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KNIGHT RIDER: JUST MY BILL

EXEC. PRODUCERS: Glen A. Larson, R.A. Cinader
PRODUCERS: Hannah Shearer, Steven E. de Souza

Production #57315
2nd Draft - September 20, 1982 (EN)

Teleplay: .................... Deborah Davis &
.............................. David Braff
Story: ....................... Catherine Bacos
Contributing Writer: ......... Steven E. de Souza
Director: .................... Sidney Hayers

                              
                                 ACT ONE

     FADE IN

     EXT. CONSTRUCTION SITE - DAY

     A high-rise is going up.  As we slowly pan the work under
     progress, we see Devon standing at the base of the steel
     skeleton looking very much ill at ease amid the bustle and 
     activity of heavy construction.

     CLOSE ON DEVON

     fidgeting, an impatient look on his face.

     ANOTHER ANGLE

     A group of workers are gathered around Maggie Flynn, a 
     fiery, outspoken, maverick State Senator who, despite her
     well-dressed appearance, feels right at home with the 
     hardhats.  She is going over the blueprints with a worker, 
     Kemp, while the others, including Al, eat their lunches.

                               MAGGIE
                      (pointing to the
                       top of the buildings)
               What about the weldings up there?

                               KEMP
               They all exceed the state safety 
               regulations.

                               MAGGIE
               If you don't mind, I'd like to see
               that for myself.

                               KEMP
               You're the boss, Senator.

     Al looks up from his lunch pail and cracks:

                               AL
               Hey, Maggie, when are you going to 
               get out of politics and get an 
               honest job?

     The guys laugh.  Maggie puts down the sheet of blueprint,
     comes over and pats Al's prodigious girth.

                               MAGGIE
               When you lose that beer belly.

     As the guys crack up, Maggie takes half of Al's hero
     sandwich and digs in.

                               MAGGIE
               Hmmm, this is not bad.

                               KEMP
               Hey, Maggie, what's going on with 
               that power bill?  We gonna get 
               ripped off again?

                               MAGGIE
               Not if I have anything to say about
               it.

                               AL
               What are you talking about?

                               MAGGIE
               We're talking about a bill that's
               designed to destroy the environment,
               cheat the people and line the 
               pockets of a private power company.

                               AL
               Well, so what are you doing about it?

                               MAGGIE
                      (between bites
                       of sandwich)
               I'm trying like hell to defeat it.

                               KEMP
               All right.  Maggie Flynn speaks for 
               the people!

     Maggie shoots him a look.

                               MAGGIE
               It's a dirty job, but someone's got 
               to do it.

     As they laugh, she picks up two hard hats, puts one on, and
     walks over to Devon.

     ANGLE TO INCLUDE DEVON

                               MAGGIE
               Okay, Devon, what did you want to 
               see me about?

     She keeps walking toward a construction elevator.  Devon
     keeps pace.

                               DEVON
               Don't you think we could find
               someplace a bit more condusive to
               conversation?

                               MAGGIE
               Sorry, Devon, I don't have time for
               one of your infamous five-course 
               lunches.

     She tosses him a hard hat.

                               MAGGIE
               So, if you want to talk, let's go.
               If not, write a memo.

     Devon catches the hard hat, puts it on, feels a little
     silly, but presses on.

                               DEVON
               Don't you think it's rather unwise
               for you to be visiting a construction
               site without one of your staff?

                               MAGGIE
               I'm not visiting, I'm inspecting.
                      (beat)
               And since when do I need someone to
               hold my hand?

                               DEVON
                      (pointed)
               Perhaps since you've been receiving
               threatening phone calls at home...had
               your office broken into...found bugs
               in your telephones....

                               MAGGIE
               My, but you're well informed.

     Maggie obviously thought those were secrets.  She's a little
     peeved and stops walking.

     ANGLE TOP OF HIGH RISE

     A row of heavy pipes are being rolled toward the edge of the
     steel framework.

     BACK TO SCENE

                               DEVON
               Maggie, my feeling is that these 
               incidents may have something to do 
               with a bill you're currently 
               opposing.

                               MAGGIE
               Really?  I'm currently opposing
               twenty bills.  You'll have to be 
               more specific.

     Maggie gives him a dirty look and moves on.  Devon stops and
     frowns, then follows.

     ANGLE - PIPES

     The wedge holding them steady is kicked away.

     BACK TO SCENE

                               DEVON
               All I'm asking is that you permit me 
               to provide some protection.

                               MAGGIE
               Not a chance.

                               DEVON
               Maggie, will you please listen to 
               reason?

                               MAGGIE
               Look, Devon, you're a good friend
               and I appreciate your concern...but
               I'm perfectly capable of taking care
               of myself.

     ANGLE - PIPES

     One of them drops over and starts falling from the high rise.

     ANGLE - DEVON

     He looks up and sees the pipe plunging directly over their 
     heads.

     WIDE ANGLE

     Devon grabs Maggie and shoves her to the ground as the beam
     hits a few feet away.  They narrowly escape getting crushed
     to death.

     ANGLE - HIGH RISE

     There's no one standing by the pipes.

     ANGLE - DEVON

     as he lies next to Maggie on the ground.

                               DEVON
               Is that so?

     EXT. KNIGHT FOUNDATION HEADQUARTERS - DAY - ESTABLISHING

     INT. K.I.T.T.'S SEMI - DAY

     The Trans Am sits in the middle of the diagnostic center as
     Bonnie leans in under the hood.  Michael looks on.

                               MICHAEL
               What are you doing now?

                               BONNIE
               I'm about to make a very delicate
               adjustment to Kitt's laser ducts....

                               K.I.T.T.
               Bonnie, with those hands you should 
               have been a surgeon.

                               BONNIE
                      (flattered)
               That's what my dad always said.
                      (beat)
               I had to practically slash my wrists 
               to convince him I couldn't stand the 
               sight of blood.

                               MICHAEL
               Medicine's loss is our gain.

                               BONNIE
                      (finishing
                       adjustment)
               There, how does that feel?

                               K.I.T.T.
               Perfect.  I don't know what I'd do
               without you, Bonnie.

                               MICHAEL
               You'd break down, that's what you'd do.

                               BONNIE
                      (to Michael)
               That's for sure.  The way you abuse him.

     ANOTHER ANGLE

     Devon enters wearing his business face.  They ad-lib
     greetings.

                               DEVON
                      (to Bonnie)
               Is Kitt fully prepared?

                               BONNIE
               Yes, sir.

                               MICHAEL
               Fully prepared for what?

                               DEVON
               Your next assignment, naturally.

                               MICHAEL
               My next assignment.  Wait a minute,
               Devon.  I've got a date tonight.

                               DEVON
               That's already been taken care of.

                               MICHAEL
               What do you mean?

                               DEVON
               The poor girl...Sabrina?..she was 
               heartbroken, but I assured her you 
               honor your rainchecks.

                               MICHAEL
               Devon, we've got to have a little 
               talk.

                               DEVON
               Indeed, we do.  And I'm afraid 
               there's precious little time.  What
               do you know about Maggie Flynn?

                               MICHAEL
               She's a State Senator, right?
               Highly controversial, steps on a lot 
               of toes, has the best voting record 
               in the Assembly.

                               BONNIE
                      (impressed with
                       his knowledge)
               Not bad.

                               MICHAEL
               She's also a friend of yours, isn't
               she, Devon?

                               DEVON
               That's correct.

                               MICHAEL
               I thought the Foundation didn't get 
               involved in politics.

                               DEVON
               As a rule, we don't.

     Michael's reading Devon's mind.  He smiles shrewdly.

                               MICHAEL
               However, this time I get the feeling
               we're going to bend that rule a 
               little, right?

                               DEVON
               That wouldn't be anything new for 
               you, would it?

                               MICHAEL
                      (he's hooked)
               No, Devon, I don't suppose it 
               would...What do you want me to do?

                               DEVON
               Actually, your mission is quite 
               simple.  I have reason to believe
               Maggie's life may be in danger.
               Until further notice I'd like you to 
               be her constant companion.

     Michael gives Devon a game slap on the back.

                               MICHAEL
               You got it.

                               DEVON
               Good.  She's expecting you at her 
               office.  If you have any further 
               questions, feel free to ask Kitt.

     With that, Devon abruptly exits.  Michael approaches K.I.T.T.

                               MICHAEL
               As a matter of fact, I do have a 
               question, Kitt.  Who gave him 
               Sabrina's phone number?

     K.I.T.T.'s front scanning lights blink guiltily.

     EXT. CAPITOL - DAY

     The Trans Am drives onto the Capitol grounds.  Michael is 
     looking for a place to park.  He's about to pull into a 
     space when he sees a sign that reads NO PARKING.

                               MICHAEL
               Any suggestions, Kitt?

                               K.I.T.T.
               Turn left.

     OMITTED

     EXT. TRANS AM

     as it makes a left and pulls up toward another sign.  This
     reads UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES TOWED AWAY.

                               MICHAEL
               This is ridiculous.

     The Trans Am approaches an underground parking lot.  The 
     sign above the entrance clearly states:  OFFICIAL VEHICLES
     ONLY.

                               MICHAEL
               I don't care.  This is where we park.

     The Trans Am pulls into the structure.  Michael finds a 
     space, parks, gets out of the car.

                               MICHAEL
               Okay, Kitt, you're on your own.  And
               try not to look too conspicuous.

     ANGLE - TRANS AM

     As Michael walks away from the car, two very official-looking
     flags pop up on K.I.T.T.'s hood.

     INT. CAPITOL - DAY

     Michael is walking down a wide corridor.  He stops at a door
     marked SENATOR FLYNN and opens it.

     INT. MAGGIE'S OFFICE - DAY

     It's the outer office, and like most representatives'
     quarters it is cluttered with books, pamphlets, reports, 
     printouts and assorted junk.  On the wall is a lifesize 
     poster of Maggie that is captioned:  MAGGIE FLYNN SPEAKS FOR
     THE PEOPLE.

     ANGLE - JANE ADAMS

     Maggie's young, able and attractive Administrative Assistant
     is on the phone.

                               JANE
                      (into phone)
               Look, I need that environmental
               impact report no later than this 
               afternoon...Roger, this is 
               important....

     Jane sees Michael and motions for him to sit down.  Michael
     comes over and sits down near Jane.

                               JANE
                      (continuing;
                       into phone)
               Listen to me, Roger, I don't want to
               hear your troubles.  I've got enough
               of my own.  The point is, Maggie
               needs your help, okay?..right...
               tomorrow, the latest...okay...
               good-bye.

     Jane hangs up the phone, makes an entry onto a yellow pad,
     then turns toward Michael, nonplussed by his appearance.

                               JANE
               Yeah, what can I do for you?

                               MICHAEL
               I'm here to see Maggie Flynn.

                               JANE
               Who are you?

                               MICHAEL
               Michael Knight.

                               JANE
               Oh, of course, from the 'escort
               service.'

                               MICHAEL
               Is she in?

                               JANE
               No, but she's due back any minute.
                      (beat)
               Could you get the door?

     Michael goes to the door and is about to shut it when he
     hears an animated discussion emanating from the hallway.  He
     looks out and sees:

     ANGLE - CORRIDOR

     Maggie is walking down the hallway in a heated conversation
     with Senator Russel Forbes, the sponsor of the dubious power
     bill and Maggie's chief legislative adversary.

                               FORBES
               I don't understand you, Senator.
               Your opposition to my bill is a 
               waste of your time and mine.

                               MAGGIE
               What about the taxpayers' dollars?
               That's the waste I'm worried about.

                               FORBES
                      (stern)
               The State needs that power plant.

                               MAGGIE
               Come off it, Forbes, the only reason 
               you're pushing this bill is because 
               the company that wants to build that
               worthless plant happens to be the 
               largest source of your campaign
               funds.

                               FORBES
               I wish you'd reconsider your 
               position.  I don't want a fight on 
               the Senate floor.

     They have arrived at her office.

     ANGLE TO INCLUDE MICHAEL

                               MAGGIE
               Well you're in for one whether you 
               like it or not.  The people of this 
               state are not going to be swindled 
               out of their natural resources.  Not 
               if I can help it.
                      (beat)
               Good day, Senator Forbes.

     Forbes shakes his head wearily and continues walking down
     the corridor.

     ANGLE - MAGGIE AND MICHAEL

     as she sees Michael waiting in her doorway.

                               MICHAEL
               Hello, Senator.

                               MAGGIE
               Who are you?

     Maggie doesn't wait for an answer.  She brusquely enters her
     office.  Michael follows.

     INT. MAGGIE'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS

                               MICHAEL
               Michael Knight.  Devon Miles asked 
               me to....

                               MAGGIE
               I know, I know.  I was hoping he'd 
               forget about me.

                               MICHAEL
               On the contrary.  I'd say he's very 
               concerned about your well-being.

                               MAGGIE
               Of course, he is.  Devon's more of 
               an old lady than I am.  He's blowing
               this whole thing out of proportion.

                               MICHAEL
               Well, I'm here just in case he isn't.

     Jane gets up from her desk and hands Maggie a stack of 
     messages.

                               JANE
               Here are your messages, Maggie.

     Maggie takes them, starts rapidly flipping through the pile.

                               MAGGIE
               What's the latest head count on the 
               power bill?

                               JANE
               No change.  It's still too close to 
               call.

     Maggie tosses down the messages, moves towards Jane's desk.

                               MAGGIE
               Okay, what's next on the agenda?

                               JANE
               You've got that TV interview over at 
               KABQ.

                               MAGGIE
               Can you push it back an hour?

                               JANE
               No, it's live from the studio.

     Maggie checks her watch, then turns to Michael.

                               MAGGIE
               Can you get me across town in twenty
               minutes?

                               MICHAEL
               Are blueberries blue?

                               MAGGIE
               You call that a sense of humor?
               Come on, let's go.

     Maggie heads for the door.

     INT. UNDERGROUND PARKING LOT - DAY

     Michael and Maggie are coming out of a door and into the 
     parking lot.

                               MAGGIE
               Where are you parked?

                               MICHAEL
               A few rows over.
                      (pointing)
               If you want to wait here, I'll drive
               around and pick you up.

                               MAGGIE
               Michael, I'm a politician, not a 
               princess.  We're not used to that
               kind of respect.

                               MICHAEL
               Come on, Maggie, from what I've 
               read, you received awards from 
               practically every civic group in the 
               state.

                               MAGGIE
               Those awards are easier to come by
               than campaign contributions.

     ANOTHER ANGLE

     An ND car starts up.  We can see the driver's face.

     BACK TO MICHAEL AND MAGGIE

     They are approaching the open lane, walking between cars.

     ANGLE - ND CAR

     It comes racing around a row of parked cars and bores down
     on Michael and Maggie.  Michael reacts instantaneously and
     that's just quick enough to grab Maggie and yank her out of
     the way of the speeding car.

     ANGLE - MICHAEL AND MAGGIE

     They roll to safety as the car speeds away.

                               MICHAEL
               Are you all right?

                               MAGGIE
                      (shaken)
               I think so.

                               MICHAEL
               Come on.

     He takes her by the arm and they run over to the Trans Am.
     Michael opens the door for her, then sprints around and 
     jumps in the other side.

     As Michael starts the Trans Am and begins his pursuit of the 
     ND car, we:

                                              FADE OUT

                         END OF ACT ONE

                             ACT TWO

     FADE IN

     EXT. CAPITOL - DAY - CONTINUOUS ACTION

     We pick up the chase with the Trans Am pursuing the car
     through the capitol parking lot, then onto a business street.

     INT. TRANS AM

     Maggie has never seen a car like this and acts accordingly
     -- with awe.

                               MAGGIE
               My goodness, what do you call a car
               like this?

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt.

     OMITTED

     EXT. STREET

     The traffic is heavy enough that Michael can't catch the 
     assailant.

     EXT. RESIDENTIAL STREET

     The ND car zips around a corner and onto an empty street.
     Michael follows, and starts gaining on the ND car when it
     crashes a stop sign and races through an intersection.

     EXT. SCHOOL BUS

     A school bus is approaching the intersection from the other 
     way.

     ANGLE - TRANS AM

     on a collision course with the bus.

     ANGLE - BUS

     INT. BUS - CLOSE ON THE HORRIFIED FACES

     of two little girls as they see the Trans Am about to ram
     their bus.

     WIDE ANGLE

     At the last second Michael puts the Trans Am into a power 
     slide and does a 180-degree spin to avoid plowing into the 
     bus.

     EXT. RESIDENTIAL STREET - DAY

     Michael pulls over to the side of the road and parks.

     INT. TRANS AM

                               MICHAEL
               Are you okay, Senator?

                               MAGGIE
               I'm fine.  I think.

                               MICHAEL
               Take a few deep breaths.

                               MAGGIE
                      (breathing
                       deeply)
               Did you get a look at the driver?

                               MICHAEL
               Never got close enough.
                      (thinks
                       a beat)
               But maybe Kitt saw something I didn't.

     Michael pushes a few buttons on the dashboard.

                               MAGGIE
               What are you doing?

                               MICHAEL
               Calling for an instant replay.

     INSERT - VIDEO MONITOR

     We see a replay of the chase.  Tighten on the rear of the ND
     car so that the license plate becomes distinguishable.

     ON MICHAEL

                               MICHAEL
               Hold on there.  Freeze that and zoom
               in, will you, Kitt.

     VIDEO MONITOR

     The frame freezes on a shot of the license plate.

     BACK TO SCENE

                               MAGGIE
               What is it?

                               MICHAEL
               The license plate.  WPG-596.
                      (beat)
               Kitt, can you run a check on that 
               with DMV?

                               K.I.T.T.
               I've already made the inquiry.
               Unfortunately, the response has been
               delayed.  You know how difficult it 
               is to deal with bureaucracy.

                               MAGGIE
               You can say that again.

                               K.I.T.T.
                      (repeating
                       himself)
               I've already made the inquiry....

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt!  She didn't mean that literally.

                               K.I.T.T.
               I'm sorry, Senator.

                               MICHAEL
                      (to Maggie)
               While he's doing that I'm getting 
               you back to your office.

     Michael starts the car.

                               MAGGIE
               I beg your pardon.  We were on our
               way to a television studio.

                               MICHAEL
               I think you should keep a lower 
               profile until I can do some 
               investigating.

                               MAGGIE
               What are you going to discover?
               That I've got powerful enemies.  We
               already know that.

                               MICHAEL
               We also know that the guy in that
               car was playing for keeps.

                               MAGGIE
               Michael, I don't care who wants me
               out of the way, I refuse to be 
               intimidated.

                               MICHAEL
               Maggie, if you stay visible, you're 
               making yourself an awfully easy 
               target.

                               MAGGIE
               Maybe.  But isn't that why I have a 
               bodyguard?

     Maggie and Michael exchange looks that indicate she won that
     round.

     EXT. MODERN OFFICE BUILDING - DAY - ESTABLISHING - STOCK

     A high-rise edifice not unlike the black tower.

     INT. OFFICE - DAY

     The richly appointed suite of an obviously powerful man.
     Seated at his desk, his back to the camera, is J. Hanford 
     Dixon, the shadowy, profit-goaded, sinister director of the 
     vast utility company that stands to benefit from the 
     building of the power plant.  He is watching a television
     set.

     INSERT - TV SCREEN

     Maggie is being interviewed.  We pick her up in the middle 
     of her comments.

                               MAGGIE
               Let me put it as simply as I can.
               The Portage River Power Bill is an 
               attempt by a handful of greedy
               profiteers to exploit both the 
               people and the resources of this 
               state.  If this bill were to become
               law not only would a lush, unspoiled 
               valley be turned into a desert, but 
               the people living there would be 
               forced to buy back the water that 
               rightfully belonged to them in the 
               first place.  Now who makes out on a 
               deal like that?  Certainly not you 
               or me....

     BACK TO SCENE

     Dixon gets up from his chair, goes to the TV set and angrily
     snaps it off somewhere in the middle of Maggie's oration.

                               DIXON
               That woman is a menace.

     ANOTHER ANGLE

     We see that Dixon is talking to Russel Forbes who sits on a 
     couch, clearly feeling the heat and irritation emanating
     from Dixon.

                               FORBES
               That's putting it mildly.

                               DIXON
               Does she have the votes to stop us?

                               FORBES
               I don't think so, but if she can
               create enough of a public outcry to
               sway the undecideds...the bill could
               be in a lot of trouble.

                               DIXON
               Well, then I suggest you go back to
               the Capitol and start twisting some 
               arms.  I want a victory, Forbes, and 
               if you can't ensure that, next 
               election I'll find someone in your 
               district who can.

                               FORBES
               Look, I'm doing all I can.  But you
               just saw for yourself.  Maggie Flynn
               isn't backing down an inch.

                               DIXON
               Let me worry about Flynn.  When I'm
               through with her she'll either back
               down...or lie down.

     EXT. TELEVISION STATION - DAY

     Michael and Maggie are coming out of the studio.  They walk
     toward the Trans Am which is parked nearby.

                               MAGGIE
                      (rubbing 
                       her face)
               Do I still have any of that hideous
               makeup on?

     Michael wipes away the last remains from her cheek.

                               MICHAEL
               There, you're clean.

                               MAGGIE
               So, what did you think?  How did I 
               come across?

                               MICHAEL
               Like gang busters.

                               MAGGIE
               I wasn't too pushy.

                               MICHAEL
               Of course you were.  I thought that 
               was part of the image.

                               MAGGIE
               What image?  With me what you see is 
               what you get.

     Michael opens the door and Maggie climbs into the Trans Am.
     Michael enters from the driver's side.

     INT. TRANS AM

                               MICHAEL
               Then I've got to hand it to you,
               you're a very gutsy lady.

                               MAGGIE
               When you spend your life in political
               hand-to-hand combat, it toughens you 
               up.

     Michael starts the car and they drive off.

     INSERT - DASHBOARD

     Michael pushes a few buttons.

                               MAGGIE
               What are you doing?

                               MICHAEL
               I had Kitt on surveillance mode.

                               MAGGIE
               Surveillance mode?

                               MICHAEL
               He has a sensory device that can 
               detect any kind of suspicious 
               movement within a two-hundred foot
               radius.
                      (beat)
               Anything to report, Kitt?

                               K.I.T.T.
               All clear, Michael.  It's safe to 
               proceed.

                               MAGGIE
               I recall Devon telling me about a 
               special car they were developing at 
               the Foundation, but I had no idea it 
               would be so sophisticated.

                               MICHAEL
               Don't flatter him.  He has a tendency
               to show off.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Not true, Michael.  Flattery implies 
               that I'm capable of expressing my 
               own vanity.  The truth, Senator, is 
               that I deal solely in empirical data.

                               MICHAEL
               See what I mean.

     Maggie smiles.

                               MAGGIE
               Whatever the case, I'm impressed.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Thank you, Senator.  The feeling is
               mutual.

                               MICHAEL
               Where to now?

                               MAGGIE
               Back to the office.  I've got a 
               climbing date with a mountain of 
               paperwork.

     EXT. CAPITOL - DAY - ESTABLISHING

     INT. MAGGIE'S OFFICE - DAY

     The door opens and Maggie and Michael enter.  The office is 
     empty.  Maggie is surprised and calls out:

                               MAGGIE
               Jane!

     ANGLE - MAGGIE'S INNER OFFICE

     The door opens and Devon, not Jane, comes out.

     FULL SHOT

                               DEVON
               I believe she's out to lunch.

                               MICHAEL
               Devon, what are you doing here?

                               DEVON
               Trying to solve a problem.

                               MAGGIE
               What kind of problem?

                               DEVON
               You're familiar with the Foundation's
               conference on democracy in the emerging 
               nations?

                               MAGGIE
               Of course I'm familiar with it.  I 
               organized with Professor Owani.  He 
               should be up at the Blue Lake 
               retreat right now.

                               DEVON
               That's the problem.  Professor Owani
               was forced to cancel.  We've got no 
               one to moderate the discussion 
               groups.  I fear a fiasco for the 
               Foundation.

                               MAGGIE
               Devon, is this a set-up?

                               DEVON
               What on earth are you suggesting?

                               MAGGIE
               That in order to get me out of town
               you'd resort to something underhanded
               like this subtle form of blackmail.

                               DEVON
               It can't be blackmail if you care.

                               MAGGIE
               Of course I care.  I spent six
               months putting that conference 
               together.

                               DEVON
               Then I assume you have a vested 
               interest.

                               MAGGIE
               I also have a vested interest in 
               defeating that power bill.

                               MICHAEL
               Maggie, the vote's not until next 
               week.

                               DEVON
               You'll be back in plenty of time.

                               MICHAEL
               And it will give me a chance to find 
               out who's been harrassing you.

     Maggie looks at Michael and without saying anything he 
     conveys the feeling that she should go to the conference.
     After a beat, Maggie relents.

                               MAGGIE
               All right, Devon...you win.

                               DEVON
                      (relieved)
               Excellent.  Come along, there's a 
               car waiting.

                               MICHAEL
               Devon, be careful.

                               MAGGIE
                      (to Michael)
               You too.

                               MICHAEL
               No sweat.  I'll see you when you get 
               back.

     Devon and Maggie exit.  Michael sits down at Jane's desk and
     pushes a button on his wristwatch.

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt.

     Intercut with:

     ANGLE - K.I.T.T.

     parked in the underground parking lot.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Yes, Michael.

                               MICHAEL
               Have you turned up anything on that 
               license plate?

                               K.I.T.T.
               It just came through.  The car was 
               registered to the Western Auto 
               Rental Company.

                               MICHAEL
               It was a rented car?  Great.  Another 
               dead end.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Will you permit me to complete my 
               report?

                               MICHAEL
               I'm sorry.  Go on.

                               K.I.T.T.
               I checked their computers.  The name 
               on the credit card used in the  
               transaction was Brian Owendorf.

                               MICHAEL
               Brian Owendorf?  That mean anything
               to you?

                               K.I.T.T.
               Yes it does.  He's one of Maggie 
               Flynn's oldest and most loyal
               supporters.

     CLOSE SHOT ON MICHAEL

     as his face registers total bewilderment....

                                              CUT TO

     CLOSE SHOT OF JANE

     equally bewildered.

                               JANE
               Brian Owendorf?  That's impossible.

     Pull back and widen to:

     EXT. CAPITOL COMMISSARY - DAY

     Michael and Jane are in a booth in the Capitol Commissary.

                               MICHAEL
               Why is it so impossible?

                               JANE
               Because it doesn't make sense.  Why 
               would an environmental activist try 
               to kill Maggie?  I mean he's been 
               working with us on ecology issues 
               for years.

                               MICHAEL
               It's not unheard of for supporters
               to manifest their support in radical
               ways.

                               JANE
               What's that supposed to mean?

                               MICHAEL
               He might be staging this whole thing
               to win political support.  Like you 
               say, no one would suspect a friend 
               of Maggie Flynn's to mow her down in
               a parking lot.

                               JANE
               No, they'd point the finger at the 
               conglomerates behind the power bill.

                               MICHAEL
               And that's exactly what Brian 
               Owendorf hopes will happen.

                               JANE
               Michael, how can you be so sure?

                               MICHAEL
               Actually, I'm not.  But I do think 
               it's time I had a few words with 
               Brian Owendorf.

     Michael gets up from the booth and heads for the door.  Jane
     follows him.

                               JANE
               Wait a minute.  I'm going with you.

     They both exit hurriedly.

     EXT. ROAD - DAY

     The Trans Am is on the move again.

     INT. TRANS AM - DAY

     Michael and Jane are in the front seat.  Michael takes a 
     curve without touching the brakes.

                               JANE
               Michael, what are all those lights on
               your dashboard?

                               MICHAEL
               That's a little, uh, computer gadget
               the Knight Foundation had installed.
               Cuts down on my speeding tickets.

                               JANE
               Clever.

     EXT. TRANS AM - DAY

     It is tooling down an old business street, like you might 
     find in Venice, with aging but well-kept office buildings.

                               JANE (v.o.)
               Slow down.  It's right over there.
                      (beat)
               The building across the street.

     The Trans Am comes to a halt across from a funky old building
     that would be a likely spot for a non-profit organization.

     INT. TRANS AM

     Michael and Jane are about to get out.  Michael puts a hand
     on her knee.

                               MICHAEL
               I want you to stay here.  Just in 
               case it gets nasty.

                               JANE
               Michael, I'm not going to sit in the 
               car by myself.

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt will keep you company.

                               JANE
               Who's Kitt?

                               K.I.T.T.
               The little computer gadget.

                               MICHAEL
               Sorry, Kitt, you're not the easiest 
               thing to explain.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Next time you have trouble just ask
               me.  I know exactly who I am.

                               MICHAEL
               I'll remember that.

     He gets out of the car.

                               MICHAEL
                      (to Jane)
               Just hang in there.

     She frowns at Michael as he leaves.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Jane, according to my information 
               you went to Stanford University.

                               JANE
                      (startled)
               That's right....

                               K.I.T.T.
               Part of my circuitry was developed 
               there.  Excellent school.

     Jane can't believe she's conversing with a dashboard.

                               JANE
               Oh yes....

                               K.I.T.T.
               I don't suppose you knew anyone in 
               the engineering department....

     INT. RECEPTION AREA - DAY

     Michael steps into a small, sparsely furnished and kind of
     rundown office.  A sign on the wall reads FRIENDS OF MOTHER
     EARTH.  He's greeted by a cautious secretary named Kate.
     She's tall, blonde, and very earthy.

                               MICHAEL
               Hi there.

                               KATE
               Can I help you?

                               MICHAEL
               That depends on whether or not Brian 
               Owendorf is here.

                               KATE
                      (curious)
               Yes, he's here.  Do you have an 
               appointment?

                               MICHAEL
               Gosh, no.  Bri and I are old buddies.
               I just thought I'd drop by and say
               hello.

                               KATE
               I see.

                               MICHAEL
               We marched together to save the 
               redwoods.  Yeah, those were the 
               days....

                               KATE
               Why don't you have a seat.

                               MICHAEL
               Sure.

     Kate exits to:

     INT. BRIAN'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS

     Brian sits at his messy desk looking out the window.  He's a 
     mild mannered guy, wears wire-rim glasses and does not 
     appear very threatening.  He reacts as an anxious Kate 
     enters.

                               BRIAN
               What is it, Katie?

                               KATE
               There's a man out there.  Says he's 
               an old friend of yours.

     Brian gets up from his chair, concerned.  He goes to the 
     door, opens it a crack and peers out.

     HIS POINT OF VIEW - MICHAEL

     is looking through the file cabinet.

     BACK TO SCENE

                               KATE
               Do you know him?

                               BRIAN
               Never seen him before in my life.

                               KATE
               What should I do?

                               BRIAN
               Stall him.

     Brian looks gravely at Kate.

     INT. RECEPTION AREA

     Kate comes out of Brian's office and Michael steps away from 
     the file cabinet.

                               KATE
               He'll be with you in a minute.
                      (beat)
               Can I get you something to drink?
               We have lots of juices.

                               MICHAEL
               No thanks.

     They look at each other for a beat.  Michael sees that Kate
     is nervous, hiding something.  Then the sound of a window
     opening is heard, followed by a dull thud.

     ANGLE - MICHAEL

     He realizes something is up.  Disregarding Kate, he bursts
     into:

     INT. BRIAN'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS

     Michael enters to find the window open and the room empty.
     He runs over to the window and looks out.

     HIS POINT OF VIEW - BRIAN

     is fleeing down an alley behind the building.

     BACK TO MICHAEL

     Hold on Michael's look of anxiety, and:

                                              FADE OUT

                         END OF ACT TWO

                            ACT THREE

     FADE IN

     INT. BRIAN'S OFFICE - ANGLE - MICHAEL - CONTINUOUS ACTION

     Michael leaps out of the second story window and hits the
     ground running.  He sees Brian turn down another alley and 
     stops, raising his wristwatch to his face.

     INSERT - WATCH

     Michael hits a button and the digital word ENGAGE appears on
     the formerly conventional watch face.

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt, our man took a powder.  He's 
               heading south on an alley behind the 
               building.

                               K.I.T.T.'S VOICE
               I'm picking him up on the infra-red.

                               MICHAEL
               Go for it.

     EXT. TRANS AM

     The car moves from its parking space with a sudden jolt.  It
     takes off down the street.

     INT. TRANS AM

     Jane, taken by surprise, is freaking out.

                               JANE
               Kitt, what are you doing?

                               K.I.T.T.
               Employing my self-propelled guidance 
               system.
                      (beat)
               You can follow on the screen.

     INSERT - VIDEO MONITOR

     What flashes across the screen looks like Pac-Man, but it's
     K.I.T.T. pursuing the fleeing man.

     BACK TO JANE

                               JANE
               I don't believe this.

     ANGLE - MICHAEL

     He runs after Brian who turns down another alley.

                               MICHAEL
                      (calling)
               Brian!

     ANGLE - BRIAN

     He looks back, sees Michael, then jumps a fence and proceeds
     down another back street.

     ANGLE - TRANS AM

     Turning down an alley, K.I.T.T. is honing in on his quarry.

     ANGLE - BRIAN

     He hears the roar of K.I.T.T.'s engines and turns to see the
     bizarre sight of a fierce black car with a passenger and no
     driver, bearing down on him.  He is not a tough guy to begin
     with, but now he's absolutely petrified.

     WIDE ANGLE

     to see that Brian is trapped in a blind alley.  In a matter 
     of seconds K.I.T.T.'s got him up against the wall, pinned in 
     fear.  His hands flail above his head.

                               BRIAN
                      (terrorized)
               I give up.

     ANGLE - MICHAEL

     as he arrives on the scene.  Jane gets out of the car.

                               JANE
               Michael, will you tell your car to 
               back off.

     Michael reaches inside and flicks a switch.  The Trans Am 
     settles down.  Brian recognizes Jane.

                               BRIAN
               Jane!  Can you tell me what's going 
               on here?

                               JANE
               It's okay, Brian...
                      (indicating Michael
                       and K.I.T.T.)
               ...they're with me.

                               MICHAEL
               Why did you take off like that?

                               BRIAN
               I thought you were one of the goons.

                               JANE
               What goons?

                               BRIAN
               We've been getting phone calls
               telling us if we don't stop 
               protesting against the Forbes bill
               we'll all be dead.

                               JANE
               You too?

                               BRIAN
                      (nods)
               And a few days ago somebody broke in
               and ransacked the office.  Destroyed
               the files, the whole bit.
                      (to Michael)
               So when I saw you looking through 
               the file cabinet, I got scared.

                               MICHAEL
               I'm sorry.

                               BRIAN
               That's all right.  I'm just glad we 
               established we're on the same side.

                               JANE
               Did they take anything from your 
               office?

                               BRIAN
               Not much.  A few bucks from petty
               cash.  To make it look like a 
               burglary, I suppose.

                               MICHAEL
               That's it?

                               BRIAN
               Oh, yeah, my credit cards.  They got 
               those, too.

     Michael and Jane look at each other in silence.

                               BRIAN
               It's weird, but there's somebody out 
               there who wants that power bill to 
               pass real bad.

                                              DISSOLVE TO

     EXT. RETREAT - NIGHT - ESTABLISHING

     It looks like an Arrowhead A-Frame.  The house is surrounded
     by pine and fir trees.  A fence runs around the perimeter.
     Behind the house is a hill.  There is an entrance gate in 
     front of the house and to the side several cars are parked.
     Through a window we can see a lambent flicker of fire light.

     INT. RETREAT - NIGHT

     A large living room contains a sizable and colorful contingent
     of international dignitaries.  It has the feel of a United 
     Nations cocktail lounge with men in dashikis and women in 
     saris sipping drinks and conversing.

     ANOTHER ANGLE

     Maggie is standing by the fireplace with a pretty Chinese
     woman named Ching.

                               MAGGIE
               I understand you're making great
               strides in your country.

                               CHING
                      (nods enthusi-
                       astically)
               Yes, we've been able to open our
               doors recently and allow the flow of
               new ideas to reach our people.

                               MAGGIE
               Well I hope the conference enables 
               you to go home with a few more new
               ideas.

                               CHING
               I'm certain it will.  This one-to-one
               communication is much more affective
               than formal governmental relations.

                               MAGGIE
               Absolutely.  When you get the oppor-
               tunity to relate to your neighbors
               in this kind of environment you 
               quickly discover that the world is
               not such a big place after all.

     ANOTHER ANGLE

     A proud, tall, handsome black man in a turban approaches the 
     ladies.  He is smiling broadly.  This we will soon learn, is 
     none other than Professor Owani.  He speaks with an African
     accent.

                               OWANI
               Ah, Maggie, it is a delight to see
               you.

     ANGLE - MAGGIE

     She is surprised to see him.

                               MAGGIE
               Professor Owani!?

     ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAGGIE AND OWANI

                               OWANI
               I was under the impression that you 
               would be unable to attend.  This is 
               a most pleasant surprise.

     He shakes her hand warmly.  Maggie realizes she has been had 
     by Devon.

                               MAGGIE
               For me as well.  I was under the 
               impression that you wouldn't be here.

                               OWANI
               Good heavens, where did you get such
               erroneous information?

     ANGLE - DEVON

     He is sipping champagne when he sees Maggie glaring at him
     from across the room.  He smiles sheepishly and begins to 
     mingle.

     EXT. PICKUP TRUCK - NIGHT

     It's nestled under a thick cover of trees suggesting that
     it's not far from the retreat.

     INT. TRUCK

     A ruddy-faced, ferret-eyed man sits alone, a car phone in 
     his hand.  He is Luger, the guy who drove the ND car in the 
     parking lot.  The dirty trickster determined to stop 
     Maggie.  He speaks into the phone.

                               LUGER
               Everything's under control.  She's 
               up at the retreat.  Nice and 
               isolated.

     Intercut with:

     J. HANFORD DIXON

     putting in a late night in his office.

                               DIXON
               Splendid.  What about that hot shot
               driver she had?

                               LUGER
               Don't worry none about that boy.  I
               got him going around in circles.

                               DIXON
               Have you assembled the necessary
               support personnel?

                               LUGER
               It's all set.

                               DIXON
               Use whatever methods are called 
               for.  Just make sure Maggie Flynn
               stays at that retreat...I'll handle 
               the rest of the operation.

     Dixon hangs up the phone.  Hold on his malevolent smirk, and:

                                              DISSOLVE TO

     EXT. JANE'S HOUSE - DAY - ESTABLISHING

     The Trans Am is parked outside.

     INT. JANE'S KITCHEN - DAY

     It's the next morning and Michael has coffee dripping from a
     Melita coffee maker.  He removes some toast from the toaster
     and begins buttering it.  During this Jane enters from her
     bedroom, tying a robe around her pajamas and failing to
     stifle a major yawn.  She sees Michael playing homemaker.

                               JANE
               You're up bright and early.

                               MICHAEL
               Thought you might like some 
               breakfast.

                               JANE
               Very thoughtful of you.

     Michael pours her some coffee.

                               MICHAEL
               How did you sleep?

                               JANE
               I didn't.  I spent the night 
               worrying about Maggie.

                               MICHAEL
                      (handing her
                       the cup)
               Here, this will make you feel better.

     Jane takes a sip.  It's good.

                               JANE
               You may act like a crazy man some-
               times, but you know how to make a 
               cup of coffee.

                               MICHAEL
               I'm taking that as a compliment.

                               JANE
               That's how it was intended.

     They exchange warm glances, both glad they're getting to 
     know each other.

                               MICHAEL
               So tell me, how does a girl like you
               get to be a girl like you?

                               JANE
               Oh, I don't know...four years of
               college, then grad school, an
               internship in Washington, and a 
               major stroke of luck -- I met Maggie
               Flynn.

                               MICHAEL
               You really admire her, don't you?

                               JANE
               She has more integrity and plain old
               guts than anyone I've ever known.

     Michael raises his coffee cup.

                               MICHAEL
               To Maggie.

     They clink coffee cups in a toast as the phone rings.  Jane
     answers it.

                               JANE
                      (into phone)
               Hello...yes, this is Jane...wait a 
               minute.  Slow down...yes...what?!
               ...No!  How could he?
                      (face reddens
                       with rage)
               ...don't worry.  She'll be there
               ...right.  See you later.

     Jane hangs up, obviously shaken by the news she has just
     received.

                               MICHAEL
               What was that all about?

                               JANE
                      (disgusted)
               That creep Forbes did a number on
               us.  He got his cronies to push the 
               bill through committee last night 
               and he's bringing it up for a vote
               before the full Senate this 
               afternoon.

                               MICHAEL
               He knew Maggie was out of town.

                               JANE
                      (nods)
               Russel Forbes is as slick as they
               come.  He knows if Maggie isn't
               there to oppose that bill, no one
               else will raise a finger to stop him.

                               MICHAEL
               No problem.  I'll just go up and get
               her.

     Michael picks up the phone, begins dialing.

                               MICHAEL
               I'll call the retreat and let them
               know I'm on my way.

     Michael's face takes on a puzzled look as he listens to the 
     phone.  After a beat, he puts down the receiver.

                               JANE
               What's wrong?

                                              CUT TO

     EXT. TELEPHONE POLE - DAY

     A bad guy climbs down.  Above him a severed telephone cable
     dangles, out of commission.

     ANGLE - LUGER

     He sits inside a pickup truck and nods his approval of the 
     dirty deed.

     WIDE ANGLE TO REVEAL

     that there are several additional pickups all crammed to the
     gills with bad guys.

     ANGLE - LUGER'S TRUCK

     The guy who snipped the wire reaches the ground, hops in the 
     seat next to Luger and the ringleader steps on the gas.  The
     convoy moves out.

     EXT. RETREAT - DAY

     as the trucks approach.

     INT. RETREAT - DAY

     Maggie is addressing the body of conferees in the living
     room.  They listen intently to her every word.

                               MAGGIE
               Some people call me an idealist
               because I have a firm, unwavering 
               belief in people and the inherent
               right of men and women to control 
               their own destinies.  But to me that 
               is what America, that is what 
               democracy, is all about.  Idealists,
               foolish enough to throw caution to 
               the winds, have advanced mankind and 
               enriched the world.  Each time an 
               individual stands up for an ideal,
               or acts to improve the lot of others,
               or strikes out against injustice, he
               sends forth a ripple of hope....

     ANGLE - DEVON

     Standing near the rear of the room, he is nudged by a 
     security guard who whispers something in his ear.  Devon's
     face reflects the gravity of the news.  Intercut with the 
     rest of Maggie's speech.

                               MAGGIE
               ...and crossing each other from a 
               million different centers of energy
               and daring those ripples build a 
               current that can sweep down the 
               mightiest walls of oppression and 
               resistence.  That is our goal.  To 
               destroy those barriers to freedom so 
               that people in every corner of the 
               globe might rejoice in the splendor 
               of liberty.

     As she finishes the conferees break into a rousing,
     spontaneous burst of applause.  Maggie beams her 
     appreciation of their warmth and support but her smile
     vanishes as she sees:

     DEVON

     leaving the room with the security guard.

     EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY

     The Trans Am is hauling it up a scenic mountain road at 
     breakneck speed.

     INT. TRANS AM

     Michael stares ahead at the road, a fiery intensity in his
     eyes.  Jane tightens her seat belt.

                               JANE
               Michael, do you really think they're
               in trouble?

                               MICHAEL
               One thing I learned in the special
               forces, when you cut an enemy's line
               of communication, you cut him off 
               from help.

                               JANE
               But why do it?

                               MICHAEL
               My guess is that someone doesn't 
               want her to find out about that vote
               today.

                               JANE
                      (hopeless)
               Unfortunately, that's my guess too.

                               MICHAEL
               It's up to us to make sure she not
               only finds out about it, but has an
               affect on the outcome.

     ANGLE - DASHBOARD

     The digital speedometer begins a steady climb from 
     sixty-five to ninety.

     EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY

     The Trans Am shoots like a comet around a harrowing mountain
     curve.

     EXT. RETREAT - DAY

     Luger's truck is situated in front of the entrance gate.
     Luger gets out, walks over to his cohorts in another pickup.

                               LUGER
               Position yourself up the road a 
               piece.  If anybody tries to get 
               through, stop 'em!

     The cohort nods and pulls away in the truck.

     Luger walks back to his truck, gets in neck to his fellow
     evil-doer.

                               LUGER
               We've got the place sealed tighter
               than a drum.  There's no way that 
               lady's getting out of here.

     INT. RETREAT - ANGLE - HALLWAY - DAY

     Devon is striding purposefully down the hallway.

     ANOTHER ANGLE

     Maggie appears at the end of the hallway and rushes to catch
     up to Devon.

                               MAGGIE
               Devon, what's going on here?  I just
               tried to reach my office.  The phones 
               are dead.

                               DEVON
                      (reserved)
               Yes, I know.

                               MAGGIE
               Don't give me that cool as a cucumber
               routine.  What's happening out there?

     For a beat Devon doesn't want to tell her, then realizes he
     must.

                               DEVON
               The retreat is currently being
               surrounded by an unidentified group
               of armed men.

                               MAGGIE
               What!

     She opens the curtains and looks out a nearby window.

     HER POINT OF VIEW - THE PICKUP

     is blocking the entrance and the rag tag mercenaries patrol
     the perimeter.

                               MAGGIE
               I knew Forbes was desperate to stop 
               me, but I didn't think he'd go this 
               far.

                               DEVON
               You think he's responsible?

                               MAGGIE
               Maybe not directly, but who else has
               the contacts to mount that kind of
               force?

                               DEVON
               I suppose none of this would have 
               happened if I'd have left well 
               enough alone.  I never should have 
               brought you here.

                               MAGGIE
               Will you knock off the self pity.
               We've got to figure out a way to get
               out of here.

     EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY

     The Trans Am is whisking along, almost at the retreat.

     MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW - A PICKUP TRUCK

     is parked along the side of the road.

     ANGLE - PICKUP

     As the Trans Am speeds past, the driver reacts.  He hits the 
     gas, spins out, and follows.

     INT. TRANS AM

     Michael bears down.

                               MICHAEL
               We just passed the welcoming 
               committee.

                               JANE
               They're out in full force.

     THEIR POINT OF VIEW - ANOTHER TRUCK

     darts out in front of Michael.

     WIDE ANGLE

     The Trans Am swerves at the last second, but can't avoid
     hitting the truck.  There is a jolt, but K.I.T.T.'s 
     fortified exterior enables the Trans Am to bounce off
     without so much as a scratch.

     INT. TRANS AM

                               MICHAEL
               Sorry about that.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Request permission to take over 
               controls.

                               MICHAEL
               Negative, Kitt.  I can handle it.

     Michael grits his teeth and proceeds undaunted.

     EXT. TRANS AM

     It is racing up the mountain road.

     ANGLE - LUGER

     He's outside of his truck looking through the binoculars.

     HIS POINT OF VIEW THROUGH BINOCULARS

     The Trans Am is heading for the house.

     BACK TO LUGER

                               LUGER
               Our first visitor's arriving earlier
               than I expected.  Get ready to greet 
               him.

     INT. PICKUP

     Luger's mate begins to unload the rifle rack and pass out
     the weapons to the others.

     EXT. RETREAT - DAY - ANGLE - SIDE DOOR

     Devon is sneaking out of the house toward his limousine.

     ANGLE - MAGGIE

     as she appears in the doorway.

                               MAGGIE
               Devon, where do you think you're 
               going?

     ANGLE - DEVON

     crouching to stay out of the sight of the bad guys.

                               DEVON
               If I can get to my car, I'll call 
               for help.

     ANGLE - MAGGIE

     as she dashes out to join him.

                               MAGGIE
               Wait a second, Devon.

     FULL SHOT

     as she reaches him.  They both crouch beside a tree or some
     kind of shelter.

                               DEVON
               Maggie, get back inside.

                               MAGGIE
               Forget it, Devon.  This is my fight,
               remember.

     Maggie gets ready to run for the limousine when a distant
     rumbling is heard.  It's the roar of an engine.  Maggie and
     Devon react.

                               MAGGIE
               What's that?

                               DEVON
               By God, it sounds like Kitt.

     EXT. ROAD - DAY

     The Trans Am is within striking distance.  The entrance
     looms dead ahead.

     INT. TRANS AM 

     Jane reacts to the sight of the pickup blocking the entrance.

                               JANE
               How are we going to get past them?

                               K.I.T.T.
               May I suggest we enter through the 
               entrance.

                               MICHAEL
                      (gritty)
               My sentiments exactly.

                               JANE
               But it's blocked!

     ANGLE - LUGER

     He is stunned by the sight of the Trans Am coming straight
     at his truck.

                               LUGER
               What the hell is going through that 
               boy's head?

     ANOTHER ANGLE

     The boys with the rifles jump out of the way without firing
     a shot.

     INT. TRANS AM

     as the car is fast approaching the blockade.

                               MICHAEL
               Better make that over the entrance,
               Kitt.

     WIDE ANGLE

     At the last second, just before it seems like the Trans Am
     will plow right into the pickup, Michael sends the machine 
     aloft and the Trans Am guides gracefully over the truck.

     ANGLE - TRANS AM

     It lands safely inside the retreat grounds.

     ANGLE - MAGGIE

     She is truly amazed.

                               MAGGIE
               Michael!

     On her look of elation....

                                              FADE OUT

                        END OF ACT THREE

                            ACT FOUR

     FADE IN

     EXT. RETREAT - DAY

     A few seconds later.  The Trans Am pulls up to the side of
     the house where Devon and Maggie greet the unexpected
     visitors.

                               MAGGIE
               My goodness, how did he do that?

                               DEVON
                      (impressed)
               Brilliantly.

     Michael stops the car and leaps out.  Jane does the same.

                               MICHAEL
               Maggie, hop in.  We've got to get
               back to town.

                               MAGGIE
               What?

                               JANE
               They're taking the vote on the power 
               bill in less than an hour.

                               MAGGIE
               I figured as much.
                      (to Devon)
               Are you going to be all right?

                               DEVON
               Yes.  They don't care about us.

                               JANE
               Maggie, will you get going before 
               it's too late.

                               MAGGIE
               All right, let's go!

     She jumps in the car, as does Michael.  He fires up the 
     Trans Am and prepares to take off.

     ANGLE - LUGER

     In his pickup truck.  He's coming after the Trans Am.

     INT. TRANS AM

     Maggie waves good-bye to the group as the car takes off.
     She looks back to see the truck on their tail.

                               MAGGIE
               I hope you're as good getting out of 
               here as you were getting in.

                               MICHAEL
                      (honest)
               So do I.

     EXT. TRANS AM

     Michael sends K.I.T.T. hurtling toward the wooden fence 
     surrounding the grounds of the retreat.  They crash through
     and take off across the rugged hillside terrain.

     WIDE ANGLE

     Luger drives his truck over the broken fence and pursues the
     Trans Am.  His colleague in the front seat leans out the 
     window and blasts away with a rifle.

     INT. TRANS AM

     The sound of bullets bouncing off the body of the car is 
     heard, startling Maggie.  She ducks instinctively.

                               MICHAEL
               It's okay.  Kitt's got a pretty
               thick skin.

                               MAGGIE
               I should say so.

     ANGLE - LUGER

     He's not believing what he's seeing.

                               LUGER
               Holy Toledo....

     He reaches down for his car phone.

     EXT. LIMOUSINE - DAY

     A formidable black limo is seen driving down a street.

                               DIXON (v.o.)
               What do you mean she got away?

     INT. LIMOUSINE

     An irritated J. Hanford Dixon sits alone in the back.  He
     speaks into his car phone.

                               DIXON
                      (into phone)
               I asked you to perform a very simple
               job.  Now I don't care what it 
               takes.  All I want is results.

     EXT. MOUNTAIN ROAD - VARIOUS ANGLES - THE CHASE

     Michael is now in a deadly race to reach the Capitol.  Luger
     is still on his tail as the Trans Am cuts across the bumpy
     field and back onto the paved road.

     ANGLE - LUGER

     He speaks into a walkie-talkie.

                               LUGER
               Attention all units, that lady and
               her Prince Valiant are on their way
               down...no messing around this time.

     ANGLE - TRANS AM

     It takes a corner at high speed.

     ANGLE - TWO PICKUPS

     coming down the road, one in each lane, about to encounter:

     MICHAEL

     He sees the two trucks.

     ANGLE - TRANS AM

     The car goes up on two wheels and squeezes between the two 
     trucks.  It's a very tight fit.

     REVERSE ANGLE

     As the two pickups continue down the road they force Luger's
     truck onto the shoulder.  It careens off the road and wraps
     a fender around a tree.

     ANGLE - LUGER

     He is jolted by the impact.  He shakes the cobwebs and picks 
     up his walkie-talkie.

                               LUGER
               'B team.'  It's up to you.  Get
               ready to cut loose.

     ANGLE - SIDE OF THE ROAD

     where a group of Luger's lumberjacks have rigged a tree to 
     fall across the road.  The saws are removed from the base of
     the tree and the men straddle ropes, ready to release their
     payload.

     ANGLE - TRANS AM

     approaching the trap unsuspectingly.

     ANGLE - LUMBERJACKS

     as the head man signals for his helpers to cut the ropes and
     fell the tree.

     INT. TRANS AM

                               MICHAEL
               Hold on.

     Michael pushes a switch on the dashboard marked "POWER BOOST."

     EXT. TRANS AM - SPEED CHANGE SHOT

     The tree falls...The car is a goner...Then with a 'whoosh'
     sound the car turns into a blur, zips past the log.

     LUMBERJACKS

     reacting as dust and splinters fly up around them.

     INT. TRANS AM

                               MAGGIE
                      (thoroughly
                       astonished)
               Omigod....

     EXT. ROAD

     As the Trans Am continues it's sprint down the hill, Michael
     and Maggie approach a clearing as the road winds along a 
     lake.

                               MICHAEL
               Good work, Kitt.  Let's head for 
               home.

                               K.I.T.T.
               I'm afraid we're not out of the 
               woods yet.

                               MICHAEL
               What do you mean?

                               MAGGIE
                      (pointing)
               That's what he means!

     HER POINT OF VIEW - A HELICOPTER

     comes over the hill alongside the lake.  It's flying directly
     toward the Trans Am.

     ANGLE - HELICOPTER

     There are two men inside.  One is the pilot, the other holds 
     a deadly anti-tank gun.  He takes careful aim and fires!

     ANGLE - TRANS AM

     The shot misses, but the explosion rocks the Trans Am.
     Another round is fired and the car keeps going.  A third 
     shot is very close and the impact of the explosion jars the 
     car.

     INT. TRANS AM

                               MICHAEL
               Can we take a direct hit?

                               K.I.T.T.
               And survive?  Probably.  But the 
               real problem is the bridge we're 
               approaching.  They can take it out 
               with two rockets and we'd never make
               it across.

     ANGLE - HELICOPTER

     It swoops down low, fires another round at the Trans Am,
     then bears down on the fleeing car.

     ANGLE - TRANS AM

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt, open the sun roof.

                               MAGGIE
               Michael, what are you going to do?

                               MICHAEL
               Save our lives, I hope.  Take over, 
               Kitt.

     The sun roof pops open and Michael reaches up just as the 
     helicopter makes a low pass.

     ANGLE - MICHAEL

     as he grabs onto the skids as the helicopter rises and 
     circles over the lake to make another pass at K.I.T.T.

     ANGLE - HELICOPTER

     The two men inside are unaware that Michael is climbing up
     toward the cockpit.  He reaches the door and leaps in,
     stunning the gunner with a powerful karate chop.  They 
     struggle, but Michael quickly gains the upper hand and 
     flings the gunner out of the cockpit.

     ANOTHER ANGLE

     The gunner tumbles into the lake, the water breaking his fall
     so he doesn't get killed.

     BACK TO HELICOPTER

     Now Michael is taking on the pilot.  As they fight for the 
     controls the helicopter starts swerving and dipping.  Finally
     Michael perseveres and gives the pilot the heave-ho as he 
     takes over the controls.

     ANGLE - PILOT

     as he splashes into the lake and bobs up to see the 
     helicopter regain a steady course.

     ANGLE - MICHAEL

     He guides the helicopter back toward the Trans Am which 
     continues to speed down the road.

     ANOTHER ANGLE

     Michael makes a low pass over his car and drops back in.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Nice to have you back.

                               MICHAEL
               Nice to be back.

     ANGLE - HELICOPTER

     Without anyone to guide its path the helicopter flies over a 
     hill and crashes.  A gigantic fireball rises from beyond the 
     hill.

     INT. TRANS AM

     Michael is back in the driver's seat.  Maggie is impressed.

                               MAGGIE
               Michael, you're a very brave man.

     He smiles at her.

                               MAGGIE
               I just hope the next time you go for
               a ride like that you take me along.
               Looked like fun.

                               MICHAEL
               Yeah, it was a real blast.

     EXT. TRANS AM

     It crosses the bridge K.I.T.T. alluded to and speeds 
     homeward.

     INT. FORBES' OFFICE - DAY

     Forbes is about to exit when the door opens and Dixon 
     enters, clearly upset.

                               FORBES
               Ah, you're just in time.  The 
               special session begins in a few 
               minutes.  I just put the champagne 
               on ice.

                               DIXON
               Let's hope we're able to celebrate.

                               FORBES
               What's going to stop us?

                               DIXON
               Maggie Flynn's on her way to the 
               Capitol.

                               FORBES
               What?  I thought you....

                               DIXON
               Just get on the floor and get things 
               moving.  We don't have much time.

     EXT. CITY STREET - DAY

     The Trans Am is nearing the Capitol.

     INT. TRANS AM

                               K.I.T.T.
               Michael, I notified the state police.
               They're on their way to the retreat.

                               MICHAEL
               Thanks, Kitt.  Maggie, when does the 
               afternoon session begin?

     Maggie checks her watch.

                               MAGGIE
               I'm afraid it already has.

     Michael looks at her and puts the pedal to the floor.

                               MICHAEL
               Hang on, it shouldn't take us much
               longer.

     EXT. TRANS AM

     The car goes around a corner at breakneck speed.

     INT. SENATE CHAMBER - DAY

     Forbes is huddled around the podium with a handful of 
     concerned-looking colleagues including the Speaker.

                               SPEAKER
               You're saying that Maggie Flynn has
               withdrawn her opposition to your
               bill?  I don't believe it.

                               FORBES
               It was a shock to me as well,
               Mr. Speaker.  But that's what she 
               told me.  I just got off the phone 
               with her.

                               SPEAKER
               And she said she wasn't even going 
               to show up for the vote?

                               FORBES
               I think that's more of a face-saving 
               gesture.  It would be awfully 
               embarrassing for her to throw in the 
               towel in public.  She's a proud 
               woman.

     EXT. CAPITOL - DAY

     The Trans Am pulls onto the Capitol grounds and races up to
     the front door where it comes to an abrupt halt.  Maggie
     leaps out of the car.

                               MICHAEL
               What can I say, Michael...thanks for
               the lift.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Give 'em hell, Maggie.

     INT. SENATE CHAMBER - DAY

     Dixon is standing in the rear watching:

     THE SPEAKER

     standing at the podium addressing his colleagues.

                               SPEAKER
               If no Senator wishes to speak in 
               opposition to the bill, we'll 
               proceed with the vote.
                      (beat)
               All those in favor of the Portage
               River Power Act signify by....

                               MAGGIE'S VOICE
               Point of order, Mr. Speaker.

     ANGLE - MAGGIE

     She stands at a side door to the chamber.  An audible buzz 
     rises from the legislators.

                               MAGGIE
               I wish to speak in opposition to the 
               bill.

     ANGLE - DIXON

     His face goes white.  He curses silently, then turns to look
     at his confederate.

     ANGLE - FORBES

     He's in a state of shock as the chamber erupts in applause.

                               SPEAKER
               You may have the floor, Senator....

     EXT. CAPITOL - DAY

     Dixon is hurrying out of the building.  He's headed for his
     limousine, but when he reaches the parking area he sees:

     A POLICE CAR

     standing in front of it is Devon, and Luger who wears handcuffs.

     BACK TO DIXON

     He starts running away.  He doesn't get very far before his
     escape is cut off by:

     THE TRANS AM

     as Michael swings the car in front of the fleeing industri-
     alist.  Dixon stops dead in his tracks.

                               MICHAEL
               Going somewhere?

     Dixon scowls.

                               MICHAEL
                      (smiling)
               Hop in, I'll give you a lift.

     As the passenger door of the Trans Am pops open and Dixon 
     realizes he's been had, tighten on Michael's triumphant
     smile.  Hold on that look, and:

                                              FREEZE FRAME

                                              FADE OUT

                         END OF ACT FOUR

                               TAG

     INT. THE DEW DROP INN - NIGHT

     Maggie, Devon, Michael and Jane sit at the back booth...
     celebrating.

                               DEVON
                      (proposing 
                       toast)
               Here's to you, Maggie.

     Ad-lib approval from the table.

                               DEVON
               And to Congressman Forbes better 
               luck next time.

     More approval as they clink glasses.  Everyone has beer, but
     Devon who is drinking house wine.

     ANGLE - DEVON

     as he shows his disgust for the wine.

                               MAGGIE
                      (sympathetically)
               I know this place isn't up to your
               standards, but I chose it for a 
               reason.
                      (eyes 
                       sparkle)
               They have a dart board.

     Devon and Maggie leave the booth.

                               DEVON
               Excuse us.  We have a very important
               match to settle.
                      (to Michael
                       and Jane)
               She doesn't know I won the East
               Coast Championship when I was at 
               Yale.

     Devon and Maggie leave.

                               JANE
               Devon doesn't know...Maggie cheats.

     Michael laughs.

                               MICHAEL
               So much for competition between the 
               sexes.

                               JANE
               There's a time and place for 
               everything.

                               MICHAEL
               I think we've just arrived at the 
               right time in the wrong place.

                               JANE
               It is a little crowded in here.

                               MICHAEL
               Want to go to your place?

                               JANE
               Sure...but you know what I'd really 
               like to do.

                               MICHAEL
               What?

                               JANE
               Could we go for a drive?

     Beat.  Michael smiles...until....

                               JANE
               I'm fascinated by your car.  Do you
               think I could talk to it?

     ON MICHAEL

     his elation fading.

                               JANE
               And all those controls looked 
               incredible....

                                                      FREEZE FRAME

                                                      FADE OUT

                             THE END