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TEEN WOLVES
Episode #101
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
EXT. BEACON HILLS PRESERVE - NIGHT
Heavy footsteps fall on wet leaves as a YOUNG MAN jogs through the Beacon Hills Preserve. He stops and leans against a tree to catch his breath and take a drink from his water bottle.
A SOFT SINGING in the distance makes him tense.
YOUNG MAN
Who's there?
The singing gets LOUDER, and, slowly, the tension starts to drain out of the young man. He stumbles towards the sound, seemingly against his will.
As the singing comes CLOSER, the young man becomes more and more desperate to reach it. He climbs a hill on his hands and feet, more ANIMAL than human, until he reaches the crest.
His eyes widen as he sees the SOURCE of the singing, and he opens his mouth to scream.
EXT. GEYER HOME/BACKYARD - NIGHT
A loud cheer fills the air as a lacrosse ball flies past NOLAN HOLLOWAY into the goal. LIAM DUNBAR and MASON HEWITT high-five, and COREY BRYANT claps from his position in the opposite goal.
ALEC HOWARD leans on his lacrosse stick, frowning.
ALEC
This really doesn't feel fair.
LIAM
You're just saying that because you're losing.
ALEC
No, I'm saying it because it's three against two.
MASON
To be fair, Corey and I basically make up one good player.
COREY
Hey!
ALEC
And why is Nolan in the goals? He sucks at it.
NOLAN
Hey!
ALEC
Can't we rearrange the teams a bit?
Liam and Mason exchange a look.
LIAM
Think of it like an initiation. We have to see what you're made of if you want to make it in the pack.
MASON
Plus it's pretty cathartic to throw balls at Nolan.
Nolan frowns, but doesn't say anything. Alec huffs.
ALEC
Couldn't we at least have invited someone else to play? Don't you guys have any more friends?
MASON
The rest of the pack are off at college or out of town.
LIAM
(angry mutter)
Yeah, and Theo just disappeared off the face of the earth.
Liam picks up the ball with more force than he needs to.
ALEC
Who's Theo?
Everyone is quiet as they all look at Liam, who tenses and avoids their gazes.
MASON
You would have invited Theo to play lacrosse?
LIAM
No!
Mason gives him a look.
LIAM (CONT'D)
...Maybe? Why does it matter?
Liam passes the ball to Mason.
MASON
I just can't imagine scary murderer Theo doing something so... normal?
LIAM
He's not--
He comes to a halt as Mason, aiming for Nolan's goal, throws the ball over the fence into the NEIGHBOUR'S YARD.
LIAM (CONT'D)
(relieved)
I'll get it.
He rushes over to the fence as Mason watches him, concerned.
Liam peeks over the fence just in time to use his WEREWOLF REFLEXES to catch the ball before it smashes into his nose.
RYDER (O.S.)
Oh, I'm so sorry!
Liam looks up from the ball to see a GIRL who seems to be about 20, with grown-out red hair and a general punk aesthetic that doesn't match the suppressed smile on her face.
RYDER (CONT'D)
I didn't expect you to show up right there. Good reflexes though, that could have gone much worse.
LIAM
Oh, uh, yeah, I play lacrosse so, you know, good reflexes...
An awkward pause.
RYDER
Well, anyway, I'm Ryder. My family just moved in.
Liam looks over her shoulder to see THREE TEENS in the backyard, pretending not to watch him. He looks back at RYDER.
LIAM
Liam. Uh, thanks for the ball back.
He smiles awkwardly and turns back to the pack.
RYDER
I hope you find Theo soon.
Liam whips around to face her again. She leans against the fence, smirking slightly.
RYDER (CONT'D)
I know I don't want to see what an angry werewolf is like without his anchor.
And with that, she pushes off the fence and walks away, leaving Liam frozen as he watches her go.
CUT TO:
MAIN TITLE: TEEN WOLVES
INT. HIGH SCHOOL/CORRIDOR - DAY
The front doors of the school open to reveal the THREE TEENS Liam saw. In front is WADE CLIFFORD - a confident 16-year-old who winks at everyone he passes - followed by KAI MARIS - a less confident but equally flirty 17-year old - and FEN MARIS - Kai's 15-year-old brother who's just happy to be included.
They walk through the doors in the most cliché 'popular kids' entrance they can manage, but none of the other students seem to mind. Everyone is ENRAPTURED as they pass, unable to take their eyes off them.
Everyone except for Liam, who GLARES at them suspiciously.
LIAM
I don't trust them.
MASON
All they've done is walk through a door. How can you already not trust them?
LIAM
They live with that Ryder girl.
ALEC
The one who threw us our ball back? How sinister.
Liam frowns.
LIAM
She knew I was a werewolf.
The pack all stare at him.
NOLAN
Everyone knows you're a werewolf, Liam. Someone probably told her.
LIAM
Okay, yeah, but she also--
He cuts himself off. Mason narrows his eyes.
MASON
What did she--
LIAM
We need to watch them. Make sure they're not up to anything.
Everyone groans.
COREY
We just finished dealing with the hunters and the Anuk-ite. Can't we take a break from the whole 'supernatural vigilante' thing for a couple of weeks?
MASON
Or forever?
LIAM
Not if they're up to something!
The pack all look unimpressed. Liam stands his ground.
LIAM (CONT'D)
Look, Monroe came after us because we didn't realise supernaturals were killing people until after they had already died, right?
Everyone flinches at the mention of Monroe.
LIAM (CONT'D)
What if the same thing happens with these new people?
MASON
You think they're supernatural?
LIAM
Maybe. Whatever they are, we need to keep an eye on them. Everyone just... pick one of them and make sure they don't do anything suspicious.
Alec salutes.
ALEC
(sarcastically)
Yes, default alpha, sir.
Liam frowns at him as the SCHOOL BELL RINGS, and the pack all move towards their separate classes.
INT. HOSPITAL/CORRIDOR - DAY
MELISSA MCCALL walks down the corridor at Beacon Hills Memorial Hospital, consulting a chart, when someone stops her. She looks up to see DR GEYER looking conflicted.
MELISSA
Oh, Dr Geyer. Can I help you?
Dr Geyer pauses to steel himself.
DR GEYER
I hope so. It's about Liam...
Melissa, realising what he's asking, nods in understanding.
MELISSA
You want help dealing with the werewolf thing?
DR GEYER
(relieved)
Yes, please.
MELISSA
It's a lot to wrap your head around, huh? I'll do my best to give you the run down, but a lot of it is about trusting them to look after themselves. Do you trust Liam?
DR GEYER
Of course.
Melissa smiles.
MELISSA
Okay then. What do you want to know?
INT. HIGH SCHOOL/LIBRARY - DAY
Nolan, standing between a row of bookshelves, takes a deep breath. He grimaces, preparing himself, before peeking his head around the bookshelf.
He sees Kai, sitting by themself at one of the tables, reading.
Nolan quickly steps back behind the bookshelf, accidentally knocking some books off in the process. Kai looks up, confused.
Nolan squeezes his eyes shut. He takes another shaky breath, and moves to watch Kai again.
This time when he looks, the table is empty.
VOICE (O.S.)
(whispering in Nolan's ear)
What are we looking at?
Nolan jumps and turns to see Kai standing beside him, laughing.
KAI
Sorry, but it was so easy.
Nolan panics, but something about Kai manages to slowly calm him down. He laughs a little bit with them.
KAI (CONT'D)
So, why were you spying on me?
NOLAN
I... I wasn't spying on you.
KAI
Good, because you're terrible at it.
Kai smiles, and Nolan, despite himself, smiles back.
INT. HIGH SCHOOL/LIBRARY - DAY
An INVISIBLE Mason and Corey sit at a desk at the top of the library, holding hands. Corey is watching Wade, who is sitting at a table further along, but Mason is staring directly at Nolan and Kai, who are deep in conversation.
Corey, noticing that Mason is distracted, nudges him.
COREY
(whispered)
Hey, focus.
MASON
(whispered)
I am focused. I'm focusing on Nolan fraternising with the enemy.
COREY
(whispered)
I thought you didn't agree with Liam thinking they were the enemy?
MASON
(whispered)
He's my best friend, I trust his judgement. Nolan, on the other hand, I don't trust at all.
COREY
(whispered)
Why not?
Suddenly, SYDNEY appears and tries to take a seat at the table, RIGHT ON TOP OF COREY. Corey, shocked, makes himself and Mason VISIBLE again.
Sydney, startled, turns and leaves.
COREY (CONT'D)
Sorry, Sydney!
Wade, watching all this happen, gets up and leaves while Mason and Corey are DISTRACTED.
Corey turns back to Mason.
COREY (CONT'D)
You said you trust Liam's judgement, right? Well, Liam trusts Nolan.
MASON
Liam also trusts Theo, for some reason. I trust his judgement when it comes to the supernatural, but he has a bad habit of forgiving people who will probably just turn around and stab him in the back. Again.
Corey goes to respond, when he sees that Wade is gone. Mason, also noticing this, grimaces.
MASON (CONT'D)
Guess we blew our cover.
EXT. BEACON HILLS PRESERVE - DAY
Beacon Hills Preserve is surprisingly serene as THEO RAEKEN lies in the back of his TRUCK. That is, until the RUMBLE OF HIS STOMACH breaks the quiet air.
Theo groans and sits up. He pulls out his wallet to see if he has enough money to eat, but all he finds is a COUPLE OF COINS AND A BUTTON.
He leans back against the truck, letting his head smack against it.
A rustling sound draws his attention, and he looks over to see a RABBIT in the underbrush. As he watches it, his STOMACH GROWLS AGAIN.
He frowns and looks from his stomach to the rabbit. He considers it for a moment, before shaking his head.
THEO
Not that desperate yet.
The rabbit runs away at the sound of his voice. Theo sighs, alone again.
INT. HIGH SCHOOL/ENGLISH CLASS - DAY
Alec leans on his hand, bored. He glances over at Fen on the other side of the classroom. Fen, feeling his gaze, glances back, and Alec quickly looks away.
Alec finds himself looking out the window, daydreaming. He doesn't notice when Fen gets up and leaves the classroom.
INT. HIGH SCHOOL/SPANISH CLASS - DAY
Liam scribbles in his notebook, trying to keep up with his lesson. His writing slows as he starts to hear a strange SINGING, too quiet for anyone but a werewolf to hear.
Liam pauses in his note taking, listening to the singing. Slowly, the sound starts to morph and change, until it sounds like...
VOICE (V.O)
Liam.
Liam sits up straighter, and subconsciously leans towards the sound.
VOICE (V.O) (CONT'D)
Li-am.
Liam furrows his brow. It sounds like--
LIAM
Theo?
Wade watches him from across the classroom.
EXT. BEACON HILLS PRESERVE - DAY
BLOOD pools on the forest floor around the young man, who is sat, leaning against a tree, holding tightly to several WOUNDS.
A HUMANOID SHADOW slowly looms over him. He scrambles away from the figure casting it, but just finds himself backed more firmly against the tree.
He flinches as the figure reaches for him. They grab his arm.
YOUNG MAN
Please.
Suddenly, he relaxes, as BLACK VEINS appear on his skin and flow towards the arm of the figure, over their tattoo of three horizontal ovals stacked on top of each other.
END OF ACT ONE
ACT TWO
INT. HIGH SCHOOL/LOCKER ROOM - DAY
The pack regroup in the locker room, while Liam, Corey, and Nolan get ready for lacrosse practise.
LIAM
So none of you saw anything suspicious?
Everyone shakes their heads.
MASON
They seem to be pretty normal.
NOLAN
Kai was actually kind of cool.
Liam furrows his brow, thinking.
MASON
...Liam?
LIAM
I think we need Theo.
MASON
What? Why?
LIAM
Think about it! He's good at learning everything about his enemies. I'm sure he'd be able to figure out what they're up to.
MASON
Who says they're up to anything!
COREY
Are you sure you're not just finding an excuse to have Theo around?
Liam glares at him. Corey raises his hands in surrender.
COREY (CONT'D)
It's ok if you are! I don't love the guy, but I know you two are sort of friends now.
LIAM
We're not friends! We're more like... reluctant allies.
ALEC
Once again, who's Theo?
MASON
Look, if you think we need him, then fine, call him. Just... be careful.
Suddenly, COACH BOBBY FINSTOCK bursts into the locker room, slamming the door as he enters.
NOLAN
You okay, Coach?
COACH
No, I am not okay! Greenberg graduated last year!
The pack look confused.
LIAM
I thought you were happy he was gone?
COREY
Didn't you throw a party?
COACH
Oh, I was ecstatic!
NOLAN
Then what's wrong?
COACH
Turns out, he has a younger brother. Now I've got four more years stuck with another Greenberg.
He glares at a group of freshmen at the back of the locker room. The pack follow his gaze, but can't figure out which student is the new Greenberg.
COACH (CONT'D)
(wistful)
I was a fool to think I might someday be free.
He looks back at the pack.
COACH (CONT'D)
What are you all just standing around for? Get on the field!
He leaves, and the team scrambles to follow.
EXT. HIGH SCHOOL/LACROSSE FIELD - DAY
Mason and Alec take a seat on the stands as Liam, Corey, and Nolan head out onto the field. They start running drills as Alec turns to Mason.
ALEC
So what's Liam's deal?
MASON
What do you mean?
ALEC
Why is he so obsessed with this Theo guy?
Mason frowns, and looks out to Liam on the field.
MASON
Honestly? I don't know. I think they spent a lot of time together while we were dealing with the hunters and the Anuk-ite, and I guess they bonded? And then Theo just disappeared after the fight, and it seems like it hurt Liam.
Alec considers this for a moment.
ALEC
I heard what Liam and Ryder were saying yesterday. She said Theo was his anchor.
Mason's eyes widen, and he huffs out a breath.
MASON
That... makes a lot of sense, actually. I wish it didn't, but it does.
ALEC
So how can this guy be Liam's anchor when you hate him so much?
MASON
I don't... hate him. He's not as bad as he used to be. I just can't trust him after what he did to the pack, and I don't understand how Liam can.
ALEC
What did he do to the pack?
Mason pauses.
MASON
He tore it apart.
Alec frowns, and the two silently turn back to watch the practise.
INT. MASON'S CAR - NIGHT
The pack all pile into Mason's car: Mason and Liam in the front, Nolan, Alec and Corey in the back.
MASON
So, where are we meeting Theo?
Liam shrugs.
LIAM
I don't know.
Mason pauses in putting on his seatbelt to frown at Liam.
MASON
You don't know? Didn't you call him?
LIAM
I don't have his number.
MASON
Then what was your plan?
COREY
I think Scott has his number?
LIAM
We're not asking Scott for Theo's phone number.
MASON
Then what are we doing?
LIAM
Just... drive around. I'm sure we'll find him eventually.
MASON
That's a terrible plan.
Despite the plan being terrible, Mason finishes putting on his seatbelt and starts to drive.
MASON (CONT'D)
How do you know he hasn't left town?
LIAM
Where else would he go?
They drive in silence for a while, watching out the windows. None of them manage to spot Theo.
After a while, Alec begins to feel restless.
ALEC
So give me the run-down on this guy. Who is he? What's he like? You guys have been so cryptic about him, I don't know what I should be expecting.
NOLAN
I also barely know anything about him, except that he stopped Liam from killing me that one time.
Liam winces.
LIAM
Sorry about that.
Nolan shrugs. Alec looks between them.
ALEC
You tried to kill Nolan?
LIAM
To be fair, he was trying to kill me first. We're cool now, though.
Alec shakes his head.
ALEC
This pack is so messed up.
NOLAN
So, Theo?
Liam thinks for a moment.
LIAM
He's--
COREY
--Right over there.
Everyone in the car scrambles to look where Corey is pointing.
LIAM
You've got to be kidding me.
INT. HOSPITAL/RECEPTION - NIGHT
Melissa and Dr Geyer sit behind the reception desk, coffee's in hand.
MELISSA
--and then, there was Scott, full werewolf face, bullet wound completely healed, fighting this crazy lizard creature, right in front of me. I don't think I had ever been that horrified.
Dr Geyer grimaces.
DR GEYER
I guess that's a slightly worse way to find out your son is a werewolf than having him tell you the whole town wanted him dead.
MELISSA
I definitely wish either of them had thought to tell us before their lives were in danger.
She laughs, and Dr Geyer smiles uncomfortably. He thinks for a moment.
DR GEYER
You know, Scott sounds like a great kid. Good head on his shoulders.
MELISSA
(proud)
He is.
Dr Geyer takes a breath.
DR GEYER
But... I don't love that he brought my son into all of this.
Melissa frowns.
MELISSA
Liam did tell you how it happened, right? Because Scott--
DR GEYER
--Was saving his life, I know. I just wish...
He trails off, and Melissa nods.
MELISSA
Me too.
They both drink their coffee in silence.
INT. THEO'S TRUCK - NIGHT
Theo sleeps peacefully under a small blanket in the back of his truck, when a KNOCK at the window wakes him. He raises a hand and waves dismissively.
THEO
Yeah, I know, I'll move.
He slowly sits up and rubs his face.
LIAM (O.S.)
What? No, Theo, we need your help.
Theo frowns, confused, and looks up at the window to find the whole puppy pack staring at him.
He sighs and flops back down, resigning himself to his fate.
ALEC (O.S)
Why is he sleeping in his truck?
Theo groans.
INT. HOSPITAL/RECEPTION - NIGHT
The young man TUMBLES through the hospital doors, covered in blood and barely able to stand. Melissa and Dr Geyer rush over to him as a nearby nurse keeps him from crumbling to the floor.
EXT. HOSPITAL - NIGHT
A SHADOWY FIGURE watches the front of the hospital from a distance. They turn and leave, BLONDE HAIR flowing behind them.
END OF ACT TWO
ACT THREE
INT. HOSPITAL/EMERGENCY ROOM - NIGHT
Dr Geyer and Melissa try desperately to stop the young man's bleeding, but NOTHING they do seems to have any effect.
DR GEYER
I've never seen anything like this before. It's almost...
MELISSA
Supernatural?
They share a look. Melissa starts rummaging around in her pockets.
DR GEYER
What are you doing?
MELISSA
I don't know a lot about supernatural wounds, but there is one thing I can try.
She finds what she's looking for, and pulls out a SMALL JAR.
MELISSA (CONT'D)
They're called the Nine Herbs.
EXT. BEACON HILLS PRESERVE - NIGHT
Theo closes the door of his truck and leans against it casually.
THEO
So, to what do I owe the pleasure of a visit from the puppy pa--
Liam cuts him off with a PUNCH to the face. Theo stumbles, and the rest of the pack look between him and Liam, shocked. Liam is seething.
LIAM
Where the hell have you been?
Theo touches his face and looks at the blood on his hands.
THEO
Good to see you too.
LIAM
Shut up. Why are you out in the middle of nowhere sleeping in your truck?
Theo shrugs.
THEO
They don't like it when I do it in town.
Liam moves to punch Theo again, but the pack all surge forward to stop him. Theo takes a step back.
LIAM
Why are you sleeping in your truck in the first place?
Theo has the decency to look embarrassed. Corey tilts his head.
COREY
Theo, are you homeless?
Theo glares at him, but his eyes keep darting back to Liam. A look of understanding crosses Mason's face.
MASON
You've been sleeping in your truck since Liam brought you back from hell, haven't you?
Theo shifts his glare to Mason, but still finds himself looking to Liam, who now look like he's been punched. Theo deflates.
THEO
Okay, yeah. I've been sleeping in my truck. But, you've got to admit, it's a pretty nice--
LIAM
When was the last time you slept in a bed?
Theo pauses, and thinks about it for a moment.
THEO
Uh, I had a fake house when I first came back to Beacon Hills? I slept there for a bit.
Liam looks shocked.
LIAM
That was over a year ago! How have you not slept in a real bed for over a year?
Theo bristles.
THEO
Well, it's not like I've had much of a choice, have I?
LIAM
Maybe if you hadn't just disappeared, and had told someone that you were HOMELESS, we could have helped you.
Theo scoffs.
THEO
What, like any of you would have cared?
Liam shoves him.
LIAM
I WOULD HAVE CARED! WE'RE FRIENDS, YOU IDIOT!
Theo freezes, completely taken aback. Everyone looks back and forth between them, but neither Theo nor Liam notice, too busy looking at each other.
Mason steps forward.
MASON
Okay, now that that's out of the way, can we grab Theo and go home now?
Theo tries to compose himself, but he still seems a bit shaken up.
THEO
Why are you guys here?
ALEC
Liam thinks his new neighbours are evil supernaturals and thinks you can help him dig up dirt on them.
Theo looks at Alec, confused about who this kid is, before smirking coldly at Liam.
THEO
Oh, so we're friends, huh? And yet, you only think to come find me when you need me?
Liam scowls at him.
LIAM
I was trying to give you space, jerk.
Alec moves to the passenger side of Theo's truck and gets in.
MASON
Alec, what are you doing?
ALEC
I figure someone needs to make sure Theo actually comes back with us, and I do not want to be stuck in a car with angry Liam.
Theo snorts.
THEO
I don't know who this kid is, but I like him.
Alec grins, and Theo opens the drivers-side door. He looks back at Liam.
THEO (CONT'D)
Fine, I'll help you. Just tell me where to go.
Liam is still fuming.
LIAM
My house.
Theo nods and gets into the truck.
THEO
Okay then. See you there.
And with that, he and Alec drive away.
INT. HOSPITAL/EMERGENCY ROOM - NIGHT
Dr Geyer and Melissa watch the young man. He now has the NINE HERBS spread across all of his wounds, which are smoking, but NOT HEALING.
DR GEYER
How long does it take to work?
MELISSA
Not this long.
The HEART RATE MONITOR attached to the young man goes crazy as his heart rate gets LOWER. Melissa and Dr Geyer frantically try to do everything they can to save him, but the telltale tone of the monitor tells them they're TOO LATE.
INT. THEO'S TRUCK - NIGHT
The silence is awkward in Theo's truck. Theo stares straight ahead, watching the road, while Alec stares at Theo. Theo glances at him.
THEO
(awkward)
So... you're new.
ALEC
Yep. I'm Alec.
THEO
Theo.
ALEC
I know. I've heard a lot about you.
Theo glances at him again.
THEO
Like what?
ALEC
I heard you're a big scary murderer.
THEO
And yet you happily jumped into my truck, alone.
Alec shrugs.
ALEC
Haven't had the best sense of self-preservation since hunters killed my whole family.
Theo grimaces.
THEO
(awkward)
Uh... that's... that's rough, buddy.
Alec laughs.
ALEC
Nice avatar reference.
Theo frowns, confused.
THEO
Nice what?
INT. MASON'S CAR - NIGHT
Back in Mason's car, Liam and Mason argue in the front, while Corey and Nolan sit quietly in the back. The tension is high.
MASON
I just don't understand how you can trust him.
LIAM
He's changed! You saw him take Gabe's pain. You're the one who said that you can't do that unless you care.
MASON
Just because he took pain from one person, doesn't make up for the fact that he killed Scott.
LIAM
Of course it doesn't! But it does mean that he's capable of caring about others, which is a decent step towards becoming a good person.
MASON
I just don't want him to trick you again. You don't know what kind of evil scheme he could be planning.
INT. THEO'S TRUCK - NIGHT
Alec leans towards Theo.
ALEC
So you don't know any pop culture from after 2005?
THEO
I know some pop culture. But I spent most of my life in sewers with mad scientists, so a couple of things may have passed me by.
ALEC
Have you heard of vine?
THEO
Like... the type of plant?
ALEC
Oh my god.
INT. MASON'S CAR - NIGHT
Liam leans against the car window.
LIAM
I just don't understand why he didn't tell me he was homeless.
COREY
He was probably embarrassed. Or, like he said, he didn't think you would care.
LIAM
Why would he think that?
MASON
The first thing you did when you saw him was punch him in the face. I don't generally do that to the people I care about.
Liam frowns and looks out the window. He notices that they're about to pull up at his house. Nolan notices too.
NOLAN
Oh, thank god.
INT. HOSPITAL/DR GEYER'S OFFICE - NIGHT
Melissa and Dr Geyer sit in silence, mourning their lost patient. Melissa furrows her brow, and seems to come to a decision.
MELISSA
We need to learn about the supernatural.
Dr Geyer looks at her.
DR GEYER
Explain.
MELISSA
We could have saved that kid if we knew anything about what caused his wounds, and how to treat them. People have been dying from 'animal attacks' in this town for years, but if we put in a little research...
DR GEYER
(understanding)
We might be able to deal with supernaturally-inflicted wounds and diseases.
MELISSA
And help our own supernatural kids when they get hurt.
They both nod, proud of the plan they've come up with.
MELISSA (CONT'D)
Now, where do we start?
INT. GEYER HOME/LIAM'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
The pack all crowd around Liam's WINDOW, looking at the house next door. Liam pulls Theo into the middle.
LIAM
Okay, do your thing.
THEO
My thing?
LIAM
Yeah, your 'look at someone and see their deepest, darkest secrets and how to exploit them' thing.
Theo frowns.
THEO
Is that really my thing?
LIAM
Just do it, please.
Theo rolls his eyes, but looks out the window.
THEO
I can't even see anything.
EXT. MARIS HOME/UPSTAIRS WINDOW - NIGHT
Through the window, all the pack can see is a glimpse of the top of some stairs. Nothing moves inside the house.
Until Kai appears, walking up the stairs.
INT. GEYER HOME/LIAM'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Liam leans closer to the window, and, subsequently, Theo.
LIAM
There's someone. Tell me what they're up to.
THEO
You know I can't read minds, right?
EXT. MARIS HOME/UPSTAIRS WINDOW - NIGHT
Kai moves towards the window, looking at something beneath it. As they reach it, they look up and out the window, RIGHT AT THE PACK.
INT. GEYER HOME/LIAM'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Everyone quickly reaches for Corey, who makes them all INVISIBLE. Everyone, that is, except for Nolan, who LAUNCHES himself away from the window.
EXT. MARIS HOME/UPSTAIRS WINDOW - NIGHT
Kai tilts their head as they look out the window, before shrugging and turning to leave.
INT. GEYER HOME/LIAM'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Corey makes everyone VISIBLE again, and they all turn to Nolan, who is propped up on the floor.
MASON
What was that?
Nolan flushes.
NOLAN
What was what?
ALEC
Why did you just launch yourself away from the window like it was made of spiders or something?
Nolan stammers. Theo looks out the window, then turns back to Nolan, smirking.
THEO
I think the little hunter has a crush.
Nolan flushes harder.
NOLAN
Don't call me that.
Liam frowns, looks out the window, and then back at Nolan.
LIAM
Dude! Don't fall for the enemy!
NOLAN
How do we know they're the enemy? Kai's really cool when you get to know them.
LIAM
You've known them for a day.
COREY
Uh, guys?
Everyone turns to Corey, who is looking out the window. They move to see what he's looking at.
EXT. MARIS HOME/UPSTAIRS WINDOW - NIGHT
At the upstairs window, standing where Kai stood before, is Ryder, watching the pack and smirking.
END OF ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
EXT. GEYER HOME/FRONT DOOR - NIGHT
Liam quickly ushers everyone out the FRONT DOOR, glancing at the neighbouring house as he does.
LIAM
(louder than necessary)
Okay, good study group guys. I think I'm ready for the test tomorrow.
ALEC
Smooth.
Mason, Corey, Alec and Nolan head towards Mason's car, while Theo moves towards his truck. Liam stops him.
LIAM
No, you're staying here.
THEO
Wow, Liam. At least take me to dinner first.
Liam glares at him.
LIAM
I'm not just going to let you disappear to sleep in your truck again. I have a guest room.
Mason stops walking and looks between them.
MASON
Maybe we should all stay the night?
LIAM
(confused)
Why?
MASON
It could be fun! A pack sleepover!
(pause)
Plus Theo.
No one seems ecstatic about the idea.
MASON (CONT'D)
Come on, it'll be great! Right, Corey?
Mason turns back to Corey, who looks a little PALE. His eyes keep darting towards Theo.
Mason softens when he looks at him. He sighs.
MASON (CONT'D)
Alright. Goodnight Liam. Theo.
He takes Corey's hand and starts heading towards his car again, leaving Liam and Theo alone on the doorstep.
Liam looks at Theo and gestures towards the door in an exaggerated 'after you' motion. Theo glances at his truck, but sighs and heads back inside.
INT. GEYER HOME/GUEST ROOM- NIGHT
Liam puts an extra pillow on the guest bed and steps away.
LIAM
(awkward)
So, yeah. You can sleep there tonight. And if either of my parents ask--
He's cut off by the sound of his PHONE RINGING. He gives Theo and apologetic grimace and moves to the other side of the room to answer it.
LIAM (CONT'D)
Hello?
Behind him, Theo awkwardly sits on the very edge of the bed, barely touching it.
DR GEYER (V.O.)
Hey, Liam. Could you come over to the hospital, please?
LIAM
Why? Is something wrong?
Theo pauses in examining the bed to look over at Liam.
DR GEYER (V.O.)
No, no. Nothing like that. Melissa and I just need your help. Is Mason still around? Can he give you a ride?
Liam glances over at Theo, who sighs and reluctantly nods.
LIAM
Yeah, I can get a ride. I'll be there soon.
INT. MASON'S CAR - NIGHT
Alec gets out of Mason's car, shutting the door behind him. Nolan has already been dropped home.
MASON
Goodnight Alec!
EXT. MCCALL HOME - NIGHT
Alec waves behind him as he heads towards the front door of the McCall home.
INT. MASON'S CAR - NIGHT
Mason huffs out a breath and starts driving away.
He and Corey drive in silence for a moment, just enjoying each other's company. Mason glances at Corey.
MASON (CONT'D)
So, are you okay? You looked kind of terrified before.
Corey looks down, embarrassed.
COREY
I'm fine.
Mason reaches over and takes his hand.
COREY (CONT'D)
I'm just... not fully over everything. With the Dread Doctors... and Theo.
MASON
You don't have to be. Some pretty traumatic stuff happened to you. I don't think I'm over it either.
Corey nods.
COREY
He's changing. I can see it, and I'm happy for him. I just think it's going to take a while for me to come to terms with it.
MASON
You don't have to-
COREY
I want to. I don't want to have this dragging me down forever.
He smiles at Mason.
COREY
And, besides, he's the only other person anything like me left in the world. Us chimeras have to stick together.
EXT. HOSPITAL - NIGHT
Theo and Liam pull up at the hospital, and Liam gets out of the truck.
LIAM
Stay here. I don't think I'll be long.
He starts heading towards the front doors. Theo leans out of the truck and yells after him.
THEO
I'm not going to be your getaway driver, Liam!
Liam ignores him, and Theo, despite himself, smiles fondly.
Standing behind her own car, Ryder WATCHES the interaction with interest.
RYDER
(to herself)
So, you must be Theo.
INT. HOSPITAL/DR GEYER'S OFFICE - NIGHT
Liam knocks on the open door of Dr Geyer's office, and walks in to join Melissa and Dr Geyer.
MELISSA
Hey Liam.
Liam smiles at her, and turns to his dad.
LIAM
What's up?
DR GEYER
Melissa and I have come up with an idea that we think is going to help a lot of people in this town, but we need your help.
MELISSA
How much information can you get us on the supernatural?
EXT. HOSPITAL - NIGHT
Theo sits quietly in his truck, tapping occasionally on the steering wheel.
LIAM (V.O)
Theo?
Theo sits up and listens to the faint sound of Liam's voice.
LIAM (V.O) (CONT'D)
Theo, can you come here?
Theo sighs, opening the truck door.
THEO
(mutters)
Make up your mind, Liam.
INT. HOSPITAL/ELEVATOR ALCOVE - NIGHT
Theo walks around, looking for Liam, who is nowhere to be seen.
THEO
Liam?
LIAM (V.O)
In here.
Theo looks towards the ELEVATOR DOORS, which open in front of him. He takes a tentative step inside.
INT. HOSPITAL/ELEVATOR - NIGHT
Liam is inside the elevator, but he looks... DIFFERENT. He looks exactly like he did the night they defeated the Anuk-ite.
THEO
When did you--
LIAM
I'm not dying for you either.
Theo freezes. The scene is all too familiar to him.
THEO
Liam?
Liam looks towards the doors, which are now CLOSED as the elevator ascends.
LIAM
But, I will fight with you.
He looks back at Theo, who hasn't moved an inch.
THEO
Liam, what's--
The words die in his throat as Liam reaches for his face. He STOPS BREATHING.
Liam leans in.
INT. HOSPITAL/2ND FLOOR ELEVATOR ALCOVE - NIGHT
Liam walks past the elevator, but pauses when he hears someone's heart POUNDING FRANTICALLY. He looks around, and realises it's coming from inside the ELEVATOR. He rushes over and presses the button.
The doors open, and Liam sees the source of the pounding.
Theo is standing stock-still, as Ryder - now with POINTED EARS, LONG FINGERNAILS, GLOWING PINK EYES, and RAZOR SHARP TEETH - holds his face, her teeth inches away from him.
LIAM
THEO?
Theo's brow furrows minutely at the sound of Liam's voice, but he doesn't move.
Liam lunges towards Theo, grabbing him and manhandling him out of the elevator. He pulls him a safe distance away, and turns back, EYES GLOWING, to face Ryder.
But she's already GONE.
END OF ACT FOUR
ACT FIVE
INT. HIGH SCHOOL/LIBRARY - DAY
The pack plus Theo gather around a table in the school library. It's a Saturday, so no one else is around.
Mason drops a STACK OF BOOKS on the table, and they all grab one each and start searching through them. Everyone except for Theo, who is sitting still and staring at the table.
MASON
So, what are we looking for?
LIAM
Something with glowing pink eyes, long nails, and pointed teeth. I think it can paralyse its victims? Theo, what did she do to you?
Everyone turns to Theo, who flinches.
THEO
(flustered)
It, uh... it shows you things? Like, illusions, almost, but it... it feels real.
Theo is FLUSHED beet-red at this point, and everyone stares at him in awe.
MASON
I do not want to go up against this thing if it can make Theo Raeken like... this.
COREY
What did she show you?
Theo huffs out a tiny breath and refuses to meet anyone's gazes.
THEO
I, uh... I don't remember.
ALEC
I thought you said this guy was a good liar?
Theo wheezes and drops his head onto the desk. No one knows how to process it.
Mason finally manages to tear his eyes off Theo and flick through his book.
MASON
Ok, well, there's a couple of creatures here that cast illusions. Most of them are shape-shifters, though, and it sounds like Theo and Liam were both seeing different things, so I don't think that's what we're looking for.
LIAM
I mean, she did shift a bit. Ryder doesn't normally have pink eyes and sharp teeth.
MASON
Right, yeah, the eyes. From what I can see, not a lot of creatures have pink eyes when they shift. The only creatures that do and that also create illusions are...
He trails off and glances at Theo. Alec looks at what he's reading.
ALEC
Sirens? You mean those mermaids that sing and make you fall in love with them?
Everyone looks at Theo, who has his hands on top of his head on the table.
MASON
Not exactly. It says here that they actually make you see something you desire. Usually either a person or a situation.
Theo shrinks in on himself. No one has looked away.
LIAM
So, you're saying that Theo ended up like this because he saw something he desires?
COREY
Or someone.
THEO
(muffled)
Can we please not talk about me like I'm not here?
Alec moves to sit next to Theo, and leans towards him.
ALEC
So, which is it? I don't think you would be this embarrassed if you had seen a situation. Is the big, scary murderer pining?
THEO
(muffled)
Shut up, kid. I've killed before, and I'll do it again.
Everyone tenses, including Theo, who just realised what he said. He turns his head to look at Alec, who's grinning. Alec laughs, and Theo tentatively laughs too. Everyone else is deeply uncomfortable.
LIAM
(awkward)
So... what do we do about them?
MASON
Do we need to do anything? All they've done so far is try to kill Theo, and that's hardly a crime.
Liam and Theo both frown at that. Alec snorts.
Corey notices that Nolan has been quiet the whole time.
COREY
Nolan, are you ok?
NOLAN
Do you think that they're... all sirens?
Corey realises what he's talking about, and rubs his back comfortingly. Mason looks back at the book.
MASON
It says here that being a siren is hereditary so... yeah, probably.
Nolan takes a shaky breath.
NOLAN
Okay. Well, like Liam said, what do we do?
INT. MARIS HOME/RYDER'S BEDROOM - DAY
Ryder sits at her desk, typing something on her laptop, while Kai lays sprawled on her bed.
KAI
--and he was so nice. Sure he's a really bad stalker, but once we got to talking... I dunno. It was just... nice.
Ryder smiles at him, but her eyes are full of pity. Kai sits up.
KAI (CONT'D)
Please don't give me that look.
RYDER
Just don't forget what you are. You know you have to make sure he's not being clouded by your... natural influence.
KAI
I think it's called charisma.
RYDER
No, Kai, it's called being a siren. I just don't want you to get hurt.
KAI
I'm not going to--
RYDER
Or hurt him.
Kai goes silent at that.
A SMALL GIRL rushes past the bedroom door.
RYDER (CONT'D)
(calling out)
Chelsea?
INT. MARIS HOME/WADE'S BEDROOM - DAY
Wade sits at his own desk, frantically writing in a NOTEBOOK. The small girl - his 12-year-old sister CHELSEA CLIFFORD - appears at his shoulder.
CHELSEA
Whatcha doin'?
Wade tries to swat at her, but she dodges him.
WADE
I'm scheming, go away.
CHELSEA
Can I help?
Wade snorts.
WADE
You can't even control your powers yet.
CHELSEA
Yes I can!
Wade turns to her and looks at her skeptically.
WADE
Oh, yeah? Prove it.
INT. HOSPITAL/DR GEYER'S OFFICE - DAY
Melissa and Dr Geyer sit at Dr Geyer's desk with the BESTIARY open on his computer.
MELISSA
Even with the translation, this is all really confusing. Everything seems to contradict itself.
Dr Geyer scrolls through a few more pages.
DR GEYER
That may be so, but it's the best source on treating the supernatural that we have.
VOICE (O.S.)
Not necessarily.
Melissa and Dr Geyer turn towards the door, and find ALAN DEATON leaning against it.
DEATON
I think that I can be of assistance.
END OF ACT FIVE
ACT SIX
INT. MCCALL HOME/DINING ROOM - DAY
The pack, along with Melissa, Dr Geyer and Deaton all stand around the dining room table.
MELISSA
So we have sirens now?
LIAM
Apparently.
DR GEYER
And they live next door. To us.
LIAM
It's ok, Dad. I'll make sure they don't--
DR GEYER
No, no, no, don't worry about me. I'm still just trying to wrap my head around all of this. Okay, so, the neighbours are sirens. Great. Anything else I need to know?
MELISSA
What I'd like to know is what Theo's doing here.
Everyone turns to Theo, who is leaning against the back wall.
THEO
Liam wanted my diabolical expertise to find out what they're up to.
MASON
Yeah, but all he did was nearly get killed by one of the sirens.
Deaton looks back to Theo with interest.
DEATON
You experienced the lure of a siren firsthand? Not a lot of people have done that and survived. I'd love to ask you some questions about it.
Theo flushes slightly.
THEO
(nervous)
Uh, sure, I guess...
Melissa watches Theo curiously. He glances over at her and she looks away.
MELISSA
So, what's the game plan?
LIAM
We watch them. Make sure they don't lure in anyone else. I don't know what their goal is, but those teeth looked like they mean business.
DEATON
Yes, an attack from a siren is a very serious matter. Wounds caused by a siren are almost impossible to heal, even by supernatural means.
Melissa and Dr Geyer share a look.
MELISSA
I think we know what you mean.
DR GEYER
A patient arrived today with wounds like that. He...
Everyone has a moment of silence.
DEATON
That is troubling. I think we're going to need to do some research on how to deal with siren-inflicted wounds. And we will definitely need to keep an eye on this family if they've already attacked two people.
LIAM
We also need to keep an eye on Theo.
Theo frowns.
THEO
You're the one who came to me. I don't have some kind of evil--
LIAM
You almost died. We need to make sure they don't go after you again.
Theo looks stunned for a moment, before he buries it under fake indifference.
THEO
I can take care of myself.
LIAM
Clearly you can't.
MASON
I hate to say it, but Liam's right. As much as I don't like Theo, I don't really want to see him be killed by sirens.
THEO
(sarcastic)
Thanks.
LIAM
And the first step is for you to stop living in your truck. It's not safe.
Melissa looks at Theo.
MELISSA
You're homeless?
THEO
Not that it's anyone's business, but yes.
Melissa frowns thoughtfully.
LIAM
So, I was thinking--
ALEC
Theo should move in here.
Everyone turns to Alec, shocked at the suggestion. Theo looks like a deer in headlights.
ALEC (CONT'D)
What? Ms McCall took me in, and Scott hasn't slept here in a while. There's room for Theo.
Theo turns to Melissa, eyes wide.
THEO
I'm fine in my truck, I don't need to--
MELISSA
No, it's a good idea.
Everyones shocked looks shift to Melissa, who looks determined. Theo looks like he's been punched in the gut.
THEO
You really don't have to--
MELISSA
Alec's right. We have room here. And I like the idea of being able to keep a close eye on you. To make sure what happened to Scott doesn’t happen again.
Theo tries to look guilty, but overall he just looks grateful.
THEO
I, uh...
(pause)
Thank you.
Melissa nods.
MELISSA
You're welcome.
Liam doesn't look happy about the arrangement, but he says nothing.
MELISSA (CONT'D)
You'll have to sleep in Scott's room, though.
Theo's eyes widen again.
EXT. BEACON HILLS PRESERVE - NIGHT
Wade stalks through the Beacon Hills Preserve, with Chelsea stumbling behind him.
CHELSEA
Where are we going?
WADE
To find you a victim.
Chelsea grins, and rushes to catch up.
They eventually come to a clearing where a GIRL has set up a campsite.
WADE (CONT'D)
There. Now, show me what you've got. Lure her over here.
Chelsea cracks her knuckles and adjusts her stance, getting serious. Wade snorts and she glares at him.
Chelsea starts to sing, starting off weak, but slowly progressing into something sombre and full of longing. The girl looks around, and slowly starts to head towards the sirens.
WADE (CONT'D)
Wow, I'm impressed. When did you suddenly get so good?
CHELSEA
I've been practising.
The girl stops walking as Chelsea stops singing, and looks confused. Chelsea starts up her singing again and the girl relaxes, and continues walking towards them.
WADE
Okay, I guess I'll let you in on my plan.
Chelsea grins, but doesn't stop singing.
WADE
Are you sure you want to help, though? It's not going to be pretty.
Chelsea nods, determined. Wade smiles viciously. The girl is almost at their feet.
WADE (CONT'D)
Well, alright then. Go to town.
Chelsea turns back to the girl, EYES GLOWING and SHARP TEETH EXPOSED, and LUNGES.
INT. GEYER HOME/LIAM'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Liam sits on his bed, leaning against the headboard and trying to do his homework, when a KNOCK at the FRONT DOOR makes him look up.
INT. GEYER HOME/FRONT DOOR - NIGHT
Liam heads towards the door as someone frantically knocks again. He opens it to reveal--
LIAM
Lori?
LORILEE ROHR standing on his front doorstep, clothes torn and covered in blood from old wounds.
LORI
Hey, Liam.
Liam stares at her in shock.
FADE OUT:
END OF EPISODE