Once Upon A Time Pilot Page #2

Season #1 Episode #1

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A ten year old BOY. HENRY. Mop of blond hair. Sweet face. But a sparkle of mischief in him. He closes the book. Puts it in a backpack and exits the bus with the other passengers.

EXT. SOUTH STATION - NIGHT

Busy early evening pedestrian traffic moves to and fro as we STAY on HENRY, drinking in the big city sights. It’s a little seedy. Rough. But it doesn’t bother him. Behind him, an OLD WOMAN steps off the bus. She sees Henry all alone. Walks up, concerned.

OLD WOMAN Are you lost, honey?

Henry looks up at the kindly woman and smiles.

HENRY Oh no, I’m fine.

But the old woman isn’t so sure. She’s nervous for this kid.

OLD WOMAN:

You’re travelling alone? All the

way from Maine?

HENRY:

Do it all the time, was just

visiting my Grandma.

OLD WOMAN:

Are your parents here to pick you

up?

Henry looks around. Nods at a black TOWN CAR at the street exit. A DRIVER chats on his BLUE TOOTH in the front seat.

HENRY:

They’re off at one of their fancy

balls. They sent their driver. That’s Albert.

(yells out) Hey Albert!

(then to the woman)

Thanks for your concern, ma’am.

Henry heads toward the Town Car. The old lady shrugs and moves off.

STAY ON HENRY. He walks up to the Town Car. The driver keeps chatting on his blue tooth. Henry sneaks a look over his shoulder... the woman is gone... and then --

(CONTINUED)

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