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QUANTUM LEAP
THE MIRROR SHATTERED
SCREENPLAY: PART XII
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CAMP NEAR TAOS -- EXT. -- LATE MORNING
A Cessna lands lightly on the desert sands. In the distance, we can see the city of Taos. After the Cessna stops, we see Zoey exit the plane. Thames lifts Kyle down into Zoey's arms. As soon as the boy is in the woman's grasp, she quickly sets him on the ground. Thames jumps down. Zoey grabs Kyle by the hand and begins to stride hastily toward a large camp just 500 feet away. Thames hurriedly follows.
AGENT DAVID MILLER meets Zoey at the edge of the camp. David looks to be in his late thirties or early forties. His longish dark blond hair is slicked back, and his light green eyes shine. There is something in his eyes that says he is in good company with Zoey.
DAVID
Ms. St. John. I am glad you have arrived.
ZOEY
I've told you a thousand times, David:
call me Zoey.
DAVID
Not a problem.
David sees Kyle.
DAVID (cont'd)
(evilly)
Ah, Kyle Austin Beckett. How do
you do?
David extends his hand to Kyle. Kyle shakes it, frowning.
DAVID (cont'd)
Oh, don't be so sourfaced. I am no
stranger. I work for a senator on the committee that funds your daddy's
little project.
KYLE
If you're friends with Zoey, then
you're not a nice guy.
DAVID
(sends a seductive look to Zoey)
Zoey isn't that bad once you get to
know her.
David grins suggestively. Zoey coos.
ZOEY
Oooo... you de-light-ful
man. We're going to have to... "catch up" later.
DAVID
I look forward to it, darling.
Thames steps forward, rolling his eyes.
THAMES
I'm Thames Medford. It's a pleasure
to meet you, Agent Miller.
DAVID
(staring at Zoey; distracted)
Nice to meet you, too, Thames.
David puts an arm around Zoey's shoulders and begins to walk into camp.
DAVID (cont'd)
Now, we need to see about planning
the young boy's demise.
THAMES
(hesitantly)
Ah... about that.
David and Zoey halt and turn to Thames.
ZOEY
Thames, dear. You aren't thinking
of not going through with this, are you?
THAMES
I am, actually.
ZOEY
(threatening)
Thames.
THAMES
I was talking to Kyle, and he told
me he's even smarter than his dad.
DAVID
That is true, Zoey darling.
Senator Sheffield thinks Kyle might play a big part in the continuation
of Project Quantum Leap if he is allowed to live.
THAMES
But what if we could use the boy's
gifts against the Project?
ZOEY
(curious)
What are you getting at, Thames?
Thames looks at Kyle. He gestures for Zoey to follow him. Zoey gives Kyle over to David and follows David into a nearby tent.
TENT -- INT. -- LATE MORNING
THAMES
Bela told me that he has an indoctrinating
computer that will work on anyone under the age of six. If we indoctrinate
Kyle, wipe his entire life from memory, we could turn him onto our side
and use his skills for our own purposes. His skills could really be a help
to Project Armageddon.
Zoey has a bored look on her face, but nods.
ZOEY
Sounds good. We will need to inform
Lothos at once of this plan.
The two exit the tent.
CAMP NEAR TAOS -- EXT. -- LATE MORNING
Zoey and Thames walk over to David.
ZOEY
(to David)
Thames here is going to present a
new solution to--
(gesturing at Kyle)
--our little problem.
DAVID
Good, good.
Thames nods and walks away, toward a large tent in the center of the camp. Zoey leans over to David.
ZOEY
His plan is so damned far-fetched,
I am sure Lothos will send Thames to be tested in Bela's new chamber.
DAVID
Lothos is never pleased when one of
his servants attempts to outsmart him.
ZOEY
Indeed. He positively hates
when that happens.
Zoey chuckles. She takes hold of Kyle's hand and leads him over to the large tent. David follows along.
LARGE TENT -- INT. -- LATE MORNING
The tent holds a nice cot, a folding table, and a chair. A small, sleek radio system lies atop the table.
Thames is standing in the entranceway, staring in disbelief at the shadow standing at the other side of the tent. Zoey enters. Zoey halts and bows her head in servitude.
ZOEY
(surprised)
Lord Medford!
The shadow moves towards the woman, and light reveals the face of a black man who is in his early forties. He is dressed in an elegant Victorian suit. Flashing buttons and light-up cuffs indicate that the suit is not from the Victorian Era. This man is LOTHOS MEDFORD.
LOTHOS
(acknowledging)
Zoey.
Lothos approaches the woman.
LOTHOS (cont'd)
Zoey, I have told you time and again
that you are to address me as Lothos. You needn't be a stranger around
your master.
ZOEY
Acknowledged, my lord.
Thames is still standing in shock. He then sees Zoey's bowed head, and bows his head as well.
THAMES
(in servitude)
Father.
Lothos grins broadly. He takes hold of Thames' arms and pulls him into a hug.
LOTHOS
Thames, my son. How are you doing?
I have not seen you in such a long time.
THAMES
(frowning)
Just doing my duties, father.
LOTHOS
You have been working too hard. You
need a break.
THAMES
I'm fine, father. No need to worry.
ZOEY
Lothos, my lord. Thames has just informed
me of an idea concerning what we will do with the child.
Lothos looks at Thames, a suspicious look briefly finding its way across his features. But the look stays for only seconds. Thames sends a piercing "thanks for nothing" look at Zoey.
LOTHOS
Tell me, son. What is your idea?
THAMES
(cautiously)
I believe that Kyle Beckett would
be of more use to us alive.
LOTHOS
(indignant)
For what reason?
THAMES
(frightened)
Kyle told me he has a higher IQ than
his father and he is skilled beyond his years. If we indoctrinate him,
make him one of our own, he would be vital to Project Armageddon.
Lothos tilts his head. He no longer looks angry. He soon smiles.
LOTHOS
That is a wonderful
plan, my boy!
Zoey looks extremely disappointed.
LOTHOS (cont'd)
If he is wiped of his memories of
his family, and implanted with new memories, he could become my most valuable
servant. If he is truly such a genius, then perhaps he knows vital information
about Project Quantum Leap.
Thames is smiling cautiously.
LOTHOS (cont'd)
(to Zoey)
We need to leave immediately.
LARGE TENT -- EXT. -- LATE MORNING
Kyle is standing beside the entryway. He is listening to all that is being said. A look of horror is on his face. Suddenly, a hand bolts out and grabs Kyle by the arm. Kyle twists his head up to see David towering over him.
DAVID
(sneering)
There you are, you little brat! How
dare you try to get away from me!
David yanks on Kyle's arm and drags the boy kicking and screaming into the tent.
LARGE TENT -- INT. -- LATE MORNING
David enters the tent, dragging Kyle with him. Kyle is kicking and screaming.
LOTHOS
What have we here? David, is this
Kyle Beckett?
DAVID
Yes, my lord. I caught him sneaking
around your tent. I think he heard all that was said in here.
Lothos frowns and approaches Kyle. He kneels and catches Kyle's innocent gaze with his own evil eyes.
LOTHOS
I would think that your mother would
have taught you not to eavesdrop on people.
KYLE
She did. But I think this is an exception.
LOTHOS
How so?
KYLE
You're all evil Leapers. My mom told
me all about you. You tried to kill my dad!
LOTHOS
That is true. And we were
going to kill you as well. However, my son Thames here has argued your
case and saved your life. You should be grateful.
KYLE
So, you aren't going to punish me
for listening in on you?
LOTHOS
Oh, goodness, no. Why would I? You
will soon no longer even remember this conversation.
Lothos leers evilly.
