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               INT. FISK TOWER - HALLWAY

               A clean hallway, one among many in the building. Robbie walks
               into frame from around the corner, his maintenance outfit on.

               ANGLE ON HIS EAR

               And a small, black earpiece, about the size of a hearing aid,
               placed within his left ear.

               BACK TO Robbie as he continues down the hall.

                                   CRAIG (O.S.)
                             (filtered; through mic)
                         Surprised?

                                   FISK (O.S.)
                             (also filtered)
                         It appears I may have
                         underestimated you, Craig. It looks
                         like everyone's favorite 'good guy'
                         lawyer can lie and cheat with the
                         best of them...

                                   CRAIG
                         Something tells me you respect
                         that.

                                   FISK
                         I understand it.

               As Robbie walks, the conversation fills with static, and as
               he adjusts his movements, the static fades. He moves around,
               trying to find the best spot for good reception.

                                                                CUT TO:

               INT. FISK TOWER - HALLWAY (OTHER)

               An identical hallway, just around the corner from where
               Robbie is. Solomon walks into frame, his sights set on
               Robbie. He slowly proceeds around the corner as we:

                                                               BACK TO:

               INT. FISK TOWER - HALLWAY

               Robbie finds a spot with good reception, and kneels down, as
               if working on something. He grabs a mic from his pocket, and
               speaking into it.

                                   ROBBIE
                         You need to get something more
                         concrete. He's...

               INT. FISK'S OFFICE

               Craig reacts at the sound of Robbie's voice. He's obviously
               been fitted with a receiver.

                                   ROBBIE
                         ... not giving us what we need.

               Craig doesn't react.

                                   CRAIG
                             (to Fisk)
                         I have a family, Fisk. They're the
                         only reason I ever took this job
                         with you. If I have to bend the
                         rules a little for them, so be it.
                             (beat)
                         But I guess you know all about
                         bending the rules.

                                   FISK
                         As you said, sometimes you've just
                         got to do what's necessary.

                                   CRAIG
                         If that how you justified having a
                         man's family killed?

               Fisk frowns.

                                   FISK
                         I know you must think I'm the devil
                         incarnate. And you may be right,
                         but I never intended for any
                         innocents to get hurt.

               Craig reacts with mock surprise.

                                   CRAIG
                             (mock realization)
                         His family wasn't the target. He
                         was. You wanted him all along.

                                   FISK
                         He wasn't willing to cooperate. He
                         left me no choice.

                                   CRAIG
                         I find it hard to believe your men
                         would have went after his family
                         without your permission.

                                   FISK
                         This conversation's starting to
                         sound an awful lot like a police
                         interrogation, Craig.

                                   CRAIG
                         Just trying to figure out what type
                         of sick son of a bitch sends his
                         men to kill a man's family.

               As Fisk prepares to answer:

                                                                CUT TO:

               INT. FISK TOWER - HALLWAY

               Robbie continues to listen in.

                                   FISK (O.S.)
                             (filtered)
                         A desperate one.

                                   ROBBIE
                         Better, better. Keep him going and
                         get the money. That'll be...

                                   SOLOMON (O.S.)
                         The last thing you ever do.

               Robbie's eyes widen. Solomon grabs him, and SLINGS him up,
               tossing him across the hall, into the wall.

               Robbie does a forward roll, ducking Solomon's attempt at a
               punch. He quickly gets to his feet, takes a swing at Solomon,
               then takes off running down the hall.

               Solomon glares ahead, draws his gun, and gives chase as we:

                                                              FADE OUT.



                                  END OF ACT THREE
                                      ACT FOUR

                                                               FADE IN:

               INT. FISK TOWER - MAINTENANCE AREA

               A large storage area for various tools, dimly lit, with a few
               pieces of larger equipment lying about.

               Robbie comes running in, stepping to the side, where he finds
               broom. He quickly SNAPS it over his leg, providing him with a
               makeshift weapon.

               He waits for a moment just beside the entrance. Solomon comes
               rushing in, chasing him. Robbie responds with a stiff shot to
               the face with the broom handle.

               Solomon staggers back. Robbie takes the opportunity to KICK
               the gun out of his hand, and TACKLE him to the floor.

                                   ROBBIE
                         Thank four years of varsity for
                         that!

               Solomon blocks several punches, then lands one of his own to
               Robbie's face. He falls backward, cradling his nose.

                                   ROBBIE
                         Okay, that never happened on the
                         field!

               Robbie gets to his feet, then continues his running. He
               exits, leaving Solomon to track down his gun.

               INT. FISK TOWER - ELEVATOR

               Robbie quickly steps into the elevator. Before the doors can
               shut completely, Solomon appears down the hall, giving chase.

               The doors slide shut just before he can reach them, giving
               Robbie cause to breathe a sigh of relief.

               He speaks into his mic:

                                   ROBBIE
                         If you haven't heard by now, it's
                         time to get the hell out of here!

               INT. FISK'S OFFICE

               Craig hears this, barely reacting. Fisk has a slip of paper
               in his hand, which he hands to Craig.

                                   FISK
                         It may take a couple of days, but
                         rest assured, the money will be
                         there by the middle of the week.

               Craig glances at the paper.

                                   CRAIG
                         What about my partner?

                                   FISK
                         I've arranged for a modest
                         transfer. If he's not satisfied,
                         you'll just have to remind him who
                         it is he's dealing...

               Before he can finish his sentence, Solomon BURSTS through the
               office doors!

                                   SOLOMON
                         It's a set-up!

               Fisk reacts, turning to Craig with a look of hatred.

                                   FISK
                         I should have known you wouldn't
                         have the backbone to go through
                         with this!

               Craig panics, taking off toward the elevator. Solomon GRABS
               him, shoving him back. He grabs Craig's head, tilting it to
               the side, and finding the receiver in his ear.

                                   SOLOMON
                         He's wired.

               Fisk approaches him slowly.

                                   FISK
                         You've just made your last mistake,
                         Watson.
                             (to Solomon)
                         Bring him.

               Solomon drags Craig toward the elevator. Fisk follows, but
               just as the doors slide open...

               Robbie leaps out, hitting Solomon with what can only be
               described as a flying kick. Solomon drops Craig, and hits
               Fisk, knocking them both to the floor.

               Robbie and Craig rush to the office door, and through.

               Fisk watches them leave with a glare.

               INT. FISK TOWER - STAIRWAY

               Craig and Robbie RUSH down the stairs as fast as their feet
               can carry them.

                                   ROBBIE
                         He take the bait?

                                   CRAIG
                         Looks that way.

               The finally reach the end of the stairs, and exit into:

               EXT. FISK TOWER - PARKING GARAGE

               The same parking garage from before. Craig and Robbie
               continue their mad dash, heading for his Jeep.

               As they slam the doors shut, Solomon emerges from the
               stairway, his gun aimed.

               He fires a shot! Craig and Robbie duck down!

               The driver's side window is shattered. Robbie starts the Jeep
               and floors it!

               As the Jeep speeds away, Solomon takes several more SHOTS,
               hitting the back of the Jeep, but nothing more.

               He watches, upset, as the Jeep speeds out of view.

                                                               FADE TO:

               EXT. GWEN'S HOUSE - FRONT PORCH - NIGHT

               Mary Jane exits the house, shutting the door behind her. She
               turns to leave, but finds Peter standing in the driveway.

               She stops, surprised.

                                   MARY JANE
                         Peter. Hey.

                                   PETER
                         Your mom said I'd find you here.
                         Hope I'm not interrupting anything.

                                   MARY JANE
                         No, I was just going...
                             (beat)
                         To see you, actually.

               Peter walks toward the porch, Mary Jane toward him. They meet
               half way, both looking nervous.

                                   PETER
                         Hey, I know we haven't really
                         talked lately...
                             (beat)
                         At all, but I owe you an apology.

                                   MARY JANE
                         Yeah, you do, but don't worry about
                         it. I over-reacted, and I'm sorry
                         for that. I just had this idea
                         that...

                                   PETER
                         I really did want to be there. I
                         mean, I do. I want to be. There's
                         just so much going on with me right
                         now, and I can't even explain it.
                         You wouldn't believe me if I tried,
                         but I never wanted things to turn
                         out the way they have.
                             (beat)
                         I let you down. I did, and I'm
                         sorry. And sorry that I can't
                         promise it won't happen again,
                         but... I am going to try.

               Mary Jane smiles.

                                   MARY JANE
                         That's all I wanted.

                                   PETER
                         I know, and I know I suck at this,
                         but I don't want you to ever think
                         that you're not...
                             (grins)
                         'Up there' somewhere.

               Mary Jane grins at the reference to her own words.

                                   MARY JANE
                         Somewhere, eh?

               Peter smirks.

                                   PETER
                         I just never thought I had to tell
                         you that.

                                   MARY JANE
                             (broad grin)
                         A little reminder never hurt
                         anyone.

               They hug, and from Peter's perspective we see Eddie and Gwen
               watching from inside, both grinning ear-to-ear.

               Eddie pokes his head out, and is about to speak when:

                                   MARY JANE
                         Shut up, Eddie.

               He stops, breaking into a wider grin. Peter and Mary Jane
               finally break.

                                   PETER
                         I don't know about you, but that's
                         a load off my mind.

               She laughs, and ruffles his hair some.

                                   MARY JANE
                         You have no idea.

               They head toward the house, laughing.

                                   MARY JANE
                         Hey, have you talked to Robbie
                         lately?

                                   PETER
                         Robbie?

                                                                CUT TO:

               INT. ROBBIE'S JEEP - FRONT SEAT

               Robbie sits, with his head leaned back and his eyes closed,
               in the driver's seat. Craig is beside him, holding a tape
               recorder.

                                   FISK
                             (filtered; through tape)
                         I know you must think I'm the devil
                         incarnate. And you may be right,
                         but I never intended for any
                         innocents to get hurt.

               Craig reacts with mock surprise.

                                   CRAIG
                             (mock realization)
                         His family wasn't the target. He
                         was. You wanted him all along.

                                   FISK
                         He wasn't willing to cooperate. He
                         left me no choice.

               Craig stops the tape. He takes it out and slips it into a
               mailing envelope, sealing it and handing it to Robbie.

                                   CRAIG
                         You think that'll do it?

                                   ROBBIE
                         I hope so. We don't have much time.
                         I'm gonna take this to the Bugle.
                         If I'm right, Jonah's going to be
                         chomping at the bits to print it.

                                   CRAIG
                         You think he'll come after us?

                                   ROBBIE
                         Not if he wants to keep it out of
                         the press. I'm guessing you can
                         expect to hear from him with
                         another offer sooner or later.
                             (then)
                         Fisk isn't stupid, he knows if
                         anything happens to us, he's
                         screwed.
                             (then)
                         You did contact your guy?

               Craig nods.

                                   CRAIG
                         Foggy's a friend. He won't let us
                         down.

                                   ROBBIE
                         Alright then. We should lay low for
                         a while. We don't wanna give
                         sunshine any ideas.

               A beat before Craig responds.

                                   CRAIG
                         What have we gotten ourselves into?

                                   ROBBIE
                         Don't worry, it'll be over soon.
                         And Fisk will be in prison where he
                         belongs. He can't run forever.

               Off Craig's uncertain expression:

                                                               FADE TO:

               INT. FISK'S OFFICE

               Fisk sits behind his desk, nursing a bruise on his forehead.
               Standing across from him is Solomon.

                                   FISK
                         You're certain?

                                   SOLOMON
                         You were being recorded. The entire
                         conversation.

               Fisk takes this information in.

                                   SOLOMON
                         Would you like me to take care of
                         them? I can bring in some help.

                                   FISK
                         No. Watson's probably got the tape
                         ready to be released the moment
                         anything happens to him. I can't
                         risk it. He's not stupid.

                                   SOLOMON
                         What about the intern?

                                   FISK
                         We'll deal with them together.

                                   SOLOMON
                         It won't take them long to release
                         the information.

                                   FISK
                         I have connections who can buy us
                         some time, but it won't be enough.
                         This needs to end. Now.

                                   SOLOMON
                         Just say the word.

               Fisk nods.

                                   FISK
                         You know what to do.

               Solomon nods, then heads for the exit.

               Off Fisk's stone cold expression:

                                                         FADE TO BLACK.



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