Sister Act Page #27

Eddie jerks her hand, and Christy follows him reluctantly

to the car.

INT. EDDIE'S CAR

Eddie takes off at a fast clip up the street. As the car

cruises through an intersection, Christy looks back at the

bus with confusion and sadness. She sees the other nuns

rushing back into the convent to look for her.

INT. REHEARSAL ROOM

Several members of the choir rush into the room with panic

in their eyes.

MARY PATRICK:

Mary Clarence! Sister!

MARY ROBERT:

It's no use. She just isn't here.

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MARY PATRICK:

It doesn't make any sense. She was

right behind me...

The HORN on the school bus blows loudly down in the

street.

MARY ROBERT:

We can't sing without her! What should

we do?

MARY PATRICK:

(calming herself)

We'll pray -- and she'll be there.

The nuns are calmed by the tone of Mary Patrick's voice.

They leave the room to join the others on the bus.

EXT. STREET - DAY

Eddie's police car streaks through crowded streets.

INT. EDDIE'S CAR

Christy still looks unsettled.

CHRISTY:

Eddie -- I've got to go back. They

won't sing without me. I'm deserting

them.

EDDIE:

I think they'd understand.

CHRISTY:

That's not the point! They need me!

Eddie glances at her, impressed by the influence the

convent has had.

EDDIE:

They need you? A bunch of nuns? For

what? Moral guidance? Make-up tips?

CHRISTY:

You don't get it! It's a big thing for

them, it's like... Caesar's Palace.

Prime-time. They're singing for the

Cardinals. It's like... "Star Search."

If first prize was a trip to the Vatican.

They've worked really hard, they deserve

this.

EDDIE:

(goading her)

Nuns?

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CHRISTY:

They're not nuns. They're like..

people. With one outfit.

EXT. CONVENT - DAY

Joey and Willy park their car in front of the convent, get

out quickly and climb the steps to the front door. They

ring the bell.

JOEY:

So that guy in the bar was right? She's

like... some kind of nun?

WILLY:

Yeah, right -- when I see it.

Lawanda and her friends watch Joey and Willy pounding on

the convent door.

LAWANDA:

You dudes looking for nuns? They all

went to St. Matthew's.

JOEY:

St, Matthew's? Thanks.

LAWANDA:

Praise the Lord.

Joey and Willy run past the girls, get into their car and

take off.

INT. EDDIE'S CAR - DAY

Eddie glances at the dashboard and sees that the fuel

gauge is close to empty. He wheels into a gas station and

pulls up to the tanks. Christy starts to open the door,

but he stops her.

EDDIE:

What're you doing?

CHRISTY:

Even nuns have to pee.

He lets her go, then gets out to pump gas.

INT. WOMEN'S ROOM

Christy enters the bathroom; it is deserted. She fondles

her rosary beads, and sinks to her knees. This position

doesn't work for her; she stands. She looks around her;

she glances up, toward heaven. She decides to do things

simply, and speaks in a matter-of-fact tone.

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CHRISTY:

Okay, it's me. Mary Clarence. Christy.

It's Chris Carter. I need some help

here. I can't believe I'm doing this.

Okay, look, I know I should just get back

in the car, and get the hell out of here.

Save my skin. I mean, it's not wrong,

Vince really wants to kill me. Why do you

make guys like Vince? But if I don't

sing at St. Matthew's... Mary Robert.

Mary Patrick. It means so much to them.

They're counting on me -- and I like

that. Maybe Reverend Mother is right,

maybe I am a bad influence, maybe I'm

just some Vegas slut, but... can we cut a

deal here? I mean, I still don't believe

in, like, most of the Commandments, and

stuff in church still gives me the

willies, but -- if I go back and sing, if

I do a good deed, will you promise I

won't get killed? All I want is a sign.

Lightning. Thunder. Anything.

Suddenly, Christy hears the toilet FLUSH in the next

bathroom.

CHRISTY:

(in disbelief)

No. No. Doesn't count...

Suddenly, Christy hears "AVE MARIA" coming from a radio or

TV outside the bathroom. She looks up; a ray of sunlight

illuminates a grimy, dime-store Christmas tree ornament

hanging from a room deodorizer. The ornament is a glittery

angel; it sparkles in the light.

Christy leaves the bathroom, still not quite sure.

EXT. GAS STATION

Christy looks through the grimy window of the gas station

office. A bored Mechanic is watching a small portable TV.

On the TV is an episode of "THE FLYING NUN": Sally Field,

in full habit, is soaring along.

Suddenly, Christy hears the loud ROAR of a motorcycle

starting up over by one of the gas pumps. The BIKER turns

and looks at Christy: he has long hair, and a beard and

moustache, and he looks, well, a bit like Jesus.

CHRISTY:

Oh my God...

Christy runs up to the Biker..

CHRISTY:

I'm late for church. Can I get a lift?

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Christy swings onto the back seat; the Biker puts his

Harley in gear and flies down the street. Eddie is shocked

as he drops some money on the ground and jumps into his car

to follow.

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