Scene 8
Mound of the crashed spaceship
Jay pulls up to the top of the hill. Dipper is lying on the rear basket covered in a blanket. Jumping off the quad, Jay looks at the hatch and takes a deep breath.
JAY
Here we are. Just one more thing to do before we head in.
He pulls out his phone. After tapping the screen, he holds the phone to his ear waiting for someone to answer. He begins a conversation, appearing to try and keep his emotions in check.
JAY
Hi mom. How are things back home?... Cool... Uh huh... Yeah that makes sense... Well I just wanted to check in with you... Yeah, we're still having a great time. But we're heading out camping for a while. We're going to a cave system that sounds pretty cool. There most likely won't be any cell service where we're headed either... Oh sure... It's perfectly safe. We've got all the supplies we need... Yeah... I get it... I know mom... Okay, well I just wanted to say that I love you. Give Dad a hug for me okay... Yeah... Alright, bye.
Wiping away a couple of tears, he puts the phone in the backpack. Bending down he opens the hatch. He looks down into the darkness, shaking his head.
JAY
I must be out of my mind.
He turns back to Dipper, who is still laying on the back of the quad. Jay grabs Dipper under the armpits and pulls him off. He secures the harnesses to himself and then Dipper. He pulls out the Magnet Gun and then puts the backpack on. Dragging Dipper to the hatch, he sits him up. Jay drops down behind Dipper and wraps the rope around both of their chests, binding them together. Then, reminiscent of "Dipper and Mabel vs. The Future," he duct tapes the Magnet Gun to his hand. In preparation, he talks to Dipper, still unconscious.
JAY
Alright dude, let's see if we can get down there without killing ourselves.
Jay shimmies himself and Dipper to the opening. Activating the Magnet Gun he drops down into the hole, sliding the gun along the wall opposite of the ladder.
Cut to the landing at the bottom of the ladder
Jay and Dipper appear out of the hole and dangle for a moment. Jay reaches up with his right hand and deactivates the gun. They drop and land with a thud on the metal platform. Jay groans as he rolls over with Dipper still attached to him.
JAY
Oh man. As if that didn't wake you. And crap, we still need todo that again. No time to waste I guess, let's move.
Jay struggles, but manages to stand with Dipper hanging off of him. Slowly moving to the edge of the landing, he points the Magnet Gun at the nacelle column. Reaching around Dipper, he activates it again at a higher setting. Dipper and Jay are pulled to the column and hit the metal hard. They hang for a moment as Jay recovers.
JAY
Faster and safer. You still out buddy?
Dipper hangs, limp.
JAY
Let's hope you stay that way till we're done.
They slide off into the darkness.
Cut to the hallway leading to
the matter alteration chamber
Jay walks into the hallway with Dipper over his shoulders in a fireman's carry position. The flashlight is duct taped to the backpack strap, allowing him to see in the darkness. He walks to the end of the hallway. Turning to look through the window, he comments.
JAY
Need to do something about that crack.
He drops to his knees and slowly lowers Dipper to the floor. He pulls out the duct tape and begins applying it to all the cracks in the window.
JAY
I wonder if the aliens have duct tape. It works on everything.
He turns his attention back to Dipper.
JAY
Okay, let's do this.
He pulls the papers out of backpack. Looking the first page over, he walks over to the control panel. He looks from the panel to the paper and then back again, then pushes the red button in the bottom left corner of the panel. The low humming sound from the initial incident can be heard as the machine once again springs to life.
JAY
Alright, so according to Ford, it'll pick up from its previous setting.
Jay looks at the paper again for a moment. Looking back to the panel, he pushes two yellow buttons just above the red one, and then flips a switch on the far right. The cylinder at the center of the room glows as it did before, but at a lower intensity. The small door next to the window slides open. Jay puts the papers back in his pocket and walks over, grabbing Dipper under the armpits. As he drags Dipper into the chamber, he comments on the energy and feeling of the room.
JAY
Whoa. The vibrations go right through you. Hurts a little.
Suddenly Dipper jolts awake.
DIPPER
Ah!
Jay manages to hold on as they move. Dipper grimaces in pain.
DIPPER
What? Where am I now? Oh, my body feels like it's on fire.
He looks up at Jay.
DIPPER
Jay? What's going on?
JAY
We're fixing you up. That last incident didn't kill you, but I doubt you'll survive another one.
DIPPER
Fixing me? How? You heard what Ford said.
As they reach the center column, Jay lifts Dipper onto the bottom platform.
JAY
I had an idea about matter transfer. McGucket and you're Grunkle confirmed that it'd work, so here we are.
Jay adjusts Dipper's body so that he's in the fetal position and completely fits within the edges of the platform.
JAY
Now don't move.
Jay runs off out of the room and back to the panel. Looking at the paper again, he pushes the two yellow buttons once more, then turns two dials on the right side of the panel. He then flips two more switches on the far right. A blue button begins to flash in the center of the panel.
Close up on Jay's eyes
He stares at the button for a few moments, the light flashing in his eyes. Taking a deep breath, he pushes the button.
JAY
No turning back now.
He quickly steps back into the room and door slides shut behind him. The humming in the chamber slowly begins to increase in intensity. The column sections begin to glow brighter, illuminating around Dipper. Jay shields his eyes as the light flashes, activating the shimmering force field. Dipper manages to stand and looks at Jay. Confusion immediately crosses his face.
DIPPER
Jay? Why are you still in here?
Jay walks up to the force field.
JAY
I told you, it's a matter transfer.
Dipper's eyes widen in horror.
DIPPER
No! You can't do this. I won't let you!
He tries to touch the force field, but it shocks him.
JAY
This is the only way to save you. Besides, if there is a way back, it'll be up to you to get me out of this.
DIPPER
You idiot! What about your family. What about Mabel!
JAY
She needs you more than me. And my family will understand, one day.
Dipper grimaces, trying not to cry. He then looks past Jay toward the window. Jay turns around as well. The walls begin to glow brighter. Mabel and Wendy are standing in the hallway looking through the window. Jay walks over. Mabel and Wendy both look panicked.
JAY
It'll be alright baby.
MABEL
You can't do this. There has to be another way.
JAY
You know there isn't.
The wall of light begins to circle the room.
WENDY
We'll turn it off, figure something out.
DIPPER
Dude, listen to her!
JAY
It can't be shut down. It's programmed to run its full cycle.
The brightness of the light increases. Mabel bursts into tears and pounds on the glass.
MABEL
You can't! Please don't! I love you!
Jay softly smiles and puts his hands on the glass. As the light picks up speed, he appears to be slowly eroding away.
JAY
I love you. I always have.
The brightness increase further as the light begins to reach full speed. Mabel places her hands over Jay's on the glass. He continues to smile softly as the light strips him away. A final blinding flash overtakes the room, then implodes upon the center column where Dipper stands. As they light fades, Dipper is once again laying on the platform. The door slides open.
Mabel and Wendy rush into the room. Reaching Dipper, they see that he is completely healed, as if nothing had ever happened. As he sits up, they both hug him.
DIPPER
He's gone isn't he?
They all look to where Jay had been standing, with no sign of him. Mabel walks over to the window. Jay's hand prints are still visible. She places hers over the prints. Dipper and Wendy walk up behind Mabel.
DIPPER
I'm so sorry Mabel.
Mabel turns and hugs Dipper and Wendy.
Fade out. Scene
Scene 9
The Mystery Shack – 7:00 am
Sun shines through the trees and birds sing through the forest. Mabel sits on the back porch, wearing one of Jay's sweatshirts, hugging herself. Dipper and Wendy come out the back door and sit on either side of her.
DIPPER
Grunkle Ford and Stan will be here in a couple days. They've got rough seas at the moment.
Mabel slightly nods.
DIPPER
So how are you doing?
Mabel exhales heavily.
MABEL
I'll live.
WENDY
That was a hell of a thing he did, wasn't it?
DIPPER
Yeah. He really believed it was the right thing to do. And maybe it was.
MABEL
That doesn't make it any less painful.
Dipper puts his arm around Mabel.
DIPPER
I know. But I promise you sis, if he's somehow still in there, we'll find a way to bring him back.
Mabel nods again.
DIPPER
He believed in us. And I'm gonna try and honor that.
They all look off toward the morning sun.
Music begins playing.
Made Me Realize – Brad Breek
The view pulls away from the trio on the porch and moves over the trees. As the sun comes up over Gravity Falls, the view pans over the forest toward the spaceship mound. Moving over the top of the crashed ship, zoom in to the closed hatch.
Dissolve to the interior of the craft
Move through the ship, past the specimen wing, the armory, crew quarters, the bridge, and the "laser tag" type course. Slowly move down the hallway toward the Matter Conversion chamber. Continue through the window toward the column. The force field continues to shimmer, with a bright ball of light hovering at the center.
Fade out. Scene
End credits
End credits soundtrack
Time Stands Still – Rush
17 Crimes – AFI
Everlong – Foo Fighters
Thanks so much for reading! Once again this was a lot of fun. Reviews are welcomed and appreciated. I love these characters and constantly marvel at the passion the Gravity Falls fandom shows. Take back the Falls!
