BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
LABYRINTHS
Teleplay by
Virginia Aldridge
written by
Howard Gordon & Alex Gansa
Aired Episode
Transcript
ACT ONE
Vincent and Catherine opening voiceover
Opening credits, skyline of New York City at night, multiple shots
Scene fades to Catherine's apartment building.
Brian voiceover
The tunnel is growing smaller.
Shot of medieval-looking game pieces, hand pushing one of them on game board.
Brian
It's now just four feet high. There's a steel door to your left.
Shot of board with grid that resembles old tile, 12-sided dice rolls, stops on 5.
Stevie
The Gelfin will test the door's strength.
Brian
Five... The door will not open.
Stevie grabs figure and places it on board.
Stevie
I send the giant to smash the door.
Derek
The Gelfin stands behind him and Prince Brian.
Brian
You need a six to open the door.
Stevie rolls the dice.
Brian
Eight. The giant has dented the door enough to see inside. The Gelfin can enter.
Stevie
The Gelfin uses his extraordinary olfactory powers. I sense human life, he growls hungrily.
Derek
Prince Brian rushes to the door. He must get inside!
Brian
The room can be entered with a sacrifice.
Stevie
The Gelfin has sworn loyalty.
Derek
Prince Brian sacrifices the Gelfin.
Brian (removing figure from board)
The Gelfin dies.
Brian
You may now enter the room. There is one side door.
Brian
A beautiful woman cries for help.
Brian pulls out female figure.
Brian
It's Lady Catherine.
Brian places figure on board.
Derek (moving knighted figure)
Prince Brian rushes to the side door.
Stevie
The giant follows.
Stevie takes giant figure and moves it toward other figures.
Brian (dramatically)
Suddenly two green uglies and a dervish robot emerge from the cracks in the walls.
Brian hold up figure.
Brian
The robot yells, Squash them! Cut out their eyes!
Brian places figure on table and rolls dice.
Brian
Seven. The giant has a secret weapon, a fire staff. But will it be enough?
Derek
Prince Brian flings open the door.
Edward, Brian's dad (over intercom)
Dinner in five minutes, Brian.
Derek (groans and falls backward)
Ahh! The Green Ghoul, gaining strength (getting up again) as he consumes his devoted slave, yells. ‘Dinner, Brian’.
Stevie (gets to his feet)
The Serfs flee to the safety of their hovels. Want to play tomorrow?
Brian
Yeah, sure.
Derek
Hey, wait for me, Stevie.
Derek gets up.
Stevie (turning from door)
It's not Stevie. It's Steven.
Brian (still sitting)
Steven? Since when?
Derek
Since Lauren Campbell.
Stevie (gently shoves Derek)
Shut up!
Derek
Hey, don't worry. Everybody knows you like her. (reaches to open door)
Stevie (walking out)
Great.
Derek (leaving)
Tomorrow. Four o’clock. Hey, did you get a date with her, man?
Stevie (as door closes)
Knock it off.
Brian (lying on bed holding two figures)
He fights with fearless courage. His sword slashes at the uglies, driving them back over the cliffs, to their doom.
Edward (over intercom)
Dinner now. I'm not going to say it again.
Brian (glances at intercom)
Yes, you will. (looks at figures) As he saves Lady Catherine from the cave of darkness, she proclaims for all to hear that Prince Brian is the most handsome, brave and charming of men.
Brian puts figures down and exits room.
Shot of Brian filling plate with food. Maid removes tray. Brian pokes food with fork.
Edward
Dinner is at six o'clock.
Edward stares at Brian from head of table.
Brian
Sorry.
Edward (starting to eat)
What were you doing?
Brian
Just playing a game.
Edward
You done your homework?
Brian
Yeah.
Awkward silence between them. Brian eats one small bite.
Edward
How's everything at school?
Brian (puts fork down)
Fine. May I be excused?
Edward (waves)
Go ahead.
Brian (rising)
Thanks.
Edward
Brian? Your mother wants you in Chicago for Easter.
Brian (sitting down)
That's okay.
Edward starts eating dinner again.
Brian (sighs and whispers)
Thanks.
Brian gets up and leaves dining room. Edward leans back, disappointed.
Switch to Catherine entering apartment building after a run.
Catherine (to doorman)
Thanks, Roger.
Roger (tips hat)
You're welcome.
Catherine panting as she walks to elevator. Brian sitting in lobby, peeks out from behind newspaper. Catherine turns and smirks. Brian quickly hides again.
Catherine (walking into elevator, turns head)
Hi, Brian.
Brian (behind newspaper)
Hi, Miss. Chandler.
Catherine smirks as door closes and Brian lowers paper, embarrassed.
Scene fades to Catherine entering apartment, goes to bedroom, removes jacket, turns light on, picks up pad and pen and taps answering machine, leans on headboard and sighs.
Woman's voice
This is Dr. Johnson's office, just calling to remind you that you're overdue for a dental checkup. I'll be happy to schedule it at your convenience.
Catherine (writing note)
Sounds like a lot of fun to me.
Machine beeps.
Judy's voice
Hi, this is Judy. Debbie and I thought we'd go out to dinner and catch a movie. Give me a call if you want to come.
Catherine (shakes head)
Thanks, anyway.
Catherine puts pad down as machine turns off, crosses arms, obviously tired. Vincent taps at window. Catherine, no longer tired and happy to see him, rises and goes to open balcony doors.
Catherine (sighs as she walks out)
I was just thinking of you.
Switch to Vincent then back to Catherine
Vincent
Catherine, I come on an urgent mission.
Catherine (curious)
What is it?
Vincent
The children insist that you come Below tonight, to Father's chamber.
Catherine (now confused)
Really? What's the occasion?
Vincent
Something of a miracle.
Catherine (now intrigued)
Tell me.
Vincent
This year, there were several children in the music classes who were felt not to be ready to perform at the Winterfest. Some were simply too inexperienced. But others failed to show true commitment to the music. I think in order to prove to all of us that we were in grave error, these children have joined together to form their own concert society.
Catherine (grins)
That's wonderful.
Vincent
Their first recital is tonight. They say you must be there.
Catherine
Well then...I wouldn't miss it.
Vincent
You hold a very special place in their hearts.
Catherine
They're like a part of my family.
A long silent moment between them.
Vincent
Until tonight.
Vincent and Catherine smile at each other as Vincent turns and leaves balcony. Catherine folds arms and laughs softy.
Scene fades to Brian opening apartment door, hears dad arguing.
Edward's voice (on phone)
Listen, we've been over this again and again.
Brian can hear his father through closed door.
Edward's voice
You said you'd take him for Easter. I've already made arrangements to go away. (raises voice) No, I can't change them! I'm not changing my plans because you woke up this morning and changed your mind. What the hell do you think joint custody means?
Brian pauses outside door.
Edward's voice
Frankly, damn it, I need a break. (angrily) Now listen, I've made my plans. He'll be out there for Easter, and that's it. No!
Brian turns to leave and slams front door on his way out of apartment. He walks quickly down stairs and sees Catherine, dressed up, walking down stairs. Brian surreptitiously follows Catherine down to basement and watches her open sub-basement doors and climb down ladder. Brian follows her down ladder and enters tunnels through Catherine's threshold. He walks further in, looking around.
Brian (awestruck)
Wow!
Scene fades to Brian carrying backpack, climbing down ladder. His two friends follow. They pause in the light of the threshold.
Derek
Big deal. It's just another basement.
Stevie (annoyed)
You got us down here for this?
Brian
You ain't seen nothing yet, follow me.
Brian leads friends to tunnel entrance.
Brian
Feast your eyes.
The boys start walking in tunnels.
Derek (looking around)
I wonder where they go.
Brian
Well, there's only one way to find out.
The boys start walking further into tunnel.
Stevie
I-I don't know. I don't- I don't know about this (looks at Derek)
Brian
Let's see how far it goes.
Brian starts walking ahead.
Derek (silently)
Yeah.
Stevie
It's too dangerous. You guys are crazy!
Brian turns back
Derek
It looks like it could collapse.
Stevie
We'd be trapped down here. I'm getting out of here.
Brian
Guys, it's just starting to get interesting.
Derek
Hey, I've got plans for my life. Being buried alive is not one of them.
Brian (turns to go on)
Suit yourself.
Derek
You're going in there?
Brian (turns head)
Yeah.
Stevie
Well, you shouldn't go alone.
Brian
I'll tell you all about it.
Brian heads off down tunnel as Stevie and Derek watch, shaking their heads.
Fade to black.
ACT TWO
Scene fades into Brian still wandering tunnels. Finds old pipe attached to wall, follows with flashlight, ties piece of string around a vertical pipe.
Brian voiceover
Brilliant idea, Prince Brian, Now you can go anywhere.
Brian continues exploring tunnels. Scene changes to lighted tunnel, flutes, stringed instruments play classical music. Tunnel community sits in Father's chamber, listening as children play. Catherine and Vincent stand on upper level, watching.
Catherine (turning to Vincent)
They're really good.
Vincent
Mmm-hmmm. We offered our help but they absolutely refused. They were so determined to prove themselves to us.
Catherine
Look at their faces. They know they've done it.
Vincent
Yes. They succeeded in humbling their elders.
Catherine (laughs)
And besides the music, what could be sweeter?
Vincent (looks at Catherine)
You know children.
Catherine (looks to Vincent)
I used to be one.
Vincent
Yes, but... you remember.
Catherine (turning back)
More and more.
Catherine and Vincent continue to watch concert.
Scene fades to tunnel, sound of footsteps crunching on gravel. Brian with string continues to explore.
Brian voiceover
Fearlessly... the intrepid explorer continues his search.
Brian comes to another tunnel junction. Shines flashlight down both passageways, then uses light to look at watch.
Brian voiceover
Ten-thirty. I'll live to fight another day.
Brian turns to retrace his steps, follows string on ground with light until he reaches broken end. Begins to panic and starts wandering. Tries to find his way back, follows pipe and hears water dripping, crawls through narrow passage, continues wandering. Mouse on sentry duty spots Brian in tunnel. Brian hears footsteps behind him, hears dirt crunching overhead.
Brian (covers head as dirts falls)
Oh!
Starts running panic-stricken through tunnels, bumps into walls and slips over wall edge into one of Mouse's net traps.
Brian (struggling and yells)
Help! Somebody, help me! Help, please, somebody, help!
Mouse comes into view and Brian sees him.
Brian
Oh! Help me. Get me out of here. Please (starts panting)
Mouse (moving closer)
Who are you?
Brian (still struggling in net)
Please, let me out of here.
Mouse
What are you doing here?
Brian
Nothing. I got lost. I promise, that's it! Please, let me go!
Mouse
Prisoner now.
Brian (grunts)
The ropes... they're hurting my leg. Oh, my leg. My leg. Please, please, let me out of here. My leg, it hurts and the ropes... (grunts, panting, grunts) Please...
Mouse relents and frees Brian from the net.
Brian (panting)
Oh...Oh, thank you (struggles out of net) I'll do anything you want, all right?
Mouse grabs Brian's arm to help him stand up.
Brian
But just let me go, all right? I didn't mean to be here.
Mouse
Can't. Can't do that.
Brian bites Mouse's arm, growling. Mouse screams, grunts.
Mouse (grabs arm)
Ow....
Brian lets go and starts running away after kicking Mouse in shin.
Mouse (grabs leg)
Ow...Stop. Can't go there. Danger.
Brian runs through tunnel and onto the Whispering Gallery bridge. Numerous voices echoing around him, voices grow louder. Brian turns and runs back into tunnel. Stops at wall and slides to ground, panting, trying to catch his breath. He heads back and hears classical music playing in distance. Climbs down into lower passage and sees light in distance. He leans over rock shelf into Father's chamber, spots Catherine in crowd next to Geoffrey, hears voices.
Woman's voice
I told you we're gonna miss it.
Brian ducks back and starts running down tunnel and straight into Vincent, gasps as he comes to a halt, both look at each other.
Fade to black
ACT THREE
Scene fades Brian and Vincent in tunnel.
Vincent
Don't be afraid. Who are you?
Brian
Brian.
Father, Pascal, William come into view.
Father
How did you get in here?
Pascal
How...
Brian
Tunnel, in a tunnel.
William
What do you want?
Father
Are you alone?
Brian
Yes. Nothing.
Catherine comes into view behind Father and the others.
Catherine
Brian?
Brian (looking relieved)
Oh, Miss Chandler.
Father (turning to Catherine)
Catherine, do you know this boy?
Catherine (walks over to Brian)
Yes. He lives in my building.
Brian
I just followed her. That's it.
Catherine
You followed me?
Brian (looks up at Catherine)
Sort of.
Father
What do you mean, sort of?
Brian (tries to explain)
I followed her into the tunnels. I came back later to see where she went, but I got lost. I'm sorry.
Catherine (looks to others)
I don't know how I could have been so careless.
Father
This boy must be secluded. Vincent, Catherine.
Vincent (takes Brian's arm)
Come with me.
Brian
Where are you taking me?
Vincent (leading Brian away)
No one will harm you.
Father (sighs)
Summon the others.
Father walks back to his chamber. William and Pascal look at each other and follow.
Scene fades to Brian sitting on ground in locked storage room. He hears door unlock. Catherine enters.
Brian (scared)
I didn't mean to do anything bad.
Catherine
I'm sure you didn't.
Brian
What's gonna happen to me? What are they gonna do?
Catherine
I don't know, Brian.
Brian
Who are they?
Catherine
Friends.
Brian
Then make them let me go.
Catherine (sighs)
I wish it were that simple. (moves closer) I'm as much to blame as you.
Brian
I just wanted to see what was in the tunnels. (sighs) I wanna go home. Please.
Catherine (sits next to Brian)
Try not to worry, Brian. I'm sure you'll be home soon.
Scene fades to Council meeting in Father's chamber.
Mary
How could someone get so far and not be seen?
William
Past our sentries.
Mouse
Lucky Mouse caught him.
Father
Somehow the lookout post in the upper tunnel had been left unguarded. (looks at man standing by table)
Resident (raised voice)
It wasn't me. I was on duty in the morning.
William
Then who was supposed to be there?
Vincent
We face a much more urgent problem... than placing blame.
Father
Yes. What can we do with this boy?
They look at one another in silence.
Pascal
We can blindfold him and take him out before he sees any more.
William
He’s already seen too much.
Catherine enters Father's chamber.
William
We'd have to seal up and re-route all the entrances.
Father
That's almost an impossible undertaking.
Mary
If he told the secret, who would believe him?
Pascal
We could- temporarily... seal up the entrance under Catherine's building.
Vincent
The boy was lost. Even if he tried, could he find his way back?
William
Before we send him back up, we should scare the daylights out of him so he knows it's serious.
Catherine
He knows it's serious.
Vincent
Perhaps, rather than concealing the truth from this boy, we should tell him who we are, and how we live.
Pascal
I don't know about that.
Mouse
Maybe... let him stay.
Pascal
He has a home, Above.
Vincent
If, in the end, we have no choice but to send him home and pray that he keeps our secret, he must be made to know its importance.
Father
A secret that any boy of his age would want to tell. (sighs) How can we expect this child to be trusted with our secret?
Council look to one another.
Catherine
I think this boy has a good heart... and a conscience. If he understands that... peoples' lives depend on his keeping this secret, I believe he can be trusted. (Pause) I'd like a chance to try.
Council looks to one another and slowly agree.
Scene fades to Brian listening to tunnel resident, Catherine standing behind him.
Old man
Yes, I committed a great crime in the world Above.
Brian
Then, you're in hiding?
Old man
No... No one's looking for me. My crime was that I grew old. You see, the world Above, people don't want to look at me... an old man. This unpleasant reminder of their future. I was to be... cast away, hidden from the eyes of the young who want to believe they’ll live forever. To the world Above, I had lived too long. But here, Below, I’ve not lived long enough. So why am I here? To make memories, so that the last moments of my life may be as full of warmth and love as were the very first moments of my life.
Scene fades to chamber full of children.
Mary
Home. Children. I help the children grow. I nurse them when they're sick. I teach them. I love all of them as if each were my own. I lost my own. To lose a child is... to lose everything and it was here that I found a family again. The children are safe... here. This is our safe place. I tell them it will be here for them always.
Scene fades to Brian listening to Pascal.
Pascal
Trust. Continuity. A tradition of work and honor passed down from my father to me. A system of communication, a way in which we can always be connected. I continue what he began so many years ago. So that those that come after will remember him long after I'm gone. I was born here. This is my birthright... and my legacy.
Scene fades to William.
William
My life Above was nothing but disappointments and failures. Nothing good ever happened until I found this home beneath the city. Down here, I do what I do best. I cook, feed people, and they appreciate me. I'm needed.
Scene fades to resident.
Resident
It's a new beginning, a chance.
Scene fades to Brooke.
Brooke
Hope.
Scene fades to Brian listening to Mouse.
Mouse
I help everyone, everyone helps me. I go, they miss me. I come back, they're glad. Never alone. Before, I was no one. Now, I’m me. I'm Mouse.
Scene fades to Geoffrey.
Geoffrey
When my mother died, I went to the orphanage. And people came to adopt us. We'd all line up and I'd smile when they came by, hoping they'd choose me, but they never did. You know, everyone wants me here. I don't cry anymore. I got chosen.
Scene fades to Father's chamber, Brian and Father sitting at Father's desk. Catherine's hand on Brian's shoulder.
Father (holding glasses)
When I left... the world Above, I was... disillusioned, heartbroken. I'd lost my faith. Here it was I learned to listen to my heart, to face my old enemies and heal my wounds. Here I learned to... believe again. Hopes and dreams... created this fragile world. Pride and vigilance maintain it and it survives only because it is separate... and apart. It is a refuge where the disillusioned regain their vision. The lost become found. Where each one of us... can explore the best of our being. The best of what it means to be... human and to be... alive.
Scene fades to Vincent and Brian standing in tunnel.
Vincent
My very existence lies here within these tunnels. It is my salvation. I couldn't exist elsewhere. Without this place, there is nothing for me. You must never, as long as you live, reveal what you have seen here to anyone. To do so would mean the end of life for all of us. The... end of our world. You bear the weight of a great responsibility, but... it is also a great privilege. You will always have a safe place with us here, should you need it. But now... you must go back to the world Above, carrying our secret with you, forever in silence.
Vincent puts hand on Brian's back and they start walking. Catherine joins them and Catherine and Brian continue together as Vincent watches from tunnel. Catherine leads Brian to threshold.
Catherine
You can go on alone from here. Our secret is now in your hands. Please keep it safe for us.
Brian
I will.
Brian heads towards ladder as Catherine watches.
Fade to black
ACT FOUR
Scene fades to Brian returning to his apartment late at night. He tries sneaking in and knocks over a vase.
Edward (yells)
Brian!
Edward walks into hallway.
Brian
Yeah.
Edward
Do you know what time it is?
Brian
No.
Edward
It's two o'clock in the morning, young man, and I want an explanation right now.
Brian (hesitating)
Uh, I just went to a movie with Derek. You know, we stayed late.
Edward
Well... I called Derek. He's been home all night. Try again.
Brian refuses to answer.
Edward (angrily, yells)
Damn it! I have had it with you. Now, where have you been? I've been waiting up for you and I have an important meeting in six hours. Now, you better start talking or I'm shipping you to your mother tonight.
Brian and Edward look at each other in silence
Brian (cry in voice)
I don't have to stay with either one of you.
Edward
Oh, you don't, huh?
Brian
I have somewhere to go.
Edward
Oh, yeah! Where?
Brian
A place.
Edward
A place... a place...What place? I'd really like to know.
Brian still refuses to answer.
Edward (moves closer)
Damn it, Brian. You better get out of your fantasy world. This is where you live. Right here, right here with me. And as long as you do, you follow my rules. Do you understand that?
Brian (sniffling)
Yes, sir.
Edward (calmer)
Okay, get to your room and get to bed. I do not have any more time for this.
Edward turns and walks away. With a sad and determined look, Brian leaves apartment.
Scene fades to daylight as Catherine struggles to get ready for work. Takes elevator to lobby to find police and firefighters everywhere. Walks over to another resident.
Catherine
Paul, what's going on?
Paul
You got me. As far as I can tell, some kid from the building is missing. I think they're down in the basement, looking for him.
Fireman
Yes, sir. On each floor.
Second man voiceover
We'll need four more men over there, Bob.
Paul walks away and Catherine looks around, concerned. Heads down to basement.
Fire Captain voiceover
Tell Stan to move everything back a block. Let's get some lights down there.
Catherine sees Derek and Stevie near open sub-basement door.
Captain voiceover
Go up and get me the map for the subway corridor, and tell them not to do any drilling until we find out what's we're doing.
Captain gently pushes Catherine aside.
Captain walks over to Edward looking very concerned.
Captain
Nothing yet. There's a passage below the subway system. We're sending a team down there now.
Man voiceover
Thank you very much.
Edward acknowledges Catherine with look and continued to watch as firemen continue search. Catherine turns and hurries out.
Scene fades to Catherine frantically tapping on pipe. Hidden door opens and Vincent emerges.
Catherine (panting)
Vincent, thank God.
Vincent (concerned)
What is it, Catherine?
Catherine
Is Brian with you?
Vincent
No.
Catherine (anxious)
He's missing. They've sent a search team to look below the subways. They're going to search in the tunnels.
Vincent nods and rushes off.
Catherine
Hurry... please.
Scene fades to Whispering Gallery bridge. Brian crying, sitting cross-legged. sniffles as Mouse comes into view.
Mouse
Heard crying. Why?
Brian (sniffles)
I don't know. Everything, I guess.
Mouse (sits next to Brian)
You came back.
Brian
In your world, everything is so different. People care. They listen. They don't just give orders and make rules.
Mouse
We have rules here, too. Break the rules, get in trouble. I know.
Brian (sighs)
Me too. (laughs softly)
Mouse (looking up at ceiling)
Did you tell secret?
Brian (sadly)
I wanted to scream it so loud that my dad would never yell at me again, (sighs) but I didn't. I had to leave.
Mouse looks at Brian.
Brian
It scared me that I wanted to tell, even just for a second.
Mouse
Hard to keep, secrets. (sighs) First time's the hardest. Gets easier... gets better.
Brian (sniffles)
Maybe.
Scene fades to Brian sitting in Vincent's chamber
Brian
They don't know me. My father doesn't care about me. Neither does my mother.
Vincent (leaning against wall)
I don't believe that's true.
Brian
Everything ...is different now. He hardly talks to me except when he's yelling.
Vincent
His life must be in great torment.
Brian
And so is mine.
Vincent moves to sit on bed.
Vincent
Do you remember a time when all was right with your family? When you could feel their love for each other and for you?
Brian
Yes.
Vincent
Try to imagine the sadness and the terror your father is feeling having lost that.
Brian
There's nothing I can do about that.
Vincent
There is. Understand him. Forgive him. Love him. There's great strength in that... but to do those things you have to go back... and face him. You have to be braver than you've ever been before.
Brian (sighs)
I know. Part of me just wishes I could stay here.
Vincent (shakes head)
This is not a place to hide. This is a place to gain strength. You carry that now within you. Hold it... close, deep inside yourself.
Brian (sighs)
I will. I'll miss everybody, especially you.
Vincent rises and takes knight from chessboard. Gives piece to Brian.
Vincent
You have friends Below... always.
Brian
Thank you.
Vincent
Your heart led you here. Let it show you the way when you go home.
Brian
I'll try.
Vincent puts hand on Brian's shoulder and leads him out.
Scene fades to basement. Catherine, police, firefighters in area. Brian's father pacing.
Fireman
All right.
Policeman
Got a whole list of names here.
Man voiceover
Hey, kids. Kids. Kids here.
Multiple voices
All right. Take it easy. All right. Open it up. Clear the way. Clear the way.
Police and fire part as they bring Brian up from sub-basement.
Captain
Paramedics!
Firemen and workers bring Brian forward.
Edward
Brian!
Voices
Come on fellas, stand back, everybody back.
Edward comes forward and embraces Brian. Both look happy and relieved to see each other. Brian glances at Catherine. They smile and nod at one another.
Scene fades to Brian's room. Brian, Derek and Stevie playing game.
Derek
Prince Brian shields Lady Catherine and faces the dervish robot, sword drawn.
Stevie
Does the sword have power?
Brian rolls dice.
Brian
Three. The sword is made out of paper. Prince Brian has no defense.
Stevie
The giant aims his fire staff at the dervish robot.
Brian rolls dice.
Brian
Four. The fire staff has no fuel. They're doomed.
Stevie sighs
Derek
Can't a bargain be struck?
Brian (pulls out chess piece)
Vincent, the protector, rescues lady Catherine and keeps her safe from harm.
Brian places figure on board next to Catherine figure.
Derek
Vincent? Who's Vincent?
Stevie
Is he a new character?
Brian
No, he's been here the whole time. I-I guess I just forgot to tell you guys.
Stevie
Well, this game's over.
Derek
I was getting kind of tired of it anyway.
Brian packs pieces up.
Derek
You ever gonna tell us what happened.
Brian
Huh?
Derek
You know, in the tunnels.
Stevie
What was it like? What was down there?
Brian (shrugs)
Just bricks, stones. Nothing much.
Brian places both pieces on table beside him, facing one another, and continues to gaze at them as the other boys talk.
Derek
I've got this great idea. We build this multi-level maze...
Stevie voice
And it all takes place in the city skyscrapers at night.
Derek voice
Skyscrapers at night.
Derek voice
I like that. I like that a lot.
Stevie voice
Yeah, me too.
Scene fades to Vincent and Catherine standing in tunnel, facing each other like the figures.
Catherine
He'll keep the secret.
Vincent
There may be times his strength is tested.
Catherine
Some secrets give us strength.
Vincent
Yes... and comfort.
Catherine
I know what Brian was looking for when he followed me down. It was the same thing I looked for, for so many years.
Vincent
What, Catherine?
Catherine
A family.
Vincent
You find family wherever people love each other.
Vincent and Catherine clasp hands and walk down tunnel.
End Credits