VOID - SEASON 2, EPISODE 1

Written by Sean McKnight

With Jeni Miller

New Hope

NARRATOR

Season 2, episode 1. At the end of the season 1 finale, Jonas Aldridge and Nova Bayflower found themselves in peril due to a shuttle malfunction. We now rejoin them as their ship continues to spin out of control. Welcome to the season 2 premiere of VOID.

Int. SPACE SHUTTLE - DAY

SOUND: SIRENS, DISTRESSED MECHANICAL SOUNDS, METAL BENDING

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Jonas! Get in that seat right now!

JONAS ALDRIDGE

Ok, ok, just let me get to...

SOUND: VIOLENT SHAKING, SOUND OF BODY HITTING THE WALL AND THEN THE FLOOR

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Jonas!! Son of a bitch!

SOUND: DRAGGING SOUNDS, HARNESS STRAPS CLICKING SHUT

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Great, now he's unconscious. This is the last thing I need. Please don’t be dead Jonas…

SOUND: SWITCHES FLIPPING, BUTTONS PUSHED, DISTRESSED MECHANICAL SOUNDS DIMINISHING AND THEN STOPPING, SIREN SHUTS OFF

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Whew, ok, she's settling down.

CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

(over speaker)

This is the control room operator Ms. Bayflower, we're just checking in on your status.

(unsure of herself) Everything's fine. I had to correct a minor glitch but it's all good now. Can I speak to Gerald please?

CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

Who?

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Gerald, Dr. Gerald Daniels. Can I speak to him?

Long pause.

CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

Uh, I'm afraid Dr. Daniels is indisposed at the moment. I'll let him know you were asking for him.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Indisposed? Where is he?

CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

I'm not at liberty to say, Ms. Bayflower. He left the control room with Colonel Harlow.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Oh. I see. Will you ask him to contact me?

CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

I will do my best. Do you have anything further to report?

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Not at the moment. I'll establish contact once we're closer to the space station.

CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

Roger.

Bayflower out.

SOUND: CLICKING SOUND TURNING OFF COMMUNICATOR

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Shit. That's not good. Ok, Nova, stay focused. Gotta keep this bird moving...

SOUND: TRANSITION SOUND

Int. SPACE SHUTTLE - EVENING

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Ok, control, we're making our approach to the space station.

CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

(over speaker)

Sounds good, Ms. Bayflower. The station has been informed of your approach and is waiting for you to contact them. You'll need to change to frequency 2290 on the X band.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Roger. Thank you for all your help.

CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

Our pleasure, Ms. Bayflower. Please report in once the ship is docked. Council Seat Harris would like an update.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Will do. Nova Bayflower out.

SOUND: RADIO FREQUENCY CHANGING AND BEING TUNED IN

This is Nova Bayflower on colony shuttle B7-12E trying to contact the Space Station New Hope. Can anyone hear me?

SOUND: DEAD AIR STATIC

NOVA BAYFLOWER

This is Nova Bayflower on colony shuttle B7-12E trying to reach the Space Station New Hope. Is anyone there?

SOUND: DEAD AIR STATIC, THEN VOICE BEGINS TO FADE IN AND CONNECT

SPACE STATION CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR #1

Greetings, Ms. Bayflower. We were informed of your impending arrival and are prepared to receive you.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

(off mic)

Oh, thank god. (back on mic)

That's great to hear, thank you! My fellow crew member was injured; he's unconscious, but stable.

SPACE STATION CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR #1

One moment please. (long pause)

We don't have another crew member listed on our records.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

He was added at the last minute; the colony probably didn't have a chance to send you an update.

(long pause)

Understood. We'll have medical personnel standing by. Proceed to docking bay 5.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Roger, docking bay 5.

(off mic, lets out a long breath)

Wow, that was close.

SOUND: THRUSTERS KICKING IN

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Alright, Nova, you got this.

SOUND: SHIP THRUSTERS CONTINUE, THEN BEGIN TO STUTTER, OTHER JETS KICK IN AND ARE USED INTERMITTENTLY

NOVA BAYFLOWER

(on mic)

Beginning final approach to docking bay 5.

SPACE STATION CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR #1

Roger, we have you on our scopes, preparing for mag lock. Opening docking ring. Watch your speed, Ms. Bayflower; you're coming in a bit hot.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Extending probe and adjusting speed.

SOUND: THRUSTERS, THEN INTERMITTENT

SPACE STATION CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR #1

Your speed looks good, Ms. Bayflower. Thirty seconds until docking commences.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Copy, 30 seconds.

SOUND: CONTINUED SOUNDS OF NOVA FLYING THE SHUTTLE

SPACE STATION CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR #1

Prepare for docking interface.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

We're aligned to the docking ring.

SPACE STATION CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR #1

Mag lock engaging in 5, 4, 3, 2,

1. Mag lock engaged.

SOUND: LOUD METALLIC CLUNKING SOUNDS

SPACE STATION CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR #1

Ship is docked. You may power down. Welcome to Space Station New Hope, Ms. Bayflower. Medical will be standing by the hatch.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Thanks. Bayflower out. (lets out a sigh of

relief)

SOUND: BUTTONS BEING PUSHED, SHIP POWERING DOWN

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Good, done, we're in. (pause) Jonas!

SOUND: SEAT HARNESS BEING UNLATCHED, FOOTSTEPS SCRAMBLING

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Jonas? Jonas! (pause) Alright, you have a pulse and you're breathing. Oh no, blood!

SOUND: HAMMER HITTING METAL OUTSIDE THE HATCH, FOOTSTEPS, BUTTONS PUSHED, HATCH DOOR OPENING, FOOTSTEPS WALKING INTO SHUTTLE WITH GURNEY/CART

NOVA BAYFLOWER

He's right there. I think he has a head injury.

(wearing a helmet)

No problem, Ms. Bayflower, we'll take it from here. They need you to continue on to processing.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Processing?

MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER #1

Yes, just through that green hatch. Please keep moving.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Sure, of course, thank you.

SOUND: FOOTSTEPS MOVING ABOUT IN AND OUT OF THE SHUTTLE

Int. Space station docking bay #5 - night

SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, THEN STOPPING, HATCH OPENING, FOOTSTEPS, HATCH CLOSING

MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER #2

(over speaker)

Please remove your clothing, Ms. Bayflower.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

My clothing? All of it?

MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER #2

Yes, all of it.

SOUND: CLOTHING BEING TAKEN OFF

MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER #2

Once you remove your garments, place them in that bin to your left. New clothing will be issued after you finish going through decontamination.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Wait, what? Decontamination?

Yes, you're coming from Earth. We can't take chances with foreign bacteria.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

(begrudgingly) Oh. Okaaay.

SOUND: CLOTHING BEING TAKEN OFF TO COMPLETION, BAREFOOT STEPS, LID OPENING AND CLOSING

MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER #2

Thank you. Please proceed to the red X on the floor.

SOUND: BAREFOOT STEPS, STOPPING

MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER #2

Please extend your arms and spread your legs.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

(under her breath) You gotta be kidding.

MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER #2

I assure you this is all necessary, Ms. Bayflower. We recommend closing your eyes. Commence powder.

SOUND: FANS TURNING ON, POWDER BLOWING

NOVA BAYFLOWER

(coughing)

SOUND: FANS CONTINUE, THEN POWER DOWN

MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER #2

Commence flush.

SOUND: WATER BLASTING, STEAM

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Oh! Ouch!

Please remain still, Ms. Bayflower. This will be over shortly.

SOUND: WATER AND STEAM CONTINUE. BOTH SUBSIDE. FANS START, BLOW AIR, THEN POWER DOWN.

MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER #2

You may open your eyes, Ms. Bayflower.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Can I get a damn towel, please?

MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER #2

After we check you for contaminates. Please proceed to the scanning station through the hatch to your right.

SOUND: HATCH DOOR OPENING (*RIGHT SIDE*), BAREFOOT STEPS, HATCH DOOR CLOSING

MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER #2

Please hold your arms straight out, spread your legs apart, and hold your breath.

SOUND: BAREFOOT STEP, BREATH BEING DRAWN, SCANNING SOUND, PAUSE, BEEP ALERT, MECHANICAL SOUNDS, INJECTION SOUND

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Ow! Why did you just give me a shot?!

MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER #2

Calm down. We injected a chip into your body; everybody gets one... it's mandatory.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

What is it for?!

Each individual on the station is monitored in case of emergencies - medical or otherwise.

SOUND: BEEP ALERT, HATCH OPENING

MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER #2

You are free from contaminants and may enter the orientation center. You'll find clothing and a towel for your use. A representative will be with you shortly.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Great, thanks.

SOUND: BAREFOOT STEPS, HATCH CLOSING, TOWEL BEING USED, BAG BEING OPENED, CLOTHING BEING PUT ON, DOOR OPENING, FOOTSTEPS

MAX HUXLEY

Ms. Bayflower, I presume? I'm Max Huxley. I'll be your liaison during your time here at the New Hope.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Nice to meet you.

MAX HUXLEY

We have temporary quarters set up for your use. We would like to debrief you and discuss your cargo.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Do you think I could get some rest first? I'm kind of exhausted. I also need to check on my crew member.

SOUND: PRESSING BUTTONS ON A KEYPAD

We have no records of your crew member, uh, Mr.?

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Doctor - actually, Dr. Jonas Aldridge. He was my, uh, navigator and assistant.

MAX HUXLEY

Doctor?

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Yes, well, slim pickings in the colony for people that can understand nav charts.

MAX HUXLEY

Indeed. Very well. Dr. Aldridge was taken to the injury ward.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Is there anything in there about his condition?

MAX HUXLEY

Not yet. You're welcome to get some rest in your quarters, I'll contact you once they update his status.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

That's fine. Thanks.

MAX HUXLEY

Please follow me.

SOUND: TRANSITION SOUND, FOOTSTEPS, DOOR SLIDING OPEN, POWER SWITCH

INT. STATION QUARTERS - NIGHT

Allow me to explain your quarters. This button slides out the bed compartment.

SOUND: BUTTON PRESSED, SLIDING SOUND

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Wow!

MAX HUXLEY

Over here, you have a fully stocked food area that we supply for guests. Each item you consume will cost credits although the first 2 items are free. After you run out, you'll be responsible for finding your own supplies.

SOUND: CABINETS BEING OPENED

MAX HUXLEY

Here you'll find an array of beverages. If you'd like to sleep, I highly recommend the opium tea; it's quite good.

SOUND: REFRIGERATOR DOOR BEING OPENED AND CLOSED, FOOTSTEPS, DOOR SLIDING OPEN

MAX HUXLEY

This is the bathroom. In the cabinet you'll find drugs you may need for anything from anti- depression to antipsychotics, if you go to that extreme.

SOUND: CABINET OPENING AND CLOSING

NOVA BAYFLOWER

I think I'm good there, but thanks.

SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, BUTTONS PRESSED

Here is the entertainment center, also a computer for your use, and a communicator.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

I feel like I'm getting the royal treatment. This is wonderful.

MAX HUXLEY

We treat all our guests like this Ms. Bayflower. We want to leave a good impression! Will there be anything else?

NOVA BAYFLOWER

No, I think I'm all set. Thank you very much for your hospitality.

MAX HUXLEY

It has been my pleasure. I'll send you a message when I hear about your colleague.

SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, DOOR SLIDING OPEN THEN CLOSED

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Well, this is nice. Ooh. Let's make some of that opium tea.

SOUND: BUTTON PRESSED, BREWING SOUND, DING, FOOTSTEPS, PICKING UP TEA, SIPPING SOUND

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Oh, that's good stuff. I'm soooo, stressed out. But now, feeling muuuuuuchh better...

SOUND: BODY SETTLING DOWN ON BED

NOVA BAYFLOWER

This seems like a good time for a nanakdgnmsssmmm....

SOUND: TRANSITION SOUND, LIGHT SNORING, NEW MESSAGE CHIME

ASTRID

Incoming message received from Council Seat Harris, Earth Colony

NOVA BAYFLOWER

(waking up)

Oh, wait, what? What time is it?

SOUND: FUMBLING FOR SOMETHING

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Ten hours?! I've been asleep for

10 hours! Dammit! Strata, play message.

(long pause) Strata! Play message.

(silence continues) Strata, why won't you respond?

ASTRID

Oh, I'm sorry, you must've been mistakenly addressing me. My name is Astrid. I'm an update to what you once knew as the antiquated Strata AI. You'll find that I'm much smarter, more efficient and work very intuitively… even for the uninformed such as yourself.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Fine, whatever, kind of a bitch if you ask me. Astrid, read message.

ASTRID

Reading message - but first, a word from our sponsor.

SOUND: COMMERCIAL - ANNOUNCER WITH MUSIC BED

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NOVA BAYFLOWER

What... the hell... was that?

ASTRID

Reading message from Council Seat Harris. Ms. Bayflower, we've confirmed with the station that you docked some time ago. We expected you to have reported in by now. The council and I grow impatient. Please respond to this message immediately. Message concluded.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Of course, that prick would have to...

SOUND: CHIME SOUND

ASTRID

Receiving transmission from Council Seat Harris, Earth Colony. Would you like to accept?

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Speak of the devil. Stra...Astrid, accept transmission.

ASTRID

Opening transmission with Council Seat Harris.

SOUND: CONNECTION SOUND, STATIC IN THE BACKGROUND, TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY BREAKS UP

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Hello, Council Seat Harris, are you there?

Council Seat Harris (over communicator)

Ah! Ms. Bayflower, it's about time! We've been kept waiting and we are most displeased!

NOVA BAYFLOWER

My apologies, Council Seat Harris. I was exhausted from the trip and slept a little longer than I...

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

You slept?! Need I remind you that you are on official council business and will sleep on your own time!

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Uh, well actually...

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

We're not interested in your excuses, Ms. Bayflower. Please just get to the information at hand. Has the cargo been delivered?

NOVA BAYFLOWER

(frustrated)

Yes, the ship was docked successfully and they began unloading the supplies as soon as I arrived.

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

Very good. Were they pleased?

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Pleased?

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

Yes, were the high members of The

5 happy with the cargo?

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Who? I don't know who you're talking about. I only met my liaison, Max Huxley.

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

Was Mr. Huxley pleased?

NOVA BAYFLOWER

I guess so. He didn't indicate that he wasn't pleased. He seemed very nice and helpful.

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

That's very sweet for you, Ms. Bayflower; but we couldn't care less about the treatment you're receiving. We just want to know if they are happy with the goods we sent them.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

I don't really know. I guess you'd have to ask Max.

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

You're calling him Max? I expect you to behave with the appropriate decorum, Ms. Bayflower.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Look, I delivered the cargo and did my job, ok?

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

Your attitude is a concern, Ms. Bayflower. You'll be meeting with Colonel Harlow upon your return. I expect you to quit your laying around and bring our shuttle back immediately.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Yeah, about that. I'm afraid I won't be coming back.

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

I'm sorry... I don't think I heard you correctly.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Oh, well then let me try again. You can go to hell because I'm not bringing your stupid ship back to you! And I certainly won't be spending any more time with that bitch Harlow.

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

What did you just say?

NOVA BAYFLOWER

I think you heard me that time just fine.

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

You do realize you're signing your death warrant? When you get back to...

NOVA BAYFLOWER

You still don't get it, do you? You're not in charge of me anymore. I'm not coming back, you decrepit moron! You, your cronies, your cult don't matter anymore!

I'm out!

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

How dare you! You will pay for this!

NOVA BAYFLOWER

How? You can't touch me here, old man. You have no jurisdiction anywhere outside of that hole you live in.

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

You bring back our ship and you do it now! And... are you giving me the finger?!!

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Yep. Oh, and here's another little detail you should know: Dr. Jonas Aldridge is alive and well and here with me! He escaped your banishment and survived!

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

You're lying!

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Not at all. He sneaked onto the ship. Yep. We had the whole thing planned.

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

No doubt your friend Dr. Daniels was in on the plan too.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

He didn't know anything about it!

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

I guess we'll find out the truth soon enough. Colonel Harlow has Dr. Daniels in for conditioning as we speak.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

No! You bastards! Let him go!

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

Not so high and mighty are we now, Ms. Bayflower?

(silence)

Yes, I believe Daniels will be a much improved man by the time the good Colonel is done working on him.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

You'll have to answer for your crimes someday, Harris.

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

I doubt that.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

At least I can take comfort in knowing that you won't be getting your shuttle back anytime soon.

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

That ship is property of the Earth's council and you will comply with...

NOVA BAYFLOWER

I'm going to go ahead and hang up now. Astrid, end transmission.

COUNCIL SEAT HARRIS

No! I forbid...

ASTRID

Transmission terminated.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Thank god for that, I won't be dealing with him anymore.

SOUND: CHIME SOUND

ASTRID

Receiving transmission from Council Seat Harris, Earth Colony. Would you like to accept?

No, do not accept. In fact, please block all transmissions from Earth.

ASTRID

Yes Ms. Bayflower.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Astrid, please open transmission with Max Huxley.

ASTRID

Opening transmission with Max Huxley. One moment.

SOUND: "DIALING" SOUND

Max HUXLEY

Ms. Bayflower, I was just getting ready to contact you. I was hoping you would please join me in medical. We need to discuss your friend.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Jonas? Is he alright?

MAX HUXLEY

Please just report to medical as soon as you can.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Sure. How do I...?

MAX HUXLEY

Astrid will provide instructions on how to make your way here.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Ok. See you soon.

SOUND: TRANSITION SOUND, "HOSPITAL" SOUNDS IN BACKGROUND, FOOTSTEPS

INT. INJURY WARD - DAY

Room 1408, room 1408, here it is!

SOUND: DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING, FOOTSTEPS, HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT SOUNDS

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Oh my god, Jonas!

MAX HUXLEY

Hello, Ms. Bayflower. Allow me to introduce Dr. Ursula Nash.

Ursula nash

Hello, Ms. Bayflower, pleasure to make your acquaintance.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Yeah, hi. Can you tell me how my friend is doing?

URSULA NASH

The patient suffered a severe head injury.

NOVA BAYFLOWER

Yeah, I'm aware of that, I can see the bandages. His name is Dr.

Jonas Aldridge by the way. How bad is it?

URSULA NASH

(long pause)

I'm afraid your friend Dr. Aldridge... is in a coma.

END OF EPISODE 1