17 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - DINING ROOM 17
Buffy, Xander, Willow, and Dawn are all gathered round the
black dining table.
They are surrounded by paintings of 17th century sailing
vessels -- they too came with the house.
DAWN
I know what I saw.
XANDER
It's been a long day, Dawnie. All
I'm saying is-
DAWN
Don't patronize me, Xander. I'm not
tired.
(beat)
Well, I am, but I know it was real.
Why doesn't anyone believe me?
BUFFY
I do.
XANDER & DAWN
(both surprised)
You do?
BUFFY
Sure. It means I was right. The
house is evil.
(to Willow)
It's haunted.
WILLOW
Going by what Dawn said, it's not a
stretch of the truth.
BUFFY
Great, so we're living in The House
On Haunted Hill.
DAWN
Do we exorcise it or something?
Everyone looks to Willow.
WILLOW
I guess... but we don't know if it
really is a ghost or some kind of
spell or something else entirely.
(to Dawn)
What did it look like?
DAWN
Like a... you know when you take a
photo and it comes out bad and
looks distorted? That's kinda like
it... only creepier. And it spoke
in a powerful voice.
(beat)
And I couldn't really make out the
face but it looked familiar. Like I
knew who they were.
BUFFY
Could be someone we know.
XANDER
Wait. Lets slow this concord down.
We don't know for sure that there
was really anything. Dawn shoot him
a cold look.
XANDER (cont'd)
What I mean is... Dawn could just
be crazy.
DAWN
Wow, feeling the love here.
XANDER
Sorry, Dawn, but you do have a
history of over-exaggerating.
DAWN
I do not!
XANDER
Last week you phoned me and said
you'd been hit by a car.
DAWN
I was.
XANDER
You walked into a parked truck.
DAWN
Well... I hit my head and it made
me confused. But I'm not imagining
this. There is something in this
house. Trust me, I wish there
wasn't, but there is.
Buffy takes a deep breath.
WILLOW
(to Buffy)
What is it?
BUFFY
I'm just waiting to get my "I told
you so's" in.
WILLOW
You got that in.
BUFFY
I think I deserve more.
The front door is heard opening and then closing. Everyone
looks to dining room door to see Kennedy and Andrew enter.
XANDER
Oh, great. You brought him to our
house?
KENNEDY
He followed me.
ANDREW
Hi guys. It's good to see you
again. We didn't really get a
chance to catch up earlier.
BUFFY
Andrew, I haven't got time to
babysit you. We have a haunted
house so decide whether you're in
or out.
Andrew doesn't hesitate. He quickly pulls up a seat next to
Dawn. He beams a smile but she doesn't respond.
KENNEDY
The house is evil? Buffy was right?
DAWN
Yes, she's been gloating, can we
please move on?
WILLOW
So, do you want me to prepare a
spell or... I know of something
that could detect the energy
source. It'll let us know exactly
what we're dealing with.
BUFFY
Yeah. I've got a feeling our
Realtor might have a few answers.
XANDER
You want some backup?
BUFFY
No. I need you here. I won't be
long. She exits. Willows nods and
sighs.
WILLOW
Dawn, you wanna give me a hand?
DAWN
I'll give you two.
XANDER
If you get into any trouble-
DAWN
We'll scream.
XANDER
The international call for help.
Willow and Dawn head up the stairs. Xander looks to Kennedy,
who has broken open the weapons chest and taken out an ax.
Andrew sees this too.
ANDREW
I don't think you can hurt a ghost
with that.
KENNEDY
I know. This is for you if you piss
me off.
Andrew begins to laugh but isn't so sure if she's joking. She
exits.
ANDREW
She's a little scary.
XANDER
All women are.
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18 INT. SHAW RESIDENCE - LOUNGE 18
Jackson is reading a big book when there's a few knocks at
the door. He goes to it and opens it, revealing Buffy.
JACKSON
Miss Summers- I mean, Buffy. Is
something wrong?
BUFFY
I think you know what's wrong.
JACKSON
Excuse me?
BUFFY
You sold us an evil house. Even
after I had asked you if it was.
JACKSON
What are you talking about?
BUFFY
It's haunted. Or possibly a spell
of some kind... and you knew about
it. Is that what you do? Sell
houses, then put a curse on them so
you can make a quick buck?
JACKSON
Buffy, I have no idea-
She grabs him by the throat and pushes him against the wall,
pinning him there.
BUFFY
Tell me what you know!
JACKSON
(gasping)
If I could just have some air!
She loosens her grip and lets him free, but not out of her
sights. She watches as he puts his book down.
JACKSON (cont'd)
There is a story about 251 Rockwell
Avenue, that it's haunted by
several spirits.
BUFFY
And you didn't tell me?
JACKSON
This is Cleveland. There's a lot of
spooky stuff that goes on here but
I know for damn sure that the house
I sold you isn't haunted.
BUFFY
My sister saw something. It told
her to leave.
He shakes his head.
JACKSON
I swear, I would never try and con
you. Especially not you.
BUFFY
What do you mean?
JACKSON
Have you seen you lately? You're
beautiful.
Buffy is a little taken back by his comment. She shoots him a
slight flirtatious smile.
BUFFY
You really think I'm-
(suddenly)
Then what the Hell is going on in
my house?
JACKSON
I don't know. I wish I could help
you.
(beat)
Maybe I should come back with you.
BUFFY
No.
(finally)
Sorry about the almost choking you.
It's like a natural instinct.
JACKSON
You're strong for a-
BUFFY
A girl?
JACKSON
For anyone. Male or female. Where
did you get that kind of strength?
BUFFY
It's a long story. I really don't
have time to talk about it right
now. My friends and family are in
mortal danger cos my house is very
evil.
She turns to exit.
JACKSON
Maybe you could tell me over coffee
or... something?
BUFFY
Coffee?
JACKSON
Or something.
Buffy is extremely flattered and overwhelmed. She smiles
slightly and then nods.
BUFFY
Maybe. Not now.
JACKSON
Right. You go deal with that thing.
BUFFY
Okay. Sorry, again.
JACKSON
No, I sold you an evil house. I
should be apologizing.
BUFFY
Yeah, okay. I really should go.
JACKSON
Right.
She nods, then leaves. He follows her with his eyes then
closes the door.
JACKSON (cont'd)
I like that girl.
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19 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - DAWN'S ROOM 19
Willow and Dawn are sitting on the floor, with various
magical items surrounding them. Both are spreading a purple
dust before them.
WILLOW
Ready?
DAWN
Yeah.
WILLOW
Okay.
DAWN
Don't go evil.
WILLOW
I won't.
She takes a deep breath and closes her eyes, concentrating on
the air around her.
WILLOW (cont'd)
Shadows of the realms I call upon
you to solve the riddles. Take my
sight to see beyond these mortals
walls and seek out the distant
calls.
The purple dust scattered on the floor in front of them
starts to sparkle and rise above the floor. Dawn watches in
awe as it soon circulates the both of them.
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20 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - LOUNGE 20
Xander and Kennedy are pacing. Andrew is sitting on the sofa,
admiring the fabric.
ANDREW
Should we check if they're all
right?
KENNEDY
No.
ANDREW
But what if they're dead?
XANDER
They're not. Magic is an isolated
thing. They're drawing energy from
each other.
If we were to go in there we could
mess it up. The door opens and in
walks Buffy.
KENNEDY
Did you get anything?
BUFFY
It's not him.
KENNEDY
How do you know?
BUFFY
Because I know.
(to Xander)
Willow and Dawn?
XANDER
Working the mojo.
BUFFY
Good. We need to-
She is cut off by the whole house beginning to shake. Andrew
pulls his legs up onto the sofa and holds tight. Kennedy
balances herself against the wall as Xander loses his all
together. Buffy looks around, then, sees the purple dust rise
from the floor.
Buffy watches as figures are forming in the dust. The house
is shaking more and more.
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21 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - DAWN'S ROOM 21
Willow and Dawn are still captivated in the spell. The purple
dust is filling the room and a figure is starting to form
here as well. They both open their eyes and turn to their
left.
Dawn and Willow look ahead by the window, and they can see
what the presence really is --
WILLOW!
The distorted Willow SCREAMS at the pair and their magical
link is broken. They both collapse to the floor.
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22 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - LOUNGE 22
The house is rapidly shuddering. Buffy is standing right by
the forming figures and sees who it is:
BUFFY -- XANDER -- DAWN
The Buffy figure jumps forward.
BUFFY FIGURE
(distorted)
Get out of my house!
Then, the house stops shaking and the dust dissipates. Buffy
looks to Xander, Kennedy, and Andrew, who have also seen the
whole thing. Her eyes widen.
BLACK OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
23 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - DINING ROOM - NIGHT 23
The whole gang are gathered. Willow is back on top form but
Dawn is still recovering, the spell has taken a lot out of
her. Andrew is look at everyone with caution and fear. Buffy
stands.
BUFFY
They were us.
XANDER
Right down to the designer eye
patch.
ANDREW
(to Willow)
Did you do it wrong?
WILLOW
No. I saw it. I know what it is.
KENNEDY
What?
WILLOW
This is gonna sound strange but
yes, it's us. We're fighting
ourselves, but not in the crazy
sense. I got something sent to me,
like an insight, and I knew what
was going on.
(beat)
The universe is made up of "what
if's" and "maybe's." Alternate
universes co-existing with each
other. Each decision, every choice
is explored, and we are living in
just one of the millions of
dimensions.
XANDER
So, it's like the Mirror Universe?
ANDREW
Evil Spock was masterful.
XANDER
I don't know, he didn't-
BUFFY
Guys!
WILLOW
Another dimension has somehow
crossed onto our plane and both
will collide, and when they do,
everyone in the universes will be
killed. So far it's only happening
inside this house so we have to act
quick.
ANDREW
You are so cool.
XANDER
How do we stop it?
BUFFY
I'm guessing it's gotta be the
magicks again.
WILLOW
(nods)
But I can't do it alone. I'm gonna
need you. All of you.
Everyone stops as the collectiveness of whispers enters the
room. It becomes stronger and stronger until the door BURSTS
open and Jackson is thrown through. Buffy rushes to his side.
BUFFY
Jackson. Are you okay? What are you
doing here?
JACKSON
I couldn't just stay away. It's my
fault you're in this... whatever
this is.
KENNEDY
I knew it. This is his fault!
JACKSON
No. I meant for selling the house
to you.
(to Buffy)
I need to help.
Buffy turns to Willow, who nods.
BUFFY
You're gonna see some strange
stuff. And you probably won't like
any of it.
JACKSON
I once saw my Nan mud wrestling
naked. Nothing can be worse than
that.
ANDREW
How about the end of the world?
JACKSON
(confused)
End of the world?
BUFFY
Explanations come later. Are you in
or out?
JACKSON
I'm in. If I can help. Willow nods
and raises her eyebrows.
WILLOW
We're gonna need all the strength
we can get.
BUFFY
Okay.
(to Dawn)
You all right?
DAWN
I'm good to go.
Buffy accepts this. She's come a long way. Dawn has
successfully integrated herself as an instrumental part of
the gang.
BUFFY
Lets do this.
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24 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - LOUNGE 24
Minutes later. Buffy, Xander, Willow, Andrew, Dawn, Kennedy,
and Jackson are all stood in a large circle. All the
furniture has been pushed aside to make room for the spell.
The scythe is in the middle of the circle, its power adding
to the group.
JACKSON
You guys do this a lot?
ANDREW
It's a thing.
JACKSON
Right.
Willow's eyes are closed shut and she is whispering in
German, which can't be heard, but it's there. Suddenly, a
bright light begins to form around the scythe and the house
starts to shake once again. Everyone is exchanging looks.
Scared. Curious. Hopeful.
Pictures fall from the walls and the ceiling grows cracks.
The floors shudder with rage and Willow's aura glows just
like the scythe.
As Willow's words become more clear, figures appear within
the circle and it soon clear that the alternate Slayer and
co. are performing the exact same spell. Extra strength.
XANDER
Willow...
Everyone turns to see her floating in mid-air, the glowing
white light consuming every part of her.
WILLOW
Dichten Sie die Klüfte von
Dimensionen ab und bringen Sie die
natürliche Reihenfolge des
Universums zurück!
BUFFY
When did she get so fluent in
German?
KENNEDY
I don't like it. Break it off!
Kennedy tries to let go of Willow's hand but Willow turns to
her, her eyes a pure white, her body lost in the glow.
WILLOW
It's all right...
She raises her head to the ceiling.
WILLOW (cont'd)
Gehorchen Sie meinen Befehlen!
The house is starting to fall down. The large window SMASHES
through as the glow absorbing Willow spirals round them all.
WILLOW (cont'd)
(shouts)
Gehorchen Sie meinen Befehlen!
The light FLASHES before the camera and then disappears as
everyone falls to the ground, except Willow, who steadily
floats back down to the floor. The glow retreats back inside
of her as she opens her eyes to the calm.
The Lounge is a complete mess. Rubble. Willow can see
everyone getting their breath back. She nods.
WILLOW (cont'd)
We did it.
Everyone acknowledges this. Kennedy looks at Willow, a little
afraid. Willow notices.
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25 EXT. ROCKWELL AVENUE 25
Buffy is standing on the porch with a rather bemused Jackson.
They're both staring into space.
JACKSON
All of it?
BUFFY
Pretty much.
JACKSON
Witches, vampires, demons... I
can't believe it's all real.
BUFFY
Sorry.
JACKSON
And you, what, fight them all?
BUFFY
Not the witches. I mean, there was
this one time I had to deal with
one but never really since then.
Oh, except when Willow went evil
but there were circumstances then.
JACKSON
She went evil? Must have been
scary.
BUFFY
It was. She almost destroyed the
world.
JACKSON
So... how many of these things...
apocalypses have to stopped now?
BUFFY
Eight, maybe. Something like that.
This was an easy one.
JACKSON
You call that easy?
BUFFY
I didn't die.
(off his look)
It's a thing with me.
He takes a deep breath, looking at her, then back to the
stars above.
JACKSON
Before you came here, I just put
all the mysterious things down to
Cleveland being strange. Now I
learn that it's actually sitting on
top of Hell and-
BUFFY
Not the Hell. It's the Hellmouth.
There's lots of different... please
go on.
JACKSON
This, here, tonight. It's changed
my life.
BUFFY
You think you can deal with it?
He takes a moment.
JACKSON
I don't know.
BUFFY
I shouldn't get too used to the
coffee idea then, huh?
JACKSON
We should probably put it on hold
for now.
BUFFY
(hurt)
Sure. Listen, I should go back
inside and check on Dawn.
JACKSON
All right. I'll, uh, see you
around, Miss Summers.
He walks away. She lowers her head in disappointment before
turning and walking back inside the house.
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