TERMINATOR: THE NEW BEGINNING
"E01 - MEMORIES & NIGHTMARES"
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Written by: Mario Ĺ erepec
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This document is fan-produced fiction based on the
television series, Terminator - The Sarah Connor Chronicles,
and two seasons worth of fan fiction, F03 and F04, written
by CJ Carter and F5 written by Lumir G Janku. This sub
season explains what happened between F4 ad F5. This is done
in spirit of fan fiction, to have fun and enrich the total
fan experience beyond the limitation of the original story
vehicle.
In that spirit, and holding to the long tradition of free
support and promotion that fanfic brings to a fictional
"universe", this story is being made available for
entertainment purposes of the loyal fans of the show for as
long as the powers that be don't object.
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Excerpt from Terminator: The Connor Wars, "Ghost Message"
.com/tcw; Copyright 2010 CJ Carter. Used with
permission.
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2.
EMBANKMENT SHELTER - MORNING
John is sleeping on his sleeping bag.
JOHN (V.O.)
Dreams are close connected to
Memories. If you had a realy good
dream, you could remember it
forewer.
EMBANKMENT-MORNING
John whit suprisely and disappointment look, like,
i-can-believe-this, looks at Cameron witch holds him by
neck.
JOHN (V.O.)
But if you got the nightmare...the
worst thing is to try run away.
EXT. SEASHORE CLIFF
As eye can see, at edge of cliff are numerous John Connor-s,
theday and night are exchanging rapidly, with each day one
John jumps, and each night two John jumps.
JOHN (V.O.)
The nightmare could follow you
forewer.
All of the sudden all John Connors dissapear to dust anf
flies to sky.
John dressed in like those NASA scientist from 60s and
Cameron dressed in 60s Dress are approaching cliff, holding
hands.
JOHN (V.O.)
If you conflict to your nightmare..
the same nightmare...
could be the best dream.
NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
John and Cameron walks to their Buggy, John wears BDU Pants,
Gray Shirt with Leather jacket, Cameron is dressed like in
S2E19 when interrogate Jesse Except boots are shorter. John
guides Cameron to passenger side.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
3.
CAMERON
Are you driving, me John?
JOHN
Yeah, for change, im driving you.
Cameron puts backpack in Dune buggy and sits in passenger
seat, John goes around and put two plasma rifles in buggy
and sits at driver side, John scratches his scar and looks
at Cameron, Cameron seams lost in her self.
JOHN
Where are the keys?
Cameron is still lost, John Leans to her.
JOHN
Earth to Cameron!
Cameron looks up with faint smile.
JOHN
Whats wrong?
CAMERON
Um..Nothing.
JOHN
Cameron...
CAMERON
Its just...nothing
JOHN
OK then, do you have the keys?
CAMERON
Yes.
Cameron gives keys to John, John looks at Cameron for a
second (Like he expect something) Then he starts buggy and
drives to NW at Pecho Wally Road. They drive in quiet for a
while, John slows down and stops. John exits Buggy and faces
Serrano, Cameron leans to see what is John doing.
CAMERON
Whats wrong John?
Cameron exits buggy and faces John
JOHN
Just want to take a look. You know
everything we have done here...
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
4.
Cameron faces Serrano.
CAMERON
Yes. We did a lot.
JOHN
I could not do it without you.
Cameron proudly smiles, they look each other.
CAMERON
It's time for us to leave John.
Like you sad we did our job.
JOHN
Yes it is,... lets go.
John sits in buggy, Cameron stares for a second she smirks
and then she sits in buggy, and john continue driving.
EXT. DUNE BUGGY - MORNING
John is driving, Cameron sits in passenger side. Road is
little rough. Cameron stares at John, as John is distracted
with that.
JOHN
What?
CAMERON
Nothing...
JOHN
It's obviously something.
CAMERON
I'm just glad you made it, I think
that i couldn't watch you die
again, and go back once more.
JOHN
Yeah we did it wright.
Cameron smiles a bit.
CAMERON
You are weary different from past
John.
There is an awkward silence as Cameron looking at John eyes
and then FINALLY
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
5.
CAMERON
John... do you love me?
John is surprise he considers his answer (inserts from S1
and S2 flashes: Cameron at school, Cameron and John talk a
lot in bed, John activates Cameron in Bed, John activates
Cameron in car, Cameron driving with John to Mexico, John
repair Cameron hand, Cameron gives John Clock...). John
looks at Cameron and smiles
JOHN
Of course NO..
Cameron quickly look at John eyes as her face show anger and
shock, she moves her lips as she is going to say something,
or worse...
JOHN
I fooled you.
Cameron face returns to normal state.
CAMERON
Not funny John, I'm serious.
John looks at Cameron eyes
JOHN
I love you, Cameron...i think you
should know this already.
Cameron happy face
CAMERON
I do, i just want you to say it.
Cameron extends her hand to John cheek, John takes her arm
and kiss the fingers.
INT. ALLISON AND JASON ROOM - DAY
The cubic room has bed, two trunks, trunk pretending to be a
bassinet, and a basket. Jason is playing with is son and
Allison sitting at her bed, she gently looking at Jason and
Michael playing, she cant hold her tears and starts crying,
Jason looks at her, he goes to Allison and sits in front of
her, Jason hugs her, and then he start his tears but not
crying, little Michael looking at Mon and Dad in confusion.
JASON
Let it go, you holding this inside
for Years...Let it go
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
6.
Allison speaks trough tears
ALLISON
It is so hard...Jason, it hurts,
it hurts so much. We lost a lot of
good people, we lost a lot, you
almost lost me...
JASON
Yes we did, yes we did...I'm so
proud of you, I'm so proud...
They both cry, and after a few moments
ALLISON
And then John and Cameron left
us...its like i lost my Brother and
Sister.
Jason looks at Allison as both hands are on her shoulders
JASON
We didn't lose them, we will see
them again, soon.
Cameron calms down a bit.
ALLISON
Are you sure?
Jason puts his right hand at her cheek and wipes her tears.
JASON
Of course Ali, i think they need
some time alone, in all this
fighting they didn't have the time
that we have, You don't think that
John and Cameron will leave us like
that?
Allison has calmed down, and she wipes her tears, Jason sits
close to her on bed and puts his hand around her
ALLISON
Yeah, your right... I'm so busted
up baby.
Jason looks at her
JASON
Com on, I'm taking you to lunch.
Allison looks at Michael
(CONTINUED)
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7.
ALLISON
What about Michael?
JASON
Savannah is coming, she will take
Michael with us, and then we can
go.
Allison leans her head to Jason shoulder, and they both look
at Michael. After couple of minutes Savannah enters, and
they both look at her
SAVANNAH
Are you two ready to go?
Allison quickly repair his hair and Jason helps her to stand
up, Savannah is watching and smiles.
SAVANNAH
You really are busted.
With small smile Allison looks at Savannah.
ALLISON
Shut up.
Savannah grabs Michael, and they all start walking to
corridor.
SAVANNAH
He is heavier and heavier from day
to day.
JASON
Ali feeds him good.
Allison smiles and kiss Jason in cheek.
INT. CORRIDOR TO MESS HALL
Corridor is about two meters wide and three meters high with
lamps on top. As they walk trough corridor Allison notice
that is almost empty.
ALLISON
Where is everybody?
JASON
I'm shore they are where they
should be.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
8.
ALLISON
Then i should know where...
Jason make you-will-know-in-the-minute face.
As they approaching Mess hall Allison notice ten soldiers
wearing BDU-s and weary serious looking. As she approach
them they all salute in top military manner, Allison is a
bit stunned but keeps her attitude, as she approaches door
firs guard opens the door. (Ooo boy is she going to be
surprised).
EXT. DUNE BUGGY - DAY
John and Cameron are driving in their Buggy, The sky is blue
with partial cloud layer. John slows and then stops, he
looks at Cameron and Cameron looks back.
JOHN
Can you drive for a while?
Cameron nods to John, And they continue to look at each
odder.
CAMERON
John, you need to get out of your
seat for me to enter.
JOHN
Oh...ou..yes
John exits and goes around the Buggy, Cameron follows John
with look, she opens her lips a bit, and exit Buggy when
John reaches her side, John wants to get in but Cameron
stands at entrance.
CAMERON
I want to say you something, John
John looks Cameron in the eyes
CAMERON
The day you activated me in the
vault.
JOHN
Yes?
CAMERON
After Bedell leave, we talk about
my deep dark secret.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
9.
JOHN
You like to dance and music...
CAMERON
Yes i like music and dance. And
after that, you said: Then clearly
there's only one thing left to do.
JOHN
Yes i remember, and i said that we
need to finish our game.
CAMERON
Correct, i have wanted to hug you
before you said that.
John is a little suprised by that, in good way of course
CAMERON
John...We have finished our game.
Cameron hugs John and he hugs her (Like there is no
tomorrow) Cameron and John face is filled with happy
Pan down to them.
HALL - DAY
Mess hall, with now finished walls, few windows, and double
odors near every corner, is filled with enough tables and
chairs, and food and drinks on tables. Allison with Jason
and Savannah who carries Michael, enter mess hall, the
lights are up and Allison sees more than thousand soldiers
all wearing BDU-s including T-Goodnow, Alejandra, Tawny,
Cathrine, Toshiro, Jesse, T-Ellison, Jesse stands next to
stage, and Jesse shouts.
JESSE
Attention!
Everybody stands at attention.
JESSE
There is an General on the deck!
Allison walks to Jesse and sees her soldiers and friends
standing at attention, it is so quiet that only sound are
coming from her Touches Allison shoulder to stop
her, she turns to him
Jason quietly says
(CONTINUED)
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10.
JASON
This is for you Ali
ALLISON
Jason...
JASON (INTERRUPTS)
You deserve it.
And then they hug each odder weary emotionally, Allison
starts tears, Jesse see that Allison is emotional, she turns
her head to soldiers and shouts.
JESSE
At Ease!
Jesse looks at Allison and Jason still hugging, and start to
clap hands, soon entire hall hums with applause, Then Jesse
release tear, and quickly wipes it off.
JASON
Happy birthday Allison
ALLISON
I love you.
She kiss him in forehead, as theyr seperating they still
hold hands.
JASON
I love you to Ali
Allison releases Jason and turns to Cathrene as she
approaches.
CATHRENE
You should address to your men.
Allison little confused-upset
ALLISON
Butt i...
JASON (INTERRUPTS)
Go
Allison wipes her tears, takes her breath, then she turns to
stage (She looks like officer) as she reaches stage,
everything silences, She salutes at Jesse and Jesse Salutes
her Back, then both shake hands with smile, Allison turns to
soldiers and tries to say something, but it is hard to say
anything, after a moment, FINALLY
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
11.
ALLISON
The soldier will always remember
the men who fight next to them...
But in the memory will always be
men who die next to them, or die
for wounds will newer
heal.
Everybody is bit stunned, there is a thousand shining eyes
stares at her.
ALLISON
We fought together!. We fought
together Ks and Human in the battle
of all battles, and we won. But now
we must continue our fight, not
only on the battlefield, but in our
harts, to preserve memories of our
friends, brother and sisters, who
are not whit us live for
then ones who are alive, and let us
remember the ones who are in
shadows.
Allison nods his head down for memory and closes her eyes,
everybody doo the same, Ks are little confused but they
follow humanS. (there are many tears, nobody is crying but
everybody remembering). After a minnute Alison raises her
head
ALLISON
Derek Resse, Kyle Resse,
T-Jamie,T-Gunter...
Soldiers are surprised as Allison counts the ones who are
not with us, and see the burden she caries, seems like
endless list.
ALLISON
Skullcap, T-Sasha, are
one i remember, and will newer
forget.
Allison pauses and look at Cathrene.
ALLISON
I heard once one person who said;
We can chose who will be our
family, we can chose who will love.
Allison looks at T-Goodnow, T-Ellison, Alejandra, Tawny,
Toshiro, Savanah, And Jason who holds Michael, Jason smiles
and nods to her, Then she looks at soldiers.
(CONTINUED)
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12.
ALLISON
I have a rather big family
Soldiers starts to laugh and chear.
ALLISON
Thank you all, it is OUR birthday!
So lets celebrate!
Allison steps back, end steps form the stage, there is many
and wery loud chearing,applause,whistling,Toshiro approaches
and they both hug.
TOSHIRO
Great speech Ali!
ALLISON
Thank you
Allison relishes him as Jason approaches. She turns to him
and Michael. Allison kisses Michael in forehead, And touches
Jason Cheek.
ALLISON
Think you, baby.
Then She hugs him and Michael Softly.
JASON
I love you...
Allison starts tearing.
ALLISON
I love you to.
Allison kisses Jason in music starts.
ALLISON
There are two people missing.
JASON
Your Brother and Sister.
COALINGA ROAD INTERSECTION - DAY
The Fresno road is in good shape, but interstate below as
well as bridge is a mess, it is a sunny day with a couple
clouds. Cameron standing outside dune buggy scanning
perimeter, and John reads map on hood.
Cameron's POV, Search mode active, there are some data flow
but no threat except few landmines.
(CONTINUED)
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13.
There is some wind blowing on them
CAMERON
We should continue to Fresno
John looks at Cameron
JOHN
What is in Fresno?
Cameron approaches him
CAMERON
A library.
JOHN
Library?
CAMERON
Yes. I would like to read some
books, and we should take some
clothing as well.
JOHN
OK if this is what you want.
John takes map, And they both gets in the Buggy.
BUGGY - DAY
Cameron is on drivers side and John sits next to her, John
looks at Cameron as she starts to drive.
JOHN
You said that you had friend in who
works in library?
CAMERON
Yes. Eric. He had bone cancer, but
after i discovered Myron Stark, and
terminated him...
JOHN (INTERRUPTS)
Myron Stark?
CAMERON
Yes a triple eight,Stark arrived on
December 31,1920 due to temporal
error that deviated his target
window for insertion into the past
trough time displacement machine.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
14.
JOHN
The Skynet made an error?
CAMERON
Apparently he starts to
robbing several banks,to aquire
necessary founds to finish his
mission.
JOHN
What was his mission?
CAMERON
To terminate Governor Mark Wyman.
JOHN
But Wyman wasn't Governor until 99
CAMERON
Yes, Stark began to purchase
numerous pieces of property, and
garnered attention from the media
by hiring non-white labor,treating
them equally and paying double the
usual had to complete
the future construction project.
JOHN
What project?
Cameron looks at John.
CAMERON
The Pico tower.
JOHN
What? You say that Pico tower was
build by terminator?
Cameron looks back on the road.
CAMERON
Yes. Eric and me found blueprints
of Pico tower, with initials M.S.
JOHN
M.S. - Myron Stark, My mom would
love this, what happen next?
Focus on Cameron proud on herself face, Scene insertion of
fighting With Stark
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
15.
CAMERON
I found Stark on standby between
two walls and terminated him.
Cameron looks at john
JOHN
That is a hell of a story.
Cameron looks at the road
JOHN
Wat happen to Eric?
CAMERON
Lather i came back to library and
told him that his cancer is back.
Cameron looks at john
CAMERON JOHN
He loose weight. He loose weight.
Cameron smiles and looks at road, John nods but still look
at her
JOHN
You would be a great investigator.
CAMERON
Yes, i would.
John looks at road
CAMERON
Lather i came home and take the
dirty laundry basket, then you came
home, and i founded that you was
with Riley.
John looks at Cameron open his mouth, he is a little
surprised (Scene insert Cameron Discovered John was with
Riley) John smiles.
JOHN
You were jealous.
Cameron looks at him
CAMERON
Yes, i was.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
16.
The they both look back at road and drive a couple of
minutes in silence. Cameron looks at John, John watches the
road.
CAMERON
We should stop and eat.
Cameron slows down and stops at right side of the road
JOHN
Guess i could eat
EXT. LASSEN AVE - DAY
Its past midday, the ground is brown and a few clouds can be
seen in the sky, there are a couple broken telephone poles
and derailed crossing sign bended from explosion, there
could be seen a dirt road crosses avenue. Cameron exits
Buggy and searches her backpack for food.
JOHN
What do you have for lunch?
Cameron smiles, she will enjoy this way too much
CAMERON
No pancakes...but i bring some
tuff, no water thou
John exits and turns to Cameron, his face is like
how-can-you-do-this-to-me
Zoom at Cameron face
CAMERON
I fooled you again.
John returns to normal state and walks to her with
curiously. Cameron watches him walk, as he approach she
takes plastic box, and extends it to John.
JOHN
Here i made you sandwich
John smiles (Insert scene Cameron ask John to make him a
sandwich)
JOHN
Wat is in there?
NOTE: Cameron talks like she talks when she discovered
lipstick on John neck.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
17.
CAMERON
Bread, Baked rabbit meat, fried
cheese, and potato.
John smiles to her and takes the sandwich, and takes the
bite, Cameron takes her food from backpack.
JOHN (CHEWING)
This is good!
CAMERON
You like it. John?
John turns and goes to passenger side of Buggy, Cameron
takes her bite and sits on drivers side, John sits and puts
both legs trough front window, Cameron put her left leg on
end of console.
JOHN
Yes i like it!
Cameron takes another bite, looking at John
CAMERON
More than those
Crunchy-cheese-snakes?
JOHN
Maybe a little bit more.
Cameron smiles and takes another bite of her food, they both
eat. After John finishes his sandwich he drinks a couple of
drinks of water, then he looks at Cameron.
JOHN
You remember when i repaired your
hand in garage.
Cameron looks at John
CAMERON
Yes, You were ahead of schedule
JOHN
And lader you came to my room and
offered to make me a sandwich.
CAMERON
Yes i did
John smiles
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
18.
JOHN
I should take it.
Cameron smiles
CAMERON
I don't understand, when i was with
Riley in Garage, i didn't know what
i was going to do, you came and
took Riley out and asked me: Whats
happening with you?
Cameron pauses for second
CAMERON
You had concerned expression at you
face.
JOHN
I was concerned.
CAMERON
Why?
JOHN
Well first you tried to kill me,
and then your hand problem, i was
concern that you will terminate
yourself to protect me.
Cameron is little surprised, she opens her lips a little
JOHN
I was realy concern that i could
lose you, and then you give me that
Detonator clock...
CAMERON (INTERRUPTS)
I freaked you out.
JOHN
Yeah you did
Cameron start to stare at John.
CAMERON
Would you kill me... John, if i
was the one who kill Riley?
JOHN
This is the question that Jesse
asked me when i send her away.
John has serious look at Cameron
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
19.
JOHN
The answer was: NO. I could newer
kill you or send you away, newer
and for nobody, including my Mom.
Cameron smiles in relief, John smiles back to her. Cameron
continue driving.
EXT. MC MULLEN GRDE - DAY
The buggy stands on crossroads, John and Cameron sits in
John is taking a look at map, there is a destroyed truck on
road and the bridge is little derelict.
INT. DUNE BUGGY
John looks at Cameron, seriously.
JOHN
You think there will be ENDO-s
CAMERON
I don't know.
Cameron looks at john
CAMERON
You expecting them?
JOHN
I don't know.
Cameron points with finger at map.
CAMERON
We should continue with Mc Mullen
and turn to Fresno here at
Whittersbridge.
John looks at map, Cameron looks at him.
JOHN
Until we get there it will be
night.
Cameron looks at map.
CAMERON
We could spend night here.
Cameron points with finger and John nods to her
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
20.
JOHN
OK, then lets move.
Cameron starts driving, it is silence for a couple of
moments
CAMERON
John...
John looks at her.
JOHN
Yes?
CAMERON
Do you think i am alive?
John is stunned
JOHN
W-What do you mean?
CAMERON
John Henry and i have talk about
this and he ask...
JOHN (INTERRUPTS)
John Henry is asking to many
questions.
CAMERON
So what do you think?
John thinks for a second and considers.
JOHN
Well you driving me, either you are
alive or you are dead.
Cameron looks at John.
CAMERON
Yes but do i actually live?
JOHN
I don't know. am i?
Cameron look back at the road as she consider John answer.
JOHN
You could ask a hundred people
about life and all hundred will
give you a different answer.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
21.
Look, when you are alive you make
your way trough living, making
friends, talk to people, and when
you are dead, your friends are
missing you.
Cameron looks at john whit smile.
CAMERON
You are a wise man John.
John smiles back, all of the sudden a engine winning, They
both turn to look for sound, one plasma shot misses them and
hit the dead tree witch catches fire, Cameron hit the
brakes, HK flies over them with smoke trail and crashes
about 200m left of the Buggy and explode, They both get out
of buggy, Cameron take her plasma rifle and tosses John his,
and they both look at crash site.
CAMERON
That's tight!
JOHN
What was that?
Cameron looks at John.
CAMERON
I saw only one plasma shot,
probably the other cannon exploded.
John looks at her.
JOHN
Do you want to check it out?
CAMERON
No. There is nothing to see, lets
go.
Both of them sits in Buggy and drive off.
EXT. BRIDGE EMBANKMENT - NIGHT
John and Cameron camp under partially collapsed bridge.
Their armored and armed dune buggy sits parked on the
debris-strewn road below.
John sit with his arms resting on his knees. He's bundled
against the night chill. He scratches at the long-healed
burn scar that covers the lower right side of his face.
(CONTINUED)
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22.
JOHN
I should have brought more
ointment.
Cameron sets up a low shelter that's little more than a two
person sleeping bag.
CAMERON
It will take time to make more.
JOHN
Put it on the list.
Cameron hesitates.
CAMERON
I need to tell you something.
JOHN
Yeah?
Cameron continues setting up the shelter.
CAMERON
I found something in the vault. A
message for you.
John sits straighter.
JOHN
From who?
CAMERON
Riley.
John's mouth slackens.
JOHN
Riley.
CAMERON
In the box labeled "Derek's
Things", there was a phone. Not one
of ours. I was able to play a
message.
JOHN
And it was Riley?
CAMERON
Yes. The phone crashed. I could
only get it to play once.
(CONTINUED)
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23.
JOHN
What did she say?
Cameron sits back on her heels.
CAMERON
(Riley's somber
voice) Hey John. If you
got this-
JOHN (INTERRUPTS)
.Use your own voice.
CAMERON
Hey John. If you got this, I guess
I'm dead. Maybe it was Cameron. I
don't know...
RILEY (V.O.) CAMERON
...maybe it was you. ...maybe it was you.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. PARK (MARCH 2009) - DAY - CONTINUOUS
RILEY DAWSON sits on the grass.
RILEY CAMERON (V.O.)
If it was, If it was,
RILEY
I don't blame you. But that's not
what i want to say.
In distance, JESSE FLORES jogs on a path, oblivious to
Riley's presence. She soon disappears from view.
RILEY (CONT'D)
John, I'm sorry. I didn't know
how- this- You were just John
Connor, you know? The name. I was
supposed to be saving you. That's
what Jesse said. She's playing me,
I'm pretty sure. She promised me
that... nevermind. It doesn't
matter.
A DOG BARKS in b.g. Riley startles and looks to see a
"pursedog" straining at the leash held by a TWENTY-SOMETHING
WOMAN.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
24.
RILEY (CONT'D)
I was supposed to get you away from
Cameron; to make you remember that
it's metal. I know it wants to kill
me, that's what metal does. I see
it in its eyes. The only reason I'm
still alive is because of you. I've
watched her. I've watched you and
her.
(beat)
Anyway... I'm sorry. John. That's-
that's all I really wanted to say.
That and I'm really glad we spent
time together. I mean, I was with
John Connor. How cool is that? So.
I guess that's it. Wish I'd lived
longer.
CAMERON (V.O.) RILEY
Whathever hapens... Whathever hapens...
EXT. BRIDGE EMBANKMENT - CONTINUOUS
John's paying close attention. Cameron seems like she's
simply doing a play-back.
CAMERON (V.O.) RILEY
...however you do it.. ...however you do it..
John considers the message as Cameron waits patiently.
CAMERON
...beat Skynet. If you do that,
then I'll know I didn't screw
things up too bad. Love you, John.
Be safe.
John considers the message as Cameron waits patiently.
JOHN
When did you find it?
CAMERON
November 9, 2027.
JOHN
That's over six years ago.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
25.
CAMERON
You had other things more important
to deal with. Serrano. This wasn't
critical information.
John presses his lips as he fights his emotions. He relaxes.
JOHN
You're right.
Cameron finishes with the tent setup.
CAMERON
You loved her.
JOHN
Not
enough. (beat)
Why
would Derek have her phone?
CAMERON
I wondered that, too. I discovered
a fingerprint belonging to Captain
Flores. Derek must have gotten it
after he killed her.
John reacts slightly. Cameron looks confident of her
information-that's good enough for John.
CAMERON
The shelter is ready.
John's lapsing into remembrance.
JOHN
Give me a fewminutes, OK?
Cameron quickly assesses the situation.
CAMERON
I'll scout the perimeter.
Cameron gets up and grabs her plasma rifle. She gives John's
shoulder a gentle squeeze before descending the embankment.
John sits, lost in thought.
John gets up and enter the shelter, and quickly fall in
sleep.
26.
EMBARKMENT - MORNING
John gets up and exit shelter, he looks around but there is
no sign of Cameron. John walks around and stops, he quickly
turns and see Cameron which quickly grabs him at the throat.
CAMERON
I'm sorry John.
John whit suprisely and disappointment look, like,
i-can-believe-this, looks at Cameron.
JOHN
What are you doing!
CAMERON
I told you that i might kill you
someday.
Cameron squeezes her hand...
John wakes up, and sees Cameron sitting next to him. He
tilts a bit.
JOHN
Dont do that, my mom did that, i
hate it.
CAMERON
You were dreaming.
JOHN
Yeah, how long did you sit here?
CAMERON
One hour, five minutes - six
minutes.
JOHN
Whats wrong?
CAMERON
I must leave you... John.
John is stunned.
JOHN
Wha..What?
CAMERON
I must return to...
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
27.
JOHN (INTERRUPTS)
Return where?... Cameron...You
cant...
CAMERON (INTERRUPTS)
You cant come with me, but i cant
leave you here.
John is really confused as i-cant-believe-you-saying-this.
CAMERON
What im going to do with you?
John starts to moving back, Cameron watches him as she
watches Riley in garage.
CAMERON
I must leave you, but i can let you
stay here.
Cameron quickly grabs John at throat.
CAMERON
I'm sorry John, the code is masked
in my chip, this is the best
strategy.
Cameron squeezes her hand.
EMBARKMENT SHELTER - EARLY MORNING
John wakes up and see Cameron sits next to him and looks at
him whit a little smile.
CAMERON
Hey.
JOHN
Hey.
John remembers his dream. He is freaked a little.
CAMERON
Whats wrong?
John looks at Cameron eyes.
JOHN
This isn't a dream?
Cameron considers and pinch Johns arm.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
28.
JOHN
Why did you do that for?
CAMERON
For you, to see that you not
dreaming... What was in your
dream?
John relaxes a bit.
JOHN
Actually there was two dreams
repeating over and over. In first
you kill me because Skynet code and
in second you try to leave me and
kill me for Weaver code.
Now Cameron is a little surprised.
CAMERON
I will newer leave you...John
John relaxes and smiles.
JOHN
I know, Cameron, it was just a
dream.
John puts his hand on Cameron hand on ground and look at
hands.
JOHN
How long are you sitting here?
Cameron looks at John arm touching her arm
CAMERON
For a while.
She looks at John, and they look each odder for a while.
CAMERON
John...its time to go.
JOHN
No,... its not.
Cameron is a little confused but still sitting, like she is
expecting that.
JOHN
You say that you will newer leave
me, i trust you, so it is good
enough for me.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
29.
Cameron hesitate a little
CAMERON
And?
JOHN
I say, that i will newer leave you.
John starts to lean to Cameron lips for kiss, Cameron looks
little afraid.
CAMERON (QUIETLY)
And it is good enough for me...
And they finally kiss (its about damn time)
EXT. BRIDGE EMBANKMENT - EARLY MORNING
The sun is rising, there is no cloud in the sky, a beautiful
morning, in the shelter are the silhouettes of John and
Cameron kissing, then they separates but still close.
EMBARKMENT SHELTER - EARLY MORNING
John and Cameron look at each odder and they look like
i-cant-believe-that...(you know)
JOHN
How's that feel?
Cameron opens her eyes and considers.
CAMERON
It was... perfect.
INT. ALLISON AND JASON ROOM - MORNING
Allison awakes and sees Jason still asleep, she sits on bed
and puts her hands on head, (She has headache) she looks at
Michael is still in deep sleep.
ALLISON (TO HERSELF)
Nice going Ali. Nice.
After a moment Savannah enters, she looks normal, Allison
steps outside quietly, Savannah follows.
30.
INT. CORRIDOR - MORNING
Allison and Savannah faces each odder for talk, there is
nobody out there.
SAVANNAH
You look like hell.
ALLISON
Shut up!
They start walking to mess hall, Allison puts his hand on
forehead and moves hand trough hair, Savannah looks at
Allison and smiles.
ALLISON
I feel like hell,how are you?
SAVANNAH
I feel good.
ALLISON
What happened yesterday?
SAVANNAH
Your birthday, you have drink few
beer.
ALLISON
A few?
SAVANNAH
OK, a little more.
Savannah smiles and enjoys this conversation way too much,
she is all evil.
SAVANNAH
And you danced on table...
ALLISON (INTERRUPTS)
I did what?
They both stop Allison looks like she has seen a ghost.
SAVANNAH
And then youuu..
ALLISON
Then i what?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
31.
SAVANNAH
Then youuu..
ALLISON
Sav...!
SAVANAH
Start... Strip...
Allison has open her eyes so wide that her eyes could fall
on ground. Savannah starts smiling, Allison notice that and
punch Savannah in shoulder, not to hard.
SAVANNAH
What was that for?
Allison smiles and she reliefs.
ALLISON
For lying to me...and being evil.
Savannah smiles and they both continue walking.
ALLISON
I need a coffee.
SAVANNAH
Yeah i could use some to.
HALL - DAY
Mess hall is empty, there is just Allison and Savannah sits
at the table in mess hall cross each odder, on table is a
pot of coffee and each of them has a cup with coffee.
ALLISON
The hall is clean?
SAVANNAH
Well, when Jason and T-Goodnow
carry you to you bed, you ordered
T-Godnow to, order his men to clean
The mess hall after party.
Allison looks at Savannah like
i-cant-believe-that-i-say-that.
ALLISON
I'm evil!
T-Goodnow enters and sits next to Savannah.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
32.
T-GOODNOW
No, your not.
ALLISON
But i ordered...
(INTERUPTS)
No you didn't. After it was over Ks
cleaned the hall. We don't..
ALLISON T-GOODNOW
Sleep. Sleep.
ALLISON
Yeah i know.
Savannah and Allison take a sip of coffee.
ALLISON
How was Jason and Michael doing?
SAVANNAH
Well Jason and You dance most of
time and Michael was in his room.
ALLISON
Who took him?
ALLISON
Tawny took Michael to bed and watch
him.
Allison takes some more coffee
ALLISON
That is nice i must tank her.
Savannah takes some coffee, Allison notice her face is
different
ALLISON
And you?
Savannah considers.
SAVANNAH
I meet a guy.
Allison is holds coffee mug at her lips.
ALLISON
What is his name?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
33.
Savanna hesitates a bit, Allison drinks and put the mug on
table.
SAVANNAH
Jon Sedwiak.
Allison smiles, Cathrene enters and walks to them, she looks
at Savannah and Allison. Savannah looks at her, Allison
looks at mug.
CATHRENE
Good morning. How are you two?
SAVANNAH
Hey mom, i am good.
ALLISON
Not good.
CATHRENE
You don't look god, do you want me
to make you some deh..[idration]
ALLISON (INTERRUPTS)
No. Thanx.
Cathrene turns her head to Savannah
CATHRENE
We need to talk.
Savannah nods to Cathrene drinks all coffee and stands up,
looks at Allison (still in mess) and T-Goodnow
SAVANNAH
See you guys leader.
And both Cathrene and Savannah leave,Allison watches them.
T-GOODNOW
I don't understand!
Allison looks at T-Goodnow
ALLISON
What?
T-GOODNOW
She said: See you guys la...
ALLISON (INTERRUPTS)
Shut up.
Allison puts her head at table. T-Goodnow watcing her
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
34.
ALLISON
I'm going to my room.
T-GOODNOW
OK
After a moment
ALLISON
Little help?
T-Goodnow stands and helps Allison stand, then he escort her
out of mess hall.
ALLISON
Tanks, i can wallk from here.
She turns and exit mess hall, T-Goodnow watches her as she
exited at wrong door.
EXT. CEDAR CLINTON LIBRARY - DAY
The Library is partially damaged, around library are some
destroyed houses and cars, dead trees lying on the ground,
some smoke can be seen in the distance, The Dune Buggy is
parked at the back of the library, Both John and Cameron
exit buggy.
Cameron takes her plasma rifle, and hands John his.
CAMERON
Are you ready?
John puts plasma pack in rifle, and looks at Cameron.
JOHN
Yes. lets go.
Cameron consider situation.
CAMERON
You should wait outside until is
clear.
John tries to protest.
CAMERON
This is not a discussion.
John sees that he has loose this conversation. Cameron turns
and starts walk to back door. John sits on buggy hood and
watch her.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
35.
Cameron opens the door and enters, Just when the doors close
the ENDO fly trough them, and hits fence, John takes his
rifle and shoot at ENDO-s Head, head splats. Two plasma
shoots can be hear inside, as John rushes to door.
CAMERON
Clear.
John slows down and enters.
INT. CEDAR CLINTON LIBRARY - DAY
The library is in mess, books all over the place. The other
side of library is like nothing happen. John walks to
Cameron and sees two dead ENDO-s, he looks at her.
JOHN
Are you all right?
Cameron look at John.
CAMERON
Yes, everithing is fine.
JOHN
So.. what book do you want to
borrow?
Cameron smiles
CAMERON
Hard to say, there is no librarian.
John smiles back, and they start to walk to bookshelf's. As
they walk Cameron scans the books, John stops.
JOHN
Hey, i remember this.
John takes the book from shelf, Cameron turn and approaches
him, and look at book John holding.
CAMERON
The Wizard of Oz..
Cameron look at John
CAMERON
Really... John...
John Looks at her
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
36.
JOHN
What?
CAMERON
Of all the Books here, you found
The Wizard of Oz.
JOHN
Yeah, its strange.
Cameron smiles, John puts the book on shelf. And they
continue walking trough book rows.
EXT. CEDAR CLINTON LIBRARY - DAY
John and Cameron exits trough the back entrance, Cameron
holds a couple of books and walks to buggy. She puts books
at rear of buggy. John stands on passenger side. Cameron
turns she sees a women hiding behind the fence. As she start
to run to her and John follows, woman wants to run but she
slips on tire and falls, hits his head on the fence, she is
unconscious, Cameron and John rushes to her. Cameron kneel
and remove her hair to see her face.
JOHN
Oh my good!
Cameron stands and look at her she can believe it,John is
stunned, then she looks at john.
CAMERON
Riley Dawson.
JOHN
What is she doing here?
CAMERON
I don't know.
Cameron knee, take her hand and search for barcode and
tattoo star. John is surprised, he sees that there is no
star or barcode.
JOHN
She is a Gray?
Cameron examines Riley for a while then stand next to John,
they both look at Riley.
JOHN
What we will do with her.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
37.
CAMERON
We should take her out of town, and
interrogate her.
John look at Cameron.
JOHN
I want to hear what she has to say.
Cameron takes Riley and put her at back seat, they both
enter buggy, they both look each odder, and then leave.
EXT. BRIDGE EMBANKMENT - DAY
The buggy Arrives and Cameron And John exits, Cameron tooks
Riley who is still unconscious, and drops her on ground,
John has no emotion for her, he walks and stands next to
Cameron.
JOHN
We should address ourselves as
Skynet.
Cameron consider.
CAMERON
Yes. That will be effective.
Riley head starts to move a little and she starts to open
her eyes, and she sees only Cameron and John, she dont see
the Buggy. She is not scared.
RILEY
Who are you?
Cameron approach and knee in front of her, she is all
terminator like, John still standing and watching.
CAMERON
Resistance or Skyinet?
Riley smiles, Cameron glows her eyes and caught her neck,
and lifts her as she stands. John is just watching.
CAMERON
I wont ask again.
Now she is relay scared
RILEY
Skynet, Skynet!
Cameron examines her face, and looks John.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
38.
CAMERON
She is telling the truth.
JOHN
What are you doing here?
Riley look at John.
RILEY
Let me down!
John look at Cameron.
JOHN
Let her down.
Cameron relishes, and Riley falls, she quickly grabs some
air.
JOHN
What is your name?
Riley look at john
RILEY
I don't have a name.
Cameron look at John.
CAMERON
This sound familiar.
Cameron look at Riley.
CAMERON
Then we will give you one.
RILEY
Cant wait to hear it.
JOHN
Riley...Riley Dawson.
Riley is looking confused.
RILEY
How did you...
JOHN
Lucky guess. Now start talking.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
39.
RILEY
Why?
John nods to Cameron, As Cameron start move to grab her
again
RILEY
OK-OK!
Cameron stands next to John first looks at John and then to
Riley.
CAMERON
Talk!
RILEY
After the Skynet lose we... some of
us retreated to Fresno.
JOHN
How many?
Riley looks at John as she recognize him.
RILEY
Y-You are John Connor.
CAMERON
How Many!
RILEY
Ten ENDOs and Ten grays.
Cameron analysys Riley and then looks at John.
CAMERON
She is lying.
JOHN
How Many? i wont ask you again!
Cameron look at Riley.
RILEY
Hundred and fifty something
terminators.
JOHN
Why are you fighting with Skynet?
RILEY
To defeat the terrorists.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
40.
CAMERON
Why?
RILEY
Why what? When i was with
Ressistance i go...
John and Cameron are surprised.
JOHN
Wait, you was with Resistance?
RILEY
i got nothing to eat, i was
strawing, and then i escaped and
joined with Skynet.
John face is filled with anger he has murder in his eyes.
JOHN
What do you know about Connor.
RILEY
He is a Resistance leader, he and
some little cyborg bitch.
And she looks at Cameron, Cameron gets offended by this and
quickly grabs her at throat. John calmly watching. Riley is
choking.
JOHN
Let her go.
CAMERON
Why?
JOHN
Just let her go.
Cameron relishes her, Riley falls to ground, as she came to
herself, Cameron turns and walks to buggy. Riley stands and
start to run away, after a couple of meters Riley turns.
RILEY
I will kill you John Connor!
In slow motion, Cameron walks, BANG! she turns and sees
john aiming his Glock where Riley was standing, John turns.
Normal motion. and starts walking to Cameron, When he
reaches Cameron he hostlers his gun. Cameron takes his hand
and they walk to Buggy. As they reaches Buggy Cameron looks
at John.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
41.
JOHN
She was not Riley i knew.
They both enter buggy and Cameron looks at him she touches
his shoulder they both looks each other.
CAMERON
You are upset.
JOHN
No... disappointed
Cameron look john with compassion, John look at Cameron. He
relaxes a bit, Cameron starts buggy and Smiles at john.
JOHN
I wont mention her again.
CAMERON
Neither will i
Cameron starts buggy and drives to north-west.
BUGGY - NIGHT FALL
Cameron is driving John is asleep next to her, there is a
lot of clouds in the sky, looks like it will rain at night.
John wakes up.
JOHN
We could eat.. Cameron.
Cameron smiles at him.
JOHN
Hey..where are we?
CAMERON
Road 39, near New Melones Lake, we
should spend night there thou.
JOHN
New Melones?
CAMERON
Yes, in 1840, at time of Gold Rush
the lake was discovered by Miners
and they colonized the bank, in
1926 the Melones dam was built and
later in 1944 hydroelectric plant
was built...
42.
John smiles at Cameron and he slows down and
turn of road in forest, she drives near lake and stops.
MALONE - NIGHT FALL
Buggy sits parked near treeline, dirty ground with little
grass, lake is near, and road can be seen in distance.
Cameron and John exits and starts to set up shelter. As
Cameron finishes shelter, John sets small chimney, then he
stands and turn to Cameron
JOHN
You are almost finish, i should
scout the perimeter.
Cameron looks at John and considering
JOHN
We wont discuss this, Cameron
John turns and start walking with smile smile, Cameron watch
him with little anger, grabs Plasma rifle and fire on shot
at fireplace to light fire. John still walking casually.
Cameron finishes shelter, she seams little lost, then she
enters shelter.
AND CAMERON SHELTER
Shelter is little bigger than for two person. Cameron sets
sleeping bags, and sits on one and waits for John. She hear
rain starts to fall in small drops, she seams like she
enjoys the rain, then rain starts to fall little heawyer.
There is no sign of John, Cameron looks little worried as
rain is realy starts falling. All of the sudden she hear
footsteps she grabs rifle, and John enters, John is weary
wet he looks at Cameron and noticed her concerned face, he
drops his rifle next to her. Cameron sits him in front of
herself.
JOHN
Whats wrong?
Cameron starts to undress his wet jacket and dryers his
hair.
CAMERON
I was worried, John
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
43.
JOHN
Cameron...
Cameron is upset. Looks him at eyes.
CAMERON
I was worried!
John touches her left cheek. And hugs her.
JOHN
Its OK i am here now.
They both settle down and look at each other. Cameron turns
and take box with sandwich and gives to John, John takes
sandwich and starts to eat, Cameron takes her food and one
bottle of water, and put between them, then she takes a bite
of her food. John takes another bite, and puts sandwich back
in box.
CAMERON
Whats wrong...John.
John look at her eyes.
JOHN
Why was you so worried?
Cameron considers.
CAMERON
That something might happen to you.
JOHN
Why?
CAMERON
In some old movies, after the
battle, when hero kisses the girl,
he sometimes get shot.
John smiles, Cameron look at him, confused.
JOHN
In witch movies?
CAMERON
In movies with Jean-Paul Belmondo.
John starts to laugh.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
44.
JOHN
Cameron...
CAMERON (INTERRUPTS)
John.. this is serious.
JOHN
Cameron, those are the movies.
CAMERON
Yes i know, but this could happen
thou.
John opens bottle of water and drinks a little and hands
bottle to Cameron.
JOHN
Maybe it will maybe it wont.
Cameron drinks little water and puts bottle between them,
John takes a bite of sandwich.
CAMERON
But i don't want to watch you die.
John think for a second.
JOHN
Have you ever think that maybe you
could get shoot...i dont want do
watch you die either.
CAMERON
Then you will be alone.
JOHN
Then i will be alone.
Cameron thinks, she can figured this ot. John is eating his
sandwich.
CAMERON
What should we do?
John considers.
JOHN
Lets... just live together.
Cameron and John are look each other
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
45.
CAMERON
You mean like in those other
movies?
John has finished his sandwich, and lies on sleeping bag.
Cameron watch him and waits for answer.
JOHN
Like in those other movies.
CAMERON
But those movies have...
JOHN
Cameron!
Cameron grabs his plasma rifle. And starts to move.
CAMERON
I'm going to keep a watch.
JOHN
Living together..Cameron, Lie next
to me.
Cameron is confused.
CAMERON
But someone could come here.
JOHN
Maybe yes maybe no.
Cameron drops her plasma rifle close to her sleeping bag and
lies next to John, one hand on rifle, and look at john.
CAMERON
What should i do?
JOHN
I don't know, just lie here.
CAMERON
But i have nothing to do.
JOHN
That what lying means.
Cameron look up, considers for minute.
CAMERON
Do you feel comfortable when I am
lying next to you.. John...
46.
John is fall asleep, Cameron notice this, she does not want
to wake him up.
AND CAMERON SHELTER NEAR LAKE - NIGHT
The ground is wet, the rain has stop, sky is clearing
slowly, a couple of stars can be seen in sky betwen clouds.
JOHN (V.O.)
My mom has said: They don't feel
anything, They don't have feelings,
They don't know love.
Cameron lies in ambulance John sitting next to her, cleaning
Cameron chip, Sarah look at John.
JOHN
(V.O.) JOHN
I said:.. I
know that mom. I know that mom.
Cameron and John hug each other near Serrano.
JOHN (V.O.)
But in those years that we spend
together. I learned that her chip
is not programed, she is not
programed.
John and Cameron kiss in shelter.
JOHN (V.O.)
She is programing herself,...
She is alive.
John helps Cameron to get out from derelict car after he
insert chip. John tosses flare at car.
JOHN (V.O.)
That is the time when my Mom
realized, that back in the
ambulance car...
John and Cameron stands and Looking at Sarah, Derek and
Charley, and fire in the car is burning between them.
JOHN (V.O.)
I was lying.
