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Date Posted: 09:03:15 11/17/03 Mon
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LIZ by Veggieburger
INT: Wilton Mansion – Angel’s bedroom - .Early dawn, still mostly dark.
A long piercing scream from Connor wakes Angel, who sits bolt upright in bed - a horrified look on his face. Angel throws his sheet around his naked body and grabs an axe from under the bed. He runs thru the house and outside the front door, toward the sound.
CUT TO: EXT Wilton Mansion, driveway.
CLOSE ON: Connor jumping up and down, screaming with joy.
MID SHOT: His new car - a splashy red sports car, the kind of car every parent has nightmares of their teenage son driving. With a big red ribbon bow on it.
CLOSE ON: Angel’s very pissed face.
Connor turns, sees Dad, runs up to him and jumps into his arms, wraps his legs around Angel’s waist, almost knocking him down. . Angel drops his axe – and the sheet.
CONNOR
Aughhh! I’m SO HAPPY!
ANGEL
I was afraid you’d say that.
Connor disengages from Angel, who quickly picks up the sheet and wraps it around himself, self consciously. The rest of the gang are now filing out of the front door.
WES
Nice car.
LORNE (still looks human)
Wow. Looks just like Ad…my ex’s…
SPIKE
It’s okay to use the “A” word. We know he’s dead.
LORNE
Thanks, Mr. Sensitive.
Spike goes to admire the car. Lorne starts to follow, Wes grabs Lorne’s arm to talk to him..
WES
I just spoke with Tibby. She’s flying in to see you. She’ll be by tonight.
LORNE (cheerful)
I’d love to see her, compadre, but I have a date tonight.
WES
Date? You just came in from a date.
LORNE
Yeah. Popular Me. (rushes back inside)
SPIKE (to Connor)
You should loan this to Lorne. He’s out to party himself to death.
WILLOW (to Connor)
Boy, are you gonna be the chick magnet now! How about taking me for a –
Connor jumps in, revs it up and takes off.
WILLOW
Spin.
CLOSE: On Angel’s scowl
ANGEL (muttering angrily)
Okay, Mrs. W. It’s war.
Starring
David Boreanaz
Vincent Karthieser
Amy Acker
Andy Hallet
James Marsters
with Alyson Hannigan
and Alexis Denisof
Guest Starring
Rue McClanahan
INT: Wilton Mansion, Living Room – later same day, dusk.
Fred enters with a handful of envelopes.
FRED (loudly)
Happy day, people! Our final checks from Wolfram and Hart!
And they’re juicy, too. Lots of back pay. Even have one for Gunn!
I’ll run it over to him.
She tosses the rest of the envelopes on the coffee table.
Willow comes down the stairs in a cute suit.
WILLOW
How dumb does this look?
FRED
It looks good. Really. Job interview?
WILLOW
Yeah. Time to join the real world. No final checks from W/H for me, and Daddy’s pockets have bottomed out.
FRED
Well, Mrs. Wilton would –
WILLOW
Sweetie, I know she loves us being here. But it’s not right. It’s time to move on. I kinda envy Groo and Cordy, going off and starting new lives.
FRED
Yeah, me too. I’m still looking for a place. Didn’t find Chateau de Rat Poison to my liking.
ANGEL (now dressed, enters from the kitchen)
You guys aren’t thinking of leaving the team, are you?
FRED (sweetly, to Angel)
We’ll always be a team. As long as there are evil beasties to battle –
Lorne comes running down the stairs, dressed for a night out, runs past them, waving merrily.
LORNE
Don’t wait up for me. Ever. (runs out the front door like there’s no tomorrow)
WILLOW (to Fred)
It’s just a phase. He’s working out his issues –
FRED
One disco at a time. At least he’s swapped drinking for dancing.
WES (coming in from another room)
Where’s Mrs. Wilton?
ANGEL
Hiding from me, cause I’m gonna kill her for giving Connor a sports car.
FRED (to Wes, pointing to the envelopes)
You have money.
WES (grabs his check)
You mean I finally have control over my life again?
ANGEL (snarky)
Oh, I’m sorry, Wes. Has Helping the Helpless been cramping your style?
WES
I’m in my thirties, Angel. I can’t make a living as a freelance Warlock. Well, actually, I could, but I’ve had my share of Dark Wes. I want to be – (swings Fred into a little dance) Mr. Light on His Feet Wes. Mr. No Demon Blood on His Shirt Wes.
Fred sees Angel’s look of consternation, laughs it off.
FRED
We’re just happy because it’s payday, Angel.
WES
Yes, we’ll always be comrades in arms. Although, as far as helping the helpless – we’ve been rather hapless at helping the helpless here.
WILLOW
So we’ll be happy hapless helpless helpers – I’m not helping, am I.
ANGEL
Let me know when Connor comes home. I’m grounding him for life. (exits)
WES (to Fred)
I’m picking up Tibby at the airport. She’s concerned. Lorne should be back to normal by now.
FRED
Normal demon, you mean.
WES
Could be the weakened vaccine. She wants you to help her run some tests.
WILLOW
I don’t think Lorne wants to be back to normal. He’s really into being a social butterfly these days.
WES
Looking human must be liberating for him. No more hats and gloves and heavy coats just to go out among humans.
WILLOW
It’s not just that. I went out to GAY 90’s with him last night. He had to fight ‘em off with a stick.
WES
Lorne was attacked by demons at a gay club?
WILLOW
You’ve been away from the dating scene too long, Wessie.
FRED (winks at Willow)
Well, Tibby’s back in town.
WES (firm, serious)
Tibby and I are not a “thing”. She’s a lovely woman, but -- (exits, embarrassed)
FRED (to Willow)
Lilah.
CUT TO:
Wilton Mansion – Kitchen
Mrs. Wilton sneaks in through the kitchen door. Angel is waiting for her.
ANGEL
Nice try, Mrs. W. (crosses his arms) We’re gonna have a talk.
MRS. WILTON (pouty)
But I promised him. He’s done so well.
ANGEL (gently)
Mrs. Wilton, it’s not that it’s a car. It’s that it’s THAT car. He’s not going to make any points driving that one to the homeless shelter. (sighs) Mrs. Wilton, you knew this day had to come sometime.
Mrs. Wilton’s eyes tear up and her lips quiver.
MRS. WILTON
You want to move out. Like my Groo.
Angel puts his arms around her like an affectionate son.
ANGEL
Mrs. W., you’ve been wonderful. You helped us when we really needed it. But now we have to find out way back into the real world.
DISSOLVE:
EXT: Wilton Mansion – driveway. – a little later, same evening.
Connor comes home in his new car, with a beautiful girl sitting next to him. She’s every teenage boy’s dream of a girl.
CONNOR (laughing, enchanted with her)
Okay, but only for a few minutes, then I’ll take you home. I don’t know why you want to see my digs, I just met you.
GIRL (“Liz”)
Cause I wanna know everything about you.
The girl looks at the mansion and – unseen to Connor – licks her lips. Her eyes sparkle in a kind of creepy way.
CONNOR
I’ve never met anyone like you. I feel incredible just being around you. Everyone around me is always so depressing and broody. You’re so cheerful and, I dunno, (pauses) cheerful!
LIZ
I don’t think about bad stuff. Ever. I’m all about the happy. I bring happiness, that’s my mission in life!
CONNOR
Yeah, I’d like to do that too. Make people’s lives better. Like at the homeless –
LIZ (suddenly a little shrill and bossy)
Oh, no, don’t talk about sad things like homeless people! Good things. (she starts a kiss and they make out for a minute)
CONNOR (laughing)
Yeah, it’s all good!
CUT TO:
INT: A mostly empty apartment. Gunn opens the door to Fred.
FRED
Got your final paycheck. And I really mean final. Wolfram and Hart’s been destroyed for good.
GUNN
Yeah, I heard about that. Want a drink? I got rum and coke. No furniture, hope you don’t mind the floor. (enters the kitchen, washes out a 7-ll plastic cup) Like the place? I got it on a month-to-month lease, good to know I can pay next month’s rent.
Fred sits on the floor cross-legged and Gunn makes them both a drink in plastic cups.
FRED
This reminds me of my college days. Making furniture out of orange crates and boxes. Those were good days.
GUNN (sits down with her, hands her a drink)
Yeah. Reminds me of being poor (sees her mood fall a bit). Sorry, I’m just in a blue funk, shouldn’t rain on the Happy Payday parade. (pauses) I don’t know what I’m gonna do now. The money’ll help, thanks for bringing it over.
FRED
You should see the gang – they’re all giddy from getting their final paychecks. (pause) And here I am trying to pour sunshine over your rainy parade.
GUNN (smiling)
I can use the sunshine. That’s what I liked about you. Still like, I mean. (offers to “clink” his plastic cup with hers). To friends. (they “clink”). I spent a few nights on the streets, tryin’ to go back to what I used to do, but I’ve gotten used to havin’ a roof over my head. Don’t wanna live on the streets again. My buddy Ossfer Joe says I should apply at the Police Academy. Think it’s a crazy idea?
FRED
Not at all. That could be great for you!. You’re brave and smart and strong, and you care about helping people.
Gunn looks pleasantly surprised at her words.
FRED
I should’ve told you that a long time ago. (pause) You almost seem like the old you, Charles.
GUNN (smiles)
Hope so, girlfriend. I miss the old me.
CUT TO:
INT: Wilton Mansion – Living Room, front door.
Connor enters, holding hands with Liz. They look around for the gang.
CONNOR
They’ll love you.
Spike enters from another room.
SPIKE (to Connor)
Finally run out of gas? (eyes the girl). Fast - car! That’s a fast car you’ve got, Connor. (looks the girl in the eye) And I do mean fast.
CONNOR
This is Liz.
Spike takes her hand, kisses it gallantly.
SPIKE
Enchanted. I’m William. Everyone calls me Spike. (whispers in her ear, naughtily) Can you guess why?
She giggles. Connor gives him a dirty look. Spike grins at him.
SPIKE (his mood getting perkier)
You’re quite an eyeful, Liz. (to Connor) Better get use to having the chaps get jealous, Con. She’s got the stuff that makes a man feel all (pauses, trying to find the right words) full of himself. Nice to meet you, Liz.
Spike exits out the door, pauses on the front step and takes a quick deep breath.
SPIKE
Whew! Like Viagra on two legs, that girl! She’s – whew! (he loosens his collar like he’s sweating, starts to walk down to the driveway.
Lorne pulls up in his car, jumps out, rushes past Spike towards the front door.
LORNE
Hi. Bye.
SPIKE (walks up to Lorne as Lorne gets his house keys out)
Y’know, Kermit, I don’t care if you wanna run away from your problems. Just don’t knock a block down doin’ it.
LORNE
Well, thank you Dr. Phil. And stop calling me Kermit. (points to his face) I’m not green anymore. (shuts the door in Spike’s face)
SPIKE (to himself)
Yeah, I get that. It’s driving you crazy.
CUT TO:
INT: Living room.
Lorne dashes up the stairs, nearly knocking down Willow coming down the stairs - she’s now just in a T-shirt and jeans. Angel comes in from another room, sees his son with a fancy girl (after getting a fancy car) and can barely hide his parental horror. Connor is clueless to Dad’s concern.
ANGEL
Uh. Hi, son. New friend?
Liz doesn’t wait for Connor’s introduction. She goes right up to Angel and takes his hands in hers.
LIZ
You must be Connor’s dad. I can see the resemblance.
Liz kisses Angel on the cheek – a little too long. Angel pulls back from her and smiles awkwardly – dad meeting son’s lovely teenage date.
CONNOR (proud as punch)
Liz.
ANGEL
Nice to meet you. You, uh, go to school with Connor? (he hopes so!)
Wes enters through the front door, arm around Tibby’s shoulder, barely registers Liz and Connor. Liz quickly focuses on Wes.
LIZ
And you must be Wes.
Liz flitters over to Wes, who distractedly turns his back to her to assist Tibby with her bag. Liz touches Wes’s arm with a slightly familiar gesture, he turns and offers his hand to shake, not much interested in Connor’s “date”.
WES
Oh. Nice to meet you. Sorry, we’re in a bit of a rush.
LIZ (to Tibby, rather sourly)
You must be Tibby.
Liz says Tibby’s name like it’s distasteful, doesn’t offer her hand. And she ignores Willow completely.
CONNOR (to Liz)
Wow, you must be psychic! I don’t think I mentioned Wes or –
Liz walks around the living room like she owns the place. She throws her arms up in a “The hills are alive with the Sound of Music” joyfulness.
LIZ
What a wonderful place to live. So – alive! And full of energy! (suddenly, to Connor)
I’m hungry.
CONNOR
Oh, well, I thought I’d take you home. I have to –
LIZ
I’m hungry now. (stops suddenly) Someone’s missing. Gunn!
CONNOR (confused)
Gunn doesn’t live here. I don’t think I even mentioned him. Are you ready to –
LIZ
Groo! That’s the other one! (cutely) Come out, come out, Groo!
CONNOR
She’s totally a people person.
Lorne comes bounding down the stairs, sees Tibby, looks a little awkward, smiles.
LORNE
Hey.
TIBBY
Hey, yourself. You got some time to –
LORNE
Later? (sees Liz.)
Liz gives Lorne a confused and slightly irritated look, then is pointedly sour to him.
LIZ
You’re gay. (then suddenly cheerful and flirtatious again). Doesn’t matter.
LORNE (cheerful)
Well, hey, dumplin. Thanks for joining the 21st century! You are -- ?
CONNOR
Liz
Lorne offers his hand, Liz hesitates, then shakes it reluctantly.
TIBBY
Lorne, I’d like to take a look at you.
LORNE
Well, this is what I look like. Looks good, huh! I’m getting used to it.
Tibby starts to speak and Lorne cuts her off.
Gotta go. Bye. Later. I promise. Great to see you. (dashes out).
Wes shrugs at Tibby.
WES
The Queen of Denial.
Liz giggles a little too loud and inappropriately. Wes notices her for the first time.
WES (puttin’ on the charm)
What a lovely young lady, Connor.
Liz looks at Wes and then suddenly takes a deep breath of the air near him, as if he’s a breath of yummy food smell. She closes her eyes and appears to savor it.
WES (awkwardly, to Tibby)
Aftershave.
Liz looks around at all the men, one by one. She takes another deep breath and licks her lips. She seems to bask in the men’s’ presence.
CONNOR
Uh. You want to get some food?
LIZ
Not hungry anymore. (suddenly, perky, takes Connor’s arm). Yeah, let’s get some food!
(turns to the men)
LIZ
Bye, guys. (too sweetly) See you later. (exits with Connor)
Willow wrinkles her nose at Tibby.
WILLOW (to Tibby)
I hate that kind of girl. When I was 15, Cordy and her Cordettes just made me feel like the biggest loser. Did you go through that in high school?
TIBBY
I was in med school when I was 15. Tragically brilliant.
Willow’s shoulders slump.
TIBBY
But I had zits! (Willow cheers up). I must be jet-lagged. I feel tired all of a sudden.
WILLOW
C’mon, sweetie, you’re sharing my room. (She takes Tibby’s bag, they start up the stairs). I’m a little tired, too.
DISSOLVE:
EXT: Griffith Park, - scenic overlook, about an hour later.
Connor and Liz are parked on an overlook on a mountain road, with a spectacular view of the lights of L.A. Connor and Liz are making out in the car. Their kiss breaks and Liz smells Connor’s neck, then licks it. He leans back and she unbuttons the top of his shirt, licks his collarbone.
CONNOR
Oh, man, that’s sweet.
Connor begins to unbutton her blouse, but her reaction is sudden and unexpected.
LIZ
No!
Connor looks confused, embarrassed.
CONNOR
What? I mean, okay. I would never, I mean, if you don’t want to – do you want to stop?
LIZ (coy)
No. I mean, I’m a virgin. I don’t want to do, you know, all the way.
CONNOR
Okay, fine. No prob. I, well, you were comin’ on pretty strong.
LIZ
I want to keep kissing. (reaches for him)
CONNOR
Maybe we shouldn’t. I can take you home, if you want.
Liz suddenly leans forward and smells his neck again, pawing him.
CONNOR
Hey, cut it out.
LIZ
Does it make you mad that I said no?
CONNOR
Of course not. (a little irritated) You’re not the first girl I’ve gone out with, you know. I can handle myself. (pause) Maybe I should rephrase that.
Liz gets out of the car and dances around the shoulder of the road, too close to the edge.
Connor gets out of the car, alarmed, leaving the keys in the ignition.
CONNOR
Are you high?
Suddenly she leaps back into the car, faster than Connor. She starts the car. Connor runs to the driver’s side door, alarmed, and tries to reach for the keys.
CONNOR
Hey, stop it!
She grabs Connor by the shirt, kisses him and then flings him down the embankment. He skids down a perilous 30 feet but catches some brush and stops himself from falling further. She takes off in Connor’s brand new red sports car, leaving him stranded. He pulls himself up back to the road and looks at the skid marks left on the road.
CONNOR (to himself)
Dad’s gonna kill me.
CUT TO:
Wilton Mansion – a little later. Living room.
Fred enters quietly. She seems perky enough, goes about the living room puttering. Turns on the TV, goes to the kitchen to get a soda. As she moves about, she seems progressively tired. By the time she sits down in front of the TV, she rubs her forehead wearily.
FRED (to herself)
Long day.
Willow comes down the stairs. She seems very tired. Willow goes to the kitchen cabinet.
FRED
Hey.
WILLOW
Hey. You look tired.
FRED
I feel tired. Don’t know why, I haven’t done anything today. Just took Gunn’s check over to him.
WILLOW
Well, you helped Wes move into his new place yesterday. Maybe it’s catching up to you.
(takes an aspirin bottle out of the cabinet) Poor Tibby’s all jet-lagged. Kinda weepy, too. (looks at clock) Connor’s out awfully late. You missed all the excitement. Connor got a hot new car and a hot new girlfriend, all in one day.
CUT TO: Griffith Park – scenic overlook
A dirty, disheveled Connor trudges wearily along the road, occasionally looking back, hoping for a helpful driver. We can see he’s chilly and uncomfortable. As he trudges, he stops, hears a rustling sound in the brush above the road. He stops, yells angrily –
CONNOR
If you’re a demon, come and get it cause I’m pissed enough to take your freaking head off!
Silence. Connor starts to trudge forward again. Car lights wash the road ahead of him and he turns and sees a modest-sized used pickup approaching. Connor waves his arms for attention. The truck slows, stops on the shoulder of the road, and the driver gets out.
The driver is a big, rustic looking guy, about 25 years old, in dirty overalls. His clothes and hands are soiled with oil – he’s a car mechanic.
DRIVER
You in trouble, kid?
Connor turns to face him, his back to the road facing forward.
CONNOR (sheepish)
Yeah, I kinda am. I need a lift.
The camera’s POV faces Connor and we see the road behind him. From a curve in the road, a young, bloody, wet-soaked and disheveled woman steps forward. Her face and head are partially caved in, and blood obscures her features and stains her wet, torn summer dress. Her eyes stare blankly and her feet don’t seem to touch the ground as she walks in a dreamy slow-motion toward the trucker. Although every gory detail of her appearance is visible, she’s a bit transparent. She stops at the shoulder of the road and puts her arm out, thumb up, in a classic hitchhiker’s gesture. She’s a walking urban legend – The Phantom Hitchhiker. Connor doesn’t see her, his back is to her.
CLOSE: On the trucker’s disturbed (but not frightened or surprised) face.
CLOSE: On the hitchhiker – it’s Liz.
DRIVER (to Connor, ignoring the apparition)
How’d you get up here without a car?
CONNOR
Girlfriend took it. Hope I find it. It was a present.
Connor turns his head away from the driver to gesture up the road, but not enough to see the apparition.
DRIVER
You came up here to make out?
Connor laughs and turns back to him – just in time to see the heavy mechanic’s wrench headed for his head. The mechanic grabs the knocked-out Connor by his collar, starts to drag him up a heavily wooded incline over the road.
DRIVER
Kids.
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