5. INT. HOTEL 7TH FLOOR CORRIDOR. DAY. 5.
Simon Royale exits an elevator and uses his room key to gain entry to room 713.
FACE (V.O)
With Cat planted at the desk we’ll know what room he’s in and when he comes down for the entertainment. We’ll just-
FIXIE (V.O)
Hold on...
6. INT. APARTMENT. DAY. 6.
Look of confusion on Fixie’s face.
FIXIE
What entertainment?!
Face looks to Albus who gives him a nod. Face shuffles uncomfortably in his chair.
(CONT:)
CONT.
FACE
(Slowly) Royale is a HUGE Elvis fan.
FIXIE
Right...So..?
7. INT. HOTEL ROOM. DAY. 7.
The welcome pack sits on the desk in Simon Royale’s suite. The Elvis leaflet is on the top, clearly stating that a “Ryman F. Cohen” is going to be performing in the Hotel’s main lounge. Simon Royale picks up the leaflet, looking at it with an approving smile.
8. INT. APARTMENT. DAY. 8.
Spencer and Cat laugh as Fixie jumps out of his chair exclaiming his disbelief.
FIXIE
(Determined) No way, there’s no bloody way that I’m doing Elvis.
FACE
(Calmly) It’s got to be you, none of us could pull it off. You’re definitely our performer. (Laughing softly) Your daily shower routine is Always on my Mind!
Fixie breathes deeply, obviously mulling over what is asked of him.
FIXIE
Bloody hell... Alright..
The others in the room all cheer with friendly laughter as Spencer pats him on the back.
FIXIE
There’s one problem though... I only know one Elvis song.
There’s mild panic as everything falls quiet. All look to Face, who after a couple of seconds silence, pulls himself up in his chair slightly - shaking off his doubts.
FACE
We can work with that.
8. INT. HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT LOUNGE. 8.
The lounge is pleasantly dark and lavishly furnished. There is an oak bar that runs along the back wall facing a stage and 25 tables.
FACE (V.O)
Albus, it’s up to you to get it past the lounge staff so no one notices that Fixie’s not meant to be on stage. Fix...You have to start practising.
Albus is behind the bar in the Rochester lounge, putting up a poster advertising the “Elvis” performance, a couple of staff members look on, giving nods of understanding that there’s a new act scheduled.
He then edits the rota, ensuring he’s working during the performance.
9. SPLITSCREEN - INT. HOTEL ROOM BATHROOM / APARTMENT BATHROOM. NIGHT. 9.
Simon Royale is getting ready for the evening. He is in the shower, washing his hair. Simultaneously, Fixie is in his shower, obviously rinsing excess dark hair dye out of his hair.
Simon Royale then wraps a towel around his waist and walks towards the basin. He looks in the mirror, mimics Elvis’s famous Lip Curl, smirking at himself. At the same time, Fixie walks to his mirror and practices the Lip Curl, shaking his head at his attempts.
Simon Royale then picks a comb out of his washbag and combs his hair flat to his head. Meanwhile, Fixie grabs a comb from the shelf under the mirror and combs his hair into an elaborate quiff.
10. INT. HOTEL ROOM / APARTMENT. CONTINUOUS. 10.
Simon Royale pulls on another expensive suit, fixes his tie in the mirror and makes his way to the door of his room. Simultaneously, Fixie pulls on a 50s shirt, tucking it into tight black jeans, fixes his quiff and makes his way to the door of the apartment.
11. INT. HOTEL LOBBY. NIGHT. 11.
Simon Royale emerges from the elevator, walking past the front desk where Cat stands, a fixed smile on her face. As he walks to the lounge, Face approaches the desk.
FACE
I have a reservation in the name of Will Shakespeare.
CAT
(Grinning)Here’s your room key Sir, I hope you enjoy your stay with us. (Quieter) I think we’re ready, be quick!
Face gives her a nod and a look of mild anxiety mixed with excitement and makes his way to the elevator.
12. INT. HOTEL ELEVATOR. CONTINUOUS. 12.
FACE (V.O)
Getting in there, getting up there, isn’t the problem.
Face’s finger hovers over the number “7”, but, lifting his eyes slightly to the security camera in the corner of the lift, he moves it to the number “5”.
13. INT. HOTEL LOUNGE. NIGHT. 13.
Simon Royale enters, takes a drink from Albus and settles himself at one of the centre-front tables.
FACE (V.O)
We’re going to be a bit pushed for time.
14. INT. HOTEL 5th FLOOR CORRIDOR. NIGHT. 14.
Face is walking away from the closing elevator doors. A gold sign indicates he is on the 5th floor. He makes his way through a set of red doors marked “Stairs”.
FACE (V.O.)
But it’s getting us all out of there before anyone notices that Fixie’s only got one song OR that we’re in the building. We need something special.
15. INT. HOTEL LOBBY. NIGHT. 15.
Cat stands behind the front reception desk. She glances around, letting her eyes linger on two security guards.
(CONT:)
CONT.
FACE (V.O)
We don’t want security to clock Albus and Cat trying to leave...besides... everyone’s expecting at least an hour of entertainment from Fixie.
16. INT. HOTEL STAIRWELL. NIGHT. 16.
Face is running up the stairs as fast as humanly possible, clutching the key-card as he climbs.
17. INT. HOTEL LOUNGE. NIGHT. 17.
Fixie is at the side of the stage. An inaudible introduction is given. The room is full, the crowd CHEERS. He takes a deep breath, holds his head up and saunters on stage. He holds his microphone as the first bars of Elvis’ LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION play.
18. INT. HOTEL 7th FLOOR CORRIDOR. NIGHT. 18.
Face, outside room 713, speedily swipes the card and with a quick look around, enters.
19. INT. HOTEL ROOM. CONTINUOUS. 19.
Face, closing the door behind him, makes a quick sweep of the room with his eyes. They light up when he spots a heavy-duty briefcase. He quickly breaks into it, and removes the 4 disks inside, placing them in his jacket pocket.
20. INT. HOTEL LOUNGE. NIGHT. 20.
Fixie is mid song, strutting across the stage as he sings. Face enters the room, Albus looks at the clock.
FACE (V.O.)
One of the nice things about the Rochester is that it shares it’s back entrance courtyard with the Bateson-Woodhouse testing facility. What could possibly be nice about that? Well... If someone were to call the ALF, anonymously informing them when to expect a breach in security, they might be inclined to provide our distraction for us...
CAT (V.O)
How could someone know that?
21. EXT. BATESON-WOODHOUSE/HOTEL COURTYARD. NIGHT. 21.
Spencer is proudly wearing a security uniform with a name badge saying “Edgar”. He looks at the time, looks around and leaves his post. Moments later, a crowd with bolt cutters, spray paint and “Save The Animals” posters descend upon the unguarded compound.
22. INT. HOTEL LOUNGE. NIGHT. 22.
Fixie’s song comes to an end, panic crosses his face as he realises the crowd will be expecting his next number.
Albus hears the commotion in the courtyard and quickly opens the back door, allowing the yelling to distract the guests and the liberated animals to make their way in to the lounge. He then ducks back behind the bar and watches the chaos ensue.
FACE
Hey, is that a monkey?!
As animals fill the room, Face, now sure his team will all make it out, leaves the lounge, quickly followed by Albus. The security guards, previously stationed in the lobby, appear at the sound of shouting guests.
Simon Royale is clearly distressed and perplexed. A look of realisation crosses his face. He tears out of the Lounge.
23. INT. VAN PARKED ON STREET. NIGHT. 23.
Spencer breathes a sigh of relief as he spots Face, Albus and Cat sprinting towards him. They enter the van, laughing.
CAT
Wait a minute, what about Fixie... did you see him get off the stage?
SILENCE as they all realise they don’t know where he is.
PHONE RINGS, Spencer answers it
SPENCER
(On Phone) Fixie? Is that you?
24. EXT. STREET OPPOSITE HOTEL. 24.
Police lights flash from across the street, groups of people and animals are forming outside the Hotel.
Fixie stands watching the chaos, he puts the phone to his ear, and grins, satisfied.
FIXIE
(On Phone) Elvis has left the building.