Episode 3- A Crazy New World Part 3

(Open up with a review of the past episodes)

(Opening video)

(Jack and Shawn are watching t.v).
Shawn: You know it seems just like a movie, it doesn't seem real
Jack: I know man, I mean our first day here and all this happens. I don't know if IM ready for the big city yet.
Shawn: Yeah Jack we are, we just need to get through this with our family.
Jack: You know if I just would have come here with Rachel and you guys in the first place it wouldn't hurt so much.
Shawn: Jack, you cant think what if...its over, you cant go back and change it.
Jack: Its harder than it seem.
(Shawn's phone rings)
Shawn: Hello
(split screen we see Angela)
Angela: (Crying) Shawn are you okay?
Shawn: Yeah babe I-I'm fine, are you okay?
Angela: Yes, I've been trying to call you all day but I couldn't get through.
Shawn: Yeah, I tried to call you too just all the phone lines were jammed up.
Angela: Oh Shawn I was so Scared
Shawn: I'm fine don't worry.
Angela: How is everyone else? Is Topping okay?
Shawn: Yeah, she's fine she stayed home from work.
Angela: And everyone else?
Shawn: Well, Jack came here yesterday he's fine, Cory is okay but, We don't know about Eric.

(Commercial)

Cory is outside rm. 383. He opens the door and walks inside with Topanga.
Eric is lying on the hospital bed all hooked up to tubes and monitors.
Topanga looks at him for a second starts bawling and leaves the room.
Cory walks over to Eric.
Cory: Why did you go down there? I warned you. You just had to listen to what Mr. Feeny taught you! Why didn't you just pretend like you listened to him like me and Shawn?!? I can't believe that this is happening you know...just 12 hours ago we had our whole lives ahead of us and just like that...its all changed. You know...before I left I told Josh that his family and friends will help him in this world and Eric you have to be there for him! Even though you weren't always there for me growing up I still looked up to you and thought you were the greatest thing in the world. Eric...don't go
(Knock Knock Knock)
Doctor: Are you his family?
Cory: Part of it...
Doctor: what is his name?
Cory: He's my brother...he's Eric Matthews.
Doctor: Okay, Eric suffered severe smoke and pollution inhalation and a lot of cuts and bruises, he got hit in the head and suffered a mild concussion. But, he should be okay within a month.
Cory: Why is he hooked up to all these machines if he's going to be okay?
Doctor: Its just precautionary. We just need to make sure he keeps breathing through the night. He should be able to go home tomarrow evening.
Cory: Thank You Doctor..
(Commercial)

(Cory outside the room again talking to Topanga)
Topanga: Cory I'm so sorry!
Cory: Sorry for what?
Topanga: If I wasn't so selfish and didn't make you move to New York none of this would have happened!
Cory: Topanga its not your fault
P.A.-Visiting Hours will end in 5 minutes.
Cory: Come on Topanga lets go...

(Scene Change)
(Split Screen Shawn/Angela)
Shawn: I don't know why he went he just went. That's the way Eric is. He always does the things that don't seem to be right but they always end up being right.
Angela: (Worried) Oh Shawn please tell Cory and Topanga I'm Praying for Eric.
Shawn: I will.
Angela: Well baby, I'm gunna go call Rachel and talk to her..
Shawn: Angela...
Angela: Yeah Shawn
Shawn: (Swallows hard and gets nervous look on his face) We think Rachel was on one of the planes that flew into the towers..
Angela: Shawn, DON'T joke about this!
Shawn: I'm not hun I'm sorry I wish I was but...
Angela: Shouldn't she have been in the peace corps by now?
Shawn: No she saw her old boy friend and left Jack at the Airport that's why he found us.
Angela: (BAWLING) Shawn NOOOO it's not true, she was my roommate! I spent soo much time with her! She was one of my bestfriends! It's not fair!
Shawn: I'm sorry babe..
Angela: (Crying) Are you sure she was on the plane Shawn?
Shawn: She's gone. Now baby get some sleep I'll call you tomorrow. All right?
Angela: Okay, I love you
Shawn: (Choked up) I love you too.
(Both hang up)

Jack (to Shawn) How did she take it?
Shawn: Pretty bad. I mean something like this changes everything
(Cory and Topanga walk in)
Cory: He's gunna be all right guys.
Shawn: Are you sure?!?
Jack: Did you see him down there?
Cory: No he's down at the hospital
Shawn: They keeping him over night?
Cory: Yeah just for observation, he had smoke inhalation and a concussion so they gotta make sure everything goes all right tonight.
Jack: I'm so happy for you man!
(Hugs Cory)
(Topanga is crying too and hugs Cory and Jack)
Shawn:(Crying) So this is what a family is like (Hugs the rest of them)

(Cory's phone rings)
Cory: Hello?
(Screen Split. Alan, Amy, Morgan, Josh are all around a speaker Phone in the living room)
Alan: Hey Cor you find out anything about Eric?
Cory: Yeah he's in the hospital right now for observation but, he will be out soon.
(Amy and Alan hug and cry)
Morgan: What is it like there Cory?
Cory: Its like a nightmare, I kind of feel like this Boy never really met the REAL WORLD till now.
(Topanga nudges Cory)
Topanga: President Bush is speaking
Cory (to Matthews) Turn on the TV
(President Bush is on screen)
George W: "Good evening. Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. The victims were in airplanes, or in their offices; secretaries, businessmen and women, military and federal workers; moms and dads, friends and neighbors. Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror. The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing, have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness, and a quiet, unyielding anger. These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed; our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation. Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve."
(Close up on Jack as audio plays. He is sobbing a little) "America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from shining."
(Close up on Shawn as audio plays. He is not crying but looks very sad) "Today, our nation saw evil, the very worst of human nature. And we responded with the best of America -- with the daring of our rescue workers, with the caring for strangers and neighbors who came to give blood and help in any way they could. Immediately following the first attack, I implemented our government's emergency response plans. Our military is powerful, and it's prepared. Our emergency teams are working in New York City and Washington, D.C. to help with local rescue efforts."
(Shot of Eric Lying in the hospital bed paying 100% attention to the T.V. and crying as the audio plays) "Our first priority is to get help to those who have been injured, and to take every precaution to protect our citizens at home and around the world from further attacks. The functions of our government continue without interruption. Federal agencies in Washington which had to be evacuated today are reopening for essential personnel tonight, and will be open for business tomorrow. Our financial institutions remain strong, and the American economy will be open for business, as well."
(Shot of all the Matthews in Philadelphia, Amy has her arms around Alans waist and has her head on his chest while crying. Morgan is crying and has her arm around Josh as this audio plays) "The search is underway for those who are behind these evil acts. I've directed the full resources of our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible and to bring them to justice. We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them. I appreciate so very much the members of Congress who have joined me in strongly condemning these attacks. And on behalf of the American people, I thank the many world leaders who have called to offer their condolences and assistance.
(Shot of Cory and Topanga standing next to eachother as audio plays) "America and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world, and we stand together to win the war against terrorism."
(Topanga starts to cry. Cory puts his left arm around her and grabs her left hand with his right) "Tonight, I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened."
(Cory kisses Topangas right hand as audio plays) And I pray they will be comforted by a power greater than any of us, spoken through the ages in Psalm 23: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me. "
( Close up of Cory's sad face as audio plays) "This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time.."
(A single tear rolls down Cory's Cheek as audio plays)" None of us will ever forget this day Yet, we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world."
(President Bush on screen) : "Thank you. Good night, and God bless America."
End of show. Black screen with white type that says " In Memory of all those lost and affected in 9/11 " ~ Cast of BMW