FADE IN:
INT.–ATTIC–DAY
STEVE LUCAS (curly hair, early 20's) and EDDIE RUSSELL (bald,late 30's)are looking through some old boxes, and Eddie finds a map with a weird looking continent on it.
EDDIE
Hey, look at this! Weird lookin’ map ain’t it?
On the map, there is a continent somewhere in The Atlantic Ocean, between North and South America and Europe and Africa.
STEVE
If I’m not mistaken, I’d say it was Atlantis.
Eddie looks confused.
EDDIE
What?
Steve pulls the map out of Eddie’s hands.
STEVE
It was this continent in The Atlantic Ocean, sunk beneath the sea thousands of years ago.
Eddie gets even more puzzled.
EDDIE
For real?
Steve shakes his head.
STEVE
Nah, just an old myth.
Eddie looks at the map once again.
EDDIE
Why would it be here up in the attic?
Steve looks underwhelmed.
STEVE
Lots of people believed in Atlantis before the ‘50's.
Eddie shrugs his shoulders.
EDDIE
Why’d they stop?
Steve sits down in a nearby chair.
STEVE
Scientific facts were proven about continental drift, and no one believed in Atlantis anymore.
Eddie looks disappointed.
EDDIE
Too bad.
Eddie got a big smile on his face.
EDDIE (CONTINUED)
What if we went, and looked for Atlantis?
Steve rolled his eyes.
STEVE
Oh please!
Eddie holds his hands out towards Steve.
EDDIE
But Steve, this could make us rich!
Steve busts out laughing.
STEVE
Your just saying this because you don’t wanna spend the rest of your life working at your family’s hardware store in the day, and wrestling at night. Too late Eddie! Your almost 40!
Eddie holds head down.
EDDIE
I was just sayin’ it because, it’d give you somethin’ to shoot for in life.
Steve gives Eddie a dirty look.
STEVE
Oh yeah, how does it pay the bills?
Eddie sighs.
EDDIE
Look, you don’t wanna spend your life wasting away here in Dothan, Alabama. Your too good for this place, you got a whole lot goin’ for ya!
Steve puts his hand on the staircase.
STEVE
Yeah, right.
Eddie grabs his shoulder.
EDDIE
I know, I know. The myth was disproven by a scientific discovery in the 1950's, but Atlantis is the kinda thing we all need in our lives.
Steve becomes confused.
STEVE
What?
Eddie looks into Steve’s eyes.
EDDIE
It’s why we go see movies, it’s why we watch television, it’s why we read books and listen to stories about old myths, legends, and folk tales.
Steve now appears attentive.
STEVE
Why?
Eddie has a humble look on his face.
EDDIE
It’s because we need to have faith, something to believe in, something to get away from science and help us escape from the real world.
Steve nods his head.
STEVE
I guess your right.
INT.–MOBILE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY–DAY
LARRY BAXTER(sandy grey crewcut, 60's-maybe 70ish with glasses) is wining and dining his wife BARBARA LEE (blonde 30's-40's-50's) at the Gulf Coast Reunion when he gets a call on his cellphone.
LARRY
Hello?
He smiled at Barbara Lee as they touched hands.
STEVE (VOICE OVER)
Hey Larry, we need to talk.
Larry becomes alarmed.
LARRY
Hey child, can’t this wait another time, we got the rasslin’ matches tonight.
Larry’s eyes bug out as Steve starts yelling at him over the phone.
STEVE
Bullshit! You haven’t promoted a wrestling show in 20 years! Don’t give me this kayfabe bullshit! Your at one of those wrestlers reunions!
Larry takes a deep breath.
LARRY
Alright, what is this about?
Barbara Lee kisses him on the lips.
STEVE
Remember the old myth about Atlantis?
Larry becomes puzzled.
LARRY
Yeah, what about it?
Larry awaits a response on his cellphone.
STEVE
You remember your son David’s old friend Eddie Russell?
Larry now looks even more confused.
LARRY
What does he have to do with this?
Larry shakes his head and rolls his eyes at Barbara Lee.
STEVE
He and I are planning to go into the sea, and find The Lost Continent of Atlantis.
Larry busts out laughing.
LARRY
Sorry kid, can’t play treasure hunt with you today, maybe some other weekend!
Larry closes up his cellphone.
BARBARA LEE
Who was on the phone?
Larry has his hands on both of Barbara Lee’s cheeks.
LARRY
Nobody sugar, just my nutty nephew.
BARBARA LEE
What did he want?
Larry shakes his head and takes a bite of food.
LARRY
He wanted me to help him and some old friend of my son’s go find The Lost Continent of Atlantis.
They both bust out laughing.
BARBARA LEE
Well, maybe he just wanted to spend time with you.
Larry nods his head.
LARRY
Maybe, but I can see him some other time.
Larry and Barbara Lee hold hands.
LARRY (CONTINUED)
This weekend belongs to us, darlin’.
Barbara Lee has a sad look on her face.
LARRY (CONTINUED)
What’s wrong baby doll?
She shrugs her shoulders.
BARBARA LEE
Well, you could spend some time with him.
Larry uses a toothpick to get the food out from between his teeth.
LARRY
What?
Barbara Lee takes a sip of her drink.
BARBARA LEE
Look at us, our lives are pathetic!
Larry looks confused again.
LARRY
What do you mean sugar? Our lives are great!
Barbara Lee shakes her head.
BARBARA LEE
No they’re not! It’s been 20 years since your wrestling promotion closed, and the soap opera I write for may get cancelled!
Larry nods his head.
LARRY
Your right, darlin’.
Barbara Lee puts her hands on top of Larry’s.
BARBARA LEE
Maybe this Atlantis thing would be good for us.
Larry shrugs his shoulders.
LARRY
Maybe.
Barbara Lee takes a bite of her food.
BARBARA LEE
Most of all, it’d be good for Steve.
Larry gazed into her eyes.
LARRY
Yeah, it would.
Barbara Lee smiles at Larry with a certain twinkle in here eye.
BARBARA LEE
He’s young, he’s scared, and doesn’t know where he’s going in life.
Larry props his chin up on his fist.
BARBARA LEE
And, we’re old, we’re scared, and don’t know where we’re going in life.
Larry raises his eyebrows and nods his head.
LARRY
Your right, let’s do this sugar.
Larry gives Barbara Lee a big wet kiss on the lips.
BARBARA LEE
Ooooh! Give me some more, honey!
She sits in his lap, and they share a long passionate kiss.
LARRY
Oh, I love you sugar!
Larry and Barbara Lee give each other a big hug.
EXT.–DOWNTOWN DOTHAN–DAY
Steve, Eddie, Larry, and Barbara Lee are standing in the streets of Downtown Dothan. The four of them stand there discussing Atlantis.
STEVE
So what changed your mind?
Steve had his arms crossed.
LARRY
Barbara Lee convinced me it was a good idea.
Steve nods his head.
STEVE
Yeah, sure she did.
Larry puts his hands in his pockets, and looks down at his feet.
LARRY
What she said kinda got to me, maybe this trip to Atlantis would do us all some good.
Steve looked astonished.
STEVE
You act as if this is some vacation or something!
Larry raises his arms and shrugs his shoulders.
LARRY
Well, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to get in the water a bit.
STEVE
This isn’t just some trip to the beach!
Larry nods his head.
LARRY
So, what are we looking for in this Atlantis thing here?
Steve pulls the map of Atlantis out of his pocket.
STEVE
Atlantis was this advanced civilization which existed thousands of years ago, and sunk to the bottom of the sea.
Larry nods his head.
LARRY
Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know all about that part of myth, but why are we going?
Larry waits for Steve’s answer.
STEVE
It’s supposed to hold the secrets of the universe.
Larry nods his head, rubbing his chin with his thumb and index finger.
LARRY
I still think you’ve been watching too much Star Trek, and too many of those George Lucas and Steven Spielberg films. But I’ll bite.
Steve gives Larry a curious look.
STEVE
And?
Larry shrugs his shoulders.
LARRY
And, there’s this old friend of mine who might be able to help us out.
Steve and Eddie give Larry and Barbara Lee a curious look.
STEVE
What old friend of yours?
Larry has a smartass grin on his face.
LARRY
Oh, from the wrestling business.
Steve starts laughing.
STEVE
Yeah right, what would he know about Atlantis?
Larry nods his head while looking down at the dirt.
LARRY
He’s been obsessed with the myth for years.
Steve continues laughing as he shakes his head.
STEVE
Yeah sure.
Steve and Eddie are both laughing.
LARRY
Remember the old lot between Castle Rock and Derry?
Steve and Eddie nods their heads.
STEVE
Yeah.
Larry starts to look shifty eyed.
LARRY
Well, there’s this old hangar there where he claims there’s something there which can get us to Atlantis.
Steve nods his head with a smile.
STEVE
What else does he have there? The way to OZ and the way to The North Pole?
Steve and Eddie bust out laughing.
BARBARA LEE
We’re just trying to help.
Steve and Eddie try to hold in the laughter.
STEVE
Alright, any real idea what he’s hiding in there?
Larry shakes his head.
LARRY
No idea, just what he claims can get us to Atlantis.
STEVE
Can you take us there?
Larry nods his head.
LARRY
Yeah, of course I can.
Steve looks right at Larry.
STEVE
Well, what we waiting for? Let’s go.
Larry and Barbara Lee look disappointed.
LARRY
Well Steve, you haven’t say anything about how my baby girl looks today.
Steve sighs.
STEVE
You look fine Barbara Lee, now let’s go!
Larry and Barbara Lee get pissed.
BARBARA LEE
Well, if your gonna be rude about it, then....
Steve gets a stern look on his face.
STEVE
Let’s just go already! Shit!
Steve, Eddie, Larry, and Barbara Lee get in Larry’s car.
LARRY
Anyone gotta go to the bathroom?
EXT.–THE OLD LOT–DAY
Steve, Eddie, Larry, and Barbara Lee pull up in Larry’s car at the old lot between Castle Rock Avenue and Derry Street. The old lot looks similar to Area 51 with BOB DEMEREST waiting for them.
BOB
Hi there!
Larry walks up to him, holding Barbara Lee’s hand, and Steve and Eddie walking along beside them.
LARRY
Hey, wonderin’ if you could help us out a bit.
Larry and Bob are grinning at each other.
BOB
Sure, what do ya need?
Larry has his hands on hips.
LARRY
My nephew is searchin’ for The Lost Continent of Atlantis.
Larry puts his around Steve, and holds him tight.
BOB
OH OK! GOOD!
Bob motions with his fingers for them to follow him.
BOB
The answer lies in here!
INT.–-HANGAR–DAY
All of them enter the hangar bay where Bob keeps many ships and vessels in storage, both aeronautic and aquatic. Almost as if it was a private museum or gallery.
BARBARA LEE
Wow, these are gorgeous!
Steve passes by a replica of The Wright Brothers plane from 1903.
STEVE
Damn, this old fart should open these to the public, and sell tickets.
Eddie is right beside him looking at an old submarine from World War I.
EDDIE
Or donate ‘em to the Smithsonian.
They both look over at a replica of Charles Lindbergh’s The Spirit of St. Louis.
STEVE
I wonder how he pay for these.
Eddie shrugs his shoulders.
EDDIE
Or what he had to exchange for these.
Steve nods his head.
STEVE
Yeah.
As they looked around, their eyes fixated on this golden rocket shaped submarine. It appeared to be an old World War II model, but was in good condition.
BOB
Here it is!
Barbara Lee moved her hands along its smooth yet dented surface.
BARBARA LEE
What is this?
Bob looks at the golden submarine with his hands in his pockets.
BOB
It’s one of the old Amblin submarines, the THX 1138 model if I’m not mistaken.
Barbara Lee takes another good look at the Amblin THX 1138
LARRY
Wasn’t this a World War II model?
Bob nods his head.
BOB
Oh yes, Hitler and The Nazis used this in a failed attempt to find Atlantis, and Hitler wanted to inherit powers from Poseidon, The Greek God of The Sea, and bring about the next generation of Atlantis in Nazi Germany.
Larry puts his arms around a scared Barbara Lee
LARRY
How did it get here?
Bob has a big grin on his face.
BOB
Hitler and The Nazis came back to surface a bit earlier than expected. Weird things started to happen, and they believed this ship was possessed by Poseidon and the spirits of Atlantis, so they dumped it in The Atlantic Ocean.
Larry smiles, still holding Barbara Lee in his arms.
LARRY
Spooky ain’t it, sugar?
Barbara Lee looks into his eyes, and smiles back.
BARBARA LEE
Not too scary.
He holds her even closer.
LARRY
Awwwww, my baby was scared!
He kisses her on the cheek.
STEVE
So, how does this thing work?
Bob stands to the side of the Amblin THX 1138 with a proud look on his face.
BOB
It activates when we push it into a body of water, and we head into the deepest part of the ocean.
Steve looks curious.
STEVE
How did you get this one?
BOB
Several years after WWII, a U.S. Marine found it coming to surface, and took possession of it. I bought it from him a few years later.
Bob rubs his hands together.
BOB (CONTINUED)
So are we all ready?
Steve nods his head.
STEVE
I guess so.
Bob nods back.
BOB
Alright then.
Larry shrugs his shoulders.
LARRY
So, where are we goin’ to do this?
Bob raises his eyebrows.
BOB
We’ll go to the beach, it’s the perfect place for this!
Steve, Eddie, Larry, and Barbara Lee look confused.
EDDIE
Not a bad idea.
All five of them take one more good look at the Amblin THX 1138.
EXT.–PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA–DAY
The five of them pull up in Larry’s car which is towing the Amblin THX 1138 in the back. Everyone on the beach stares at them as they unhook it from the car.
LARRY
Hey darlin’, do you wonder if the myth about Atlantis was an actual shoot or if the philosopher Plato was just workin’ all of us?
Steve, Larry, Bob, Barbara Lee, and Eddie start pushing the Amblin THX 1138 through the sand.
BARBARA LEE
I don’t know, it almost reminds of one of those location shoots we used to on the soaps back in the ‘80's.
Larry gives Barbara Lee a confused look.
LARRY
How?
Barbara Lee grinds her face as she continues to help push the Amblin THX 1138 forward.
BARBARA LEE
Remember when all the soaps tried to compete and keep up with General Hospital?
Larry raises his arm to shield the sun from his eyes.
LARRY
Oh yeah.
Steve and Eddie also doing everything they can to help push the Amblin THX 1138 through the sand.
EDDIE
I’ve taken bumps in the ring much easier on the body than this!
Steve shoots him a sarcastic look.
STEVE
You’re the one who wanted us to go on this journey.
Eddie becomes short of breath.
EDDIE
Don’t remind me.
Eddie’s chest starts heaving.
STEVE
And I can’t believe I listened to you!
Eddie looks at Steve as he tries to catch his breath.
EDDIE
Again, don’t remind me.
Eddie starts laughing.
STEVE
You think it exists?
Eddie nods his head.
EDDIE
As I told you, just have faith.
The people at the beach are still gawking at them.
STEVE
WHAT? You’ve never seen anyone push an old ship from World War II into the ocean before?
Bob also appears out of breath.
BOB
Yeah, if you dumbasses had any god damn sense, you’d all give us a hand.
A few of the tourists at the beach come to help them push the Amblin THX 1138.
LARRY
What about the rest of ya’? You just gonna stand there looking at us?
A few more come to help while the rest continue to watch.
STEVE
You all gonna stand there and be worthless losers for the rest of your lives or you wanna make somethin’ outta yourselves?
Everyone just stands there and looks at them.
STEVE (CONTINUED)
Just get over here and help us out you idiots!
They continue to push the Amblin THX 1138 towards the water while everyone looks on.
EDDIE
Screw all of you!
The Amblin THX 1138 is now a few inches near the water, and they continue pushing.
STEVE
Damn, I wish these idiots had more sense.
Eddie shakes his head.
EDDIE
Don’t be too hard on ‘em they’re just the general public.
Larry bends his legs while to help further push the Amblin THX 1138 into the water.
LARRY
Why shouldn’t we be too hard on ‘em? Most of em’ aren’t even helping us any.
A big fat Mexican looks at them pushing the Amblin THX 1138.
MEXICAN
You people aren’t from around here are you? Are you all from The South or something?
Steve shakes his head.
STEVE
The South? Where the hell do you think this beach is? An island off the coast of Mexico where you cross the border without becoming a U.S. Citizen?
The Amblin THX 1138 is almost in the water, they give it one last major push.
LARRY
There!
The Amblin THX 1138 is now in the water, and they give it few more light pushes.
LARRY (CONTINUED)
Here we go kid! Here we go! Here we go! Here we go!!!!
They give the final push, and the Amblin THX 1138 is now in the middle of the ocean.
STEVE
I don’t believe it! We’re going through with, for real!
Larry puts his arm around Steve.
LARRY
Yeah it is, and this is one of the reasons why I love you. It’s because your special.
Larry and Steve give each other a big hug with Larry kissing him on the head. They along with Eddie, Barbara Lee, and Bob swim maneuver towards the Amblin THX 1138.
BOB
Well, here we are.
The entrance to the Amblin THX 1138 opens.
BARBARA LEE
This is it.
Larry has his arms wrapped around her.
LARRY
You bet your ass it is sugar!
INT.–AMBLIN THX 1138–COCKPIT
The five of them enter the cockpit, and it almost appears to be a roomier version of The Millenium Falcon from Star Wars, a few seats and even a few beds spread out.
EDDIE
Damn, look at this.
Steve’s eyes gaze around the room.
STEVE
Yeah, you’d think this stuff just exists in comic books.
Eddie can’t take his eyes off the cockpit either.
EDDIE
No shit.
Larry and Barbara Lee move around, looking at everything in sight.
BARBARA LEE
They’ve shown this kinda stuff on The History Channel, but seeing it up close and personal. WOW!
Larry raises his eyebrows.
LARRY
I saw these when I was kid, in those old serials at the Saturday matinees, I never in a thousand years thought they were for real.
Larry looks over at Bob.
LARRY (CONTINUED)
Hey Bob, how does this thing take off?
BOB
Just sit in the captain’s chair, and the rest takes care of itself.
Larry and Barbara Lee look puzzled.
LARRY
Are you sure?
Bob nods his head and points to the captain’s chair.
BOB
Try it and see.
Larry and Barbara Lee take the seats in front of the cockpit’s control panel.
LARRY
Well, come on, get started! What are you waiting for?
The control panel gives off this strange light with an eerie sound, and takes off with a sudden jolt! Steve, Eddie, and Bob are able to brace themselves at the last second!
STEVE
Holy Shit!
Steve, Larry, and Barbara Lee look through the interior window of the Amblin THX 1138 as it maneuvers through the deepest waters of the ocean.
BARBARA LEE
Awww, the ocean looks so beautiful from here.
Larry smiles with his arm around her shoulder.
LARRY
Sure is darlin’, not too many people get this kinda chance.
Barbara Lee smiles at Larry, and gives him a big wet kiss.
STEVE
So when are we gonna get there?
Bob shrugs his shoulders.
BOB
I don’t know.
Steve becomes alarmed.
STEVE
What do you mean you don’t know?
Bob shakes his head with a confused look.
STEVE (CONTINUED)
Aren’t you the ‘’so called’‘ authority on Atlantis?
Bob sighs.
BOB
Plato’s theory never discussed this.
Steve crosses his arms with a sarcastic look on his face.
STEVE
I see.
Steve sat down on one of the beds.
EDDIE
Calm down, everything’ll be alright.
Larry looks over at Steve with a grin on his face.
LARRY
Don’t worry baby boy, we’ll get there.
Barbara Lee rubs Larry’s leg.
BARBARA LEE
Larry, I’m getting a bit impatient too, I wish we’d get there already.
He puts his arm around her, and kisses her on the lips.
LARRY
I’ll keep you warm until then, honey.
She then kisses him and laughs.
BARBARA LEE
Awwww, I love you too.
Barbara Lee hugs Larry.
LARRY
What would I ever do without you sugar?
Barbara Lee smiles.
BARBARA LEE
I don’t know, maybe take up with a playboy playmate.
Larry’s eyes big out with a wide grin from ear to ear.
LARRY
Hey! Not a bad idea!
Barbara Lee slaps Larry in the back of the head.
BARBARA LEE
I was just kidding!
Barbara Lee looks out the window, and notices they’re heading towards a vortex.
BARBARA LEE (CONTINUED)
What the hell?
The vortex opens up, and they are being pulled inside.
LARRY
What the hell’s goin’ on?
Bob has a shocked look on his face.
BOB
We may have found the gateway to Atlantis.
Steve looks kinda pissed.
STEVE
First your drag us in here in this glorified submarine, and then tell you don’t know where Atlantis. Now all of a sudden you do know, how convenient!
Steve shakes his head.
LARRY
He didn’t know!
The Amblin THX 1138 enters the vortex.
FADE OUT:
INT.–ATTIC–DAY
STEVE LUCAS (curly hair, early 20's) and EDDIE RUSSELL (bald,late 30's)are looking through some old boxes, and Eddie finds a map with a weird looking continent on it.
EDDIE
Hey, look at this! Weird lookin’ map ain’t it?
On the map, there is a continent somewhere in The Atlantic Ocean, between North and South America and Europe and Africa.
STEVE
If I’m not mistaken, I’d say it was Atlantis.
Eddie looks confused.
EDDIE
What?
Steve pulls the map out of Eddie’s hands.
STEVE
It was this continent in The Atlantic Ocean, sunk beneath the sea thousands of years ago.
Eddie gets even more puzzled.
EDDIE
For real?
Steve shakes his head.
STEVE
Nah, just an old myth.
Eddie looks at the map once again.
EDDIE
Why would it be here up in the attic?
Steve looks underwhelmed.
STEVE
Lots of people believed in Atlantis before the ‘50's.
Eddie shrugs his shoulders.
EDDIE
Why’d they stop?
Steve sits down in a nearby chair.
STEVE
Scientific facts were proven about continental drift, and no one believed in Atlantis anymore.
Eddie looks disappointed.
EDDIE
Too bad.
Eddie got a big smile on his face.
EDDIE (CONTINUED)
What if we went, and looked for Atlantis?
Steve rolled his eyes.
STEVE
Oh please!
Eddie holds his hands out towards Steve.
EDDIE
But Steve, this could make us rich!
Steve busts out laughing.
STEVE
Your just saying this because you don’t wanna spend the rest of your life working at your family’s hardware store in the day, and wrestling at night. Too late Eddie! Your almost 40!
Eddie holds head down.
EDDIE
I was just sayin’ it because, it’d give you somethin’ to shoot for in life.
Steve gives Eddie a dirty look.
STEVE
Oh yeah, how does it pay the bills?
Eddie sighs.
EDDIE
Look, you don’t wanna spend your life wasting away here in Dothan, Alabama. Your too good for this place, you got a whole lot goin’ for ya!
Steve puts his hand on the staircase.
STEVE
Yeah, right.
Eddie grabs his shoulder.
EDDIE
I know, I know. The myth was disproven by a scientific discovery in the 1950's, but Atlantis is the kinda thing we all need in our lives.
Steve becomes confused.
STEVE
What?
Eddie looks into Steve’s eyes.
EDDIE
It’s why we go see movies, it’s why we watch television, it’s why we read books and listen to stories about old myths, legends, and folk tales.
Steve now appears attentive.
STEVE
Why?
Eddie has a humble look on his face.
EDDIE
It’s because we need to have faith, something to believe in, something to get away from science and help us escape from the real world.
Steve nods his head.
STEVE
I guess your right.
INT.–MOBILE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY–DAY
LARRY BAXTER(sandy grey crewcut, 60's-maybe 70ish with glasses) is wining and dining his wife BARBARA LEE (blonde 30's-40's-50's) at the Gulf Coast Reunion when he gets a call on his cellphone.
LARRY
Hello?
He smiled at Barbara Lee as they touched hands.
STEVE (VOICE OVER)
Hey Larry, we need to talk.
Larry becomes alarmed.
LARRY
Hey child, can’t this wait another time, we got the rasslin’ matches tonight.
Larry’s eyes bug out as Steve starts yelling at him over the phone.
STEVE
Bullshit! You haven’t promoted a wrestling show in 20 years! Don’t give me this kayfabe bullshit! Your at one of those wrestlers reunions!
Larry takes a deep breath.
LARRY
Alright, what is this about?
Barbara Lee kisses him on the lips.
STEVE
Remember the old myth about Atlantis?
Larry becomes puzzled.
LARRY
Yeah, what about it?
Larry awaits a response on his cellphone.
STEVE
You remember your son David’s old friend Eddie Russell?
Larry now looks even more confused.
LARRY
What does he have to do with this?
Larry shakes his head and rolls his eyes at Barbara Lee.
STEVE
He and I are planning to go into the sea, and find The Lost Continent of Atlantis.
Larry busts out laughing.
LARRY
Sorry kid, can’t play treasure hunt with you today, maybe some other weekend!
Larry closes up his cellphone.
BARBARA LEE
Who was on the phone?
Larry has his hands on both of Barbara Lee’s cheeks.
LARRY
Nobody sugar, just my nutty nephew.
BARBARA LEE
What did he want?
Larry shakes his head and takes a bite of food.
LARRY
He wanted me to help him and some old friend of my son’s go find The Lost Continent of Atlantis.
They both bust out laughing.
BARBARA LEE
Well, maybe he just wanted to spend time with you.
Larry nods his head.
LARRY
Maybe, but I can see him some other time.
Larry and Barbara Lee hold hands.
LARRY (CONTINUED)
This weekend belongs to us, darlin’.
Barbara Lee has a sad look on her face.
LARRY (CONTINUED)
What’s wrong baby doll?
She shrugs her shoulders.
BARBARA LEE
Well, you could spend some time with him.
Larry uses a toothpick to get the food out from between his teeth.
LARRY
What?
Barbara Lee takes a sip of her drink.
BARBARA LEE
Look at us, our lives are pathetic!
Larry looks confused again.
LARRY
What do you mean sugar? Our lives are great!
Barbara Lee shakes her head.
BARBARA LEE
No they’re not! It’s been 20 years since your wrestling promotion closed, and the soap opera I write for may get cancelled!
Larry nods his head.
LARRY
Your right, darlin’.
Barbara Lee puts her hands on top of Larry’s.
BARBARA LEE
Maybe this Atlantis thing would be good for us.
Larry shrugs his shoulders.
LARRY
Maybe.
Barbara Lee takes a bite of her food.
BARBARA LEE
Most of all, it’d be good for Steve.
Larry gazed into her eyes.
LARRY
Yeah, it would.
Barbara Lee smiles at Larry with a certain twinkle in here eye.
BARBARA LEE
He’s young, he’s scared, and doesn’t know where he’s going in life.
Larry props his chin up on his fist.
BARBARA LEE
And, we’re old, we’re scared, and don’t know where we’re going in life.
Larry raises his eyebrows and nods his head.
LARRY
Your right, let’s do this sugar.
Larry gives Barbara Lee a big wet kiss on the lips.
BARBARA LEE
Ooooh! Give me some more, honey!
She sits in his lap, and they share a long passionate kiss.
LARRY
Oh, I love you sugar!
Larry and Barbara Lee give each other a big hug.
EXT.–DOWNTOWN DOTHAN–DAY
Steve, Eddie, Larry, and Barbara Lee are standing in the streets of Downtown Dothan. The four of them stand there discussing Atlantis.
STEVE
So what changed your mind?
Steve had his arms crossed.
LARRY
Barbara Lee convinced me it was a good idea.
Steve nods his head.
STEVE
Yeah, sure she did.
Larry puts his hands in his pockets, and looks down at his feet.
LARRY
What she said kinda got to me, maybe this trip to Atlantis would do us all some good.
Steve looked astonished.
STEVE
You act as if this is some vacation or something!
Larry raises his arms and shrugs his shoulders.
LARRY
Well, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to get in the water a bit.
STEVE
This isn’t just some trip to the beach!
Larry nods his head.
LARRY
So, what are we looking for in this Atlantis thing here?
Steve pulls the map of Atlantis out of his pocket.
STEVE
Atlantis was this advanced civilization which existed thousands of years ago, and sunk to the bottom of the sea.
Larry nods his head.
LARRY
Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know all about that part of myth, but why are we going?
Larry waits for Steve’s answer.
STEVE
It’s supposed to hold the secrets of the universe.
Larry nods his head, rubbing his chin with his thumb and index finger.
LARRY
I still think you’ve been watching too much Star Trek, and too many of those George Lucas and Steven Spielberg films. But I’ll bite.
Steve gives Larry a curious look.
STEVE
And?
Larry shrugs his shoulders.
LARRY
And, there’s this old friend of mine who might be able to help us out.
Steve and Eddie give Larry and Barbara Lee a curious look.
STEVE
What old friend of yours?
Larry has a smartass grin on his face.
LARRY
Oh, from the wrestling business.
Steve starts laughing.
STEVE
Yeah right, what would he know about Atlantis?
Larry nods his head while looking down at the dirt.
LARRY
He’s been obsessed with the myth for years.
Steve continues laughing as he shakes his head.
STEVE
Yeah sure.
Steve and Eddie are both laughing.
LARRY
Remember the old lot between Castle Rock and Derry?
Steve and Eddie nods their heads.
STEVE
Yeah.
Larry starts to look shifty eyed.
LARRY
Well, there’s this old hangar there where he claims there’s something there which can get us to Atlantis.
Steve nods his head with a smile.
STEVE
What else does he have there? The way to OZ and the way to The North Pole?
Steve and Eddie bust out laughing.
BARBARA LEE
We’re just trying to help.
Steve and Eddie try to hold in the laughter.
STEVE
Alright, any real idea what he’s hiding in there?
Larry shakes his head.
LARRY
No idea, just what he claims can get us to Atlantis.
STEVE
Can you take us there?
Larry nods his head.
LARRY
Yeah, of course I can.
Steve looks right at Larry.
STEVE
Well, what we waiting for? Let’s go.
Larry and Barbara Lee look disappointed.
LARRY
Well Steve, you haven’t say anything about how my baby girl looks today.
Steve sighs.
STEVE
You look fine Barbara Lee, now let’s go!
Larry and Barbara Lee get pissed.
BARBARA LEE
Well, if your gonna be rude about it, then....
Steve gets a stern look on his face.
STEVE
Let’s just go already! Shit!
Steve, Eddie, Larry, and Barbara Lee get in Larry’s car.
LARRY
Anyone gotta go to the bathroom?
EXT.–THE OLD LOT–DAY
Steve, Eddie, Larry, and Barbara Lee pull up in Larry’s car at the old lot between Castle Rock Avenue and Derry Street. The old lot looks similar to Area 51 with BOB DEMEREST waiting for them.
BOB
Hi there!
Larry walks up to him, holding Barbara Lee’s hand, and Steve and Eddie walking along beside them.
LARRY
Hey, wonderin’ if you could help us out a bit.
Larry and Bob are grinning at each other.
BOB
Sure, what do ya need?
Larry has his hands on hips.
LARRY
My nephew is searchin’ for The Lost Continent of Atlantis.
Larry puts his around Steve, and holds him tight.
BOB
OH OK! GOOD!
Bob motions with his fingers for them to follow him.
BOB
The answer lies in here!
INT.–-HANGAR–DAY
All of them enter the hangar bay where Bob keeps many ships and vessels in storage, both aeronautic and aquatic. Almost as if it was a private museum or gallery.
BARBARA LEE
Wow, these are gorgeous!
Steve passes by a replica of The Wright Brothers plane from 1903.
STEVE
Damn, this old fart should open these to the public, and sell tickets.
Eddie is right beside him looking at an old submarine from World War I.
EDDIE
Or donate ‘em to the Smithsonian.
They both look over at a replica of Charles Lindbergh’s The Spirit of St. Louis.
STEVE
I wonder how he pay for these.
Eddie shrugs his shoulders.
EDDIE
Or what he had to exchange for these.
Steve nods his head.
STEVE
Yeah.
As they looked around, their eyes fixated on this golden rocket shaped submarine. It appeared to be an old World War II model, but was in good condition.
BOB
Here it is!
Barbara Lee moved her hands along its smooth yet dented surface.
BARBARA LEE
What is this?
Bob looks at the golden submarine with his hands in his pockets.
BOB
It’s one of the old Amblin submarines, the THX 1138 model if I’m not mistaken.
Barbara Lee takes another good look at the Amblin THX 1138
LARRY
Wasn’t this a World War II model?
Bob nods his head.
BOB
Oh yes, Hitler and The Nazis used this in a failed attempt to find Atlantis, and Hitler wanted to inherit powers from Poseidon, The Greek God of The Sea, and bring about the next generation of Atlantis in Nazi Germany.
Larry puts his arms around a scared Barbara Lee
LARRY
How did it get here?
Bob has a big grin on his face.
BOB
Hitler and The Nazis came back to surface a bit earlier than expected. Weird things started to happen, and they believed this ship was possessed by Poseidon and the spirits of Atlantis, so they dumped it in The Atlantic Ocean.
Larry smiles, still holding Barbara Lee in his arms.
LARRY
Spooky ain’t it, sugar?
Barbara Lee looks into his eyes, and smiles back.
BARBARA LEE
Not too scary.
He holds her even closer.
LARRY
Awwwww, my baby was scared!
He kisses her on the cheek.
STEVE
So, how does this thing work?
Bob stands to the side of the Amblin THX 1138 with a proud look on his face.
BOB
It activates when we push it into a body of water, and we head into the deepest part of the ocean.
Steve looks curious.
STEVE
How did you get this one?
BOB
Several years after WWII, a U.S. Marine found it coming to surface, and took possession of it. I bought it from him a few years later.
Bob rubs his hands together.
BOB (CONTINUED)
So are we all ready?
Steve nods his head.
STEVE
I guess so.
Bob nods back.
BOB
Alright then.
Larry shrugs his shoulders.
LARRY
So, where are we goin’ to do this?
Bob raises his eyebrows.
BOB
We’ll go to the beach, it’s the perfect place for this!
Steve, Eddie, Larry, and Barbara Lee look confused.
EDDIE
Not a bad idea.
All five of them take one more good look at the Amblin THX 1138.
EXT.–PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA–DAY
The five of them pull up in Larry’s car which is towing the Amblin THX 1138 in the back. Everyone on the beach stares at them as they unhook it from the car.
LARRY
Hey darlin’, do you wonder if the myth about Atlantis was an actual shoot or if the philosopher Plato was just workin’ all of us?
Steve, Larry, Bob, Barbara Lee, and Eddie start pushing the Amblin THX 1138 through the sand.
BARBARA LEE
I don’t know, it almost reminds of one of those location shoots we used to on the soaps back in the ‘80's.
Larry gives Barbara Lee a confused look.
LARRY
How?
Barbara Lee grinds her face as she continues to help push the Amblin THX 1138 forward.
BARBARA LEE
Remember when all the soaps tried to compete and keep up with General Hospital?
Larry raises his arm to shield the sun from his eyes.
LARRY
Oh yeah.
Steve and Eddie also doing everything they can to help push the Amblin THX 1138 through the sand.
EDDIE
I’ve taken bumps in the ring much easier on the body than this!
Steve shoots him a sarcastic look.
STEVE
You’re the one who wanted us to go on this journey.
Eddie becomes short of breath.
EDDIE
Don’t remind me.
Eddie’s chest starts heaving.
STEVE
And I can’t believe I listened to you!
Eddie looks at Steve as he tries to catch his breath.
EDDIE
Again, don’t remind me.
Eddie starts laughing.
STEVE
You think it exists?
Eddie nods his head.
EDDIE
As I told you, just have faith.
The people at the beach are still gawking at them.
STEVE
WHAT? You’ve never seen anyone push an old ship from World War II into the ocean before?
Bob also appears out of breath.
BOB
Yeah, if you dumbasses had any god damn sense, you’d all give us a hand.
A few of the tourists at the beach come to help them push the Amblin THX 1138.
LARRY
What about the rest of ya’? You just gonna stand there looking at us?
A few more come to help while the rest continue to watch.
STEVE
You all gonna stand there and be worthless losers for the rest of your lives or you wanna make somethin’ outta yourselves?
Everyone just stands there and looks at them.
STEVE (CONTINUED)
Just get over here and help us out you idiots!
They continue to push the Amblin THX 1138 towards the water while everyone looks on.
EDDIE
Screw all of you!
The Amblin THX 1138 is now a few inches near the water, and they continue pushing.
STEVE
Damn, I wish these idiots had more sense.
Eddie shakes his head.
EDDIE
Don’t be too hard on ‘em they’re just the general public.
Larry bends his legs while to help further push the Amblin THX 1138 into the water.
LARRY
Why shouldn’t we be too hard on ‘em? Most of em’ aren’t even helping us any.
A big fat Mexican looks at them pushing the Amblin THX 1138.
MEXICAN
You people aren’t from around here are you? Are you all from The South or something?
Steve shakes his head.
STEVE
The South? Where the hell do you think this beach is? An island off the coast of Mexico where you cross the border without becoming a U.S. Citizen?
The Amblin THX 1138 is almost in the water, they give it one last major push.
LARRY
There!
The Amblin THX 1138 is now in the water, and they give it few more light pushes.
LARRY (CONTINUED)
Here we go kid! Here we go! Here we go! Here we go!!!!
They give the final push, and the Amblin THX 1138 is now in the middle of the ocean.
STEVE
I don’t believe it! We’re going through with, for real!
Larry puts his arm around Steve.
LARRY
Yeah it is, and this is one of the reasons why I love you. It’s because your special.
Larry and Steve give each other a big hug with Larry kissing him on the head. They along with Eddie, Barbara Lee, and Bob swim maneuver towards the Amblin THX 1138.
BOB
Well, here we are.
The entrance to the Amblin THX 1138 opens.
BARBARA LEE
This is it.
Larry has his arms wrapped around her.
LARRY
You bet your ass it is sugar!
INT.–AMBLIN THX 1138–COCKPIT
The five of them enter the cockpit, and it almost appears to be a roomier version of The Millenium Falcon from Star Wars, a few seats and even a few beds spread out.
EDDIE
Damn, look at this.
Steve’s eyes gaze around the room.
STEVE
Yeah, you’d think this stuff just exists in comic books.
Eddie can’t take his eyes off the cockpit either.
EDDIE
No shit.
Larry and Barbara Lee move around, looking at everything in sight.
BARBARA LEE
They’ve shown this kinda stuff on The History Channel, but seeing it up close and personal. WOW!
Larry raises his eyebrows.
LARRY
I saw these when I was kid, in those old serials at the Saturday matinees, I never in a thousand years thought they were for real.
Larry looks over at Bob.
LARRY (CONTINUED)
Hey Bob, how does this thing take off?
BOB
Just sit in the captain’s chair, and the rest takes care of itself.
Larry and Barbara Lee look puzzled.
LARRY
Are you sure?
Bob nods his head and points to the captain’s chair.
BOB
Try it and see.
Larry and Barbara Lee take the seats in front of the cockpit’s control panel.
LARRY
Well, come on, get started! What are you waiting for?
The control panel gives off this strange light with an eerie sound, and takes off with a sudden jolt! Steve, Eddie, and Bob are able to brace themselves at the last second!
STEVE
Holy Shit!
Steve, Larry, and Barbara Lee look through the interior window of the Amblin THX 1138 as it maneuvers through the deepest waters of the ocean.
BARBARA LEE
Awww, the ocean looks so beautiful from here.
Larry smiles with his arm around her shoulder.
LARRY
Sure is darlin’, not too many people get this kinda chance.
Barbara Lee smiles at Larry, and gives him a big wet kiss.
STEVE
So when are we gonna get there?
Bob shrugs his shoulders.
BOB
I don’t know.
Steve becomes alarmed.
STEVE
What do you mean you don’t know?
Bob shakes his head with a confused look.
STEVE (CONTINUED)
Aren’t you the ‘’so called’‘ authority on Atlantis?
Bob sighs.
BOB
Plato’s theory never discussed this.
Steve crosses his arms with a sarcastic look on his face.
STEVE
I see.
Steve sat down on one of the beds.
EDDIE
Calm down, everything’ll be alright.
Larry looks over at Steve with a grin on his face.
LARRY
Don’t worry baby boy, we’ll get there.
Barbara Lee rubs Larry’s leg.
BARBARA LEE
Larry, I’m getting a bit impatient too, I wish we’d get there already.
He puts his arm around her, and kisses her on the lips.
LARRY
I’ll keep you warm until then, honey.
She then kisses him and laughs.
BARBARA LEE
Awwww, I love you too.
Barbara Lee hugs Larry.
LARRY
What would I ever do without you sugar?
Barbara Lee smiles.
BARBARA LEE
I don’t know, maybe take up with a playboy playmate.
Larry’s eyes big out with a wide grin from ear to ear.
LARRY
Hey! Not a bad idea!
Barbara Lee slaps Larry in the back of the head.
BARBARA LEE
I was just kidding!
Barbara Lee looks out the window, and notices they’re heading towards a vortex.
BARBARA LEE (CONTINUED)
What the hell?
The vortex opens up, and they are being pulled inside.
LARRY
What the hell’s goin’ on?
Bob has a shocked look on his face.
BOB
We may have found the gateway to Atlantis.
Steve looks kinda pissed.
STEVE
First your drag us in here in this glorified submarine, and then tell you don’t know where Atlantis. Now all of a sudden you do know, how convenient!
Steve shakes his head.
LARRY
He didn’t know!
The Amblin THX 1138 enters the vortex.
FADE OUT:
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