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MARCAL SCENES ACT II Page 20
Episode 30 "All I Want for Christmas is..."
Thursday, December 23, 2004 Evangeline walks up to Michael in a room at the hospital. Evangeline: Hey -- Michael: Hey. Evangeline: Thanks for meeting me. Michael: Oh, any time. But why here? Evangeline: Oh, well, I came to ask you some questions about Tico Santi’s murder. Michael: Questions about Tico Santi. Great. Evangeline: What? Michael: I'm sorry, it's just it seems like that's all I'm doing lately, is answering questions -- you know, the hospital board, the police. Evangeline: Hmm. Michael: What's your angle?
Evangeline: I'm representing Antonio. Michael: Well, that's a tough one. You and John working opposite ends of a case. Evangeline: Oh, no, your brother and I -- we're both professionals. Michael: Yeah. And if you think that that's going to keep it from getting personal, you're crazy. Evangeline: We can handle this. Michael: You and John going to leave work at work, huh? Evangeline: That's the plan. Michael: Well, if you figure it out, clue me in. It seems like work's always screwing things up for me and Marcie. Evangeline: How so? Michael: Well, I'm always here. When I'm not here, she's with her agent. Evangeline: Well, she just had her first novel published, Michael. Michael: Yeah, and I'm really proud of her. I -- I just don't like this Hayes guy, you know? I don't think that he's good for her. Never mind. You didn't come here to hear my opinion on relationships, so what can I do for you? Evangeline: Well, according to the police report, you didn't see anyone suspicious in or near Tico’s room. Michael: No one. Evangeline: Which means you definitely didn't see Antonio Vega here, right? Michael: No, I didn't see Antonio until after Tico Santi was dead. I'll swear to that. Evangeline: All right.
Michael and John are in the hospital room where Tico Santi died. Michael is stretched out in the bed. Michael: How exactly is this going to help, John? John: It's not. I just wanted to see if you'd do it. Michael: Oh, that's great. Look, John, the police searched this room very thoroughly. What exactly is it you're looking for? John: Jessica said she saw the killer start to pull out this plug. Then he stops and he pulls out this lower plug. Michael: Well, he probably figured out he had the wrong plug. The respirator is always plugged into the bottom outlet. John: What the hell is that?
Michael: Well, what do you think it is, John? John: Well, it looks like a piece of latex. Michael: You think it's related to the murder? John: I don't know. Worth having it analyzed, though. Ugh. Excuse me. Michael: Yeah. John dials his cell phone. Evangeline answers. Evangeline: Evangeline Williamson. John: Hi, it's me. Evangeline: Hi. John: Look, I don't think I'm going to make it tonight. Evangeline: Anything I should be aware of? John: I'll let you know. Evangeline: I guess I understand. John: Look, I'll make it up to you. We're still on for Christmas, right? Evangeline: I'm holding you to it. John: Bye. Michael: I can't believe you're going to work, John. Live a little. It's Christmas Eve. John: Got work to do, Mike.
Friday, December 24, 2004 At the hospital, Michael walks into the hospital room where Tico died and spots John. Michael: John. Oh, you think if you stand there long enough, that outlet will tell you who pulled the plug on Tico Santi? John: Make my job a hell of a lot easier. Michael: What happened to that piece of latex you found? John: Forensics is testing it for DNA, but they're working on a skeleton staff over the holiday. They won't know anything till at least Monday. Michael: That's great. You got the night off. You can come to the party at the Love Center with me. Come on. John, it's Christmas Eve. The whole town is going to be there.
Meanwhile, Viki is hosting a Christmas party at the Love Center. Marcie, Jen and Riley are dressed as elves. Marcie approaches Jen. Marcie: Are you all right? Jen: No. Riley thinks I killed Paul Cramer. Marcie: What? That's terrible! Did you?
Back at the hospital, Michael and John continue their conversation. Michael: Come on, John. Nobody wants to spend Christmas Eve in a hospital. It's depressing. John: It's not depressing because I'm working. Michael: Yeah, well, you know what? I think you'd work a lot better if you'd take some time, get your mind off the case for a little while. Come on, John, the party's going to be a blast. John: Look, I already told Evangeline I couldn't make it. Michael: She'll be surprised to see you. She'll be happy, John. John: A man was murdered on my watch, Michael. Michael: A man who was responsible for more than, I don't know, a dozen murders?
John: Maybe. Maybe, Michael, but I still believe in the system. Is the world a better place because Tico Santi is dead? Yeah, I agree it is. But not like that. Pulling the plug on a guy on life-support -- there's no nobility in that; there's no honor in that. And somewhere, somehow, someone's got to be accountable for it, or else the system doesn't work. Like I said, I still believe in it. Michael: I see that, John. It's just -- John: Michael, what do you say we just treat this like any other case and just leave it at that? Michael: You're not treating it like any other case, John. John: Because people I care about got hurt! Michael: People? You mean Natalie.
Back at the Love Center, Jen stares at Marcie with wide eyes. Jen: I can't believe you would ask me if I'm a murderer. Marcie: Jen -- Jen, I'm sorry. Ok, look, I know you would never do anything like that. You know I love you, and so does Riley. Riley moves next to Jen. Riley: I do love you. And I don't believe you killed Paul Cramer. And I want us to work things out, if you'll let me
Meanwhile, back at the hospital the McBain brothers continue to push each other’s buttons. John: This case has nothing to do with Natalie. Michael: It's her husband, her sister -- John: Oh, I know who's involved. Michael: Yeah, and you and Natalie were -- John: Get over it, Michael. I'm with somebody else now. Michael: Yeah, you're with Evangeline. And you know what? Right now she's standing at a party all by herself. What are you doing, John? You're standing around, staring at electrical outlets, waiting for some sort of a psychic vision? John: Little brother, you of all people should know it's not a 9:00-to-5:00 gig. Michael: Yeah, it's also not an excuse to shut people out, John. John: Hey, I don't want to go to some stupid Christmas party, all right? Michael: All right, fine. Look, I'm just calling it the way I see it, ok? Evangeline is great, and, yes, she's a big girl; she can take care of herself. But check it out, John -- nobody likes to spend Christmas Eve by themselves, and if you're working on getting rid of her, if you're working on losing her, you are on the right track, pal. John: Then you know what I suggest? I suggest you go find Marcie, because the two of you don't need any more trouble. Michael: Merry Christmas, John. John: Merry Christmas, Mikey.
Marcie watches Jen and Riley approvingly. Marcie: I'm going to go see if the kids need any help from an elf. Marcie walks off. Jen: There's no point in this. Riley: Don't walk away from me. If you say you didn't kill Cramer, I believe you. Jen: No, you don’t. Riley: Why would I lie to you? Yes, the evidence looks bad, but -- Jen: What evidence? Riley: Oh, come on -- Paul’s I.D. bracelet? Jen: There's something else, isn't there? Your dad -- he told you about something else? Riley: That's not true. Jen: Yes, he's trying to convince you that I'm guilty, isn't he? Riley: Hey, hey. Merry Christmas.
Daniel who is dressed as Santa Claus approaches Riley. Daniel: Hey, hey, Riley. That was some kiss you gave Jen. Riley: Well, it's none of your business, is it, Santa? Daniel: Look, son, I know Jen's on the hot seat because of the Paul Cramer murder, but I'm going to do everything in my power to help her. Riley: Why are you on her side all of a sudden? Daniel: I want what any father does -- for his son to be happy.
Marcie and Jen are standing in the hallway outside the main room. RJ walks up. He is holding Jamie. She is dressed up for Christmas. Marcie: Hey, R.J. Jen: Hi. Marcie and Jen: Merry Christmas. R.J.: And you, too. RJ walks away. Marcie: She's so beautiful, isn't she? Jen: I know.
Michael rushes up to Marcie and Jen. Michael: Hey! Hi! Marcie and Jen: Hey. Michael: You guys look great. Marcie: Thank you. Jen looks a lot better than me, though. Jen: No, I don’t. Michael: Marcie, when are you going to stop with all the negative comparisons? Rex careens in and flops against the wall.
Rex: Ugh, how do they expect anybody to drink this? The whole point of eggnog is the whiskey. Jen: What's wrong with you? Rex: Shannon skipped town. Michael: What do you mean, Shannon skipped town? Rex: Well, I went by the Love Shack to pick her up, but she was already on her way out with her suitcase. She said she was headed back to A.C. Marcie: I hope she's not going to be alone for Christmas. Michael: I'm going to go talk to John. Michael walks over to John just as John and Evangeline start kissing.
Michael walks back to Marcie. Michael: On second thought, he looks a little busy. I think I'll take care of this myself. Michael kisses Marcie.
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