Under The Influence
Transcript by Lisa

A BAR

A room where the brothers Peruze are meeting with Hugo and his wife. They are discussing business, looking at pictures of a man.
Hugo: Hassan is the one on the far left.
Simon: Does he want to deal?
Hugo: Yes, but he's not very approachable (Karl is listening, smoking a cigarette) There's this entire protocol you have to go through to get to him.
Simon: And is that a problem?
Wife: Not if you have this (holding up a disk with all his contact points. Karl is looking at her)
Simon: How many units does he want?
Hugo: 20.
Karl: Exposure?
Hugo: Minimal.
Simon: (laughing) Good work Hugo You and your wife make a good team.
Hugo: (Hugo at Karl, then at his wife, then at Simon, looking curious) Thank you.
Simon looking at his wife, smirking, the wife looks at Simon nervously.
Hugo: We should go. (looking at his wife, getting up)
Karl: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa Hugo ( waving his hand for him,) what about dessert, huh?
Simon: Bring dessert (to the waiter)
Karl: Pour us a drink Hugo, it's right behind you there, would you mind (blowing the smoke from his cigarette, Hugo gets up looking at his wife, goes over to the table to pour up a drink, his wife watches, nervous, looks over at Karl. Simon smirking looking at Hugo. Then Simon and Karl looking at one another. Hugo brings a drink over to Karl.)
Hugo: Everyone drinking?
Karl: Not you. (holds up a gun and shoots Hugo)
Hugo falls to the floor, his wife horrified.
Karl: Hey Hugo, you okay, huh.
Simon: (laughing) Great shot, bro.
Karl: Thanks, Simon.
Karl comes over toward Hugo's wife.
Karl: Simon, you like good dessert?
Simon: Absolutely (showing the wife frightened, Karl standing behind her)
Karl: I like the dessert, you (talking to Hugo's wife) don't like the dessert, huh? Come on, eat the dessert.
Karl packs a bag in the room, then puts the disk that the wife had also in the bag.
Simon: This won't be a straightforward deal, it may take you awhile.
Karl: Yeah, yeah don't worry about me, I'll be fine.
Simon: I know you will bro. (they hug)
While they hug, the view switches tot he table where Hugo's wife lays dead. Her shirt is off, she is in her bra, her eyes open, blood coming from her mouth.

WHITE ROOM

Karl is dragged in the white room and strapped to the chair.
Karl: What are you doing? Back off! Let go! Where am I?
Madeline comes in, smiling.
Madeline: Hello (smiling, walking towards him, holding a disk, the door closes)
Karl: (disgusted) No thanks, I prefer younger.
Madeline: Oh, that's too bad, it's just you and me. We see that you were approaching Nestor Hassan. I assume it's to sell him the Anthrax rockets you stole.
Karl: (disgusted, sarcastic) Well, you've got all the answers don't you, so what do you need me for?
Madeline: Where's your brother?
Karl smirks, Madeline smiles. Karl shakes his head smirking.
Madeline: Where's Simon?

THE PERCH

Madeline: It's been two days, and Karl Peruze still hasn't transferred yet.
Operations: Have you looked at alternatives?
Madeline: All but one.
Operations: What's that?
Madeline: The Caspar project.
Operations: Aren't we still in beta?
Madeline: Yes for over a year, it's time to try it out.

BRIEFING ROOM

Operations is briefing everyone about the mission, Karl and Simon's picture is on screen. Nikita, Walter, Birkoff, Michael, and two other operatives are listening to the debrief.
Operations: This is Simon Peruze, along with his brother Karl, they operate under the name Black Sun. The supply house used for dozens of wet works, and class ten activities. Simon is the inside operator, is our target. Our sources indicate he owns an arsenal of Anthrax rockets that Karl has been dispatched to sell, Birkoff?
Birkoff: We only have been able to extract fragments from Karl. We have a contact number and code for the buyer Nestor Hassan.
Operations: We believe the plan is this. Karl makes his deal with Hassan, when the finances are transacted, Karl will return to Simon.
Michael: But we don't know where Simon is?
Operations: No, Karl is being modified now to help lead us to him and the rockets. Operatives are on stand-by, Nikita see Madeline (Nikita nods) that will be all. (everyone leaves)

MADELINE'S OFFICE

Nikita comes in.
Madeline: We're trying a new neural stripping process on Karl Peruze. Your job will be to reprogram him.
Nikita: You mean oversee it?
Madeline: No, you'll be personally involved.
Nikita: How personal? (sort of disgusted, Madeline is looking at her)

WHITE ROOM

Karl is strapped to the chair, all in white. A metal device is on his head. He has lines under his eyes. Madeline comes in.
Karl (looking at Madeline): You're wasting your time.
Madeline: (smiling) Don't worry, we have plenty of it.
We see a gun in Madeline's hand, she shoots Karl in the leg. Karl screams in pain, Madeline looking at Karl. Karl looking at Madeline, shaking, disgusted, eyes wide open.
Karl: I will never give up my brother
Madeline: I know (doors opens, the torture twins enter with a new invention)
Karl: What's this, lunch?
Nikita and Michael are looking on from another room.
Michael: Here is Peruze's file, (hands Nikita a small disk) study it.
Nikita: How much of his memory are they going to modify?
Michael: We're going to erase his mind, you'll become his teacher (turning and looking at her, Nikita looking at Michael. Showing Karl in the room. they start the procedure)

SECTION ONE

Nikita is looking at Karl's file, one side pictures of Karl, the other side, people who he has killed, see their bloody bodies. After a while she looks kind of dizzy, having trouble to focus.

COMM CENTER

Birkoff is at his station typing, drinking tea, preparing a report for Operations on a file. He is looking at the file, Martelli. The screen is showing his picture, showing "Steven Wolfe link to murder > Martelli int" Birkoff types a few more keys, the picture of Steven comes up, under it.......DECEASED. He leaves and goes to see Madeline.

MADELINE'S OFFICE

Madeline is typing, Birkoff enters.
Madeline: What's up Birkoff?
Birkoff: It's about the Martelli file.
Madeline: He's not coming in until Friday, it's too early to talk about.
Birkoff: I think you're going to need all the time that's left.
Madeline: What is it?
Birkoff: I was checking out his activities for the past year, just making sure he isn't abusing our protection. There was a murder.
Madeline: Even though we've green listed him, he's still a terrorist.
Birkoff: The victim was Steven Wolfe, Operations' son. (Madeline is shocked, sad in the eyes, looks down)
Birkoff: I already touched the file, it goes automatically goes to Operations this afternoon.
Madeline: (concerned) Can you delay that?
Birkoff: No.
Madeline: (nodding looking away) Okay, thank you Birkoff, you can go now. (worried)
Birkoff: Don't you want me to do something?
Madeline: (puzzled) Like what?
Birkoff: I don't know, Martelli is coming here in three days and I can't think of any outcome that doesn't involve blood inside Section.
Madeline: That's not your concern.
Birkoff leaves, Madeline is concerned.

COMM CENTER

Birkoff is at his computer, calls Operations.
Birkoff: Sir?
Operations: Yes.
Birkoff:: The daily report is ready for you.
Operations: Thank you.
Operations is in the Perch, looking over to the computer. He presses a remote, looking at the report. Birkoff looks at him, then turns around and sees Madeline observing Operations too, who has his back to them. A close-up of Operation's face. Totally shocked, devastated. His eyes filled up, gasping. He presses the remote and darkens the room. Birkoff and Madeline are looking up from the floor. Birkoff turns and looks at Madeline who looks back, then leaves. Birkoff begins typing, then looking up at Operations again.

HOTEL

Nikita and Karl are in a room. Karl is laying on the bed, Nikita rubs his head with a cloth.
Nikita: Karl, are you all right?
Karl: (confused) What happened?
Nikita: You were shot, you've been down for three days, I was so afraid.
Karl: (sitting up) Who are you?
Nikita: Lay down.
Karl: I asked you a question.
Nikita: (smiling) Karl, I'm Nikita, your fiancée. (kissing him)
Karl looks confused, gets up, using a cane.
Nikita: You don't remember me?
Karl: How long have I been here?
Nikita: Three days.
Karl: You've been taking care of me?
Nikita: What do you mean, of course I have Karl. Karl, what's the matter.
Karl: What happened to me? (confused)
Nikita: You got shot in the leg, fell and hit your head, that's when you went out. I think you suffered some memory loss.
Karl: That's my name... Karl?
Nikita: Yes.
Karl: We're supposed to get married? (puzzled)
Nikita: You don't remember anything?
Karl: No, why was I shot, who am I?
Nikita: You're a businessman.
Karl: Business, what kind of business?
Nikita: Terrorism.
Karl: (rubbing his head in disbelief) I don't believe you.
Nikita: It's true, you work with your brother.
Karl: My brother, doing what?
Nikita: I don't know the details, you were working on a deal, that was very complicated, and I helped you.
Karl: How did you help me?
Nikita: You came to buy a fake identity, I gave it to you, that's how we met.
Karl looks at a passport, with his picture on it.

MADELINE'S OFFICE

Madeline: Does Karl suspect anything?
Nikita: He asked questions, none I can't answer.
Madeline: Good, so he believes you?
Nikita: Seems to.
A new device is scanning Nikita and showing regions of her body on the screen in various colors, like temperature fields. Madeline is talking to Nikita while looking at this behind her desk
Madeline: Are there any side effects from the treatment?
Nikita: No… so far.
Madeline: Where does he think you are?
Nikita: Supply run.
Madeline: Go to Systems before you return, there is some new data for you to review.
Nikita goes toward the door, pauses.
Madeline: Is there something else Nikita?
Nikita: Yes, I wanted to know what is going to happen to Karl after the assignment? (device monitoring Nikita)
Madeline: Why do you ask?
Nikita: I don't know, just curious.
Madeline: It's counterproductive to think along those lines.
Nikita leaves. Madeline looks at the screen, then presses a button and talks to someone.
Madeline: Analysis?
Woman voice: Satisfactory.

HALLWAY IN SECTION

Nikita walks along the hall and meets Michael.
Michael: Nikita (Nikita hears Michael, stops, turns toward him) where are you going?
Nikita: To systems.
Michael: Here's another DVD, look at it. (passes her a bottle of pills)
Nikita: What are these?
Michael: Neural strip maintenance. Make sure he takes them.
Nikita: Michael, he was shot. Do you have anything for the pain?
Michael: I don't care about his pain. Neither should you.
Nikita puts her head down, Michael walks away, Nikita turns and watches him leave.

HOTEL ROOM

Nikita enters the room with a bag of groceries, with the medication Michael gave her. Karl is looking through drawers.
Nikita: Hey, looking for something, need some help?
Karl: Where have you been?
Nikita: Getting supplies, medicine for your leg.
Karl: Why do I get the feeling you're hiding something from me?
Nikita: I don't know.
Karl: Tell me about these. (holding up pictures of Karl and Nikita in each other's arms)
Nikita: (smiling) It was a crazy afternoon.
Karl: I don't understand Nikita, now if I am who you say I am, why would I want to marry anyone?
Nikita: Anyone, you really think I'm just anyone? (acting hurt, upset)
Karl: This doesn't make sense, who's this. (shows Nikita one of the pictures, it's Simon)
Nikita: Your brother.
Karl: The business partner right?
Nikita: His name's Simon.
Karl: What's he like?
Nikita: I don't know, I never met him, I only know what you told me about him.
Karl: What was that?
Nikita: That you don't trust him.
Karl: Well I trust you - right?
Nikita: Yes you do.
Karl: For all I know, you could have faked these photos, right. I mean that's what you do isn't it?
Nikita: Karl this is getting old real fast. If you can't handle the fact that we're together, that's one thing. But we made a plan, and you promised me a third.
Karl: A third what?
Nikita: Ten million dollars (kisses him) I'm going to take a shower. (watches her leave surprised)

THE PERCH

Madeline is on her way up to see Operations, but he meets up with her.
Madeline: I was just coming up.
Operations looks tired, hurt, lost. No tie, shirt unbuttoned.
Madeline: The returns from the archipelago are in, the vote went against departing. We're going to have platform field ops in that area.
Operations: Sure.
Madeline: How does an increase of 10% sound?
Operations: Sounds like a good number to start with. (emotional) Is Martelli scheduled to come in this week?
Madeline: Yes, he is, Friday. Do you want to go over anything?
Operations: Where is the meeting scheduled to take place. (looks mad)
Madeline: Your area.
Operations: Change it to Committee.
Madeline: Okay.
Operations starts to leave, very sad, distraught, Madeline turns and watches him, very concerned.
Madeline: Is everything all right?
Operations stops for a second then continues leaving, goes upstairs, Madeline looks very worried.

HOTEL

Karl: Who is the anthrax for?
Nikita: A man name Hassan. We were about to call him before you got shot (she dials the number, passes him the phone) Don't worry, I'll walk you through it.
Karl: We should wait.
Nikita: Wait for what?
Karl: For me to start remembering again. This is a very dangerous deal.
Nikita: Yes it is, but if you wait, you're going to lose the deal.
Nikita takes the phone, dials again.

MISSIONS ROOM

Operations, Michael, Birkoff, three other operatives are there discussing the mission Nikita is on.
Birkoff: Nikita and Karl have made contact with Hassan. The transfer will take place tomorrow. I've uploaded panels with the time and place.
Operations looking away, looks very lost, Birkoff gets his attention.
Birkoff: Sir (Ops looking at him, he looks up, looks over to Michael, his voice very emotional)
Operations: Take this for me.
Michael doesn't look at him. Michael nods to Birkoff, Birkoff puts the place on the screen.
Michael: We won't interfere unless things get critical once Nikita and Karl are safely away, you'll take out Hassan's people.

HALLWAY

Birkoff and Madeline are walking.
Birkoff: I saw that Friday's meeting with Martelli is still on.
Madeline: Yes.
Birkoff: Is that such a good idea, I mean won't George be there?
Madeline: Yes he will.
Birkoff: Aren't you worried? Martelli is protected. If Operations does something crazy…
Madeline: Operations is aware of what would happen if he kills Martelli.
Madeline leaves, Birkoff watches her.

MADELINE'S OFFICE

Madeline punches in a code, calling Oversight.
Madeline: (smiling) Hello George, its Madeline at ONE. I have something new for you. (smiling again)

HOTEL

Karl and Nikita are in bed. Karl is asleep, Nikita awake. She is upset, crying, looking at him. She gets up, so upset. Both arms up, rubbing her shoulders, looking at Karl in the bed, as she walks at the other side of the room. She looks upset, disgusted in one sense, confused. Close-up of her looking in the mirror. She is touching her face, see the pain in her face. She starts crying again, hand against her face.

MUNITIONS

Walter is working, Nikita comes to see him.
Walter: Hey sweetness.
Nikita is upset, her voice is deep. Totally black sunglasses on, she looks tired.
Nikita: What are they doing to me Walter?
Walter: What do you mean?
She takes off her glasses, eyes puffy, like she was crying a lot, very tired and upset.
Nikita: I don't know what's happening to me.
Walter: Huh?
Nikita: Karl disgusts me, he is as despicable person as I've ever met and I'm falling in love with him.
Walter: In love?
Nikita: I can't help myself, I've got no control over my feelings. (breaking down)
Walter: When did you start noticing this?
Nikita shakes her head.
Walter: Your cover procedure - anything out of the ordinary?
Nikita: No.
Walter: How did you prep the mission?
Nikita: The usual way. Michael gave me some supplementary profiles, our eyes only.
Walter looks suspicious.
Walter: Let's go take a look.
She follows Walter. Walter accesses the file Nikita had on Karl.
Walter: Oh, what's this?
Nikita: What?
Walter: Drop frame (showing Karl on the screen) there.
Nikita: That's Karl.
Walter: Look again.
Nikita: Am I missing something Walter?
Walter: You're not going out of your mind, you're being conditioned - they've all been adjusted.
Nikita: I don't see anything.
Walter: Look at the irregularities, in the skin tone. They've been airbrushed. Relax, focus on the face.
We see a close up of Karl's face
Nikita: OK, what am I looking for?
Walter: Look for differences in texture.
see a close up of Karl's face again
Walter: Now watch, while I adjust the contrast.
The picture is morphing into Michael.
Nikita: My god, it's Michael. You mean that all this is happening by watching these DVDs?
Walter: Partly.
Walter holds the disk in his hand, flashes a light on the disk, see fingerprints on the disk
Walter: See that, fingerprints, they've treated it with a chemical agent. You took it in through your skin, it primed your system.
Nikita: (disgusted) For what?
Walter: Your assignment hedged on Karl believing that you loved him, now they knew that you couldn't do that, so they directed your emotions, using someone that you cared about.
Nikita looks hurt and disgusted, takes the disk, leaves, very mad.

MADELINE'S OFFICE

Nikita enters upset.
Nikita: What do you think you are doing?
Madeline: What do you mean? (turning toward her)
Nikita: You manipulated me (very angry , showing the disk) I slept with him. (shouting)
Madeline: We had to make sure your cover stayed intact.
Nikita: So how long was this going to go on for, huh?
Madeline: You'll have your own emotions back when this is over. In the mean time, don't fight it.
The door opens behind Nikita.
Madeline: Come in Michael (Nikita looks mad) Nikita and I have finished our debrief.
Nikita turns around, Michael looks at her.
Nikita: You knew it all along didn't you (Michael shows no emotion) Don't you ever get tired of being their errand boy Michael?
Nikita slaps him over the face. He avoids looking at her. Madeline watches, she looked embarrassed. As Nikita passes Michael, she stops before going out the door, turns towards Michael and Madeline, looking at both in disgust.
Nikita: That's courtesy of my own free will.
She tosses the disk in front of Michael as she leaves. Michael turns his head forward when Nikita speaks. Madeline and Michael share a look. Madeline looks at Michael, then down, then at him again.

MISSION

Nikita and Karl are meeting with the buyer. They arrive in a car.
Nikita: It's going to be fine.
Michael follows from the mission van on a computer.
Michael: Incoming. (a car is approaching)
Nikita: Don't do dialogue with this guy. Just get him to transfer the funds and we're out of here.
Karl: Okay, should I take a gun?
Nikita: No, I'll cover you from here. (Karl smiles)
Karl: Okay. Should I take a gun?
Nikita: No. I'll cover you from here.
Karl walks over to the crowd of men. They all meet.
Hassan: Karl, it's nice to finally meet you in person.
Karl: So as agreed, the 20 units will be delivered to you as soon as you get the money into our account.
Hassan: When can I expect delivery?
Karl: 48 hours.
Michael: (listening): All positions, stand-by.
An operative's hand is aiming the gun at the target.
Hassan: Money has been deposited into your account. It's been a pleasure doing business with you Karl. Come on, let's go.
Karl goes back to the car.
Karl: Okay, we're done.
Nikita: Good, lets get out of here.
Michael sees Nikita and Karl drive away.
Michael: We're clear, move in. Take out everyone.
Gunshots are heard.

HOTEL

Nikita is typing on a computer, Karl taking the medication.
Nikita: Good, the money is all there, you're rich. (both smiling)
Karl: No, no, no, we are rich. (kisses her on the cheek, then on the lips, Nikita seems uncomfortable)
Karl: What's the matter?
Nikita: Nothing.
Karl: So what now?
Nikita: We wait for your brother to contact you.
Karl: How will he know it's done?
Nikita: Well, he'll see all that money in your account (both smiling) You have to be careful, Karl.
Karl: Why?
Nikita: Well I was thinking, if your brother is as suspicious as you told me he was, then you shouldn't tell him anything about losing your memory.
Karl: You're right.
Nikita: (kisses him) And you also shouldn't tell him about me.
Karl: Okay (kisses her) so what shall we do until he calls? (comes on to her)
Nikita: We can do a bit of shopping on the internet.
As Nikita looks at Karl, she sees his face morphs into Michael then back. Her expression changes, she decides not to fight it. She pulls Karl to her and kisses him.

HALLWAY

Madeline and Operations are walking in Section.
Operations: Where are we with Karl Peruze?
Madeline: Everything is in place, we're just waiting for Simon to call.
Operations: What if he doesn't?
Madeline: I sent you up a report on that contingency this morning.
Operations: I've been busy. (walking past her)
Madeline: I hope you don't do anything that you will regret. (Operations stops)
Operations: What does that mean? (still facing the other way)
Madeline: I read the Martelli report, I know about Steven. (Operations looks upset) If you take unilateral action on this-
Operations cuts her off, turns towards her.
Operations: When I want your advice on that matter, I'll ask for it. In the meantime, you have more then enough to do.
Madeline: Let me help you.
Operations: (looking away, then at her, his expression softens) Can you bring him back to life? Can you?
Madeline doesn't answer.
Operations: Then there's no help you can offer.
She watches him leave.

HOTEL

Nikita and Karl are lying in bed, both asleep. Karl awakes, having flashbacks of when he killed Hugo and his wife, his brother Simon. He wakes up, feeling his head.
Nikita: What are you thinking about, what is it?
Michael is listening in Section.
Karl: Just had these weird flashes.
Nikita: Of what?
Birkoff is also listening.
Karl: I think it was Simon.
Birkoff: Damn it, he's going recall, it's too soon.
Michael: Team six, stand-by, we may need an intervention.
Nikita: Do you remember? (Karl shaking his head)
Karl: I don't know, it's gone.
Nikita: How's the pain in your leg?
Karl: Still there.
Nikita: Here, take some of these. (gives him the pills)
Karl: Thanks. (taking the pills) Oh that was weird.
Nikita: Come on, let's go back to bed. (smiling)
He leans down to kiss her, the phone rings.
Karl: Hello.
Simon: Karl. (smiling) I see that money's been transferred into our account.
Michael: We're going into final phase.
Birkoff and others are tracking the phone call.
Birkoff: OK, everybody, we're going final. One, two, four fall back. Backups to your marks.

COMM CENTER

Birkoff is at his desk, Michael beside him.
Birkoff: Looks like they're heading toward Gladsk. There's an air field there.
Michael: (taking off earpiece) Prepare the jet, contact my team.

CLUB

Karl and Nikita are meeting Simon in an upstairs room, we see Simon.
Simon: Brother. (hug)
Karl: Good to see you.
Simon: You look like a million bucks.
Karl: 10 million baby. (laughs)
Simon is looking at Nikita.
Karl: Uhm, this is Nikita.
Nikita: Hello.
Simon: Hey babe (grabs her, dipping her, kissing her)
Karl: Hey, hey. (grabbing Simon) What are you doing huh?
Simon: I'm doing the exact same thing I always do bro.
Karl: Well, she's different, we're together.
Simon is surprised, Nikita head on Karl's shoulder.
Simon: Well then, welcome to the family.
Nikita: Thank-you.
Simon: Double cross us, and I'll kill you (all laughing) So then, tell me all about it (Nikita watches, as they go past, Simon got his arm around Karl's shoulder talking to him.)

MISSION VAN

Michael: Birkoff, update me.
Birkoff: They're at the location. I've locked into the van's GPS.
Michael: How wide is the perimeter?
Birkoff: Two clicks. We can't go any closer until we have confirmation on the Anthrax.

SIMON'S PLACE

Simon is pouring Karl a drink, Nikita with her arm around Karl.
Karl: So I went to Nikita for the password, ended up in bed. Then her boyfriend showed up, and that's when the fireworks started. But like I said, we got through it. And we made the deal with Hassan.
Simon: (suspicious) Well that accounts for the last two weeks, but bro you've been gone for over a month.
Karl is having flashbacks of Madeline, section, interrogation.
Nikita: You all right baby, okay?
Karl looking at Simon, Simon looking at Karl, who doesn't know what's going on with his brother Karl.
Karl: Hugo and Athena.
Simon: What?
Karl: They were here right?
Simon: Yeah the day you left, what about it? (puzzled)
Nikita looks worried - Karl is remembering.
Simon: What's wrong with you bro?
Karl: I'm fine, fine, what with the twenty questions, huh? Did the job right, right?
Nikita with her arms around Karl.
Karl: Give me another drink will ya?
Birkoff: Michael stand-by. We may need to send in your team, Karl's programming is starting to fragment.
Michael: (to his team in the van) Let's Go (Michael leaves)
Simon: So Nikita, what's your story?
Nikita: Karl told you, I do documents.
Simon: Where?
Nikita: Germany mostly, anywhere in Europe.
Simon: Then you must know Frederick Dragon?
Nikita: Yeah I do.
Simon: (suspicious) Who is he?
Nikita: What is this, an interview?
Simon: Just answer the question.
Nikita: Karl, your brother is an ass (Karl smiles, Simon aims the gun at Nikita, brother tries to stop him)
Karl: Take it easy, man, drop it .(telling Simon)
Simon: Shut-up. (Nikita frightened) I want to know if she is telling the truth. Now, who is he? (still aiming the gun at her)
Nikita: Frederick Dragon. He's a former Stassi field agent, worked under Hans Drucker... Drucker Brigade. Went independent three years ago, forgeries, passports - and you probably didn't know this, but he's also into kiddie porn.
Simon: I know about that.
Nikita: I got to tell you Karl, I won't be spending any vacation with your family.
Nikita walks over and sits down.
Simon: (laughing) She's all right.
Karl: I know she is.
Nikita: Fellas, there's six hours left before Hassan's clock ticks midnight, so what about the Anthrax?
Simon: It's in the basement. The pilot is on his way.
Nikita: In the basement, isn't that a little close.
Simon: Don't worry about it.
Birkoff: Okay, all teams go, it's on site.
Simon: You know when we get the money, I want to go to the Martinique, there's guy.....
There's a big explosion noise. Simon looks at the screen, sees other operatives coming in closer.
Karl: What's that?
Simon: We're under attack!
Karl: From who?
Simon: (looking at Nikita) You, you brought them here.
Karl: Whoa, it has nothing to do with her, Simon, relax. No!
Simon shoves Karl aside.
Nikita: Simon no! (frightened)
Simon: Karl is the only one who knew about this place.
Simon aims the gun to shoot Nikita.
Karl: Simon no!
Karl shoots Simon, then he can't believe what he's done. Nikita is speechless. Karl walks over toward Simon. Simon is dead. Just then, Karl is having flashes again of Madeline, and the interrogation.
Nikita: Karl, you all right? (looks afraid)
He remembers, looking at Simon again.
Karl: (upset) Oh Simon.
Nikita is nervous. Karl looks mad.
Karl: She did this.
Nikita: (sincere) Karl...
Karl turns and looks at Nikita.
Nikita: Karl, no.
Michael walks in the room.
Karl: (yelling aiming the gun at Nikita) You killed him!
Michael: Karl (Karl turns, looks at Michael)
Michael shoots Karl, Karl turns toward Nikita. She is looking at him, sort of sad, and disgusted. Karl falls to the floor, he's dead. Nikita looks at Michael, she lets out a sigh of relief. They both share a look. Nikita keeps her composure.
Nikita: Basement is that way.
Michael pauses, looks at her again, then leaves. Nikita grabs her coat, looking around the room and leaves.

SECTION ONE

George is there talking to Operations and Madeline.
George: I must tell you both that there's a movement afoot at Oversight, which I'm not totally against, to scale back some of the Sections.
Madeline: I assume you wouldn't be telling us that if we weren't under consideration.
George: Yes, frankly, there is a feeling that you've lost some focus.
He looks at Operations when he says that, Operations still upset, they both share a look.
Madeline: We're at 93%, is there any other department that has that kind of efficiency? What you call losing focus, we call creative methodology.
Operations looks mad, goes to press a device.
Operations: Where's Martelli?
Woman voice: He just arrived, he's being brought up now (George looks at Operations)
George: I will say for the most part, your green list program has been effective.
Madeline: Martelli was instrumental in the Philippines maneuver.
Operations very quiet looking straight ahead, looks mad, edgy.
George: Yes he was, I read the report.
Martelli comes in.
Martelli: Sorry I'm late.
Operations moves ahead, see him getting out a gun, aims and shoots Martelli.
George: Thank you (Operations is surprised, looks at George) If you hadn't done that, I was prepared to. Nobody can be allowed to embezzle even a dime from the Sections. So when Madeline called, I offered to take care of the problem myself.
Operations looking straight ahead.
Madeline: (looking at Operations) I told him you would prefer to handle this matter personally.
Operations: Yes, that's the best way.
George: Yes, well I should be going. Things seem to be running satisfactorily here. I should be able to convince Oversight to keep their hands off One, for now.
George leaves. Operations turns to Madeline.
Operations: Thank you.
Madeline watches Operations leave, she presses a button.
Madeline: Housekeeping.

NIKITA'S APARTMENT

Nikita is sitting in the chair, thinking. Staring at a light fixture on the wall holding an art poster. Michael's face appears over the poster lightly, along with the word love. Nikita looks at another poster where the word love appears again like a pattern. Nikita is upset by it. She goes over, takes off the poster and tears it. Somewhere in Section, someone is watching Nikita on four screens and sees the scene.
Man's voice: Alpha test complete.

THE END

Edited by Dana
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