Walking Tall Page #5

SHERIFF WATKINS:

Well this isn't about that incident

at the casino a while back is it?

CHRIS:

Yea, it is.

SHERIFF WATKINS:

Cause that matter's closed.

CHRIS:

Did you look into it?

SHERIFF WATKINS:

They did an internal investigation.

That's good enough for me.

CHRIS:

An internal investigation.

SHERIFF WATKINS:

Chris, I know you're familiar with the

term 'no fly zone'. Hmm? Cause that's

what the casino is. Since the mill closed

down that casino is the main source

of revenue in this town. So, case closed

basically. I'll see ya.

CHRIS:

I'm not gonna let this stand.

SHERIFF WATKINS:

Excuse me? What did you say to me?

CHRIS:

I said I'm not gonna let this stand.

SHERIFF WATKINS:

You're lucky to be alive right now,

that's all you need to be concentrating

on. This is my town ok, I'm the sheriff

here. I'll tell you what will stand,

not the other way around. Now please

get out of my building.

INT. FAMILY HOUSE

Deni is at the door.

DENI:

Hey.

CHRIS:

Hey.

DENI:

This belongs to you.

She hands him a leather jacket.

CHRIS:

I appreciate that, I thought this was

history.

DENI:

Coulda left it in the trash but I...

CONNIE:

Deni? Nice to see you dear.

DENI:

Hi Mrs Vaughn.

CHRIS:

Can I talk to you outside for a second.

Mom I'll be right back.

EXT. OUTSIDE THE HOUSE

DENI:

How you been?

CHRIS:

Been better.

DENI:

Talked to the sheriff yet?

CHRIS:

Well I went down to the police station

and I talked to somebody with a badge.

Sure as hell didn't seem like much of

a sheriff.

DENI:

He's up for re-election you know. Maybe

you could take his job.

CHRIS:

Somebody ought to. How about you?

DENI:

Sunshine and pine trees. Been readin

these books, teach you how to cultivate

happiness. Books on the future, go with

the flow, that sorta thing.

CHRIS:

Is it workin?

DENI:

I have my moments.

CHRIS:

So the casino huh?

DENI:

Yep. Been there almost a year.

CHRIS:

Treatin you good?

DENI:

Lot better than it treated you.

CHRIS:

I like that. Jay Hamilton's done well

for himself hasn't he.

DENI:

Yea, he's a real go-getter that one.

CHRIS:

Must be. I heard he got you.

DENI:

Lasted about 8 minutes, a long long

time ago.

CHRIS:

You still work for him though.

DENI:

Rent's gotta be paid Chris.

CHRIS:

Suppose so.

DENI:

Hope to see you around.

CHRIS:

Do you?

She begins to drive off.

CHRIS:

Thanks for the jacket.

She toots the horn as she goes.

INT. FAMILY HOUSE

Connie is on the phone.

CONNIE:

And where is he?

EXT. OUTSIDE SOME GARAGE

The Vaughn's truck pulls up at speed. They enter a garage, Pete

is on a stretcher.

MICHELLE:

It's ok mom he's stabilised. (To Chris)

It was close. Crystal Meth.

PETE:

I'm sorry. I never did it before.

KID:

It's true. We mighta kinda pushed him

into it.

Chris approaches the kid.

CHRIS:

Where'd you get the drugs?

KID:

I'm not really sure...

CHRIS:

Stop. Where?

KID:

From the security guys workin at the

casino.

Chris gets into his truck.

CONNIE:

Chris, wait. Call the police.

CHRIS:

No, that won't do any good.

Chris speeds off. He pulls up at their home and enters the garage.

DAD:

Is Pete ok?

CHRIS:

He'll be fine.

Chris is searching about and forces open a cupboard.

DAD:

What are you doin?

Chris pulls out a shotgun and loads it.

DAD:

Aw Chris not like this. Chris listen

to me. If you go outta here with that

gun, they're gonna.. ne... Chris!

Chris drives to the casino, he c*cks the shotgun but decides

to leave it in the truck. Instead he takes a piece of wood from

the back of his truck. He enters the casino with it. He smashes

a fruit machine. A guard comes up and Chris beats him. A fight

scene breaks out with Chris beating the guards and generally

trashing the place. He takes back his special forces dogtag from

the guard who stole it. Chris hurls his piece of wood at the

VIP lounge window, smashing it to pieces. Jay emerges from behind

it.

JAY:

Guess that changes our relationship

a bit huh?

Chris leaves. As he drives off in his truck, police cars appear

with sirens going. He pulls over.

SHERIFF WATKINS:

You should NOT have come looking for

trouble. Keep your hands up, get out

of the vehicle now Chris! NOW!

INT. POLICE STATION ROOM

LAWYER:

I advise you to give this offer more

than a little serious thought. If you

go to trial you stand to do 18 years.

This is a sweet plea, normally they

wouldn't even put it on the table but

your military record can't be ignored.

Three months home arrest, some community

service. Pretty generous offer Chris.

CHRIS:

But I'd have to plead guilty.

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