Malik is at the Davis household home alone.

MALIK: Boredom…boredom. So much boredom.

He looks at his watch.

MALIK: I really should apply for that po po job like Elijah wants me to.

There is a knock at the door.

It is Marah .

MALIK: Hey! This is a pleasant surprise.

MARAH: Happy to hear you say that because I feel like a stalker.

MALIK: A stalker?

MARAH: Well I remembered your family lived here next door to Lily so I tracked you down here.

MALIK: Tracked me down without a phone call? This must be an important visit (smiles) Come on in.

She enters

MARAH: It is. A business visit.

MALIK: Oh..

MARAH: Yeah. I really want to talk to you about something.

--

Elijah and Eartha are at the café

Elijah pulls the seat out for her and they sit down.

ELIJAH: I am so glad you could finally meet for coffee.

EARTHA: Yeah I finally had time to get away.

ELIJAH: That hospital keeps you busy.

EARTHA: Yeah we don’t have it easy like the police force.

ELIJAH: Hey now! You would be surprised how crimes have picked up in communities like this.

EARTHA: Nah I believe it. This whole Jack case busts everything right open.

ELIJAH: Tell me about it. How is he holding up?

EARTHA: He started physical therapy so he is recovering there.

ELIJAH: And mentally?

EARTHA: I think he has a long way to go there.

Meanwhile, Sam Manning and his new found friend

Zack are there as well.

SAM: I don’t know why you had to drag me here. I do not even like coffee.

ZACK: Then get a tea or something.

SAM: No thanks. Water for me.

Zacks crush Anne walks in.

ZACK: Yes…shes here!

SAM: Oh god. This is why you wanted to come here huh?

ZACK: What makes you think that?

SAM: Well it is clearly obvious now.

ZACK: This is fate, my friend.

SAM: Sure.

ZACK: Look at her though. In all her beauty.

SAM: Well this is your chance to actually do something…

--

Holden Snyder and Josh Lewis are out having a beer.

JOSH: This was a good idea. Even if it is still early in the evening.

HOLDEN: I thought while our girls are out working we could relax.

JOSH: I feel like I have been doing a lot of relaxing while weve been here.

HOLDEN: Yeah me too. A lot. You itching to go out and do something like I am?

JOSH: Yeah I am totally not use to not working.

HOLDEN: I was thinking about helping Lily out at her and Marahs company. I have done business before.

JOSH: That sounds promising.

HOLDEN: Their company has a lot of potential.

JOSH: Yeah and it may be up and running in no time.

--

Luke Snyder ​ is back in town and walks into the Union Creek chronicle.

He goes straight to Garys cubicle.

GARY: Look who is back! Enjoy the snow?

LUKE: Not particularly.

GARY: Sorry I guess I should have sent you somewhere to get a tan. You do kind of need one.

LUKE: I would like to know why you send me of all people to do a fluff piece on the ski resort.

GARY: Luke you are still fairly new here. You cant have all the hit stories.

LUKE: No I think there was more to it.

Luke looks intensely at Gary.

--

Todd is in his office at the chronicle.

He is going over some notes.

TODD: I think this is money.

He looks at his watch.

TODD: A good time to head over to if I can get away from here.

He makes a phone call to the hospital.

TODD: Hello is Jack…well I don’t know his last name. Jack Doe I guess. Is he still at your hospital? Not at liberty to tell me that? I am a good friend…he has no memory of friends? Well he will remember me if he sees me. I am not lying! …yes this is the Union Creek Chronicle calling….fine I will just go down there myself.

He hangs up.

TODD: Ive heard this guy was held captive and now has no memory. This story needs to be covered. And I am going to cover it whether the hospital wants me to or not.

He smirks

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MALIK: Do you want something to drink?

MARAH: No thank you. I cannot stay long.

MALIK: All business today. I don’t know if I like it or not.

MARAH: Well I hope you like what I have to say.

MALIK: Shoot.

MARAH: My company I told you about, Chic Spirt, is doing a modeling contest later today and I think you would be a perfect candidate.

MALIK: Me model? I have certainly never thought about that.

MARAH: I thought about this when I first met you. Trust me you have the features.

MALIK: Are you calling me pretty?

MARAH: Something like that.

MALIK: Thank you…I like this idea. I sure need a job anyway.

MARAH: Great! Its down town at our new place. Hope you will be there.

MALIK: I will. (grins)

--

At the café

SAM: Fine if you are not going to go I’ll go ask her for her number for you or something.

ZACK: No. That would be totally lame.

SAM: Then I will wingman you. Lets go.

He tugs Zack up and they walk over to Anne who is near the counter.

ZACK: Hey….Anne

ANNE: Zack hey! You a big coffee drinker?

ZACK: Sometimes.

ANNE: That’s cool. I am an addict. So who is this?

SAM: I am Sam. New at school. Zack has been so awesome and cool for showing me around.

ANNE: Zack is a cool guy.

ZACK: Well thank you. Keep tooting my horn.

SAM: Zack is a chill guy and I appreciate it very much.

ANNE: That is sweet, Zack

ZACK: Well you know..

Sam smirks at Zack

AT ANOTHER TABLE

Elijah sips on his cup of coffee.

ELIJAH: I should really go get a donut to go with this.

EARTHA: (Chuckles) could you be any more cliché officer Smith?

ELIJAH: Donuts and coffee are a great combination.

EARTHA: Gonna start putting on that cop gut.

ELIJAH: You know I work out all the time like I always have.

EARTHA: Anyway, back to this mysterious Jack guy. Do you have any leads on who held him captive In that house?

ELIJAH: Trust me. I wish I did but we are dealing with a professional. We are looking for a new lead.

EARTHA: I was hoping the house would break the case open.

ELIJAH: We all were, but it was complete emptied out.

EARTHA: This is all so insane.

--

AT A BAR

Josh is getting a second beer.

HOLDEN: I thought you were only going to get one.

JOSH: I did too, but then I thought about my wife and her newest idea.

HOLDEN: Is there trouble in paradise?

JOSH: No. Reva and I are doing surprisingly well, but she wants to bring a stranger into our home.

HOLDEN: I hope that’s not as kinky as it sounds..

JOSH: No! No! Not like that. There is some guy we helped out who, well he has no memory. Has Amnesia.

HOLDEN: Amnesia is nothing to mess with.

JOSH: You have experience with amnesia?

HOLDEN: Up close and personal. It was a dark time.

JOSH: Sounds awful, but I still don’t know about taking in some stranger with no memory.

--

At the hospital

Morris enters Jacks room.

MORRIS: How are you feeling today sir?

JACK: Well physically therapy was a literal pain in my ass. My lower back is sore and it is going down to my buttocks.

MORRIS: Your physical therapist tells me you are doing great though.

JACK: I guess.

MORRIS: I have to talk you about that. You are doing really well, and since you don’t have insurance and are going to owe this place a fortune…we will have to release you in the next day or two.

JACK: Sending the amnesiac out with nowhere to go and thousands owed here. What a lovely place.

MORRIS: They will work out your payment I am sure.

JACK: I still have nowhere to go regardless. I just wish I could remember something so I did. It is frustrating doc.

MORRIS: I can only imagine. I wish your memories would start to come back too.

JACK: Will they?

MORRIS: Every case is different, but I would like to think you have a good chance.

--

At the chronicle:

GARY: Was the ski resort that bad that you have to hassle me?

LUKE: No. It was actually decently cool.

GARY: Well then see. I don’t know why you always think I am up to something.

LUKE: Because you are usually up to something.

GARY: Well you had a…decent time. So can it.

Luke rolls his eyes

Gary gets a call into Todds office.

Gary walks off and Luke watches him suspiciously as he walks off.

GARY: Todd…I hope you have news on that story we are working on.

TODD: I am working on a story alright. A huge one for the paper. Gonna be money. This quaint town will want to know all about it.

GARY: but what about—

TODD: --I am heading out. You are in charge the rest of the day.

GARY: I think you should--

TODD: --Adios!

He exits and Gary is frustrated.

--

AT THE CAFÉ

ANNE: I have to go to my friend Mandys. Nice running into you two.

ZACK: Nice running into you too. Tell Mandy I said hi.

ANNE: See ya

Sam nudges Zack with his elbow

ZACK: Wait a second Anne. You should give me your phone number.

ANNE: Okay cool. Ill write it on a napkin.

She writes it and hands it too him.

ANNE: See you at school

ZACK: Goodbye Anne

Zack cant help but smile wide.

SAM: I am an epic wingman!

ZACK: Thank you. Even though you laid it on a little thick.

SAM: Hey it worked!

ZACK: It did.

Zack looks down at the napkin.

Across the room…

ELIJAH: so how are you and Morris these days?

EARTHA: Is that really any of your business?

ELIJAH: That bad huh?

EARTHA: Things between me and my husband are just fine.

Elijah gives her that big eyed look like he knows shes not being honest.

ELIJAH: You lyin’

EARTHA: How dare you accuse me of lying.

ELIJAH: I can see right through you. Always have. Things must be rocky…again.

EARTHA: You do not even know what you are talking about.

ELIJAH: It just makes me think about high school…and how we should have stayed together after it.

EARTHA: You say something similar every time we meet up, Elijah.

ELIJAH: Well it is true. We made the best couple.

EARTHA: I better head to work.

ELIJAH: Oh come on, don’t leave like this.

EARTHA: I really do just have to head back. My lunch break is over.

She gets up and leaves

--

AT THE BAR

HOLDEN: Maybe you should consider your wife's idea.

JOSH: I just cant

HOLDEN: The man will probably need help.

JOSH: I just don’t like it for safety reasons.

HOLDEN: Well good luck either way, man.

JOSH: Yeah, luck is what has always gotten me by with Revas ways. (chuckles)

--

At the chronicle:

Gary is still in Todds office alone.

He is snooping around.

GARY: I don’t see much work on his assignment. Any at all!

Gary slams his hand down onto Todds desk annoyed.

He takes out his cell phone and calls someone.

GARY: Hello boss….no. Todd is still not complying. Yeah I know. I promise to get Todd on track.

Gary looks on…

--

Jack is in his hospital room thinking hard.

JACK: Why can’t I just remember my life before being locked up and held captive?

He puts his hand over his face in exasperation.

There is knock at the door

JACK: Haven’t I seen enough nurses and doctors and therapists today?

Todd Walks in.

TODD: How about a journalist?

JACK: I cannot say one of those have been by.

TODD: I want to ask you a few questions.

JACK: What you are going to do a story on lil ol me?

TODD: Yes. Yes I would like to. Doing a story on you could go national. Someone who knows you could see it!

JACK: I know the press are piranhas…but I’ll answer what I can…

Todd is pleased to hear this

FADE TO BLACK

Credits roll

*I do not know any non original characters nor any pics.