THE TEAM STOOD IN THE CORRIDOR, ADRENALINE HIGH

In the previous excerpt Wade ran into the elevator before the dogs arrived and after a series of maneuvers he managed to push the dogs out and proceeded on his way to meet the team. 

Fast forward to the moment when the team arrives on the floor where Wade's son is being held.  

THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING
Screenplay Excerpt

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TWO-SHOT JIM AND JOY

Jim opened the door on the opposite end of the corridor. He and Joy emerged, guns ready, walking slowly past each door, leaning in close to hear any noise.

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FS/ CAMERA BACKING OUT

Cindy and her team arrived in front of Samata’s door first. George leaned up against the door and listened for any noise.

GEORGE:

“I hear a television, but no other noise.”

George said quietly.

Jim and Joy arrived and watched the corridor toward the north side staircase while Sam and Bart watched in the opposite direction.

MS WADE

Wade reached into his pack and pulled out his levers and proceeded to work the lock on the door. Holding his breath, he worked quietly.

FS TEAM

The team stood in the corridor, adrenaline high, but held back by their professional training. Every eye is turned toward the doors scanning the area when they hear Wade exhale.  

MS/ TWO-SHOT

Wade looked up and nodded his head in Cindy's direction and Cindy smiled.

FS

Cindy looked around the team to assess whether they are aware and ready. Every eye was on her and she looked back at Wade, seeing that he was already prepared to enter the apartment. Cindy nodded her head that it was okay for him to open the door, quietly.

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(Meanwhile, Brad and Ben are in the banquet hall watching...)

Stargazer

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FS CAMERA FOLLOWS

The doors swung open and Brad and Ben walked into the kitchen area. Entrées were gone and it was time for dessert. Brad showed Ben where to find the tickets and how the ticket informed them of table numbers and occupants for each order.

They both picked up a small tray and a ticket, then filled their individual trays with desserts matching the tickets. When each order was completed, they both walked toward the door to enter the banquet room.

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Coneflower

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FS/ CAMERA FOLLOWING

With gun ready, Wade walked into the apartment entryway, alert, and looking for any sign of Yahreh. Agents filed in behind him. When he saw Yahreh on the couch, his heart skipped a beat.

MS WADE

Wade looked closer to see if Yahreh was asleep.

MCU

 Yahreh’s chest moving with every breath.

MS WADE

Wade motions for the other agents to look.

FS

Cindy took the opportunity to motion agents to enter the kitchen area to the right and also pointed at the door to the left that was closed. Joy and Jim entered the kitchen and after clearing the area, proceeded through to the laundry room and then into a bathroom that led to a bedroom.

FS

When George reached the door to the left, he leaned against it and heard the sound of another television. He looked back at Bart and Sam,

TWO-SHOT

Bart and Sam watching George.

FS GEORGE

George motions to Bart and Sam that someone was in there.

 

THREE-SHOT

Cindy moves forward to allow Bart and Sam to step in closer to George.

TWO-SHOT

Jim and Joy appeared in the living room from the other direction and gave the all clear signal.

FS/ TWO-SHOT CAMERA FOLLOWING

Wade walked slowly to his son. He reached out and touched his sons face in a tender gesture...

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THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING is registered with Writers Guild of America West.

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