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KNIGHT RIDER: RACE FOR LIFE

EXEC. PRODUCERS: Glen A. Larson, Robert Foster
SUPV. PRODUCER: Joel Rogosin
CO-PRODUCERS: Robert W. Gilmer, Tom Greene, Gian R. Grimaldi

Production #57826
4th Draft - December 8, 1983 (F.R.)

Teleplay: .................. Bruce Belland &
............................ Roy M. Rogosin
Director: .................. Georg Fenady

                              
                                ACT ONE

     FADE IN

     EXT. CITY STREETS - DAY - STOCK

     An ambulance streaks through the streets, siren blaring and
     red lights flashing.

     INT. AMBULANCE - DAY - FAVORING BECKY PHILLIPS

     age ten, a bright-eyed, perky child who is not feeling well, 
     but pretending to enjoy her ride in an ambulance despite 
     the fact that she's the patient.  She's on an IV, has a
     cannula in her nose and is coughing slightly.  Her mother, 
     Laura, rides next to her and tries to keep her daughter 
     calm, but her own veneer of composure is none too solid.

                               BECKY
               Mom, we just ran a red light!

                               LAURA
               Ambulances can do that, honey.  How
               do you feel?

                               BECKY
               I feel better now.  Honest.

     Next to them, a Paramedic radios information ahead to the 
     hospital.

                               PARAMEDIC
               ...Vital signs stable, she's conscious 
               and alert, her temperature's elevated.
               We've drawn blood for cross match.  Have 
               three units of O-Negative standing by.

                               BECKY
               Am I going to need transfusions 
               again?

                               LAURA
                      (almost
                       cracking)
               Yes, honey.

                               BECKY
               It's worse this time, isn't it?

     Laura's look tells the truth.

                               LAURA
               Everything's going to be okay.

                                              CUT TO

     EXT. STREET - DAY

     as K.I.T.T. races through.

     EXT. HEALTH CLUB/GYM

     K.I.T.T. screeches to a halt in front of a small aerobics/
     nautilus style gym.  We see April standing on the front
     steps, dressed in leotard, tights, and leg warmers under 
     her topcoat.  She's carrying a fashionable tote bag.

     She hurries to the car, gets in.  They pull away in a hurry.

     INT. TRANS AM - DAY

                               APRIL
               What happened?

                               MICHAEL
               They're not sure.  She got sick on
               vacation and the medicine they gave 
               her isn't working.
.
                               APRIL
                      (upset)
               It was their first vacation in....

                               MICHAEL
               Hey, she's tough...She's your niece,
               isn't she?  She'll make it.

                               APRIL
               How's Laura?

                               MICHAEL
               She was pretty torn up when she 
               called Devon.

                               APRIL
               Since her husband died, Becky's been 
               her whole life....

                               MICHAEL
               Take it easy, April.  They're both 
               gonna need you.

                               APRIL
               And look at me...I didn't even take 
               time to change.

                               MICHAEL
               You look fine.

     EXT. HOSPITAL - DAY

     The Trans Am pulls up.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Tell Becky I'm pulling for her.

                               APRIL
               I will, Kitt.

     Michael and April race for the entrance.

     INT. HOSPITAL - DAY

     Devon is waiting with Laura, who is visibly shaken at the 
     trauma her daughter is going through.  April hurries to her 
     sister, and embraces her warmly.  Michael lingers with 
     Devon for a moment.

                               MICHAEL
               How's she doing?

                               DEVON
               Not too well, I'm afraid.

     They move to the women.

                               LAURA
               Michael -- Thanks for being here.

                               MICHAEL
               That's what families are for.

                               LAURA
               She's been asking for you and Kitt.

                               MICHAEL
               He's right outside.

     They look up as Dr. Kiley approaches.

                               DR. KILEY
               It's pneumonia.  Somebody prescribed 
               an antibiotic without knowing her 
               history of aplastic anemia, and it's 
               wiping out her white cells and bone 
               marrow.  Right now she couldn't even
               fight off a common cold.

                               DEVON
               Which means what, exactly?

                               DR. KILEY
               There could be other complications.
               In thirty-six to forty-eight hours
               we might have to do a marrow trans-
               plant.

                               LAURA
                      (recoiling)
               Transplant?!

                               DR. KILEY
               It's always been an option.  But,
               I'm afraid that this time, there may 
               be no alternative.

                               LAURA
                      (desperate)
               Then let me be the donor.

                               DR. KILEY
               Mrs. Phillips, the records indicate
               that Becky was adopted.

                               MICHAEL
               What about one of us?

                               DR. KILEY
               We'll do tissue typing on all of 
               you.  Meanwhile, we're trying for a 
               computer match-up.  It's a compli-
               cated process, and the computers 
               aren't always aware of the urgency 
               of our human needs.  It's going to 
               take time.

     On their looks:

                                              CUT TO

     INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY

     Becky is propped up in a hospital bed.  The cannula and IV
     are still in evidence as is monitoring equipment.

     The door swings ajar and Michael and April enter.

                               APRIL
               Hi, sweetheart.

                               BECKY
               Aunt April!  Michael!  Hi!

     She still has a slight cough.

                               BECKY
               We rode in an ambulance.  We ran a 
               red light!

                               MICHAEL
               Was it faster than Kitt?

                               BECKY
               Well, maybe.  But not as nice.  Is
               he here?

     Michael gestures grandly, pulls up his sleeve, and 
     addresses his comlink.

                               MICHAEL
                      (into comlink)
               Somebody here wants to talk to you.

     He puts the comlink close to Becky.

                               K.I.T.T.'S VOICE
               Becky?  Can you hear me?  It's...
               it's...
                      (with a little 
                       embarrassment)
               It's Black Beauty.

                               BECKY
                      (smiling now)
               Shh.  That's our secret.

                               K.I.T.T.'S VOICE
                      (audibly
                       relieved)
               It's good to hear your voice.  How
               are you feeling?

                               BECKY
                      (into comlink)
               Well...I get a little spinny.

                               K.I.T.T.'S VOICE
               You just rest and get better so 
               you can come riding with us again.

                               BECKY
                      (into comlink)
               All right.

     The door opens and Devon gestures Michael outside.

                               MICHAEL
               Be right back, Becky.

     He exits with Devon.  April reacts, concerned, turns back 
     to Becky with a forced smile.

                               BECKY
               Aunt April, how come you're wearing 
               those clothes?

     INT. CORRIDOR - DAY

     as Michael and Devon join Dr. Kiley in the hall.

                               MICHAEL
               What is it?

                               DR. KILEY
               Our computer's down.  We can't get 
               through to I.R.M.A.

                               DEVON
               Irma?

                               DR. KILEY
               Interstate Research and Medical 
               Assistance.  Our data base.

                               DEVON
               How long?

                               DR. KILEY
               Whatever time it takes.

                               MICHAEL
               We haven't got time!..Doctor Kiley,
               do you have hard copy on Becky's 
               condition?

     EXT. HOSPITAL PARKING LOT - DAY

     Michael is just reaching K.I.T.T.'s parking space.  He 
     carries hospital records.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Michael, I wish there were something
               I could do.

                               MICHAEL
               There is, Kitt.

     He climbs into the car.

     INT. TRANS AM - DAY

     Michael pushes a few buttons and feeds a print-out into 
     K.I.T.T.'s dash.

                               MICHAEL
               This is Becky's file.  We need to 
               contact a computer named I.R.M.A.
               that has the records on suitable 
               donors.

                               K.I.T.T.
               I.R.M.A.?  Say no more.

     INSERT - K.I.T.T.'S DASH

     We see the dash blink and whirr into action.  Appropriate
     graphics appear on the monitors.  A very dry, dehumanized,
     female computer voice addresses K.I.T.T. and Michael.

                               I.R.M.A.
               This is the synthesized voice of 
               Interstate Research and Medical 
               Assistance.  Welcome to I.R.M.A.
               Indicate desired information.

     BACK TO SCENE

                               MICHAEL
               Whew!  Get a load of that voice.

                               I.R.M.A.
               Please repeat.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Never mind.  This is Knight Industries
               Two Thousand requesting donor match 
               for bone marrow transplant.  I'm 
               transmitting tissue typing data now.

     A pause.

                               I.R.M.A.
               Receiving data.  Check sums correct.
               Accessing data files:  bone marrow 
               transplant.  Scanning data for donor
               type match.  Standby for data transfer.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Thank you.
                      (beat; to 
                       Michael)
               I don't know why they can't give 
               those machines a little more....

                               MICHAEL
               Pizazz?

                               K.I.T.T.
               Exactly.

                               MICHAEL
               She's just not your type, Kitt.

     INT. HOSPITAL WAITING ROOM - DAY

     April and Laura sit close together.  Devon paces.  April 
     offers quiet consolation.

                               LAURA
               Forty-eight hours....

                               APRIL
               At least two days, Laura...That's a 
               long time.

     Michael enters, joins them.

                               DEVON
               Any luck?

                               MICHAEL
               Yes and no.  She's a rare tissue
               type.  But there were three suit-
               able donors in the computer.

                               LAURA
               Good...!

                               MICHAEL
               Not so good, Laura.  One of them is 
               dead.  Another is out of the 
               country, and can't be reached.

                               APRIL
               And the third?

                               MICHAEL
               We have a name and an address, but 
               there's no phone listed.

                               LAURA
               What can we do?

                               MICHAEL
               It's only a few hundred miles.  I'm 
               out of here right now.  Tell Becky 
               I love her.

     He exits.

                               DEVON
                      (softly)
               Godspeed, Michael.

                                              CUT TO

     EXT. HIGHWAY - VARIOUS SHOTS OF K.I.T.T. - STOCK

     tracing a black line across the heartland, with music up
     under.

                               K.I.T.T. (V.O.)
               So even though Becky is adopted,
               she's still April's niece.

                               MICHAEL (V.O.)
               That's right.

                               K.I.T.T. (V.O.)
               This business of family seems pretty 
               complicated, Michael.

     INT. TRANS AM - DAY - DRIVING

     Michael sits at the wheel.

                               MICHAEL
               It can be...See, family doesn't just 
               mean who you're related to.  Family 
               is the people who love you and care 
               about you.  It doesn't matter how you
               know each other.  Some friends are 
               like family.

                               K.I.T.T.
               I'm afraid I still find it a bit 
               confusing.

                               MICHAEL
               Well, take Devon and April and you 
               and me.  We're a family, aren't we?

                               K.I.T.T.
                      (pause)
               By your definition, yes.

                               MICHAEL
               See what I mean?

                               K.I.T.T.
               Thank you, Michael.

     EXT. COUNTRYSIDE - DAY - ON K.I.T.T. - DRIVING

     as they rocket toward their destination.

     EXT. STREETS OF CEDAR CITY - DAY

     The Trans Am tools up the block in a modest, tough neighbor-
     hood.  It's not barrio, but it's not too far from it.  A 
     few people notice the strange shiny black car.

                               K.I.T.T. (V.O.)
               This is the street, Michael.

     INT. K.I.T.T.

     The Trans Am slows, moving into an area of apartments and 
     storefronts.

                               MICHAEL
               748.  It's in the next block, Kitt.
               Right up here somewhere.

     K.I.T.T. pulls along slowly in front of a row of small
     businesses.  We can see numbers clearly marked:  742, 746...
     then 750.

                               K.I.T.T.
               I don't see any 748, Michael.

                               MICHAEL
               Maybe it's in the back.

     He pulls the Trans Am to the curb, near a taco stand.

     ANOTHER ANGLE

     as Michael exits the Trans Am and surveys the street.
     Sweeping nearby is the proprietor of the stand.  Michael 
     decides he looks like the best bet.

                               MICHAEL
               Keep your scanner peeled, Kitt.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Of course, Michael.

     ANGLE ON MICHAEL AND SHOPKEEPER

                               MICHAEL
                      (approaching)
               Excuse me.  I'm looking for 748.

                               SHOPKEEPER
               Not on this street.  I'm 746, then it 
               goes to fifty.

                               MICHAEL
               I've got to find a guy named Julio
               Rodriques.  It's very important.

                               SHOPKEEPER
                      (slight
                       reaction)
               Don't know him.

     He goes back to his sweeping.

                               MICHAEL
               He's from this neighborhood, isn't he?

                               SHOPKEEPER
               Neighborhood?  It used to be a 
               neighborhood.

                               MICHAEL
               You been here long?

                               SHOPKEEPER
               Long enough.  Look, I'm busy, mister.

                               MICHAEL
               A little girl's life is at stake.

                               SHOPKEEPER
                      (hesitates;
                       then)
               I knew Julio -- when he was little.
               I knew his people...I don't know him
               anymore.  He's with a gang.  Los
               Vengadores.  Last week they fought 
               with the Conquerors from the south 
               side.  Julio was knifed, and their 
               leader went to the hospital with a 
               bullet in him.  He could die.

                               MICHAEL
               Did Julio shoot him?

     The man reacts slightly as two low riders pull up with 
     several Vengadores, including Santos in a gang jacket.  He
     moves away from Michael, who follows him.

     ANGLE ON LOS VENGADORS

     The young toughs get out of their cars.  They notice 
     Michael.

                               SANTOS
               He doesn't look like a cop to me.
               Maybe he's a Conqueror.

     Santos sees the Trans Am, starts toward K.I.T.T.  The others 
     follow.  They begin checking it out, try the doors, hood, 
     windows.  One examines the hubcaps.

     RESUME ON MICHAEL

     His attention on the Shopkeeper.

                               MICHAEL
               Where can I find Julio.

                               SHOPKEEPER
                      (clamming up)
               I don't know him.  I don't know where 
               he is.

     Michael's comlink buzzes.

                               K.I.T.T.'S VOICE
               Michael, I think we have company.

     MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW

     Michael turns around and sees Los Vengadors surrounding his
     car.  They're checking it out, casual but menacing.  Santos
     lounges against K.I.T.T.'s hood.  They place themselves so 
     that they definitely cut Michael off from his transportation.

     OMITTED

     ON MICHAEL

     His brows narrow as he addresses K.I.T.T. via comlink.

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt, let's lose the welcoming 
               committee.

                               K.I.T.T.'S VOICE
               Good idea, Michael.

     OMITTED

     EXT. K.I.T.T. - ON GROUP

     as the Trans Am suddenly starts up, startling the group.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Con su permiso.

     The gang look at each other in confusion as K.I.T.T. blind 
     drives around them and toward Michael.

     ANGLE - K.I.T.T. AND MICHAEL

     as K.I.T.T. drives up to Michael, then pops the door;
     Michael gets in and they drive away.

     ANGLE - THE GANG

     as they watch him drive away.  Santos moves to the Shopkeeper.

     THE TWO

                               SANTOS
               What did he want?

                               SHOPKEEPER
               He asked about Julio...but I didn't
               tell him anything.  I don't get 
               involved.

     Santos is affected by the news.  His face is tense as he 
     looks after the departing Trans Am.

                               SANTOS
               That's okay, man.  We get involved.

                                              FADE OUT

                         END OF ACT ONE

                             ACT TWO

     FADE IN 

     OMITTED

     EXT. HOSPITAL - TO ESTABLISH

     CLOSEUP - CHECKERBOARD - DAY

     The "red player" is obviously winning, what with a whole 
     slew of black checkers piled up behind the red side, and 
     at least half the red checkers already "kniged."  A small
     hand comes into frame, picks up one of the kinged red 
     checkers, and jumps the remaining black checkers with a 
     flourish.  We pull back to:

     INT. BECKY'S HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY

     Devon is sitting next to the bed with Becky, playing 
     checkers.  She's about the same as before.  He throws
     up his hands in "mock" surrender.

                               DEVON
               I give up.  It's worse than the 
               'Charge of the Light Brigade.'

     Becky grins with delight.

                               BECKY
               You wanna play again?  I'll let you
               win this time.

                               DEVON
               Charity begins at home...not on the 
               checkerboard.  No, young lady, I 
               know when I'm overmatched.

     The phone rings, and Devon answers it.

     INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY - TRAVELING

     We see the "Phone Line" button activated.

                               MICHAEL
               Devon...it's Michael, how's Becky 
               doing?

     INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - ON DEVON - INTERCUT WITH MICHAEL

     as Devon looks over to Becky and smiles.

                               DEVON
               Apart from the fact that she has no 
               regard for her elders, she's in top 
               form, Michael.

     Becky's face lights up at the mention of Michael.

                               BECKY
               Can I talk to him?

                               DEVON
                      (to Becky)
               In a moment.
                      (then to 
                       Michael)
               How are things going?

                               MICHAEL
               Not good.  The address was a phony.
               The donor turns out to be a guy who's 
               wanted for shooting the leader of a 
               rival gang.  He's hidden out somewhere.

     Devon takes that in, then glances at Becky whose smiling
     face is taking in his side of the conversation.  Devon
     turns back to the phone, then, covering:

                               DEVON
               Well, splendid, Michael.  That's 
               good news.

                               MICHAEL
               Devon, can you hear me?  It could take 
               days to locate this guy...if he's 
               still alive.

                               DEVON
               I see.  Well, that sounds promising,
               Michael.  Becky's right here, and 
               she wants to talk with you.

                               MICHAEL
               Okay, I got it.
                      (then)
               Devon, I'm not giving up, you know 
               that.

                               DEVON
               I understand, Michael, and I 
               appreciate it.  Here's Becky.

     Devon gives the phone to an excited Becky.  She takes it.

                               BECKY
                      (into phone)
               Michael...when are you coming back?

                               MICHAEL
               Soon, I'm just taking care of a few
               things.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Hello, Becky.

                               BECKY
                      (lighting up)
               Kitt!
                      (then, almost 
                       as a secret)
               Your lesson in checkers paid off.  
               Devon never knew what hit him.

                               K.I.T.T.
               When I see you again I'll give you a 
               few pointers on chess.

     Becky giggles at that.

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt and I have to go now, sweetheart,
               but we'll see you real soon.

                               BECKY
               Okay.  Bye.

     We lose intercut.

     OMITTED

     EXT. CEDAR CITY STREET - DAY

     as K.I.T.T. drives down the street.  We see Santo's car 
     some length behind him.

     INT. K.I.T.T.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Michael, there's a car following us.
               Shall we lose it?

                               MICHAEL
               Whoever it is must be as interested 
               in Julio as we are.

                               K.I.T.T.
               How are we going to talk to him?
               Polite introductions don't seem in
               vogue around here.

                               MICHAEL
                      (thinks a moment)
               Kitt, you're about to be the big 
               cheese in a shiny black mouse trap!

                               K.I.T.T.
               A somewhat unpleasant metaphor.

                               MICHAEL
               Not if it works!

     EXT. STREET - ON TRANS AM

     as it stops by a drugstore.  Michael gets out and walks into
     the store.  We hold for a moment, then we see the other car
     stop.  The driver gets out.  It's Santos.  He waits until 
     Michael is inside, then walks quickly over to K.I.T.T.

     CLOSER ANGLE - K.I.T.T.

     as Santos looks inside.  Then looking around, he tries the 
     door, and seeing that it's unlocked gets inside.

     INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY

     as Santos settles in, the door still open.  He immediately
     begins searching around for some kind of ID on the driver.
     Suddenly, the driver's door slams shut.  Santos tries to 
     open it, but it's locked.  Then in another instant, the 
     passenger door opens and Michael gets in.  He sits down as
     a startled Santos tries again to get out.

                               MICHAEL
               You like licorice?

     He offers a small bag, a piece of licorice.  Santos just 
     looks at him.

                               SANTOS
               Who are you?

                               MICHAEL
               Let's get moving, Kitt.

     The auto drive button goes on, the gearshift flips into
     drive and the car pulls out...with a helpless Santos behind 
     the wheel.  He desperately tries to steer the car, work the 
     pedals.

                               SANTOS
               What's going on?

                               MICHAEL
               That's what I'd like to know.  Since 
               I hit town, you've fallen in love 
               with my car.  Why?

                               SANTOS
               Get stuffed, man.

                               MICHAEL
               I think what you're really interested 
               in is looking out for Julio Rodriquez.

                               SANTOS
               I don't know him.

                               MICHAEL
               He's a Vengador, isn't he?  Turn here, 
               Kitt.

     Santos reacts -- Who's K.I.T.T.?

     EXT. INTERSECTION

     as K.I.T.T. makes a turn, heads over a bridge.

     INT. K.I.T.T.

                               SANTOS
               Where we goin'?

                               MICHAEL
               Thought we'd take a scenic drive 
               through the Conquerors territory.

                               SANTOS
               No way!  They'll kill me!

     He tries to get out, to no avail.

                               MICHAEL
               Where's Julio?

                               SANTOS
               Come on man, what are you trying to 
               do?

                               MICHAEL
               I'm trying to save a little girl's
               life.

                               SANTOS
               What's that got to do with me?

                               MICHAEL
               I need Julio's help.  You're a 
               'brother.'  I figure you know 
               where he is.

                               SANTOS
               No way.  I ain't tellin' you that.

                               MICHAEL
               Fine.  Then let's just enjoy the 
               view.

     EXT. CONQUEROR TERRITORY - DAY

     as we see the Trans Am moving along.  Ahead, several
     Conquerors including Ric and Tony are working on their 
     vans.

     INT. K.I.T.T. - ON SANTOS

     He tries to slump down.

                               MICHAEL
               This looks good, Kitt.

     EXT. CURBSIDE 

     The Trans Am stops by the curb and the driver's door is 
     popped open.  Ric, Tony and the other Conquerors spot
     Santos.  He reacts, tries to close the door.  No go.

     INT. K.I.T.T.

                               SANTOS
               They saw me man, get me outta here!

                               MICHAEL
               I need five minutes of Julio's time.  
               Just to talk.

                               SANTOS
               Close the door, they'll rip me apart!

                               MICHAEL
               Where's Julio?

     Santos looks out again as the Conquerors approach.  He tries 
     the door one more time.  It's as if the panel is welded 
     open.  Then, quickly:

                               SANTOS
               Okay...okay....

     NEW ANGLE

     as the Conquerors get closer to K.I.T.T.

                               SANTOS
               ...I'll take you to Julio.  But I 
               gotta make a phone call first.  Just 
               close the door!

                               MICHAEL
               You got a deal.

     The door closes just as Ric reaches it, and the Trans Am 
     roars away leaving Ric and the gang empty-handed.  Ric
     turns to the others.

                               RIC
               You hear that?  He knows where Julio
               is.  Let's go.

     They move off toward the vans.

     EXT. ST. ANDREWS CHURCH - DAY

     as the Trans Am drives up to the church and stops.

     INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY

     as Michael, now driving, looks up at the church.

                               MICHAEL
               He's in there?

                               SANTOS
               Like I said.

     EXT. K.I.T.T. - DAY

     as Michael and Santos get out of the car and begin up the 
     steps of the church.  Camera pushes into K.I.T.T.'s scanner
     as he begins to survey the scene.

     INT. CHURCH - DAY

     A rather beautiful, but small, neighborhood church.  It is 
     empty as they enter, except for one old lady who sits 
     quietly in the back, praying.  Santos indicates a confes-
     sional.

                               SANTOS
               In there.

     Michael hesitates, goes in.

     NEW ANGLE

     as a group of Los Vengadors members drift in, take seats.
     With them is a girl, around eighteen, dark, large innocent
     eyes, beautiful.  Her name is Terri.

     INT. CONFESSIONAL

     Michael waits for a moment, then we can hear the door open 
     on the other side and someone enters.  The door closes.
     Michael slides the viewing door open...as the door on the 
     other side also opens.  It's hard to see the person on the 
     other side through the grate, but it's Julio Rodriquez.

                               JULIO
               What do you want?

                               MICHAEL
               To help you.

                               JULIO
               Who says I need help?

                               MICHAEL
               The cops are looking for you.  The 
               Conquerors are looking for you...It's 
               just a matter of time, and you're 
               fresh out of choices.

                               JULIO
               So?  What can you do?

                               MICHAEL
               Get you out.

                               JULIO
               Yeah?  You some kind of magician?

                               MICHAEL
               Something like that.  Look, there's 
               a girl who's dying.  I need you to 
               come with me...you can save her 
               life.  And I can save yours.

                               JULIO
               What do you think I am, some kind of 
               doctor?  No way, man, I'm not moving 
               from here until the heat settles.

     The comlink buzzes, then we hear K.I.T.T.'s voice.

                               K.I.T.T. (V.O.)
               Michael, I'm picking up the approach 
               of two vans from the Lanark area.

                               JULIO
               Who's that?

                               MICHAEL
               A friend outside.

                               JULIO
               Lanark...that's Conquerors' territory.

     We can hear Julio leave the other booth.  Michael immediately
     steps out of the confessional.

     INT. CHURCH - OUTSIDE CONFESSIONAL

     as Michael and Julio confront each other.  Julio is tall, 
     around twenty, with a lean and strong build.  The moment is 
     tense.  Michael notes the rest of the gang as Santos comes 
     from the door.

                               SANTOS
               The Conquerors are outside, man!

     The others react.

                               MICHAEL
               They just want you, Julio.  Why risk 
               the others?

     Terri moves up to Julio.  She is afraid.

                               TERRI
               Julio, please...listen to him.  We've 
               got plans, right?  They're no good 
               when you're dead.  This is the only
               way....

                               JULIO
                      (to Michael)
               What have you got, a tank?

                               SANTOS
               It's close man.

     Julio looks at Santos, then at the pleading Terri, then:

                               JULIO
               Okay...I'll go with you.  But just 
               to cool out this place.

                               MICHAEL
                      (on comlink)
               Kitt, pick us up in the alley!

     As Michael and Julio hurry out a side door.

     ANGLE - K.I.T.T.

     starts up, tears out.

     EXT. CHURCH ALLEY - DAY

     as they run down the steps.  K.I.T.T. drives up and pops 
     his doors.  Julio reacts.  He and Michael get in.

     INT. K.I.T.T. 

     as Michael settles, looks off, reacts.

                               MICHAEL
               Company.

     Julio follows his look.

     THEIR POINT OF VIEW - THE ALLEY

     is blocked by a van.  Intercut Michael reacting to a second
     van at the opposite end.

     NEW ANGLE 

     The vans start to converge on K.I.T.T.

     INT. K.I.T.T.

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt, do we have room to turbo?

                               K.I.T.T.
               Negative, Michael...there's not 
               enough distance.

                               JULIO
               Hey, what's going on?

     We can see through the windows as the vans move toward
     K.I.T.T.

                               JULIO
               I thought you said you could get me 
               out of here!

     Michael reacts.

     EXTERIOR - SHOT

     as the vans close in.

                                              FREEZE FRAME

                                              AND

                                              FADE OUT

                         END OF ACT TWO

                            ACT THREE

     FADE IN

     EXT. CHURCH ALLEY - HIGH ANGLE - DAY

     As we see the two vans moving in on K.I.T.T.

     INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY 

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt, what about a double turbo?
               One to pop the angle, and the other 
               to clear the vans?

                               K.I.T.T.
               I've never tried it before.

                               MICHAEL
               That's what it's all about, pal....

     With that, Michael hits the turbo button.  Julio grabs hold
     of the dash as they are both shot back against their seats.

     EXT. K.I.T.T. - STREET - DAY

     as the Trans Am rears up on two back wheels.

     INT. K.I.T.T. - FAVORING CONTROL PANEL

     as Michael hits the turbo boost button a second time.

     EXT. STREET - FULL - SLOW MOTION

     Still propped up on two back wheels, the Trans Am shoots up 
     and over the vans, just missing the tops by inches.

     RIC, TONY AND CONQUERORS

     as they watch in disbelief.

     OMITTED

     STREET - OTHER SIDE OF VANS

     The Trans Am lands, then speeds away.  The Conquerors U-turn
     their vans, to chase after K.I.T.T.

     ANOTHER ANGLE - STREET

     as we see K.I.T.T. roaring away, leaving the vans far behind 
     them.

     K.I.T.T. - DAY - RUN THRU

     INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY

     as they continue on.

                               MICHAEL
                      (to Julio)
               You okay?

                               JULIO
               I gotta admit, I'm impressed, man, 
               I've heard of lifters....

     Lights flash on the monitor.

                               K.I.T.T.
               We've lost them, Michael.

                               MICHAEL
               Right.

                               JULIO
               What is this, you got some guy back 
               at the shop you talk to?

                               MICHAEL
               No.  A computer right here.  Julio,
               meet Kitt.  He's part of the family.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Thank you, Michael.

     Julio reacts; then:

                               JULIO
               What happens now?

                               MICHAEL
               I told you.  There's a sick little 
               girl, who needs your help.

                               JULIO
               Why me?

                               MICHAEL
               Because you're compatible.

                               JULIO
               What?

                               MICHAEL
               You're a good donor.

                               JULIO 
               You mean like blood?

                               MICHAEL
               Yeah, more or less.

                               JULIO
               I don't know....

                               MICHAEL
               You got something better to do?

     Julio glances out the rear window.

                               JULIO
               Not right now.

                               MICHAEL
               Okay.
                      (to K.I.T.T.)
               Get me Devon, Kitt.

                               K.I.T.T.
               With pleasure, Michael.

     INT. HOSPITAL - WAITING ROOM - DAY

     as a nurse answers the phone and motions to Devon, who's 
     waiting with April.

                               NURSE
               Mr. Miles....

     He crosses, takes the receiver.

                               DEVON
               Thank you.
                      (into phone)
               Yes?  Michael that's absolutely 
               wonderful news.  Congratulations.
               I knew you could do it.  I'll tell 
               the others.

     Devon hangs up the phone and turns to April who takes in 
     his smile.

                               APRIL
               He's found the donor.

                               DEVON
               Yes, and he's bringing him to the 
               hospital.  There's still the small 
               matter of convincing him to do it,
               but I believe he can.

                               APRIL
               I'm beginning to believe a lot of 
               things again.

     INT. BECKY'S ROOM - DAY

     Becky is asleep.  She's now in an oxygen tent.  Her mother,
     Laura, is dozing in a chair, a children's book open in her
     lap.  April comes into the room, reacts, shakes her sister
     gently.

                               APRIL
               Laura...hey, sis....

                               LAURA
                      (waking)
               I finally got her to sleep....

                               APRIL
               You, too...What were you reading?

                               LAURA
               Fredrick the Frog.

                               APRIL
               About the frog who has no friends
               except for his reflection in the 
               pond?  I remember.
                      (then)
               Come outside for a minute.

     Laura glances at Becky and they exit.

     INT. CORRIDOR AT BECKY'S DOOR

     as April and Laura come out, Laura still clutching the book.

                               APRIL
               Michael's bringing the donor.

                               LAURA
               Thank God.

     She struggles to control her emotions.

                               LAURA
                      (continuing)
               Before she fell asleep she said
               sometimes she feels like she'll
               never get better.  Sometimes she
               gets so tired, like she stayed up
               past her bedtime, and it's only 
               afternoon....

     April hugs her close.

                               APRIL
               There are so many people who love 
               Becky and care about her.  She's 
               bound to get better.

                               LAURA
               You're right, April.  With all that
               love, nothing can go wrong.

     EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY - CLOSE ON VAN

     as we can see Ric driving the van down the deserted 
     highway at high speed.  Tony is next to him, looking 
     out the window.  The second van follows.

     INT. VAN - DAY 

     as Tony glances at Ric.

                               TONY
               Sooner or later they've got to stop
               for gas or something.  We'll find
               'em.

                               RIC
               We better.  After all the trouble we 
               went to catching our little 'prize.'
               It'd be a shame if Julio didn't get 
               to see it.

     Suddenly the CB crackles to life.

                               CB VOICE (CONQUEROR)
               Swordfish to Ramrod.  You read me?

     Ric lifts the mike and responds.

                               RIC
               I read you.  Go ahead.

                               CB VOICE
               Ric...hey...uh...Listen.

                               RIC
               Come on, man.  What is it?

                               CB VOICE
               It's Jimmy.

                               TONY
               What about him?

                               CB VOICE
               He didn't make it.

     Tony slams his fist against the dash.

                               TONY
               No...no!

     Ric replaces the mike.

                               RIC
               Come on...that's not gonna get us 
               anywhere.

                               TONY
               What do you care, man?  He was my
               brother!

                               RIC
               I'll tell you what'll get us some-
               where, when we find them.  Her.

     He indicates the back of the van.

     ANGLE - BACK OF VAN

     as we see two other Conquerors crouched in the back.  
     Between them we can see another figure...Terri, her eyes 
     full of terror.

     EXT. HIGHWAY - NEAR WOODED AREA - DAY

     as we see K.I.T.T. traveling down the road.

     EXTERIOR - SKY - STOCK

     Overhead we can see the beginnings of storm clouds churning 
     up the blue sky.

     INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY

     Julio has relaxed somewhat.  He looks around the seat, and 
     comes up with a small bag.  He looks in and pulls out a 
     piece of licorice.

                               MICHAEL
               Go ahead.  I bought it for Santos.

     Julio doesn't understand, but he takes a bite of the 
     licorice and chews it hungrily.  A moment, then:

                               MICHAEL
               You want to tell me about the 
               shooting?

                               JULIO
               What's to tell?  You heat up, get a 
               little fried, you're nervous, you've 
               got all this energy see, and no 
               place to put it.

                               MICHAEL
               What was the beef?

                               JULIO
               We were on their turf, man.  That's
               enough.  I was out front.  We heard
               the cops.  I started running, and 
               this dude Jimmy stuck me from behind.
               Next thing I knew I heard a pop,
               turned around and he was down.

                               MICHAEL
               So because he knifed you, everyone 
               thinks you shot him?

                               JULIO
               When someone 'buys it' on the street
               you got to put the finger somewhere.
               Otherwise you got no place to put 
               the anger.

                               MICHAEL
               Why not put it on the truth?

                               JULIO
               You make up the truth out there,
               just like you make up the justice.

                               MICHAEL
               Right.  And look where it got you.

     Julio throws the bag down, then:

                               JULIO
               Ahhh, what am I doing here?  I don't 
               even like licorice.

     EXT. RURAL HIGHWAY - DAY - ON K.I.T.T.

     The Trans Am's full-tilt cruise is slowed as:

                               K.I.T.T. (V.O.)
               Michael, we have a problem.  There's 
               a roadblock up ahead.

     INT. TRANS AM - DAY

     Julio gets edgy.  Michael tries to calm him.

                               JULIO
               Cops.  I knew it.  Let me out of 
               here.

                               MICHAEL
               Stay cool.  I'll talk to them.

     EXT. ROADBLOCK - DAY

     Several cars are lined up as a Highway Patrol officer waves
     them onto a detour.  We see K.I.T.T. drive up to the end of 
     the line.  Michael exits and walks up to the Trooper.

                               MICHAEL
               What's the trouble?

                               TROOPER
               Road's washed out up ahead, from the 
               storm.  We're rerouting all traffic 
               west of here.

     Michael is concerned.

     INT. TRANS AM - DAY

     Julio fidgets uncomfortably.

                               JULIO
               What's taking so long?

                               K.I.T.T.
               He's only been gone forty seconds.

     EXT. K.I.T.T.

     as Santos' car pulls up beside him.  Julio reacts.

     CLOSER ANGLE

     Santos leans toward Julio.

                               SANTOS
               Hey, man, they got Terri!

     Julio reacts, glances at the dash, punches the "roof"
     button.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Michael...!

     INTERCUT - SANTOS

     JULIO

     scrambles out through the open roof, climbs over K.I.T.T.
     and gets into Santos' car.

     EXT. TRANS AM - DAY

     as Santos pulls a 180 and peels out.

     EXT. ROADBLOCK - DAY

     Michael is still with the cop.

                               TROOPER
               ...Look, everybody's got important 
               business or an emergency, or something.
               I can't let you through this road.

     Suddenly the comlink buzzes.

                               MICHAEL
               Thanks anyway.

     As he heads back toward the car:

                               MICHAEL
                      (comlink)
               Yeah, Kitt?

                               K.I.T.T.
               Michael, I'm afraid I've let Julio 
               escape.

     Michael runs to the car, gets in.  A traffic jam is
     developing as cars approach the roadblock, back and turn,
     blocking both lanes.

     INT. TRANS AM - DAY

                               K.I.T.T.
               Michael, I feel just awful.

                               MICHAEL
               What's done is done, Kitt.  Let's 
               just get him back.

                               K.I.T.T.
               I'm afraid we have another problem.

     Michael glances around.

     HIGH ANGLE - FULL SHOT - THE SCENE

     K.I.T.T. is trapped, walled in by cars driven by frustrated 
     drivers.

     EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY

     Santos' car races through.

     OMITTED

     EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY

     The two Conquerors vans loom out of the gathering dusk.
     They're cruising slowly, obviously on "full alert."

     OMITTED

     ANOTHER ANGLE - SANTOS' CAR - DAY

     driving in the opposite direction.

     EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY

     the Conquerors' vans approach from one direction, Santos'
     car from the other.  They squeal to a stop, some distance
     between them, the vans almost blocking the road.

     CLOSE ANGLE - JULIO AND SANTOS

     reacting.

                               SANTOS
               What do we do, man?

     THEIR POINT OF VIEW 

     as the Conquerors climb out of the vans, with a struggling
     Terri.

     JULIO AND SANTOS

     Julio reacts, angry and concerned.  Then:

                               JULIO
               You take off, man.  They just want 
               me.

     Before Santos can reply, he gets out of the car.

     NEW ANGLE

     The Conquerors and Terri react to Julio.

     CLOSE - JULIO

     at Santos' car.  He glances toward Santos.

                               JULIO
               I said, take off!

     Santos hesitates, drives off, edging past the Conquerors'
     vans.  Julio starts to walk slowly toward the Conqeurors
     and Terri.

     EXT. HOSPITAL - NIGHT - ESTABLISHING - STOCK

     Darkness has fallen.

     INT. HOSPITAL WAITING ROOM - NIGHT

     Devon brings two cups of coffee to the spot where April,
     who sits slumped on a chair takes one gratefully.

                               APRIL
               Did you reach Michael?

                               DEVON
               We're not raising anything on Kitt's
               frequency.  It seems there's a heavy 
               electrical storm between here and 
               Cedar City.  They could walk in here 
               any minute.

                               APRIL
               God, I hope so.

     Laura comes out of Becky's room to join them.

                               DEVON
               How is she?

                               LAURA
               Resting.  April, her breathing is so
               shallow.  And she's pale.  Any word?

                               APRIL
               Nothing new.

                               DEVON
                      (reaching)
               They say no news is good news.

                               LAURA
               'They' say a lot of things.

     Devon places a hand on Laura's shoulder, reassuringly.

                               DEVON
               I know.  I know.

     EXT. HIGHWAY - ON K.I.T.T. - NIGHT

     moving along briskly.

     INT. TRANS AM - NIGHT

                               K.I.T.T.
               I still can't believe that traffic
               jam, Michael.

                               MICHAEL
               Yeah.  First Times Square and now no
               sign of anything, including Julio 
               and his sidekick.

     A moment, then graphics reveal a view of several unident-
     ifiable shapes.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Michael, I'm getting something.
               Two vehicles approaching a large
               structure point six miles east.

                               MICHAEL
               Let's go for it, Kitt.  It's our 
               only shot.

     EXT. ROAD - NIGHT 

     K.I.T.T. spins off the main drag onto a dirt road.

     EXT. BARN - NIGHT

     The Conquerors' vans park outside.  The gang climbs out, 
     taking Julio and Terri inside.

     INT. BARN - NIGHT

     as they enter the deserted barn.  Someone lights an old
     kerosene lamp.  Julio's arms are pulled up painfully behind
     him as he's tied to a chair.  Terri is restrained by a 
     Conqueror as she looks on in horror.

     EXT. ROAD - NIGHT - ON K.I.T.T.

     The Trans Am stops just within sight of the barn.

                               K.I.T.T.
               There it is, Michael.  And there are 
               those vans.

     MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW - THE BARN

     We see the flickering light and some shadowy movement 
     inside.

     INT. TRANS AM - NIGHT

     Michael's wheels are turning.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Michael, there are seven of them.
               Five are armed.

                               MICHAEL
               Not very good odds.

                               K.I.T.T.
               I agree.  The odds are terrible.

                               MICHAEL
                      (smiles)
               I mean they don't have a chance.

     INT. BARN - NIGHT

     Ric finishes dumping the last of a can of kerosene around 
     the old barn and throws the can aside with a bang.  He 
     turns to Julio.

                               RIC
               One good thing about this.  It's 
               gonna hurt you a lot more than it
               hurt Jimmy.

                               TONY
               I don't like it, man.  Burnin' them
               like that.

                               RIC
               He was your brother, remember?

     Suddenly a blaze of lights seem to glare into the barn from
     all directions, through the rickety walls, windows, and 
     lofts.  Noises come from all sides at once.  It sounds like
     the seventh cavalry is outside.  Tires squeal, doors slam,
     voices are heard.  The gang reacts, startled and alarmed.

                               K.I.T.T.
                      (bullhorn
                       filtered)
               You in there.  This is the police!
               Throw out your weapons and come out 
               with your hands up!

     EXT. BARN AREA - NIGHT

     K.I.T.T. is racing all around the barn, screeching his tires 
     and revving his engine.  Powerful searchlights glare into 
     the barn, first red, then white, then both.  Headlights 
     blink, doors open and slam shut.  It's quite a display.

                               K.I.T.T.
                      (over
                       bullhorn)
               You have thirty seconds.  This is 
               the police....

     ANGLE ON MICHAEL

     He's pressed tight against the main barn door, illumined
     by the flashing lights of the Trans Am, which continues 
     blaring in the b.g.

     OMITTED

     INT. BARN

     The Conquerors react to K.I.T.T.'s display, his light still
     flashing from O.S., his voice still audible.

                               K.I.T.T. (O.S.)
               You're completely surrounded!  Throw
               out your weapons and come out with 
               your hands up!

                               TONY
               Sounds like an army out there!

                               RIC
               We got a better army in here!

                               TONY
               You crazy?  Those are cops!

     EXT. BARN - ANGLE ON DOOR

     For a moment, there is no movement.  Then, slowly, the huge
     door creaks open.  A hand reaches out and throws a pistol 
     out on the ground.  In a moment, A Conqueror steps out and 
     into the headlights' blinding glare.  He freezes, hands in 
     the air.  Michael pciks up the gun, trains it on him.

                               MICHAEL
                      (tight)
               Be cool.

                               K.I.T.T.
               All right, men!  Hold your fire!!

     Now, a second Conqueror repeats the same action.  After a 
     moment, Tony throws out his gun, exits the barn, and joins 
     the other two.

                               MICHAEL
               Let's go, people!  Everybody out of 
               there!  Move it!!

     CLOSEUP - BARN DOOR

     Another Conqueror comes out.  For a moment, nothing happens.  
     Then, slowly, Ric begins to emerge, at first, apparently 
     alone.  After a moment, however, he moves out into full 
     view.  His right hand grips the arm of a terrified Terri.  
     His left holds a pistol pressed firmly into her side.

     ANGLE ON MICHAEL

     His face acknowledges his surprise.  It's a standoff.

                               RIC
                      (blinded by 
                       headlights)
               Okay, big shot -- call off the army.

                               TONY
                      (moving out of 
                       light, looking 
                       around)
               There's no army, Ric.  It's one guy!

                               MICHAEL
               Just a little floor show for your 
               benefit.

                               RIC
               Get rid of the gun, funny man.

     Michael hesitates.

                               RIC
               Do it!

                               K.I.T.T.
               Michael, his pulse rate and Adrenalin
               flow indicate a highly agitated state.
               I suggest you comply!

                               RIC
               Who's that?

                               CONQUEROR
               His car!

                               MICHAEL
                      (drops the gun)
               You gonna hide behind the girl, or 
               get it on like a man?!

                               RIC
               The man's the one with the hardware,
               sucker!

     Thunder explodes all around them.

                               RIC
               Everybody back inside.

     They start to retrieve their guns and move inside.

     ANGLE - K.I.T.T.

     scanner flashing.

                                              FADE OUT

                        END OF ACT THREE

                            ACT FOUR

     FADE IN

     INT. BARN

     as Michael enters, with Ric covering him and Terri.  She
     moves to Julio.  Michael and he exchange a look.  There's 
     O.S. thunder and rain through:

                               RIC
               All right, nobody has anything else
               to say, let's get on with it.

     Terri clings to Julio, frightened.

                               TONY
               The girl, too?

                               RIC
               What do you think?

                               MICHAEL
               I've got something to say.  What you
               do to each other is one thing, but 
               if you kill them you'll have to kill
               me.  And there's a whole lot of 
               trouble backing me up.

                               RIC
               Is that all you gotta say?

                               MICHAEL
               No.
                      (beat)
               What if Julio didn't do it?

                               RIC
               What are you talking about?  He shot
               Jimmy in the back!

                               MICHAEL
               How could Julio have shot Jimmy in 
               the back if he was being chased by 
               him?

                               RIC
               Who says he was being chased?

                               TONY
               There were no witnesses....

                               MICHAEL
               But Ric says Jimmy was shot in the 
               back.  How could he know that...?
               It wasn't made public...What if 
               Julio's telling the truth, and 
               somebody else killed Jimmy?

                               TONY
               Like who?

                               CONQUEROR
               Any one of the Vengadores....

                               MICHAEL
               But they were on your turf, right?

                               TONY
               So....

                               MICHAEL
               So maybe it wasn't one of 'the 
               brothers' at all.

                               RIC
               Come on, let's get this over with!

                               TONY
               What's the rush?

                               MICHAEL
               You run things now that Jimmy's gone?

                               RIC
               Yeah, I was his second.

                               TONY
                      (thoughtful)
               You never liked that much....

                               RIC
               What are you sayin'!  That I wasted 
               your 'big shot' brother?!

                               TONY
               Big shot.  Jimmy wasn't no 'big 
               shot' -- except maybe to you.

                               RIC
               You're nuts, man!

                               MICHAEL
                      (to the group)
               You figured it was an enemy who shot 
               Jimmy -- but sometimes the most 
               dangerous enemy can be someone you 
               trust.

     Tony makes a move on Ric, who turns his gun on him.

                               MICHAEL
                      (comlink)
               Kitt.

     EXT. BARN - NIGHT

     K.I.T.T. activates, guns, heads for the barn, crashing 
     through.

     INT. BARN

     as K.I.T.T.'s hood and scanner area crash through.

     THE GROUP

     reacting.  Michael grabs Ric, whom K.I.T.T. has distracted.
     They struggle, and Michael finally wrestles the gun from 
     him.

     UP ANGLE - MICHAEL ACROSS K.I.T.T.

                               MICHAEL
               Good work, pal.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Naturally....

     THE SCENE

                               CONQUEROR
                      (to Tony)
               He would've blown you away....

                               MICHAEL
               Just like he did Jimmy.

     Tony motions to the Conquerors who have been guarding Julio
     and Terri.  They hesitate, then untie Julio and move away
     to join Tony.

                               TONY
                      (to Ric)
               We're gonna kill you, man.

                               MICHAEL
               No.  I'm going to turn him over to 
               the police at the roadblock.

     He has the gun, but there are several of them.

                               MICHAEL
               It can end right here -- if you let 
               it.

     They eyeball each other, then:

                               TONY
               Okay.

                               MICHAEL
               Let's go, Julio.

                               JULIO
               What about Terri?

     Michael glances at Tony.

                               MICHAEL
               Would you see the lady home?

                               TONY
                      (sincere)
               Yeah...
                      (to Julio)
               She'll be all right, man.  Don't 
               worry.

     Terri hesitates, looks from Julio to Tony.

                               TERRI
                      (to Julio)
               I'll be all right.

     Julio and Tony shake on it.

     OMITTED

     EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY

     as the Trans Am races toward the hospital, carrying a 
     grudging Julio.  There is fog.

     INT. TRANS AM - DAY

                               MICHAEL
               You're doing the right thing.  You 
               know that, don't you?

                               JULIO
               I know you got some good moves,
               gettin' me off like you did.

                               MICHAEL
               The truth got you off, Julio.  It 
               just needed somebody to tell it....

                               K.I.T.T.
               ...In spite of your treacherous
               behavior earlier.

                               JULIO
               What are you talking about?

                               K.I.T.T.
               You know perfectly well.

                               JULIO
               Hey, I was worried about my old lady
               ...Man, this is crazy, talking to a 
               car!
                      (beat)
               You think the cops'll believe me?

                               MICHAEL
               Well, they've got Ric, and we'll
               talk to them together.  After we 
               take care of Becky.

                               JULIO
                      (a beat)
               That her name?  Becky?

                               MICHAEL
               Yeah.  She's ten...and beautiful...
               and scared.

                               JULIO
                      (beat)
               I never had no transplant.  They 
               gonna take anything I need? 

                               MICHAEL
               Nothing you can't make more of.

                               JULIO
               Like some kind of factory, huh?
                      (beat)
               Will it hurt?

                               MICHAEL
               Probably.  And from what I hear, there's 
               always some risk.  But the procedure 
               isn't considered life-threatening.

                               JULIO
               Oh, good.  I get to live.

                               MICHAEL
               You scared?

     Julio just looks at him.  After a moment:

                               K.I.T.T.
               Michael, my sensors are picking up 
               a problem ahead.  More storm damage.
               The road's impassable.

     Michael stops the car.  The fog settles in.

                               MICHAEL
               Any secondaries?

                               K.I.T.T.
               One.  On the other side of the river.

                               MICHAEL
               Let's go for it.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Negative.  The bridge is washed out.

                               MICHAEL
               What about turbo boost?

                               K.I.T.T.
               I'm afraid that's out of the question.
               The distance is too great.  We'd 
               just be in over our heads.  Quite
               literally.

                               JULIO
               Great.  I lose the Conquerors and buy 
               it in a car accident!

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt -- scan the area.  There's got 
               to be another way!

     K.I.T.T. scans.

                               K.I.T.T.
               I'm afraid it's hopeless, Michael.

                               MICHAEL
               No way.  Not this close to the 
               finish line.

     Suddenly the screen presents a new graphic.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Wait a minute, Michael.  Lower right 
               quadrant...those two parallel lines 
               disappearing into the distance?!

                               MICHAEL
               Tracks!  They're train tracks!

                               K.I.T.T.
               Exactly.

                               MICHAEL
                      (relieved)
               I always wanted to ride the rails in
               style.

     Michael downshifts and heads for the tracks.

     EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY - ANGLE ON TRANS AM

     Michael jockeys the Trans Am through the fog and over some 
     treacherous terrain.

     INT. TRANS AM - DAY

                               JULIO
                      (white-knuckled)
               You're crazy, you know that?!

                               MICHAEL
               Hold on!  This is an 'E' ticket ride!

     He hits turbo.

     NEW ANGLE

     The Trans Am miniturbos up onto the tracks.  As it proceeds 
     down the tracks:

     INT. K.I.T.T.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Very nice, Michael, very nice.

                               MICHAEL
               I couldn't have done it without you.

                               JULIO
               You're both crazy!

     A clap of thunder and slash of lightning cut through the 
     fog.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Michael -- I don't like the sound of 
               that.

                               MICHAEL
               Let's go for it, pal!

     He floors it.

     OMITTED

     ANGLE ON K.I.T.T.

     barreling down the tracks.

     INT. HOSPITAL WAITING ROOM - DAY

     April and Devon are there, looking tired, drained, even a 
     little disheveled.  April is dozing.  Devon tosses down a
     magazine with a "snap," waking April.  He notices.

                               DEVON
               Sorry.

                               APRIL
               It's all right...What time is it?

                               DEVON
               Still early.  Can I get you something?
               The devilish coffee's no good, but....

                               APRIL
               I'm fine, thanks.  No word from 
               Michael?

                               DEVON
               He'll be here.

     He moves back to her.

                               DEVON
                      (continuing)
               If it's humanly possible, he'll be
               here.

                               APRIL
               I know....

     She looks up as Laura approaches, looking worn.  They move
     to her.

                               LAURA
               She's so still now, as if it's 
               already over.

                               APRIL 
               Well it's not over!

                               DEVON
               Becky's a fighter, Laura.  She won't 
               ever give up, and we mustn't either.

                               LAURA
               I'm sorry.  I'm just...so tired.
               And Doctor Kiley says....

     They put arms around her.  Then, Devon reacts as:

     ANOTHER ANGLE

     Michael comes in, apparently alone.  They react.  But a few
     steps behind is Julio.

                               LAURA
               Thank God.

     April holds her as Devon crosses to Michael and Julio.

                               MICHAEL
               Julio, this is Devon Miles.  Julio
               Rodriguez.

     Julio is increasingly aware of the hospital activity around 
     them -- a gurney with a patient, an IV stand, and X-ray
     unit being wheeled through.

                               DEVON
               I'm very happy you're here.  Let me 
               introduce Becky's mother and aunt....

     He starts to lead Julio to April and Laura, who's trying to  
     collect herself.  Julio pulls back.

                               JULIO
                      (suddenly)
               No!  I can't do it.

                               MICHAEL
                      (low and tense)
               What are you talking about?

     He draws him away from the women.  Devon goes to Laura and 
     April to reassure them.  The conversation is in strained, 
     hushed tones.

                               JULIO
               You made me come here.

                               MICHAEL
               You owe me!  I saved your neck!

                               JULIO
               Just 'cause you're crazy doesn't 
               mean I am.

                               MICHAEL
                      (a beat)
               Tell you what, man...You're gonna 
               cop out on that little girl, you 
               tell her!

     INT. BECKY'S HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY

     Michael "ushers" Julio into the room, stands by the door.

     ANGLE ON BECKY

     She is gravely ill, wan, and exhausted, still in the oxygen
     tent, which has mist in it now.  She can barely speak, still
     coughs slightly.  Julio sees the little girl.  Michael moves
     closer.

                               MICHAEL
               Hi, sweetheart.

                               BECKY
               Hi, Michael.

     Hesitantly, Julio inches toward her.

                               BECKY
               Are you the one who's going to 
               help me?

                               JULIO
                      (quietly)
               Not exactly.

     He turns away, but there stands Michael.  Immovable.  Grim.

                               BECKY
                      (to Julio)
               You must be pretty scared.

     Julio tries not to make eye contact with her.

                               JULIO
               Uh -- uh....

                               BECKY
               I sure am.  But now that you're here, 
               I feel better.  Maybe...we can be 
               scared together.

     She reaches for his hand.

     CLOSE ON JULIO

     reacting.  He hesitates, touches the small hand through the
     wall of the tent.

     CLOSE ON MICHAEL

     reacting to the two.

     INT. HOSPITAL CORRIDOR - DAY

     Just outside Becky's room, Michael and Julio come out, stop.
     Michael is carefully avoiding any signs of sentimentality.

                               JULIO
               Bet you wouldn't get none of the 
               Conquerors to do this.

                               MICHAEL
               Bet you wouldn't.

                               JULIO
               Lemme ask you something.

                               MICHAEL
               Anything you want.

                               JULIO
               If this is such a great thing I'm 
               doin', how come I don't feel better 
               doin' it?

                               MICHAEL
                      (smiling;
                       to Julio)
               You will.

                                              FADE OUT

                          END OF ACT FOUR

                                TAG

     FADE IN

     EXT. HOSPITAL - DAY

     K.I.T.T. is parked, scanner flashing.

     INT. PLAZA AREA

     A few staff and patients are in evidence.  Devon and April 
     are waiting for someone, they react as Laura approaches, 
     wheeling Becky, who is pale, but looks much better.  April 
     and Devon move to them.

                               APRIL
               Hey, this is quite an occasion,
               pumpkin.  Your first day out in 
               public!

                               DEVON
               And I must say, you look smashing!

                               BECKY
                      (to Laura)
               Is that good, Mom?

                               LAURA
               The best!

     Michael approaches, wheeling Julio up to Becky.

                               BECKY
               Hi, Michael.

                               MICHAEL
               Hello, sweetheart.

                               BECKY
                      (to Julio)
               Hi....

                               JULIO
               Hi!

                               BECKY
               I haven't had a chance to say thank
               you.

                               JULIO
               Hey, no big deal.  It's okay.

                               LAURA
               We all thank you, very much.

     She leans to kiss him on the cheek.  He's embarrassed.

                               JULIO
               Okay...okay.
                      (softening)
               You're welcome.

                               MICHAEL
               Got a surprise for you, Becky.

     He takes her chair from Laura, starts to wheel her away.

                               MICHAEL
                      (into comlink)
               Now, pal.

     NEW ANGLE - K.I.T.T.

     He activates, makes a U-turn, pulling up beside Becky as
     Michael wheels her over.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Hello, Becky.  I'm so glad to see 
               you.

     FAVOR BECKY

     with Michael beside her.

                               BECKY
               Me, too.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Can we go for a ride soon?

                               MICHAEL
               The doctor says any day now, Kitt.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Wonderful!  That makes me very happy.

     INTERCUT - DEVON AND APRIL

     with Julio and Laura, watching Becky.

     ANGLE ON MICHAEL

                               MICHAEL
               Show her how happy that makes you,
               Kitt.

     ANGLE ON K.I.T.T.

     as he opens and closes his doors briskly, flashes his
     scanner, and turns his headlights on and off.

     CLOSE ON BECKY

     laughing with delight.

                                              FREEZE FRAME

                                              AND

                                              FADE OUT

                             THE END