Chapter Three

On The Set

The TV at the Loomis house in the mountains is on. Sidney had ended her shift at the Counseling line. She is cleaning the dishes while Billy feeds Cherokee. Both Scott and William were put down for a nap and have been asleep since. There's a news report on the television about Cotton's murder.

"Hollywood is reeling today from news of the murder of Controversial talk show host, Cotton Weary. Weary had only recently finished shooting a cameo as himself in the film "Stab 3: Return to Woodsboro", the third and final part in the famous horror series based on the Woodsboro and Windsor College Murders." Billy and Sidney stare at the TV wondering the same thing. Billy puts the bag of dog food down having already given Cherokee his food. "Before his rise to television fame, Cotton had been imprisoned and was later exonerated for the murder of Maureen Prescott his former Lover…" The TV is turned off by Sidney. She stares shocked at what she hears. Billy pulls her into a hug. Neither one of them exchange words. She wraps her arms around him. Both turn and stare at their two children fearful of what's to come. Billy kisses her forehead.

At the sunrise studio, people are coming and going about. Reporters are everywhere. One stands just outside of the theatre talking.

"Cotton Weary was shooting, here at Sunrise Studios, a cameo in the film "Stab 3". Let's see if we can get a statement."

Various reporters are heard and one tries to get into the studio. He is stopped by security.

Inside Stage 16, where 'Stab 3' is being filmed, Roman Bridger, the director of Stab 3, John Milton the producer of the film and an executive name Roger Corman are talking on the set.

"If you're worried about the movie, then protect the movie. Hire more security, hire the national guard, just don't kill the movie." Roman said clearly pissed off that Cotton's death has disturbed the making of Stab 3.

"Violence in Cinema is a big deal now, Roman. This is not the kind of news this studio is after." Executive Corman said.

"So if we stop making scary movies, what all the psycho's in the world will retire? Come on." Roman said sarcastically.

"I've been making horror movies for 30 years, never had a psycho problem." John Milton said.

"He was you're goddamn idea guys, all right? An ex-con with a trashy talk show, he probably pissed people off everyday." Roman said firmly. He wasn't happy that his movie has stopped due to a murder.

Kincaid and his partner, Wallace walk by.

"Detectives, there's no reason to presume that Cotton's death had anything to do with this movie is there?" Milton asked.

"He was making a movie called 'Stab'. He was stabbed." Det. Wallace the arrogant ass of the two detectives comments sarcastically walking by. Milton frowned.

The main cast of "Stab 3" talking on a porch are Tyson Fox, Tom Prinze, Angelina Tyler, and Sarah Darling. Sarah is the blond seated in the rocking chair. Tom Prinze is playing Dewey, while Angelina plays Sidney. Tyson plays a bootleg version of Randy.

"It was probably some psycho fan pissed off they killed Randy is "Stab 2"." Tyson said.

"Well, Tyson, that'd make you next wouldn't it?" Tom asked.

"I am not a Randy substitute, I am my own character." Tyson said defending himself.

"Named Ricky who works at the video store." Sarah Darling said nastily.

"It's an homage." Tyson said to her.

"Hey, what if the killer is Sidney Prescott? Or Even Billy Loomis? I mean, what the hell ever happened to them? They're probably off somewhere in the woods living like the fuckin Unabomber, man." Tom said trying to be funny getting a laugh or two.

"I'm starting to see why Tori Spelling and David Schwimmer didn't want to come back." Angelina says staring at nothing in particular.

"Guys, this was about Cotton. We are not in any danger." Sarah said to her fellow cast members.

"We are not in any danger" says Candy page 15." Tyson said repeating the lines in the script.

"I don't see you leaving." Sarah said to him.

"You think serious black actors my age can just throw away jobs? It's all a business now. They got Usher doing Pinter off Broadway. L.L. Cool J is Shakespearing in the park." Tyson said.

"Ha, yeah." Tom adds.

"Maybe it's not meant to be." Angelina said.

"Not meant to be? You win that talent search for the new Sidney, 50,000 girls and they pick you? You gotta be praying that this movie keeps going." Tom adds.

"Of course I am. But not at the expense of people's lives!" Angelina said to him. Tom wasn't buying it.

"Oh, cue the violins, right? Aww..." Tom adds being the ass he is.

Gale entering the Studio. She's wearing a yellow outfit. Her camera is in her purse.

Gale-

"Jesus. De ja voodoo." Gale says as she turns on a camera in her purse. Jennifer Jolie spots her.

"Gale Weathers! Oh my God." Jennifer calls her name. she's been spotted.

"Shit." Gale cursed. She's been caught. "Fuck."

"Listen, I know we've never met, and I don't mind you never returning my calls, but I have to tell you that after two films I feel like I am in your mind." Jennifer said being one her biggest fans.

"Well, that would explain my constant headaches." Gale said using a snide remark.

"You know I'm sorry that things didn't work out on '60 Minutes II', but 'Total Entertainment' that's a pretty good fall back." Jennifer said to her.

"Thank you. I'm sorry that things didn't work out with Brad Pitt, but being single, that's a pretty good fall back." Gale came back at her.

"Gives me more time for my work. After all, Gale Weathers, you're such a complex character." Jennifer said to her.

"And to be played by an actress with such depth and range." Gale comments sarcastically.

Gale Turns to see Dewey Riley.

"Jennifer, Nick said you wanted to use- Gale." Dewey said spotting Gale. It was a shock to see her but not really. Gale seemed to pop up whenever there was a murder. He was tired of getting close to her only for her to leave again.

"Dewey!" Gale and Jennifer both asks.

"Well, surprise, surprise, someone dies and Gale comes running." Dewey said to her.

Jennifer walks over to Dewey

"Gale, I think you'll really appreciate my character's work in this one, someone's helped me understand the real you." Jennifer said.

"Someone?" Gale asked.

"The ruthless ambition, your private self-loathing, and that lost and lonely little girl inside." Jennifer told her.

"Lost and lonely what?" Gale asked.

Jennifer-

"You heard me." Jennifer takes Dewey's cell phone. "Thanks Dewey. I'll return it."

"Lost and lonely what?" Gale asked more firmer.

"Little girl inside." Dewey told her.

"I thought you were supposed to be in Woodsboro!" Gale asked.

"Well, I'm surprised you thought about me at all. Listen I gotta get back to work. I really don't have time for this."

"Wait a minute. You work here?" Gale asked.

"Yeah. The movie needed a technical advisor. Somebody who went through the real experience, knew the real people." Dewey told her.

Tom walks by.

"Hey, Dewey." Tom said.

"Hey, Tom." Dewey said.

"Hey! It's the real Gale Weathers." Tom said to Gale shaking her hand.

"Real from top to bottom." Gale said to him.

"Tom Prinze. I watch your show all the time. You're so right, pop culture is the politics of the 21st century." Tom comments.

"Thank you." Gale said to him.

"And that story that you did last month, on me crashing my car, wow, was that ever powerful journalism." Tom tells her.

"Right, um-" Gale says.

"And I especially liked the way that you implied that it was caused by drinking and drugs and that the tire blowout was faked. That was great." Tom said sarcastically.

"Tom, sometimes in Journalism you" Gale said to him.

"Are you parked in the lot? Because I should make sure that no ones messed with your brakeline." Tom said to her walking away.

"Who's he supposed to be?" Gale asked. Dewey gestures to himself, Gale laughs. "He's playing you? Hahaha, you?"

"What?" Dewey asked a little offended.

"You're not gonna get me to fight with you, Dewey. Cotton's killer left a picture." Gale told him.

"Of Sid's mom? The detectives told me." Dewey told her.

"Well does Sidney know about it?" Gale asked. "What about Billy? Does he know about this?"

"Listen, Sidney and Billy don't need this. They have two children to worry about. They don't need you and her camera in her life." Dewey said to her.

"Do you see a camera?" Gale asked as he gestures to her purse. "Right, you bought me this purse, didn't you." Gale said to him. She remembered him buying her the purse.

"Yeah." Dewey said to her.

"Look, it's a habit, I walk out of the house and turn it on, it's like perfume." Gale told him.

"What the hell is this? Gale Weathers?" Milton called her name.

"Could I be more popular?" Gale asks sarcastically.

"No press, no press on set. Get that woman out of here." Milton yelled.

"Yes Mr., Milton." Came the voice of a big burly security guard came and grabbed Gale escorting her out of the studio.

"Wait a minute, wait a minute! Where's Detective Kincaid? I am working with Kincaid, Dewey!" Gale yelled.

"Rules are rules, Gale. But really, it was great seeing you." Dewey said to her.

Outside stage, a tour is going on.

"Stab 3' is a closed set, but just up ahead is the old 'Seinfeld' stage. Now does anybody need a potty break?" Tour guide says as the tour group moves past stage 16.

Gale and Guards come out the door.

Gale-

"Ok, let go!" Gale said to security guard. She sees people coming by. "Thanks for your help boys." She said acting as if they helped her.

Jay and Silent Bob walk by

Jay-

Holy Shit, Silent Bob, it's that TV newschick Connie fucking Chung! Hey Connie, how's Maury?" Gale gives them the finger. "Dude, I think she likes me. Did you see how she was looking at me?"