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INT. A SEEDY BAR – NIGHT
It is populated mostly with BIKERS and LOOSE WOMEN. In the crowd is
LEATHER MAN
He is a tall, muscular man in his early forties. He is wearing
leather pants, jacket, boots, and cap. He is playing pool with a YOUNG MAN, who is 21 and very sexy.
There is only one striped ball on the table. Many of the solid balls lie nearby. Leather Man points to the side pocket with his cue stick.
LEATHER MAN
To win.
Leather Man shoots, and the striped ball goes into the pocket.
Leather Man sticks his hand out.
YOUNG MAN
Okay, okay.
The young man pulls out a five-dollar bill. Leather Man takes it.
YOUNG MAN (CONT’D)
Did you hustle me?
LEATHER MAN
You’re the one who looks like a hustler.
(eyes him up and down)
A really good hustler.
YOUNG MAN
Thanks. You’re not so bad yourself.
Leather Man looks all around. Then he looks at the young man.
LEATHER MAN
I got a van out back. What do you say? You and me?
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YOUNG MAN
With all these people around?
LEATHER MAN
Makes it more exciting. I like having a potential audience.
YOUNG MAN
I don’t know, man. I don’t want to get caught.
LEATHER MAN
Well, if you don’t want a leather jacket . . .
YOUNG MAN
Wait. A leather jacket.
LEATHER MAN
I’m a retailer. Got lots of irregular jackets to get rid of. Most of them you can’t tell that something’s wrong with them. Holes in the pockets. Loose stitching.
That sort of thing.
YOUNG MAN
And you can just give them away for free?
LEATHER MAN
(lustily)
Well. I do expect something in return.
YOUNG MAN
Think you have it in my size?
LEATHER MAN
I pretty much have all shapes and sizes. You want to go?
YOUNG MAN
Yeah.
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LEATHER MAN
It’s the white van out back. Come out in two minutes.
Leather Man puts down the cue stick and exits the bar. The young man approaches the BARTENDER.
YOUNG MAN
I’ll have a beer.
EXT. THE WHITE VAN – NIGHT
It is parked next to some cars and motor bikes. Its sliding door is slightly open.
The young man approaches the van. The door opens up to reveal Leather Man. He holds up a leather jacket.
LEATHER MAN
In here.
The young man enters the van. Leather Man closes the door.
INT. THE VAN - NIGHT
The young man looks at the jacket. Leather Man locks the door.
YOUNG MAN
Wow. This is really impressive.
LEATHER MAN
One of my better creations. And here’s another. Your ball gag.
Leather Man gestures.
YOUNG MAN
My b--
A leather ball gag appears around the young man’s mouth. He struggles to rip it off while he lets out muffled screams.
Leather Man laughs. Then he grabs the young man’s wrists and yanks them behind the young man’s back.
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LEATHER MAN
Struggle all you want. You’re not getting away.
A leather strap materializes around the young man’s wrists.
Leather Man smiles at the stunned young man.
LEATHER MAN (CONT’D)
After all, why should you be an
exception?
Then Leather Man grabs the young man’s ankles. A leather strap materializes around them as well.
LEATHER MAN (CONT’D)
Now do your worst. While I do what I lovebest.
Leather Man gets into the passenger seat. He starts up the engine. Then he backs up and drives away.
EXT. LEATHER MAN’S HOME – NIGHT
It is a simple, one-story house. The garage door opens, and the van drives into the garage. Then the van’s engine and lights turn off while the door comes down.
INT. THE BASEMENT – NIGHT
It is dark at first. Then the door opens, and Leather Man turns on the light.
Leather Man carries the bound-and-gagged young man down the stairs. When they reach the floor, Leather Man gestures at the walls and windows.
Suddenly they are covered with leather padding. The young man reacts to the change.
LEATHER MAN
Just some padding to soundproof the basement. Don’t want any noisy neighbors to overhear us
. . . having fun.
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Leather Man drops the young man on the floor. The young man looks at him with tears in his eyes.
LEATHER MAN (CONT’D)
Don’t cry yet. You got to take it like a man first.
Leather Man gestures, and a whip materializes in his hand. Leather Man smiles viciously.
LEATHER MAN (CONT’D)
Take it like a real man.
Leather Man is about to whip the young man.
THE DELPHICRYSTAL
It shows the SUPERIMPOSED IMAGE of
A HANDWRITTEN NOTE
It reads: MISS DOVER SHALL ATTEND HER FRIEND’S FUNERAL
DOVER (V.O.)
But what if Harry needs me?
SYBIL (V.O.)
Mr. Hawkins shall handle any
emergenciesby himself on that day.
HAWKINS (V.O.)
I’ll be fine. You just do what you have to.
INT. SYBIL’S MANSION/LIVING ROOM – DAY
SYBIL, DOVER, and HAWKINS sit on the sofa. Sybil sets the crystal on the coffee table. Dover looks like she has been crying.
DOVER
I can’t believe Roxanne’s
gone. She was such a good skier.
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SYBIL
There, there, Miss Dover.
You must be brave. For the sake of her loved ones.
DOVER
But they might ask how come I look so different. I’m not plain ol’ Debra now.
HAWKINS
You wear your glasses again,
put your hair in a bun, and wear your frumpiest black dress. Just downplay your looks. No one will notice.
SYBIL
They will be preoccupied with other matters, Miss Dover.
DOVER
You’re right.
(with an edge)
I just wish that the Delphi Crystal could have foreseen the danger that she was in.
SYBIL
(sighs)
The DelphiCrystal only shows the images of people of destiny. It does not show the images of people who possess free will.
DOVER Who came up with that rule?
SYBIL
Apollo. He created the DelphiCrystal.
The others react.
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HAWKINS
Apollo? As in the Olympian gods Apollo?
DOVER
The god of prophecy?
SYBIL
Actually, he is the god of prophesying. That is the ability to see into the
future. A prophecy is a
vision ofthe future.
HAWKINS
You’re telling us that the Olympian gods are real?
SYBIL
Not anymore. When the Judeo/Christian religions
cameinto being, the Olympians lost their influence among the mortals. But their weapons still exist.
DOVER
Wait. So the winged sandals of Mercury are real?
SYBIL
Yes. And so is the cestus of Aphrodite, the aegis of Athena, and Pluto’s cap of invisibility. Among others.
DOVER
Who are using those things?
SYBIL
It is not my destiny to know.
At least not for the near
future.
(smiles)
Now let’s go to the Mesa Mall
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SYBIL (CONT’D)
and buy you a nice respectable
dress.
DOVER
I’d like that.
HAWKINS
I take it that I’ll be driving
you two.
SYBIL
Well, officially you are my chauffeur, Mr. Hawkins. And
we have already tracked down
America’s most wanted for this
week.
HAWKINS
All right. Let’s get this
over with.
SYBIL
Very well.
INT. A DRESS STORE – DAY
Sybil looks on as Dover comes out in a conservative black dress.
Sybil nods her approval. Dover looks at herself in the mirror.
INT. THE MALL – DAY
Hawkins sits on a bench. He reads the Daily Sentinel newspaper.
He is clearly uncomfortable. He looks all around.
HAWKINS (V.O.)
I hate being here. This is where the Androgyne sold the Zodiac Elixirs. This is where Debra and I became murderers. And where
Christopher Wilder had kidnapped Cheryl Bonaventura.
Come on, Debra. Hurry up.
I want to get out of here.
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He reads the newspaper and frowns.
HAWKINS (V.O. CONT’D)
Great. They did a story on the “missing people” that I killed.
If only they knew that I had to kill them in order to protect the city.
He folds the newspaper and puts it on the bench.
HAWKINS (V.O. CONT’D)
Then again, if they knew about us and the Zodiac Killers, the whole town would be in a panic.
(sighs)
Lord. Sometimes I wish that Sybil hadn’t saved me. Maybe death would have been better
than knowing about all of this and not being able to talk about it.
He puts his elbow on the armrest and sets his cheek on his fist.
HAWKINS (V.O. CONT’D)
And if this is happening here
in Grand Junction, who knows
what else is happening in the
world? What else is Sybil not telling us? Does she really not know? Or does she think that we can’t handle the truth?
Two TEENAGE GIRLS walk by. GIRL #1 is text messaging while GIRL #2 looks at the screen. They both grimace and say, “EWWWW!” in unison.
GIRL #1
Oh, my God. No.
GIRL #2
It can’t be. Is he serious?
He’s got to be joking. He couldn’t have found a body.
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Hawkins reacts and looks at the girls. They still look at the screen.
GIRL #1
In a dumpster yet. Oh, my God. What if he sends us a picture?
GIRL #2
I don’t want to see it!
Has he called 911?
Girl #1 text messages. They look at the response.
GIRL #2 (CONT’D)
Well, Good Lord Almighty!
What is he waiting for?
GIRL #1
Call them, you sick bastard!
Girl #1 text messages again. Hawkins stands up and exits the scene.
INT. SYBIL’S LIMOUSINE – MOVING – DAY
Hawkins drives while Sybil and Dover sit in the back seat.
Sybil looks into the crystal. It glows.
SYBIL
I only see Mr. Hawkins in a rather seedy bar at night.
(smirks)
And he is wearing a very revealing tennis outfit.
HAWKINS
What? You’re kidding?
DOVER
That’s the only clue you’re picking up about that corpse?
SYBIL
Yes. Apparently Mr. Hawkins
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SYBIL (CONT’D)
is destined to solve this
mystery on his own.
HAWKINS
Debra isn’t in the scene at all?
SYBIL
No. She shall be helping her friend’s loved ones while you are at the bar.
HAWKINS
Do you know which bar I’ll be going to?
SYBIL
It is what you would call a dive.
That is all I know.
HAWKINS
Oh, great. There’s probably a dozen of those in town.
DOVER
Maybe your tennis outfit will attract the Zodiac Killer’s attention. Especially in a place like that.
HAWKINS
I can’t wait. Especially since the Androgyne said that she only turned men into the Zodiac Killers.
DOVER
I forgot about that. Sorry.
SYBIL
Do you have tennis apparel,
Mr. Hawkins?
HAWKINS
I was afraid you were going
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HAWKINS (CONT’D)
to ask me that. No, I don’t.
SYBIL
Then we need to return to the Mesa Mall.
INT. A DRESSING ROOM – DAY
Hawkins looks at his reflection. He sees himself wearing a tennis outfit that is one size too short on him.
DOVER (V.O.)
How does it look?
HAWKINS
I look like a preppy and a sleaze ball at the same time.
SYBIL (V.O.)
Perfect. Buy it.
INT. THE BAR – NIGHT
Hawkins enters the bar. All eyes turn on him. He is very embarrassed.
HAWKINS
Uh, hello.
He walks over to the bar.
HAWKINS (CONT’D)
I’ll have a beer.
BARTENDER
Coming right up.
Hawkins nervously sits down while the bartender gets his beer. The bartender hands it to him.
BARTENDER
Four dollars please.
Hawkins reaches for his wallet. He pulls it out.
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HAWKINS
Here you go.
Hawkins hands him the money. The bartender puts it in the cash register. Hawkins sips his beer.
HAWKINS (V.O.)
Now what? Is this the right place? What do I look for?
Am I destined to solve this mystery?
A COUPLE go to the bar. They stare at Hawkins. He nervously looks away.
HAWKINS (V.O. CONT’D)
Or am I destined to look like a fool?
MAN
I’ll have a Harvey Wallbanger.
WOMAN
And I’ll have a screwdriver.
BARTENDER
Coming right up.
The couple resume staring at Hawkins.
WOMAN
Nice racquet you got there.
HAWKINS
What are you talking about?
I left my racquet in my, uh, car.
WOMAN
I was talking about the one in your pants, dear.
Hawkins turns bright red. The couple laughs.
HAWKINS (V.O.)
Oh, my God!
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WOMAN
He’s blushing! Ain’t that cute?
MAN
He sure is!
HAWKINS (V.O.)
This never happened to Superman!
HAWKINS
Uh, thanks, but I don’t swing that way.
MAN
In that get-up? Are you kidding?
WOMAN
Maybe it’s his first time, honey.
Or maybe he’s not into women.
HAWKINS (V.O.)
Enough of this!
HAWKINS
Well, I’ve got to be going now.
Good night.
Hawkins leaves his unfinished beer at the bar. He heads for the door.
MAN
Good night.
WOMAN
If you ever change your mind, you know where to find us.
Hawkins exits. The man and woman look at each other.
WOMAN (CONT’D)
Too bad. He had such a nice butt.
MAN
Don’t worry, dear. We’ll find someone to play with tonight.
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HAWKINS
He exits the bar. Then he leans up against the wall.
HAWKINS (V.O.)
Now what? Should I go home?
Or try another bar?
(sighs)
No! I was sent here for a reason! There must be a connection between me and the dead body! But what?
What am I supposed to do?
He calms down and rubs his forehead.
HAWKINS (V.O. CONT’D)
What if I try to find the latest Zodiac Killer? Maybe I’m close enough to him that I can find him without knowing what he looks like. It’s worth a try.
Hawkins closes his eyes and puts his fingers to his temples.
LEATHER MAN
He is driving his van. He sees Hawkins leaning against the wall in his headlights. Leather Man smiles lecherously.
LEATHER MAN
Well, well, well. What do we have here?
Leather Man now looks confused.
LEATHER MAN (V.O.)
That’s strange. I never felt this tingling sensation before.
Like my whole body has suddenly come alive. I’ve got to have this man.
Leather Man parks his van.
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HAWKINS
He still has his eyes closed and his fingers to his temples.
HAWKINS (V.O.)
I’m not picking up anything.
I’ll keep it up for a little while longer.
Leather Man approaches him.
LEATHER MAN
Hey, there.
Hawkins opens his eyes. He looks at LeatherMan.
HAWKINS
Uh, hello.
LEATHER MAN
This is going to sound weird, but when I saw you in my van, I felt something just now.
HAWKINS
Uh, what did you feel?
LEATHER MAN
It was like I was feeling your vibes or something. I don’t feel it now, but I definitely felt something. It stopped when you opened your eyes.
HAWKINS (V.O.)
And when I stopped using my tracking power! Maybe this Zodiac Killer can sense magic like the Androgyne did!
(ponders)
Or maybe he’s like Sybil! In that he has psychic powers!
Either way, I can’t just let him go!
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HAWKINS
Tell me. Do you feel any . . . “vibes” now?
HAWKINS (V.O.)
You should!
LEATHER MAN
Wow! I feel it again! This is amazing!
HAWKINS
Maybe we were destined to find
each other.
(extends his hand)
My name is Harry.
Leather Man shakes his hand.
LEATHER MAN
My name is Lee.
INT. LEATHER MAN’S BASEMENT – NIGHT
Leather Man opens the door and turns on the light. Then he and Hawkins come down the stairs.
HAWKINS (V.O.)
I don’t like this! He must be setting a trap! But what if he’s innocent? Damn, I’m
so confused!
LEATHER MAN
This is where I create my leather jackets.
HAWKINS
But there’s nothing down here.
LEATHER MAN
Now!
Leather Man gestures, and the walls and windows are now covered with leather padding. Leather Man smiles viciously at Hawkins.
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HAWKINS
What the hell?
LEATHER MAN
Like I told you! I’m a Taurus!
And that means I can create anything out of leather!
Leather Man gestures again, and a whip appears in his hands.
LEATHER MAN (CONT’D)
Especially whips! I wonder if I’ll feel your vibes while I’m torturing you!
Leather Man tries to whip Hawkins, but Hawkins flies away.
Leather Man drops the whip in shock.
HAWKINS
Only if you get the chance!
Hawkins then flies to LeatherMan. They crash into the wall. Hawkins quickly breaks Leather Man’s neck. As he dies, the whip and the padding disappear.
INT. SYBIL’S MANSION/LIVING ROOM – NIGHT
Hawkins is now dressed in a sweat suit. Dover is also wearing a sweat suit. Sybil is wearing a simple dress.
HAWKINS
He probably put his murder victims in bean bags and dropped them off in several places. Once he was gone . . . or asleep . . . the bean bags disappeared, and the victims were found.
SYBIL
I find it most fascinating that the Taurus Elixir enabled him
to sense your tracking power.
Perhaps the Androgyne was