The Twins of Deception

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THE TWINS OF DECEPTION

Written by Dave Vaughan

FADE IN: INT. RAILWAY HQ. - MODEL TRAIN ROOM - DAY A Passenger train comes around the curve SOUNDING a series of LOUD WHISTLE blasts. A Freight train emerges from a tunnel travelling in the opposite direction. Headlights glare. Steel wheels POUND the rails. WHISTLE warnings are PIERCING. The first train flashes its headlight. A head-on collision appears inevitable. The trains race toward each other. Closer. A crash is about to happen. Closer. At the last split second each train diverts onto adjacent tracks averting the catastrophe. BIG SALLY, sixties, looks up from his sophisticated model train set wearing a striped engineer’s hat along with a suit best described as loud and outdated. FRANCOIS has his hands on his hips. cover boy for GQ magazine. Big Sal. Waiting. He could be a

FRANCOIS The man? In your office?

INT. CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE (NEW YORK) - DAY The AUCTIONEER displays a Faberge egg. Translucent green and gold with blue and orange enamel mounts. AUCTIONEER In 1884, Faberge originated these eggs for the Czar of Russia. There are less than seventy in existence today, each one unique, boasting artistic creativity and fine craftsmanship. BOBBY and ROCKET O'BRIEN, late thirties, observe the action along with upscale PATRONS. They are impeccably groomed in Armani suits. Rocket focuses on a leggy REDHEAD across the aisle. ROCKET Collecting coins and cards is one thing Bobby, but this here is the big leagues. Sophisti...Cated. Bobby checks his watch. Rocket winks at the Redhead. effort is rewarded with an icy stare. His

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ROCKET (CONT’D) Big bucks for what - something to just look at? BOBBY Maybe you should look at the future beyond just a one night stand? EXT. CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE - DAY Bobby and Rocket slide into a waiting limousine. INT. LIMOUSINE - DAY - TRAVELING Bobby holds a large, thick book with a plain jacket. He scrawls CHER onto the cover with a marker. Rocket taps Bobby’s book with his own Thesaurus. ROCKET Capital asset, maybe. Not like you can take it to a bar or anything. BOBBY Read your own book, Mister “Improve Your Vocabulary In Thirty Days”. I need to plan our exit strategy, unless you want to hand over a big bucket of cash to Big Sally for breech of contract. We’ll take it slow and drive him crazy in the process. The radio NEWSMAN is heard as the privacy window lowers. NEWSMAN (V.O.) A record ten million dollars was bid today for the Trans-Siberian Railway... The DRIVER mutes the radio and turns to his passengers. DRIVER Need to stop along the way? ROCKET You can facilitate our destination or find some place where the chicks are hot and the beer is cold. First round is on my brother Bobby here. BOBBY Hey, we have a train to catch.

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EXT. RAILWAY HQ. (FLORIDA) - DAY A sleek, modern building boasts palm trees beside a twisted, rusted sculpture of welded train tracks. INT. RAILWAY HQ. - BIG SALLY'S OFFICE - DAY Big Sally swaggers in with cocky arrogance. He spots MEATES studying the wall sized photo of a passenger train consisting of eighteen coaches and thirty auto carriers. BIG SALLY What exactly are you looking for? Tough looking Meates has the grid-iron look of determination found in the eyes of a linebacker. He displays a faxed photo of Bobby bidding inside Christie's auction house. MEATES Know this man? BIG SALLY (casual) He looks somewhat familiar. Meates surveys the desk loaded with model train engines and boxcars. The nameplate reads SALVATORE SERRA. MEATES Can you be a little more specific? BIG SALLY If you could arrest him and put him in a lineup I'd be sure. MEATES Our understanding is that his name is Bobby O'Brien - worked here before going on pension. Any idea where I can find him? BIG SALLY Each year we carry millions of passengers and over two hundred thousand autos - but naturally the FBI already knows that. MEATES You'd be surprised what we know. He waves the photo in Big Sally's face.

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MEATES (CONT’D) Bobby O'Brien? I expect your cooperation. Big Sally takes the photo and pretends to study it closer. BIG SALLY Let's see what we can find out. INT. RAILWAY HQ. - RECEPTION AREA - DAY Francois stands as Big Sally struts in with Meates. BIG SALLY Where is Bobby O'Brien? FRANCOIS Train arrives tomorrow, zero-eight hundred hours. Francois glides with grace and elegance to inspect the photo Big Sally holds. He taps the picture with a manicured nail. FRANCOIS (CONT’D) Gorgeous suit n'est-ce pas? MEATES I thought he was on pension? FRANCOIS We downsized too much and Big Sal brought him and his brother Rocket back on a one year contract. You might say our reach exceeded our grasp. Francois reaches out and removes a piece of lint from Meates’ jacket. The Agent retreats a step. BIG SALLY Getting him to quit would be good. MEATES You've completely lost me. FRANCOIS Bobby and Rocket won the Power Ball lottery. You know, those tiny little numbered balls that jump and dance around in that little cage?

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BIG SALLY They upset the balance needed to run an effective train operation. MEATES Why don't you just fire them? BIG SALLY They'd love me to. That would be doing them a favor - I'm not in the favor business. They've been a pain in the ass for years. They'll live up to their end of the bargain or they can quit - then I’ll sue for breech of contract. MEATES How much they win? FRANCOIS Two hundred and two million. MEATES Nice chunk of change. BIG SALLY They can't spend it fast enough. Francois taps Meates’ arm and postures his suit. FRANCOIS Hugo Boss - don’t you love the cut? Meates has no interest in Francois nor his apparel. BIG SALLY Francois, let Bobby know the FBI will be paying him a visit. MEATES Don't, it's better we just show up. FRANCOIS What kind of trouble is he in? MEATES (ignoring) What's he do here? BIG SALLY On-Board Train Supervisor. MEATES How do I find him?

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Francois selects an envelope stamped TRAINEE INFORMATION. FRANCOIS Directions. Where we keep the coaches and those big engines. (beat) I licked this envelope myself. Meates carefully takes the envelope by its edge. MEATES This operation is very sensitive, I’ll expect you to keep it to yourselves. We'll be in touch. Meates leaves. Francois peeks into the hallway to be sure.

BIG SALLY Like I would ever call the FBI. Heavens. FRANCOIS That suit, so pedestrian.

BIG SALLY Maybe I'll tell Bobby the IRS are after him. FRANCOIS Now now sir, you're a bigger man than that. Francois primps and preens in the mirror. BIG SALLY I forget, why did I hire you again? Big Sally doesn't wait for a response. door behind him. EXT. TRAIN STATION (VIRGINIA) - DAY Chaotic but organized. REDCAPS carry luggage. PASSENGERS mingle. Autos are driven to a ramp. A small locomotive shunts auto carriers in the background. A limousine glides to a stop. The driver steps lively to open the door. Bobby and Rocket hop out wearing railway uniforms carrying their suits and books. ROCKET Nice ride amigo. You look like an Armani kind of guy. Here ya go pal. He slams his office

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The Driver checks out the suit within the garment bag. DRIVER Can't never have enough good threads. Thanks. You boys are okay. Have a safe trip to Florida. Bobby and Rocket head toward the station. BOBBY You cracked? Two thousand dollar suit? Wouldn't catch me giving mine away. EXT. TRAIN - RURAL AREA - DAY The train photographed for Big Sally's office winds along the tracks. The coaches rock to and fro. Exhaust spirals from the engine's smokestack. INT. TRAIN - DINING COACH - DAY - TRAVELING MIKEY and BRAD, eight, are BLASTING toy guns. PASSENGERS are not amused. Attendant SHIRLEY keys a walkie talkie. Rocket? SHIRLEY You there? I need help.

INT. TRAIN - LOCOMOTIVE - DAY - TRAVELING Engineers TED and DAVE occupy the large seats. Scenery flashes past the windows. Rocket speaks into the radio. ROCKET What's the problem Shirley? INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - DAY - TRAVELING CHER stares from the monitor. Bobby studies her. MUSIC begins. Bobby holds a Karaoke microphone. Suddenly the train lurches. He is tossed off balance onto the floor. INT. TRAIN - DINING COACH - DAY - TRAVELING Shirley comforts a pregnant MOTHER who is near tears. The GUNFIRE from the errant kids is deafening. Rocket walks up with two striped railway hats hidden behind his back.

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ROCKET Are Mikey and Brad here? Rocket’s statement results in a cease-fire. He now has the gunslinger’s undivided attention. Rocket offers the hats. ROCKET (CONT’D) The engineer needs someone to keep an eye out for other trains. The Boys don't have to be told twice. sit beside the window. They grab the hats and

MIKEY This is my side, you go over there. Bradley crosses the aisle. Rocket winks at the Mother.

INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - DAY - TRAVELING Bobby straightens a collection of bobbing head sports figures nodding agreement beside a wall of signed hockey sticks. The Cher book sits on a desk. All is well. INT. RAILWAY HQ. - TRAINING ROOM - DAY Ten railway TRAINEES examine railroad posters. pressed - safety boots shine. FRANCOIS Pride of appearance. Please, everyone have a seat. The Trainees promptly sit. Francois methodically inspects the Students. He leans close to LYLE’S nose ring. LYLE What? FRANCOIS Qu'est-ce que c'est? A crisis. Uniforms are

LYLE I have rights you know. FRANCOIS Silly boy, of course. Why don't you just sit up there with me? I bet your inner motivation is at odds with your outward presentation to the world.

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Lyle is up and out the door in a flash nearly bowling over Big Sally standing in the doorway. Francois spots his boss. FRANCOIS (CONT’D) Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Salvatore Serra, Chief Superintendent, the big cheese, top dog, grand patron.. BIG SALLY Francois. Enough. (beat) Welcome aboard. Trains. Who in their right mind doesn’t love a train? As in life, with the right foundation in place, you can't go too far wrong. Francois will be taking you to the station so you can gain some invaluable insight into techniques I’ve developed. JESSICA SAVAGE enters. Heads turn, eyes riveted. Her look suggests someone more suited to modelling than railroading. FRANCOIS Oui Cherie? JESSICA Sorry, got lost. Not from around here. Francois gives her the once over. FRANCOIS I applaud your choice. Lauren, isn't it? Big Sally seizes the moment. BIG SALLY Think of us as family here... (eyes Francois) Well, most of us. We were discussing challenges and rewards. So you see it may have been a challenge finding us, but now that you're here... JESSICA Every day is a challenge. BIG SALLY Ain’t that the truth. Yes, well, Francois here will get you set up with a proper uniform. (MORE) Ralph

10. BIG SALLY (CONT'D) I must prepare for an important meeting. Francois?

Big Sally wastes little time departing. FRANCOIS (to Jessica) That is the most divine ensemble. Simply fabulous. Haute couture. INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - DAY - TRAVELING Cher looks down from posters as Rocket enters. Bobby closes his Cher book and places a ruler and exactor knife beside it. ROCKET Girl in the first coach worried about getting home. Told her you'd look after her, she's excited about seeing your... Hummer. Girl? BOBBY I can just imagine.

Rocket displays his cell. ROCKET Francois sent a text message. Big Sally hired all the new trainees and the FBI wants to talk to you. BOBBY I knew he’d hire more. Our guys finally get some overtime and he starts his trainee crap again. ROCKET Let him keep hiring - we'll see how many finish the course. Where’s the new orientation material? BOBBY My garage. I'll stop at the house and pick it up when I take your new girl home. (fishes into pocket) I forgot... a spare key. Bobby hands him two keys. ROCKET Why do you do that?

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BOBBY What? ROCKET I need one, you get two. Always doubling up on everything. BOBBY What if you lose one? This way you have a back-up, just in case. ROCKET What, like I can’t just borrow one from June. Jeeze, she practically lives there. You’re not... BOBBY Hey, don’t even go there. Rocket indicates all the Cher posters. ROCKET Better hope Cher never rides this train, she'll think you're psycho. BOBBY Don't even go there either. you're sorry. Rocket goes to pick up the Cher book. Say Bobby stops him.

BOBBY (CONT’D) Not unless you say you’re sorry. Rocket pretends to be busy with his uniform. BOBBY (CONT’D) Say you're sorry. ROCKET Get a grip, Bobby. He opens the cover. Show me.

Rocket glances inside.

BOBBY What do you think? ROCKET I think you're nuts, but hey... Bobby closes the book annoyed. BOBBY What's with the FBI?

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ROCKET Probably just another one of Big Sally’s shenanigans. EXT. BLUE ANGEL MOTEL - DAY The tired motor lodge has seen better days. Dirty glass reflects an outdoor soda machine, ice machine and swimming pool. A sign advertises a REPTILE ATTRACTION close by. INT. BLUE ANGEL MOTEL - ROOM - DAY Meates sits with BURNS, FRYE and BLUE. He holds Bobby’s photo. They all wear dark suits, thin ties. Displayed are railway charts and diagrams next to the TRAINEE envelope. MEATES We don't want this to be more complicated than need be. BURNS Each train carries three hundred autos, lots of drug hiding spots. Beats getting busted by a random vehicle check on the interstate. BLUE That’s a lot of airbags. Thousand bucks each on the black market. MEATES (waves photo) Time to meet Mr. O'Brien. see where that takes us. EXT. TRAIN STATION (FLORIDA) - DAY The train appears. STAFF is positioned on the platform. Meates negotiates the CROWD and saddles up to a REDCAP. MEATES Where would Bobby O'Brien get off? REDCAP (points) Last coach on the train. Meates hustles off down the platform. The train SQUEALS to a stop. Coach doors open. PASSENGERS detrain.

We’ll

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Bobby jumps from the first coach and hightails it into the parking lot carrying his Cher book. Francois is animated as he leads Jessica and the other Trainees alongside the train. Rocket climbs down off the last coach. of breath - flashing his badge. MEATES Bobby O’Brien? FBI. ROCKET He's gone. I'm his representative. Bobby can't answer any questions until he takes into account my position - he can't take that into account until I discuss his position - we can't discuss that until we establish your position our positions should be perfectly clear... shouldn't they? Meates stares hard. In the background Bobby helps an OLD LADY into a black Hummer using a stepping box from the train. He climbs in and peels away. Very cute. MEATES We'll meet again. Meates arrives short

Meates retreats knocking Francois slightly off centre as he stalks past. Francois stops his Trainees short allowing for some privacy with Rocket. FRANCOIS Sacré bleu. What a beast. dangerous liaison perhaps? A

ROCKET Remind me not to pee my pants. Where's Big Sally? FRANCOIS Not sure. All I could see in his day book was - be prepared. Rocket surveys the Trainees. their names. Francois offers a list of

ROCKET Shame wasting all that money on new uniforms.

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FRANCOIS I know, I know, it's a dirty job but someone has to do it. ROCKET Get them set up in the storage room. Bobby will be back shortly. FRANCOIS You mean the training room? ROCKET Francois... Right. FRANCOIS Storage room.

Rocket glances at Jessica. ROCKET Who's the looker? FRANCOIS Mademoiselle Savage, Jessica D. ROCKET (checks list) Savage. I like that in a woman. Don't see her name here. FRANCOIS I think she fell from heaven. But don’t quote me on that, I may be mistaken. Rocket climbs onto the vestibule and grabs Bobby's garment bag. He hands it to Francois who peeks inside. ROCKET A little something from Bobby. FRANCOIS Oh my goodness, Armani. Merci beaucoup. Exquisite.

Francois goes to kiss Rocket on the cheek. ROCKET No no Francois, save that for Bobby. Rocket watches Jessica as Francois leads the Trainees away.

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INT. TRAIN STATION - STORAGE ROOM - DAY The Trainees check out dilapidated railway signs and dusty timetables laying amongst mops and cleaning supplies. Bobby and Rocket carry in a stack of poster sized cardboard signs. BOBBY Hello, I’m Bobby. Rocket and I are here to help with your orientation. Some sit on rickety old chairs. Most stand.

BOBBY (CONT’D) We'll start with a brief overview. ROCKET Bobby and I worked here for twenty years until the Rape program. Bobby holds up a sign. RAPE: RETIRE AGED PERSONNEL EARLY. ROCKET (CONT’D) Raped workers were given a chance to look for jobs elsewhere. While Big Sally was raping us we were allowed to review employee records, known as the Screw program. Bobby's new sign. SCREW: SURVEY CAPABLE RAILWAY WORKERS. ROCKET (CONT’D) Those of us who were unhappy about being Raped or Screwed could file an appeal. Known as the Shaft. He displays SHAFT: STUDY BY HIGHER AUTHORITY FOR TERMINATION. ROCKET (CONT’D) This policy allowed us to be Raped once, Screwed twice, but Shafted as often as Big Sally felt necessary. The Trainees take stock of themselves and their environment. ROCKET (CONT’D) Word has it you new employees will be looked after with Specialized High Intensity Training. Bobby's new sign reads SHIT. Next to this he places an enlarged photo of Big Sally wearing a loud checkered jacket and goofy grin. Rocket points to Big Sally’s picture.

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ROCKET (CONT’D) Your boss takes pride in the amount of Shit you receive. Anyone who feels that he, or she, has had enough Shit, should stay clear of Big Sally. BOBBY Big Sally is specially trained to hand out more Shit than you’ll ever want to handle. INT. RAILWAY HQ. - MODEL TRAIN ROOM - DAY A train enters a tunnel. Big Sally operates the model trains. Francois sashays inside - arms wide. FRANCOIS The Cubs and their Akela. AKELA leads in a dozen CUBS. They are mesmerized by the tiny trains rolling beside roadways and through villages. AKELA Salvatore I can't thank you enough. Doesn't that say it all? The Cubs spread out with glee and excitement. spots five year old REBECCA amongst the pack. BIG SALLY What’s your name dear? REBECCA Rebecca. CUB My mom couldn’t get a sitter. BIG SALLY (ignoring) Sweetheart, stand right up front so you can see everything. Someday you might marry a railroad man, you'll want to know everything so you can tell him what to do. He gently ushers her to the front of the pack. Big Sally

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BIG SALLY (CONT’D) (to group) Now then, you've all seen trains when riding in the car with your dad, but first and foremost, let me say one thing... always stay alert. Big Sally CRUSHES a soda can with his foot. The Cubs are startled. He displays the flattened battered remnant. BIG SALLY (CONT’D) This is what your car will look like if a train hits it. Always, always pay attention. You never know when a train is coming down the tracks at you. Big Sally takes his position behind the train controls. BIG SALLY (CONT’D) Who wants the first turn? Tiny arms signal in anticipation. EXT. TRAIN STATION - DAY Bobby and Rocket load the orientation signs into the Hummer. The vanity plate reads 05 20 46. Jessica approaches. JESSICA You boys have an interesting approach to orientation. ROCKET We'll take that as a compliment. JESSICA I noticed quite a bit missing from your little... performance. Length of trip, how many stops. I could probably think of a dozen other gems of wisdom that might be worth sharing. ROCKET We all need a little mystery in our lives. JESSICA I haven't asked the big question. He doesn't pick the girl.

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ROCKET The answer is probably yes but ask it anyway. JESSICA How did you pick those six winning lottery numbers - just luck or you have a system? Bobby shows Jessica a photo of Cher on his cell. BOBBY Cher. Rocket shoots him a look. JESSICA You're friends of Cher? ROCKET Place is crawling with FBI. We wouldn't want to get busted by some obscure law, would we? FBI? JESSICA What's that about?

ROCKET Top secret, very... JESSICA Wait, don't tell me. Very hush hush, strictly on a ‘need to know’ basis. You could tell me, but then you'd have to kill me. In fact, it's so top secret they don't even know why they're here. Do I get the picture? ROCKET Not every day I meet a girl with beauty and brains. JESSICA So, you going to tell me or not? Rocket moves close as if involved in a conspiracy. ROCKET Illegal aliens. Just a guess. JESSICA How many agents?

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BOBBY He saw one today already. A white van stops nearby and TOOTS its horn. JESSICA My aunt, we'll talk later. Oh, Cher was fabulous on Broadway. They watch Jessica jog over to the van occupied by TWO ADULTS obscured behind the windshield. ROCKET Beautiful, bright, cheerful, chic, brazen yet somewhat mysterious. BOBBY She was probably two years old when Cher was on Broadway. ROCKET So what’s your point? has a good memory. Maybe she Jessica waves.

BOBBY Speaking of memory, don't you think you pay out enough in alimony already, or did you forget? INT. RAILWAY HQ. - MODEL TRAIN ROOM - DAY Big Sally works with diligence and enthusiasm on the model train tracks as Francois floats in. FRANCOIS Do they call you Big Sal because of why I think they do? BIG SALLY Best leave the thinking to me. word on Bobby or the FBI? FRANCOIS All is quiet. BIG SALLY Have the High-Railer gassed up and ready to go. We'll slip over to the station and pay a little visit. May have to kick some ass. FRANCOIS I love it when you talk tough sir. Any

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BIG SALLY That's all. Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out, you might like it. INT. BLUE ANGEL MOTEL - DINER - DAY Meates sits isolated from the other CUSTOMERS. He sips his tea as Blue slides into the booth opposite him. BLUE Burns and Frye report in yet? MEATES Nope. These brothers are a tad slippery. We’ll just keep shaking the trees, who knows what will fall out? Run a check on that girl too. BLUE She’s prime beef, no question. MEATES Probably a gold digger. EXT. BOBBY’S HOME - NIGHT The Hummer meets an oncoming sedan before turning into the drive of a posh home. Strategic lighting accents manicured lawn, shrubs and dazzling fountain. Bobby and Rocket exit. ROCKET I need to pick up the truck. BOBBY I'll drop you off tomorrow before I pick up a couple of things. ROCKET See, that’s what I said earlier, it’s always a couple? Is this turning into an obsession or what? Bobby hits a remote. The foyer lights reveal the door ajar.

INT. BOBBY’S HOME - NIGHT Bobby and Rocket enter cautiously. The professional decor looks like it was hit by a hurricane.

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ROCKET Stop in for a quickie with Grandma? Bobby rushes through the debris. He lifts a rug and dials the combination of the hidden safe. He relaxes when he sees the minted coins, stamp collections and Cher book. Rocket looks into the next room. An elaborate model train set has been reduced to disjointed pieces. ROCKET (CONT’D) You think Big Sally’s behind this? EXT. JEWELRY STORE - DAY The window reads ROLEX - CARTIER - FABERGE. Jessica loiters near Bobby’s Hummer as an identical one roars up. The vanity plate reads 35 25 36. Rocket spots Jessica as he climbs out. ROCKET Savage, what's going on? JESSICA Mr. O'Brien. Just a little shopping. ROCKET Please, call me Rocket. Bobby exits carrying his Cher book and a toaster sized package. Burns and Frye observe discretely from a sedan. BOBBY Jessica, nice to see you. brings you down here? What

JESSICA Heard the streets were paved with Hummers. ROCKET She's a ‘shop 'till you drop’ kind of girl. Bobby places his items into his vehicle. ROCKET (CONT’D) So you like these Hummers? JESSICA I've often thought how everyone needs a personal assault vehicle.

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ROCKET You've seen Bobby drive before. BOBBY We don't let Rocket out after dark. Scares the neighborhood children. ROCKET I just had an epiphany. JESSICA Do I even want to know? BOBBY Probably not, but don't worry, he only uses one big word a day. Frye snaps photos from his vehicle. INT. HOOTERS - DAY Bobby, Rocket and Jessica sit amongst a beehive of activity as CUSTOMERS enjoy their food. Rocket plays down familiarity shown by busty female STAFF passing by. JESSICA Come here for the food, right? ROCKET Ribs and wings are the best. That’s why I bought the place. Rocket looks across the room at buxom waitress JACKIE. JESSICA What's with you guys and Big Sally? Have anything to do with the FBI? ROCKET Bobby and Big Sally were in a model railway contest, Bobby took first prize. We figured he had someone trash his train set. Jealous. JESSICA Railroading is serious business. BOBBY Our dad was an engineer back in the day. Started at the same time as Big Sally. (MORE)

23. BOBBY (CONT'D) The engineer’s position is what Big Sally really wanted, but the misfit couldn't learn how to drive a train.

ROCKET Didn't have any trouble learning how to drive us crazy though. BOBBY Up in his office fantasizing. No clue how every trip is different. (sips beer) You'll find that railroaders stick together. ROCKET Then we stick it to Big Sally. BOBBY Our job looks easy, but behind it all we're constantly evaluating and modifying so things run smoothly. Jackie spots Rocket and smiles herself over to him. JACKIE How are my favorite boys today? Rocket slips her a train ticket folder. ROCKET As promised. She nuzzles him with her ample charms. JACKIE Come with me Rocket. Jessica gives Rocket a look as he goes to follow Jackie. What? ROCKET Two free train tickets.

Rocket and Jackie head off into the back. BOBBY Ignore him, he's never learned that free and no cost are not the same. JESSICA If you only knew you were going to win the lottery, you wouldn’t be stuck in your service contract.

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BOBBY We signed back on after we won. We put up with Big Sally for twenty years before we received our severance package. Guy was on us over the most petty stuff - shoes shines properly, uniforms pressed, wearing our hats crooked - handing out one and two day suspensions like candy. There’s a principle at stake. JESSICA Principle? BOBBY Big Sally likes to say that if you want to play with the bull you’ll get the horn. We’ll see. Payback is a bitch. JESSICA Sounds a tad extreme. I’d probably think of other things to occupy my time. BOBBY Rocket talked me into it. He does have that je ne sais quoi . But on the bright side, I have quite a list of items developed and I have to admit, the planning is fun. JESSICA What will you do when it’s over? BOBBY Move to the Caribbean. No stress. Maybe collect coconut shells. (beat) How about you? Were are you from? JESSICA Grew up around Washington when I wasn't shipped off to boarding schools. Great experience in some ways, not so in others. You learn pretty fast that you only have yourself to rely on. BOBBY My dad was always working when we were kids - pretty much had to learn the same thing.

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JESSICA What about your mom? BOBBY She got tired of waiting around for dad to get home and found greener pastures elsewhere. Had a plan I guess, didn't include Rocket or me. Dead for all I know. JESSICA I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pry. He nods to COLLEGE BOYS with their BUDDY in a wheelchair. BOBBY You see something like that and you realize how lucky you are. JESSICA Some weaknesses are plain to see but the most disturbing ones are buried deep inside. EXT. HOOTERS - PARKING LOT - DAY Burns and Frye watch Bobby and Jessica walk past their sedan to Jessica’s van. Rocket runs up smiling like a kid in a candy store. BOBBY We don't want to know. ROCKET So Savage, you all settled in? JESSICA Staying with my aunt, helping out. ROCKET Doing? Bobby notices Jessica's quick look at a city bus stopped on the street displaying an ad for DRAMAMINE. Drama. JESSICA She teaches drama.

ROCKET I should audition.

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JESSICA She’s in the middle of a production now, you missed the auditions. Anyhow, thanks for the eats, I have to get her van back. She climbs inside the van and leans out the window. JESSICA (CONT’D) You boys stay out of trouble. Jessica drives off leaving Rocket absorbed. Bobby jumps into his Hummer and zooms off. Jackie bounces up waving the bill. JACKIE Bobby left the bill. ROCKET Let's have a look. Rocket climbs into his Hummer and activates a GPS monitor. small dot blips across the screen's grid. ROCKET (CONT’D) Later Jackie. Put the bill on my tab darling. Rocket pulls from his spot. Burns and Frye start to move. He steers his Hummer up over the abutment, across the grass and onto a side street. The sedan cannot follow. EXT. RAILWAY HQ. - SPUR TRACK - EVENING Big Sally and Francois approach a rusted truck sitting on the tracks. It’s been retrofitted with wheels allowing travel on both road and rail. HIGH RAILER is printed on its door. BIG SALLY Nothing like riding the rails. Big Sally squeezes inside. Francois shakes his head. He wears a loud checkered jacket. A Where is he?

FRANCOIS Going to be another bad hair day. EXT. CHURCH RECTORY - EVENING Jessica’s van sits beside the entrance. Bobby surveys the scene from the curb. Rocket wheels up behind. He climbs out and hustles over to Bobby’s open window.

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ROCKET What’s the deal? BOBBY Something's not right. ROCKET Have something against nice God fearing girls? BOBBY She doesn't strike me as having much fear of anything. (beat) Let’s have a look. They proceed toward a lit basement window. INT. BLUE ANGEL MOTEL - BAR - EVENING Burns and Frye watch Meates and Blue shoot a game of pool. FRYE One flew out of the lot like he was possessed and the brother climbs the curb like he owns the place. MEATES You think they made you? FRYE Not a chance. MEATES Time's running out. on the train. It may go down

BLUE It has two scheduled stops. First one shortly after leaving and the second one around midnight. MEATES Think that station is still open? INT. HIGH RAILER - EVENING - TRAVELING Big Sally and Francois roll along the tracks. blows wildly in the wind. Francois' hair

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BIG SALLY I cannot believe that all but one of those trainees quit. What's wrong with these kids today? They talk about unemployment rates. FRANCOIS You need a different designer. Who would want to wear those uniforms? EXT. CHURCH RECTORY - EVENING Bobby and Rocket peek into the basement window. INT. CHURCH RECTORY - EVENING MONICA, fifties, African American, no nonsense hair, work boots. She and Jessica inspect railway photos. Lounging close are BIKER, BALDY and LEFTY studying railway schematics. EXT. CHURCH RECTORY - EVENING Bobby and Rocket hustle back to their Hummers. ROCKET You’re losing it. No way. It's only because I'm your brother I know you weren't adopted. BOBBY You saw them, all that railway stuff. That’s why the FBI is here. ROCKET No way, I don't believe it, there's some other explanation. Savage is way too cute to be mixed up in anything so nefarious. BOBBY Nefarious? Earlier it was epiphany. You're not supposed to use more than one big word a day. ROCKET She's not the dishonest type. BOBBY Thinking with the wrong head, as per the usual?

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INT. CONDO - NIGHT Concierge SANTIAGO looks up from his kiosk. Rocket and Bobby shuffle into the elegant foyer. Bobby holds his Cher book. SANTIAGO Gentlemen. The painting of your suite is completed. Clothier dropped off some suits, I hung them in your closet. The FBI were here. ROCKET Thanks Santiago. How’d they look? SANTIAGO Quite frankly sir, they looked perturbed. I told them they couldn't go up without a warrant. ROCKET I meant the suits, Santiago. SANTIAGO If I may be so bold as to say, they are the most god awful excuse from a clothier I've ever seen. Rocket winks, slipping a few dollars into Santiago's pocket. INT. ROCKET’S PENTHOUSE - NIGHT The suite screams style and taste. Rocket flips a switch. Draperies open revealing a postcard view of city and ocean. Bobby relaxes on a couch peering into his Cher book. ROCKET You can look into that all day, it doesn't compare to the real thing. (beat) See if anything's going on. Rocket opens the closet. An array of checkered jackets hang in a row. Bobby looks into a telescope mounted on a tripod. BOBBY Big Sally's High-Railer. A loud BEEP. The boys check their cell phones. ROCKET It’s Francois.

Mine.

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ROCKET (CONT’D) Grab some cigars. EXT. TRAIN STATION - NIGHT The High-Railer is on the tracks. Big Sally's cigar pointing is indicative of his displeasure with YARDMASTER GORDON. Bobby and Rocket appear from the darkness dressed identically to Big Sally wearing loud checkered coats and white shoes. They also have cigars. Bobby carries his Cher book. BIG SALLY What the hell is this? ROCKET/BOBBY (mimics in unison) What the hell is this? BIG SALLY You two, in my office, tomorrow, ten hundred hours. He stalks off towards the High Railer. Francois climbs off the last coach and approaches. He strokes Bobby’s suit. FRANCOIS Give me the name of your tailor. BOBBY Why’s that? FRANCOIS So I never call him by mistake. Francois points to the last coach as he tags after Big Sally. FRANCOIS (CONT’D) I cleaned up best I could. INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - NIGHT Bobby and Rocket stand in shock. Cher looks out from crooked posters. Every nook and cranny ransacked. Gordon steps in. GORDON Big Sal isn’t a happy camper. He said he didn't give permission to modify this coach. BOBBY When did you get here?

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GORDON Just before you guys. Francois was over in the office and Big Sal was snooping around. Through the window Meates can be seen outside. ROCKET Here’s that moron from the FBI. Maybe we can get him a real job? Bobby picks up broken memorabilia as Meates strides in. He flashes Gordon his badge, pointing to the door. Gordon exits. MEATES Bobby O'Brien, I was beginning to think you were a ghost. Rocket helps Bobby pick up the debris. MEATES (CONT’D) Pretty slick operation this train business, though right now things are looking a little dicey. (points) Nice suits, you fellows bucking for a promotion? BOBBY You are here for what exactly? MEATES We’re exploring certain, shall I say, entities. We understand concerns about any impact on staff and passengers so we'll try to keep a low profile. ROCKET This a mafia thing? MEATES I'm not at liberty to discuss specifics. Less said the better for everyone. Meates looks into the adjoining bedroom/bathroom area at the rear of the coach. MEATES (CONT’D) Any way to get from here into those covered auto carriers once the train is all coupled together?

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BOBBY Impossible. MEATES I may put my men inside them. You boys have a problem with that? They aren't interested in Meates or his men's travel arrangements. MEATES (CONT’D) I'll let you know if I need anything else. Your boss indicated you'll be the model of cooperation. ROCKET Big Sally is our hero. Meates goes to pick up the Cher book. Bobby beats him to it, clutching onto it as if were the Holy Grail itself. MEATES What's with the Cher stuff? BOBBY You have any hobbies? Meates shrugs him off studying Cher’s poster sized navel. BOBBY (CONT’D) If you studied her career you'd know what an inspiration her life has been. MEATES She could inspire me any day. Rocket subtly moves between Bobby and Meates. ROCKET So then, anything else be sure to let us know. MEATES Count on it. Bobby stares daggers as Meates leaves. BOBBY Think his mother had any children that lived?

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EXT. TRAIN STATION - NIGHT Meates climbs into a sedan. Blue drives them off. Monica watches, barely discernible in the station’s shadow. EXT. PET STORE - DAY Bobby carries a covered bird cage. compartment of the Hummer. Rocket opens the storage

BOBBY Don't you get tired of this? ROCKET Tired? If it got any better I couldn’t stand it. BOBBY Life isn't really better with all this money. Just different. ROCKET Don't tell anybody else that or they'll know your crazy. I’m rich and I’ve been poor. Rich is better. You don’t think Cher wouldn’t agree? Anyhow, think of the bright side, by the time we finish with Big Sally, he won't be our boss anymore. Guaranteed. He secures the cage. INT. HUMMER - DAY - TRAVELING Rocket looks back towards the bird cage as Bobby drives. ROCKET Why didn't you tell him? Who? BOBBY What?

ROCKET Hello? Last night? That FBI guy? Savage and her friends? BOBBY He's an ignorant civil servant. Didn't seem too upset about our coach getting trashed. Why do I care about his problems?

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ROCKET Maybe you kind of like our little Savage? BOBBY Maybe we're jumping the gun. Maybe we head over there later and pay them a visit. Maybe we see what they have to say? ROCKET Maybe it'll look kind of funny us just showing up? BOBBY Maybe we'll think of something? Rocket points to the cage. ROCKET You really think this will work? BOBBY All that has to be said is... Bobby leans to Rocket uttering an inaudible whisper. ROCKET What? BOBBY As soon as he hears... He whispers again. ROCKET What's with you? Bobby points back to the bird cage. BOBBY Shhh. He's listening you know. INT. RAILWAY HQ. - RECEPTION AREA - DAY Francois inspects his image in the mirror. He flicks an errant bird feather from his lapel. It floats upward then gently falls as Big Sally lumbers in from the hallway. BIG SALLY Any word yet? Francois points. The clock reads 0950.

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BIG SALLY (CONT’D) When they get here send them in. He opens his office door and freezes in his tracks. BIG SALLY (CONT’D) What the hell is this? INT. RAILWAY HQ. - BIG SALLY’S OFFICE - DAY Sitting proudly inside its cage is an exotic TOUCAN BIRD. Big Sally advances slowly as Francois looks on. BIG SALLY Do I even want to ask? FRANCOIS It was outside the door when I arrived. There is a card, on your desk. No name, but it is perfume scented. Par excellence. He smells the card and stands a little taller. Francois quietly leaves. Big Sally looks closely at the bird. BIG SALLY Polly want a cracker? The bird turns his head, ruffles its feathers and drops a big poop onto the floor of the cage. Bobby and Rocket burst in - bundles of energy. chairs and sit opposite Big Sally's desk. BIG SALLY (CONT’D) Ready to proceed with this investigation? TOUCAN BIRD Loser! Big Sally spins his chair to look at the bird. Rocket and Bobby exchange seats. Big Sally rotates back toward the boys. Something isn't right - he's not sure what. BIG SALLY Modifying a coach is a violation... ROCKET (interrupts) Why are we here? They grab

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BIG SALLY Why do you think? An investigation. TOUCAN BIRD Loser! Big Sally wheels around and stares down the bird. Bobby and Rocket change seats again. He twists back to the boys - he knows there is something wrong, but is still dumbfounded. BIG SALLY Now then... The intercom BUZZES. Big Sally depresses the button.

BIG SALLY (CONT’D) Yes, what is it? FRANCOIS (V.O.) Are you done your... investigation? TOUCAN BIRD Loser! Big Sally swings back to the cage - nearly falling. Rocket scrapes his chair - Big Sally gyrates instantly towards the boys - they haven't moved. BIG SALLY This... inquiry, will proceed. You two know anything about this bird? BOBBY Bird? BIG SALLY Yes bird. You deaf? This budgie have anything to do with you? BOBBY It doesn't look like a budgie. BIG SALLY Whatever, what do you know about it? ROCKET I know your questions are beyond the scope of this inquisition, this cross examination, this grilling, this interrogation, this... this...

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BIG SALLY (leaps to his feet) God dammit. It's an investigation. TOUCAN BIRD Loser! Big Sally lunges back - grabs the cage - raises it high into the air. The bird poops on Big Sally's suit. Bobby and Rocket change chairs again. INT. UNIFORM DEPOT - DAY A clothing ‘Judy’ stands with a tape measure draped over its shoulder. Fit and stylish JUNE, sixties, is pinning Jessica’s pant cuffs above her safety boots. JUNE Safety toed work boots aren't very flattering, are they dear? JESSICA Oh well, nothing I haven't had to get used to before. (turns sideways) I suppose you've seen it all, working here so many years? JUNE Fitted every shape and size there is. No job is too small or too elaborate. Just ask if you need anything. I love a challenge. June stands back and observes her handiwork. JUNE (CONT’D) You're perfect. Not a thing more I can do for you. Bobby and Rocket saunter into the depot. ROCKET Savage, all dressed up and nowhere to go? Gentlemen. Robert. JESSICA Nice to see you. How are my boys?

JUNE Charles.

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ROCKET Hi Ma. Why don't we go out and get you a new Mercedes today? BOBBY Yeah Ma. You shouldn't be hanging around here. Haven't you heard of freedom fifty five? June helps Jessica down from the stand. Bobby and Rocket offer respectful kisses on June’s cheek. JUNE Enough now. You get those silly suits I dropped off at that fancy condo of yours? ROCKET They were the best. Big Sally really thought we looked suave and debonair, didn't he Bobby? BOBBY He surely did. Invited us to his office for a little get together. JUNE You boys aren't annoying Salvatore again, I hope. ROCKET Big Sally's a little hard on the wildlife. I'm quite concerned about his mental health. JUNE I can only imagine your anxiety. (beat) What did you bring me today? BOBBY Just an old uniform I need altered. EXT. UNIFORM DEPOT - DAY Bobby and Rocket help Jessica carry her uniforms to her van. Charles? JESSICA Your name is Charles?

ROCKET Easy Savage, let's not get carried away.

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JESSICA How about you Bobby, you have a nickname? BOBBY Bobby will do just fine, thank you. ROCKET Scoop. We called him Scoop when he was little. JESSICA How cute is that? Where does that come from? ROCKET He started collecting things as a kid, scooped up everything in sight for one collection or another. Naturally, as he matured and his collecting reached a level of obsession, he became Scoophelius Maximus. BOBBY Did you have a nickname? Jessica gathers her hair and pulls it back off her forehead. JESSICA Savage princess. BOBBY Let me guess, stubborn and had to have your own way. JESSICA I'd prefer to think I was tenacious and persistent. Very focused. ROCKET Don't leave out the part where you always got what you wanted. JESSICA If it was worth having. Bobby gives Rocket a look as they load the van. JESSICA (CONT’D) That was sweet offering to buy June a car.

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ROCKET She doesn't want a Benz, I was just teasing. We got her that little beauty right there. Rocket points to a shiny Corvette. Jessica's eyes widen.

BOBBY We love her as if she were our mom. ROCKET We all go back a long way Savage. JESSICA How are things with Big Sally? going to fire you guys? ROCKET Not yet but we're working He didn't get to where he by being some weak little We’re in for another Shit Didn’t we cover that Shit your orientation? He

on it. is today sister. storm. part in

JESSICA Anything I can do to help? BOBBY Don't worry about us, the railroad conditions you to expect the unexpected. EXT. TRAIN STATION - DAY Big Sally and Gordon's faces are reflected in the polished side of the train as they stroll along the platform. WORKERS busy themselves cleaning the windows and coaches. BIG SALLY Everyone knows there's no love lost between me and the O’Brien boys. GORDON I pretty much stay clear of... BIG SALLY As Superintendent I have no choice but to address the fact that this coach was destroyed. GORDON Talk to the FBI, weren't they here?

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BIG SALLY (ignoring) A disgruntled employee? You must know someone not impressed with these millionaires still working. They proceed to the station. Gordon holds the door.

INT. STATION - CREW ROOM - DAY Big Sally and Gordon stand beside a counter under a bulletin board. A train information monitor hangs from the ceiling. BIG SALLY What's with those Cher posters? Doesn't anyone put up centerfolds anymore? GORDON You must have heard how mental Bobby is about Cher. Not a bit of wonder he never got married. BIG SALLY Then there's Rocket who's been married what, four or five times? GORDON I quit counting. (beat) What are you going to do? BIG SALLY I am not without resources. He knocks on the washroom door. Francois steps out wearing a railway uniform - sleeves too long - pants too short. He can barely see out from under a hat three sizes too big. FRANCOIS This is not within my employment guidelines. Those grandiose macho days of oppression and dominance are over. BIG SALLY Oh, stop it. Think of the bonus you'll earn.

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INT. BOBBY’S HOME - DAY Rocket shuts the exterior door and hurries into the great room. Bobby sits motionless. In a chair opposite him sits another Bobby identical in every way. Rocket approaches. ROCKET Hello. We have an appointment with destiny. No response. Fine. ROCKET (CONT’D) Have it your way. Bobby jumps to his feet. You

He slaps Bobby across the face.

BOBBY Hey, what's wrong with you? didn't have to do that.

ROCKET Hey man, sorry. I couldn't tell you guys apart. Bobby picks up his life-sized twin dummy and holds it in Rocket's face. BOBBY He look like he's breathing to you? EXT. CHURCH RECTORY - DAY Jessica leans from the doorway toward Bobby and Rocket. JESSICA Her studio was closed after that last storm. She's just using this space for now, don't expect much. (lowers voice) She wasn't too pleased you guys wanting to ask questions about dramatic presentations. ROCKET Artists. INT. CHURCH RECTORY - DAY Monica studies Biker, Baldy and Lefty. Each man clutches an opened Bible. Railway training manuals sit on a table.

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BIKER He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake... BALDY Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I feel no evil... Monica spots Jessica, Bobby and Rocket watching at the door. MONICA Enough gentlemen. (to Jessica) Your new friends dear? ROCKET Greetings and salutations. Interesting concept. MONICA Experimental theatre. BOBBY Performing at one of the local dinner theatres? MONICA Wherever we can. How's Jessica doing in the train industry? ROCKET Can't recall a trainee quite like her. Bobby moseys about subtly checking out the area. JESSICA Rocket wants tutoring in theatrical delivery. MONICA You have a job already. Best leave that sort of thing to those with special training. INT. BLUE ANGEL MOTEL - ROOM - DAY Frye hands Meates selected photos of Rocket and Bobby. pins them up on a corkboard. He

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EXT. SATELLITE STORE - DAY Big Sally has a spring to his walk as he exits the store and climbs into the High Railer parked at the curb. INT. CHURCH RECTORY - DAY Monica and her Crew sit with Jessica and Bobby observing Rocket standing tall in performance mode. ROCKET Take our boss, Big Sally. Hasn't had a holiday since the last time he went ice fishing. Know why Savage? JESSICA Bet you're going to tell me. ROCKET Big Sally's out on the ice drilling away, suddenly this voice bellows out... No fish here. (beat) So he goes out a little further on the ice and starts drilling again, once more the voice roars... No fish here. (beat) He's getting crazy by now, but, goes out even further, he starts to drilling when the voice yells again... No fish here. (beat) Big Sally has totally lost it by now. He looks up to the heavens and screams, who is this? The voice hollers back... This is the arena manager. Everyone offers tempered applause. Rocket ignores his cell phone BEEPS - preferring the accolades. MONICA Good thing the FBI is in town and not the joke police. ROCKET The FBI are a bunch of retards. Imagine locking up your own guys inside those auto carriers?

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MONICA What are they looking for anyway? ROCKET Cubans maybe? Just a guess. INT. BLUE ANGEL MOTEL - ROOM - DAY Burns, Frye and Blue observe Meates sorting photos of Bobby holding the Cher book. MEATES Mr. Bobby seems infatuated with his book. Perhaps what we need is within those pages. Meates tables three photos of Jessica with Bobby and Rocket. MEATES (CONT’D) And the girl? BLUE Old man's a heavy hitter in D.C. Went to the best schools, majored in philosophy. Then just dropped off the face of the earth. MEATES Bet the family's proud, spent all that dough and she bails, trying to find herself or whatever it is kids do these days. Meates gathers up her photos. MEATES (CONT’D) Any chance she's DEA? BLUE You ever see anyone look like her working for the government? MEATES You’re right. Forget about her. I’m thinking of using the state police, we'll see how it goes. He puts the photos in a folder.

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EXT. TRAIN STATION - DAY A van parked beside the train has SATELLITE SERVICE printed on the side. Gordon watches the TECHNICIAN walk along and then climb down from the roof of the last coach. TECHNICIAN Who's this Salvatore? He some kind of pervert or something? Gordon turns his head and walks away ignoring him. INT. HUMMER - DAY - TRAVELING Rocket studies Bobby behind the wheel. Bobby keeps looking into the mirror at the two large suitcases in the back. Rocket grabs the wheel making sure they stay on the road. ROCKET Pay attention. BOBBY Just thinking about the twins. ROCKET They’ll be fine. Quit acting like an old woman. I’m sure we’ll get a chance to play with them later. Bobby slaps Rocket’s hand off the wheel and resumes steering. ROCKET (CONT’D) So, what have you got to say? BOBBY About what? ROCKET The price of tea in China. What do you think? Savage's bad boys. BOBBY Maybe they're legit. The acting is bizarre, we can only hope they don't quit their day jobs. (listens to watch) A black aunt? Possible I guess. (beat) Still doesn't explain the railroad stuff.

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ROCKET Savage was just getting some help. Trainees don't know shit from paint. BOBBY Who called when you were busy with your standing ovation? ROCKET Francois, in a tizzy about something. Tizzy? BOBBY One of your new words?

ROCKET (ignoring) Sent him back a text, told him you had something to show him. You're not mad are you? I figured you wanted to surprise him. Didn’t tell him there was head involved. BOBBY After all these years it still never ceases to amaze me that someone hasn't put you out of your misery. (beat) You picking up the new truck? ROCKET You're dropping me off. BOBBY Then I have to stop at M and M's. ROCKET Right. You have a couple of things to pick up. INT. CHURCH RECTORY - DAY Monica holds court. Biker and Baldy strap on side arms as Lefty studies a map. Jessica inspects a Kevlar vest. MONICA What’s you take? Lefty?

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LEFTY They might prove useful. We can take them out of the equation whenever we want. Maybe they have more on the ball than you think? BALDY If I won the big lottery I'd be long gone - so, the question is why they still here? BIKER These guys have their heads so far up their own ass they'll never have to worry about getting a sunburn. JESSICA That’s an vicious thing to say. You don’t even know them. They’ve been working there since they were teenagers and given what I’ve told you, they’re strictly a collateral issue. MONICA Getting soft on these boys, are we? Monica loads shells into the magazine of a sawed-off shotgun. JESSICA With all due respect, I don’t see them as part of our focus. MONICA Focus? You may want to focus on the task you’ve been given and leave the decisions to me. Maybe you’re the one with their head up their ass. Monica pumps a shell into the chamber with a deadly CLICK. EXT. RAILWAY REPAIR YARD - DAY Sparks cascade as a welder NANCY repairs a coach. She slips off her mask as Rocket walks up. She leads him to a new truck identical to the High Railer but with flaming decals. Rocket slides in behind the wheel. NANCY Try to get out. Nancy shuts the door.

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Rocket can't open the door from inside. NANCY (CONT’D) Hit the remote. He presses the remote attached to the ignition key. doors unlock. ROCKET And the extras? Activated. NANCY Everything you wanted. He slips a few dollars The

She hands him a red colored remote. into her greasy coveralls.

ROCKET Thanks Nancy, you're the best. EXT. CHURCH RECTORY - DAY Monica holds open the van door for Baldy and Biker to load duffel bags. They climb into the van. EXT. MAGIC & MORE STORE - DAY The window displays books on magic, tricks and fun party props. Bobby hurries out carrying two hard plastic cases. INT. RAILWAY HQ. - MODEL TRAIN ROOM - DAY Big Sally works a computer joystick. The monitor reflects the interior of a sparsely outfitted coach. A pan results in a poster of Cher - upside down. He is excited. BIG SALLY (to Cher’s image) Darling, you and I are going to keep on eye on things. EXT. MARINA - DAY Bobby carries the cases from his Hummer past the High Railer with flaming decals. He heads down to the docking area.

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EXT. BOAT - DAY The yacht POWER BALL gently sways as Bobby climbs onboard. He stops, listens and looks toward the lower cabin. LANA (V.O.) Uhhh Ohhh... You're the best. Bobby shakes his head and goes down below. INT. BOAT - DAY Rocket sits with models TINA and LANA. A microphone is attached to a laptop. He looks at Bobby, tapping the keys. TINA (V.O.) Oh oh ohhhh! Ahhhh! Rocket taps the keyboard again silencing the voice. ROCKET Bobby, meet Tina and Lana. BOBBY Technology is a wondrous thing. Rocket and the Models get up to leave. ROCKET You get Francois. Be gentle.

Bobby waves him off as they climb topside. EXT. BOAT - DAY Francois arrives as Rocket and the girls climb off the boat. ROCKET Bobby's waiting. Rocket leads the girls to the parking area as Francois gingerly steps aboard the craft. FRANCOIS Bobby? He peers down the stairs into the galley. FRANCOIS (CONT’D) My goodness. I've never seen anything like that in my life.

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Francois nearly trips in his rush down the stairs. INT. BOAT - DAY Francois is astonished. FRANCOIS If you needed a little head, I applaud your selection. Bobby holds up a ventriloquist dummy's head that is a dead ringer for Francois. He sets the head back into its case. BOBBY Rocket said you were stressed out. What's going on, why the panic? FRANCOIS Big Sal expects me to work on the train. Bobby I can't do that. (wipes cushion) Think of all those people, and children. Germs everywhere. Makes me nauseous, I tell you. Tabernac! I don't even want to discuss those dreadful uniforms. Francois straightens the cushions and sits regally. BOBBY He getting ready to have us in the office again? (caresses case) We're ready if he is. FRANCOIS He installed some fancy equipment in your coach. A spy camera. Francois gingerly moves aside wine glasses on wet coasters. BOBBY Perfect. I can work with that. Nothing like a little spy cam to take things up a notch. Who’s he kidding? FRANCOIS That’s not all Bobby.

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INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - DAY Bobby and Rocket stare in disbelief. The coach has been refitted with standard furnishings. A single Cher poster hangs upside down. A ceiling mounted camera slowly pans. INT. RAILWAY HQ. - MODEL TRAIN ROOM - DAY Big Sally does a little jig pointing at Bobby and Rocket's dejected faces on the monitor. BIG SALLY (cartoon voice) Oh Big Sal, we should have known better than to ever have challenged your authority. Without a doubt you are the wise master, and we are not worthy of any attention you may bestow upon us. EXT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - DAY Yardmaster Gordon approaches the two Hummers parked beside the last coach. Bobby and Rocket step off the train. BOBBY Gordon, what is this? GORDON Big Sal decided to pull the plug, nothing I could do about it. ROCKET We had big bucks invested in that coach. GORDON What can I tell you? in control. He's the one

ROCKET The only thing he controls is his bowel movements... on a good day. EXT. ROOFTOP GARDEN - DAY Monica leans on the ledge. Baldy adjusting his binoculars while Biker tweaks his radio module. MONICA See the station?

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BALDY Perfect view. MONICA You guys stand by here, I need a closer look. Any word from Lefty? BIKER Not yet. EXT. TRAIN STATION - CREW ROOM - DAY Jessica and Shirley sit enjoying the sunshine. Their uniform jackets are draped over the back of the bench. WORKERS load train supplies in the background. Shirley puffs a cigarette. SHIRLEY After they won the lottery an account was opened down at Ginger’s Spa where we can go for manicures, pedicures, facials, you name it. (conspiratorially) Maybe they were trying to tell us something? The boys pick up the tab. Jessica checks her own nails. SHIRLEY (CONT’D) Our uniforms? More cotton than polyester. They foot the bill for that too. Gave everyone cell phones, flat fee. Bobby and Rocket have those tracking devices in theirs. (looks about) More for Bobby to keep an eye on his brother. Rocket doesn’t have a real long attention span. JESSICA As in he forgot he was married when he left home? Shirley spits an errant piece of tobacco from her cigarette. SHIRLEY Exactly, not what you'd call a good catch. Not that he isn't fun mind you. One time he had gallons of that stuff kids blow bubbles with.

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EXT. TRAIN - RURAL AREA - DAY - (FLASHBACK) Along the interstate FAMILIES watch the train chug along as gigantic bubbles rise from the engine's smokestack. END FLASHBACK. JESSICA Sounds like harmless fun. SHIRLEY Big Sally didn’t think so, he delivered them a message... EXT. PARKING LOT - DAY - (FLASHBACK) Rocket and Bobby peel off NO PARKING stickers covering every inch of their vehicle's windows. END FLASHBACK. SHIRLEY Naturally, the message was ignored. EXT. TRAIN STATION - DAY - (FLASHBACK) Rocket feeds soda cans into the engine smokestack. SWOOSHED high into the air in rapid succession. They are

Big Sally scampers from the ROARING locomotive dodging soda cans raining from the sky, his clothing streaked and stained. END FLASHBACK. SHIRLEY Every day a new adventure. Jessica spots Bobby jumping into his Hummer and driving off. JESSICA How about Bobby? SHIRLEY Quiet, shy really. Hides behind his collections. I see him with the women travelling with us. Straight as an arrow. Lots of tomfoolery over the years but never with Bobby. Without his brother you'd forget he even worked here. (MORE)

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JESSICA Never got married? SHIRLEY Had a lady some years back. Never met anyone who could smile so much but never say anything, not that I let anyone else get a word in edgewise, if you know what I mean. JESSICA What happened? SHIRLEY Who knows? I heard she reminded him of his mother too much. I think he's still haunted from the whole experience, if you ask me. JESSICA That's too bad. (lowers voice) Think this feuding with Big Sally has anything to do with the FBI? SHIRLEY Don't know anything about that. Shirley stands and grinds out her cigarette butt. SHIRLEY (CONT’D) Girl, these men are just little boys playing train. Never grew up, never had to. Doubt they go to church. You been to church lately? JESSICA Just before I came here today. SHIRLEY I knew there was something good about you. I can tell these things. A little religion never hurt nobody. (grabs jacket) Let's check our supplies. The women don’t see the cell drop from Jessica's jacket pocket as she stands up. They head over and board the train.

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EXT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - DAY Rocket parks his Hummer at the last coach. He climbs out greeting FREDDIE who waits awkwardly with electronic gear. ROCKET Can you tweak it? FREDDIE Have I ever let you down? Rocket slips some money into his shirt pocket. ROCKET These coaches have hollowed out ceilings, if you need to run wires, access from the bedroom closet. INT. TRAIN - DINING COACH - DAY Shirley and Jessica inspect supplies of condiments and soups inside the galley. Towels sit nearby. Frye and Burns walk along the aisle oblivious to the women behind the half wall. FRYE I worked it out. Airbags could net half a million easy. Nobody will even know it's going down. BURNS Tell Meates, he's the man. Jessica peeks at the two men walking through the coach. EXT. UNIFORM DEPOT - DAY June holds the door open for Bobby as he steps lively from the shop carrying two child sized garment bags. JUNE I know some think of me as a mother hen, but really Robert. BOBBY Thanks Ma. INT. RAILWAY HQ. - BIG SALLY’S OFFICE - DAY Francois checks his watch as he enters and sits before the massive desk. Big Sally looms over him.

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BIG SALLY Why are you here? You were to be in full uniform, down on that train, reporting every little thing back here to me. What part of that didn't you understand? FRANCOIS I wanted to. Rocket told me there was a special session in the last coach and I wasn't qualified. BIG SALLY A special... We’ll see about that. INT. RAILWAY HQ. - MODEL TRAIN ROOM - DAY Big Sally storms to the computer. The screen displays two VENTRILOQUIST PUPPETS. One of Big Sally sporting a loud suit, the other of Francois wearing a railway uniform. Big Sally is numb. Francois controls his excitement.

BIG SALLY PUPPET (V.O.) You really are cute. You okay? You're looking a little stiff. FRANCOIS PUPPET (V.O.) (giggles) Oh Big Sally, you give new meaning to... having a woody. BIG SALLY PUPPET (V.O.) You are bold and imaginative, able to anticipate my emotional needs. INSERT - CREW ROOM Engineers Ted and Dave watch the puppet show on the monitor with various CREW members. Everyone is CHEERING. BACK TO SCENE. Big Sally wields the joystick feverishly. FRANCOIS PUPPET (V.O.) Are you willing to try something different? Perhaps change into something more... comfortable? The image remains.

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BIG SALLY PUPPET (V.O.) You know I would. Would you like me to put on my new thong. The one with the candy stripes? Big Sally slaps the side of the monitor to no avail. FRANCOIS PUPPET (V.O.) You willing to tell the world you're done playing hard to get? BIG SALLY PUPPET (V.O.) Somehow I think they already know that. FRANCOIS PUPPET (V.O.) If you'd just fire Bobby and Rocket I'd be sure. Big Sally rips the plug out of the wall socket. BIG SALLY We're going over to that train and put an end to this now. FRANCOIS They're loading - we'll never make it in time. BIG SALLY We’ll see about that. (muttering) When I get my hands on those... EXT. TRAIN STATION - PLATFORM - DAY Redcaps wheel luggage as PASSENGERS walk to various coaches. Attendants check tickets and help folks board. Shirley oversees the platform activities. Bobby and Rocket approach from the rear in full uniform. Jessica trots up from the station and hooks up with the trio. ROCKET Savage, once everyone's boarded you and Shirley will ensure all doors are closed. The yard engine will hook the auto carriers onto the back of our train. JESSICA I lost my cell phone.

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ROCKET No time for that now. We'll get you a new one when we get back. SHIRLEY I'll look after her. BOBBY (to Jessica) Do everything Shirley tells you. JESSICA (salutes) Yes sir. BOBBY I'm serious, wouldn’t want anyone hurt on my watch. JESSICA Appreciate that Bobby, I'll be careful. The STATION MASTER can be heard on the loud speakers. STATION MASTER (V.O.) Last call for Virginia, All Aboard. EXT. ROOFTOP GARDEN - DAY Baldy stands adjusting the binoculars. BALDY Jesus H. BIKER What? BALDY’S P.O.V. Monica rounds the station corner. She doesn’t see Meates and Blue approach. They are face to face. Meates holds his gun to her face and leads her into the storage room. INT. TRAIN - LOCOMOTIVE - DAY Ted sets down the dash mounted cell phone as Dave applies the train brakes. The reduction in air pressure is LOUD. TED That was Big Sally. leaving on time. Told him we're

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INT. STATION - STORAGE ROOM - DAY Meates turns from the window and looks at Blue. MEATES Let's take a train ride. BLUE What about her? Monica is gagged, tied and secured to a railway warning sign. MEATES We have more pressing issues. EXT. TRAIN STATION - PLATFORM - DAY The platform is deserted. Shirley and Jessica look out from a half opened train door as the train leaves the station. INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - DAY - TRAVELING Rocket hangs his hat on the camera. He then lifts his hat off and rips it from its mount. Bobby sets his paperwork on the couch next to the ventriloquist puppets and Cher book. BOBBY The FBI guys up ahead? ROCKET Who knows? Maybe if I slip them a couple of bucks they’ll arrest Big Sally. You know he'll show up somewhere. EXT. RAILWAY HQ. - SPUR TRACK - DAY Big Sally and Francois study the new truck with flaming decals on the door sitting in the High Railer's spot. BIG SALLY What is this? FRANCOIS Your new High Railer. you knew? I thought

BIG SALLY I know nothing, you know that.

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FRANCOIS The crew members all chipped in. They love you Big Sal. Big Sally admires his reflection in the glass. BIG SALLY I'd better drive. EXT. TRAIN STATION - PLATFORM - DAY Biker and Baldy SQUEAL to a stop in the van. INT. STATION - STORAGE ROOM - DAY Biker and Baldy KICK in the door. They charge inside with guns drawn. Monica looks out from above her gag. INT. TRAIN - COACH - DAY - TRAVELING TRAVELLERS settle in for the trip. Jessica and Shirley help an elderly COUPLE stow their belongings. Meates and Blue negotiate along the aisle as the coach sways. A LITTLE GIRL drops her potato chips. She reaches but Blue's big foot CRUSHES the bag flat. He stares at the dejected child without missing a step. Jessica takes it all in. INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - DAY - TRAVELING Bobby looks over Rocket's shoulder at a small icon crossing a grid on a portable GPS gadget. BOBBY Nothing from Francois? ROCKET Said he'd report anything unusual when and if it happens. INT. HIGH RAILER - DAY - TRAVELING Big Sally proudly drives along the interstate as Francois looks out the window.

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BIG SALLY This should be a lesson. Granted I've been tough on my people but deep down they appreciate it. Big Sally adjusts the rear view mirror and studies his image. BIG SALLY (CONT’D) I ever tell you the bull story? FRANCOIS You told me a few tales with bull in them, is that what you mean? BIG SALLY No, that is not what I mean. (leans back) Two bulls are walking down a path when they see a field full of cows. The young bull is all excited and says they should hop the fence and jump a couple of them. The old bull, who is much wiser, says they'll take their time, go down to the gate, open it up and stroll into the field and jump them all. FRANCOIS Were these bulls really handsome? BIG SALLY How should I know? The point is you treat employees all the same, you're doing them a favor, they know where you're coming from. FRANCOIS Bobby and Rocket probably want a favor too. BIG SALLY You have to be able to see the big picture like I do. I can't be firing those boys, how much luck do they expect to have in one lifetime? They're free to quit whenever they want. FRANCOIS People usually resign when you least expect it.

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INT. VAN - DAY - TRAVELING Monica keys her headset. MONICA (into headset) Red leader to Red One. left town. Copy?

Circus has

LEFTY (V.O.) Roger, Red Leader, circus caravan in sight. INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - DAY - TRAVELING Meates and Blue barge in without warning. Rocket hides his GPS gadget. Bobby enters from the bedroom area. MEATES In a few minutes we'll enter a siding for our first stop, correct? BOBBY That's our normal procedure. MEATES You'll unhook the auto section on the back end from the rest of the train. ROCKET The criminals are in the carriers? MEATES State police have been notified. BOBBY We can't just leave these railcars in the middle of nowhere. Meates rests his hand on his gun holster. MEATES Your boss assured me you boys would take care of everything. The boys exchange a subtle glance. ROCKET Bobby, if Big Sally says it's alright, it's alright.

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EXT. TRAIN - SIDING - DAY Big Sally and Francois park on an access road near rail ENTHUSIASTS who ogle the train as it SQUEALS to a stop. Bobby and Rocket climb off the last coach. They see Big Sally leaning and lurching, trying to escape from the truck. ROCKET There's the carp. See how excited he is to see us? Nothing like a hands-on supervisor. They enter between the last coach and first auto carrier, turn the air valve, then pull up on the uncoupling lever. Bobby and Rocket step back and survey the string of enclosed auto carriers to the rear of their train. ROCKET (CONT’D) I'm telling you, that Meates guy isn't going to look too good by the time this is all over and done with. Rocket nudges Bobby to look over at Big Sally. rocking from Big Sally's shifting weight. ROCKET (CONT’D) Give Big Sally a little wave. Rocket and Bobby give Big Sally a happy little wave. ROCKET (CONT’D) Okay Bobby, check it out. Rocket hands Bobby the red remote. Bobby taps it. VOICES can be heard from speakers inside Big Sally’s High Railer. TINA (V.O.) Oh oh ohhhh! Ahhhh! LANA (V.O.) Uhhh Ohhh You're the best. The train Enthusiasts turn and stare. the door nor escape his seatbelt. TINA (V.O.) Uhhh Uhhh Ohhh Ahhh! LANA (V.O.) That's it! That's it! That's it! Big Sally cannot open The truck is

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Francois' flips open his cell and puts it on the dash. He then pretends to help his beleaguered boss escape his seatbelt. His head bobs up and down leaning over Big Sally. The Enthusiasts gape. Oohhh. A MOTHER covers the eyes of her GIRL.

TINA (V.O.) Yes! Yes! Ride me baby!

INT. VAN - DAY - TRAVELING Biker and Baldy look at Monica adjusting the speaker phone. Oohhh. TINA (V.O.) Yes! Yes! Ride me baby!

MONICA Are we confirmed that’s the number of the Railway Supervisor? INT. TRAIN - VESTIBULE - DAY - TRAVELING Bobby and Rocket enter the vestibule. them from the opposite direction. Jessica quickly joins

BOBBY Jessica, what are you doing back here? JESSICA I thought... I wanted to tell you about... ROCKET Savage we'd love to hear your story but we're kind of busy. Train? Passengers? Responsibilities? JESSICA I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner, but I’m with the FBI. ROCKET You’re an FBI agent? Sure Savage.

JESSICA Actually, an agent trainee. ROCKET And we’re really astronauts.

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BOBBY You're with Meates? JESSICA Those guys are not from the Bureau. BOBBY Then what... JESSICA I'm not sure. What I do know is they're looking to pull off a scam. These guys are not little league, somebody has the resources to assemble this team and stay the course. Help me out here. What have you two been up to, what are they after? ROCKET You have a badge Savage? JESSICA Yes, of course. But I lost it. It was hooked onto my cell phone case. ROCKET Right. For your information Meates has a badge and it has an F and a B and an I, bold as brass. JESSICA FBI badges don’t say FBI. Look, enough fooling around, you have to trust me here. ROCKET Trust works both ways. JESSICA If you can't get your head around trust, try having some faith. ROCKET One hour working with Shirley and now we’re on the faith train. JESSICA Suit yourselves. I've done all I can. Jessica turns to leave. Bobby stops her.

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BOBBY It's about the egg. JESSICA The egg? The egg? What friggin’ egg? I should just slap you. We haven't got all day to play games. ROCKET He paid ten million for it. JESSICA Ten million dollars? You paid ten million dollars for an egg? BOBBY One of a kind. Collector's dream. JESSICA Right. And does this story involve a bunny... with a basket? ROCKET That's it little brother. See? Like I’m the only one who thinks you’ve slipped a gear. JESSICA You’re serious? BOBBY Very. ROCKET He is, sad to say. So. Just go and arrest them and we'll all live happily ever after. JESSICA And the charges are what exactly? BOBBY We need a plan. ROCKET Right. A plan. Something devious, something deceitful, dare I say, something Machiavellian. Jessica closes her eyes and shakes her head. JESSICA I'm not cut out for this line of work.

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BOBBY Those guys are in our coach, right in there. The trio look at the coach door. INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - DAY - TRAVELING Meates sits at the table. join him as he pours tea. He motions for Bobby and Rocket to Blue hulks off to the side.

MEATES At the turn of the century the Tsar of Russia presented an Easter egg to his lovely wife Alexandra. He produces the Cher book. He opens the cover. Nestled within the hollowed out pages rests a Faberge egg. MEATES (CONT’D) Trans-Siberian Railway Faberge egg. He lifts out the egg. It boasts a three headed golden eagle supporting the Imperial Crown. INT. VAN - DAY - TRAVELING Biker drives. Baldy checks his weapon. Monica keys her headset. Police shields dangle from their necks. MONICA Copy Red One. ETA one minute. EXT. HELICOPTER - DAY Lefty looks from the chopper at the auto carriers sitting isolated in the train siding. A crest reading FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION is printed on its side. LEFTY Roger, over the big tent now. EXT. TRAIN - SIDING - DAY State police cars ROAR down the access road. The FBI chopper hovers above. Big Sally staggers into the fray looking vanquished. Francois hangs back twirling the remote.

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INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - DAY - TRAVELING Meates displays the Faberge egg to Bobby and Rocket. covers them with a handgun. MEATES A serious collector placed an Internet bid on this fine piece of artistry. Unfortunately, modern communication not always being what it should be, a glitch occurred. He rotates the egg. Engraved in silver across the side is a map of the route of the Trans-Siberian Railway with each station marked by a precious stone. MEATES (CONT’D) Some clown with no appreciation for anything but trains managed to outbid the gentleman I represent. BOBBY He should’ve attended the auction, being so appreciative and all. ROCKET You snooze you lose, pal. MEATES When you look at this you see gold, platinum, silver and rubies. A true collector sees the history, originality, creativity and imagination. BOBBY Your boss wouldn't be too impressed if he knew your greasy fingers were all over it. Blue slugs Bobby in the gut with the revolver. Burns and Frye drag Jessica by the collar in from the vestibule. MEATES What's this? BURNS Hanging outside the door. JESSICA Take your filthy hands off me. Blue levels his revolver at her. Burns and Frye release her. Blue

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BOBBY You've got what you want, take it. We'll stop the train and you can be on your way. MEATES Do I look stupid to you? BOBBY Now that you mention it... Blue jabs his other side. Bobby falls to his knees. Jessica kneels down to comfort him. Rocket makes a move. He stops cold as Blue points a gun at his face. MEATES Don't be silly, you and I both know this isn't what I've come for. He crushes the egg with his large powerful hand. MEATES (CONT’D) A bauble, trinket. The original has markings on the bottom such as the number nineteen hundred, the initials M.P. I want the real one. BOBBY Think I'd keep it here? Meates looks into Bobby’s face and holds the gun to his eye. MEATES This train is scheduled to pull into Cassandra Station at midnight. You deliver the original to me by then. If you don't, look for pieces of your brother along the tracks. Meates lets the pieces of egg fall onto the floor. ROCKET How do you propose I do that? MEATES That really is of no concern to me. Jessica sets the puppets aside and helps Bobby to the couch. BOBBY I'll have to go. No way Rocket can get the egg by then.

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JESSICA Bobby you can barely stand. Blue grabs Jessica by the face with a meaty hand. BLUE Somebody ask you your opinion? JESSICA Look at what you did to him. Bobby lunges, striking Blue in the groin with the Big Sally puppet. Blue swings his gun towards Bobby's head. Meates catches Blue's wrist before the blow lands. MEATES (to Jessica) Tell you what Barbie doll, you can go with him. EXT. TRAIN - SIDING - DAY Monica's van arrives in a cloud of dust. Big Sally is handcuffed. TROOPERS with DOGS stand ready. One dog sniffs his crotch. Monica climbs out as Biker approaches. MONICA Anything from Savage? BIKER Not answering. Last word was when she called in from the station before the train left. Monica goes to Big Sally and gives him the once over. stand eye to eye for a few seconds. MONICA Salvatore. BIG SALLY Monica. (beat) Would you be so kind as to remove these handcuffs? MONICA Don't you think they suit you? She unlocks the cuffs. A Trooper walks up to the group. They

TROOPER #1 Which one of you is Serra?

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MONICA/BIG SALLY (in unison) I am. The Trooper looks at each of them. TROOPER #1 Special Agent Serra? MONICA That would be me. TROOPER #1 Shall we start at this end, flush them out? MONICA Give us a minute. The Trooper walks off. BIKER You two know each other? MONICA Salvatore and I go way back. BIG SALLY Still playing cops and robbers? MONICA Still playing with trains. (indicates railcars) Though not too successfully by the look of things. BIG SALLY What are you doing here? MONICA I was in town conducting a training exercise and thought I'd stop in to visit. I'm in the hall with your Trainees and see this scumbag from years back leave your office. Meates, name mean anything? God forbid that you'd notice something odd and call someone. (brushes his suit) Thought I'd take a closer look so I had our young Miss Savage enroll in your training program. (MORE)

73. MONICA (CONT'D) If she’s good enough to train with the Bureau, be nothing climbing aboard your little train operation.

Baldy approaches the pair. BALDY Agent Serra, I've briefed the Troopers, everyone is up to speed. MONICA How did they get here so fast? Isn’t that just the darnedest thing? BALDY Said someone called in an anonymous tip. MONICA Imagine that. She dismisses Baldy with a wave. BIG SALLY I believe all this falls a little short of your authority. Once again sticking your nose where it doesn't belong. MONICA These auto carriers are under the control of the state police. You have a problem talk to them. BIG SALLY I'll be setting them straight, don't you worry about that. MONICA I'll try not to. (fixes his tie) As for the rest of your train, you remember, that part with passengers on board rolling down the tracks out there? When they cross the state line into my jurisdiction, I may have to impound the whole thing. BIG SALLY You wouldn't dare.

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MONICA Wouldn't I? INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - DAY - TRAVELING Meates stands beside the door. Bobby nudges the Francois puppet for Rocket to see as Jessica helps him up. MEATES I'd like to stop the train but why arouse unnecessary suspicion. JESSICA Wouldn't want to do that, would we? MEATES It’ll slow down. Anything happens out of the ordinary, all bets are off. I think we all understand? ROCKET (to Bobby) Eagle river. BOBBY The water's warm enough I guess, June's not too far away. (to Meates) You'll get your egg, but anything happens to my brother, anything at all, you'll never have a moment's piece the rest of your life. Meates finds this humorous. Rocket conceals his punching of buttons on his cell key pad. MEATES Sure tough guy, whatever. You and sugar lips here have a good time. Bobby turns to Rocket under the watchful eye of Meates. BOBBY I was hoping we'd be in the lounge by now having drinks. You'll have to get along without me. ROCKET These guys will keep me amused. MEATES Enough. We'll take care of things here, you concentrate on my egg.

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ROCKET (to Bobby) Wait until the engine whistles you'll be over the deepest part. Bobby goes to hug Rocket. Meates stops him. both down and finds their cell phones. MEATES I’ll keep these in case I need to call a friend. EXT. TRAIN - SIDING - DAY Big Sally stands helplessly watching Francois speed off in the High Railer. Monica walks up and shares his view. MONICA Your date leave you hanging? BIG SALLY Good help is hard to find. MONICA So are the bad guys. My bet is there's nobody on board those car carriers. Why don't I give you a lift and you can fill me in. BIG SALLY I can find my own way back. MONICA I wasn't asking. EXT. TRAIN - RURAL AREA - DAY The train lumbers across a bridge. succession of BLASTS. The engine WHISTLES a He pats them

Bobby and Jessica are poised on the steps of the last coach. They leap. Falling. Down. Down until they SPLASH into the churning waters below. INT. HIGH RAILER - DAY - TRAVELING Francois speeds along the interstate. The GPS locator BEEPS.

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EXT. CARIBBEAN BEACH - DAY - (DREAM) Turquoise waters glisten in the sunshine. The gentle surf etches the ivory sand. Jessica materializes in the water and walks slowly towards shore wearing a bikini. JESSICA When I was little I played hide and seek. I was the best player, no one could ever find me and I didn't have to come out until I wanted. Bobby is stretched out at the water's edge. He squints from the sun. Jessica moves through the wake. Bubbles of foam dance around her legs as she steadily approaches. JESSICA (CONT’D) After awhile I realized that being the best player meant nothing because I was missing out on other things. I'm not letting you play that game anymore either Bobby. You can’t hide any more. I've found you. Jessica's luxurious skin sparkles as she steps from the surf. JESSICA (CONT’D) Bobby? She kneels down and kisses him passionately on the lips. EXT. RIVER BANK - DAY Bobby jolts awake to a sopping wet Jessica performing mouth to mouth resuscitation on him. JESSICA Bobby? Bobby's eyes flutter. He spits up watery bile and struggles to comprehend. Jessica cradles him into a sitting position. BOBBY I forgot to bring my water wings. JESSICA That's alright Bobby, you're safe now. Francois wheels up in the High Railer. He exits with a flourish surveying his waterlogged discovery.

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FRANCOIS Shall I return at a more appropriate time? BOBBY She isn't who you think she is. FRANCOIS They never are. BOBBY I mean this isn't what you think it is. FRANCOIS It never is. Jessica gently wipes Bobby's mouth with her sleeve. EXT. UNIFORM DEPOT - DAY June's Corvette RUMBLES as she revs the engine. Tires SCREAM as she spins away leaving a pair of black skid marks. INT. HIGH RAILER - EVENING - TRAVELING Bobby drives. Jessica and Francois are crowded beside him looking at a map. JESSICA How will we ever be able to catch up to the train? BOBBY They just dilly-dally along, the trip lasts hours so the passengers can sleep all night. Question is, how do we get back on board without those deadbeats finding out? I need to call our engineers. JESSICA I should call Special Agent Serra and fill her in. BOBBY Who? JESSICA You know, Monica, from the church.

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BOBBY Did you say Serra? JESSICA Yes, why? BOBBY Big Sally was married years ago. No. Couldn’t be. You don't suppose she's the same woman? FRANCOIS I just love a family reunion. BOBBY/JESSICA (in unison) Francois. FRANCOIS Sorry. EXT. SEVEN ELEVEN STORE - NIGHT The Corvette shines under neon lights. June leans on the door talking to BRAD, a young hunk with a killer smile. BRAD She's a beauty. Fast I bet.

JUNE ZR-1, six twenty horsepower. Purrs like a kitten. Do you like kittens Brad? INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - NIGHT - TRAVELING Meates and his thugs play cribbage. the ventriloquist puppets. Rocket straightens up

MEATES Did you want to entertain us? ROCKET I'll do some magic later. Right now I have to do a routine walk through the train. MEATES Nice try cowboy. I think we'll stay put right here.

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ROCKET Suit yourself. If I don't show my face the crew will know something’s wrong and be back here checking. A locked door and they'll have the engineer alert the authorities. MEATES Burns. Frye. Go with our host here and keep an eye on him. (to Rocket) Listen up good big boy, any funny business, anything at all, they'll take you right out of the equation. EXT. SEVEN ELEVEN STORE - NIGHT Bobby wheels the High Railer into the lot. June walks over carrying the package Bobby carried from the jewelry store days ago. Jessica runs into the store with the map. JUNE Bobby, what is going on? aren’t you on the train? Why

BOBBY Long story Ma. No trouble with the safe? JUNE Like I’d forget those winning lottery numbers? Brad watches Bobby kiss June’s cheek. Bobby takes the canister and hands it to Francois. Brad struts over. BRAD Everything cool June? Yes Brad. JUNE Just wait in the car. Francois notices.

He hesitates, then struts back to the car.

BOBBY Do I even want to know what that's all about? JUNE My guess would be no. FRANCOIS Crème de la crème.

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Bobby and June point to the High Railer. Francois sulks his way back to it. Jessica sprints from the store and climbs into the truck. She hands Francois a tube of Crazy Glue. BOBBY Good to go Jessie? Jessica gives him the thumbs up. Thanks Ma. Bobby turns to June.

BOBBY (CONT’D) Gotta run.

Jessica punches numbers into Francois’ cell phone. INT. VAN - NIGHT - TRAVELING Biker and Baldy ride up front. Big Sally and Monica sit opposite each other in the back by the instrument panel. MONICA Salvatore you are still the most stubborn man I've ever met. My trainee hasn't reported in. Let me tell you, she is priority one. You have no idea who she is. BIG SALLY We all have our crosses to bear in life. Good thing my people are highly trained and extremely motivated and, I might add, probably more committed than yours. MONICA Sal... her father sits on the government's transportation committee. Anything happens to her, your head will be on the chopping block. BIG SALLY I think yours will be right next to mine, Monica. MONICA Don't think, it doesn't become you. BIG SALLY There you go again. We had a good thing going, but no, you weren't satisfied. Always barking orders. Monica offers him a phone plugged into the panel.

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MONICA Call that train of yours and tell them to do whatever necessary to protect my girl until we catch up. Big Sally turns away refusing to take the phone. MONICA (CONT’D) Please Sal. This is important. BIG SALLY Normally I don't like to get involved, but seeing you said please. Big Sally takes the phone. A BEEP. The machine on the front console spits out a faxed map. Baldy hands it to Monica. Savage. The phone RINGS. BALDY From a Seven Eleven. Monica snatches it back from Big Sally.

MONICA Special Agent Serra. (eyes Big Sally) Just received it. Where are you Jessica? (looks at map) That is outside the norm but I'll trust your judgement on this. (studies map) We'll be waiting. Be careful. (beat) I'll make the arrangements. Monica disconnects and points to the faxed map. MONICA (CONT’D) Cassandra Station. INT. TRAIN - DINING COACH - NIGHT - TRAVELING Burns and Frye escort Rocket along the aisle. Shirley is organizing dishes and silverware when she spots Rocket. ROCKET Everything alright Shirley? SHIRLEY Rocket. Not looking so good. Hope you aren't getting that flu that's going around. (MORE)

82. SHIRLEY (CONT'D) Guy up ahead has it, what a mess. Something right out of the Exorcist. Smells like he pooped his pants too.

ROCKET You know passenger problems are not my department. Everything under control now? Shirley studies Rocket not sure of what to make of the situation. Burns nudges Rocket forward. SHIRLEY Yes, of course. ROCKET Carry on then. Shirley watches Rocket as Burns and Frye escort him from the coach. She picks up her walkie talkie. Ted, Dave? SHIRLEY You boys hear me?

INT. TRAIN - LOCOMOTIVE - NIGHT - TRAVELING Engineer Dave is at the controls. Ted speaks into the radio.

TED Shirley relax, everything is under control. Bobby called. The FBI is involved so let everyone know to just play along. INTERCUT with Dining Coach. SHIRLEY Can’t you tell me what’s going on, for God’s sake? Oh, never mind. What can I do to help? TED Make sure the door next to our engine is unlocked and get word to Rocket that one of the twins might want to come out and play. SHIRLEY Lord Jesus. What next? twins? What

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TED Don’t know Shirl. That's just what he said. Rocket will know. EXT. TRAIN TRACK - ISOLATED AREA - NIGHT Bobby and Jessica hop out of the High Railer. Francois slides behind the wheel. Bobby taps his watch. BOBBY Francois, off you go. FRANCOIS It’s not fair. Now I know how Cinderella felt. He speeds off leaving them in darkness. Bobby sparks a red flare and leads Jessica to the tracks. He sets the burning flare down between the rails. JESSICA Let me understand this. The engineer on our train called the engineer on a freight train, told him to pick us up and deliver us to our train. Then we'll, what, fly over to our train? BOBBY Remember you talked about faith? JESSICA Faith is one thing but there's a lot of people on that train, who knows what those guys will do if something goes wrong. BOBBY You have a gun? JESSICA Not with me. I hope it doesn't come to that. (beat Rocket doesn’t have a gun on that train, does he? Bobby’s face is mostly hidden in the shadow of the flare. Bobby? JESSICA (CONT’D) Does Rocket have a gun?

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BOBBY Relax. With his charm and ingenuity, what else does he need? JESSICA Given they are armed to the teeth, you’re taking this a tad lightly. BOBBY I’m not. I’m scared to death but I’m doing the best I can. You think the FBI will save his life? It’ll be a blood bath. Anything happens it will be on my shoulders. When I think FBI, I think Waco, anthrax, should I go on? JESSICA Is that our image - screw ups? BOBBY Well it’s the truth, isn’t it? JESSICA Truth? You shoot me a line of crap about how poor little you had it so tough because Big Sally didn’t like the way you shined your shoes? Then you just had to hire back to teach him a lesson. That is the biggest load of shit I’ve ever heard. You must think I’m really stupid. Is that what you think? Bobby looks down the tracks into the darkness. JESSICA (CONT’D) The truth isn’t out there Bobby. BOBBY It started on our last trip. EXT. TRAIN STATION - PLATFORM - DAY (FLASHBACK) The train arrives sporting a banner across the front of the locomotive reading O’BRIEN BOYS LAST TRIP. The platform is filled with railway CUSTOMERS and DOZENS of RAILWAY CREWS. Bobby and Rocket climb from the train and smile and wave to their Peers. Shirley gives them each a kiss. Ted, Dave and other Engineers shake their hands. Francois hands them each a balloon.

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ROCKET Where did twenty years go? Seems like we started only yesterday. FRANCOIS Thank goodness you never had the difficulties your papa had. BOBBY What’s that supposed to mean? FRANCOIS I was in my uncle’s office, you know, vice president of corporate affairs. I found a memo addressed to Big Sally - a reprimand - to stop calling those engineers. BOBBY What are you talking about? FRANCOIS Years ago, seems Big Sal got his kicks from calling engineers, like your daddy, to report for duty knowing full well they were already at work. By the time these guys would get home, their wives were ballistic thinking they were out screwing around. Bobby releases the balloon and it floats up to the sky. END FLASHBACK. Bobby is close to Jessica, illuminated by the red flare. BOBBY We finally understood why our mother ran off. JESSICA Bobby... I don’t know what... Bobby takes her hand and looks her in the eye. BOBBY I need you to work with me, not against me. They are suddenly bathed in white light. The freight train approaches with its headlights shining bright.

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EXT. REST STOP - NIGHT Monica’s van pulls into the rest stop. INT. HELICOPTER - NIGHT Monica and Big Sally strap themselves in behind the PILOT and Lefty. Big Sally checks out his surroundings with childlike zeal. Monica taps the Pilot's shoulder. MONICA Let me know when we cross the state line. The Pilot gives her the thumbs up. Monica checks Big Sally's harness. He imitates the Pilot's thumbs up gesture. INT. FREIGHT LOCOMOTIVE - NIGHT - TRAVELING Jessica checks the view through the window. The CONDUCTOR and ENGINEER check Jessica out. Bobby studies a timetable. BOBBY Where do we overtake my train? ENGINEER We'll be on double track ten miles ahead. Your train will be on the left. We'll pull up alongside and synchronize our speeds. You’ll have about two minutes to transfer. BOBBY Shouldn't need more than that. ENGINEER Good thing you caught us. The next train behind us is an express and he doesn't stop for anything. CONDUCTOR (to Jessica) You really an FBI agent? JESSICA Don't know for how much longer. CONDUCTOR I wouldn't worry about that, you'll probably kill yourself trying a stunt like this anyway. A helicopter awaits.

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INT. TRAIN - DINING COACH - NIGHT - TRAVELING Shirley watches from a advantageous position in the galley. Rocket appears being hustled back through by Burns and Frye. SHIRLEY Rocket. I hope to see you at church next week. ROCKET Good Lord willing, so do I. (beat) I need some ice. Rocket slips behind her. Burns and Frye struggle to see but Shirley doesn't budge. Rocket emerges with a towel around his neck dropping ice cubes onto the floor. ROCKET (CONT’D) This should do the trick. BURNS Our friend here has another passenger that needs him. SHIRLEY I hope you don't have that deadly flu strain, whatever they call it. You boys know, the one that kills you with no warning. Lord, the world today, you never know when something bad is going to show up. FRYE Yes, well, thank you. We'll see to it that Rocket here takes it easy. You have a nice evening ma'am. SHIRLEY Keep that towel around you, ice will do you good. Get some rest and say hello to the twins for me. Rocket gives her a glance before Burns and Frye rush him off. EXT. CASSANDRA STATION - NIGHT The chopper lands CHURNING up dust and debris. sit in the shadows. Black SUV’s

The propeller WHIRS overhead as Monica hustles out. Big Sally tries to climb out. She returns to lend a hand.

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The chopper lifts off.

An AGENT exits an SUV.

AGENT How do you want to do this? MONICA Train only stops to change out engineers, passenger doors won't be open. We're looking at the last coach on the train. Where’s SWAT? The Agent shrugs. INT. FREIGHT LOCOMOTIVE - NIGHT - TRAVELING Jessica looks at the lights from the passenger train casting an eerie glow onto the tracks. Slowly and steadily they pass alongside the passenger train. INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - NIGHT - TRAVELING Burns and Frye shove Rocket inside. MEATES Took long enough. towel? Meates looks up.

What's with the

FRYE Someone up ahead has that deadly flu bug. ROCKET I think I’m getting it myself. picked up a little ice from my coworker. Want some? I

MEATES Sit down and zip it smart mouth. Meates checks his watch. Rocket lurches holding his stomach.

ROCKET I'm going to toss my cookies. Rocket heads into the bedroom area to the washroom. goes to follow him. Leave him. to go? Burns shrugs. MEATES Where’s the sissy going Burns

Meates waves him on.

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INT. TRAIN - PASSENGER LOCOMOTIVE - NIGHT - TRAVELING The freight train's headlights reflects off the outside rearview mirror onto engineer Dave's face. DAVE They’re coming along side us now. Ted gets up and opens the overhead storage locker. INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - WASHROOM - NIGHT - TRAVELING Rocket kneels at the toilet. Hidden in his towel is a bag of pea soup. He feigns vomit NOISES and squirts soup into the bowl. A disgusted Burns returns to the coach's common area. INT. FREIGHT LOCOMOTIVE - NIGHT - TRAVELING The trains are side by side. Ted signals the Conductor through his window. Locomotive doors are opened. The WIND is deafening. Bobby and Jessica exchange a look. Ted passes a first aid stretcher through his locomotive’s door. The Conductor secures his end by placing the handles tight to the floor with his feet. A walkway. The ferocious wind WHIPS at the canvas gurney like a sail. Ted motions Bobby and Jessica forward. BOBBY (to Jessica) Ladies first. JESSICA What? BOBBY (shouting over wind) After you. JESSICA I'm a quick study. show me. You'll have to

EXT. TRAIN LOCOMOTIVES - NIGHT - TRAVELING The trains are neck and neck POUNDING along. Bobby leaves the engine crawling on hands and knees along the stretcher. His hair and clothing FLAP relentlessly in the wind.

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The stretcher does a quick BOUNCE. Bobby holds on. He reaches out. Ted grabs hold and manhandles him inside. INT. FREIGHT LOCOMOTIVE - NIGHT - TRAVELING Jessica looks through the doorway at Bobby motioning to her from the passenger engine. Gusts of WIND toss her hair and tug at her uniform. She is immobilized with fear. CONDUCTOR Less than a minute before the rails diverge. If you’re going, go now. Jessica takes a deep breath and drops to the floor. EXT. TRAIN LOCOMOTIVES - NIGHT - TRAVELING Jessica begins tentatively. The force of the WIND envelopes her lithe body. She stares at Bobby. His mouth moves. The WIND muffles every sound but RUMBLING engines. Jessica inches ahead slowly. Bobby and Ted root her on. stretcher BOUNCES. Jessica nearly capsizes and barely manages to hold on. She is halfway across. CONDUCTOR (shouting) Faster. We separate less than a mile ahead. Bobby extends his arm. He cannot reach. The stretcher vibrates and wobbles. The canvas TEARS. Jessica crawls faster. She is almost within reach. The canvas RIPS again. Jessica looks down. The track ballast shoots past in a blur. Bobby can almost touch her hair with his hand. Just a few inches more and she’s safe. BANG. Jessica SCREAMS. The wooden handle SPLINTERS. The canvas TEARS apart. She is tossed sideways then downward. Bobby thrusts his outreached arm down into the abyss. Bobby's desperate grab locks onto Jessica's wrist. As Bobby leans further, Ted grabs hold of his belt. She dangles precariously beside the gigantic wheels, her feet inches above the ground. Bobby cannot hold on much longer. She reaches with her free arm. Searching. Grasping. Her hand finds the handrail. She wraps her fingers onto it with a vise-like grip. The

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The tracks diverge and the trains are no longer close to each other. Jessica twists. Her kicking feet find the ladder rungs. Bobby guides her. They fight with new found adrenaline. Bobby lifts her inside like a rag doll. INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - NIGHT - TRAVELING Rocket staggers at the doorway. The light shines from the washroom behind. Meates and his cohorts play cards. ROCKET I would love to join you but my bowels are telling me otherwise. BLUE Again? I don’t think so, you pretty little Richie Rich. Sit your ass down over here. MEATES Let him take a dump. He's not going anywhere. ROCKET (to Blue) Tell you what fag boy, after you're done kissing his ass, why don't you come in here and wipe mine? Blue makes a move toward Rocket. Blue. Meates holds up his hand.

MEATES Save it for later.

Blue bares his ugly, crooked teeth. EXT. CASSANDRA STATION - NIGHT SWAT has arrived. The TEAM LEADER huddles with Monica near the tracks. Big Sally stares at the scene in awe. MONICA Each coach has emergency breakout windows and escape hatches on the roof. We will cut off the last coach for your team. The train engineer will pull the rest of the train away leaving it isolated. TEAM LEADER Schematics?

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MONICA Posted on the station wall. You need your people out of sight. Expect arrival shortly. (indicates Big Sally) Railroad supervisor who can fill in any blanks. He's okay. INT. TRAIN - LOCOMOTIVE - NIGHT - TRAVELING Bobby shakes hands with Ted and Dave. A dishevelled Jessica weakly waves her acknowledgement. Bobby opens the door leading back to the walkway through the diesel compartment. BOBBY Ready? JESSICA Another adventure? Oh boy, I’m so happy we decided to do it your way. INT. TRAIN - DIESEL COMPARTMENT - NIGHT - TRAVELING Diesel motor RUMBLES. Air HISSES from the valves. Bobby and Jessica file along the dimly lit corridor. The coach door comes into view offering a brightly lit vestibule. INT. TRAIN - VESTIBULE - NIGHT - TRAVELING Bobby digs out coveralls and safety harnesses from a crew kit. Jessica examines the fluorescent straps. JESSICA A little bondage to top off the evening? Must have dozed off during that part of the orientation because it wasn’t in the brochure. Bobby holds up a long handled flashlight and shines it on Jessica. JESSICA (CONT’D) Forget I said that. INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - NIGHT - TRAVELING Meates and his men are playing cards. from the adjoining room. Rocket can be heard

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ROCKET (O.S.) And the sheeeets keep on coming. BLUE (loud) Put a sock in it before I put my fist in it. MEATES (to Blue) Be a good boy and relax. Meates points to the door. MEATES (CONT’D) (to Burns) Shut that damn door. Burns gets up, then hesitates. Relax. MEATES (CONT’D) Just close it.

Burns SLAMS shut the door shut. INT. TRAIN - DINING COACH - NIGHT - TRAVELING Bobby and Jessica move quickly along the aisle through the coach. All is quiet. Bobby takes Shirley's walkie talkie from the charging holder and hands it to Jessica. EXT. CASSANDRA STATION - NIGHT Except for Big Sally and Monica the station appears deserted. BIG SALLY You've done very well for yourself Monica. This kind of operation is a helluva lot of responsibility. MONICA Thank goodness it doesn't happen every day. I trust we won't have problems with your crew doing this maneuver? BIG SALLY One thing you can count on about railroaders, they always put the passenger's safety ahead of everything else.

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MONICA You must feel good about that. I'm sure you've had a hand developing that mind set. BIG SALLY To be honest I've started to think of the mistakes over the years. Decisions I thought were best at the time, but in retrospect... (beat) When I saw you earlier I, well I... A train WHISTLE. They turn to a headlight blazing in the distance. Monica gently takes his arm. MONICA Showtime Salvatore. INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - NIGHT - TRAVELING Meates cups his hands and peers through the window. MEATES We're slowing down. (to Burns) Grab diarrhea Dick in the crapper . Meates points toward the vestibule door. MEATES (CONT’D) Blue, check outside. See anything funny, don't hesitate. Burns goes into the washroom area of the adjacent room. MEATES (CONT’D) Let's stay sharp gentlemen. Everyone checks their weapons. Burns signals from the room.

BURNS Boss, you better come in here. EXT. CASSANDRA STATION - NIGHT The passenger train pulls slowly beside the platform. detrains and saunters over to Big Sally and Monica. Ted

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INT. TRAIN - CUSTOM COACH - NIGHT Meates stands with Burns and Frye looking down at Rocket who is slumped forward on the toilet. BURNS Dead as a mackerel. Frye touches Rocket's neck. FRYE Cold as a hooker's heart. Must have got that jungle fever the attendant was yapping about. Blue sticks his head into the room. BLUE Better come have a look. We got some serious shit going down. MEATES For Christ's sake. Just leave him here. Shut the door. EXT. CASSANDRA STATION - NIGHT Ted huddles with Big Sally and Monica beside the train. Dave climbs down the ladder and joins in. Ted shrugs at him. TED They want to cut off the last coach? DAVE No problem. How many times are we doing this tonight? MONICA What are you talking about? DAVE Bobby and that FBI girl Jessica had us bunch the slack so they could cut off the last coach back there. He points in the direction from which the train arrived. BIG SALLY Are you out of your mind?

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MONICA Salvatore please. (to Dave) Tell me everything. EXT. TRACKS - REMOTE AREA - NIGHT The coach stands isolated in near darkness. The exterior lights are dim. Meates and his guys climb off, weapons drawn. They creep along to the rear of the coach. Through the darkness they spot a truck, interior lights on. MEATES Spread out. EXT. CASSANDRA STATION - NIGHT Dave, Ted and Shirley huddle together watching SWAT and FBI agents stand ready as Monica talks into her headset. MONICA Red One this is Red Leader, over. EXT. TRACKS - REMOTE AREA - NIGHT Meates and the thugs have the truck surrounded. They inch forward. The doors are opened wide. The interior light shines down on the dash illuminating the Faberge egg. MEATES Check the back. Burns and Frye level their guns into the cargo box. FRYE Empty. The SOUND of a distant helicopter is heard. BURNS Keys are in the ignition. MEATES Blue, get in that side. Burns, Frye, climb in the back. get in. Get in. Move it for Chrissake. Blue climbs in as Meates slips into the driver's seat. Frye and Burns scramble into the back. The doors are slammed shut. The flaming decals can now be seen.

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The High Railer is fired up. Headlights shine. sits on a set of railway tracks.

The truck

Rocket, Bobby, Jessica and Francois peer at the truck from the roof of the coach. Behind them the escape hatch is open. ROCKET Bobby, time to make the call. INT. HIGH RAILER - REMOTE AREA - NIGHT - TRAVELING Meates cannot steer off the tracks. Blue tries to lift the Faberge egg. MEATES Don't touch that egg. activate this phone? The console phone RINGS. It is stuck to the dash.

How do you

BOBBY (V.O.) Voice activated shit head. The egg is glued to the dash. You won't need it where you're going. INTERCUT with Bobby on roof of coach. BOBBY (CONT’D) Arrangements have been made for you to surrender before it's too late. Bobby and everyone watch the truck drive off in the distance. A helicopter approaches with an oscillating search light. MEATES Like that would ever happen. BOBBY That or catch the express train. It should be coming along soon. Meates drives with urgency as Blue stares straight ahead. MEATES Thanks for the offer, but I’ll pass. I've had enough of trains for one lifetime. BOBBY You've never had a ride like this. By the way, to finish answering your question, yes, you really do look stupid.

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INT. HELICOPTER - NIGHT - FLYING Lefty looks down at the High Railer speeding south. A northbound express train appears. The distance between grows closer by the second. A collision is inevitable. EXT. TRAIN STATION (VIRGINIA) - DAY BAM. A small foot CRUSHES a soda can. The red contents fizzle and squirt from the crushed battered remnant. The little BOY runs off to wreak havoc elsewhere. The station’s parking lot has been transformed. Streamers and balloons hang everywhere. A MARIACHI BAND plays MUSIC. PASSENGERS mill about enjoying barbecued food and drinks. Jessica sits at a table with Rocket and Bobby watching the TRAIN CREW interact with the travelers. JESSICA Nice to do this for everyone. Seeing how for awhile could do. an expense ROCKET their cars won't be here it was the least we Besides, Big Sally has account.

BOBBY Wonder where he is? HOWARD approaches carrying an elegantly wrapped package. HOWARD Mr. O'Brien. Christie's hopes you'll be most pleased with your merchandise. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Howard offers the parcel to Bobby. HOWARD (CONT’D) Your Trans-Siberian Railway Faberge egg sir. Bobby accepts the packet. Howard points to the train.

HOWARD (CONT’D) I've heard trains are a boring mode of transport. Bobby looks at Jessica.

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BOBBY It's better if you have an activity partner. HOWARD Yes, of course. Good day to you. Howard bows and takes his leave. JESSICA Thing I don’t get, why did you have a dummy of Rocket on the train? ROCKET The twins of deception? Bobby's buddy made one of each of us. BOBBY We knew Big Sally would eventually show up on the train. After our ventriloquist act, we figured that would be the day. We were going to set them up in the bar car. ROCKET He would totally freak, thinking we'd drank ourselves to death. By the time he went to call an ambulance, we'd have switched and Big Sally would look like a dummy. JESSICA Of course, what was I thinking? What's the plan now? Bobby nudges Jessica. Big Sally and Monica walk arm in arm from the station to their table. Rocket and Bobby stand. ROCKET We’ve decided to resign. Bobby offers a sheet of paper. Bobby?

Big Sally refuses to take it.

BOBBY Our resignations, signed and everything. MONICA I believe formal declarations must be presented to a Railway Superintendant? Rocket and Bobby look at each other for a moment.

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ROCKET With all due respect ma'am, what exactly would you call him? BIG SALLY Sorry boys, took my pension twenty minutes ago. You'll have to hang in there for awhile until you can deliver that to my replacement. BOBBY How long might that be? BIG SALLY Sometime this month, or next. Big Sally laughs as he walks off with Monica arm in arm. ROCKET Is that Francois? Who's she? That's not, no way, it couldn't be. Cher? Rocket angles for a better look. Francois walks arm and arm with a BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. Dark hair, gorgeous figure, sparkling smile. Bobby simply turns his head toward Jessica. Their eyes lock into each others with a deep intensity. SUPERIMPOSE: FIVE YEARS LATER EXT. CARIBBEAN BEACH - DAY Sunshine reflects off a helicopter hovering along the shore with ISLAND TOURS printed on the side. Big Sally and Monica look out from behind cockpit controls. Off shore rocks a catamaran with PUSSY CAT stenciled on the pontoon. Rocket stands with two shapely girls wearing skimpy tops with CREW printed on them. They wave toward the beach. A BOY, five, waves back. He picks up a seashell and turns, proudly displaying his treasure. SCOOP printed on his cap. SCOOP Look mommy, look daddy, another one for my collection. Bobby and a pregnant Jessica smile back as they stand arm in arm alongside the surf. FADE OUT.

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