Specimen (1996) - full transcript
After his grandmother's death, 24-year-old Mike Hillary sets off in search of who he thinks is his real father. Little does he suspect the real scenario: his late mother was impregnated by aliens, and now they've sent someone down to bring back their "specimen"--dead or alive.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[SMOKE ALARM BLARING]
Mike.
No!
Mike!
Mike!
[SIRENS]
Go around back.
Phil, quickly, get in there.
There's people in there.
Forget it.
If there's anyone still
in there, they're dead.
You better tell him that.
What the--
He's not even burned.
It's amazing.
[MUSIC - LAWRENCE GOWAN,
"HOLDING THIS RAGE"]
As the glow from the ashes lit
the faces of the people passing
by, they saw the victims die.
They saw the victims die.
When the news hit
the papers, they said
19 bodies had been blown away.
Somebody's going to pay,
somebody's going to pay.
Oh, yeah.
Dangerous days are
these to be living.
Dangerous days, there's
little forgiving.
No, it just ain't in our
blood, but holding this rage
isn't your answer, boy.
Holding this rage
won't lead you on.
Holding this rage will
tear you to pieces, boy.
Look what it's done.
Look what it's done.
Down the long line of
mourners, see another young boy
choking on bitter tears.
Scars that won't disappear.
Scars that won't disappear.
Oh no.
Oh no.
You're going to have to
sleep sometime, sweetheart.
You looking for
your mama up there?
Because that's where she is.
She's up there.
She's looking down, and
she's saying sleep, Mike.
Sleep, my little miracle child.
I'll protect you.
VERN: Mike?
Mike?
Mike, we're going to be late.
All right, Grandpa Vern.
Coming.
It feels like just yesterday
we buried your mother.
You know your grandmother
loved you very much.
I'm sorry, Grandpa Vern.
She'd be so happy
to see you here.
There's a couple
more in the bedroom.
Your Grandma June never
threw a damn thing out.
I believe you.
I always have, Jimmy.
J. Masterson, Eastfield.
Morning, Mike.
It sure is good to have
you back in the house.
More tea?
Yeah.
You gonna stick around
for a while, Mike,
or do you gotta get
back to the club?
No.
I think I'm out of a job.
The Sox let me go.
That's too bad, kid.
You know what they say, that's
life in the minor leagues.
Hm.
Although, Shreveport's
looking for a pitcher,
so I might go check
that out in the spring.
Well, you can stay here
just as long as you like.
Thank you.
You know, I always
thought Grandma
June knew more about who my
father was than she let on.
She never knew anything, Mike.
Your mother never
told us a thing.
I don't know why you
don't try to get a job
coaching high school ball.
Yeah, you do.
[MUSIC - LAWRENCE GOWAN, "LOVE
MAKES YOU BELIEVE"]
Down desperate roads sometimes
you run for your life
only to fine the answer
suddenly slips out of sight.
Yeah, you were fooled.
I guess you should
take the blame.
Nothing can last forever.
Those are the rules of the game.
In the face of darkness,
never hopeless,
love makes you believe through
the dissolution and confusion
love makes you believe.
How are you?
Fine, thanks.
I need a room, please?
Sure thing.
Sheriff Masterson, there's
a young man here to see you.
Sheriff Masterson,
I'm Mike Hillary.
Carol's son.
Carol's son?
Um, please, have a seat.
So what brings you to Eastfield?
This.
I found it in a box
of my mother's stuff.
Isn't that you in the photo?
You knew my mother?
I worked on your
grandparents' farm one summer.
What year was that?
You're a detective?
No, I'm just curious.
It's good to see you.
You know, your mother,
she was one of a kind.
You look like her.
How old are you?
24.
So what do you do,
are you a student?
No, no, I play minor league
baseball, actually AAA.
Really?
What position?
I pitch.
That's great.
Did you know anything
about my father?
Who he was?
No.
No one knew who he was.
I see, well, I guess
I better be going.
I'm sorry that I
couldn't help you.
Of course.
Mike, it's really
good seeing you.
[MUSIC - LAWRENCE GOWAN, "LOVE
MAKES YOU BELIEVE"]
Down desperate roads,
sometimes you run for your life
only to find the answer
suddenly slips out of sight.
Sheriff, Mike Hillary
is here to see you.
Send him in.
MIKE: Sheriff?
Mike, you must have
ESP or something.
I was just thinking of you.
They're looking for
an athletics counselor
at the community
center, you know,
coaching kids and
stuff like that.
I figured it's the off season.
Here, use my name
as a reference.
Why did my mom
leave Eastfield?
Mike, there was
a lot of talk, OK?
What kind of talk?
She's pregnant, unmarried.
In the letter it
said you believed her.
What did you believe?
If your mother wanted you to
know she would have told you.
She died when I
was a kid, maybe
she planned to tell me later.
Fine.
I think I have a pretty
good idea why you want
to keep this a secret, Sheriff.
Jesus.
Larson, do something.
Larson.
Larson, have you been smoking
cigarettes in my office?
No, sir, I quit smoking.
Well, get some water
and put this thing out.
Welcome to the Eastfield
Community Center.
Sheriff Masterson spoke
very highly of you.
We have kids here special needs.
Do you have
experience with them?
Well--
That's OK.
We have kind of a
mainstream approach here.
We have special kids and
so-called normal kids
work and play together.
And here's what we call
our creative arts room.
We put a strong focus on
arts and athletics here.
We find that it really
helps their coordination
and confidence.
We like to have the
children involved
in as many creative
activities as possible.
I'd like to show you
the swimming pool.
Mike?
Mike?
The swimming pool.
Oh, I'm sorry.
What I was saying is--
OK, we're going to do some
front floats with the flutter
boards and, Sally, I
want you to go first,
and I want you to keep
my legs really straight.
And I want you to put
your face in the water
and blow lots of bubbles, OK?
Ready?
All right, get everybody wet.
Good one.
Good one.
Are you next?
Now this is our
intermediate class.
We find that physical
activity really
helps reach some of
the more challenged
kids, especially swimming.
There's something very
calming and nurturing
about being in the water.
James, you want to
come in the water?
You want play dolphin?
I know you're
afraid of the water,
but you don't have to be.
Who's the instructor?
Oh, that's Jessica Randall.
She's a grad
student from Hunter.
OK, I want everyone to
take their flutter boards,
and swim out to here.
It's a race.
Remember, lots of bubbles.
Ready, on your
mark, get set, go.
James.
We weren't
formally introduced.
I'm Jessica.
I know.
Mike, isn't it?
Yeah.
I hear you're a
baseball player.
Yeah.
That's great.
It's amazing what you
did today with James.
I've been trying to get him
in the water for months now.
It wasn't anything.
Well, it worked.
What's your secret?
I don't know what
you're talking about.
He hasn't responded to
anyone or anything in months.
He responded to you though.
How'd you do it?
Do you really want to know?
I bribed him.
Hey, wait up.
hey, I beat you.
Well, I was saving
myself for the final lap.
Sure, you were.
You want to come in
for hot chocolate?
In where?
My apartment.
I live in the back of here.
Oh, yeah?
I love it when
you're all sweaty.
Get the hell off of me.
What's your problem?
I told you to leave me alone.
Who's this?
Nobody, Blaine
Hello, Mr. Nobody.
You doing my girl?
Why don't you get
your hands off of her.
Stay out of it.
Why don't you back off, man.
I'm trying to
have a conversation
with my girlfriend.
Mike, come on, let's go.
Mike.
All I want to do is talk.
JESSICA: Blaine!
Get your hands off of her.
Calm down.
JESSICA: Get out of here.
Listen to me for a second.
Blaine, it's over.
Listen to me.
You're making and ass--
Come on, you
pussy, take a shot.
BLAINE: Listen to
me for a second.
Let her go.
JESSICA: Blaine, it's over.
Listen to me, it's over.
Calm down.
Calm down.
Can you stand
still for a second?
What is wrong--
Get out of here.
Blaine, it's over.
Blaine.
Stand still and listen to me.
Blaine.
Listen to me.
You asked for that.
Jessica, you OK?
I'm sorry.
No, no, no, it's
not your fault.
You sure you're all right?
Yeah.
Should we call the police?
No.
What are you talking about?
These guys attacked you.
No, don't do that.
FEMALE VOICE: 11,
you must obtain
transport to the
last known residence
of specimen host Carol Hillary.
Your bio maintenance
human suit will
deteriorate in 72 Earth hours.
[HONKING]
Got off the road, asshole,
I could have hit you.
Come on.
Are you a fucking nut?
Hello.
Hello.
Is Carol Hillary here?
Carol died 16 years ago.
Come in.
Thank you.
Where is Carol's offspring?
You mean Mike?
Mike is in Eastfield.
What is his address?
I don't know his address.
I'm his grandfather Verne.
Is he in some kind of trouble?
Yes, Verne, he is.
Stay back or I'll shoot.
Stay back!
Verne.
FEMALE VOICE: Was
that necessary?
He would have contacted
the authorities.
FEMALE VOICE: That is because
you handled that poorly.
Although your
English was correct,
you did not demonstrate a
mastery of human customs.
He suspected you were a
danger to his grandson.
I am a danger to his grandson.
FEMALE VOICE: Could we please
attempt our next inquiry
without the use of violence?
It will attract unwanted
attention to our activities.
My mission is priority
level 9, retrieve specimen
at all costs, dead or alive.
OK, let's play ball.
All right, Tommy, you're up.
Come on, keep your
eye on the ball.
You got it.
Oh, almost.
Strike 1.
OK, ready?
Swing.
Oh.
OK, here, let me
help you out here.
Choke up on the bat a
little, move your hands up,
spread your feet apart.
Let's get a good
stance here, OK?
A good swing, right
follow through, ready?
Stay relaxed.
Loosen up.
Keep your eye on the ball.
There you go.
Run, run, run, run.
All right.
Go.
Good hit, you got it.
Come on, go to first.
Go.
Go.
OK, second.
Go to second.
Let's go, come on.
Mike, you OK?
Mike, what's wrong?
Why you running, freak boy?
James?
Mike, what's wrong?
No.
What's wrong?
Is he OK?
Yeah, just a little accident.
James fell.
He should be OK, but the nurse
should take a look at him.
I don't think it
was an accident.
He wasn't even here.
I wasn't talking to you.
What happened, Mike?
I think Bart should tell you.
Bart?
I didn't do anything.
Bart, James could've
been seriously hurt.
I don't care.
I care.
Every person is important
and to pick on someone just
because they're
different, all that does
is make you the smaller person.
Mike?
Bart, go get the nurse.
Mike?
Mike?
What was that all about?
I don't know.
Did you see what happened?
I'm not sure.
How do I find
the specimen now.
FEMALE VOICE: Kill every
living thing in Eastfield.
He will be among them.
That was a joke.
Yes.
That was funny.
FEMALE VOICE: A more
efficient approach would
be to search nearby hotels.
This guy is dangerous.
He's a maniac.
He tried to light us on fire.
With what?
Blaine's right, Sheriff, he
did try and light us on fire.
He is a maniac.
With what?
He, uh, used his
hand to burn me.
It's true, Sheriff.
Manny was holding
this piece of wood
and then, poof, it went up.
Oh, and why was Manny
holding a piece of wood?
I don't know, I just had it.
OK, so let me
get this straight.
This one individual accosted
the three of you for no reason
while you were having a
nice little conversation
with Jessica Randall
outside her apartment?
That's right.
And this individual
had superhuman
powers and flaming hands?
Well, yeah.
Get the hell out of here.
- But, Dad--
- Blaine.
But Dad--
Blaine.
I've got proof.
Is this your idea of a joke?
It's no joke.
This guy have a name?
Yeah.
Mike.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Thank you.
I didn't see you standing there.
Aren't you supposed
to be somewhere?
Oh, art, I'll take you there.
Art is fun, huh?
At least, that's
what they tell me.
Here you go, Mary.
I got one for you.
James?
Motel man, I'm looking
for Mike Hillary.
Is he staying here?
That's what I'm asking you.
No, there's no Mike Hillary.
Ow.
FEMALE VOICE: Scan negative.
That's correct.
FEMALE VOICE: Once again,
11, you have failed
to use the customary etiquette.
I thought you
were avoiding me.
No.
Don't you get enough swimming
during the day with the kids?
I'd live in water if I could.
Why don't you come in?
No.
Suit yourself.
Sorry about what
happened today.
What did happen?
I don't know.
You got a lot
of secrets, Mike.
Oh, come on.
Hey.
Oh, I see, so you want
to play like that, huh?
Come on.
Huh?
What are you going to do?
The water's getting warmer.
It is?
Wow, it's getting hotter.
Maybe we should get out?
OK.
That is so weird.
Yeah, must be a
temperature control problem.
Well, it's never
done that before.
I don't know.
Maybe it was you.
So what time are you coming
to my house for lunch?
You're a little
forward, aren't you?
1 o'clock.
Perfect.
So what about you?
Where'd you come from?
My mom and I
moved around a lot.
She died when I was eight.
I moved in with my grandma
and grandpa in Taylorville.
What about your dad?
OK.
I can see I'm in
dangerous territory.
Well, I guess this is
the point where I either
say goodnight or I kiss you.
You started this.
Watch out.
Mike.
What are you doing?
Are you crazy?
Let me see your hand.
It's not even burned.
I'd better go.
You're not going anywhere.
Jessica, please.
The other day with Blaine,
the fire, you caused it.
Why?
How?
Tell me.
Tell me.
Just stay away.
Hold on.
[KNOCKING]
Yeah, just a sec.
Afternoon, Mike.
Sheriff.
Mind if I come in?
Yeah, sure, come on in.
Sorry the place is such a mess.
That's OK.
How long you plan on
living out of a suitcase?
Well, this is fine for now.
I hear you had a little
run in outside Jessica
Randall's place.
Oh, that, yeah.
That was just some jerk
who she used to date.
You know, wouldn't
leave her alone.
His name's Blaine.
He's my son.
I'm sorry.
Forget it.
He is a jerk.
Kid has to grow up.
He says that you tried
to set him on fire.
That's crazy.
He's got a burn mark right
here in the shape of a hand.
You want to tell me about it?
There's nothing to tell.
Look, Mike, if
something happened,
I'm sure Blaine started it.
I just want to
know what happened.
Oh, I see, so now
you want answers, huh?
I'm sorry, but I
can't help you out.
Now, if you'll excuse me.
Damn it, Mike.
It has nothing to do with that.
Doesn't it?
Before you were born,
our mom and I were friends.
I thought that she was special.
Very special, but I was
already engaged to Helen Boyle.
I saw her the day
after it happened.
We found her up at Spruce Lake.
God, I'd never seen someone
so scared in my life.
She could barely talk.
I sat with her all night.
You stayed with her?
Your mother believed she
was impregnated by an alien.
And you believed her?
Yeah, I believed her.
She was one of the most
honest people I'd ever met.
Well, I'd say it was
pretty convenient for you.
That's what
everyone else said.
People ridiculed her.
Back then it wasn't OK
to be a single mother,
especially around here.
So you did know about me?
Yeah, I did.
She left town before
you were born.
Can you understand why
she didn't tell you?
Yeah, because
it's all garbage.
You're telling me my
father is an alien?
I'm telling you what I know.
You don't know
anything, so why don't you
go back to your
wonderful little wife
and your big jerk of a son.
I'm telling you
the truth, Mike.
Get out.
Mike.
Get out.
Get out, if you know
what's good for you.
Yo?
The room number.
I think it's 17.
You think it's 17?
17.
17, boys.
Let's go.
See anything?
I can't see nothing.
He's probably doing
Jessica right now.
Shut up.
Sorry, man.
It's true.
Let's just go in on three.
1, 2, 3.
Where the hell is all his stuff?
I don't know, man.
Check the can.
FEMALE VOICE: Chromosome
match, negative.
Chromosome match, negative.
Help, somebody!
Hello?
Come on.
Don't hurt me, man.
You want my money, take it all.
Chromosome match, negative.
You're not Mike Hillary.
No, I'm not.
Where is he?
I don't know, man.
Too bad.
Wait, wait, wait,
maybe I know where he is.
Maybe he's with Jessica.
Jessica?
Yeah.
She used to be my girl, but
now she's dating that dirtbag.
You take me.
Take it easy, man.
Take me to Jessica
using customary etiquette.
It's this one here.
Enter.
Call Jessica.
Jessica?
Louder.
Jessica?
Human, try that again,
I'll rip your face off.
BLAINE: You're not being
very smart about this.
My father's the sheriff.
He'll get the National
Guard after you.
Are you listening to me?
Jessica is not here.
Where is she?
I'm not sure.
Blaine?
She works at the community
center on Railroad Avenue.
I don't know anything else.
If you let me go, I promise I
won't say anything to anybody.
I know.
Grandpa, are you home?
Hey, Sarah, sorry I'm late.
Oh that's OK.
Somebody broke in my
apartment last night.
You;re kidding.
Yeah.
But they didn't take anything.
That's really weird.
Huh?
Yeah, well, I
better get going.
Hey, do you think
it was Blaine?
Probably.
Yeah.
Come in here and
have our snacks.
Just take a seat over here.
Is everybody here?
Good.
Hey, does everybody
have their snacks?
Good.
Hey, hey, hey, Bart, your
own snack, if you don't mind.
Say you're sorry.
Sorry.
Thank you.
Sorry.
You have more cookies?
Here, you can have one of mine.
FEMALE VOICE: Remember, 11,
when interrogating the female
of the species, optimal results
are obtained through the use
of politeness and decorum.
Oh, hey, thanks.
Hey, have you seen Mike?
No.
He's not here yet?
No, I haven't seen him.
11.
11.
11.
11.
11.
11.
11.
11.
Sorry, can I help you?
Are you Jessica Randall?
Yes, do you want to sign up
your kids for swimming lessons?
I'm looking for Mike Hillary.
You a friend of his?
Yes.
He's supposed to be here, but
he hasn't shown up yet, so--
hey.
Get your hands off of me.
You're lying.
Mike?
Call the police.
Get the kids out of here.
What's going on?
Just get out of here.
OK, we're going
to do a fire drill.
Hurry.
Get them out.
Move, move, move.
11.
11.
11.
11.
11.
11.
11.
Hey, you want Mike?
I'll give him to you.
OK, wait.
Wait.
I'm going to pick
a group leader.
Marcy, take all the kids to your
house through the woods, OK?
Hurry, go.
Just go.
Just go.
Jessica?
Jessica?
Sarah?
Mike.
What's going on?
I don't know.
I mean, this guy,
he's after Jessica.
I called the Sheriff
and I'm waiting for him.
She's still in there.
I don't know-- Mike.
Don't, the sheriff's coming.
Mike!
What do you want?
Who are you?
I'm 11.
I want Mike.
Jessica?
Come on.
11, you're relieved
of your duties.
Return to your shuttle.
I don't think so.
I'm in command
of this experiment.
I'm 66.
This specimen is mine.
I'm here to relieve you.
Jimmy, thank god.
What's going on?
Jessica and Mike
are still in there.
Mike?
Some guy is after Jessica
and Mike went in to help her.
OK, wait here.
OK.
Just hurry, OK?
I think they're
really in trouble.
Sarah, just wait there.
OK.
You go down this way.
I'm going to head over there.
Yes, Sheriff.
Hey, Larson, be careful.
Yeah.
FEMALE VOICE: You must
return to the shuttle, 11.
You are no longer authorized
to remain on Earth.
I want my bounty.
Without the specimen,
there is no bounty.
He's got Mike.
- Who?
- He's got Mike.
Who?
Freeze.
I said, freeze.
Go.
Go!
FEMALE VOICE: 11, your bio
maintenance suit is expiring.
You must return to Spruce
Lake within three hours
and board the shuttle.
Where are the kids?
Oh, god.
What's going on?
Where's Mike?
Are you OK?
Where's Mike?
Larson.
Mike's car is still here,
but he's nowhere in sight.
I need more backup.
I want this place searched
from top to bottom.
MIKE: Where am I?
66: You're in good hands.
MIKE: What happened?
66: Just relax.
What the hell do
you want from me?
I want to protect
you from your destiny.
What are you talking about?
I've come to set you free.
For thousands of
years, we've been
studying human and
animal specimens
for scientific research.
Your mother was a
part of an experiment.
This is a joke.
This is a sick joke.
You're a valuable specimen.
I was with your mother
when she was impregnated.
She was not harmed.
Stop the car.
Just let me out of
the car, please?
I didn't take you from 11
to bring you back to my world.
I won't let them treat
my own son as a specimen.
No.
No.
It's the truth, Mike.
I'm your father.
No.
Run, Mike, run.
Stay off the road.
Run through the woods
away from the lake.
I'll take care of 11.
Where's the specimen?
I set him free.
It was mine.
He's not yours.
He's not mine.
He's a living thing.
You will not be returning.
The specimen is mine.
No.
Where's the specimen?
I set him free.
You will die.
11, I think it's me you want.
Time to come home, Mikey.
I'm not going anywhere.
You've learned to
harness the fire.
You're very strong.
What can I do to help you?
There's nothing you can do.
This human costume
also acts as a shield.
I'm completely exposed
to the toxicity on Earth.
It will kill me.
No.
I'm sorry, Mike.
There's so much
I need to ask you.
There won't be time.
Now humans will have an
alien specimen to examine.
I guess I woe them that much.
Are there more like me?
Father.
Sheriff, It's Mike Hillary.
I just came to say goodbye.
That is, if I'm free to leave.
Sheriff, I'm so
sorry about your son.
You know, he isn't--
he wasn't a bad kid.
It's not your fault, Mike.
Trouble followed you here.
You didn't bring it.
I'm having one hell of a time
trying to write this report.
No weapons, no detonators,
nothing was found on the beach,
except this.
I don't know what it is,
but I'm sure forensics
would have a field day.
Take it.
You sure you won't need this?
I don't think Eastfield's
ready for the truth.
You take care, Mike.
You too, Sheriff.
You weren't going
to say goodbye?
Well, I thought
you'd understand.
I can't stay.
Yeah, I was thinking
of taking off myself.
Not much happens in this town.
So where are you headed?
I don't know.
I guess wherever they can use
a tired arm, north, south.
East, west.
You want some company?
Jessica, I can't.
I'm afraid I'm
going to hurt you.
We can take some precautions.
What?
I'm not afraid
of a little fire.
No, I don't
suppose you would be.
You want to go for a drive?
Whose car?
I say we take yours.
I have to man the
fire extinguisher.
I see.
Hey, freak boy,
where's your drool bib?
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[MUSIC - LAWRENCE GOWAN,
"HOLDING THIS RAGE"]
As the glow from the ashes lit
the faces of the people passing
by, they saw the victims die.
They saw the victims die.
When the news hit
the papers, they said
19 bodies had been blown away.
Somebody's gonna pay.
Somebody's gonna pay.
Oh, yeah.
In the face of darkness,
never hopeless,
love makes you believe through
the dissolution, the confusion,
love makes you believe.
Ah, [INAUDIBLE] hate the world.
It only is what it is.
Half of it's run by losers,
leave the rest to the kids.
[SMOKE ALARM BLARING]
Mike.
No!
Mike!
Mike!
[SIRENS]
Go around back.
Phil, quickly, get in there.
There's people in there.
Forget it.
If there's anyone still
in there, they're dead.
You better tell him that.
What the--
He's not even burned.
It's amazing.
[MUSIC - LAWRENCE GOWAN,
"HOLDING THIS RAGE"]
As the glow from the ashes lit
the faces of the people passing
by, they saw the victims die.
They saw the victims die.
When the news hit
the papers, they said
19 bodies had been blown away.
Somebody's going to pay,
somebody's going to pay.
Oh, yeah.
Dangerous days are
these to be living.
Dangerous days, there's
little forgiving.
No, it just ain't in our
blood, but holding this rage
isn't your answer, boy.
Holding this rage
won't lead you on.
Holding this rage will
tear you to pieces, boy.
Look what it's done.
Look what it's done.
Down the long line of
mourners, see another young boy
choking on bitter tears.
Scars that won't disappear.
Scars that won't disappear.
Oh no.
Oh no.
You're going to have to
sleep sometime, sweetheart.
You looking for
your mama up there?
Because that's where she is.
She's up there.
She's looking down, and
she's saying sleep, Mike.
Sleep, my little miracle child.
I'll protect you.
VERN: Mike?
Mike?
Mike, we're going to be late.
All right, Grandpa Vern.
Coming.
It feels like just yesterday
we buried your mother.
You know your grandmother
loved you very much.
I'm sorry, Grandpa Vern.
She'd be so happy
to see you here.
There's a couple
more in the bedroom.
Your Grandma June never
threw a damn thing out.
I believe you.
I always have, Jimmy.
J. Masterson, Eastfield.
Morning, Mike.
It sure is good to have
you back in the house.
More tea?
Yeah.
You gonna stick around
for a while, Mike,
or do you gotta get
back to the club?
No.
I think I'm out of a job.
The Sox let me go.
That's too bad, kid.
You know what they say, that's
life in the minor leagues.
Hm.
Although, Shreveport's
looking for a pitcher,
so I might go check
that out in the spring.
Well, you can stay here
just as long as you like.
Thank you.
You know, I always
thought Grandma
June knew more about who my
father was than she let on.
She never knew anything, Mike.
Your mother never
told us a thing.
I don't know why you
don't try to get a job
coaching high school ball.
Yeah, you do.
[MUSIC - LAWRENCE GOWAN, "LOVE
MAKES YOU BELIEVE"]
Down desperate roads sometimes
you run for your life
only to fine the answer
suddenly slips out of sight.
Yeah, you were fooled.
I guess you should
take the blame.
Nothing can last forever.
Those are the rules of the game.
In the face of darkness,
never hopeless,
love makes you believe through
the dissolution and confusion
love makes you believe.
How are you?
Fine, thanks.
I need a room, please?
Sure thing.
Sheriff Masterson, there's
a young man here to see you.
Sheriff Masterson,
I'm Mike Hillary.
Carol's son.
Carol's son?
Um, please, have a seat.
So what brings you to Eastfield?
This.
I found it in a box
of my mother's stuff.
Isn't that you in the photo?
You knew my mother?
I worked on your
grandparents' farm one summer.
What year was that?
You're a detective?
No, I'm just curious.
It's good to see you.
You know, your mother,
she was one of a kind.
You look like her.
How old are you?
24.
So what do you do,
are you a student?
No, no, I play minor league
baseball, actually AAA.
Really?
What position?
I pitch.
That's great.
Did you know anything
about my father?
Who he was?
No.
No one knew who he was.
I see, well, I guess
I better be going.
I'm sorry that I
couldn't help you.
Of course.
Mike, it's really
good seeing you.
[MUSIC - LAWRENCE GOWAN, "LOVE
MAKES YOU BELIEVE"]
Down desperate roads,
sometimes you run for your life
only to find the answer
suddenly slips out of sight.
Sheriff, Mike Hillary
is here to see you.
Send him in.
MIKE: Sheriff?
Mike, you must have
ESP or something.
I was just thinking of you.
They're looking for
an athletics counselor
at the community
center, you know,
coaching kids and
stuff like that.
I figured it's the off season.
Here, use my name
as a reference.
Why did my mom
leave Eastfield?
Mike, there was
a lot of talk, OK?
What kind of talk?
She's pregnant, unmarried.
In the letter it
said you believed her.
What did you believe?
If your mother wanted you to
know she would have told you.
She died when I
was a kid, maybe
she planned to tell me later.
Fine.
I think I have a pretty
good idea why you want
to keep this a secret, Sheriff.
Jesus.
Larson, do something.
Larson.
Larson, have you been smoking
cigarettes in my office?
No, sir, I quit smoking.
Well, get some water
and put this thing out.
Welcome to the Eastfield
Community Center.
Sheriff Masterson spoke
very highly of you.
We have kids here special needs.
Do you have
experience with them?
Well--
That's OK.
We have kind of a
mainstream approach here.
We have special kids and
so-called normal kids
work and play together.
And here's what we call
our creative arts room.
We put a strong focus on
arts and athletics here.
We find that it really
helps their coordination
and confidence.
We like to have the
children involved
in as many creative
activities as possible.
I'd like to show you
the swimming pool.
Mike?
Mike?
The swimming pool.
Oh, I'm sorry.
What I was saying is--
OK, we're going to do some
front floats with the flutter
boards and, Sally, I
want you to go first,
and I want you to keep
my legs really straight.
And I want you to put
your face in the water
and blow lots of bubbles, OK?
Ready?
All right, get everybody wet.
Good one.
Good one.
Are you next?
Now this is our
intermediate class.
We find that physical
activity really
helps reach some of
the more challenged
kids, especially swimming.
There's something very
calming and nurturing
about being in the water.
James, you want to
come in the water?
You want play dolphin?
I know you're
afraid of the water,
but you don't have to be.
Who's the instructor?
Oh, that's Jessica Randall.
She's a grad
student from Hunter.
OK, I want everyone to
take their flutter boards,
and swim out to here.
It's a race.
Remember, lots of bubbles.
Ready, on your
mark, get set, go.
James.
We weren't
formally introduced.
I'm Jessica.
I know.
Mike, isn't it?
Yeah.
I hear you're a
baseball player.
Yeah.
That's great.
It's amazing what you
did today with James.
I've been trying to get him
in the water for months now.
It wasn't anything.
Well, it worked.
What's your secret?
I don't know what
you're talking about.
He hasn't responded to
anyone or anything in months.
He responded to you though.
How'd you do it?
Do you really want to know?
I bribed him.
Hey, wait up.
hey, I beat you.
Well, I was saving
myself for the final lap.
Sure, you were.
You want to come in
for hot chocolate?
In where?
My apartment.
I live in the back of here.
Oh, yeah?
I love it when
you're all sweaty.
Get the hell off of me.
What's your problem?
I told you to leave me alone.
Who's this?
Nobody, Blaine
Hello, Mr. Nobody.
You doing my girl?
Why don't you get
your hands off of her.
Stay out of it.
Why don't you back off, man.
I'm trying to
have a conversation
with my girlfriend.
Mike, come on, let's go.
Mike.
All I want to do is talk.
JESSICA: Blaine!
Get your hands off of her.
Calm down.
JESSICA: Get out of here.
Listen to me for a second.
Blaine, it's over.
Listen to me.
You're making and ass--
Come on, you
pussy, take a shot.
BLAINE: Listen to
me for a second.
Let her go.
JESSICA: Blaine, it's over.
Listen to me, it's over.
Calm down.
Calm down.
Can you stand
still for a second?
What is wrong--
Get out of here.
Blaine, it's over.
Blaine.
Stand still and listen to me.
Blaine.
Listen to me.
You asked for that.
Jessica, you OK?
I'm sorry.
No, no, no, it's
not your fault.
You sure you're all right?
Yeah.
Should we call the police?
No.
What are you talking about?
These guys attacked you.
No, don't do that.
FEMALE VOICE: 11,
you must obtain
transport to the
last known residence
of specimen host Carol Hillary.
Your bio maintenance
human suit will
deteriorate in 72 Earth hours.
[HONKING]
Got off the road, asshole,
I could have hit you.
Come on.
Are you a fucking nut?
Hello.
Hello.
Is Carol Hillary here?
Carol died 16 years ago.
Come in.
Thank you.
Where is Carol's offspring?
You mean Mike?
Mike is in Eastfield.
What is his address?
I don't know his address.
I'm his grandfather Verne.
Is he in some kind of trouble?
Yes, Verne, he is.
Stay back or I'll shoot.
Stay back!
Verne.
FEMALE VOICE: Was
that necessary?
He would have contacted
the authorities.
FEMALE VOICE: That is because
you handled that poorly.
Although your
English was correct,
you did not demonstrate a
mastery of human customs.
He suspected you were a
danger to his grandson.
I am a danger to his grandson.
FEMALE VOICE: Could we please
attempt our next inquiry
without the use of violence?
It will attract unwanted
attention to our activities.
My mission is priority
level 9, retrieve specimen
at all costs, dead or alive.
OK, let's play ball.
All right, Tommy, you're up.
Come on, keep your
eye on the ball.
You got it.
Oh, almost.
Strike 1.
OK, ready?
Swing.
Oh.
OK, here, let me
help you out here.
Choke up on the bat a
little, move your hands up,
spread your feet apart.
Let's get a good
stance here, OK?
A good swing, right
follow through, ready?
Stay relaxed.
Loosen up.
Keep your eye on the ball.
There you go.
Run, run, run, run.
All right.
Go.
Good hit, you got it.
Come on, go to first.
Go.
Go.
OK, second.
Go to second.
Let's go, come on.
Mike, you OK?
Mike, what's wrong?
Why you running, freak boy?
James?
Mike, what's wrong?
No.
What's wrong?
Is he OK?
Yeah, just a little accident.
James fell.
He should be OK, but the nurse
should take a look at him.
I don't think it
was an accident.
He wasn't even here.
I wasn't talking to you.
What happened, Mike?
I think Bart should tell you.
Bart?
I didn't do anything.
Bart, James could've
been seriously hurt.
I don't care.
I care.
Every person is important
and to pick on someone just
because they're
different, all that does
is make you the smaller person.
Mike?
Bart, go get the nurse.
Mike?
Mike?
What was that all about?
I don't know.
Did you see what happened?
I'm not sure.
How do I find
the specimen now.
FEMALE VOICE: Kill every
living thing in Eastfield.
He will be among them.
That was a joke.
Yes.
That was funny.
FEMALE VOICE: A more
efficient approach would
be to search nearby hotels.
This guy is dangerous.
He's a maniac.
He tried to light us on fire.
With what?
Blaine's right, Sheriff, he
did try and light us on fire.
He is a maniac.
With what?
He, uh, used his
hand to burn me.
It's true, Sheriff.
Manny was holding
this piece of wood
and then, poof, it went up.
Oh, and why was Manny
holding a piece of wood?
I don't know, I just had it.
OK, so let me
get this straight.
This one individual accosted
the three of you for no reason
while you were having a
nice little conversation
with Jessica Randall
outside her apartment?
That's right.
And this individual
had superhuman
powers and flaming hands?
Well, yeah.
Get the hell out of here.
- But, Dad--
- Blaine.
But Dad--
Blaine.
I've got proof.
Is this your idea of a joke?
It's no joke.
This guy have a name?
Yeah.
Mike.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Thank you.
I didn't see you standing there.
Aren't you supposed
to be somewhere?
Oh, art, I'll take you there.
Art is fun, huh?
At least, that's
what they tell me.
Here you go, Mary.
I got one for you.
James?
Motel man, I'm looking
for Mike Hillary.
Is he staying here?
That's what I'm asking you.
No, there's no Mike Hillary.
Ow.
FEMALE VOICE: Scan negative.
That's correct.
FEMALE VOICE: Once again,
11, you have failed
to use the customary etiquette.
I thought you
were avoiding me.
No.
Don't you get enough swimming
during the day with the kids?
I'd live in water if I could.
Why don't you come in?
No.
Suit yourself.
Sorry about what
happened today.
What did happen?
I don't know.
You got a lot
of secrets, Mike.
Oh, come on.
Hey.
Oh, I see, so you want
to play like that, huh?
Come on.
Huh?
What are you going to do?
The water's getting warmer.
It is?
Wow, it's getting hotter.
Maybe we should get out?
OK.
That is so weird.
Yeah, must be a
temperature control problem.
Well, it's never
done that before.
I don't know.
Maybe it was you.
So what time are you coming
to my house for lunch?
You're a little
forward, aren't you?
1 o'clock.
Perfect.
So what about you?
Where'd you come from?
My mom and I
moved around a lot.
She died when I was eight.
I moved in with my grandma
and grandpa in Taylorville.
What about your dad?
OK.
I can see I'm in
dangerous territory.
Well, I guess this is
the point where I either
say goodnight or I kiss you.
You started this.
Watch out.
Mike.
What are you doing?
Are you crazy?
Let me see your hand.
It's not even burned.
I'd better go.
You're not going anywhere.
Jessica, please.
The other day with Blaine,
the fire, you caused it.
Why?
How?
Tell me.
Tell me.
Just stay away.
Hold on.
[KNOCKING]
Yeah, just a sec.
Afternoon, Mike.
Sheriff.
Mind if I come in?
Yeah, sure, come on in.
Sorry the place is such a mess.
That's OK.
How long you plan on
living out of a suitcase?
Well, this is fine for now.
I hear you had a little
run in outside Jessica
Randall's place.
Oh, that, yeah.
That was just some jerk
who she used to date.
You know, wouldn't
leave her alone.
His name's Blaine.
He's my son.
I'm sorry.
Forget it.
He is a jerk.
Kid has to grow up.
He says that you tried
to set him on fire.
That's crazy.
He's got a burn mark right
here in the shape of a hand.
You want to tell me about it?
There's nothing to tell.
Look, Mike, if
something happened,
I'm sure Blaine started it.
I just want to
know what happened.
Oh, I see, so now
you want answers, huh?
I'm sorry, but I
can't help you out.
Now, if you'll excuse me.
Damn it, Mike.
It has nothing to do with that.
Doesn't it?
Before you were born,
our mom and I were friends.
I thought that she was special.
Very special, but I was
already engaged to Helen Boyle.
I saw her the day
after it happened.
We found her up at Spruce Lake.
God, I'd never seen someone
so scared in my life.
She could barely talk.
I sat with her all night.
You stayed with her?
Your mother believed she
was impregnated by an alien.
And you believed her?
Yeah, I believed her.
She was one of the most
honest people I'd ever met.
Well, I'd say it was
pretty convenient for you.
That's what
everyone else said.
People ridiculed her.
Back then it wasn't OK
to be a single mother,
especially around here.
So you did know about me?
Yeah, I did.
She left town before
you were born.
Can you understand why
she didn't tell you?
Yeah, because
it's all garbage.
You're telling me my
father is an alien?
I'm telling you what I know.
You don't know
anything, so why don't you
go back to your
wonderful little wife
and your big jerk of a son.
I'm telling you
the truth, Mike.
Get out.
Mike.
Get out.
Get out, if you know
what's good for you.
Yo?
The room number.
I think it's 17.
You think it's 17?
17.
17, boys.
Let's go.
See anything?
I can't see nothing.
He's probably doing
Jessica right now.
Shut up.
Sorry, man.
It's true.
Let's just go in on three.
1, 2, 3.
Where the hell is all his stuff?
I don't know, man.
Check the can.
FEMALE VOICE: Chromosome
match, negative.
Chromosome match, negative.
Help, somebody!
Hello?
Come on.
Don't hurt me, man.
You want my money, take it all.
Chromosome match, negative.
You're not Mike Hillary.
No, I'm not.
Where is he?
I don't know, man.
Too bad.
Wait, wait, wait,
maybe I know where he is.
Maybe he's with Jessica.
Jessica?
Yeah.
She used to be my girl, but
now she's dating that dirtbag.
You take me.
Take it easy, man.
Take me to Jessica
using customary etiquette.
It's this one here.
Enter.
Call Jessica.
Jessica?
Louder.
Jessica?
Human, try that again,
I'll rip your face off.
BLAINE: You're not being
very smart about this.
My father's the sheriff.
He'll get the National
Guard after you.
Are you listening to me?
Jessica is not here.
Where is she?
I'm not sure.
Blaine?
She works at the community
center on Railroad Avenue.
I don't know anything else.
If you let me go, I promise I
won't say anything to anybody.
I know.
Grandpa, are you home?
Hey, Sarah, sorry I'm late.
Oh that's OK.
Somebody broke in my
apartment last night.
You;re kidding.
Yeah.
But they didn't take anything.
That's really weird.
Huh?
Yeah, well, I
better get going.
Hey, do you think
it was Blaine?
Probably.
Yeah.
Come in here and
have our snacks.
Just take a seat over here.
Is everybody here?
Good.
Hey, does everybody
have their snacks?
Good.
Hey, hey, hey, Bart, your
own snack, if you don't mind.
Say you're sorry.
Sorry.
Thank you.
Sorry.
You have more cookies?
Here, you can have one of mine.
FEMALE VOICE: Remember, 11,
when interrogating the female
of the species, optimal results
are obtained through the use
of politeness and decorum.
Oh, hey, thanks.
Hey, have you seen Mike?
No.
He's not here yet?
No, I haven't seen him.
11.
11.
11.
11.
11.
11.
11.
11.
Sorry, can I help you?
Are you Jessica Randall?
Yes, do you want to sign up
your kids for swimming lessons?
I'm looking for Mike Hillary.
You a friend of his?
Yes.
He's supposed to be here, but
he hasn't shown up yet, so--
hey.
Get your hands off of me.
You're lying.
Mike?
Call the police.
Get the kids out of here.
What's going on?
Just get out of here.
OK, we're going
to do a fire drill.
Hurry.
Get them out.
Move, move, move.
11.
11.
11.
11.
11.
11.
11.
Hey, you want Mike?
I'll give him to you.
OK, wait.
Wait.
I'm going to pick
a group leader.
Marcy, take all the kids to your
house through the woods, OK?
Hurry, go.
Just go.
Just go.
Jessica?
Jessica?
Sarah?
Mike.
What's going on?
I don't know.
I mean, this guy,
he's after Jessica.
I called the Sheriff
and I'm waiting for him.
She's still in there.
I don't know-- Mike.
Don't, the sheriff's coming.
Mike!
What do you want?
Who are you?
I'm 11.
I want Mike.
Jessica?
Come on.
11, you're relieved
of your duties.
Return to your shuttle.
I don't think so.
I'm in command
of this experiment.
I'm 66.
This specimen is mine.
I'm here to relieve you.
Jimmy, thank god.
What's going on?
Jessica and Mike
are still in there.
Mike?
Some guy is after Jessica
and Mike went in to help her.
OK, wait here.
OK.
Just hurry, OK?
I think they're
really in trouble.
Sarah, just wait there.
OK.
You go down this way.
I'm going to head over there.
Yes, Sheriff.
Hey, Larson, be careful.
Yeah.
FEMALE VOICE: You must
return to the shuttle, 11.
You are no longer authorized
to remain on Earth.
I want my bounty.
Without the specimen,
there is no bounty.
He's got Mike.
- Who?
- He's got Mike.
Who?
Freeze.
I said, freeze.
Go.
Go!
FEMALE VOICE: 11, your bio
maintenance suit is expiring.
You must return to Spruce
Lake within three hours
and board the shuttle.
Where are the kids?
Oh, god.
What's going on?
Where's Mike?
Are you OK?
Where's Mike?
Larson.
Mike's car is still here,
but he's nowhere in sight.
I need more backup.
I want this place searched
from top to bottom.
MIKE: Where am I?
66: You're in good hands.
MIKE: What happened?
66: Just relax.
What the hell do
you want from me?
I want to protect
you from your destiny.
What are you talking about?
I've come to set you free.
For thousands of
years, we've been
studying human and
animal specimens
for scientific research.
Your mother was a
part of an experiment.
This is a joke.
This is a sick joke.
You're a valuable specimen.
I was with your mother
when she was impregnated.
She was not harmed.
Stop the car.
Just let me out of
the car, please?
I didn't take you from 11
to bring you back to my world.
I won't let them treat
my own son as a specimen.
No.
No.
It's the truth, Mike.
I'm your father.
No.
Run, Mike, run.
Stay off the road.
Run through the woods
away from the lake.
I'll take care of 11.
Where's the specimen?
I set him free.
It was mine.
He's not yours.
He's not mine.
He's a living thing.
You will not be returning.
The specimen is mine.
No.
Where's the specimen?
I set him free.
You will die.
11, I think it's me you want.
Time to come home, Mikey.
I'm not going anywhere.
You've learned to
harness the fire.
You're very strong.
What can I do to help you?
There's nothing you can do.
This human costume
also acts as a shield.
I'm completely exposed
to the toxicity on Earth.
It will kill me.
No.
I'm sorry, Mike.
There's so much
I need to ask you.
There won't be time.
Now humans will have an
alien specimen to examine.
I guess I woe them that much.
Are there more like me?
Father.
Sheriff, It's Mike Hillary.
I just came to say goodbye.
That is, if I'm free to leave.
Sheriff, I'm so
sorry about your son.
You know, he isn't--
he wasn't a bad kid.
It's not your fault, Mike.
Trouble followed you here.
You didn't bring it.
I'm having one hell of a time
trying to write this report.
No weapons, no detonators,
nothing was found on the beach,
except this.
I don't know what it is,
but I'm sure forensics
would have a field day.
Take it.
You sure you won't need this?
I don't think Eastfield's
ready for the truth.
You take care, Mike.
You too, Sheriff.
You weren't going
to say goodbye?
Well, I thought
you'd understand.
I can't stay.
Yeah, I was thinking
of taking off myself.
Not much happens in this town.
So where are you headed?
I don't know.
I guess wherever they can use
a tired arm, north, south.
East, west.
You want some company?
Jessica, I can't.
I'm afraid I'm
going to hurt you.
We can take some precautions.
What?
I'm not afraid
of a little fire.
No, I don't
suppose you would be.
You want to go for a drive?
Whose car?
I say we take yours.
I have to man the
fire extinguisher.
I see.
Hey, freak boy,
where's your drool bib?
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[MUSIC - LAWRENCE GOWAN,
"HOLDING THIS RAGE"]
As the glow from the ashes lit
the faces of the people passing
by, they saw the victims die.
They saw the victims die.
When the news hit
the papers, they said
19 bodies had been blown away.
Somebody's gonna pay.
Somebody's gonna pay.
Oh, yeah.
In the face of darkness,
never hopeless,
love makes you believe through
the dissolution, the confusion,
love makes you believe.
Ah, [INAUDIBLE] hate the world.
It only is what it is.
Half of it's run by losers,
leave the rest to the kids.