Our Girl Page #8

IN:
10:42:21 INT. THE LANE'S HOUSE. GEORGIE'S BEDROOM. DAWN / DAY

Georgie looking out of the window and looks out. She sees dawn rising.

FEMALE REPORTER (V.O.)

This includes stop and search systems…

MALE REPORTER (V.O.)

Co-ordinated attacks, in addition to the police, the army

units are reportedly being put on standby with a focus

not only on co ordinated threats but also the possibility of

lone wolf style attacks.

IN:
10:42:32 INT. POLICE STATION. MANCHESTER. DAY

We see Elvis, Spunky, Spanner and Jackson walking with purpose along a corridor.

ELVIS:

Officers in position all other potential targets, sir.

BAXTER:

(nodding)

Good. The entire vicinity is being monitored for any

suspicious activity.

Elvis nods.

ELVIS:

Stand by then chaps.

IN:
10:42:51 INT. THE LANE'S HOUSE. KITCHEN. DAY

Georgie is sitting eating her breakfast, but she is clearly distracted. Her finger is hovering over her

phone.

IN:
10:43:01 EXT. STREET. MANCHESTER. DAY

We see Abu emerge from a building with Al-Shwadify and another two individuals, Naazir and

Ike. Abu looks about somewhat furtively as al-Shwadify and Naazir.

IN:
10:43:17 INT. THE LANE'S HOUSE. KITCHEN. DAY

Georgie walks towards the window looking at her phone then looks outside.

IN:
10:43:29 EXT/INT. SHOPPING CENTRE. DAY

We see the place opening up and customers start to file in. We see the throngs of people

oblivious to the covert operation going about their business. Amongst them we see operatives

monitoring every move. Eyes and ears everywhere.

IN:
10:43:44 INT. BUS. DAY

We see Abu on the bus heading towards the shopping centre.

IN:
10:43:48 INT. CONTROL CENTRE. AWAY FROM SHOPPING CENTRE. DAY

Elvis is standing by Baxter watching monitors. Detective Inspector William approaches Baxter,

animated.

DETECTIVE INSPECTOR WILLIAM

Suspected target seen boarding the 179 in the town

centre... spotted on CCTV.

ELVIS:

(on mic)

We're on boys.

IN:
10:43:58 INT. THE LANE'S HOUSE. SITTING ROOM. DAY

An on-edge Georgie is looking out of the window.

FEMALE REPORTER (V.O.)

Greater Manchester and Whitehall are reiterating the

message to people in the city to remain calm.

MALE REPORTER (V.O.)

The officers will also be operating a stop and search on

individuals and we ask people to cooperate…

IN:
10:44:10 EXT. SHOPPING CENTRE. DAY

We see people entering the shopping centre. They are being approached and delayed for the

CCTV. Among the men pulled over we see a desperately anxious Naazir.

POLICE OFFICERS:

We just need to search your bag sir / Keep your arms

up, that’s it / Can you open your bag please madam /

Move along / Open your bag please sir.

We see dozens of security men with sniffer dogs checking everyone and searching in bags.

Naazir knows he can't run, he's just got to hope they let him pass. He grips tightly onto the

detonator.

IN:
10:44:36 INT. CONTROL CENTRE. DAY

Baxter is sitting at the computer screen. Counter terrorism and Special Forces have gathered

around. They are watching CCTV footage of Abu getting on the bus.

ELVIS:

That's him.

BAXTER:

Let's get onto the bus company and ground all buses.

ELVIS:

Respectfully that gonna take too long. Permission to

move now! Sir.

BAXTER:

Go!

Elvis hurries out with his team.

IN:
10:44:53 INT. THE LANE'S HOUSE. SITTING ROOM. DAY

An on-edge Georgie is looking out of the window. She hears a siren in the distance and looks

even more anxious. She looks at her watch.

IN:
10:45:00 EXT. SHOPPING CENTRE. DAY

As the police are distracted somewhat by a group of youths who are refusing to be searched,

Naazir tries to slip away.

We follow him a few yards as CTC swoop, grab him before he can detonate his bomb, although

we see him trying but with swift precision CTC have him on the ground and cuffed before he

knows what has happened.

OFFICER 1

(shouting)

Armed Police show me your hands! Show me your

hands!

He's pushed to the floor.

IN:
10:45:15 INT. THE LANE'S HOUSE. SITTING ROOM. DAY

An on-edge Georgie is looking out of the window.

IN:
10:45:20 EXT. SHOPPING CENTRE. DAY

CTC have Naazir pinned to the ground

Music ‘4OG20a’ in: 10:45:24

Music ‘4OG20’ out: 10:45:27

OFFICER 1

(shouting)

Suspect down. Detonator neutralised.

OFFICER 2

(shouting)

NOBODY MOVE!

OFFICER 1

(shouting)

ARE YOU ALONE!

IN:
10:45:25 INT. BUS. DAY

We see Abu on the bus heading towards the shopping centre.

IN:
10:45:28 EXT. GREY SKY. DAY

A helicopter flies overhead.

OFFICER:

Bravo one zero, this is sierra three alpha. We have…

IN:
10:45:33 INT. BUS/EXT. SHOPPING CENTRE. DAY

We see the traffic chaos as cars are stopped and searched before being allowed into the car

parks.

The bus is held up by the searches ahead. The occupants of the bus none too happy.

IN:
10:45:41 INT. THE LANE'S HOUSE. MANCHESTER. DAY

Georgie is on her computer. She is following social media trying to find out what's happening.

She reads "Roads closed, Feds everywhere" and somewhat anxious picks up her phone and

dials.

GEORGIE:

(into phone)

Marie, I need you to call me back alright? I need you to

come home.

IN:
10:45:53 EXT. SHOPPING CENTRE. DAY

We see Elvis, Spunky, Spanner and Jackson, weapons drawn, approaching the bus. They board

the bus and start to evacuate and search.

IN:
10:46:10 INT. BUS/EXT. SHOPPING CENTRE. DAY

Abu turns and sees 100 yards ahead, Special Forces and SO15 approaching and boarding

ANOTHER bus. Not his.

He realises what is going on, slips his ruck sack under the seat in front where an old lady is

sitting.

He sees an emergency exit, pushes it open and leaps off the bus.

IN:
10:46:20 INT. THE LANE'S HOUSE. MANCHESTER. DAY

Suddenly the door opens and Marie comes in.

GEORGIE:

I thought you were up town.

MARIE:

No can't get a bus.

GEORGIE:

Good, stay in...

MARIE:

Why

GEORGIE:

Language 10:
46:27 Cos there's loads of sh*t going down.

IN:
10:46:28 INT BUS. DAY

Elvis looks up the road and sees the 'other' bus. (Abu's bus).

ELVIS:

All call signs on me now.

IN:
10:46:45 INT. THE LANE'S HOUSE. MANCHESTER. DAY

Georgie is on her computer. She is following social media trying to find out what's happening.

GEORGIE:

Where the hell's Lulu?

MARIE:

(shouting up the stairs)

Lulu, come down. Let Georgie see you're still alive.

Lulu comes down the stairs.

IN:
10:46:58 EXT/INT. BUS. DAY

Elvis and he team disembark one bus and head towards the other.

ELVIS:

Spanner top deck.

They see Abu's ruck sack under the seat. The top is now a little open and we can see a detonator

and a timer. Elvis removes his mask.

ELVIS:

My love. Under your seat there's a ruck sack, can you

tell me if it's yours please?

OLD LADY:

Ruck sack? With my back?

ELVIS:

(seeing the detonator and taking her

hand)

Right okay. I need everyones attention. Can everybody

slowly make there way off the front of the bus, Please.

Soon as possible. Thank You.

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