Post by arlover on Aug 14, 2013 5:32:12 GMT -5
God Amongst Men
Season 2 Episode 7: All in the Music
It is late at night as a black mini van speeds down the bendy roads in a dark forest. Inside the car are two men and a women. Their ages all range but they are all at least 30 and above. The driver who is in his 50s is drinking out of a bottle of scotch. The other man and a women appear to be sharing a joint. Just then the man tries to pass the joint to the driver.
??: Jimmy you want some?
Jimmy: No I'm alright Al. Fine with the drink. I thought you was off drugs.
Al: Only the heavy stuff. Ain't nothing wrong with a little spliff. Isn't that right Stacy?
Stacy: Besides we killed it tonight at that gig.
Al: Yeah. This could be the start of our big comeback. Fingerling is back bitches.
Jimmy: Fuck yeah man.
As Jimmy turns to speak to Al he pays no attention to the road and a loud bang can be heard. Quickly Jimmy puts his foot on the breaks stopping the car.
Stacy: What the fuck was that?
Jimmy: I don't know. Maybe we hit a deer.
Al: Well look we had better check. Just to make sure you haven't wrecked the van.
All three climb out the van and slowly walk round to the front where they inspect the damages. One of the headlights is smashed and there is blood near the bottom of the car. Stacy then goes round to the side of the van before she walks round the back. After a few seconds she lets out a loud scream. Jimmy and Al run round the van and see what has caused her to scream as it is not a deer they have run over but instead what they have run over is a man. Al quickly runs over to the man who is bleeding heavily from his mouth. After a few seconds the man dies.
Al: FUCK HE'S DEAD.
Stacy: What are we going to do?
Al: We have to call the police.
Jimmy: We can't do that.
Stacy: Why?
Jimmy: Because I've been drinking. You two have been doing drugs and not to mention me and Al will be on our third strike. I am not going to jail. Not again.
Al: I don't want to either but come on he is dead. We did this.
Jimmy: It was a fucking accident.
Stacy: So what do we do.
Jimmy: Roll him into the ditch and drive off. I'll clean the car later.
With that Jimmy grabs the man by the arms as Al and Stacy look on. After a few seconds they each take a leg before they roll the man into a ditch. The three then hop into the van and speed off.
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At roughly the same time several police cars can be seen speeding towards the Martins (read last episode) residence. In one of the cars is Brett Carter and as he parks up outside the house he sees Oliver Cain waiting for him. As Brett gets out of his car he sees several bodybags being wheeled out from the house.
Brett: What the hell happened here?
Oliver: We don't know. But The Martins family and all of their security was wiped out.
Brett: Sounds like an execution.
Oliver: More like an extinction.
Brett: So there were no survivors?
Oliver: Not exactly. Damien Crews the long time bodyguard of Troy has somehow survived despite being shot several times in the chest. But according to the paramedics whether he survives surgery is another thing.
Brett: Well there goes the witnesses out of the equation.
Oliver: Kind of sounds familiar.
Brett: you think the Gentleman played a part on this.
Oliver: Would not shock me.
Brett: But why. From all accounts there was never anything going on between the Martins and The Gentleman.
Oliver: I know but it just seems weird. Like there was some real viciousness in some of these kills. According to one of the analysts they killed the wife last. So she saw her whole family die. Now that sounds like an act of the Gentleman to me.
Brett nods his head.
Brett: Alright I will see if I can dig anything up. Go follow Damien to the hospital and find out whether there is a chance he will make it.
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Back at the station Martin Johnson can be seen in his office when Michael Fallon knocks on the door. Fallon then steps inside the office as Johnson places some papers back in a file.
Fallon; You wanted to see me Sir.
Martin: Yes I've had a case passed along to me. I'd like you to work on it.
Fallon: Sure what is it?
Martin: A man Ralph Masters. No Priors. No convictions. Just a regular family man. Attended a concert for a rock band which made it big in the late 80s early 90s called Fingerling. Driving home on the phone to his wife the car breaks down. Goes out to look for help and is mowed down in a hit and run.
Fallon: I'm sorry who?
Martin: Fingerling. They were Jimmy Quig, Stacy Stevens and Alan Jones.
Fallon: Alright. Is there any CCTV?
Martin: Unfortunately no. But we do have tire prints and a rough timeline for you to work on.
Fallon: Alright I will see what I can do
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In a trailer park the same van from earlier can be seen parked up and looking all cleaned up. Inside his trailer home Alan Jones can be seen washing his face before taking a long hard look at himself in the mirror. Just then the door to his trailer opens and in walks Jimmy Quig. Quig is carrying a small bottle of Jack Daniels in his hand.
Jimmy: You alright?
Al: How can I be alright Jimmy. We killed someone today and simply run away.
Jimmy: Don't exaggerate. It was an accident.
Al: We ran him over. We left him for dead. For fuck sake Jimmy he might have had a family.
Jimmy: What do you want to do confess? We will go to jail? Is that what you want?
Al: No but I don't think I can live with this.
Jimmy places the bottle on the small table as Alan sits down on a chair. Alan then takes a swig from the bottle as Jimmy stands.
Jimmy: We got to stick together on this man. I mean you even said it yourself we can make a comeback.
Al: Face it we was a one hit wonder. We got lucky. And honestly we dont deserve anything after what we have done.
Jimmy begins to look angry as Al then takes another drink from the bottle. Before Al can put the bottle down Jimmy puts his arms around his throat and begins to strangle him. Al tries to push him off but Jimmy is too strong and pretty soon Al's eyes roll into the back of his head. Jimmy then backs up before he grabs a tea towel from the sink. After wiping the prints off of the bottle Jimmy then grabs a towel and ties it round the neck of Al before setting the room up to make it look like he has hanged himself
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It is early in the morning and a stunned and groggy Bryan Lewis wakes up starting at the ceiling. Bryan then slowly sits up in bed showing the signs from the beating he took at the hands of the Martins family. Bryan is in a cold sweat clearly unaware as to what has happened. As he takes a couple of deep breaths Caroline Johnson walks into the room.
Caroline: Bryan are you ok?
Bryan: What happened?
Caroline: I don't know. You were left outside the door and was in a bad way. I just brought you in and put you to bed. Kept checking on you.
Bryan: I was left outside the door.
Caroline: Yeah. What happened to you.
Bryan: I don't know. It just does not feel real.
Caroline: Well what do you remember?
Bryan: I was trapped. And I was about to be killed. Then I don't know. Gabriel started killing people.
Caroline: Gabriel saved you?
Bryan: He used me as a scapegoat to kill them people.
Caroline: But he did save you.
Bryan: Question is for what. And I swear he was not alone.
Caroline: He had someone with him?
Bryan: Another man. He was just as vicious as Gabriel.
Caroline: So Gabriel still has friends?
Bryan: That is definitely concerning.
Bryan then slowly tries to move out of the bed.
Caroline: What are you doing?
Bryan: I'm going to go speak with Gabriel. I need to find out what happened. But before I do that I need to catch up with an old friend.
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Inside his office Gabriel Collins can be seen drinking a cup of tea when there is a knock at the door. After a few seconds the door opens and in walks Brett Carter. Gabriel seems a little surprised as Carter walks over to his desk and sits down on a chair.
Gabriel: Officer Carter. What I can do for you?
Brett: I actually may need two favors from you.
Gabriel: Oh, yes and they are?
Brett: Well first of all one of my colleagues Michael Fallon is working a case regarding a hit and run. Now it turned out the victim was attending a concert of a rock band and only a day later after the hit and run one of the members hung themselves.
Gabriel: You want to find out if there is a connection?
Brett: Yeah.
Gabriel: See unfortunately. A judge can look at that and call it circumstantial. See had that band member been suffering from addiction or depression in the past it may just seem like he finally had enough.
Brett: I get that. But all I am saying don't you think it is too coincidental that they both died so close together.
Gabriel: Oh I agree. All I am asking for is that you get me something just a little more concrete. I'm not asking for proof of anything going on. I'm just asking for something that provides reasonable doubt.
Brett nods his head.
Gabriel: Now what was the second thing?
Brett: As you may know one of Karsten's notable crime families the Martins was wiped out in attack on their home.
Gabriel: Oh yes that was certainly tragic. I heard they was all killed.
Brett: Actually no. One of them a Damien Crews survived.
Gabriel looks surprised.
Gabriel: I'm sorry did you say someone survived.
Brett: Yeah Damien Crews. He was the body guard of Troy.
Gabriel: and he survived?
Brett: Somehow. The doctors have said the bullets which went through his chest just missed his heart. So I was wondering whether we could set him up for witness protection.
Gabriel: I will see what I can do
Brett nods his head.
Brett: Thanks for your time
Gabriel: Don't mention it.
Brett then slowly walks out of the office as Gabriel begins to text someone on his phone. As Brett leaves the room he quickly makes a call on his phone.
Brett: Tech I've done it.
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After receiving a call from Brett. Tech hangs up his phone and begins to type away on his computer. Just then the door to his warehouse slides open and Bryan walks inside.
Bryan: Tech. You got a minute?
Tech: Not really. I'm very busy.
Bryan: Come on man we need to talk.
Tech: About what. How you are working for a complete psycho?
Bryan: No. Well not really.
Tech: Then what do you want?
Bryan: I need help.
Tech: With what?
Bryan: Gabriel cannot be bought. He cannot be pacified. But I want to try and stop him.
Tech: A bullet to the brain helps.
Bryan: He can't die a hero. Karsten would destroy itself if its supposed shining light died.
Tech: Then what do you want?
Bryan: I know Gabriel grew up in a care home and I know he killed his own family. But there has to be someone he was close to at some point who can reach him.
Tech: Like who?
Bryan: He had a girlfriend Mollie Bradford. Maybe she has family.
Tech smiles.
Tech: Ohhhh. I do like a bit of psychological warfare. I'll see what I can do.
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Despite the raining weather crew members are working diligently to set up the stage for an upcoming Rock musical festival. Watching the crew assemble the set from a distance whilst sitting inside his van is Jimmy Quig. Quig takes a sip from a can of beer as booming out from his radio is some old school rock n roll. Just then the passenger door opens up and Stacy Stevens climbs in. It is clear by the look on her face that she has been crying.
Stacy: I still can't believe it.
Jimmy: Believe what?
Stacy: That Al would kill himself.
Jimmy: let's be honest he was troubled.
Stacy: yeah but he had so much to live for. He had just gotten back into contact with his daughter and it turns out she has a kid. So he was a gran dad.
Jimmy: he never told me that.
Stacy: He wanted to. He wanted you to meet his daughter and gran child.
Jimmy looks shocked.
Stacy: I guess with what happened he just never got round to it.
Jimmy: And now he is dead.
Stacy: I still can't believe we are doing this without him.
Jimmy: Come on you know the show must go on. This is our tribute to him.
Stacy: Just feels too soon.
Jimmy: It will take your mind off of it.
Stacy: off of what? The fact that we killed someone or the fact that someone we've both known for years has killed there self. Because those problems are not going away. I still picture that night in my head when I go asleep. How does it not bother you?
Jimmy: It was an accident. It was no one's fault.
Stacy: But we should still stand up and admit what we did. even if it is just for ourselves.
Jimmy: I can't do that. I will not go to prison again.
Stacy: So you are willing to live with this.
Jimmy: Accidents happen and as I said to Al we are making a comeback don't jeopardize things/
Stacy: I don't ever remember you saying that to him..... Unless you saw him the night he killed himself.... Oh my god Jimmy. What have you done?
Jimmy: I did what as best for my survival.
Stacy tries to leave the car but Jimmy presses down the locks.
Jimmy: And unfortunately that is what I have to do now.
Stacy tries in vain to open the door to the car only to have Jimmy slam her face first into the dashboard knocking her out. With Stacy out Jimmy then reaches under his seat before he pulls out a couple of dirty needles. After filling on the needles up with a clear liquid from a jar it is noticeable at the top there is an air bubble in the needle. Jimmy then quickly shoots it into Stacy's arm before slowly reversing the car up a small path.
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Back in his office Gabriel Collins can be seen talking to someone on his phone when Bryan Lewis walks in. Gabriel looks at Bryan and motions for him to wait as he continues his conversation with the person on the phone.
Gabriel: OK that is suspicious. Take a look into it and see what you can find.
Gabriel then hangs up the call before he looks at Bryan.
Bryan: Who was that?
Gabriel: Work. Now what can I do for you?
Bryan: I know what you did.
Gabriel smiles.
Gabriel: Oh yes you got me I shot the sheriff but I didn't shoot the deputy.
Gabriel begins to laugh as Bryan just stares at him.
Bryan: I knows what you did to the Martins and I also know you used me as bait.
Gabriel: Well yes. Why wouldn't I? I saw a situation and I took advantage of it.
Bryan: But you had help.
Gabriel: What can I say..... I get by with a little help from my friends.
Bryan: What the fuck is wrong with you?
Gabriel: Nothing. I'm a perfectly sane and composed individual.
Bryan: You have a kill count nearing 100 and you think you are just a regular guy.
Gabriel: Well I'd like to think when everything happens what needs to. I can live my life the way I should. Until then I got things to do.
Bryan: So who was your friend?
Gabriel: You are not jealous are you? Because this is not show and tell. Unless you fancy enlightening me on who your friend Darren Kennedy is? Then I may share.
Bryan: What do you want with Tech?
Gabriel: I'm just curious.
Bryan: Well I am not going to tell you a thing. You leave him alone or I swear to god I'll...
Gabriel: You'll what? Kill me? Have we not been through this Bryan. I die and bad things will happen. Not just to you but the whole of Karsten. Also let's just say my friend is under strict orders should anything happen to me. He will kill Brett Carter, Darren Kennedy, Caroline, Sarah, Charlotte and the twins. And then you know what he might even go and visit David's family as well whilst we are at it.
Bryan: I'll protect them.
Gabriel: You won't. My friend is like a chameleon. He can blend in so well in situations. You can't save everyone Bryan. You're going to learn that soon enough. I mean look at Brett.
Bryan: What are you on about.
Gabriel: Taking over a case so the original officer Michael Fallon can meet his girlfriend. Brett is now on his way to question a musician after three people tied to him have died in mysterious ways. First someone at their concert was run over. Then one of his band mates hanged themselves. Then the other one Overdosed and failed to notice an air bubble in the needle giving herself a heart attack.
Bryan: So?
Gabriel: The last one remaining is Jimmy Quig. Quig has served time in prison before most notably for GBH and assault. And it was during that time in prison in a therapy session 1 therapist saw what he really was. A sociopath who channeled his urges through his music. But despite this he was still dangerous.
Bryan: And Brett is going to question him alone?
Gabriel: Of course. So you might want to hurry along to make sure that nothing goes wrong.
Gabriel then slides Bryan a piece of paper with an address on it. Bryan quickly takes the paper before exiting the office
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Jimmy Quig can be seen sitting inside his trailer as outside the final bits of work are completed on the set for the rock n roll fesitval. As all manners of fans, roadies and musicians a like can be seen outside Quig instead stays inside smoking a cigarette. Just then he gets a knock at the door and opens it to see Brett Carter.
Brett: Are you Jimmy Quig?
Jimmy: Sorry no autographs.
Brett: I'm not here for that. My name is Brett Carter I work with Karsten police department. I was wondering whether I could come in.
a surprised Jimmy slowly takes a step back.
Jimmy: Err..... Yeah sure why not.
Brett walks into the trailer and he sits down on a chair as Jimmy sits by a small table.
Jimmy: So what can I help you with?
Brett: I am just trying to work out what is going on. It seems people connected to you are dying.
Jimmy: Just bad luck.
Brett: I've learnt from this job there is no suck thing as bad luck. So have you made any enemies recently.
Jimmy: No.
Brett: Anything weird happen?
Jimmy: No. I don't know of any reason why Al and Stacy would kill themselves.
Brett: OK. As I walked in. I noticed you drive a minivan.
Jimmy: Yeah. I've had it for 15 years now.
Brett: Interesting. See there was a hit and run recently where a man who actually attended one of your concerts was run over by a van similar.
Jimmy: Oh yeah I heard about that. That's awful.
Brett: Well I hope you don't mind but I was wondering whether I could get a picture of your Tyre tracks just to eliminate you from inquiries.
Jimmy begins to look nervous.
Jimmy: Err yeah sure.
Brett nods his head before slowly exiting the trailer. Jimmy begins to follow him and as Brett starts to take a couple of pictures on his phone loud booming music can be heard coming from the stage as the festival begins. With everyone at the festival by the stage taking in the performances from the bands no one can see Jimmy hit Brett from behind knocking him on the ground. Jimmy then grabs Brett's gun from its holster and points it towards him as rain continues to fall.
Jimmy: You seem like a cool guy. But I can't go to prison. Not again.
Brett; You don't have to do this. I'm sure it was just an accident.
Jimmy: But killing Al and Stacy wasn't.
Jimmy then readies to fire the gun when he is tackled side on by Bryan Lewis. Both men fall into the mud as Bryan then lamps him with a hard punch. Quiq responds with a kick to the stomach before he gets to his feet. Bryan then also stands up and charges Quig only to be kneed in the body. Jimmy then follows up with a right hand to the chin before dancing round like he is Muhammad Ali.
Quig: two time golden gloves champion.
Bryan: Impressive.
Quig then charges at Bryan looking for a right hook only to have Bryan block it and hit him with a knee to the body. Bryan then follows up with a series of knees to the body before following up with a spin kick to the jaw which knocks Jimmy down in the mud. As Jimmy looks up at Bryan Bryan smirks.
Bryan: I learnt Thai Kickboxing in the army.
Quig climbs to his feet enraged and charges at Bryan only to have Bryan quickly lift him up and slam him into the ground. Bryan then follows up by quickly grabbing Quig's arm for an armbar. Bryan then pulls it tight and dislocates the shoulder of Jimmy Quig. As Quig screams out in pain a muddy Bryan climbs to his feet and looks at Brett.
Bryan: He's all yours.
Brett: Thanks.
Carter then grabs Quig by his dislocated arm and pins it behind his back causing him to scream out in more pain. After cuffing Jimmy. Brett then makes a call.
Brett: Fallon. I looked into it for you. Turns out Quig was driving the van and he killed the other two when they felt guilty.
Fallon: Alright. Do you need any help?
Brett: No things have wrapped up here.
Fallon: Thanks.
Carter then hangs up the call before he drags Jimmy to his car. Bryan then looks on as Brett loads Jimmy into the back of the car. Both men are completely unaware that in the background Michael Fallon has been watching the entire situation go down. Brett then begins to speed off in his car as Bryan then heads off in the other direction totally unaware that Michael Fallon is in pursuit.
Cast in order of appearance
Callum keith Rennie as Jimmy Quig
Henry Ian Cusick as Alan Jones
Rebbeca Mader as Stacy Stevens
Patrick Fischler as Ralph Masters
Jeffrey Pierce as brett Carter
Erik as Oliver Cain
Scott Caan as Martin Johnson
Drew Roy as Michael Fallon
Alex O'Loughlin as Bryan Lewis
Laura Vandervoort as Caroline Johnson
Barry Sloane as Gabriel Collins
Jay Ryan as Tech