VOID - SEASON 6, EPISODE 5
Written by Sean McKnight
With Jeni Miller
Old Grudges and New Beginnings
VOID PODCAST LLC
voidthepodcast@gmail.com
NARRATOR
In our last episode of VOID, the struggles of Regina’s handicap has begun to catch up with her. Ursula and Jonas have started to rekindle their relationship. And an explosion rocked the Europa base leaving an uncertain future about Terry.
SOUND: EXPLOSION IN THE BACKGROUND, ALERTS
INT. EUROPA BASE - CORRIDOR - NIGHT
JONAS ALDRIDGE
What the hell?
URSULA NASH
Was that an explosion?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Sure felt like it.
SEREBELLA REON
(over comms) What was that?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
We don’t know Serebella, checking in with Anko now. Anko, any idea what that explosion was?
ANKO LUMEN
(over comms)
Terry was fixing a hydrogen clog in engineering.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Is he ok?
ANKO LUMEN
I don’t know, he’s not responding to comms.
URSULA NASH
Should we go to engineering?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
What about the extent of the damage? Do we know what we’re walking into?
URSULA NASH
Maybe we should meet with Anko first and devise a plan.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Good idea. Serebella and Anko, we’re coming to the command center. We’ll figure it out there.
SOUND: TRANSITION, KEYBOARD, SHUFFLING
INT. CHING SHE BRIDGE - NIGHT
REGINA REX
This isn’t good...
PAT MENDELSON
What’s wrong?
REGINA REX
Something happened on the base. I’m getting some crazy readings here.
Astrid, run analysis of Europa base structure.
ASTRID
Affirmative, running analysis of Europa base.
SOUND: COMPUTER PROCESSING, FOOTSTEPS
MADDOX KANE
It looks like there was an energy spike.
SOUND: COMPUTER PROCESSING FINISHING
ASTRID
Analysis complete. The Europa base has been compromised. Detecting hydrogen leaks and structural damage. The rupture originated in the engineering area.
PAT MENDELSON
Terry! SOUND: KEYBOARD
REGINA REX
Jonas! Talk to me! What’s going on down there?
PAUSE A BEAT
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(over comms)
We’re trying to figure that out now Captain Rex. There was a hydrogen clog and then the explosion.
REGINA REX
Is everyone ok?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Um, we’re not sure yet. We’re on our way to the command center, I’ll get back to you when we know more. Jonas out.
PAT MENDELSON
(panicking)
What about Terry? Why didn’t he mention Terry?
REGINA REX
I understand you’re upset. Let’s give them time.
MADDOX KANE
This is why we don’t allow love to cloud our relationships. Look how upset you are.
PAT MENDELSON
Shut up Maddox.
SOUND: TRANSITION, HATCH, FOOTSTEPS
INT. EUROPA BASE - COMMAND CENTER - NIGHT
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(as he’s walking in) What’s going on Anko?
ANKO LUMEN
(a bit upset)
There was a hydrogen clog, Terry went to check it out. The levels spiked and then it went sideways. I should’ve gone instead!
URSULA NASH
Have you heard from him?
ANKO LUMEN
(ignoring Ursula)
It should’ve been me! I know hydrogen ducts! I used to work on them...
URSULA NASH
Hey! Anko! Have you heard from him yet?
ANKO LUMEN
(snapping out of it) Not yet.
SOUND: HATCH, FOOTSTEPS
SEREBELLA REON
(walking in) What’s going on?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Stay here with Anko, he’ll explain. Ursula and I are going to investigate.
URSULA NASH
I have my med-kit ready to go.
ANKO LUMEN
(a little frantic)
I, I, I’m sorry, I didn’t know what to do.
URSULA NASH
It’s ok Anko. We’ll handle it.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Yeah, just take it easy and monitor everything from here.
ANKO LUMEN
Ok.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Maybe don’t tell them anything yet on the Ching She. I feel like Pat would really freak out.
ANKO LUMEN
Sure, I’ll wait to hear back from you.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(trying to comfort him)
Sounds good. Anko, he’s probably ok. He might’ve just gotten knocked around.
SEREBELLA REON
I’m sure he’s fine. His comms might be down.
ANKO LUMEN
Yeah, maybe.
SOUND: TRANSITION, FOOTSTEPS, HATCH, “VACUUM” OF SPACE
INT. EUROPA BASE - ENGINEERING DECK - NIGHT
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Wow, that’s a really big hole.
URSULA NASH
I don’t know how he could’ve survived this.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Let’s not give up hope just yet.
SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, RUBBLE BEING MOVED AROUND
URSULA NASH
(as she’s searching)
Do you think he could’ve been blasted into space?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I suppose that’s possible. Europa’s gravity is similar to Earth’s moon.
URSULA NASH
Oh boy.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(while searching)
Yeah, this doesn’t look good.
URSULA NASH
Poor Pat.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I didn’t think you liked her very much.
URSULA NASH
I don’t. But I feel bad for her if he’s gone. They seem pretty co- dependent.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I guess that’s what happens when you’re trapped in a ship with the same person for a long period of time.
URSULA NASH
To have your partner ripped away from you so suddenly would be pretty devastating.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Yeah. That kind of loss is life- changing.
URSULA NASH
Your whole world would is instantly re-defined. It’s pretty shocking.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
That would be...Hey! I think I found him! Come help me!
SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, LIFTING A HEAVY OBJECT AND MOVING OTHER DEBRIS OFF TO THE SIDE
URSULA NASH
Terry!
SOUND: CHECKING TERRY
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Is he alive?
URSULA NASH
He is, although his breathing seems labored. I need to check his vitals.
SOUND: MED-KIT, SCANNING DEVICE, PROCESSING AND SOLVING
URSULA NASH (CONT'D)
His heart rate is erratic. He’s been crushed under all this debris, he may have lysis or another vascular compromise. We need to get him back to the ship immediately.
SOUND: COMMS
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Captain Rex, we need you to send Maddox with the gurney right away.
SOUND: TRANSITION, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, VARIOUS ACTIVITY
INT. CHING SHE MEDICAL OFFICE - NIGHT
URSULA NASH
Out of the way! I need everyone back right now. In fact, everyone but Pat needs to leave. There are way too many people in here.
SOUND: FEET SHUFFLING, HATCH
PAT MENDELSON
(panicking)
Is he going to be alright?
URSULA NASH
I don’t know yet.
SOUND: SITTING DOWN ON CHAIR, KEYBOARD, COMPUTER SCANNING
URSULA NASH (CONT'D)
I’m just finding out the extent of the damage now.
SOUND: SCANNING COMPLETE
URSULA NASH (CONT'D)
It looks like he’s got muscle damage to his left arm. Some cracked ribs. His left leg also has some muscle damage but no breaks.
There’s a contusion on his head but not too severe.
PAT MENDELSON
What can I do? How can I help?
URSULA NASH
Just assist me, ok? I’ll tell you if I need...oh shit.
PAT MENDELSON
What? What’s wrong?!
URSULA NASH
He’s bleeding internally. I need to do emergency surgery on him, now.
SOUND: TRANSITION, HATCH, FOOTSTEPS
INT. CHING SHE BRIDGE - NIGHT
REGINA REX
How is he?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(as he’s walking in)
Unsure. He was still unconscious when we brought him in. Ursula is working on him now.
ANKO LUMEN
(still a little shaken) It’s my fault. I never should’ve let him handle that leak alone.
REGINA REX
It’s not your fault Anko. Hydrogen leaks are tricky no matter who is dealing with them.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
You need to stop blaming yourself Anko.
REGINA REX
How bad is the damage to the base?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Not too terrible. Engineering has a big hole in it but that’s the only area that we know of that’s been compromised.
REGINA REX
Well, that’s something anyway. Is it fixable?
ANKO LUMEN
Probably. The rest of the base seems intact, we could definitely start staging after some basic repairs.
REGINA REX
What about the bacteria thing?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
We’re running another round of the air filtration purifiers. This is the fifth cycle so far, Ursula is confident the air will be safe after this round.
REGINA REX
Did you discover anything during your sweep Serebella?
SEREBELLA REON
Nothing out of the ordinary. No other bodies.
REGINA REX
Bottom line, do we move forward at this place or not.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I say yes. Me too.
ANKO LUMEN REGINA REX
Ok then, we’ll move forward tomorrow after everyone’s had some rest.
SOUND: TRANSITION, BED SHEETS STIRRING
INT. CHING SHE MEDICAL OFFICE - MORNING
TERRY MENDELSON
(waking up in pain) Ooooo, damn.
PAT MENDELSON
Terry! You’re awake!
SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, HUGGING
TERRY MENDELSON
Ow, ow, ow...Take it easy honey.
PAT MENDELSON
Sorry.
URSULA NASH
Yeah, let’s not crush him any more than he’s already been. How are you feeling Terry?
TERRY MENDELSON
It’s hard to breathe, my chest is sore and my left side feels like I was trapped under an asteroid.
URSULA NASH
That sounds about right given your injuries.
PAT MENDELSON
Dr. Nash tells me that you’ll be just fine after some rest and recuperation.
TERRY MENDELSON
How bad is it doc?
URSULA NASH
Considering the damage the explosion did, it’s a miracle you’re alive. Cracked ribs and some muscle damage is all you have really. That piece of wall we found you under seems to have shielded you.
TERRY MENDELSON
I saw the build up and dived behind and a dividing wall at the last moment.
URSULA NASH
Good reflexes, they saved you.
PAT MENDELSON
My Terry has always been athletic!
TERRY MENDELSON
Thanks honey.
URSULA NASH
I want to keep you here for observation, you’ll be back in your cabin tomorrow. You can finish resting there.
TERRY MENDELSON
How long before I’m good to go?
URSULA NASH
You should be able to do some light work after 3 or 4 days. Nothing heavy duty until your ribs finish healing. They won’t take too long. I have nanites mending your ribs now.
PAUSE A BEAT
TERRY MENDELSON
(frustrated)
I’m such an idiot. I guess I’m not as prepared to work on hydrogen leaks as I thought.
URSULA NASH
I don’t think the explosion was your fault Terry.
PAT MENDELSON
(surprised) It wasn’t?
TERRY MENDELSON
Thanks for the vote of confidence.
URSULA NASH
Anko said something about an energy spike when you got back there.
PAT MENDELSON
Oh that’s good.
TERRY MENDELSON
(frustrated with Pat)
That’s good? You mean because I’m not to blame after all?
URSULA NASH
Uh, he mentioned that it might have happened because the base was shut down for so long.
PAT MENDELSON
(ignoring Ursula, getting heated)
Yes Terry, because let’s face it you’re usually at the center of the problems.
URSULA NASH
(struggling to finish her sentences without interruption)
Most likely a backup in the ducts developed with all that time...
TERRY MENDELSON
(talking over Ursula)
Oh so I’m just the one to blame by default! Is thatwhat you’re saying Pat?
PAT MENDELSON
The shoe often fits doesn’t it?
URSULA NASH
Anyway, you should probably get some...
TERRY MENDELSON
Easy for you to say from the sidelines Pat! How often do your hands actually get dirty!?
PAT MENDELSON
How dare you! With all the work I do for both of us! Or did you forget why we left the station in the first place?!
URSULA NASH
(as she’s walking out)
Uh, I’m going to go to the bridge to check in...
TERRY MENDELSON
(talking over Pat)
You said you would never bring that up again! And here you are throwing it in my face...
PAT MENDELSON
(talking over Terry)
Ok, what about the mess on Venus? Do you remember all I had to do to get us out of that?
SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, HATCH, TRANSITION, HATCH, FOOTSTEPS
INT. CHING SHE BRIDGE - MORNING
REGINA REX
Hey Ursula, how’s Terry doing?
URSULA NASH
(walking in)
He’ll be fine after a few days. Unless Pat kills him first.
REGINA REX
What do you mean?
URSULA NASH
They got into a crazy fight back in the med lab. I’ve never seen them like that.
SEREBELLA REON
A fight? Those two?
URSULA NASH
Yeah, it was kind of weird. Of course people fight but it was weird seeing them fight.
SEREBELLA REON
Maybe we don’t know them as well as we think.
URSULA NASH
How’s it going on the base?
REGINA REX
Anko and Jonas are working on setting up equipment now.
URSULA NASH
And those two are ok by themselves?
SEREBELLA REON
(laughing)
I know, right? I did a sweep of the whole base, there aren’t any threats there.
URSULA NASH
Well, other than to each other you mean.
SEREBELLA REON
I don’t know, those days might be over. Anko is getting a little bit of a man-crush on Jonas I think.
URSULA NASH
What are you talking about?
SEREBELLA REON
He’s changed; especially with his feelings about Jonas.
URSULA NASH
Wow, that’s kind of amazing.
REGINA REX
I didn’t know Anko had it in him. He’s hated Jonas since we left the station.
SEREBELLA REON
He even feels like he owes him something. He wants to prove himself.
REGINA REX
Anko wants to prove himself to Jonas? Wow, he really has changed.
URSULA NASH
Let’s hope it sticks.
SOUND: TRANSITION, FOOTSTEPS, EQUIPMENT BEING MOVED AROUND AND SET UP
INT. EUROPA BASE - CORRIDOR - DAY
ANKO LUMEN
If you don’t mind, please put those by that wall.
SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, DROPPING SOME THINGS
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(while dropping equipment) Dammit!! I’m so sorry Anko. I didn’t mean to do that.
ANKO LUMEN
Are you ok? Nothing landed on your foot did it?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(confused) No, I’m fine.
PAUSE A BEAT
JONAS ALDRIDGE (CONT'D)
(hesitant) Are you ok?
ANKO LUMEN
(while working)
I’m fine, what makes you ask?
SOUND: PICKING UP EQUIPMENT, FOOTSTEPS, MOVING AROUND
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Because the old Anko would’ve freaked out and chastised me for about 30 minutes for what I just did.
ANKO LUMEN
Oh. Yeah, I guess I would’ve.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(back to working) Well? What gives?
ANKO LUMEN
I don’t know, I’m just kind of...Tired.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Tired?
ANKO LUMEN
Just tired of the crap, of being angry. Of being mad at you. Of being disappointed in myself. Of the frustration of Titan.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
That’s a lot.
ANKO LUMEN
It is. And you know what? I just want to get back to science. What I’m passionate about. What was truly at the heart of why I came aboard the Ching She in the first place. I forgot all about that.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
About what?
ANKO LUMEN
The inspiration of what drives me. I got caught up in my ego and ambitions and forgot about why I love the science of it all. I just recently re-discovered that in myself.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
That’s a really great thing Anko.
ANKO LUMEN
And part of what I realized was that we way I treated you was overshadowed by fear and insecurity. Instead of seeing you as a colleague, I saw you as a threat.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I’m sorry to hear that, I never felt that way about you.
ANKO LUMEN
I know and I’m sorry I wasted so much time being a rival when I should’ve embraced your skills.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
It means a lot to hear you say all this Anko.
ANKO LUMEN
I’d like to start over again if that’s ok with you. I think together we could really achieve something here.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I feel the same way. I’m fine with a reset. Let’s do it.
ANKO LUMEN
That’s great to hear, I think between the two of us we can figure this out. I have a strong feeling about Europa. It feels like things are finally going to turn around.
END OF EPISODE
Written by Sean McKnight
With Jeni Miller
Old Grudges and New Beginnings
VOID PODCAST LLC
voidthepodcast@gmail.com
NARRATOR
In our last episode of VOID, the struggles of Regina’s handicap has begun to catch up with her. Ursula and Jonas have started to rekindle their relationship. And an explosion rocked the Europa base leaving an uncertain future about Terry.
SOUND: EXPLOSION IN THE BACKGROUND, ALERTS
INT. EUROPA BASE - CORRIDOR - NIGHT
JONAS ALDRIDGE
What the hell?
URSULA NASH
Was that an explosion?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Sure felt like it.
SEREBELLA REON
(over comms) What was that?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
We don’t know Serebella, checking in with Anko now. Anko, any idea what that explosion was?
ANKO LUMEN
(over comms)
Terry was fixing a hydrogen clog in engineering.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Is he ok?
ANKO LUMEN
I don’t know, he’s not responding to comms.
URSULA NASH
Should we go to engineering?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
What about the extent of the damage? Do we know what we’re walking into?
URSULA NASH
Maybe we should meet with Anko first and devise a plan.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Good idea. Serebella and Anko, we’re coming to the command center. We’ll figure it out there.
SOUND: TRANSITION, KEYBOARD, SHUFFLING
INT. CHING SHE BRIDGE - NIGHT
REGINA REX
This isn’t good...
PAT MENDELSON
What’s wrong?
REGINA REX
Something happened on the base. I’m getting some crazy readings here.
Astrid, run analysis of Europa base structure.
ASTRID
Affirmative, running analysis of Europa base.
SOUND: COMPUTER PROCESSING, FOOTSTEPS
MADDOX KANE
It looks like there was an energy spike.
SOUND: COMPUTER PROCESSING FINISHING
ASTRID
Analysis complete. The Europa base has been compromised. Detecting hydrogen leaks and structural damage. The rupture originated in the engineering area.
PAT MENDELSON
Terry! SOUND: KEYBOARD
REGINA REX
Jonas! Talk to me! What’s going on down there?
PAUSE A BEAT
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(over comms)
We’re trying to figure that out now Captain Rex. There was a hydrogen clog and then the explosion.
REGINA REX
Is everyone ok?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Um, we’re not sure yet. We’re on our way to the command center, I’ll get back to you when we know more. Jonas out.
PAT MENDELSON
(panicking)
What about Terry? Why didn’t he mention Terry?
REGINA REX
I understand you’re upset. Let’s give them time.
MADDOX KANE
This is why we don’t allow love to cloud our relationships. Look how upset you are.
PAT MENDELSON
Shut up Maddox.
SOUND: TRANSITION, HATCH, FOOTSTEPS
INT. EUROPA BASE - COMMAND CENTER - NIGHT
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(as he’s walking in) What’s going on Anko?
ANKO LUMEN
(a bit upset)
There was a hydrogen clog, Terry went to check it out. The levels spiked and then it went sideways. I should’ve gone instead!
URSULA NASH
Have you heard from him?
ANKO LUMEN
(ignoring Ursula)
It should’ve been me! I know hydrogen ducts! I used to work on them...
URSULA NASH
Hey! Anko! Have you heard from him yet?
ANKO LUMEN
(snapping out of it) Not yet.
SOUND: HATCH, FOOTSTEPS
SEREBELLA REON
(walking in) What’s going on?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Stay here with Anko, he’ll explain. Ursula and I are going to investigate.
URSULA NASH
I have my med-kit ready to go.
ANKO LUMEN
(a little frantic)
I, I, I’m sorry, I didn’t know what to do.
URSULA NASH
It’s ok Anko. We’ll handle it.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Yeah, just take it easy and monitor everything from here.
ANKO LUMEN
Ok.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Maybe don’t tell them anything yet on the Ching She. I feel like Pat would really freak out.
ANKO LUMEN
Sure, I’ll wait to hear back from you.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(trying to comfort him)
Sounds good. Anko, he’s probably ok. He might’ve just gotten knocked around.
SEREBELLA REON
I’m sure he’s fine. His comms might be down.
ANKO LUMEN
Yeah, maybe.
SOUND: TRANSITION, FOOTSTEPS, HATCH, “VACUUM” OF SPACE
INT. EUROPA BASE - ENGINEERING DECK - NIGHT
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Wow, that’s a really big hole.
URSULA NASH
I don’t know how he could’ve survived this.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Let’s not give up hope just yet.
SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, RUBBLE BEING MOVED AROUND
URSULA NASH
(as she’s searching)
Do you think he could’ve been blasted into space?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I suppose that’s possible. Europa’s gravity is similar to Earth’s moon.
URSULA NASH
Oh boy.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(while searching)
Yeah, this doesn’t look good.
URSULA NASH
Poor Pat.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I didn’t think you liked her very much.
URSULA NASH
I don’t. But I feel bad for her if he’s gone. They seem pretty co- dependent.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I guess that’s what happens when you’re trapped in a ship with the same person for a long period of time.
URSULA NASH
To have your partner ripped away from you so suddenly would be pretty devastating.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Yeah. That kind of loss is life- changing.
URSULA NASH
Your whole world would is instantly re-defined. It’s pretty shocking.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
That would be...Hey! I think I found him! Come help me!
SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, LIFTING A HEAVY OBJECT AND MOVING OTHER DEBRIS OFF TO THE SIDE
URSULA NASH
Terry!
SOUND: CHECKING TERRY
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Is he alive?
URSULA NASH
He is, although his breathing seems labored. I need to check his vitals.
SOUND: MED-KIT, SCANNING DEVICE, PROCESSING AND SOLVING
URSULA NASH (CONT'D)
His heart rate is erratic. He’s been crushed under all this debris, he may have lysis or another vascular compromise. We need to get him back to the ship immediately.
SOUND: COMMS
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Captain Rex, we need you to send Maddox with the gurney right away.
SOUND: TRANSITION, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, VARIOUS ACTIVITY
INT. CHING SHE MEDICAL OFFICE - NIGHT
URSULA NASH
Out of the way! I need everyone back right now. In fact, everyone but Pat needs to leave. There are way too many people in here.
SOUND: FEET SHUFFLING, HATCH
PAT MENDELSON
(panicking)
Is he going to be alright?
URSULA NASH
I don’t know yet.
SOUND: SITTING DOWN ON CHAIR, KEYBOARD, COMPUTER SCANNING
URSULA NASH (CONT'D)
I’m just finding out the extent of the damage now.
SOUND: SCANNING COMPLETE
URSULA NASH (CONT'D)
It looks like he’s got muscle damage to his left arm. Some cracked ribs. His left leg also has some muscle damage but no breaks.
There’s a contusion on his head but not too severe.
PAT MENDELSON
What can I do? How can I help?
URSULA NASH
Just assist me, ok? I’ll tell you if I need...oh shit.
PAT MENDELSON
What? What’s wrong?!
URSULA NASH
He’s bleeding internally. I need to do emergency surgery on him, now.
SOUND: TRANSITION, HATCH, FOOTSTEPS
INT. CHING SHE BRIDGE - NIGHT
REGINA REX
How is he?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(as he’s walking in)
Unsure. He was still unconscious when we brought him in. Ursula is working on him now.
ANKO LUMEN
(still a little shaken) It’s my fault. I never should’ve let him handle that leak alone.
REGINA REX
It’s not your fault Anko. Hydrogen leaks are tricky no matter who is dealing with them.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
You need to stop blaming yourself Anko.
REGINA REX
How bad is the damage to the base?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Not too terrible. Engineering has a big hole in it but that’s the only area that we know of that’s been compromised.
REGINA REX
Well, that’s something anyway. Is it fixable?
ANKO LUMEN
Probably. The rest of the base seems intact, we could definitely start staging after some basic repairs.
REGINA REX
What about the bacteria thing?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
We’re running another round of the air filtration purifiers. This is the fifth cycle so far, Ursula is confident the air will be safe after this round.
REGINA REX
Did you discover anything during your sweep Serebella?
SEREBELLA REON
Nothing out of the ordinary. No other bodies.
REGINA REX
Bottom line, do we move forward at this place or not.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I say yes. Me too.
ANKO LUMEN REGINA REX
Ok then, we’ll move forward tomorrow after everyone’s had some rest.
SOUND: TRANSITION, BED SHEETS STIRRING
INT. CHING SHE MEDICAL OFFICE - MORNING
TERRY MENDELSON
(waking up in pain) Ooooo, damn.
PAT MENDELSON
Terry! You’re awake!
SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, HUGGING
TERRY MENDELSON
Ow, ow, ow...Take it easy honey.
PAT MENDELSON
Sorry.
URSULA NASH
Yeah, let’s not crush him any more than he’s already been. How are you feeling Terry?
TERRY MENDELSON
It’s hard to breathe, my chest is sore and my left side feels like I was trapped under an asteroid.
URSULA NASH
That sounds about right given your injuries.
PAT MENDELSON
Dr. Nash tells me that you’ll be just fine after some rest and recuperation.
TERRY MENDELSON
How bad is it doc?
URSULA NASH
Considering the damage the explosion did, it’s a miracle you’re alive. Cracked ribs and some muscle damage is all you have really. That piece of wall we found you under seems to have shielded you.
TERRY MENDELSON
I saw the build up and dived behind and a dividing wall at the last moment.
URSULA NASH
Good reflexes, they saved you.
PAT MENDELSON
My Terry has always been athletic!
TERRY MENDELSON
Thanks honey.
URSULA NASH
I want to keep you here for observation, you’ll be back in your cabin tomorrow. You can finish resting there.
TERRY MENDELSON
How long before I’m good to go?
URSULA NASH
You should be able to do some light work after 3 or 4 days. Nothing heavy duty until your ribs finish healing. They won’t take too long. I have nanites mending your ribs now.
PAUSE A BEAT
TERRY MENDELSON
(frustrated)
I’m such an idiot. I guess I’m not as prepared to work on hydrogen leaks as I thought.
URSULA NASH
I don’t think the explosion was your fault Terry.
PAT MENDELSON
(surprised) It wasn’t?
TERRY MENDELSON
Thanks for the vote of confidence.
URSULA NASH
Anko said something about an energy spike when you got back there.
PAT MENDELSON
Oh that’s good.
TERRY MENDELSON
(frustrated with Pat)
That’s good? You mean because I’m not to blame after all?
URSULA NASH
Uh, he mentioned that it might have happened because the base was shut down for so long.
PAT MENDELSON
(ignoring Ursula, getting heated)
Yes Terry, because let’s face it you’re usually at the center of the problems.
URSULA NASH
(struggling to finish her sentences without interruption)
Most likely a backup in the ducts developed with all that time...
TERRY MENDELSON
(talking over Ursula)
Oh so I’m just the one to blame by default! Is thatwhat you’re saying Pat?
PAT MENDELSON
The shoe often fits doesn’t it?
URSULA NASH
Anyway, you should probably get some...
TERRY MENDELSON
Easy for you to say from the sidelines Pat! How often do your hands actually get dirty!?
PAT MENDELSON
How dare you! With all the work I do for both of us! Or did you forget why we left the station in the first place?!
URSULA NASH
(as she’s walking out)
Uh, I’m going to go to the bridge to check in...
TERRY MENDELSON
(talking over Pat)
You said you would never bring that up again! And here you are throwing it in my face...
PAT MENDELSON
(talking over Terry)
Ok, what about the mess on Venus? Do you remember all I had to do to get us out of that?
SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, HATCH, TRANSITION, HATCH, FOOTSTEPS
INT. CHING SHE BRIDGE - MORNING
REGINA REX
Hey Ursula, how’s Terry doing?
URSULA NASH
(walking in)
He’ll be fine after a few days. Unless Pat kills him first.
REGINA REX
What do you mean?
URSULA NASH
They got into a crazy fight back in the med lab. I’ve never seen them like that.
SEREBELLA REON
A fight? Those two?
URSULA NASH
Yeah, it was kind of weird. Of course people fight but it was weird seeing them fight.
SEREBELLA REON
Maybe we don’t know them as well as we think.
URSULA NASH
How’s it going on the base?
REGINA REX
Anko and Jonas are working on setting up equipment now.
URSULA NASH
And those two are ok by themselves?
SEREBELLA REON
(laughing)
I know, right? I did a sweep of the whole base, there aren’t any threats there.
URSULA NASH
Well, other than to each other you mean.
SEREBELLA REON
I don’t know, those days might be over. Anko is getting a little bit of a man-crush on Jonas I think.
URSULA NASH
What are you talking about?
SEREBELLA REON
He’s changed; especially with his feelings about Jonas.
URSULA NASH
Wow, that’s kind of amazing.
REGINA REX
I didn’t know Anko had it in him. He’s hated Jonas since we left the station.
SEREBELLA REON
He even feels like he owes him something. He wants to prove himself.
REGINA REX
Anko wants to prove himself to Jonas? Wow, he really has changed.
URSULA NASH
Let’s hope it sticks.
SOUND: TRANSITION, FOOTSTEPS, EQUIPMENT BEING MOVED AROUND AND SET UP
INT. EUROPA BASE - CORRIDOR - DAY
ANKO LUMEN
If you don’t mind, please put those by that wall.
SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, DROPPING SOME THINGS
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(while dropping equipment) Dammit!! I’m so sorry Anko. I didn’t mean to do that.
ANKO LUMEN
Are you ok? Nothing landed on your foot did it?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(confused) No, I’m fine.
PAUSE A BEAT
JONAS ALDRIDGE (CONT'D)
(hesitant) Are you ok?
ANKO LUMEN
(while working)
I’m fine, what makes you ask?
SOUND: PICKING UP EQUIPMENT, FOOTSTEPS, MOVING AROUND
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Because the old Anko would’ve freaked out and chastised me for about 30 minutes for what I just did.
ANKO LUMEN
Oh. Yeah, I guess I would’ve.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(back to working) Well? What gives?
ANKO LUMEN
I don’t know, I’m just kind of...Tired.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Tired?
ANKO LUMEN
Just tired of the crap, of being angry. Of being mad at you. Of being disappointed in myself. Of the frustration of Titan.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
That’s a lot.
ANKO LUMEN
It is. And you know what? I just want to get back to science. What I’m passionate about. What was truly at the heart of why I came aboard the Ching She in the first place. I forgot all about that.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
About what?
ANKO LUMEN
The inspiration of what drives me. I got caught up in my ego and ambitions and forgot about why I love the science of it all. I just recently re-discovered that in myself.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
That’s a really great thing Anko.
ANKO LUMEN
And part of what I realized was that we way I treated you was overshadowed by fear and insecurity. Instead of seeing you as a colleague, I saw you as a threat.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I’m sorry to hear that, I never felt that way about you.
ANKO LUMEN
I know and I’m sorry I wasted so much time being a rival when I should’ve embraced your skills.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
It means a lot to hear you say all this Anko.
ANKO LUMEN
I’d like to start over again if that’s ok with you. I think together we could really achieve something here.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I feel the same way. I’m fine with a reset. Let’s do it.
ANKO LUMEN
That’s great to hear, I think between the two of us we can figure this out. I have a strong feeling about Europa. It feels like things are finally going to turn around.
END OF EPISODE
