Season 3 Episode 11 ”Sacrebleu, Sack Them All”
Written by Greg D’Angelo

Scene 1(French music is playing): Zeke is walking through the streets of Paris. Immediately the fun begins today, with some punk grabbing a lady’s pocket book. Zeke runs after the guy & corners him in an alley. “all right, give me the lady’s bag” demands Zeke. The man just smiles, Zeke puts out his hand. “You are in no position to make demands” says the man, motioning Zeke to look behind him. Zeke turns around, knowing there is no real danger if the guy decides to sucker punch him from behind. But to Zeke’s dismay, 6 other men, similarly dressed are standing there, & one is holding a knife to the lady’s throat.

Intro/opening Credits

Scene 2: “What in hell is this” asks Zeke. One steps forward and replies with an accent “just working, trying to make some money for our cause.” The 1st man walks toward his buddies, & says to Zeke “now you don’t get in our way, & the lady will be fine.” Zeke just stands there, biting his lip, with anger. The men walk out, still holding the woman, Zeke moves to follow. As soon as they are out of the ally, he pushes the woman hard at Zeke, & she falls on the floor. Zeke goes & helps her up, “I’m sorry about your stuff, I was unprepared for this.” “Thank you for being kind monsieur” she says with a half smile. “Does this type of thing happen often around here?” “No, this is a, neighborhood, with nice people,.. but lately the bad people like them have been showing there faces.” Explains the woman, with her face making a disgusted look at the end.” Zeke shakes his head & mumbles “Hmmm,” then he begins walking. “You are from America, yes?” Zeke turns back to her & nods. “I knew it, you Americans dress & talk a certain way.” “I suppose so” he says in away that shows he nether agrees or disagree, but doesn’t put any thought into it. “How do you like France, beautiful country isn’t it?” “I just got here” he replies. “Then do you have a place to stay?”

Scene 3: The 7 punks walk into there hideout. They are all teenagers, & 5 are french, the other 2 appear to be eastern european. They sit down & relax, when a voice booms “where is the money?” They all jump up & look at an older man dressed in an old military uniform, he is French too. The one who took the purse, walks over & hands it to him. “This is pathetic, if we are ever to achieve our goal we must do more then take pocket change.” “Yes, but what can we do.” “Numb skull” yells the man in charge “We must hit bigger targets, I leave you in charge of finding one.” He grabs him the throat & continues “do not fail, or the master will not be pleased.” “Yes sir” replies the young man. “And you” he says looking at the others present “follow his instructions!” “Yes sir” shout the subordinates together in military fashion.

Scene 4: Zeke is sitting in a chair, the woman walks in & gives him a smile. She goes over to the stove & makes 2 plates of food. He gets up & goes to help her. “It’s ok, I, do not mind.” They sit at the table & eat, & she says “My name is Michelle. “I’m Zeke” he replies. “And what brings you to France, business or pleasure?” “Business, sort of, I’m looking for someone.” “Well, I do not have big rooms, but you are welcome, to stay,... as long as you need.” “I couldn’t impose like that.” “It’s ok, my husband made this place into a place for guests, it became our, business.” “You made a hotel?” “Something like that.”

*White flash*

They finish eating, & she starts cleaning up, he does to but she shoes him away. And she explains she doesn’t mind, it makes her feel needed, like when her husband was around. A tear appears in her eye. “I’m sorry” he says “I lost someone I love too.

Scene 5: The Punks are moving down the street in a large number. Onlookers are scared, they’ve seen these boys before, they attack anybody, do what they want. But this day seems more ominous, the way they are all together in such a large number. They have only moved in small groups before. The camera zooms in to the leader. He say “all right, split up, & do not fail me The master will not tolerate failure!” The 2 groups split up, 2 groups each with a dozen young men.

Scene 6: Zeke is cleaning up a mess in Michelle’s garden. She walks outside & is shocked by how much he can move. She slowly approaches him, & says “if you want to help, there are more, important things to do, then cleaning.” Zeke turns around smiling & replies “And what would that be?” I need to, run a few errands, you can be,... my escort.”

*White flash*

The two are walking through a street, crowded, people selling, anything & everything right there on the street. “Just like home” jokes Zeke with a smile. “Where in, America do you live?” “New York.” “Ah we, that is on the east, my husband used to call it, the capital of the world. Said we would go there some day.” They are silent, not knowing what to say now, but they keep walking. Soon after she stops by a bank, she goes to walk inside. She turns around, “you are not coming inside.” “No, I think, I’ll wait here, it’s a nice day to be outside.” She smiles, & gives an approving nod. Zeke turns his head, he sees one of the men from the gang across the street. He is about to cross, when he looks the other way, & sees a car with another member is the drivers seat. “Money” he says to himself. He looks at the building, the camera focuses on the word bank (the main sign is in French but a smaller one is in English). Stone enters, & looks around, he sees all the members of the gang, as a detective he knows, who is acting suspicious. One even has a shot gun underneath his coat. “I hate bank robberies” he mumbles to himself. Detective stone creeps up on that guy, using stealth. He grabs some papers & gets behind him. Appearing to just be filling out some bank forms, but when the guy goes to raise the gun, Zeke grabs it, & punches his lights out. The other take immediate notice, & one shouts “that’s the same fool, get him!” Not needing the gun, he tosses it aside, and a brawl ensues. If you ever seen wrestling they used to have several midgets jump all over a seemingly gigantic person. I don’t know if you can imagine this, but that’s what it reminds me of, as Zeke throws them around. One tall guy, taller hen Zeke, punches him in the eye. Zeke growls, & flings him threw the window. but alas Zeke is only one & there are so many of them. Eventually they begin fighting smarter. Knowing they can’t win, they distract him. It only takes one to rob the place as the others distract Zeke. Some of the punks are knocked unconscious, when the leader comes out with a cart of cash. He signals for retreat, & sirens are heard, so Zeke let’s them go. Two Cop cars pull up in front, & BOOM, grenades hit them. A war zone erupts on the street. People start, panicking, & fleeing in terror, but they are of no concern to the crooks. Zeke looks around, he spots Michelle. She is hiding, but not getting petrified, as some others are. Zeke runs over to her, “It’s gonna be ok, are you ok?” She just nods. “I have to go, be careful.” “Where are you going?” “I have to stop,... this war.” with that Zeke turns, & runs to a bank teller. “Do you speak english?” “Yes.” “How do I get on the roof?” “The door, behind us.” say the teller pointing. Stone enters the door, & runs up the stairs. He exits, gun in hand, & sees 9 more punks on the roof, & 3 more across the street. “Let’s party” yells Zeke egging them on. “We’re not stupid” says one who speaks american well, “we know you play the role of superman, so this will not be, a fair fight, no no. Your opponent is that, yes yes.” he points to a time bomb, and they start climbing down a ladder. Zeke runs to the bomb, keeping a hand in front of his face, he looks at the time & sees there is 3 minutes left. Dropping his hand, he reaches over & grabs a red wire. “Was it cut the red wire” Zeke asks himself as the camera gets a close up. “Or was it don’t cut the red wire?” Zeke has never (ever) looked so nervous.

Scene 7: Zeke takes out a pocket knife, & opens the scissors part. Putting it to the red wire a voice say “are you sure?” It’s Satan obviously. “You know, if you had learnt anything while you were in Hell, that bomb would not be a problem right now.” Mocks the Devil, only pausing to laugh. “heck, if you’d been paying attention, you know that the bomb doesn’t even matter,... provided the blast doesn’t hit your eyes.” “I’ll show you what doesn’t matter!” The Devil just laughs. Putting his hand over his eyes again, Zeke take the scissors, & cuts the red wire. Satan stops laughing, “now why did you do that, I was planning a barbecue.” Satan pulls out a two prong fork with 2 hot dogs on it. “Oh well Zeke my friend, looks like you don’t eat today.” He throws it on the floor, & disappears.

Scene 8: The young criminals, return to there lair. There commander walks over & says “how was the mission?” The one he appointed leader steps forward again “We were successful sir, but...” “No but” the commander the commander interrupts “you did well, the master will be pleased.” “I am pleased!” booms a scary yet whiney voice. Loud thumping footsteps are heard, & in walks a short man, who stands next to the commander. Everyone is petrified. The commander addresses the subordinates, “Troops, our master, the all powerful, Napoleon.” “Welcome master” they all say together again using military fashion. “Siiii-lence infidels! I am most proud of you, Sgt. Benton informed me you had you first real mission today.” The troops are silent, as everyone is giving there master attention. They are even to busy to notice that Zeke is spying on them from the girders above. “Soon you will be ready for the real mission” exclaims Sgt. Benton. “Yes, we shall take over the world.” states Napoleon. “So, you’re back Napoleon, a new army, yet old tricks. But I can’t let that happen.” Zeke points his gun to Napoleon, & shoots his right eye. “AHHHHH” he screams, covering his remaining eye. The commander looks up at Zeke, “someone’s up there, he’s trying assassinate the master, dispose of him.” Napoleon makes a fit “Sacrebleu, get him you infidels.” The troops make there way to Zeke quickly, but there is no room on the girder. This makes them face him one on one. But Zeke has no time for kiddy games, he jumps down in front of Napoleon, & point his gun. “Not this time, you won’t even make it near Russia.” Sgt. Benton kicks the gun from Zeke’s hand, & punches him, Zeke falls in pain & shock. Benton grabs him by the collar & pulls him up. “I do not know, not do I care who you are. But you cannot interfere with our plans understand?” “Yeah” gasps Zeke. But Benton didn't realize Stone is dead, so he takes advantage, he pulls his arms off him & head butts him, now he falls “Imbecile” yells Napoleon “he’s dead like us!” Zeke kicks Napoleon, & dives over to his gun. He turns around, & Benton hurls Napoleon at him. “Sacrebleu, this is betrayal!” “Obviously, so who’s the imbecile now” he yells back as he flees the room. Zeke grabs him & says “what’s going on?” “Stupid american, I am trying to take over the world, why do you idiots always have to get in my way?” “I was asking about him, not you. Well your time is up.” “No please dunt send me back, I’ll tell you about Benton, ok.” “Ok” replies Zeke. “Well, what do you want to know, ask me you fool.” “He’s american like me right” “Yees.” “Why was he in hell, is that his real name?” “he was in your army, he died in um, Vietnam, he killed people, there I told you, now let me go. You are strong, I have places in my army for you.” The troops are looking in shock, now one finally says “What going on, what do you want, we have money, now let the master go!” “I want you guys to give up this ridiculous life, now watch as I prove your master is nothing.” “No” scream Napoleon “We had a deal.” “Well Bonaparte,... I lied” replies Zeke, slamming his right middle & index fingers into his left eye. The troops stare in shock, as napoleon gets sucked back ot Hell. They drop there weapons in awe & sorrow. Some begin walking away, other just stand there. But not Zeke, he has to find a certain Sergeant.

Scene 9: Zeke walks around for a while. Seemingly he can’t find Benton, so he returns to Michelle’s house to check on her. she is sitting at the table, she has food but is not eating. Zeke walk over & put a hand on her shoulder. “I’m sorry about before, are you ok?” She nods, & Sgt. Benton runs over & kicks Zeke’s knee. He falls & Benton kicks him a few times “How did you find me” asks Zeke.” “I keep an eye on my troops, I saw you at the bank with this tramp. So I tracked her & waited for you to show up. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t care that you did in old Bone-a-fart, but you won’t get away with ruining my army, & embarrassing me in front of my men!” Benton knells & punches Zeke a few times. Michelle not understanding about damned souls grabs a knife, & stabs him. The knife breaks, she is shocked, & slaps him instead. Benton gets mad and slaps at back hand into her face, she falls. Stone again takes advantage of Benton's carelessness, & pushes him away, he follows with a tackle, & straddles him, punching him repeatedly. “don’t you know about civility, you don't hit women. Zeke then even punches his eyes a few times. Now what did you do in Nam, tell me?” “Not like it matters so ok, my troops refused to burn a village, so I blew the damn Vietnamese up, along with my traitorous soldiers. Good they all deserve it.” “you can’t believe that after all you were in Hell.” “You’re right, I never shoulda did that to my troops, they were weak, didn’t understand. The Devil said, I would have went there anyway, but I know he’s lyin. I was sent to sack them all, & I did just that!” “I’ll never understand what makes evil” replies Zeke, plowing both hands into the former sergeants eyes. Zeke feels the burn of the tattoo, but goes to check on Michelle. “Wha, what happened?” “It’s ok, he’s gone.” “I passed out? Oh my” “He’s been arrested it’s over, I doubt they’ll be anymore gang trouble around ether.” “You came looking for him, didn’t you?” Zeke nods, of course he didn’t come specifically for him, but it wasn’t really lying, he thought.

*White flash*

It is now night, Zeke is walking out of the house, when Michelle grabs his shoulder. “I know that something unexplainable happened, I passed out, maybe it’s better that I didn’t see.” “Probably” says Zeke half smiling. “So, you are just going no goodbye?” “I, I’m sorry, I just thought it would,...” “I will forgive you for goodnight kiss.” Zeke is shocked, but he doesn’t have time to argue, she plants a kiss right on his lips. “Thank you Zeke, for keeping me company” says Michelle, shutting the door.

-The End-

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