FRINGE FF 01 "Wounded" (A series set after the events of "Marionette")
FADE IN.
CLOSE-UP on OLIVIA DUNHAM, her eyes closed. We see that she's asleep. We can also see that her hair is BLONDE.
PAN-OUT. Her ROOM seem familiar.
INT. APARTMENT - KITCHEN - UNKNOWN TIME
A man, his back towards the camera, walks toward the fridge. He opens it and bends down to take a closer look at the contents.
INT. APARTMENT - BEDROOM - UNKNOWN TIME
CLOSE-UP on OLIVIA. She jerks awake, she hears something.
FRAME on OLIVIA. She jumps out of bed, takes her gun from under her pillow.
INT. APARTMENT - KITCHEN - UNKNOWN TIME
The man takes a bottle of beer then shuts the fridge door close. He takes the crown off with his hand and takes a swig.
FRAME on OLIVIA, holding a gun, quietly moves towards the kitchen. She sees the man, his back towards her.
OLIVIA
Turn around and put your hands in the air!
FRAME on the man, startled, he dropped the bottle of beer. It smashed on the floor. He quickly turns around. We see that it's FRANK, ALT-OLIVIA'S boyfriend.
CLOSE-UP on OLIVIA'S face, clearly in shock.
FRANK (O.S)
What's going on?
FRAME on FRANK. Who seem confused; he slowly moves toward OLIVIA.
FRANK
Olivia? Baby what's wrong?
FRAME on OLIVIA. Her gun still trained on him.
OLIVIA
Don't! Don't you come any closer!
FRAME on FRANK. He raises both his hands in front of him.
FRANK
Okay. Just calm down, alright?
(he takes a step back)
BEHIND-THE-SHOULDER shot. OLIVIA, Still aiming at FRANK. We see him backing away from her.
FRAME on OLIVIA. She looks a little scared.
The FRAMES are alternating between OLIVIA and FRANK.
FRANK
Who are you?
OLIVIA
What?
FRANK
WHAT have you done with her?
(he takes a knife on top of the counter)
OLIVIA
STOP! Put the knife down!
FRANK
(PETER'S voice)
You're NOT my OLIVIA.
(holding the knife)
OLIVIA
DROP the knife!
CLOSE-UP on FRANK. His face turns to a BLUR.
FRAME on OLIVIA. She seem disoriented; her hands, though still firmly gripping the gun, are shaking.
OLIVIA
PETER?
FRAME on FRANK who has now turned into PETER, holding a knife. He's looking at OLIVIA, furious. His face then blurs, changing from PETER to FRANK then back again.
PETER/FRANK
WHERE'S MY OLIVIA? You're NOT her!
I can see it in your eyes. You're not my OLIVIA, WHERE IS SHE?
FRAME on OLIVIA. She's scared, she has tears on her eyes.
PAN OUT. Now he's stepping towards OLIVIA, holding the knife over his head. OLIVIA instinctively fires.
CLOSE-UP on PETER'S head, not blurring anymore. A bullet wound on his forehead oozing with a silver liquid. Mercury.
OLIVIA bolts upright on her bed. It was a just a NIGHTMARE. She buries her face on her hands and starts to cry.
INT. FEDERAL BUILDING – DAY
A typical day for FRINGE DIVISION; agents on their desks carefully searching through piles of documents, analyzing data on their computer, busy talking on the phone. Agent DUNHAM walks in, deep in thoughts, she bumps into a man holding a cup of hot coffee. It spills on his shirt and drops the files he's holding.
OLIVIA
Oh, I'm so sorry.
MAN
(as he tries to brush off his shirt)
It's okay.
OLIVIA
I didn't see you.
(she picks up the folders)
MAN
(He takes the files from OLIVIA)
Excuse me, have to go and clean up.
The MAN walks away. OLIVIA heads to her office.
INT. FEDERAL BUILDING – BROYLES' OFFICE – DAY
FRAME on BROYLES. He's talking to a man seated with his back towards CAMERA, probably another FBI agent.
BROYLES
I assume you've read the files.
MAN
Yes sir. But from what I've read,
I don't think I fully believe and understand
what FRINGE division really is.
BROYLES
(he gives him a weak, minute smile)
I don't expect you to.
(beat)
Your father was great man. He saved my life once.
MAN
(interrupting)
I appreciate it sir, but this is not about my father.
(beat)
I'm not doing this for him.
BROYLES
Of course.
This is about redeeming yourself.
The man said nothing in reply; they stare at each other for a moment. Two knocks at the DOOR.
FRAME on the DOOR. It's OLIVIA, she's holding the door open.
OLIVIA
(to BROYLES)
You wanted to talk to me?
FRAME on BROYLES; gesturing her to come in. The MAN stands up.
BROYLES
Yes, come in.
FRAME on OLIVIA. She enters then notices the MAN's shirt, there's a faint coffee stain on it.
BROYLES (O.S)
Agent DUNHAM, meet your new PARTNER.
FRAME on the MAN. Recognizing OLIVIA, he flashes a smile then extends his hand to OLIVIA.
BROYLES (O.S)
Agent GRAYER COLE.
GRAYER COLE, 30, 6'3 athletic frame, his brown hair is cut clean on the sides but choppy and messy on top, boyish good looks; he looks more like a model than a typical FBI agent.
FRAME on OLIVIA. She too smiles, but she seems a little embarrassed; shakes his hand.
OLIVIA
Agent COLE.
COLE (O.S)
Agent DUNHAM.
OLIVIA
About the uh..
(points at his stained shirt)
FRAME on Agent COLE. He looks down at his shirt and then smiles at OLIVIA.
COLE
Don't worry 'bout it.
BROYLES (O.S)
Can you give us a minute Agent DUNHAM?
FRAME on OLIVIA. She nods at Agent BROYLES.
OLIVIA
Sure.
(she leaves)
FRAME on BROYLES. He takes a thick folder from under his desk then places it on top of it.
BROYLES
Have a seat Agent COLE.
FRAME on SIDE-VIEW. Agent COLE now seated on left of FRAME, BROYLES on the other.
BROYLES
I have a special ASSIGNMENT for you.
(he hands him the folder)
Get acquainted with the SUBJECT's files.
I want you to read every detail, every record.
We see Agent COLE opening the folder. He takes a moment to look at it. He seems surprised but very interested at what he sees.
BROYLES
(cont)
Your GOAL is to evaluate the subject's
behaviour and performance on field.
Agent COLE looks up at him, questioningly.
BROYLES
I chose you because I NEED someone
who is UNBIASED and emotionally detached to the subject.
(beat)
You will be reporting regularly to me and no one else.
Do you understand Agent COLE?
FRAME on COLE, answered calmly.
COLE
I understand sir.
INT. HARVARD UNIVERSITY – WALTER'S LAB – DAY
We see WALTER seated in front of a boiling unknown concoction, he's observing it carefully. While ASTRID is writing something on her clipboard; PETER's nowhere to be found. OLIVIA enters the lab, she hurries over to ASTRID; WALTER not noticing, still staring at the concoction.
OLIVIA
(to ASTRID)
Hey.
(she looks at WALTER)
What's he doing?
ASTRID
Being WALTER.
(they both smile)
Do we have a case?
FRAME on OLIVIA and ASTRID.
OLIVIA
No. I- uh, need you to look up something for me.
ASTRID
Sure, what is it?
OLIVIA
A file.
For Agent GRAYER COLE.
ASTRID
Is this case-related?
(then types at the computer)
OLIVIA
No.
FRAME on the Computer Screen. A photo of Agent COLE comes up along with his records.
FRAME on ASTRID, reading the data.
OLIVIA (O.S)
Anything unusual?
ASTRID
He's cute.
FRAME on OLIVIA, she found ASTRID's comment funny.
OLIVIA
Yeah but NOT relevant.
ASTRID (O.S)
Agent GRAYER MATTHEW COLE.
FRAME back on ASTRID. Starts to read the infos.
ASTRID
(cont)
A former sniper in the United States Army
served in the 101st Airborne Division,
the 75th Ranger Regiment,
and the U.S. Army Special Forces.
FRAME on OLIVIA, also looking at the screen.
ASTRID (O.S)
During his stint in the army
he held the rank of Master Sergeant.
He served in the Gulf War, Somalia and Kosovo.
While in the military he earned a Bronze Star,
National Defense Service Medal
and the Army Good Conduct Medal.
Impressive. Why are you interested in him?
OLIVIA
So there's nothing unusual. What about his medical records?
FRAME on ASTRID. She looks at OLIVIA, confused.
ASTRID
(she clicks something)
His medical record says he's perfectly fine.
OLIVIA, what are you looking for exactly?
WALTER (O.S)
She's making sure that he's REAL!
FRAME on WALTER. Apparently WALTER's listening. He takes off his goggles and walks over to OLIVIA and ASTRID.
ASTRID
Real?
WALTER
(looks at the medical records)
Blood work confirms that he's healthy AND human.
ASTRID
(looking at OLIVIA)
Is that it? You think he's a shape shifter?
FRAME on OLIVIA, she seem satisfied with what she found out. But does not answer ASTRID.
OLIVIA
Can you give me a copy of all of his files?
I just want to make sure that-
MAN (O.S)
Hello?
FRAME on a man standing at the door, he was wearing a Black Gabardine Trench Coat.
MAN
Agent DUNHAM?
FRAME on OLIVIA, she turns around to see who it was.
OLIVIA
Come in.
Agent COLE, I'd like you to meet Junior Agent ASTRID FARNSWORTH.
FRAME on Agent COLE, shaking hands with ASTRID.
COLE
Agent FARNSWORTH.
OLIVIA (O.S)
And this is DR. WALTER BISHOP.
FRAME on WALTER. He enthusiastically shakes Agent COLE's hand.
WALTER
It is so nice to meet you Agent COLE.
I'm DR. WALTER BISHOP.
COLE (O.S)
Nice to meet you too DR. BISHOP.
FRAME on THEM. We see ASTRID grinning at OLIVIA. OLIVIA ignores her.
ASTRID
(to COLE)
So you're the guy.
(to OLIVIA, almost whispering)
What's he doing here?
OLIVIA
(to ASTRID)
I don't know.
(to ASTRID and WALTER)
Agent COLE is my new partner.
ASTRID WALTER
Oh. I see..
INT. HARVARD UNIVERSITY – WALTER'S LAB – SAME DAY
We see OLIVIA and ASTRID talking; behind them WALTER is giving COLE a tour of the lab.
FRAME on OLIVIA and ASTRID. Midway their conversation, laughing at something.
ASTRID
Anyway, have you found a new place yet?
OLIVIA
Yeah I did. I'm moving in tomorrow.
ASTRID
Do you need help moving your things?
OLIVIA
(with a smile)
No but thanks.
ASTRID said nothing; OLIVIA saw that she's waiting for an explanation.
OLIVIA
(cont)
I-uh, I have everything I need here in my pocket.
My cell phone, my wallet. Car keys.
Now ASTRID is confused.
OLIVIA
(cont)
I'm NOT moving anything else, ASTRID.
I've disposed of all of my clothes except for what I'm wearing.
I-uh, ha, I honestly don't care about my things at the apartment.
(she tries to laugh about it and not to cry)
ASTRID
OLIVIA, It's okay.
(she puts a hand on her shoulder)
I understand.
(beat)
But can I help you with ONE thing?
OLIVIA
(wipes a tear in her eye)
Okay, let's hear it.
ASTRID
Well, as a friend if you're gonna buy new clothes.
May I suggest putting some color on your wardrobe?
FRAME on OLIVIA. Smiling at what ASTRID suggested.
ASTRID (O.S)
I mean since you're starting to make a change, right?
OLIVIA
(still smiling)
Right. I need some CHANGE in my life.
FRAME on ASTRID. She's also now in a happy mood.
ASTRID
(looking at WALTER and COLE)
And you got your first CHANGE.
(teasing)
Agent GRAYER COLE.
FRAME on OLIVIA, did not say anything. Instead, she watched as WALTER introduced COLE to GENE.
EXT. OUTSIDE HARVARD UNIVERSITY – SAME DAY.
We see OLIVIA and Agent COLE exiting the building where WALTER's LAB is. OLIVIA seems to be feeling a little less stressed.
COLE
That was a 'fun' lab.
OLIVIA
Yeah.
COLE
WALTER and GENE.
Great team.
OLIVIA
Ha. They ARE a GREAT team.
(beat)
How'd you know where I was?
COLE
Actually I didn't know that you'd be here.
I thought you went home.
OLIVIA
Oh.
COLE
Agent BROYLES wanted me to meet your TEAM, so I drove up here.
MAN (O.S)
OLIVIA!
OLIVIA stops walking and saw the man calling her. It was PETER.
OLIVIA
(to PETER)
Hey.
PETER
You got work for US?
OLIVIA
No. Umm - PETER this Agent GRAYER COLE.
PETER shakes hands with COLE.
PETER
Agent COLE.
PETER BISHOP.
COLE
I know. I've read your file.
Nice to meet you, MR. BISHOP.
PETER
(laughing a little)
Just PETER. Forget the 'MISTER'.
OLIVIA
(interrupting, to COLE)
PETER BISHOP is part of MY team.
(awkward pause)
Now you've met all of them,
we should be going to that..
important thing that we're gonna go to.
FRAME on PETER. He looks uncomfortable.
FRAME on COLE, sensing some tension between OLIVIA and PETER.
COLE
Right. That something.
(to PETER)
Again, nice to meet you PETER.
FRAME on OLIVIA. Trying to avoid PETER's eyes.
PETER (O.S)
I should get going too. WALTER's probably waiting for me.
FRAME on PETER.
PETER
I'll see you around Agent COLE. OLIVIA.
(he walks away)
FRAME on OLIVIA. Waiting for PETER to enter the building.
OLIVIA
I'll see tomorrow, Agent COLE.
FRAME on COLE. He gave a tiny nod.
COLE
See you tomorrow.
PAN OUT. We see OLIVIA and COLE walking in separate ways.
FADE OUT.
FADE IN.
INT. BOSTON, MA - APARTMENT – MIDNIGHT
A living room filled with unopened boxes. Agent COLE's new place has a couch, a coffee table, a kitchen table, a stove and a bed for his bedroom. Wearing a white t-shirt and denim jeans, he was seated in the kitchen in front of him, some folders and a laptop. He's particularly keen at reading a specific file, a file with Agent DUNHAM's photo; his SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT. He finishes his glass of vodka and then closes the folder.
INT. BOSTON, MA – AN IRISH PUB – MIDNIGHT
The bartender pours another round for OLIVIA, who is visibly had had more than a couple of her favourite whisky.
BARTENDER
Tough day huh?
OLIVIA
(she takes the refilled glass)
I've had worse.
WOMAN (O.S)
Hey bartender!
BARTENDER
(to OLIVIA)
Excuse me.
(he leaves)
OLIVIA downs the glass of whisky, takes her wallet out and pays for her tab. She then takes her jacket and heads out.
EXT. BOSTON, MA – OUTSIDE THE IRISH PUB – MIDNIGHT
OLIVIA decided to walk and mull things over. A couple of blocks, her phone rang. She takes it from her pocket.
OLIVIA
DUNHAM.
(she listens)
Where?
(beat)
I'll pick him up.
(she placed her phone back in her pocket)
Knowing she can't drive, she hails a cab. OLIVIA hops in.
OLIVIA
(to the cabbie)
Take me to Newbury St.
(she winces in pain, a headache)
CABBIE
(without looking at her)
I need your SHOW ME please.
OLIVIA
(holding her head)
What did you say?
CABBIE
(he faces her)
I said 'Okay'.
(beat)
Is there a problem ma'am?
OLIVIA
No. Just drive.
OLIVIA leans on the window and closes her eyes.
INT. BOSTON, MA - APARTMENT – MIDNIGHT
The lengthy frame of a man barely fits on a couch. Agent COLE had fallen asleep; the watch on his wrist says 1:15. A loud knock on the door stirs him up. He gingerly walks to the door and opens it.
COLE
Agent DUNHAM?
(surprised, he looks at his watch)
OLIVIA
Sorry to wake you up, but Agent BROYLES called.
COLE
It's fine.
(he lets OLIVIA in)
Give me a sec to change.
OLIVIA walks to the couch then sat down, the headache comes back; she massages her temple. COLE notices it.
COLE
You alright?
OLIVIA
It's just a headache.
COLE
Had too many to drink?
(beat)
I hope you didn't drive yourself here.
OLIVIA did not answer; the headache's getting worse.
FRAME on COLE. He seems concern.
COLE
Do you want coffee?
FRAME on OLIVIA. She looks up at COLE, her vision's getting hazy.
OLIVIA
Yes, please.
(she closes her eyes, hears COLE leave)
FRAME on COLE, in the kitchen, getting a cup of coffee.
CLOSE-UP on OLIVIA, her face buried in her hands; still seated on the couch. She hears COLE approaching.
COLE (O.S)
LIV, you know you can't come to work like that.
(he sounded different)
OLIVIA recognized the voice. It wasn't COLE. Slowly, she lifted up her head and saw a familiar face.
OLIVIA
LINCOLN?
FRAME on COLE, looks worried but not surprised.
COLE
(he places the cup of coffee on the table)
You don't look so well.
(he picks up his car keys)
FRAME on OLIVIA, staring at COLE, she seems back to her normal self.
OLIVIA
I'm sorry. I-uh, I thought you're someone-
never mind.
COLE (O.S)
I'm driving you home.
FRAME on COLE, putting his jacket on.
COLE
(cont)
You're tired, you need some rest.
OLIVIA (O.S)
No. I'm fine.
FRAME on OLIVIA, trying to compose herself.
COLE (O.S)
I'll call Agent BROYLES, let him know you're taking the day off.
OLIVIA
I said I'm fine.
FRAME on BOTH. COLE tries to help OLIVIA up on her feet; she pushes his hands away. She stands up on her own.
OLIVIA
Back off!
COLE takes a step back from OLIVIA.
OLIVIA
I don't need your help!
And who ARE you to tell me that I can't do my job?
That I need to take a day OFF to rest because I'm TIRED.
COLE did not say anything.
OLIVIA
You DON'T know me.
YOU don't know what I've been through.
(her voice breaks)
You don't know anything.
OLIVIA starts to cry, she sits back down on the couch. COLE stood frozen a few feet from her; he was quietly staring at OLIVIA. A cell phone rings. COLE reaches inside his pocket.
COLE
Agent COLE.
(he listens)
Yes sir, I'm on my way.
(he puts the phone back on his pocket)
COLE takes a moment before speaking.
COLE
That was Agent BROYLES.
(he places his car keys on the table)
Take my car, but please take your time to clear your head out first.
FRAME on COLE, holding a helmet, he takes a second to look at OLIVIA then goes out the door.
INT. HARVARD UNIVERSITY - WALTER'S LAB - DAY
WALTER is zipping up one of the body bags, while two men take the other two body bags out of the lab. ASTRID's tying a black trash bag. PETER's clearing a table full of folders and books. OLIVIA walks in; wearing a leather jacket and jeans, approaches WALTER.
OLIVIA
WALTER, I need to talk to you.
WALTER
OLIVIA, you look different.
(he said animatedly)
You didn't come to work,
Agent BROYLES said you were taking the week off.
OLIVIA
Yeah, but I just needed a day so I'm back now.
(she looks around)
She sees ASTRID busy cleaning as well as PETER.
OLIVIA
(cont)
Let's take a walk.
WALTER
That's a GREAT idea, and while we're at it-
I think I'd like a strawberry milkshake.
OLIVIA
(smiling)
Okay, WALTER.
WALTER
I need to tell PETER first.
OLIVIA
Of course.
WALTER leaves. OLIVIA walks to ASTRID.
FRAME on ASTRID. She just finished cleaning.
ASTRID
WALTER seems happy.
OLIVIA
I'm buying him a milkshake.
(ASTRID smiles)
Listen, have you seen Agent COLE?
ASTRID
He left two hours ago. Why?
OLIVIA
I think I owe him an apology.
ASTRID
He did seem a little preoccupied.
(beat)
Something to do with you?
OLIVIA
I guess.
(she hesitates)
I-I said some things to him. I yelled at him actually.
ASTRID
Oh.
(beat)
Why don't you call him?
OLIVIA
He's not-
WALTER (O.S)
OLIVIA! I'm ready to go.
FRAME on WALTER. Who was already at the lab's door, waiting for OLIVIA.
FRAME on OLIVIA. Smiling at ASTRID.
OLIVIA
I'll tell you everything next time.
(she walks to WALTER)
FRAME on ASTRID.
ASTRID
Sure. I'll tell Agent COLE if I see him.
FRAME on OLIVIA. She looks back at ASTRID. WALTER exiting the door.
OLIVIA
Thanks, ASTRID.
FRAME on PETER. Who was watching from afar. He walks over to ASTRID.
PETER
What was that about?
ASTRID
What?
PETER
That. OLIVIA taking WALTER for milkshake.
ASTRID
She didn't say why.
Just said that she's buying WALTER a milkshake.
PETER
Okay.
Can you call me when he gets back?
ASTRID
Sure.
PETER leaves.
INT. ICE CREAM SHOP - DAY
WALTER's enjoying his tall glass of strawberry milkshake. OLIVIA is watching him, thinking about what she needed to tell him.
OLIVIA
WALTER. I-uh, I needed to talk to you about something.
WALTER sets aside the milkshake. He looks at OLIVIA, serious and apologetic.
WALTER
PETER told me that he confessed everything to you.
(beat)
I'm so sorry OLIVIA.
I myself have been deceived by that wicked woman!
I wanted to apologize since you came back but I-
OLIVIA
(interrupting)
WALTER. This isn't about PETER.
I don't want to talk about it.
(beat)
I do appreciate your apology. But it's not your fault.
Okay?
WALTER nodded.
OLIVIA
(cont)
What I wanted to tell you is that-
I've been having this nightmare about shape shifters and-
when I'm awake, I've been seeing things that are NOT from around here.
Faces of people that I've met on the other side.
(beat)
I think that my mother is alive, when I know for a FACT that she's dead.
Some of her memories are still in my head.
I don't- I don't know who to trust anymore.
Please WALTER I need your help to get MY life back.
WALTER
Is that why you think Agent COLE is a shape shifter?
OLIVIA
I don't know-
since I got back I felt that I need to check up on everyone I meet..
WALTER
I understand.
But I'm afraid I can't let you use the tank again.
EVER. It's too dangerous.
OLIVIA reaches out and holds WALTER's hands.
OLIVIA
Please WALTER.
WALTER
I will try to find another way.
OLIVIA
Thank you WALTER.
WALTER
BUT for the meantime,
I think that it will help you if
you spend your free time doing new things.
OLIVIA
New things?
WALTER
Yes. A hobby, any activity that can stimulate your mind.
(beat)
I suggest that you have 'FUN'.
OLIVIA
FUN.
(she smiles)
WALTER
Smile more! How about spending time with your niece, Ellie.
OLIVIA
You mean ELLA.
WALTER
(he turns serious)
Talking can also help.
(he leans over, closer to OLIVIA)
See, keeping things to yourself is not healthy.
It fills up your mind with things and it can make you go mad.
(beat)
Trust me.
OLIVIA nodded. Then she smiled at WALTER.
OLIVIA
I'll do that.
Thank you WALTER.
Do you want another one?
(pointing at his empty glass of milkshake)
WALTER
Oh. I didn't realize that I emptied it.
PAN OUT. We see OLIVIA calling the waitress, she seem like she's feeling a little better now.
FADE OUT.
FADE IN.
INT. FEDERAL BUILDING – BROYLES' OFFICE – DAY
OLIVIA is talking to Agent BROYLES. She still is wearing jeans and leather jacket. BROYLES is in his usual sombre disposition.
BROYLES
I thought I told you to take the week off.
OLIVIA
Sir, with all due respect, we've had this conversation before
and I told you that I need to get back to work.
I had a DAY off, that's all I need.
(beat)
I'm fine now.
FRAME on BROYLES. Silently studying OLIVIA.
BROLYES
(sighs)
If you think that's what's BEST for you.
FRAME on OLIVIA.
OLIVIA
Thank you sir.
INT. FEDERAL BUILDING - OFFICE - DAY
We see Agent COLE reading a file on his desk; he's in a white shirt and tie, sleeves rolled up, and clean-style rigid rinse denim. A woman approaches and puts a car key in his desk. He looks up and sees OLIVIA.
OLIVIA
Thanks for lending me your car.
COLE
(he goes back to reading)
No problem.
FRAME on OLIVIA. Staring at Agent COLE, she wants to say something but hesitates.
FRAME on COLE. He looks up at her again.
COLE
What?
FRAME back on OLIVIA. She takes a deep breath.
OLIVIA
I'm sorry for what happened the other night.
I lost my temper, I didn't mean to bite your head off-
FRAME on BOTH. COLE closes the file that he was reading and turns to face her.
COLE
(interrupting)
OLIVIA, It's okay.
OLIVIA
Just hear me out first.
(She pulls up a chair and sits in front of him)
I've been through a lot in my life.
I have seen amazing things- and terrible things that you won't believe.
I lost people that are VERY dear to me.
I've been HURT, DECEIVED by someone I trust.
I thought I have a good view of things, but in the end I don't.
FRAME on COLE. Listening intently, his eyes sympathetic.
OLIVIA (O.S)
My wounds aren't healed.
CLOSE-UP on OLIVIA.
OLIVIA
And I feel like I've lost my ability to trust people.
FRAME on COLE. He gives OLIVIA a weak smile.
COLE
You're grieving. I can see that.
(beat)
Grief is an emotional suffering that we feel after a loss.
But it's also a way to heal.
In life, we know we HAVE to be strong. WE try to.
But sometimes a person has to break so we can be stronger.
FRAME on OLIVIA. Almost in tears but smiles at COLE.
FRAME on BOTH. COLE moves his chair closer to OLIVIA.
COLE
(he smiles)
You were right, I don't know you. But
if we're gonna have this relationship- working relationship.
Give me a chance to know you.
We're partners. I need to know that I can trust you.
And you can do the same with me.
Okay?
OLIVIA
(nods)
Yeah.
(beat)
I never thought that you're that DEEP, emotional kind of guy.
COLE
Let's just keep that between ourselves.
WOMAN
Excuse me Agent COLE, Agent BROYLES wants to see you in his office.
COLE
(to woman)
Okay, thanks.
FRAME on OLIVIA. She stands up and puts the chair back to where it was.
OLIVIA
I'll see tomorrow.
FRAME on COLE. He too stands.
COLE
I'll see you tomorrow.
FRAME on BOTH. OLIVIA leaves. COLE watches her until she disappeared.
FADE OUT.
END.