Twilight Page #6

I've got this one, Jackie.

The E.R. Doctor hands Dr. Cullen the chart, exits. Dr. Cullen

reviews her chart, then feels the back of her head as..

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26.

DR. CULLEN

You have a nice knot growing back

there, but your x-rays show no

indication of concussion.

TYLER:

I'm so sorry, Bella. I'm really

-

Charlie abruptly pulls the curtain between them.

BELLA:

It would have been a lot worse if Edward

hadn't knocked me out of the way.

CHARLIE:

Edward? Your boy?

Dr. Cullen quickly looks back at the chart. Bella's

intuition flickers, sensing he knows something. She presses.

BELLA:

It was amazing he got to me so

fast. He was nowhere near me.

DR. CULLEN

(smiles)

As long as you're safe.

INT. HOSPITAL - RECEPTION - DAY 39

Charlie and Bella exit the treatment area.

CHARLIE:

I just have to sign some paperwork.

You better call your mom.

BELLA:

You told her?! She's probably freaking.

He shrugs and hurries off. Bella shakes her head, pulls out her

cell phone. Is about to dial, but then sees down the hall..

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BELLA'S POV - EDWARD, ROSALIE, AND DR. CULLEN

Rosalie is clearly furious at Edward who stands his ground.

Dr. Cullen plays intermediary.

ROSALIE:

This isn't just about you, it's about

all of us -

-

Dr. Cullen sees Bella and stops Rosalie

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DR. CULLEN

Let's take this in my office.

27.

Rosalie glares at Edward as she goes off with Dr. Cullen. Edward

adopts a nonchalant air as Bella approaches, determined.

BELLA:

Can I talk to you for a moment?

(off his nod)

How did you get over to me so quickly?

EDWARD:

I was standing right next to you.

BELLA:

You were next to your car, across

the lot.

He steps closer to her. His expression turns icy hard.

EDWARD:

No, I wasn't.

She won't be bullied. Steps closer to him.

BELLA:

Yes. You were.

EDWARD:

You're confused. You hit your head.

BELLA:

I know what I saw.

EDWARD:

And what, exactly, was that?

BELLA:

You stopped that van. You pushed

it away.

EDWARD:

No one will believe that.

BELLA:

I wasn't planning to tell anyone.

This registers with Edward. They're inches from each other,

the tension thick.

BELLA:

I just want to know the truth.

EDWARD:

Can't you just thank me and get

over it?

BELLA:

Thank you.

28.

A long beat as they look at each other, angry, defensive... and

without a doubt, attracted.

EDWARD:

You're not going to let it go, are you?

BELLA:

No.

EDWARD:

(turns, walks away)

Then I hope you enjoy disappointment.

BELLA:

Why did you even bother?

He stops, a beat. Looks back at her, unexpectedly vulnerable.

EDWARD:

... I don't know.

And he keeps walking. Off Bella, confused, frustratingly

attracted, and absolutely determined to find out the truth.

BELLA (V.O.

)

That was the first night I dreamed

of Edward Cullen..

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40 DREAM SEQUENCE - UNDERWATER 40

Bella swims, white skin aglow, hair floating weightlessly,

sensually... suddenly, something BLASTS past her. She spins.

It's gone. Something BLASTS behind her. She spins again -

to find herself face to face with

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EDWARD ... Bella reaches for him, but he abruptly springs

backward, just out of reach.

SMASH TO:

41 INT. BELLA'S ROOM - ON BELLA - NIGHT 41

-as she bolts up awake. In that split second, in the darkness,

she SEES Edward, watching her. She SNAPS on the light -- the

room is empty. Was she dreaming?

42 EXT. HIGH SCHOOL - PARKING LOT - DAY 42

Bella stands in the exact spot of the accident. Behind her

on the lawn, several CLASSES congregate, gathering for

a

field trip. Mr. Molina is in charge.

MR. MOLINA

Make sure I get your permission slips.

29.

PUSH IN ON BELLA'S FACE staring at the skid marks on the

pavement..

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FLASH POP TO THE VAN REELING RIGHT FOR HER

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FLASH POP TO EDWARD'S HANDS STOPPING THE VAN

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FLASH POP TO EDWARD ON TOP OF HER, THE PROXIMITY, ELECTRICITY

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BACK ON BELLA, blushing at the memory. Then she SEES Edward

arrive with Alice and Jasper. She watches him, barely noticing as

Mike trots up to her -

-

MIKE:

(ala Dr. Frankenstein)

Look! You're moving. You're ALIVE!

BELLA:

... Yeah, false alarm..

.

MIKE:

Actually, I'm glad you're not dead

‘cause - well, that would suck, plus

I:

wanted to ask you - even though it's,

like, a month away..

.

But Bella's distracted by Edward. Mike's VOICE DIPS as..

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BELLA'S POV - ACROSS THE LAWN

Edward, head down, is in quiet conference with Jasper and Alice.

Abruptly, he looks up, as if listening to her and Mike, though

he's too far away to hear. Bella quickly refocuses on Mike.

MIKE:

So what do you think?

(off her blank look)

You want to go? To prom. With me.

BELLA:

(realizing, horrified)

Prom. As in dance. I, uh - have to go

-somewhere. To Jacksonville. Yeah.

MIKE:

You can't go another weekend?

BELLA:

Non-refundable ticket. Maybe you

should ask Jessica.

Mike follows Bella's eyes way across the lawn to Jessica.

She smiles at them -- Suddenly Edward crosses in front of

Jessica. He seems to be smirking..

.

30.

43 INT. COMMUNITY COLLEGE GREENHOUSE - FIELD TRIP - DAY 43

Mr. Molina and a Tour Guide lead several dozen kids through

the greenhouse. Bella keeps an eye on Edward who's up ahead

with Alice and Jasper. Mr. Molina demonstrates the compost

machine as the students mess around.

MR. MOLINA

...c'mon, Eric, stuff that compost

down deep... that's it..

.

(the machine gurgles and spins)

... now Tyler, take a big steaming

cup of “compost tea.” This is

recycling at its most basic level -

-

hey, don't drink that!

When Bella sees Edward pause by an ancient staghorn fern,

alone, she takes a breath for courage and strides up to him.

BELLA:

Hello, Edward.

He glances at her, merely nodding. We notice his FISTS clench,

and unclench. Bella looks at him, appalled by his rudeness.

BELLA:

Really?

No response. She turns, starts to walk away.

EDWARD:

What's in Jacksonville?

She turns back to him.

BELLA:

How did you know about that?

EDWARD:

You didn't answer my question.

BELLA:

You haven't answered any of mine.

You won't even say hello.

EDWARD:

Hello.

BELLA:

And how did you stop that van?

EDWARD:

Adrenaline rush. Very common.

Google it.

31.

BELLA:

(not buying it)

Floridians. That's what's in

Jacksonville.

She turns to storm off but she stumbles over the irrigation

hose. Edward steadies her, catching her scent -- still so

powerful... He clenches his jaw.

EDWARD:

It helps if you actually watch

where you put your feet.

Insulted, she keeps moving. He keeps pace, serious now.

EDWARD:

I know I've been rude, but it's for

the best.

She just looks at him like he's crazy. He walks away as

Jessica suddenly rushes up.

JESSICA:

Guess who just asked me to prom!

Bella smiles.

JESSICA:

I totally thought Mike was going to

ask you, Bella. Is it gonna be

weird?

BELLA:

No way. Zero weirdness. You guys

are great together.

JESSICA:

I know, right?

Giddy, Jessica rushes to catch up with Angela. Bella heads

out the door that leads to

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