17 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - BUFFY'S ROOM 17
The room is quiet as Jackson lies on the bed, still out cold.
Buffy enters and softly closes the door and approaches him, a
little downhearted. She takes his hand.
BUFFY
I'm... sorry, Jackson. This is my
my fault. If you'd never have met
me... I don't know what I did to
deserve you. You've been my rock,
my soul. You've helped me become
something better, more normal I
guess.
She places her other hand on his head, tenderly stroking. A
tear forming in her eye.
BUFFY (cont'd)
I don't know what's happened to you
but I swear someone will pay...
She leans in to kiss him on the lips.
BUFFY (cont'd)
(whispers)
Just stay strong.
There's a KNOCK at the door, which opens to reveal Willow.
She sees Buffy.
WILLOW
I need to start meditating with
Jackson.
Buffy nods and lets go of his hand. She stands next to
Willow, looking her in the eyes.
BUFFY
Thanks, Will.
WILLOW
It's what I do.
(beat)
Now go kill.
BUFFY
Oh, I'll kill.
She heads out the door. Willow steps forward and sighs,
looking at the still Jackson.
WILLOW
Well, lets bring you back.
CUT TO:
18 EXT. DOWNTOWN STREETS 18
Andrew walks alone through the darkened sidewalk. He's a
little weary, his eyes shifting all over the place.
He suddenly jerks his head at a sound but sees it's only some
civilians. He sighs.
ANDREW
(to himself)
Good thinking, Andrew. Walk to work
when some Turok-Han are crawling
the city.
Another sound triggers a twitch. He stops dead in his tracks
and slowly turns and SCREAMS at the figure before him.
JODY stands there, a smile widening on his face. He eyes the
cowering Andrew.
ANDREW (cont'd)
For the love of Punisher! What are
you doing?
JODY
Actually, I was kinda walking.
ANDREW
Well make more noise when you do
that.
Jody looks him over.
JODY
You look a little edgy.
ANDREW
Well we have a little situation at
this current time... and... I'm
going to work.
JODY
Mind if I tag?
ANDREW
Why?
JODY
Cos I kinda like being around you.
Andrew quirks a brow, a little curious.
ANDREW
Really?
JODY
Sure. You know, you're cool... in a
strange, geeky, slightly neurotic
way.
ANDREW
Thanks.
(then)
Hey. That's not a compliment.
JODY
Andrew, am I reading you wrong or
is there something...
He steps closer. Andrew backs off, a little nervous.
JODY (cont'd)
I mean, my radar does tend to get a
little cubloofey but...
ANDREW
I think I need to get to work.
Because... this is...
They're coming closer.
JODY
Shh. Andrew, just go with moment.
Andrew's a little muddled as Jody's hands make their way up
to his collar. He pulls him with a single tug and that's all
it takes.
They slowly, warmly, kiss. Their eyes closed, hearts racing,
bodies together in unison. It's a long beat before they pull
away. Andrew opens his eyes, Jody does the same.
JODY
That was...
Footsteps are heard. Andrew looks over Jody's shoulder to see
Anya walking his way.
ANDREW
Holy crap!
He quickly PUSHES Jody into the nearby alley, a CRASH
sounding. Andrew steps out to see Anya.
ANDREW (cont'd)
Anya, hi. What are you... doing...
here?
ANYA
Andrew, you've been a great person
to pick on and I'm sorry if I hurt
your feelings sometimes. I hope you
know that even though I don't
really like you, you were a great
person to fight with.
(beat)
But you are annoying.
ANDREW
Anya... are you okay?
ANYA
Yes. I am. Now I have to go, so,
goodbye.
ANDREW
Are you leaving?
ANYA
I'm starting a new dead life where
I will walk the path of redemption
and maybe start my own detective
agency... with a couple of
sidekicks.
ANDREW
I could be your sidekick!
ANYA
Oh, Andrew... you're not very good
at anything.
ANDREW
Are you really going?
ANYA
Yes. I have to.
ANDREW
Want one last wheelchair fight
before you leave?
Anya thinks it over.
ANYA
I can't sit in it.
ANDREW
Oh, I keep forgetting.
ANYA
(sighs)
Well, gotta go. No rest for the
dead.
ANDREW
Good luck, Anya. I'll... miss you.
She smiles, then turns, and walks away. He watches her for a
moment. Then - Jody comes out from the alley, wiping the dirt
off. He looks to Anya walking away, then back to Andrew.
JODY
You pushed me!
ANDREW
Sorry about that.
There's an awkward silence for a moment, then they're
instantly back into the kissing.
CUT TO:
19 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - BUFFY'S ROOM 19
Willow and Dawn are sitting around the bed. Jackson is still
unconscious.
DAWN
Anything yet?
WILLOW
I can't feel a connection. It's
like... something's in the way,
blocking me.
DAWN
Something magical?
WILLOW
I don't know... I think it's more
than that.
She closes her eyes, concentrating harder. Dawn looks at her,
then at Jackson. A beat.
DAWN
How about now?
WILLOW
Nope.
DAWN
What do you think happened to him?
WILLOW
No idea. Whatever it was, musta
been one heck of a ride.
DAWN
Do you think... maybe he's not
everything he seems?
WILLOW
What do you mean?
DAWN
I just sometimes get the feeling
that he's holding back on us. Not
really telling us everything.
(beat)
I don't know. Just being paranoid.
WILLOW
Maybe he's... no. He's not evil.
DAWN
I didn't say he was evil.
WILLOW
Oh. I guess that was me saying it
in my head then.
DAWN
You think he's evil?
WILLOW
No. Completely not. No way.
(then)
It's just, you know, Buffy has this
habit of being in love with wicked
energy and... Jackson just seems
way too normal.
DAWN
Yeah.
(beat)
You want some ice cream?
Willow is about to respond but her hands are suddenly CLAMPED
down on Jackson's chest as a GLOW appears from her palms.
Dawn backs off a little, in shock.
DAWN (cont'd)
Willow?
WILLOW
Oh my...
Her head SNAPS up to the ceiling as the energy FLOWS through
her body. That very same glow running through her veins, that
heavenly expression reappearing on her face.
WILLOW (cont'd)
(commands)
Awaken!
CUT TO:
20 EXT. DOWNTOWN STREETS - POLICE STATION 20
The place is pretty quiet considering the things going on.
Buffy, Xander, and Kennedy march through the streets,
brandishing big and shiny weapons. Xander turns to Buffy.
XANDER
So we're guessing the Hellmouth is
beneath the police station?
BUFFY
We're not guessing.
KENNEDY
Willow located it.
XANDER
Okay, and the Turok-Han are here?
BUFFY
Yep.
XANDER
And we're gonna fight them?
BUFFY
Yep.
XANDER
Okay. Just making sure.
21 CONTINUED: 21
They continue up the sidewalk until they're met by five Turok
Han, standing by the police station, holding their swords and
axes.
BUFFY
Oh look, bad guys.
Both sides pause. Then the Turok-Han CHARGE at them.
XANDER
Buffy?
BUFFY
It's okay.
KENNEDY
(smiles)
Lets get ready to rumble.
As they head into battle we...
BLACK OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
22 EXT. DOWNTOWN STREETS - POLICE STATION - NIGHT 22
The gang are fighting. Kennedy SWINGS her sword at Turok-Han
#1, catching it in the leg. She smiles as it goes down. She
stands over it, the sword above her head.
KENNEDY
Uh oh, looks like you're in
trouble!
She brings it down to its heart but it quickly dodges her
attack. It rolls and JUMPS to its feet, backhanding her. She
stumbles back but keeps her balance, gripping the sword.
KENNEDY (cont'd)
Oh you so don't wanna take me on.
Xander pulls his sword up and kicks Turok-Han #2 in the gut.
He turns to see Kennedy facing off against #1, then sees
Turok-Han #3 creeping up behind her, swinging its dagger in
the air.
XANDER
(shouts)
Kennedy!
She turns, just in time to duck as #3 swings its dagger,
slicing through #1's neck. It explodes in dust. Kennedy takes
out #3's legs and FLIPS over, onto her feet. She brings up
the sword but it's blocked by the dagger.
#3 manages to knock the weapon from her hand and goes in for
the kill but she quickly GRABS its arm and twists it round,
kicking it in the head. She DIVES for her sword.
As Kennedy lies on the ground for a moment, she spots Buffy
taking on two of the Turok-Han. Then, quickly rolls over to
dodge a punch.
Buffy is staring right at Turok-Han #4, then back to #5, and
back again. They're circling her. Suddenly she JUMPS high in
the air, her legs separating and kicking both of them in the
head.
She descends back down to the ground, and stands on her
hands, twisting her body round to kick them both again.
Buffy flips over, then somersaults over #4, and pushes it
towards #5, landing it on the other's sword. It's not dead,
but injured.
BUFFY
I love this part.
Her hand reaches into her belt, pulling out a stake nicely
implanted by her side. She STRIDES forward and impales #5,
turning it to nothing more than dust.
#4 SMACKS her across the face, the stake flying from her
grasp. She gets just enough time to punch it, kick it, punch
again, then slip back, kicking it in the jaw -- it goes down.
#2 omes close to Xander, who's lying on the ground, his sword
out of view.
XANDER
Um... okay... this is a little too
close for comfort.
Suddenly he GRABS a rock and WHACKS it over #2's head. He
pulls out his stake, frantically searching for it as #2 gets
back up. It SWIPES at Xander, scraping flesh off his cheek.
Suddenly, arms wrap themselves round #2's neck, pulling it
back. Xander looks to see Kennedy grappling with the
creature. He grabs his stake and DUSTS #2. Kennedy smiles at
him.
XANDER (cont'd)
I was just luring him into a false
sense of security.
KENNEDY
Sure you were.
Kennedy spots Buffy jumping from a trash can and spin-kicking
#4. She charges it, pummeling it hard. Then, STAKES it. Dead.
Buffy turns her attention to them, seeing all the vamps are
gone.
BUFFY
So, they're dead.
XANDER
Yeah but one of them used their
nails.
KENNEDY
Bitch.
Buffy brings her hand to feel Xander's wound.
BUFFY
You okay?
XANDER
I'll live.
BUFFY
Good.
She turns away and starts down the street. Xander and Kennedy
quickly follow.
XANDER
We're going home now?
BUFFY
Yeah.
XANDER
I like that plan.
CUT TO:
23 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - LOUNGE 23
The door opens and Buffy, Kennedy, and Xander all enter. They
set their weapons down as Dawn comes rushing in.
DAWN
You're alive.
BUFFY
Gee, have faith, much?
DAWN
Sorry.
BUFFY
You okay?
DAWN
Yeah... Buffy, Jackson's awake.
Buffy reacts. Her eyes widen. Excitement?
BUFFY
Is he alright? I mean, he is,
right? He is?
Dawn lowers her eyes and doesn't say a word. Buffy takes this
as bad news and quickly exits. Dawn, Kennedy, and Xander
exchange looks.
CUT TO:
24 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - BUFFY'S ROOM 24
Willow is sitting with Jackson, who is sitting upright on the
bed, fully awake. There's an eerie silence.
The door SWINGS open and Buffy marches in, her eyes set on
him. Willow jumps up.
WILLOW
Buffy.
BUFFY
What's wrong?
WILLOW
He...
She moves aside. Buffy approaches Jackson, who is staring
back at her, looking curious.
BUFFY
Jackson? Are you...?
JACKSON
I'm sorry.
BUFFY
For what?
(beat)
What are you sorry for?
Beat.
JACKSON
I don't know who you are.
Buffy's hit by this. She steps back, confusion falling all
over her face. She turns to Willow, who's looking on
sympathetically.
CUT TO:
25 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - LOUNGE 25
Xander, Kennedy, and Dawn sit in the Lounge. Dawn's just
finished going through what happened while they were gone.
KENNEDY
He can't remember anything?
DAWN
Nothing. Except... when Willow was
connected, or whatever, they both
said something, at the same time.
XANDER
Are you gonna share that with us?
DAWN
"Born To Be." That's what they
said... that they were born to be.
KENNEDY
They, or he?
DAWN
I don't know... it was all a bit
sudden. Willow got completely
absorbed by that light again.
XANDER
Her power's growing.
KENNEDY
Yeah. It is.
We move off their looks and to the door. Andrew ENTERS, in
high spirits.
ANDREW
Hello there, friend and friend
ettes.
DAWN
Andrew? You seem... strange?
ANDREW
Yes, thank you, Dawn, and how are
you?
DAWN
(wigged)
I'm...
ANDREW
Did we manage to slay the Turok
Han?
XANDER
Andrew. Call me crazy but weren't
you supposed to be at work?
ANDREW
(thinks)
Oh crap!
He quickly RUSHES back out the door as they others roll their
eyes.
CUT TO:
26 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - UPSTAIRS HALLWAY 26
Buffy closes the door to her bedroom and turns to Willow.
Dawn's bedroom door is propped up against the frame.
BUFFY
He... can't remember anything?
WILLOW
I'm sorry. I wish I knew what it
was but there's nothing I can do.
BUFFY
How can this... there's gotta be
something doing this to him. He
can't just suddenly have amnesia.
WILLOW
When we were connected, it was like
a power was doing all the work. I
hadn't done any spell, just
meditation... there was no reason
for us to join like we did.
BUFFY
What do you mean join?
WILLOW
It was like we were this collective
conscious. We were unified.
(beat)
It was kinda disorientating.
BUFFY
I don't get it. You were...
WILLOW
I was gone. And he was gone. There
was just this one thing, this one
power thinking and speaking for us.
(beat)
Born to be.
BUFFY
What?
WILLOW
That's what we said. Born to be.
There's a long beat. Buffy looks back at her bedroom door,
searching for the handle.
BUFFY
Would you mind?
WILLOW
It's okay.
Willow heads down the stairs as Buffy takes a deep breath,
then goes in.
CUT TO:
27 EXT. CLEVELAND OUTSKIRTS 27
Anya is walking along the path, her head held high. She
reaches the "NOW LEAVING CLEVELAND" sign and stops.
ANYA
Well, goodbye strange city. A
moment.
Then she heads on, nearing the sign.
CUT TO:
28 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - LOUNGE 28
The three are still sitting as Willow enters. She sighs,
falling next to Kennedy.
WILLOW
What a night.
KENNEDY
You can say that again.
WILLOW
Don't have the strength.
KENNEDY
Want me to carry you home?
WILLOW
I'm just gonna fall asleep here.
Kennedy wraps her arms around her. They snuggle. Willow
suddenly lifts herself up.
WILLOW (cont'd)
Hey, where's Anya?
XANDER
Oh... she... um...
Anya APPEARS from nowhere, standing right before them,
looking as bewildered as they do.
XANDER (cont'd)
She's there.
ANYA
Damnit!
CUT TO:
29 INT. SUMMERS RESIDENCE - BUFFY'S ROOM 29
The room's poorly lit. Jackson is looking at Buffy, standing
by the door.
JACKSON
It's a bit, uh, strange.
She slowly moves to him and sits on the chair beside the bed.
She takes his hand.
JACKSON (cont'd)
I'm really tired. I think I'll
just... go to sleep.
She nods as he closes his eyes. She sits by him, just
watching for a moment, that familiar pain and torment showing
once again.
Then, she lowers her head on the pillow, their faces almost
touching. On this we...
FADE OUT.
END OF SHOW