Tuesday 1st December 1925. 1.30. P.M.
EXT. HILL VALLEY TOWN SQUARE.
EXT. WRIST WATCH.
It reads 1:30.
EXT. LINDA MCFLY.
Linda is checking her wrist watch. She looks around the busy town.
EXT. JULES BROWN.
The middle aged science teacher approaches her, with his hands his pocket, with his Umbrella wrapped
around his arm.
Linda is concerned for the welfare of her Grand Mother, Lorraine.
LINDA
We've looked around every corner -Every Alley and Store for Four and a half Hours now. No sign.
JULES
Don't give up hope.
Linda looks diagnal to her right.
EXT. FLOOZY BAR.
A local Bar, which once existed as the Palace Saloon in 1885. It will be Lou's Cafe by 1955, Lou's Aerobics Gym in 1985 and Cafe 80's by 2015.
Linda takes interest.
LINDA
The Floozy Bar.
(pointing)
Jules looks.
LINDA
We've not checked there yet.
JULES
Good luck Kid. Considering your age as well. I doubt you'll make it an inch to the front door.
LINDA
What does Tannen own it or something?
JULES
Lets just say, he does have a hold on a lot of folk, who he thinks he can control.
Linda gets to her feet and seems disappointed. She slaps her side in frustration.
Jules puts his arm around her as reasurrance.
JULES
We'll find her.
Then the two get caught up in a mixed crowd and Traffic. Jules loses Linda around a Truck and passing people.
When the Traffic and rush passes, Jules looks into a clearing and Linda has gone. Jules freezes, with the sudden
vanishing act. He scours the Gardens in front of the Courthouse and the surrounding areas. No sign of Linda.
He panics.
JULES
Linda? Linda?
EXT. REAR ALLEY WAY OF FLOOZY BAR.
A back door opens and a Bar Worker exits.
EXT. LINDA.
Linda Mcfly hiding behind a wall, appears a sneaks into the building, while the Worker is out of sight.
INT. FLOOZY BAR.
Linda enters the Main Area through a side door.
The main bar is an Semi Oval shape, with round seats. A Stage is to the left.
A FEMALE SINGER IS ON STAGE PERFORMING, WHILE A MUSICIAN PLAYS THE PIANO.
There are customers at Tables smoking and in a corner a few locals playing card games. Linda looks around and there appears
to be no sight of Lorraine. Although, she catches a glimpse of somebody who looks similar to her father, but slightly younger.
A GENTLEMAN WITH SMARTLY COMBED HAIR IN AN OVER JACKET, OVER A SMART BLACK SUIT AND TIE.
He looks around forty years old and clean shaven. He is drinking Whiskey and looks fairly down, while watching the act.
Linda slowly walks towards the man and glances across the bar at a Barman, who is talking to a customer. The middle aged man
glances at Linda. Linda smiles.
LINDA
Hi.
The man hesitates in surprise. He feels awkward.
MIDDLE AGE MAN
Hi...you shouldn't be in here kid. This place is not teenagers.
LINDA
I'm looking for somebody.
MIDDLE AGE MAN
Some folk often are
(pauses)
but for the wrong reason.
LINDA
I'm looking for...
(hesitates)
a friend...
Look like you need a friend too.
The Middle aged man feels uncomfortable by Lindas abrupt appearance.
MIDDLE AGE MAN
Look kid..
SUDDENLY AN INTIMIDATING YET FAMILIAR VOICE IS HEARD.
IRVING TANNEN
Hey Mcfly! (O.S.).
BOTH LINDA AND THE MIDDLE AGED MAN TURN AT THE SAME TIME ACKNOWLEDGING
INT. IRVING TANNEN.
The Gang Leader is stood just inside the Bar Entrance.
INT. GANG MEMBERS
Two Heavies accompany him inside.
IRVING
Glad I caught you in here.
The Middle aged man is dumbfounded by the appearance of Irving.
Linda finds the Gangster familiar.
LINDA
Huh?
Irving approaches aggressively. But, not Linda - the man she is talking to.
IRVING
Hey, I'm talking to you Mcfly, you Irish Snitch!
THE MIDDLE AGED MAN IS NONE OTHER THAN MARTYS GREAT GRAND FATHER - WILLIAM MCFLY.
He reacts nervously.
WILLIAM
Hey, Irving.
IRVING
Don't you hey Irving me.
WILLIAM
A snitch? What are you talking about?
Irving grabs Williams head and starts tapping his head, with his fist.
IRVING
Hello! Hello anybody home?! Think Mcfly think.
William feels upset by Irving's bullying tactics
IRVING
I know it was you, who outed me to Strickland? You realize what would happen to me, if I get caught? I go to Jail. You wouldn't want that to happen now would ya?
William is scared.
Irving grabs him by the scruff angrily.
IRVING
Would ya?
WILLIAM
Of course not Irving I would not want that to happen.
IRVING
Course not Considering I cut you slack on your credit and keep you your home, you'd have the nerve to talk.
WILLIAM
I swear on my sons life I didn't Mr Tannen.
Irving laughs this off and intimidates William by placing his hand on his shoulder.
IRVING
Somehow - you're just not that convincing.
Irving then punches William in the stomach and throws him to the floor. William is in agony. Linda is horrified.
Irving draws a Tommy Gun and points it at the injured William. A piece of paper also falls out of Williams pocket. Irving picks up the piece of paper and reads it.
IRVING
What's this? A telegram?
Irving is surprised by the contents.
IRVING
Well, well. I'm not surprised.
Irving kicks William in the gut. He is in agony.
Linda is scared. Irving sees Linda watching the whole Charade.
He gives a scary smile and conceals his weapon.
IRVING
Well, look at what we have here.
He approaches her. Linda is frozen.
IRVING
Hey, Babe what's your name?
Linda is nervous.
LINDA
Uh -Lin...
Parton..
Dolly Parton.
IRVING
Hey Dol. I'm Irving Tannen. Does that name ring a bell?
Linda raises her eyebrow
LINDA
Uh - not sure.
IRVING
Well, just so you know, you just got me fifty bucks from the Manager.
(turns to the Bar Manager)
Minors in a Public Bar. Wouldn't want me to take over this place now would ya?
The manager is caught off guard and does not reply. Irving grabs him by the scruff.
IRVING
Would ya?
MANAGER
Of course not Mr Tannen. I would not want that to happen.
Irving lets him go. He turns to his Gangster Cronies.
IRVING
Where's Priscilla? I want her in here.
One of the Cronies nod. He pushes open the door. And another Cronie enters, assisting a familiar face - to Linda.
INT. LORRAINE BAINES MCFLY.
Lorraine is dressed in a Dark 1920's outfit and fur coat
and a big hat. And has lots of Make Up on.
Linda is shocked by her Grand Mothers re-appearance, but the abrupt appearance is not how she expected.
Linda gasps. William groggily gets to his feet and touches his head. Lorraine is escorted over to Irving.
Lorraine recognizes Linda and the two awkwardly stare at each other. Irving introduces everyone to Lorraine.
IRVING
Everybody. I'd like to introduce the new woman in my life.
Priscilla Presley.
LINDA
Uh- hu hu.
(nervously)
Lorraine pulls a face of annoyance.
Irving turns to the Bar man.
IRVING
So how 'bout my fifty dollars then Bar Tender?
The Bar Tender reluctantly gives Irving Fifty Dollars from the Till.
Distracted Lorraine turns to Linda. She lips reads Lorraine's plea.
LORRAINE
Help me.
(lip reading)
Irving turns to Linda.
IRVING
Hope we bump into each other some day again Miss Parton.
Irving looks to an injured William. Irving is angry.
IRVING
Thanks for tip Mcfly
(holding up the telegram)
I'll be sure to pay your source a visit. As for you, twenty fours hours..and I'll be collecting.
Irving grasps a vulnerable Lorraine tightly and escorts her out, with his heavies. Linda tends to William.
LINDA
Are you OK?
WILLIAM
Could have been worse.
The Bar Tender is not happy by Linda's presence, considering she cost him Blackmail money.
BAR TENDER
Get out of here kid, you cost me enough trouble already.
Linda looks to William to make sure he's ok.
WILLIAM
Thanks Kid. I'm OK.
EXT. FLOOZY BAR.
EXT. TOWN SQUARE.
Linda hurries out and sees a Ford Coupe speed of with Lorraine and Irving inside. Linda is beside herself and worries
for the safety of Lorraine, who is more or less trapped by Irving Tannen. Suddenly, Jules voice is heard.
JULES (O.S.).
Linda!
EXT. JULES.
Jules rushes over.
JULES
What in Sir Issace Newton are you playing at?
I thought I told you, going in there was not a good idea.
LINDA
I know you were right - about Irving Tannen. But, there's a bigger problem.
Jules does not like the sound of that.
LINDA
He's got my Grand Mother. We have to get her back.
