 *[ ] Is internal monologue, () are actions and expressions the characters are feeling and doing, { } are actions occuring around them like how the environment is or the tension
This scene is set in a police station late at night on a cold winter night with light snow falling, a young man bursts through the front door of the station.
Scene 1
Marco: (panting and has a bag in hand as he walks to the front desk) Hello, I'm here to hand myself over
Officer: Sure what did you do? (Looking lazy)
Marco: I murdered the 1 000 people! I am the Manhattan terrorist!
The officer is in shock
Officer: Y-You caused the Manhattan massacre!!
{He's taken to the interrogation room}
Detective 1: So... (Rubbing his eyes) Let me get this straight you caused the massacre, you killed all of those innocent people? You bombed the empire state building? And killed all those people in the building?!
Detective 2: And robbed the bank? (Says standing by the door)
Marco: Yes, I told you! I'm the man that did it! (He has an espanic accent)
Detective 2: But, none of the witnesses described you and for a matter of fact they described a figure that fits your bubby Michael and not you.
Detective 1: So why should we believe you?
Detective 2: Because if I'm not mistakened he's the one with a record not you, so why are you covering for him?
Marco: I'm not, I committed that crime!
Detective 1: One more questions, if you had the money and the get away vehicle. Why didn't you just escape back to your home country and live out your days?
Marco: Because it didn't feel right, I kept seeing those innocent people's faces everytime I went to bed and I couldn't live with myself I Knowing I took thousands of lives to have this. The blood stained money... I just had to hand myself in... (Looking downward about to cry)
Detective 2: So if you did all of this were the murder weapon and the stolen cash?
Marco: (puts a douphile bag with blood stained cash and a AK-47 with hand grenades in the bag) There that's what your looking for.
Detective 1: Wow! There's literally everything here talk about finding the smoking gun. You do realize what this means right?
Marco: I'm going to jail...
Detective 2: They might actually let you have bail with you handing yourself in, (puts his hand on his shoulder) You did a good job kid. But unfortunately I have to do this. You are under arrest you have the right to remain silent, anything you say will be used against you in court (puts the cuffs on)
Marco: (as he reads the maranda rights to him) {He has a emotionless expressions as gets put in a cell} [Okay, the plan is going perfectly soon Michael will get me out of here.]
Scene 2
{Cuts to the court trail}
Court official: All rise to the case of the Manhattan massacre step forward. (Marco and his lawyer approach the stand)
Judge: Defendant how do you plead?
Marco's lawyer: Not guilty.
Judge: May this trail begin, Plaintiff your opening statement.
Plaintiff lawyer: Thank you your honour, I would like the state to know that this convict has murdered thousands of people, and not just people innocent lives were taken that night... (Shows a flash of a masked terrorist murdering people) I would the record to show he is a murderer, a terrorist and a- (interrupted by the judge)
Judge: That's enough! Now defendant call your first witness.
Marco's lawyer: Yes your honour I would like to call Michael Izawa to the stand.
Micheal a tall light skinned japanese man walks to the stand
Marco's lawyer: Hello Mrs. Izawa, so state your relationship with the defendant.
Micheal: Sure, I use to be good friends with Marco when he first got to America. And since the... Events I've no longer considered him my friend but... My enemy! (His expression turns angry )
Marco: (in shock) What!!
Micheal: Because on that very night he murdered over 1000 people and over 200 of them are my people and family members! He murdered over half of my family!! (He raises his voice)
Plaintiff lawyer: You see your honour this man has confirmed what I've said, even Marco's best friend Is on my side! (Yells and stands up)
Judge: Order, order! (Hits the mallet)
*The people in the state now have sit in awe this statement*
Person in the state: If this is true then this man is a monster.
Another person: Yeah he's a danger to us all.
Another person: It's another one of those Mexican's who thinks he's entitled to take our land.
Another person: Yeah and he's willing to take us down by force to get it.
*The talk among the state turns dark*
Marco: [Oh no, no no! The state thinks I'm a monster and there adding racism into it. I need this lawyer to turn this around!] (A drop of sweat runs down his face and a sense of distress loams in)
Pans across a bunch of testimonies that root against him
Marco: (it's now two hours into the trail) [No, no no this isn't happening, the testimonies have all been against me! And now the state is assured that I'm guilty and they'll definitely sentence me to life or worse!] (Starts to panic as he looks around) {He notices the lawyer isn't worried at all} [Wait a minute, why isn't he worried? Is he... (Sees him smirk and giggle) And Micheal... (Looks behind him) Working together!!] (He realizes the direness of the situation) [No, I've got to talk to him!]
Court official: Now we will take a intermission before the closing statements.
Judge: We will resume in 15 minutes. (Hits mallet)
Everyone in the audience and state leave except Marco and the Lawyer
Marco: (hits his hand on the table) What the hell! I thought the plan was I take the hit for the crime and you'd get me out in the trail! (He raises his voice more)
Lawyer: (smirks and giggles)
Marco: Don't Tell me...
Micheal: (walks in from the back door) It was a trap!
Lawyer: (Burst out laughing) You weren't supposed to get out scout free your going to jail for the rest of your life!!
Micheal: And I get away with this scout free! And I get murder as many people as I want!! (Both Michael and the lawyer laugh in such evil voices)
Marco: You... (He clinches his right hand) Traitor!! (He grabs Michael by the collar)
Micheal: Wow, wow do you want an assault charge against you too?
Lawyer: And do you want to lose another case?
Micheal: Coz I can make that happen so fast you won't ever see the light of day!
Marco: (he releases) So you plan all of this, you put all those testimonies to make everyone believe I'm guilty?
Micheal: Duh! And I planted my men in the state to spread rumours about you.
Lawyer: And I made sure to lose this case as hard as possible (flicks his glasses) You see Marco...
Micheal: This was all rigged right from the start!
Marco: (his expression becomes shocked) No, I trusted you... I was....
Micheal: Can't you see I played you.
Lawyer: You might as well kiss your life goodbye coz your never getting out of where there taking you!
*Marco lies in his chair in despair*
*Marco's family walks in*
Andrea: M what's going on? Why are they painting you like this, like some kind of monster?
Angelina: Is it true daddy?
Estaban: That you killed all those people?
*Marco's kids look absolutely adorable and his wife is beautiful*
Marco : No of course not my little takito's, don't worry daddy will be alright. (He picks them up) After all this I'll take you guys to Disney land like I promised.
Estaban: Really?
Angelina: Your the best daddy!
Andrea: (whispers to his) Do you think you can keep that promise?
Marco: No matter where I am I will always be there for you guys. I'll find a way out of this. So please just believe in me, (lifts her chin up and smiles) Okay?
Andrea: Yeah, and we'll wait for you to come home.
Angelina: No matter how long you take.
Estaban: Well always be waiting for you daddy!
Marco: Yes, mes bebebes (babies) I love you. (Hugs them tightly)
Angelina: And we love you.
*Everyone comes into the court*
Marco: There gonna start now. Wish me luck!
The family: Good luck!
Judge: Now it's for time the closing statements, first will be the Defendant.
Marco's lawyer: Yes your honour. (Stands up) If it pleases the court I want to apologize for all the terrible things about my client, and I want you to understand that Marco was desperate to feed his family since he was fired and going to lose everything he had so he was pushed to the point where he had no choice but to rob the bank, and to quote from Marco "I'll take out anyone who stands in my way, even if it kills them." My client isn't a monster he just did what was needed for his family. Thank you (sits back down)
*People in the audience start shouting in anger*
Person: That weak answer doesn't justify the sh#t you've done!
Person: I don't believe a terrorist like you cares about anyone but yourself!
Person: Go back to your country you foreigner!
Person: Go back to your country!
Person: Before I call I.C.E on you!
*The audience crowds against Marco*
Judge: Order! Order! Order! (Hits mallet)
*They settle down*
Judge: Now it's the accused closing statement.
Marco: (goes to the stand) Thank you your honour, people of the audience I Know your against me but believe me I had no choice, I did this because I was going to lose everything I had, my house my family my own life. You see I come from a little town called Porta Lobos and I had to work everyday just to provide for my familia. I didn't want my kids to go through the same pain I went through, and when I got here in America it was so difficult to get a job with a average salary because of the fact that I'm Latino , I've been trying to do things the legal way and earn money in construction. But I was fired, i couldn't get a office job because my English isn't too good. I had no other options... I had a wife and kids to take care of I needed the money, but after I did it I felt so awful for killing all those people, everytime I closed my eyes I was it over and over again hundreds of people screaming in fear I couldn't live with myself so I handed myself in and now where here. I Know it doesn't mean anything to you all, but I apologize from the bottom of my heart. Thank you (he walks away from the podium)
*The audience is in complete shock*
Person: Wow...
Person: I feel so bad for him.
Person: He really does care about his family.
Person: No person deserves what he's been through.
*Everyone starts clapping for him*
Marco: (sheds a tear) Thank you.
Judge: No thank you Mrs Rameraiz that was a beautiful speech. But unfortunately that doesn't change your sentence.
Marco: I know... (Walks back with a dull expression)
Judge: Now it's time for the verdict.
*The whole court turns silent in suspense of the outcome*
Judge: On the case of the Manhattan massacre the count of mass destruction, genocide, larceny, and ownership of illegal weaponry. With the evidence brought to me and the testimonies clearly states that Mrs Rameraiz attacked the square with the intention to kill everyone in that block and rob the bank. So on all counts I judge thee... Guilty!
*Marco's face turns pale to this statement*
Marco: [And there it is...]
Judge: I sentence you to life in prison, with no bail or parole. You will be taken to the Seattle Maximum penitentiary!
Marco: For life?! (Looks back at his family) No Andrea! *They begin to cuff him*
Andrea: Marco! (Crying) No this can't be! I can't live without you! (They try to run to him)
Angelina: Daddy!
Estaban: No, stop your hurting him!
Marco: (starts crying) I'm sorry my babies, but I can't keep my promise. Please don't cry, let's not end this season on a bad episode. (They start to pull him away) I love you all so much I will think about you every minute I'm away! Just don't forget me kids!
Andrea: (jumps the the divide and hugs him) I can't lose you, not again!
Marco: I'm sorry babe, you gotta take care of the kids! Visit me. When it's visiting time. (Kisses her forehead) I love you my beautiful sunshine.
*Security guards pull Andrea away and she kicks and screams as Marco is pulled into the police car*
*Close up of the door closing in first person*
Marco: (starts crying)
*Cut to him arriving at the prison*
Marco: Well I guess this is it... *Pans to the prison* The Seattle prison...
To be continued!
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