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Part One
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FADE IN:
INT. HALLS OF SUNNYDALE HIGH - DAY
Xander walks down the hall. His pace is a little bit slower than normal as he seems to be deep in thought. Willow sneaks up behind him. She taps him on his right shoulder and moves to be on his left. He doesn't even look up. They walk a little bit and he still doesn't notice her. She clears her throat and he looks up.
XANDER
Oh. Hey Willow.
He looks back down at the ground as he walk.
WILLOW
(smiles wide)
Hi. So, um, how was your evening?
XANDER
I'd rather not talk about it.
WILLOW
What. Did your mom tell you Santa Claus doesn't exist or something?
XANDER
(smirks)
Very funny.
WILLOW
(taken a bit aback)
Well I thought it was.
They walk a little bit.
WILLOW
This isn't about Ms. Self Absorption is it?
XANDER
No. Not even remotely.
Willow is a bit glad for that.
XANDER
Hey Will. Has Buffy seemed, I don't know, kind of out there to you lately?
WILLOW
You mean in another world, not paying much attention, and generally mopey?
XANDER
Yeah?
WILLOW
I think it’s the major lack of significant otherage.
XANDER
(a little surprised)
Really.
WILLOW
It comes and goes. I just try to be nice and help her ride it out.
His thoughts are somewhere else while he ponders the situation.
WILLOW
I have to get to class.
XANDER
(not really paying attention)
Yeah, sure. I'll see ya.
Xander walks off, this time his pace is more determined.
INT. AROUND CORDELIA'S LOCKER - CONTINUOUS
Cordelia is talking to a few of her friends.
CORDELIA
How I would make it through half my classes without that Willow girl I don't know.
GIRL #1
So she just helps you out for free.
CORDELIA
Of course. I mean being me has its advantages. She may not be cool but she's still good in math. And the world needs math. For something.
Cordelia sees Xander appear up the stairs. He starts to walk by them.
GIRL #2
What about the other girl and that guy she is always with?
CORDELIA
(speaking loudly so Xander overhears)
Oh, Buffy. Well she's a little out there. I mean can't you just tell. The guy? He doesn't make much of an impression. Gee what is his name?
XANDER
(stepping in)
Xander. You know damn well my name is Xander!
CORDELIA
(as if surprised)
Really? It is just so easy to forget you.
XANDER
Given all the time you spend thinking about yourself its surprising you remember anyone's name.
The girls step away uneasy as the fight begins to become heated.
GIRL #1
We'll see you later, Cordelia.
She doesn't even notice them leave.
CORDELIA
Well someone has to be thinking about me. It's obviously not you with your Buffy this, Buffy that. And let's not forget the little Willow obsession. I mean. Hello? Eyes open. She'd rather be with a guy who barks at the moon as a pastime.
XANDER
At least she didn't get stuck with an ill-tempered alley cat.
CORDELIA
Stuck with? I dumped you.
XANDER
Thanks for reminding me. I guess that means I can leave now.
Xander begins to walk away. Cordelia follows.
CORDELIA
You're not getting off that easy.
XANDER
Believe me. Getting away from you is never easy. Especially once you dig your claws in there.
CORDELIA
Claws?! (scoffs)
I am so insulted.
XANDER
That was kind of the idea.
Cordelia stops and puts her hands on her hips. Xander disappears around a corner. She huffs to herself and then goes back to her locker.
INT. COMPUTER SCIENCE LAB - CONTINUOUS
JENNY CALENDAR is at her desk looking at something on her computer screen. The door to her classroom is open but no students have arrived yet. Xander comes into her class but she doesn't notice. He closes the door behind himself and locks it. She looks up when she hears the click.
JENNY (surprised)
Xander? Can I help you with something?
XANDER
Yes. I believe you can.
JENNY
What is it you want?
XANDER
Something you owe me.
JENNY
Excuse me?
XANDER
We're going to figure out a way to undo or redo or whatever this curse thing. I don't care how. But I'm not leaving here till the little light bulb blinks on.
JENNY
Xander I have a class to do.
XANDER
Oh, I'm sorry if giving you a chance to make up for your betrayal gets in the way of your planned activities. I'm just not a big fan of people who hurt my friends.
JENNY
You have to understand. I want to help, I really do. But those magicks... No one knows them anymore. They haven't been practiced in decades or even centuries.
XANDER
Well I think someone does know them. And I think if anyone knows that someone it's you. Even if you don't realize it.
Suddenly Jenny has a bit of an epiphany.
XANDER
Let me guess. The light bulb.
INT. HALLS OF SUNNYDALE HIGH - DAY
Jenny is rushing through the halls. She is carrying all her things like she is leaving for the day. She goes around a corner and runs into GILES. Her papers go flying everywhere.
GILES
I'm sorry. Here let me help you with that. (realizing who it is)
Oh, hello Jenny.
JENNY Hello Rup-Mr. Giles.
The both are picking up the papers. Jenny's pace is frantic. Giles picks things up more slowly.
GILES
Are you going somewhere for the day?
JENNY
I just have to pick someone up at the airport. (realizing she shouldn't have said that)
I mean I, well, yeah. I just need to go somewhere.
They finish gathering the papers and both stand up.
GILES
Uh yes, very well. I guess I will see you around the, um, premises then.
JENNY
I'm sure, uh, that you will.
GILES
Good day.
Giles walks off. Jenny's eyes follow him briefly. Then she heads off the other way.
INT. UNDERNEATH THE SCHOOL STAIRWELL - DAY
Buffy has the watcher diaries. She flips a page and stops
BUFFY
Angelus.
ANGLE: ON PAGE
There is a line drawing of Angel in 18th century clothing. He is possessively clutching a woman that looks remarkably like Drusilla.
BUFFY
How did you become what you are?
She flips another page.
CU ON BUFFY
Her eyes are misty.
BUFFY
What horrors have you done that will let me destroy you?
INT. THE LAIR - DAY
Coming from another room can be heard screaming. It is Drusilla. SPIKE wheels in through a doorway. Angel is standing, smoking a cigarette, and waiting.
SPIKE
I can't make heads or tails of it. She just won't shut up.
Angel throws down his cigarette and heads into the other room. Drusilla looks up from her place on the floor as he enters. She stops howling.
DRUSILLA
Where is my little girl? I want my little girl. She would keep me safe.
Angel walks toward her and begins to pace around her.
DRUSILLA
You can't protect me. What they plan. All the pain and sweet laughter. I remember that the most. It's like I'm her again.
He continues to circle.
ANGEL
Her who?
DRUSILLA
You know. Oh mother liked to brush her hair so much. Do you remember that? It was so sweet.
ANGEL
What do you see?
DRUSILLA
Mother and father and what it was before. Except different. I know what's happen to them. I can't stand it.
She clutches at Angel's legs. He stops and allows her to grab hold. She looks up at him pleading.
DRUSILLA
I escaped them. It took so long. Why do they come back? What do they want of me?
Angel just watches, considering her plight.
DRUSILLA
I can hear them.
He reaches down quickly and cups his hand over her mouth to muffle the sound. He lifts her up by her head. His fierce gaze penetrates her.
ANGEL
You must be quiet dear. Or they will come here.
He loosens his grip and places his finger to her lips.
ANGEL
Shhhhh. Your Angelus won't let them catch you.
INT. LIBRARY - DAY
Willow is at the computer. Giles is standing over her shoulder.
GILES
Someday I will learn how to use these infernal things.
She smiles.
WILLOW
Okay, here are the passenger lists for the afternoon flights.
Willow pulls up the lists for two different flights and starts scrolling through them. Giles watches the screen carefully.
WILLOW
So what's the sitch? Something diabolical being smuggled into our quiet little town?
GILES
Aha! There!
Willow stops scrolling and Giles points at the screen.
WILLOW
(reading)
Magda Calendar?
(looks at Giles reproachfully)
You're spying on Ms. Calendar?
GILES
Well, no. She, er, mentioned. I thought she might be up to something.
WILLOW
Okay, the trust factor just went way out the window. She's having family come into town and you're looking to disprove the lone gunman theory.
GILES
Willow, when you have been a watcher for as long as I have you learn what to watch. I'll be in the stacks.
Giles heads back into his maze of shelves.
WILLOW
(to herself)
Most people would just call her on the phone.
INT. SUNNYDALE REGIONAL AIRPORT - DAY
An old, late 70s to early 80s, and slightly rotund woman appears out of the gate. It is MAGDA CALENDAR. She is wearing beaded jewelry of all kinds and she carries a number of old suitcases of different sizes. Her dress is somber but with certain splashes of color, like the flowers on her billowy skirt.
JENNY
(waving)
Grandmama!
Magda sees her granddaughter and smiles brightly. She shuffles over to Jenny as quickly as possible, drops her baggage, and she and Jenny embrace.
JENNY
I'm so sorry to call you up like that.
MAGDA
It's perfectly all right. I always have wanted to see your work here.
Jenny quickly become self conscious.
JENNY
Well.. um, I'm not sure how good a job I've been doing.
MAGDA
Chin up dear. Whatever problems you may face you still make your clan proud.
JENNY
But uncle..
MAGDA
Now there.
(pats Jenny comfortingly on the back)
We can't expect to control all the horrors this world has to offer. Come on, let's walk.
Jenny picks up some baggage. Magda does also. They start to walk through the terminal.
MAGDA
I assume this matter with Angelus is rather dire.
JENNY
(gravely)
Yes. We need to restore him.
MAGDA
Your uncle was very strong in his opinions on this matter.
Jenny is about to protest.
MAGDA
Old age has changed my view of the subject a little. But I shouldn't help you. You know that.
JENNY
(nods)
MAGDA His damnation must be assured. For what he has done to us.
JENNY
I know Grandmama. But the Slayer?
MAGDA
It was your job to protect her.
JENNY
And I failed.
MAGDA
(smiles sympathetically)
No, my child. You wavered. I've done the same in the past.
JENNY
(looks shocked)
MAGDA
I was his keeper when I was your age. He knew of no Slayer. No love then. Only his guilt.
JENNY
You're going to tell me that is how it should be still.
MAGDA
If I did that. I would just be your uncle. But like I said I have changed... a little.
FADE OUT.
END ACT ONE
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