101 THE ANGEL DETECTIVES
Manhattan, She Wrote Episode 1: The Angel Detectives Written by Lewis Robinson-Hurst Based on characters created by Steven Moffat 1. EXT. New York Skyline (Night)
The city is bright and shining. Light gleams from every window. 2. INT. Angel Detective Agency-Amy's Office (Night) A young woman with long red hair sits at a desk. The desk is cluttered with various pieces of paper. The woman types at an old typewriter. It's AMY POND. Her fingers breeze across the machine, typing with the speed and skill of a writer. AMY (VO) New York, the city of a million stories. Half of them are true. The other half... just haven't happened yet... 3. EXT. Alleyway (Night) The corpse of a young man lies in the alleyway, lit by the headlights of various police cars. The man is dressed in a sharp suit and there is no visible wounds to the body. In fact he looks perfectly fine, apart from the fact he's dead and extremely pale. A CORONER stands over the body. He is flanked by two policemen, one old, one young. The coroner steps back from the body. CORONER Well. To all my findings, it looks as if he died of extreme blood loss but yet not a single wound on the body. The OLD POLICEMAN lights a cigar. His face is grizzled. He's seen many bodies in his time. OLD POLICEMAN Murder. I'm certain. Murder. The YOUNG POLICEMAN looks confused. He's obviously a rookie. YOUNG POLICEMAN But how can it be a murder? There's no blood anywhere! He gestures to the relatively clean alleyway. The Old Policeman shakes his head. OLD POLICEMAN That's because the murder wasn't done here. The vic was killed elsewhere and the body was dumped here. The Coroner shakes his head. He's seen arguments like this before. A car pulls up and a man gets out. SAM GARNER. He looks slightly disgruntled and is desperate for a drink. He walks up to the body. One of the policemen tries to stop him but Sam flashes his ID quickly, too annoyed to be delayed for long. Sam approaches the body. SAM Ah brilliant. Poor fella. CORONER You knew him? SAM He was my employer. James Phillips. Thought someone was coming to kill him. Guess he got that right. Sam takes the victim's wallet and thumbs through it. He pulls out a business card that reads "Angel Detective Agency". He puts it back and thinks nothing of it. He puts the wallet back. SAM Cause of death? CORONER Extreme blood loss. Sam frowns. He walks away to his car. He sits inside and pulls out a small note book. A list of names. He adds James Phillips to the list. He stares at the list thoughtfully. 4. EXT. Rooftop above alley (Night) A long, clawed hand clutches the edge of the roof, watching the body below. The hand belongs to a tall, thin, pale creature with red eyes and sharp teeth filed to a point. The creature is wearing a fine suit. It hisses. TITLES 5. EXT. Star Whale Apartment Building (Night)
Sam's car pulls up outside a large Apartment complex. He parks in front of a large sign reading "Star Whale Apartments". He gets out and makes his way inside. 6. INT. Star Whale Apartments Lobby (Night) Another door blocks access to the rest of the building. Buzzers are next to the door. He approaches the buzzers and buzzes a button labelled "Alison Hodges". SAM Alison. It's me. Open up. The door unlocks. Sam goes in. 7. INT. Alison's Apartment (Night) The Apartment is nice and clean. The apartment is decorated but not lavishly. A knock at the door. ALISON HODGES, 28, walks out of the kitchen. She's nice, attractive and well dressed. She walks to the door and opens it. Sam is there. ALISON Mr Garner. Come in. Sam steps into the apartment and hangs his coat on a nearby hook. ALISON To be honest I didn't expect you for another few days. SAM Yeah. Well. You may want to sit down. She leads him into the living room. Alison sits down on a comfortable looking sofa. Sam sits down on an armchair. SAM A body was found earlier tonight. The body was James Phillips. She puts her hands to her mouth. ALISON Oh my god. SAM Now, I know you two were close and if there's anything you can tell me, anything that can help me to shed some light on this it would be a huge help. She thinks. There's nothing that springs to mind. Apart from... ALISON The Angel Detective Agency. SAM What? ALISON The Angel Detective Agency. James thought someone was coming to kill him, that's why he hired you. But he hired another detective as well. A... Miss Pond I think. I have their card around here somewhere I think. Just give me a minute. She gets up and leaves the room. Sam sits and looks round the empty space a while. Suddenly a crash and a scream. SAM Alison! He runs and follows the screams. |
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8. INT. Study (Night)
Sam bursts into the study. It's a mess. A window at the back of the room has been smashed. The Desk has been cleaved in two. Alison lies on the floor cowering. The creature from earlier advances on her.
SAM
Hey!
He pulls out his pistol and fires. The bullets pound into the creature. It hisses at Sam and leaps out of the window. Sam rushes to Alison.
SAM
You alright?
ALISON
I... I think so.
SAM
Come on. That thing will probably be back. Is there anywhere you can go? Anywhere safe?
ALISON
Angel Detective Agency.
SAM
What?
ALISON
Trust me.
She gets up and shows him the business card.
ALISON
Angel Detective Agency.
9. EXT. Angel Detective Agency (Night)
Sam's car pulls up in front of a business building. It's nice, but looks empty. Sam and Alison get out. They walk towards the building.
SAM
This the place?
ALISON
Yep.
They enter the building.
10. INT. Angel Detective Agency (Night)
They enter a large office. A private office is at the back. Two other desks are in the room. No one is about.
SAM
Well, this place is lively.
At his words footsteps are heard. Boots. A Woman's. Then, from a door at the opposite side of the room enters-
AMY POND
Oh!
She's holding a steaming mug of tea and seems surprised to see the two stood there.
AMY
So... Right then. Hang on. Miss Hodges? Is that you?
ALISON
Yes. Miss Pond. We need somewhere to stay. Something has happened.
AMY
You were attacked! I knew it! I knew you'd be next!
She seems overjoyed and then realises this is inappropriate and calms down.
AMY
So... err.. what happened?
ASLISON
A thing attacked me. Some creature. It had red eyes and teeth and... it was horrible.
Amy gestures for Alison to sit down. She does so.
ALISON
James came to you because he felt someone was targeting us. And then he died. And then I was attacked. I'm asking, no, I'm begging you, what can we do.
AMY
Nothing.
Alison and Sam look befuddled.
SAM
Listen here, I'm an investigator and I've also taken this case. And this woman's life is in danger! I'm not going to stand here and let some Irish broad tell me to do nothing!
Amy takes a sip from her tea.
AMY
"Scottish Broad", actually.
Sam is not amused.
AMY
Anyway, what I was going to suggest was that we wait. If the creature tried to kill Alison once, it'll try again. And we'll be waiting. By the way, I don't think we've been introduced. Pond. Amy Pond.
She holds out her hand. Sam shakes it.
SAM
Sam Garner.
AMY
There. Now we're all acquainted, now we just wait. I'll get us all some food.
She picks up the phone and dials in a number.
AMY
Husband... you're needed.
11. INT. Angel Detective Agency (Night)
Some time has passed. Amy is still sat at her desk. Sam and Alison are sat on an old sofa nearby. Suddenly, footsteps. Amy nods at Sam. Sam pulls out his pistol. Amy picks up a strange alien weapon. Sam looks at it confused. Amy mouths "Not now". They point their weapons at the door. A figure can be seen through the glass. The door opens and in steps-
RORY WILLIAMS carrying some food and drinks.
RORY
Look, you weren't very clear on the phone so I just grabbed a bit of every-
He notices Amy and Sam stood there pointing weapons at him.
RORY
I've missed something haven't I?
Amy stows her weapon.
AMY
Don't worry. It's just my husband.
12. INT. Angel Detective Agency (Night)
Rory is now sat on the edge of Amy's desk.
RORY
So we're waiting for a monster to burst into our office and try and kill us. Brilliant.
SAM
Actually, you haven't explained yet. Any of you. What is this thing?
AMY
That's the thing. We don't know. Yet. I had a friend who'd know though. He'd know straight away. But anyway, it's not the first we've encountered.
ALISON
I'm going to the restroom. Back in a few minutes.
She leaves.
SAM
So you do this for a living? You hunt monsters?
AMY
Not monsters. Aliens. There's a difference.
SAM
Aliens?
AMY
Creatures from another world.
Rory nods.
SAM
You're mad. Both of you. Aliens. Creatures from other worlds. I don't know why I'm listening to you.
AMY
Because deep down, you know that we're right.
Sam shakes his head. Suddenly a scream. Everyone charges after the sound.
Sam bursts into the study. It's a mess. A window at the back of the room has been smashed. The Desk has been cleaved in two. Alison lies on the floor cowering. The creature from earlier advances on her.
SAM
Hey!
He pulls out his pistol and fires. The bullets pound into the creature. It hisses at Sam and leaps out of the window. Sam rushes to Alison.
SAM
You alright?
ALISON
I... I think so.
SAM
Come on. That thing will probably be back. Is there anywhere you can go? Anywhere safe?
ALISON
Angel Detective Agency.
SAM
What?
ALISON
Trust me.
She gets up and shows him the business card.
ALISON
Angel Detective Agency.
9. EXT. Angel Detective Agency (Night)
Sam's car pulls up in front of a business building. It's nice, but looks empty. Sam and Alison get out. They walk towards the building.
SAM
This the place?
ALISON
Yep.
They enter the building.
10. INT. Angel Detective Agency (Night)
They enter a large office. A private office is at the back. Two other desks are in the room. No one is about.
SAM
Well, this place is lively.
At his words footsteps are heard. Boots. A Woman's. Then, from a door at the opposite side of the room enters-
AMY POND
Oh!
She's holding a steaming mug of tea and seems surprised to see the two stood there.
AMY
So... Right then. Hang on. Miss Hodges? Is that you?
ALISON
Yes. Miss Pond. We need somewhere to stay. Something has happened.
AMY
You were attacked! I knew it! I knew you'd be next!
She seems overjoyed and then realises this is inappropriate and calms down.
AMY
So... err.. what happened?
ASLISON
A thing attacked me. Some creature. It had red eyes and teeth and... it was horrible.
Amy gestures for Alison to sit down. She does so.
ALISON
James came to you because he felt someone was targeting us. And then he died. And then I was attacked. I'm asking, no, I'm begging you, what can we do.
AMY
Nothing.
Alison and Sam look befuddled.
SAM
Listen here, I'm an investigator and I've also taken this case. And this woman's life is in danger! I'm not going to stand here and let some Irish broad tell me to do nothing!
Amy takes a sip from her tea.
AMY
"Scottish Broad", actually.
Sam is not amused.
AMY
Anyway, what I was going to suggest was that we wait. If the creature tried to kill Alison once, it'll try again. And we'll be waiting. By the way, I don't think we've been introduced. Pond. Amy Pond.
She holds out her hand. Sam shakes it.
SAM
Sam Garner.
AMY
There. Now we're all acquainted, now we just wait. I'll get us all some food.
She picks up the phone and dials in a number.
AMY
Husband... you're needed.
11. INT. Angel Detective Agency (Night)
Some time has passed. Amy is still sat at her desk. Sam and Alison are sat on an old sofa nearby. Suddenly, footsteps. Amy nods at Sam. Sam pulls out his pistol. Amy picks up a strange alien weapon. Sam looks at it confused. Amy mouths "Not now". They point their weapons at the door. A figure can be seen through the glass. The door opens and in steps-
RORY WILLIAMS carrying some food and drinks.
RORY
Look, you weren't very clear on the phone so I just grabbed a bit of every-
He notices Amy and Sam stood there pointing weapons at him.
RORY
I've missed something haven't I?
Amy stows her weapon.
AMY
Don't worry. It's just my husband.
12. INT. Angel Detective Agency (Night)
Rory is now sat on the edge of Amy's desk.
RORY
So we're waiting for a monster to burst into our office and try and kill us. Brilliant.
SAM
Actually, you haven't explained yet. Any of you. What is this thing?
AMY
That's the thing. We don't know. Yet. I had a friend who'd know though. He'd know straight away. But anyway, it's not the first we've encountered.
ALISON
I'm going to the restroom. Back in a few minutes.
She leaves.
SAM
So you do this for a living? You hunt monsters?
AMY
Not monsters. Aliens. There's a difference.
SAM
Aliens?
AMY
Creatures from another world.
Rory nods.
SAM
You're mad. Both of you. Aliens. Creatures from other worlds. I don't know why I'm listening to you.
AMY
Because deep down, you know that we're right.
Sam shakes his head. Suddenly a scream. Everyone charges after the sound.
13. INT. Angel Detective Agency Hallway (Night)
Amy, Rory and Sam charge into the hallway. Alison is there with the creature leaning over her, it's mouth at her neck. It looks up at the noise, hisses and runs down the stairs. Rory runs to catch Alison before she falls. He lays her on the floor and feels her pulse.
RORY
She's alive. Just.
AMY
Rory I need to-
RORY
Yeah I know. I'll look after her. You go.
AMY
Come on.
She runs down the stairs. Sam follows.
14. EXT. Angel Detective Agency
Amy and Sam run out onto the street.
SAM
Which way did it go?!
Amy pulls out a device with a small radar dish spinning round. She flicks the dish impatiently. Suddenly it begins to beep.
AMY
This way come on!
She runs off. Sam follows. Amy climbs the fire escape.
15. EXT. Rooftops (night)
Amy and Sam jump on the roof and chase after the creature. It leaps onto the next roof. Amy pulls out her gun and shoots. The creature dodges, but only just. Sam looks at her.
AMY
It’s a stun gun.
Amy leaps onto the next roof and fires again. The creature is hit in the arm. It hisses. Sam follows Amy and fires. The creature dodges and jumps onto another roof.
Sam leaps over. Amy jumps after him, but misjudges her jump.
She falls.
Falling.
Falling.
Falling.
And then she's grabbed by the arm. It's Sam. He pulls her back onto the roof.
The creature reaches the edge of the roof and looks around. There's nowhere to run. It turns to Amy and Sam and hisses.
AMY
Oh stop with the hissing already!
The Creature looks at Amy. And it speaks. But we don't understand.
AMY
Oh I see.
SAM
You understand it?
AMY
TARDIS translation matrix. It sticks around.
She looks at Sam's confused face.
AMY
Long story. Oh wait, hang on.
She reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small device.
AMY
Now. This won't hurt a bit.
She jabs Sam with the device.
SAM
Ow!
AMY
I lied. Translation circuit. It's telepathically linked with your brain now. It'll automatically translate anything for you.
SAM
Right. Got it. I think.
CREATURE
If you are done talking. I shall continue.
Amy nods.
CREATURE
I am Vaenfell. I mean you no harm. I have come to this world hunting down wanted fugitives.
AMY
But why kill humans?
VAENFELL
They are not human. They are creatures. They are wanted for multiple crimes against my species. They are murderers. They do not deserve life.
SAM
Hang on. If they're killers... what about Alison?
AMY
Rory!
16. INT. Angel Detective Agency Hallway (night)
Amy run up the stairs, Sam and Vaenfell behind her. Rory is lying on the floor.
AMY
Rory! Are you alright? Rory!
Rory gets up.
RORY
Yeah. I'm fine. Got a banging headache though.
VAENFELL
That will be the toxic gas.
RORY
Ok. I have a few questions. One, Toxic Gas? Two, Have I missed something and he's on our side now?
AMY
Oh yeah, Alison is a murderous alien and this guy is a bounty hunter sent to kill her.
RORY
Oh. Right.
SAM
What happened?
RORY
Well I was seeing to Alison. Then I heard a noise. Then it went dark. It's all a bit of a blur after that to be honest.
VAENFELL
You are fortunate she wasn't hungry my friend. She would have devoured you piece by piece keeping you alive in order to revel in your suffering.
RORY
Right. That's supposed to make me feel better how?
17. Angel Detective Agency (Night)
Everyone is stood around the office.
AMY
So. I think it's time you explained exactly what's going on.
VAENFELL
This woman... Alison you call her. She is not human.
RORY
I think we got that part.
Everyone looks at him.
RORY
Sorry.
VAENFELL
She is... well I am not sure as to what species she is. All I know is that her kind are very old and hate all others different from their own.
AMY
So kind of a sexy Dalek then?
VAENFELL
That is one way of putting it. A group of her kind have been travelling across the galaxy murdering and raiding. I tracked two of them here. I killed one of them. The other one, Alison, is their leader. She must be brought to my client so she can be sent for trial.
AMY
So... I take it you want our help?
VAENFELL
It would be appreciated.
AMY
Great. I'll just get my coat and I'll head out onto the streets in search of an alien fugitive!
GARNER
And what do I do?
AMY
Oh. Err. I kind of forgot about you. You can come with... if you want that is.
Garner pauses. He thinks it through.
GARNER
Hell yes.
INT. THE BLACK MARKET
Stalls as far as the eye can see. Aliens of all shapes, sizes and species mingle through the stalls. The area appears to be deep underground. Garner looks around in amazement.
AMY
Yeah. Alien black market. We let it slide. Keeps them from causing trouble.
She walks past a Slitheen carrying several bags. She pauses.
AMY
One sec. Oi! Bon Jovi!
SLITHEEN
I told you it's Bonjovick Van Slitheen!
AMY
Yeah well, you have a nickname now. And open your bags!
SLITHEEN
Why?
AMY
Because the last time I stopped you, you were carting Rakweed. Which, I might add, is banned on the planet Earth by the Shadow Proclamation. So. Open 'em up.
Amy has the bags on a table and sorting through them. She pulls a pot of Rackweed out and places it on a huge pile of Rackweed.
AMY
That's 44 pots of Rackweed. I'm confiscating these and sending a message to the Shadow Proclamation. And don't think about leaving the Planet. We'll know.
The Slitheen trudges off. Amy picks up the Rakweed in bags. She looks around, shrugs and walks off, the others following. Amy walks up to a large canister. It opens and Amy drops the Rackweed into it. A burping sound is heard and the canister closes. Garner looks confused.
AMY
Trust me. If I explain it'll sound worse.
RORY
Yeah. Better you’re better off just… leaving it.
Amy leads them towards a hobbled old alien with a prawn like face. He’s wrinkled, and wears spectacles. He sees Amy and Rory approaching. He clicks furiously at them.
AMY
Oi! No good blaming me! It’s not my fault a rampaging Blowfish ran off with it!
The creature clicks even more at Amy.
AMY
Language. And err speaking of language. English please.
She turns to Sam
AMY
I can’t pronounce his name. So I just call him Prawn.
PRAWN
My ancestors weep everytime you refer to me by that name Human female.
Amy rolls her eyes
AMY
Look. We’re looking for a fugitive. Vaenfell, Prawn knows everything. Just ask him what you want to know.
VAENFELL
She’ll be looking for a way to bring the rest of her species her. Backup. And they’ll destroy everything. How would she do that?
Prawn scratches his chin as he thinks.
PRAWN
She’ll go to Grayle. I heard a Judoon sold him a broken transportation pillar a few days ago. Easily repaired if you have the right tools. If she has the co-ordinates, she can easily open a portal for her allies to come through. But it will have to be somewhere large. Somewhere where there’s enough space for the portal.
He pulls out a map of the city and scans it. He points at a point on the map.
PRAWN
There. The waterfront. She’ll open it there. Large open space.
AMY
Thank you Prawn. See ya later!
She turns to leave. Prawn grabs her arm.
PRAWN
My services are not free Human Female.
Amy grabs his hand and takes it off her.
AMY
How about this? I leave and I don’t contact the Shadow Proclamation about the little business you have going on down here?
PRAWN
Fine. Leave. Before I change my mind.
AMY
Right then. Grayle’s place.
EXT. GRAYLE’S MANOR NIGHT
Amy looks up at the house. A sad look on her face.
AMY
I thought I’d never come back here...
SAM
You’ve been here before?
AMY
Once. Long time ago.
SAM
What business did you have with Grayle?
AMY
Oh you know. Weeping Angels.
She walks up to the door and knocks. A man opens it. He scowls at Amy.
AMY
I’m here to see Grayle. Tell him someone is going to steal something from his alien collection.
INT. GRAYLE’S OFFICE NIGHT
GRAYLE stands behind his desk. His arms crossed and eyebrows raised.
GRAYLE
So let me get this clear. An alien warrior is going to break into my home, steal a part of my collection and use it to summon an army of aliens to what exactly?
RORY
Destroy the city. Conquer the planet. One of the two. Probably both.
GRAYLE
And you walk in here with the man who ran off with $500 of my money and expect me to believe you?
Amy turns to look at Sam with a questioning glance. She turns back to Grayle.
AMY
We’re not asking a lot. Just let us stay here for a few hours. When she breaks in we can apprehend her, my friend here can fly off to wherever he came from and get his money, me and Rory go home knowing the planet is safe, Sam pays you back and you get $500 and get to keep your artefact. Everyone’s happy. Apart from Alison. Deal?
Before Grayle can answer, a huge crash is heard.
VAENFELL
Too late.
INT. GRAYLE’S COLLECTION NIGHT
Amy, Rory, Sam and Vaenfell burst in. Alien devices are on display stands about the room. A large window at the back of the room is smashed. Alison is there with a strange device in her hands. She looks at them.
ALISON
I should have known.
She picks up a gun looking device.
ALISON
Stay away from me. All of you. I’m not afraid to use this.
Sam takes a step forward. She fires, narrowly missing his head and blasting a huge chunk out of the wall behind him. She turns and jumps out of the window.
AMY
She’ll be heading to the waterfront! After her!
EXT. Waterfront Night
Rory’s car pulls up. Amy, Rory, Sam and Vaenfell get out and run to the Waterfront, a wide open space with a few warehouses about. Alison is stood in the centre with the device plugged into the ground in front of her. Amy, Rory, Sam and Vaenfell pull weapons on Alison.
AMY
Stop right there. Come quietly. Or we’ll... you know... shoot.
ALISON
I have no intention of coming quietly. In fact, I have no intention of coming anywhere at all. Apart from walking over your corpses.
Alison presses a button on the device and it activates. A huge blue, shimmering light emerges from it; opening wider and wider until it appears as a tear in reality. Everyone looks up with terrified faces.
AMY
Can we close it?
VAENFELL
Get me to that control panel and I can.
AMY
And how do we do that?
RORY
Is this the part where we distract someone by putting ourselves in danger so someone else can save the day? I always hate that part.
AMY
Ok. I’ve got a plan. Rory, you go left, I go right and Sam- Sam?
He’s gone. She looks up and sees Sam walking towards Alison firing his gun at her.
AMY
Americans.
Sam fires several more rounds into Alison. His gun clicks. Empty. Alison looks at him, a cruel smile on her face.
SAM
Shit.
Alison’s fingers begin to lengthen, sharpening into claws. Her teeth become fangs. Her eyes narrow. She crouches, preparing to pounce when suddenly a blast hits her in the side of the head. She wheels and sees Amy holding an alien gun. The two stare at each other. Alison hisses.
AMY
Oh.
She runs.
SAM
British.
Amy runs down several corners. Alison is in hot pursuit. Amy turns and- has her path blocked by several containers. Amy spins round. Alison advances.
AMY
I shot you. Ok. That was bad. Maybe I shouldn’t have. But hey, let’s let bygones be bygones. Just between us girls yeah?
Alison advances.
AMY
Err husband? Now would be a good time. Rory? Rory? RORY!
Rory runs round the corner and jabs a device into Alison. She spasms and falls to the ground unconscious. Amy and Rory lean over her.
AMY
What was that?
Rory looks at the device.
RORY
Taser I got from a Judoon once.
AMY
Nice.
Vaenfell reaches the portal and presses a few buttons on the device beneath it. The portal closes. Amy and Rory approach dragging the unconscious Alison.
AMY
Here you go. All for you. And err... you’re not actually going to kill her are you?
VAENFELL
No. Dead or alive was the bounty. Although-
He picks up Alison.
VAENFELL
Dead is considerably easier to transport. Farewell.
AMY
Bye. See you again, maybe.
He nods and presses a button on his belt. A blue shimmering light appears around him and Alison, and they vanish.
Amy, Rory and Sam charge into the hallway. Alison is there with the creature leaning over her, it's mouth at her neck. It looks up at the noise, hisses and runs down the stairs. Rory runs to catch Alison before she falls. He lays her on the floor and feels her pulse.
RORY
She's alive. Just.
AMY
Rory I need to-
RORY
Yeah I know. I'll look after her. You go.
AMY
Come on.
She runs down the stairs. Sam follows.
14. EXT. Angel Detective Agency
Amy and Sam run out onto the street.
SAM
Which way did it go?!
Amy pulls out a device with a small radar dish spinning round. She flicks the dish impatiently. Suddenly it begins to beep.
AMY
This way come on!
She runs off. Sam follows. Amy climbs the fire escape.
15. EXT. Rooftops (night)
Amy and Sam jump on the roof and chase after the creature. It leaps onto the next roof. Amy pulls out her gun and shoots. The creature dodges, but only just. Sam looks at her.
AMY
It’s a stun gun.
Amy leaps onto the next roof and fires again. The creature is hit in the arm. It hisses. Sam follows Amy and fires. The creature dodges and jumps onto another roof.
Sam leaps over. Amy jumps after him, but misjudges her jump.
She falls.
Falling.
Falling.
Falling.
And then she's grabbed by the arm. It's Sam. He pulls her back onto the roof.
The creature reaches the edge of the roof and looks around. There's nowhere to run. It turns to Amy and Sam and hisses.
AMY
Oh stop with the hissing already!
The Creature looks at Amy. And it speaks. But we don't understand.
AMY
Oh I see.
SAM
You understand it?
AMY
TARDIS translation matrix. It sticks around.
She looks at Sam's confused face.
AMY
Long story. Oh wait, hang on.
She reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small device.
AMY
Now. This won't hurt a bit.
She jabs Sam with the device.
SAM
Ow!
AMY
I lied. Translation circuit. It's telepathically linked with your brain now. It'll automatically translate anything for you.
SAM
Right. Got it. I think.
CREATURE
If you are done talking. I shall continue.
Amy nods.
CREATURE
I am Vaenfell. I mean you no harm. I have come to this world hunting down wanted fugitives.
AMY
But why kill humans?
VAENFELL
They are not human. They are creatures. They are wanted for multiple crimes against my species. They are murderers. They do not deserve life.
SAM
Hang on. If they're killers... what about Alison?
AMY
Rory!
16. INT. Angel Detective Agency Hallway (night)
Amy run up the stairs, Sam and Vaenfell behind her. Rory is lying on the floor.
AMY
Rory! Are you alright? Rory!
Rory gets up.
RORY
Yeah. I'm fine. Got a banging headache though.
VAENFELL
That will be the toxic gas.
RORY
Ok. I have a few questions. One, Toxic Gas? Two, Have I missed something and he's on our side now?
AMY
Oh yeah, Alison is a murderous alien and this guy is a bounty hunter sent to kill her.
RORY
Oh. Right.
SAM
What happened?
RORY
Well I was seeing to Alison. Then I heard a noise. Then it went dark. It's all a bit of a blur after that to be honest.
VAENFELL
You are fortunate she wasn't hungry my friend. She would have devoured you piece by piece keeping you alive in order to revel in your suffering.
RORY
Right. That's supposed to make me feel better how?
17. Angel Detective Agency (Night)
Everyone is stood around the office.
AMY
So. I think it's time you explained exactly what's going on.
VAENFELL
This woman... Alison you call her. She is not human.
RORY
I think we got that part.
Everyone looks at him.
RORY
Sorry.
VAENFELL
She is... well I am not sure as to what species she is. All I know is that her kind are very old and hate all others different from their own.
AMY
So kind of a sexy Dalek then?
VAENFELL
That is one way of putting it. A group of her kind have been travelling across the galaxy murdering and raiding. I tracked two of them here. I killed one of them. The other one, Alison, is their leader. She must be brought to my client so she can be sent for trial.
AMY
So... I take it you want our help?
VAENFELL
It would be appreciated.
AMY
Great. I'll just get my coat and I'll head out onto the streets in search of an alien fugitive!
GARNER
And what do I do?
AMY
Oh. Err. I kind of forgot about you. You can come with... if you want that is.
Garner pauses. He thinks it through.
GARNER
Hell yes.
INT. THE BLACK MARKET
Stalls as far as the eye can see. Aliens of all shapes, sizes and species mingle through the stalls. The area appears to be deep underground. Garner looks around in amazement.
AMY
Yeah. Alien black market. We let it slide. Keeps them from causing trouble.
She walks past a Slitheen carrying several bags. She pauses.
AMY
One sec. Oi! Bon Jovi!
SLITHEEN
I told you it's Bonjovick Van Slitheen!
AMY
Yeah well, you have a nickname now. And open your bags!
SLITHEEN
Why?
AMY
Because the last time I stopped you, you were carting Rakweed. Which, I might add, is banned on the planet Earth by the Shadow Proclamation. So. Open 'em up.
Amy has the bags on a table and sorting through them. She pulls a pot of Rackweed out and places it on a huge pile of Rackweed.
AMY
That's 44 pots of Rackweed. I'm confiscating these and sending a message to the Shadow Proclamation. And don't think about leaving the Planet. We'll know.
The Slitheen trudges off. Amy picks up the Rakweed in bags. She looks around, shrugs and walks off, the others following. Amy walks up to a large canister. It opens and Amy drops the Rackweed into it. A burping sound is heard and the canister closes. Garner looks confused.
AMY
Trust me. If I explain it'll sound worse.
RORY
Yeah. Better you’re better off just… leaving it.
Amy leads them towards a hobbled old alien with a prawn like face. He’s wrinkled, and wears spectacles. He sees Amy and Rory approaching. He clicks furiously at them.
AMY
Oi! No good blaming me! It’s not my fault a rampaging Blowfish ran off with it!
The creature clicks even more at Amy.
AMY
Language. And err speaking of language. English please.
She turns to Sam
AMY
I can’t pronounce his name. So I just call him Prawn.
PRAWN
My ancestors weep everytime you refer to me by that name Human female.
Amy rolls her eyes
AMY
Look. We’re looking for a fugitive. Vaenfell, Prawn knows everything. Just ask him what you want to know.
VAENFELL
She’ll be looking for a way to bring the rest of her species her. Backup. And they’ll destroy everything. How would she do that?
Prawn scratches his chin as he thinks.
PRAWN
She’ll go to Grayle. I heard a Judoon sold him a broken transportation pillar a few days ago. Easily repaired if you have the right tools. If she has the co-ordinates, she can easily open a portal for her allies to come through. But it will have to be somewhere large. Somewhere where there’s enough space for the portal.
He pulls out a map of the city and scans it. He points at a point on the map.
PRAWN
There. The waterfront. She’ll open it there. Large open space.
AMY
Thank you Prawn. See ya later!
She turns to leave. Prawn grabs her arm.
PRAWN
My services are not free Human Female.
Amy grabs his hand and takes it off her.
AMY
How about this? I leave and I don’t contact the Shadow Proclamation about the little business you have going on down here?
PRAWN
Fine. Leave. Before I change my mind.
AMY
Right then. Grayle’s place.
EXT. GRAYLE’S MANOR NIGHT
Amy looks up at the house. A sad look on her face.
AMY
I thought I’d never come back here...
SAM
You’ve been here before?
AMY
Once. Long time ago.
SAM
What business did you have with Grayle?
AMY
Oh you know. Weeping Angels.
She walks up to the door and knocks. A man opens it. He scowls at Amy.
AMY
I’m here to see Grayle. Tell him someone is going to steal something from his alien collection.
INT. GRAYLE’S OFFICE NIGHT
GRAYLE stands behind his desk. His arms crossed and eyebrows raised.
GRAYLE
So let me get this clear. An alien warrior is going to break into my home, steal a part of my collection and use it to summon an army of aliens to what exactly?
RORY
Destroy the city. Conquer the planet. One of the two. Probably both.
GRAYLE
And you walk in here with the man who ran off with $500 of my money and expect me to believe you?
Amy turns to look at Sam with a questioning glance. She turns back to Grayle.
AMY
We’re not asking a lot. Just let us stay here for a few hours. When she breaks in we can apprehend her, my friend here can fly off to wherever he came from and get his money, me and Rory go home knowing the planet is safe, Sam pays you back and you get $500 and get to keep your artefact. Everyone’s happy. Apart from Alison. Deal?
Before Grayle can answer, a huge crash is heard.
VAENFELL
Too late.
INT. GRAYLE’S COLLECTION NIGHT
Amy, Rory, Sam and Vaenfell burst in. Alien devices are on display stands about the room. A large window at the back of the room is smashed. Alison is there with a strange device in her hands. She looks at them.
ALISON
I should have known.
She picks up a gun looking device.
ALISON
Stay away from me. All of you. I’m not afraid to use this.
Sam takes a step forward. She fires, narrowly missing his head and blasting a huge chunk out of the wall behind him. She turns and jumps out of the window.
AMY
She’ll be heading to the waterfront! After her!
EXT. Waterfront Night
Rory’s car pulls up. Amy, Rory, Sam and Vaenfell get out and run to the Waterfront, a wide open space with a few warehouses about. Alison is stood in the centre with the device plugged into the ground in front of her. Amy, Rory, Sam and Vaenfell pull weapons on Alison.
AMY
Stop right there. Come quietly. Or we’ll... you know... shoot.
ALISON
I have no intention of coming quietly. In fact, I have no intention of coming anywhere at all. Apart from walking over your corpses.
Alison presses a button on the device and it activates. A huge blue, shimmering light emerges from it; opening wider and wider until it appears as a tear in reality. Everyone looks up with terrified faces.
AMY
Can we close it?
VAENFELL
Get me to that control panel and I can.
AMY
And how do we do that?
RORY
Is this the part where we distract someone by putting ourselves in danger so someone else can save the day? I always hate that part.
AMY
Ok. I’ve got a plan. Rory, you go left, I go right and Sam- Sam?
He’s gone. She looks up and sees Sam walking towards Alison firing his gun at her.
AMY
Americans.
Sam fires several more rounds into Alison. His gun clicks. Empty. Alison looks at him, a cruel smile on her face.
SAM
Shit.
Alison’s fingers begin to lengthen, sharpening into claws. Her teeth become fangs. Her eyes narrow. She crouches, preparing to pounce when suddenly a blast hits her in the side of the head. She wheels and sees Amy holding an alien gun. The two stare at each other. Alison hisses.
AMY
Oh.
She runs.
SAM
British.
Amy runs down several corners. Alison is in hot pursuit. Amy turns and- has her path blocked by several containers. Amy spins round. Alison advances.
AMY
I shot you. Ok. That was bad. Maybe I shouldn’t have. But hey, let’s let bygones be bygones. Just between us girls yeah?
Alison advances.
AMY
Err husband? Now would be a good time. Rory? Rory? RORY!
Rory runs round the corner and jabs a device into Alison. She spasms and falls to the ground unconscious. Amy and Rory lean over her.
AMY
What was that?
Rory looks at the device.
RORY
Taser I got from a Judoon once.
AMY
Nice.
Vaenfell reaches the portal and presses a few buttons on the device beneath it. The portal closes. Amy and Rory approach dragging the unconscious Alison.
AMY
Here you go. All for you. And err... you’re not actually going to kill her are you?
VAENFELL
No. Dead or alive was the bounty. Although-
He picks up Alison.
VAENFELL
Dead is considerably easier to transport. Farewell.
AMY
Bye. See you again, maybe.
He nods and presses a button on his belt. A blue shimmering light appears around him and Alison, and they vanish.
INT. ANGEL DETECTIVE AGENCY – Day
Amy sits at her desk drinking a cup of tea.
AMY
So that’s it. That’s what happened. It’s crazy, it’s mad, but it’s a life.
VOICE
Well it’s not as mad as the life you left behind is it.
RIVER SONG takes a sip of tea.
AMY
River. How is he?
RIVER
As well as can be expected. He’s taken it hard. Harder than any other. He’s... well he’s difficult. He won’t talk to me.
AMY
You’re his wife.
RIVER
Try telling him that. I haven’t heard from him in a while. So... would you say you’re adjusting?
AMY
Of course. It’s just hard you know? Whole new life. Sometimes I catch Rory. He says he’s alright with this life, but there’s a few moments when he just looks so sad. And there’s nothing I can do to help. And I suppose... I miss it. I miss him. Every day I’m listening for that noise.
RIVER
Amy, he can’t ever come here. You know that.
AMY
I know... but he’ll find a way. Someday.
River gives her a sad smile.
RIVER
I’d best get going. I hear there’s an excavation going on in an old temple on Octavior. How’s a girl to resist? Oh and before I forget.
She gives Amy a tablet like device.
RIVER
Nabbed that from the Maldovar Markets. Identifies any alien species. You might get more use from it than me.
Amy smiles.
AMY
Wait. What’s that?
She points at the device. River leans over.
RIVER
What?
AMY
I thought I saw an Artron Energy trace. Ah it’s nothing. Thanks. You’ll call again won’t you?
RIVER
As often as I can. Goodbye Mother.
River leaves and passes Sam as he enters.
SAM
Who was that?
AMY
My daughter.
SAM
Your daughter?
AMY
Long story. I’ll tell you sometime. So... you came back.
SAM
Yes.
AMY
Why?
SAM
Because... I wanted to. Plus I’m down on my luck and you pay well.
AMY
It’s dangerous. You might die.
SAM
I might not.
AMY
I knew I liked you for a reason.
She holds out her hand.
AMY
Welcome to the Angel Detective Agency, Sam Garner.
He shakes it.
SAM
Glad to be here, Amy Pond.
Rory pokes his head through the door.
RORY
There’s a call for us. I think it’s another case. Apparently a Blowfish has been seen flying a hovercar.
AMY
So that’s where it got to. Prawn’ll be happy. Come on.
She walks out the door but turns to Rory and Sam.
AMY
Let’s go catch ourselves a blowfish.
INT. ELSEWHERE AN UNKNOWN TIME
Vaenfell stands in the dark area with Alison, chained. Nothing can be seen.
VAENFELL
You’re lucky you reached me when you did. I was just about to hand her over. You promised to pay double I believe?
A man in a suit and fedora appears, as if from nowhere. He walks over to Vaenfell.
MAN
Hand her over.
VAENFELL
I want my money first.
MAN
Of course. You shall be rewarded.
The Man raises his hand and closes it into a fist. Vaenfell screams and falls to his knees. And then suddenly his head explodes like a grape, almost as if it’s been crushed. The Man snaps his fingers and the chains holding Alison fall off her.
MAN
Miss Hodges. I have been following you for some time now. You’ve impressed me. It’s very rare one does that. I have an offer I’d like you to hear.
ALISON
What sort of offer?
MAN
An offer to achieve glory.
ALISON
What’s the alternative?
MAN
You die.
ALISON
I guess I have no choice then.
MAN
That would be correct.
ALISON
Very well then. What did you say your name was?
MAN
You can call me Violet. Mr Violet.
END CREDITS
Amy sits at her desk drinking a cup of tea.
AMY
So that’s it. That’s what happened. It’s crazy, it’s mad, but it’s a life.
VOICE
Well it’s not as mad as the life you left behind is it.
RIVER SONG takes a sip of tea.
AMY
River. How is he?
RIVER
As well as can be expected. He’s taken it hard. Harder than any other. He’s... well he’s difficult. He won’t talk to me.
AMY
You’re his wife.
RIVER
Try telling him that. I haven’t heard from him in a while. So... would you say you’re adjusting?
AMY
Of course. It’s just hard you know? Whole new life. Sometimes I catch Rory. He says he’s alright with this life, but there’s a few moments when he just looks so sad. And there’s nothing I can do to help. And I suppose... I miss it. I miss him. Every day I’m listening for that noise.
RIVER
Amy, he can’t ever come here. You know that.
AMY
I know... but he’ll find a way. Someday.
River gives her a sad smile.
RIVER
I’d best get going. I hear there’s an excavation going on in an old temple on Octavior. How’s a girl to resist? Oh and before I forget.
She gives Amy a tablet like device.
RIVER
Nabbed that from the Maldovar Markets. Identifies any alien species. You might get more use from it than me.
Amy smiles.
AMY
Wait. What’s that?
She points at the device. River leans over.
RIVER
What?
AMY
I thought I saw an Artron Energy trace. Ah it’s nothing. Thanks. You’ll call again won’t you?
RIVER
As often as I can. Goodbye Mother.
River leaves and passes Sam as he enters.
SAM
Who was that?
AMY
My daughter.
SAM
Your daughter?
AMY
Long story. I’ll tell you sometime. So... you came back.
SAM
Yes.
AMY
Why?
SAM
Because... I wanted to. Plus I’m down on my luck and you pay well.
AMY
It’s dangerous. You might die.
SAM
I might not.
AMY
I knew I liked you for a reason.
She holds out her hand.
AMY
Welcome to the Angel Detective Agency, Sam Garner.
He shakes it.
SAM
Glad to be here, Amy Pond.
Rory pokes his head through the door.
RORY
There’s a call for us. I think it’s another case. Apparently a Blowfish has been seen flying a hovercar.
AMY
So that’s where it got to. Prawn’ll be happy. Come on.
She walks out the door but turns to Rory and Sam.
AMY
Let’s go catch ourselves a blowfish.
INT. ELSEWHERE AN UNKNOWN TIME
Vaenfell stands in the dark area with Alison, chained. Nothing can be seen.
VAENFELL
You’re lucky you reached me when you did. I was just about to hand her over. You promised to pay double I believe?
A man in a suit and fedora appears, as if from nowhere. He walks over to Vaenfell.
MAN
Hand her over.
VAENFELL
I want my money first.
MAN
Of course. You shall be rewarded.
The Man raises his hand and closes it into a fist. Vaenfell screams and falls to his knees. And then suddenly his head explodes like a grape, almost as if it’s been crushed. The Man snaps his fingers and the chains holding Alison fall off her.
MAN
Miss Hodges. I have been following you for some time now. You’ve impressed me. It’s very rare one does that. I have an offer I’d like you to hear.
ALISON
What sort of offer?
MAN
An offer to achieve glory.
ALISON
What’s the alternative?
MAN
You die.
ALISON
I guess I have no choice then.
MAN
That would be correct.
ALISON
Very well then. What did you say your name was?
MAN
You can call me Violet. Mr Violet.
END CREDITS