TVD 9x07 - The storm before the calm (part 2) Enjoy! =)
Edward arrives at the Lockwood house; the door and windows are broken. Something is very wrong, he knows…
EDWARD: Sheriff?! Sheriff!?... (searches the foyer, the living room, dining room, until he reaches the kitchen… Khuyana and Tyler are lying on the floor in a pool of blood, he drops the bottle of wine he had brought as a thank you gift). Oh, god! Oh, god! (Rushes to their aid, calls 911… Tyler begins to react). It’s okay, help is on the way….
TYLER: (Gains enough strength to get up, sees Khuyana is unresponsive, gives her his blood, she doesn’t respond). Why isn’t this working!?
EDWARD: Let me try, I have medical training… (gives her CPR, after a few attempts he finally gets a heartbeat, the paramedics arrive soon after). Quick, help her!
Cut to - Mystic General Hospital. Edward, Tyler, Bonnie, Damon, Caroline, Stefan, Alaric, Radka and Elena are in the waiting room; Khuyana has been rushed into surgery; Sam is in the O.R with her.
EDWARD: (Takes Tyler aside) I know you are still in shock, but I need you to tell me exactly what happened.
TYLER: All I remember is a bunch of military guys and federal agents barging in… they arrested Matt, knocked him unconscious, then gunshots.
EDWARD: Military and federal agents? That doesn’t make sense, he hasn’t done anything for them to have jurisdiction, and they most definitely wouldn’t shoot without probable cause.
TYLER: With all due respect, but you know it doesn’t work like that.
EDWARD: Well, it should… Listen, I have my people on this; rest assured we will find who is behind this.
TYLER: Thank you for all your help, I know I’ve been a jerk to you, and I’m sorry.
EDWARD: Don’t worry about it, I understand.
Cut to – a secret facility, inside an isolation room. An agent enters Matt’s cell. He looks badly beaten.
FEDERAL AGENT: Donovan… here (hands him a glass of water, he chugs it like his life depended on it). Listen, I’m not like the other guys, but trust me, man, if you don’t give us what we are asking for, this is only going to get worse…
FEDERAL AGENT: Tell me what we need to know, and I’ll tell you where she is.
FEDERAL AGENT: Some advice, you are playing with the big boys now, papa Powell can’t bail you out of this one; so, it’s in your best interest to cooperate… I’ve seen some pretty fucked up shit happen to people that don’t.
MATT: I swear; if you do anything to her…
FEDERAL AGENT: Aw, don’t you get it, Matt? We don’t care. Now, if it’s any motivation, I can tell you she is hanging by a thread, but if you give us what we want, I promise she’ll be just fine.
FEDERAL AGENT: You’re not very bright, are you? It’s no wonder our police force is at an ultimate crisis, pretty much anyone can qualify to become an officer. But I have to give it to you, you have some balls to be gambling with your wife’s life…
MATT: Please, I swear, I don’t know what you are talking about!
FEDERAL AGENT: Don’t insult my intelligence, Sheriff. If you don’t want to cooperate, that’s your choice; and you will suffer the consequences, but don’t try to play dumb with us. So, once again, where is the bunker’s location and where are the devices?
MATT: Fine, fine… the devices and the bunker’s location coordinates are at my house, in my bedroom’s safe, inside the closet; the combination is 235689.
FEDERAL AGENT: (He walks out of the cell, makes a phone call, comes back a few minutes later). You know, I’m the nice one, and yet you’ve managed to piss me off (hits him, then kneels to whisper). I’ll let you in on a little secret, when we went to get you, we shot your wife and friend on the spot, no questions asked; but somehow, they survived. Your friend made a full recovery, guessing he’s one of those supernatural freaks; and your wife is in surgery as we speak… takes a one-second phone call to make sure she doesn’t come out alive (stands up, kicks him). Welcome to the big leagues, Donovan.
MATT: (As the agent is about to leave) Wait…
Cut to – Mystic General Hospital. Sam comes out of the OR.
SAM: It was a complicated surgery, and she’s still in a delicate condition, but we are confident she will pull through.
EDWARD: Thank god. (To the gang) I’ve talked to my contacts at the agency and the military, they are definitely not involved; I have my people processing the scene, tracing any evidence that can lead us to the Sheriff and whoever is behind this.
TYLER: I saw them, they were wearing uniforms…
EDWARD: You can get anything on the internet nowadays; I’m sure they were fake.
ALARIC: But why come after Matt, and role-play to be the government?
EDWARD: I don’t know, but my team is the best in the field, and I know people in very high places; we will get to the bottom of this, all I ask is that you are patient. In the meantime, take care of Mrs. Donovan, and stay alert. I’m on call 24/7 for whatever you need. I have to go now; Mrs. Donovan’s medical treatment and accommodations have been taken care of; she is in the best hands.
BONNIE: Thank you, Mayor, for this; and that other thing…
EDWARD: Please, Ms. Bennett, call me Edward; and no thanks are required. The Sheriff is not only a fellow colleague; he is a friend. As for the other thing, it was the least I could do. I’d love to be able to stay longer, but I really must go; it was a pleasure seeing you again (kisses her hand, blushes), we will be in touch (leaves).
TYLER: Listen, guys, why don’t you go home and rest. I’ll stay with Khuyana and call you with updates.
SAM: I’ll be here making rounds, so don’t worry.
ELENA: And I’ll stay with Sam.
ELENA: Yes, Care, go; we will keep you posted.
Cut to – The Mayor’s house; the Madame, the Strange Man, and Edward talking.
STRANGE MAN: I thought you said Darius’s groupies had been taken care of.
EDWARD: They have, this is someone else.
THE MADAME: I’m getting very irritated with all of this.
EDWARD: (Looking quite irritated himself) Well so am I!… I don’t like unexpected surprises.
STRANGE MAN: And we are positive Ms. Bennett contained Darius? Maybe he’s still playing mind games…
THE MADAME: With her power, that would be close to impossible, dear. I’m more inclined to think this is someone that wants to sabotage the order, to impose their own...
STRANGE MAN: Do you think it’s an inside job?
EDWARD: Might be; with Darius’s revolution the society has been divided.
THE MADAME: With that type of manpower and armory, it has to be someone very high up the food chain.
EDWARD: And that reduces our suspect list considerably (lights a cigarette).
THE MADAME: I didn't know you smoked, love...
Cut to – The Salvatore house living room.
BONNIE: I’ve tried everything, a locator spell, psychic reach, nothing… I can’t even sense him… it’s like Matt fell off the radar completely.
CAROLINE: What should we do? We have to find him…
ALARIC: There is nothing more we can do… the Mayor has his whole team looking, even brought in secret service, military, special agents, pretty much every heavyweight there is; I think they are our best shot at finding Matt.
CAROLINE: This is so frustrating!
RADKA: I’m sure they will find him; it’s what they do. Right?
DAMON: What are we, brainwashed or something?! We can’t trust the government to take care of this.
ALARIC: I’m not saying we should trust them; I’m saying, they are our only option, Damon.
BONNIE: No, they're not, Ric. I’m sure this has something to do with that bunker, and why Matt was kept there. So, I think we should ask the man that lured him there…
BONNIE: I can handle him.
CAROLINE: Are you insane, Bonnie? There is no way in hell we’re letting you go near that psycho again!
BONNIE: Care, I’m stronger than him, and he is trapped in my illusion; I have absolute control. Sorry, but this is my decision; I’m doing this.
DAMON: Fine, Bon, but I’m doing this with you, and that’s my decision.
CAROLINE: And so am I; we respect your decision; you have to respect ours.
BONNIE: You two are so stubborn!
DAMON: The pot calling the kettle black…
ALARIC: Guys, please, let’s just wait and see if they find him; we don’t need to put anyone at risk.
STEFAN: I agree; if they don’t find him in a day or two, we’ll take it from there.
BONNIE: They shot Tyler and Khuyana like it was nothing, who knows what they’ll do to Matt, we can’t wait.
DAMON: What’s the game plan, Bon?
BONNIE: We go into the illusion, twirl with his mind, find out what he knows… that’s all I got for now.
ALARIC: Okay, since you’re gonna do this regardless of what we say; we should at least get Danae and that Madame lady to help.
BONNIE: Danae and Klaus went back to New Orleans; I think she’s had enough of her brother, so let’s leave her out of this one.
DAMON: But we could use Vampirella's help, Bon; she can be ruthless when it comes to getting people to spill the beans.
BONNIE: She can be ruthless, period. If she’s game, we’ll definitely bring her along. If not for us, I’m sure she’ll do it for the Mayor.
KATHERINE: (Who has, once again, sneaked in on their conversation). I’m happy to help too…
CAROLINE: Seriously?! You’re still here?!
KATHERINE: I told you, Blondie, it takes time to pack. You know, I’ve always had a soft spot for Matty blue eyes, so if you want my help, I’m in.
DAMON: (Sarcastically) Aw, how sweet of you, Kitty Kat, but no thanks.
BONNIE: Actually, she can help.
BONNIE: With what she does best.
KATHERINE: Well, second best, unless this mission of yours requires a sexual encounter…
BONNIE: (Rolls her eyes, yet can’t help but smirk) It doesn’t. All you have to do is be yourself.
KATHERINE: Well, that is my area of expertise (winks).
CAROLINE: Uhm, and how is that going to help? And, I can be a bitch too, so I don’t see the added value.
BONNIE: You can try, but it’s impossible to hate you, Care. On the other hand, that comes naturally to her; she can help us drive Darius to his breaking point, and that’s gonna make it easier to get the information we need.
KATHERINE: Once again, Barbie, my talents succeed yours…
STEFAN: Wait, where is Darius exactly? I get really confused with the psychic stuff.
BONNIE: He’s locked up in that bunker; Edward let us keep him there.
STEFAN: And you’re sure it’s safe to go back there? I mean...
BONNIE: We’ll be fine, Stefan, it’s under the Mayor’s control now.
CAROLINE: Hey, come here. (Takes Stefan aside) Listen, I know you wanted to talk, and we will, I promise; let us find Matt, and I swear we’ll go to our spot and talk as long as you want; okay?
STEFAN: Just be careful, Care; and help Damon keep an eye on Bonnie; I know she is strong, but that psycho is resourceful and obsessed with her.
STEFAN: I hate that I can’t be more useful.
CAROLINE: Hey, don’t say that; you are; if it weren’t for you, I’d probably be crazy by now. I love you (kisses him)
BONNIE: (To Damon, also on the side) You know, you don’t have to see him again, I can do this alone.
DAMON: I know you can, but we are a team, so you’re stuck with me.
BONNIE: (Smiles and teases) And you’re stuck with me too…
DAMON: (Smirks) Can’t think of anything better than that… (kisses her).
BONNIE: Once we find Matt, and everything is back to normal, we are definitely taking some time off.
DAMON: I’m already packed (kisses her again).
KATHERINE: (Looking at both couples) Okay, enough with the puppy love, can we go now?
BONNIE: Yep, let’s go. I’ll call the Madame lady on our way there. (Bonnie, Damon, Caroline, and Katherine leave).
Cut to – Mystic General. Matt runs in.
MATT: (Desperate) Where is she!? How is she!?
TYLER: (Shocked to see him) Man, thank god! (Hugs him) Don’t worry, she’s fine; she’s in recovery. What happened? (Sees he has been beaten) What did they do to you?!
MATT: I’m fine; they got the wrong guy; once they figured that out, they let me go. I need to see her...
TYLER: Sure; she’s in room 302. (Matt rushes to see Khuyana; Tyler takes out his phone and calls Bonnie... goes straight to voice message; then Caroline... voice message; then Alaric).
ALARIC: Tyler, is everything okay? How is Khuyana?
TYLER: She’s stable, but that’s not why I’m calling; Matt’s here.
ALARIC: (In shock) What?! I’ mean, that’s great! But, what the hell happened? Is he alright?
TYLER: He’s beaten up, but he’ll be okay, I hope. Don’t know what happened, we couldn’t talk, he ran in to see Khuyana. All he told me was that they figured out they got the wrong guy, and let him go.
ALARIC: That’s strange... Listen, I have to call Bonnie, I’ll call you back (hangs up).
Cut to -the Salvatore living room.
ALARIC: Matt is back, he’s at the hospital. Call Caroline, I’ll call Bonnie.
STEFAN: (As he is dialing) Is he okay?
ALARIC: (Also dialing). He’s beat up, but Tyler says he’s fine.
STEFAN: Voice message... probably ran out of battery.
ALARIC: Typical! Well... guess Bonnie did too (hangs up).
STEFAN: Let me try Damon... ( as he is dialing, Damon, Bonnie, Caroline and Katherine, come through the door).
KATHERINE: Well, that was the shortest mission ever!
ALARIC: Guys, Matt is back!
BONNIE: We know. When we were driving to the bunker, I suddenly sensed him again. We were gonna call you but our phones are dead. He’s at the hospital. We need to go see him.
ALARIC: Yes; let’s go. Rad, can you stay here with the girls?
RADKA: Sure; call me if you need anything.
ALARIC: Will do. (Kisses her; as they are heading out, he turns to Caroline, Damon, and Bonnie...) And, guys, please, charge your damn phones!
Cut to – The Mayor’s house. Edward on the phone with Tyler.
EDWARD: ... I’m glad he’s okay. I’ll go see him first thing tomorrow morning (hangs up).
THE STRANGE MAN: They let him go? Just like that? I doubt it.
EDWARD: That is obvious. I’m certain he had to give them something in return, and we all know what that is… We need to move fast.
THE MADAME: (Using her mental powers to appear as Edward’s dead mother) My darling, I think it’s time to put your pride aside; you need to call your father...
Cut to – Mystic General. The gang arrives to see Matt.
CAROLINE: Elena, how is he?!
ELENA: He’s okay. Sam treated his wounds, he’s inside with Khuyana.
ELENA: All he told us was that they let him go after they realized he wasn’t the guy they were looking for.
TYLER: I’ll go get him so you can talk to him; but, once you do, I think we need to leave, let him be with his wife.
CAROLINE: Yes, sure. (Tyler goes to get Matt, after a few minutes he comes out; Caroline runs to hug him) Matt! How are you? How is she?!...
MATT: I’m fine, Care, and so is she. Thanks for being here for her.
MATT: (Turns to Bonnie) Bon... (hugs her really tight) Are you okay?
BONNIE: I’m the one that should be asking you that…
MATT: Not after everything you went through. Really, how are you?
BONNIE: I’m fine, and happy to see you, is what I am.
MATT: (Smiles, hugs her even tighter, tears rolling down his cheeks). Bon…
BONNIE: (Consoling him) It’s okay, it’s okay… it’s over.
MATT: (After a few minutes of venting) Why did we ever come back to this place?
BONNIE: (Grabs him by his cheeks, and looks tenderly into his eyes) Cause it’s our home…
Cut to – a secret facility, inside a very high-tech looking office. A man is sitting in front of surveillance monitors; live footage from the gang at the hospital, the Salvatore house, the Mayor’s house, the Lockwood house, the bunker. The man gets a call, he picks up…
TVD 9x08 (part 1) coming next! Hope you stop by, read and enjoy! =)
