Continued...

EXT. MAZE - NEAR RODDY AND CHERRY

Francesca leads the group of Jimmy, Johnny and Darnell to the love-struck couple.

Francesca reveals what Gabriel was planning. Cherry and Roddy are game to game on Gabriel.

EXT. MAZE - CENTER TOWER - NEAR GABRIEL AND JEANA

Gabriel and Jeana look down upon the maze. Gabriel turns to look at the camera. At once, he sees, six mooning onions. "(GA) (BR) (IE) (LS) (UC) (KS)"

Not only has his luck turned on him, but his group has.

Jeana tries to "teach" Gabriel about life and how you can't control it like you think you can. Gabriel remembers Logan's words, but if anything's clicked in his brain, it's not enough.

Instead, he figures on something he has that no one else has. what's that? The Gabriel factor. Good going. You're right there.

EXT. MAZE - NEAR THE MOONERS

They high five each other. Just like at the graduation.

Darnell asks Frances if she thinks he taped everything?

Yes, most certainly EVERYTHING. He even knew I stole his lucky rock. She holds it up. But Logan says, if Gabriel accepts, I can give it back.

Darnell is too upset about the idea of his apparent "raping" of Jeana on tape. They always did that years ago. It was a game.

Remember, this whole thing is a game.

But it's too real. And Darnell doesn't want this out.

"Why the hell would Gabriel give a shit about a stupid rock?"

Frances gives the WRONG ANSWER. She tells the truth.

Because it's not just a rock. It will give Gabriel complete control over all elements of Logan's dynasty. He's some kind of witch or something and that's the way he organized it. All Gabriel needs to do is say "Yes, he agrees". He'll have not only his luck back, but Logan's entire legacy.

Darnell, openly STEALS the rock from Frances and takes off.

O.S. Gabriel's voice booms over a loud speaker. It might as well be the great and powerful man from OZ.

Gabriel announces that "The game's not over yet".

It is for Darnell. He's high-tailing it up to the tower.

GABRIEL O.S.

"The beneficent Gabriel has every intention of granting your requests." Booms the voice.

Gabriel's gone mad hatter.

"Bring me the broomstick of the wicked witch of the west!"

The group hisses and boos. His attempt at humor and charm fails him.


PING! PING! PING! They shoot towards the tower.

Gabriel's final card, is a pathetic attempt and he fails miserably with Jeana saying via the mic, "The game's over!"

The group demands, "We want Gabriel!"

And then, Darnell appears in the tower.

Something strange is happening. A creepy fog seems to roll in.

The group senses it and begins to race upwards to the tower.

Darnell stands there, almost crazed. Have the drugs finally done it to him? Is this the "party animal" we know and love?

He begins his spiel. If we can't be friends, then we must be enemies, Gabriel. Real, honest, not "fuck with your head in a game" friends, but enemies.

Jeana's shaking her head, "No!"

EXT. MAZE - TOWER STAIRS

The group dashes up the stairs. You'd think this is a medieval movie, the stone of the stairs, the echoes. The fortresses.

EXT. MAZE - CENTER TOWER

Darnell is shaking. Complete tremors.

"Logan wanted you. You were always his #1 son even though you never had a trace of Heisberg blood. But I've got it. I've got Heisberg blood and it's something you'll never have."

The group manages to make it up to the top.

They witness Darnell there, shaking like a leaf. A Darnell that none have ever seen before.

Darnell holds out the "lucky rock". I'll give it to you, Gabriel. You'll get it all back and I'm sure you'll appreciate it now that you know what it's like to be without it."

Gabriel reaches for it, but Darnell snatches it away. But first you have to give me your precious "Reality Show Tape".

No. Gabriel's not giving it. He's even got their signatures, that he had them sign under a twisted "You Tube" guise. Everything's Kosher.

Darnell calls Jeana over. "Jeana, come on." Jeana is a Heisberg. Gabriel needs to do the deal. Period. If he takes the rock now, he's saying "Yes". Deal sealed.

Jeana walks over to Darnell's side. She puts her hand upon his shoulder. Gabriel promises. The tape is all yours. Just give me the rock.

"I trust you, Gabriel, but if Ye break trust, thy love's a must." Darnell says, and he hands him the rock.

"My love, he looks at Jeana, is yours." Is that what that means? Or is it something different?

Jeana's eyes are closed.

Roddy drops the big question. Why'd you do it, Gabriel?

Gabriel tells of his downturn. His money woes. How he over indulged in art-- in everything. And none of it was enough.

His apology works. The group accepts it. He's being sincere. We hope.

INT. GUEST WING (NEAR JOHNNY'S)

Frances and Johnny stand outside Johnny's room.

She thanks him for being there for her and gives him a kiss.

Jeana, Jimmy and Cherry appear.

Frances walks away to her room. Johnny runs inside his room to hide. He shuts the door and holds onto it for support. What just happened? Is it for real?

INT. GUEST WING

Cherry and Jimmy are about to enter their respective rooms. Cherry flirts with Jimmy. Jimmy is done. He says he has a headache. Cherry's in shock.

EXT. POND

Darnell speaks to his drug man. He's got the money. No prob. And "the tape". He hangs clicks his cell and looks at the tape, wondering what to do with it.

Behind him is Gabriel.

"Taking the money wasn't so hard was it?"

"Every bit as hard as you taking the rock, I suppose."

Jeana shows up.

"How do you think this is gonna end?"

Gabriel takes "the tape", looks at it, hands it back.

"That's up to Darnell."

INT. GUEST WING

Johnny tip-toes across the floor to Frances' room.

He knocks on the door.

EXT. GUEST ROOM (FRANCES')

Frances opens the door. She wears a sheer robe.

Johnny stutters, but Frances encourages him and they fall into her room.

THE LAST MORNING

INT. GUEST ROOM (JIMMY'S)

Jimmy packs. He looks at the ring lying on his desk. He pockets it with a laugh, and walks out.

EXT. GUEST WING

Jimmy leaves, his bag strung over his shoulder. He throws the ring into the air once and catches it.

"He'll come see me just to ask for it back. We'll see. We'll see."

Down the

STAIRWELL

Out

The door

EXT. MANSION

The RV is still parked.

Logan Heisberg gets out.

Jimmy hands him a camera.

"You did a good job, Jimmy Green. Thanks for the proof. Can't have a cutting room messing around with the truth... Don't you want me to call up a limo?"

"No. I think I'll just hoof it for now. Wanna keep a low profile for awhile."

Logan goes back inside the RV.

INT. GUEST ROOM (CHERRY'S)

Roddy and Cherry enjoy the afterglow of their lovemaking.

At first Cherry thinks Roddy is making the remark of "splitting" their relationship, but he means, "Split" as in leave the mansion.

INT. GUEST ROOM (FRANCES')

After some clarifications, on their relationship "status", Johnny comes to terms with his love for Frances. They agree it's time to leave.

EXT. MANSION

Frances and Johnny head to his vehicle. Following behind are Roddy and Cherry.

They agree to do this again. But not to wait ten years.

The two happy couples drive off.

INT. GUEST ROOM (DARNELL'S)

He drops a pair of handcuffs inside his luggage and snaps it shut.

Jeana exits the en suite, brushing her hair. She brings Darnell a joint to smoke. He refuses. Just calming down some is all. "I need a vacation."

EXT. MANSION

Jeana and Darnell exit. They enter his vehicle and drive off in silence.

INT. MANSION

Inside, the silence permeates everything. The Back Grounds might have been fixed up, but the faucet drips loudly, exhausting itself in a continuous beat that turns into the pounding of Gabriel's head.

He wakes up to a terrible migraine and he pops a Tylenol three with codeine.

He looks around, realizing the silence. He searches the house. Everyone's gone. Outside, he sees the RV.

Half-dressed, he runs to

THE HALLWAY

DOWN

THE STAIRS

OUT

THE DOOR

TO

EXT. MANSION - THE RV

He opens it. Calls. Logan? Are you in here?

No answer. He goes to the back. A thin veil of a black curtain exists for privacy to what is a bed area.

Gabriel opens the curtain and walks through.

There is Logan, lying upon the bed. In absolute peace he rests there, the eternal sleep of death, like moonlight on his face, although it is indeed morning. Gabriel checks, to make sure. The sun shines golden, faithful, as always.

Rising in Gabriel's ears are all of Logan's heartfelt ministrations, his words of sin and wisdom, his laugh, his stupidity, his intelligence.

Gabriel doesn't leave him for a moment. He cries and night falls.

EXT. MANSION - NEXT DAY

The sun again rises once more.

INT. RV

But still, Logan lies dead. He looks deader, the way you look after a day after death.

Gabriel's wistful countenance kneels down to the old man.

He kisses his forehead and thanks him.

EXT. HIGHWAY

Gabriel drives the RV. Sadness. Alone.

A black stretch Hummer passes him on the right. Tinted glass. The works. SOB!

"Egoistic sonova!" shouts Gabriel.

Darnell rolls down the window of the Hummer.

"Follow me! I know the way!"

"And then there's Frances and Johnny passing in their vehicle..."

"And Cherry and Roddy in their's..."

We've got ourselves a convoy.

No one notices Jimmy, hoofing it, until, he turns around to stick out his thumb.

Gabriel notices and picks him up.

"You goin' back to Simply?"

"Non stop."

And that's where they're headed. For now.

THE END OF THE BEGINNING OF THE END

OF THE BEGINNING OF ANOTHER END.... YADA YADA YADA....

PE-CHAW!

Sandra