Bean Page #18

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KEVIN:

I'm just gonna go see if Annie needs me for anything. Truth is, she

smells kinda nice. okay? (grins).

BEAN smiles and gives KEVIN a thumbs-up. KEVIN returns the gesture and

exits..

Back to the computer, BEAN clicks on an icon which takes him to the

ground floor gallery. He clicks through various paintings and stops at

the painting of the woman, in the castle, wearing the chastity belt.

BEAN clicks and enlarges the painting to fill the screen.

He happily hums the catchy tune from 'GOBLINS 2' and homes in on the

tiny padlock on the chastity belt. Padlocks interest him. He clicks

on the keyhole rapidly (as we have seen him do with the frog in GOBLINS

2).

MR. BEAN

Click! click! click! click! click!

.Suddenly, to BEAN's surprise, the padlock starts to flash red...then

the whole screen starts to flash ... before going dramatically back to

black ... Now flashing in the .centre of the monitor is an icon of a

tiny key. Beneath it, a row of six dashes appears (e.g - - - - - - -

). A cursor is flashing over the first dash.

BEAN is totally absorbed. He loves these kinds of puzzles. With one

finger, he slowly types out letters on the keyboard (he has to search

for some of them). As he does so, they appear over each dash in turn:

G-O-B-L-I-N

A message pops up: "ACCESS DENIED" BEAN tries something 0 else.

G-N-O-M-E-S

The message again: 'ACCESS DENIED'. The room door suddenly opens!

Making BEAN jump! It's BERNIE. He cannot see the computer screen from

the doorway.

BERNIE:

How goes it, Bean? Ready for the Governor?

BEAN smiles and nods nervously. He knows he's probably up to something

he shouldn't be.

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BERNIE:

We need you downstairs in ten minutes and not a second more. Period.

Oh, And put this on.

BERNIE throws BEAN a name badge with 'Dr. Bean' on it. BEAN nods.

BERNIE exits. BEAN goes back to the code. He types in the first thing

that comes into his head:

B-E-R-N-I-E

That damned message again: 'ACCESS DENIED'. Then, as though something

is dawning on him, he punches in:

P-E-R-I-0-D

Up comes a message: "CODE ACCEPTED". Close on BEAN's face as light

from the computer plays on it- He reads it carefully and with interest.

We cant quite read his expression - but what he sees is a surprise and

a puzzle. Long meaningful pause as his eyes scan the screen.

CUT TO:

INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. THE WHISTLER ROOM - DAY

BERNIE enters - DAVID is looking at Whistler's Mother, still puzzled.

BERNIE:

David? Lift off!

CUT TO:

INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. RECEPTION AREA - DAY

The staff and various dignitaries are lined, looking out through the

glass in anticipation. Through the glass we see a couple of Police

Motorcycle Escorts pull up outside followed by a beautiful, old,

classic Rolls Royce.

CUT TO:

EXT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY - DAY

The red carpet unrolls all the way to the Rolls, rear door. Close on

the bottom of the driver's door. It opens and out step a pair of legs,

wearing army boots and khaki trousers.

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The legs step sideways onto the carpet and approach us. Camera pans up

to show us that GOVERNOR REYNOLDS is dressed in his Veteran's uniform -

chest of medals and forage cap. He is a grand figure. In fact - he's

exactly the same grand figure Mr BEAN caused epic problems To on the

plane over. He gives his prized possession, the car, a little token

polish with his sleeve before heading on.

BRUTUS and his SIDE-KICK COP fall into step behind him. They are the

Police presence today.

GRIERSON and BERNIE greet REYNOLDS at the entrance.

GRIERSON is wearing a striking brand new light blue silk suit. BERNIE

is frowning - not happy about that uniform.

GRIERSON:

what a pleasure, Governor. Welcome.

REYNOLDS:

Hi, Grierson, forgive the war paint. Going on To my regiment/s reunion

after.

GRIERSON:

Not at all, Governor. Very striking.

REYNOLDS takes in GRIERSON's suit.

REYNOLDS:

Interesting suit.

GRIERSON:

(Beaming)

Why thank you sir.

REYNOLDS:

off the peg?

GRIERSON:

(crestfallen )

Yes it is ... may I introduce you To Bern ...

He gestures to BERNIE but REYNOLDS cuts in and hands BERNIE a set of

car keys.

REYNOLDS:

(To Bernie)

Go park the old jalopy, will ya, son.

BERNIE's smile melts away. As they enter the gallery, BERNIE hopefully

offers the car keys to BRUTUS - who rewards him with a "don't be

stupid" smile and follows the Governor.

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BEAN (wearing "Dr Bean" name badge) comes into the corridor by the

front door, thus just missing REYNOLDS. BERNIE sees him and jumps on

the chance to delegate.

BERNIE:

Bean - go park the Governor's car, will you.

BEAN assents happily. BRUTUS spies BEAN over his shoulder and frowns -

its that mad English guy again. BEAN gets to the door and sees the

Governor's car. Yummy!

CUT TO:

INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. RECEPTION AREA - DAY

GRIERSON leads REYNOLDS to the reception counter, as BERNIE sneaks up

to take his position again. ELMER is in the background trying to look

professional, deferring to BRUTUS.

ANNIE steps out from behind the counter, curtsies and ,shakes REYNOLDS'

hand.

ANNIE:

Good day, Governor. I'm Annie. You know, you're a lot taller than you

were half an hour ago.

REYNOLDS:

Well, that's great to hear at my age, Annie. Thank you very much.

ANNIE:

Governor Reynolds, does your wife, like, have to curtsy? Or does she 0

have a decent job?

REYNOLDS:

Er ... Mrs. Reynolds is doing just fine. Just fine.

He spots KEVIN and winks at him. KEVIN smiles back.

CUT TO:

EXT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. DAY.

BEAN has let himself into the car. It's one of the happiest moments of

his life, as he inspects the gleaming panel and sits back in the

gorgeous leather seat.

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He starts the car up - and heads up into the circular car park. He

sweeps dangerously round a few turns - but just manages to keep the car

in tact. Finally he reaches the top floor where there is one quite

small space left. BEAN is a good driver in a car that is,

unfortunately, one foot wider than the one he's used to.

He takes out the comb he always used to measure space with his Mini,

and measures the space. Yes. Seems large enough. He moves the car

in. It isn't large enough.

With a hideous scraping of metal against metal, the Rolls Royce

squeezes in between the two cars, losing its wing mirror and door

handle in the process. BEAN looks a tadge concerned.

CUT TO:

INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY - DAY.

REYNOLDS has moved on to ELMER who salutes crisply. REYNOLDS returns

the salute with pride.

REYNOLDS:

Nice set of medals there Elmer. Which beach they drop you on? Utah?

Omaha?

ELMER:

Couldn't tell you sir. I was so drugged up with the killing I didn't

know where I was.

REYNOLDS:

Well, congratulations soldier.

CUT TO:

EXT. PARKING LOT - DAY.

BEAN sitting in the wedged car. He tries the door - but it won't open

a centimetre. He's totally stuck. He looks up at a small window in

the roof. If only he could get that open. He pushes various buttons,

which set of windscreen wipers, squirters, radios. He pushes the

cigarette lighter. Finally, he pulls a lever - and the bonnet pops up

an inch.

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