TIMOTHY SCOTT: SHADOW ISLAND Action, Adventure, Fantasy Tobey Alexander
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TIMOTHY SCOTT: SHADOW ISLAND Action, Adventure, Fantasy Tobey Alexander Gavin Skevington 28 James Street, Kimberley, Nottingham, England, NG162LP +44 7793 109122 [email protected] 2020 INT. DARK CAVE - NIGHT. 1. INT. DARK CAVE - NIGHT. The cave is dark, minimal detail of the rocks can be made out. At first all we hear is water DRIPPING somewhere in the distance. DARK ENTITY (O.S.) Back again little Timothy Scott? I see you walking in the dark, blind as always. I can smell your fear. Footsteps ECHO as something draws near, we cannot see what. TIMOTHY (nervous) Who, who are you? TIMOTHY (12) a timid-looking boy with messy red hair looks around t he room. DARK ENTITY (O.S.) I am a vision to you...the one who knows you better than you know you rself. You will never escape me, never escape this place. It is your destiny to remain in the dark...forever. Glowing red eyes ap pear in a cloud of smoke hovering in the air. The voice comes from the eyes but we see no mouth. DARK ENTITY (O.S.) I see into the depths of your soul, you are not Pa rtum. Stay safe where you are, far away from me. If you seek me out, it will be your end. A blood-curdling roar fills the aire as the sound of FIRE grows. TIMOTHY Leave me alone! The eyes lurch towards us and we are in - 2. INT. FAMILY HOME, TIMOTHY'S BEDROOM - NIGHT. The room is small, illuminated by a flickering night-light. Timothy sits up in bed dreanched in sweat, panting. The room is suddenly bathed in light as the door opens. SUSAN Timothy? Calm down honey, I'm here. SUSAN (30s) a middle-aged mother with brown hair looks tired 2. SUSAN (30s) a middle-aged mother with brown hair looks tired as she moves to comfort her son on the bed. SUSAN Same dream again? Timothy nods. GERARD Hey Little Man, same thing? GERARD (30s), a smilar age to Susan with short-cropped blonde hair fills the doorway. GERARD I know what'll help. Get yourself changed, I'll be back in a sec. Gerard l eaves and Susan helps Timothy get changed, upon Gerard's return, Timothy looks up at him. GERARD Get yourself back to bed honey, I'l l settle with Tim and be with you in no time. They exchange a kiss leaving Gerard and Timothy in the room. Timothy takes the glass of milk as Gerard sits down. GERARD Want anything else to go with that? Gerard hands over a half empty packet of biscuits and takes on himself. GERARD (CONT.) Just don't tell your mum! TIMOTHY Thanks dad. They eat and finish their drinks. GERARD Night buddy. TIMOTHY Night dad. The light goes out and the room is dark again. Timothy looks around the room as we hear the same eerie voice from the dream. DARK ENTITY (O.S.) Until next time. Sleep well Timothy Scott. Timothy hides beneath the covers as we - 3. Timothy hides beneath the covers as we - FADE TO BLACK The screen is black, the sound of fire rises as the title "TIMOTHY SCOTT: SHADOW ISLAND" emerges from a wall of fire. The fire dies and the letters are left shimmering silver, blue and gold. 3. INT. DR LIVE'S WAITING ROOM - DAY. Timothy and his parents sit on chairs as Timothy stares at a dog-eared comic. GERARD You know your brother didn't mean anything this morning don't you? TIMOTHY I suppose. SUSAN He shouldn't pick on you for coming her e. Doctor Live is only trying to help. GERARD He's grounded when we get back. TIMOTHY Don't dad! That'll just make it worse. GERA RD He shouldn't be calling you names. TIMOTHY Please. The door on the far side of the room opens. DR INGRID LIVE (40s) a middle-aged woman older than his parents woman with jet-black hair in a pony-tail looks stern and serious stands in the doorway. She COUGHS to get their attention. DR LIVE Timothy! Good morning young man, come through. Dr Live's demenour changes and her face softens. GERARD Morning Doc, Tim's a bit moody today. DR LIVE 4. DR LIVE (playful) What do you say Timothy, are your parents allowed to come in today? TIMOTHY I suppose they can, if they promise to behave! SUSAN (laughing) We'll try. GERARD Cheeky! Gerard ruffles Timothy's head as they walk into the office. 4. INT. DR LIVE'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS. Dr Live takes her seat opposite the family. DR LIVE So tell me Timothy, have we had any more of those dreams we talked about last time? TIMOTHY Yes. DR LIVE When was the last time? GERA RD Last night. DR LIVE Interesting, was it the same as all the other times? TIMOTHY It's been the same since last time. The dark cave and all I can hear is water before it talks to me. DR LIVE Still the red eyes? TIMOTHY They come later. It always talks to me first, then the eyes appear. Timothy fidgets. TIMOTHY 5. TIMOTHY Aiden says I'm a baby, that I should have grown out of nightmares by now. GERARD His older brother has been picking on him, we're trying to keep a lid on it. DR LIVE Boys will be boys. I expect Timothy knows his brother doesn't mean it. He just doesn't understand things the way you do. TIMOTHY I tried telling myself it was a dream, like you told me to, but it didn't work. The more I tried to fight, the stornger it got. Timothy is comforted by Susan as he appears upset. DR LIVE How does it make you feel? TIMOTHY Cold! The more I fight, the colder it gets. It's hard to concentrate. DR LIVE And then what? TIMO THY It tells me if I go to it, it will be my end. Timothy wipes away his tears. SUSAN It's ok sweety. TIMOTHY That's when it attacks me and I...I wake up. SUSAN It's getting more frequent doctor. GERARD Almost every night now. Dr Live retrieves a leather journal from a bookshelf. DR LIVE 6. DR LIVE It's ok Timothy, nothing about what you're telling me is not fixable. We just need to find you a way to cope with whatever goes on in your head. TIMOTHY I don't want to be scared anymore. DR LIVE Take this Timothy. Dr Live hands him the book. TIMOTHY What's this? DR LIVE It's a journal, like the one on my desk. I want you to write down all the amazing things that go on in your head. That way you can help your parents and me see the world as you do. Timothy inspects the book as his parents talk to Dr Live. GERARD Is there anything we can do for him? I hate to see him so withdrawn. DR LIVE Timothy sees t he world from a different perspective than you or I Mr Scott. We need to find a way for him to express himself so we can understand and help. SUSAN Will he grow out of it? DR LIVE The dreams? Perhaps. I expect there is more to this than just the dream. We need to find a way to help take the fear and pressure away. Timothy's mind wanders, we hear his brother's voice as he admires the journal. AIDEN (O.S.) I thought kids were supposed to grow out of bad dreams? (MORE) AIDEN (CONT'D) 7. AIDEN (CONT'D) Maybe one day you'll grow up enough baby brother. Timothy is brought back to the room as his parents stand from their seats. DR LIVE We'll get you through this Timothy, I promise. I have lots of little tricks that we can use, we just have to find the right one for you. TIMOTHY Thank you doctor. DR LIVE (whispers) The things you see and feel are yours and yours alone. They are your world. It is a magical place, we just need to find a way for you to realise you're strong enough to not be afraid. TIMOTHY I am trying. DR LIVE I know y ou are, just don't let Aiden make you feel you're wrong for being you. You're special Timothy, you're by far and away my most favourite patient. GERARD There's nothing wrong with you Little Man. Look at it this way, you're almost as mad as your old man! Timothy is last to leave the room as Dr Live scribbles in her notebook. 5. INT. FAMILY HOME, PLAYROOM - LATER. Timothy is occupied with a pile of Lego toys. The sound of a door slamming snatches his attention. TIMOTHY Aiden! As Timothy tidies, the door bursts open. AIDEN (O.S.) 8. AIDEN (O.S.) You'd better not be messing up my stuff Tim. AIDEN (14) resembles Timothy but has a head of neatly trimmed mousy hair. He carries himself with more confidence and is dressed in school uniform. Didn't miss much at school, picked a good day to bunk off. TIMOTHY I wasn't! I was at the doctor again. AIDEN Your special head doctor? Did they manage to find your brain or is it still missing? Aiden c hanges into a football kit as they talk. TIMOTHY She said you need to be nicer to me.