Reincarnation,
Part Seven
INT.KAT'S APARTMENT-NIGHT
KAT is staring at QUINT, her hands trying to shut the door against him. He holds the door
open, and the amused expression on his face fades to a softer expression.
KAT
Get out, Quint. I mean it, leave me alone, I don't want you here!
QUINT
Kat, calm down! I'm not going to hurt you!
KAT
(Laughs eerily)
You're not, are you? What about the baby? I trusted you not to hurt her!
QUINT
I've changed, Kat...all I want is to be a father to my little girl. I'm not here to hurt
you, or to scare you, I'm here to see her.
KAT
It will be a cold, snowy day in hell before I let you near my child.
QUINT
Fine, you don't have to believe me. But I'm telling you the truth. I'd like to do this an
easier way, Kat, but if I have to, I'll do it the hard way.
KAT
(fearfully)
If you take one more step towards me, I will scream so loud that they'll hear it downtown.
QUINT
I didn't mean it that way, Kat. I'll take it to court, for custody.
KAT
You will NEVER get custody of Claire, and I'll do my damndest to make sure you don't even
get visitation rights. How did you even find me?
QUINT
It wasn't difficult, Kat. I put a private investigator on it, and he tracked you down for
me.
KAT
Well, it's wasted money. Because if you don't get the hell out of my house, I'll call the
police. I have family here, Quint, I'm happy, and I want you out of my life and out of
Claire's life forever.
QUINT
I'm telling you, Kat, I just want to be a part of Claire's life. I won't do anything to
hurt you, I won't relive that part of both of our lives. I've gotten help and I've
changed. You don't have to believe me and you don't have to listen, but it IS true. And
I'm leaving now, I promise. But this isn't over.
KAT
(Closing the door after him)
Don't count on it. (Her hands shaking, she locks the door behind him, then picks up the
phone and dials.) Vicky? It's Kat....I'm sorry to call so late, but I need Jake...I'm
scared, Vicky....Quint was just here...he knows where I am and I'm afraid to stay here....
CUT TO:
INT.JAKE AND VICKY'S BEDROOM-SAME NIGHT
VICKY is sitting upright in bed on the phone, JAKE next to her, looking worried.
VICKY
Are you sure?...Okay, I'll send him right over....keep your door locked until he's
there...
She hangs up, Jake is already out of bed, putting his pants and shirt on.
JAKE
He was there?
VICKY
She sounds terrified, Jake. I think you need to get her and bring her over here.
JAKE
If I see that guy, I'm going to kill him. I'm calling Joe...I want them to make sure that
she's got police protection.
VICKY
Joe's not going to be able to do anything, Jake. I think you should just bring her over
here and we'll figure it out from here.
JAKE
I guess you're right. I'll be back in a few minutes.
He gives Vicky a quick kiss, then leaves. She hears him leave the house and sighs.
Obviously restless, she gets out of bed and grabs her robe.
VICKY
I won't be able to sleep until they're back. Might as well fix up a room for
Katie.
She leaves the bedroom.
FADE OUT
CUT TO:
INT.KAT'S APARTMENT-SAME NIGHT
KAT is seated on the sofa, rocking back and forth, a look of terror on her face. As a
knock is heard, she glances up fearfully.
JAKE'S VOICE
Kat? It's Jake! Let me in!
Kat rushes to the door and throws it open, grabbing Jake in a hug. Jake can tell that
she's shaking.
JAKE
(quietly)
Hey, it's okay. I'm here, you're safe.
KAT
(muffled)
I don't believe he found me. I opened the door and he was standing right there. He's here
and he knows where I live.
Jake holds Kat at arm's length.
JAKE
I don't care if he does, Katie, he's not getting near you or the baby. Now go get your
things and come stay at our house tonight. You'll be safe there.
KAT
I'm imposing....God, Jake, all I've done since I arrived is lean on you...that's not what
I want to do, I just want to be around family--
JAKE
--and part of family is being there for each other. I want you to remember that, all
right?
KAT
All right. Let me get the baby and we'll go back with you.
JAKE
Good.
He smiles after Kat, then his smile fades as she's out of the room.
JAKE (to self)
And the first thing to do is to find that son of a bitch and put the fear of God into him.
If he ever comes near my sister or my niece again, he's going to be dealing with more of
Jake McKinnon than he bargained for.
Jake waits for Kat.
FADE OUT
CUT TO:
EXT.JAKE AND VICKY'S FRONT PORCH-DAY
VICKY is sitting on the front porch with CLAIRE, playing quietly with her. She looks up as
KAT walks out the front door.
VICKY
Jake ran up to the Herald to do some work. Sleep okay?
KAT
(Shaking head)
You mean in between the nightmares?
Kat sits on the swing next to Vicky and reaches out to take Claire.
VICKY
How did he find you, Katie?
KAT
He said a private investigator. I guess they can find anyone nowadays.
VICKY
Well, you've been in town a few weeks now, you're meeting a few people, maybe it's just
easier than you think to find someone who wants to stay hidden. But we aren't going to let
him hurt you or hurt Claire.
KAT
I know that, and you don't know how grateful I am. But just knowing that he's in town,
knowing that he knows where I live...it makes my skin crawl. He told me he's changed, that
he doesnt' want to hurt me, he just wants to be a father to Claire. But I don't know
whether or not to believe him.
VICKY
Like hell you'll believe him. After what he did to you? Then he shows up in the middle of
the night to talk to you? Hardly trying to make a fresh start.
KAT
I don't know what to think anymore. I'm just going to go to that carnival with Nick and
the boys today and enjoy myself.
VICKY
Speaking of enjoying yourself, I talked to Nick this morning. (She grins) He was awfully
tight-lipped about your date last night and my brother doesn't keep much from me. Have a
good time?
KAT
(smiling shyly)
Is it obvious from my face?
VICKY
I'm glad. He thinks the world of you, Katie, I'll tell you that.
KAT
He's a great guy, Vick. I mean that. And he's so good with Claire and with your boys. When
I was with him last night, I felt so happy. And it's not a feeling I'm used to having.
VICKY
Well, get used to it, kiddo. You're stuck with it. (She puts an arm around Kat.) So...want
to have some of my famous french toast with the boys before you guys embark on your
carnival day?
KAT
Crispy, burnt, and coated with syurp? Sure.
Laughing, they go inside.
FADE OUT
