Swans Crossing: The Season Ending Episodes
1997 Daniel and Gregory Greco
Episode #5
Scene #1: Callies Sub
Callie, Jimmy, and Captain Walker are eating dinner. Jimmy looks somewhat
exasperated.
Captain Walker: ...and thats why I think it is absolutely critical to the
continued development of this type of nuedabranch research that we develop
more technology that will enhance their life support systems and make it
safe for all nuedabranches to live peacefully in the water.
Jimmy (looking bored): Thats er... fascinating, Captain Walker.
Captain Walker: I agree. Say, Jimmy. If you want, perhaps I could show
you some of my research a little later. I have been working on some...
Callie (cutting off her father): Whoa, dad. Dont you think Jimmys had
enough nuedabranch talk for one day.
Captain Walker: Well, my dear, you can never have too much talk about
nuedabranches, dont you agree, Jimmy.
Jimmy: Yeah, sure, I guess. But actually, I have to make an important
call, could I use your phone, Captain Walker?
Captain Walker: Our phone is your phone.
Jimmy: Thank you, Captain Walker.
Jimmy leaves.
Captain Walker: You have quite a young man, there, Callie.
Callie: If he ever comes back.
Captain Walker: Why? Do you think your old man spent too much time
talking about his beloved nuedabranches?
Callie: Maybe not for a marine biology convention, but for this dinner...
yeah, a little.
Captain Walker: He didnt seem to mind the conversation.
Callie: I think he was just being polite, dad.
Captain Walker: I guess I didnt factor that into my equation. Perhaps when
he gets back, we might talk about one of his interests, like... maybe
mechanics.
Callie: I think that would be great, dad.
Captain Walker: Oh, the things a father will do for his daughter. Even
so, it seems like this Jimmy seems like a very nice, polite boy, despite
his... rough exterior.
Callie: He is, dad, he is.
Picture pans to the other side of the sub, where Jimmy is making a phone
call. Screen then splits with J.T. answering in his room with Neil in the
background.
Jimmy: Hello, is J.T. there?
J.T.: This is J.T. Jimmy, is that you?
Jimmy: Yeah, its me.
J.T.: What gives?
Jimmy: Well, you know how you asked me to call if I found out anything at
Bareks?
J.T.: Yeah, I remember. So, whatd you find out.
Jimmy: Well, Barek knows that were onto him. He said we didnt know all
of it, but that we knew enough.
J.T.: Enough of what?
Jimmy: Thats what Callie and I cant figure out.
J.T.: Neither can I. Jimmy, listen, thanks for getting back to me, I
really appreciate it.
Jimmy: What are friends for?
J.T.: Well, Neil and I really appreciate it. Id love to talk some more,
but unfortunately, we gotta do homework. Its the first night and were
swamped already.
Jimmy: I know what you mean. Do you really need to read a whole chapter
in Spanish to rotate a piston gear?
J.T.: Yeah, two chapters in French isnt going to help with UB2B, either.
Jimmy: Well, just dont let all that work turn you into a physics book.
J.T.: Sure thing, Jimmy. Take care.
Pan to Jimmy, who hangs up the phone and rejoins Callie and Captain Walker.
Captain Walker: So, Jimmy. My daughter says that youve been doing a lot
of work on the concert stage.
Jimmy (excited): Yeah, its great. I needed to re-figure the piston
system, but I couldnt because of an engineering problem, so I
calibrated...
Callie gives Captain Walker a hug at the arm, and Captain Walker gives his
daughter a wink. The scene ends in the middle of Jimmys explanation.
Scene #2: Secret Room
Anglo #1 and Anglo #2 are holding headphones.
Anglo #1: Apparently these kids do know more than wed like them to.
Anglo #2: Well, what do you suggest we do?
Anglo #1: Our agent in Swans Crossing says that everything will be taken
care of before the concert.
Anglo #2: For his sake, and ours, he better be right.
Scene #3: Outside the Library
Saja and Sandy are sitting on a park bench, eating cheeseburgers.
Sandy: So tell me, Saja, why did we have to leave the Soda shop so soon?
I was really having a good time.
Saja: Sandy, there would be nothing more Id like to do than share these
secrets of the night. However, my honor will not allow me to put you in
harms way. All I can say is that we are tangled up in a web so dangerous
that there are no safe words, or safe places...
Sandy (looking puzzled): All right, Saja. I guess... thanks for not
putting me in any danger. Anyway, I really enjoyed hanging out with you,
Saja.
Saja: I, as well, Sandy. I find our chats... truly enlightening. Anyway,
how is your preparation going for the concert?
Sandy: Oh Saja, I dont know. I think that Owens going to ask Mila to
star in the video and sing at the concert.
Saja: Why thats preposterous, I mean, absurd. I mean, why would he work
with Mila when you make all the birds jealous with your beautiful voice.
Sandy: You think my voice is beautiful?
Saja: As beautiful as the most beautiful rose at the Walker Estate.
Sandy: I just hope Owen thinks so.
Owen walks by Saja and Sandy.
Sandy: Owen, we were just talking about you.
Owen: You were?
Sandy: Yeah, we were talking about the concert.
Owen: Oh that. Listen, Sandy, I havent made up my mind about the video,
yet.
Sandy: Its only in a few days, you need to choose soon, Owen.
Owen: My minds been on other things, I just got some bad news from Neil.
Saja: Neil? What did he say?
Owen: I guess that record producer who took my tape isnt a record
producer at all. I guess hes some guy interested in J.T. and Neils work.
I thought he was going to make me a star.
Saja: This producer, was he big, bald, and did he have an accent?
Owen: Yeah, thats him. Hey, howd you know that?
Sandy: Thats the guy we saw at Swans!
Saja: Im glad you shared this information with me, Owen.
Sandy: Whats going on, Saja?
Saja: I cant say, but what I can say is that a warriors work is never
done. I am needed elsewhere.
Saja leaves.
Sandy (looking disappointed): Bye Saja. (Aside) I just wish I knew how
to get a warrior to notice me.
Owen: Look, Sandy, I was going to go over to my place and adjust the bass
on our last song. Want to come?
Sandy: Sure.
Picture pans back to show Baldies #1 & #2 hiding in the bushes.
Baldie #2: Owen Tapes going to check the code. We must follow.
Baldie #1: Owen Tapes need to think Im big record producer, give me more
tapes.
Baldie #2: Hes onto you. I dont like this silly teenage music, but
perhaps I could be record producer.
Baldie #1: Perhaps. Crazy idea, but just might work.
Fade to commercial.
Scene #4: Glorys Room
Garrett is in Glorys room when Glory enters.
Glory: Hi, Garrett. What are you doing in my room?
Garrett: I needed to make a call. Where have you been all day? Oh
wait... let me guess. You were with Rocket Boy.
Glory: Garrett! Yes, I was with J.T. We were working on our poetry
project. Werent you supposed to be working with Mila on your poetry
project today?
Garrett: I was, but I had a call to make.
Glory: Hows your project going so far?
Garrett: Its hit a little bump in the road. But hopefully my call will
make things much easier for Mila and me.
Glory: Was that Mila on the phone?
Garrett: Not exactly. Lets just say its an old friend.
Glory: Arent you going to ask me how my projects going?
Garrett: No. No offense Glory, but the less I know about you and J.T.,
the better.
Glory: That wasnt very nice.
Garrett: Look, Im sorry, sis, but Im just worried about going to
France. I mean, I finally find someone I really care about and dads
sending me away.
Glory: You cared about Sydney, too.
Garrett: Dont remind me. Thats all over, though. Now its just Mila
and me.
Glory: What are you going to do about your poetry project? You cant use
J.T.s poems anymore. Milas going to know you cant write poems.
Garrett: You just leave everything to me, Glory. I have everything under
control. I always find a way to land on my feet.
Glory: Thats what makes me worry, Garrett.
Garrett: Is it O.K. if I make another call?
Glory: I guess, but not for too long, Im expecting a call from J.T.
Garrett: Well, then Ill take my time. Thanks, sis.
Glory: Oh Garrett!
Glory leaves.
Garrett makes a phone call. Split screen shows Mila in her room.
Mila: Hello?
Garrett: Its me.
Mila: Hi Garrett, are you feeling any better?
Garrett: So far, much better. Listen Mila, about your poem. I really
like it a lot, but it means a lot to me. I dont know how Id like it if
everyone in class and at the concert heard it.
Mila: But its my song, Garrett!
Garrett: I just think you could sing other songs that arent as personal.
Mila: Well, I guess we could use another poem in class, but Im singing
Polka Dot Pink at the concert. Owen and I have been working on it all
summer.
Garrett: Terrific (sarcastically, aside). Well, Mila, I didnt know how
strongly you felt about the song. I guess I wouldnt mind if you play it
at the concert.
Mila: Thanks, Garrett. That means a lot to me. I have to go bed soon.
You know how mama is about beauty sleep.
Garrett: Have a good night, and Ill see you bright and early tomorrow.
Mila: Bye, Garrett.
Mila hangs up the phone. Screen pans to Garrett, who makes another call.
Sydney answers and theres a split screen.
Sydney: Hello?
Garrett: Its me, again.
Sydney: Didnt I just talk to you?
Garrett: I just talked to Mila, and shes insistent on using her song at
the concert.
Sydney: Whats the matter, Garrett, your charms wearing thin?
Garrett: I dont care how you do it, but I want you to make sure she sings
another song at the concert.
Sydney: I still dont know how you expect me to do that.
Garrett: Again Sydney, my job is to ask, not figure out how. The way I
figure it, if youre desperate enough, youll find a solution, and you are
desperate enough, arent you?
Sydney: I am now, but maybe not for long.
Garrett: You have to stop answering in codes, Sydney, a simple yes will
be sufficient.
Sydney: Yes.
Garrett: Thats what I like to hear.
Garrett hangs up, and the screen pans to Sydney, looking desperate.
Scene 5: J.T.s Room
J.T. and Neil are reading, J.T. on his hammock, Neil at the computer.
Neil: Well thats it, Im finally done with my homework.
J.T.: See, whatd I tell ya, that wasnt so bad.
Neil: Wasnt so bad? Are you kidding? In that amount of time we could
have finished UB2B and set up a colony on mars.
J.T.: I think you may be getting a little ahead of yourself there, Bucky
Ball.
Neil: Perhaps, but I still think homework is a trivial waste of our time.
Learning French and going over last years calculus isnt helping us out
with UB2B.
J.T.: I agree Neil, but its like eating vegetables. You just have to
do it, so theres no point complaining about it.
Neil: You? Complain about food? Thatll be the day.
J.T.: But thats cheeseburgers, Bucky Ball, not veggies.
Neil: Its all food, J.T...
J.T.: All right. Either way, we still dont have what we need yet to
finish UB2B?
Neil: Speaking about UB2B, whatd Jimmy have to say?
J.T.: He says he saw Barek talking on the transmitter. He said we know
too much.
Neil: Too much about what?
J.T.: That part he didnt find out. I dont know either.
Neil: We need to get that last...
J.T. (cutting Neil off): Piece of the puzzle, right Neil. (Whispering)
We have to be careful Neil, who knows whose listening.
There is a knock at the door.
J.T.: See what I mean. Who is it?
Saja: It is a warrior bringing important news.
J.T. & Neil: Saja!
J.T. opens the door.
J.T.: Saja, what are you doing here?
Saja: Well, I found out something very important, and I thought you guys
would like to know.
J.T.: Saja, what did you find out?
Saja: Owen says, his producer, it turns out he is the great human docking
post.
Neil: We know that.
Saja: You do?
Neil: Yeah, we do. I was the one who told Owen.
Saja: Oh yeah, now that you mention it, I think he did say something
about that. I guess I forgot that in all this excitement.
J.T.: Well, Saja, your inner soul must be overloaded with homework, your
minds beginning to go soft on you. Speaking of homework, how much you
got left?
Saja: I did most of it in study hall.
J.T.: And Neil and I just finished our homework, so now that youre here
anyway, how about a game of cards?
Saja: J.T., your infinite wisdom never ceases to amaze me.
Saja sits down with J.T. & Neil to set up the card game.
Fade to Commercial
Scene 6: Outside Callies Sub
Jimmy and Callie are outside Callies Sub on their bikes.
Jimmy: Callie, I had a nice time tonight.
Callie: You mean you thought my fathers nuedabranch discussions were
interesting?
Jimmy: Well... not exactly. But I did like our talk about the stage,
and I liked having dinner with you.
Callie: Oh, ya did, huh?
Jimmy: Yeah, I did. (Playfully) Got a problem with that, Walker woman?
Callie: I guess not. So, Jimmy, how are you getting home?
Jimmy: There you go worrying about me again. If you dont stop, Ill
start thinking you like me or something.
Callie: Whatever it takes.
Jimmy: Anyway, my dads picking me up. I said my bike was out of
commission for a few days. After school, I can hop a ride with you back
here to get the bike.
Callie: Sounds like a plan. So, whod you make that call to?
Jimmy: J.T. He asked me to call him about Barek, remember?
Callie: Yeah, so whatd you tell him?
Jimmy: Not much I guess, just what we heard, that theyre onto us, and
that we know enough.
Callie: I just wish I knew what it all means.
Jimmy: Were going to find out soon enough. The concerts in a few days.
Callie: That doesnt give us a lot of time.
Jimmy: Youre telling me.
Callie: Well, it looks like your dads here.
A light from the car headlights shines on Jimmy and Callie.
Jimmy: Ill see you tomorrow at school. I had a real nice time tonight.
Callie: Bye.
Jimmy leaves, and the camera shows a close up of Callie, with a wide smile.
Scene #7: Sydneys Room
Sydney is laying on her bed when Mayor Rutledge comes in.
Mayor Rutledge: Sydney. How was my babys first day of school? Im sorry
I wasnt here sooner, but I had an important campaign meeting.
Sydney: First day of school was fine, it was afterwards that wasnt so
hot.
Mayor Rutledge: Why? What happened that would ruin such an exciting day
in my daughters life?
Sydney: Lets just say it was an unexpected assignment.
Mayor Rutledge: Well, an extra assignment isnt so bad, is it?
Sydney: Depends on what it is?
Mayor Rutledge: Well, what is it then?
Sydney: I cant say, mother. All I can say is that its the toughest
assignment Ive ever had.
Mayor Rutledge: Well, Im sure my baby can handle it. I hope you dont
have to do it by tomorrow. I need you for my Las Vegas night.
Sydney: I dont have to do it by tomorrow, so I can still help you out
with that.
Mayor Rutledge: Well thats good. You know, this is the exact type of
thing that can push me ahead of Grant Booth in the polls. We even have a
kids room, so you can hang out with all your friends. Unfortunately,
Grant Booth will be there, too. I guess he wants to show that he can be
a good sport, but if you ask me, its just a cheap publicity stunt.
Sydney: Does that mean Garretts coming, too?
Mayor Rutledge: I dont know. I suppose it does. You can stomach him
for one night. If the Booths want to play cordial, well be even more
cordial then them.
Sydney: But mother, I cant be nice to Garrett Booth!
Mayor Rutledge: I dont like it any more than you do, but its important
to keep up appearances, especially with the election so close.
Sydney: I guess, but you dont know what youre asking.
Mayor Rutledge: Again, Sydney, you wont let me down. I know I can
depend on you, I always do.
Mayor Rutledge leaves, leaving Sydney alone.
Sydney: This time, though, Ive been asked to do the impossible.
Scene 8: Owens Studio
Owen and Sandy are working on some songs.
Sandy: Owen, I really like the way you integrated the drum beat into the
melody.
Owen: What can I say, I was inspired.
Sandy: By what?
Owen: You know, stuff. Anyway, Im looking forward to the concert. I
cant believe its almost here.
Sandy: Speaking of the concert, I need to know how things are gonna work?
Owen: What do you mean? You have to plug in the amplifiers and then you
have to tune the...
Sandy (cutting Owen off): Thats not what I mean, Owen! I mean whos
singing lead, and what songs were going to play.
Owen: Oh that. I told you, I havent decided yet.
Sandy: Owen, when are you going to decide? You said yourself the
concerts almost here.
Owen: I dont know yet. I need to think about it.
Sandy: So, do you think theres a chance that... you know... I may... I
mean... we might not be playing at the concert?
Owen: Did you here anything about switching the acts?
Sandy: No, I didnt mean that. I meant that you were going to just play
with Mila at the concert?
Owen: I dont know, I havent decided.
Sandy: You mean theres a chance!
Owen: Like I said, I dont know. I havent thought about it, yet.
Sandy: And about the video!
Owen: Same thing, I havent made up my mind yet.
Sandy: Well, if thats the way you feel about it, Im going!
Sandy storms out.
Owen (calling to Sandy): Feel about what? Sandy? Dont you want to hear
my tapes?
Screen pans to outside, showing Sandy run off. The screen then pans to
the bushes, where Baldies #1 and #2 are hiding.
Baldie #2: Girl may not want to hear Owens tapes, but I do.
Baldie #1: Owen Tapes is very resourceful young man, very sneaky.
Baldie #2: He is sneaky, but I will trick him into thinking Im big
record producer.
Baldie #1: And Owen Tapes will give secret code to us. And then, our
mission will be complete.
Baldie #2: And make us, and... him very happy.
Fade to Commercial.
Scene #9: Callies Sub
Callie and Captain Walker are sitting in the Sub.
Captain Walker: So, did you have a nice time at dinner, Callie?
Callie: I had a really good time. Thank you for, you know...
Captain Walker: You mean changing the conversation away from my beloved
nuedabranches?
Callie: Something like that.
Captain Walker: Well, I guess one night of talk about piston gears wont
kill your old man.
Callie: Thanks dad.
Captain Walker: Anything for you, my dear. I do like this Jimmy. He
seems to have a good head on his shoulders, even if he isnt going to be
a marine biologist.
Callie: I like him, too, dad.
Captain Walker: Like I said before, I hope this Jimmy doesnt make you
forget all about me?
Callie: Not a chance, dad.
The phone rings and Callie answers. Sydney is shown in a split screen, in
her room, alone.
Sydney: Hello, Callie? Is that you?
Callie: Yeah, its me. How are you doing Sydney?
Sydney: Ive been better. I need to know if J.T. & Neil have gotten the
papers yet?
Callie: Jimmy talked to them tonight, and they didnt say anything.
Whats the matter, Garrett having you run another favor?
Sydney: You got it, and this ones even tougher than the last one.
Callie: What is it?
Sydney: An errand for the concert, but its impossible. I dont think I
can figure this one out. I need those birth papers before the concert.
Callie: Sydney, you cant have Garrett control your life. Stall him
until your papers come in, then he wont be able to do anything.
Sydney: Youre right. Ill just have to stall him, and hopefully, in the
meantime, Ill get those birth papers. Thanks Callie, once again, youve
been a big help.
Callie: Well, what are friends for?
Sydney: In this case, a lot. Thanks Callie, and Ill see you tomorrow
night, right?
Callie: For Mayor Rutledges Vegas night? Wouldnt miss it for the
world. Im feeling lucky this week.
Sydney: Hopefully I am too, Callie. I hope.
Scene #10: Milas Room
Mila is laying down when Countess Rosnovsky comes in her room.
Countess Rosnovsky: Oh, my lovely Mila, how was your first day of school?
Mila: It was wonderful, mother. I really like my new poetry class, and
Garrett and I are partners, isnt that great?
Countess Rosnovsky: Oh, young love, isnt it wonderful.
Mila: Yes, it is. Oh mother, Im so excited, and I cant wait for the
concert. I hope Owen decides to do my new song.
Countess Rosnovsky: Sounds like my baby Mila has many things going on
in her life. But I dont want you to forget Mayor Rutledges Las Vegas
night tomorrow. Simply everybodys going to be there.
Mila: I wont mama, I promise
Countess Rosnovsky: Well, I have to be going now, and remember to get
your sleep. I dont want you to be late for school tomorrow. Bye.
Mila: I will mama.
Countess Rosnovsky leaves.
Mila then uses the phone, and Owen answers on the other end on the split
screen.
Owen: Hello?
Mila: Owen, its me, Mila.
Owen: Oh, hey Mila, I was just working on your song.
Mila: Does that mean your going to play it at the concert?
Owen: I dont know, maybe.
Mila: Maybe!
Owen: Yeah, I havent decided yet.
Mila: But Owen, you promised! Uncle Bobbys going to be there, Billys
going to be there! We just have to play Polka Dot Pink, we have to!
Owen: Well, when I make my decision, Ill let you know.
Mila: Owen, you cant put it off any longer, the concerts right around
the corner.
Owen: I know it is, believe me, I know. Cant both of you sing at the
oncert?
Mila: Owen, I always thought you were a stand up guy. You know you have
to make a decision.
Owen: I guess. I will soon, I promise. I just wish I had my tape back
from that producer, or whoever he is.
Mila: Well, O.K. But you have a decision to make.
Owen: Youre telling me.
Mila hangs up, showing Owen looking perplexed. The screen then pans to
Owens window where Baldies #1 & #2 are looking on, with Owen in the
foreground.
Baldie #1: We need other tape by the concert.
Baldie #2: We will get other tape by concert, I promise, and Owen Tapes
will lead us right to UB2B.
Baldie #1: And then, we will complete mission... And Pegasus will be
pleased.
Roll Credits.
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