Ext. chapel - Night

Andrew and Jarod walk to the Chapel. Andrew is a bit tired.

JAROD

I told you we should have made a stop.

ANDREW

I’m fine. The faster we find the map and get out of here, the better.

They enter the chapel.

JAROD

Oh, my God.

Andrew looks around; sees several bodies lying (including the two sweepers who left the chapel to chase him). Not one of them has white hair.

ANDREW

Didn’t she say she killed him?

JAROD

Yes. And she doesn’t lie about her shootings.

ANDREW

Where is he, then?

JAROD

I don’t know. You think he’s got the map?

Andrew pales, but quickly regains his composure.

ANDREW

No. If they knew where the map was, they would have come here a long time ago.

JAROD

Maybe they didn’t know where the map was before.

ANDREW

Let’s hope they still don’t.

(turns toward the nave)

Follow me.

Andrew approaches the altar and presses a hidden pedal.

The altar moves to the left, revealing a hidden flight of stairs.

SECRET CORRIDOR – CONTINUOUS

Andrew walks down the steps. Jarod follows him close behind.

A long corridor, lighted by torches, extends for about thirty meters. At its end, stands a heavy wood door.

Andrew reaches the end of the corridor. He hesitates before pushing the door open.

The door slides open silently.

ANDREW

This door was supposed to be locked. Someone was here recently. This door should be out of use for at least twenty years and yet...

(moves the door back and forth)

Hear that? No screeching. I don’t like this, Jarod.

Andrew walks inside the room.

Jarod notices the symbol carved on the floor, the eight headless skeletons.

JAROD

What kind of madness happened here?

ANDREW

The same kind of madness we need to stop from happening out there.

Jarod watches as Andrews starts knocking the wall.

JAROD

What are you looking for?

ANDREW

The key.

Andrew hits a hollow spot, removes the brick and reaches inside.

Jarod watches as Andrew’s face shifts from apprehension to puzzlement.

JAROD

What is it?

Andrew pulls out a small envelope from the hole.

JAROD

What’s that?

ANDREW

I don’t know.

Andrew opens the envelope. There’s a note inside.

Andrew

(reads)

You are too late.

(tosses the paper away)

Damn it! He took the key!

Andrew walks away from Jarod, tries to hide his anger.

JAROD

Who did?

Andrew doesn’t answer. He doesn’t need to.

JAROD

Andrew, who is he?

ANDREW

I’m not sure who he is.

JAROD

I remember his face. I don’t know how, I don’t where, but I do. I need you to tell me who he is.

ANDREW

I told you, I don’t know.

JAROD

You’re lying.

ANDREW

I am telling the truth. I only saw that face once, but it cannot be the same person.

JAROD

Who are you talking about?

ANDREW

The Cryptkeeper.

JAROD

Is that a joke?

ANDREW

I wish it was. It is the same face. I... I don’t know if it’s really him.

JAROD

Could it be a grandson or any other relative?

ANDREW

I don’t know. All I know is that the scrolls are very powerful.

JAROD

Powerful enough to grant someone immortality?

ANDREW

I hope not. I have a feeling immortal people can be very hard to kill.

Jarod considers this for a moment.

ANDREW

We’re wasting too much time here. We need to go to where the second vault is located while we have the chance.

Andrew walks out of the room.

Jarod takes one final look around and follows him.

INT. MAJOR CHARLES’ CABIN – NIGHT

Major Charles, Ethan and Jason are sitting around the table. Everyone has a heavy look on his face.

MAJOR CHARLES

I really don’t think that’s a good idea.

ETHAN

Dad, we’ve been through this all-

MAJOR CHARLES

(holds up his hands)

I know, I know.

All I’m saying is that maybe you should wait for Jarod to give us a call before flying to Rome on wild goose chase.

JASON

Jarod may need our help.

MAJOR CHARLES

We’re not even sure if he’s still there.

ETHAN

He’s there.

MAJOR CHARLES

And how do you know th-

(pauses)

Nevermind...

JASON

That’s why we need to go there as fast as possible.

MAJOR CHARLES

What if something happens to your sister on her way here? She’s already taking longer than she was supposed to.

Or what if Ethan starts having seizures again?

JASON

You sound like an old lady, dad. Relax.

Em’s fine.

ETHAN

Besides, I think my seizures were caused to force me to act. To be where I’ll be needed.

MAJOR CHARLES

Fine.

Anyway, I’m getting too old to keep you two on a tight leash.

Ethan and Jason grin, so much like their brother.

MAJOR CHARLES

So, when are you thinking about leaving?

ETHAN

Just enough time to pack up some essentials and rest a little. Then we’ll be on our way.

EXT. CARTHIS – NIGHT

Miss Parker and Sam watch as the chopper lands.

No words are exchanged as they enter the chopper and it flies off.

INT. CHOPPER – NIGHT

Miss Parker looks at ocean below; sees nothing but her reflection on the glass.

PILOT

Where to, Miss Parker?

MISS PARKER

Back to The Centre, Ted.

PILOT

Sure thing, Miss Parker.

EXT. ATLANTIC OCEAN – NIGHT

On their small boat, Jarod and Andrew leave Carthis behind.

Jarod looks up and watches the chopper fly above them.

ANDREW

You really like her.

JAROD

I just hope she’ll be fine.

ANDREW

She will be.