104 — THE SWAP

LARSON

You've reached the Petersons. Leave a message and we'll hit you back when we can. Have a great day. Bye.

ALPHA 8

You've reached the Petersons.

LARSON

You've reached the Petersons. Leave a message and we'll hit you

LARSON

You've reached the Petersons. Leave a message and we'll hit you back when we can.

ALPHA 8

You've reached the Petersons. Leave a message and we will, we'll hit you back when we can.

ALPHA 8

You've reached the Peterson's Leave a message, and we will hit you back when we can. Have a great day. Bye.

WILLIS

I get what you're saying, but it's still tracking at 420 kilometers east.

RAMIREZ

It's only been two hours. It's impossible to cover that much ground on foot.

WILLIS

We're living in the impossible. Plus, we never recovered the UAP. Maybe it's airborne.

RAMIREZ

Radar would have picked that up. We'll never catch up. Call the chopper and coordinate a pickup.

WILLIS

Bravo to Delta, come in.

JACKSON

He dribbles the ball, down the court, pauses, should he go for the three? Nah, he dances around you fools, leaps into the air and dunks! And he scores!

DANIEL

Ugh.

JACKSON

It's over, son.

DANIEL

This game is beyond dumb.

JACKSON

You only say that because you never win.

LARSON

Okay, it's time for bed, boys.

JACKSON

Larson, how does your son not like sports?

LARSON

Maybe he just hasn't found the right one. Seems like you're feeling better.

DANIEL

I still have a little cough.

LARSON

Right. Well, let's hope it's gone tomorrow.

JACKSON

Did you hear from my dad today?

LARSON

You know, I, um, I had so many meetings, I probably just missed his call.

JACKSON

Yeah, right.

LARSON

I have to finish up some work downstairs. See you two in the morning.

DANIEL

Ten bucks he didn't call.

JACKSON

He's my dad. No way. It would be stupid to take that bet.

LARSON

Jackson!

JACKSON

Sorry!

LARSON

Hey, you didn't open your dad's gift. You don't have to wait for him to get back.

TARYN

I know.

LARSON

Then why haven't you opened it?

TARYN

I just think I just want it to be something special.

LARSON

Why wouldn't it be?

TARYN

Samantha has been buying our gifts since mom left and while they are really great, it's just, I'd rather it come from him.

LARSON

Your father loves you.

TARYN

Yeah, I know.

LARSON

Video Chat with him and open the present together and you should tell him how you feel and know he would appreciate it.

TARYN

He's probably too busy.

LARSON

You are his daughter. He'll make time. Now get some sleep. Okay.

LARSON

Oh, why did I tell them I'd have the photo edits done tonight? Wine. Wine will get me through this night.

LARSON

Okay, let's see who called.

LEXI

You have one new message.

MICHAEL

(V.O.)

Larson, kids, I'm fine.

LEXI

You've deleted one message.

LARSON

Got the wine. Now just need some music. Lexi, play my work playlist.

LEXI

I am unable to connect to Wi Fi. To resolve the issue, check the Lexi app on your device.

LARSON

Of course the Wi Fi is out. Knocking at the door.

LARSON

Knockin at this hour? It's after 10! Lexi, check the doorbell camera.

LEXI

I am unable to connect to Wi Fi.

LARSON

Lexi, stop. Shut up.

LARSON

Hello?

ALPHA 8

Help.

LARSON

What's wrong?

ALPHA 8

Please.

LARSON

Are you hurt?

ALPHA 8

I am not. No. Help. Inside.

LARSON

No, no. I'm not doing that. Are you in some kind of danger?

ALPHA 8

Yes.

LARSON

Okay, I can call you some help. My phone is just inside. Stay here. Larson closes the door and walks back inside to grab her phone. She returns to the front door and its open.

LARSON

How did you get here?

ALPHA 8

I am Michael.

LARSON

You know Michael? How do you know my husband? Did something happen to him? I'm calling 9 1 1. They can help you.

ALPHA 8

What is 9 1 1?

LARSON

What do you mean? Who are you?

ALPHA 8

I am Larson.

LARSON

How do you know my name? I'm very uncomfortable with you being in my home. Please wait outside. Oh my God.

ALPHA 8

You have little people. Yes, Jackson, Taryn, Daniel.

LARSON

How did you know? Have we met before?

ALPHA 8

No, not met.

LARSON

My purse is on the sofa. Just take what you want and leave.

ALPHA 8

No.

LARSON

Take the keys. Take the car. It's in the garage. It's fully charged.

ALPHA 8

No.

LARSON

Then what do you want? Who are you? No, no, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Don't, don't remove your hood. I, I can't see your face. Seeing you means I can identify you, and if I can do that, I can find you in a police lineup, which, oh my god, which would make me a liability, but I never saw your face, so you don't have to worry about that. You can just go, and I won't say anything.

ALPHA 8

Michael, wife.

LARSON

Please, just leave us alone!

ALPHA 8

Look

LARSON

Oh my god. How do you have my face? This is a joke, right? It's so real. Did Michael?

ALPHA 8

Michael, yes.

LARSON

This is not real.

ALPHA 8

Larson.

LARSON

Who are you? Why are you here?

ALPHA 8

I want family.

LARSON

Ugh, what is that noise? Make it stop, please! No, no, let go of me! Ugh, what's happening? What did you do? Tell me who you are.

ALPHA 8

I am Larson.

BRADY

Tell me again. What did you see in the pod?

SAMANTHA

I didn't see anything. The power was out.

BRADY

You're gonna want to give me something before Ramirez gets back.

SAMANTHA

Mmm, nope. I forgot.

BRADY

Look, we are trying to help people. Keep them safe.

SAMANTHA

We don't need protection. Alpha 8 never harmed anyone.

BRADY

Not yet. Do you want to be responsible when it does?

SAMANTHA

I want a lawyer.

BRADY

A lawyer isn't going to be able to help you. The commander is the only Person that has the power to let you go.

LARSON

What's going on? Where are you going?

PILOT

Alright boys, this is as close as I can get without drawing any extra attention.

RAMIREZ

Okay, Willis. The asset is about 32 miles east in a residential neighborhood. A car is waiting for us just over the ridge.

WILLIS

Copy that.

LARSON

Whatcha doing? That hurt? What is that? What did you put in my arm?

ALPHA 8

It will help them find you.

LARSON

What? Who?

DR. STEVENS

Michael, if I walk out those doors, they're gonna put you in prison. You won't see your family again.

MICHAEL

If you walk out those doors, then Alpha 8 has a chance. Why are you trying to destroy the greatest discovery since Neil Armstrong's boots touched the moon? You know how important this is.

DR. STEVENS

I'm giving you the opportunity to do the right thing.

MICHAEL

Oh, come on. You don't believe that. What happened? You were invested in this discovery just as much as I was. Come on! What aren't you telling me?

BRADY

Dr. Stevens, we've got something you need to see.

MICHAEL

Brady, where's Samantha? Leave her out of this. You let her go home.

BRADY

That's on you, Peterson. Dr. Stevens, they're waiting.

DR. STEVENS

They've made their decision. One of us should be there. Good luck, Michael.

ALPHA 8

Picture, Larson and Michael.

MICHAEL

You've been glancing in that mirror all the way here. They're gonna love you.

LARSON

And do I look okay?

MICHAEL

Perfect as always.

LARSON

I just, I just don't want them to feel like I'm trying to replace their mother.

MICHAEL

They know that.

LARSON

But I really need them to believe it. Your daughter is 13. That's already a tough age. This. Us could stir things up.

MICHAEL

Her mother hasn't been in her life for over five years. I think she'll welcome the extra estrogen in the house.

LARSON

Well, you'd be surprised.

MICHAEL

And Jackson will be so excited, he's gaining a brother.

ALPHA 8

You'll be surprised. You'd be surprised. You'd be surprised. Do I look okay? Do I look okay?

JACKSON

You this Jurassic Park ride be. Here we go. Don’t close your eyes.

ALPHA 8

(screams) Family. Family.

RAMIREZ

We've got eyes on the asset. Permission to engage and immobilize the threat. Over.

OPERATOR

Affirmative, Ramirez. You have the green light to proceed.

RAMIREZ

Roger. Out.

WILLIS

Are we sure that's the asset? It looks so real, so human.

RAMIREZ

Well, Peterson said it transformed.

WILLIS

I was thinking more men, black, less species.

RAMIREZ

Get in position.

WILLIS

I got eyes on the target. It does sleep.

RAMIREZ

What was that, Willis?

WILLIS

I was in Sam's I mean, Peterson's report. They wanted to know if it's sleep, so I was just, uh You don't read the reports?

RAMIREZ

This is an op. My only concern is to keep everyone safe. So they go home. To their family.

WILLIS

Right, sir. Ready to fire.

RAMIREZ

Affirmative.

WILLIS

Confirmed. Left femur.

RAMIREZ

It didn’t even flinch.

WILLIS

I can go again.

RAMIREZ

Negative. Let's move in. Securing the asset now. Ramirez out.

DANIEL

Mom, I had that dream again. Can I come in? Mom? Fine, I'll just go back to sleep.

DANIEL

Mom, I can't find my Area 51 shirt, the black one, not the yellow. Did you wash it?

ALPHA 8

Wash?

DANIEL

Yeah, my shirt. Is it in the laundry room?

ALPHA 8

Laundry room?

DANIEL

Why do you sound weird? Do you have a cold or something?

ALPHA 8

I don't know. Daniel.

DANIEL

What happened to your alarm clock?

ALPHA 8

It was loud.

DANIEL

That's literally the point. The shirt, Mom.

ALPHA 8

Shirt.

DANIEL

Never mind. I'll check the laundry room. You sure you're okay, Mom?

ALPHA 8

Okay, yes. Larson, I am. I am Larson.