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EXT. DELIA'S WINTER RIVER HOUSE - DAY
The large, white farmhouse from the previous movie is shown.
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EXT. DELIA'S WINTER RIVER HOUSE - FRONT DOOR
Emma and Lilith approach the front door. Lilith knocks forcefully.
A moment later the door opens, revealing Delia. She frames the door, looking austerely at them.
DELIA
Is there some reason you drove across three states to bother me at home?
LILITH
Oh, I don't know, the scenery? My lawyer mentioned that you might want to talk about the state of the house before we went to court.
Delia gives them a frosty look.
DELIA
I don't understand.
LILITH
Well Delia, can I call you Delia? He seems to think that I wouldn't have needed that little hospital trip if the house would have been up to code. That coupled with emotional distress and he seems to think we have a case.
Emma shoots Lilith a confused look.
DELIA
I'm sure that whatever the problem is we can resolve it over-
Lilith pushes past Delia and walks into the house. Emma follows her in looking slightly apologetic.
DELIA (CONT'D)
(sarcastic)
Please come in.
Delia shuts the door behind them and follows them into the house.
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INT. DELIA'S WINTER RIVER HOUSE - LIVING ROOM
The girls walk into the living room and look around at the decor. They are surrounded by bad art and modern furniture. Delia sees Emma eyeing a macabre sculpture, resembling a tree out of a Tim Burton movie.
DELIA
Do you like it? I sculpted it myself two years ago.
EMMA
I um...well, it's very...
LILITH
She loves it! She's such an art enthusiast. In fact, she's really into all kinds of art, including interior design. Isn't that right Emma?
Emma looks like a deer caught in headlights. Lilith elbows her and she quickly catches on.
EMMA
Yeah! I've been taking courses and you've got some great...
Emma smiles painfully and swallows hard.
EMMA (CONT'D)
Designs in your home. Did you do them all yourself?
Delia seems to inflate before their eyes.
DELIA
Yes, actually. The original owners weren't very receptive to art but once they moved on...
EMMA
Moved on?
DELIA
Out, they moved out and I've been working on the house since then.
Lilith and Emma glance at each other.
LILITH
Anyways...
EMMA
I would really love to see more of your work, if you don't mind.
DELIA
I'm not sure that's appropriate.
LILITH
Well, if you want to skip straight to legalities...
DELIA
I have a few lovely pieces in the study.
Delia leads the way to the study. Emma looks questioningly at Lilith who smirks. They both follow Delia.
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INT. DELIA'S WINTER RIVER HOUSE - STUDY
The door opens and Delia leads both girls to a shelf, dominated by small sculptures. Lilith hangs back, looking the room over.
Delia approaches the shelf, picking up a sculpture and presenting it.
DELIA
(preening)
My crowning achievement.
EMMA
Wow, it's uh...it's really something.
Lilith takes a step back and waves her hand at Emma, encouraging her to distract Delia.
EMMA (CONT'D)
Tell me about this one!
Emma points to another figure. Delia beams.
DELIA
There's an interesting story behind that one. You see...
Delia's voice fades into the background.
CAMERA PANS TO LILITH AND THE BEETLESNAKE STATUE
Lilith gazes at the statue, her eyes a bit wide.
She reaches out a hand to touch it.
We see a flash of the living room morphed from the previous movie.
DELIA (CONT'D)
I don't recall saying you could touch that.
Lilith jerks her hand back. Delia strides forward and grabs the sculpture, holding it close as though afraid Lilith will break it.
LILITH
That bust, what is it?
DELIA
Just a vision I had, like all of the others.
LILITH
A vision as in a dream or a vision like, you saw this guy chilling in the house one day?
DELIA
Don't be obtuse. It's an artistic vision. It came to me one day like all of the others.
(to Emma)
Is she always so literal?
LILITH
I was just asking. It's really unusual for an image that just popped in your head one day.
Delia opens her mouth to argue but Emma intervenes.
EMMA
She just doesn't understand art. It's really more my field than hers.
DELIA
Somehow that doesn't surprise me.
EMMA
Why don't you wait for us in the other room.
Emma shoots Lilith a meaningful look.
LILITH
Yeah. Sure.
DELIA
And don't touch anything!
Lilith waves Delia off before walking out of the room. She closes the door behind her softly before rushing to the living room.
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INT. DELIA'S WINTER RIVER HOUSE - LIVING ROOM
Lilith peers around the room.
LILITH
(to herself)
This is it, I know it. There's got to be something here.
Lilith walks to a desk and opens it. She rifles through it before closing it. She examines the desk.
Lilith sighs and walks over to the fireplace. She looks around it but finds nothing. She rests her hand on the mantle, thinking.
As soon as her hand touches the surface, images flash through her mind.
MONTAGE
Lilith is standing in the afterlife main office, looking at BetelGeuse who is leaning back in a chair, wearing his Guide outfit.
BetelGeuse covers Lydia's mouth as she attempts to say his name at the wedding.
BetelGeuse is smirking in the graveyard as Lydia summons him.
END MONTAGE
Lilith's eyes pop open.
LILITH
That's it! BetelGeuse, BetelGeuse, BetelGeuse!
Delia storms into the room followed by Emma, who looks confused.
LILITH (CONT'D)
It didn't work. Why wouldn't it work?
DELIA
What is going on here?
Delia is beside herself. She glares at Lilith as she strides into the room. Lilith ignores her, rushing over to Emma.
LILITH
(frantic)
It didn't work! I found his name and the summoning still didn't work!
EMMA
What do you mean it didn't work? Why wouldn't it?
Lilith doesn't answer Emma. She rounds on Delia instead, furious.
LILITH
Where is he and don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about!
Delia crosses her arms over her chest and avoids eye contact. She does not answer.
Lilith snarls.
LILITH (CONT'D)
I asked you a question!
EMMA
(alarmed)
What's going on?
LILITH
The only reason he wouldn't respond is if he's already out. He's here somewhere. I can feel it and this witch knows something!
EMMA
I believe you but, getting pissed off isn't helping.
Lilith's features darken and her hair flares out. Her aura is visible.
LILITH
You sure about that?
Delia looks flustered.
DELIA
Oh knock it off!
Lilith freezes. Her aura fades a bit.
DELIA (CONT'D)
Oh please. I've had enough supernatural experiences over the years to recognize a tantrum when I see one. Have your lawyer call mine. Until then, get out of my house.
Lilith's change ends abruptly and Delia turns, storming out of the room.
LILITH
Not until I find him!
(to Emma)
You have to look for him. Try to see him!
Emma frowns, concentrating before gasping out in pain.
LILITH (CONT'D)
Emma! What is it?
EMMA
I'm blocked! I can't get through!
LILITH
What are you talking about?
EMMA
It's HIM. I can't get a read. I tried but I saw the devil instead. He was smiling, shaking his finger and then it just felt like my head was on fire.
Emma shakes her head.
EMMA (CONT'D)
I can't do it. He won't let me.
Emma rubs her head before looking at Lilith.
EMMA (CONT'D)
You have to find him. You're linked remember? Use it!
Lilith closes her eyes, frowning. A moment later she gasps.
LILITH
Celina!
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CELINA'S HOUSE - BASEMENT
A large open room with a concrete floor and brick walls. There is only one window and the walls are lined with boxes and junk. A full length mirror can be seen in the back.
A large table sits in the middle of the room. It has been made into an altar, littered with animal bones, debris, and what appears to be blood. Celina is leaning over the table, a book open. BetelGeuse is leaning against a wall, a circle of chalk is on the floor around him.
BETELGEUSE
You gonna tell me what you're doing or what?
Celina ignores him.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
Hey! I'm talking to you.
CELINA
(still reading)
Just sit there and look pretty. I'm almost ready.
BetelGeuse snorts.
BETELGEUSE
Yeah, tell you what, you let me out of this thing, and I'll leave you to your little science project. You won't hear a peep out of me.
Celina smirks.
CELINA
Why do you need my help? I would have thought you were powerful enough to break through something as simple as a magic circle.
BetelGeuse growls.
CELINA (CONT'D)
Don't worry. You'll be released as soon as we're finished with you.
BETELGEUSE
Who the hell is we?
DEVIL (O.S.)
I would have thought you might have figured that out by now. Must I spell it out for you BetelGeuse?
The devil steps out of the mirror. He is transparent.
BETELGEUSE
The more the merrier huh boss? I thought you were after the girl. What brings you to the party?
DEVIL
(to Celina)
You were supposed to be ready. I did not anticipate a wait.
CELINA
I-I know. I just wasn't sure...
DEVIL
Wherein lies the difficulty? I explained it all quite clearly. He should already be drained. If you take any longer than I shall reconsider letting you have his energy.
CELINA
Don't be angry master! I did everything that you asked see?
She holds out her wrists, showing runes carved fresh into her skin.
CELINA (CONT'D)
It's the ghost. It's taken far more to subdue him than I had thought.
BETELGEUSE
Oh, sure, blame the battery.
DEVIL
You're trying my patience girl. Get on with it.
Celina nods. She begins reading from the book, aloud in Latin. Her voice is indistinct.
BetelGeuse glances to the ceiling. A pipe is hanging overhead. He looks to the devil but Lucifer is watching Celina.
BetelGeuse twists his finger and the pipe starts to move, a few drops of water leak onto the floor, over the edge of the chalk circle.
Suddenly footsteps are heard thundering down the stairs. Female voices are heard, indistinct.
DEVIL (CONT'D)
(angrily)
You took too long. See what your delay has cost us?
CELINA
(pleading)
Don't be angry with me! Please!
We hear the doorknob jerking. It's locked. The girls pound on the door and muffled shouting can be heard on the other side.
LILITH (O.S.)
Celina! Celina open the door!
Celina ignores the girls. She straightens her stance and her eyes harden.
CELINA
(determined)
I can do this!
DEVIL
Then quit dilly dallying and get on with it.
LILITH (O.S.)
Stop hiding Celina! I can hear you in there! Open the damn door!
CELINA
(grinning darkly)
Wait your turn. You can have him when I'm finished.
Celina closes her eyes, and raises her hands. She speaks rapidly in Latin and her palms begin to glow red. She opens her eyes and approaches BetelGeuse. She leans over him, pushing a glowing hand to his chest. She directs the other to the devil.
BetelGeuse groans as his energy passes to her. His eyes become more sunken and he slumps further into the wall as he's weakened. He glances at the devil, who's becoming more solid.
The door bursts open and Lilith rushes in, followed by Emma.
CAMERA PANS TO MAGIC CIRCLE
Lilith looks at the circle but cannot see BetelGeuse.
CAMERA PANS TO BETELGEUSE
BetelGeuse tries to sit up.
BETELGEUSE
What took you so damn long?
The girls don't notice BetelGeuse.
Lilith is looking around the room.
LILITH
(to Celina)
Where is he?
CELINA
(mocking)
What's the matter? Can't you see him?
LILITH
You know full well I can't. Now where is he?
DEVIL
Must you always fixate on him?
The devil steps forward and Lilith sees him for the first time. Her eyes widen.
LILITH
How? How are you here?
The devil smirks.
DEVIL
Darling, I am the devil and being the ruler of hell does have its perks. Wouldn't you agree?
Lilith backs away shaking her head.
LILITH
No, I don't buy it. You did something.
Lilith looks at Celina, then the magic circle, then back at the devil.
LILITH (CONT'D)
A ritual. You needed to be summoned here.
DEVIL
Then perhaps, I am the one you should be worrying about.
LILITH
Maybe, if it were finished.
Lilith leans in close.
LILITH (CONT'D)
But, look, no feet.
The devil looks down, and his feet are still transparent.
Seizing the opportunity, she shoves him backwards and he falls into the magic circle.
She reaches into the empty air and her hand closes around BetelGeuse's tie, which appears along with the rest of him.
LILITH (CONT'D)
Are you waiting for an invite? Move your ass!
She yanks BetelGeuse out of the magic circle.
He stumbles and both he and Lilith crumple to the floor.
CELINA
Master I'll get you out!
Celina rushes to the circle but Emma tackles her.
DEVIL
Run you simpleton! Finish it!
Celina punches Emma in the face.
Emma reels back and Celina runs out.
EMMA
That hurt you stupid cow!
Emma recovers and goes after Celina.
Lilith walks over to the circle and glares at the devil from outside the barrier.
LILITH
Finish what exactly? The summoning?
The devil looks impassive.
LILITH (CONT'D)
I hate to break it to you but even if she manages to pull it off without you, you're still stuck in that.
Lilith points to the circle.
DEVIL
Amusing, do you really think a magic circle is enough to contain me?
LILITH
If it couldn't, I'd be dead by now.
BETELGEUSE
(chuckling)
You hit the nail on the head with that one Babe. He's as stuck as I was.
DEVIL
By all means BetelGeuse, enlighten us.
BETELGEUSE
Come on Lucy. I worked for you. I know all your little secrets. You're as dead as I am and stuck with the same leash as far as getting out goes. Funny though, never thought you'd go through this much trouble to kill one girl.
DEVIL
Your intellect astounds me. Summoning would not require another ghost's energy or did you forget that.
BETELGEUSE
Nah, I figure I was incentive. You found a follower and promised her some power if she helped you out.
LILITH
Still sounds like a lot of trouble just to kill me.
DEVIL
Don't flatter yourself. One soul is not worth my interest or my time.
BETELGEUSE
I don't know boss, you're a pretty sore loser.
LILITH
Then why don't you tell me what the plan was? After all, you're kind of stuck here until I send you back.
DEVIL
Really? Is that what you think?
The devil smiles before vanishing.
LILITH
What the hell? Where did he go?
BETELGEUSE
Don't worry about it. He just went back.
LILITH
How do you know?
BETELGEUSE
Intuition.
Lilith looks incredulously at him.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
Look, he hasn't been summoned yet, or he'd be back here. So relax. It's intermission Toots.
BetelGeuse attempts to sit up but falls back against the wall.
Lilith rushes over to BetelGeuse.
LILITH
What did she do to you?
BETELGEUSE
Witch, she drained me.
Emma enters the room. She's out of breath and rubbing her face.
EMMA
Man that bitch can run. What do we do now?
BETELGEUSE
Nothing. I can't do jack till I recharge.
EMMA
But if we wait here we're just sitting ducks.
LILITH
Do you have a better idea? It's not like we can plug him in.
Emma chews her lip, thinking.
EMMA
(slowly)
Lily, remember what it said in the book? You can-
LILITH
(interrupting)
I know...
Lilith approaches BetelGeuse who is slumped against the wall. He's having trouble keeping his eyes open and focused.
Lilith hesitates for a moment before leaning down and giving him a quick peck. Nothing happens.
EMMA
It's not enough.
(suggestively)
You need to give him a surge.
LILITH
I know! Aw hell, screw it.
Lilith breathes deeply, shaking her hands and psyching herself up. Her eyes turn dark. With one hand, she grabs him by the tie and yanks him forward. She frenches, cupping him with her other hand.
Her hair darkens and her skin turns pale. She glows.
Suddenly, his eyes fly open and he groans. He grabs the back of her head, pulling her forward. They both glow as energy passes from her to him. His eyes close. She breaks away and the glowing stops. She's breathing hard and he's smiling, dazed.
BETELGEUSE
Marry me.
Lilith rolls her eyes and pushes him away.
LILITH
Not on your life.
Lilith moves to stand but freezes. Her eyes widen.
LILITH (CONT'D)
Wait, that's it!
BETELGEUSE
Huh?
LILITH
If we're married, you're free. The Devil only owns the souls on the other side.
EMMA
And that helps you how?
LILITH
The Devil can't get to me on this side unless he's summoned but I'm bound to this guy.
Lilith jerks her thumb at BetelGeuse.
LILITH (CONT'D)
Who the devil has easy access to.
BETELGEUSE
Married to a succubus...
BetelGeuse grins wickedly.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
I like it!
BetelGeuse snaps his fingers. He's suddenly dressed in his old maroon tux and Lilith is in Lydia's old red, wedding dress.
Lilith looks at him, then at herself. She quirks an eyebrow at him.
LILITH
Do I at least get a new ring?
BetelGeuse sighs theatrically before snapping his fingers. A different, though still tarnished ring appears in his hand.
BETELGEUSE
Picky, picky.
Footsteps can be heard upstairs.
LYDIA (O.S.)
Celina? Are you home?
BETELGEUSE
Ah hell, here we go.
LILITH
Then let's make this quick.
BetelGeuse turns to the mirror.
BETELGEUSE
Would you care to do the honors?
He gives a mock bow.
Lilith rolls her eyes before approaching the mirror. She touches the surface, which ripples and darkens. She turns to Emma.
LILITH
You've got to make sure no one gets in. If he's banished-
EMMA
I've got it.
Emma leaves to guard the door.
CAMERA CUTS TO MIRROR
A skeletal hand comes through the surface.
BetelGeuse grabs Lilith and pulls her close.
BETELGEUSE
Here we go!
The figure continues to emerge from the mirror. An undead and disheveled figure, the preacher steps forward and begins the ceremony.
PREACHER
Dearly beloved.
BETELGEUSE
Yeah skip ahead bud. Less sentimental, more speed. We want this done today, you know?
The preacher turns his undead eyes to Lilith before clearing his throat and continuing.
PREACHER
Do you Betel-
BETELGEUSE
Yep, sure do, moving right along.
PREACHER
And do you Lilith take this man-
LILITH
He's not ideal but yeah, he'll do.
BetelGeuse jerks his thumb at Lilith.
BETELGEUSE
She's a real spit fire ain't she?
PREACHER
Do you have the rings?
BETELGEUSE
Yep, sure do.
He grabs Lilith's hand and pushes the ring on.
PREACHER
(to BetelGeuse)
And yours?
BetelGeuse starts to look frantic.
LILITH
Oh, um, he didn't want one. It would have clashed with his...uh, hair.
PREACHER
It is necessary to complete the binding.
BETELGEUSE
Yeah, don't be silly sweetie. I've got it here somewhere.
He sticks his hands in his pockets and shoots the preacher a fake grin.
Emma rushes into the room looking frantic.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
What now?
EMMA
Someone's coming. I locked the door but we're running out of time!
BETELGEUSE
Then stop stalling the ceremony!
He raises his hands in frustration.
Lilith gasps and seizes his hand.
LILITH
Look silly! You've been wearing your ring the whole time.
BETELGEUSE
What are you on about?
Lilith gives him a meaningful look and shows him the red signet ring he's wearing.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
(catching on)
Oh, right! Where would I be without you honey?
He grabs the ring and shoves it onto his ring finger.
PREACHER
Then with no further ado, I now pronounce you man and-
BetelGeuse grits his teeth as though waiting for a disaster.
PREACHER (CONT'D)
Wife. You may kiss your bride.
BETELGEUSE
Hah! C'mere Babe!
He grabs Lilith but before he can kiss her there is a crash and Lydia rushes into the room, her face white with rage.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
Oh come on!
LYDIA
You can't marry him!
BETELGEUSE
It's a little late for that Lydz.
(to Lilith)
Pucker up!
LYDIA
He's a demon! You can't let him out! You don't know what he's capable of!
BETELGEUSE
Look Lydz. You had your chance and you blew it so scram!
LYDIA
I'm not going to let you trick her! BetelGeuse! BetelGeu-
BetelGeuse waves his hand.
Her mouth moves but her voice is gone. She clutches her throat.
BETELGEUSE
(to Lilith)
Here, I'll save her some trouble and sum it up for ya. I'm a bad man and you shouldn't trust me. I corrupt women.
LILITH
Tell me something I don't know.
Lilith turns to Lydia.
LILITH (CONT'D)
I get it. He's an ass.
BETELGEUSE
Yeah...Hey!
LILITH
But I'm dealing with a lot worse than him right now. Besides,
(she grins darkly)
He's not the only one with a dark side.
She grabs BetelGeuse and kisses him, throwing him off balance.
PREACHER
The binding is complete.
A thundering sound can be heard and the lights flicker. The house shakes.
LILITH
What is that?
BETELGEUSE
Probably the Maitlands dropping in with another sandworm.
He grabs Lilith, pulls her to him and vanishes, leaving the others behind.
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INT. RENTAL HOUSE - LIVING ROOM
BetelGeuse and Lilith reappear in the living room of the rental house.
BetelGeuse is manic and attempts to pull Lilith to the stairs.
BETELGEUSE
C'mere wifey, my little snookums! Time for the honeymoon!
Lilith glares at him, and shoves him away. She is furious.
LILITH
You're kidding right?
BETELGEUSE
What?
LILITH
Did you forget why I married you in the first place? You do remember Satan's got a hit out on us right?
BETELGEUSE
Hey come on! I've been in a box for a few hundred years and I just married a succubus!
LILITH
(sarcastic)
No, you're right. What was I thinking? We should put everything else on hold so you can get laid.
BETELGEUSE
Exactly.
LILITH
You do realize this is all null and void if he gets out right? The deal's done but we're still bound. If he finds a way out and kills me, you go back too.
BetelGeuse sighs, exasperated.
BETELGEUSE
(to himself)
Five minutes of marriage and I'm already getting chewed out.
BetelGeuse throws his arm around Lilith.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
Look Babe, I get that you're scared but don't worry. We're hitched, bound, connected and you couldn't have picked a better candidate than yours truly. Just come upstairs and let your hubby handle it.
Lilith glares at him and knees him in the groin. He groans and drops to the floor like a stone.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
What was that for?
LILITH
I am not some brain dead, blonde, little princess that needs protecting.
BETELGEUSE
Where do you think you're going?
LILITH
To get Emma. When you whisked me away you left her with a witch and your bipolar ex, both of whom seem to want to destroy you.
BETELGEUSE
Yeah, so? She'll catch a bus.
LILITH
He could use her to get to me! Why don't you just kill me for him while you're at it!
BETELGEUSE
Stop being so preachy. You're acting like one of them. You're not human anymore remember?
LILITH
Being undead doesn't mean I have to be a dick like you. Now are you going to help or not?
BETELGEUSE
Nah, I think I'll let you handle this one.
LILITH
You do realize that if I die, you go back right?
BETELGEUSE
I'm married, not whipped. If you want to risk your neck then have fun. I ain't an idiot.
BetelGeuse vanishes but his voice can be heard in the air.
BETELGEUSE (O.S.) (CONT'D)
See ya around Babe. Give me a call if you change your mind.
Lilith makes a rude gesture before going up to her room.
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INT. RENTAL HOUSE - LILITH'S BEDROOM
Lilith approaches her mirror. She touches the surface, which ripples, and steps through.
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INT. DELIA'S WINTER RIVER HOUSE - BASEMENT
Lilith re-enters the basement of the Deetz house which is in complete chaos.
The lights are flickering and an invisible wind seems to have picked up.
Emma is nowhere to be seen but objects are flying through the air. Emma is huddled in a corner, throwing kitchen appliances.
LILITH
Emma?
EMMA
Where the hell have you been?
LILITH
I was-what the hell? Did you finally snap?
Lilith ducks to avoid a flying bottle of perfume. She turns and sees the source of Emma's throwing frenzy.
A demon is hovering in mid-air, and attempting to advance. A skeletal, rotting hand is reaching under it's jagged cloak. It's soulless glowing eyes and crooked, sharp teeth are all that can be seen of the face beneath the hood. It breathes heavily and drools.
LILITH (CONT'D)
What the hell is that?
EMMA
I would say a friend of your husband's but it came through a flaming hole in the floor.
LILITH
So, Satan sends an assassin and you're throwing crap at it? That's your grand plan?
EMMA
What else can I do? I don't have powers and I don't know how to kill it.
She picks up a toaster and hurls it at the specter. It stumbles and groans, a bit disoriented.
EMMA (CONT'D)
Surprisingly enough, this is actually helping. It doesn't seem to bright.
LILITH
He didn't even send something smart? I'm insulted!
EMMA
Lilith! Focus!
LILITH
I'm a succubus! What do you want me to do, kiss it?
Lilith looks at the monster, thinking.
LILITH (CONT'D)
(to herself)
Wait, maybe there's something I can do.
Lilith holds her hand out and powers up.
Her eyes darken, her aura flares, and energy travels to her hand, extending out.
A scythe appears in her hand.
LILITH (CONT'D)
Awesome. I'm a reaper.
The wraith lunges for Emma and Lilith shoves Emma to the side. The wraith slashes Lilith in the side with its claws and she stumbles back. It advances but she grabs the scythe, whipping it through the air and slicing through the wraith. It splits in half, it's body oozing black and purple goo. The goo forms into a circle, opening a portal and the creature dissolves into the floor.
Lilith drops the scythe, bleeding heavily and clutches her side.
Emma rushes over.
EMMA
Are you okay?
LILITH
Might have overdone it...
Lilith slides down the wall, to the floor.
EMMA
Lily, what's happening?
LILITH
I-I don't know.
Lilith groans and leans back. Emma moves Lilith's hand to look at the wound and gasps. The wound is healing before her eyes.
EMMA
Oh My God! Lily! How are you doing that?!
Lilith looks down at the wound in curiosity.
LILITH
Cool.
Lilith grimaces. Her skin turns pale and her eyes darken as the wound finishes healing.
EMMA
What's happening?
LILITH
I don't know...Disney magic?
EMMA
(exasperated)
Seriously.
Lilith shifts. She's pale and her limbs are shaking. She's drained.
LILITH
I'm part succubus remember? I think it kicked in. Maybe there's a mortal peril clause.
EMMA
Then why do you look so drained?
LILITH
Because I am.
Emma crosses her arms over her chest.
LILITH (CONT'D)
What? It takes a lot of energy to heal. My soul's kind of depleted.
EMMA
B- you've got to call him.
LILITH
No.
EMMA
Maybe he can help.
LILITH
No!
EMMA
It happened to him! Maybe he can help you recharge! Show you how to-
LILITH
No! I don't want his help!
EMMA
Why not? You just need help recharging. It's not like you have to sleep with the guy.
Lilith looks sheepish.
Emma looks confused.
EMMA (CONT'D)
(comprehending)
Oh, OH.
LILITH
Yeah, succubus. If I want energy, I get to make whoopie.
EMMA
Ewww. I can't blame you. I wouldn't want to jump in the sack with him either.
Lilith avoids eye contact.
LILITH
Actually...
Emma smacks her forehead.
EMMA
Oh God! Why am I friends with you?
Lilith rolls her eyes.
LILITH
Oh knock it off! I'm more dead than alive at this point. Necrophilia doesn't really apply when you look in the mirror and see mold.
EMMA
But, you still don't want to call him...
LILITH
I don't want to ask him for help! I want to do it on my own!
Lilith sticks out her lip and crosses her arms in a dramatic pout.
EMMA
(laughing)
So would you like some alone time to make "whoopie"?
Lilith growls.
EMMA (CONT'D)
(trying not to laugh)
Okay, okay. Let's get you home and we'll figure it out from there.
CAMERA PANS TO WINDOW AND SUN
We see the sun gradually set.
The moon rises and night falls.
CUT TO:
INT. RENTAL HOUSE - LILITH'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Lilith is lying in bed. She has a cool cloth on her forehead and is writhing. Her skin is pale, her eyes are hollow. She's sweating and occasionally moans.
Emma is pacing the room, book in hand.
EMMA
Really hard to concentrate with you writhing around like a cat in heat.
LILITH
I can see him.
EMMA
Beg pardon?
LILITH
He's pacing, jittery and tense.
(pause)
He's kind of cute hunched over like that.
EMMA
I thought you said he was pacing?
LILITH
He was. Now he's sitting.
Lilith smiles and her eyes smolder.
LILITH (CONT'D)
He's got a lot of energy.
EMMA
How do you know all of this?
LILITH
I'm there, at least partially.
Emma looks incredulously at Lilith.
LILITH (CONT'D)
What can I say? I feel drawn to him.
Emma sighs and closes the book.
EMMA
Look, this is fun but I'm going downstairs.
Emma shifts uncomfortably and glances in Lilith's direction.
EMMA (CONT'D)
I need a break.
Emma leaves the room, leaving the door open behind her.
INT. RENTAL HOUSE - LILITH'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
The door closes and BetelGeuse steps out from behind it.
BETELGEUSE
I hear you've got an itch that needs scratching. I can help with that.
BetelGeuse rubs himself for emphasis.
LILITH
What if I don't want your help?
BETELGEUSE
Quit being so picky. Look, we both get something out of this. You live, I stay out, we both get laid, and you get a bit a power up.
LILITH
Fine, on one condition.
BETELGEUSE
Why do you women have to complicate everything?
LILITH
Why do you always have to think with your crotch? Doesn't it bother you that I'll have access to your powers?
BETELGEUSE
Locked up for nine hundred years, we're already tight so I ain't worried, and I've got a lot of juice. It's a drop in the bucket. So come on already!
LILITH
On one condition.
BetelGeuse opens his mouth to argue but she puts a finger to his lips to quiet him.
LILITH (CONT'D)
Teach me how to use my powers, how to unlock my other side.
Lilith runs her finger from his belt up to his tie.
BetelGeuse groans.
BETELGEUSE
Deal!
BetelGeuse and Lilith collide, kissing fiercely and he pushes her down onto the bed.
CUT TO:
INT. RENTAL HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Fast footsteps can be heard through the floor upstairs. Emma looks up.
EMMA
(to herself)
Oh good, he's here. Maybe they found a way to boost her energy.
The bed squeaks (as though someone is laying down) and rustling can be heard.
Female murmuring and a sigh are heard.
Emma hears a male groan through the wall.
BETELGEUSE (O.S.)
(enthusiastic)
Damn!
The bed can be heard squeaking rapidly and the headboard is knocking against the wall punctuated by male grunts.
The lights start to flicker overhead in time with the bed.
Emma smirks.
EMMA
(to herself)
Or they're having sex.
Emma sighs and picks up the TV remote. She starts flipping through channels.
Suddenly, the house shakes. The power goes out and the lights shatter. Emma sits in stunned silence, in the dark room. The remote is clutched in her hand.
EMMA (CONT'D)
(pouting)
Meh...I like that show.
Emma sighs, getting up and shuffling through the darkness. She pulls a lighter and a few candles from a drawer and manages to light them, setting them around the room. She sinks back onto the couch and grabs a book.
Creaking is heard on the stairs and BetelGeuse emerges in a ratty bathrobe, disheveled and smirking smugly. He flops on the couch next to Emma, leaning into her space.
She shivers and grimaces.
EMMA (CONT'D)
Excuse you.
BETELGEUSE
What?
EMMA
Haven't you ever heard of personal space?
BETELGEUSE
Not lately.
BetelGeuse smiles widely.
EMMA
You're an ass.
BETELGEUSE
I just got some.
EMMA
And what? You want a cookie?
BETELGEUSE
A beer would be nice.
EMMA
Then go get one...
(to herself)
Preferably far away from me.
BETELGEUSE
Ah, what's the matter? Don'cha like me?
He pulls a beer out of nowhere and chugs it, downing it in one gulp. He burps loudly.
EMMA
You're disgusting.
BETELGEUSE
(batting his eyes)
Aww. Do you mean it?
Emma grabs her book and turns away, attempting to ignore him.
EMMA
I don't know what she sees in you.
BETELGEUSE
I'd say she saw a lot of me.
Emma shudders.
BetelGeuse chuckles darkly before lighting a cigarette.
EMMA
Do you have to do that?
BETELGEUSE
Yep.
EMMA
You drink, you smoke, you burp, the only thing missing is-
BetelGeuse leans to the side and releases a spectacular fart.
EMMA (CONT'D)
(disgusted)
Aw!
Emma gets up to leave but BetelGeuse flicks his finger. She falls back onto the couch.
BETELGEUSE
Come on! Bond! Loosen up a little!
EMMA
What do you care?
BETELGEUSE
Well, you're kind of my wife's sister. Just getting to know the family.
EMMA
We are not family.
BETELGEUSE
Aw come on sis!
Emma smiles despite herself.
EMMA
So, how's she doing?
BETELGEUSE
Well Doc, I'd say she'll make a full recovery.
Emma rolls her eyes.
EMMA
You're not the least bit worried?
BETELGEUSE
Nope.
EMMA
Even though she was drained?
BETELGEUSE
Nu-uh.
EMMA
What if she dies?
BETELGEUSE
Not gonna happen.
EMMA
You do know she's gained some of your power right?
BetelGeuse shrugs.
BETELGEUSE
It's not enough to miss. Besides...
BetelGeuse takes a drag on his cigarette.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
Any girl who's with me needs to be able to take care of herself.
EMMA
Are you going to actually help at all?
BETELGEUSE
(sarcastically)
Nah, I'm going to drop her off a cliff.
Emma gives him a stern look.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
Look, she's safe with me. I'm not going to do all of the work but-
Lilith enters the room wearing jeans and a T-shirt.
LILITH
(with mock laughter)
Aww. I didn't know you cared.
Lilith grabs BetelGeuse's cigarette and takes a drag.
LILITH (CONT'D)
So, are you ready to teach me?
BetelGeuse looks her up and down. He smiles suggestively.
BETELGEUSE
I'm always ready.
EMMA
As much as I love the taste of vomit in my mouth, I'm going to bed.
Emma turns to leave the room but stops at the door, turning to face BetelGeuse.
EMMA (CONT'D)
Oh, and B? Burn the clothes would you? The 1980's are as dead as you are.
Emma turns to walk out. Lilith snorts. BetelGeuse scowls which makes Lilith double over, laughing.
EMMA (CONT'D)
(to herself)
Although it smells like they're coming to life.
Emma leaves the room.
CUT TO:
INT. RENTAL HOUSE - EMMA'S ROOM
Emma walks into her room and collapses, face first onto her bed.
EMMA
(muffled by the pillow)
Maybe now I can finally sleep.
Emma lifts her head and sniffing the air and then her hand. She grimaces.
EMMA (CONT'D)
(pouting to herself)
Awww, it touched me! I need a shower.
Emma kicks her feet and buries her face into the pillow in a mock tantrum.
Celina emerges from the back of the room and sneaks up behind Emma.
CELINA
I'd say that's the least of your worries.
Celina attempts to tackle Emma and cover her mouth. Emma elbows Celina in the gut. Celina lets go, winded. Emma rolls to face Celina.
CELINA'S POV: WE SEE EMMA SCREAM AND HER FIST FLIES FORWARD
Celina is punched full force in the face. She crumples to the floor unconscious.
Footsteps are heard on the stairs. The door opens, revealing Lilith. She looks from Emma, to Celina, and back again. Her mouth falls open in mild surprise.
LILITH
Wow. Fail!
(calling downstairs)
BetelGeuse!
BETELGEUSE (O.S.)
What?
LILITH
Get your butt up here!
BETELGEUSE (O.S.)
I'm watching TV!
LILITH
Now!
A dramatic sigh is head from downstairs. BetelGeuse floats up through the floor, and looks into the room. He catches on quickly.
BETELGEUSE
Huh. Satan's getting impatient.
LILITH
Do you think she was supposed to come after US?
BETELGEUSE
Nah, even he ain't that stupid. My guess is he was going to use her.
BetelGeuse points to Emma.
EMMA
Whoa, hold on. Use me? As what?
BETELGEUSE
Bait.
Giggling is heard at the other side of the room. Celina has woken up. A knife is in her hand, which is bleeding.
CELINA
My master knows. You thought you were free but he never gives up what's his.
LILITH
Then why doesn't he pay us a visit and get this over with instead of sending you to talk for him?
CELINA
That can be arranged.
Celina tries to press her bleeding hand to a rune on the wall but BetelGeuse grabs her.
BETELGEUSE
Nice try doll but we both know I'm not gonna let you summon him.
CELINA
There are other ways to release him.
BETELGEUSE
Not without a puppet to possess.
BetelGeuse grabs Celina and throws her out the window. A Goofy cartoon scream is heard.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
Be sure to tell your master we sent our regards.
BetelGeuse smirks and closes the window, dusting his hands off.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
Well, that takes care of that.
EMMA
You killed her!
BETELGEUSE
Yeah, so? One less problem to worry about.
DEVIL (O.S.)
Was that really necessary?
BetelGeuse turns to see the devil, transparent, leaning against the wall.
BETELGEUSE
Speak of the devil.
DEVIL
I had meant for her to be my vessel.
BETELGEUSE
Oh no! I hadn't realized! Guess you're SOL pal.
DEVIL
Hardly.
The Devil looks at Emma and smiles.
DEVIL (CONT'D)
I'll just use your friend here instead.
The Devil hovers and glides down towards Emma. His form collides with hers and she keels over. A moment later and Emma's body jerks. Her back arches and she sits up. Her eyes open, and shine with a luminescent green. She smiles an eerie smile and when she speaks, we hear the devil's voice.
DEVIL (V.O.)
Ah, that's better.
The devil makes a show, cracking his neck and making himself comfortable.
LILITH
Get out of her, now.
DEVIL (V.O.)
Why don't you just kill her like you did the last girl I intended to inhabit?
BETELGEUSE
Don't mind if I do.
BetelGeuse raises his hand but Lilith stops him, placing her hand above his.
LILITH
Don't.
DEVIL (V.O.)
How cute. You cannot kill her, who could have predicted this?
BETELGEUSE
Yeah, right, I'm not going to kill the devil when he's right in front of me. Good one Babe.
He raises his arm but she pulls it down again, looking him in the eye.
LILITH
No! You can't do this!
BETELGEUSE
What? Why the hell not?
LILITH
Because she's my sister and she shouldn't have to die because of him.
BetelGeuse rubs his temples before addressing Lilith with forced calm.
BETELGEUSE
The Devil is right there. He's got no power on this side, no one else to help him, natta, zip and he thinks he's got us.
LILITH
You're not killing my best friend. Find another way.
BETELGEUSE
There isn't one! This is it! It wouldn't get any easier if he tap danced in front of you with a sign!
LILITH
No.
DEVIL (V.O.)
Does this mean you're ready to hear my proposal?
The devil buffs his nails, looking bored.
DEVIL (V.O.)
If not, I could of course kill the girl or, better yet, I might stay here. Yes, that might work. I could take as many souls as I wish this way, eliminate the middle man so to speak and of course find a way to kill you. In the end I would have you both and then some.
LILITH
You're not one to get your hands dirty, or to leave the afterlife with no one at the wheel.
DEVIL (V.O.)
True enough. How about this? I release the girl and, being a gentleman, I give you ten years to get your affairs in order. See the world, spread your legs, and make merry. Then you come back to work for me. I'll even take this ghoul off your hands. Everyone's happy.
BETELGEUSE
Real cute Lucy, but our game's more fun to play than yours.
DEVIL (V.O.)
That's enough out of you Casper. The adults are talking.
BETELGEUSE
(to Lilith)
For the last time, stop acting like a human! You're not a damn charity case! To them, you're the bad guy, just like me. Kill em both and be done with it!
Lilith's eyes darken as her succubus side flares up. She grabs BetelGeuse by the lapels and pulls him close.
LILITH
I'm not acting, you kill her and I'll make his hell look like paradise. So, world shattering sex or eternity with a raving bitch, it's your choice but you're stuck with me either way.
BETELGEUSE
There's the girl I married! Come on Babe! It's showtime!
DEVIL (V.O.)
Are you really going to back down BetelGeuse?
BETELGEUSE
Nah, it's just plan B.
BetelGeuse smirks and snaps his fingers. He is dressed in a priest's outfit.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
How about a bit of exorcise Lucy?
DEVIL (V.O.)
I don't really think you're up to it.
BETELGEUSE
For a girl like you, anything Lucy.
The Devil vomits green gunk reminiscent of The Exorcist.
BetelGeuse turns, spitting and wiping his face off.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
Man, I hate pea soup.
DEVIL
(to Lilith)
Are you really going to side with this great prick?
LILITH
I like a big prick, besides he makes me laugh and speaking of pricks...
Lilith reaches her hand into Emma's chest, grabbing the devil.
LILITH (CONT'D)
I'd say I've got you by the short and curlies.
(to Emma)
Emma, I've got him. You just need to push!
DEVIL
You'll have to try harder than that Dearie.
LILITH
No I don't. She's psychic. She can overpower you.
The devil smiles and opens his mouth to retort. Suddenly, a light forms around Lilith's hand, spreading through Emma's body. The devil groans and Emma's eye color starts to shift back to normal.
LILITH (CONT'D)
It looks like she heard me. You're screwed.
BetelGeuse reaches into Emma and helps Lilith pull the devil out.
BETELGEUSE
The power of Christ compels you to get the hell out.
There is a flash. Emma falls back against the wall. BetelGeuse and Lilith are thrown back.
LILITH
Emma! Are you okay?
Emma nods. She looks weak and dazed.
LILITH (CONT'D)
B! He's out. I don't know where-
BETELGEUSE
Already on it.
BetelGeuse gets up and dusts himself off. He walks to the back of the room where the devil, transparent, is lying in a crumpled heap.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
Well well. Look at that. The big bad devil's nothing but an ickle ghostie.
BetelGeuse pulls a wooden cross out of his pocket.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
Back to hell you go.
DEVIL
Really? Is that the best you can do? It will take more than a simple banishment to send me back.
BetelGeuse smirks. The cross in his hand extends and morphs into a large pole. His clothing melds back into the black and white suit.
BETELGEUSE
Like I said, plan B.
DEVIL
Which is what exactly? Poking me with a stick?
The Devil laughs darkly.
DEVIL (CONT'D)
Do you really think you can beat me? You! A ghost who can't zip his own fly?
BetelGeuse rolls his eyes and taps the pole to the floor. A scythe blade appears on the end.
BetelGeuse swings the blade through the air. It stops right next to the devil's face.
BETELGEUSE
Yeah, actually.
BetelGeuse pulls the blade back and slices forward, cutting through the devil. The devil's transparent body dissolves, flowing into the scythe.
Lilith rushes forward, Emma following slowly behind.
LILITH
Is it over?
BETELGEUSE
Yup.
EMMA
Really?
BETELGEUSE
How many times do I have to say it? Ghost with the-
BetelGeuse stumbles back as Lilith leaps into his arms, kissing him hard and fast on the mouth.
Lilith jumps back down and runs over to Emma, hugging her.
LILITH
I can't believe it! It's finally over!
EMMA
So, what happens now?
LILITH
I don't know...B?
Lilith turns to BetelGeuse. He looks a bit dazed.
BETELGEUSE
Eh, pretty straight forward. I find him a new container.
BetelGeuse scratches his chin, thinking for a moment. He taps the scythe to his ring, which glows.
Lilith approaches him and touches the ring on his hand. She bites her lip, thinking.
LILITH
Hey B, let me hold on to that. I think I know someone who can take care of it.
BETELGEUSE
You sure you can handle it?
BetelGeuse holds the ring out but pulls it away as she reaches for it.
LILITH
I've got it covered.
BetelGeuse shrugs and hands her the ring.
LILITH (CONT'D)
So, what happens now that he's gone?
BETELGEUSE
Chaos, confusion, mayhem.
BetelGeuse smirks.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
I love it.
EMMA
At least until they find someone new to run things.
Lilith looks at BetelGeuse and smiles. He winks.
LILITH
You never know.
CUT TO:
INT. LILITH'S HOME - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Emma is unpacking boxes in the living room of a small duplex.
Lilith walks in, dropping two boxes onto the floor.
LILITH
That's the last of it.
EMMA
Great, maybe things will finally get back to normal.
LILITH
Eww. I hate normal.
EMMA
Says the girl who married a ghost.
LILITH
The undead girl who married a ghost. Keep your facts straight or you'll make me sound like a perv.
EMMA
See? This is what I'm talking about. I miss talking about clothes and worrying about the bills.
LILITH
Yeah I know and I get it but back then we were always going on about how boring life was.
EMMA
Sometimes I miss boring.
Emma looks thoughtful.
EMMA (CONT'D)
So, how is your husband doing?
LILITH
Seems to be okay. He pops in a few times a week. He keeps bitching about his ring.
Lilith fingers the ring which is dangling on a chain around her neck.
EMMA
Aww, does he miss his wedding ring?
LILITH
Doubtful. I got him a new one and he said it was crap.
EMMA
Is he wearing it?
Lilith shrugs and looks away, still fingering the chain.
Emma smiles knowingly.
EMMA (CONT'D)
(pointing at ring)
So what are you doing with it?
LILITH
I've got some guys coming today to have a look at it. They may be able transfer it to a different vessel or destroy it.
EMMA
Guys?
LILITH
Yeah, ghost hunters. If you see a '67 Chevy outside, that's them.
EMMA
Nice.
LILITH
Oh, and Jack got a promotion to management.
EMMA
Is he in charge now?
LILITH
No, but close to it. He's kind of a partner. He manages a lot and takes over when the boss wants to stretch his legs.
EMMA
So, who is running things now?
CUT TO:
INT. AFTERLIFE MAIN OFFICE
The door opens and the Maitlands walk in, followed by Jack.
Barbara is visibly flustered.
ADAM MAITLAND
Calm down honey. Maybe now we'll finally get some answers.
The chair turns, revealing BetelGeuse. He leans forward in his chair, putting his hands on the desk. His new wedding ring is visible and he's smiling mischievously.
BETELGEUSE
Adam! Babs!
The Maitlands gaze at him in open-mouthed shock. He throws his arms out, grinning manically.
BETELGEUSE (CONT'D)
Long time no see.
FADE OUT.