree we can't attract attention. I lightly agree we are hired help. But, these shorts have got to go.
(putting them back)
Well, at least you're a good tipper.
Andrew walks in and sees her.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Tess, sorry I'm late. Some kid pushed every button on the elevator. What time is it?
TESS - ANGEL
Three minutes to eight.
(pats bed)
Sit by me. Let's talk.
He does.
TESS - ANGEL
Have you figured out the answer yet?
ANDREW - ANGEL
No. Now I'm only more confused. Tess, please tell me what it is.
TESS - ANGEL
You tell me.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I don't get it. If they only knew the truth they wouldn't be afraid. Heaven is so beautiful. They wouldn't hate death and me.
Tess smiles.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Is that the answer?
TESS - ANGEL
Yes it is.
ANDREW - ANGEL
It was that simple. Adam was right. I did know it all along. Why doesn't God tell them? It would make it so easy.
TESS - ANGEL
He doesn't want to tell them, and you know why?
ANDREW - ANGEL
If they knew, that would change everything. They would spend their whole lives preparing to die, and they would stop living. The Father doesn't want that.
TESS - ANGEL
He gave them life to live it to the fullest. They wouldn't do it if they knew. Just take those ancient Egyptians. They lived their whole lives waiting to die. As a result, they're always afraid they don't have enough time. They're always--
ANDREW - ANGEL
Too young to die.
TESS - ANGEL
And that's what YOU told Adam when you were human.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Did I HAVE to be human to find out?
TESS - ANGEL
Some things we have to feel for ourselves.
He looks at the clock. It reads 8:03.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Tess, could I ask you something?
TESS - ANGEL
Anything, Angel Boy.
ANDREW - ANGEL
How did you know about the boxer shorts? Were you there?
TESS - ANGEL
(ignoring question)
It's time.
Andrew looks at the clock again. It reads 8:05. Andrew realizes he won't get the answer.
ANDREW - ANGEL
It's finished now.
Adam walks in.
ADAM - ANGEL
Actually it was over ten minutes ago. I advanced your watch and alarm clock.
ANDREW - ANGEL
When?
ADAM - ANGEL
When you and Cathy were asleep.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Where is she now?
She enters.
CATHY
Waiting for you to do your job.
Andrew stands and smiles. Tess walks over to Adam.
TESS - ANGEL
Let's go, Adam.
Tess leaves but Adam is stopped by Andrew.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Adam, wait.
He does.
ANDREW - ANGEL
How did she know about the shorts? She was there, right? Tell me the truth.
ADAM - ANGEL
Yes.
ANDREW - ANGEL
How much did she see?
ADAM - ANGEL
You don't want to know. You were very human. She won't forget this for another hundred years. It's just like my turkey.
Andrew turns to Cathy as Adam leaves. She walks up to him and hugs him.
CATHY
Now I know why you said they don't have wings.
ANDREW - ANGEL
I knew I remembered.
CATHY
Why didn't you tell me you were the man on the beach?
ANDREW - ANGEL
I couldn't.
(rubbing her arms)
How do you feel?
CATHY
Better, now that you're here.
He walks away.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Cathy, I know something happened between us but I don't remember. I don't remember being human.
CATHY
I don't remember either.
ANDREW - ANGEL
What do you remember?
CATHY
Only that you're my friend and I should trust you.
She walks over and takes his hand.
CATHY
Isn't it time we take a walk?
ANDREW - ANGEL
Who made you Angel of Death? Should I worry about my job security?
She kisses him on the cheek.
CATHY
Not as along as I'm here. But one thing, Mr. Angel, I'm not playing chess with you again. I know about you now.
ANDREW - ANGEL
Not even one game?
CATHY
No way. Let's go.
They leave the room hand-in-hand. Cut to the window as a white dove flies away.
FADE OUT: