The Andersons live in Juneau, the capital of Alaska. The members of the family have a brave and sensible father JAMES, a kind mother MONICA, a science-loving brother CYRUS, and a naughty sister BIRD. However, their peaceful life was interrupted by one thing. . .
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Summary:
Holiday and Cyrus sneaked into Huidier's laboratory. .
CYRUS
(gently, muffled) Hey Holz? I know looking around at this awful place where these Whit Kids had to grow up makes you fully realize the awesomeness of being an Anders, but...
(gretty, muffled) Hey Holiday? I know these lab kids grew up in this terrible place, which makes you fully realize that it is not easy to be the Anders family, but...
HOLIDAY
(sighs, laughs) But could we pick up this hug another time, like after we steal the database?
(sighs, laughs) But could we arrange the hug after stealing the database?
CYRUS
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yaah.
HOLIDAY
Sorry. (she sniffs one last time) It’s just... I’m really scared. As I was leaving to meet you tonight, I actually said goodbye to Mom and Dad and Birdie. Not like, “see ya later”. GOODBYE.
Sorry. (The last time she sobbed) It was just...I was really scared. When I left to meet you tonight, I actually said goodbye to Mom and Dad and Birdie. It’s not “waiting for a meeting”, but goodbye.
CYRUS
Why?
Why?
HOLIDAY
I dunno... Just in case, I guess.
I don't know... Just in case, I guess.
CYRUS
Just in case what? In case you... didn’t make it home?
Just in case? If you... haven't gone home?
HOLIDAY
I mean, Whittier’s been after me for a long time.
I mean, Whittier’s been with me for a long time.
CYRUS
You are not going to get stuck here, Holz. Look at what we’ve done together! We survived icy waters! We broke into an army base! Well, almost.
Holiday, you won’t be trapped here. See what we did together! We survived the cold waters! We broke into an army base! .
HOLIDAY
We escaped from a boat!
We escaped from a boat!
CYRUS
We rode tandem hoverboard!
We ride a two-person flying machine!
CYRUS (CONT’D) HOLIDAY
(laughs) (laughs)
HOLIDAY (CONT’D)
We’ve been through a LOT.
We’ve been through a LOT.
We’ve been through a LOT.
We’ve been through so much.
CYRUS
In a few hours, you’ll be back in your own bed. At home. I promise. We’ll both be through with this place. What?
A few hours later, you’ll be back in your own bed. at home. I promise. We will all pass this test. What?
HOLIDAY
I think the Whittier internship has been good for you, Cyrus. You seem... taller.
I think Whittier's internship is good for you, Cyrus. You seem to...higher.
CYRUS
I think they call that puberty.
I think they call it puberty.
I think they call it puberty.
HOLIDAY
I think they call it growing up.
I think they call it growth.
CYRUS
(beat) I’m not going to let ANYTHING happen to you, Holz. TRUST ME.
I won’t let anything happen to you, Holiday. Believe me.
Water drops. The off-key Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star plays.
Water drops are still dripping.Little Star is still playing
MAGNUS
I have no plans tonight, Casey. I’ll stay right here outside the door until you tell me what Cyrus is up to.
Casey I have no plans tonight. I'll stay outside the door until you tell me what Cyrus is doing.
CASEY
Dramatic much, Magnus? You’ve been in Whittier so long, you think everyone is on some secret mission.
Is it interesting, Magnus? You've been in Whittier for so long and you think everyone is doing some secret missions.
MAGNUS
Not everyone. Just Cyrus. And you.
is not everyone. Just Cyrus and you.
CASEY
Cyrus is just a regular kid who happens to know how to build a robot. You saw his blood test. You can’t still think he’s one of the Four. I mean we know BRAIN POWER isn’t one of your special skills, but try to keep up. Magnus angrily PUNCHES the door. Startled Casey gasps.
Cyrus is just a regular kid who happens to know how to build a robot. You saw his blood test. You can’t still think he’s one of the Four. I mean we know BRAIN POWER isn’t one of your special skills, but try to keep up. Magnus angrily PUNCHES the door. Startled Casey gasps.
Cyrus is just a regular kid who happens to know how to build a robot. You saw his blood test. You can't think he is one of four. I mean we know intelligence is not one of your special skills, but try to keep up. Magnus rushed to the door angrily. Casey gasped in shock.
MAGNUS
I’m losing my patience, 1-4-7 dash CD. Cyrus may not be who we’re looking for, but I have a feeling he’ll lead me to our real target...that girl.
I lost my patience, 1-4-7-CD. Cyrus may not be the person we want, but I have a feeling that he will guide me to our real goal…that girl.
CASEY
(alarmed) What girl?
(panic) What girl?
MAGNUS
Brynleigh.
Brynleigh.
CASEY
(relieved, stifles a laugh) You...you think Brynleigh is one of the Four? That’s... oh, that’s just perfect.
(relieved, stifles a laugh) You...do you think Brynleigh is one of the four? That's...oh, that's perfect.
MAGNUS
(over) But I noticed how you reacted when I said “girl.” You got freaked.
(end) But when I say “girl” I noticed your reaction. You were frightened.
CASEY
(covering) Whatever.
(covering) No matter what.
MAGNUS
(yelling through the door) Who is she? And how do I find her? Tell me.
(screaming through the door) Who is she? How did I find her? tell me.
CASEY
(lightly, not scared) Or what? You’re going to threaten me through the door some more?
(slightly, not scared) or what? Will you threaten me through the door again?
MAGNUS
Oh, I don’t think you’ll be locked in there much longer. Not with the Monarch on her way.
Oh, I don’t think you’ll be locked there for longer. The monarch is coming soon.
CASEY
(scared) What? She’s coming here? Tonight?!
(feared) What? Has she come here? tonight? !
MAGNUS
Guess she wants a face-to-face with the WhitKid who betrayed her. And we both know she has far worse punishments for traitors than locking them in babies’ rooms. (beat) Of course, I’d love to try and convince the Monarch that you deserve a second chance. All you have to do in return... is give me a name.
Guess she wants a face-to-face with the WhitKid who betrayed her. And we both know she has far worse punishments for traitors than locking them in babies’ rooms. (beat) Of course, I’d love to try and convince the Monarch that you deserve a second chance. All you have to do in return... is give me a name.
Guess she wants a face-to-face with the WhitKid who betrayed her. And we all know that she punished traitors much more severely than locking them in a nursery. (Defeat) Of course, I want to try to convince the monarch that you deserve a second chance. All you need to do is give me a name.
CASEY
(sighs, resigned) Fine. I’ll...I’ll give you a name...The girl we’re protecting...it’s...it’s... (loudly) Taylor Swift! Destroy her, destroy her!--
(sigh) OK.I will...I will give you a name...the girl we are protecting...this is...(loud) Taylor Swift! Destroy her, destroy her! -
MAGNUS
(yells in frustration, then growls) Magnus ERUPTS with anger and POUNDS on the door. We hear him GROWL and then suddenly there is an EXPLOSION! We hear TWO SCREAMS in the distance. It’s Cyrus and Holiday.
(yells in frustration, then growls) Magnus ERUPTS with anger and POUNDS on the door. We hear him GROWL and then suddenly there is an EXPLOSION! We hear TWO SCREAMS in the distance. It’s Cyrus and Holiday.
(yells in frustration, then growls) Magnus ERUPTS with anger and POUNDS on the door. We heard his roar and then suddenly exploded! We heard two screams in the distance. This is Cyrus and Holiday.
CASEY
(weakened) Brilliant. Blow us both up with your heat power, Magnus. Real productive use of our time--
(weakened) is great. Burn me to death with your heat, Magnus. Save time wasting -
MAGNUS
Shh! Did you hear that? Someone else is down here.
Shh! Have you heard it? Others are here.
CASEY
It’s a big building. Lots of people work here.
This is a big building. Many people work here.
MAGNUS
Not on this level. Which means...we have an intruder. And you know I love a good hunt. (beat) I’ll be back. Looking forward to finishing our conversation. Magnus’s footsteps walk away briskly.
is not on this level. This means...we have an intruder. You know I like hunting. (Beat) I will be back. Looking forward to completing our conversation. Magnus walked away with a brisk sound of footsteps.
CASEY
Wait--don’t go! Let’s finish it now! Magnus? Magnus! (beat, to herself) Ugh! Stupid, stupid door! (a grunt as she kicks it) Wait, did it just... (groans as she pushes against the door) Magnus’s blow-up weakened the hinges on the door. C’mon door, let me get to Cyrus! (grunts loudly one last time as she throws herself against the door) Casey throws herself at the door, to force it open.
etc - Don't go! Let's do it now! Magnus? Magnus! well! Stupid, stupid door! (When she kicked, she was gurgling) etc., just... (moaning and pushing the door) Magnus' explosion weakened the hinges on the door. Come on, let me go to Cyrus! (The last loud grunt when she threw herself into the door) Casey threw herself into the door, forcing it to open.
Holiday and Cyrus hear Magnus’s explosion.
Holiday and Cyrus heard Magnus’ explosion.
HOLIDAY CYRUS
(screams) (screams)
(screams)(screams)
HOLIDAY
(panting, terrified) That sounded like...an EXPLOSION.
(snap, scared) This sounds like......explosion.
CYRUS
More like a fireball. Magnus...
is more like a fireball. Magnus...
HOLIDAY
I thought you said we were alone, Cy! We have to get out of here! (beat) Wrong way, Cyrus!
I thought you said we were alone, Cy! We have to leave here! The direction is wrong, Cyrus!
(MORE)
HOLIDAY (CONT'D)
Stop walking TOWARDS the fireball throwing psycho!
Stop walking towards the fireball throwing mentally!
CYRUS
Casey could be in trouble!
Casey might be in trouble!
HOLIDAY
I totally take back the “Whittier’s good for you” thing. You’re CRAZY if you want to go back that way.
I completely take back the “Whittier is good for you” thing. If you want to go back to that direction, you are wrong.
CYRUS
We have to find Casey. Come on!
We have to find Casey. bring it on!
Off-key Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star plays. Casey continues to try to break the door down.
Little Star continues to play. Casey continued to try to break the goal.
CASEY
(grunting, scanning against the door) Really wishing I worked harder in gym class right now. (hurls herself into door with a grunt) And I hate that stupid song! Footsteps approach.
(gu, suck, next to the door) I really hope I work harder in gym class right now. (Gurgle hit the door) I hate that stupid song! The footsteps are approaching.
CASEY (CONT’D)
Who’s there?
Who is there?
CYRUS
(through the door) Casey?
(through the door) Casey?
CASEY
Cyrus?! Oh, thank Yoda! You have to get me out of here!
Cyrus? Oh, thank you Yoda! You have to let me get out of here!
CYRUS
(through the door) There’s a padlock on the door, but it’s... melted. Let me see if I can- (whacks it a few times) Holz...?
(through the door) There’s a padlock on the door, but it’s... melted. Let me see if I can - (several knocks) Holiday...?
HOLIDAY
(through the door) Here, take this chair, put it at a...57 degree angle to the door.
(through the door) Here, pick up the chair and place it at a 57 degree difference from the door.
CASEY
Is she doing math?
Is she doing math?
Is she doing math?
CYRUS
(through the door) Just hang on.
(through the door) Just stick to it.
HOLIDAY
(through the door) Now, hit it right in this spot like-
(through the door) Now, right-click it in this position -
CYRUS
(grunts) We hear a CLANG as the lock falls to the floor.
(grunts) We hear a CLANG as the lock falls to the floor.
(grunts) We hear a CLANG as the lock falls to the floor.
(grunts) We hear a CLANG as the lock falls to the floor.
(grunts) We hear a CLANG as the lock falls to the floor.
(grunts) We hear a CLANG as the lock falls to the floor.
(grunts) We hear a CLANG as the lock falls to the floor.
(grunts) We hear a CLANG as the lock falls to the floor.
(grunts) We hear a CLANG as the lock falls to the floor.
(grunts) We hear a CLANG as the lock falls to the floor.
(grunts) We hear a sound when the lock falls to the floor.
CYRUS (CONT’D)
(through the door) Got the padlock off! Bless your super brain. The door CREAKS open.
(through the door) killed the padlock! Bless your super brain. The door opens with a sound.
CASEY
Okay, first, what are you two doing here??
Okay, first, what are you two doing here?
HOLIDAY
Don’t you mean “Thanks for saving me!”?!
Shouldn’t you say “Thanks for saving me!”? !
CASEY
Magnus is here. He’s looking for you. For both of you.
Magnus is here. He is looking for you two.
HOLIDAY
(stunned) He’s looking for ME?! He knows who I am?!
(Shocked) He is looking for me? ! He knows who I am? !
CASEY
Sort of. He’s looking for a girl connected to Cyrus. He’s dense, but he can still add two and two and get The Four. If he sees you two together...
a little. He is looking for a girl related to Cyrus. Very anxious, but he still has basic logic. If he meets you two together...
CYRUS
Then...we’re toast...!
Then...we’re terrible...!
CASEY
Burnt toast.
The bad is burnt.
We hear Angelica Graves’ Welcome Announcement in the background. Magnus calls out as he RUNS to the entranceway.
We hear Angelica Graves’ welcome speech in the background. Magnus ran and shouted.
MAGNUS
You! Guard! Has anyone suspicious come through these doors?
You! security guard! Is there anyone who can do it?
GERT
No...I mean, there was a girl I didn’t recognize, but she had credentials. She was with that intern. Anders.
No...I mean, there was a girl I didn’t recognize, but she had credentials. She was with the intern. Anders.
MAGNUS
Credentials? She’s someone who works here?
Entry and exit certificate? Who is she working here?
GERT
Madison Murray.
Madison Murray.
Madison Murray.
MAGNUS
Madison Murray is out this week. (into radio) IVAN - Alert 6843G. We are on lockdown. I repeat. Lockdown. (to Gert) No one goes in or out. Especially not out.
Madison Murray is on vacation this week. (Enter Radio) IVAN - Alarm 6843G. We are locking. I repeat. locking. (For Gert) No entry or exit. Especially not allowed to come out.
GERT
Yes, sir.
Yes.
MAGNUS
(menacingly) She’s here. After all this time, one of The Four is here. And there’s no way I’m letting her leave.
(threateningly) she’s here. After so long, one of the four was here. And I can't let her go.
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