SCREAM 5: RECALIBRATED

by OnlyHuman96

4 years have passed and things have been quiet in Woodsboro. The STAB franchise has been rebooted to everyone's dismay, unfortunately also bringing the inevitable return of Ghostface. Previous survivor, Kirby, and her friends find themselves struggling for their lives as they become targets of a masked killer, who seems to be rebooting the Stab franchise in their own twisted way.

3. An Isolated Incident?

[CUT TO]

[FADE IN]

A peacefull, yet somewhat disturbed tone picks up.

EXT. WCC(WOODSBORO COMMUNITY COLLEGE) - WEST SIDE DORMITORY - MORNING

On the outside of the building, students rush to out of their dorms to class, most carrying books in their hands. The sidewalks are clearer than usual. The college was only build a year ago but has already attracted the attention and enrolled over fifteen thousand students. So clear sidewalks are pretty unusual.

Through a top floor window of the dormitory, survivor KIRBY REED is seen to be asleep in her bed. It looks as if she's had long night last night. Now 19 and long since grown her tanish blonde hair out, Kirby is just as beatiful as ever. She still maintains her blunt, bitchy attitude. She hides her pain due to her previous traumatic experience. Only her therapist knows when she's feeling disturbed or uneasy.

A ringing emits on the end table beside her bed. She reaches over the table and grabs her phone, she then checks the caller ID , it says, "INCOMING CALL; NIKKI(O.S.). She then swipes the screen to answer her phone.

NICOLE ANDRESS(or NIKKI) is a 19 year old, black haired with purple highlights, blue eyed(description necessary because her eyes are very vibrant and noticably blue), average framed girl standing at about 5'4. She has the definition of a perfect figure. Short but sassy and aggressive, NIKKI(O.S.) is Kirby's current best friend, as they have a lot in common. most notably their spontaneous personalities.

KIRBY

(Yawning and wiping her eyes)

...Speaking

NIKKI(O.S.)

Girl, do you have any clue how hella late you are right now? No no, I'll let you figure it out yourself.

KIRBY

(mumbles to herself)

Wait, what?

She pulls the phone from her ear and looks at the time. It reads, "9:45am". Immediately Kirby stumbles as she jumps to her feet.

KIRBY

(surprised)

Oh shit! Fuck, my alarm never even went off.

Kirby switches over her phone to speaker and tosses it on the bed, then rushes to get ready.

NIKKI(O.S.)

Well you would've had to set an alarm for one to go off in the first place.

Kirby throws on a decent, white shirt, covering her black tank top.

KIRBY

I did set it though (beat) I think. I don't remember, I haven't drank that much since I was in high school.

NIKKI(O.S.)

My point exactly. You need to get out more girl, learn to live a little. I get fucked up every other night haha. Yet, I still manage to wake myself up in time for class.

Flinging her head around, Kirby grabs her flowing, golden hair, strokes a brush through it a few times, then ties it in a ponytail.

KIRBY

Well not all of us can multi-task like you Nikki.

(chuckles)

NIKKI(O.S.)

Shit, I multi-task like a boss.

Kirby face-palms, realizing something.

KIRBY

Shit. I am so dead.

NIKKI(O.S.)

Why's that?

KIRBY

I just realized I missed my damn bio exam this morning. Mr. Holden is gonna' eat my ass out.

NIKKI(O.S.)

(playfully joking)

Ooh you'd like that wouldn't you?

KIRBY

I'm serious Nikki, my grades are already slipping in his class and this is just gonna' make it worse.

NIKKI(O.S.)

Relax hoe, it's just one exam. It couldn't possibly bring your grade down that much.

KIRBY

You would be surprised.

Kirby stumbles while hoping on one foot attempting to put her shoes on. She becomes unbalanced then trips and falls to the floor.

NIKKI(O.S.)

Besides, I think.. (beat) What was that?

In complete denial, Kirby replies..

KIRBY

... Nothing (beat) Something fell.

NIKKI(O.S.)

Did you just trip and fall on the floor?

KIRBY

(Loud)

No!

NIKKI(O.S.)

(Chuckling)

Haha you totally did, you clumsy ass.

KIRBY

I'm trying to multi-task here.

NIKKI(O.S.)

I noticed. And You suck at it.

KIRBY

(sarcastic)

Thanks for the initial boost of confidence.

NIKKI(O.S.)

Hell, what are friends for? (beat) Oh shit, something's going down, gotta' go. Hurry your ass and get over here.

KIRBY

I am on my way as we speak.

NIKKI(O.S.)
Good, see you little bit.

KIRBY

Yeah.

[DIAL TONE]

Still laying on the floor, Kirby sighs and slides her hand down her face then looks to the clock hanging above her TV. It reads, "9:57am"

KIRBY

Well that managed to kill 11 minutes.

[CUT TO]

EXT. WOODSBORO COMMUNITY COLLEGE(WCC) - PARKING LOT - CONT'D

Pulling into the campus parking lot with her Prius, Kirby observes the surroundings in the courtyard before her. Blue and red police lights are very visible from her perspective. Surrounding the police cars are a Channel 5 news van and multiple other vehicles, presumably belonging to reporters, news casters, and journalists. The place is definitely a hot spot this morning. Not to mention there are hundreds of students swarming around the commotion, trying to figure out what's going on.

Kirby steps out of her car with her bag in hand. She lowers her sunglasses to get a clearer look at whatever is going on. She begins walking toward the courtyard while pulling her phone out of her pocket. She scrolls through her recent contacts to Nikki and taps the screen to call her. It rings twice then all of a sudden.. Kirby is startled as Nikki approaches her from behind.

KIRBY

(under her breath)

Shit.

KIRBY(CONT'D)

Nikki, don't do that.

Kirby ends the call.

NIKKI
Sorry, not sorry. But can you believe this shit?

KIRBY

What the hell's going on here?

NIKKI

Not sure, but I think something happened at the premiere last night.

KIRBY

No way.

NIKKI

That's the word around campus. No one really knows anything yet though. They just kinda showed up and the place blew up.

Kirby looks back toward the flashing lights and hundreds of people surrounding the back courtyard.

NIKKI(CONT'D)

Better to just let it resolve itself though.

Kirby takes off toward the crowd, leaving Nikki behind.

NIKKI(CONT'D)

Whoa, whoa. Where?.. (beat) You're not going over there..

Kirby is too sure of herself and continues on toward the commotion.

NIKKI(CONT'D)

And you're going over there (beat) Shit, wait up dammit.

Nikki begins to jog toward Kirby and catches up with her. Kirby grips her bag over her shoulder tight.

NIKKI

Crazy on a scale on a scale of 10, what are you doing?

KIRBY

Try to get through to figure what the hell is actually going on. I have a bad feeling.

NIKKI

(sarcastic)

Oh yeah, through the hundreds of people the police are already currently pushing back. (beat) but they'll let you through no problem.

KIRBY

Dewey knows me though.

Beyond the crowd of people, Sheriff DWIGHT "DEWEY" RILEY stands beside a police cruiser, talking to deputy LISA AMERSTEAD. Dewey hasn't changed much, he still remains the broody, soft hearted man he always was. Lisa is Dewey's new deputy, as Judy Hicks quit the force after getting pregnant. She stills resides in Woodsboro with her daughter and still remains part of the gang(No, Dewey is not the father). Lisa is a 25 year old, dark brown haired, petite framed woman, standing about 5'6.

DEWEY

Please don't let this get out any further than it already has. I need to arrange a public announcement.

LISA

Yes sir.

DEWEY

And Lisa, please don't let this word get out to...

Dewey looks to the crowd and sees Kirby pushing her way through.

DEWEY

(under his breath)

Shit.

LISA

Everything okay sheriff?

DEWEY

Not at all.

Lisa understands and walks away to give Dewey some space, pushing the media back

Dewey leans up against his police cruiser, running his fingers through his hair with a deep sigh. He looks forward to see Kirby approaching.

DEWEY(CONT'D)

Nothing to see here Kirby.

KIRBY

That's the biggest lie ever and you know it sheriff. What's going on?

DEWEY

Please Kirby, you're not even supposed to be back here.

KIRBY

Just tell me something, was it a homicide?

DEWEY

You know I can't just release information like that. It's still an unconfirmed crime scene.

KIRBY

Coincidence that it happened at the premiere of the latest STAB iteration?

DEWEY

We're not treating it as anything other than an isolated incident until further observation. But I shouldn't even be telling you that.

KIRBY

(using her hands to talk)

With all do respect Dewey, I paid my dues. Lived through this shit too and still can't sleep at night without my traumatized, fauled up mind picturing that damned mask. Or reliving the moment Charlie drives a knife into my stomach over and over. (beat) But you wouldn't know anything about that would you, sheriff?

Kirby storms away, back into the crowd, gripping the strap of her bag tightly. Nikki meets up with her.

NIKKI

Nothing?

KIRBY

Nope, just denial.

NIKKI

Ouch.

Kirby looks back at Dewey as they proceed toward the courtyard.

Dewey understands the pain Kirby is going through but knows he can't do anything about it, so he just drops his head in disappointment in himself.

On the ouside of the crowd, Kirby then runs into CHRISTOPHER(Chris) HARPER. Chris is a 20 year old, black haired, muscular framed guy, standing at about 6'1. Chris is currently Kirby's boyfriend. Not long term, only about 3 months dating.

NIKKI

Woah, third wheel alert. Backing away slowly.

Nikki backs away slowly.

CHRIS

Hey, there you are, I missed you in class this morning. What's going on?

KIRBY

(briefly smiling)

Way too much to explain.

Kirby continues walking, passing up Chris.

Chris turns and catches up with her.

CHRIS

You're not mad at me, are you?

KIRBY

No Chris (beat) I just got something I gotta take care of.

CHRIS

Oh okay. Well I'll catch up with you later then.

Kirby stops for a moment and Chris gives her a quick kiss.

KIRBY

Sounds good.

Chris smiles as he looks into Kirby's eyes. Kirby briefly smiles back. They part ways. Nikki meets back with Kirby.

NIKKI

Aww you guys are too cute. Giving the circumstances, you two are still holding it together.

KIRBY

Barely. I'm the perfect example of damaged. I carry a lot of baggage and it seems like it's too much sometimes.

NIKKI

Nothing that can't be worked around (beat) Where are off to anyway?

KIRBY

Sidney's office.

NIKKI

Oh okay, mind if I come with?

KIRBY

Knock yourself out.

NIKKI

Are you kidding? A chance to meet Sidney Prescott. Hell yes I'm game.