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FADE IN:
INT. KEVIN'S APARTMENT
We open up to the face of a clock, and then the CAMERA PANS down and we can see Kevin's small and run down apartment. It had clothes thrown all over the place, clocks filled the room, and the dishes weren't cleaned. KEVIN is 26 years old; and is tall, handsome, and built. He sits on a chair nervously looking towards ROLAND RAYBURN. Roland age 30 wears a brown suit and a black tie with slicked back hair.
KEVIN
So no one will ever know what I tell you?
ROLAND
I promised you patient client confidentiality… anything you tell me I will keep a secret. What's troubling you?
KEVIN
I… I killed my girl friend; I killed her and chopped her into little pieces… I didn't mean to, the urge… the feeling… it just took over.
ROLAND
I see…
KEVIN
I wasn't a killer before any of this happened… I wasn't!
ROLAND
I understand Kevin, calm down… tell me what happened. From the beginning.
EXT. CENTRAL PARK- NIGHT- FLASHBACK
Kevin and his girl friend, MARIA (23 years old, attractive, long flowing blonde hair) walk through Central Park.
KEVIN (V.O.)
Everything was going perfectly fine, we were laughing, smiling… I… I loved her more than anything.
MARIA
You're funny, you know that?
KEVIN
I guess it runs in the family.
KEVIN (V.O.)
I never wanted to hurt her… I never wanted to hurt her… I…
KEVIN
So how's work over at BIOTECH industries?
MARIA
Work's going great… we're ahead of schedule actually.
KEVIN
Do you want to go back to my apartment?
MARIA
I don't know… it's getting awfully late.
KEVIN
Come on… it will be fun.
Maria looks towards Kevin's eyes, and she couldn't refuse.
MARIA
When you put it that way.
Kevin smiles…
KEVIN (V.O.)
I just wanted to take her back to my place, what guy doesn't want to be excited every once in a while?
INT. KEVIN'S APARTMENT- FLASHBACK
Everything was clean, the clocks were still there… it is a well cared for environment. Kevin and Maria begin to kiss.
INT. KEVIN'S APARTMENT
Kevin looks towards Roland with horror…
KEVIN
What ever happened next, I wasn't planning on it… why did I have to kill her?
INT. KEVIN'S APARTMENT- FLASHBACK
Maria and Kevin were both on the sofa, on top of each other, clothes off. Kevin looks into her eyes.
KEVIN
I…
Kevin's begins to stare towards Maria with hatred.
MARIA (V.O.)
Biotech… Biotech… Biotech…
Kevin screams out of anger and he punches Maria, she is knocked unconscious.
MARIA (V.O.)
Biotech… Biotech…
Kevin walks over towards the drawers and grabs a knife; he walks back towards Maria tears in his eyes…
KEVIN
I'm sorry.
JUMP CUT:
Kevin was kneeling on the floor nailing the floor planks back into the floor.
MARIA (V.O.)
Biotech… Biotech…
Kevin looks up and screams out of anger.
INT. KEVIN'S APARTMENT
Kevin looks towards Roland with the same look of anger.
KEVIN
I never meant to kill her.
ROLAND
I'm sure you didn't… it was an accident.
KEVIN
Biotech… Biotech… Biotech…
Kevin takes out a gun and points it towards Roland.
KEVIN
You did this to me!
Kevin is about to fire, when he stops and he looks down towards the gun.
KEVIN
No… they did this to me…
ROLAND
You're insane Kevin.
KEVIN
I am not insane!
Sweat begins to pour down his face as he stares towards Roland, tears in his eyes.
KEVIN
I'm not.
Kevin scrambles to the ground and begins to rip up the floor planks from the ground.
KEVIN
Where is she!
Kevin searches the floor frantically.
KEVIN
She was right here- I swear to God, she was right here!
Kevin looks towards Roland. He grins, sadistically.
KEVIN
They did this! Biotech did this! It's a conspiracy- it must be destroyed!
EXT.BIOTECH- NIGHT
Biotech is a small building, with lush vegetation. A car quickly drives into the parking lot, the driver's door opens and Kevin steps out… he has a bomb strapped to his chest. He grabs an axe from inside of the car.
KEVIN
I will not let you do this to me!
Kevin walks towards the entrance into the building; he uses the axe to chop through the door.
INT. BIOTECH- HALLWAYS
Kevin walks through the hallways, almost as though sleep walking.
INT. BIOTECH- LABORATORY
A scientist looks up from his work and he sees Kevin walk past the window that overlooked the hallways.
INT. BIOTECH- HUMAN TESTING
Against the left wall, written in yellow were the underlined words HUMAN TESTING. The door opens and Kevin walks in, his eyes dart back and forth… he looks down towards the bomb strapped to his chest and smiles.
KEVIN
Tonight it ends…
EXT.BIOTECH- NIGHT
Biotech explodes; the wind blows the trees over practically upon impact. Roland, however was standing still looking upon the destruction, he grins and then slightly chuckles.
ROLAND
You always were my best patient.
Roland walks away
JUMP TO OPENING CREDITS
INT. DAILY BUGLE- JAMESON'S OFFICE
Urich walks into Jameson's office.
JAMESON
Why are you still here!
URICH
I'm working on a report JJ.
JAMESON
I don't care if you're working on the Mona Lisa… get over to Biotech immediately, before anyone else does god damn it! We need that story!
URICH
Alright JJ, I'll do that.
JAMESON
Then why are you still in my office! Go and get me that story!
Urich shakes his head ok and immediately gets out of the office.
JUMP SHOT:
INT. POLICE HEADQUARTERS- GEORGE'S OFFICE
George sits at his desk browsing through the computer files… all of the files are headlines, picture renderings and rumors about Spider-Man.
GEORGE
What's your secret?… Who are you?
Patrick walks into the room and George quickly turns off the computer.
PATRICK
What you working on?
GEORGE
Business… what happened on level 3?
PATRICK
I already told you George, he was dead when I got there.
GEORGE
I just find it ironic.
PATRICK
So do I…
GEORGE
I checked the tapes.
PATRICK
And?
GEORGE
When you walked in he was alive, when you walked out he was gone, missing completely out of his cell.
PATRICK
So? What are you suggesting GS? That I killed him?
GEORGE
It's possible.
PATRICK
Why don't we stay out of each other's business from now on?
GEORGE
I can't… you know that. Besides, Millar was crucial to the case, that makes it my business.
PATRICK
How's the wife?
George looks up towards Patrick with burning hatred.
GEORGE
Get the hell out Patrick, before I do something I regret!
Patrick grins and exits the office… George looks down towards a picture of his whole family together and a single tear falls down his eyes. The phone rings and he picks it up.
GEORGE
Captain Stacy here… you heard what?… Yes, I'll be over there right away.
FADE TO:
EXT. BIOTECH INDUSTRIES
Urich stands outside of Biotech, news camera and reporters are cluttered around him.
URICH
Biotech…
The manager walks up towards him, his name was GREG.
GREG
Urich? Urich from the Daily Bugle?
URICH
Who's asking?
GREG
I run this place, or actually used to.
URICH
Have any enemies?
GREG
Not that I'm aware of.
URICH
Well, I'd suggest you start thinking of some… because someone obviously didn't want this place to be left standing… what kind of research did you do?
GREG
Biological, it's in the name.
URICH
Anyone that works here ever have a grudge against you or the company? What about the test subjects, what happened to them?
GREG
I know that you're more than a reporter Urich, a detective sounds more like it.
URICH
What are you suggesting?
GREG
We help each other. I need the person that did this found, you need a story. I have a lead that I'd like you to look into.
URICH
Who?
INT. VAN
Inside of the van there is computer equipment scattered all around. TV monitors mostly.
GREG
It's the 21st century Urich, you have to be careful… I was…
Urich looks towards the monitor to see a close up of Kevin.
URICH
That's the guy?
GREG
As far as we can tell… now here's the strange part, as far as we know he isn't connected to Biotech in any way, except for one. He had a girl friend, she was my secretary. Her name is Mariah Sales. The same night Biotech was destroyed, was the last time anyone ever heard from her.
URICH
And you think she pushed him into doing this?
GREG
As I said, I don't know what to think Urich. Maybe she was able to persuade him, maybe she wasn't even involved. But, I trust your natural instincts- don't let me down.
Urich looks towards the face of Kevin in the monitor again and then back towards Greg.
URICH
I'll see what I can do.
FADE TO:
INT. SAVRONI'S APARTMENT
The apartment is clean, George looks down towards an elderly man MR. SAVRONI.
GEORGE
And you said you heard screaming?
SAVRONI
Yes… a man and a woman… I was frightened.
GEORGE
Why didn't you call earlier Mr. Savroni?
SAVRONI
Because I was afraid, that he might find out.
GEORGE
I see, any idea of where this screaming noise could have come from?
SAVRONI
From one of the rooms to my right, that's all I know… I wish I could be of more help…
George shakes his head ok, but inside he felt as though it was a lost case.
SAVRONI
Wait, there's one more thing… I heard him screaming the word… Biotech.
George looks towards him with a raised eyebrow.
INT. DINER- AFTERNOON
George drinks his afternoon coffee looking down towards the files of Biotech, Urich approaches him.
URICH
It blew up you know, no need for stock options.
George looks up and to see Urich.
GEORGE
Ben? Haven't seen you for years.
URICH
How's your family doing?
GEORGE
Great… couldn't be better. Have you been following me Urich?
URICH
No, I was put on this case… here's the deal though; I tell you what I know. You bring me in, let me work with you… you get your case, I get my story… everyone wins.
GEORGE
Just like old times Urich?
URICH
Just like old times.
GEORGE
What do you know?
URICH
The woman's name is Mariah Sales, her boy friend was the one that blew Biotech to smithereens… now the question is why would he do it.
GEORGE
You do know that she's dead, right?
URICH
What?
GEORGE
We don't know who killed her… but, when we found the body- let's just say it was no pretty picture, chopped up like something out of an Edgar Allen Poe story.
URICH
There's gotta be an answer, something left- just not found yet.
GEORGE
I never understood Urich, you're probably just as good a cop as I am. Why'd you become a reporter anyways?
URICH
I had enough problems in my life, didn't feel like adding life threatening job to the pot.
INT. OSBORN MANSION- HARRY'S OFFICE
Harry is currently at the pool table, playing pool against a fellow worker against his age. While the board members sat around watching.
HARRY
You see… if you lose track of your mark you're always going to falter.
Harry walks over with the poker, towards a ball.
HARRY
But if you keep your eyes focused, you pay attention… you can kill two birds with one stone.
Harry hits the ball and it hits another ball, both going into the corner hole.
HARRY
That is exactly what I'm trying to do here.
BOARD MEMBER 1
But, Harry… your father gave you direct orders.
HARRY
My father, has told me many things in the past… none of which were ever true.
BOARD MEMBER2
We need to make cut backs Harry, it's how corporations stay alive. We can't just go around shutting down projects whenever we god damn feel like it.
HARRY
I'm not. But, you have to understand one thing. My father may be related to me biologically, but when it comes to the ethical standards of right and wrong- in comparison, I'm a genius.
BOARD MEMBER 1
That project has been in the works since your father started the company.
HARRY
I know, and so far every test subject has shown a wide range of defects. Insanity, super human strength, persuasion; we must shut that project down, if not for halting my father from firing more people than he already has, then for safety alone.
BOARD MEMBER 3
You're going up against a giant, son. You're father will tear you apart.
HARRY
That's the same thing that the townsfolk told David, before he went and slung Goliath with a single sling shot.
The door opens and Megan enters the room.
MEGAN
Harry you're two O' clock appointment is here.
HARRY
Already?
(glances at his watch)
It's only 1:30.
Megan shrugs and leaves the room… Harry hits the last ball into the hole and he goes to put it back in the holder.
HARRY
If you'd excuse me, I have a very important… client.
The board members shake their heads ok and vacate.
HARRY
Good game…
The worker shakes his head ok and exits the room. Harry walks over towards the phone and presses a button.
HARRY
Send him in.
The doors open again and Roland enters.
ROLAND
Mr. Osborn I presume.
HARRY
Harry. You're early.
ROLAND
My schedule got moved around.
HARRY
I see, you know I was holding an important meeting don't you.
ROLAND
Yes, but that can wait.
HARRY
Yeah, I guess it can actually.
Harry goes over to pour himself wine, then he looks towards Roland.
HARRY
Bourbon?
ROLAND
No thanks.
Harry pours a glass and places the wine bottle back.
HARRY
So tell me, is it true? What the add says?
ROLAND
And that would be?
HARRY
No one will ever know, that I'm seeing a quack.
ROLAND
I prefer the term doctor, over quack.
HARRY
So? You didn't answer my question.
ROLAND
They will never know Harry, according to them I'm an employee under Oscorp.
HARRY
That's quite a promise you made, patient client confidentiality.
ROLAND
I find that it benefits me, as much as or even more so than the patient himself. So tell me, what exactly is your problem Harry?
HARRY
I've been having dreams.
EXT. NEW YORK CITY
The camera flies through New York until we see Oscorp in the background.
INT. OSCORP- HALLWAY
The orchestra cues, JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME plays while Norman Osborn walks through the hallways of the company that he had built with his own hands. As he passes through, everyone's attention gets turned towards him. Wondering what their manager was doing back.
EXT. CENTRAL PARK- NIGHT
Peter and Gwen walk along Central Park at the cold of night.
PETER
So how are you recovering since last week?
GWEN
I'm going by, but you gotta admit having a shape shifter on your back is anyone's nightmare.
PETER
At least you're safe.
GWEN
I still can't come to understand how you quite managed to pull that off.
Peter shrugs as though it was nothing.
PETER
Comes with the territory, follow Spider-Man around all day and you're bound to eventually learn some moves.
GWEN
So how did your aunt react when she found out?
PETER
She was proud of me, but yet that didn't stop the lectures…
GWEN
About what?
Peter looks towards her.
GWEN (CONT'D)
Oh… when did she find out?
PETER
Apparently she knew the whole time.
GWEN
Go figure, keeping it a secret all that time.
Peter and Gwen look towards each other and share a smile.
PETER
So how are you and Flash?
GWEN
Nothing could be better, he's fine… yeah… so I heard there was a possible thing going on between you and Betty- any truth?
PETER
I really don't know how these rumors start, but… no it's not. We're just colleagues that share the same interest.
INT. OSCORP- MEETING ROOM
Harry looks out the window. He glances behind his shoulder to see Norman staring in towards him.
HARRY
Dad?
Norman looks towards his son frowning with disapproval.
NORMAN
When I left Oscorp in your control, I had a hunch that the company that I built with my own two hands would fall apart and crumble.
HARRY
Dad, I know what I'm doing.
NORMAN
Oh and what exactly is that Harry?
HARRY
I'm looking out for the interest of my workers not my father, who couldn't even manage a couple of extra bucks to save his own son's life.
NORMAN
I had to do what I had to do Harry.
HARRY
If it wasn't for Spider-Man I would be dead right now Dad.
NORMAN
If I had handed over the money they would have seen weakness, I can't have that.
HARRY
No instead you'd rather stay at the top, while those closest to you die. Like mom.
NORMAN
Don't you dare bring your mother up in this conversation Harry! This is between you and me.
HARRY
When you're done showing me off in front of public face are you going to kill me too?
Norman frowns.
NORMAN
You know perfectly well son that you're mother died from lung cancer, I always told her smoking would eventually kill her.
Harry looks towards his father with anger.
HARRY
I know that you didn't come back for father and son time dad, so tell me what brought you back to the city?
NORMAN
I'm going to make sure that this following business transaction goes through the way I see fit.
HARRY
Meaning cut backs, as usual. Dad you know that project is dangerous!
NORMAN
That's one of the most important projects we have at Oscorp Harry! If you turn away when the going gets rough, you're only going to be eaten up alive. And son, I did the best I could with your ransom.
HARRY
You wouldn't even care if I died.
Harry pushes his way past his father and exits the room, Menken walks towards Norman who was standing there emotionless.
MENKEN
Sir, I think we will be able to gather a press junket in three days.
Norman shakes his head ok.
NORMAN
I knew that leaving Harry in charge was a bad idea straight from the gecko.
INT. PARKER FAMILY HOME- FAMILY ROOM
Aunt May was watching the television.
INT. AUDITORIUM- POLITICAL ASSEMBLY
STEWART WARD, stood at the podium.
STUART WARD
My fellow Americans, our city is in need of safety, over the years I've watched as people died. Falling to their knees in this city, I've heard stories of the Kingpin. People being afraid to exit their home at night, due to getting mugged or worse. That is not what our city was meant to be! I remember a time in which there was no fear… was- no fear… holding us down, keeping us back. I promise this fine city that if you elect me senator I will clean this city of the criminals and so called 'kingpins' that infest our daily lives. I will ensure, that in this city- you'll never be afraid of the dark again… thank you.
INT. PARKER FAMILY HOME- FAMILY ROOM
Peter walks in.
PETER
Hey.
May jumps startled.
MAY
Peter, I didn't know you would be home so early.
Peter shrugs.
PETER
I guess this a first then.
MAY
I went to go see Ben today…
PETER
Oh?
MAY
I miss him so much… this city needs someone to protect it. So that it doesn't happen again.
ANNOUNCER (TV)
Vote Steward Ward to be your next senator.
MAY
Elections are coming up.
PETER
You already know my position on Ward, Aunt May, too many unknowns… almost as though he's hiding something.
MAY
Doesn't everybody?
Peter looks towards May uneasily.
INT. MORGUE- HALLWAYS
George and Urich walk along the hallways, towards their destination. The rotting away corpse of Megan.
GEORGE
If you want to turn back Ben…
Urich looks towards George and shakes his head no.
URICH
I have a feeling there's something your "supposed" team of experts missed.
GEORGE
This coming from a man who claims Big Foot exists.
URICH
He does… I saw him with my own two eyes, would they lie?
INT. MORGUE- ROOM
Urich enters first and he can see the outline of a woman's body on a gurney, a plastic substance wrapped over her.
URICH
So, here she is… or what's left of her.
Urich takes off the wrap and sees that she was crudely sewn back together.
URICH
Someone needs to take home ec.
GEORGE
Did you come here to crack jokes Urich?
Urich begins to inspect the body.
URICH
Helps me relax… It's a defense mechanism
URICH
(sarcastic)
Deep inside I'm a scared little boy. That's all that counts.
Urich pulls the wrap down and looks at her bare chest, he sees a scar just under her right breast and rubs his hand across it, and then similarly to Holmes finding a clue, he grins with pride.
GEORGE
What is it?
URICH
A signature… or… wait…
Urich's hand continues to travel across the woman's chest… as though he was reading Braille.
URICH
I need a magnify glass
George looks around and then he finally finds one, handing it over to Urich. Urich bends down closer.
POV. URICH
We scan the naked flesh, and then a message comes into focus… HELP ME…
POV. NORMAL
Urich looks back towards George, frightened and then back towards the body.
URICH
I… agh… you're not going to believe this-
George raises his right eyebrow, you must be out of your mind Urich.
URICH (CONT'D)
It's a… well, I never saw anything like it before… perhaps you did, perhaps you didn't.
GEORGE
Get to the point Urich.
URICH
Help me.
GEORGE
What?
Urich looks back towards the body
URICH
Help me…
(to George)
You can check if you like.
GEORGE
Self infliction, it's normal… well, in my… you get the point-
URICH
Look deeper
GEORGE
Help me?… You think her killer allowed her to carve a sentimental message into her chest for the cops? Guys like him hate the fuzz.
URICH
That's not it… I think the "killer"… Kevin… wrote the message.
George couldn't hold himself back from laughter at the very notion.
GEORGE
Yeah sure, that's a first. Come on Urich, think here! For crying out loud.
URICH
I am.
GEORGE
The killer wanted help? So he killed somebody. Does that make sense to you?
URICH
I know how it sounds… trust me… but what if it was him?
GEORGE
What are you saying Urich?
Urich grins.
URICH
Have you ever heard of mind control? The art of Persuasion? I don't think he killed her. I think someone told him to kill her… and this was his last chance at human contact. He was able to get free.
Urich looks back towards the body
URICH (CONT'D)
To send us this.
GEORGE
Even if it is true, Urich- it sends us back to the beginning, who.
Urich shrugs
URICH
At least we have an idea… from here we can narrow it down. Before he sends another "hit man" to do his bidding.
INT. MIDTOWN HIGH SCHOOL- LIBRARY
Peter sits at a desk, his history book in front of him. Jason approaches him.
JASON
Not interrupting am I?
PETER
What would give you that idea?
JASON
Oh, I don't know… maybe that your head is whammed into that book.
Peter shrugs.
PETER
Home work.
Jason looks down at the page.
JASON
The John F. Kennedy assassination- Peter that's about five chapters ahead of the class.
PETER
And on the X-Files top ten list of unexplained events.
JASON
Oooh… a conspiracy theory huh? Haven't had one of those in quite a while. So, you heard the big news about Oscorp?
Peter squints his eyes and looks up towards Jason.
PETER
Big news?
JASON
Yeah, Norman's back in the city that never sleeps.
PETER
Back?
JASON
Yeah, you should read the newspaper more often.
(beat)
So, I know that- in "theory" you already asked Gwen out, but… dude, sooner or later she's not going to wait for you to ask her anymore, she'll move on.
PETER
Hey, it wasn't my fault I was tied up in the boiler room… remember?
JASON
Yeah, I remember… but, come on! You're not telling me that the only way you'd ever ask Gwen out, is if someone morphed into you.
PETER
I was going to ask her.
JASON
Well, the dance may be over my friend… but, you still have your shot you know.
Peter and Jason stop and they look towards Gwen, who was at a computer.
JASON
Here's your chance, go ask her.
PETER
To do what?
JASON
Anything.
PETER
You know, I promised Professor Warren that I would stop by… I'm already late, gotta run.
JASON
She's not going to wait forever Pete.
Peter walks away.
JUMP CUT:
INT. OSBORN MANSION- HALLWAYS
Peter begins to walk towards Harry's office; with every step he takes he's able to hear Harry more clearly.
HARRY
He left me there to die… He left me there to die… to die… I have to kill him… I have to make him pay, suffer… he left me there to die.
INT. OSBORN MANSION- HARRY'S OFFICE
Peter walks into the living room seeing Harry sitting on the carpet staring towards the fire.
PETER
Hia Harry.
Harry doesn't break his stare. Peter begins to walk towards him feeling more and more uneasy as he approaches.
HARRY
I should have killed him…
Harry continues to stare into the fire as it cackles… in the fire a face can be seen made of flames, it looked like that of a goblin. Peter sits down next to Harry and looks towards his friend.
PETER
Harry?
Harry immediately snaps out of it and looks towards Pete.
HARRY
Peter?
Harry stands up acting as though nothing happened at all.
HARRY
What are you doing here?
PETER
I was in the neighborhood, thought I would stop by. Who were you talking to?
Harry looks towards Peter with confusion and back towards the fire.
HARRY
I… I don't know.
INT. MIDTOWN HIGH SCHOOL- NEWSPAPER ROOM
Betty is working on another article, Gwen walks in.
GWEN
Hey…
Betty looks up
BETTY
Oh, hey Gwen.
Betty stands up and goes across the room to the filing cabinets and begins to search through them…
GWEN
By any chance did you see Peter around?
BETTY
No I haven't, in fact I haven't even seen him all day.
GWEN
You look busy.
BETTY
Huh?… Oh, yeah… Oscorp is holding another press junket and you know, reporter's instinct to jump at the first gun shot.
GWEN
Well, if you see him around…
Betty shakes her head ok
BETTY
Will do.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- OPPOSITE ROOFTOP- NIGHT
Harry looks down towards the stage from a rooftop above… it had a perfect birds eye view. Norman approaches him from behind, he places a hand on his son's shoulder, who quickly shoves it off.
NORMAN
It has to be done son.
HARRY
What about the people who's lives you ruined? What about the workers whose lives you will destroy? Do they not matter?
NORMAN
Son, it's business… sometimes you have to make cut backs for the better good of the company.
HARRY
Better good? So, laying off more than five hundred dedicated and loyal workers who depend on their jobs- is considered a good thing?
NORMAN
Sometimes son, there has to be sacrifices.
HARRY
I'm sure that's easy for you to say dad. It's not like you have anything to lose. I know your moral obligations, sacrifice for the better good- not for the company, but for the man. Isn't that right dad? You know you're right, I do understand… you were going to sacrifice the life of your own son to a maniac- just so you didn't look weak… because, jeez… what would that do to your precious reputation?
NORMAN
Harry it's not like that.
HARRY
I'm sick of you telling me what it is and what it's not like. You don't know what it was like, I went through hell- and now, thanks to Spider-Man, the so called menace to society, I'm free again.
Norman frowns.
NORMAN
If you even try to pull any stunt son, I will personally have you removed from the company. Do you understand me?
Harry shakes his head no in anger.
HARRY
By doing what you do dad, makes enemies. Envious laid off workers, test subjects who were given death instead of life. I'm starting to think you're running a prison camp, more than a company.
Norman, couldn't hold back his anger, and punches Harry in the face knocking him down to the ground.
NORMAN
What do you know Harry? You know nothing, you're just like your mother… weak.
Harry wipes the blood away from his mouth and spits out. He looks back to see his father walking down the stairs, exiting the rooftop.
INT. DAILY BUGLE- URICH'S OFFICE
Urich is in his office looking over a newspaper, when an add catches his eye.
INT. POLICE HEADQUARTERS- GEORGE'S OFFICE
George currently checks over more articles surrounding the mystery of Spider-Man, when he hears a KNOCK… on his door. He looks up to see Urich standing in the door way.
URICH
George.
GEORGE
Why am I not surprised.
Urich enters.
URICH
I don't see this as being a start to a very good friendship.
(beat)
anyways
(holds up a manila folder)
I found some circumstantiating evidence.
GEORGE
Which is?
Urich tosses George the folder which held a stapled together packet.
URICH
I asked once, if Biotech had any enemies… the manager said no, I asked around. I found some names, nailed it down to one. A certain business deal between Biotech and Osborn industries, a certain project that had dangerous side effects- one of which was the power of persuasion. Turns out our little trickster figure escaped his cell, came to New York- wanted a little action. So, he conned people into thinking he was a big shot, promised one thing- returned another. Client patient confidentiality, doesn't always have to satisfy the buyer, it's just a scam, a persuasion, to ensure the purchase. He nailed Biotech, I'm betting Oscorps next…
CLOSE UP: George looks down towards a classified report on Ronald Rayburn.
INT. OSBORN MANSION- HARRY'S OFFICE
Harry drinks wine, opera music playing in the background. Norman walks in and looks towards Harry disgusted.
NORMAN
You know Harry, my hunch was right about you.
HARRY
Was it? Was leaving your own son in charge that bad of a decision dad? Face it, if it was up to you I would be dead…
NORMAN
Harry, you know that's not true.
Harry begins to walk towards Norman.
HARRY
Liar! You never paid! You never paid!
Harry walks away from Norman and takes a gun sitting on his desk.
HARRY
I'm not living in your shadows anymore dad.
Harry aims the gun towards Norman and fires… Norman falls down dead. A sound of lightning can be heard and…
JUMP CUT:
INT. OSBORN MANSION- HARRY'S OFFICE
Harry instantly wakes up, he hears the storm brewing outside. It was all a dream. His eyes dart back and forth of out fright.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- STAGE- NIGHT
Norman walks along the stage, being set up, he walks towards the main construction worker.
NORMAN
I have to say, great work…
The construction worker grins, his name is CHARLIE.
CHARLIE
Is there anything you want to know Mr. Osborn?
NORMAN
Not exactly… just lay out, schematics, the works.
CHARLIE
We will probably be able to fit around 800 people, including cameras.
(points out posts)
We will have the guards situated at every angle possible. How many men will you have on deck?
NORMAN
Twenty.
CHARLIE
That's good, there's room for twenty- fifty even. But, I'm assuming nothing will go wrong.
NORMAN
Why would it?
CHARLIE
Exactly…
Norman looks around and smiles.
INT. OSBORN MANSION- LIVING ROOM
Harry stares towards the screen, leaning forward sitting on a chair.
HARRY
There's a press junket tomorrow…
ROLAND
Where is this going to take place Harry?
HARRY
Oscorp… it's going to take place at Oscorp, outside… What I worked so hard on will be torn down in front of the eyes of the watching public.
ROLAND
Do you hate your father Harry?
HARRY
No……… Yes.
ROLAND
Do you want to kill him?
Harry bites his lip, hesitating from answering the question.
ROLAND
Do you want to kill him?
HARRY
Yes.
NEW ANGLE: The camera points down from a corner of the room, we can see Roland sitting across from Harry.
ROLAND
Do you want him to suffer?
HARRY
Yes.
ROLAND
Why?
HARRY
He left me there to die…
CLOSE UP: Roland looks towards Harry his eyes have a different lens, almost as though he was piercing into Harry's soul.
ROLAND
And for that you will kill him?
HARRY
Yes…
ROLAND
When?
HARRY
The whole world will see him fall.
CLOSE UP: Harry stares towards Roland, and his blank stare turns into that of a maniacal grin.
INT. MIDTOWN HIGH SCHOOL- MIDTOWN FLIERS
Peter walks in and looks towards a nervous Betty.
PETER
Well, you look frantic.
BETTY
That's because I am… the junket is tomorrow and… it's just a lot of work.
PETER
I can see that, do you need any help?
BETTY
No I'm fine, just busy… very busy.
PETER
You sure there's nothing I can do?
BETTY
Positive.
Peter shakes his head ok.
PETER
I'm just going to check on Harry, he's been acting… odd, lately. I'll see you tomorrow then- I guess.
BETTY
Ok.
INT. OSBORN MANSION- HARRY'S OFFICE
Harry sits on a chair staring into the fire, Peter rushes in by his side and looks towards him.
PETER
Harry, hey…
Harry looks up towards Peter scared, but comforted.
HARRY
My pain will soon be over.
Peter looks towards him, curious.
PETER
What are you talking about?
HARRY
My father has been here for too long, he has destroyed the lives of too many people… he must be stopped. I will be the one to stop him, bring the mighty giant to his knees.
PETER
Harry, you're not making any sense.
Harry grasps Peter by his shoulders, insanity.
HARRY
My mother will finally receive justice.
He grins.
HARRY
Mom…
Harry looks around the room, as though taking everything in for the first time.
HARRY
I'm not weak… I'm not weak… I'll make you proud pop.
Harry looks back towards Peter, tilting his head like a curious dog. Peter looks towards him, frightened. He snaps back together.
HARRY
What's wrong with you?
PETER
Harry, I think you should see a psychologist.
HARRY
I am, he's very helpful… I don't need any more… help.
PETER
Are you sure?
HARRY
Positive.
Peter leaves and Harry watches him, when the door is shut he grins. He looks down towards the floor seeing a closed long crate. He opens it, finding a sniper rifle.
HARRY
You left me there… you left me there to die.
A woman screaming overwhelms the screen, as…
JUMP CUT:
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- STAGE- AFTERNOON
The press junket has finally arrived. Limos were parked outside. Signs are hefted in the air, rioters and protestors unite in a common cause once again. Betty begins to make her way through the crowd.
EXT. ROOFTOPS- AFTERNOON
Peter Parker looks across towards the press junket. Protector of the innocent.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- BEHIND STAGE- AFTERNOON
Norman looks towards one of his guards.
NORMAN
How's the security?
GUARD
All set sir, every possible scenario has been planned down to the bone.
NORMAN
Make sure it stays that way.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- STAGE- AFTERNOON
All of a sudden, citizens begin to break out into a frenzy. Almost like a physical civil war, Betty was caught in the middle of it trying to fight her way out. She gets knocked to the floor. Guards come and begin to try to calm the situation.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- OPPOSITE ROOFTOP
Harry steps out onto the roof and prepares his sniper rifle.
HARRY
You left me there to die…
He grins.
EXT. NEW YORK CITY- ABANDONED WAREHOUSE
Urich and George wait outside of a car looking in towards the warehouse.
GEORGE
You sure this is the place Urich?
URICH
He should be here…
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- STAGE- EVENING
Norman gets out onto the stage and smiles.
NORMAN
I'm sorry for the event that just went on here, not the intention of the evening… but, let's get down to business shall we… over the past couple of years Oscorp Industries has expanded into a vast multinational corporation through hard work and dedication.
Norman was too busy to notice the man in a suit looking up towards him grinning, the man is Ronald.
EXT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE
Urich and George wander into a place that looked like a broken down green house.
URICH
Get your men over to Oscorp Industries…
Urich and George begins to run out of the room.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- OPPOSITE ROOFTOP
Harry peers down through the scope towards Norman, waiting for the perfect shot.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- STAGE
NORMAN
In every business, once in a while you have to make cut backs… it's the sorry factor of what makes the world turn. But, it is a necessity. It must be done in order for the company to flourish and to continue it's vast expansion into a new age… into the future!
Roland grins
ROLAND
Into the future… that's exactly what we're doing Norman. Progressing into a new age.
Betty continues to try to get around the camera crews to get a good view.
BETTY
Excuse me… excuse me… sorry about this… coming through… excuse me…
EXT. ROOFTOPS- AFTERNOON
Peter notices Harry taking aim and jumps off of the rooftop and out of sight…
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- STAGE
POV. SNIPER RIFLE
Norman puts his hands up in the air, as though he was Mussolini. The aim was now perfect.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- OPPOSITE ROOF
Harry's hand threatens pulling the trigger.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- STAGE
NORMAN
Now is the time. Now is the place. The future is coming. In order to make progress, sacrifices must be made.
Roland checks his watch.
ROLAND
Sacrifices must be made.
Betty finally manages to get right up front at the stage.
EXT. NEW YORK CITY- STREETS
Police cars drive down the streets at top speed.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- STAGE
The guards are still working on keeping the rioters away from starting another mass panic
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- OPPOSITE ROOF
Harry is about to pull down on the trigger when the gun is knocked away from his hand.
POV. BULLET
The bullet goes soaring through the sky, down towards the stage. Zips right past Betty's head and hits just above Norman's forehead. Barely missing him, but he was still alive.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- STAGE
The guards jump into action pulling Norman away from the scene of the attempted assassination and towards safety.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- OPPOSITE ROOF
Harry looks up to see Spider-Man. Harry grins.
HARRY
He told me you would come.
SPIDER-MAN
You don't want to do this.
Harry grins, his eyes are now pure black.
HARRY
Yes… Yes I do.
Harry hits the gun against Spider-Man, as though it was a sword. Spider-Man goes flying across towards the opposite rooftop. He flings his body back and tackles Harry to the ground.
SPIDER-MAN
I'm not going to let you.
HARRY
You don't have a choice…
Harry hits Spider-Man away with his rifle, giving him enough time to stand back up… Harry drops the gun and runs towards Spider-Man tackling him down to the ground.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- STAGE
Roland frowns as he looks down towards his watch…
EXT. NEW YORK CITY- STREETS
A police car goes driving down a street with heavy traffic.
URICH
Drive faster!
GEORGE
I'm going as fast as I can!
George takes a sharp turn and enters into the opposite lane. Cars begins to drive towards them, the police car navigating back and forth. And then the car swerves and enters back onto the right side of the street.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- OPPOSITE ROOF
Spider-Man kicks his feet back and Harry goes flying back. Spider-Man begins to walk towards Harry when Harry points the sniper rifle towards Spider-Man.
HARRY
You move… you die.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- STAGE
Jameson looks towards Robbie.
JAMESON
I'm telling you Spider-Man is behind this somehow!
Police men arrive and begin to put down the civil war.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- OPPOSITE ROOF
Spider-Man begins to slowly walk towards Harry.
SPIDER-MAN
You're not going to press that trigger Harry.
HARRY
You don't know me, don't even act like you know me.
Harry fires and the bullet whams straight into Spider-Man's shoulder, blood spurts out.
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- BEHIND STAGE
Norman looks towards his guards, frightened…
NORMAN
Where's Harry?
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- OPPOSITE ROOF
Harry charges towards Spider-Man and they both begin hand to hand combat. Fireworks launch in the background.
SPIDER-MAN
Harry snap out of it!
HARRY
He left me there to die, he doesn't deserve to live.
Harry punches out towards Spider-Man, and Spider-Man catches the fist.
SPIDER-MAN
Harry… you don't want to do this.
The black fades away for a second…
HARRY
Help me…
The black reappears…
SPIDER-MAN
I will…
Spider-Man punches Harry with all of his strength, Harry goes flying back… a news helicopter appears above them… Harry opens his eyes again, they weren't black.
HARRY
Where am I?
Spider-Man looks down towards him…
SPIDER-MAN
You're safe now…
Spider-Man web slings away, the helicopter following close behind him… Harry looks down towards the gun.
EXT. NEW YORK CITY- SKY
Spider-Man swerve around a building and the helicopter soars higher into the sky… a police car goes driving by below them…
URICH
Drive!
EXT. OSCORP INDUSTRIES- STAGE
Harry walks through, with confusion… Norman runs towards him and hugs him… Harry looks down towards Norman with suspicion.
HARRY
What's going on?
Norman grins, Roland frowns. Roland begins to run off… the police notice the escape and begin to follow him… but just like that, Roland disappears into the crowd. The police car pulls up and Urich and George exit.
GEORGE
What is this? The second close to death call for you Urich?
URICH
More than that… a lot more…
Peter begins to walk forward and he can see Betty… he walks up towards her.
PETER
Are you ok?
Betty smiles and kisses him. Peter looks towards her, eyebrow raised.
PETER
I'll take that as a yes.
BETTY
You know how they say, that your life flashes before your eyes before you die…
PETER
Yeah?
BETTY
It's a total scam.
Peter grins, the same old Betty.
BETTY (CONT'D)
I mean, a bullet soared right past me and I didn't think of a single thing.
They share a smile. George and Urich begin to walk towards Norman…
NORMAN
Hey, George, haven't seen you around for a long time. Ben, how's the Bugle treating you?
INT. PARKER FAMILY HOME- LIVING ROOM
Aunt May watches the television when a picture of Roland appears on the screen. Peter walks in…
PETER
Hey Aunt May.
MAY
Where were you? You almost gave me a heart attack.
PETER
I was… I was studying at the library Aunt May.
MAY
Hmm… well, clean up Peter- dinner will be ready in about half an hour.
PETER
Will do, Aunt May.
Peter begins to walk up the stairs.
Peter (v.o.)
Yep, just another day in the life of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Friend hires insane revenge driven psychologist, I likewise have to save him and he doesn't even know it was me who saved his life for the second time. Norman's gone on some strange unknown flight to Cairo or some place like that… and the bad guy of the story got away. well, who said being a super hero would be easy?
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