“Equality is not a concept. It’s not something we should be striving for. It’s a necessity. Equality is like gravity. We need it to stand on this earth as men and women, and the misogyny that is in every culture is not a true part of the human condition. It is life out of balance, and that imbalance is sucking something out of the soul of every man and woman who’s confronted with it. We need equality. Kinda now.”
Faith & Desire - Unfinished Script Faith & Desire by Bradley Knight Ext. Manchester canal street (AUGUST 2012) — dusk CREDITS AND MUSIC OVER We start at the bottom looking up. A man is walking at a steady pace, holding two travel bags, one in each hand. He is wearing black trousers with a white shirt, black tie and smart long coat. He looks serious until he hits the road that parts Canal Street (Chorlton Street). He starts looking above him, asking out loud where he should drop his bags. He agrees with himself and places them next to some railings. He bends down and unzips one of the bags and takes out some bright pink Scull Candy headphones. He connects his phone to them and puts  the phone in his inner coat pocket. He starts to walk on and he starts to smile. He nods directly at people as he walks by. While he does this he takes out a detonator which has 12 switches on. One by one, he flicks the switches and the buildings start to blow up behind him. He gets to the top and stands in the middle of Minshull Street where he flicks the last two switches where the last bars / clubs explode. He looks down at the devastation he has caused and cackles in delusional. He opens his arms out: Daniel Coleman (SHOUTS)  This is your lots fault. You did this to me and you did it to yourself. CUT TO: INT. Central Manchester Police Station - chief constable’s office - Dusk  Explosions go off. The Chief Constable lifts off his chair and looks out of his window to see smoke in the air. He rushes back to his desk and picks up his phone Martin Smyth What was that?  (PAUSE) Where? (PAUSE) What? Shit I can’t deal with another gay issue, not now. CONT. Fire onto it? Any police on scene now? (PAUSE) Good, find out the collateral and get back to me on my mobile. Wait, hazardous? (PAUSE) Thank God. Get back to me on casualties.  Martin Smyth puts the phone down and puts on his blazer. He walks out of his room into a panicked and busy office. MARTIN SMYTH (SHOUTS) Right, I can see you all know what has happened. Listen to me as this is not going to be a fuck up anymore than it already is.  (PHONE RINGS - MARTIN ANSWERS) Yeah? (PAUSE) Right, thank you. (PUTS PHONE DOWN) Ok, well it’s going to be an easy one. 6 Survivors, all badly injured and expected to die by the time they get to the hospital. I want a 10 mile radius shut down, I want every suspicious person searched. Get armed police on standby. I want control room to send all footage within a 2 mile radius of Canal Street. I want Counter Terrorism on the phone and explain how this happened. I want a press conference setting up by 8 tomorrow and I want all this to happen now. All officers nod and resume pacing at work. At this moment sirens brake out from the station. FADE TO: INT. TRAIN - NIGHT Benjamin is sitting on the train as it driving, he has got his headphones on and he falls asleep. CUT TO: EXT. MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL - MORNING News reporters stand round Martin Smyth who speaks into microphones. Martin Smyth We all know of the tragedy that occurred last night. I can confirm that at this time there have been no survivors and we aren’t looking for any missing. We are putting all strength and resources into bringing justice to those involved in this atrocity that has affected all of us. Please let the authorities handle this, this person or these people are extremely dangerous and are possibly armed, if you have any information please contact your local police station.  Reporter 1 Chief Constable, how has this happened? Were there no signs that a whole community would be brought down. Martin Smyth Investigations are being led as to why we were not able to stop this before it happened Reporter 1 And how many people have died. Martin Smyth It is not completely clear but at the moment we believe over 150. Reporter 2 And what about the surrounding areas? Martin Smyth We have evacuated those that we believe  CONT. may be affected by foundation damages, or a possible reoccurrence of terrorism. We do not however believe that the danger is imminent in the surrounding areas any more. Reporter 3 And what about any suspects. Martin Smyth We are dealing with all evidence at the moment, all suspects will be detained. Reporter 1 Will this person attack again? Martin Smyth We are keeping an eye on all possible LGBT targets that (INTERRUPTED) Reporter 2 So this was an attack on gay people? Do gays have a right to be worried that they may be attacked. Martin Smyth We do believe that this was an attack directly against the LGBT people however we do not believe that anyone needs to be worried about being attacked right now. Reporter 1 The Manchester gay pride is in a couple of weeks, should people be worried. Martin Smyth Absolutely not. We will have hoped we have the culprits by this time and all security measures will be in place to ensure that all threats are destroyed. That will be all. Martin walks back into the Council building. His phone starts to ring. He answers to the Deputy Chief Constable. Martin Smyth Yes? Robert Sinclair Sir, we have a suspect, in fact there’s no denying we have our guy. Martin Smyth Name, whereabouts? Robert We don’t have that. Martin Smyth So all we have is a picture of him or what? Robert We have a video clip of him walking up Canal Street. Martin Smyth Right, pass it through to the media. Even if it’s not him, I want him behind bars. You can tell the public hates us right now. Robert Yes Sir. FADE TO: INT. BENJAMIN COLEMAN’S HOUSE - MORNING Benjamin walks down the stairs of his terraced house, in a dressing gown and walks into his living room. He sits on his sofa and turns on his television. The news comes up and the story of the bombings is on. He watches Martin’s news press. The door knocks. Benjamin gets up and opens the door to EmilyEmily. She walks in. Emily I thought I heard you last night. What you doing back? Benjamin Coleman Haven’t you seen the news?  Emily No, why, what’s happened? Benjamin Coleman The whole of Canal Street got blown up. Emily (SHOCKED) No. You’re kidding me right.  (BENJAMIN SHAKES HIS HEAD) Oh my god, anyone hurt? BENJAMIN COLEMAN Yeah, apparently no one survived. They tried to rescue a few but either died on the way to the hospital or when they got there. Emily Jesus.  (POINTS TO THE TV) Is this it? Benjamin Coleman Yeah. Emily sits down in ore over the news story. Benjamin Coleman You fancy a cuppa? Emily Yeah, go on then. So how did you find out then? Benjamin Coleman (WALKS INTO THE KITCHEN AND STARTS MAKING A TEA) We were only a street away, heard it. Went outside and the smoke was coming up. Theres not much I can give and I thought I would give Bob and Clare some time, so came back. Emily I just can’t believe it. I mean who would do this? Why would they do it? Benjamin Coleman Fuck knows. Pretty sick if you ask me. Emily How is Clare and Bob? They ok? Benjamin Coleman Yeah, up until this moment though. It’s most likely a few of their mates are in that mess. Emily Fuck. I should probably give them a call, you know see how everything is. Benjamin Coleman Nah. I would leave them to it, give them some time, ‘bout a week or two? Emily Yeah, no you’re right. The door knocks again. Emily You want me to get that for you Ben? Benjamin Coleman Nah, it’s ok thanks. Benjamin walks through the living room and opens the door to his Polish neighbor looking furious. Polish Neighbor Your fucking ah bin, was at my err door again. Benjamin Coleman Mate, I just got back from Manchester last night, I didn’t move the recycling bin. Polish Neighbor Who else, huh? Who else move the bin? Benjamin Coleman (SIGHS) I don’t know, I honestly don’t give a shit. Emily Fuck off you polish twat. Nobody likes you, you’re just a fucking moaning twat. It’s probably a bunch a kids trying to piss you off. Polish Neighbor Fuck off, you English all the same (INTERRUPTED) Benjamin Coleman Look mate, why does it bother you so much? Just leave it where ever, It’s not even my bin, I don’t care about it. Polish Neighbor You English, no respect. Absolutely no respect. Benjamin just shuts the door on him. Looks at Emily and gives a despondent look. Benjamin Coleman What the fuck is wrong with him? Emily Fuck knows. Oh god, you’ll never guess what’s happened at work. Benjamin Coleman What?  Emily Teresa has only gone off the wall about Sheffield’s recruitment. Benjamin Coleman Why are you surprised? (GOES BACK INTO THE KITCHEN AND FINISHES OFF THE DRINKS) Emily You don’t get me. I mean she was screaming the place down. She has been sent home and been suspended. Benjamin Coleman Fuck off.  Emily Honestly, I mean, I thought Matt was going to get the shit kicked out of him. Benjamin Coleman What was it over? Yeah I know Sheffield is ridiculous and everything but come on. Emily They wanted to make her go to every session to sort the interviewers and management out. Benjamin Coleman (COMES BACK IN WITH THE DRINKS) No way. Why’s that her job? Emily Cheers. Exactly, but she didn’t half go off on one. Benjamin Coleman Yeah so you said.  Emily Are you alright? Benjamin Coleman Yeah. Just my mum called me last night. Emily Serious? What she want. Benjamin Coleman Just another drunken call, think she’s probably going to need to go in a home soon. Emily Oh god, sorry Ben. Benjamin Coleman Nah, it’s alright. Ever since my brother, you know. She just doesn’t know how to interact anymore.  Emily Well she can’t blame herself. Benjamin Coleman She can, she should. It wouldn’t of happened if I was here and those twats just let it happen. Emily Come on Ben. Lets get some lunch.  Benjamin Coleman What do you fancy? Emily Bella Italia. Benjamin Coleman Pizza, you’re on. CUT TO: EXT. (FLASH BACK 30. APRIL 1999) LONDON, ADMIRAL DUNCAN PUB - EVENING News reports of the aftermath of the explosion. This then expands to Martin as he runs to the scene. He immediately starts by helping people out of rubble and further up the street. Ambulances and fire-engines arrive at the scene. Martin cooperates with paramedics to get victims onto stretchers. Police vehicles arrive and assist in cornering off the streets. A police officer walks up to Martin. Sergeant Brandon Sergeant Smyth, Sergeant Smyth what’s going on? Martin Smyth The pub, Admiral Duncan blew up. I don’t know anymore. Sergeant Brandon Ok Sergeant, carry on. Martin continues helping wounded victims. FADE TO: INT. NEWS REPORT News Reporter David Copeland, arrested for the 3 bombings that has devastated the lives of London has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. David Copeland, a twenty three old engineer from hampshire planted the three bombs. One on Electric Avenue, Brixton, another in Brick Lane, East End and the third outside the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho. There have been claims that Copeland had associates but police reports say there is no evidence to support this. After leaving the BNP and joining the National Socialist Movement he wanted to act out against communities to trigger a race war. His trials are believed to end by August but his conviction will held upon how the jury find his motives and mental stability throughout the attacks. The families of the three who lost their lives will attend the hearings and the 129 injured will be hoping for the highest punishment possible. CUT TO: INT. (Forward August 2012) Central Manchester Police Station - chief constable’s office - MORNING A police offer walks into Martin’s office. Police Officer Chief, we have a positive identity on the suspect. Martin Smyth Who? Police Officer Benjamin Coleman sir. Martin Smyth How do we know this? Police Officer We ran through the footage and in the end he took a rain back to Leicester. With their cooperation we were able to follow him to Warwick Street. Martin Smyth Right, so have Leicester’s police got him? Police Officer Not at the moment sir. There was a bit of difficulty after he got to Leicester. We got a list of residents on that street sir, and we saw that Ben Coleman has a military background. We brought up his records and his photo matches with the CCTV footage. We wanted to present this to you first sir. Martin Smyth Excellent. Get the bastard locked up straight away. Police Officer Of course sir. FADE TO: EXT. LEICESTER - morning MUSIC OVER - Benjamin Coleman leaves his house, smart but with large pink headphones on. Starts to walk towards work. He gets to the bottom of his street and goes into the corner shop and buys a packets of cigarettes. He comes out and continues to walk, opening the packet of cigarettes and lighting one for himself. He gets to the bottom of New Walk where he lights another cigarette. He arrives to work and opens the door, he continues upstairs and to his office. He opens this up and places his bag down and puts his coat on a hook on the back of the door. He comes back out of his office and walks towards his department. He asks how everything is, Emily looks at him and takes him downstairs, explaining on the way that the police were here to see him. They walk into the reception area and two police officers stand up. They ask him his name and tell him to turn around with his hands behind his back. He complies. They reveal that he is arrested for the bombings in Manchester. He is devastated and pleas with the officers. A police van pulls up outside the building where he is ushered and taken into. Emily stares as the van drives off. She hurries back into the building. CUT TO: INT. (FLASH BACK 1980’s) - SCHOOL CLASSROOM - DAY The teacher is at the front teaching algebra while everyone else sits in silence looking at the front TEACHER So if X is five what is A? Anybody. Boy 1 This is gay sir. (CLASS SNIGGERS) When are we ever going to use this is life? Why do we need it? Teacher Look, you have to learn it, there are many jobs that you can use algebra for. BOY 1 Like what sir? BOY 2 Like being a gay maths teacher. Teacher Don’t you dare. Maths teachers aren’t gay. BOY 1 Of course not sir, we have Coleman for that. (CLASS SNIGGERS - LOOKS AT DANIEL) Aint that right Coleman, you’re just a faggot. BOY 2 Just like his dad. Yeah you take after your dad don’t you? Daniel doesn’t react but stares at the teacher. Awaiting some intervention, the teacher doesn’t do anything, almost doesn’t know what to do. Teacher All right lads, that’s enough. Boy 1 You still haven’t answered the question sir. Teacher What’s that? Boy 1 Other than gay Coleman over there becoming a maths teacher, what else can it be used for. Teacher Look, it doesn’t matter. To get an A in your maths O Level you will need to know algebra, to get anywhere you need a maths O Level, okay? Boy 2 So we don’t have to turn out like Coleman then? The class laughs again but the teacher ignores this. The bell goes. Everyone gets up. Teacher Right, everyone have a good weekend. Coleman, I want to see you after class. DANIEL Coleman Sir? Teacher (AFTER ALL THE KIDS HAVE LEFT) Look, I don’t care what you are, you fuck whoever you like but your causing trouble for me. I mean I’m saying this for your sake. I couldn’t give shit what happens to you Daniel. But I don’t want police enquiries on my ass because you decided it was too much for you and you go an kill yourself. DANIEL Coleman Sir? Teacher Your homosexuality may be fine by law but people in this country still don’t like it. Your a pedophile to them, I wonder myself why you like all that anal so much. (PAUSE - DANIEL DOESN’T REACT) Just go, and start acting straighter before someone decides to knife in your head. Oh is your dad actually gay? DANIEL Coleman No sir. FADE TO: EXT. SCHOOL PLAYGROUND - DAY Daniel walks across the playground to the school gates. Some of the lads that were in the classroom are standing around and smoking. Boy 1 Here we go, how are you gay boy? Huh? Come on, how was the gay maths teacher, looks like you got experience, it was quick. DANIEL Coleman Fuck off. Boy 2 Now, now. Language faggot, I thought you gays had etiquette. Boy 1 Etiquette? These gay boy’s aint got none of that. They all fuck around, they love them gay teachers though. DANIEL Coleman Just fuck off, please The lads walk up to him and surround him. Boy 2 Why don’t you suck my cock? DANIEL Coleman (TENSE BUT ACTS CALM) I’m alright thanks. Boy 1 (LAUGHS) You just got shot down by a gay boy. That must be bad. What about me, or any of the others, huh? DANIEL Coleman (BECOMES TEARY) No thanks. Boy 1 Don’t cry mate. We only wanted to know a bit more about you. Get to know our local faggot, make sure he’s okay. Not a pedo’ or anything. And now we know. We know that you aint gonna touch my little nephew don’t we. We know that your filthy STI dick aint gonna go anywhere near our families. DANIEL Coleman (ALL THE LADS GO IN CLOSER) Of course not, can I go now? Boy 1 Nah, ‘cos we wouldn’t want any of that would we. The lads surround Daniel. Daniel gulps and sighs at his determined faith. INT. COLEMAN HOUSE - DAY Daniel Coleman walks in his house. Blooded up, scruffy and bruised. He rushes upstairs. Deborah is in the kitchen, drying crockery and hears Daniel coming in. DEBORAH Honey? Is that you? DANIEL Coleman Yeah mum. DEBORAH Well, don’t be an ignorant little shit and say hi to me. DANIEL Coleman I’m really tired mum, I’m just gonna go to bed. DEBORAH No, get down here now. What’s the matter with you? DANIEL Coleman Please, mum. I’m just going to have a shower and (INTERRUPTED) DEBORAH Get down here now. Daniel slowly stumbles down to the kitchen. DEBORAH Oh my god, what the hell happened to you. DANIEL Coleman Some of the lads at school. DEBORAH Why? Why did they do this to you? DANIEL Coleman I don’t know. DEBORAH You don’t know? Kids don’t just beat the shit out of you for nothing. What did you do? Huh? DANIEL Coleman Nothing, mum just leave it. DEBORAH Right, I’m going into the school with you and we’re going to sit down with the head teacher. DANIEL Coleman No mum, please. I can handle it. DEBORAH You shouldn’t have to. Unless you have done something to deserve this then it needs to be sorted out. Daniel Coleman Please, mum, I swear to you it’s nothing. DEBORAH Don’t lie to me. Daniel Coleman It’s nothing. DEBORAH It’s not nothing. Tell me now. Daniel Coleman (SIGHS) Because I’m gay. There is an awkward silence between the both of them. Deborah places the towel and plate down and leaves the kitchen. FADE TO: INT. COLEMAN HOUSE - NIGHT Daniel walks into the dining room where George  & Deborah and Benjamin are sitting down, all looking serious. DANIEL Coleman Whats going on. GEORGE Your brothers joining the TA. DANIEL Coleman Oh right cool. GEORGE We’re also discussing how to handle your dirty little habit. Daniel Coleman What do you mean? Benjamin Coleman Dad, that’s not fair. GEORGE No, what’s not fair is that one of my sons is a faggot. DEBORAH George, please. It’s just a phase. DANIEL Coleman It’s not a phase. GEORGE For your sakes it better be. Benjamin Coleman Dad, he can’t help it. DANIEL Coleman Look, lets just forget about my issues. So whats this about the TA. GEORGE Yeah, he’s got the balls to join the Army. A proper man. Benjamin Coleman Shut the fuck up. GEORGE Don’t you be disrespecting me as well. Daniel Coleman How am I disrespecting you? George stands and confronts Daniel. He grabs Daniel round the neck. Benjamin stands and pulls George off to the ground. George tries to punch towards Ben but he punches George in the stomach. FADE TO: **** BOSNIAN SCENE **** CUT TO: INT. COLEMAN HOUSE - NIGHT Daniel walks into the kitchen and sketchily greets his parents in the dining room. GEORGE What’s up with your gloomy face. Deborah George, he’ll be just as upset as you with Ben gone out to Bosnia or Serbia or whether it is. GEORGE I suppose you’re right. Since Ben has gone, our faggy son has no one to look after him now. Daniel Coleman Thanks George. Deborah We’re having fish and chips tonight Daniel. Daniel Coleman I’m alright thanks mum, I’m off out tonight. Deborah Oh, who with? Daniel Coleman Just a couple of friends, hanging out you know. Deborah Ok, well have fun. GEORGE So your mother offers you food and you can’t even spare a few minutes for her and her? Daniel Coleman Mum, do you want me to stay? GEORGE It’s not even that, it’s your fucking indecency boy. Daniel Coleman What, so one night I’m going out, you kick off? Deborah Boys please, George it’s fine. GEORGE No. your brother has just gone on off to fucking war and you piss off out, probably going to fuck around even though your poor mother is worried sick and just needs your support. Daniel Coleman Oh yeah, cos I’m not worried at all about Ben. I’m surprised you’re not happy that I’m off out, away from you. GEORGE This isn’t about me, this is about your mother. Deborah George, calm down, it’s fine. George gets up and goes into the kitchen. GEORGE You’re an ungrateful little shit. Daniel Coleman Oh fuck off. You only think like that because I’m not a perfect straight son. GEORGE You’ve never been a good son, constantly moaning about shite. Daniel Coleman Oh yeah, cos that’s the way you felt when I was on the football team. GEORGE You weren’t a fag back then. Oh and isn’t that why you got kicked off? Daniel Coleman Yeah, cos the coach was just as much of a wanker than you are. George walks up to Daniel fiercely. GEORGE I’m going to beat some respect into you in a minute if you don’t watch your language. Daniel Coleman Really? So I should just put up with the comments then? GEORGE I mean it Daniel. Daniel Coleman Come on then father. Come on. Beat me, hit me for I am your son. Your disappointment in life because I shag lads and love it. I suck on their dicks out of choice, I’m just a fucking female reject in a mans body. Come on hit your fucking gay, faggy son (elaborates) dad. George grabs Daniel and chucks him on the floor and starts hitting him in the face. Daniel laughs at first but then starts to feel the pain. Deborah runs in and tries to get her husband off. George continues to punch Daniel. The door knocks and George stops, looks round to his wife, who slowly walks to the door and opens it to Graham. Deborah George, it’s your brother. Graham Deborah, are you ok? Deborah Just come in. George stands up, but stays over his beaten sons body. Daniel lays awake but too shocked to move. Graham walks into the kitchen. Graham Shit, what’s going on? Daniel are you ok? Graham runs to Daniel and pulls George out of the way. Graham Call for an ambulance you idiots, he’s barely breathing. FADE TO: EXT. GRAHAM’S HOUSE - DAY Daniel and Graham get out of Graham’s car. Daniel has a very swollen and bruised face. Graham We’ve all agreed that you need to stay with me for a while. Daniel Coleman Thanks Graham. Graham It’s ok, grab your bag and I’ll show where you will be sleeping. You’ll need to pay a bit of board though mate. Daniel Coleman Yeah, course. CUT TO: INT. GRAHAM’S HOUSE, DANIEL’S BEDROOM - DAY Graham walks in while Daniel is laying on his bed reading a magazine.  Graham Come on, we need to get some shopping in. Daniel (NODS) Ok, cool. Graham Fancy a bit of lunch as well? Daniel Coleman Yeah sure, don’t think you can call it lunch at three O’Clock though. Graham Yeah, well I don’t like the word tea. It’s a drink not a bloody eating time. Daniel Coleman (LAUGHS, GETS OFF HIS BED) Ok then, lets go shopping and get some lunch. Graham How’s your face? Daniel Coleman Aching and a bit sore but it’ll be fine. Graham There’s my boy. Come on then. CUT TO: INT. CAFE - DAY Daniel and Graham are sitting at a table. Daniel with a pepsi and George with a coffee. Graham You know your dad loves you right? Daniel Coleman Yeah cos the bruises around my face really highlights that. Graham Look, I know it’s cliche but he’s just scared. Fags might be able to fuck each other by law but I doubt this world will ever be able to accept something as unnatural as you and what you do. Daniel Coleman Thanks Graham. Those supporting words really uplifted me. Graham Oh come on, it’s hard to accept that you don’t like women. It’s hard to understand mate.  Daniel Coleman So that gives my dad an excuse to do this does it? Graham No, of course not. That’s why you’re staying with me so your dad can figure things out. Daniel Coleman Ok, that’s fine. Graham Good lad. (WAITRESS BRINGS FOOD UP) Come on then, eat up. Daniel looks at his food and almost vomits. Graham Oh come on, I’ve just paid for this, you’ve got to have some. Daniel Coleman Yeah give me a minute. FADE TO: INT. GRAHAM’S HOUSE, LIVING ROOM - NIGHT Daniel is watching TV while Graham is doing a crossword puzzle in the newspaper. Graham looks over at Daniel and stands. Graham Want a drink? Daniel Coleman (PAUSES) What kind you making. Graham Anything, I don’t mind. Daniel Coleman Yeah can I have a tea then please? Graham Yeah, course. Graham goes into the kitchen and starts making a tea. He takes out a pill and drops it into the cup. He makes the tea and takes it into Daniel. Graham There you go. Daniel Coleman Cool, thanks. (DANIEL TAKES THE CUP AND GRAHAM SITS DOWN) Are you not having one? Graham Nah, I was just bored needed something to do. Daniel Coleman Oh, cool. Thanks Graham Daniel starts to drink the tea. He starts to become drowsy. He stands up and drops his cup. Graham rushes to Daniel and settles him down on the sofa. Graham It’s ok Daniel. You’ve had a rough couple of days. Just sit back, yeah. Daniel Coleman I don’t feel too good. I think I need to go bed. Graham No, no. You just need to sit down here yeah. Daniel nods. Graham kneels down and starts to stroke his leg. Daniel slightly notices however does not have the effort to stop it. Graham continues delicately but then moves Daniel so that he is laying on the sofa. Graham gets onto the sofa over Daniel and lifts Daniel’s t-shirt, he starts to kiss his body from his waistline up to his nipples. Daniel starts to object quietly, Graham continues and slowly moves his hand up to Daniels mouth, covering it. Graham takes Daniel’s t-shirt off and kisses his nipples again. He starts to move upward and onto his neck. His left hand moves down to his jeans and gropes Daniel’s penis and his right holds the back of Daniels neck. Graham lifts up from Daniel and unbuttons Daniels jeans. Daniel shakes his head but is disillusioned by Graham calmly telling him to be quiet. Graham pulls down Daniel’s trousers and gropes Daniel again. He gets off Daniel and pulls the jeans completely off. He picks Daniel up and kisses his neck as he takes him upstairs to Daniels bedroom. CUT TO: INT. COLEMAN HOUSE, DINING ROOM - DAY Deborah is crying into a note. George is comforting her and Graham is looking sheepish at the other end of the table. George looks up at Graham but doesn’t know what to say. Deborah What the fuck happened Graham? You were supposed to take care of him. But no, he stays with you for seven months and he kills himself. Graham He seemed fine. He never mentioned anything like this. Deborah We’ve got to call the police, he might still be out of there. George Of course we will. CUT TO: INT. GRAHAM’S HOUSE - DAY Police officers search the house. None of Daniel’s clothes have been taken, however they find bottles of pills and chloroform. CUT TO: INT. POLICE STATION, INTERVIEW ROOM - DAY Graham is sitting by the table with two police officers. Police Officer Smith Mr Coleman, we’ve brought you in here because we’ve found pills that tests show massive amounts of flunitrazepam in them. The most common pill to have this is rohypnol. Were you prescribed these Mr Coleman? Do you tend to suffer with anxiety or sleep deprivation Mr Coleman? Graham No. Police Officer Smith No you weren’t prescribed them? Or no you do not suffer from anxiety or sleep deprivation? Graham Both. Police Officer Smith So why is that you have rohypnol in your house then Mr Coleman? Graham Just in case. Police Officer Smith I see and can you explain the bottle of chloroform please Mr Coleman?  Graham Daniel used to have panic attacks. Police Officer Smith When did these occur? Graham (HESITATES) Soon after he moved in. Police Officer Smith I see and calling for professionals was out of the question? Graham I didn’t think. Police Officer Smith I see. CUT TO: INT. COLEMAN HOUSE, LIVING ROOM - DAY The two police officers sit down as the same George and Deborah. Police Officer Smith I’m afraid the search for Daniel is going to cease. All the evidence and lack of findings has put a halt on proceedings and we have no choice but to see this as suicide. George What’s happening with Graham? Police Officer Smith He’s going to trial in two weeks. I’m afraid it doesn’t look good. All the evidence points to Mr Coleman sexually assaulting Daniel. In fact he hasn’t actually denied the charges as such. But we believe that this caused him to take his life. Do you mind if you can clarify why Daniel was living with his uncle? George We’ve already told you, I had a bit of a scrap with Daniel because he was acting out a bit, you know after his brother went of to Bosnia. Police Officer Smith Yes I understand that much, but how was he acting out? I’m sorry to ask but this could help us with the trial and it’s not conclusive that Daniel has killed himself. He could still be out there and this might be able to lead us to him if any possibilities arise. Deborah looks to George. He nods. George Well had just come out as a fag. Police Officer Smith You mean he was gay? Deborah Yes, it was a shock to us all. Especially George. I mean it’s just not natural. Police Officer Smith And so you and Daniel fought over this? George Yes. (WELLS UP SLIGHTLY) Well he was disrespectful to me. He kept shoving this whole puff thing onto us all. Deborah We still loved him. (BECOMES TEARY) He just didn’t understand how much he had changed. He didn’t understand that what he was, what he was doing was wrong. But we still loved him. We just wanted our Daniel back. Police Officer Smith I see. Well as I have stated, it’s been six months now. Although the possibility is there, we don’t believe there is much chance we’ll be able to find Daniel. Thank you for your time. We’ll be in contact regarding Mr Coleman. Deborah bursts out into tears. George begins to comfort her. Police Officer Smith I’ll let myself out. FADE TO: EXT. GEORGE’S CAR - DAY While the car is driving. Benjamin is in the back while George is driving and Deborah is in the front seat. George How was it son? Benjamin Coleman Yeah, it was. (PAUSES, STARTS FEELING PHYSICALLY ILL) Stop the car. George What? Benjamin Coleman Just stop the fucking car. Deborah (TURNS AROUND) Oh god, he’s going to be sick. Graham pulls over and Ben grabs the door open and vomits just outside of the door. George You alright son? Ben throws up again. Deborah Oh god. What did they feed you darling? George Deborah. (SHAKES HEAD) Ben sits up and shuts the door. Graham starts driving again. Benjamin Coleman It was different. Deborah  Well when we get in I’ll make us a lovely cuppa and get some tea on. What do you fancy? Benjamin Coleman Where’s Danny? He knows I’m back right? I thought he’d be the first one I see. (DEBORAH LOOKS AT GEORGE) What? George We need to have a chat about Daniel, but we’ll wait till we get back. Benjamin Coleman What you going on about. What’s happened? George Just wait till we get back please. Benjamin Coleman What is it? Why not just tell me now. George Ben, please. Benjamin Coleman What is it? George (SHOUTS) Ben. Deborah Please darling, we’re nearly home. CUT TO: INT. COLEMAN’S HOUSE, LIVING ROOM - DAY George You see Ben, me and Daniel had a bit of a falling out. Benjamin Coleman What have you done? Ben takes a cigarette from his pocket, lights it and starts smoking. Deborah Your father didn’t didn’t do anything. But after a little misunderstanding, we all thought it was best for Daniel to stay at Graham’s.  George But seven months in, Graham came round and Daniel left this. George passes Ben the suicide note left by Daniel. Ben starts to breath heavily. George The police searched his house for any evidence and. (PAUSES) well, it turns out that Graham is a bit of a sick bastard. Ben nods, his face starts to become pale but his expression slowly fades to anger. Deborah What your father means is that Graham was sexually abusing your brother. George We had no idea son. Benjamin Coleman You better not. (SNAPS HIS CIGARETTE) So this little fight, this wouldn’t be because Danny is a fucking fag would it? George looks down away from Ben and towards Deborah Deborah Ben, there was nothing we could do. Ben continues to be angry however a tear drops down his face. Deborah The police have stopped searching for Daniel. Ben nods. George Honestly son. There was nothing we could do. Benjamin Coleman I heard you. But if I find out that you knew what was going on, if there was more to why my fucking brother left this household. I don’t know what I’ll do. I saw a lot out there, yet I couldn’t do anything about any of it. I left my brother and as soon as I did he’s dead. Deborah  Ben, please. (INTERRUPTED) Benjamin Coleman Don’t you dare. I’m moving out. George Ben, come. (INTERRUPTED) Benjamin Coleman (SHOUTS) Don’t you dare. I can’t live with you. I can’t, not after what you’ve done. Deborah Please Ben. Benjamin Coleman (SCREAMS) No. Don’t you dare. CUT TO: INT. (FORWARD APRIL 2006) BENJAMIN’S WORKPLACE, MANAGERS OFFICE - DAY Ben is sitting across a table with his manager and supervisor. Manager As you know Ben I will be leaving soon and with your performance we would like to offer you the Coordinator position as Lucy will be taking over my post. Lucy Please say yes. Benjamin Coleman Yeah course, that’ll be great. Thank you very much. What about Emily though? Lucy Emily was our first choice but she wanted to offer the position to you. Benjamin Coleman Oh right. Ok well, yeah definitely I will be happy with that. Lucy Excellent. Thank you very much. INT. BENJAMIN COLEMAN’S HOUSE, KITCHEN - NIGHT Ben is in the kitchen with a house full of people. Electronica music is playing loudly. People are drunk, dancing and talking. Emily comes into the kitchen, open arms. Ben looks to hi side. Benjamin Coleman Hey darling. What you doing here? Emily Well a friend of mine for some god knows reason has just got a promotion. Benjamin Coleman Really? You should get him round here, plenty of booze.  Emily Congratulations babes. You deserve it. Ben hugs Emily. Benjamin Coleman Thanks. Why didn’t you want the job? Emily (LAUGHS) What? Me supervise people. You’re joking. Plus Tony’s just got a raise. Benjamin Coleman Fuck off, where is the sexy bastard who stole you away? Emily Out on the town. Benjamin Coleman Already? We meeting him later then? Emily Yeah well you remember Rick? Benjamin Coleman Rick? Emily Yeah, Rick. Sandra’s little’n. Benjamin Coleman Oh yeah, course. Little’n, he’s huge. Emily Well that’ll be good cos he’s just come out. And it’s his birthday so we’re all of to Helsinki. Benjamin Coleman Oh right, yeah I knew that. Emily (LAUGHS) You’re ok to go to a gay club right? Benjamin Coleman No, yeah course I am. I prefer gay clubs. Somehow actually get hit on in there. Emily (LAUGHS) Good. Emily turns round and sees Sandra. She runs off shouting her name. Ben sighs and swigs his beer. Eric walks in. Eric Ben, you shitting legend! Congratulations mate. I’m really pleased for you mate. Benjamin Coleman (LAUGHS) We need to wait till I’ve started the job first and then we’ll see. Eric Nah, for you, it’ll be piss. Ben nods, taps Eric on the arm and goes outside where more people are standing around a bonfire, talking. Benjamin Coleman Clarissa, how are we? Tim! Holly how are, where have you been all my life? Claire, gorgeous as ever. Holly So Master Coleman. You’re a stud. An army man you’re good with a desk apparently. Everybody laughs Benjamin Coleman (HESITATES) Yes? Holly Well, why is that you’re still single? Benjamin Coleman Because then how could I tend to all you lovely people? Everybody Laughs, Sandra and Emily walk out. Sandra You can have me any day darling. Benjamin Coleman Careful Sandra, by the end of the night you’ll be wishing you hadn’t said that. So your nephew is gay? Sandra I know. six years younger than me, only just turned 18 and I hear he’s had more cock. Everybody laughs but almost cringes at the same time. Benjamin Coleman Hold up, hold up. You’re not a virgin? Everybody laughs again but Sandra pulls a concerned look. Sandra Still as tight my darling. Benjamin Coleman Oh dear. Well I’ll see about that tonight I suppose. Everybody laughs, Eric comes outside. Eric Ben, you’ve got a polish woman outside. Benjamin Coleman What the fuck now. Excuse me for a second. Ben goes inside and squeezes past everyone to see a polish woman and her daughter. Benjamin Coleman Hi? Sabrina My mother is wondering why you’ve moved the bin again. Ben looks outside to the right. Benjamin Coleman (SIGHS) I haven’t moved the bin. Mother says something in Polish. Sabrina She says it’s been moved again and it’s getting ridiculous. Benjamin Coleman Look, fairdoes I moved it the very first time. I was drunk, but I actually thought it was yours because it wasn’t in front of my house when I moved in. But since, I haven’t moved the fucker. Polish Neighbor comes out, shouting in Polish to his daughter. The daughter looks away towards Ben. Sabrina He’s just repeating everything that’s been said. Benjamin Coleman (NODS AND LOOKS OVER TO THE POLISH NEIGHBOR) Look, I didn’t move the bin. It’s not even my bin, even more to the fucking point, it’s only a fucking recycling bin. Polish guy starts shouting at his daughter again. She looks awkward and fed up. Benjamin Coleman (SHOUTS) Oi. Stop shouting at your daughter. It’s not her fault. Where’s the fucking bin? Steps outside and sees the bin a couple of doors up. He walks up and spins the around and jumps on it. Snapping the edges. He picks it up and rips it apart. He walks back to his house and puts it in his black bin. Emily runs out. Emily For fucks sake. What do you want? Benjamin Coleman Go back inside. The mother walks off. The Polish Neighbor starts shouting at his daughter again. Ben grabs the Polish Neighbor by his collar. Benjamin Coleman I’ve told you to stop shouting at your daughter. The matters been sorted. Done and dusted. Benjamin lets go of the Polish Neighbor. He shouts as he walks off back in his house. Sabrina I’m really sorry. Benjamin Coleman It’s not your fault. What’s your name? Sabrina Sabrina. Benjamin Coleman How old are you? Sabrina Seventeen. Benjamin Coleman (NODS) Fancy a drink? Sabrina (SMILES) Yeah sure. Benjamin Coleman Cool. Ben lets Sabrina in but notices a hooded man across the street staring over at him. Benjamin Coleman (SHOUTS) You all right mate? The man walks off. Ben shakes his head and walks back into his house. CUT TO: INT. HELSINKI, DANCE FLOOR - NIGHT Ben, Emily, Sandra, Tim, Eric and Holly are all dancing with drinks in there hands. Rick is kissing a guy behind them as they slowly dance to the music. Ben signals Emily to get her attention. Benjamin Coleman Fag? Emily What? Benjamin Coleman Fag? Emily Ben, you can’t say that. Benjamin Coleman (SHOUTS) No. Do you want a ciga-fucking-rette? Emily Oh yeah. Emily looks at everyone and mimes smoking to signal to people. Sandra, Rick and Eric follow Ben and Emily outside, leaving Holly and Tim dancing quite flirtatiously. CUT TO: EXT. HELSINKI, SMOKING AREA - NIGHT Ben hands a fag to everyone. Lights his own cigarette and passes the lighter around. Benjamin Coleman Holly and Tim? Sandra Definitely something going on there. Tony Not as much as your Rick. Emily I’ve still not seen Ben and Sandra yet. Benjamin Coleman Give it time. A Door Supervisor starts yelling near the entrance while pushing the same hooded man; from Ben’s house, out. Door Supervisor I’ve told you twice now, fuck off. Ben looks to Emily. Benjamin Coleman That looks like the same guy from earlier. Emily What, the Polish one? Benjamin Coleman No, the guy across the street, staring at me. Sandra Someone’s got an admirer and it’s not even me. Rick walks out with the man he was kissing. Rick See you later Sandra. Sandra Alright babes, use protection. Rick Yeah, thanks. Rick leaves. Sandra My little’n all grown up. Tony That’s quite wrong in so many ways. Benjamin Coleman (LAUGHS) Oh god, let’s not start innuendo bingo, please. Everyone finishes their cigarette and heads back inside. FADE TO: EXT. (FORWARD AUGUST 2012) LEICESTER - morning Shows Ben being arrested again. CUT TO: INT. POLICE STATION, INTERVIEW ROOM - MORNING Two detectives walk into the room, Ben is already sitting at the table. Detective Constable 1 Mr Coleman, do you know why you are here? Benjamin Coleman Not particularly. Detective Constable 1 We have evidence that links you directly to the Canal Street bombings on the second of August. Do you deny any part of this terrorist attack? Benjamin Coleman Yes. Detective Constable 1 Where were you on the day of the bombings? Benjamin Coleman In Manchester. Detective Constable 2 Where? Benjamin Coleman Tribeca. The detectives look at each other. Detective Constable 1 Really? And at what time did you get there? Benjamin Coleman Around two O’clock I think. Detective Constable 2 What time did you leave? Benjamin Coleman Straight after the bombings. About 6, maybe 7. I can’t remember the exact time it happened. Detective Constable 1 opens a bag of photo’s and shows them to Benjamin. Detective Constable 1 You see we have camera footage of you walking up Canal Street. (SHOWS THE FIRST PHOTO AND THEN SHOWS THE SECOND PHOTO) And here we have you looking down Canal Street from Minshull Street. Contemplating on the devastation are we? And then here past the university. (SHOWS A THIRD PHOTO) And then again at Tribeca at six, thirty three. (SHOWS THE FINAL PHOTO) All of these captured within 10 minutes of each other. Then you change your shirt and leave Tribeca at six, forty two to go to the train station where you caught a train to Leicester. Are you still going to deny these charges? Benjamin Coleman (IN SHOCK) Daniel. Detective Constable 1 Excuse me. That is you in the pictures. Are you still going to deny these charges? Benjamin Coleman (WELLS UP) Daniel. Detective Constable 1 Mr Coleman. Benjamin Coleman I wasn’t wearing that shirt in the pictures at all that day. My brother’s not dead. Detective Constable 1 You’re saying that this is your brother who killed himself in 1993 Mr Coleman. Benjamin Coleman Check the footage. I was in the bar by at least three O’clock. My brother is doing this. Detective Constable 2 Will you excuse us for a moment. FADE TO: INT. (FLASH BACK 1998) LONDON, BNP CONFERENCE - DAY Hundreds of people are standing in a hall drinking and talking to each other, all of whom are BNP members. Daniel walks up to David Copeland. Daniel David, I understand your lust. David Excuse me. Daniel You want more than this political garbage, you want action for something to happen. David Right and you want the same? Daniel Absolutely. We need to work together and start the revolution needed, against the non pure in this country. David We need to make a race war before it’s too late. Daniel Exactly. David It’s Daniel right? I’ve heard you speak. Good words, very good words. Daniel Thank you. David It’s good to meet someone alike. Everyone here, too scared and cowardly to do what is necessary for the good of this country. Daniel There’s a movement which is more of our taste, who want to do what we want. David Go on. Daniel The NSM. David What the National Socialist Movement? I never thought about it. Daniel Yeah, as far as I know. They want everything we want and are willing to go that far. David Just between me and you, I think we need to sort this out ourselves. We could easily make them suffer. Daniel (SMILES) Go on. CUT TO: EXT. (FLASH BACK 30. APRIL 1999) LONDON, ADMIRAL DUNCAN PUB - EVENING Daniel and David walk up to the pub. David is carrying a sports bag. They go inside and order a drink. They sit down and talk. Daniel leaves first. David then gets up and goes to the toilet. He comes back and leaves without his bag. The pub manager walks over to the bag. It explodes. CUT TO: EXT. LONDON, ADMIRAL DUNCAN PUB - EVENING Shows Martin helping from the explosion. CUT TO: EXT. (FORWARD AUGUST 2012) BENJAMIN COLEMAN’S HOUSE - NIGHT Daniel walks up to Benjamin’s house and picks up the recycling bin. He moves it to the Polish Neighbors house. He walks across the street and stands opposite to Benjamin’s House. The Polish Neighbor comes out, he kicks the bin and storms back in. The mother and Sabrina come out and knock on Benjamin’s door. The confrontation is shown. Sabrina then goes into Benjamin’s house, Benjamin notices Daniel and shouts over. Daniel smiles and walks off. CUT TO: EXT. HELSINKI, ENTRANCE - NIGHT Daniel tries to get into the club but the Door Supervisor stops him and shouts that he needs to stop trying to get in. CUT TO: EXT. LEICESTER - MORNING Ben leaves his house with a suitcase. Daniel starts walking slowly behind him and follows him to the train station. They both get on the train together and get off in Manchester. CUT TO: Ext. Manchester canal street - dusk Daniel blows up Canal Street and walks to Tribeca. He sneakily gets into the bar and goes to the toilets. Ben and his cousin Samantha are sitting at a table. Benjamin Coleman Look, I’ve never heard of them going to Canal Street before nine. Samantha Yeah, I need to ring Alex Benjamin Coleman Sure. Alex walks into the bar, Samantha stands up and kisses and hugs him. Ben Shakes Alex’s hand. Alex It’s the whole of Canal Street. Literally every building. Samantha Have you been able to get a hold of Jodie and Ellen? Alex shakes his head. Benjamin Coleman Look, I think I’m going to head back, give you some room. I don’t want to be cramping up your house and stuff. Samantha nods. Ben hugs both of them and starts walking out with them. Samantha and Alex walk off in one direction and Ben the other. Daniel comes out of the toilets and orders a drink. CUT TO: EXT. TRIBECA - NIGHT Daniel is smoking and looks at his watch. He starts walking to the coach station and orders a ticket and boards a coach. CUT TO: INT. BENJAMIN’S HOUSE & INT. MARTINS OFFICE - DAY Martin is sitting at his desk and calls Benjamin. Benjamin answers the phone while in the kitchen. Emily is sitting on the sofa. Martin Smyth Mr Coleman? Benjamin Coleman Yes? Martin Smyth My name is Martin Smyth. I am the chief constable of the Manchester metropolitan police. I have been leading the investigations of the Canal Street bombings however firstly I would like to apologise for wrongfully arresting you. We should have analysed the camera footage a lot more closely.  Benjamin Coleman Have you found Daniel? Martin Smyth Unfortunately not Mr Coleman. We believe he has now travelled to London. It’s gay pride in less than 24 hours. Benjamin Coleman You think. (INTERRUPTED) Martin Smyth Yes, we think he is going to blow something up. The reason I’m calling is that the police killing a homosexual, that is if we find him, won’t be good for anyone. Benjamin Coleman You think you are going to have to kill him? Martin Smyth He is a dangerous man Mr Coleman. I have my suspicions that Daniel Coleman was related to the Admiral Duncan bombings of April 1999. This was a very unpleasant situation. Benjamin I want you to go to London now and find him, speak to him before the police get to him. Please go to London now. FADE TO: EXT. LONDON BRIDGE, GAY PRIDE - DAY MUSIC OVER Daniel is amongst the crowd in the middle watching with others as the parade slowly moves beside. He puts on the headphones, he starts to become teary. Armed police officers walk slowly each side of the bridge towards the middle looking out for Daniel. Benjamin is doing the same but running, pushing people out of the way. He clocks the headphones. Daniel turns around and grabs hold of the ledge, pulling himself up. Benjamin runs towards him, Daniel acknowledges his presence. Benjamin breaks down into tears, Daniel gulps and sees the police coming closer. He nods towards his brother. Daniel Coleman I am Gods wrath, I am Jesus’s judgement, I am the Holy Spirits suffocation over evil. Hear me now for I am the trinity of christianity and evil will suffer! Daniel chucks a book on the ledge, he takes out a detonator and falls backwards into the river. As he does so he presses the button. Police officers push people as far away from Daniel as possible. Benjamin runs to the ledge as he screams out in pain. The police back away from the crowd as no explosions go off. CUT TO: EXT. ADMIRAL DUNCAN PUB – DAY Benjamin is with Emily staring at the pub holding Daniel’s journal. Benjamin Coleman He blew this place up in 1999. He blew up Canal Street and tried to blame it all on me. He tried to blow up London Bridge but for whatever reason it didn’t work. He did all of this yet I can’t stop hurting, I can’t stop thinking it’s my fault. Emily places her hands round Ben’s shoulders. Benjamin Coleman It’s my fault, I left him. I let my dad beat him to shit and my uncle fuck him (shouts) Shit. It’s my fault, he was supposed to be dead. All I want is for him to be here, for him to hear that I’m sorry. Benjamin’s phone rings, it’s his father. Benjamin Coleman What do you want George? George Son, it’s your mother, erm, in fact it’s your uncle and your mother and your house. Oh Jesus, I’m so glad you’re alright. Benjamin Coleman What are you going on about? George Our houses were blown up, thank fuck you weren’t home. Benjamin Coleman Hold up, what do you mean our houses were blown up? George I don’t know but someone has blow up your house, our house and your uncle’s house. Oh god your mothers dead Ben.  Ben drops his phone and opens the book to the last page Daniel wrote in and reads it out to Emily. Benjamin Coleman  And those who did this to the hundreds of people, have been silenced. Their souls last forever in eternity of damnation. Homosexuality was brought down on me by the dawn of evil. They did this to me, they turned their backs on me and now they suffer. They suffer alongside me. More like me will fight back until tolerance is received, for tolerance is equality. Emily It’s not your fault. Benjamin Coleman He didn’t want to blow up London Bridge. He wanted to kill me. END CREDITS

Faith & Desire - Unfinished Script

Faith & Desire

by

Bradley Knight

Ext. Manchester canal street (AUGUST 2012) — dusk

CREDITS AND MUSIC OVER

We start at the bottom looking up. A man is walking at a steady pace, holding two travel bags, one in each hand. He is wearing black trousers with a white shirt, black tie and smart long coat. He looks serious until he hits the road that parts Canal Street (Chorlton Street). He starts looking above him, asking out loud where he should drop his bags. He agrees with himself and places them next to some railings. He bends down and unzips one of the bags and takes out some bright pink Scull Candy headphones. He connects his phone to them and puts  the phone in his inner coat pocket. He starts to walk on and he starts to smile. He nods directly at people as he walks by. While he does this he takes out a detonator which has 12 switches on. One by one, he flicks the switches and the buildings start to blow up behind him. He gets to the top and stands in the middle of Minshull Street where he flicks the last two switches where the last bars / clubs explode. He looks down at the devastation he has caused and cackles in delusional. He opens his arms out:

Daniel Coleman

(SHOUTS) 

This is your lots fault. You did this to me and you did it to yourself.

CUT TO:

INT. Central Manchester Police Station - chief constable’s office - Dusk 

Explosions go off. The Chief Constable lifts off his chair and looks out of his window to see smoke in the air. He rushes back to his desk and picks up his phone

Martin Smyth

What was that? 

(PAUSE)

Where?

(PAUSE)

What? Shit I can’t deal with another gay issue, not now.

CONT.

Fire onto it? Any police on scene now?

(PAUSE)

Good, find out the collateral and get back to me on my mobile. Wait, hazardous?

(PAUSE)

Thank God. Get back to me on casualties. 

Martin Smyth puts the phone down and puts on his blazer. He walks out of his room into a panicked and busy office.

MARTIN SMYTH

(SHOUTS)

Right, I can see you all know what has happened. Listen to me as this is not going to be a fuck up anymore than it already is. 

(PHONE RINGS - MARTIN ANSWERS)

Yeah?

(PAUSE)

Right, thank you.

(PUTS PHONE DOWN)

Ok, well it’s going to be an easy one. 6 Survivors, all badly injured and expected to die by the time they get to the hospital. I want a 10 mile radius shut down, I want every suspicious person searched. Get armed police on standby. I want control room to send all footage within a 2 mile radius of Canal Street. I want Counter Terrorism on the phone and explain how this happened. I want a press conference setting up by 8 tomorrow and I want all this to happen now.

All officers nod and resume pacing at work. At this moment sirens brake out from the station.

FADE TO:

INT. TRAIN - NIGHT

Benjamin is sitting on the train as it driving, he has got his headphones on and he falls asleep.

CUT TO:

EXT. MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL - MORNING

News reporters stand round Martin Smyth who speaks into microphones.

Martin Smyth

We all know of the tragedy that occurred last night. I can confirm that at this time there have been no survivors and we aren’t looking for any missing. We are putting all strength and resources into bringing justice to those involved in this atrocity that has affected all of us. Please let the authorities handle this, this person or these people are extremely dangerous and are possibly armed, if you have any information please contact your local police station. 

Reporter 1

Chief Constable, how has this happened? Were there no signs that a whole community would be brought down.

Martin Smyth

Investigations are being led as to why we were not able to stop this before it happened

Reporter 1

And how many people have died.

Martin Smyth

It is not completely clear but at the moment we believe over 150.

Reporter 2

And what about the surrounding areas?

Martin Smyth

We have evacuated those that we believe 

CONT.

may be affected by foundation damages, or a possible reoccurrence of terrorism. We do not however believe that the danger is imminent in the surrounding areas any more.

Reporter 3

And what about any suspects.

Martin Smyth

We are dealing with all evidence at the moment, all suspects will be detained.

Reporter 1

Will this person attack again?

Martin Smyth

We are keeping an eye on all possible LGBT targets that

(INTERRUPTED)

Reporter 2

So this was an attack on gay people? Do gays have a right to be worried that they may be attacked.

Martin Smyth

We do believe that this was an attack directly against the LGBT people however we do not believe that anyone needs to be worried about being attacked right now.

Reporter 1

The Manchester gay pride is in a couple of weeks, should people be worried.

Martin Smyth

Absolutely not. We will have hoped we have the culprits by this time and all security measures will be in place to ensure that all threats are destroyed. That will be all.

Martin walks back into the Council building. His phone starts to ring. He answers to the Deputy Chief Constable.

Martin Smyth

Yes?

Robert Sinclair

Sir, we have a suspect, in fact there’s no denying we have our guy.

Martin Smyth

Name, whereabouts?

Robert

We don’t have that.

Martin Smyth

So all we have is a picture of him or what?

Robert

We have a video clip of him walking up Canal Street.

Martin Smyth

Right, pass it through to the media. Even if it’s not him, I want him behind bars. You can tell the public hates us right now.

Robert

Yes Sir.

FADE TO:

INT. BENJAMIN COLEMAN’S HOUSE - MORNING

Benjamin walks down the stairs of his terraced house, in a dressing gown and walks into his living room. He sits on his sofa and turns on his television. The news comes up and the story of the bombings is on. He watches Martin’s news press. The door knocks. Benjamin gets up and opens the door to EmilyEmily. She walks in.

Emily

I thought I heard you last night. What you doing back?

Benjamin Coleman

Haven’t you seen the news? 

Emily

No, why, what’s happened?

Benjamin Coleman

The whole of Canal Street got blown up.

Emily

(SHOCKED)

No. You’re kidding me right. 

(BENJAMIN SHAKES HIS HEAD)

Oh my god, anyone hurt?

BENJAMIN COLEMAN

Yeah, apparently no one survived. They tried to rescue a few but either died on the way to the hospital or when they got there.

Emily

Jesus. 

(POINTS TO THE TV)

Is this it?

Benjamin Coleman

Yeah.

Emily sits down in ore over the news story.

Benjamin Coleman

You fancy a cuppa?

Emily

Yeah, go on then. So how did you find out then?

Benjamin Coleman

(WALKS INTO THE KITCHEN AND STARTS MAKING A TEA)

We were only a street away, heard it. Went outside and the smoke was coming up. Theres not much I can give and I thought I would give Bob and Clare some time, so came back.

Emily

I just can’t believe it. I mean who would do this? Why would they do it?

Benjamin Coleman

Fuck knows. Pretty sick if you ask me.

Emily

How is Clare and Bob? They ok?

Benjamin Coleman

Yeah, up until this moment though. It’s most likely a few of their mates are in that mess.

Emily

Fuck. I should probably give them a call, you know see how everything is.

Benjamin Coleman

Nah. I would leave them to it, give them some time, ‘bout a week or two?

Emily

Yeah, no you’re right.

The door knocks again.

Emily

You want me to get that for you Ben?

Benjamin Coleman

Nah, it’s ok thanks.

Benjamin walks through the living room and opens the door to his Polish neighbor looking furious.

Polish Neighbor

Your fucking ah bin, was at my err door again.

Benjamin Coleman

Mate, I just got back from Manchester last night, I didn’t move the recycling bin.

Polish Neighbor

Who else, huh? Who else move the bin?

Benjamin Coleman

(SIGHS)

I don’t know, I honestly don’t give a shit.

Emily

Fuck off you polish twat. Nobody likes you, you’re just a fucking moaning twat. It’s probably a bunch a kids trying to piss you off.

Polish Neighbor

Fuck off, you English all the same

(INTERRUPTED)

Benjamin Coleman

Look mate, why does it bother you so much? Just leave it where ever, It’s not even my bin, I don’t care about it.

Polish Neighbor

You English, no respect. Absolutely no respect.

Benjamin just shuts the door on him. Looks at Emily and gives a despondent look.

Benjamin Coleman

What the fuck is wrong with him?

Emily

Fuck knows. Oh god, you’ll never guess what’s happened at work.

Benjamin Coleman

What? 

Emily

Teresa has only gone off the wall about Sheffield’s recruitment.

Benjamin Coleman

Why are you surprised?

(GOES BACK INTO THE KITCHEN AND FINISHES OFF THE DRINKS)

Emily

You don’t get me. I mean she was screaming the place down. She has been sent home and been suspended.

Benjamin Coleman

Fuck off. 

Emily

Honestly, I mean, I thought Matt was going to get the shit kicked out of him.

Benjamin Coleman

What was it over? Yeah I know Sheffield is ridiculous and everything but come on.

Emily

They wanted to make her go to every session to sort the interviewers and management out.

Benjamin Coleman

(COMES BACK IN WITH THE DRINKS)

No way. Why’s that her job?

Emily

Cheers. Exactly, but she didn’t half go off on one.

Benjamin Coleman

Yeah so you said. 

Emily

Are you alright?

Benjamin Coleman

Yeah. Just my mum called me last night.

Emily

Serious? What she want.

Benjamin Coleman

Just another drunken call, think she’s probably going to need to go in a home soon.

Emily

Oh god, sorry Ben.

Benjamin Coleman

Nah, it’s alright. Ever since my brother, you know. She just doesn’t know how to interact anymore. 

Emily

Well she can’t blame herself.

Benjamin Coleman

She can, she should. It wouldn’t of happened if I was here and those twats just let it happen.

Emily

Come on Ben. Lets get some lunch. 

Benjamin Coleman

What do you fancy?

Emily

Bella Italia.

Benjamin Coleman

Pizza, you’re on.

CUT TO:

EXT. (FLASH BACK 30. APRIL 1999) LONDON, ADMIRAL DUNCAN PUB - EVENING

News reports of the aftermath of the explosion. This then expands to Martin as he runs to the scene. He immediately starts by helping people out of rubble and further up the street. Ambulances and fire-engines arrive at the scene. Martin cooperates with paramedics to get victims onto stretchers. Police vehicles arrive and assist in cornering off the streets. A police officer walks up to Martin.

Sergeant Brandon

Sergeant Smyth, Sergeant Smyth what’s going on?

Martin Smyth

The pub, Admiral Duncan blew up. I don’t know anymore.

Sergeant Brandon

Ok Sergeant, carry on.

Martin continues helping wounded victims.

FADE TO:

INT. NEWS REPORT

News Reporter

David Copeland, arrested for the 3 bombings that has devastated the lives of London has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. David Copeland, a twenty three old engineer from hampshire planted the three bombs. One on Electric Avenue, Brixton, another in Brick Lane, East End and the third outside the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho. There have been claims that Copeland had associates but police reports say there is no evidence to support this. After leaving the BNP and joining the National Socialist Movement he wanted to act out against communities to trigger a race war. His trials are believed to end by August but his conviction will held upon how the jury find his motives and mental stability throughout the attacks. The families of the three who lost their lives will attend the hearings and the 129 injured will be hoping for the highest punishment possible.

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INT. (Forward August 2012) Central Manchester Police Station - chief constable’s office - MORNING

A police offer walks into Martin’s office.

Police Officer

Chief, we have a positive identity on the suspect.

Martin Smyth

Who?

Police Officer

Benjamin Coleman sir.

Martin Smyth

How do we know this?

Police Officer

We ran through the footage and in the end he took a rain back to Leicester. With their cooperation we were able to follow him to Warwick Street.

Martin Smyth

Right, so have Leicester’s police got him?

Police Officer

Not at the moment sir. There was a bit of difficulty after he got to Leicester. We got a list of residents on that street sir, and we saw that Ben Coleman has a military background. We brought up his records and his photo matches with the CCTV footage. We wanted to present this to you first sir.

Martin Smyth

Excellent. Get the bastard locked up straight away.

Police Officer

Of course sir.

FADE TO:

EXT. LEICESTER - morning

MUSIC OVER - Benjamin Coleman leaves his house, smart but with large pink headphones on. Starts to walk towards work. He gets to the bottom of his street and goes into the corner shop and buys a packets of cigarettes. He comes out and continues to walk, opening the packet of cigarettes and lighting one for himself. He gets to the bottom of New Walk where he lights another cigarette. He arrives to work and opens the door, he continues upstairs and to his office. He opens this up and places his bag down and puts his coat on a hook on the back of the door. He comes back out of his office and walks towards his department. He asks how everything is, Emily looks at him and takes him downstairs, explaining on the way that the police were here to see him. They walk into the reception area and two police officers stand up. They ask him his name and tell him to turn around with his hands behind his back. He complies. They reveal that he is arrested for the bombings in Manchester. He is devastated and pleas with the officers. A police van pulls up outside the building where he is ushered and taken into. Emily stares as the van drives off. She hurries back into the building.

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INT. (FLASH BACK 1980’s) - SCHOOL CLASSROOM - DAY

The teacher is at the front teaching algebra while everyone else sits in silence looking at the front

TEACHER

So if X is five what is A? Anybody.

Boy 1

This is gay sir.

(CLASS SNIGGERS)

When are we ever going to use this is life? Why do we need it?

Teacher

Look, you have to learn it, there are many jobs that you can use algebra for.

BOY 1

Like what sir?

BOY 2

Like being a gay maths teacher.

Teacher

Don’t you dare. Maths teachers aren’t gay.

BOY 1

Of course not sir, we have Coleman for that.

(CLASS SNIGGERS - LOOKS AT DANIEL)

Aint that right Coleman, you’re just a faggot.

BOY 2

Just like his dad. Yeah you take after your dad don’t you?

Daniel doesn’t react but stares at the teacher. Awaiting some intervention, the teacher doesn’t do anything, almost doesn’t know what to do.

Teacher

All right lads, that’s enough.

Boy 1

You still haven’t answered the question sir.

Teacher

What’s that?

Boy 1

Other than gay Coleman over there becoming a maths teacher, what else can it be used for.

Teacher

Look, it doesn’t matter. To get an A in your maths O Level you will need to know algebra, to get anywhere you need a maths O Level, okay?

Boy 2

So we don’t have to turn out like Coleman then?

The class laughs again but the teacher ignores this. The bell goes. Everyone gets up.

Teacher

Right, everyone have a good weekend. Coleman, I want to see you after class.

DANIEL Coleman

Sir?

Teacher

(AFTER ALL THE KIDS HAVE LEFT)

Look, I don’t care what you are, you fuck whoever you like but your causing trouble for me. I mean I’m saying this for your sake. I couldn’t give shit what happens to you Daniel. But I don’t want police enquiries on my ass because you decided it was too much for you and you go an kill yourself.

DANIEL Coleman

Sir?

Teacher

Your homosexuality may be fine by law but people in this country still don’t like it. Your a pedophile to them, I wonder myself why you like all that anal so much.

(PAUSE - DANIEL DOESN’T REACT)

Just go, and start acting straighter before someone decides to knife in your head. Oh is your dad actually gay?

DANIEL Coleman

No sir.

FADE TO:

EXT. SCHOOL PLAYGROUND - DAY

Daniel walks across the playground to the school gates. Some of the lads that were in the classroom are standing around and smoking.

Boy 1

Here we go, how are you gay boy? Huh? Come on, how was the gay maths teacher, looks like you got experience, it was quick.

DANIEL Coleman

Fuck off.

Boy 2

Now, now. Language faggot, I thought you gays had etiquette.

Boy 1

Etiquette? These gay boy’s aint got none of that. They all fuck around, they love them gay teachers though.

DANIEL Coleman

Just fuck off, please

The lads walk up to him and surround him.

Boy 2

Why don’t you suck my cock?

DANIEL Coleman

(TENSE BUT ACTS CALM)

I’m alright thanks.

Boy 1

(LAUGHS)

You just got shot down by a gay boy. That must be bad. What about me, or any of the others, huh?

DANIEL Coleman

(BECOMES TEARY)

No thanks.

Boy 1

Don’t cry mate. We only wanted to know a bit more about you. Get to know our local faggot, make sure he’s okay. Not a pedo’ or anything. And now we know. We know that you aint gonna touch my little nephew don’t we. We know that your filthy STI dick aint gonna go anywhere near our families.

DANIEL Coleman

(ALL THE LADS GO IN CLOSER)

Of course not, can I go now?

Boy 1

Nah, ‘cos we wouldn’t want any of that would we.

The lads surround Daniel. Daniel gulps and sighs at his determined faith.

INT. COLEMAN HOUSE - DAY

Daniel Coleman walks in his house. Blooded up, scruffy and bruised. He rushes upstairs. Deborah is in the kitchen, drying crockery and hears Daniel coming in.

DEBORAH

Honey? Is that you?

DANIEL Coleman

Yeah mum.

DEBORAH

Well, don’t be an ignorant little shit and say hi to me.

DANIEL Coleman

I’m really tired mum, I’m just gonna go to bed.

DEBORAH

No, get down here now. What’s the matter with you?

DANIEL Coleman

Please, mum. I’m just going to have a shower and

(INTERRUPTED)

DEBORAH

Get down here now.

Daniel slowly stumbles down to the kitchen.

DEBORAH

Oh my god, what the hell happened to you.

DANIEL Coleman

Some of the lads at school.

DEBORAH

Why? Why did they do this to you?

DANIEL Coleman

I don’t know.

DEBORAH

You don’t know? Kids don’t just beat the shit out of you for nothing. What did you do? Huh?

DANIEL Coleman

Nothing, mum just leave it.

DEBORAH

Right, I’m going into the school with you and we’re going to sit down with the head teacher.

DANIEL Coleman

No mum, please. I can handle it.

DEBORAH

You shouldn’t have to. Unless you have done something to deserve this then it needs to be sorted out.

Daniel Coleman

Please, mum, I swear to you it’s nothing.

DEBORAH

Don’t lie to me.

Daniel Coleman

It’s nothing.

DEBORAH

It’s not nothing. Tell me now.

Daniel Coleman

(SIGHS)

Because I’m gay.

There is an awkward silence between the both of them. Deborah places the towel and plate down and leaves the kitchen.

FADE TO:

INT. COLEMAN HOUSE - NIGHT

Daniel walks into the dining room where George  & Deborah and Benjamin are sitting down, all looking serious.

DANIEL Coleman

Whats going on.

GEORGE

Your brothers joining the TA.

DANIEL Coleman

Oh right cool.

GEORGE

We’re also discussing how to handle your dirty little habit.

Daniel Coleman

What do you mean?

Benjamin Coleman

Dad, that’s not fair.

GEORGE

No, what’s not fair is that one of my sons is a faggot.

DEBORAH

George, please. It’s just a phase.

DANIEL Coleman

It’s not a phase.

GEORGE

For your sakes it better be.

Benjamin Coleman

Dad, he can’t help it.

DANIEL Coleman

Look, lets just forget about my issues. So whats this about the TA.

GEORGE

Yeah, he’s got the balls to join the Army. A proper man.

Benjamin Coleman

Shut the fuck up.

GEORGE

Don’t you be disrespecting me as well.

Daniel Coleman

How am I disrespecting you?

George stands and confronts Daniel. He grabs Daniel round the neck. Benjamin stands and pulls George off to the ground. George tries to punch towards Ben but he punches George in the stomach.

FADE TO:

**** BOSNIAN SCENE ****

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INT. COLEMAN HOUSE - NIGHT

Daniel walks into the kitchen and sketchily greets his parents in the dining room.

GEORGE

What’s up with your gloomy face.

Deborah

George, he’ll be just as upset as you with Ben gone out to Bosnia or Serbia or whether it is.

GEORGE

I suppose you’re right. Since Ben has gone, our faggy son has no one to look after him now.

Daniel Coleman

Thanks George.

Deborah

We’re having fish and chips tonight Daniel.

Daniel Coleman

I’m alright thanks mum, I’m off out tonight.

Deborah

Oh, who with?

Daniel Coleman

Just a couple of friends, hanging out you know.

Deborah

Ok, well have fun.

GEORGE

So your mother offers you food and you can’t even spare a few minutes for her and her?

Daniel Coleman

Mum, do you want me to stay?

GEORGE

It’s not even that, it’s your fucking indecency boy.

Daniel Coleman

What, so one night I’m going out, you kick off?

Deborah

Boys please, George it’s fine.

GEORGE

No. your brother has just gone on off to fucking war and you piss off out, probably going to fuck around even though your poor mother is worried sick and just needs your support.

Daniel Coleman

Oh yeah, cos I’m not worried at all about Ben. I’m surprised you’re not happy that I’m off out, away from you.

GEORGE

This isn’t about me, this is about your mother.

Deborah

George, calm down, it’s fine.

George gets up and goes into the kitchen.

GEORGE

You’re an ungrateful little shit.

Daniel Coleman

Oh fuck off. You only think like that because I’m not a perfect straight son.

GEORGE

You’ve never been a good son, constantly moaning about shite.

Daniel Coleman

Oh yeah, cos that’s the way you felt when I was on the football team.

GEORGE

You weren’t a fag back then. Oh and isn’t that why you got kicked off?

Daniel Coleman

Yeah, cos the coach was just as much of a wanker than you are.

George walks up to Daniel fiercely.

GEORGE

I’m going to beat some respect into you in a minute if you don’t watch your language.

Daniel Coleman

Really? So I should just put up with the comments then?

GEORGE

I mean it Daniel.

Daniel Coleman

Come on then father. Come on. Beat me, hit me for I am your son. Your disappointment in life because I shag lads and love it. I suck on their dicks out of choice, I’m just a fucking female reject in a mans body. Come on hit your fucking gay, faggy son (elaborates) dad.

George grabs Daniel and chucks him on the floor and starts hitting him in the face. Daniel laughs at first but then starts to feel the pain. Deborah runs in and tries to get her husband off. George continues to punch Daniel. The door knocks and George stops, looks round to his wife, who slowly walks to the door and opens it to Graham.

Deborah

George, it’s your brother.

Graham

Deborah, are you ok?

Deborah

Just come in.

George stands up, but stays over his beaten sons body. Daniel lays awake but too shocked to move. Graham walks into the kitchen.

Graham

Shit, what’s going on? Daniel are you ok?

Graham runs to Daniel and pulls George out of the way.

Graham

Call for an ambulance you idiots, he’s barely breathing.

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EXT. GRAHAM’S HOUSE - DAY

Daniel and Graham get out of Graham’s car. Daniel has a very swollen and bruised face.

Graham

We’ve all agreed that you need to stay with me for a while.

Daniel Coleman

Thanks Graham.

Graham

It’s ok, grab your bag and I’ll show where you will be sleeping. You’ll need to pay a bit of board though mate.

Daniel Coleman

Yeah, course.

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INT. GRAHAM’S HOUSE, DANIEL’S BEDROOM - DAY

Graham walks in while Daniel is laying on his bed reading a magazine. 

Graham

Come on, we need to get some shopping in.

Daniel

(NODS)

Ok, cool.

Graham

Fancy a bit of lunch as well?

Daniel Coleman

Yeah sure, don’t think you can call it lunch at three O’Clock though.

Graham

Yeah, well I don’t like the word tea. It’s a drink not a bloody eating time.

Daniel Coleman

(LAUGHS, GETS OFF HIS BED)

Ok then, lets go shopping and get some lunch.

Graham

How’s your face?

Daniel Coleman

Aching and a bit sore but it’ll be fine.

Graham

There’s my boy. Come on then.

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INT. CAFE - DAY

Daniel and Graham are sitting at a table. Daniel with a pepsi and George with a coffee.

Graham

You know your dad loves you right?

Daniel Coleman

Yeah cos the bruises around my face really highlights that.

Graham

Look, I know it’s cliche but he’s just scared. Fags might be able to fuck each other by law but I doubt this world will ever be able to accept something as unnatural as you and what you do.

Daniel Coleman

Thanks Graham. Those supporting words really uplifted me.

Graham

Oh come on, it’s hard to accept that you don’t like women. It’s hard to understand mate. 

Daniel Coleman

So that gives my dad an excuse to do this does it?

Graham

No, of course not. That’s why you’re staying with me so your dad can figure things out.

Daniel Coleman

Ok, that’s fine.

Graham

Good lad.

(WAITRESS BRINGS FOOD UP)

Come on then, eat up.

Daniel looks at his food and almost vomits.

Graham

Oh come on, I’ve just paid for this, you’ve got to have some.

Daniel Coleman

Yeah give me a minute.

FADE TO:

INT. GRAHAM’S HOUSE, LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Daniel is watching TV while Graham is doing a crossword puzzle in the newspaper. Graham looks over at Daniel and stands.

Graham

Want a drink?

Daniel Coleman

(PAUSES)

What kind you making.

Graham

Anything, I don’t mind.

Daniel Coleman

Yeah can I have a tea then please?

Graham

Yeah, course.

Graham goes into the kitchen and starts making a tea. He takes out a pill and drops it into the cup. He makes the tea and takes it into Daniel.

Graham

There you go.

Daniel Coleman

Cool, thanks.

(DANIEL TAKES THE CUP AND GRAHAM SITS DOWN)

Are you not having one?

Graham

Nah, I was just bored needed something to do.

Daniel Coleman

Oh, cool. Thanks Graham

Daniel starts to drink the tea. He starts to become drowsy. He stands up and drops his cup. Graham rushes to Daniel and settles him down on the sofa.

Graham

It’s ok Daniel. You’ve had a rough couple of days. Just sit back, yeah.

Daniel Coleman

I don’t feel too good. I think I need to go bed.

Graham

No, no. You just need to sit down here yeah.

Daniel nods. Graham kneels down and starts to stroke his leg. Daniel slightly notices however does not have the effort to stop it. Graham continues delicately but then moves Daniel so that he is laying on the sofa. Graham gets onto the sofa over Daniel and lifts Daniel’s t-shirt, he starts to kiss his body from his waistline up to his nipples. Daniel starts to object quietly, Graham continues and slowly moves his hand up to Daniels mouth, covering it. Graham takes Daniel’s t-shirt off and kisses his nipples again. He starts to move upward and onto his neck. His left hand moves down to his jeans and gropes Daniel’s penis and his right holds the back of Daniels neck. Graham lifts up from Daniel and unbuttons Daniels jeans. Daniel shakes his head but is disillusioned by Graham calmly telling him to be quiet. Graham pulls down Daniel’s trousers and gropes Daniel again. He gets off Daniel and pulls the jeans completely off. He picks Daniel up and kisses his neck as he takes him upstairs to Daniels bedroom.

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INT. COLEMAN HOUSE, DINING ROOM - DAY

Deborah is crying into a note. George is comforting her and Graham is looking sheepish at the other end of the table. George looks up at Graham but doesn’t know what to say.

Deborah

What the fuck happened Graham? You were supposed to take care of him. But no, he stays with you for seven months and he kills himself.

Graham

He seemed fine. He never mentioned anything like this.

Deborah

We’ve got to call the police, he might still be out of there.

George

Of course we will.

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INT. GRAHAM’S HOUSE - DAY

Police officers search the house. None of Daniel’s clothes have been taken, however they find bottles of pills and chloroform.

CUT TO:

INT. POLICE STATION, INTERVIEW ROOM - DAY

Graham is sitting by the table with two police officers.

Police Officer Smith

Mr Coleman, we’ve brought you in here because we’ve found pills that tests show massive amounts of flunitrazepam in them. The most common pill to have this is rohypnol. Were you prescribed these Mr Coleman? Do you tend to suffer with anxiety or sleep deprivation Mr Coleman?

Graham

No.

Police Officer Smith

No you weren’t prescribed them? Or no you do not suffer from anxiety or sleep deprivation?

Graham

Both.

Police Officer Smith

So why is that you have rohypnol in your house then Mr Coleman?

Graham

Just in case.

Police Officer Smith

I see and can you explain the bottle of chloroform please Mr Coleman? 

Graham

Daniel used to have panic attacks.

Police Officer Smith

When did these occur?

Graham

(HESITATES)

Soon after he moved in.

Police Officer Smith

I see and calling for professionals was out of the question?

Graham

I didn’t think.

Police Officer Smith

I see.

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INT. COLEMAN HOUSE, LIVING ROOM - DAY

The two police officers sit down as the same George and Deborah.

Police Officer Smith

I’m afraid the search for Daniel is going to cease. All the evidence and lack of findings has put a halt on proceedings and we have no choice but to see this as suicide.

George

What’s happening with Graham?

Police Officer Smith

He’s going to trial in two weeks. I’m afraid it doesn’t look good. All the evidence points to Mr Coleman sexually assaulting Daniel. In fact he hasn’t actually denied the charges as such. But we believe that this caused him to take his life. Do you mind if you can clarify why Daniel was living with his uncle?

George

We’ve already told you, I had a bit of a scrap with Daniel because he was acting out a bit, you know after his brother went of to Bosnia.

Police Officer Smith

Yes I understand that much, but how was he acting out? I’m sorry to ask but this could help us with the trial and it’s not conclusive that Daniel has killed himself. He could still be out there and this might be able to lead us to him if any possibilities arise.

Deborah looks to George. He nods.

George

Well had just come out as a fag.

Police Officer Smith

You mean he was gay?

Deborah

Yes, it was a shock to us all. Especially George. I mean it’s just not natural.

Police Officer Smith

And so you and Daniel fought over this?

George

Yes.

(WELLS UP SLIGHTLY)

Well he was disrespectful to me. He kept shoving this whole puff thing onto us all.

Deborah

We still loved him.

(BECOMES TEARY)

He just didn’t understand how much he had changed. He didn’t understand that what he was, what he was doing was wrong. But we still loved him. We just wanted our Daniel back.

Police Officer Smith

I see. Well as I have stated, it’s been six months now. Although the possibility is there, we don’t believe there is much chance we’ll be able to find Daniel. Thank you for your time. We’ll be in contact regarding Mr Coleman.

Deborah bursts out into tears. George begins to comfort her.

Police Officer Smith

I’ll let myself out.

FADE TO:

EXT. GEORGE’S CAR - DAY

While the car is driving. Benjamin is in the back while George is driving and Deborah is in the front seat.

George

How was it son?

Benjamin Coleman

Yeah, it was.

(PAUSES, STARTS FEELING PHYSICALLY ILL)

Stop the car.

George

What?

Benjamin Coleman

Just stop the fucking car.

Deborah

(TURNS AROUND)

Oh god, he’s going to be sick.

Graham pulls over and Ben grabs the door open and vomits just outside of the door.

George

You alright son?

Ben throws up again.

Deborah

Oh god. What did they feed you darling?

George

Deborah.

(SHAKES HEAD)

Ben sits up and shuts the door. Graham starts driving again.

Benjamin Coleman

It was different.

Deborah 

Well when we get in I’ll make us a lovely cuppa and get some tea on. What do you fancy?

Benjamin Coleman

Where’s Danny? He knows I’m back right? I thought he’d be the first one I see.

(DEBORAH LOOKS AT GEORGE)

What?

George

We need to have a chat about Daniel, but we’ll wait till we get back.

Benjamin Coleman

What you going on about. What’s happened?

George

Just wait till we get back please.

Benjamin Coleman

What is it? Why not just tell me now.

George

Ben, please.

Benjamin Coleman

What is it?

George

(SHOUTS)

Ben.

Deborah

Please darling, we’re nearly home.

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INT. COLEMAN’S HOUSE, LIVING ROOM - DAY

George

You see Ben, me and Daniel had a bit of a falling out.

Benjamin Coleman

What have you done?

Ben takes a cigarette from his pocket, lights it and starts smoking.

Deborah

Your father didn’t didn’t do anything. But after a little misunderstanding, we all thought it was best for Daniel to stay at Graham’s. 

George

But seven months in, Graham came round and Daniel left this.

George passes Ben the suicide note left by Daniel. Ben starts to breath heavily.

George

The police searched his house for any evidence and.

(PAUSES)

well, it turns out that Graham is a bit of a sick bastard.

Ben nods, his face starts to become pale but his expression slowly fades to anger.

Deborah

What your father means is that Graham was sexually abusing your brother.

George

We had no idea son.

Benjamin Coleman

You better not.

(SNAPS HIS CIGARETTE)

So this little fight, this wouldn’t be because Danny is a fucking fag would it?

George looks down away from Ben and towards Deborah

Deborah

Ben, there was nothing we could do.

Ben continues to be angry however a tear drops down his face.

Deborah

The police have stopped searching for Daniel.

Ben nods.

George

Honestly son. There was nothing we could do.

Benjamin Coleman

I heard you. But if I find out that you knew what was going on, if there was more to why my fucking brother left this household. I don’t know what I’ll do. I saw a lot out there, yet I couldn’t do anything about any of it. I left my brother and as soon as I did he’s dead.

Deborah 

Ben, please.

(INTERRUPTED)

Benjamin Coleman

Don’t you dare. I’m moving out.

George

Ben, come.

(INTERRUPTED)

Benjamin Coleman

(SHOUTS)

Don’t you dare. I can’t live with you. I can’t, not after what you’ve done.

Deborah

Please Ben.

Benjamin Coleman

(SCREAMS)

No. Don’t you dare.

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INT. (FORWARD APRIL 2006) BENJAMIN’S WORKPLACE, MANAGERS OFFICE - DAY

Ben is sitting across a table with his manager and supervisor.

Manager

As you know Ben I will be leaving soon and with your performance we would like to offer you the Coordinator position as Lucy will be taking over my post.

Lucy

Please say yes.

Benjamin Coleman

Yeah course, that’ll be great. Thank you very much. What about Emily though?

Lucy

Emily was our first choice but she wanted to offer the position to you.

Benjamin Coleman

Oh right. Ok well, yeah definitely I will be happy with that.

Lucy

Excellent. Thank you very much.

INT. BENJAMIN COLEMAN’S HOUSE, KITCHEN - NIGHT

Ben is in the kitchen with a house full of people. Electronica music is playing loudly. People are drunk, dancing and talking. Emily comes into the kitchen, open arms. Ben looks to hi side.

Benjamin Coleman

Hey darling. What you doing here?

Emily

Well a friend of mine for some god knows reason has just got a promotion.

Benjamin Coleman

Really? You should get him round here, plenty of booze. 

Emily

Congratulations babes. You deserve it.

Ben hugs Emily.

Benjamin Coleman

Thanks. Why didn’t you want the job?

Emily

(LAUGHS)

What? Me supervise people. You’re joking. Plus Tony’s just got a raise.

Benjamin Coleman

Fuck off, where is the sexy bastard who stole you away?

Emily

Out on the town.

Benjamin Coleman

Already? We meeting him later then?

Emily

Yeah well you remember Rick?

Benjamin Coleman

Rick?

Emily

Yeah, Rick. Sandra’s little’n.

Benjamin Coleman

Oh yeah, course. Little’n, he’s huge.

Emily

Well that’ll be good cos he’s just come out. And it’s his birthday so we’re all of to Helsinki.

Benjamin Coleman

Oh right, yeah I knew that.

Emily

(LAUGHS)

You’re ok to go to a gay club right?

Benjamin Coleman

No, yeah course I am. I prefer gay clubs. Somehow actually get hit on in there.

Emily

(LAUGHS)

Good.

Emily turns round and sees Sandra. She runs off shouting her name. Ben sighs and swigs his beer. Eric walks in.

Eric

Ben, you shitting legend! Congratulations mate. I’m really pleased for you mate.

Benjamin Coleman

(LAUGHS)

We need to wait till I’ve started the job first and then we’ll see.

Eric

Nah, for you, it’ll be piss.

Ben nods, taps Eric on the arm and goes outside where more people are standing around a bonfire, talking.

Benjamin Coleman

Clarissa, how are we? Tim! Holly how are, where have you been all my life? Claire, gorgeous as ever.

Holly

So Master Coleman. You’re a stud. An army man you’re good with a desk apparently.

Everybody laughs

Benjamin Coleman

(HESITATES)

Yes?

Holly

Well, why is that you’re still single?

Benjamin Coleman

Because then how could I tend to all you lovely people?

Everybody Laughs, Sandra and Emily walk out.

Sandra

You can have me any day darling.

Benjamin Coleman

Careful Sandra, by the end of the night you’ll be wishing you hadn’t said that. So your nephew is gay?

Sandra

I know. six years younger than me, only just turned 18 and I hear he’s had more cock.

Everybody laughs but almost cringes at the same time.

Benjamin Coleman

Hold up, hold up. You’re not a virgin?

Everybody laughs again but Sandra pulls a concerned look.

Sandra

Still as tight my darling.

Benjamin Coleman

Oh dear. Well I’ll see about that tonight I suppose.

Everybody laughs, Eric comes outside.

Eric

Ben, you’ve got a polish woman outside.

Benjamin Coleman

What the fuck now. Excuse me for a second.

Ben goes inside and squeezes past everyone to see a polish woman and her daughter.

Benjamin Coleman

Hi?

Sabrina

My mother is wondering why you’ve moved the bin again.

Ben looks outside to the right.

Benjamin Coleman

(SIGHS)
I haven’t moved the bin.

Mother says something in Polish.

Sabrina

She says it’s been moved again and it’s getting ridiculous.

Benjamin Coleman

Look, fairdoes I moved it the very first time. I was drunk, but I actually thought it was yours because it wasn’t in front of my house when I moved in. But since, I haven’t moved the fucker.

Polish Neighbor comes out, shouting in Polish to his daughter. The daughter looks away towards Ben.

Sabrina

He’s just repeating everything that’s been said.

Benjamin Coleman

(NODS AND LOOKS OVER TO THE POLISH NEIGHBOR)

Look, I didn’t move the bin. It’s not even my bin, even more to the fucking point, it’s only a fucking recycling bin.

Polish guy starts shouting at his daughter again. She looks awkward and fed up.

Benjamin Coleman

(SHOUTS)

Oi. Stop shouting at your daughter. It’s not her fault. Where’s the fucking bin?

Steps outside and sees the bin a couple of doors up. He walks up and spins the around and jumps on it. Snapping the edges. He picks it up and rips it apart. He walks back to his house and puts it in his black bin. Emily runs out.

Emily

For fucks sake. What do you want?

Benjamin Coleman

Go back inside.

The mother walks off. The Polish Neighbor starts shouting at his daughter again. Ben grabs the Polish Neighbor by his collar.

Benjamin Coleman

I’ve told you to stop shouting at your daughter. The matters been sorted. Done and dusted.

Benjamin lets go of the Polish Neighbor. He shouts as he walks off back in his house.

Sabrina

I’m really sorry.

Benjamin Coleman

It’s not your fault. What’s your name?

Sabrina

Sabrina.

Benjamin Coleman

How old are you?

Sabrina

Seventeen.

Benjamin Coleman

(NODS)

Fancy a drink?

Sabrina

(SMILES)

Yeah sure.

Benjamin Coleman

Cool.

Ben lets Sabrina in but notices a hooded man across the street staring over at him.

Benjamin Coleman

(SHOUTS)

You all right mate?

The man walks off. Ben shakes his head and walks back into his house.

CUT TO:

INT. HELSINKI, DANCE FLOOR - NIGHT

Ben, Emily, Sandra, Tim, Eric and Holly are all dancing with drinks in there hands. Rick is kissing a guy behind them as they slowly dance to the music. Ben signals Emily to get her attention.

Benjamin Coleman

Fag?

Emily

What?

Benjamin Coleman

Fag?

Emily

Ben, you can’t say that.

Benjamin Coleman

(SHOUTS)

No. Do you want a ciga-fucking-rette?

Emily

Oh yeah.

Emily looks at everyone and mimes smoking to signal to people. Sandra, Rick and Eric follow Ben and Emily outside, leaving Holly and Tim dancing quite flirtatiously.

CUT TO:

EXT. HELSINKI, SMOKING AREA - NIGHT

Ben hands a fag to everyone. Lights his own cigarette and passes the lighter around.

Benjamin Coleman

Holly and Tim?

Sandra

Definitely something going on there.

Tony

Not as much as your Rick.

Emily

I’ve still not seen Ben and Sandra yet.

Benjamin Coleman

Give it time.

A Door Supervisor starts yelling near the entrance while pushing the same hooded man; from Ben’s house, out.

Door Supervisor

I’ve told you twice now, fuck off.

Ben looks to Emily.

Benjamin Coleman

That looks like the same guy from earlier.

Emily

What, the Polish one?

Benjamin Coleman

No, the guy across the street, staring at me.

Sandra

Someone’s got an admirer and it’s not even me.

Rick walks out with the man he was kissing.

Rick

See you later Sandra.

Sandra

Alright babes, use protection.

Rick

Yeah, thanks.

Rick leaves.

Sandra

My little’n all grown up.

Tony

That’s quite wrong in so many ways.

Benjamin Coleman

(LAUGHS)

Oh god, let’s not start innuendo bingo, please.

Everyone finishes their cigarette and heads back inside.

FADE TO:

EXT. (FORWARD AUGUST 2012) LEICESTER - morning

Shows Ben being arrested again.

CUT TO:

INT. POLICE STATION, INTERVIEW ROOM - MORNING

Two detectives walk into the room, Ben is already sitting at the table.

Detective Constable 1

Mr Coleman, do you know why you are here?

Benjamin Coleman

Not particularly.

Detective Constable 1

We have evidence that links you directly to the Canal Street bombings on the second of August. Do you deny any part of this terrorist attack?

Benjamin Coleman

Yes.

Detective Constable 1

Where were you on the day of the bombings?

Benjamin Coleman

In Manchester.

Detective Constable 2

Where?

Benjamin Coleman

Tribeca.

The detectives look at each other.

Detective Constable 1

Really? And at what time did you get there?

Benjamin Coleman

Around two O’clock I think.

Detective Constable 2

What time did you leave?

Benjamin Coleman

Straight after the bombings. About 6, maybe 7. I can’t remember the exact time it happened.

Detective Constable 1 opens a bag of photo’s and shows them to Benjamin.

Detective Constable 1

You see we have camera footage of you walking up Canal Street.

(SHOWS THE FIRST PHOTO AND THEN SHOWS THE SECOND PHOTO)

And here we have you looking down Canal Street from Minshull Street. Contemplating on the devastation are we? And then here past the university.

(SHOWS A THIRD PHOTO)

And then again at Tribeca at six, thirty three.

(SHOWS THE FINAL PHOTO)

All of these captured within 10 minutes of each other. Then you change your shirt and leave Tribeca at six, forty two to go to the train station where you caught a train to Leicester. Are you still going to deny these charges?

Benjamin Coleman

(IN SHOCK)

Daniel.

Detective Constable 1

Excuse me. That is you in the pictures. Are you still going to deny these charges?

Benjamin Coleman

(WELLS UP)

Daniel.

Detective Constable 1

Mr Coleman.

Benjamin Coleman

I wasn’t wearing that shirt in the pictures at all that day. My brother’s not dead.

Detective Constable 1

You’re saying that this is your brother who killed himself in 1993 Mr Coleman.

Benjamin Coleman

Check the footage. I was in the bar by at least three O’clock. My brother is doing this.

Detective Constable 2

Will you excuse us for a moment.

FADE TO:

INT. (FLASH BACK 1998) LONDON, BNP CONFERENCE - DAY

Hundreds of people are standing in a hall drinking and talking to each other, all of whom are BNP members. Daniel walks up to David Copeland.

Daniel

David, I understand your lust.

David

Excuse me.

Daniel

You want more than this political garbage, you want action for something to happen.

David

Right and you want the same?

Daniel

Absolutely. We need to work together and start the revolution needed, against the non pure in this country.

David

We need to make a race war before it’s too late.

Daniel

Exactly.

David

It’s Daniel right? I’ve heard you speak. Good words, very good words.

Daniel

Thank you.

David

It’s good to meet someone alike. Everyone here, too scared and cowardly to do what is necessary for the good of this country.

Daniel

There’s a movement which is more of our taste, who want to do what we want.

David

Go on.

Daniel

The NSM.

David

What the National Socialist Movement? I never thought about it.

Daniel

Yeah, as far as I know. They want everything we want and are willing to go that far.

David

Just between me and you, I think we need to sort this out ourselves. We could easily make them suffer.

Daniel

(SMILES)

Go on.

CUT TO:

EXT. (FLASH BACK 30. APRIL 1999) LONDON, ADMIRAL DUNCAN PUB - EVENING

Daniel and David walk up to the pub. David is carrying a sports bag. They go inside and order a drink. They sit down and talk. Daniel leaves first. David then gets up and goes to the toilet. He comes back and leaves without his bag. The pub manager walks over to the bag. It explodes.

CUT TO:

EXT. LONDON, ADMIRAL DUNCAN PUB - EVENING

Shows Martin helping from the explosion.

CUT TO:

EXT. (FORWARD AUGUST 2012) BENJAMIN COLEMAN’S HOUSE - NIGHT

Daniel walks up to Benjamin’s house and picks up the recycling bin. He moves it to the Polish Neighbors house. He walks across the street and stands opposite to Benjamin’s House. The Polish Neighbor comes out, he kicks the bin and storms back in. The mother and Sabrina come out and knock on Benjamin’s door. The confrontation is shown. Sabrina then goes into Benjamin’s house, Benjamin notices Daniel and shouts over. Daniel smiles and walks off.

CUT TO:

EXT. HELSINKI, ENTRANCE - NIGHT

Daniel tries to get into the club but the Door Supervisor stops him and shouts that he needs to stop trying to get in.

CUT TO:

EXT. LEICESTER - MORNING

Ben leaves his house with a suitcase. Daniel starts walking slowly behind him and follows him to the train station. They both get on the train together and get off in Manchester.

CUT TO:

Ext. Manchester canal street - dusk

Daniel blows up Canal Street and walks to Tribeca. He sneakily gets into the bar and goes to the toilets. Ben and his cousin Samantha are sitting at a table.

Benjamin Coleman

Look, I’ve never heard of them going to Canal Street before nine.

Samantha

Yeah, I need to ring Alex

Benjamin Coleman

Sure.

Alex walks into the bar, Samantha stands up and kisses and hugs him. Ben Shakes Alex’s hand.

Alex

It’s the whole of Canal Street. Literally every building.

Samantha

Have you been able to get a hold of Jodie and Ellen?

Alex shakes his head.

Benjamin Coleman

Look, I think I’m going to head back, give you some room. I don’t want to be cramping up your house and stuff.

Samantha nods. Ben hugs both of them and starts walking out with them. Samantha and Alex walk off in one direction and Ben the other. Daniel comes out of the toilets and orders a drink.

CUT TO:

EXT. TRIBECA - NIGHT

Daniel is smoking and looks at his watch. He starts walking to the coach station and orders a ticket and boards a coach.

CUT TO:

INT. BENJAMIN’S HOUSE & INT. MARTINS OFFICE - DAY

Martin is sitting at his desk and calls Benjamin. Benjamin answers the phone while in the kitchen. Emily is sitting on the sofa.

Martin Smyth

Mr Coleman?

Benjamin Coleman

Yes?

Martin Smyth

My name is Martin Smyth. I am the chief constable of the Manchester metropolitan police. I have been leading the investigations of the Canal Street bombings however firstly I would like to apologise for wrongfully arresting you. We should have analysed the camera footage a lot more closely. 

Benjamin Coleman

Have you found Daniel?

Martin Smyth

Unfortunately not Mr Coleman. We believe he has now travelled to London. It’s gay pride in less than 24 hours.

Benjamin Coleman

You think.

(INTERRUPTED)

Martin Smyth

Yes, we think he is going to blow something up. The reason I’m calling is that the police killing a homosexual, that is if we find him, won’t be good for anyone.

Benjamin Coleman

You think you are going to have to kill him?

Martin Smyth

He is a dangerous man Mr Coleman. I have my suspicions that Daniel Coleman was related to the Admiral Duncan bombings of April 1999. This was a very unpleasant situation. Benjamin I want you to go to London now and find him, speak to him before the police get to him. Please go to London now.

FADE TO:

EXT. LONDON BRIDGE, GAY PRIDE - DAY

MUSIC OVER

Daniel is amongst the crowd in the middle watching with others as the parade slowly moves beside. He puts on the headphones, he starts to become teary. Armed police officers walk slowly each side of the bridge towards the middle looking out for Daniel. Benjamin is doing the same but running, pushing people out of the way. He clocks the headphones. Daniel turns around and grabs hold of the ledge, pulling himself up. Benjamin runs towards him, Daniel acknowledges his presence. Benjamin breaks down into tears, Daniel gulps and sees the police coming closer. He nods towards his brother.

Daniel Coleman

I am Gods wrath, I am Jesus’s judgement, I am the Holy Spirits suffocation over evil. Hear me now for I am the trinity of christianity and evil will suffer!

Daniel chucks a book on the ledge, he takes out a detonator and falls backwards into the river. As he does so he presses the button. Police officers push people as far away from Daniel as possible. Benjamin runs to the ledge as he screams out in pain. The police back away from the crowd as no explosions go off.

CUT TO:

EXT. ADMIRAL DUNCAN PUB – DAY

Benjamin is with Emily staring at the pub holding Daniel’s journal.

Benjamin Coleman

He blew this place up in 1999. He blew up Canal Street and tried to blame it all on me. He tried to blow up London Bridge but for whatever reason it didn’t work. He did all of this yet I can’t stop hurting, I can’t stop thinking it’s my fault.

Emily places her hands round Ben’s shoulders.

Benjamin Coleman

It’s my fault, I left him. I let my dad beat him to shit and my uncle fuck him (shouts) Shit. It’s my fault, he was supposed to be dead. All I want is for him to be here, for him to hear that I’m sorry.

Benjamin’s phone rings, it’s his father.

Benjamin Coleman

What do you want George?

George

Son, it’s your mother, erm, in fact it’s your uncle and your mother and your house. Oh Jesus, I’m so glad you’re alright.

Benjamin Coleman

What are you going on about?

George

Our houses were blown up, thank fuck you weren’t home.

Benjamin Coleman

Hold up, what do you mean our houses were blown up?

George

I don’t know but someone has blow up your house, our house and your uncle’s house. Oh god your mothers dead Ben. 

Ben drops his phone and opens the book to the last page Daniel wrote in and reads it out to Emily.

Benjamin Coleman 

And those who did this to the hundreds of people, have been silenced. Their souls last forever in eternity of damnation. Homosexuality was brought down on me by the dawn of evil. They did this to me, they turned their backs on me and now they suffer. They suffer alongside me. More like me will fight back until tolerance is received, for tolerance is equality.

Emily

It’s not your fault.

Benjamin Coleman

He didn’t want to blow up London Bridge. He wanted to kill me.

END CREDITS

“I think there was a time in my life, probably in college, that I wished every guy was gay because it meant more women for me! I don’t know what everyone’s problem with it is, I wish everyone was gay! That’s always the way I thought about it. I have no issue with it. If I have to suffer through marriage why shouldn’t they?”
Digest in Fear It’s here, the lonesome creature that feeds. The ever growing pain in your stomach. The startled bemusement as it ponders among your heart. The sense of belittled anxiety, the sole anguish amongst your brain. Your heart pounds, your nerves tremble, your body shuts down. The thing that haunts you most. The thing that lays beside you every morning. The thing that sits with you at breakfast and says goodbye at the door. The thing that listens to you when you get back, the same thing that agrees and debates on subjects from TV shows. Mines anybody that cares. Yours maybe a single person, a group. But when it’s gone I shall stay strong for no one brings me down, for no one has that sense of gratification, not over me. Once you have gone, once you have disappeared, I cry not as it will be replaced with anger. What will you do when the inevitable happens. For they will let you down, will you moan at the others close to you? Will you cry in your pillow? Will you hesitate to answer such questions? Do you plan for this inevitability? Or do you wait? I will never understand your anguish, for I will not care. For your independence is limited but you just don’t know it. Or maybe you do but just don’t accept it? Don’t do anything to release the dependence then, I do not care. I fear not for your mistakes, I will understand, I will take them into hand but return the favour. For I shall not make the mistake twice.

Digest in Fear

It’s here, the lonesome creature that feeds.
The ever growing pain in your stomach.
The startled bemusement as it ponders among your heart.
The sense of belittled anxiety, the sole anguish amongst your brain.

Your heart pounds, your nerves tremble, your body shuts down.

The thing that haunts you most.
The thing that lays beside you every morning.
The thing that sits with you at breakfast and says goodbye at the door.
The thing that listens to you when you get back, the same thing that agrees and debates on subjects from TV shows.

Mines anybody that cares. Yours maybe a single person, a group.

But when it’s gone I shall stay strong for no one brings me down, for no one has that sense of gratification, not over me. Once you have gone, once you have disappeared, I cry not as it will be replaced with anger.

What will you do when the inevitable happens. For they will let you down, will you moan at the others close to you? Will you cry in your pillow? Will you hesitate to answer such questions? Do you plan for this inevitability? Or do you wait?

I will never understand your anguish, for I will not care. For your independence is limited but you just don’t know it. Or maybe you do but just don’t accept it? Don’t do anything to release the dependence then, I do not care.

I fear not for your mistakes, I will understand, I will take them into hand but return the favour.
For I shall not make the mistake twice.

Ending to my film: Manchester’s Burning Ben - straight brother Daniel - gay brother. EXT. LONDON BRIDGE, GAY PRIDE – DAY   MUSIC OV ER   Daniel is amongst the crowd in the middle watching with others as the parade slowly moves beside. He puts on the headphones, he starts to become teary. Armed police officers walk slowly each side of the bridge towards the middle looking out for Daniel. Ben is doing the same but running, pushing people out of the way. He clocks the headphones. Daniel turns around and grabs hold of the ledge, pulling himself up. Ben runs towards him, Daniel acknowledges his presence. Ben breaks down into tears, Daniel gulps and sees the police coming closer. He nods towards his brother and places a book on the ledge, he takes out a detonator and falls backwards into the river. As he does so he screams ‘lucky fucker’ and presses the button. Police officers push people as far away from Daniel as possible. Ben runs to the ledge as he screams out in pain. The police back away from the crowd as no explosions go off.   CUT TO:   EXT. ADMIRAL DUNCAN PUB – DAY   Ben is with Emily staring at the pub holding Daniel’s journal.   Ben: He blew this place up in 1999. He blew up Canal Street and tried to blame it all on me. He tried to blow up London Bridge but for whatever reason it didn’t work. He did all of this yet I can’t stop hurting, I can’t stop thinking it’s my fault. (Emily places her hands round Ben’s shoulders) Ben: It’s my fault, I left him. I let my dad beat him to shit and my uncle fuck him (shouts) Shit. It’s my fault, he was supposed to be dead. All I want is for him to be here, for him to hear that I’m sorry.   Ben’s phone rings, it’s his father.   Ben: What do you want George? George: Son, it’s your mother, erm, in fact it’s your uncle and your mother and your house. Oh Jesus, I’m so glad you’re alright. Ben: What are you going on about? George: Our houses were blown up, thank fuck you weren’t home. Ben: Hold up, what do you mean our houses were blown up? George: I don’t know but someone has blow up your house, our house and your uncle’s house. Oh god your mothers dead Ben.   Ben drops his phone and opens the book to the last page Daniel wrote in.   Ben: (Reading from the journal)and those who did this to the hundreds of people, have been silenced. Their souls last forever in eternity of damnation. Homosexuality was brought down on me by the dawn of evil. They did this to me, they turned their backs on me and now they suffer. They suffer alongside me. More like me will fight back until tolerance is received, for tolerance is equality. Emily: It’s not your fault. Ben: He didn’t want to blow up London Bridge. He wanted to kill me.   END CREDITS

Ending to my film: Manchester’s Burning

Ben - straight brother

Daniel - gay brother.

EXT. LONDON BRIDGE, GAY PRIDE – DAY

 

MUSIC OV ER

 

Daniel is amongst the crowd in the middle watching with others as the parade slowly moves beside. He puts on the headphones, he starts to become teary. Armed police officers walk slowly each side of the bridge towards the middle looking out for Daniel. Ben is doing the same but running, pushing people out of the way. He clocks the headphones. Daniel turns around and grabs hold of the ledge, pulling himself up. Ben runs towards him, Daniel acknowledges his presence. Ben breaks down into tears, Daniel gulps and sees the police coming closer. He nods towards his brother and places a book on the ledge, he takes out a detonator and falls backwards into the river. As he does so he screams ‘lucky fucker’ and presses the button. Police officers push people as far away from Daniel as possible. Ben runs to the ledge as he screams out in pain. The police back away from the crowd as no explosions go off.

 

CUT TO:

 

EXT. ADMIRAL DUNCAN PUB – DAY

 

Ben is with Emily staring at the pub holding Daniel’s journal.

 

Ben: He blew this place up in 1999. He blew up Canal Street and tried to blame it all on me. He tried to blow up London Bridge but for whatever reason it didn’t work. He did all of this yet I can’t stop hurting, I can’t stop thinking it’s my fault.

(Emily places her hands round Ben’s shoulders)

Ben: It’s my fault, I left him. I let my dad beat him to shit and my uncle fuck him (shouts) Shit. It’s my fault, he was supposed to be dead. All I want is for him to be here, for him to hear that I’m sorry.

 

Ben’s phone rings, it’s his father.

 

Ben: What do you want George?

George: Son, it’s your mother, erm, in fact it’s your uncle and your mother and your house. Oh Jesus, I’m so glad you’re alright.

Ben: What are you going on about?

George: Our houses were blown up, thank fuck you weren’t home.

Ben: Hold up, what do you mean our houses were blown up?

George: I don’t know but someone has blow up your house, our house and your uncle’s house. Oh god your mothers dead Ben.

 

Ben drops his phone and opens the book to the last page Daniel wrote in.

 

Ben: (Reading from the journal)and those who did this to the hundreds of people, have been silenced. Their souls last forever in eternity of damnation. Homosexuality was brought down on me by the dawn of evil. They did this to me, they turned their backs on me and now they suffer. They suffer alongside me. More like me will fight back until tolerance is received, for tolerance is equality.

Emily: It’s not your fault.

Ben: He didn’t want to blow up London Bridge. He wanted to kill me.

 

END CREDITS