REFLECTIONS
ACT 1
FADE IN
1. Ext. Open Terrain - morning
Camera pulls out to reveal two riders racing their way through the open terrain. One rider passes the other and the hoots and hollers of victory are heard. The two riders slow down their pace riding side by side.
LOU
JIMMY
LOU
JIMMY gives no response.
In the distance the sounds of gunshots can be heard. The two riders kick their horses into gear in the direction of the shots. Camera zooms in to reveal a dead body and an abandoned horse. Upon arriving at the scene Lou and Jimmy dismount approaching the body. Jimmy roles the body over to reveal a badge on the chest of the dead man.
Both riders un-holster their revolvers and head out to look in opposite directions. We follow Jimmy as he searches over the terrain with his pistol out in front of him. He passes brush and a few trees. Upon passing the final tree Jimmy freezes and the cocking of a gun can be heard. Camera pulls out to reveal a young girl in a saloon dress pointing a six shooter at his back.
Jimmy drops his weapon and places his hands up.
FADE OUT
FADE IN
2. Ext. Terrain – same time
Scene opens back up to where it left off. The young girl is holding the gun to Jimmy’s back. We then see another revolver come into the picture now pointing at the young girl’s back. She reluctantly un-cocks her gun handing it to whoever is behind her. Pan out to find Lou who has her gun trained on the girl. Jimmy picks up his gun from the ground and now both riders have guns aimed at the girl.
The girl gives no response.
No response.
No response.
Jimmy points to his horse.
No response.
Jimmy grabs her arm and pushes her toward the horse.
The girl mounts the horse as Jimmy hands his gun out to Lou.
Jimmy agrees. Lou mounts up behind the girl. Jimmy mounts up on Lou’s horse.
3. Ext. Terrain – 20 minutes later
Jimmy and Lou ride side by side with the girl in front of Lou.
No response.
No response.
No response.
No response.
The girl doesn’t respond.
Camera pulls back as the riders continue their journey.
4. Int. Marshal’s office – mid-day
Camera pulls back to reveal CODY and BUCK playing checkers at the front table. TEASPOON is in the background sitting at his desk.
5. Ext. Marshals office – same time
Jimmy, Lou and the girl arrive in front of the office. Jimmy dismounts first tying up his and Lou’s horse. The girl dismounts and Jimmy grabs her arm. Lou dismounts. All three head into the office.
No response.
Teaspoon grabs the girl’s arm escorting her to one of the cells and locking the door.
Lou and Cody take a seat in the office as the other three make their way out.
6. Int. Bunk house – night
Scene opens with close up on Lou as she pushes her food around her plate. We pull out to reveal all the riders, JESSE and RACHEL around the table eating supper.
Lou shakes her head.
Lou pushes her plate away and exits out the front door.
All eyes scan Jimmy and Rachel then back to their meals.
FADE OUT
FADE IN
7. Int. Marshal’s Office – next afternoon
Start with close up on cell bars then pull out to reveal Lou sitting outside again attempting to talk to the girl. The girl is seated in her cot.
No response.
No response.
Lou stands from her seat and exits the office.
8. Ext. Marshal’s office – immediately after
Lou joins Teaspoon and Jimmy already outside.
Focus shifts to Buck and Cody who approach the threesome.
Lou shakes her head.
We see four men on horse back being lead by a fifth wearing what appears to be a Sheriff’s badge. They trot their way up to the front of the Marshal’s office where the Express riders await them. The Sheriff approaches and dismounts. The other four men remain mounted.
Sheriff hands Teaspoon a wanted poster.
(ignoring Lou)
Teaspoon leads Mackenzie into the office as the rest wait outside. Soon we see Genevieve being brought out in handcuffs with Mackenzie guiding her out of the front door.
Teaspoon interrupts.
Mackenzie reluctantly agrees. He mounts his horse as Genevieve mounts one as well. The riders gather around Teaspoon.
The group pulls apart and all four head in the direction of the Express Station. Camera follows the riders as they walk.
Lou pulls ahead of him as she leads the way for the rest of the riders. They reach the stables.
10. Ext. Marshal’s office – 10 minutes later
Riders join up with the awaiting posse. Teaspoon waves them on as they all turn and ride out of Rock Creek. Camera follows the riders out. Close up on Teaspoon as he watches.
(in a whisper)
11. Ext. Terrain – night
All the riders have laid out their bed rolls around a lit fire. As we pan around the fire we find that Lou has set her bedroll to the left of Genevieve and Jimmy is to the left of her. Some of Mackenzie’s posse have gone to sleep though he has not. He stares at the two from across the fire.
(in a whisper)
GENEVIEVE
(with a chuckle)
Pause.
Genevieve turns away from Lou as she attempts to fall asleep. Lou keeps her gaze on Genevieve as the camera pans to Jimmy who has obviously overheard their conversation. He pulls his attention away from them and closes his eyes.
Close up on Genevieve through the fire. A hand reaches up being placed over her mouth. She quickly wakes up and is pulled to her feet by one of the posse members. A knife comes from around her back and to her throat.
FADE OUT
ACT
4
FADE IN
13. Ext. Wooded Area
Outside of Camp – minutes later
We see the Posse Member has pulled her to the wooded area not too far from their camp site. Throwing her on the ground he holds out the knife.
MEMBER
Now we’re going to be nice and quiet or I’ll gut you. Understand?
She nods her head in understanding as he gets down on his knees in front of her. He places himself on top of her. Close up on her face as a tear escapes her eye. From behind him, two hands reach out grabbing his shirt. Pan wide showing Jimmy has pulled the Posse Member off of Genevieve and punches him in the face. Jimmy removes the knife from Posse Member’s hand as we hear the cocking of a gun in the distance. Pull back again to reveal Posse Member #2 holding a gun on Jimmy. From behind him the rest of the riders rush up.
MACKENZIE
What the hell is going on here?
Jimmy approaches Genevieve who is obviously distraught and helps her to her feet.
JIMMY
I think you need to keep a tighter leash on your men or they might wind up dead.
Lou approaches Jimmy and Genevieve putting her arm around her as they both help her out of the woods leaving everyone watching.
14. Ext. Terrain
around the fire – a few minutes later
Lou and Genevieve are sitting together as the others are huddled in two separate groups (the posse and the Express riders) away from them. Jimmy approaches the two and hands Genevieve a tin cup of water.
GENEVIEVE
Why are you being so nice to me?
LOU
You seem like a girl in trouble.
JIMMY
GENEVIEVE
I wish that were true. I’ve dealt with that most of my life.
LOU
Why didn’t you leave?
GENEVIEVE
Didn’t have
much of a choice. My Pa
died from the fever about a year ago.
We didn’t have any money. My brother left
to try to find work and he would
send money home sometimes, but it was never
enough. We needed the money
bad, so I went to our fair Sheriff to find a job
and he sent me in the direction of
the saloon. Said I could make a lot of
money. See, Sheriff Buford was a
gambler and a lady’s man. He eventually became
my best customer.
LOU
What happened in that field?
GENEVIEVE
A week before
you found me I was
supposed to meet him at his office for my
nightly visit. I was passing the
stables in town when I overheard someone yelling inside.
I walked up to the
stable doors and heard Buford yelling at another man. He was
yelling about a
poker game. Things went from yelling to a scuffle so I peeked inside.
I watched
Sheriff Buford choke that man to death.
JIMMY
Why didn’t you tell anyone?
GENEVIEVE
I did. I went to Deputy Mackenzie and told him the whole story.
Who do you think told Sheriff Buford I saw him? Buford locked me in a cell the night before he took me out there. I overheard him and Mackenzie talking about getting rid of the body and that I was going to be the next one to go. That’s why he took me out there that morning. As soon as he took his eyes off me I grabbed his gun and shot him. That’s why Mackenzie wants me dead now.
LOU
We’re gonna get you away from them.
JIMMY
How do you plan on doing that?
LOU
I’ll think of something.
15. Ext. Terrain –
next morning
Everyone is on horse back. The Express riders are riding to the rear as the five posse members ride in the front with Genevieve in between both groups. Close up on the Express riders.
BUCK
Why don’t we just leave it for a judge to decide?
LOU
They are never
gonna let her get to
that trial. If we don’t get her away
from them soon she’ll be dead before we
ever reach
CODY
How do you know that?
LOU
She watched
Buford kill a man and
Mackenzie helped him cover it up.
If she testifies he goes to jail.
JIMMY
Mackenzie won’t let that happen.
CODY
I hope this plan of your works.
LOU
All I know is if he gets her past Willow Springs, she’s dead.
Pan out as we watch the riders nod their heads in agreement to the plans. Pan out to again reveal all the riders.
16. Ext Express
Station – late morning
We watch as two riders ride into the station. Camera follows THE KID and NOAH as they ride up to the stables.
17. Int. Bunkhouse –
minutes later
The Kid and Noah enter the bunkhouse to find Jesse sitting at the table playing solitaire and eating a sandwich. He looks up to the two incoming riders.
THE KID
Where is everybody?
JESSE
Not sure. I know Rachel’s in town picking up supplies. Haven’t seen anyone else.
NOAH
That sandwich looks mighty good.
JESSE
(smiling)
Tastes good too.
THE KID
I figured we would get a warmer reception than this.
JESSE
Rachel said she should be back in a little while.
NOAH
Mind if I get a small piece of that sandwich?
Jesse breaks off a bite of the sandwich and hands it to him. Noah is obviously disgruntled at the small piece he is given, but is too tired to argue.
THE KID
Noah, you’re
starting to sound like
Cody. Don’t you think it’s a little strange
for the station to be empty like
this?
NOAH
Kid, strange
or not. I’m ready for
nap. Besides, if something was going on
Teaspoon would tell us.
Noah lies down on his bunk.
THE KID
I’m not that tired. I think I’m gonna wait for Rachel on the porch.
Enjoy your nap.
The Kid exits as Noah shakes his head and places his hat over his face. Jesse goes back to his solitaire game.
18. Ext. Path to
Willow Springs – afternoon
The group is still split between Express Riders and posse members. Lou and Genevieve are discussing the upcoming escape plan as the tension between the two groups continues to mount.
LOU
You understand how this is gonna work?
GENEVIEVE
Yea.
LOU
Are you okay with it?
GENEVIEVE
It’s not any different than what I’ve been doing.
LOU
You know, there are other things you could be doing besides selling your body.
GENEVIEVE
There ain’t
much out there for a
girl and you know it. I mean look at you,
you’re the one playin’ dress up.
LOU
I know plenty of women who have done just fine on their own.
GENEVIEVE
Well, I’m not
on
my own. I have a little sister to feed, but you wouldn’t
know anything about
that.
LOU
Wouldn’t I? I have a little brother and sister.
GENEVIEVE
Where are they?
LOU
When I was 12,
I
left them behind in an orphanage in St. Jo. I decided I was
going to find a job
and take care of them. I was a pretty young girl with no
skills and no smarts,
but I was determined to make it for them.
GENEVIEVE
So what happened?
LOU
I ended up
doing
laundry in an establishment full of other pretty young girls.
Took me almost a
year to figure out what kind of place it was. But I hadn’t made
very much money
so I figured I would stay and keep saving. Any money was
good. Eventually the
owner wanted more from me than just doing laundry and
one night he decided it
was time I grew up. After it happened, I had a choice to
make. I could stay and
become part of something that made me hate myself or I
could choose to find
anything else. I knew it would take me longer to get the
money I needed, but at
least I could live with myself.
GENEVIEVE
(slightly agitated)
Your brother
and
sister are tucked away being taken care of in an orphanage.
Amanda is with me
and I’ll do anything to keep her with me and safe.
LOU
Workin’ in a
place
like that isn’t safe for either one of you. And what if you’re
lucky to keep
her from that life, what about you? Don’t you deserve the right to
be happy,
too? I know that after it happened I had a hard time looking at myself
without
feeling shame. How do you feel when you look in the mirror?
GENEVIEVE
I gave up lookin’ a long time ago.
LOU
Genevieve…
Genevieve interrupts her.
GENEVIEVE
Look Lou, I
know
you mean well, but I’m not ashamed of taking care
of my family. Please, just
drop it.
Both ladies turn their attention to the trail in front of them leaving the conversation left in a very tense silence. The camera pans out from the two of them to the whole group.
19. Int. Station Bunkhouse
– Dusk
Teaspoon, The Kid, Noah, Jesse and Rachel are all sitting around the table eating supper.
THE KID
So Teaspoon, where is everyone?
TEASPOON
Jimmy and Lou
picked up a young
girl who shot a man on their way back.
Posse came looking and I had everyone
ride out with them to make sure the
girl got where she needed to go.
THE KID
When are they supposed to get back?
TEASPOON
Couple of days.
NOAH
What about runs?
TEASPOON
Don’t have one scheduled until next week.
THE KID
Well, maybe we
could head out with
them too, seeing as we don’t have
anything to worry about around here.
RACHEL
You do have chores, remember?
THE KID
(ignoring Rachel)
Why did you need to send everyone?
TEASPOON
Just to make me feel better and give them something to do.
NOAH
I thought you said they were just looking after a young girl?
TEASPOON
They are.
THE KID
Teaspoon, what’s going on?
TEASPOON
Lou took a
liking to the girl and
wanted to go along. Chores had been caught up
and I figured it would give the
boys something to do.
THE KID
Sounds to me like there’s more to it. If you think they might be in danger, I want to go.
TEASPOON
They are just
escorting her to
Rachel said, there are chores that will need tending to now
that you two are here.
THE KID
I still don’t like it.
Teaspoon shrugs as The Kid reluctantly gives in and they all go back to their food.
20. Ext. Main Street
Willow Springs – night
We watch as the rider approach the Sheriff’s office. Genevieve is pulled down from her horse and all the riders walk into the office. She is locked away in one of the two cells.
MACKENZIE
night’s sleep. We’ll be taking her to
LOU
I’d like to stick around tonight, if you don’t mind.
MACKENZIE
Actually, I do
mind. I have to deal
with Marshal Hunter’s request for you to come
along, but you are in my town now
and I make the rules. Find yourselves hotel rooms
and come back in the morning.
I’ll be spending the night here with the prisoner.
The riders reluctantly withdraw. Camera focuses on Lou who turns her attention to Genevieve. Genevieve nods in Lou’s direction. Lou and the rest of the riders exit the office.
21. Int. Sheriff’s
office – later that night
Focus in on Genevieve who is looking out. The shot pans wide to reveal Mackenzie staring back at her from his desk.
GENEVIEVE
I know what you’re thinking about.
MACKENZIE
And what’s that?
GENEVIEVE
The last time we were together.
MACKENZIE
You don’t know what you’re talking about, little girl.
GENEVIEVE
Really? I’ve
seen the way you’ve
been staring at me since Rock Creek.
I know exactly what’s on your mind.
Trouble is, come tomorrow you won’t
get to have that anymore. Once I’m at
No response.
GENEVIEVE
I guess that’s your loss.
Mackenzie stands from his chair, grabs the keys and walks to her cell. He unlocks the door and enters the cell. Grabbing both of her arms he pulls her to her feet. He begins kissing her roughly.
GENEVIEVE
Not here.
MACKENZIE
Why not?
GENEVIEVE
You’re takin’
me to hang tomorrow.
I don’t think it’ll reflect well on you if
someone catches us, do you?
Mackenzie reluctantly agrees pulling her roughly out of the cell and out the back door.
22. Ext. Behind
Sheriff’s office – immediately following
Mackenzie begins roughly kissing Genevieve on the lips and neck. He pushes her to the ground as he places himself on his knees in front of her. From behind his shoulder we see the muzzle of a revolver placed behind his ear. Mackenzie freezes. The camera pulls out showing Lou holding the gun.
LOU
Get up!
MACKENZIE
Are you crazy?
LOU
You better be glad I’m not or I’d have already put a bullet in you.
Cody, Buck and Jimmy enter the scene. Genevieve gets to her feet with Buck’s help. Lou reaches out for Mackenzie but a shot rings out behind her. The scene shifts revealing two posse members shooting at the riders. They all split up, Lou running Genevieve out of firing range as Cody, Buck and Jimmy all return fire. Follow Lou and Genevieve to the awaiting horses.
LOU
Stay here. If anything happens you ride back to Rock Creek as fast as you can.
Genevieve nods as Lou runs back to the shoot out. She meets up with Cody and Buck.
LOU
Where’s Jimmy?
CODY
Not sure. He ran off in the opposite direction.
LOU
I’m gonna go
find him. You two head
back to the horses. No matter what, we
need to get Genevieve back to Rock
Creek.
BUCK
Watch your back.
The two riders cover her as she runs in Jimmy’s direction and as soon as they no longer see her they pull back. Lou tries her best to hide behind any foliage she can find as she screams out for Jimmy. She gets no response. She pulls away from the foliage heading in the direction of Buck and Cody. We see Mackenzie come out from behind the building and aim right for Lou. He fires off two shots, both of which hit her and she falls to the ground.
23. Ext. Horses –
seconds later
Buck and Cody make it back to the horses finding both Genevieve and Jimmy waiting.
JIMMY
Where’s Lou?
CODY
She went looking for you.
JIMMY
I’m gonna go get her. Go on ahead. We’ll catch up.
They all nod as Cody, Buck and Genevieve mount their horses and pull away. We follow Jimmy back to behind the Sheriff’s office. The shooting has stopped. Jimmy hides off to the side of the building looking for any sign of Lou. His eye is caught by a figure lying on the ground.
JIMMY
(in a whisper)
We see something come down onto Jimmy’s head from behind knocking him unconscious. The camera pulls out revealing Posse Member #2 standing over him. The scene shifts back to an unconscious Lou lying motionless in the grass. The camera pans out showing Mackenzie and another posse member approaching her.
FADE OUT
END OF ACT 4
ACT
5
FADE IN
24. Ext. Terrain – a
short time later
Three horses make their way down the trail and begin to slow down. As they stop we see Genevieve, Cody and Buck slowing down to a halt.
BUCK
They should have caught up to us by now. I’m going back.
GENEVIEVE
I’m going with you.
BUCK
Take her back to Rock Creek. Tell Teaspoon what happened.
GENEVIEVE
I’m going with you.
CODY
We need to get you away from Mackenzie. We’ll come back for them.
Genevieve refuses to move.
BUCK
They risked their lives to make sure you got to safety. You owe it to them to go back to Rock Creek.
Genevieve reluctantly nods her agreement. Buck descends in the opposite direction as Cody and Genevieve ride off toward Rock Creek.
25. Int. Sheriff’s
Office – late morning
Close up on Jimmy who is still unconscious on a cot in one of the jail cells. He begins to awaken gaining his vision slowly. He turns his view to the cell beside him. The camera pulls out to show Lou unconscious in the opposite cell. Jimmy jumps out of his cot, catching himself from falling and kneels down to the bars. He grabs her hand. Close up on her wounds revealing a gun shot to her left shoulder and right side. Close up on his hand picking up hers.
JIMMY
Lou? Lou. You need to wake up.
No response.
JIMMY
Lou. Can you hear me?
We see Lou begin to stir in the cot. She slowly opens her eyes.
JIMMY
Hey there. How are you feeling?
LOU
How do I look?
JIMMY
Great.
LOU
You’re a bad liar.
JIMMY
(to the onlookers)
He needs a doctor!
MACKENZIE
No she doesn’t.
JIMMY
If she doesn’t get to a doctor she could die.
MACKENIE
Good, one less
prisoner to
transport to
JIMMY
We’re not your prisoners.
MACKENZIE
Oh, yes you are. Helping a prisoner escape is punishable by death.
JIMMY
Fine, bring us to trial, but get her to a doctor. As a prisoner she has the right to a doctor.
MEMBER #2
He’s right Mac. I can go get the doc right now.
MACKENZIE
No Billy, I said no doctor!
Billy walks to the door.
MACKENZIE
No doctor!
BILLY
I’m not getting the doc. I just need some fresh air.
Billy exits the office. We watch as he walks off of the front steps and to the side of the building. A hand reaches for him and pulls him out of view. The camera rounds the corner showing Buck holding his gun on Billy.
26. Int. Rock Creek
Marshal’s office. – same time
Teaspoon is sitting at his desk writing. We turn to the front door as The Kid and Noah enter.
THE KID
Teaspoon, I don’t have a good feeling.
TEASPOON
Now
there is no reason to go worrying
yourself. I told you, I just sent the others
to give them something to do.
THE KID
Something’s wrong, I know it.
NOAH
out of their minds wandering the trails to
everyone with his singing and the rest are deciding who gets to shoot him.
THE KID
(chuckling)
I’m sure Lou would be the first to volunteer.
They both smile.
27. Ext. Sheriff’s
office – same time
The scene picks up where it left off. Buck is holding his gun on Billy as he is pushed against the office wall.
BUCK
What happened to my friends?
BILLY
Mac’s holding them in the office. He has them both locked up. The girl’s hurt pretty bad.
BUCK
How bad?
BILLY
She took a couple of hits. Where’s my sister?
BUCK
Your sister?
BILLY
Genevieve. Where is she?
BUCK
She’s on her way back to Rock Creek. If she’s your sister why are you helping the sheriff?
BILLY
He doesn’t
know who I am. I left
right after my father died. When I came back I was told
Genny was in big
trouble and they were sending I posse out for her. I figured if I
joined
I
could protect her.
Buck re-holsters his gun.
BUCK
She’s riding back now. Marshal Hunter will come with help.
BILLY
They better
get here soon.
Mackenzie wants to head out to
Buck pulls a note from his pocket.
BUCK
Can you get a message to them?
Billy nods. Buck hands him the note which Billy reads to himself. Again he nods and quickly leaves Buck. Billy returns to the office.
MACKENZIE
Where did you go?
BILLY
I told you I needed some fresh air.
Billy goes to the water bucket. Scooping out some water he takes a sip.
BILLY
(to Jimmy)
She looks thirsty.
Jimmy continues to stare at Lou.
BILLY
Some water might help.
Billy scoops out another mug of water and brings it over to the bars. Close up on Billy’s hand where we can see a small piece of paper protruding from under the mug. Jimmy stands up taking both the mug and paper from Billy. Jimmy puts the paper in his pocket as he places the mug through the bars and to Lou’s lips. She takes a sip of the water. Jimmy puts the mug off to the side. Billy takes a seat on one of the office chairs.
28.
Two riders make their way down the rocky street at top speed. They come to a stop in front of the Marshal’s office. Both riders dismount and head into the office. The camera follows them in. The Kid, Noah and Teaspoon all jump to their feet.
TEASPOON
What happened?
CODY
Lou was right. Sheriff Mackenzie’s a fake. He was looking for an opportunity to kill Genevieve
THE KID
Where’s Lou?
CODY
I’m not sure. Jimmy and Lou got separated from us. Buck’s still there trying to find them.
The Kid walks to the door.
NOAH
Kid wait.
THE KID
I knew I should have ridden out last night. I’m not waiting anymore.
GENEVIEVE:
I’m coming with you.
TEASPOON
No, you’re not. Why does Mackenzie want you dead?
GENEVIEVE
I watched Buford kill a man and Mackenzie helped cover it up.
TEASPOON
So you killed him in self-defense?
Genevieve nods.
TEASPOON
Then you need
to stay here. If you
can testify against Mackenzie there is no way
you’re going back there.
GENEVIEVE
I’m not
staying here. Lou believed
in me. If something happened to her I’m going.
Besides, my brother and sister
are there too.
TEASPOON
Where are they?
GENEVIEVE
My sister is
at the hotel probably
scared out of her mind. She watched Buford take
me away. My brother was part of
the posse that came looking for me. He came to
help. It’s always been just the
three of us. Nobody else cared, until Lou.
THE KID
If Lou was
protecting you, it was
for a good reason. She would want you to stay out
of harm’s way. But I’m going
after them.
The Kid exits the office.
TEASPOON
Alright, you
two go with him and
take Genevieve to the station with you. Let Rachel
know what’s going on. I’ll
get Barnett to watch the office and I’ll meet you at the
edge of town.
29. Ext. Edge of Rock
Creek – 20 minutes later
Teaspoon rides up to the three awaiting riders. They trot into a gallop riding out of town.
30. Int. Station
Bunkhouse Doorway – minutes later
We see Genevieve looking out from the doorway. She slowly sneaks out from the bunkhouse heading in the direction of the stables dressed in slacks and a white button down shirt.
31. Ext. Terrain –
night
The riders have built a fire and laid out their bedrolls around it. Teaspoon and The Kid are wide awake as Noah and Cody appear to be fast asleep.
TEASPOON
Kid, you need to get some rest.
THE KID
TEASPOON
THE KID
TEASPOON
<>We’ll find them, Kid.Close up on The Kid’s face as the camera blends out of focus.
32. Int. Sheriff’s
office – that night
Blurred close up pulls out to reveal a sweat soaked Lou. Camera pulls out more as we now see Jimmy wiping the sweat from her face. He looks out to those outside of the cell. He appears defeated and hopeless.
FADE OUT
END OF ACT 5
ACT
6
FADE IN
33. Ext. Terrain Camp
– a few hours later
We pan around the fire to see that all the riders now appear to be asleep. As we shift to the surrounding bushes we see a pair of eyes peaking through. The bushes separate revealing the eyes of Genevieve watching the sleeping riders. She pushes her way through the bushes and slowly walks up to The Kid reaching down for his canteen. As she comes within reach a hand grabs her arm and she tries to pull away. Zoom out showing the The Kid has grabbed her arm.
34. Ext. Camp Fire –
minutes later
The scene shifts to Genevieve sitting on the ground surrounded by the riders.
THE KID
What the hell are you doing here?
GENEVIEVE
I told you I wasn’t staying there.
CODY
Do you want to die?
GENEVIEVE
I’m not afraid to die.
THE KID
Did you forget why Lou went through all of this?
GENEVIEVE
You all want
to play hero and save
her, that’s fine! I have my brother and
sister to think about.
THE KID
You’re one stubborn girl!
NOAH
Remind you of anyone?
Rustling from the trees around them cause all the riders to turn their attention away from Genevieve. All four draw as a figure appears from the bushes.
CODY
Buck?
BUCK
There’s no time to make camp. They’re moving them first thing in the morning.
THE KID
What happened?
Pause.
BUCK
Lou’s been shot. They’re holding her and Jimmy at the jail.
All the riders turn to their bedrolls and begin grabbing their things and re-saddling their horses. The attention turns to Genevieve.
THE KID
You’re going back.
GENEVIEVE
No, I’m not.
THE KID
We’ve already got enough to worry about. We don’t need you to add to it.
GENEVIEVE
I can take care of myself.
The Kid lets out a growl under his breath. The camera pans to Cody and Noah.
CODY
(to Noah)
Is this what the French would call de ja vu?
NOAH
I can see why Lou likes her.
Camera pans back to The Kid and Genevieve.
TEASPOON
We don’t have time. Buck, you’re gonna keep an eye on her. Let’s go.
All the riders mount up and head out into the dark night.
35. Int. Sheriff’s
office – same time
We can make out Mackenzie asleep in his desk chair. Zoom in on Lou and Jimmy in the cells. Close up on Jimmy as he whispers in Lou’s ear.
JIMMY
Lou, you need to hold on. They’re coming.
Lou gently nods her head, but keeps her eyes closed. Camera pans down to Jimmy holding her hand once again.
36. Ext. Outside of
Willow Springs – later that night
We see the riders approach the outskirts of town and dismount. They hand the reigns of the horses to Genevieve.
THE KID
When you see that we have Lou and Jimmy you ride up with the horses.
You don’t do anything else, you hear me?
Genevieve nods.
GENEVIEVE
What about Amanda and Billy?
CODY
I’ll get them.
Genevieve again nods.
GENEVIEVE
(to Cody)
Room 213.
The riders separate drawing their guns and heading into town. Noah, The Kid, Teaspoon and Buck all head in the direction of the office while Cody moves towards the hotel. The camera focuses on the riders heading toward the office. Teaspoon motions to Buck and Noah to head around to the back and he and The Kid head for the front.
37. Int. Sheriff’s
office – same time
Jimmy is trying to stay awake as he holds on to Lou’s hand, but his eyes keeping opening and closing. Suddenly, his attention is grabbed by a sound coming from the wall behind him. He puts down Lou’s hand and slides to the back of the cell. Through the cracks we hear Buck’s voice.
BUCK
Jimmy, we’re coming in. Stay down. If you can hear this, knock on the wall.
Jimmy stares straight ahead not trying to bring too much attention to himself as he lightly raps on the wall behind him. Jimmy slides back to Lou.
JIMMY
(whispering)
Lou, they’re here. Hold on.
38. Ext. Sheriff’s
Office – same time
The Kid and Teaspoon have positioned themselves on opposite sides of the door as Noah and Buck stay on opposite sides of the building. The Kid and Teaspoon push their way in.
39. Int. Sheriff’s
Office – same time
The Kid and Teaspoon come in the front door. Mackenzie is knocked awake from his desk.
MACKENZIE
What’s going on here, Hunter?
The Kid grabs the keys and holsters from the wall keeping his gun still trained on Mackenzie.
TEASPOON
We’re taking them out of here.
MACKENZIE
They’re my prisoners.
THE KID
Not anymore.
The Kid runs over to the bars and unlocks Jimmy handing him his gun and holster. The Kid then unlocks Lou’s cell and picks her up from the cot.
THE KID
Lou? Open your eyes. Lou?
No response.
The Kid carries her out of the cell with Jimmy right behind him as Teaspoon puts Mackenzie in the cell. The Kid gets no more than 2 feet away from the bars when a shot comes through the front window and hits him in his arm. He does his best to hold on to Lou. Jimmy comes to his aide picking her up from his arms
Teaspoon and The Kid lead the way firing outside as Jimmy follows behind carrying Lou. The gunshots are coming from different buildings around the town. They do their best to aim where they think the shots are coming from. They get to the side of the building with Buck covering them.
40. Int. Hotel – same
time
Cody can hear the gunshots from the hallway. He bursts into Room 213 with his gun drawn. He finds Billy and AMANDA sitting on the bed. Billy is shielding her from the sounds of the gunshots, but quickly draws his pistol and aims at Cody.
BILLY
Who are you?
CODY
I’m friends with your sister.
Billy nods his head as both he and Cody re-holster their weapons. Cody kneels down to the bed beside Amanda.
AMANDA
Where is Genny?
CODY
I’ll take you to her.
AMANDA
(pointing to the window)
All the shooting.
Cody walks to the window and looks out. Billy covers Amanda’s ears again.
41. Ext. Sheriff’s
Office – same time
Genevieve is riding out to the front of the Sheriff’s office with the horse. Buck, Noah and Teaspoon head out toward her. They end up killing the two shooters across the way. Finally the shooting seems to stop.
Buck is the first to mount. Jimmy and Noah slowly mount Lou up in front of Buck. Cody exits the hotel with Billy carrying Amanda right behind him. Genevieve sees them coming out as The Kid and Teaspoon mount up.
GENEVIEVE
(smiling)
Amanda!
AMANDA
Genny!
GENEVIEVE
Billy!
BILLY
Gen!
Billy runs up to her mount and saddles Amanda up in front of her. Genevieve snuggly hugs Amanda as Billy then walks to the front of the group.
BILLY
You all need to get outta here.
TEASPOON
(pointing to The Kid and Lou)
We can’t go anywhere with these two. They need a doctor, now!
Billy nods and points off to a building on the corner of town.
BILLY
The doc’s office is…
A shot rings out and Billy falls to the ground. Amanda and Genevieve scream his name. Another shot rings out as we see Mackenzie, with gun in hand, fall dead onto the wooden planks of the porch outside of the Sheriff’s office. Jimmy re-holsters his pistol. Genevieve jumps down from her mount as Amanda watches on in fear.
GENEVIEVE
Billy?!
Genevieve places her hand on Billy’s chest. Billy doesn’t move. Genevieve shakes him, but it does nothing, he is dead. Jimmy approaches Genevieve helping her to her feet. She turns her attention to Jimmy.
GENEVIEVE
(coldly)
We need to get Lou to the doc.
Jimmy nods to her.
Genevieve mounts up behind Amanda (who is crying), wraps her arms around her and kicks her horse into a gallop toward the doctor with the other riders close behind.
FADE OUT
ACT
7
FADE IN
42. Int. Doctor’s
Office – sunrise
All the riders are sitting outside. Genevieve is hugging Amanda who is still obviously upset. Jimmy is sitting beside her. The rest of the riders are scattered waiting for any word from the doctor. The door opens and the DOCTOR comes out rubbing the blood from his hands.
DOCTOR
They’re both
going to be alright.
The young lady lost a lot of blood, but she is
very lucky she didn’t get any
internal damage. If I can keep getting fluids into
her she should be fine. The
other young man is with her now.
Relief spreads through the riders. Genevieve whispers something to Amanda, stands up and steps off of the porch. Jimmy follows her.
JIMMY
Where are you going?
GENEVIEVE
To take my brother’s body to the Undertaker.
JIMMY
I’ll help.
Genevieve turns as if she is going to protest, but shakes her head in agreement instead. He puts his hand on her shoulder as they walk out of the shot.
43. Ext. Doctor’s
Office – a week later
Lou comes out of the office with her arm in a sling as Jimmy and The Kid come out from behind her. She takes a seat on the bench. The Kid sits beside her.
LOU
You two could have gone back to Rock Creek with the others.
THE KID
And leave you here all alone?
JIMMY
Besides, Gen needed some help settling things.
LOU
How is she?
Jimmy looks off into the distance and gets quiet. We follow his gaze to Genevieve who is approaching the group with Amanda close behind.
GENEVIEVE
You look much better, Lou.
LOU
Thanks. How are you doing?
Genevieve shrugs as Amanda puts her arms around her.
THE KID
Is there anything we can do?
GENEVIEVE
No. Everything is all packed up and we’re heading out.
JIMMY
Where you going?
GENEVIEVE
Not sure. I guess we’ll know when we get there.
Lou stands up and approaches her.
LOU
Can we talk for a second?
Genevieve nods as they begin to walk away from the small group. We see Jimmy kneel down to Amanda and start talking to her in the background.
LOU
You could
always come back to Rock
Creek with us. I’m sure we could
find you work and give you a place to stay for
a while.
GENEVIEVE
Thanks for the
offer Lou, but I
think we need to get as far away from this
place as possible and start over.
LOU
Make me a deal.
(Pause)
Think about
what I said about no
saloon work. I want you to be able to look
in the mirror and be proud of what
you see. You deserve that.
Genevieve takes a second but reluctantly nods in agreement.
GENEVIEVE
Thanks Lou; for everything.
Lou and Genevieve hug. They soon pull away and walk back to Amanda and the two boys.
GENEVIEVE
It’s time to go, Amanda.
Amanda hugs Jimmy and The Kid then runs over to the awaiting horse. Genevieve helps her mount and mounts behind her. Lou approaches them and puts her hand on Genevieve’s leg.
LOU
Stay safe.
Genevieve nods as she kicks her horse into a gallop.
JIMMY
Don’t worry, Lou. She can take care of herself.
LOU
I know.
THE KID
That is one tough girl.
LOU
(almost in a whisper)
She’s not as tough as you think.
The shot pulls out as the riders watch Genevieve ride away. The camera pans around focusing on the two girls as they ride off out of town.
FADE OUT
END OF ACT 7