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(Life … after, Washington, D.C.)
THEME:
Story of lies and deceit A series of bombing, around the United States. A disgruntled electorate
is angry because they see government officials take kick backs
from the wealthy. Especially the do nothing Senate, seldom help
the people they went to Washington to work for, middle class,
poor and elderly. 'SCANDALS GALORE'
MAJOR CHARACTERS:
FITZGERALD T. GRANT and OLIVIA POPE GRANT
Husband and wife team of investigations.
Forms GRANT, AND ASSOIATES.
HUCK: Computer genius knows the streets.
Has a streak of violence. Kim can control
his violent episodes. Javi admires his father.
QUINN: Lawyer, expert in Marshall Arts and all its
aspects. Can kill with bare hands, skilled in Computer
Science.
ABBY and DAVID: are abreast with the law and
the changes and can apply it to the working of…
Grant and Associates.
LOCALE: Somewhere in or near a big city.
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SOURCE: The imagination of Imogenegrant3 any resemblance
to anyone living or dead is impossible.
GENRE: Murder melodrama… action, espionage. Lies, deceit,
greed and murder.
WRITTEN FOR LATE NIGHT TELEVISION
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(EPISODE 2)
The view from THUNDER BAY Manor was breath taking. Liv and
Fitz awoke slowly to thunder over the water.
Fitz hugs Liv close "ummmm you feel so good in the morning,
Warm, and soft, you taste good, too."
Liv turns in his arms and nestled close. He could feel her breath
like a gentle breeze on his chest.
"Did you listen to the news?" Liv ask.
"Nope, this is our last day and I plan to enjoy the whole day…
with you… We're going riding… the horses will be ready at 10a.m.,
ole Bo regard Sykes, can wait."
She turns in his arms, and asks "Can we take a serious minute?'
"Yes… anytime… what's wrong?' Fitz asks.
"Since I was taken… I have had nightmares."
Fitz answers, "Yes I have seen them…I'm here for you anytime
you need me. I thought you would tell me when you were ready."
"There were two, I never saw faces. They came in the
night probably thought I was sleeping. … I heard them talk, one was a
woman who gave the orders. One reason I'm still alive I suppose." Liv
paused, and then continued "From time to time I see one face following me."
"How do you know? ... You never saw a face."
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Liv answers,"When I was rescued,I snatched a gun
shot one man in his knee, the one following me has a limp."
Fitz agreed,"You will be taken care of, I'll see to
that, I'm not losing you again." I'll do anything necessary."
"I was all alone, that's so scary." Liv answered.
Fitz hugs her tightly, saying "You are not alone…
and will not be anymore… I'm here for you any and all the time.
You just try to get rid of me."
10a.m. They rode magnificent Palominos along the lane to
the main path.
Liv laughing, "I'll race you to the point."
"You're on …"Fitz answered.
They galloped along the trail to the bay road.
BOYD PERRY, handsome careful dresser. Prides himself for
his well groomed beard and mustache, stood in a dark alley
quietly, his cold blue eyes watching two men as they exchanged
a briefcase and small package. Then walked hurriedly away in
opposite directions.
BOYD… Dials his cell phone: INTERCUT TELEPHONE
CONVERSATION:
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Boyd says quietly, "The exchange has been made.
… Do you want me to follow the case?"
"Yes …the case. … I have eyes on the other one."
a voice answered. GRANT to GRANT
Boyd breaks the connection, looks around then follows the
man and case briskly into a busy sidewalk.
Three men met in a comfortable library, in an upscale townhouse
Boyd said,"It has been delivered."
THURMAN ALLAN, answered, "That's a load off my
mind … Now we can carry out the other bit of business." Thurman is
a tall man with a regal way of carrying himself. His dark eyes seem
to look right through a person and know what one is thinking. That
look was assumed throughout his years as a lawman.
MORTEMER HOGG, A short rotund man, his
expensive suits always appear rumpled. His pale watery blue, puppy dog
eyes, never quite looked anyone in the face. His family was in small
banking. Mort was always concerned about money and the
balance, he wiped sweat from his face.
"That was a lot of money… we should have bid for
less." Mortimer said.
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Boyd, answered, sharply, "Mort… you always look
at the low line. That money will be a wind fall of cash… I told you that…
have I 'ever'… steered us wrong?!
MORTEMER his voice cracked, said "No… we're rich
because of you and our working together."
THURMAN spoke, saying, "Boyd… Mort has been
like this ever since high school. …Do you expect him to change at this?
late day? … All we need to know… are we in?"
Boyd and Mort nods
GRANT and ASSICIATES MEETING ROOM.
FITZ stands before the group, saying." Liv is
still being followed, by a man who limps. At times it's a woman.
There might be more, but we have tapes of the two taking
pictures."
QUINN asks, "Have you been approached?"
LIV, shakes her head, answered,"I just know
they're there. … The face I see most, I'm having an artist do a
drawing of the face as I remember it."
Fitz says, "LIV is most important … can you
add to your work load? I know you are getting more work."
The whole group answers affirmatively.
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ABBY says, "We are here for you Liv, without question
… I must add Bo regard Singleton Sykes has been in touch, along with a
load of Senators, and other Representatives, ratings are plummeting
like rain in a storm."
HUCK says,"It seems the Secret Service, the C.I.A.,
and other bureau' are weak and Representatives are afraid for their
life. Fear of those agencies."
QUINN giggled, mimic said, "Yeah… do they like me or
not? … I was always good to mine… I heard one Senator ask?
… If they didn't take good care of the President what about me?
It's not funny but in a way they brought it on themselves … always
negative, because they didn't like someone… really doesn't pay in
the end. Let them deal with it. They did it for big bucks."
The door opens, and CYRUS BEEN with ELLA LOUISE
his eight year old daughter enter.
ELLA LOUISE, SAYS "Pap paw wanted to come
because he has something for you. … Didn't you Pap paw?"
CYRUS, answered, "Yes dear … you give it to them."
Ella takes the large envelop out of her bag and give it to Huck.
ELLA LOUISE, adds, "We can't stay long… Pap Paw has
been sick and needs his medications … I take care of him, don't I Pap Paw?"
She helped him to stand.
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CYRUS smiles, answered, "Yes dear… You take good care
of me." and looks lovingly at his daughter. Turns back to the table, saying,
"There are things in there you will find helpful."
ELLA interrupts,"We have to go Pap Paw, you have to
rest." She looks around the table, and said,"I'm the only one to take care
of Pap Paw."
Everyone had watched the eight year old with awe as
they left the room.
Cyrus rested his hand on her small shoulder.
When CY and Ella had gone Grant and Associates sat in pleasant silence.
EXT: A WOMAN WATCH AS Cyrus and Ella leave Grant and Associates.
She dials the cell phone, someone answers.
INTERCUT TELEPHONE CONVERSATION:
WOMAN, said."Cyrus Been just visited the Associates."
MANS VOICE, answered, "We need to know what they
talked about. … I need that information don't let me down."
INT: Grant and Associates Hucks phone sounds.
HUCK, answers, "Yes …?"
A voice said."Cyrus was being watched… a woman across
the street. I'm on top of it we'll know who she is and where she goes,
not to mention who she's working for." The connection was broken.
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INT: TELEVISION STUDIO
NEWSCASTER, reads from script, "More leaflets
have appeared in six more states. Labeled CITIZENS FOR TRUTH IN
GOVERNMENT. Take the wealthy out of the mix. Our
Representatives are in the pockets of the RICH. VOTERS show your
voices. VOTE … The bombing will emboldened the voters. … They
tell of the, News Media, the courts, Police running rampart over
Minorities, murdering American citizens.
HUCK, speaks to Fitz, saying,"Our Protection
is working Mr. President. Cyrus Been was watched as he left the
Associates Offices. Everybody is on high alert, sir."
FITZ, answered, "Good man, keep up the good
work. … I can't lose Liv again. I have some vets to add to our
roles as soon as they are checked out."
INT: Grant bedroom night
FITZ turns to Liv and said,"I have a few things
to go over with you tonight. … It will not wait."
LIV answered,"I have something to tell you, too.
You first, does it have something to do with the whispered conference
between you and Huck?"
"Yes it has everything to do with that little talk." Fitz said.
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Liv crosses the room and sat snuggled close to Fitz.
"Okay, I'm ready, shoot, not literally."
FITZ thought a second then said, "That too."
She saw he was deadly serious. Saying,"What?"
FITZ answered, "Huck and I have arranged a
'Protection Network'. … Thunder Bay is a no fly zone. … For the safety
of the people living there and most importantly, …You, my sweet baby
are covered."
FITZ pause then continued. "Cy and Ella were
watched today. One of our men is following her now. Huck should
have a report by morning." He paused kissed her softly on the lips
then said, "Now your news. …I needed that kiss, it's been a while.""
She looks at him, momentarily playfully, saying,
"My news is, sometime in the last months, you sneaked up on me
and got me pregnant. What do you have to say about that?"
He answered just as playfully, "Yes and I will
do it again,... when the time comes, what do think about that?"
"Liv, I'll be watching you, you sneaky Pete."
FITZ said happily, "YES… my sweet baby is
(SINGS) is having a baby. I knew I could do it …when?"
LIV answered,"Give or take five to six months."
They settled back comfortable, his hand on Liv's abdomen.
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INT: Morning Grant bedroom.
FITZ can't keep his hands off Liv, says,"We're
having a party."
LIV, asks,"Where?"
FITZ, "Where else THUNDER BAY LODGE' …Just a
few people. … We can do a little dinner then some dancing,
entertainment, … and anything I can think of in the planning."
LIV, asked,"Are you sure we'll have the time?"
"We'll make the time. (FITZ LOOKS AT LIV) asks,
"Why aren't you bigger?!"
LIV taken aback, "Fitz, 'really', bigger … this isn't
a hot house, … it takes time sweetheart, … give it time. I promise
you'll be happy with the product. … I guarantee."
FITZ changed the subject, said, "I had a call
from Huck, he is bringing the woman and others for nine o'clock
this morning."
INT: Associates conference room, all are there.
Huck stood, saying. "I brought ANDREA GOMEZ
ALEXANDER. She followed Cyrus here yesterday … I have a packet
here that will explain everything in detail. Right? I will give you a brief
summary. … This concerns Harrison; he found some rather nasty stuff,
he was compiling a folder of the crap he discovered."
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ANDREA, stood, said, "I followed CYRUS because
I didn't know where to turn. … as you can see I'm of mixed race. In that
Packet, you will find my origin. The man who started me, and other
Crimes, is in there. He came to Chile a number of times, I have done
my, homework and everything is validated. Huck can check all in there
you will have the proof you will need."
HUCK, said,"We will check everything. … Do you
have a safe place to live while we check?"
"Just the friends I have made since I've been in
this country." Andrea answers.
HUCK, said, "I have a place for you and a
companion of your choice, to stay with and keep you safe, until we
can gather all the information we will need to help you."
Andrea prepared to go, saying."I thank
you so much. … I feel much better today."
She leaves the room.
QUINN said, "This is the worst stuff,
I've never seen such cruelty in my life."
ABBY, saying, "This … I can't call him human.
… This piece of crud, which … lives and breath in our midst." … Should not
be on earth with decent human beings."
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FITZ, broke the silence, saying, "And on a lighter
development."
Everyone turned to listen...
FITZ continued, "We are, the wife and I are pregnant.
… Since I did most of the work, It is my duty to tell everybody
and buy the cigars. … In the mean time we are having a party. You all
clear your calendars thirty days from now, THUNDER BAY LODGE.
… Be there, that night will be off the charts."
ABBY, said,"This calls for a drink." She runs out
of the room and soon returned with drinks, glasses and grape juice
Abby, (continued), turned to LIV, and ask. "Do
you prefer white or dark grape juice?"
After a good laugh they toasted the couple.
All raise their glasses and all said, "A toast to
the parents of a new baby.! … And, now sadly back to work."
They all turned back to the task at hand.
CYRUS sat in the garden, and watched the tutor
and ELLA his daughter with pride, whispered, "Thanks to you James…
I want be a lonely old man."
CY settled back to enjoy the scene before him,
saying softly, "I could even have grand children, … sky's the limit … to
hell, … with speculation. We can do this James."
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QUINN DIALS THE CELL PHONE:
Fitz answered,"Yes Quinn?"
INTERCUT TELEPNONE CONVERSATION:
QUINN said, "You'd better get in here, we
have, five, very scared Senators, and an assortment of Government
People, here, now, please. … Bo regard Sykes committed suicide
last, night,… could not take the pressure."
FITZ, says, "Give us ten, minutes … give them
spiked coffee."
Broke connection.
LIV asked, "Who are you getting drunk this
early, in the day?"
"FITZ answered, "Quinn said we have five
very, scared Government people even a Senator or two, there
this early."
LIV, added,"And … what else?"
"Bo regard Sykes committed suicide last
night, couldn't take the heat." FITZ answered… Then said,
"Come here woman I need my kiss of the day. It has to last
the, whole day"
LIV laughed, saying, "If you weren't
a, good kisser we would have to bargain."
He enfolds her in his arms and kisses her thoroughly.
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LIV and FITZ enter the elevator.
LIV said, "You make me dizzy when you do that."
FITZ, ask, "What, kiss you? ... I will have to do it
again … maybe I didn't do it right."
He reached for her just as the elevator door opens to the clamor of voices.
Fitz and Liv entered.
The noise stopped momentarily.
FITZ said, "Good morning gentlemen, lady. …
What can we do for you this morning?"
"Mr. President, Senator Josh Hall, here. We need your help,
we're not safe anymore. The Secret Service has not much or no training.
Hiring of criminals! … What are they doing over there? …Don't they do?
thorough screening anymore?!"
Everyone started to talk at the same time.
"Rexford Calumet, here, Bo regard committed
suicide last night, …have you seen the news?"
Fitz, answered, "No I have not seen the news today.
… Could we look at it now, someone get the news cast."
Quinn used the remote to dial the newscast.
NEWSCASTER: IN TELEVISION STUDIO… DAY. …"Senator
Bo regard Sykes committed suicide this morning. It was proven he voted
Against, Civil Rights, it was proven he was the father of a mixed race child.
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She was fifty years old. D.N.A., showed her ninety nine percent plus, positive.
Overwhelmingly positive …He was her father, for GODS sake...!
AVERY ECKSTINE, here sir, added angrily, "He also denied
her and her children not to mention his, own, grand children."
FITZ interrupted, saying, "Everyone settle down, Quinn
please turn the news off. … Now each gentlemen you will go with an
Associate and give them, what you need, we will sort them out for you and
tell you if we can be of help for you."
They all separated with an Associate.
INT: OFICE OF Thurman Allan, speaks into intercommunication system,
saying, "Boyd? … Mortimer? … Are you there? and alone?
INTERCUT TELEPHONE CONVERSATION:
"Yes Boyd, here."
"Yes … Mortimer, here and alone as requested."
Thurman, said "Our project that we spoke of is coming to
completion. … We will be richer than ever before. Our Congressman has
set it all up, we will take only small amounts each, monthly checks directly
from, the federal government."
BOYD, said, "The tax payer will be financing it all. …
Thank GOD for dumb voters and greedy, Politicians, we can laugh out loud
for them all, bless their stupid little hearts !"
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Mortimer, said, "I have to go and make room for this
wind fall. …Are we still on for tomorrow?"
Both Boyd and Thurman answered, "Yes."
Connection was broken.
INT: Grant bedroom, Fitz stands behind Liv his hands touch her abdomen.
FITZ, sings, "My baby is having a baby, our baby."
LIV, said, "Fitz, you did it to me again…"
FITZ, answered, "Not a bad idea. Yes I did it and I
loved it." He kisses her neck, whispering, "I can't get enough of you."
LIV, turned in his arms, said. "You silver tongued devil,
not that …"
FITZ stopped her, saying, "You talk too much." And kissed her
into silence and LIV cooperated thoroughly, when they came up for air.
Fitz continued, "Wow… That's what I'm talking, about!" hugged each other.
LIV, ask, "Can we take one minute to revel in us together,
at last. I never thought it would be this way."(She, looks at Fitz) says softly,
"I love you Fitzgerald Thomas Grant with all my being, I love you till death,
and I know that want be soon. Our love will last through the ages, and
everything, in between. I've got you covered."
FITZ: saying,"Genius' think alike. … You take all
the minutes you want we have all you will, need, she loves me!"
They settle down his hands on her belly.
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INT: and EXT: THUNDER BAY day:
The party plans are on time, the Lodge is decorated, food is ordered,
Chefs are engaged, suites for those who stay are in order, the grounds
are carefully manicured to perfection, the weather is behaving, all is
well as the party date approach…
INT: ASSOCIATES COMFERENCE ROOM:
Fitz, speaks to Huck gave him a list.
FITZ, says," Huck I need these people at the Gala.
… Do anything necessary to get them there. especially BOYD PERRY."
HUCK asked. "Is there a special reason?"
FITZ, answered, "It involves Andrea, you know the
reason, … just get them there by any means necessary."
Huck, answered, "I'll have them there come hell
or high water."
Fitz, laughed, "Huck … Not that way, just short
of killing any."
"Okay, the other way is more fun." Husk said with a
crooked smile.
Liv enters, saying, "… Are you fellows about finished?
I need a minute."
FITZ says, "No dear, we're done for, now, thanks Huck."
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LIV cross the room to Fitz and leaned against his chair. He
circled her waist with one arm.
FITZ looked at her, spoke softly,"What can I do for you
Sweetheart?" … Are you alright?"... then pulled her on his lap.
She nestled her face on his chest.
LIV, answered softly, "I'm fine I have to see you from time to
time, … make sure you are still here … silly… I know but I need you near for a
little, while longer."
FITZ, smiled, whispered, "Remember me I'm here for life … you
can't, get rid of me for at least seventy five years, …you have me for life,…how
does that sound?"
LIV, laugh said softly,"That's what I'm talking about, I need to
hear it… one more minute then I'm gone until the next time."
FITZ, answered, "Any time …I'm here to please, my sweet baby."
… Fitz cradled Liv in his arms, she closed her eyes.
INT: TELEVISION STUDIO… DAY:
Newscaster behind his desk.
NEWSCASTER, read from prepared script, saying, "In the news
today. Billionaire, BOYD PERRY was honored, by the Governor... for his …
Philanthropic help throughout Africa. … He has built Orphanages in
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the most poverty stricken areas, for schools, hundreds of computers to
bring those parts of the country into the twentieth century given by
fellow companies. … Mr. Perry enlisted help from various businesses. …Food,
clean water and clothing outlets for, help in African villages. … We have
a tape of the ceremony when he receive the honor."
INT: GRANT LIVING ROOM VOICES ARE RAISED.
They sat face to face on the couch.
LIV, yells, "I am going to work as soon as the
baby is born, … I have always worked Fitz! … What will I do, but
go crazy sitting around. … I can't cook!"
FITZ, shouted answer, "No! …You are not going
to work Olivia! … Beside I didn't marry you for your cooking, I
cannot live on popcorn and wine either!"
Liv stops, looks at Fitz, laughing, kissed him playfully
on the lips, saying, "Truss…?" She moves seductively closer on the
couch to him, asking softly "Truss?"
FITZ, answered, "Well if you put it that way. ...
Okay … truss … I don't know why you want let this go, but truss.
You're safe I'll hire cooks."
Liv kisses his face over and over.
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INT: OFFICE OF Thurman Allan … EVENING
Three old friends sat having a drink.
Boyd Perry, saying."I am getting an honor for my good
deeds in Africa."
THURMAN, laughed, said, "If they only knew how and
where that money came from, twenty billion dollar, impossible to even imagine."
BOYD, joked, "You could always tell them, and we all
would be lynched."
MORTEMER, said, "Don't say that, even in jest." He
wiped sweat from his face, and gasped for air, his respirations were more
labored as he grows older.
BOYD, said, "Who would have ever thought we three
poor boys from Arkansas would be this wealthy. …Twenty billions." …he smiled,
then added,"What the hell we did it over the years, and it's all ours we earned
it every penny."
THURMAN, ask, "Where are we going for dinner? Mort
don't say Pizza, that's what got you in the shape you're in. "
BOYD, added, "… And you can't breathe now, listen to
yourself huffing and puffing and sweating. WE have told you to stop eating
that stuff."
THURMAN, said, "I'm in the mood for sea food, and a
nice dessert, How about that Mort?"
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MORTEMER, answered, "Sounds alright, who is paying?"
BOYD, said "You cheap son of a bitch… a billionaire and
you are still stingy, pinching pennies, Arkansas all over."
THERMAN, said, "You guys, let's get the hell out of here,
I'm hungry."
They shrugged into their coats, and left the office.
Thirty days arrived, along with the guest, and entertainment.
Thunder Bay was alive with the hustle and bustle, several chefs,
made their specialty dishes, the aroma was intoxicating.
The orchestra and singers tuned their separate instruments.
Music and the singers made you anticipate how the evening
would turn out.
INT: LODGE DINING ROOM …NIGHT
Guests are there, dinner is served, quiet hum of conversation, and the
clicking of utensils.
ANNOUNCER, take the podium saying, "Ladies and
Gentlemen, welcome to the fabulous THUNDER BAY LODGE. … are
you ready for this evening?"
The room was filled with jovial agreement.
ANNOUNCER, answered, "Let's get it on. …Here is CAROL
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FINE, our singer, and folks she is fine in more ways than one, Miss Carol Fine.!
The shapely, extremely beautiful singer. "Hit it boys,"
Sang to the music, gyrating to the rhythm.
Dinner over, guests take to the dance floor to the songs of the
past and present.
ANNOUNCER, saying, "Ladies and gentlemen "We are here
tonight with a bit more pleasure…. To honor Mr. BOYD PERRY, for his
Philanthropic help in Africa. …He has built schools, orphanages, enlisted
friends to help with food and clothing, It is my pleasure to ask Mr. Perry
to the podium, for a few words." … Mr. Boyd Perry, ladies and gentlemen!"
Boyd comes to the stage, with lots of applause from the on lookers, and
says, "Thank you Ladies and Gentlemen for this great honor,"
A voice from the audience, yelled. "Liar, that man is a liar!
The audience was silent in awe of the woman who ran to
the stage, "… this man is a liar, deceitful, greedy murderer. … he killed my
mother, after looting villages in my country." He's a womanizer, who kept my
As you can see I'm of mixed race."
Boyd was struck silent because of her words.
ANDREA, continued, "He kept my mother, I guess he liked
her." Ten years, then killed her, when the saw me watching, the shot me in the back
when I turned to run… This ladies and gentlemen is my DNA, shows I am his
biological daughter." … Daddy … this packet is yours, I made copies."
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Two burley security guards rush in to take her our still screaming,
"He's a liar, deceitful, greedy, murderer!' as the guards dragged her out.
Announcer nervously spoke into the microphone, saying,
"Now that, that bit of drama is over… It is time for LIV and Fitzgerald Grants
dance of the evening, Miss Fine will sing their signature song.
The singer takes the mike, singing"AT Laaassst my love
has come along …"
Fitz and Liv came to the dance floor to start. Takes her
in his arms, they dance around the floor and other guest joined in.
Evening over.
HUCK, saying to Fitz, "We have located the man that
followed, Liv, we have eyes on him, the woman has not appeared yet. …
Quinn found she is this guy's twin sister, probably the reason she was the boss."
FITZ, ask, "When can we talk to them?"
HUCK, answered, "We will have one or both in the
office in two days, or die trying."
FITZ, said, "Okay… we'll be there. … Now I'll get my bride
home she is tired. Too much excitement."
INT: LIMOSINE … DAY
LIV, said happily, "Fitz this was the best party I have
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ever attended, you my darling made it happen."
He seemed to have to touch her or just be near, held her hand.
Fitz, said,"We are going to meet the man that has been
following you, Huck has eyes on him…. Quinn found the woman is his
twin sister, and probably the boss."
LIV, answered, "You know, I think there is more,
ANDREW was taking orders from someone, do you suppose the
Chairwoman of the GOP National Committee could be involved, somehow?"
ASSOCIATES OFFICES CONFERENCE ROOM… ALL ARE ASSEMBLED… DAY
Huck and Quinn ENTERED.
Huck, said, "We have him, LESTER SANDS outside, and
LINDA his sister is being followed now … no worry we'll have her by morning."
QUINN, added, CHESTER is outside, you want him here?"
Fitz nods.
HUCK raised his voice, says, "Bring him in Chester."
LESTER is shoved into the room by a little man, a midget,
to every one's surprise.
CHESTER, asked. "Here okay?"
Fitz having recovered nods.
LESTER, spoke, "I don't have to take shoving around by
this little so called man."
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Chester spoke in a surprisingly deep voice. Saying, "Lester here was one of the
The vice President was the go between.
No one ever saw Lester's, sister. …
LESTER, says angrily, "I'm a white man and don't have
to take this shit from a Dwarf!"
CHESTER, said, "The correct term is Midget, but I opt for
man. I'm a man just as you are, a little shorter but a man in the end."
Lester, shouts, "I want take this from that piece of shit!
I'll shoot his ass off."
CHESTER, says deadly calm, "Would you care to try?" His
dark eyes icy cold.
Lester raised his arm angrily to aim.
Chester swiftly fires twice one in Lester's out stretched
arm and the other in Lester's lower abdomen.
The Associates didn't have time to move, looked at
Chester with an air of respectable awe, Fitz shielded Liv.
Chester, ask. "Junior how many times have I told you
sleeve guns are still around?'…He twirls his gun on his trigger finger then
settled it back into the holster. Commenting, "I like to show off. ...He's okay
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now he has another limb out of commission, oh well some never learn."
"We will take care of him," Huck said.
Chester and Junior prepare to leave.
Fitz said"Before you leave HUCK and QUINN has
a proposition for you at our village in THUNDER BAY MAINE."
It could be to both our benefit. Stick around a while, while, we take care of
this business."
INT: TELEVISION STUDIO …NIGHT
News Hour.
"This is the CAITLAND CARVER NEWS, "We have with us
tonight ANDREA GOMEZ ALEXANDER. … Good evening Mrs. Alexander,
may I call you Andrea?"
Andrea nods.
Caitlyn says, "Let's get right to it, you wanted us to
allow you to tell your story about your father, before asking questions.
You have your request, the floor is all yours."
ANDREA, answered,"Yes I thank you for that…. Boyd
was my sperm donor, never a father." …He was a mercenary in his young years,
he looted, villages killing the people who lived there. ...Boyd bought
Congressmen, judges, even a Supreme Court JUSTICE. The Congressman
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and several others stole money from your federal government, off the top."
Caitlyn, said,"I must stop you there. …How was that
done? One can't just go to the Government ATM and just request money."
ANDREA answered. "It's a bit more sophisticated than
that and simple. ...The Congressman and his helpers, didn't take much all
at once, but from each government budget tiny bits on a monthly basis, not
enough to notice a few pennies taken, over years it amount up to billions."
ANDREA, answered by saying, "There were three
old poor boys from Arkansas." …
CAITLYN, saying, "What a plan. … This has been
a most informative segment." We have to stop for a break. Gotta, pay our bills."
She finished by shaking Andreas hand.
INT: FITZ' OFFICE …AFTERNOON
Chester, his son, Liv, Huck, Abby and Quinn were there.
FITZ, spoke saying, "Chester we have discussed
this and feel you and your people would be an asset to our organization.
If you approve, we will hire the ones you recommend. There is a
Village at THUNDER BAY, all the clean living you can stand."
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LIV, added,"We will arrange for you to live at
THUNDER BAY in the village." You will have jobs, Huck and Quinn will
explain everything to you, and whomever you want to know, what our
purpose is there."
INT: GRANT BEDROOM …NIGHT
Liv is applying lotion to her hands and arms.
LIV, saying, "I googled for information on Water Births
last week."
FITZ, ask. "Water Births, what is that?"
LIV, answered, "It's where the mother gives birth in the
bath tub or a large enough vessel for delivery."
FITZ says. "Olivia… you are going to drown my children …
what will they think of next?"
LIV, answered, "I ran it by Doctor Thomas today … she
said, disgusting. …So she agrees with you on that, after she explained it to
me, I agreed, it would be disgusting."
FITZ said, "It goes to show you can't do everything you
find on line, why is it disgusting?"
LIV, laughed, "All that blood … in the water with the baby."
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FITZ, answered, "Sweetheart stay off line." … How was
your check up?"
LIV replied. "Last check up we thought we saw twins,
today the doctor said she is positive she saw the shadow of a third baby,
…you go with me next time. …I have your copy of the sonogram for today.
Tell me what you think?"
Fitz, took the copy, looked at it under the light, then
Said, "It's clear to me there is a shadow in the background. … does this mean
we're having triplets?"
LIV, answered, "I think so, I only hope there are no more
hiding in there, three are getting heavy."
FITZ said. "I'll be with you all the …"
LIV, saying, "I hope so, you started this, I was minding
my own business, you sneaked up on me one night and you did this to me.
She continued laughing, saying "I enjoyed every bit, especially you, my
darling Fitz."
She kissed his face, he enjoyed it all.
INT: associates office …day
All are gathered. Liv invited a woman into the room.
LIV, said, "This is Mrs. RUTH GORDON, I have her
packet here, I want Mrs. Gordon to tell you what happened."
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RUTH, stood and said, "Last week my son had a study
session with a fellow student." The meeting never took place, his friend
was taken to the hospital for surgery." … CARLETON, had to run for the
elevator." He lost his notebook. Later a woman was murdered in that
building … my son lost the note pad in front of the murdered woman's door.
Six policemen came, one found the pad. … In the middle of the night they
arrested Carleton, and charged him with murder."
FITZ, asked, "How can we help you, Mrs. Gordon?"
RUTH, answered, "I was given this packet by an
unknown person." I found it in my locker today. I need to show you my son
in school, one that evening before being arrested, and college photos." …The
last one is how he was brought to court. "The photo, in jail his lip was split,
face swollen, abdomen with cuts and scratches, (Ruth spread the pictures
out in order), saying, "Look what the cops did to my son, to get a fake
confession."
The Associates look on with horror.
LIV, ask, "How did you get this information?"
RUTH, replied, "Some kind soul put it in my locker at
work." (tears flowed down her cheeks), she continued, "Just look what
the six cops did to my son!"
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FITZ, said, "We will look into this, ABBY I want
everybody on it, from beginning to the end." …Get Chester here as soon
as possible." … Abby, look into the legal aspects this is your case, get the help
of David if possible." … Listen folks I want every little detail tied up, before
going to court, okay guys we have work to do. Have a doctor look at
Carleton, right away."
Liv walked Ruth out.
Fitz and LIV, wait for Chester.
Chester and Junior, entered,"How can we help you sir?"
FITZ asked. "Did you get settled?"
Chester, replied "You sir, thanks for asking. … How
can we help you, sir?"
FITZ, said, "Did Huck, bring you up to speed?"
"Yes. … "Chester replied, "…it was one of my people
that left Ruth the packet, a nice hard working woman. … I know
Carleton he's a good young man. … Like his mom, follows the rules."
FITZ, said, "You and all the Associates will work
on this, this kind of brutality must stop."
CHESTER, said, "I have my people in strategic
places, we have done our home work, we're on it completely, and I'll
keep you updated… sir." he and Junior leave the room.
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INT: LIVS OFFICE … DAY
Fitz entered quietly, and stood looking down at his wife as she slept,
curled comfortably in the pillows."
FITZ caressed her gently:
Just as Andrea arrived.
Fitz greeted her.
FITZ, "Good morning, have a seat."
LIV, came in with her pillows still sleepy, asked, "Mind if I
sit in,"
ANDRREA, said, "No, not at all. … How much time do you
have left?"
LIV, answered, "Three weeks … I'm having a C section."
FITZ, took LIVs pillows and arranged them on the couch then helped Liv to
lie down. He asked, "Are you alright, comfortable?"
She nods, saying, "Thanks, dear."
FITZ, turned to Andrea, saying, "I ask
you here to bring you up to date." We had to negotiate with the Treasury
Department, on your behalf." …I'm getting ahead of myself. Your father…"
Andrea stopped him and said, "Not my father, he was
just my sperm donor."
FITZ, continued, "Okay … sperm donor, or biological
Father, was the leader of the three boys that left Arkansas. … Boyd went
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first, became a mercenary, in South America. He and his crew looted,
raped, and killed many people in the villages of Chile."
FITZ, paused momentarily, "When he returned
he had a plan to make them lots of money. … Thurman Allan and Mortimer
Hogg, were followers. Old Mort's family had a small bank in that little town
in Arkansas that is how the three of them sent their money off shore to
various, financial institutions." … Mort now is in the nut house counting
imaginary, money."
ANDREA said. "This is getting involved."
FITZ, chuckled, saying,"This is only half of it,
they racked in over the years twenty billion dollars each give or take a
million or two." We negotiated with the Treasury
Department, they took eighteen billion dollars from each. You are Boyd's
only child and two billion is yours."
ANDREA, said,"I don't want that dirty money."
FITZ, stopped her, "Think of how that money,
dirty or not it will help the poor and the needy. … Thurman and Mortimer's
will go to their charitable endeavors' … the Hogg bank is in ruin, because of
their help in hiding the money for years." Mortimer's parents are devastated."
ANDREA, said, "I bleed for them, I have reconsidered,
…and you are right, that money will do a lot of good. I'll take it. … I hate to
cut this short, but my plane leaves in two hours. You have papers for me?"
She signed the documents and left hurriedly.
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INT: ABBY'S OFFICE…DAY
Abby, Huck, and Quinn went over numerous folders, papers were
scattered on the table.
Chester and Junior entered loaded with boxes.
QUINN, observed, "Chester you and Junior are loaded."
CHESTER, answered, "This a lot, of what you need for your
law suit."
for you to check."
ABBY, as she looked at papers, said, "How did you find
all this?"
CHESTER, answered "They had a computer Geek squad, that
was top notch."
better." He turned to go, saying, "Well, … gotta go, … work to do,… come on Junior."
as they left the room.
Fitz and Liv entered, he said,"I see you are all working. … I'm taking
Liv to THUNDER BAY, to make sure everything is ready."
LIV, agreed."I am ready now, I'm tired. …See you in three weeks."
Quinn, says, "I know you'll be alright."
LIV, said, "Thank … heavens, I need a rest. … I look forward to sleeping
on my stomach again." … I want a bath in my new bath tub 'again'."
FITZ, laughed saying, "I can attest to that."
They leave the office, Fitz' hand at Livs back for support.
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INT: Limousine … day
Liv, SAID, "Oh, my, Fitz I think my water just broke,"
'water drained from the car seat to the floor'
FITZ, Yelled, "JOHN, call the doctor, quick, man the
babies are coming."
JOHN, said, "Yes sir, I dialed I'm waiting for the doctor to
come to the phone, his nurse went for him. …I told her what the problem is. …
Mr. Grant you will help your wife if you be as calm as possible. I have four, I
know after four of my own… I'll keep the phone open."
They neared the gates of Thunder Bay.
LIV continued, "I'm early, that's not good.
Sweetheart, call the doctor." The first cramp hit, she yelled, "Oh Fitz, we'd
better hurry, something's wrong!" As another really true pain struck, Liv
was bent over with agony.
LIV whispered, "Hurry," and passed out in Fitz' arms…
FITZ, shouted, "John give this damn car the gas, Liv has
fainted, go directly to the dispensary! Hurry! damn it. …Liv! … baby, oh God."
when he saw the stream of blood. The car came to a screeching halt before
the dispensary." Fitz grabbed Livs limp body and carried her bodily into the
surgery suite, which was set up and fully equipped. Fitz gently placed her limp
body on the surgical table.
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DR. ANN KELLY, followed Fitz inside, she went to work, as the other doctors
rushed in.
DR, David MARENO, said, after his examination,
"We're good, the babies are all okay, we got this … FITZ, get changed,
you have work to do while we take care of Liv, okay folks we have a
C section to perform."
Fitz, relieved, went to the dressing room. To shed his water, blood
soaked clothes.
DR. JULIE WONG observed all stages of the procedures.
Fitz returned as the first surgical incision was done, then took his place
beside Liv, near the nurse anesthetist, JOAN GARLAND.
HOURS later.
Liv awoke whispering, "Our, babies, how are our
babies? are they alright, … I had to leave you in the car."
FITZ, answered, "They are fine, I am the
total wreck, while you slumbered in you drug fill sleep. I need a
rest now."
LIV, laughed sleepily, pushed the covers
back, saying,"Crawl in, we'll rest together."
FITZ, said, "I'll sit here, there's a folding bed on the way. You sleep
I'll rest when that comes."
Fitz kissed Liv as she fell asleep, curled up in the pillows.
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INT CAR: CHESTER DIALS A NUMBER …. DAY
ABBY, answered, saying, "Hello, Chester, do you have more
information for me."
INTERCUT TELEPHONE CONVERSATION:
CHESTER, answered, "Yes, I'll send it by messenger. …I hear
the trial has been postponed until after the first of the year."
ABBY, said, "That's gives us more time to gather information
on the cops, I want to know everything about them, CARLETON needs
satisfaction and so does his mother. We are working toward that end, with your
help."
CHESTER, said, "I checked you out and find you are worth-
while organization."
ABBY answered, "I'm glad you and your group will be
joining us here at GRANT and ASSOCIATES." Thanks for your information,
it's invaluable, keep it coming."
CHESTER, said, "You can bank on it."
The connection was broken.
INT: THUNDER BAY MANOR… DAY
Liv and Fitz, sat with the babies, said,
"You notice anything about the kids eyes…"
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Liv sat up, grabs her abdomen in pain.
LIV, answered, anxious, "No, what's wrong with
my babies' eyes?"
FITZ, concern for Liv, said, "Darling are you in pain? …
I shouldn't have made you laugh, I didn't think about your surgery,
… I'm sorry baby."Fitz held her.
LIV, ask, "Fitz, what's wrong with the babies eyes?"
Fitz answered, "Actually nothing is wrong. … One has my
color eyes, one brown, and my baby girl has hazel eyes. … I thought it unusual."
Liv was quiet momentarily, then burst out laughing, forgetting
her incision too. She said, "Oooo ouch damn! it hurts like crazy,
that hurts, but it is funny."
She lay back carefully on the bed holding her abdomen.
INT: BEDROOM AT THUNDER BAY MANOR… DAY
The sun through the bedroom window was bright and warm. Liv sat on the
lounge watching her babies with their nurses.
Fitz enters, kissed Liv.
Fitz said, "You did good and I'm pleased with the product."
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Their eyes fascinate me; do you think we could do that again?"
LIV turned to stare at him several seconds, saying,
"Fitz, really."
He answered, smiling, "Just asking, and curious."
LIV, said, "You know what curiosity did to the cat?"
FITZ, replied, "Yes, satisfaction brought him back,
… there is always another chance. … I'm glad we have, double everything."
Fitz sat beside Liv on the lounge; she turned to rest on his chest.
"This … baby is satisfaction." Fitz said.
The babies slept, under the watchful eyes of the nurses.
INT: Dining room …lunch
Fitz, and Liv, greeted their medical crew.
Gifts are placed at each seat.
FITZ, said, "Liv and I would like you to autograph the
books for our children, In memory of their birth, our personal
Physician, Dr. Ann Kelly, Dr. David Moreno, of mixed race,
Multiple birth specialist, Dr. Julie Wong, a specialist in her field, of
Plastic Surgery.
Nurses: June Gomez, nurse anesthetist, Betty Palomore,
Assisted, Dr. Moreno, Jackie Watson multiple birth nurse
specialist. All signed with a comment.
Luncheon is served.
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INT: Conference room …Day
Fitz and Liv, entered with a stroller and two boys, Fitz had a carryall with
his baby girl sleeping, close to his chest.
FITZ, smiled, said, "Here we are six week later.
Completely domesticated, and loving every minute."
There were ooooo and ahhhhh from the friends gathered there.
CHESTER, arrived and joined them, saying,
"Mr. Grant, I never said, but my wife is a midwife, delivers all or most
of the children in our colony."
FITZ nods and smiled.
CHESTER, continued, "I have something to run by you."
FITZ, answered, "Okay, tell us."
CHESTER, saying, "I have someone I need to hire, but
he is a mute, invaluable when it comes to undercover work, he reads lips. …
Since the cochlea implant he has twenty five percent hearing in one ear.
… I want to know if I can bring him on board."
Fitz answered,"I told you if you want someone and trust
them, you have the last word, I would hire him. Where do we stand on the
Carleton, case?"
"They keep postponing the court date, but it gives us
time, to research the policemen backgrounds." Sir it's almost in the bag,
we're on this one and we will tie it up tight," Chester replied.
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ABBY, said,"I see the labels … what are the babies names?"
FITZ, replied, "CT, Christopher Thomas, RF, Raymond
Fitzgerald, and last but not least, KA, Kelli Anne all mine."
QUINN, said, "They are identical except for their eyes, all
different color eyes,"
ABBY, added, "The hair is the same color but the texture
is slightly different, you couldn't ever do that again."
FITZ smiled said,"I've been trying to talk LIV into doing it
again …"
LIV, replied, "Fitz … really… yeah right."
FITZ shrugged his shoulders, saying, "Just asking dear.
Now we can get down to the business at hand."
They open the folders in front of them.
"We checked with financials down stairs, our
business is booming, Liv and I are going to check to see if we can go
International next year." We'll keep in touch." Fitz said.
LIV, added, "We want your input, now that you
have equal voting rights. … What do you think?"
HUCK, said, "We can always try, nothing beats
trying but a failure, go for it, we got this here. … Chester is one of
the best addition."
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LIV, said,"We decided we would go when the children
are little older, out of diapers at least."
FITZ, added,"In the mean time, we make contact with
those we know. … Now we have to get the gang home for their evening
activities."
Goodbyes from everyone.
INT: NURSERY … NIGHT
Liv and Fitz stood looking at their sleeping babies.
LIV, said, "That picture is all good with the world."
Fitz, his arm around Livs shoulder, saying "We will
keep it that way, sweetheart."
Later, Grant bedroom, Liv stood in the doorway.
She said, "Fitz, dear come to me, share my dressing
gown."
(she open the gown showed her half naked body)
LIV, continued, "I want to dance with you, feel
your body against mine, and listen to your heart beat, I need you …"
Fitz walked to her.
LIV, paused, then said," I want to be kissed until
I'm breathless, by you."
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She circled her arms around him, his hands were under
the robe, he drew her to him.
Livs body was pressed the full length against Fitz'
as they swayed to the music.
Liv raised her arms, around his neck to be held,
closer, "Let's dance, slowly, nothing wild and fast, you and me
always, I want you to take me to bed, and make love to
me, as only you can, (whispered) I love you Fitzgerald Thomas Grant."
After the dance, he took her to bed.
INT: Grant bedroom … Day
They awoke in each other's arms, to birds chirping, the
sun bright and warm.
LIV, kissed Fitz awake, saying, "Good morning sleepy
head."
Fitz, answered sleepily, "After last night, I was wiped out,
… How are you, did I hurt you?" he touched her body gently.
"I'm fine, you felt good." Liv replied.
She changed the mood to serious.
LIV, continued, "We need to talk, about our
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Future, sometime, in the days to come, but not now, I want you to hold
me, and we can have a bath in that lovely bath tub."
She snuggled into the pillows against his chest.
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