The P. D. Int: A Short Story

ACT 4

26. INT. SEATTLE P.D. – BULLPEN – DAY

At his desk, Clive looks around, and, once he is sure no one is looking, opens one of the drawers. He pulls out a file labeled “Lilywhite, M.” He opens it, and reveals that it contains dozens of pictures and documents. All of the photographs show Major doing mundane activities and some of them feature Ravi.

Clive takes out a few pictures from the night before and adds them to the file. He then puts it back in the drawer and locks it.

27. EXT. SEATTLE STREET – DAY

In a dirty and darkened alley, a JUNKIE buys drugs from a drug dealer, FRANKIE. Once the exchange is done, the drug dealer is left alone. Blaine takes advantage of that moment to show up and meet with one of his old coworkers. “Blaine!

Sanchez wonders how they got it. “It was one of my informants.” Sanchez insists to know which one, but Clive stands his ground, explaining that he can’t sell out one of his CIs or they’ll stop trusting him.

Clive pleads Sanchez to trust him, and call in a rescue team. 33. INT. SEATTLE P.D. – HALLWAY – DAY

Clive walks out of the Lieutenant’s office, frantic to go help Toby. Liv catches up to him as he takes out his gun and badge out of his desk.

Sanchez comes out of her office and yells out that they have an address and that everybody should put on their tactical gear. Clive puts on his Kevlar vest and the rest of the precinct buzzes.

Liv asks Clive if she can tag along. He disagrees, saying that they do not know how many men there are, if they’re armed, or anything. Liv pleads with him, without giving him much of a choice: “You do know I’m the one who found out where Marcus was holed up, right? That means I have the address. There’s nothing you can do to stop me from heading there once you’re all gone. Plus, I want to be there when you find Toby.”

Clive is not impressed by her behavior, but agrees to let her come if she stays in the van, and wears a vest.

34. EXT. MARCUS’ HOUSE –

A lit up phone with several missed calls lies on the floor.

The camera zooms out, and reveals Viola, lying still in a body bag. She was shot in the head.

Someone zips up the body bag. They tilt their head up and stand in the light. It’s Major.

40. EXT. MAJOR’S HOUSE – NIGHT

At a more covered angle from his usual spot, Clive sits in his car. On the passenger seat is a box of pizza and a long-focus lens camera. Clive takes a piece of pizza, his eyes riveted on the house.

A car pulls into the driveway, and Major gets out. He is carrying a black duffle bag. Clive drops his slice of pizza and grabs the camera. He brings it to his face and takes numerous pictures as Major walks up the walkway.

From Major’s POV – Major takes his house keys out of his pocket, and discovers a small bloodstain on his sleeve. He pulls his jack over it, and enters his house.

40. INT. HOSPITAL – EVAN’S ROOM – DAY

Liv enters the hospital room where her mother sits in the chair. She doesn’t notice her.

Liv walks in, carrying two coffee cups. “Mom?” Eva turns around, and a smile can almost be seen on her face. She gets up, pulls up a chair next to her, and points at it. Liv sits down, hands her mother one of the coffee cups, and grabs her brother’s