Working title: iSPY

Catnapped
by
Iris Rouschop
Draft #3

15 Wood Street | Kingston upon Thames KT1 1TY |

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1
WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE

[needs to be between 20-40 seconds]

Things like the real spy getting possession of the
USB/documents while two unrecognizable men are following
her. Look at the real password being filled in on the
screen, important looking documents being shown. A switch
and switch back of the USB drives.
Laura going about her daily life, her house being watched
by unknown entity.
END WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE

2
ACT ONE

FADE IN:
1. INT. APARTMENT EVENING
LAURA BECKER opens her apartment door. Shes a young
woman just back from a day of work, still wearing her
heels and work clothes with her name badge pinned on. She
drops her handbag the moment she steps inside, drops her
phone and keys with USB drive key ring into a bowl next
to the door. Turns on the lights and sighs.
She stands up a bit straighter. Walks into the room, sits
down in a chair and takes off her heels. Walks into the
kitchen barefoot, opening the fridge.
Laura cooks a meal of fish, vegetables and rice. She
reads the days news in the paper, puts all her dishes on
the counter. She enters her bedroom and changes into her
running clothes. She returns to the hallway/living room
grabs her keys and closes the door when she leaves. We
watch the doorknob, waiting for something to happen.
The door opens again, revealing Laura. She picks up her
phone, plugs in the headphones, selects a song and the
music starts.
2. EXT. WOODS EVENING
Laura runs through the woods, breathing easily. Its the
start of her run. Her ponytail sways back and forth in
the rhythm of her steps. She looks relaxed.
Her profile is highlighted against the dark woods, in the
background something or someone moves. It seems to be
following her. A long coat, hat and scarf prevent
identification. The space seems to darken and close in on
Laura, their unsuspecting victim.
The music changes and Laura starts to breath more
heavily. Another person now seems to be following her
from behind. Her eyes are still trained on the way ahead.
She does not notice her stalkers.
The light slowly fades from the environment. The man who
was followed her from the side comes closer, near the
road now. Behind her the unidentifiable man seems to get
closer, too.
As Laura closes her eyes to take an extra deep breath, a
large male hand in a glove reaches out for her shoulder.

Laura is still unaware. The hand does not quite reach

her.
FADE OUT
TITLE SEQUENCE

END ACT ONE

4
ACT TWO

FADE IN:
3. INT. LOCKED ROOM TIME UNKNOWN
Laura blinks awake slowly. She looks around her and finds
herself in a room without windows with a table in front
of her. She shakes her head to clear it. Her hands are
bound behind her back, against an uncomfortable looking
chair.
The room around her is bare; she looks puzzled. She tries
to move her hands. Her eyes widen with the realisation
that shes tied up. Her breathing speeds up.
LAURA
LET ME OUT! You cant keep me here.
Let me GO!
Her body thrashes violently against the chair she is
bound to. Her feet leave the floor only to hit the ground
again, hard. Her hair starts to fall in front of her
face, having come loose from her ponytail. She slumps
down again, her energy has left her.
LAURA (CONTD)
(softly)
You cant do this to me.
There are laws against this.
She whimpers with a held back sob. She has realized she
is defeated. No amount of crying will get her out of this
situation.
LAURA (CONTD)
It will all be alright. They
just made a mistake, nothing
to worry about.
Far more composed now, she takes another look at the
room. Her focus is drawn to the speaker and microphone on
the table in front of her. She eyes them both before
turning her attention to the door. Nothing happens as the
chair becomes more and more uncomfortable.
LAURA (CONTD)
Hello? Is anyone there?
You do know that kidnapping is a
crime, right?
Nobody?
(softly)
Alright then

william jones 15/2/15 17:48

Comment: Dont think she would be
saying this, at least not this quickly.
william jones 15/2/15 17:49
Comment: Again, shes just been
kidnapped, I dont think shed be far more
composed this fast.

A crackling sound comes from the speaker. Laura looks up,

biting her lip. It stays silent for about 4 seconds. The
speaker crackles again before someone speaks. It makes
Laura jump in her seat.
MALE #1
So you are finally awake.
Took you long enough!
Laura starts to panic again. She fidgets with her bound
wrists. Her feet have slowly started tapping against the
cold concrete floor. The speaker continues the crackle
softly; Laura regards it. No other words seem to be
coming from it.
Laura thrashes against the chair as she tries to break
her bonds, but it is of no use. We see her bonds strain
against the force she is exerting on it.
LAURA
(softly)
Just let me go
Defeated, Laura is close to tears. The speaker crackles
on.
MALE #1 (CONTD)
You and I both know that we
cannot let you go; no matter
how much you beg and plead.
There is far too much at stake.
Laura is still fiddling with her bounds.
LAURA
But I dont even know why Im
here in the first place!
MALE #2
Man, they really are good at
the lying and acting thing.
We should tell them after this
has been handled.
MALE #1
Shhh, Im trying to question
her. Dont interrupt me, you idiot!
(to himself)
Why do I always get stuck with
the idiot new recruits?

william jones 15/2/15 17:50

Comment: What about We should put
that in the report

william jones 15/2/15 17:50

Comment: Better, but doesnt flow very
well. Think it sounds better without idiot.

Laura raises her eyebrows. The men dont seem to be

coordinating that well, making the situation a lot more
dangerous. Lauras feet start tapping a faster rhythm.
MALE #2
Hey! I heard that!
A small smile forms on Lauras face, tears still close to
shedding. Man 1 ignores his new recruit.
MALE #1
As I was saying, we cannot
let you go until you give
us the password.
A crease forms on Lauras forehead. Her feet stop tapping
and shuffle against the ground as the things of what they
mean. She is still flexing her fingers to keep the
circulation to her hands going.
LAURA
What password? What the heck
are you talking about?
MALE #1
Miss Anderson, just drop the
act. The password for the USB drive
of course!
Laura interrupts
LAURA
Miss Anderson?
Who is Miss Anderson?
MALE #1
(irritated)
Drop. The. Freaking. Act.
MALE #2
(interrupting)
Yeah! Drop it! Now tell us!
We know you have it!
Laura silently raises her eyebrow, looking amused and
confused. Her feet stay solidly on the floor. Through the
speaker we hear someone getting hit against the back of
the head.
MALE #1
(even more irritated)
I told you to shut your trap!

7
(calmly)
Miss Anderson, we both know
your USB drive contains some
very important codes that will
change the world as we know it.
(pause)
Now, kindly give us the password.

She looks down at her feet which have started tapping

again. Shes wringing the hands behind her back, shifts
in her seat and finally looks up to speak again.
LAURA
As Im not miss Anderson, Id
rather not.
MALE #1
(angry)
Do I need to explain to you
what happens if you dont
cooperate? It would be quite
graphic, I can promise you!
Lauras eyes widen and her mouth opens. Her hands clench
into fists behind her back, the tapping of her feet
suddenly stops. Her breathing has started to speed up
again.
MALE #1
(Loudly)
Now if you please, Miss Anderson!
Laura sits up a little bit straighter. Anger, now thats
something she knows how to deal with.
LAURA
What will happen to me when
Ive told you?
MALE #1
That completely depends on what
we will find.
(sweetly)
We might let you go.
Her hands relax, her shoulders sag a bit. She looks down
again.
LAURA
(to herself)
Alright then, its your only
chance to get out of this mess.

MALE #1
You were saying?
LAURA
(slightly louder)
Alright, Ill tell you.
The password is Ceasar101, with
a capital C.
MALE #1
(Softly to #2)
Ceasar101 Dont forget the capital
letter.
4. INT. COMPUTER BAY TIME UNKNOWN
An official looking computer screen with a password
window situated in the middle, the cursor blinking.
Another screen shows us a video feed of Lauras room. A
pair of hands on the keyboard typing in Ceasar101.
END ACT TWO

9
ACT THREE

5. INT. LOCKED ROOM TIME UNKNOWN

Laura is fidgeting again, trying to get her hands free.
Her head turns to look behind her to see how shes doing.
Murmuring from the speaker makes her look up. Her hands
still again.
MALE #2
(softly to #1)
Sir, I think we have a problem.
MALE #1
(to #2)
What is it?
Laura leans in closer to the speaker, as far as her hands
will allow her. Her feet have are silently shuffling on
the floor, trying to bring her closer by moving the
chair.
MALE #2
Sir, these are not the documents
Its all cat pictures
MALE #1
(softly to #2)
Youve got to be kidding me.
Reassured, Laura begins to try and free herself again.
Shes not very successful.
MALE #2
(softly to #1)
Sadly sir, Im not
MALE #1
Let me have a look.
INT. COMPUTER BAY TIME UNKNOWN
The computer screen is shows again, this time completely
filled with cute/funny pictures of cats.
INT. LOCKED ROOM TIME UNKNOWN
Laura looks around the room again, still bending forward
to hear better. We hear the pacing of Male #1 through the
microphone. It suddenly stops as he speaks again,
standing closer to the microphone.

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MALE #1 (CONTD)
(angrily to #2)
Tell the others we have a problem.

Laura sits up straight again and wiggles in her chair.

Shes not entirely sure she wants to hear more. Her feet
have started tapping again, drowning out part of the
noise from the speaker. Interrupting might be the best
option to keep them from harming her.
LAURA
Excuse me, but I really need to pee.
Can you please untie me now?
MALE #1
(extremely angry)
Shut up! Ill deal with you later.
The pacing starts up again. Laura concentrates more on
getting untied herself while watching the door and the
speaker closely. Her feet are tapping an agitated rhythm
and her nerves are on high alert.
MALE #1 (CONTD)
(to #2)
Tell them Anderson is still out
there with the drive. Get them
to send a crew out there ASAP.
MALE #2
Sir, yes, Sir.
MALE #1
As for you, miss Cat-pictures
What should we do with you?
6. INT. COMPUTER BAY TIME UNKNOWN
A phone being dialled can be seen. The number is unclear,
as is the person who will be getting the call. In the
background the screen with the cat pictures changes to
show us a virus upload. It changes back to cat pictures
after a few seconds.
7. INT. LOCKED ROOM TIME UNKNOWN
Inside the cell Laura is getting restless. Moving around
on her seat, the rhythm of her feet picks up even more.
Her hands are rhythmically clenching,/unclenching.
MALE #2

11
(mumbling)
... Let her go ... A team has been
sent out for Anderson.

A smile appears on Lauras face. She can almost taste her

freedom. Shes wiggling in her chair, trying to relieve
the pressure from her bladder. Her feet are stock still
on the floor again. Her interest in the speaker has been
renewed.
MALE #1
(to #2)
Is that decision final?
MALE #2
It is.
More wiggling and shifting in the chair. Her hands are
still moving to keep the blood flowing, but shes not
longer worried about getting loose. She sends an eager
look toward the door, waiting for it to open.
Male #1
(to #2)
Alright then, get all this
cleaned up so we can get going.
(to Laura)
The door should open presently;
we apologize for the
inconvenience. We will be
releasing you shortly.
The word inconvenience ignites Lauras anger. She forgets
her hands behind her back and tries to stand up, only to
be pulled down again by her bonds. All her anger is
targeted at the speaker and microphone.
LAURA
(loudly)
Inconvenience?! Inconvenience?!
You kidnapped me!
That is not an inconvenience.
That is a crime!
She takes a deep breath to continue, trying to lean
forward even more, when the man interrupts her tirade.
MALE #1
Calm down.
(sweetly)
Were letting you go, you should be
happy!

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8. INT. HALLWAY TIME UNKNOWN

The door to the room opens; a knife can be seen in the
persons other hand. This might not end well.
9. INT. COMPUTER BAY TIME UNKNOWN
The virus download reaches 100%. The text Access to all
systems shows boldly on the screen. The screen goes back
to showing cat pictures.
END OF ACT THREE
Credits