Lieutenant Drake Fellows arrives at the Abernathy manor to investigate the murder of Lewis Abernathy and Elena Wollstonecraft arrives in Old Cove to check in on her niece, Lily Reef.
Starring:
Gregory B. Barbera
Andy Alves Osen
Eric J. Peyton
Matthew Matysik
Lauren Naeyaert
Beth Foster
Thomas Austinn
Chantal Doucet-Brice
Katelyn Hayes
Jenna Allison
Created, written, directed and produced by: Aaron D. Wallis
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TOMORROW’S A NEW DAY: EPISODE 2
SCENE 1
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Welcome back to Old Cove. I'm Lewis Abernathy, and I'm dead. Who killed me?
(pause)
Well, that's a question I don't even have the answer to. Luckily, we have a new lieutenant at Old Cove Police Department, and he's looking to make an impression.
NARRATOR: We begin our episode at the OLD COVE POLICE DEPARTMENT, in Drake Fellows' office...
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Drake Fellows is new to Old Cove. He's only been in Old Cove for about six months. Drake moved here after the murder of his wife, Abigail, an event he still blames himself for. He's spent the last six months trying to escape the past, which is why no one in town knows much about him. But we all know you can never escape your past. It always finds a way to haunt you.
DRAKE
Why won't you leave me alone?
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Abigail, an apparition, appears in the room and leans close to Drake, and whispers in his ear.
ABIGAIL
It's simple, Drake. You murdered me!
DRAKE
I tried to save you.
(crying)
I'm so sorry!
ABIGAIL
Your "sorry" won't bring me back, now, will it? If you had just stayed with me, I'd still be alive. But everyone else was always more important than your wife.
DRAKE
(crying out)
Please leave me alone!
ABIGAIL
I'll never leave you as you left me. You knew I was in trouble, yet you still left me alone.
DRAKE
I thought you'd be safe.
ABIGAIL
I wasn't. And if my soul can't rest in peace, neither will yours.
SOUND OF THE PHONE RINGING
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Drake takes a deep breath and answers the phone.
DRAKE
Fellows here.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Drake's expression turns immediately to shock.
DRAKE
I'll be right there.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Drake hurries out of his house and makes his way to 1105 Evergreen Terrace.
(pause)
I wouldn't hold my breath on him being the one to solve my murder.
END OF SCENE 1
OPENING THEME MUSIC
SCENE 2
NARRATOR: Meanwhile, over in the OLD COVE HISTORIC DISTRICT, we head to Lily Reef's apartment...
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Here's a little bit about the Old Cove historic downtown area. It's nothing but old buildings turned into apartments and clothing shops. It's the area all the "cool kids" like to live in because it's the "cool thing" to do. Lily Reef, my son Lawrence's significant other, is one of those "cool kids." She's a beautiful, confident woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it. Lily has just entered her apartment when she notices a figure sitting on her couch.
SOUND OF LILY SCREAMING
LILY
What the hell are you doing here, Elena? How did you even get in my apartment?
ELENA
It's nice to see you too, dear.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Elena Wollstonecraft, Lily's aunt, finishes reapplying her dark ruby red lipstick and closes her compact mirror.
THE SOUND OF A COMPACT MIRROR SHUTTING
LEWIS/NARRATOR
The Wollstonecraft family was once one of the wealthiest families in Old Cove, but like most of my enemies, they got in over their heads trying to overpower me. Now, she lives for the glory days of having power.
ELENA
I was passing through, love; I thought I'd check in on you.
LILY
(excitingly)
Look, he did it.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Lily holds out her hand to show off her engagement ring. When the light catches it just right, it sparkles. Elena's face shows no emotions; she gets up off the couch, moves over to Lily, grabs her hand, and looks closer at the ring.
ELENA
I suppose congratulations are in order.
LILY
Now, don't overexert yourself with excitement.
ELENA
Have you set a date for this joyous day?
LILY
We just got engaged. You're getting a little ahead of yourself.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Moving over to a mirror on the wall, Elena puckers up her lips, emulating a kiss to herself.
ELENA
I would get married as soon as possible. You don't want to lose Lawrence. You haven't forgotten what we talked about, have you?
LILY
No, I haven't.
ELENA
I'll come over tomorrow, and we can start planning. The sooner you get married, the better. We don't want to lose any more time.
LILY
I wanted to talk about "the plan" with you.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Lily's phone rings before she can finish. She answers as Elena is still looking at herself in the mirror.
SOUND OF THE PHONE RINGING
LILY
It's Lawrence.
SOUND OF THE PHONE RINGING
ELENA
Well, answer it.
LILY
Lawrence, is something wrong?
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Elena's demeanor changes once she hears the fear in Lily's voice. Lily drops the phone away from her ear. She has a worried expression on her face, not knowing what Lawrence needs to tell her.
ELENA
Is something wrong?
LILY
I've got to go. Lawrence needs me.
LEWIS
Lily opens the door, trying to leave, but Elena stops her.
ELENA
Remember the plan, Lily.
LILY
I haven't forgotten, Elena.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Elena watches as Lily rushes off to Lawrence. As Lily exits, she closes the door behind her.
ELENA
She better not mess this up for me. I've waited far too many years for my revenge.
END OF SCENE 2
SCENE 3
NARRATOR: Back at THE ABERNATHY MANOR in the living room...
LEWIS/NARRATOR
The good-looking Lieutenant Fellows enters the living room; he has his hands crossed and a blank stare on his face. You know, the one where he's either having a deep thought or not a thought at all. You can't really tell the difference. And from the moment Drake enters, Sawyer, my youngest son, can't take his eyes off him. Sawyer waits a few minutes while Drake goes over the scene; once Drake looks like he is finished, Sawyer rushes over to Drake.
SAWYER
Drake, I'm so glad you're here.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Sawyer thought I knew nothing of his relationship with Lieutenant Fellows, oh how he was wrong. Sawyer is exactly like his mother, always trying to keep secrets from me.
(pause)
Drake moves over to my body as he scans the room, looking for clues that would lead him to my killer. You're not going to find any. Drake then goes back to questioning my family.
DRAKE
Who discovered the body?
SAWYER
I did!
LAWRENCE
It's nothing to be excited about, Sawyer.
SAWYER
I'm just trying to help.
DRAKE
Any bit of information you might have will help with the investigation. When you found your father's body, was he alone?
SAWYER
Yes. When I entered the room, he was lying there.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
More investigators enter. They start by taking crime scene photographs of my body and finish by bagging what they think is evidence. They finish and carry my body away.
(pause)
And just like that, I would be nothing more than a distant thought to my family now. At least until the reading of the will, I'm sure.
DRAKE
I'm going to find your father's killer.
LAWRENCE
(laughing)
We'll see about that!
DRAKE
Why would you say that?
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Drake's left eyebrow raised. I have never seen an eyebrow raised that high before.
LAWRENCE
The police in this town – let's just say – they're incompetent." Lawrence turns around to fix a drink as he insults Deputy Fellows.
DRAKE
That was then! I'll be in touch. And, no one leave town.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Kellen and Lawrence roll their eyes. Sawyer is still drooling over Lieutenant Fellows.
Lieutenant Fellows leaves our house with a smile on his face. Did he already have an idea of who my killer was? I highly doubt it. As Lieutenant Fellows leaves, Lily Reef, fiancé, enters.
SAWYER
Why is she here?
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Lily ignores Sawyer and hurries over to Lawrence.
KELLEN
Someone killed our father.
LILY
Is Lewis dead? What happened?
LAWRENCE
Father was shot.
SAWYER
Oh, give me a break. It's not like you liked the man, Lily.
KELLEN
To be fair, did anyone like Lewis Abernathy?
SAWYER
Fair enough.
LILY
You can think what you want, Sawyer, but I think of you all as family.
LAWRENCE
You don't have to explain yourself, Lily. Sawyer's just being Sawyer.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Harley, our maid, enters the living room. She looks around at everyone questionably and then down at the floor. Harley covers her mouth when she sees the puddle of dry blood on the carpet.
(pause)
Kellen goes over to Harley and pulls her with him into the kitchen.
SOUND OF THE PHONE RINGING
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Lawrence's phone starts to vibrate, and he pulls it out of his pocket and looks at the screen.
LAWRENCE
I need to take this call; I'll be right back.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Kellen and Lily are alone. Kellen notices how the light reflects off Lily's ring finger; it must be the forty-carat diamond she was wearing. Lily glances toward Kellen and notices he was looking at her ring finger. She hurries and places her hand in her pocket.
KELLEN
There's no reason to hide it, Lily. I've already seen it.
LILY
I should have taken it off before I came over. Lawrence and I wanted to tell the whole family as one.
KELLEN
I'm happy for you.
LILY
Thanks. No one else knows, so promise me that you won't tell Lawrence that you know already. We planned on telling everyone tomorrow, but I think we should wait for a more appropriate time to start announcing our engagement.
KELLEN
That's probably for the best.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Lawrence enters the room, surprising them both. Lawrence gives them a suspicious look, knowing he walked in on a moment.
LAWRENCE
What's for the best?
LILY
I was telling Kellen that, for the time being, you all should try to get along as a family. Now is not the time to start fighting.
LAWRENCE
We weren't fighting.
LILY
I know this family. I'm sure there was fighting. I just don't want any of you making yourself look guilty of a murder I know you didn't commit.
KELLEN
I'm going to head home.
LILY
Will you be okay?
KELLEN
I'll be fine.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Kellen smiles as he exits the Abernathy manor.
(pause)
Lawrence kisses Lily on the forehead and smiles at his lovely bride-to-be.
LAWRENCE
Why are you always so nice to my brother? Is there something between the two of you I should know about?
END OF SCENE 3
SCENE 4
NARRATOR: A little later at THE ABERNATHY MANOR in Lawrence's room...
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Lawrence and Lily are getting ready to retire for the night. As they discuss their upcoming plans for their wedding, the conversation turns to Kellen.
LILY
(gleefully)
We should really have a spring wedding. I love that time of the year. The flowers are blooming, and everything is so fresh. It would be perfect.
LAWRENCE
That sounds perfect.
(changing tones)
But you still haven't answered my question. Why are you so nice to Kellen?
LILY
I guess I just feel bad for the guy. You or your father never give him a break.
LAWRENCE
It's because he will never amount to his full potential... or that's what father says.
SOUND OF LILY SIGHING
LILY
Let's not argue. It's been a hard day for all of you. Let's not make it any worse by arguing over pointless things.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Lawrence and Lily climb into bed and snuggle up to each other. Then, Lily sits up and looks at Lawrence with a troubling expression.
LAWRENCE
What is it?
LILY
Do you think it's safe to stay here?
LAWRENCE
Perfectly. Get some rest! Tomorrow's a new day, and I'm sure it will be quite a day.
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Lawrence smiles, kisses Lily, and turns off the light.
END OF SCENE 4
SCENE 5
NARRATOR: Over at DRAKE FELLOWS' HOUSE in the living room...
LEWIS/NARRATOR
When Drake enters his house, he knows his wife, Abigail, will continue to haunt him. Abigail was a beautiful woman in life and was still just as beautiful in death. However, now she was surrounded by a shimmery white light. I guess 'till death do us part' only applies to some marriages.
ABIGAIL
Solve the case?
DRAKE
I'm not in the mood, Abigail.
ABIGAIL
Then go to the doctor. Maybe he can give you something that will make the voices go away. Or perhaps he could lock you up in a padded cell, and then we could always be together. Doesn't that sound wonderful?
DRAKE
You don't know how much it hurts me that I couldn't save you.
ABIGAIL
But you could have. If only you cared as much about me as I did for you. Your job came; first, your boy toys second, and I was last, which cost me my life.
DRAKE
You know that's not true. I love you! Please tell me what you want.
ABIGAIL
(laughs)
What? You don't know?
DRAKE
You've been haunting me for months. I even moved to Old Cove to try and escape you.
(crying out)
Why, Abigail, why?
LEWIS/NARRATOR
Abigail smiles, then vanishes.
(pause)
Who killed me? Better question, does anyone care that I was murdered? Or are they too wrapped up in their own pathetic lives to even think twice about me?
(pause)
Our story will continue with the next chapter of Tomorrow's a New Day!
END OF SCENE 5
END OF EPISODE 2
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