I WILL ALWAYS KNOW WHAT YOU DID THAT SUMMER
By Josh D. Winning & Cody Steinman
SCENE 2 written by
Cody Steinman and in part by Josh D. Winning
INT. JULIE'S LIVING ROOM - DAY
KARLA wakes up screaming, sweat rolling down her face. Two years older, Karla has gotten past Ty's death, but the nightmares still haunt her. She is sleeping on the couch, wearing a T-shirt and boxers.
JULIE, in a night-gown comes racing down the stairs, followed by RAY, in boxers. They race over to Karla who is not sitting bolt upright on the couch. Julie sits down next to her friend and puts an arm around her comfortingly.
JULIE
Karla, are you all right?
KARLA
I had the nightmare again. Ben came
here, and he killed you two.
JULIE
Karla, we're still here. We're alive.
See?
KARLA
But it was so real.
RAY
Trust us. The nightmares will end.
KARLA
(voice breaking)
When? Huh? It's been two years.
Julie hugs her, understanding what she's going through.
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EXT. JULIE'S HOUSE - AFTERNOON - ESTABLISHING
The day is peaceful. The white house is a pleasant one in a pleasant neighbourhood.
INT. KITCHEN
Julie stands at the counter making a sandwhich for Karla, who sits at the table, perky. She has put the nightmare behind her.
JULIE
So, Ray wants to go to Southport
for July Fourth, but I don't know.
KARLA
You should go. See your mom. I mean,
you aced all your finals. You deserve
a break.
JULIE
It's not just college. It's... memories.
I mean, every where I look, I'm
reminded of Barry and Helen, even Max.
I mean, it would be too emotional.
KARLA
Julie, you have to go. What's that
saying? "Put your demons at rest."
JULIE
I don't want to put my demons to rest.
I like my demons. I've grown accusto-
med to them.
KARLA
Girl, you have some major problems.
JULIE
Ray says it will help his creative
juices, but I don't know. I mean, he
wrote his other novel here. Why can't
he write the next one here too?
KARLA
Because Southport is where he grew up.
It's his life. He needs to go back.
And so do you.
JULIE
He did say his next book would be
about fishermen...
KARLA
See? What better place to write a book
about fishermen than a town filled
with fishermen?
JULIE
I guess...
KARLA
Go for me? Please?
JULIE
I guess. Will you come?
KARLA
You know it. This will be the best
summer of your life.
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EXT. OFFICE BUILDING - DAY
A large building surrounded by other large buildings sits in the middle of the city. The city is very active, with cars, taxis, and buses swarming everywhere.
INT. DAVIS'S OFFICE - DAY
PAT DAVIS, a balding man with a crisp suit and a twinkle in his eye, sits opposite of Ray, whose suit is in disarray and his briefcase cluttered with papers.
DAVIS
Ray, your last book was excellent.
New York Times bestseller. A million
plus copies sold. It really made
people look at lies more than they ever
have. I mean, when the characters covered
up the murder, I was hoping they would
actually get away with it. I mean,
they were really innocent victims. And
how they all respond to the situation is
very dramatic. And the ending with the
court room was a page turner. I can't
wait for your next novel. What's it about?
RAY
Fishermen.
DAVIS
(staggered)
Fishermen?
RAY
Fishermen. About how they stick
together through tough times, even
when one of them commits murder.
DAVIS
(beginning to like the idea)
Very good. So, it's gonna be a crime
drama?
RAY
More horror than anything else. See,
the fisherman's best bud will do
anything to keep his friend's secret,
even if it means murdering more people.
DAVIS
And when can I expect this new novel?
RAY
Well, I'm going to my hometown for ideas,
then after that I was hoping to finish
within a month or two.
DAVIS
Good. I can't wait to read it. You're
gonna be the next big thing after
Stephen King.
Ray smiles. Davis stands up and Ray quickly gathers his things. He stands up. Davis shakes his hand and starts leading him to the door.
DAVIS
You're a good kid. So, how's Julie?
RAY
She's fine. Happy as ever. She's only
a year away from graduating college
and joining a law firm.
DAVIS
I'm glad to hear that. Have Alice send
in Mr. Kingston, would you?
RAY
Of course.
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INT. JULIE'S HOUSE/LIVING ROOM
Julie sits on the couch, flipping channels. Ray enters, looking tired but happy.
JULIE
So, how'd it go?
RAY
Great. Mr. Davis can't wait for my
next book. Karla already leave?
JULIE
Yeah. She had to go to some class.
RAY
She staying the night again?
JULIE
I don't think so.
RAY
Hmm.
He sits down on the couch next to her.
JULIE
Ray, I'm going.
Ray's face lights up. He turns to face Julie, grabbing her hand in his, suddenly excited.
RAY
Really?
JULIE
Yeah. But Karla's coming too, okay?
RAY
I wouldn't have it any other way.
He kisses her on the cheek.
JULIE
Fiesty, are we?
RAY
You know it.
JULIE
Well, just come up to the bed and
I'll put on a show for you.
She giggles and gets off the couch. Ray follows.
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INT. AIRPORT - NEXT DAY
Julie, Ray, and Karla stand in a long line, waiting to get their luggage checked as the airport bustles around them.
JULIE
I can't believe I'm actually going
back. I mean, it's like deja vu.
KARLA
I just want to meet your old friends.
See some baby pictures, get acquainted
with your mom, shop till I drop.
RAY
Not many places to shop. Most people just
go to Shivers.
He clams up. Thinking about that place brings back the bad memories.
KARLA
Well, we could always drive up to
the nearest city.
JULIE
I guess. I just want to relax.
RAY
You will. Trust me, this will be fun.
Julie smiles. Her gaze goes beyond Ray and into the crowd of people. That's when she sees HIM. Her face freezes, her jaw clenching. There, standing in the middle of the airport, is the Fisherman. Julie stands completely still, her eyes fixed on the figure in the slicker. And instead of running for her life (as we'd expect), Julie is collective and calm. She closes her eyes.
JULIE
(whisper)
Not real... he's not real.
She opens her eyes... The Fisherman is gone. Julie relaxes, letting her breath out.
KARLA
Don't you go hyperventilating on me
girl, y'hear me?
Julie looks at her friend and smiles. Karla puts her arm around Julie's shoulders and the three of them advance towards the gate...
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