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After a "dear john" letter from an undevoted wife catches him off guard, a soldier returns home only to discover he is not who he always thought he was. He finds out that there are people who want him for their selfish benefits. He comes to realizes that he is the first human AI, and that there is only one person left that can unravel his mystery. Searching becomes a dangerous venture for everyone involved with, "Casper" 

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EXT: IRAQI WAR ZONE - NIGHT

A bunker in the Iraqi war zone has been hit with an IED missile. The sandbags surrounding the bunker offered little protection for the wounded soldier, who lays there bleeding badly from his injuries. He cries out in a painful tone.

Tyler

Ahhh... Help! I've been hit!

• The quietness of the night sets in and his vision blurs as he tries to survey his surroundings. Fear and emotions grip him as he begins to lose consciousness.

Tyler (cont'd)

Mom... Dad.. Where are you? I need your hel...

• Tyler closes his eyes as he awaits the enemy of life. Suddenly he starts to feel the pain from slaps to his face, which slowly bring him out of unconsciousness. It's his C.O.

Shelby

(slapping)

    Wake up, soldier! You have no time to die. You have that beautiful young wife to get home to remember?

Look. We're all out of morphine, but I do have another option.

• Tyler shakes his head back and forth and slurs in his speaking. Fidgety in his movement

Tyler

Option...Yes, give me option. Please... Ahh... Hurry!

• The C.O quickly but carefully looks around, then reaches into his pocket and pulls out a syringe. He rolls up Tyler's sleeve and sticks him with the needle. The clear, potent liquid, races through his vanes. Tyler immediately comes to a complete calm. He smiles at the C.O. who quickly rolls down the sleeve while looking around. Tyler chuckles as he slurs his words.

Tyler (cont'd)

(chuckling)

Thaannks Shelby... May I call you Shelby, sir?

• The drug's capitative effects have him good. Shelby starts to access the wounds as he calls out for help. 

Shelby

Medic! Medic! You're going to be fine now. We'll have you up and running in no time.

• Tyler just smiles at him as his eyes slowly close.

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• A young nurse is in the tent with Tyler, as he recovers from his injuries. He has manipulated the nurse into breaking the military rule of sleeping with a fellow soldier. She is in love and prepared to do anything for him. As she is putting on her panties, the untied flap to the entrance to the tent flies open. It's the C.O. He stands there staring at her, then looks a Tyler as he speaks.

Shelby

Corporal!

Gina

Yes Sir!

Shelby

Wait for me outside.

• Gina salutes as she passes him.

Gina

Of course Sir.

Shelby

And close the flap behind you.

• Gina leaves the tent. Shelby looks around as he walks over and sits down on the edge of the bed. He shakes his head.

Shelby

Oooh Tyler. Now, what do you think that pretty little wife of your would think of you carrying on with the like of that beautiful young nurse of yours? For some reason, I don't think she would be too happy.

• Tyler is looking blanked faced. He pulls himself up by the overhead railing to sit up.

Tyler

Well, Sir. I'm afraid it's a little late for shivery. You see. When she heard about me being banged up and all, she must have felt the need to cry on someone's shoulder till I got back. Problem is. His shoulder turned into mine through a dear John letter. So you see, "I'm the victim!"... Sir. And an even sadder part is. She sent the letter after I sent her my last paycheck.

• Shelby has a "that's tough" look on his face.

Shelby

Well... I see you can't seem to catch a break. And to top it off, I caught you sleeping with the friendly. But if it's any comfort, I guess after all you've been through, I don't see how you could be hurt anymore. And I could see how you may need a little comfort.  I'll keep quiet on this, but you can't continue it... understand?

• Tyler rubs his hands through his hair while nodding.

Tyler

Of course Sir, and thanks.

• As Shelby gets up and starts walking away Tyler stops him.

Tyler (cont'd)

Sir. Could you come here for a sec?

• Shelby turns and gives him a crooked smile.

Shelby

Now hold on soldier. I'm not that kind of comforter.

• They both Chuckle at the response.

Tyler

No Sir. I was thinking of another kind of comfort.

• Shelby squishes his eyes as he looks at Tyler.

Shelby

Oh that. Look, soldier. You were in need of some peace, and I was in need of some goodness. That was not meant to be a reoccurring thing. Besides, there's only one freebie per injury. And you have no compensation remember.

• Tyler looks over at the tents opening.

Tyler

Look. You know something about me, and I know something about you. Soooo. One more something is not going to make a difference.

• Shelby looks hard at Tyler.

Shelby

Go on...

• Tyler gives a heads up towards the tent opening.

Tyler

We both have been away from home for a long time. You give me what I need, and she gives you what I'm sure you would like..

• Shelby turns his head away as he thinks.

Shelby

You mean... You can make that happen?

• Tyler gives a manipulative smile.

Tyler

I can make that happen. So, we good?

• Shelby sits down looking forward.

Shelby

Make it happen.

• Tyler reaches his hand out and Shelby looks surprised

Shelby

How do you know I...

• Tyler puts up one finger cutting him off.

Tyler

A good businessman is always prepared... Sir.

• Shelby lets out a little grunt as he grins and nods.

Shelby

By the way. What does the nickname "Casper" mean?

• Tyler gives a smile as he takes the feel-good potion.

Tyler

Oh, that. It's of Persian origin meaning "treasure giver". So be gentle with the treasure I'm loaning you. Now ask her to come in, I'll take care of the rest.

• Shelby gets up and walks out of the tent. Gina walks in and over to Tyler.

Tyler

Hey baby. I want you to do something for me.

• Gina smiles and looks over at the opening then back at Tyler.

Gina

You just have to ask baby...

• At that moment, Tyler gets his first taste of manipulation as it fills his being with excitement.  

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EXT: IRAQI AIRFIELD - DAY 

• US airplanes coming and going at the dirt airfield on Iraqi soil. Tyler stands in a hanger waiting for his orders from the C.O. He's also saying goodbye to Gina. 

INT: IRAQI AIRFIELD - HANGER - DAY 

TYLER 

Well, this is it. I'm finally getting out of this sandy part of the world. But as for you. My-self will be longing for you. How soon are you coming to me? 

• Gina looks around and then steps forward  hugging him. She whispers in his ear. 

GINA (whispering)

Soon... Because nothing can keep me from you... "You are the love of my time."

• She kisses his cheek before she steps back and gives him a wink. Then turns and walks away. Tyler stares at her butt with a " what a girl" smile on his face. He turns around to face the airstrip and sees his C.O. come out of the mess hall... 

SHELBY 

Oh, there you are. Man... You must really be rearing to go. I've been looking all over for you. You need to slow down. You'll make me think you don't want to be here with us anymore. 

• They both laugh at the statement. Tyler reaches out his hand. 

TYLER (chuckles)

 Sir... If I had wings I would fly myself out of here. Now... I believe you have something for me. 

• Shelby grins and holds his hand up in a "hold on" motion. 

SHELBY 

Not so fast soldier boy. There is a stipulation to the orders that make it possible for you to get that medical discharge. We talked about it. 

• Tyler nods his head up and down.  

TYLER 

I know, I know. 

• They both Speak it at the same time. 

TYLER/SHELBY 

Make sure to see the shrink. 

• They both let out laughs.  

SHELBY (chuckling) 

Look. Let me know when you get settled stateside. I will want to pay you a visit. Just to check up on you. 

• Tyler takes the orders from the C.O. with one hand and at the same time shakes goodbye with the other. 

TYLER

 Sure thing sir. I'll keep you posted.

•  Shelby surprises Tyler by leaning in and giving him a man hug, then turns and walks away. Tyler smiles and turns to focus on his flight as it rolled onto the tarmac. 

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• Tyler is sitting in a small bar in Minnesota when a man in a dark suit comes and sits down in the barstool next to him. At first, Tyler thinks nothing of it. Then suddenly, the man slides a note over to him. Tyler does not pick it up he just looks at it. He slowly over at the man who never looks at him. 

TYLER

Whatever it is Mr. I neither sell the stuff nor do I swing like that. Either way, You're taking up my space. There's a lot of empty chairs in here. Why don't you find another one? 

• The man doesn't say a word and still hasn't looked at Tyler. He takes a sip from his drink, gets up, and walks away. Tyler speaks to him. 

TYLER(CONT'D)

Hey... Your forgetting your love note, or, whatever it is.   

• The man stops. He slowly turns and looks at Tyler in a way that lets him know that this is not the type of man to be played with. Then the man turns and walks out the door. Tyler turns back to his drink, takes a big swallow, emptying the glass. Standing up, he slides a ten-dollar bill onto the bar, turns, and walks away. A few seconds later he comes back and picks up the note. He puts it into his shirt pocket and goes out the door. Once outside, he only walks a few feet when he hears a loud screeching sound from a cars' tires. He looks over just in time to see the man who had left the note, flying through the air from the car's impact. Immediately the car speeds off leaving the victim where he lay. Tyler runs over to the downed man, yelling as he approaches him. 

TYLER

 Help! Help! Someone call 911. 911 now! 

• When Tyler reaches the fallen man he kneels down to him. The man grabs Tyler by his shirt while trying to speak. He utters just above a whisper. 

FALLEN MAN 

It's you... 

• His hand slowly loosens its grip as he leaves this life. Tyler is wide-eyed as he stands and steps back. Other people began to come up in a hurry. Tyler turns and walks fast, disappearing into the darkened night.  

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EXT: HOLIDAY APARTMENTS - NIGHT 

• On a quiet street sits the Holiday Apartment complex, known for its cozy, quiet atmosphere. But in one room, on the third floor, it's not so cozy or quiet. A man paces back and forth in his apartment, knocking over things as he speaks to himself. 

TYLER (pacing/talking to himself) 

It's me... Its Meeee! What was he talking about? What's me? Why is it ME? 

• In anger, Tyler knocks over another vase and it crashes to the floor, shattering into many pieces. Through the break of unrest, he hears a low knock at the door. He pulls himself together believing it to be his neighbor coming to see about the noise. He walks to the door but does not open it. Instead, his strong voice speaks in an apologetic tone. 

TYLER 

Hey... Sorry about the noise. I slipped. But we're all good here... Thanks.

• As he listens for an answer, all is quiet. His instincts and latest situation tell him to go over to his desk drawer and get his 9mm. He steps back over and leans against the wall beside the door. 

TYLER 

Who is it! 

• No answer. Against his better judgment, he quietly looks through the peephole. He sees a beautiful and seductive-looking blond patiently waiting as she looks back and forth between her freshly polished fingernails and the peephole. 

MARSHA

 Well... Are you going to let me in or what? I mean, I'm not here to hurt you, I'm here to help. 

• Tyler, sounding very suspicious in his tone. 

TYLER 

Help me with what? I don't need a doctor. Whatever your pushing, I don't need it either. What I need is PEACE! 

MARSHA

 I'm not pushing, I'm giving. Can we talk? 

• Her beauty begins to get the best of him. 

TYLER 

Talk... Who are you? Are you alone? 

• The woman lets out a sigh as she shakes her head. 

MARSHA 

Look Tyler. This is for you. But if you like being in the dark about things that have, and are about to happen, then I can just leave it at that. Is that what you want? 

• Tyler steps back and raises the 9mm. He swings open the door in a fast motion and moves to the side, ready to fire. The woman walks in and turns to see the barrel of the gun pointed straight at her head. Tyler pushes her in and quickly closes the door. 

TYLER

Hands up! 

• The woman shows no emotion as she stares at past the barrel and into his eyes. 

MARSHA 

But why? I'm a guess am I not? 

• Tyler keeps the gun pointed at her. 

TYLER 

Lady. I've been through too much tonight to start trusting people now. I'll tell you what, "guest." You tell me why you're here in one short sentence, and I just might lower this game-changer and let you out of here alive. 

• The woman smiles, turns, and walks over to the couch where she slowly sits down. 

MARSHA

I hope you don't think that that's the first, "game-changer," as you call it, I've had pointed at my face, because I can tell you it's not. Actually, it turns me on, having my life hanging in the balance. But then that's just me. My name is Marsha. Why don't you calm down and come sit here next to me? I have a story to tell you. Oh, you may want to grab yourself a stiff drink before you sit. 

• The woman pats the couch seat next to her as Tyler stares at her, and taking in what she is saying. He calms down a little as he steps towards the kitchen. 

TYLER

 You know, after all that's happened so far tonight, I think I will take you up on your offer. Can I bring you one? 

• Marsha gives a slight smile. 

MARSHA 

No... I'm good. I never drink on the job. 

• Tyler turns and looks at her in a questioning way. 

TYLER 

On the job.. Someone is paying you to be here? Oh, this has to be good. Give me a moment. 

• He pours his drink of cognac and sits down next to her and setting the bottle down on the table in front of him. 

TYLER 

Just in case I need more clarity. Now, You were saying? 

• Marsha smiles and looks at the bottle of cognac, then back at him. 

MARSHA

 Of course... First, let me start by saying I had no part in what's happened to you. You see. You were taken from an orphanage by certain people and brought up in a building that had been renovated to double as an experimental lab and home. What they proceeded to do to you is to give you all the intelligence that the most advanced computers could feed into your mind. This was done on a constant basis. Day and night you were fed certain information about specific subjects that they  believed would become useful to them in the future. In essence. You are the first human "AI" being. Except, of course, you're not made out of any sort of metal or artificial tissues. … Your knowledge fully out measures that of any other human. 

• Tyler stops staring at her and grabs the bottle. He slowly pours another shot of the exceptive liquid. 

TYLER

 Lady... I think it's time for you to go, because you must be crazy. How can this be true? I can barely remember my phone number, which of course I don't call very often. And you're trying to tell me I am some sort of manufactured knowledge freak. What this says to me is, your who needs a drink.  

• Marsha shakes her head and looks serious. 

MARSHA 

OK... Tell me something. Do you remember your mother? Your father? Any brothers or sisters? Friends that you played with growing up? When is the last time you remembered something from your deep past? 

• Tyler sits his glass down as he thinks. 

TYLER 

Nothing... I don't remember anything from my younger past. Ohhh... But I know. You see... Not long ago, I was badly injured. I suffered head and body trauma from a bombing in the war. That's why. So the answer to your question is no. What else you got? 

• Marsha grabs Tyler's arm and turns him towards her. She looks into his eyes. 

MARSHA

Tyler. That's not why you can't remember your past. I looked at your confidential records. No part of your head was injured. Your mind was suppressed. The scientist decided to hold your knowledge hostage when the overseers and funders of the experiment changed the deal and wanted to take you into their custody without the agreed-upon payment. The man you saw killed tonight was one of those scientists who helped create you... so to speak. Now he's dead. Others died in "so-called" car accidents and overdoses. In other words, murdered. Now there's only one left. And that one holds the trigger word that will bring everything back to you... Everything. The man who gave you a note in the bar. If that note has on it what I suspect, your life is not in danger, but your freedom is. They want you back. And it probably has the name of the last surviving scientist on it, who's no doubt in hiding.  

• Tyler sits there digesting all the information. Suddenly he slowly moves his hand gesturing  Marsha to be quiet. He's looking at the front doorknob that is moving as if someone is slowly trying to come in. He whispers to her. 

TYLER (whispering)

 Sheesh. We have company... Time to go. 

• He gently takes Marsha by the hand and they both stand up. Tyler leads her towards the back bedroom. He grabs his gun, car keys, and wallet from the table as he passes. Reaching the bedroom he goes over to the window, looks out to make sure the coast is clear, and opens it. They both slip out and down the fire escape towards the underground garage where his car is parked. 

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EXT: TYLER'S CAR - NIGHT

•  Tyler is driving down a street at a fast rate of speed as Marsha sits in the passenger seat excited from her adrenaline rush. With his adrenaline also racing, he looks over at her and grabs her arm. He speaks to her in an alarming tone. 

TYLER

 I'm going to give you one shot to get this right. I would pull my gun, but you already seem excited enough. Who are you, lady? Because whoever that was at my door didn't find me by wishing on a star. Now talk! 

• Marsha yanks her arm from his grasp. Tyler quinces his eyes at her as he tries to concentrate on her and the road. Marsha looks out her side mirror as she speaks in excitement. 

MARSHA

I don't know what you mean. And as for the intruder at the door, I have a real good feeling we are about to find out. 

• Just as she finishes her words a big boom sound from the impact of their pursuer's car hitting them, rocks the car. Tyler swerves back and forth trying to gain control as Marsha lets out squeals of excitement. She is bouncing up and down in her seat like a kid happy to see her favorite cartoon that has just come on. Tyler floors the throttle on the car and it leaps ahead, bridging the gap between him and his pursuer. He looks over at Marsha. 

TYLER

 What are you doing? Sit still while I try to get us out of this mess. Man... You are crazy. I wish I believed it was you they want. I would pull this car over and push you out. And if you don't show any concern about this situation, I just might do it anyway. 

• Marsha laughs as she speaks. 

MARSHA 

Push ME out. Now you wouldn't do that to your only sister, would you? 

• Marsha is laughing more as they speed down the road. Her words get Tyler's attention in a big way. 

TYLER 

Sister! Did you say, Sister? OK, give me a minute to lose these pests. You have a lot of explaining to do. 

• Tyler remembers a spot along the path where a police car, waiting for speeders, is always posetd up . He talks to himself. 

TYLER (CONT'D) (talking to self) 

OK spotter. Don't let this be the night you decide to be at the donut shop. 

• He speeds past the spot at a high rate of speed and so does his pursuer. And just as expected he sees the red lights flare up behind his follower. Tyler looks in the rear-view mirror and sees their lights get dimmer and dimmer so he   slows to a normal speed. He spots several gas stations ahead and pulls into the back of one. He looks at Marsha who somehow is now sound asleep. He turns off the car to rest. 

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EXT: GAS STATION - MORNING

• Tyler quietly opens his car door and slips out while Marsha stirs but doesn't wake up. He walks into the station's convenience store. The clerk looks at him and speaks in a friendly tone. 

STORE CLERK 

Good morning, Sir. Did you have a good rest? 

• Tyler looks at him in a questioning way. He tilts his head a little as he speaks to the clerk.

 TYLER

 What did you say? Rest! 

• Tyler, not happy at the remark and taking it as sarcasm, moves closer to the clerk. 

TYLER (CONT'D)

 What are you talking about? What do you know about me? Huh! 

• The clerk looks at him in a defensive way. 

STORE CLERK

 Nothing Sir. I was just saying... Well. I've been working all night and you have been parked here all night, that's all. I do know one thing though. A car pulled in sometime after you did and stopped by your car. Someone got out and carefully place a white piece of paper on your windshield.  I assumed you had to be asleep. Now... Is there anything else you would like before I ring you up? 

• Tyler takes a step back as he stares at the young man. He shakes his head as he speaks. 

TYLER 

No. this will be it. Oh, and you have to excuse me for my manners, it was a long day yesterday. 

• The clerk nods as he rings up the purchase. 

STORE CLERK

Of course, sir.

• Tyler pays him and starts walking out of the store. 

STORE CLERK

Have a good day, Sir. I've dealt with worse. 

• Tyler poses in his steps but doesn't say a word or look back. 

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