ACT ONE
FADE IN
EXT. UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICE - DAY
Police officers are crouching behind a variety of vehicles
which surround the office.
MICHAEL KNIGHT
in the Knight 2000, driving slowly right up to the police
barricades until he reaches the S.W.A.T. team Leader.
S.W.A.T. LEADER
(into megaphone)
We're working on your demands right
now! But we need more time!
(aside, to aide)
What's going on downtown? What are
we supposed to do? I can't string
these clowns along all day! I need
help!
MICHAEL
Ah, excuse me, Captain....
The S.W.A.T. Leader turns, looks at Michael as if he and the
car had just parachuted down from Mars.
S.W.A.T. LEADER
What's your problem?
MICHAEL
It's very simple...
(pointing to
the office)
One of the clerks in there is a
witness in a big case we're handling.
She's late for a deposition.
S.W.A.T. LEADER
Are you crazy? Look what's going on
here! I got no time for lawyers!
MICHAEL
(pleasant)
In all honesty, neither do I...I'm
just a legman. Tell me, do you have
any idea when the hostages will be
freed?
S.W.A.T. LEADER
Are you kidding? A couple of kooks
freaked out and decided to collect
all their benefits at once. It
could be hours...days...
(to aide)
Who is this guy? Where did he come
from?
MICHAEL
I don't think we can wait that
long. Thanks for your time.
INT. K.I.T.T.
Michael hits controls on his dashboard.
MICHAEL
Kitt. Give me a read-out on the
activity inside.
K.I.T.T.
Ten-four, skipper.
MICHAEL
And knock off the cop act, will ya?
K.I.T.T.
Roger -- check the CRT.
INSERT OF SCREEN
showing the relative positions of the hostages and the
baddies.
MICHAEL
Looks possible.
Michael turns. The S.W.A.T. Leader is banging on the window.
S.W.A.T. LEADER
Get this thing out of here!
MICHAEL
(smiling)
Right away, officer.
He hits the gas.
THE SCENE
The Knight 2000 roars straight for the front door of the
office.
INT. OFFICE
The Knight 2000 smashes through the door. Glass flies as
K.I.T.T. pins the gunmen against one wall, separating them
from the hostages. A beat. Michael gets out of the car,
coughs a bit.
MICHAEL
Freeze, or I'll laser your balls off.
The dazed gunmen freeze as Michael quickly collects their
weapons then turns and looks around the assorted hostages.
MICHAEL
Miss Marsha Laden?
MARSHA
Uh...that is...who...I...am...me...
right!
In the b.g., the S.W.A.T. team enters as dramatically as
possible.
MICHAEL
(casual)
I'm Michael Knight. The Foundation
asked me to drive you down to the
courthouse.
(to the S.W.A.T.
Captain)
They're all yours, Captain.
He gallantly opens the passenger door for her as the
S.W.A.T. team cuffs the stunned heavies...then watches
astonished as Michael backs out of the building...drives
away.
OMITTED
INT. FANCY RESTAURANT - DAY
where Devon is seated alone in a corner booth enjoying a
sumptuous lunch as Michael enters, crosses to him and sits.
DEVON
What a delightfully unwelcome
surprise.
MICHAEL
The office told me I'd find you here.
DEVON
How very thoughtful of them.
He beckons to the waiter who approaches.
DEVON
(continuing)
Well, as long as you're here would
you like to order something?
The waiter offers the menu which Michael waves away.
MICHAEL
Let me have a cheeseburger with
onions, double order of fries and a
Coke.
The waiter and Devon exchange looks of sheer disgust.
MICHAEL
If you can't handle it, there's a
take-out joint right across the
street.
The waiter, miffed, nods and exits as Devon resumes his
lunch.
MICHAEL
What's that?
DEVON
Saltimbocca. It's a delicate
Northern Italian veal dish, that has
been rendered comatose by the mere
thought of your order.
MICHAEL
I'm not a fussy eater, I guess.
DEVON
You're so right. Well, what is it
you wished to see me about so
urgently.
Michael, who is eating a roll, mumbles.
DEVON
No, let me guess. You've done
something to the car.
Michael shakes his head, no.
DEVON
You're in some kind of trouble and
you want me to pull the appropriate
strings to....
Michael violently shakes his head, no. He's trying hard to
swallow.
DEVON
Well, spit it out, man.
Michael puts a napkin up to his mouth.
DEVON
Not the food! The request!
Michael swallows.
MICHAEL
I'm really beat, you know.
DEVON
I wouldn't doubt it. Especially
after seeing your performance on the
news today. Can't you ever do
anything simply?
MICHAEL
Kitt and I made it as simple as
possible. Nobody got hurt, and
those cops would have fooled around
with that mess for the rest of the
day. Anyway, what I wanted to tell
you is that I want a vacation.
A slow grin grows on Devon's face...he can't hide his
happiness.
DEVON
A vacation. What a thoroughly
brilliant concept. Do you have a
destination in mind?
MICHAEL
I thought I'd go do some rock
climbing.
DEVON
I hear the Himalayas are charming
this time of year. Would you like
to use my travel agent?
MICHAEL
I really wasn't thinking quite that
big.
DEVON
I see.
MICHAEL
Anyway, I won't be gone too long.
DEVON
(disappointed)
Don't push yourself on my account,
dear boy. I'd really hate for you
to burn out too quickly.
MICHAEL
I'll bet.
The waiter arrives with his food and shoves it in front of
him. Michael piles in with gusto as Devon looks on in
disgust.
EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY - STOCK
Michael and K.I.T.T. drives through the beautiful Northern
California scenery.
INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY
Michael is arched over both seats as K.I.T.T. drives on
automatic.
K.I.T.T.
Oshkosh.
MICHAEL
(thinking)
Oklahoma.
K.I.T.T.
Wrong. We're only using place names
with both a double vowel and a
double consonant. Oklahoma has two
sets of double vowels but no double
consonant. Now, if you'd said....
MICHAEL
Kitt!
K.I.T.T.
Yes?
MICHAEL
Shut up.
K.I.T.T.
It was your idea to play. A
somewhat frivolous pastime anyway
when you could be briefing me on our
mission instead.
MICHAEL
We're not on a mission. We're on a
vacation.
K.I.T.T.
(searches banks)
What's a vacation?
MICHAEL
It's kind of an interlude. So you
can relax, clear your head.
K.I.T.T.
I see. But to what purpose?
MICHAEL
Like I said. To relax.
K.I.T.T.
What does relax mean?
MICHAEL
(groping)
It's like when I put you into
neutral.
K.I.T.T.
Oh. How very unproductive.
MICHAEL
Not for people, it isn't. Now me,
I'm going rock climbing.
K.I.T.T.
Why? What happens when you get to
the top of whatever it is you're
climbing?
MICHAEL
Nothing.
K.I.T.T.
Then why climb it?
MICHAEL
Because it's there.
K.I.T.T.
I see. Well, I suppose that makes
about as much sense as word games.
MICHAEL
Good. I'm glad you can understand
it.
K.I.T.T.
Not really. After all, word games
don't attempt to defy the laws of
gravity -- an activity which could
easily get you killed or seriously
injured.
MICHAEL
(kiddingly)
I didn't know you cared.
K.I.T.T.
Of course I care. After all, that's
the way I was programmed, isn't it?
As Michael reacts:
OMITTED
EXT. WHITE ROCK - DAY - ESTABLISHING SHOT
A charming, small town less dedicated to tourism than to
being comfortable. There is a jail, a bar, a general store,
an inn, etc.
THE TRANS AM
pulls up in front of the White Rock General Store, and
Michael gets out.
INT. WHITE ROCK GENERAL STORE - DAY
Sherry Benson -- early twenties, a natural beauty, is
absorbed in tying a homemade fishing fly...it's delicate
work and she doesn't look up when....
Michael enters and walks to the counter.
SHERRY
The nightcrawlers are in the refrig-
erator next to the fudgsicles. And
the meal worms are on the counter.
You can pay me later, Clayton.
MICHAEL
Who's Clayton and what's a night-
crawler?
Sherry looks up startled...first by the voice, then by the
man.
SHERRY
A worm. Not Clayton, he's an old
man that picks up his bait everyday
around this time. A nightcrawler is
a worm.
MICHAEL
(smiling)
I see.
SHERRY
I guess you're not a fisherman.
MICHAEL
No, it's always seemed kind of
boring to me. I came to climb...
(kidding)
...but I've been known to get hooked
on new things.
Sherry laughs nervously. They like each other.
SHERRY
Is there something I can help you
with?
MICHAEL
The sign said homemade hamburgers.
I could go for one with everything
on it...everything but the night-
crawlers.
Davey, a ten-year-old contemporary Huck Finn, rushes into
the store.
DAVEY
(interrupting)
Sis! You gotta come out front and
see this car, it's....
MICHAEL
Mine. You like it, huh?
DAVEY
Like it? You gotta be kidding?
MICHAEL
Well, hang in until I eat and I'll
take you for a ride.
DAVEY
Wow! No kidding?
SHERRY
(to Michael)
How do you want that cooked?
MICHAEL
Medium.
SHERRY
Anything else?
MICHAEL
French fries, well done, please.
SHERRY
Anything else?
MICHAEL
Some meaningful conversation?
SHERRY
Rare!
SCREEN FLIP TO
EXT. GENERAL STORE - DAY
Davey follows Michael out of the store.
MICHAEL
Does your sister have a steady
boyfriend?
DAVEY
Don't know.
(refering
to car)
She's beautiful.
MICHAEL
(refering to
Sherry)
I noticed.
DAVEY
Fantastic body.
MICHAEL
I noticed. You ready to go?
DAVEY
You betcha!
They climb into the Trans Am.
CUT TO
EXT. MAIN STREET - DAY
The Trans Am cruises the main drag.
INT. CAR - DAY
Davey rides shotgun. He proudly waves to everyone he knows.
DAVEY
(seeing something)
Hey, stop over there. I mean if
it's okay with you.
MICHAEL
How 'bout if I drop you off? I'm
anxious to get settled and check out
White Rock Mountain.
DAVEY
Sure. I just want Donny Spencer to
see me get out of this car. He
thinks he's so hot 'cause of his
brother's dumb pickup.
Michael laughs and pulls up next to Donny's brother's
pickup. Davey gets out of the car like a tough guy.
DAVEY
(to Michael)
Catch ya later, okay?
MICHAEL
It's a deal.
EXT. TRANS AM - DAY
K.I.T.T. kicks a little dust in Donny's face as Michael takes
off leaving Davey with Big Donny, a twelve-year-old bully.
INT. CAR - DAY
Michael stops at the only traffic signal in town and glances
in his rearview mirror.
INSERT - REARVIEW MIRROR
Big Donny Spencer pushes Davey to the ground and jumps on
him.
EXT. THE TRANS AM - DAY
runs the red light...makes a U-turn in the middle of the
street...reruns the red light and heads for Davey, passing
the town's only police car.
THE POLICE CAR
also makes a U-turn and follows with his red lights on.
MICHAEL
jumps out of the car and pulls Big Donny off Davey, then
pushes the still swinging Davey back.
DAVEY
He said your car was dumb.
MICHAEL
So why all the excitement? If the car
doesn't mind, it's not your problem.
ANGLE ON THE SHERIFF
as he gets out of his car. He starts to write up Michael's
ticket, paying no attention to the other goings on.
BACK TO SCENE
as Michael, still holding Big Donny, leaning on the pickup,
is confronted by Big Donny's big brother, Big Lonny.
BIG LONNY
(coming out
of nowhere)
The only thing worse than leaning on
my truck is touching my little
brother.
Michael puts on his most friendly face and gently releases
Big Donny.
MICHAEL
Sorry, I was just trying to make
sure no one got hurt. This your
truck?
BIG LONNY
Yeah. What about it?
MICHAEL
It's real nice. Love the color.
BIG LONNY
Yeah, well, yours is dumb.
MICHAEL
(tired of
bullys)
Really? Your family seems to have
a somewhat limited vocabulary.
BIG LONNY
Hey, don't start getting smart-
mouthed about my family.
MICHAEL
Sorry. I know it's really gross to
pick on the handicapped.
BIG LONNY
(steaming and
ready to go)
You're really looking for it, right?
The Sheriff who has been watching all this with mild
amusement, now decides it's gone far enough. He moves in on
the confrontation.
SHERIFF
Howdy, Lonny. Any problems here?
LONNY
Nothing I can't handle, Sheriff.
And with pleasure.
SHERIFF
Yes, I suppose so.
(to Michael)
Just passing through town, mister?
MICHAEL
Kind of. I'm going rock climbing
out at White Rock.
SHERIFF
One of those macho types, huh?
Well, if you enjoy rock climbing,
White Rock's as good as they come.
Or so they say. Well, don't let us
hold you up.
MICHAEL
You telling me to get out of town,
Sheriff?
SHERIFF
I'm telling you it takes two to make
an argument. And if there's only
one of you in town....
MICHAEL
And if I decide to stay a while?
SHERIFF
I'm a peace officer, son. With the
emphasis on peace, and like I said,
it takes two to make an argument.
And so if one of you is in jail....
LONNY
Any bets on who it'll be?
MICHAEL
I guess I'd better go rock climbing,
huh?
SHERIFF
Now that's what I call good thinking.
As Michael starts to cross back to K.I.T.T.:
SHERIFF
(continuing)
Oh, just one more minute. I'll need
to see your driver's license first.
MICHAEL
What for?
SHERIFF
(waving his
ticket book)
Need it to finish the traffic
citation. You made an illegal
U-turn back there.
As Michael reaches for his wallet in disgust:
INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY
as Michael and Davey drive back to the store. Davey is pissed
and somewhat disillusioned with Michael.
DAVEY
Boy, you sure let the Sheriff push
you around.
MICHAEL
What do you think I should have
done? Shot it out with him; like in
the movies?
DAVEY
Well no, I guess not, but still....
MICHAEL
How old are you, Davey?
DAVEY
Ten.
MICHAEL
Well, if you want to make eleven,
twelve, and thirteen like that, you
better learn there's times to fight
and times not to fight.
DAVEY
(sarcastically)
You mean like only when you can win?
MICHAEL
No, that's the way bullies like Big
Lonny think. I mean only like when
you just don't have any choice.
As Davey reacts:
OMITTED
EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY
The Scorpions, a group of bikers who look like the most
bizarre New Wave album cover you can imagine on wheels.
They ride down the highway having their kind of off-
center fun.
ANGLE ON MONK
the biggest, oldest, meanest. He's the leader and he drives
a bike with a sidecar where Sneaker, a tiny weasel of a man
rides. He wears black, high-top tennis shoes instead of
motorcycle boots. Monk snaps his fingers and holds out his
hand.
SNEAKER
digs deep in the sidecar, pulls out a quart bottle of whiskey
and hands it to Monk, who takes one long drink and tosses it
to:
THE PRIEST
A tall, skinny serious-looking guy (picture the lead singer
in The Cars) catches the bottle, takes a swig and throws it
to:
OMITTED
ANGLE ON HILLY
as he catches the bottle and virtually finishes it, then
tosses it back to Sneaker, almost hitting him.
ON MONK
who starts to get mad, then reacts:
OMITTED
MONK'S POINT OF VIEW OF A ROAD SIGN
WHITE ROCK
2 miles
BACK TO SCENE
as Monk signals to the Scorpions that they'll be turning
soon.
CUT TO
OMITTED
EXT. TRANS AM - DAY
as Michael turns on to the highway.
MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW - THE SCORPIONS
as they drive by.
REVERSE ANGLE - THE SCORPIONS
as they turn off the highway and head into White Rock.
EXT. MAIN STREET - DAY
as the Scorpions ride into town. They approach Big Donny
and Big Lonny still hanging out.
BIG LONNY AND BIG DONNY
try to be cool. They nod their head at the bikers.
THE SCORPIONS
return their gesture with a group glare.
BIG LONNY
puts Big Donny in his truck and goes home...this just isn't
their day.
THE SCORPIONS
following Monk's lead, pull up in front of the White Rock
Inn.
MONK
This'll do.
HILLY
(to Monk)
I don't like it.
MONK
You don't like anything.
ANGLE ON THE INN
The sign reads -- VACANCY.
BACK TO SCENE
as the Scorpions get off their bikes and help themselves to
Sneaker's cooler. Hilly relaxes by doing push-ups.
MONK
Priest, go get the rooms.
INT. WHITE ROCK INN - DAY
A little, old lady peeks through a lace curtain at the
gang. She hurries to the front door...locks it, and
replaces the VACANCY sign with a SORRY, NO VACANCY sign.
OUTSIDE THE INN
The Priest is on the steps when he sees the sign.
THE PRIEST
We got a problem.
HILLY
(stopping the
push-ups)
Ain't no such thing. Monk, you want
I should go make some room?
SNEAKER
We should just make camp by the
lake, like we already planned.
Hilly grabs Sneaker.
HILLY
You and your plans make me sick.
Monk knocks Hilly on his ass.
MONK
Don't ever let me see you touch him
again. And remember. We're here on
business....
Another biker is digging in the sidecar for the beer.
SNEAKER
We're outta beer, man.
INTERCUT - VARIOUS SHOTS
The Scorpions starting their bikes and townspeople locking
doors, putting up closed signs, etc.
HILLY
I bet the store's closed, too.
MONK
Not for long.
SCREEN FLIP TO
EXT. GENERAL STORE - DAY - ESTABLISHING A CLOSED SIGN
in the front door.
ANGLE ON A MOTORCYCLE BOOT
as it kicks the door in.
Pull back to reveal:
THE SCORPIONS
entering Sherry's store.
END OF ACT ONE
ACT TWO
FADE IN
INT. GENERAL STORE - DAY
where we left off. Sherry and Davey react as the Scorpions
enter the store.
HILLY
Well, looky here. I knew this town
wasn't as boring as it looked.
THE PRIEST
(to Sherry)
What's your name, sweet thing?
DAVEY
(bravely)
Davey Benson, and we're closed!
The Scorpions react to Davey's courage. Most of them wander
through the store helping themselves to whatever catches
their eye.
MONK
(to Davey)
This is a special occasion, little
man. We're gonna be big customers.
(to Sherry)
And we're hungry. Real hungry.
Sherry is doubtful that Monk means...food. As she reacts:
EXT. WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN - DAY
Michael and K.I.T.T. are at the base of White Rock Mountain.
Michael is unloading and checking his gear.
MICHAEL
Well, I guess I'm ready. See you
later, Kitt.
K.I.T.T.
Michael, I have calculated the risk
factor involved in this operation.
MICHAEL
(correcting)
Vacation, not operation.
K.I.T.T.
Yes, well...this mountain is a
eight/ten grade. Don't you think
you should preprogram me in the
event you don't return?
Michael gives the car a look.
MICHAEL
Thanks for the confidence.
Michael picks up his gear and starts to leave.
K.I.T.T.
Michael, what should I do while
you're gone?
MICHAEL
You're on vacation...get some sun!
ANGLE ON K.I.T.T.
as Michael leaves. The sunroof opens up.
CUT TO
INT. GENERAL STORE - DAY
Sherry is cooking and passing out hamburgers. She offers a
sandwich to Hilly who grabs her instead of the burger.
HILLY
You smell good, baby.
Sherry struggles.
SHERRY
Take your hands off me!
MONK
Knock it off, jerk. We don't need
any extra trouble around here.
There is a momentary freeze between them. Then:
HILLY
What the hell, I think I'll just
eat first anyway.
EXT. WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN - DAY
Michael is climbing the base of the mountain.
MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW STRAIGHT UP THE ROCKY CLIFF
BACK TO SCENE
Michael hammers in his first piton and attaches his safety
line, pulls himself up, and hammers in the second piton.
INT. GENERAL STORE - DAY
Hilly is finishing his hamburger.
THE PRIEST
(looking out
the window)
Hey, man...it's the man.
THE PRIEST'S POINT OF VIEW OUT THE WINDOW
The Sheriff drives up.
MONK
Everyone, stay cool...we're just
customers.
HILLY
(to Sherry)
I guess desert will have to wait.
THE SHERIFF
enters the store. He has a very calm look on his face and
looks around before he speaks.
SHERIFF
Welcome to White Rock, gentlemen.
You found the best hamburgers in town.
OMITTED
EXT. WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN - DAY - MICHAEL
struggling to pull himself higher.
Michael's foot slips as a rock loosens and falls. He falls
a few feet and hangs on his lifeline.
ANGLE ON PITON
as it works its way out of the rock.
BACK TO MICHAEL
He sees the piton and remembers....
ANOTHER ANGLE - THE PITON
as little by little it becomes less sturdy.
BACK TO SCENE
as Michael carefully tries to find a footing...he knows he's
racing against time.
THE PITON
pops out of the rock.
LONG SHOT - MICHAEL
falls twenty feet and the safety line snaps taut...keeping
him from falling the rest of the way.
MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW - THE ROCKS BELOW
BACK TO SCENE
as he finds his footing. He reacts with relief and starts
climbing again.
INT. GENERAL STORE - DAY
The Sheriff stands with Sherry and Davey.
MONK
Priest, pay the little lady.
HILLY
Yeah, man...put it on your American
Express card.
(holding
imaginary
card)
Do you recognize me?
Monk flashes Hilly an angry look.
SHERRY
I'm not exactly sure what you had...
I wasn't keeping track.
THE PRIEST
(taking
out money)
Five oughtta handle it.
DAVEY
That's not right!
SHERIFF
Now, Davey, I'm sure the man's being
quite fair. Let's just say the beer
is on the house.
SHERRY
Sheriff Bruckner, I can't afford
to....
MONK
(interrupting)
...That's very understanding of you,
Sheriff.
ANGLE ON HILLY
as he grabs an extra six-pack.
BACK TO SCENE
MONK
Say thank you, boys.
THE SCORPIONS
(in unison)
Thank you, Sheriff.
The Scorpions exit the store.
HILLY
(to Sherry)
We'll be sure to come back.
As the door closes behind them:
SHERRY
Why didn't you arrest them? How
could you let them get away with
that?
SHERIFF
(with force)
You should count your lucky stars we
got off that easy.
SHERRY
(angry)
What?!
SHERIFF
Listen to me. You don't mess with
those kind of people. They'll be
gone in a few hours or a few days
and everything will be back to
normal...with no trouble, as long
as we all keep our wits about us.
SHERRY
In other words, you'd let them do
anything they please.
SHERIFF
In other words, it takes two to make
an argument. A confrontation could
cost us more than a little petty
pilfering. A lot more.
EXT. GENERAL STORE - DAY
The Scorpions are getting on their bikes.
HILLY
Wow, man, the cop of my dreams...I
knew I'd meet him someday.
MONK
Why do you think I picked this town
in the first place?
THE PRIEST
Smart thinking.
HILLY
Yeah, maybe if we stick around long
enough he'll even deputize all of us.
CUT TO
EXT. WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN - DAY - MICHAEL
is pulling himself up the rope...with each tug he verbalizes
his inspiration.
Michael is now back to where he was before the fall. He
takes out a piton and begins again.
OMITTED
EXT. WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN - DAY - MICHAEL
is almost to the top. He takes out a big hook and line and
throws it over the edge of the mountain.
ANGLE ON THE LINE
as it fails to attach to anything and falls back on
Michael. He throws it again.
THE HOOK
anchors itself behind a big boulder.
MICHAEL
pulls the rope...it's solid. He begins the last stretch of
the climb. He pulls and climbs and reaches the top totally
elated, then reacts to:
DAVEY
holds out his hand to help Michael up.
MICHAEL
(amazed)
How'd you get up here?
DAVEY
There's a path back there. Everyone
in town knows about it.
MICHAEL
Great. Well, what are you doing
out here anyway?
DAVEY
Looking for you. There's trouble
in town and I didn't know who else
to go to.
MICHAEL
Why not the Sheriff?
DAVEY
Him? You gotta be kidding. Anyway,
there's this bunch of bikers in town.
Mean. Real mean. And I think they
might do something bad to Sherry if
somebody doesn't do something.
Michael sets up his rope for a long rapell.
MICHAEL
Go meet me back by the road to town.
DAVEY
Where are you going?
MICHAEL
To pick up my car.
DAVEY
What's so darned important about
your car?
MICHAEL
You'd be surprised, Davey. You
really would.
As Davey looks on, Michael rapidly rapells down the sheer
rock face.
EXT. GENERAL STORE - DAY - MICHAEL AND DAVEY
arrive in the Trans Am.
INT. GENERAL STORE - DAY
Michael and Davey enter.
MICHAEL
You all right?
SHERRY
Michael? Davey, you shouldn't have
bothered him.
MICHAEL
(smiles)
Hey, a guy should never miss a chance
to be a hero.
Sherry manages a weak smile.
MICHAEL
Look, Davey told me everything. Are
you okay...really?
SHERRY
I'm better now.
MICHAEL
I think maybe I should stay here
tonight.
SHERRY
It's really not necessary, we can
take care of ourselves.
The sound of motorcycles takes Davey to the window.
DAVEY
They're back.
MICHAEL
How many?
DAVEY
Just one this time. The real bad one.
Sherry reaches for the shotgun...Michael sees this.
MICHAEL
You won't be needing that.
EXT. GENERAL STORE
Hilly arrives. He stops to look at the Trans Am with almost
professional interest.
ANGLE ON MICHAEL
as he exits the store and crosses to Hilly.
HILLY
Nice car. Yours?
MICHAEL
Yeah.
HILLY
You wouldn't mind if I drove it
around the block a little, would
you?
MICHAEL
Personally, I wouldn't think cars
are your kind of scene.
During the following, Hilly tries to open the door without
success and as he increasingly struggles and tries to cover
it up:
HILLY
Don't let it worry you. I'm always
ready to learn...This thing locked?
MICHAEL
Just sticks sometimes. See?
He crosses and easily opens the door, but then slams it shut
again before Hilly can react. Hilly, really pissed, now
grabs the door handle and really struggles with it, then
finally gives up.
HILLY
Smart guy, huh? I don't know how
you did that, but nobody makes a fool
out of me and walks away in one
piece.
MICHAEL
Is that a fact? You know I think
you must have watched too much TV
when you were a kid.
HILLY
Yeah, why's that?
MICHAEL
Because your whole act is not only
lousy, but it's ten years out of date.
You just can't be for real.
HILLY
(laughs wickedly)
Oh, I'm real, all right. I'm a
Scorpion...Hilly.
(pulls out
a knife)
This is a knife...Stinger. And
you're about to be the sting-ee.
MICHAEL
Before or after the commercial?
SHERRY
(to Davey)
Go get the Sheriff.
Davey has no trouble following these orders...he runs out of
the scene as Hilly moves in on Michael.
OMITTED
MICHAEL
kicks the knife out of Hilly's hand.
HILLY
is pissed. He runs at Michael like a charging rhino.
BACK TO SCENE
as they connect...knocking the air out of each other.
OMITTED
BACK TO SCENE
Michael and Hilly are fighting on the ground as Sherry
watches unsure of what to do.
OMITTED
BACK TO SCENE
The sound of the rest of the Scorpions is heard. Michael
and Sherry react.
MICHAEL
(to Hilly)
I think playtime is about over, pal.
Michael grabs Hilly in an armlock and maneuvers him to his
feet, then throws him onto his bike. As they both collapse:
MICHAEL
(to Sherry)
C'mon.
They start for the car as the gang arrives.
OMITTED
(Note: Scenes 94 thru 105 (except where omitted) are now
all exteriors.)
THE SCORPIONS
are confused by what they're seeing. They don't know if
Michael is friend or foe. They move towards him.
BACK TO SCENE
MICHAEL
There was a little accident. I was
just going to get some help for him.
(to Sherry)
Get in the car.
Sherry gets in the car as Michael gets in on the other side.
MONK
What's going on?
(to Hilly)
Hey, man, what happened?
ANGLE ON K.I.T.T.
as Michael bumps into the first motorcycle in the row...it's
the domino effect and all the bikes fall over. They are
not put out of commission, just humiliated.
FAVORING HILLY
who has returned to "normal." He and the boys grab chains
and weapons and attack K.I.T.T. The pipes and chains bounce
off K.I.T.T. throwing the Scorpions off balance.
BACK TO SCENE
as the Sheriff arrives...Davey's in the car with him.
THE SCORPIONS
prepare to fight with Michael and the Sheriff.
THE SHERIFF
gets out of his car...hand on his gun, and walks right into
the middle of the scene.
MICHAEL
(getting out
of car)
Great timing, Sheriff.
He holds out his hand to shake the Sheriff's.
THE SHERIFF
quickly slaps handcuffs on Michael.
INT. JAIL - DAY
Sheriff Bruckner is putting Michael in a cell.
MICHAEL
Hey, it was a really great idea.
Maybe the only way we could get
outta there with all our teeth
...but don't you think you're
carrying it a little too far?
SHERIFF
You're under arrest, Mr. Knight. So
just sit back and relax.
MICHAEL
You've got to be kidding.
SHERIFF
Not at all. Look, Mr. Knight, I told
you before that it takes two to make
an argument. Now I got me a lot of
problems right now. But what I don't
need is a knight in shining armor
grandstanding for a damsel in distress.
MICHAEL
You're really serious...you're gonna
lock me up and let them do what they
damn well please.
SHERIFF
Up to a point, you're right.
MICHAEL
And exactly what is the point. The
point where you start to do something
about it?
SHERIFF
That's my problem. And my responsi-
bility.
MICHAEL
Well, what about my phone call? I
get to make one phone call, don't I?
SHERIFF
What's the phone number?
MICHAEL
213-555-0433.
The Sheriff dials and hands the phone to Michael who listens
with disgust.
SHERIFF
No answer?
MICHAEL
It's busy.
Michael hands the phone back to the Sheriff...defeated.
SHERIFF
How lucky for both of us. I'll let
you make a try again later.
MICHAEL
How much later?
SHERIFF
A whole lot later.
MICHAEL
Where's my car?
SHERIFF
Impounded.
EXT. IMPOUND LOT - DAY
K.I.T.T. is completely blocked in by other vehicles. The
lot looks more like a junkyard than an impound lot.
EXT. SCORPION CAMP - DAY
The Scorpions are camped by the lake. Sneaker works
methodically on the bikes.
MONK
I want everyone's ride in ace shape
...got it.
SNEAKER
Sure, Monk.
MONK
(with authority
to Hilly)
Now, listen. I don't want any more
trouble from you until the time is
right.
(to everyone)
Understand?
There are very grim ad-lib responses. The Scorpions are a
serious bunch.
ANGLE ON ONE SCORPION
as he shaves his head...the look on his face is like a
warrior preparing to do battle.
BACK TO SCENE
HILLY
What about the girl?
MONK
Afterwards, Hilly, afterwards. Just
remember. One thing at a time.
A slow pan of:
THE SCORPIONS
They are a serious bunch of guys.
END OF ACT TWO
ACT THREE
FADE IN
EXT. WHITE ROCK JAIL - NIGHT - ESTABLISHING SHOT
INT. WHITE ROCK JAIL - NIGHT
The Sheriff is getting ready to go on night patrol.
MICHAEL
(in his nicest
voice)
Sheriff Bruckner.
SHERIFF
Yes.
MICHAEL
I've been thinking. Why don't you let
me out of here...deputize me. I'll go
along with your 'confrontation-avoidance'
program...but at least I'll be avail-
able if you need any help.
SHERIFF
Son...you just get some rest and if
I need your help, I'll know exactly
where to find you. I'm going on
night patrol.
As the Sheriff exits:
MICHAEL
Do me a favor and check on Sherry
and Davey, will you?
Michael lays back on his bunk -- thinking, as he hears the
Sheriff's car drive off.
OMITTED
INTERCUT
MICHAEL
(into watch)
Kitt. Where are you?
K.I.T.T.
Impounded, Michael, just like you.
MICHAEL
Can you get out?
K.I.T.T.
Of course. Do you want me to come
get you out?
MICHAEL
That won't be necessary...I can
handle it myself.
K.I.T.T.
Are you quite sure?
MICHAEL
I'm sure. Any more questions?
K.I.T.T.
Just one...Are we still on vacation?
Michael clicks off the transmitter on his watch and quickly
unzips one of the many pockets on his hiking pants. He
takes out a small hook. He then takes off his boot and sock
and begins to unravel the sock.
EXT. IMPOUND LOT - NIGHT
K.I.T.T., trapped between two cars, enters into a driverless
destruction derby.
INT. TRANS AM - NIGHT
On the dash, the microprocessor switches from normal to
impact. The brake light goes out. The transmission light
shifts to low gear. The car burns rubber and lurches
forward.
EXT. IMPOUND LOT - NIGHT - ON THE WRECK
in front of the Trans Am as K.I.T.T. smashes into it.
INT. TRANS AM - NIGHT
The transmission shifts into reverse.
EXT. IMPOUND LOT - NIGHT - ON THE TRUCK BEHIND K.I.T.T.
as the Trans Am burns rubber and smashes into it...moving
the truck at least three inches.
INT. TRANS AM - NIGHT
as the transmission switches from reverse to low gear.
INT. JAIL - NIGHT
as Michael throws his makeshift hook and line towards the
keys hanging on the wall...it misses and he reels it in and
tries again.
ANGLE ON THE KEYS
as the hook catches them.
MICHAEL
reels the hook, line and keys in.
MICHAEL
I guess it all depends on what
you're fishing for.
EXT. IMPOUND LOT - NIGHT
as K.I.T.T. easily maneuvers, unscratched, from between the
two destroyed vehicles that were earlier blocking the
Trans Am and exits the lot.
INT. JAIL - NIGHT
as Michael finds the correct key and lets himself out of
jail.
OMITTED
EXT. JAIL - NIGHT
K.I.T.T. waits for Michael. He shows up and jumps in.
INT. TRANS AM - NIGHT
as they drive off.
K.I.T.T.
Are we, as they say, getting out of
town?
MICHAEL
No, we're going to find the Scorpions
and see what they're up to.
ANGLE ON THE DASH
as a map of White Rock appears on the screen and a scanner
goes from left to right.
INSERT - VIDEO SCREEN
as the map clicks into closer sectors.
BACK TO SCENE
K.I.T.T.
They are camped by the lake.
MICHAEL
I'm a little curious. How did you
do that?
K.I.T.T.
In layman's terms...that area is
reading like a motorcycle parts store
with a big sale going on.
DISSOLVE TO
EXT. CAMPSITE - NIGHT - K.I.T.T. AND MICHAEL
are high above the Scorpion camp on a dirt road.
INT. TRANS AM - NIGHT
MICHAEL
Wait here.
K.I.T.T.
Are you sure?
MICHAEL
I don't think you could pass for a
motorcycle.
K.I.T.T.
It would be a problem.
MICHAEL
If I don't come back, go get Sherry
and Davey and take them out of
White Rock. Okay?
K.I.T.T.
You're the driver. But on the whole
I think it would be preferable if
you did come back.
EXT. CAMPSITE - NIGHT - MICHAEL
scurries down the rocks closer and closer to the camp.
MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW - THE SCORPIONS
as he sneaks around the outskirts of the camp. They are
talking, but he can't hear what they're saying...he's not
close enough.
MICHAEL
goes from place to place stealing wardrobe, a hat here, a
vest there.
BACK TO SCENE
as Michael saunters directly into camp...he stays off to
himself.
ANGLE ON MONK
who is seated alone. Thinking.
ANGLE ON HILLY
who is doing push-ups, sweat glistening on his huge, bare
arms...his face straining with deadly purpose.
BACK TO SCENE
as a Scorpion walks up to Michael.
SCORPION
Got a light, man?
Michael is in the shadows...he searches through the vest he
just stole and finds a BIC lighter.
ANGLE - CLOSER
as Michael holds the lighter as far from his face as
possible. The flame illuminates Michael's face, but the
Scorpion is watching his cigarette. When the flame goes
out....
SCORPION
Thanks.
Michael nods his head.
ANGLE - HILLY
as he picks up and swings a tire iron.
HILLY
The Road Dogs are gonna fall, man.
I'm personally gonna take off half
of their heads.
He hits the top of a rotted log with the iron...sending bark
flying.
HILLY
...think you lightweights can handle
the other half?
BACK TO SCENE
Ad-lib acknowledgements from the gang.
THE PRIEST
This town isn't gonna know what hit
it.
MONK
The biggest biker war on the West
Coast. We'll put this place on the
map.
ANGLE - MICHAEL
as he hears the news. He begins to fade farther into the
shadows, getting ready to sneak away...as he hears:
HILLY
I still want that sweet thing from
the General Store.
MONK
Later, man...later.
Michael quietly sneaks away into the night.
INT. K.I.T.T. - NIGHT
as they drive along.
MICHAEL
Looks like we got ourselves a real
problem.
K.I.T.T.
Would you care to feed it to me?
MICHAEL
Those bikers are planning a full-
scale gang war tomorrow.
K.I.T.T.
That's a problem? It would appear
to be a self-solving problem.
MICHAEL
Like how?
K.I.T.T.
Like why do we care who wins?
MICHAEL
Because they're planning to use the
town as the battlefield. That's why.
K.I.T.T.
Yes, I see. It could make a difference
at that. Well, I suppose we'll just
have to do something about it, then.
MICHAEL
Got any ideas?
K.I.T.T.
I thought I'd let you try first. It
always makes you feel so much better on
those rare occasions when you outthink me.
Michael reacts as we:
CUT TO
INT. SHERRY'S HOUSE - NIGHT
Michael enters the house behind the General Store. He's
still in the gang garb. Once again he surprises Sherry.
MICHAEL
(seeing her)
Sherry -- we don't have much time.
Sherry reels around, aims and cocks her shotgun.
SHERRY
Keep away from me!
MICHAEL
It's me, Michael. First you think
I'm Clayton...now you think I'm
someone else...You know, we really
ought to get to know each other
better.
The gun slowly drops. Sherry's fear changes to relief.
SHERRY
Why aren't you in jail? Why are you
dressed like that?
MICHAEL
One thing at a time. Where's Davey?
SHERRY
Sleeping.
MICHAEL
Good. Lately we just never seem to
have any time alone.
SHERRY
(exasperated)
Did you break out of jail?
MICHAEL
Of course, how else would I be able
to keep our dinner date?
SHERRY
It's a little late for dinner.
MICHAEL
Better late than never.
Michael takes Sherry in his arms and they kiss...a tender
first kiss.
SHERRY
You're crazy.
Michael smiles and looks in her eyes.
MICHAEL
You're beautiful.
SHERRY
I think I'm going to like this plan.
OMITTED
EXT. JAIL - NIGHT - MICHAEL AND SHERRY
are on their way into the jail.
SHERRY
Why don't you let me go in alone and
tell the Sheriff what happened?
MICHAEL
It's more believable if it comes
from me...no offense.
SHERRY
What if he tries to put you back in
jail?
MICHAEL
No way...not after what I tell him.
INT. JAIL - NIGHT
The Sheriff is on the phone when Michael and Sherry enter.
SHERIFF
Never mind, Henry, the problem took
care of itself.
The Sheriff hangs up the phone.
SHERIFF
I'll see if I can arrange some kind
of reward for you Sherry, for 'appre-
hending' the prisoner.
SHERRY
He's not a criminal, Sheriff Bruckner.
SHERIFF
A few hours ago I would've agreed
with you...but since then he's
wrecked two cars stealing his
vehicle from the impound lot and
broken out of jail.
MICHAEL
I didn't steal my car.
SHERIFF
...I suppose you want me to believe
it drove itself over here and picked
you up.
Michael reacts.
MICHAEL
Look, Sheriff -- you don't know it
but you've got a real problem on
your hands.
Sheriff Bruckner stands.
SHERIFF
The only problem I've got right now
is your word. Anything you've got
to say, save it for the Judge.
MICHAEL
Wait a minute. It's the Scorpions.
They're planning a gang war...in
White Rock. Some other guys...The
Road dogs are on their way up here.
Check it out with the Highway Patrol.
They usually keep a close watch on
that kind of thing.
SHERIFF
A gang war...in White Rock.
SHERRY
It's true, Sheriff Bruckner, we have
to do something.
SHERIFF
(approaching
Michael)
I'll tell you what we're gonna do --
We're gonna put this lunatic back in
jail where he belongs.
The Sheriff tries to escort Michael back into the cell, but
Michael slips from his grasp.
MICHAEL
Come on Sheriff, why would I break
out of jail and then come back here
and lie to you?
ANGLE ON THE SHERIFF
as he puts his hand on his gun.
BACK TO SCENE
Michael eyes the Sheriff's hand carefully.
SHERIFF
I don't know you, mister...White
Rock doesn't know you either.
MICHAEL
In twenty-four hours there won't
even be a White Rock if you don't
listen to me.
SHERRY
He's telling the truth!
The Sheriff moves to draw his gun. Michael is much too fast
for him. Michael lunges at the Sheriff and wrestles the gun
from him.
MICHAEL
Now you got a fast choice to make,
Sheriff. You can either go along
with me and between us we can save
the town.
SHERIFF
Or?
MICHAEL
Or I'll throw you in your own slammer
and try and save the town without you.
As they stare at each other, we:
FREEZE FRAME
END OF ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
FADE IN
OMITTED
EXT. SCORPION CAMP - MORNING
All of the Scorpions are sleeping, except Sneaker, who's
making coffee.
ANGLE ON TWO BIKERS
who have thrown arms and legs around each other in the
middle of the night.
THE PRIEST
is off to himself...sleeping with one hand on his chopper's
tire.
ANOTHER ANGLE - HILLY AND MONK
sleep next to each other...Monk in his sleeping bag, Hilly
on top of his.
The sound of a finely tuned car engine in the distance.
SNEAKER
looks up...wondering who's up this early.
SNEAKER'S POINT OF VIEW - THE TRANS AM - A LONG SHOT
as it approaches the camp.
SNEAKER
I knew that guy was trouble. Hey,
you guys...wake up!
ANGLE ON THE TWO BIKERS
as they wake up and realize they are in each other's arms.
They almost smack each other.
THE PRIEST
wakes up and throws an empty beer can at Sneaker.
SNEAKER
(shaking Monk)
Monk, wake up...Monk!
Monk rolls over and continues sleeping.
INT. TRANS AM - DAY
Michael and Sherry exchange a look.
MICHAEL
You sure you want to stay in the car?
SHERRY
Sally Field didn't get out of the
car in Smokey and the Bandit,
besides, I'm safer with you.
MICHAEL
You sure about that?
EXT. SCORPION CAMP - DAY
as the Trans Am screeches directly into camp.
INT. TRANS AM - DAY
The Scorpions react...they've definitely been caught with
their leather chaps down.
MICHAEL
(into PA)
Morning boys...rise and shine.
The Trans Am circles in and out of the Scorpions...they move
like spooked cattle.
MICHAEL
The lady wanted to see what the
animals are like when the zoo's
still closed.
MONK
(stands in
front of car)
Keep on coming...this is gonna be
the sorriest day of your life.
The Trans Am stops short of Monk. Monk smiles.
EXT. TRANS AM - DAY
Michael puts the car in reverse.
MICHAEL
(to Sherry)
Hold on.
Michael revs the engine as Hilly comes to Sherry's window.
SHERRY
(to Hilly)
I heard you were looking for me.
Well, here I am...come get me!
Michael gives Sherry a look and releases the clutch. The
Trans Am moves out of camp in reverse at incredible speed.
EXT. SCORPION CAMP - DAY
as the Scorpions take the bait. They all rush to their
bikes and follow the Trans Am.
VARIOUS SHOTS OF THE TRANS AM
leading the bikers through rural roads.
THEIR POINT OF VIEW - OUTSIDE THE CAR
of the Scorpions in pursuit.
TRANS AM
followed by the Scorpions.
ANGLE ON THE HIGHWAY
as the Trans Am leads the bikers out of town and on to the
open road.
ESTABLISH - BILLBOARD
on the way out of town. It has a picture of a man catching
a fish and reads:
WHITE ROCK
DON'T FORGET TO COME BACK!
ANGLE ON THE TRANS AM
as it suddenly leaves the road and heads cross-country.
THE SCORPIONS
turn off the highway to follow.
MONK
(smiles)
We got him now...he's on our kind of
ground!
Monk waves and the bikes whine into high gear.
THE PRIEST
(taking off)
Hyperspace!!
INT. TRANS AM - DAY
The Speedometer reads 98 M.P.H. Michael presses the pursuit
button and....
EXT. TRANS AM - DAY
as the car does a fast speed U-turn and heads for the bikers.
A LONG SHOT
as the Trans Am plays chicken with the Scorpions. When they
pass each other a lot of high speed maneuvering is done.
Hold on:
THE TWO BIKERS
who don't make it...they lay their bikes down...men and
bikes skid across the highway and crash into the trees.
ANGLE - THE PRIEST
turns around first and follows the Trans Am.
EXT. TRANS AM
as it reaches a dry river bed gully. Whatever.
INT. TRANS AM - DAY
Sherry's eyes are wider than they've been in life. Michael
is serious.
SHERRY
You're not going to stop?
MICHAEL
Not at the moment.
EXT. CAR
as it jumps the river.
THE PRIEST
is going too fast to stop. He tries to stop block and ends
up going...sailing through the air.
CLOSEUP - THE PRIEST
as his grin turns to a grimace...he and his bike land in the
river.
THE TRANS AM
turns around again and comes back for the rest.
MONK, SNEAKER AND HILLY
rendezvous at a slower speed.
MONK
You two go back the other way...I'll
bring him in.
Sneaker and Hilly turn around and head back the other way.
Monk takes off in the direction of the Trans Am.
BACK TO SCENE - MONK'S POINT OF VIEW OF THE TRANS AM
MONK
turns his bike around and lets Michael chase him.
INT. TRANS AM - DAY
Sherry's excited. Michael is thoughtful...he knows Monk is
up to something.
SHERRY
We did it...We've got them on the
run!!
MICHAEL
Not yet...I'd rather have him
chasing me.
Michael accelerates. The speedometer reads 125 M.P.H.
BACK TO SCENE
as the Trans Am easily passes Monk.
ANGLE
as what's left of the bike gang reverses their field and
follows after the Trans Am.
EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY
as the Trans Am followed by the gang heads back to White
Rock. They are really going fast.
INSERT - SIGN
which reads:
WHITE ROCK
2 miles
THE TRANS AM
comes to the turn-off and makes the turn...just barely.
ANGLE ON HILLY
who doesn't make the turn...he crashes through the back of
the billboard.
THEIR POINT OF VIEW - MED. SHOT - HILLY
hanging half-through the billboard where the fish used to be.
EXT. GENERAL STORE - DAY
The Sheriff with Davey and five of his friends as they
rendezvous on the far side of the road.
ANOTHER ANGLE - SHERIFF
runs across the road to check a rope he has attached to a
tree on the other side of the street. He's satisfied
everything is in order and returns to Davey and the others.
THEIR POINT OF VIEW
as they spot the Trans Am aproaching at high speed.
DAVEY
Here they come...what'd I tell ya?
INT. TRANS AM - DAY
Michael and Sherry come closer.
SHERRY
(trying to
be brave)
Aren't you going a little fast?
MICHAEL
Sally Field trusted Burt Reynolds.
Sherry gives Michael a look.
SHERRY
I hope Davey came through.
MICHAEL
Don't worry about Davey...you
just....
SHERRY
...I know...hold on!
EXT. TRANS AM - DAY
as it speeds over the rope.
ANGLE ON THE KIDS
All six of them have ahold of the cable.
SHERIFF
(yells)
Now!
They run until the cable is taut and then brace themselves.
ANOTHER ANGLE - THE CABLE
is exactly shoulder high.
THE SCORPIONS
who see the rope and commence to take a turn to avoid it.
ANOTHER ANGLE - THE SCORPIONS
as they continue straight ahead, trying to slow down or
change directions.
INTERCUT - MONTAGE
of bikes, bikers, tires, etc.
ON THE KIDS
as they jump up and down...triumphant. Ad-lib congrat-
ulations.
THEIR POINT OF VIEW
of the rest of the gang sprawled across the road.
DAVEY
We did it! We really showed those
punks!
SHERRY
(motherly)
I think they did it to themselves,
Davey...
(devilishly)
...with a little help from us.
VARIOUS SHOTS - TOWNSPEOPLE
coming out of their places of business to see what's going
on. They are amazed!
EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY
The Road Dogs are on their way into town...They are a mean
bunch of guys...flying their colors...ready to squash the
Scorpions.
ANGLE ON ROAD DOGS
as they turn into White Rock.
EXT. MAIN STREET - DAY
The Road Dogs ride down a deserted street. They're looking
for signs of the Scorpions, signs of life...it's like a
ghost town.
ANOTHER ANGLE - ROAD DOGS
as they turn a corner and see:
ROAD DOGS' POINT OF VIEW - TOWNSPEOPLE
The whole town of White Rock standing behind the Scorpions'
destroyed choppers. Slow pan:
TOWNSPEOPLE
armed with guns, hoes, baseball bats, but most of all...
courage.
THE ROAD DOGS
get the signal from their leader...turn around and get out
of town fast. We hold on:
BILLBOARD
which has a gaping hole and now reads:
WHITE ROCK
DON'T..........COME BACK!
END OF ACT FOUR
TAG
FADE IN
INT. FANCY RESTAURANT - DAY
Devon is again seated in his favorite booth enjoying his
usual sumptious repast as Michael enters and crosses to him.
DEVON
Ah, dear boy. Come to ruin my
digestion again, have you? Well,
sit down and bore me with the
details of your vacation.
MICHAEL
It really wasn't much of a vacation
at all.
DEVON
Yes, I know. I received the state
police report only this morning.
You just can't seem to low profile
it anywhere, can you?
MICHAEL
Just lucky, I guess.
DEVON
There are those who might think
disaster-prone would be a better way
of putting it.
MICHAEL
(impatiently)
Whatever. Anyway I figure it should
count as a Foundation mission, even
if it was accidental.
DEVON
Very well. I'll put another gold
star on your report card.
MICHAEL
I'd rather have another vacation, if
it's okay with you.
DEVON
What a really splendid idea, Michael.
You really need to revitalize the
tissues and as I said before, take
all the time you like.
MICHAEL
Thanks, Devon. See ya.
He exits quickly as Devon looks past him.
DEVON
Funny. He didn't even argue with me
this time.
EXT. RESTAURANT - DAY
as Michael crosses quickly to the Trans Am and gets in.
INT. TRANS AM
where we discover Sherry seated in the passenger seat.
SHERRY
What did he say?
MICHAEL
He said to take all the time I wanted.
SHERRY
What a nice man!
MICHAEL
Isn't he.
He flips the car on automatic and goes into a passionate
clinch with Sherry as the car moves off.
K.I.T.T.
I assume nobody wants to play
'Geography' at the moment.
MICHAEL
You're so right, Kitt. Just keep
driving.
K.I.T.T.
But for how long?
MICHAEL
Until one of us runs out of gas.
EXT. STREET - DAY
as the Trans Am moves away from camera.
FREEZE FRAME
THE END
