• INT. HALLWAY.

    Xavier and Phoenix are walking through the hallway, heading
    to where Damon and Mitchel are.

    XAVIER
    Thanks alot, man. You saved us.

    PHOENIX
    It was nothing. Heh, AND I wasn’t
    fully rested. Damn, I’m good.

    XAVIER
    How long do you think the door will
    last?

    PHOENIX
    Hopefully forever. As long as their
    stuck there, we should be fine.

    XAVIER
    I knew you cared about us.

    PHOENIX
    Hey man, don’t go soft on me. You
    know I don’t like that crap...

    XAVIER
    But you do.

    PHOENIX
    Xavier, if you don’t shut up I
    swear I’ll snap your neck with
    those chains myself.

    Michael is walking at the other end of the hall, walking
    towards them. He greets them and Phoenix and Xavier greet
    him back. Xavier then looks back at Michael, eyeing his gun.

    PHOENIX
    What is it?

    XAVIER
    Nothing...just wondering how I
    would stop you from snapping my
    neck is all.

    INT. CLASSROOM.

    Jaxon is looking at something that we can’t see. Damon
    knocks on the door and comes in. Jaxon quickly puts it away
    and turns back.

    JAXON
    Hey there.

    DAMON
    Hey. What’re you up to?

    JAXON
    Nothing much. I’m just going to get
    some rest before we see what
    tomorrow brings. What’re you doing
    up?

    DAMON
    Well...I was just wondering the
    school. It’s been awhile since we
    were in high school you know.

    JAXON
    Just a couple years.

    They both laugh. Damon sits down next to Jaxon.

    DAMON
    I just really want to say
    thanks...for saving our asses back
    there.

    JAXON
    It’s my job. My search isn’t over.
    There’s still more survivors out
    there.

    DAMON
    If you need help with anything, by
    all means don’t hesitate to ask me.

    JAXON
    I’ll definatley pick you up on that
    offer. With more people coming in
    and my crew not getting any larger
    it could be of use.

    DAMON
    I don’t think we introduced
    ourselves yet...I’m Damon.

    JAXON
    Jaxon here. I’m sure you have heard
    my name around.

    DAMON
    I have. Olivia told me what a great
    guy you are. You brought all these
    people here. It’s amazing.

    JAXON
    I appreciate what you’re saying.
    But being a hero is a lot more
    stressful then I thought it would
    be.

    DAMON
    What do you mean?

    JAXON
    Don’t get me wrong, I’m very proud
    and honored to bring everyone to
    saftey. It’s just I have a lot of
    responsibility. It can be...tiring.
    I’m 47 years old. Almost 50.

    DAMON
    Since you saved my family, whatever
    I can do, name it. I owe you
    everything. Even if you need to sit
    tight and rest, just ask me to go
    out. I’ll do it.

    JAXON
    Hmm...you’re no regular man I see.
    Are all four of those kids yours?

    DAMON
    I have three kids and a niece. My
    brother in law is also with us.

    JAXON
    Where’s your wife? I bet she would
    want know how you guys are doing.

    (Beat)

    DAMON
    My wife died 3 months ago.

    Pause.

    JAXON
    I’m real sorry to hear that. I
    didn’t know.

    DAMON
    It’s alright. It hurt us all, but
    as you can see we’re still trying
    to get by.

    JAXON
    How did she pass? If you don’t mind
    me asking.

    DAMON
    She was sick. With lupus. We
    thought it was all over,
    but...guess not.

    JAXON
    I’ve lost my wife to one of the
    infected out there. One of those
    things grabbed her bit her. I
    couldn’t save her.

    DAMON
    Wow...

    JAXON
    Yeah, well. It’s best not to worry
    about it. We’re going to need our
    rest. I’ll see you in the morning,
    Damon.

    DAMON
    Thanks Jaxon. Again, anything you
    need just let me know.

    JAXON
    Much appreciated.

    DAMON
    Night, Jaxon.

    Damon leaves the room, closing the door behind him.


    EXT. FOOTBALL FIELD.

    We see Xavier walking outside to the football field. He goes
    to the end of the field, away from the school and takes out
    a gun he stole from the officers. He sees a zombie from a
    far distance. He aims at it and tries shooting it, but
    misses.

    XAVIER
    s**t...

    He looks back to see if it had woken up anyone. He looks at
    the zombie again, aims and shoots, but misses. He points the
    gun up again, but looking very focused. As he’s about to
    pull the trigger, a gunshot already hits the zombie in the
    head, and it falls.

    Xavier puts down the gun and looks back to see Trevor by the
    fance.

    TREVOR
    That’s how you shoot one of those
    things.

    XAVIER
    Who are you?

    TREVOR
    The question is, what’re you doing
    out here? It’s dark and it’s
    dangerous you should be inside.

    XAVIER
    Why should I listen to you...?

    TREVOR
    Because I’m in charge of looking
    after the school. I keep the school
    safe, my friend.

    XAVIER
    I’m sorry. I just wanted to do a
    little practice out here.

    TREVOR
    It’s the wrong place to do it.
    Noise attracts those things more.
    If you’re gonna shoot one you have
    to save it for an emergency
    only...hey, where did you get a gun
    in the first place?

    XAVIER
    Wouldn’t you like to know.

    TREVOR
    Did Michael offer to lend you his
    gun or something?

    Short pause. Trevor laughs.

    TREVOR (CNT’D)
    Don’t worry kid, your secret is
    safe with me. You here with
    friends? Family?

    XAVIER
    I’m here with my family...please
    tell me you know what’s going on.

    TREVOR
    Unfortunatley, I don’t. The last
    broadcast to air was to seek
    shelter and our homes weren’t
    strong enough to withstand
    these...infected people.

    XAVIER
    Do you know anything about them?

    TREVOR
    The only thing we really know is
    that the infection is highly
    contagious. We don’t know how it’s
    spread though. My guess is that if
    they take one clean chunk out of
    you then you’re finished.

    XAVIER
    That would make sense.

    TREVOR
    It does. I mean it’s not
    airbourne...there has to be one
    logical explaination. If it gets
    into your blood stream or anywhere
    in your veins then you get infected
    as well.

    XAVIER
    Wow. That’s really scary.

    TREVOR
    Again, I’m no doctor or anything.
    Hell, Olivia doesn’t even know
    what’s causing the infection to
    spread. If a doctor doesn’t know,
    how will we? You get me?

    XAVIER
    Yeah I get you. I just hope it
    stops soon so we can get back to
    our normal lives.

    TREVOR
    I’m with you on that. Say, it’s
    getting late. Why don’t we go
    inside? I don’t want any of the
    infected attacking you.

    XAVIER
    Alright...but can I try one more
    time?

    (Beat)

    TREVOR
    If you want a real gun, take mine.

    He hands Xavier the sniper rifle Trevor always carries.

    XAVIER
    Wow! Impressive. I haven’t seen
    anything like this gun since I
    played my games.

    TREVOR
    Well, try it out...just remember to
    be patient.

    He helps Xavier hold the sniper rifle the right way. Xavier
    spots a zombie. Xavier is about to pull the trigger but
    Trevor stops him.

    TREVOR (CNT’D)
    Again...patience. You’re the lion
    and that’s a rabbit or
    something...be patient and eye your
    prey.

    Xavier keeps an eye on the zombie, pulls the trigger and the
    bullet flies in between the zombie’s eyes.

    XAVIER
    Bullseye

    TREVOR
    That was nice. Alright, come on. We
    can walk back together.

    Xavier, amazed at what he did, gives Trevor the gun and
    looks back to where he shot the zombie.

    INT. CAFETERIA. MORNING.

    Damon, Phoenix, Xavier, Kierra, Mitchel and Sarah are all
    sitting on the table the next morning. They all have a small
    breakfast but enough to get them by. Everyone is sitting
    with their families and friends.

    MITCHEL
    Where the hell is our governer? I
    would’ve expected to hear something
    by NOW.

    DAMON
    It’s early, Mitchel. Maybe Jaxon
    will come and have something good
    to say to all of us.

    MITCHEL
    Jaxon always has something good to
    say. We need a rescue team or
    something.

    KIERRA
    This could be happening all over
    the US. It’s going to take some
    time.

    DAMON
    Speaking of which, how did everyone
    sleep last night?

    PHOENIX
    Eh...

    SARAH
    I miss my bed...

    XAVIER
    I don’t even miss my bed. I miss
    waking up from my bed to play my
    games.

    KIERRA
    I slept ok.

    DAMON
    Good. So far we all have no reason
    to complain.

    KIERRA
    You never complain.

    PHOENIX
    Ha...that’s funny.

    Xavier sees Emily and Ryan standing near the doorway, having
    a slight arguement. Kierra, Phoenix and Sarah see what he’s
    looking at.

    KIERRA
    He’s such an a**.

    MITCHEL
    Who?

    XAVIER
    My friend’s boyfriend. He’s like
    the fly that’s so annoying you just
    want to kill already.

    KIERRA
    It’s true. She deserves alot
    better.

    PHOENIX
    I swear to God if Ryan does
    anything to get us all killed---

    He stops dead in his tracks. Damon and Mitchel look at him.

    DAMON
    What did you just say?

    Phoenix gulps down his drink and leaves the table, walking
    off.

    MITCHEL
    What the hell was that about?

    XAVIER
    Uhm, nothing. Him and Ryan just got
    into a misunderstanding yesterday.

    DAMON
    And...?

    KIERRA
    He wins all of his battles anyway,
    dad. What are you so worried for?

    DAMON
    That’s not my point. He just needs
    to watch what he does. If Jaxon
    sees that he’s a threat to ANYONE
    here, he will kick us out for sure.

    XAVIER
    Ryan is no different than what you
    just said.

    DAMON
    Then, let Jaxon throw him out. We
    don’t need problems with any other
    people. They won’t matter. You guys
    know if ANYTHING were to happen, we
    stick together. We don’t wait for
    anyone else but our own, got it?

    MITCHEL
    Keep that through all of your thick
    heads.

    Xavier nods, and looks back at Emily.

    SARAH
    (getting up)
    I’m getting more juice.

    She leaves the table. A boy toddler, LIAM, age 4 comes up to
    Kierra and taps her.

    KIERRA
    Oh, hi there...!

    Damon, Mitchel and Xavier look at the toddler.

    DAMON
    Hey buddy! What’re you doing here?

    LIAM
    (to Kierra)
    I just wanted to say...you’re
    really really pretty.

    KIERRA
    Aww thankyou!

    Liam shyly turns around and walks over to his mother.

    KIERRA (CNT’D)
    I’ll be right back.

    Kierra walks over to the little boy and his mother, who
    looks to be around in her mid thirties. The mother’s name is
    MEGAN.

    KIERRA
    Hi. I’m Kierra. Your son came up to
    me and--

    MEGAN
    Confessed his love to you? He told
    how pretty he thought you are.

    KIERRA
    (to Liam)
    Awww how thoughtful! He’s so cute.

    MEGAN
    Thanks. Why don’t you join us? He’s
    been looking for a friend.

    KIERRA
    I would love to.

    She sits down next to them.

    Cuts off to Xavier, Mitchel and Damon.

    XAVIER
    She found another family. ’Bout
    time.

    DAMON
    Don’t be mean.

    Mitchel sees Sarah walking out of the cafeteria. Mitchel
    gets up and approaches her.


    INT. LOBBY.

    Mitchel approaches Sarah.

    MITCHEL
    What’s really going on? Think twice
    before you answer me.

    SARAH
    Why are you so worried when there’s
    nothing to be worried about?

    MITCHEL
    Don’t answer my question with
    another question.

    SARAH
    Well what would you want me to say?
    I don’t have an answer.

    (Beat)

    MITCHEL
    I’ve been your father for eighteen
    years. I know something is up.

    SARAH
    Well why don’t you go and ask him
    yourself?

    MITCHEL
    You know how Phoenix is, he won’t
    tell me anything, you know that.

    SARAH
    So what more do you want me to say?

    (Beat)

    MITCHEL
    I just want you to be safe. I worry
    about you because I don’t want you
    in any dangerous situations.

    SARAH
    I am. I have you, Damon, Kierra
    everyone. We’re protected by the
    police...I am safe. We have too
    much to worry about.

    MITCHEL
    Alright. Fair enough.

    They hug each other tightly.


    INT. CAFETERIA.

    Olivia comes into the cafeteria.

    OLIVIA
    Attention everyone!

    Chatter dies down as everyone looks at Olivia.

    DAMON
    About time...

    OLIVIA
    Just to inform you we have the
    showers working.

    Everyone gets excited and gets up.

    OLIVIA (CNT’D)
    The water is limited, so no more
    then a 8 minute shower. I’ll line
    up everyone so we all have our
    turns, ok?

    Everyone takes out their extra clothes, and follow Olivia.

    XAVIER
    (to Damon)
    Was that what you were looking for?

    DAMON
    Not quite, Xavier.

    Jaxon and Trevor come into the cafeteria.

    JAXON
    Hey Damon! You have a minute?

    Damon gets up and walks over to Jaxon.


    INT. OFFICE.

    Jaxon, Trevor, Damon and Michael are in the office.

    DAMON
    What’s going on?

    JAXON
    Well, we got some good news and
    some bad news. First off, me
    introduce you to my right hand man,
    Trevor.
    TREVOR
    Pleasure to meet you.

    DAMON
    Nice meeting you too.

    JAXON
    Well, the good news. As you heard
    before, Michael and Trevor have got
    the water working...

    DAMON
    ...But?

    MICAHEL
    But we have no soap...no shampoo.
    Nothing. Not even detergent.

    DAMON
    Detergent? Are we going to be here
    for that long?

    JAXON
    It’s just in case. We haven’t heard
    anything yet. And if we’re all
    going to be out there...we’ll see
    for ourselves. To see if things
    have gotten completely better or
    bad.

    TREVOR
    Jaxon said that you were willing to
    help? If so then that’ll be
    awesome.

    DAMON
    Yeah. Is that what I’m called here
    for? To help gather supplies?

    MICHAEL
    Yep. Not just bathing needs. We
    also need fluids. We’re running
    low.

    (Beat)

    DAMON
    No problem. Count me in. Will it be
    us 4?

    JAXON
    It’ll be me, you, officers Nick and
    Carlos. We’ve had a few volunteers
    as well.

    DAMON
    Who volunteered?

    JAXON
    Someone in the school used to be a
    cashier there. So she knows where
    everything is. And her boyfriend
    wouldn’t let her go alone, so,
    he’ll come along as well.

    DAMON
    Maybe I can ask my brother in law
    to come?

    MICHAEL
    It’s alright, man. We don’t need
    everyone else in danger.

    TREVOR
    I’ll get back on the rooftop and keep watch.
    I’ll see you guys in a little bit?

    JAXON
    Yeah. Tell Officer Nick and Carlos
    to be down here in three. Me and
    Michael will prepare. Emily and her
    boyfriend will be waiting for us in
    the lobby.

    DAMON
    Alright. Just lead the way.

    MICHAEL
    Does Olivia know that we’re leaving
    and Emily is coming?

    JAXON
    She’s aware. She wanted t come as
    well, but she’s the the doctor. Just in
    case someone gets sick she needs to
    be here. Alright...let’s head out.

    END OF PART 2/3