Charlie and Meg eat their evening meal. Charlie studies his
mom as he chews his food.
CHARLIE
Been a year since Dad died.
MEG
Seems like it's been even longer.
CHARLIE
Think you might ever remarry?
Things are suddenly awkward.
MEG
What on earth made you ask that?
CHARLIE
Nothing. I mean, I miss him a ton.
I used to talk to him all the time,
but it seems like I'm doing less
and less of that. I'm making
friends now and they help keep me
focused on other things. But it's
not the same for you and so I was
just curious whether it ever
crossed your mind.
MEG
To be honest, no. Just not sure the
time is right. For me or you.
CHARLIE
I think Dad would want you to. He
would want you to be happy.
(beat)
I want you to be happy.
Meg dabs at a tear in the corner of her eye.
MEG
That's so sweet of you, bud. It
really means a great deal to--
CHARLIE
Ah, geez, mom. You're not going to
cry, are you?
An eye roll. Meg can't help but smile through the tears.
The doorbell CHIMES.
CHARLIE (CONT’D)
I got it. The team is coming over.
Calista has some surprise for us.
MEG
Kevin coming, too?
Charlie nods as he goes to the door.
CHARLIE
Just call him 'Killer', okay?
Meg quickly checks her hair in the mirror and turns
expectantly as Charlie opens the door. Everyone except
Calista and Killer come in.
IZZY
Hey. Calista is right behind us.
MEG
What about Kev-- Killer?
SNACKS
Parking his car.
Calista flings the door open and waltzes in. She holds
something large, square and flat with a white sheet over it.
CHARLIE
What is that?
CALISTA
Keep your underwear on, sailor.
Charlie examines his pants as Meg motions her to the dining
room table to place the object just as Killer enters.
KILLER
Am I in time? Don't want to miss
the big reveal.
CALISTA
Just in time. I'm so excited!
Meg gives Killer a hug as everyone gathers around the table.
CALISTA (CONT’D)
Ok. Ok. I've worked really hard on
this, and it may still need a
little fine tuning, but I think
we'll be able to use this to
prepare. Everyone ready?
Everyone nods in anticipation. What could this be? Calista
carefully raises the sheet with Izzy's help.
OOOH'S and AAAH'S quickly fill the room. Calista is beside
herself with pride.
It's a full mock layout of the farm, all carefully crafted to
the exact specifications from Trekkie's drone video. Amazing
is not the word.
The road by the barn. A barn and a pen on one corner. A toy
hog sits inside the pen. Army men represent the pig's guards.
Inside the calf pen, baby calves.
KILLER
Calista, this is incredible. How in
the world did you do this?
CALISTA
Just something I'm good at, I
guess. I want to be a set designer
in Hollywood one day.
TOOTS
Girl, this is off the rails.
CALISTA
(beaming)
Think we can use this?
KILLER
Absolutely. In fact, I’ve been
giving this a lot of thought, so
let's walk through the plans.
Killer points repeatedly to the map as the team huddles up.
He's very animated, and the kids have his full attention.
The team circles around Killer.
KILLER
Five days. We're almost there.
Let's hit the training hard today,
because we won't be able to train
during the school week.
SERIES OF SHOTS:
-- The team runs around hay bales on the ground.
-- Trekkie flies his drone over the team, making sure to keep
them focused on his laptop.
-- Toots and Emo practice their firecracker tosses.
-- Charlie cuts a chain with a small bolt-cutter.
-- Calista and Izzy coax a cow into a trailer with some
straw. Once the cow is in the trailer everyone leaps in the
back of pickup attached to the trailer as Killer times them.
-- Excited high fives as Killer gives them a thumbs up.
Killer hands out small devices to each team member.
KILLER
These are wireless communication
devices. You'll wear these during
the mission so we can communicate
with each other.
Killer straps one on himself, then puts one on Charlie.
KILLER (CONT’D)
Testing, testing, you read me?
Charlie faces lights up.
CHARLIE (RADIO)
Roger that.
(to the others)
This is so cool.
But not everything is so cool at the moment.
In heavy brush on one side of Emo's farm, Hobbit gets video
on his phone of Killer passing out the radio gear. Goth Geek,
bored, leans against a tree. Plays a video game on his phone.
GOTH GEEK
Killer’s helping them?
HOBBIT
I don’t get it. Those guys have
zero chance of winning the
Challenge. I don't know why
Principal Duggan is out to get
these guys. It's much more fun when
we're the ones doing the hazing.
GOTH GEEK
Maybe so... but he's still going to
want to know about this.
They disappear into the bushes. Squeal Team Six continues
with their training on the radios.
Killer looks over papers. Duggan knocks and steps inside.
Killer watches with disinterest as Duggan prowls around the
room, like a lion stalking its dinner. Finally:
PRINCIPAL DUGGAN
Have a good weekend? Do anything
interesting?
KILLER
You never were good at small talk.
PRINCIPAL DUGGAN
I told you to stay away from these
kids and the Challenge, but you
couldn't help yourself, could you?
Duggan holds out his phone and shows Killer the video taken
by Goth Geek.
KILLER
You couldn't help but have the Jets
do your dirty work for you. You're
a pathetic jerk. And you instructed
the Jets to attack Snacks. So
you’re a jerk and a loser.
It's tense. Resentment seeths through both of them.
PRINCIPAL DUGGAN
Leave your keys and badge with
April. You're fired.
Killer chews a little harder on his cigar as Duggan leaves.
The team stands around Charlie's locker, chatting. Everyone
is in an upbeat mood.
Charlie spots Killer walking down the hallway, a large box in
his hands and a scowl on his face.
CHARLIE
Hey! What's going on?
KILLER
Go away.
CHARLIE
Go away? What's the big deal?
KILLER
I knew I shouldn't have gotten
involved. Always go with your first
instinct. But I got myself suckered
into it because of your dad and now
I'm out of a job. So thanks a lot.
(As he walks off)
You're on your own with the
Challenge. Good luck with that.
IZZY
Wait! You can't just walk away!
KILLER
Oh, yeah? Watch this.
And they do, watching as he marches down the hall. Suddenly
Charlie gathers up his nerve for one last desperate salvo:
CHARLIE
You coward! I can't believe you
ever got to be a Seal!
Killer stops. He drops the box on the floor. Hard. No regard
for the contents.
He slowly walks to the team. Everyone gathers behind Charlie.
KILLER
What did you say?
CHARLIE
You heard me. I thought Navy Seals
were all about commitment to the
team. Leave no one behind. But you
run into one obstacle and you turn
tail and run. My dad abandoned me
when I needed him most. Now you're
going to do it too.
KILLER
It's not the same! You cost me my
job, you little fart!
CHARLIE
You knew the danger going in.
Besides, you said it yourself. The
job sucks. Now you have an
opportunity to find a real job.
The two study each other. The tension hangs in the air.
Charlie finally breaks the lingering silence:
CHARLIE (CONT’D)
I'll make you a deal. Stick with
us, and I'll have my mom talk with
the Sheriff about a job.
Killer's eyes narrow slightly at that. He considers it, then:
KILLER
Here's my deal. I'll give you a
mission. If you pull it off, I stay
on. If not, the Challenge is off.
Charlie looks to the rest of the team. By their facial
expressions and body language, they're all in.
CHARLIE
What do we have to do?
— ⑧
INT. CHARLIE'S RESIDENCE - DINING ROOM - NIGHT
Charlie and Meg eat their evening meal. Charlie studies his
mom as he chews his food.
CHARLIE
Been a year since Dad died.
MEG
Seems like it's been even longer.
CHARLIE
Think you might ever remarry?
Things are suddenly awkward.
MEG
What on earth made you ask that?
CHARLIE
Nothing. I mean, I miss him a ton.
I used to talk to him all the time,
but it seems like I'm doing less
and less of that. I'm making
friends now and they help keep me
focused on other things. But it's
not the same for you and so I was
just curious whether it ever
crossed your mind.
MEG
To be honest, no. Just not sure the
time is right. For me or you.
CHARLIE
I think Dad would want you to. He
would want you to be happy.
(beat)
I want you to be happy.
Meg dabs at a tear in the corner of her eye.
MEG
That's so sweet of you, bud. It
really means a great deal to--
CHARLIE
Ah, geez, mom. You're not going to
cry, are you?
An eye roll. Meg can't help but smile through the tears.
The doorbell CHIMES.
CHARLIE (CONT’D)
I got it. The team is coming over.
Calista has some surprise for us.
MEG
Kevin coming, too?
Charlie nods as he goes to the door.
CHARLIE
Just call him 'Killer', okay?
Meg quickly checks her hair in the mirror and turns
expectantly as Charlie opens the door. Everyone except
Calista and Killer come in.
IZZY
Hey. Calista is right behind us.
MEG
What about Kev-- Killer?
SNACKS
Parking his car.
Calista flings the door open and waltzes in. She holds
something large, square and flat with a white sheet over it.
CHARLIE
What is that?
CALISTA
Keep your underwear on, sailor.
Charlie examines his pants as Meg motions her to the dining
room table to place the object just as Killer enters.
KILLER
Am I in time? Don't want to miss
the big reveal.
CALISTA
Just in time. I'm so excited!
Meg gives Killer a hug as everyone gathers around the table.
CALISTA (CONT’D)
Ok. Ok. I've worked really hard on
this, and it may still need a
little fine tuning, but I think
we'll be able to use this to
prepare. Everyone ready?
Everyone nods in anticipation. What could this be? Calista
carefully raises the sheet with Izzy's help.
OOOH'S and AAAH'S quickly fill the room. Calista is beside
herself with pride.
It's a full mock layout of the farm, all carefully crafted to
the exact specifications from Trekkie's drone video. Amazing
is not the word.
The road by the barn. A barn and a pen on one corner. A toy
hog sits inside the pen. Army men represent the pig's guards.
Inside the calf pen, baby calves.
KILLER
Calista, this is incredible. How in
the world did you do this?
CALISTA
Just something I'm good at, I
guess. I want to be a set designer
in Hollywood one day.
TOOTS
Girl, this is off the rails.
CALISTA
(beaming)
Think we can use this?
KILLER
Absolutely. In fact, I’ve been
giving this a lot of thought, so
let's walk through the plans.
Killer points repeatedly to the map as the team huddles up.
He's very animated, and the kids have his full attention.
EXT. EMO'S FARM - DAY
The team circles around Killer.
KILLER
Five days. We're almost there.
Let's hit the training hard today,
because we won't be able to train
during the school week.
SERIES OF SHOTS:
-- The team runs around hay bales on the ground.
-- Trekkie flies his drone over the team, making sure to keep
them focused on his laptop.
-- Toots and Emo practice their firecracker tosses.
-- Charlie cuts a chain with a small bolt-cutter.
-- Calista and Izzy coax a cow into a trailer with some
straw. Once the cow is in the trailer everyone leaps in the
back of pickup attached to the trailer as Killer times them.
-- Excited high fives as Killer gives them a thumbs up.
EXT. FARM - DAY
Killer hands out small devices to each team member.
KILLER
These are wireless communication
devices. You'll wear these during
the mission so we can communicate
with each other.
Killer straps one on himself, then puts one on Charlie.
KILLER (CONT’D)
Testing, testing, you read me?
Charlie faces lights up.
CHARLIE (RADIO)
Roger that.
(to the others)
This is so cool.
But not everything is so cool at the moment.
EXT. EMO'S FARM - WOODS
In heavy brush on one side of Emo's farm, Hobbit gets video
on his phone of Killer passing out the radio gear. Goth Geek,
bored, leans against a tree. Plays a video game on his phone.
GOTH GEEK
Killer’s helping them?
HOBBIT
I don’t get it. Those guys have
zero chance of winning the
Challenge. I don't know why
Principal Duggan is out to get
these guys. It's much more fun when
we're the ones doing the hazing.
GOTH GEEK
Maybe so... but he's still going to
want to know about this.
They disappear into the bushes. Squeal Team Six continues
with their training on the radios.
INT. HIGH SCHOOL - SECURITY OFFICE - DAY
Killer looks over papers. Duggan knocks and steps inside.
Killer watches with disinterest as Duggan prowls around the
room, like a lion stalking its dinner. Finally:
PRINCIPAL DUGGAN
Have a good weekend? Do anything
interesting?
KILLER
You never were good at small talk.
PRINCIPAL DUGGAN
I told you to stay away from these
kids and the Challenge, but you
couldn't help yourself, could you?
Duggan holds out his phone and shows Killer the video taken
by Goth Geek.
KILLER
You couldn't help but have the Jets
do your dirty work for you. You're
a pathetic jerk. And you instructed
the Jets to attack Snacks. So
you’re a jerk and a loser.
It's tense. Resentment seeths through both of them.
PRINCIPAL DUGGAN
Leave your keys and badge with
April. You're fired.
Killer chews a little harder on his cigar as Duggan leaves.
INT. HIGH SCHOOL - LOCKERS - DAY
The team stands around Charlie's locker, chatting. Everyone
is in an upbeat mood.
Charlie spots Killer walking down the hallway, a large box in
his hands and a scowl on his face.
CHARLIE
Hey! What's going on?
KILLER
Go away.
CHARLIE
Go away? What's the big deal?
KILLER
I knew I shouldn't have gotten
involved. Always go with your first
instinct. But I got myself suckered
into it because of your dad and now
I'm out of a job. So thanks a lot.
(As he walks off)
You're on your own with the
Challenge. Good luck with that.
IZZY
Wait! You can't just walk away!
KILLER
Oh, yeah? Watch this.
And they do, watching as he marches down the hall. Suddenly
Charlie gathers up his nerve for one last desperate salvo:
CHARLIE
You coward! I can't believe you
ever got to be a Seal!
Killer stops. He drops the box on the floor. Hard. No regard
for the contents.
He slowly walks to the team. Everyone gathers behind Charlie.
KILLER
What did you say?
CHARLIE
You heard me. I thought Navy Seals
were all about commitment to the
team. Leave no one behind. But you
run into one obstacle and you turn
tail and run. My dad abandoned me
when I needed him most. Now you're
going to do it too.
KILLER
It's not the same! You cost me my
job, you little fart!
CHARLIE
You knew the danger going in.
Besides, you said it yourself. The
job sucks. Now you have an
opportunity to find a real job.
The two study each other. The tension hangs in the air.
Charlie finally breaks the lingering silence:
CHARLIE (CONT’D)
I'll make you a deal. Stick with
us, and I'll have my mom talk with
the Sheriff about a job.
Killer's eyes narrow slightly at that. He considers it, then:
KILLER
Here's my deal. I'll give you a
mission. If you pull it off, I stay
on. If not, the Challenge is off.
Charlie looks to the rest of the team. By their facial
expressions and body language, they're all in.
CHARLIE
What do we have to do?