Moore Issue 14

Page 1
1. Oisin covers his face with his arm.
Doctor: Oh, you're awake! That's good to see.
2. Oisin looks around himself, back in a hospital bed.
Oisin: What happened?
3. The doctor smiles down at him with all of his teeth, a chart in his hand.
Doctor: Bicycle accident. Strange though, I've never seen damage like that from a bike crash before. You've broken three ribs and punctured one of your lungs. Your friend, he also withstood some strange injuries from the crash, called for us to get you.
Page 2
1. Oisin tries to sit up, clutching his side and wincing.
Doctor: I wouldn't do that if I were you. You're not healed up all the way.
Oisin: Where's Lau?
2. The doctor points with his pen down the hall.
Doctor: Just a few rooms down. You wouldn't mind telling me what really happened, would you? I just can't believe it being a bike wreck.
3. Oisin rubs one eye, sleepily with his hand.
Oisin: I don't know. Everything's just a blur.
4. The doctor walks off.
Doctor: That's the second time you've come in with weird injuries in a month. One of these days you'll have to tell us what's really happening.
5. He closes the door behind him.
Doctor: I have to go, I've got other patients.
Page 3
1. Oisin sits alone in the hospital room.
2. Eugene's head pops out through the wall.
Eugene: Thank God he's gone.
3. Eugene floats into the room.
Eugene: You were thrashing in your sleep. You okay?
4. Oisin looks at him, trying to remember the dream.
Oisin: I had a nightmare, a weird one. I haven't had one for a long time too.
5. Eugene sits beside him.
Eugene: What was it? Do you remember?
Page 4
1. Oisin thinks, his eyes looking up towards the ceiling.
Oisin: I forgot most of it, it was really dark though and there was this woman.
2. He chews his knuckle.
Oisin: Who was she?
3. They start, looking towards the door.
Hendrix: Don't give me that family crap! You know you can't stop me!
Oisin: Shit! Eugene! Get out of here!
4. Eugene falls backwards.
5. He vanishes into the floor.
Page 5
1. Hendrix throws the door open, looking back at a young nurse.
Hendrix: Go ahead, call security! Just know that the moment they show up, this whole place will be shut down for health code violations!
2. He slams the door behind him.
Hendrix: Damned hospitals.
3. He finally looks at Oisin and smiles.
Hendrix: Moore! How's my investigative journalist?
Oisin: Hey, Mr. Hendrix.
4. Hendrix pulls a chair from beside the door to Oisin's side.
Hendrix: They said I couldn't see you, do you believe that? I'm in charge of the Times! I can do whatever I want to them.
Oisin: Sir…
5. Hendrix sits down, backwards in the chair.
Hendrix: How are you, kid?
Page 6
1. Oisin sighs.
Oisin: I broke my ribs. Guess I was in a bicycle accident or something.
2. One of Hendrix's eyebrows goes up.
Hendrix: Or something? You mean you don't know?
3. Oisin shrugs.
Oisin: I passed out, everything's hazy.
4. Hendrix's mouth perks together, sideways on his face.
Hendrix: Well, you think you'll be back to work soon?
Oisin: Yes, sir.
Hendrix: Good.
Page 7
1. Hendrix leans forward, looking very serious.
Hendrix: You've been taking quite a bit of time off lately. You know I love you, I want to keep you at the Times, but I'm starting to get worried. If you can't be there, I might have to replace you. And I don't want to have to do that.
2. Oisin looks down at his hands, as if he's being reprimanded.
Hendrix: So I only have two choices. I can replace you with someone who'll actually show up every day, someone who doesn't have to go to the hospital. I don't know how you keep hurting yourself, but I know times are tough and money is getting hard to come by. So, option two is, I give you a raise and you stop doing whatever it is that's hurting you for petty cash.
Oisin: Yes, sir.
Page 8
1. Oisin's eyes go wide as he stares at him.
Oisin: Wait, what?
2. Hendrix smiles at him, his face crinkling.
Hendrix: You didn't expect that, huh? No one ever does. But it's true. You're one of my best journalists, even if you don't get the best stories. I don't want to have to lose you.
3. He winks at him.
Hendrix: So, what'll it be?
4. They shake hands.
Oisin: What can I say? Thank you! I'll stay on!
Hendrix: Good!
Page 9
1. Hendrix stands up, resting a hand on the chair.
Hendrix: So, when do you think you'll be back?
2. Oisin smiles at him.
Oisin: I'll try to be there tomorrow, but it really depends on the doctors.
3. Hendrix nods.
Hendrix: Of course.
4. Hendrix opens the door to leave.
Hendrix: Oh! And one more thing…
5. He smiles evilly back at Oisin as he closes the door, leaving.
Hendrix: Good job befriending that detective. Can't tell you how helpful that will be for your articles.
Page 10
1. Eugene pops up from the floor, lying down on top of it.
Eugene: Congratulations.
2. Oisin smiles down at him.
Oisin: Thanks! Man, I've been working with the Times forever! I've never had an opportunity like this, before!
3. Oisin stops smiling.
Oisin: Wait, you're being sarcastic.
4. Eugene turns on his side, so he's lying like a pinup girl.
Eugene: I had a job once. I was a shoe salesman. It was good but it always distracted from what I really had to do.
Page 11
1. Oisin rolls his eyes.
Oisin: I'm not like you, Eugene. I don't consider monster hunting my life.
2. Eugene stands up, riled up.
Eugene: Then you shouldn't fight them at all. You should just let them take over like every other human being does.
3. Oisin shrinks back a bit.
Oisin: What's with you?
4. Eugene sighs, holding his head.
Eugene: Sorry, it's just so irritating you know?
5. There are glowing tears in his eyes.
Eugene: I watch you get yourself almost killed for something you don't even want to do and I can't even help you out.
Page 12
1. Lau sits in the hospital bed, looking over at a bouquet of flowers.
2. There's a card on them, stating: "Get well soon! NYPD."
3. He pulls off his blankets, wincing as he does.
4. His bare feet touch the floor.
5. He stumbles towards the door.
Page 13
1. He looks out into the hallway, looking for doctors.
2. There's only one nurse down the hall.
3. He walks down the hall, looking at the doors.
4. He reads the clipboard beside one, reading Oisin's name.
5. He knocks on the door.
Page 14
1. He opens the door.
Oisin: Lau!
2. Eugene is half in the floor and he smiles at Lau.
Eugene: I'm so glad it's you, I'm getting tired of hiding.
3. Lau closes the door behind him.
Lau: You guys okay?
4. Eugene pulls himself the rest of the way out of the floor.
Eugene: I'm fine. Oisin just got a promotion.
5. Lau looks around the room, a bit paranoid.
Lau: There's something in this hospital. Have you felt it?
6. Oisin shrugs.
Oisin: I can't feel anything.
Page 15
1. Lau steps towards the bed.
Lau: It's like a warm air is over everything, suffocating me. It's so… groggy. It just makes you want to take a nap.
2. Oisin smiles at him, but there are dark bags under his eyes.
Oisin: I think those are the painkillers.
3. Lau approaches Oisin.
Lau: No… no… That's a numbness. This is a sleepiness.
4. He stops, looking shocked.
Lau: It's you!
5. Lau gets especially close to Oisin.
Lau: It's stronger around you than anywhere else.
Page 16
1. Lau turns to Eugene.
Lau: Do you feel it?
Eugene: I can't feel anything. I'm dead.
2. Lau rolls his eyes.
Lau: You serious? I'm the only one?
3. He rubs his whole face with his hand.
Lau: Well, if I'm the only one, maybe it is just the drugs.
4. Lau looks over at Oisin, concerned.
Lau: Oisin?
5. Oisin lies asleep.
Page 17
1. Everything is white.
2. Oisin stands alone in the white space.
3. In the distance is the woman, lying upon a coffin.
4. In one arm she cradles her pregnant belly, her other arm hides her face.
Page 18
1. Oisin walks towards her.
Oisin: Ma'am?
2. She sits upright, looking at him. Her cheeks are black from mascara tears.
3. She gets to her feet.
4. She starts to run as Oisin approaches her.
Oisin: No, wait!
Page 19
1. Oisin runs after her.
2. She vanishes, too far away.
3. Oisin stops beside the coffin.
4. There's a bouquet on it with a photo of the woman.
Page 20
1. Oisin lifts the bouquet.
2. There's an inscription that reads: "1960-1980 Kathleen Moore".
Oisin: Mom?
3. Oisin takes a step forward.
4. He falls.
Oisin: Oh Shit!
Page 21
1. He plummets deep down into the void.
Page 22
1. He lands, hard on whiteness.
Oisin: Ohhh…
2. There's blood on the ground.
3. He rubs his nose.
4. He looks at the blood on his hand.
Page 23
1. Blood seeps through his clothing along his back.
2. He reaches for it, the blood running in torrents between his fingers.
3. The blood on the ground forms the shape of a man.
4. White eyes flicker open, glowing a bit.
Page 24
1. Rourke lies on the ground beside Oisin as he pulls himself to his feet.
Rourke: Iiiit'sssssss alllll your faaaulllllllllt.
2. Oisin turns, staring at Rourke in terror.
Oisin: Stay away from me.
Rourke: Yoooooooou kill led her.
3. Rourke points.
4. Kathleen is strung up, gutted, her organs spilling down.