D.C. Dynamos

FADE IN:
EXT. RURAL STREET-SUNSET
A MAN (AGENT KEN CEES)wearing a dark suit is walking from his car, which is parked at the curb towards the front of door of a colonial style house.
Another car painted a sleek black edges along the curb on the opposite side of the street, before slowly coming to a complete stop one house away.
INT. HALLWAY-SUNSET
CU. PHONE
A phone is sitting on a table near the end of the hallway, ringing as if it is demanding to be answered. The voices of two little girls are heard.

JORDAN and TAYLOR (OS)
(Simultaneously,yell out)
I'll get it.
ANGLE ON GIRLS
The two girls run up to the phone. JORDAN a precocious nine-year-old gymnast, with a bad attitude who thinks she is going on twenty, wearing a black leotard reaches the phone first. Her six year old sister TAYLOR a karate brown belt and computer whiz, who is every inch a lady. She is wearing a pink karate gi follows closely at Jordan's heals. In the background, through a shear curtain covering a window in the top half of the door the silhouette of a man appears. The doorbell rings as the girls pick up the receiver of the phone.
JORDAN
(Exhausted)
Hello.
Taylor grimaces at her sister's way of answering the phone and reaches for the receiver.

TAYLOR
(In exasperation)
Let me talk Jordan.
A short struggle for the phone ensues, but is stopped by a voice yelling through the phone.

UNCLE (VO)
(Yelling)
Stop that fighting now girls.
The girls looking subdued put the phone between their ears. MOM a beautiful woman in her early thirties, who is a Valerie Bertinelli type, comes downs the stairs and answers the front door. The man who is tall and muscular in his late thirties early forties flashes a badge for her to inspect. Mom leans on the doorjamb and listens to him while preventing him from entering the house.
JORDAN and TAYLOR
(Smiling sweetly)
Hi Uncle.
UNCLE
(Rapidly)
Hi Jordan, I can't stay on long, listen something has happened. I'm going to my house in Washington D.C., you know the one I took you to last year. But you can't tell anyone where I am unless it is a real emergency not even Mommy or Daddy. Okay.
The girls face each other with nervous glances, not sure of why their uncle is placing this strange phone call.
TAYLOR
Okay Uncle.
TAYLOR
(With concern)
But what's wrong?
UNCLE
I've gotta go. I love you.

Jordan and Taylor
We love you Uncle.
The dial tone comes back on as the girls finish telling their uncle that they love him. The girls very confused by the phone call, turn their attention towards Mom and the man at the door. They sneak up the hallway and listen in on the conversation.

AGENT KEN CEES
Your brother disappeared, after the safe house blew up. We are assuming he's alive, and if he is, the mob is going to be looking for him as well. Especially now that the trial is only three weeks away.
Mom is standing in a casual stance, and she is fighting to keep a calm demeanor as she listens to the news that her brother might be dead or in serious danger. The girls now truly worried, hug each other while continuing to listen in morbid curiosity.
MOM
(Clears throat)
What happens if he can't be found?
Agent Cees gives this some thought before responding.
AGENT CEES
He becomes a fugitive wanted for obstructing justice and hiding evidence, which is also missing.
Mom is becoming tenser as the conversation goes on and it is becoming harder for her to hide it.
MOM
I've gotta cook dinner for my girls so thank you for stopping by.
Agent Cees realizes that he will get no further with Mom so he decides to leave things alone.
AGENT CEES
If you hear from your brother, you will contact us won't you Mrs. Watts?
MOM
Of course.
Mom stands up and moves out of the way of the door she is swinging shut. Agent Cees turns around and starts walking away. Jordan and Taylor let go of each other and start climbing the stairs, more worried about their uncle than before. Mom turns around, and leans against the door in exhaustion from the fight to keep calm while hearing about her brother's plight, as tears start to roll down from her eyes.

EXT. HOUSE- SUNDOWN

Agent Cees is returning to his car and the door to the house is shutting behind him. He gets into his car and drives away.
EXT. SLEEK BLACK CAR- SUNDOWN
The car parked slightly down the street seems ominous and out of place.
INT. SLEEK BLACK CAR- SUNDOWN
The driver of the car a good looking man in his early twenties with slicked back black hair, who speaks in a forced Brooklynese accent, named TONY (the disaster) GIANOTTI, and he is speaking into a cell phone.
TONY
Yeah this is Tony. Let me talk to Mr. Steele.
Tony pauses and looks in the review mirror flattening his hair back on his head, and smiling at the gangster look he has spent hours perfecting. Lost in this thought he jumps, startled at the sound of his bosses voice over the phone, which he drops and then must scramble for. When he retrieves the phone he is now slightly out of breath and nervous.
TONY (cont'd)
Mr. Steele, the G-man just left. You want I should go in and grab the sister for bait, or just rough her up to find out where he is.
The mumbled voice of his yelling boss comes over the phone which Tony yanks away from his ear. Tonys' boss can be heard clearly.
MR. STEELE (OS)
Just watch the house. And do nothing else is that clear.
Tony puts the phone back to his ear.
TONY
Yes Mr. Steele. I will Mr. Steele. And I promise no screw-ups. …I'll just watch the house. …I'll just watch the house.
INT. HOUSE – GIRLS BEDROOM- TWILIGHT
Jordan is sitting on her bed legs stretched out in a full front split with her head in her hands, which are resting on her elbows. Taylor is pacing back in forth wringing her hands. Taylor stops and turns to Jordan.
TAYLOR
(Worried)
Uncles in trouble Jordan what are we going to do?

Jordan rolls her eyes, and looks at Taylor as if she had three heads.
JORDAN
(Sarcastically)
No DUH! Uncle's in trouble, but what can we do about it we're just kids.
No one will listen to us anyway. They never do.
Taylor now getting angry at her sisters' sarcasm moves to the bed and sticks her face right in Jordans'.
TAYLOR
(Very angry)
Jordan that's not nice. Besides Uncle always listens to us no matter what we say.
Jordan now getting exasperated herself, sits up in full straddle position and in angry short clipped imitation adult speech, rebuffs her sister.
JORDAN
Yeah. Uncle always listens to us Taylor, but he's not here, so what difference does that make? It's not like we can tell him what's going on.
Taylor suddenly relaxes out of her angry posture, and lights up as an idea occurs to her.
TAYLOR
Jordan, Uncle told us he was going to his house in Washington. We were there last year remember.
Jordan looking more exasperated, throws herself onto her back on the bed and covers her face with her hands interrupting Taylor.
JORDAN
(sarcastic)
So. Yeah I remember, but what has that got to do with anything?
Taylor, with a look of consternation at her sister's interruption continues.
TAYLOR
(excitedly)
Well we can go to Washington and find Uncles house, and warn him about the danger. That's what we can do and what I'm going to do. So there. Hmph!

Taylor nods her head definitively as she ends her speech. Jordan sits up with a light in her eyes as she catches on to the idea that Taylor has. She then flops back again as something else occurs to her.
JORDAN
But Taylor we don't know where his house is or the address how can we find it?
Taylor calmly turns from her sister in a superior attitude, and starts smoothing out her karate gi.
TAYLOR
(superior tone of voice(singsong))
Jordan, don't you remember? Uncle told us it was the only White House in the area where he lives. So someone should know where the White House in Washington is. I'll just ask for directions.
Jordan very excited rolls over and jumps off the bed.
JORDAN
(happily excited)
Taylor you're a genius.
Taylor takes on a look of smugness at her older sister's compliment. And interrupts her.
TAYLOR
I'm cute too.
Jordan rolls her eyes in disbelief at her sister's conceit.
JORDAN
Okay we need to get ready for the trip we'll leave first thing in the morning so we can be home before dark. Otherwise mom will get mad.
Taylor again interrupts.
TAYLOR
How will we get there?
JORDAN
We can take the train like we did with Uncle. Now we need money, so get your piggy bank and I'll get mine and we can see how much money we have.
The girls run around animatedly, while making plans for their trip to Washington to save their uncle.
INT. KITCHEN-NIGHT
Mom who has been cooking dinner, while the girls were talking, looks up from the stove, and cocks an ear towards the noise coming from above. She smiles looking somewhat relieved that her daughters are acting normal and didn't over hear the conversation she had earlier.
EXT. HOUSE- LATE NIGHT
There is a loud snoring noise.
INT. CAR- LATE NIGHT
Tony is fast asleep behind the wheel of the car snoring loudly.
INT. HOUSE GIRLS' BEDROOM - DAWN
The girls are already up and dressed. Jordan is wearing a pair of overalls and Taylor is wearing a pretty pink dress and a pink hat. Taylor is standing at the bureau with an open purse putting items in it. Jordan is getting and acting impatient.
JORDAN
(angry whisper)
Taylor can't you hurry up, we have to go!
Taylor continues calmly loading her purse.
TAYLOR
(in a calm whisper)
Jordan, I need my makeup and jewelry so that I can look extra cute for Uncle when we see him. Besides I'm almost done.
Jordan turns to the door and leans her head against it, letting out an exasperated sigh at her sister's vanity. Taylor finishes loading her purse closes it and turns to the door.
TAYLOR
Jordan now is not the time for hide and seek we'll be late, so hurry up.
Jordan turns and faces her sister quickly, looking as if she could commit murder. They open the bedroom door and look around to make sure that the coast is clear. Jordan turns back and tacks a note to the door telling mom where they are going so she won't worry, before heading for the stairs and leaving the house.
INT. SLEEK BLACK CAR- DAWN
There is a loud thump. Tony startled wakes up and bangs his head on the roof of the car. He stops to listen to see if what ever woke him up is still out there. He swings his head from side to side looking for what made the noise.
JORDAN (VO)
(exasperated)
God. Taylor you and your karate kicks. Look at the dent you made in that car. I am not going to be punished for that.
TAYLOR (VO)
(sweetly)
You won't be punished Jordan. Nobody knows I did it. And I like karate its fun, especially when I get to flip the boys to the mat, and kiss them.
Tony sitting quietly listening to the conversation, is now able to see the girls as they walk away from the car, but not before he hears one last important piece of information.
JORDAN
Never mind Taylor. Let's get going or we won't make it to Washington in time to warn Uncle that bad men are chasing him.
Tony perks up as he realizes that these two girls know where the man he is looking for is hiding. Smiling, he looks into the rearview mirror to watch the girls walk away. When they are far enough down the street. He starts the car and u turns down the street and follows the path they have taken.
EXT. STREET AROUND THE CORNER- DAWN
The girls are getting on a bus.
EXT. OUTSIDE TRAIN STATION-MORNING
The girls get off the bus in front of the train station. Tony in his black car pulls up slowly just in time to see them entering the train station. He quickly parks his car and follows them into the station.
INT. TRAIN STATION–TICKET COUNTER–MORNING

Tony spies the girls in line at the ticket counter and in an effort to avoid being seen sits on a nearby bench and picks up a discarded newspaper, just as the girls step up to the ticket counter. The TICKET AGENT is a middle aged man, who is completely bored.
TICKET AGENT
May I help you?
JORDAN
We need tickets on the next train to Washington D.C..
TAYLOR
Please.
TICKET AGENT
You need to have an adult with you ladies, or I can't sell you tickets.
Jordan with a look of consternation, quickly looks around, and spies Tony sitting reading the paper. She points towards Tony as he glances in their direction and starts to worry that they noticed him following them and are reporting him.
JORDAN
That's our dad over there reading the paper. He said we could buy the tickets.
She pouts a little to show her disappointment at not being able to buy the tickets. The ticket agent looks over towards Tony. Tony seeing the ticket agent looking at him, puts the paper down, looks back at him trying to be casual, smiles and waves. The ticket agent waves back and shrugs.

TICKET AGENT
Well, I guess it's all right. That'll be one adult and two children one way to Washington D.C..
JORDAN and TAYLOR
Thank you mister.
The girls take the tickets and turn straight towards Tony, who has picked up the paper and is sitting pretending to read. The girls run excitedly towards Tony, upon reaching him they jump into his lap and start kissing him on the cheek. Tony completely startled doesn't know how to react.
Jordan whispers in Tony's ear
JORDAN
Just pretend we're your daughters mister or they won't let us on the train to go see our uncle.
Tony quickly comprehending the situation starts hugging and kissing the girls back. He is practically congratulating himself, on his job. He stands up and takes their hands and they head for the platform.
EXT. TRAIN STATION IN WASHINGTON D.C.–AFTERNOON
A train slowly pulls up to the station platform to let passengers off.
INT. TRAIN – AFTERNOON
Not sure how much parental guidance they needed the girls kept Tony with them, but they were now in Washington and wouldn't need him any more. Jordan silently signals Taylor to get up and follow her to the doors of the train, which has almost come to a stop. They leave their seats. Tony, who has become very involved in a conversation with a beautiful young woman, doesn't notice the girls leaving.
As soon as the train doors open the girls jump onto the platform and run into the very crowded station. Tony gets up with the young woman to get off the train he looks into the seat to tell the girls to come with him and notices they are gone.
TONY
(Nervously)
Good grief! They're gone!
He runs off the train bumping into people and tripping in the hopes of finding the girls.
After stumbling through the station Tony comes out the main doors to the street, just in time to see the girls climb into a taxi. Taking off to chase them before the taxi leaves the station he runs right into a huge trunk, which sends him, flying head over heals, landing on his back. He lifts his head in time to see the taxi pull into the midday Washington Traffic.
INT. TAXI- MIDDAY
The cabby is an older man he is world weary and unshakable. He barely looks in the rearview mirror and sees the girls. He is an Ed Asner type and speaks gruffly.
CABBY
Where to ladies.
TAYLOR
(confidently)
The White House please.
The cabby sighs, before putting a smile on his face.

CABBY
You got it kids.
EXT. WHITE HOUSE- MIDDAY
The taxi pulls to a stop in front of the WHITE HOUSE (at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue). There are a lot of people walking up and down the street. Some tourists are taking pictures of the famous façade outside of the fence.
CABBY
Here you go ladies. That'll be seven fifty.
Jordan reaches into her hip pocket and withdraws several large bills. Handing one to the cabby, who barely looks at it. The cabby quickly counts out their change and hands it back to Jordan, finally stopping to take a good look at his passengers. Jordan opens the door to the cab and climbs out. Taylor slides across the seat to the open door. She hesitates just before jumping out of the cab.
TAYLOR
Thank you mister.
Taylor lands on the curb beside her sister, and the girls watch as the cab pulls away. They then turn towards the White House. Standing on the sidewalk looking through the gates they look up at the house and are astonished.

JORDAN
That doesn't look like Uncles house Taylor.
TAYLOR
It's got to be the right house Jordan. Uncle said it was the only White House. He must have changed it.
The girls start looking for a way to go into the house. Turning to her left Jordan spots a large crowd of people going through a gate.

JORDAN
This way Taylor. We can go in with all those people.
Taylor turns and looks in the direction her sister is pointing.
TAYLOR
Boy, Uncle sure has a lot of friends.

JORDAN
(angrily)
Let's just go find him. So we can get home before Mom gets mad at us.
Jordan starts walking toward the gate. Taylor just stands on the corner folds her arms, raises her chin to the sky and pouts. Jordan turns after just a few steps and looks at her sister with her arms outstretched and eyes bulging in frustration.
JORDAN
Taylor what's wrong?
Taylor looks sharply at her sister, before resuming her pout.
TAYLOR
(pouty)
Uncles having a party and he didn't invite us.
Jordan instantly becomes upset with her sister and tenses her shoulders.
JORDAN
(snottily)
Maybe the party is just for grown-ups. Gosh! Taylor you take everything so personally. Now let's go and find Uncle already.
Taylor looks down at the ground, as if her mother was chastising her. She then walks to where Jordan is, dragging her feet.
TAYLOR
(grudgingly)
Fine, but I'm not going to talk to him.
The girls proceed to the gate. Mixing in with the crowd they are able to enter the White House grounds unnoticed by the guards that are posted at the gate.
EXT. WHITE HOUSE-MIDDAY-INTERIOR GROUNDS
The girls follow the crowd till they stop at an entrance to the house were everyone is milling around waiting.
TAYLOR
Why is everyone standing around?
JORDAN
I don't know Taylor. But we need to hurry up it's getting late and we're going to have to go home soon.
Jordan feeling anxious, starts looking around. Turning around to face Taylor, at the sound of her voice.
TAYLOR
Jordan, I have to go to the bathroom.
Jordan slaps her hands to her face and drags the skin down distorting her features. She is completely frustrated at this new development.
JORDAN
(completely frustrated)
Taylor you are so stupid! I told you to go before we left home. Now we have to find a way into the house, right now!
TAYLOR
(innocently)
Why don't we just climb in that window?
Jordan turns to where Taylor is pointing. Seeing the open window, she rolls her eyes back in her head and smacks her forehead with her hand.
JORDAN
(pure frustration)
AHHHH! Taylor, I swear you make me crazy!
Jordan then grabs her sister's hand and pulls her to the open window. The ledge is just a little above Jordan's head and so she reaches up and pulls herself onto the windowsill as if she were mounting a set of uneven bars. Once on the sill she sits down and reaches for Taylor to assist her climbing in the window.
INT. WHITE HOUSE- BLUE ROOM
The girls climb down from the window into a room that is decorated entirely in blue.
TAYLOR
(admiringly)
Jordan look everything's blue. What a pretty room. But it would be prettier if it were pink.
JORDAN
(annoyed)
I thought you had to go to the bathroom. Now let's go find it and then Uncle.
Jordan starts walking toward the door. Taylor who had been admiring a vase, reluctantly turns and follows her sister. When they reach the door Jordan stops and hushes Taylor. Muffled voices can be heard on the other side of the door. Jordan slowly turns the knob and opens the door just a crack. She looks through the crack and sees three men in gray uniforms.
They have guns in belts around their wastes. The men split up and start walking in different directions. Jordan keeps her eye to the crack until she can't see the men anymore. She then slowly opens the door and sticks her head out. When she sees that the men have disappeared, she and Taylor step out of the Blue Room.
INT. WHITE HOUSE-Main hallway-midday
The girls leave the blue room and enter the main hallway through the White House. Not sure where to go to find a bathroom, they head east, continuing until they come to the end of the corridor. They find themselves facing another corridor to their left. They turn and start walking through the corridor. The corridor ends and turns into a colonnade.
EXT. WHITE HOUSE- MIDDAY-EAST WING COLONNADE
As they walk through the colonnade, the girls see the famous White House rose garden. They are approaching another building that is semi attached to the main house.
At this moment they see one of the White House guards, and he sees them.
GUARD
HEY! What are you kids doing here?
TAYLOR
We're looking for our Uncle.
GUARD
Well you kids aren't supposed to be here. Where are your parents?
Jordan realizes that they are in danger and she bites her lower lip trying to figure out what they should do. Her face gets a bright devious look as she decides what to do. Grabbing Taylor by the arm she bolts for the doors of the small building. The guard sees this and starts running after them.
JORDAN
Taylor hurry up.
Taylor looking scared, just follows her sisters lead, as they run through the doors into the building. The guard has almost caught up to them. Once through the doors the girls shove them shut just as the guard is about to pass through them, hitting him square in the nose. The guard screams in pain reaching for his nose which is spewing blood.
INT. EAST WING WHITE HOUSE-OFFICE CORRIDOR-MIDDAY

The girls turn and run down the corridor, till they reach the end. Jordan quickly turns to look back and see if the guard is still chasing them. The guard who has recovered is back in pursuit. The girls turn to their right and run in the door that is there.
INT. EAST WING- SECRETARIES OFFICE-MIDDAY
The girls continue running right through the office, filled with ladies at desks, until they reach another door that is open just a crack. The girls pause for just a second before running through the door, ignoring the secretary closest to them.
SECRETARY
Hey! Stop! You can't go in there!

INT. EAST WING- OVAL OFFICE-MIDDAY
The girls find themselves finally stopped as they enter a room full of stern looking men wearing suits and uniforms. Jordan looks around and notices a friendly looking man in his late forties with salt and pepper hair sitting behind a huge desk. Taylor in the mean time isn't noticing anything as she smoothes out her outfit, and then reaches into her purse, pulls out her brush and starts fixing her hair.
The men are all staring at the two girls, the ones in uniform look as if they are ready to attack. The suits are standing mouths open and eyes bulging.
Jordan looks at the man at the desk and feeling tired and frightened, suddenly becomes aggressive. She walks to a chair a short distance from the desk, and pulls it to the desk. She then climbs into the chair and leans over the desk getting right in the mans face.
JORDAN
Two things mister. First where is the ladies room? Second where is my Uncle and why are you in his house?

The PRESIDENT, who is 49 years old and very distinguished looking, stares at Jordan for just a minute and then starts laughing. A very angry guard with a bloody nose, that is being tended to by a shocked secretary, walk into the Oval Office.
The secretary is holding a handkerchief up to the guard's nose and is trying to keep up with him as he walks to the president's desk. The President is laughing steadily harder at the scene before him.
Generals and Cabinet members are standing around with their mouths hanging open in shock, as the stunned secretary and angry guard are walking in connected through a handkerchief.
Jordan pounds her foot on the chair in anger, feeling completely confused.
JORDAN
(angrily)
This is not funny! My Uncles in danger and I have to help him.
The President starts to attempt to compose himself. The guard reaches the desk looking embarrassed.
GUARD
I'm sorry Mr. President. I tried to stop them but they got away from me. I'll get them out of here right now.
The President stops laughing.
PRESIDENT
It's okay. I think I'd like to hear what this is all about. Why don't you go to the doctors' office and have that nose looked at.
The President turns to face Jordan. In the meantime Taylor comes sauntering up and daintily sits in a high back leather wing chair across from the desk. The guard leaves in a huff, leaving the secretary behind.
PRESIDENT
Now young lady why don't you tell me what you're doing here?
Jordan sinks back into the chair in exhaustion.
TAYLOR
Hi, mister. I have to go to the bathroom, could you tell me where it is please?
Jordan turns and looks at her sister in disbelief. The President starts chuckling again. But signals the secretary, who is still standing where the guard left her.
PRESIDENT
(laughing softly)
Would you kindly show this young lady to the restroom and bring her back?
Taylor looks at the President with relief. She then smiles and giggles in a little girl flirtatious manner.

TAYLOR
Thank you, very much.
The President successfully stifles a chuckle at her obvious attempt to flirt with him.
PRESIDENT
You are very welcome.
Taylor and the secretary leave. Jordan looks at the President, with her face scrunched up. The President looks at her and noticing the strange look on her face reacts with a quizzical look of his own.
PRESIDENT
Why are you looking at me that way?
Jordan relaxes her face and sits Indian style in the chair.
JORDAN
(fast, in a single breath)
I was trying to figure out if I could trust you or not. After all you're a stranger, and I'm not supposed to talk to strangers, but since I already did I guess it's okay. Now why are you in my Uncles house? Who are you? And where's Uncle?
The Presidents eyes bulge out and his mouth drops open. He is astonished by the rapid-fire single breath delivery that Jordan has just spat out to him all at once.
PRESIDENT
So do you think you can trust me?
JORDAN
(tentatively)
Yes.
PRESIDENT
Good. I'm glad your mother taught you not to talk to strangers, but your right it's okay to talk to me. Well it seems there is some confusion young lady. This is my house, at least until the next election. Now tell me about your uncle.
Jordan relaxes and takes a deep breath. The President leans back in his chair and focuses his attention on Jordan.
EXT. TRAIN STATION- MIDDAY
Tony is recovering from his fall. He stands up shakes his head to clear it and then runs to the nearest taxi cutting off a tiny frail old lady. The now angry old lady grabs Tony by the ear and pulls him out of the taxi he has only half managed to get into, and then climbs in quickly herself. Tony in a lot of pain from having his ear pulled, hails the next taxi, and climbs in.
INT. TAXI- MIDDAY
Once seated in the taxi Tony realizes that he doesn't know where the girls have gone. He groans puts his head in hands.
CABBY
Hey, bud you all right?
TONY
Just take me to the nearest hotel. Without any sight seein.
EXT. TRAIN STATION- MIDDAY
The taxi pulls away from the curb and heads down the street.
int. EAST WING WHITE HOUSE-EVENING
ANGLE ON PRESIDENT
The President is still sitting in his chair, leaning back a little. He is contemplating what to do about the situation.
PRESIDENT
Well I think the first thing we need to do is call your mother and let her know where you are. Then you and Taylor here can be my guests for the next few days, while we locate your Uncle.
Jordan looks relieved. Taylor is again sitting in the chair next to her sister with a smile on her face.
JORDAN
Okay. But what if Mom says we can't stay, we've gotta warn Uncle.
TAYLOR
Yeah, and I want to show Uncle my new dress. Jordan looks coldly at her sister. The President stifles a chuckle, and starts to dial the phone.
JORDAN
Taylor, I just can't believe you sometimes. You are so vain.
Taylor looks hurt by her sister's remark
TAYLOR
I am not vain. I just like to look cute. What does vain mean anyway?
Jordan frustrated from a long day allows all her anger to surface.
JORDAN
Taylor shut up! Just shut up! I'm sick of you, I swear!
The President, who is on the phone with their mother, sees a potential argument arising as Taylor shifts in her chair and yells back at Jordan.
TAYLOR
Stop telling me what to do! You're not my mother Jordan and I'm sick of you yelling at me.
Jordan now very angry pulls back her hand and readies to strike Taylor. Taylor seeing the signs of physical violence from her sister jumps out of her chair and gets ready to use her karate skills. The President hangs up the phone and intervenes.
PRESIDENT
Ladies stop that fighting now!
The girls startled at the voice of authority fall into relaxed postures. The president seeing the girls relax smiles and in a calm voice tells the girls what is about to happen.
PRESIDENT
How about we go and find my wife and the two of us will show you around the White House. Then we'll have dinner and you two can get some sleep.
The girls look at each other, worry etched on their faces.
TAYLOR
What about Uncle?
The President smiles.
PRESIDENT
I'll have my secretary get everyone in the CIA and the FBI looking for him, before we leave. Don't worry we'll find him.
The girls visibly relax.
EXT. RITZ HOTEL-AFTERNOON
ANGLE ON FIFTH FLOOR WINDOW
INT. HOTEL ROOM-AFTERNOON
Tony is sitting on the bed looking dejected while holding the phone away from his ear. The voice of an extremely mad Mister Steele is heard.
MR. STEELE(OS)
You incompetent idiot! I told you to just watch the house, and now you're in Washington. Why I ever let your mother talk me into hiring you I'll never know!
Tony looks as if he is about to cry, but puts the phone back to his ear.
TONY
But Mr. Steele the girls came to Washington to find their Uncle. And I followed them hoping they would lead me to him.
Tony yanks the phone away from his ear again.
MR. STEELE(OS)
You had better find him or else, I'll be looking for you!
Tony hangs up the phone, and grabs up the remote control from the table next to the bed and turns on the TV. The evening news comes on, Tony takes off his suit jacket and folds it neatly laying it on the bed. He then loosens his tie and unbuttons the top two buttons of his shirt. He then picks up his jacket and goes to the closet and hangs his coat up. He returns to the bed and sits down and props the pillows behind him as he leans back and closes his eyes. The room is filled with the sound of the reporters' voice.
REPORTER(OS)
It has been confirmed two little girls managed to elude White House security and enter the Oval office late this afternoon. The girls have been invited to stay in the White House for the duration of their stay in Washington as guests of the First Lady and the President. Why the girls are in Washington by themselves has not been revealed.
Tony jerks up bodily as he realizes that his luck with the girls is holding and he again knows where to find them. He grabs up the phone and calls the front desk.
TONY
Hi. Yeah. What time do tours at the White House start?...Really, thanks.
Tony is grinning from ear to ear and he throws himself back on the bed hitting his head against the wall. He grimaces in pain, but that is overshadowed by his happiness at finding the girls again.
INT. WHITE HOUSE-QUEENS ROOM-NIGHT
The President and FIRST LADY, an attractive woman in her early forties with a kind face and matronly attitude, are tucking the girls into bed in the Queens room of the White House. Taylor is yawning and Jordan is fidgeting to get comfortable.
PRESIDENT
Now you girls go to sleep and no roaming around. If you're good, tomorrow I'll show you the secret passages that were built into the house.

FIRST LADY
Goodnight Jordan, Taylor, I hope you have sweet dreams and I'm sure that your Uncle will turn up tomorrow.
JORDAN
Goodnight. Thank you for letting us stay and helping us find Uncle.
TAYLOR
Goodnight Mr. President and Mrs. President. Thank you.
The girls snuggle down into the bed, while the President and First Lady head for the door. When they reach the door, the President reaches over to turn out the light, and he and his wife smile at the girls as they close the door and leave the now dark room.
INT. WHITE HOUSE-QUEENS ROOM-MORNING
The girls are lying asleep in the bed. The door opens and the First Lady sticks her head in to see if the girls have woken up yet. Seeing that they have not, she walks into the shadowed room and heads for the drapes. She pulls them open and lets in the bright sunlight of the day, which crosses the faces of the sleeping girls.
FIRST LADY
Wake up you sleepy heads it's time for breakfast.

The girls start to stir in response. The First Lady walks over to the bed and shakes Taylor awake. Taylor sits up and rubs her eyes. The First Lady then walks over to Jordan and shakes her. Jordan remains asleep. The First Lady shakes her again a little harder this time. Jordan curls up tighter while giving out a sleepy moan. The First Lady then rips the covers off the bed and starts tickling Jordan. Jordan squirms at first and then wakes up angrily swinging out at the person who disturbed her sleep.
JORDAN
Leave me alone.
The First Lady stops tickling Jordan. Jordan curls up to sleep again.
TAYLOR
Jordan is always a grump in the morning. Mommy usually threatens to pour cold water on her. Jordan wakes up then.
The First Lady gives Taylor a knowing nod and then walks into the bathroom. Water is heard running. The First Lady reappears a glass of water in her hand.
FIRST LADY
Well, I have a nice cold glass of water. I'd really like to drink it but if Jordan won't wake up then I'll have to use it on her.
Jordan sits up instantly. She is wide-awake and glaring at Taylor.
JORDAN
Taylor do you have to tell everyone everything. God I was sleeping. I wish you would just leave me alone.
Taylor still groggy herself just ignores her sisters attitude. She smiles up at the First Lady and yawns and stretches.
TAYLOR
Jordan we have to look for Uncle remember. Why do you always wake up so grumpy anyway? I love the mornings.
Jordan, who is starting to really wake up, rubs her eyes and looks at the First Lady.
JORDAN
Have you found Uncle yet? Where's the President at? What time is it?
The First Lady chuckles at Jordan and then smiles broadly.
FIRST LADY
No we haven't found your Uncle yet. The President was called into his office for an emergency meeting, and it is eight in the morning. Now why don't you two get dressed and we will go down to breakfast. After that the President told me I was to show you one of the secret passages. Then I'm afraid I will have to leave you ladies to wander about as I have an afternoon appointment.
The girls then climb out of bed and head for the bathroom.
INT. TONY'S HOTEL ROOM- MORNING
Tony is standing in front of the mirror checking his appearance, making sure that his hair is slicked back on his head by smoothing it down with his hands. He then adjusts his tie. Sure that his appearance is to his liking, he then goes to the closet and retrieves his suit coat and puts it on. Tony then walks back to the mirror for one final check. While he is doing this he starts to hum a little tune. When he is done checking his appearance he leaves the room.
INT. RITZ HOTEL FIFTH FLOOR HALLWAY-MORNING
Tony passes a few of the other hotel guests on his way to the elevator. He smiles at the people and continues to hum his little tune, while waiting for the elevator.
INT. RITZ HOTEL LOBBY-MORNING
Tony still smiling and humming walks across the large lobby of the Ritz hotel to its front doors. The doorman standing there, opens the door for him to pass through.
EXT. RITZ HOTEL DRIVEWAY-MORNING
Tony extends his arm and hails a taxi. The taxi pulls up and Tony climbs in still smiling and humming.
CABBY
Where to bud?
Tony briefly comes out of his revelry.
TONY
The White House.
INT. WHITE HOUSE EAST WING-MORNING
The First Lady is showing the girls the secret passage that is located just before the doors to the east wing colonnade and the executive offices of the President.
FIRST LADY
This door is normally kept locked and there are only three keys to it. I have one, the President has one and the head of the secret service has one. I'm going to leave it unlocked so that you ladies can go exploring in it later, if you can't find anything better to do. Now let's go see what the President is up to.
The girls look longingly at the door, fully curious to see where it leads. The First Lady however, holds her hands out to them. The girls take up the First Ladies hands and then they walk through the doors.
EXT. WHITE HOUSE COLONNADE- MORNING
They continue on through the colonnade once again passing by the White House rose garden and enter into the east wing.
INT. EAST WING- MORNING
The three ladies continue through the hallway to the secretarial office. The Presidents SECRETARY ever aware of what is going on in the office, stops her work and cheerfully greets the First Lady.
SECRETARY
Good morning ma'am. Is everything okay?
The First Lady smiles back.
FIRST LADY
Good morning. Everything is fine. I just brought our houseguests to say hello to the President.
The secretary gets a look of consternation on her face.
SECRETARY
I'm sorry ma'am but the President is in a meeting with the Chief of Staff and General Killman. He left word that he wasn't to be disturbed by anyone. But I will let him know that you and the children stopped by as soon as he is free.
The First Lady looks a little chagrined and befuddled about being denied access to her husbands' office. She brightens up for the girls and starts walking them back to the White House proper.
FIRST LADY
Well, it looks like we have some time on our hands. What would you two like to do now?
The girls look at each other in wonderment. They start looking around and thinking about an answer for the First Lady.
JORDAN
We don't know. Normally we would be in school and then I would go to gymnastics and Taylor would go to karate.
The First Lady smiles broadly at them.
FIRST LADY
I have an excellent idea. The White House has a gym in it. You and Taylor could go there and practice your gymnastics and karate.
The girls smile excitedly and become very enthusiastic about doing their favorite things.
EXT. WHITE HOUSE- TOURIST ENTRANCE- MORNING
Tony is amongst the crowd milling about outside the gate to the White House he is still smiling. The gate to the White House opens and the people start walking through.
EXT. WHITE HOUSE- FRONT DOORS- MORNING
The TOUR GUIDE is standing on the steps leading into the White House. Tony stops with all the other people who are waiting to tour the famous mansion. The tour guide has a forced smile on her face and seems disinterested in the crowd. When the last of the people are through the gate she starts the tour.
TOUR GUIDE
Hello everyone, my name is Linda. I will be your guide during your tour of the White House. I ask that you please remain with the group at all times….
INT. WHITE HOUSE MAIN CORRIDOR-MORNING
The First Lady and the girls are standing in the main corridor of the White House. The First Lady is wearing a well-fitted ladies business suit, which contrasts with the girls. Jordan is now back in her overalls and Taylor is wearing her dress from the day before.
FIRST LADY
Well, ladies you are on your own. Feel free to go exploring but please be careful not to break anything. I will see you tonight when I return and the President will probably look for you as soon as he is free.
The girls are trying to look somewhat forlorn about the First Ladies leaving, but a twinge of excitement is on their faces.
TAYLOR
You go to your meeting and have a nice time. Jordan and I are going to go and explore the secret passage.
JORDAN
Yeah, and when you get home we'll tell you all about it.
The First Lady smiles down at them.
FIRST LADY
I'll look forward to hearing about your adventures. Now you two try to stay out of trouble.
The First Lady turns and leaves. The girls head east down the corridor.
INT. EAST SIDE OF MAIN CORRIDOR-MORNING
The tour group has just entered the main corridor of the White House at its east end. As the girls continue down the corridor heading for the secret passage they ignore the tour group. Tony however, from his place at the end of the line of people, notices them and after they pass him, he turns to follow them.
The girls reach the entrance to the secret passage. Tony is following a short distance behind them. The girls stop and look around to see if anyone is watching. Tony ducks into the nearest doorway so that the girls won't see him. The girls open the door and enter into the passage. Tony saunters out of the doorway.
INT. SECRET PASSAGE-MORNING
Jordan turns and shuts the door to the passage. She then turns to the passage. Taylor is standing on a landing looking down a steep staircase. Jordan stands beside her sister also looking down the stairs.
The stairs are steep, made from cement with only a dim fluorescent light illuminating them. Shadows play across the walls and the stairs. The girls start descending the stairs.
Jordan and Taylor are holding each other's hands. Their outer arms are held out to their sides against the walls. Taylor glances backward toward the door as if she has an uneasy feeling. Then turns to look ahead.
DOOR
The door opens slowly and Tony peeks his head through. Seeing that the girls are only halfway down the stairs he pulls his head back through the door whacking it in the process first against the doorjamb then with the door itself. He winces with pain and fear of the girls hearing him. A quick glance back down the stairs shows him that the girls didn't notice him.
GIRLS
The girls reach the bottom of the stairs and stop. Taylor looks at Jordan, then back at the passage.
PASSAGE- GIRLS P.O.V.
The long cement passage looks miles in length to the two little girls.
Taylor (OS)
Oh my god. Jordan it'll take us all day to walk to the end.
Jordan (OS)
I know Taylor. But I want to find out what's down here.
GIRLS
Jordan is looking down the passageway and turns her head. Suddenly she smiles and looks very happy. She points in front and to the side of herself.
Jordan
Taylor look there's a door. Let's go see where it goes.
Taylor looks to where Jordan is pointing. She too sees the door and gets excited.
Taylor
Okay Jordan. Let's go.
The girls run for the door, which is slightly ajar.
INT. MAIN HALLWAY OF THE WHITE HOUSE-MORNING
Tony is rubbing the bump on his head. He stops rubbing the bump and tentatively reaches for the doorknob. He puts his hand gently on the knob and then slowly starts turning it. He scrunches up his face in anticipation. He has finished turning the knob and slowly opens the door.
INT. SECRET PASSAGE-MORNING
The door opens slowly. Tony sticks his head through. Noticing that the girls are no longer at the bottom of the stairs he steps all the way in and begins slowly descending the stairs.
INT. ROOM OFF OF SECRET PASSAGE- MORNING
The girls are standing motionless, staring in awe.
GIRLS POV
The room is abuzz with large computer components. In the center of the room is a computer terminal on a large black desk. The terminal looks like a common personal computer that would exist in any home.
GIRLS
Taylor runs across the room. Jordan comes to life grabbing for Taylor, but misses.
Taylor
(excitedly)
Jordan look it's a computer. We can play games, just like at home. Come on.
Jordan starts walking towards the computer.
Jordan
Taylor! We're not supposed to play with computers unless there's an adult around.
TAYLOR
Taylor is already reaching for the consuls power button. She flips it on. The screen flashes on and the room is filled with the noises of the computer coming to life. Jordan arrives at the computer. The computer screen flashes a message.
COMPUTER
The words Enter Password appear on the computer screen.
BACK TO SHOT
Taylor looks at the screen trying to make out the words. She squints her eyes and wrinkles her nose.
Taylor
E, en, tee, e, are, PE, a, ess, ess, double u, oh, are, Dee.Jordan what's it say?
Jordan looks at Taylor and rolls her eyes.
Jordan
I'll be happy when you learn to read. It says enter password. What's a password?
Taylor looks to her sister with smugness.
Taylor
I may not know how to read but I know what a password is.It's a word that you tell the computer and it allows you to do what you want.
Jordan ignores her sister's first comment and focuses on her second one. A look of curiosity crosses her face.
Jordan
So what's the password?
Taylor shrugs her shoulders and smiles impishly.
Taylor
I don't know the password. Mommies is Don't Touch.
Jordan
Well try it.
Taylor turns to the computer keyboard with heavy concentration. She starts poking at keys on the keyboard.
COMPUTER SCREEN
Invalid password appears on the computer flashing in bright red letters.
Jordan (OS)
That wasn't it. Try something else.
Taylor (OS)
What else should I try?
Jordan (OS)
Try the Presidents' name.
BACK TO SHOT
Taylor shrugs her shoulders and turns back to the keyboard.
Taylor
How do you spell his name?
Jordan thinks on this and leans her elbow down on the computers' keyboard. The computer beeps and starts clicking and whirring into action. Jordan jumps back away from the machine.
COMPUTER

The screen of the computer flashes and changes. On the screen are the words System setup. Hit enter to access.
BACK TO SHOT
Taylor has a shocked expression on her face.
Taylor
Jordan, what'd you do?
Jordan is looking at the screen. She reaches out toward the screen tentatively. She uses her finger to underline the words as she reads them silently.
Jordan
Taylor hit enter.
Taylor slowly reaches over to the enter button on the keyboard. Her hand whips back as the computer once again comes to life.
Taylor
Jordan what's happening?
Jordan simply shrugs at her sisters' question while staring intently at the computer screen.
Jordan
Taylor shhhhh.
COMPUTER
The computer screen flashes again. On the screen appears a list: "STANDARD CMOS SETUP, BIOS FEATURES SETUP, POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP, SUPERVISOR PASSWORD, USER PASSWORD, HDD LOW LEVEL FORMAT, SAVE & EXIT SETUP".
BACK TO SHOT
Jordan points to the line on the computer screen that reads "USER PASSWORD".
Jordan
Taylor can you get into that.
Taylor looks questioningly at her sister, but proceeds to manipulate the cursor to the line that Jordan is pointing at, by use of the four arrow keys on the keyboard. Taylor then hits the enter key.
The computer whirs and flashes once again. Jordan again uses her finger to follow the writing on the screen.
Jordan
Okay Taylor. I got the Password.
Taylor smiles and claps her hands.
Taylor
Hurray. What is it?
Jordan points to the computer.
Jordan
It's Lady One. Can you get back to the beginning?
Taylor turns to the keyboard and starts the process of getting them back to the opening screen.

INT. PASSAGEWAY-MORNING
Tony reaches the bottom of the stairway. He hears voices coming from a distance. He cocks his ear in the direction of the noise. He takes a tentative step towards the sounds. He then realizes that the voices are those of the girls. He walks toward them in an exaggerated slow motion cat burglar style. Tony reaches the door, which is open. He plasters himself against the wall next to the open door and listens to the girls.
INT. COMPUTER ROOM-MORNING
Jordan and Taylor are staring at the computer screen. Jordan is moving her finger slowly down a list on the screen and reading some of the names of the programs.
Jordan
FBI central systems access. Federal depository. Missile launch.Satellite link up locator…
Taylor looks sharply toward Jordan.
Taylor
Jordan, stop there. Locator, that means it can find things.
Jordan looks at her sister smiling.
Jordan.
We can use it to find Uncle. And then we can warn him about the bad men.
Taylor nods her head in agreement. She then reaches for the mouse and clicks on the icon for the satellite link up. The computer starts buzzing and whirring as it loads the program.
A message screen then appears with a list.
Jordan
Satellite link up accessed. Choose location. Congress, Sea nate, White House, Camp David,Nuclear Shelter.
Taylor contemplates what to choose, she is tapping her right hand forefinger against her right cheek as if this is a serious problem. Jordan is waiting for her sister to make a decision.
Taylor
I'm going to try White House. Maybe it looks for white houses.
Taylor reaches for the mouse and clicks on White House. The computer again starts whirring to life.
COMPUTER
On the computer screen appears the word "ACCESSING".
DOORWAY
Tony is sneaking silently into the room. He takes three steps into the room. Just as he is about to take another step he sneezes.
GIRLS
The girls jump at the sudden loud noise behind them. They turn to see who it is that sneezed. Taylor recognizes the man from the train and smiles.
Taylor
Bless you. What are you doing here?
Jordan looks at the man angrily, folding her arms across her chest.
TONY
Tony pulls a handkerchief from his pocket and unfolds it gently in an almost womanly fashion. He puts the handkerchief up to his nose, holding it delicately between thumb and forefinger. He then proceeds to blow his nose very loudly, as if he were trying to match the sound of a foghorn. He finishes blowing his nose and very delicately folds the handkerchief and replaces it neatly in his inside coat pocket.
Tony
Thank you. I heard that you were here on the news and I Wanted to make sure that you were all right. What are you?
two doing down here?
He glances around the room at the sophisticated computer system, extending his arms to indicate the room.
JORDAN
Jordan takes two steps forward and relaxes her arms.
Jordan
We're all right. We were just looking at the computer.
ROOM
Tony nods his head in understanding. He then takes another step forward. Taylor moves in front of Jordan.
Taylor
We're trying to find Uncle with…
Taylor is abruptly cut off as Tony reaches out and grabs her. Jordan shifts position one leg in front of the other as if she is about to run. Taylor is struggling against Tony trying to break his grip.
Jordan
Taylor, don't fight him. He's bigger than you.Just lean in to him.
Taylor ceases her struggles and relaxes into Tony. Tony loosens his grip on Taylor. Taylor feels the looser grip and suddenly reaches up and grabs Tonys' arm and tugs hard on it. Tony is pulled forward but the trick doesn't work. Taylor stops pulling and bites her lower lip as she tries to think of what else she can do. Jordan looks aggravated at Taylor's failed attempt to escape and signals her with her eyes and hands to try something else.
Jordan
Taylor can't you do anything right? Mister let go of my sister!

Tony grips Taylor tighter.
Tony
What are you going to do if I don't? Huh? Cry maybe.
Jordan's mouth drops open a look of disbelief on her face. Taylor relaxes her posture once again and then lifts her leg stomping on Tonys foot. Tony lets Taylor go in an involuntary reaction to the sudden pain. Taylor runs out of Tony's reach as he scrambles to grab her again.
Tony
AAAHHHH! That hurt you little brat. I'm gonna get you.
Taylor just looks at him and sticks her tongue out.
COMPUTER
On the computer screen is the statement: Satellite link up achieved. White House connection achieved. Hit enter to broadcast.
ROOM
Jordan rocks back on her hind leg and then propels herself forward in a powerful thrust. She goes into a double back handspring. On her second time over, as her feet are coming down out of the air, they fall into the middle of Tony's stomach. Tony doubles over in pain grabbing his stomach. Jordan's feet hit the floor and she turns and punches with her right hand, hitting Tony in the groin.
CU TONY
Tony looks as if he is going to throw up.
NEW ANGLE
Tony moves one hand down to his groin as he starts to fall over crumpled and in pain. In a last ditch effort to stop himself from hitting the floor, he reaches out for the computer desk. His hand just hits the keyboard as he hits the floor.
CU COMPUTER KEYBOARD
Tonys hand is on the enter key.
COMPUTER
The computer screen now shows the message: Cameras activated. Satellite link up broadcast activated.
INT. OVAL OFFICE WHITE HOUSE-MORNING
The President is standing behind his desk and banging on it. His face is red and he is shouting. Diagonally behind his desk is an inactive television camera that is aimed in the direction of him and his guests. A red light suddenly comes on, signaling that the camera is active.
President
I want that man found. He is the only one who has evidence that the speaker of the house and the Senate majority leader and I received campaign contributions from the mob.
INT. DEPARTMENT STORE ELECTRONICS DEPARTMENT-MORNING
The department store is crowded. There is a large display of TVs. The conversation that is taking place in the oval office is being broadcast, to the large crowd in the department store.
The Presidents CHIEF OF STAFF a small man in his mid thirties with dark hair dressed very neatly in a gray pin stripe suit, is practically genuflecting to the President.
Chief of Staff
Mr. President, it's not like you deliberately took money from
mob. It was hidden in a fake corporation.
The President leans over his desk and clenches his teeth. A vein in his temple is throbbing and looks like it might explode at any second.
President
The voters don't care whether it was intentional or not.All they're gonna care about is that I got money from the mob and have had to make some compromises for my backers.As have my friends in the Senate and Congress.
EXT. RURAL HOME-MORNING
There is what looks like a somewhat dilapidated farmhouse, that is surrounded by wheat fields. Some people are working in the distance.
INT. RURAL HOME-MORNING
A woman sits on her couch eyes glued to her TV set. A cup of coffee is in her hand and suspended in mid air, her mouth is wide open.
WOMANS P.O.V.
The President relaxes his posture a little. General Killman a man in his early sixties, who strongly resembles George C. SCOTT in his portrayal of Patton, chews on a cigar in his mouth while speaking.
General Killman
We should just blow the peon away. And bomb those mob scumbags. I could have a couple of fighters fully armed and in the air in five minutes and we could…
The President leans so far over his desk it looks as if he might climb on top of it. The vein in his forehead has grown even bigger and is throbbing faster. As he interrupts the general.
President
Are you out of your mind! You're talking about blowing up New York City. The people can be gullible about
some things, but I don't think they will buy killing ten million people as an accident! You idiot!
INT. OVAL OFFICE –MORNING
Both the general and the chief of staff look dejected. They slowly leave the office.
Chief of Staff
I will get everyone on it right away Mr. President.It will be taken care of sir.
General Killman
I'll be on the alert Mr. President. All troops are at your disposal.
INT. COMPUTER ROOM-MORNING
Jordan and Taylor are heading for the door. Tony is lying on the floor groaning, but his pain is ebbing. The girls reach the door. Taylor turns back and looks at Tony lying on the floor.
Taylor
Poophead!
Tony rolls onto his stomach and starts to get up.
Taylor turns around and grabs Jordan's hand and starts running.
Tony pushes up on his arms hard not realizing his head is now underneath the desk. He whacks his head and nearly knocks himself unconscious, and falls back to the floor.
INT. PASSAGE –MORNING
Jordan and Taylor are running down the passage away from the way they came in.
COMPUTER ROOM DOORWAY
Tony is standing in the doorway with an angry scowl on his face, rubbing the new bump on the back of his head.


PASSAGE

The girls have made it about three-quarters of the way down the passage.
COMPUTER ROOM DOORWAY
Tony takes off at a slow run, due to his pain, but he gets steadily faster as he goes along.
INT. PASSAGE-MORNING
He is gaining on the girls who had a reasonable lead on him.
Tony
I'm going to catch you! And when I do I am going to get even with you.
The girls don't look back they just run faster. They have almost reached the end of the corridor.
INT. PASSAGE-MORNING
Tony smiles and speeds up.
TONY POV
At the end of the passage are the girls and another huge flight of stairs, which are going up this time.
GIRLS
The girls are climbing the steps as fast as they can. They hear Tony's footfalls getting closer to them with each step.
Tony reaches the bottom of the steps and starts taking them two at a time.
The girls have almost made it to the top step.
Tony is halfway up.
The girls are at the top step and heading for the door.
The girls are stopped at the door. It is stuck and won't open.
Tony is only a few steps away.
The girls push on the door as hard as they can.
LANDING
Tony reaches the landing.
The door gives and the girls scramble through it.
Tony reaches the door only to have it slam into his face and send him flying backwards towards the steps, which he tumbles down.
INT. old treasury building-MORNING
The girls find themselves in the lobby of another building. It looks old yet everything is clean as if it were new.
Jordan
I wonder where we are?
Taylor looks at her sister confused. She shrugs her shoulders.
Taylor
How should I know?
Jordan
Come on.
Jordan grabs Taylor's hand and walks quickly towards a set of large steel doors, practically dragging her sister behind her.
The girls reach the doors and open them and pass through.
EXT. OLD TREASURY BUILDING-MORNING
The girls stand on the top step of an old and grandiose building looking out at the street, the crowds of people on the sidewalk and heavy Washington traffic.
INT. OLD TREASURY BUILDING LOBBY-MORNING
Tony comes through the door to the secret passage.
EXT. OLD TREASURY BUILDING-MORNING
Jordan turns at the sound of footsteps echoing behind her. Turning back around she takes off running down the stairs.
Jordan
Taylor! Hurry he's coming!
Taylor starts running as well.
Taylor
Oh my gosh!
Tony reaches the top step, just in time to witness the two girls disappear into the crowd on sidewalk. Having failed again Tony just sits on the top step of the building and puts his head in his hands as if he were crying.


Cut To:

int. oval office-morning
The President smashes the intercom button on his phone.
SECRETARY (VO)
Yes, Mr. President.
The President is still angry from his meeting, and growls into the intercom.
PRESIDENT
Get Charlie Gunn in here,and get the heads of the FBI and CIA on the phone,now!
SECRETARY (VO)
(shakily)
Yes Mr. President.
exT. OLD TREASURY BUILDING-MORNING
Tony gets up from the stairs of the treasury building and heads to the street. He then tries to hail a cab, but they just keep speeding by.Tony then starts walking in the direction of the Ritz hotel.
EXT. jefferson drive Washington dc- morning
The girls have gone several blocks south of the treasury building and are now standing on Jefferson Drive directly across from the SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM.
JORDAN
Taylor look at that!
Taylor is standing next to her but looking the opposite way she is staring into a large park and does not turn in her sisters direction.
TAYLOR
Look at what? I wanna go play in the park.
Jordan who hasn't looked behind her, now turns her head in her sisters direction and see's a beautiful sprawling park of green grass and shady trees. Directly in front of them is the WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
JORDAN
Wow, I wonder what that White thing is?
Taylor who hasn't thought of anything but playing in the park now looks towards the monolith that has captured Jordan's attention. She becomes as awestruck as her sister.
TAYLOR
I don't know? Should we go there?
JORDAN
No, we should go to the place across the street.
Taylor turns to see what is across the street.
TAYLOR
We should go to the white thing.
JORDAN
Why?
Taylor smiles shyly as she turns back to her sister.
TAYLOR
Because it's pretty, and we're not allowed to cross the street.
Jordan faces her sister with a look of shock on her face.
JORDAN
You're worried about crossing the street now. Do you know how many we've already crossed. Not to mention going on the train. We're already in trouble so what difference is it gonna make?
Taylor shrugs her shoulders, sighs and resigns herself to following Jordan across the street into the Smithsonian museum.
InT. OVAL OFFICE WHITE HOUSE-MORNING
The President is seated in the chair behind his desk. The head of the secret service CHARLIE GUNN, a man in his early 50's, who is somewhat overweight and balding,enters the office.He is panting, he ran the whole way.
CHARLIE GUNN
Sorry it took me so long to get here Mr. President, but I was on the other side of the White House.
The President glares at Charlie as he rises from his chair.
PRESIDENT
I don't care about excuses. I just want to...
The President is interrupted by his secretary's voice on the intercom.
SECRETARY (VO)
The heads of the FBI and CIA are on line one and two. Would you like me to set the calls for conference.
The President looks at the speaker on the phone as if it is a monster. Charlie sinks into the chair nearest the desk. The Presidents' face is red from trying to control his anger. He takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly to gain control.
PRESIDENT
Yes. Set it up for conference please.
The President turns to look at Charlie.
PRESIDENT (cont'd)
I'll wait till they're on the line. Thank you.
The phone crackles as the Presidents Secretary sets up the conference call. The crackling is replaced by the consecutive voices of the heads of the FBI and CIA. The head of the FBI is one COMMANDER J.E. KENMORE, the head of the CIA is EXECUTIVE AGENT I. SEYMORE.
KENMORE (VO)
Commander Kenmore here sir.
SEYMORE (VO)
I. Seymore,on the line sir.
The President rolls his eyes and again takes a deep breath to remain calm.
PRESIDENT
Charlie Gunn is here as well. I want to know if you've found him yet.
Charlie Gunn starts to squirm in his seat. The phone line is dead quiet.
PRESIDENT (cont'd)
Well, gentlemen. I'm waiting.
The silence on the phone is suddenly broken.
SEYMORE
Sir, I have every available agent working on it, but we can't find any property listed under his name.
Charlie visibly relaxes, thinking that the President will be calmer now.
KENMORE
We haven't been able to find any trace either. No credit cards, no phone, no bank accounts, no....
The President lets the anger he is feeling explode out.
PRESIDENT
What is this? The invisible man? He is somewhere in this city and noone can seem to find him.
The President is again leaning on the desk pounding it with each word spoken. Charlie is cringing with each pound.
PRESIDENT (cont'd)
He's the only link to me and the mob. Not to mention he's the one with all the evidence we need to convict Steele. Now do your jobs gentlemen or do I have to find men who are more capa....
Charlie is staring intently at the camera behind the Presidents desk. The red light is glowing brightly.
CHARLIE GUNN
Mr. President did you know that the cameras are on?
The President whips his head around to Charlie.
PRESIDENT
What cameras?
Charlie shrinks down in his chair at the Presidents wrath.
CHARLIE GUNN
The cameras for broadcasting speeches to the public.
The President turns to look at the cameras. He is now so angry that the veins in his head and neck are visibly throbbing.
PRESIDENT
Why those little....
The President starts to charge the camera, but is cutoff in both his speech and motion.
SEYMORE
Mr. President. We will search until we find him. I am confident that it won't take more than another twenty four hours.
The President is grasping the edge of his desk and breathing as if he were a wild animal.
PRESIDENT
They must be in on it with him.
President looking wildly at Charlie.
PRESIDENT (cont'd)
Find those brats now. And turn those cameras off.
Charlie scrambles out of his chair and stumbles over furniture as he backs out of the Oval Office, practically bowing to the President.
CHARLIE GUNN
Yes. Mr. President. I'll have them right back Mr. President. Calm down Mr.President.
Charlie turns tail and runs from the Oval Office. Slamming the door behind him.
INT.SECRETARYS' office-MORNING
Charlie is leaning against the outer wall of the Oval Office, his eyes are closed and he is breathing heavy, he looks as if he is about to cry. The secretarys' in the office are staring at him.
EXT. MADISON DRIVE WASHINGTON D.C.- AFTERNOON
Tony is slowly walking down the street looking dejected. He looks up to get his bearings.
angle on street sign
The street sign reads "Madison Drive"
back to shot
Tony shrugs his shoulders and keeps walking. He crosses the street without looking and is almost run down by a car, which screeches to a halt just inches from hitting him.
TONY
(shouting)
What are you nuts?
Tony bangs on the hood of the car.
tony's pov
The driver of the car a man who looks to be very small is seen through the windshield. He moves to get out of the car.
Back to shot
Tony smiles happy for a fight and confident that this guy is to small to hurt him.
man
The car door is open. The man is climbing out of the car. As he stands up straight we see he is built like Hulk Hogan. He walks over to Tony, and grabs him by the shirt front.
back to shot
Tony who is now being held up by his shirt front grimaces in fear.
TONY
Please don't hit me sir. Wasn't looking where I was goin. Sorry. It won't happen again.
The man releases Tony and returns to the drivers seat. Tony runs the rest of the way across the street. The car takes off screeching back into the flow of traffic. Tony continues to run.
eXT. Jefferson DRIVE WASHINgTON D.C.- AFTERNOON
Tony stops running, he is out of breath and clutching his side, he falls to the sidewalk exhausted. As he is sitting on the ground he looks around to see where he is.
He looks up and sees a large building across the street from him.
tony's pov
On the top of the doorway are the words: "SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION".
Back to shot
Tony catching his breath lets his hand fall to the ground. He slowly pushes himself up and stops at the curb. Careful to look both ways before crossing this time. He then crosses to the Smithsonian museum.
int. smithsonian museum-afternoon
Jordan and Taylor are standing in front of a large globe suspended from the ceiling, which fits into a large hole in the floor. The globe is held by a single wire that connects to the center. A low railing is around the hole in the floor.
Tony enters into the Smithsonian and right in front of him he spys the large globe.
Right in front of the globe stand the two girls with their backs to Tony.
Tony starts forward casually he sees two little girls looking and pointing at the globe.
Jordan and Taylor turn around ready to leave the museum. They aren't paying any attention to the crowd entering the museum.
Tony immediately recognizes the two girls and stops startled that he found them.
Jordan and Taylor start walking towards the doors.
Tony walks faster hoping to catch them off guard.
Taylor looks up and sees Tony coming at them.She stops dead in her tracks. Jordan continues walking.
Tony seeing Taylor stop, realizes that she sees him and speeds up more.
Jordan notices that Taylor stopped and turns back to her sister.
JORDAN
Taylor come on.
Taylor just points at Tony.
TAYLOR
Jordan it's him.
JORDAN
Him who?
TAYLOR
The man from the train.
Jordan covers her face with her hands.
JORDAN
Oh no!
Releasing her face Jordan moves back towards Taylor.
Tony is closing in on them.
Jordan grabs Taylor's hand and starts heading back towards the globe.
Tony starts running.
TONY
Hey girls stop.
The girls start running but are brought up short at the railing to the globe. They turn and face Tony who is running full out to catch them.
The girls are standing at the railing trying to decide on how to escape, each looking towards opposite corridors of the museum.
Tony is running right up to them.
The girls haven't got any time to move as Tony reaches them. So they duck.
Tony stumbles and flies over the railing landing on the large globe.
Taylor is crouched on the floor on her elbows and knees. She stands up and walks over to Jordan who is standing at the railing looking at Tony on the globe.
Tony is grasping the globe tightly. He is slipping as he tries to make his way to the top.
5 MUSEUM SECURITY GUARDS have been aroused and are now gathering to investigate the cause of the commotion.
Tony has managed to pull himself far enough up to grab onto the wire holding the globe. He turns and looks at the two girls who are standing at the railing laughing.
The museum security guards are circling the globe.
There is an ominous CREAKING coming from the ceiling.
Tony looks up towards the sound.
The wire suspending the globe snaps. The globe plummets to the floor below.
The globe lands crushing the bottom flat. Tony is jarred loose from the top and slides to the floor.
Jordan and Taylor turn and walk towards the museums exit arm in arm with large smiles on their faces.
Tony scrambles from his place on the floor. He manages to stand up and then runs through the crowd that gathered around the fallen globe to escape his latest failure.
ext. uncles house georgetown area-night
The house is white and surrounded by an aged wrought iron fence and there is a white flashing light from a TV coming through the window.
Int. uncles house georgetown area-night
The living room is furnished with colonial style furniture.
tv screen
On the TV the nightly news is just coming on.
The ANCHOR MAN is young and has blonde hair which looks like a plastic cap that has been stuck on his head.
ANCHOR MAN
In todays' news... The President makes a surprise broadcast, congress starts investigations of mob political connections, and our lead story for tonight... the globe is destroyed.
The ANCHOR WOMAN a young woman with brown hair turns to face the camera.
ANCHOR WOMAN
It has been an exciting day hasn't it. The globe at the Smithsonian Institute was destroyed today when a man fell on it. Lets go to our reporter on the scene.
The picture changes from the newsroom to the facade of the Smithsonian Institute. In front of the building is standing the REPORTER a young woman with blonde hair and a big smile she is wearing a white blouse and navy blue skirt that show off her figure, with a navy blue blazer. The noise of pots and pans are heard in the b.g..
ext. smithsonian museum-night
REPORTER
It seems that earlier today a man started chasing two little girls who managed to avoid him by tripping him and sending him flying over the railing protecting the globe.

int. uncles house-night

A pan bangs loudly from being dropped.
ext.smithsonian institute-night
REPORTER
The wire holding the globe then snapped allowing it to fall to the floor below, where it was crushed on impact. No one was hurt during the incident, but both the man and the girls left the museum before they could be questioned. Back to you in the studio.
int. uncles house-night
The screen flashes back to the anchor desk in the news room.
ANCHOR MAN
The Smithsonian Institute will be closed for repairs for the next few days. But that doesn't seem to be all of the story...
The angle changes to focus on the Anchor Woman.
ANCHOR WOMAN
That's right. According to eye witness descriptions. The two girls are the same ones that managed to get into the White House yesterday. It seems that they were sight seeing and had a little trouble...
The angle changes back to the Anchor Man
ANCHOR MAN
In other news the President was broadcas...
The TV goes off and a dim light is turned on.
light
On the table next to the light is a phone. UNCLES hand reaches out and picks up the phone.The BEEPS of a touch tone phone being dialed are heard. After a few seconds RINGING is heard. After three rings the voice of Mom is heard.
MOM (VO)
Hello.
phone
Standing next to the table with the phone is a David Chokachi look-a-like. He gestures toward the TV with his hands while he talks.
UNCLE
Hi, Beth. Have you been watching the news?
Int. HALLWAY moms' house-night
Mom is standing in the hallway talking on the phone. She is twisting the phone cord around her fingers and pacing.
MOM
Yes. I'm glad you called.
UNCLE (VO)
So you saw. I'll have a plane ticket waiting for you at the airport.
Mom starts nodding her head in agreement while reaching for a pad on the table next to the phone.
MOM
What are we gonna do?
UNCLE (VO)
Well... first your gonna get here. I'll meet you at Dulles... then we're gonna find your kids and put a stop to this mess. I'll explain everything when I see you tomorrow.
Mom puts the pad down.
MOM
I'll start packing. Call me with the flight. Talk to you later.
UNCLE (VO)
Later. Bye.
Mom puts the receiver back in the cradle. She then runs up the hallway, then up the stairs.
int. RITZ HOTEL LOBBY-night
Jordan and Taylor are standing at the front desk of the Ritz hotel. The CLERK a fortyish man who is trying to act as snobby as the hotels' reputation is, is looking down at them from the height of the desk.
JORDAN
Mister can we get a room?
CLERK
Where are your parents?
TAYLOR
They're home.
The Clerk snorts in disgust and rubs his nose. He then looks down his nose at the girls.
CLERK
Then we can't allow you in the hotel, please go home.
TAYLOR
But we can't go home, we're lost.
The Clerk again snorts in disgust.
CLERK
That's not my problem.
Jordan reaches into her pocket and pulls out a wad of hundred dollar bills.
JORDAN
We have money.
The Clerks eyes pop and he practically climbs on top of the counter to see the wad of bills. He suddenly remembers where he is and tries to put on his snooty act again unsuccessfully.
CLERK
I'll see what we can do.
The Clerk walks away from the desk and consults with a management type person near a back wall.
The Clerk nods his head yes and then walks back to the desk.
CLERK (cont'd)
It looks like we will be able to accomodate you. It will cost two hundred dollars in advance.
Jordan peels off several bills and hands them to the clerk.
JORDAN
Is that enough.
The Clerk counts the bills takes one and sticks it in his pocket and hands two back to Jordan. She then replaces the wad of money back in her pocket.
CLERK
That was a bit too much. I'll have someone show you to your room.
The Clerk then reaches over and rings a brass bell to signal for a bellhop.
The BELLHOP a young man of college age who comes across like the captain of the pep squad, comes to the front desk immediately. He salutes and stands so erect he looks in danger of falling over backwards.
BELLHOP
Yes sir!
The Clerk rolls his eyes and holds out a room key with just the tip of his thumb and forefinger as if it stinks badly.
CLERK
Take these ladies to room 508.
The Bellhop straightens out and salutes so sharply he almost does fall backwards.
BELLHOP
Yes sir. Right away sir. This way ladies.
The Bellhop turns around in military style and leads the girls to the bank of elevators. He pushes the button for the elevator and whistles while he waits for it to arrive. The elevator doors open and the three of them step in. The Bellhop pushes the button for the fifth floor and continues to whistle.
angle on hotel doors
Tony comes in the hotel doors dragging his feet, with his head hanging down. He crosses the lobby towards the elevators.
back to shot
The elevator doors finish closing just as Tony walks up to them. He pushes the button for the elevator and then starts banging his head against the wall.
int.fifth floor ritz hotel-night
The elevator doors open and the Bellhop, Jordan, and Taylor get off the elevator. They start walking down the hall and the Bellhop is still whistling.
They arrive at the room and the Bellhop inserts the key and opens the door.
BELLHOP
Here we are ladies.
The girls walk into the room, the Bellhop follows and turns on the lights for them.
TAYLOR
This is a pretty room.
Jordan goes to one of the two double beds that fills the room and flops down on it. The Bellhop clears his throat a couple of times while holding out his hand.
JORDAN
Are you all right?
The Bellhop smiles kindly.
BELLHOP
It's um usual for people to tip.
Jordan looks at him confused. Taylor is investigating the room.
JORDAN
What's that mean?
The Bellhop laughs softly and moves over to the bed and sits down next to Jordan.
BELLHOP
Well, that means that when someone does something nice for you like bringing you to your room, and opening the door. You're supposed to give them some money.
Jordan bites her lower lip while considering this.
JORDAN
(beat)
Okay. But how much money?
BELLHOP
As much as you feel they deserve. It could be a dollar or two. If that's all you have.
Jordan reaches into her pocket and again removes the wad of bills. She takes one bill off and hands it to the Bellhop.
The Bellhop takes it without looking and gets up to leave.
BELLHOP (cont'd)
If you need anything just let me know.
He then turns to walk out of the room. He pauses for a second to look at the bill that Jordan gave him. He does a double take when he realizes it's a hundred dollar bill. Turning back to the girls with a radiant smile on his face.
BELLHOP (cont'd)
If you need or want anything you just ask for Bill, I'll do whatever you want.
Jordan falls back on the bed. Taylor stops her exploring and looks at the Bellhop.
TAYLOR
I'm hungry. Can you get us something to eat?
The Bellhop starts nodding yes.
BELLHOP
I know exactly what to get for you I'll be right back.
The Bellhop turns and leaves the room, closing the door behind him. He turns toward the elevators and starts walking.
The Bellhop pauses for just a second as he passes the next room and greets the man standing at the door inserting the key.
BELLHOP (cont'd)
Good evening sir.
The man turns around and looks at the Bellhop, it is Tony. The Bellhop continues on and Tony turns back to the door.
int. girls hotel room-night
Jordan and Taylor are watching TV,eating hamburgers and fries and drinking sodas, while jumping on the beds which are up against the wall adjoining Tony's room.
int. Tony'S HOTEL ROOM- night
Tony is lying on his back on his bed, staring at a large picture on the wall that is bouncing back and forth.
int. girls hotel room-night
Jordan decides to do a back somersault but miscalculates and hits the wall. She falls to the bed laughing.
int. ToNY'S HOTEL ROOM- night
Tony is startled by a loud bang on the wall. He reaches behind him and pounds on the wall very hard. The picture is still bouncing. He hears a strange noise and looks up just in time to see the picture come crashing down on his head.
int. moms' House GArage-night
Mom is in the garage. She presses a button on the wall that opens the garage door. She then fumbles with her keys, as she hurridly tries to open the car door. Once she opens the door, she throws her suitcase and purse in the car and climbs in.
int. moms' car-night
Mom puts the key in the ignition, starts the car and then guns it out of the garage.

ext. moms' House GArage-night
Backing down the driveway at full speed. She starts to drive away as soon as she hits the street, but stops and puts it in reverse so she can close the garage door. She then speeds of down the street.
Another car starts and the lights come on. It follows Moms' car down the street.
Int. oVAL OFFICE WHITE HOUSE-night
The President, First Lady, Commander Kenmore, Agent Seymore, and Charlie Gunn are in the Oval office. The President is sitting behind his desk, the rest are sitting on two parallel leather couches in front of the desk.
FIRST LADY
Would you gentlemen like some tea or coffee?
PRESIDENT
What's happening?
Charlie Gunn raises his hand and stammers out an answer.
CHARLIE GUNN
Mr. President we've alerted the D.C. Police and they have an A.P.B. out on the girls.
The President starts tapping a pencil, not looking pleased.
CHARLIE GUNN (cont'd)
All secret service agents in the D.C. area are out looking for them. We're boun...
Charlie is interrupted by the commanding voice of Agent Seymore.
SEYMORE
I've got every agent out canvasing hotels and and restaurants. If those kids are still in Washington we'll find em.
The President taps the pencil harder and almost glares at Kenmore.
PRESIDENT
Well, Kenmore, what are you going to add?
Kenmore sits calmly. He looks towards the first lady, smiling like the cheshire cat.
KENMORE
I believe, I would like a cup of tea, Ma'am.
The First Lady goes to the phone on the President's desk and calls for the tea. The President starts to rise from his chair.
KENMORE (cont'd)
I also believe, that I may have figured out who this mysterious Uncle is.
The President sinks back into his chair. He folds his hands, leaving his forefingers extended and then rests his chin on them as if in great thought.
PRESIDENT
Well?
Kenmore makes himself more comfortable on the couch, reclining a bit more.
KENMORE
It would seem Mr. President, that Uncle is one of your employees.
The President continues to look calm, but the eyes and heads of the others turn abruptly towards Kenmore.
KENMORE (cont'd)
Uncle is a CIA mob plant that was caught in the middle of the raid on the warehouse. He may have felt the need to keep the pretense going until things became safe.
The President turns his chair around to face a bank of windows behind him. The First Lady practically falls into the chair nearest her. Charlie Gunn is sitting on the couch with his mouth hanging open. Seymore's mouth is moving but no sound is coming out. He looks enraged. He jumps up from his seat shouting.
SEYMORE
That's prepostorous... I would have known if one of my agents was... why I... You've got to be mistaken.
Seymore turns toward the President. The President swings his chair back to face the room.
PRESIDENT
Charlie close your mouth. You look ridiculous. Seymore I recommend you account for all of your agents. Now get out of here gentlemen, you've got work to do.
Charlie comes back to his senses and gets up off the couch, heading for the door. Kenmore joins Charlie and turns back to salute the President as he is leaving. Seymore composes himself, nods his head sharply and follows the others out of the Oval office.
The First Lady rises from her chair. She walks to her Husbands chair and starts rubbing his shoulders from behind. A steward enters the room, bearing an ancient silver tea service. He stops short at the doorway, but quickly resumes his delivery, setting the tea service on a table in the center of the room, then leaving quickly.
FIRST LADY
I hope the girls are all right.
The President reaches up to hold her hand.
PRESIDENT
Something tells me those two can take care of themselves. But we need to find them and sort this mess out.
int. dulles airport-morning
Uncle is standing at gate 23 waiting for the plane to disembark.
The doors to the gangway open. People come scrambling out the doors.
Mom comes through the doors and stops. She is looking around for someone. She then spies Uncle and runs to him and hugs him.
MOM
Do you know where they are?
Uncle hugs her back, and shakes his head no.
UNCLE
Nice to see you too sis. No, but we'll find them.
Mom pulls away and looks at him. In the background we see Agent Cees coming through the doorway from the plane.
MOM
You don't look any worse for the wear. Besides you can take care of yourself.
Uncle starts laughing.
UNCLE
If what I've been seeing on the news is any sign, so can the girls. You're gonna hate it when they become teenagers.
Mom and Uncle turn and start leaving the gateway and heading for the baggage claim. Agent Cees follows them at a discreet distance.
int. girls hotel room-morning
Jordan wakes up and gets out of the bed still fully clothed from the night before. She walks to the other bed and wakes Taylor up.
JORDAN
Get up Taylor. We gotta find Uncle.
Taylor rolls over stretches and yawns. She too is in her clothes from the day before. Her hair is a mess and she has pillow marks on her face. Taylor gets out of bed and goes to the bathroom.
TAYLOR (OS)
AAAAAHHHH!
Jordan goes running for the bathroom.
JORDAN
Taylor what's wrong?
Taylor is looking in the mirror and points to it almost in tears.
TAYLOR
Jordan I look bad. I need a brush and my dress is wrinkled.
Jordan looks at her sister and then at her own disheveled appearance in the mirror.
JORDAN
So.
Taylor starts pouting.
TAYLOR
I have to look cute for Uncle. This isn't cute.
Jordan turns and walks back out to the room.
JORDAN
Taylor that's just stupid.
Taylor follows her sister back to the room.
TAYLOR
I'm not stupid. I want a brush and a new dress.
JORDAN
(sarcastically)
Where are we going to get them. HUH?
Taylor sits on the bed nearest her, while trying to brush her hair down with her hands.
TAYLOR
We can go to the mall.
Jordan walks over to Taylor putting her face right in her sisters.
JORDAN
What mall?
Taylor now looks dejected. She gets off the bed and turns on the TV.
There is a knock on the door.
Jordan walks to the door.
JORDAN (cont'd)
Who is it?
BELLHOP (OS)
It's Bill.
Jordan opens the door. Bill the Bellhop is standing there, he is wearing jeans and a t-shirt.
BILL
I was hoping you'd be up. You two want to join me for breakfast.
Taylor comes over to the door.
TAYLOR
Sure. Do you know where there's a mall?
Bill looks at Taylor skeptically.
BILL
Yeah. Why?
TAYLOR
I need to buy a new dress.
Jordan grabs Taylor and pulls her into the room. Bill takes two steps in, and listens to them.
JORDAN
Taylor, we have to find Uncle.
TAYLOR
I know Jordan. But that doesn't mean we can't look nice for him.
Jordan has a pained expression on her face.
JORDAN
Taylor that's not important.
Taylor gets huffy and turns away from Jordan.
TAYLOR
It is to me.
Taylor suddenly turns to Jordan and puts on her best innocent look.
TAYLOR (cont'd)
Pleease.
Jordan sighs in exasperation.
JORDAN
fine.
They walk to where Bill is waiting. He looks away innocently.
JORDAN (cont'd)
Okay. We'll go. But we gotta hurry.
int. toNY'S HOTEL ROOM- MORNING
Tony is lying in bed groaning, the picture is still on top of him. He lifts the picture and pushes it to the side. Sitting up in bed he shakes his head and rubs it where the picture fell on it. He reaches for the phone and dials.
TONY
Mr. Steele please.
Tony is still rubbing his head, and slumps forward.
MR. STEELE (VO)
What?
TONY
Mr. Steele. I lost them again.
Tony pulls the phone away from his ear as Mr. Steele starts shouting.
MR. STEELE (VO)
You incompetent, inept, fool. How could you lose them again. I'm coming to Washington.
Tony jumps up off the bed and starts pacing and stammering.
TONY
There's no need for that Mr. Steele. I can handle it.
MR. STEELE (VO)
If you could handle it, it would have been taken care of. Just meet me at the airport.
Tony cringes as he hears the phone on the other end bang down, and then a dial tone.
He hangs the phone up and heads for the bathroom to get dressed and ready for Mr. Steeles arrival.
ext. rITZ HOTEL DRIVEWAY-MORNING
Bill and the girls are exiting the hotel lobby.
A Washington D.C. police cruiser is passing the hotel.
Bill and the girls cross the driveway to Bills' car, a 1992 honda civic, which is parked near the outside curb.
The police cruiser continues up the street and turns around stopping just before the hotels driveway.
int. police cruiser-morning
Inside the police cruiser are TWO OFFICERS. One is a seasoned officer, who is around 45, heavy set, and his uniform is rumpled. The other is young and thin, he looks about 18, his uniform is pristine.
YOUNG OFFICER
Those girls fit the description of the ones in the APB.
OLD OFFICER
Yep, you're gonna want to call it in huh?
The young officer looks over at his partner. He looks extremely confused.
YOUNG OFFICER
That's procedure. Isn't it?
The older officer pounds his chest and burps.
OLD OFFICER
AAAHHH! Procedure isn't always by the book kid. What's say you and I just tail em for a while and make sure it's them.
The young officer is looking at the radio. He starts to reach for it, then hesitates.
YOUNG OFFICER
Okay, but if it really is them, we call it in.
OLD OFFICER
(nonchalantly)
Of course.
ext. rITZ HOTEL DRIVEWAY-MORNING
Bill and the girls get in his car. The car starts and pulls out of the driveway. The police cruiser follows behind.
int. presidents' bedroom-morning
The First Lady is seated at a table loaded with cosmetics that has a mirror on its back. She is brushing her hair. The President is lying in bed reading the morning paper.
FIRST LADY
Any word yet?
The President looks out over his paper.
PRESIDENT
Nothing yet.
The First Lady puts down her brush. and turns to look at the President.
FIRST LADY
You don't suppose they are...
The President puts down his paper and gets out of bed walking over to the First Lady.
PRESIDENT
They're fine, and soon they'll be back here and all this will be finished.
The First Lady stands up and hugs the President.
int. uncles' car-morning
Uncle and Mom are sitting in the car in a line of traffic trying to leave the airport parking lot.
UNCLE
The traffic is going to be bad. We're hitting rush hour.
Mom turns to look at Uncle.
MOM
You don't think this has anything to do with my past do you?
Uncle starts to laugh.
UNCLE
Of course it does. They're exactly like you. Strong willed and used to getting their own way.
Mom punches Uncle in the shoulder.
MOM
You're right, but I wish they weren't they get into all kinds of trouble.
Uncle lightly punches Mom's shoulder.
UNCLE
They'll turn out okay. You did.
Mom sticks her tongue out at Uncle.
ext. rITZ HOTEL DRIVEWAY-MORNING
Tony is dressed in a dark black suit, hair slicked back, he is standing in front of the hotel doors waiting for the VALET to get him a cab.
int. bills' car-morning
Jordan is riding shotgun to Bill and Taylor is in the back seat. Taylor is sitting on her knees and looking out the back window. Bill is focused on driving through the early morning Washington traffic.
JORDAN
Where are we going?
Bill glances in her direction.
BILL
I'm taking you and Taylor to the best place to eat in all of Washington.
Taylor turns her head to the front for just a minute.
TAYLOR
Can I get eggs and toast there?
BILL
Sure.
Taylor waves at the police car behind them.
Bill looks at Taylor in the rearview mirror.
BILL
What's so interesting back there?
Taylor turns her head back to the front.
TAYLOR
The police car behind us.
Bill tries to turn and look behind him to see Taylor.
BILL
Sit down and put your seatbelt on please.
Taylor drops into the seat properly, showing that although loose her seatbelt is on.
TAYLOR
It's already on.
ext. riTZ HOTEL DRIVEWAY-MORNING
Tony is getting into a taxi.
Int. taxi- morning
Tony settles himself into the back seat.
TONY
Airport and hurry.
ext. taxi- morning
The cab pulls out of the hotel parking lot very slowly.
Ext. uncles' house- morning
Uncles' car pulls into the driveway. He parks the car. Mom and Uncle get out of the car and walk towards the house.
Int. uncles' house- morning
Uncle and Mom enter the house and walk into a room to the left.
Int. Uncles' library- morning
The room is full of shelves which are loaded with books of all kinds. There is a large antique wooden desk with a large comfortable leather chair to the left of the entrance. A large fireplace is directly opposite the door. The rest of the room is filled with electronic equipment.
MOM
So now what?
Uncle goes over to a small box which looks like a radio receiver. He turns a knob and the box lights up. In a few seconds several different police dispatches can be heard coming from the box.
UNCLE
We monitor the police dispatches and see if one involves the girls.
Mom goes and sits in the chair behind the desk. She leans back and turns away from Uncle.
MOM
What makes you think the police will find them?
Uncle walks over to the desk beside the chair. He sits down on the edge and turns the chair around so that Mom is facing him.
Moms' eyes are watering and there is a tear falling down her cheek.
UNCLE
Everyone in Washington is probably looking for them by now.
MOM
Just because people are looking for them, doesn't mean they'll be found.
Uncle smiles, then reaches up and turns Moms face to look at him.
UNCLE
They'll be found. They're like their mother. They'll get into some kind of mischief soon and the police will be called to stop it.
Mom pushes Uncles hand away from her face, and gives him a dirty look.
MOM
I wasn't that bad. And it was never intentional.
Uncle starts laughing as he gets up from the desk and starts looking for a book.
UNCLE
I know you never looked for trouble. Funny how it always found you though. And of course you'd drag me into it. Kinda like old times huh?
ext. presidents cafe-morning
The Presidents cafe is an old run down diner that was salvaged from the 1940s. It is located near the airport. It shows its old age in the rust that runs down its silver front, and a flickering, buzzing neon sign. The windows are clean. There are only a couple of cars sitting in the parking lot. Just behind the cafe a plane can be seen taking off.
Bills car pulls into the parking lot and manuvers to a space near the front doors.
The car doors open and Bill, Jordan and Taylor all climb out of the car.
Jordan walks around the car to where Bill and Taylor are standing.
BILL
Ladies may I escort you in.
Bill holds his arms at his sides bent at the elbows for the girls to hold onto.
Jordan and Taylor take Bills arms and they walk to the doors.
Bill releases the girls hands and pulls open one of the doors. In large movements he sweeps his free arm across his front, and bows, signaling the girls to enter.
Jordan and Taylor take each others arms in the style that Bill had used, then they enter the restaurant giggling.
Bill not standing erect follows right behind them into the cafe, just barely missing getting hit by the door.
int. presidents cafe-morning
The inside of the cafe is immaculatly clean, even though the booths and stools are somewhat worn. The kitchen is entirely open and can be seen from the doors. To the right of the doors, is a counter with a cash register. In front of the doors is another counter that runs almost the entire length of the cafe. Stools run the length of the counter.
bills pov
Bill looks first to his right that half of the cafe is empty. He turns his head to the left and sees that two of the booths contain people. One booth has a YOUNG COUPLE, who are sitting very close together and making kissy faces at each other. In the other sits an OLD MAN, who has probably been going to the cafe since it opened, he is smoking a cigarette, and sipping on a cup of coffee.
BAck to shot
Bill and the girls go straight to the counter and sit on the stools.
The girls start spinning in the stools, which move freely from old age. Bill joins in.
Our notice is suddenly brought to a gruff looking man, named JOE standing in front of a grill. He looks like he is trying to emmulate Vic Taybacks character of Mel from the show Alice. He is waving a spatula in one hand and a cigar is hanging from the corner of his mouth.
JOE
Hey you kids stop that spinning. I ain't gonna be held responsible if you get hurt.
Bill stops and leans on the counter.
BILL
Is that anyway to talk to paying customers?
Joe pulls the cigar from his mouth and uses it for a pointer while he speaks.
JOE
The day you pay, I'll sell this joint.
Bill sits up straight.
BILL
Where's mom? I promised these girls the best food in town, not your cooking.
Joe walks up to the counter and shoves his nose right in Bills face.
JOE
If you don't like the food, you can go someplace else.
JANINE comes through a door at the back of the kitchen. She is a very goodlooking woman resembling Jaclyn Smith. Her hair is up in a twist, with many stray strands framing her face. Her uniform is a form fitting, powder blue, mini-dress and a white lace edged apron that has been heavily starched, and a small name tag is pinned over her breast. She is carrying a large bag of flour.
JANINE
Stop, kicking out the customers Joe. I have a kid to feed.
Joe turns in Janines direction, still using his cigar as a pointer.
JOE
It's your kid I'm kicking out.
Janine puts the flour down on a table near the grill. She then walks to the counter. She leans over and kisses her son on the cheek.
JANINE
Hey, why aren't you in class?
Bill shrugs his shoulders and puts his arms around the shoulders of Jordan and Taylor. He winks at his mother, while smiling broadly and surpressing his laughter.
BILL
I met these two beautiful girls, and just had to bring them home to meet my mother. Which ever one you like best I'm going to marry.
Jordan pushes Bills arm off of her.
JORDAN
Yuck! I'm not getting married.
Taylor snuggles a little closer.
TAYLOR
I'll marry Bill. He's very handsome.
Janine stands back a little and folds her arms.
JANINE
Well, are you going to introduce us.
Bill stands up and moves behind Jordan.
BILL
This young beauty is Jordan.
Bill moves behind Taylor.
BILL (cont'd)
And this lovely young cherub is Taylor.
Bill sits back on his seat and motions towards his mother.
BILL (cont'd)
This ladies is my mother, Janine.
Janine reaches out to Jordan and shakes her hand. She then repeats the action with Taylor.
JANINE
It's a pleasure to meet you ladies.
Jordan starts spinning herself around again.
JORDAN
It's nice meeting you too.
Taylor leans over the counter.
TAYLOR
I'm hungry. Can I get eggs and toast please?
Janine turns her towards Taylor.
JANINE
Sure, hon. How would you like your eggs?
TAYLOR
I want them the way mommy makes them, so that I can dunk my toast.
JANINE
Would you like bacon or sausage.
TAYLOR
Yes, please.
Laughing Janine turns to Jordan.
JANINE
And what would you like hon?
Jordan cocks her head to the side, bites on her lower lip and taps her finger against her chin.
JORDAN
Can I get french toast?
JANINE
You bet.
Janine turns to Joe to call back the order.
Bill taps his mothers shoulder.
BILL
Mom, what about me?
Janine turns back to her grown son and pats him on the head.
JANINE
You, my child will get what I give you.
BILL
Come on mom.
Janine turns back to Joe.
JANINE
Joe, I need eggs sunnyside up, with bacon and sausage. French toast plain, and a daily special.
Joe grunts and sticks his cigar back in his mouth as he moves back to the grill.
JOE
I know, I was standing right there. Now why don't you go check on the real customers.
Janine grabs a coffee pot and walks towards the old man sitting in the booth.



ext. presidents cafe-morning
angle across the street.
The cop car that was following Bills' car is parked in the lot across the street, under a sign that reads "DUNKIN DONUTS".
Int. police cruiser-morning
OLD OFFICER
Well, may as well get some coffee while we're here. You want anything?
The Young Officer looks stressed. He is staring at the radio.
YOUNG OFFICER
We need to call this in.
The Old Officer snorts, looking aggravated.
OLD OFFICER
Let's just sit here a while. I'm not convinced it's them yet. Now, You want anything or not.
The Young Officer stares across the street at the cafe, shading his eyes.
YOUNG OFFICER
Coffee I guess.
ext. dulles airport-morning
The access road leading into Dulles International Airport is filled with cars that are moving at a snails pace into the airport.
ext. access road-morning
We see the cab that contains Tony. It is sitting stuck in the bumper to bumper traffic, well away from the airport.
Int. taxi- morning
Tony is sliding around in the back seat trying to look for a way out of the traffic.
TONY
Can't you move any faster?
The CAB DRIVER an old man in his early eighties, turns to look back at Tony. He points his skeletal finger at Tony, it is shaking uncontrollably.
CAB DRIVER
That's the problem with you kids today. You're always in a hurry. When I was a kid, we took our time and did things right. When I was a kid we...
Tony hunches down in the seat. He covers his head with his arms protectively as if someone were about to hit him.
ext. dulles airport-morning
runway
A plane is landing.
int. dulles airport-morning
gate 24
The doors to the boarding ramp open. Three men emerge from the doorway. The first man is MR.STEELE, he is a distinguished James Brolin type, he is wearing dark sunglasses, a light gray suit that is well fitted, and extremely shiny black shoes, on his right pinky is a huge gold ring with a diamond in it. The TWO MEN following him are his flunkies, they are dressed in identical black pinstripe suits, also wearing sunglasses, they are large and bulky and look more like they should be in the WWF than a suit.
Mr. Steele looks down at his gold watch. He then looks around for Tony. Seeing that Tony isn't there he signals the two men to follow him and heads for the baggage claim.
MR. STEELE
That clown can't do anything right.
int. taxi- morning
CAB DRIVER
... kids have it easy compared to when I was and you don't appreciate it.
The cab driver faces front and moves the car slowly forward in the traffic.
Tony removes his arms from his head.
TONY
Please sir. I am late picking my boss up at the airport. Could you possibly go a little faster.
The Cab driver turns back to Tony.
CAB DRIVER
That's more like it. A little respect that's all I ask.
The Cab driver faces front. The engine guns the car moves forward picking up speed as the Cab driver manuvers it in and out of tight spaces at high speed.
Tony frantically grabs for a handle to hold.
ext. dulles airport terminal-morning
The cab comes flying into the airline terminals and comes to a screeching, skidding stop in front of the right terminal.
int. taxi- morning
CAB DRIVER
That'll be twenty two fifty.
Tony reaches for his wallet in his inside jacket pocket. He opens the billfold takes out a couple of bills and throws them over the seat at the cab driver. He then jumps out of the taxi.
ext. dulles airport terminal-morning
The taxi takes off with a screech leaving Tony in a cloud of smoke.
Mr. Steele and the two men come out of the terminal and stand behind Tony.
Tony turns to go look for Mr. Steele and bumps right into the chest of one of the flunkies.
TONY
G..Good mm..morning Mr. Steele.
Mr. Steele goes to Tony and gently moves him back from the man. He brushes off Tony's coat, then puts his arm around Tony's shoulders.
MR. STEELE
Tony, my boy, good to see you.
TONY
Sorry I'm late, but traffic was backed up.
MR. STEELE
These things happen. Now have you found them yet.
Tony looks around for somewhere to run. He can't see any way to get away in the crowded airport.
TONY
Na na na No!
Mr. Steele puts his other arm on Tony's chest and leans in to him.
MR. STEELE
(ominously)
We'll talk in the car. Now where is it?
TONY
K..K..Car?
MR. STEELE
I figured as much. Here comes the limo I ordered.
Mr. Steele walks towards the Limosine that is pulling in to the airport terminal.
Tony stays put breathing a sigh of relief that he is okay. He then turns and walks slowly to the limosine.
int. presidents cafe-morning
The girls are eating their breakfasts. Janine calls Bill to come to her near the end of the counter she is cleaning.
Bill gets up from his unfinished breakfast and walks to Janine.
JANINE
(quietly)
So where did you find the kids?
BILL
(quietly)
They are staying at the Ritz.
Janine stops cleaning the counter and stares at her son.
JANINE
Where are their parents?
Bill shrugs his shoulders.
BILL
I don't know. They checked in by themselves. I think they might be runaways.
Janine leans against the counter and looks at the girls.
JANINE
Well they look okay. What are you planning to do?
Janine turns back to her son. Bill again shrugs his shoulders.
BILL
They keep talking about finding Uncle. I guess I'm going to help them. But Taylor wants to go shopping so I'll take them to the Georgetown mall.
Janine stands up and starts cleaning the counter again.
JANINE
Uncle huh? The mall, good idea. See if you can find out who this Uncle is, and what they're doing here alone. I'm going to check with the police, and see if they're listed as missing.
Janine starts working in earnest. Bill goes back to his seat and continues eating his breakfast.
Int. limosine-morning
Mr. Steele is seated comfortably on the seat, the two men are sitting in the front seat and Tony is seated next to Mr. Steele. Through the window we can see that the limo is stuck in the airport traffic.
MR. STEELE
Tony, you know I love you like a son.
TONY
I am your son Mr. Steele.
Mr. Steele looks upset at this and waves his hand as if to brush away this information.
Tony hangs his head.
MR. STEELE
That's not important. What's important is that you never do anything right. I give you an easy job to do and you mess it up. Tony your a screw up. It's time for you to be on your own I'm cutting you out of the family.
Tony looks up quickly. His eyes are red and brimming with tears.
TONY
Mr. Steele. Dad. What am I going to do?
Mr. Steele looks Tony over, then puts his hand on his shoulder.
MR. STEELE
You're going to do what I told you. You're going to go back to school and get a legitimate job. You're going to grow up.
Tony turns his head away, and looks out the window. Tears are running down his cheeks.
Mr. Steele sighs.
MR. STEELE (cont'd)
Tony, you're a good boy. You're just not cut out for this.
Mr. Steele opens the partition to the front of the limosine.
MR. STEELE (cont'd)
Driver can't you get us out of this traffic.
The limo starts to move to the side of the road.
Ext. limosine-morning
We see the limo move to the right side of the road and make a turn onto a side street.
int. presidents cafe-morning
Bill gets up off the stool. The girls follow suit.
BILL
Bye Mom. We're off to the mall.
Janine walks from the old mans booth over to her son. Joe looks up from the grill, he is cleaning.
JOE
Mall! Yeah go ahead spend more of your mothers hard earned money.
BILL
Thanks for the permission.
Joe again removes the cigar from his mouth.But points with the spatula he was using to clean the grill.
JOE
Don't be such a wise guy. I eat college kids like you for lunch.
Janine is laughing and hugs her son.
JANINE
Bye. Now you be careful, and remember what I said.
Janine bends down to the girls.
JANINE (cont'd)
Now you girls take care of my boy and see he doesn't get into any trouble.
Taylor reaches over and hugs Janine.
TAYLOR
Okay. Bye.
Jordan grabs Taylors hand and starts pulling her to the door, with Bill in tow.
JORDAN
Bye. Thanks for breakfast.
JANINE
Bye. Come back soon.
As the girls and Bill exit the cafe, Janine walks over to the pay phone by the door and starts dialing.
ext. presidents cafe-morning
Bill and the girls walk to his car and get in.
ext. dunkin Donuts-morning
We see the police cruiser that was following Bill's car sitting in the parking lot of the Dunkin Donuts across the street from the Presidents Cafe.
int. police cruiser-morning
The young cop sees Bill and the girls leaving. He leans over and starts honking the horn rapidly.
int. dunkin Donuts-morning
The old cop is handing the CLERK money. While the clerk is making change the old cop turns around at the sound of a constantly beeping car horn. He realizes its his police cruiser and runs for the door leaving his coffee and donuts. He stops short and turns back to grab the coffee and donuts from the counter. He then runs for the poice cruiser.
ext. presidents cafe-morning
Bills' car turns right onto the road.
ext. bills' car-morning
Bills' car goes to the next intersection and turns left. Sitting at the stop light is the limosine containing Tony and Mr. Steele.
ext. dunkin Donuts-morning
The old cop reaches the police cruiser, out of breath from his exertion. He opens the door and hands the coffee and donuts to his partner.
int. police cruiser-morning
The old cop then squeezes himself in behind the wheel and starts the car turning on the sirens.
OLD OFFICER
Now it's time to call it in.
The young cop reaches for the microphone. He presses the button. The cruiser lurches into motion.
YOUNG OFFICER
Dispatch this is car 36. We are in pursuit of juvenile missing persons. Heading east on Dolly Madison Blvd. Suspect vehicle is a Honda civic. License number BMP 679.
ext. police cruiser-morning
With sirens blazing the cruiser lurches into traffic and makes the turn onto Dolly Madison Blvd, cutting off the limo which is starting to move forward at the now green light.
int. limosine-morning
MR. STEELE
Have you had breakfast yet? No. I haven't either. Let's get something.
Tony is still sulking over his fathers words. Mr. Steele lowers the partition between him and the driver again.
MR. STEELE (cont'd)
Driver pull into that cafe over there.
Mr. Steele is suddenly thrown askew, while Tony flies off the seat as the limo comes to an abrubt halt.
ext. presidents cafe-morning
The limo pulls into the cafe parking lot.
The driver gets out and opens the door for Mr. Steele and Tony. Mr. Steele gets out of the limo followed by Tony. They head for the doors of the cafe.
int. presidents cafe-morning
Mr. Steele and Tony come in through the doors. Mr. Steele stops and looks around the cafe with disdain. Janine is on the phone with her back to them.
JANINE
Two little girls. Is there a missing persons report on them? ... That's what I'm trying to find out.
Mr. Steele turns his head towrd Janine and listens to the conversation. Tony walks to the counter and sits down.
JANINE (cont'd)
My son came in with two little girls named Jordan and Taylor. We think they're runaways.
Janine turns and faces Mr. Steele. She forces a smile and gestures to let him know to sit anywhere.
Mr. Steele smiles back. he then sits in the booth nearest the phone.
JANINE (cont'd)
Do...you...have...any...information...about...two...little...girls!...,... Fine, yes I'll hold again, thank you.
Janine turns and faces Joe in the kitchen. She reaches up and rubs her temples.
JANINE (cont'd)
Joe, can you believe this? Washingtons finest. You'd think they need an act of congress to answer a simple question.
Joe turns from the grill his cigar is hanging out of the corner of his mouth.
JOE
Hey, we got customers. Get off the phone and take their orders.
JANINE
You, take their orders, I'm busy.
Joe yanks the cigar from his mouth and points it at her.
JOE
So am I. Now put that phone down and...
Janine turns away abrubtly, while pressing the phone closer to her ear.
JANINE
Yes,... Yes. That's them. They're with my son... The Georgetown Mall... About five minutes ago... No, thank you.
Janine hangs up the phone and walks to Mr. Steeles table.
JANINE (cont'd)
What can I get for you?
Mr. Steele smiling brightly, looks up at Janine.
MR. STEELE
No thank you, I just came in for some information.
Janine seems a little stunned by this.
JANINE
Okay. Well, what information would you like?
MR. STEELE
You gave it to me, while you were on the phone. Tony let's go. Here's a little something for your trouble.
Mr. Steele gets up from the booth and reaches into his pocket, pulling out his wallet. He then takes out a hundred dollar bill and hands it to Janine.
Janine is visibly shocked by the money.
Tony turns around on the stool, with a questioning look on his face.
Mr. Steele waves his arm sharply once, to demand response.
Tony gets up off the stool and walks to Mr. Steele. They leave the cafe.
Joe turns to Janine the cigar which has returned to his mouth drops down towards his chin.
JOE
Next time I tell you to get off the phone... you do it. Look at what happened.
Janine plops down into the booth she is standing at. She grimaces at Joe.
JANINE
They just wanted information.
ext. presidents cafe-morning
Mr. Steele and Tony come out of the cafe and walk to the limo.
The driver gets out and opens the door for them.
Tony climbs in.
Mr. Steele pauses briefly to talk to the driver.
MR. STEELE
Georgetown Mall. And make it fast.
int. uncles' library- morning
Mom and Uncle are still sitting at the desk listening to the police scanner.
DISPATCHER (VO)
Attention all units. Girls for the priority one APB are on route to the Georgetown Mall. Respond immediately.
Uncle looks at Mom who returns his stare.
UNCLE
Told ya they'd show up sooner or later.
Mom smiles at Uncle and starts laughing. She gets up out of the chair and walks to the hallway disappearing behind the wall momentarily. She returns to the library carrying her purse. She moves to the desk and places her purse on the desk and starts rummaging around in it.
Uncle is watching her. He cocks his head to the side and reaches for her arm stopping her from what she is doing.
UNCLE
What are you doing?
Mom shrugs her shoulders and frees her hand and continues her search.
MOM
Looking for my credit cards. I have a sudden urge to go to the mall.
Uncle bursts out laughing, as he gets up from the desk and heads for the doors.
UNCLE
Same old sis. When things get tough. Shop... Let's go... my treat.
Mom grabs her purse and walks to Uncle. They leave the room. The sound of a door shutting is heard.
Int. oVAL OFFICE WHITE HOUSE-MORNING
The President is sitting at his desk, signing papers. His secretary is standing beside him, handing him the sheets and explaining what the papers are as well as where to sign or initial them, she points to each spot.
SECRETARY
Initial here Mr. President and sign here.
The President initials the paper and then signs it.
PRESIDENT
Okay, next set of papers, please?
The secretary hands him another set of papers.
SECRETARY
This is the executive order number three twenty one A. It protects a small park in California, that has become home to a pair of spotted owls, sir.
The President looks up at the secretary and sighs.
PRESIDENT
Spotted owls huh?
The secretary shrugs her shoulders. She then leans and points to each initial spot flipping pages until she gets to the end where she points to the signature line.
SECRETARY
Sir, they are an endangered species. Just initial here, here and here. And sign here.
The phone rings. The Secretary turns to the phone and answers.
SECRETARY (cont'd)
Presidents office. May I help you?
The President continues signing the papers. The secretary switches the call to the speaker phone.
CHARLIE GUNN (VO)
Hello Mr. President. The D.C. police just called. The girls are with some college kid, who's taking them to the Georgetown mall.
The President stops signing and puts the pen down, turning to the phone.
PRESIDENT
You're sure about this?
CHARLIE GUNN (VO)
Yes, Mr. President. I have a car on the way for you and the First Lady. I'll meet you at the west wing exit. The First Lady is already on her way.
The President rises from his chair.
PRESIDENT
Good work Charlie. I'm on my way.
The President reaches past the secretary to turn off the phone. He looks at her.
PRESIDENT (cont'd)
Cancel or reschedule the rest of my appointments for today.
The President starts quickly walking for the door. The secretary starts to follow him. He is walking very fast and she is just short of running to keep up with him.
SECRETARY
But Mr. President, you have a meeting with Senator Johnson this afternoon about...
The President stops and looks at the secretary.
PRESIDENT
Just tell him I left on a matter of national security. I'll explain it later.
The President resumes his walk, leaving the secretary standing in the hallway mouth agape.
ext. georgetown mall-noon
The mall parking lot is about half full. We see Bill's car entering the parking lot and being parked.
Bill and the girls exit the car and head for the mall entrance.
int. georgetown mall-noon
Once inside the mall Bill and the girls stop to look at the mall directory right in front of them.
TAYLOR
Where's the dress store?
Bill is reading the list using his finger as a guide. His finger stops pointing to one line.
BILL
We might find one here.
JORDAN
Let's go.
The three move into the semi-crowded mall. Looking and pointing at the store display windows.
ext. georgetown mall-noon
The police car that is following Bill and the girls pulls into the parking lot. It is joined by three more police cars.
ext. georgetown mall-opposite side-noon
Uncle's car pulls into a parking space. Mom and Uncle climb out and head for the mall entrance.
Int. georgetown mall-noon
The EIGHT POLICE OFFICERS enter the mall and stop, looking around for Bill and the girls.
OLD OFFICER
Okay men, we need to create a plan of attack.
The Old Officer points in the directions he wants the other officers to go as he speaks.
OLD OFFICER (cont'd)
You two go that way. You two go to the food court. you and you go that way. We'll check the second floor. Remember they're just kids, so no guns.
ext. georgetown mall-noon
The limosine containing Mr. Steele and Tony pulls up to the mall entrance, behind the police cars.
int. limosine-noon
Mr. Steele pushes the button to lower the window. He see's all the police on the inside near the doors.
MR. STEELE
Driver go to another entrance.
ext. limosine-noon
The limosine pulls away from the curb and follows the parking lot around the mall.
ext. georgetown mall-opposite side-noon
The Presidential limosine, which is flanked by MOTORCYCLE COPS, and is following two black late model Lincolns, pulls into the mall parking lot. The line of cars stops by the curb.
Agent Kenmore steps out of the first Lincoln. Commander Seymore, gets out of the second one. Charlie Gunn gets out from the front seat of the Limosine. He walks to the back door and knocks on the window. The window comes down.
CHARLIE GUNN
Mr. President, please wait in the car until we can secure the perimeter.
The President reaches forward and opens the Limo door, hitting Charlie with it.
PRESIDENT
Relax, Chuck. This is an unannounced visit. No assasins know I'm here.
The President climbs out of the limo. He turns back and holds out his hand for the First Lady. They lead the entourage to the mall doors.
int. georgetown mall-noon
Mom and Uncle are standing in the center of the mall.
UNCLE
Now why would they come to the mall?
MOM
Simple Taylor wants clothes.
UNCLE
What makes you so sure?
Mom whacks Uncle on the back of the head lightly.
MOM
Because my daughter is vain.
Uncle returns Mom's whack.
UNCLE
Talking about your kid like that. You should be ashamed. (beat) So Gap Kids.
Mom shrugs her shoulders and starts walking.
MOM
That's as good a place to start as any.
Uncle follows her.
Int. j.C. Penny's-later
Bill and Jordan are standing outside of the dressing rooms in the little girls department.
Taylor comes out of the dressing room in a knee length pink dress that came right out of a Shirley Temple movie. The dress is fluffy and covered in lace.
JORDAN
Taylor, that's ugly.
Taylor sticks her nose in the air.
TAYLOR
I think it's cute. I want it.
JORDAN
Fine!
Ext. georgetown mall-opposite side-later
The limo containing Mr. Steele and Tony reaches the entrance on the opposite side of the mall and keeps going seeing, the Presidential parties cars.
It stops a little further up at J.C. Penny's entrance.
Mr. Steele, Tony, and the thugs get out and enter the store.
int. georgetown mall-later
The President, First Lady and Company are in the mall and start walking towards the center.
int. j.C. Penny's
Mr. Steele, Tony and thugs, head for the escalators.
Int. j.C. Penny's-second floor-later
Bill and the girls are holding bags and walking away from the checkout counter. Taylor is wearing the new dress. They are heading for the escalators.
int. j.c.Penny's-first floor
Mr. Steele, Tony and thugs reach the escalators and step onto the upward one.
Int. j.C. Penny's-second floor
The girls and Bill reach the escalators and step onto the downward one.
int. j.C. PENNY'S-escalators
Tony looks up towards the second floor.
TONY
Hey! It's them!
Jordan hears Tony and looks down.
JORDAN
Oh no! Taylor it's that man again.
Taylor turns and looks down.
TAYLOR
Come on.
Taylor starts running down the steps of the escalator. Jordan and Bill follow.
BILL
What's going on?
JORDAN
That man keeps chasing us.
Tony, Mr. Steele and the thugs are passing them on the way up.
MR. STEELE
Get them, now!
The thugs jump the rail, from up to down. Tony jumps the rail but his foot catches. He falls into one of the thugs knocking him over into the other one.
Bill and the girls reach the bottom and run off the escalator and towards the exit into the mall.
Tony and the thugs, roll down to the bottom of the escalator in a heap.
Mr. Steele has reached the top of the escalator and gets on the down side, running down the steps.
MR. STEELE (cont'd)
Get up you fools. After them.
The thugs get up and start running after the girls and Bill. Tony struggles to his feet and gives chase.
Mr. Steele reaches the bottom of the escalator and follows the rest of them.
int. georgetown mall
Bill and the girls are running through the mall, going around the innocent shoppers that are milling around.
The thugs are giving chase. They are running into the shoppers, knocking them over.
Bill and the girls run past two of the police officers.
The officers turn and start chasing them as well.
BILL
The cops are chasing you too?
JORDAN
I don't think so.
Bill and the girls pass a cart with displays of beads on it.
BILL
I've got an idea.
Jordan and Taylor stop running.
Bill goes to the unattended cart and dumps it over.
Beads spill all over the mall floor.
The officers hit them and start slipping and sliding, finally falling onto the turned over cart.
The thugs hit the beads. The first one's feet come out from under him. The other thug is tripped by the first one.
The officers and thugs struggle to get up stumbling and bumping and falling over each other.
Tony hits the beads and slides across them, stumbling, but not falling, sliding right through the middle of the officers and thugs.
Mr. Steele sees the mess and goes around it.
The girls and Bill start running again seeing that Tony and Mr. Steele avoided the trap.
TAYLOR
I wish Mommy and Uncle were here.
As they continue to run through the crowd knocking into people and displays. Screams and noises can be heard.
int. gap kids
Mom and Uncle are inside the store standing at the sales counter. They are questioning the CLERK.
MOM
...two little girls. Ones about three foot six. The other is a couple of inches shorter. They are probably looking for a pink dress.
The NOISES of a commotion, screaming and yelling come up in the b.g.
CLERK
Haven't seen em.
The NOISES are getting louder.
UNCLE
I think I know where they are. Let's go.
Mom and Uncle exit the store.
int. georgetown mall-second floor
Mom and Uncle come out of Gap Kids. They walk to the railing of the second floor and look down.
mom and uncle's pov
Bill and the girls pass right beneath them. Tony follows after. Mr. Steele goes by he has a gun in his hand.
bacK TO SHOT
Mom is standing at the rail looking very angry.
MOM
That miserable...
UNCLE
Hey! Let's just go get them.
Uncle turns to walk to the escalators. Mom climbs over the rail. Uncle turns back.
UNCLE (cont'd)
You should have told me you were going to use the stairs.
Mom lets herself down till she is hanging from the second floor.
MOM
I hate waiting for the elevator.
Uncle climbs over the rail after Mom.
Mom lets go and drop the short distance to the floor. Uncle lands beside her.
UNCLE
I love your short cuts.
Mom just takes off after her daughters. Uncle follows.
MOM
Glad to see you've kept jogging.
UNCLE
Race ya.
Uncle takes off at a full run. Mom follows right behind.
int. geORGETOWN MALL-center court.
Six police officers come running to the center court.
The President and his group are standing there, looking towards the fast approaching commotion.
The President calls over the Old Officer.
PRESIDENT
What's going on?
OLD OFFICER
The kids in that A.P.B. are heading this way.
Kenmore walks joins the President and the Officer.
KENMORE
Let's spread out across the center. We'll catch them that way.
The Six officers, Two motorcycle cops, Kenmore, Seymore, Charlie Gunn all spread out across the mall blocking anyone from passing. The President and First Lady are standing in the center.
int. geoRGETOWN MALL
Bill and the girls have almost reached the center court.
Tony is right behind Bill. Tony reaches out and grabs Bill by the collar of his shirt. Bill gags and is brought up short.
The girls see Bill stop. They too stop and turn to him.
TAYLOR
Let Bill go!
TONY
NO!
Jordan stamping her foot.
JORDAN
Yes!
Tony grinning and acting like a smart alec kid.
TONY
Make me.
Jordan and Taylor charge at Tony.
They are stopped by Mr. Steele who grabs them from behind.
MR. STEELE
You two won't be causing any more trouble.
The girls are pulling and tugging trying to get away.
The two thugs arrive and take the girls from Mr. Steele.
Mom and Uncle stay in the crowd that has gathered around Mr. Steele, Tony and the thugs.
The two officers that were chasing the girls continue forward towards the center court of the mall.
int. georGETOWN MALL-center court.
The President and First Lady are looking towards the crowd in front of them.
FIRST LADY
Where are they?
The President looks at his wife and shrugs his shoulders.
PRESIDENT
Probably in the center of that crowd.
The First Lady looks questioningly at her husband.
FIRST LADY
Should we go get them.
PRESIDENT
No. They'll get here.
int. geORGETOWN MALL
The girls and Bill are struggling against their captors.
MR. STEELE
Now, you kids will come with me.
Mr. Steele continues towards the center court of the mall. Tony, holding Bill, and the thugs carrying the girls follow.
The crowd parts to let them through.
int. geoRGETOWN MALL-center court.
Mr. Steele comes through the crowd followed by Tony and Thugs with Bill and the girls.
The President and First Lady are standing in the center, they look at Mr. Steele as if they are fascinated.
Mr. Steele stops and looks at the line of cops, agents and the President and First Lady.
Tony and the thugs stop as well.
MR. STEELE
Mr. President. A pleasure to see you sir.
The Presidents expression changes to disgust, as if he is smelling something nasty.
PRESIDENT
Too bad I can't say the same.
The First Lady inclines her head, in acknowledgement of Mr. Steele.
FIRST LADY
I believe you are holding some friends of ours.
Mr. Steele moves into a casual stance.
MR. STEELE
It would seem that we have alot of friends in common. My friends were just about to join me for a ride.
The officers that were chasing them earlier, jump out from the crowd. They run up behind the thugs.
The thugs grab the officers and throw them together.
The officers head's hit and they fall to the floor unconscious.
crowd
Mom and Uncle are standing at the edge of the crowd watching the scene.
mom and uncle
Uncle crosses his arms, looking straight ahead.
UNCLE
Which one do you want?
Mom also looking ahead, raises her forefinger to her chin in thought.
MOM
I'll get the girls. You take care of the boy.
Uncles eyebrows go up in surprise.
UNCLE
Sure you want to take on two at once. Your a little out of shape, ya know.
Mom just smiles.
MOM
You've gained a couple of pounds yourself, buddy.
Mom moves off through the crowd to get behind the thugs.
Uncle moves to get behind Tony.
Int. geORGETOWN MALL-CENTER COURT.
Mr. Steele looks at the unconcious officers.
MR. STEELE
Now Mr. President, if you would kindly move, I really must be going.
The President looks down contemplates the idea for a second, then raises his head shaking it no.
PRESIDENT
I don't think so. It wouldn't be very prudent.
The First Lady steps forward.
FIRST LADY
Mr. Steele, there is no place for you to go. Why don't you release the kids and give yourself up.
Mr. Steele starts laughing.
MR. STEELE
Why would I give up my ticket out of here. When I'm safe they're safe.
Seymore, Kenmore and Gunn all move closer to each other.
SEYMORE
Gunn, you distract them. Kenmore and I will rush them. On the count of three.
Charlie Gunn steps forward.
CHARLIE GUNN
Mr. Steele if you let the girls go, we'll let you go.
SEYMORE
One.
Mr. Steele looks at Charlie.
MR. STEELE
Do I look stupid to you.
Charlie shrugs his shoulders.
CHARLIE GUNN
You said it Steele.
SEYMORE
Two.
Mr. Steele takes a step towards Charlie.
MR. STEELE
I ought to punch you for that.
SEYMORE
Thre...
Mom steps out behind the thugs. She grabs the nearest one and turns him around. She then knees him in the groin.
The thug drops Jordan, and grabs his crotch.
Jordan goes to the other thug and punches him. He laughs at her.
Uncle comes up behind Tony and grabs him by the neck.
Tony releases Bill to fight off Uncle.
Mom goes to the other thug. He swings at her with his free hand. She ducks, falling into a flip, sending her feet into his face.
The thug drops Taylor. He falls backward putting his hands to his face.
Jordan grabs Taylor and they go to Bill.
Tony breaks free from Uncle and goes and moves towards the girls.
Taylor gets into her karate stance.
Jordan jumps into a cart wheel. Her feet land in Tony's stomach.
Tony bends into the pain in his stomach.
Taylor runs at him and jumps kicking him in the face.
Tony falls to the floor.
Bill jumps on top of Tony. He grabs Tony by the collar and punches him knocking Tony out.
Bill and the girls then go to the President.
seymore
Commander Seymore is standing poised to attack.
SEYMORE
I don't believe it. It's her.
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The first thug has recovered and is holding Mom around, forcing her arms to her sides.
Thug number two uncovers his face. He heads for Mom fist cocked to punch her.
Uncle runs to assist Mom. He gets in between her and thug number two, who swings at him. Uncle ducks and thug number two hits Mom in the eye.
MOM
Owww! Is that any way to treat a lady?
Uncle stands up and puches the thug in the nose.
UNCLE
Is that what you do to poor defenseless girls?
The thug comes back for more and Uncle punches him in the nose again.
The thug falls to his knees.
Mom puts her feet inside those of the thug holding her. She then locks them behind his knees, and pulls her legs forward.
The thug falls backwards, releasing Mom as he goes down.
Mom turns around, drops on top of the thug, grabs him by the collar and knocks him out.
president
The President steps forward, towards Mr. Steele.
bACK TO SHOT
Mr. Steele has his back turned to the President, watching the fight. The President reaches Mr. Steele, and taps him on the shoulder.
Mr. Steele turns around to receive a fist in his face. He falls to the floor stiff as a board.
PRESIDENT
Officers arrest these men.
The officers jump into action, and start cuffing Mr. Steele, Tony, and the thugs.
Jordan and Taylor run to Uncle.
JORDAN AND TAYLOR
Uncle!
Uncle bends down and catches the girls in a hug.
UNCLE
I'm glad to see you.
Mom walks up behind Uncle and looks at the girls with her best angry mom look.
The girls look up at mom sheepishly.
JORDAN
Hi, mom.
Uncle lets the girls go and stands up.
TAYLOR
Are we in trouble?
Mom and Uncle shake their heads yes.
TAYLOR (cont'd)
At least I look cute in my new dress.
Mom and Uncle both start laughing.
Int. white house-formal dining room-night
The President, First Lady, Commander Seymore, Agent Kenmore, Charlie Gunn, Bill, Jordan, Taylor, Mom and Uncle are seated around the dining room table.
PRESIDENT
So Mrs. Watts you used to work for the CIA.
MOM
Yes, Sir.
PRESIDENT
Any chance of getting you back on the payroll?
MOM
No. I left to have a family. And because I couldn't take old sourpuss Seymore over there.
Commander Seymore is taking a drink. He spits it out when he hears Mom's nickname for him.
SEYMORE
I am not a sourpuss.
Kenmore starts laughing.
KENMORE
If you were any more sour, you'd turn into a lemon.
Seymore is getting angry.
SEYMORE
Now see here...
The First Lady interrupts.
FIRST LADY
Mrs. Watts, don't you ever miss the adventure?
Mom thinks this over a minute.
MOM
Not really. I prefer being a mother.
FIRST LADY
Your just letting all that training go to waist.
Mom starts laughing.
MOM
Are you kidding? CIA training should be called motherhood one oh one. It's the only thing that keeps me ahead of these two.(beat)And even then it doesn't always work.
Jordan and Taylor look start rapidly eating their food.
Uncle smiles.
UNCLE
It looks like I'll have a couple of new partners in a few years.
Uncle winks at Mom.
Mom just shakes her head no.
MOM
Don't give them any ideas. They get in enough trouble as it is.
The President and First Lady laugh.
PRESIDENT
We owe some thanks to Bill here, for taking care of your daughters. How about I take care of your tuition until you graduate?
Bill is shocked at the President's generous offer.
BILL
I...I don't know what to say. Thank you Mr. President.
Charlie Gunn looks at the President.
CHARLIE GUNN
By the way Mr. President, you've got a pretty mean right hook. Where'd that come from.
The President looks at the First Lady.
PRESIDENT
My wife taught me. She took a few self defense classes.
Everyone laughs and the First Lady blushes.
FIRST LADY
Speaking of punches...You're going to have a heck of a shiner Mrs. Watts.
Mom puts her hand to her eye which is already bruising.
MOM
Yeah, I don't know how I'm going to explain it to my husband.
Uncle laughs.
UNCLE
Carefully. I would explain it to him carefully.
Everyone laughs.
Taylor looks at Uncle.
TAYLOR
Uncle, can we go to the mall tomorrow?
Uncle looks at Mom. Mom shakes her head yes.
UNCLE
Sure, what for?
TAYLOR
I want to buy a new dress. So I can look cute for Daddy.
Jordan falls against the back of her chair.
JORDAN
Taylor!
Everyone laughs heartily.
fADE OUT.

Copyright December 1999