Angel and May

G02-E09 - Eight of Swords

Barry Haworth / Chun Wei-Hsin / David Lomas / Luke A O'Neill / Mitzi Clifford / Robert Gettons / Vivien Braybrook Season 5 Episode 9

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Vincent's mother tells all, even though she is dead. The next day Ghosthunters receive the pot treatment in the kitchen!

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                  THE TAROT INTERVENTION - G02-E09-EIGHT OF SWORDS
                 HESSE is fascinated with the attractiveness of her own
                 image as she ponders MILTON COBO's offer of work!

                 The Eight of Swords shows a woman bound and blindfolded.
                 Eight swords surround her, seemingly trapping her in
                 place, a symbol of the limiting thoughts, beliefs and
                 mindset that prevent her from moving forward in her life.
                 However, look closer: if the woman removed her blindfold,
                 she would quickly realise that she can escape her
                 predicament by letting go of her limiting beliefs and
                 establishing a new, more empowered mindset. The water
                 pooled at her feet suggests that her intuition might see
                 what her eyes cannot.



                 INT. PALACE THEATRE DRESSING ROOM - DUEL OF WITS

                 This is the scene where MILTON COBO persuades HESSE to
                 take part in his con, by pretending its a special web
                 based entertainment.

                 The focal point of the room is a luxurious vanity adorned
                 with ornate carvings and a pristine marble countertop.
                 It's softly lit by a row of dimmable, Hollywood-style
                 vanity lights that cast a warm, flattering glow over the
                 reflection in the mirror.

                 A full-length mirror stands nearby, framed with an
                 antique-inspired, gold-leafed border. It provides an
                 opportunity for a final glance before stepping out into
                 the world.

                 HESSE is preening herself in the full length mirror of
                 her dressing room. She has just finished her show. HESSE
                 is sitting at her dressing table, removing her wig,
                 slowly sipping a cocktail. There is a knock on the door.

                                        HESSE
                           Come! Oh crap its you!

                                        MILTON COBO
                           HESSE, you look radiant, my
                           darling.

                                        HESSE
                           Don't you darling me, you old con
                           man. Not after what you said about
                           me!

                                        MILTON COBO
                           I can only apologise, and explain
                           it as, "an excess of exuberance",
                           coupled with, perhaps one or two
                           drinks.

                                        HESSE
                           Well exuberance or not, I'm the
                           star of this show, and have
                           security, so why should I not
                           scream, and throw you out of my
                           room immediately, and never bother
                           with you again?

                                        MILTON COBO
                           Yes, I know darling, sorry to take
                           your time, but I was so impressed
                           with the glorious bill boards,
                           your name in lights ten feet high
                           I just had to come in and see you!

                                        HESSE
                           We use metric in New London. 
                           Don't you know anything! Besides
                           you told me I was a narcissistic
                           old hag, soaked in gin! I believe
                           that was the parting phrase?

                                        MILTON COBO
                           A moment of pure madness, my
                           darling, born out of passion!
                           Something I have regretted every
                           day from that moment!

                                        HESSE
                           So you should, it was very rude!

                                        MILTON COBO
                           It was, my darling, I can only
                           apologise, and put it down to my
                           feverish, artistic nature.

                                        HESSE
                           Well, you can pick yourself up
                           from your grovelling on the floor.
                           What do you want MILTON?

                                        MILTON COBO
                           I come baring gifts.

                                        HESSE
                           To re-iterate, once again. What do
                           you want MILTON?

                                        MILTON COBO
                           HESSE my darling, I have the
                           perfect script for you.

                 MILTON COBO pulls out the script and places it on the
                 bar, flipping through the pages excitedly to excite HESSE

                                        HESSE
                           A script? No diamonds? It can't be
                           any good if it is coming from you!

                                        MILTON COBO
                           Don't be so trenchant HESSE my
                           darling! This is made of diamond!
                           It's has drama and tension. This,
                           (hitting the paper), this is my
                           masterpiece, my magnum opus! I've
                           spent months pouring my heart and
                           soul into it, and I believe it's a
                           role perfectly tailored for
                           someone of your exceptional
                           brilliance.

                                        HESSE 
                           (Takes a sip of her cocktail, not
                           convinced) You flatter me darling,
                           but I've got plenty of scripts,
                           see that pile over there! I have
                           roles, and attractive suiters,
                           knocking at my door all the time.
                           What makes your script so special?

                                        MILTON COBO
                           (Passionately) This one, (sigh)
                           This is, it's, the one! It's
                           different! It's a story of a
                           fearless diva, the star of the
                           stage, and her journey through the
                           highs and lows of fame. The
                           character's complexity, her wit,
                           her charm, and the tragedy, they
                           all align with your unique
                           talents. It's a role upon which
                           you could feast my darling.

                 HESSE raises an eyebrow and takes another sip of her
                 drink, unimpressed with MILTON's performance.

                 DRINK BEING SIPPED

                                        HESSE
                           Really MILTON, you always
                           exaggerate! (Pauses)  But, do go
                           on.

                                        MILTON COBO
                           The character, ISABELLA, is not
                           just a diva. She's a woman with
                           dreams, fears, and a heart longing
                           for true love. It's a
                           rollercoaster of emotions, high's
                           and lows, and with your talent,
                           you'd bring ISABELLA to life, like
                           nobody else can do!

                                        HESSE
                           (Leaning in) Why should I choose
                           your sad contrivance, over all the
                           other offers I have?

                                        MILTON COBO
                           (Confidently) Because this is a
                           chance to challenge yourself, to
                           dive deep into the essence of your
                           craft. The role explores human
                           emotions in a way that will
                           resonate with a unique and
                           influential audience, on a
                           profound level. Together, we can
                           create something magical that will
                           be remembered for years to come.

                                        HESSE
                           MILTON, your pitch is overblown,
                           as is usual. But you still haven't
                           answered the most important
                           question! Can you handle my
                           artistic temperament?

                                        MILTON COBO
                           (Smiling) HESSE, I won't deny that
                           you, (Pause whilst considering
                           words carefully) have a certain
                           reputation, but I see that as a
                           sign of passion, and dedication to
                           your craft. I embrace your
                           artistic temperament, and I
                           believe it's what makes you
                           extraordinary.

                 HESSE looks contemplative for a moment before breaking
                 into a scowl.

                                        HESSE
                           No absolutely not, you're a suede
                           shoe, feather merchant, of the
                           first order, and I don't believe a
                           word that comes out of your
                           crooked mouth.

                                        MILTON COBO
                           It pays two hundred credits a
                           performance, cash!

                                        HESSE
                           When do I start?



                 INT. RETROGRADE - KITCHENS - GHOSTHUNTERS
               (BLACK BEAR, BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW, CHEN, CHEN-ZONG, GIOVANNI
               "THE ENFORCER" ROMANO, VINCENT GAMBINO)

                 This is the scene where VINCINT brings in a ghost busting
                 team, which he thinks will definitively eliminate the
                 possibility of malevolent spirits haunting the Retrograde
                 Inn.  Unfortunately for him its just BEAR and CHEN
                 dressed up with fake props, supporting the confidence
                 trick.

                 BEAR and CHEN, both equipped with flashlights and
                 paranormal investigation equipment, stand in the dimly
                 lit lobby of the Retrograde. They exchange uncertain
                 glances.

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           CHEN, we've been through this a
                           hundred times. Just stick to the
                           plan. Stay calm, and follow my
                           lead.

                                        CHEN
                           BEAR, I'm nervous? I've heard real
                           bad stories about these guy's. Do
                           we really want to go, messing with
                           these Ghost gadgets. My Mum says
                           that Ghosts are real, and we may
                           be asking for trouble!

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           Tell me is she a devote Christian?

                                        CHEN
                           She goes to church quite a lot, I
                           think she like the vicar!

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           Well that probably explains her
                           comment!

                                        CHEN
                           I know she is a crazy old bat, but
                           this time she may be right!

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           Come on, Really! You believe that?
                           Get real, we're just waving around
                           some silly boxes with lights on
                           them, besides we're in a space
                           habitat, it's has only been here
                           for fifteen years, it hasn't had
                           time to accumulate ghosts, even if
                           they did exist.

                                        CHEN
                           But I saw a program that said
                           ghosts can inhabit modern space's,
                           they can be anywhere, and what
                           about the Maritsuba, that was a
                           space vessel and that was haunted.

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           Yeah, well, it's too late now,
                           just keep cool, if we find a real
                           ghost let me know by tapping on my
                           shoulder. I'll then make sure
                           you're between me and the spook.
                           (Chuckle) That way it gets you
                           first!

                                        CHEN
                           Thank's for nothing! Oh shit!
                           Someones coming.

                                        GIOVANNI "THE ENFORCER" ROMANO
                           Are you the (Pause as if he can
                           hardly believe he is uttering the
                           words), The "Ghosthunters".

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Yes, you called my office, I'm Dr
                           Crenshaw and this is Dr ZONG. If
                           you could show us where you
                           experienced the apparition?

                                        GIOVANNI "THE ENFORCER" ROMANO
                           I've not experienced anything, its
                           the kitchen staff, they hear
                           noises. I think its mass hysteria!

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Maybe, maybe not! It could be a
                           class one entity!

                                        GIOVANNI "THE ENFORCER" ROMANO
                           If you say so, I don't believe any
                           of that crap! It's the boss,  he
                           want's to see you.  He wants to
                           make sure he is not being scammed.

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Scammed, I can assure you we are
                           established practitioner's and
                           have a number of successful
                           clients. If you think its a scam
                           why call us?

                                        GIOVANNI "THE ENFORCER" ROMANO
                           Not you, someone else! If it was
                           up to me, you'd all be out of a
                           lock, but luckily for you, my boss
                           thinks you might be of some use.

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Thanks for the vote of confidence!

                                        GIOVANNI "THE ENFORCER" ROMANO
                           Like I say, I don't believe any of
                           this crap so watch out. If I find
                           out afterwards that its a scam,
                           you'll be in big trouble.

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           (Cough) Perhaps we should go, Dr
                           Crenshaw.

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           I want to meet this boss man.
                           (Through gritted teeth) Besides Dr
                           ZONG, we discussed this case, its
                           sounds very intriguing.

                                        GIOVANNI "THE ENFORCER" ROMANO
                           Come on, Mr GAMBINO is in his
                           study, its not a good idea, to
                           keep him waiting. Go down there,
                           along the corridor and then go
                           left.

                 BEAR and CHEN-ZONG walk through into VINCENT GAMBINO
                 private chambers they notice the slight outline of where
                 a pentangle has been removed showing the previous day's
                 efforts by GANDER-DAVID and JACINTA.  There are some burn
                 marks on the floor.

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           So, you two are the Ghostbuster's?

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Yes, I'm Dr Crenshaw, and this is
                           my colleague Dr ZONG. 

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           Yes, well make sure none of todays
                           consultation is in any
                           publication, otherwise they'll be
                           trouble. I want a private session! 

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Of course, it goes without saying.
                           To get down to business, where
                           exactly is the focus of these
                           unwanted "eminations"?

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           These 'eminations' as you call
                           them, appear to be focussed in and
                           around our kitchens. There have
                           been some 'noises' and this has
                           upset the kitchen staff.  I need
                           you to tell me what is actually
                           going on, I know its not ghosts.

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Really, you are certain of that!

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           Look I'm not seven years old, I
                           know ghosts aren't real.

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Really?  Well we take a purely
                           scientific approach, can you
                           explain Dr ZONG.

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           (With nerdy gimp voice) Yes, to be
                           honest, we don't believe either,
                           but we seek to measure and
                           correlate. Empirical evidence is
                           the order of the day! To do this
                           we have a number of devices which
                           collect data. Let me show you by
                           running a baseline.

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           Sure, will these gadgets of yours
                           detect, intruders or bugs or other
                           stuff?

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           Probably, we scan a wide range of
                           frequencies in the radio spectrum
                           as well as light and sound. We
                           look for electrostatic and
                           magnetic anomalies.

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Perhaps Dr ZONG, if you could
                           demonstrate one of our
                           instruments, in this room.

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           (With nerdy gimp voice) Good idea,
                           certainly Dr Crenshaw.

                 CHEN-ZONG pulls out an EMF meter which he waves around
                 the room.

                 SCANNING NOISE, THEN BLEEPS

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           What is he doing?

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           He is conducting a fast EMF
                           survey, he is holding an EMF
                           meter, it picks up disturbances in
                           the electromagnetic fields. We
                           believe spirits or ghost presences
                           disturb these fields, as a side
                           effect.

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           (With nerdy gimp voice) Dr
                           Crenshaw I sense a small
                           perturbation in the fields?

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           What, where?

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           The EMF fields are off, two
                           area's, one lower down by the
                           floor, one over by that table.

                 METER WARBLING

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           Oh, its very localised, I'm
                           sensing a strong field. What are
                           these marks.

                 CHEN-ZONG waves the meter across the old markings that
                 GANDER-DAVID made the day before. It makes warbling
                 noises which become much stronger as they pass over the
                 rubbed off pentangle. CHEN-ZONG is moving the small
                 button he inserted in the under side of the meter, away
                 from VINCENT GAMBINO.

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           Very strong residuals, look at the
                           meter. Execuss me Sir, but I have
                           to ask, have you had recent
                           paranormal activity in this room?

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           (Slight cough) We had a tarot
                           reading yesterday, but I believe
                           she was a con artist.

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           A Tarot reading, I hope you used a
                           registered cartomancer?

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           Yes, of course, it was some old
                           witch called Elephant or something
                           like that! I forget exactly.

                                        GIOVANNI "THE ENFORCER" ROMANO
                           (Discrete Cough) I think the old
                           women was called ETTEILLA, the
                           weird assistant was called
                           ELIPHANT.

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           Thank you GIOVANNI, these "feather
                           merchants" are so difficult to
                           remember!

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Sorry, you mean the great ETTEILLA
                           was here, yesterday?

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           You've heard of her then!

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           ETTEILLA is the head of the
                           cartomancers guild, so yes, of
                           course I have heard of her. She is
                           well known to all paranormal
                           investigators. She is a powerful
                           reader, not someone to be taken
                           lightly!

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           Really! Well it was just a small
                           reading, nothing of any real
                           importance.

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           The meters show considerable
                           energies were expended, there were
                           distortions in space time. There
                           must have been significant
                           cartomantic events. 

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           Well, it's none of your business,
                           it's between me and my reader.

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Yes of course, (Cough) naturally,
                           come on Dr ZONG, we must scan the
                           kitchens!

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           One more minute Dr Crenshaw, I
                           have another reading.

                 CHEN-ZONG waves the device around and starts to home in
                 on a small box like chest in VINCENT GAMBINO's office.

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           Dr Crenshaw, I'm picking up strong
                           eminations from this wooden box
                           with the locked doors. Excuse me
                           Sir, but what's in the box?

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           (Raised voice) Don't open it!

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           It's showing very strong
                           eminations?

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           It was given to me by my father.
                           It's a Dybbuk. It brings very bad
                           luck if you open it. As you can
                           see it is locked.

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           Look at these Dr Crenshaw, I've
                           not seen readings so high!

                 CHEN-ZONG goes over to BEAR and gets close and whispers.

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           (Whispered) What the Nanofrag is a
                           Dybbuk?

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           (Whispered) Leave it to me.
                           (Raised voice) Yes I concur doctor
                           those readings are exceptionally
                           high.

                 BEAR moves over to examine the box

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Mr GAMBINO, that doesn't make any
                           sense. A Dybbuk is a a disembodied
                           spirit possessing a living body,
                           that belongs to another soul.
                           There's is no way it would be in a
                           box or anything else material
                           other than a human body.

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           Yes of course Doctor, that was
                           what I was thinking!

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           Well, its been in the family for
                           many years. I like it.  I myself
                           have never opened the box, so its
                           a mute point isn't it. I didn't
                           get you here to tell me what I
                           already know!
                           I need you to go and conduct
                           readings, specifically in the
                           kitchens.

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Won't they be in use, we need
                           complete silence with the lights
                           off?

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           They have been temporarily
                           shutdown for 'cleaning'. I have
                           the power off, and all fridges
                           emptied and turned off.  I want
                           you to investigate immediately.

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           We will need to be accompanied by
                           one of your staff, to corroborate
                           findings.

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           Don't worry about that, I'm coming
                           down with you. GIOVANNI do you
                           have your gun?

                                        GIOVANNI "THE ENFORCER" ROMANO
                           Of course boss, I want the porco
                           that is doing this! If I catch
                           him, he will wish he messed with
                           someone else!

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           Good, I look forward to that!



                 INT. RETROGRADE - KITCHENS - PAN TROUBLE
               (BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW, CHEN-ZONG, GIOVANNI "THE ENFORCER"
               ROMANO, VINCENT GAMBINO)

                 In this scene the "Ghost hunters" CHEN and BEAR scan the
                 kitchens, unfortunately for them , they really do wind a
                 poltergeist who likes throwing pans around.

                 TIMEPASSING

                 GIOVANNI "THE ENFORCER" ROMANO slowly unlatches the door
                 into the darkened kitchen spaces.

                 AIRLOCK SOFT HISS

                 The kitchen is pitch black and totally silent.

                                        GIOVANNI "THE ENFORCER" ROMANO
                           (Whispered) I can't see anything!

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           GIOVANNI, why are you whispering,
                           their are no Ghosts, you idiot,
                           (Nervous laugh)

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           (Whispered) Leave the lights off,
                           our camera's work better in low
                           light conditions. What do you
                           think Dr ZONG, an EMF scan
                           followed by some EVP.

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           (Whispered) Yes, I think we need
                           to localise.

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           (Whispered) Very good, you take
                           the left hand side, I'll go right.

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           I think, we will stay at the door,
                           we don't want to get in the way!

                 BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW and CHEN-ZONG split and slowly move
                 forward with VINCENT GAMBINO and GIOVANNI "THE ENFORCER"
                 ROMANO carefully staying back by the doors.

                 SCANNING NOISES THEN A METALLIC SCRAPE

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           (Whispering) Did you hear that?

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           No, what was it?

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           A metallic noise, there it is
                           again!

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Could it be our footsteps are
                           disturbing a pan?

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           I don't think so.

                 Suddenly a pot falls off a high shelf and hits BLACK BEAR
                 CRENSHAW on the head and clatters on the floor.

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Argh shit, that hurt!

                 Sound of running footsteps as VINCENT GAMBINO and BLACK
                 BEAR-CRENSHAW come pounding around the corner.

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           What, the fotterewas, great you
                           found a pan!

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           It came off a shelf, hit me on the
                           head. You better get back by the
                           door, we may have aggressive
                           poltergeist.

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           You're bleeding on my floor,
                           GIOVANNI, give this Ghostbuster a
                           bandage, I don't want to have to
                           sterilise the whole kitchen!

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Thank you! Dr ZONG bring out the
                           EVP, we need to activate
                           communication. 

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           That's a heavy pot and you dented
                           it, (laugh) you must have a hard
                           head Dr Crenshaw, is that
                           essential for Ghosthunting
                           (laugh).

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           (Whispered under his breath) You
                           sarcastic bastard!

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           What was that?

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Nothing, calibrating the
                           instrument.

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           (Cough) Excuse me, if I could
                           examine the shelf! Move back
                           please! (Gasp) Look at this Dr
                           Crenshaw, I think we have a class
                           one manifestation, see these
                           scrape marks.  What do you think
                           the mass of pot was?

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           (Through slightly gritted teeth) I
                           don't know, Dr ZONG, several
                           kilograms, look at my head!

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           Look at the ER meter Dr Crenshaw,
                           its in the red.

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Yes, I can see. I'm turning the
                           EVF on.

                 DISTORTED WHITE NOISE

                 BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW waves this about as if trying to
                 spray the supposed ghost with noise. Another pot suddenly
                 falls off the shelf and crashes to the floor.

                 POT CRASHING ON FLOOR

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           We definitely have a class one
                           kinetic manifestation Doctor!

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           I can see that Doctor, now lets
                           concentrate on the EVP.

                 HUGE POT CRASH

                 One of the kitchen shelves suddenly collapses and a large
                 number of pots and plates crash to the floor. BLACK BEAR
                 CRENSHAW and CHEN-ZONG start to run towards the door.

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           Hole crap! Retreat! Retreat! Get
                           that EVP off!

                                        CHEN-ZONG
                           Let's get out of here Dr Crenshaw!

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           I concur, doctor, I'm outta here!

                 BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW and CHEN-ZONG run past VINCENT and
                 GIOVANNI.

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           Hay, your leaving, hang on wait a
                           minute, what about my plates. Oh
                           shit.

                 POT CRASH

                                        BLACK BEAR-CRENSHAW
                           (Out of breath) Class One
                           aggressive...

                 POT CRASH

                 A pot hits him on the head.

                                        VINCENT GAMBINO
                           Porca madonna e tutti gli angeli
                           in colonna!  GIOVANNI you sort
                           them out!

                 POT CRASH

                 VINCENT runs up the stairs.

                                        GIOVANNI "THE ENFORCER" ROMANO
                           Fuck that boss, It's above my pay
                           grade!

                 CRASHING SOUNDS FROM THE KITCHEN



                 INT. BLACK BEARS - LOUNGE - AFTERMATH
               (BLACK BEAR, CHEN, GANDER-DAVID, MILTON COBO)

                 BEAR and CHEN tell CONO and GANDER-DAVID about their bad
                 experiences in the kitchens. COBO calms them down and
                 questions wether there are really Ghosts inhabiting the
                 Retrograde.

                                        MILTON COBO
                           So you're telling me you were
                           attacked by a poltergeist, a real
                           Ghost.

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           Something was throwing pans at us.

                                        CHEN
                           They were heavy, look at his head.

                                        GANDER-DAVID
                           I'd rather not, no offence
                           intended BEAR.

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           None taken, but I had two pans hit
                           me, one narrowly missed GAMBINO.
                           But the coward was by the exit.

                                        MILTON COBO
                           Good, that means he is starting to
                           believe. What did he say about
                           DAVID?

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           He said he thought you were a con
                           artist.

                                        MILTON COBO
                           Oh dear, maybe the convincer
                           wasn't so good after all.

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           I don't know, but he will be a
                           tough nut to crack. We did the
                           whole cartomancer guild spiel and
                           CHEN did a re-enforcement scan of
                           the room. Made out like it was
                           full of Physic aftermath energies,
                           or some other bullshit, it all
                           sounded good and he seemed to soak
                           it all up!

                                        GANDER-DAVID
                           What were VINCENT's eyes doing
                           when you were scanning. Did you
                           see.

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           He was watching everything like a
                           hawk, I think he was trying to see
                           if it was another scam. He is
                           psychotically suspicious. Oh, and
                           he has a wooden cupboard, a Dybbuk
                           box. He was adamant that it should
                           not be opened.

                                        GANDER-DAVID
                           What's a Dybbuk Box, when its at
                           home?

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           Well, you know I'm jewish right?
                           In our culture, a Dybbuk is a
                           disembodied spirit that possesses
                           a body. Doesn't make sense though,
                           they don't possess a box, after
                           all, whats the point of that, no
                           internal spirit to torture. I'm
                           sure my mother was a Dybbuk, she
                           tortured me!

                                        MILTON COBO
                           I thought that's what all jewish
                           mothers are supposed to do to
                           their sons!

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           Ho, ho, very funny!

                                        CHEN
                           I did a scan and funnily enough it
                           kicked off the meters and I didn't
                           even need to touch the cheat
                           buttons!

                                        MILTON COBO
                           So your saying that those stupid
                           box things actually work?

                                        CHEN
                           I don't know, but I wasn't pushing
                           the buttons. In the kitchens I
                           thought I heard voices on the
                           EVP's.

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           CHEN, that was MILTON, remember
                           the radio link.

                                        CHEN
                           Oh of course, but why was he
                           chanting like a choir?

                                        MILTON COBO
                           What, a choir? (Cough) I wasn't I
                           left it on by mistake last night,
                           the batteries were flat?

                                        CHEN
                           So, you weren't making voices.

                                        MILTON COBO
                           Not me!

                                        CHEN
                           BEAR, I told you this wasn't a
                           good idea, my Mum was right.

                                        MILTON COBO
                           What's CHEN's Mum got to do with
                           this?

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           It's a long story, don't worry
                           about it. The point is, we stirred
                           something up down there, and its
                           not happy!

                                        MILTON COBO
                           Well, what ever it is, its helping
                           us win, so thats good news right?

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           I don't know, I could feel hatred
                           in those pans, it was trying to
                           kill!

                                        MILTON COBO
                           Oh Jesus you lot, I know you
                           pulling my leg, come on! Get real,
                           lets focus back on what we are
                           trying to do here! We know the
                           mark believes in spirits, after he
                           has a box with one in it. Probably
                           now also half believes in DAVID's
                           Tarot, we'll know soon enough, if
                           we get the call.

                                        GANDER-DAVID
                           Don't hold your breath!

                                        MILTON COBO
                           No, he'll call, believe me, we
                           have his attention now! Now CHEN I
                           know you playing me with the pans
                           and the voices. Good joke, very
                           funny. Ho, ho!
                           It was very clever, good move
                           guys! Did you use rare earth
                           magnets, induction coils?
                           Excellent work.

                 BLACK BEAR and CHEN look at each other!

                                        CHEN
                           BEAR, he really does have hearing
                           problems!

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           MILTON we didn't have anything to
                           do with the fucking pans. It
                           really is haunted down there.

                                        MILTON COBO
                           Come on, you're shitting me!

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           We are not, something was throwing
                           those pans, and it had malice!

                                        MILTON COBO
                           Oh, crap, thats unexpected! I
                           didn't build that in to the
                           calculations.

                                        BLACK BEAR
                           Well you better consider it going
                           forward.

                                        GANDER-DAVID
                           Problem?

                                        MILTON COBO
                           I don't know, I didn't
                           consider.... (Pause) No, no
                           problem I guess! It just means we
                           have a real Ghost on our side,
                           sort of makes our job easier, in a
                           way!

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