Killer Clown Act
October 29, 1967
The shimmering of the leaping effect subsides as Al looks down at a dead body. He is holding a knife and is dressed as a clown. He looks around and utters the famous words, "Oh, Boy"
Project Quantum Leap
Stallions Springs, New Mexico
January 3, 2000
Project Quantum Leap Waiting Room
"So what do you remember?" Sam asks the guest.
"I don't have to tell you anything!" he yells.
"Can you tell me what you-"?
"NO!" the leaper yells.
Then his disposition changes, "Sam…you have to stop him…he is…" the leaper says looking at Al's reflection.
"Stop what?"
"Nothing!" as the leapee returns.
Sam knows this will be difficult because Al's mind is merging with the leapees.
Sam exits the Waiting room as Gushie greet him.
"Congratulations, Doctor. You have regained all of your memory, according to Ziggy." He informs.
"Thank you. I've got to go see Al."
"Not necessary Doctor. Doctor Fuller is seeing to that."
"Okay. What am I supposed to do?"
"Well you do have visitors in the lobby." Gushie replies.
"I do."
"Yes."
Sam head for the elevator and goes up. When the doors open he sees a familiar face waiting by the information kiosk.
"Katie!" Sam yells out.
"Sam!" She yells back as the two races to each other an embrace.
"How long has it been…six years?" Sam asks.
"Yeah! We all got together for Christmas just before you left. They said you weren't able to communicate with us because of the experiment."
"Well I'm backing, now. And I won't be going anywhere." He assures her.
She starts to tell him, "There is someone else here to see you."
But, Sam already knows because he sees his big brother Tom, whom he saved twice. He runs to him and embraces him.
The three Beckett children go to a table and discuss what has gone on.
"So you actually did it? I mean you actually traveled in time?" Katie asks.
"Yeah. Although I can't remember much now, because of the Swiss-cheese effect have erased my leaping memory."
"Well, little brother. It looks like you can celebrate now."
"Yeah…" Sam says as he thinks of Al.
"Where's Mom?" Sam asks.
"Well…she couldn't make it. It's her age, she doesn't want to leave."
Tom looks at his watch and says, "Well, I've gotta go. I'll be late for the presentation."
"Some military thing." Katie informs.
"Top secret!" Sam laughs.
"Yep." Tom replies. The two brothers embrace and Tom leaves.
Katie tells Sam, "I'm sorry about Donna. She didn't even say good-bye to us."
"Yeah…that's what I've heard." Sam replies.
Sam gets up and tries to think.
"What is it Sam?" Katie asks.
"This just seems so surreal to me. I mean I've been gone for six years, and I can't seem to remember what happened. All I can remember is the past."
"It hasn't been good for us either. We weren't able to see you for six years. That's a long time. It's almost been as long since Dad…" she trails off.
"Since Dad died. I remember. It was just before me and Al started Quantum Leap. I can remember snow and people around a grave…"
Then the handlink in Sam's pocket chirps to alert him.
"I've got to go. It was nice to see you."
"We'll catch up later." Katie informs.
"Yes, we will." Sam agrees.
Sam enters Control as Gushie is preparing the Imaging Chamber. He goes to activate Ziggy.
"Ziggy. What do you have?"
"Good Morning, Doctor Beckett. I see your reunion with you sibling has had a positive effect."
"What do you have on Al?"
"Admiral Calavicci seems to be mind-merging with the leapee. I could not find a name but he is dressed as a clown."
"A clown?" Sam asks.
"Yes, Doctor. It is October 29, 1967. I found an article in the San Francisco Gazette, claiming an unidentified man, dressed as a clown murdered a fellow carnival worker."
"The chamber is ready Doctor." Gushie informs.
Sam heads for the door as he is prepared for the worst.
Meanwhile, Sammie Jo has had no success contacting Al. She can see and hear him, he just isn't responding.
The door to the New Mexico project opens and Sam sees Al looking at a person who is tied up.
"You think you all can get away with laughing AT ME!" Al yells under the influence of the leapee.
"Al! It's me!"
"No one can stop me!" Al yells as he raises the knife.
"Gushie, I need a way to get through to him!" Sam asks.
"You're kidding?" he responds.
"Al, what was the name of you tailpipe buddy when you were an ensign?"
Al doesn't respond.
"Come on! What was the name of-"
"Chip? It's was Chip?"
"Good. What was the name of the nurse that you used to date?"
"Lisa?" Al says as he lowers the knife. "Lieutenant Lisa…"
"That's right! What is your name?"
"Beck- no Calavicci. Ensign Albert Calavicci."
"Close enough." Sam responds. "Well you changed history. This guy never tries to kill again. H put in a psychiatric hospital and stays there for eight years until he's released."
"Sam? Why am I dressed as a clown?" Al asks regaining control.
"You won't be for long. Get ready to leap."
"Good. I hate clowns!" Al says as he leaps.
Al leaps in and is dressed as a woman. He looks around and sees an encyclopedia salesman. He seems to know who it is.
"Honey. Are you going to say anything to your mother?"
Al recognizes the younger woman who addressed the man.
He replies, "Mom!"