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STORYLINE
Mrs. Bediako, a 42 year old staunch Christian is been married to her husband, Mr. Bediako, 45 years old civil engineer for 17 years. They have achieved almost everything in life with the exception of a child. They desperately seek for a child that they consult almost every pastor and doctor they know of.
Lucifer knowing how desperate the couple is visits heaven to know the intent of God when God is meeting with his angels and saints;
Unlike the biblical story of Job, where Lucifer takes from Job, this time, he conspicuously plots on giving the family what they need but is unable to get permission from Heaven and so turns to man for the permit.
Friends’ advice them to consult the oracles but they vehemently refuses. The advices and pressures comes from several quarters making it seem as though God is forsaken them. Mrs. Bediako thinks in her heart the idea of consulting a fetish and loves the thought. She tells her husband about it but he would hear of no such thing. When the devil knew what she wanted now and realized she is now, vulnerable, sends his daughter Veron into the womb of Mrs. Bediako, just like the situation of Virgin Mary.
They celebrate with loved ones when they knew Mrs. Bediako was pregnant and she gives birth to a beautiful baby girl who Lucifer deceives Bediako into naming her Veron.
The child Veron right form the age of 6 months start demonstrating her intents and powers with the assistance of Apate, goddess of Deceit and several other demons. The father feels obsessed with the child to the extend that he changes his signature into the daughter’s name.
Mrs. Bediako starts suspecting something is strange with the daughter but the husband would not hear of it. She does strange things that scare the mother. She appears at places at will, kills anyone who stands in her way and finally destroys the marriage of the parents.
Mrs. Bediako is sent to the church to stay whiles pastor James, the family pastor goes to the prayer camp to seek the favor and answers from God.
A group of Occult members, who are also having a problem with Pastor James teams with Veron to destroy him by attacking first his church, setting confusion amongst the elders and members but is stopped by Pastor James who comes back with the glory of God like fire around him. The hand of God hits Veron very hard that it sends her back to the chanting room of the black lords who later bury Veron alive.
Pastor James enjoins Mr. and Mrs. Bediako together after Mr. Bediako had realized what the daughter was and how much he had slipped away from the grace of God.
Heaven rejoices over the triumph of the pastor and the steadfastness of Mrs. Bediako. Lucifer visits Heaven again but is sacked by Christ after they made him understand that, there are still some good humans out there.
Mr. and Mrs. Bediako enjoy their new found joy with friends. They get back into business and restore their relation with God.
Pastor James, becomes canal after allowing the praises to get into his head, he starts believing he is so powerful that he begins to brag and say words that make him the healer of sickness and not the power of God.
Lucifer gets irritated and sends down the spirit of the deep sea to use her beauty to lure Pastor James into sinning. She comes onto the earth and disguises herself into a business woman who throws a party and invites Pastor James, who as at now had become so canal and charges people for the miracles and healings. Marina, the spirit of the sea goes to bed with Pastor James with the help of the black lords.
After this, marina goes back to the sea and the black lords go to resurrect Veron to come complete that which she started. She kills Pastor James mysteriously after Pastor James had confessed to God and left the church in the hands of Pastor Frank, a junior pastor.
Pastor Frank intercedes on behalf of Mrs. Bediako everyday after he knew Veron was back on earth.
Veron kills the father who backslides again, Devon, and a host of people but fails to kill Stacy and Mrs. Bediako. The hand of God this time, after serious prayers by Pastor Frank hits Veron and sends her back to the pit of hell.

heavenly realms

1 EXT. PARADISE EVENING
Flashes of light and roaring of thunder feels the air. A thick white smoke feels the atmosphere. A song of hymn comes from behind the smoke as the smoke heightens. Men and women numbering thousands in white silky clothes with shinning stars on their fore-heads face towards a shining throne. The hymnal heightens as men with huge wings behind them are seen standing around the shining throne. One holds in his hand, a sharp double edged sword with a war-lord’s crown on his head. the men and women in white clothes fall to the ground in worship.
GOD
I made man in my own image and made them
gods over the world. They should fear and respect me,
why do they disobey my will? I sacrificed my
only son for them and yet they don’t
appreciate it.
(a man with a face as bright
as the sun stands and faces
the throne)
CHRIST
Father, the world you created is now far too
corrupt. Your son’s and daughter’s are facing
steeper opposition than ever before. My apostles
are doing their best and they need more grace.
The whole place goes dead silent. Michael charges forward but is stopped by Gabriel stops him. Every one turns around slowly and all looks terrified. They create an opening. A man broken with a staff in hand walks cautiously towards the throne. Directly behind him is a tall lanky man in an over-all black coat walking majestically but cautiously towards the throne.
GOD
What do you want here?
HADES
(bows cautiously)
we come in peace Jehovah


GABRIEL
You have never known and accepted peace
so who do you think you are deceiving Hades?
HADES
We are here not to make ar. The battle
is out there and the records are clear for all to see
MICHAEL
You dare run your mouth even here?
Have you no shame and respect for the most
high anymore?
HADES
Who speaks of respect, you, angel of war?
You evade our kingdom and kill seven of our
war-lords and you speak of respect.
MICHAEL
You have no kingdom anywhere, don’t forget that.
HADES
You have always been arrogant.
(Lucifer taps Hades’ shoulder)
LUCIFER
Michael, Michael, Michael! How you have
grown too soon. You now can speak to me in
my face.
CHRIST
What do you want?
LUCIFER
My lord, I come in peace. We were just
on our daily errands and heard there
was a meeting going on here and so we
decided to pay our homage to Jehovah.
We mean no harm, I just want to reminisce
the good old times when I sat next to you.
CHRIST
Have you not done your worst?
LUCIFER
What can I do? You took the kingdom of
earth from me, remember?! I have no power
over the earth anymore.
GOD
Why do you worry the humans?
LUCIFER
It is not me. The humans of your son
are just but pathetic. They keep asking
for too much. Didn’t you say you have
given them what they want? Why
are they then worrying me?
CHRIST
This is a holy ground. You are not
welcome here, you can’t peddle lies
here, leave now before I lose my temper.
(Hades runs to hide behind
Lucifer)
LUCIFER
My lord, no need for that, I have
suffered enough of your wrath. I don’
t have the energy to go through another of
your wrath. We leave now.
GOD
Where are you going to?
LUCIFER
To where you banished me to,since
I have no place here, I will leave. The
humans are waiting for me


CHRIST
You dare touch any more of the humans
and you would feel my wrath
LUCIFER
You don’t need to my lord. You said you
have placed around them a hedge and
anyone who breaks the hedge, the
serpent would come in. I just sit and wait
for the hedge to break.
Lucifer and Hades walk back. The saints all look at them as they leave and they turn to the throne to see Michael poised for war but being calmed by Gabriel,
CHRIST
Father, you can’t allow him
GOD
My son, the destiny of man is in his hand.













2 INT BEDIAKO’S LIVING ROOM EVENING
A digital clock on the wall shows the time to be 20:11. A frame nest to it shows a marriage picture of a couple. A swift PAN to the door shows the man in the picture coming out with a bottle of alcohol. The woman in the pictures follows him looking worried.
BEDIAKO
I am sick and tired of all this fasting and
prayers.
(places the bottle on the
center table)
for how long are we to fast and pray?
(Mrs. Bediako picks up the
bottle)
MRS. BEDIAKO
Honey, God knows best
BEDIAKO
So God knows it is best to be married for
17 years without a child.
(tries to take the bottle
from the wife who denies
him)
God knows it is best to be married for 17
years and still be a subject of ridicule?
MRS. BEDIAKO
Honey, consider Sarah and Abraham,
BEDIAKO
Don’t even tell me that. Take a good look
at me, do I look like Abraham.
(picks his phone from the
table)
fine, you know what, just get me Hagar
and let me impregnate her so I …



MRS. BEDIAKO
What are you trying to tell me? Do I
look barren to you?
BEDIAKO
Don’t put words in my mouth. I will
be in the garden
he walks out of the room and heads to the garden, the wife follows him and nagging



3 EXT HELL EVENING
Screams fill the atmosphere as several men and women in tattered clothes appear to be in agony. They keep beating themselves. A thick black smoke fills the place as Hades and other demons appear from the smoke. They lick their lips of blood. Lucifer appears from behind a huge golden stool and sits on it.

LUCIFER
He thought he was smart. He thought he
had won just by resurrecting from
the dead. Now I have the whole world
to myself,
(he looks at the demons
and screams out)
Dolos!
DOLOS
Yes my lord, indeed the world is now
under your dominion.
(he points to the earth
beneath them as we see
men at war, women in
bikini at the beach,
men busily attending
their daily routines,
men visiting the fetish
priest and alse prophets,
men behind the computer
surfing the internet)
see! Man has falling for the things that
please their eyes. They make for themselves
weapons to destroy themselves. In the name of
fashion, they go nude. They have forgone the
gathering of the saints as ordained in their bible.
LUCIFER
How come?
DOLOS
We realized that it was close to impossible
to winning them from their God and so we
placed them under the B. U. S. Y. sect.
(Lucifer looking
confused)
Being Under Satan’s Yoke
(all the demons burst
into
laughter)
making them busy, makes it impossible
for them not to read their bible and
once they don’t read their bible, they failto know
what is demanded of them. Instead they go to
our men for help. They have fallen for globalization,
the internet has captured them. Everyone seems
too busy. The world is in total confusion my lord, they
await your coming.
(the demons nod their
head in acceptance and
laugh out loud)
LUCIFER
Enough! It appears finished but as long
as he has not come, there still have work to
do especially in the chosen lands, but for now
celebrate.

(he looks at a young
demon and calls her)
Veron!
(She looks at him
and smiles)
My beloved daughter, I ask you to
cheer me up
Sounds of music is played from behind the throne as Apate starts to dance to the amusement of the all the demons. The humans that are in pain look at Apate dance but are unable to get close to where Lucifer and the demons are because they are in a fire cage. The demons cheer her up . Lucifer stands to his feet in anger and shouts
Stop!
(points to Mr. and Mrs.
Bediako on earth arguing
and looks at Apate)
they are your new family. Apate, you have
never failed me in your 300 years of living,
this time, I send you to this world.
They are desperately in need of
a child. They know their God has
forsaken them and so I give them a child.
Veron, your parents
Apate disappears from the others. They all starts yelling and cheering Lucifer


4 INT BEDIAKO’S LIVING ROOM MORNING
Songs of don Moen is heard as a frame of a happy family hangs on the wall. Two men are sitting on the sofa in the living room.
KOOMSON
Bediako, you need not stay in door all day.
It is not your fault things are not moving
the way you want it.


BEDIAKO
But why must I be one going through all
this. Come to think of it, I have been
faithful to God all this while, I worship
him earnestly, pay my tithe, what else
is there for me to do?
(Koomson laughs at him
and picks a remote from
the table)
KOOMSON
I can’t believe you are the one saying
this. I thought you were the man of
God who preached of steadfastness. Let
me be the one preaching you today, your
bible said, Job…
BEDIAKO
Oh please, spare me that
KOOMSON
Seriously, the other guys are meeting
at the joint today, let go meet they. I
know you are disturbed but I assure you
after meeting them, you would be good.
BEDIAKO
I am not ready to go out.
KOOMSON
I insist
Koomson pulls him up and pushes him to the door and they walk out.





5 NT CHURCH AUDITORIUM DAY
Pastor James leads a prayer session in the church auditorium. The members stand on their feet and sing songs of worship as pastor James walks through the congregation praying for them.


INT PASTOR JAMES’ OFFICE DAY
A picture of a man and Christ on a calendar hangs on the wall, a slow PAN reveals Mrs. Bediako sitting in front of a pastor as he counsels her

PASTOR JAMES
Mrs. Bediako, you need to know God knows
best, you need to put your trust in him
and be steadfast.

MRS. BEDIAKO
Pastor, I wish my husband would understand
it but he is still not ready to listen. His
behavior is deteriorating by the day.
PSTOR JAMES
You can’t blame your husband. You both are
in trying moments. The devil is working hard
against you and you need to keep praying for him.
It is my prayer that God would intercede in his own
time.
MRS BEDIAKO
Amen




PASTORS JAMES
Let’s pray
(they hold hands as pastor
James stands to pray)
heavenly father, we thank you for the love
and mercy you keep showing us…



6 EXT DRINKING BAR DAY
A group of young people numbering between 15, to 20 are in the spot drinking and chatting. Some young women in skimpy dresses walk to sit by some young men. Three men are seen sitting around a table with one empty chair. Koomson comes from the washroom and sits on the empty seat.
KOOMSON
Man, if you go n like this, you would die
before your time
ISAAC
Life is all that matters man

BEDIAKO’
I don’t care if I should die, I just need
a child. I don’t care now what I need to do.
FELIX
Cheer up, man
BEDIAKO
Guys, I don’t know what I should do now.
Tell me, which doctor have we not seen in
this town? Which pastor have we not seen? I
have wasted almost all my fortunes for a child.

FELIX
But you haven’t seen a native doctor yet,
it could be spiritual.
BEDIAKO
Spiritual and my pastors didn’t tell me
ISAAC
A spiritualist is all you need now
KOOMSON
You have not tasted anything and the banku
is getting cold. Everything would be fine
BEDIAKO
I can’t eat
KOOMSON
Come on man.
Felix tries to feed him, as they sing a happy birthday song for him. Every one joins in the singing and he feels a bit embarrassed. He starts to eat and the other friends laugh at him.

7 INT MAVIS’ SALOON DAY
A couple of women sit in the dryer whiles others read magazines. One of the apprentices walks in with a towel and gives it to the madam who works on the hair of Mrs. Bediako. Mrs. Bediako looks worried in the mirror
MAVIS
You don’t look your usual self at all, I hope
all is well?
MRS BEDIAKO
My dear, you talk as if you don’t know what
I am facing.

MAVIS
What do you mean?
MRS BEDIAKO
Is it not my childbearing problem? It has
turned my husband into a monster. He is not
the man I married.
MAVIS
Can you blame him? You are just adamant. I
have always asked you to do what is right but
you just won’t listen
MRS BEDIAKO
What do you mean?
MAVIS
What have you really done about it?
MRS. BEDIAKO
We have seen all the pastors in town and the
doctors, what else can I do?
MAVIS
Have you seen…
(she whispers into her
ears)
an okomfo?
MRS BEDIAKO
Mavis! I am a Christian. How do you
expect me to go see a fetish priest?
MAVIS
Okay, sit there and let your Christianity
give you birth
MRS BEDIAKO
Mavis, why are you talking like that?

MAVIS
What do you expect me to say? Listen to me
carefully; the best advice is what I have given.
Go see an okomfo.
Mavis ignores her and continues styling her hair. The apprentices also works on the other customers

8 EXT PORCH OF BEDIAKO’S HOUSE EVENING
Mrs. Bediako sits and thinks aloud
MRS BEDIAKO VO
What else am I to do? All my peers have
children, if not one, two. I never committed
adultery in school, nor aborted. Jennifer who
had series of abortion even has three children. Maybe,
Mavis is right; I need to see a native doctor.
After all it is not a sin.
She walks into the room. Apate appears at the door and smiles to herself.


9 INT BEDIAKO’S BEDROOM EVENING
Mr. Bediako lies in bed snoring heavenly. Mrs. Bediako walks into the room and looks at the digital clock in the room which indicates the time to be 19:48. She sits on the bed and calls her husband
MRS. BEDIAKO
Bediako! Bediako
(he snuggles and turns
around to sleep well)
Bediako!
BEDIAKO
Hmmm! What is it?

MRS BEDIAKO
Please, let’s talk
BEDIAKO
I hope it is not this fasting and prayers
issues, because if it is, I advise you to
put your head on that pillow there and sleep.
MRS BEDIAKO
Please get up and let’s talk. I want to
talk to you.
(he sits up on the bed
feeling tired and sleepy)
do you think I am happy with our current
situation? I am not.
(Bediako grins)
BEDIAKO
Not the right time for your nagging
MRS BEDIAKO
No, I am concern. I am only saying, why
not try other places. I think a native doctor
can help
BEDIAKO
Look, if you have visited the 7th heavens, I
suggest you go back. I want to sleep.
(he dips his head in
between his pillows and
sleep)
MRS BEDIAKO
Bediako, can’t you see I want to help.




10 INT BEDIAKO’S LIVING ROOM DAY
Bediako sits in a sofa reading a graphic. He turns to the bedroom door and sees the wife coming out feeling bit restless. He looks at the clock and it is 09:32.
BEDIAKO
And what is wrong with you?
MRS BEDIAKO
I don’t know but I feel weak. I think I need to
go see the doctor for a check up
BEDIAKO
And so what should I do about it?
MRS BEDIAKO
I want you to send me to the hospital.
BEDIAKO
I am sorry but I have a meeting with
the boys, let Kofi send you.
Mrs. Bediako nods her head and goes back to the bedroom. Bediako drops the graphic and switches on the TV.

11 INT DOCTOR’S OFFICE DAY
Mrs. Bediako sits reading her bible in the doctor’s office. She puts the bible on the table and picks magazine about childbirth and flips open the pages.

12 EXT HOSPITAL CORRIDOR DAY
Doctor Agyemang walks pass couple of nurses dragging a patient on a stretcher to the theater. He meets with a nurse at the entrance to his office. She gives him an envelope and leaves him. He opens the door and enters the office.


DOCTOR
Mrs. Bediako, sorry for keeping you waiting,
I had to check on a patient
MRS BEDIAKO
That is okay. Is my result in?
DOCTOR
Yes, I just took it from the nurse.
MRS BEDIAKO
What is it saying?
DOCTOR
I am just about to read it to know
what it says.
(he opens it and
reads it,
looking fascinated.
He
laughs shockingly)
this is unbelievable.
MRS. BEDIAKO
What is it doctor?
DOCTOR
I don’t know myself but the test here
says, you are 3 months pregnant
MRS BEDIAKO
You don’t mean it
DOCTOR
Read for yourself
(he gives the test results
to her and she seems
amazed)
MRS BEDIAKO
Is it what it says, that I am pregnant.
DOCTOR
Medically proven, just go home and
prepare for you would be with a
child.

13 INT BEDIAKO’S LIVING ROOM DAY
Bediako lies on the sofa with his face covered with the newspaper. The door knob turns open; Mrs. Bediako pulls her face in and smiles. She walks into the room and stands next to the TV set. Bediako turns over in the sofa and the paper falls to the floor. Mrs. Bediako feigns anger and walks towards him.
MRS BEDIAKO
I am sick and tired of this fasting
and prayers issues. I am so ready for your
nagging right now.
(Bediako looks to the
left to see if there
is someone besides
him in the room
and looks back to
the wife stunned)
so there isn’t anything reasonable in
the house for you to do than to sleep
here right?
BEDIAKO
And who are you talking to?
MRS BEDIAKO
The one and only Charles Bernard
Bediako and before you try to raise
your hand on me even though you have
never done it before, I have a new for
you.
BEDIAKO
I don’t have time for your nagging
and silly attitudes

MRS BEDIAKO
Oh really
(she opens her bag
and pulls out and
envelope and throws
it to him)
BEDIAKO
And what is this?
(She ignores him
and walks towards
the bedroom)
I hope it is not one of your expensive
budgets
(he opens the envelope
and reads what is
on it and looks
stunned)
what is the meaning of this
(the wife pretends
to have not heard
him)
you must be kidding right
(he starts breaking
into smiles)
you can’t be serious. You are 3…
3… months preg….nant
MRS BEDIAKO
At least that is what the doctor says
BEDIAKO
you… yo… have no idea…
(the wife opens the
door to the bedroom
and he looks at her
smiling)
an where do you think you are going to?
MRS BEDIAKO
To the bedroom of course
(Mr. Bediako jumps the
sofa and carries
her up high. She
drops her bag and
begs for breath)
BEDIAKO
I am sorry but this is the best news
I have had in years.
MRS BEDIAKO
Oh so now you ready for my budget?
BEDIAKO
Anything for you my dear, anything
(he laughs out loud
and sings “abodenyina
ye wa ye, awurade”
literally translated
as, “every creation
praise you Lord”)
MRS BEDIAKO
Let me drop my bag and take a shower
BEDIAKO
Okay. Honey be careful, the floor is wet.
I don’t want you falling down.
Bediako keeps singing praises and dances. He looks at the image of God hanging on the wall and bows before it praying








14 INT BARJOINT DAY
Bediako sits behind a couple of bottles of drink in a crowded bar with loud music. A bar tender approaches him another plate of meat. A phone on the table rings. Bediako smiles and picks it up with his mouth full of meat speaks to the person on the other side of the phone
BEDIAKO
Heya Isaac, where in God’s name are you
ISAAC
At home with my family
BEDIAKO
Did you or did you not get my text message?
ISAAC
I did but
BEDIAKO
But what, today, is the happiest day of
my life and instead of being with me
you choose to be with your family.
ISAAC
The other guys are coming right?
BEDIAKO
Certainly they…
(Koomson and Felix
enter into the
bar and sees Bediako
excited on phone,
Bediako sees them
and waves them to
his table)
they just arrived. Just stay at home and
we would have fun
(he ends the call
and sips more wine)

KOOMSON
Charles Bernard Bediako
BEDIAKO
The iron man!
KOOMSON
This is the side of you that we have never seen.
FELIX
It baffles me; I am beginning to think you
are loosing it
BEDIAKO
Losing what? Listen I am in the best mood
of my life. Look if you guys want to drink,
feel free and do so for in 6 months top, I
would be a father
FELIX
Tell, us, have you finally decided to adopt
a child?
BEDIAKO
You are never serious in life, you know that.
Anyway, my wife today, went for check up and
it turns out that she is…
(he looks at their
faces and realizes
that the waiter had
stop at the next table
to listen)
she is three months pregnant!
(the waiter crosses
the heart and leaves.
Koomson and Felix
look stunned)
KOOMSON
You are messing with us right?

FELIX
Because, if you are, it would not end well
BEDIAKO
Take a good look at me, do I look joking
FELIX
This is not a joke so you should not
(Koomson taps him
on the shoulder)
KOOMSON
I don’t think he is joking. He is real.
(They look at each
other faces silently
and burst into
laughter)
Koomson, this is good reason to drink your
head off
BEDIAKO
Drink my head off so that who goes to name my child.
Don’t be sarcastic
They pour for themselves glasses of wine and make a toast.

15 EXT MOTHERCARE CENTRE DAY
A cream Toyota Prado four wheel drive pulls over at the front of a mother care centre. The driver’s door opens and Mr. Bediako comes out. Goes to open the front seat for the wife whom he leads pass a couple of shoppers to enter into the mother care centre. They come out after about 10 minute with about three poly bags full of baby’s clothes and foods.

16 EXT THE LABADI BEACH RESORT DAY
Mrs. Bediako runs and is been followed by the husband at the beach. They go round the beach and falls to the ground playfully.


17 EXT RESTAURANT EVENING
Mr. and Mrs. Bediako sit at a table with lots of candles lit. They sip wine and are surrounded by a couple of lovers who had come to have fun too.

18 INT BEDIAKO’S BEDROOM NIGHT
A sea blue lit room with a slow jam music at the background. A Mona Lisa picture hangs on the wall. Mr. and Mrs. Bediako stand facing each other next to their bed. They hold each other’s waist and press their nose against the other. A shadow of the couple is on the wall as Mr. Bediako strips the wife off her cloth, and the wife unzips the trousers. The shadows fall onto the bad. The leg of the bed breaks as the couple burst into laughter.


19 INT BEDIAKO’S BEDROOM NIGHT
Mr. Bediako has his hand across the stomach of the wife in bed. He has silly grins across his face. Mrs. Bediako sweats profusely as she squeezes her face.


20 EXT DARK ROOM NIGHT
Mrs. Bediako is tied to a pole in a dark-smoky-room. She is surrounded by 6 old women and 2 old men who all are in dirty tattered clothes. One of the women stands and points at Mrs. Bediako
1ST WOMAN
How did she get pregnant? Who gave the
right and permission to get pregnant?
2ND WOMAN
I thought her womb was locked in the
family pot, so how come she is
with a child.
(one of the old men
gets up and goes
to look into the
family pot and
looks at the
others surprised)
1ST MAN
Her womb is still here
(every one of them
gets up and
goes to look
inside the pot
and then turn back
to look at Mrs.
Bediako)
3RD WOMAN
Then how is she pregnant?
2ND MAN
It is now obvious she is carrying a supernatural
child, one whom we can’t and should not touch
(Mrs. Bediako sobs
and tries to stand
on her feet)
MRS BEDIAKO
Please let me go…


21 INT BEDIAKO’S BEDROOM NIGHT
Mr. Bediako’s hand is still across the stomach of the wife who sweats profusely and starts to shake her head. She starts talking undertone
MRS BEDIAKO
(she turns in bed
and screams
Jesus!
(Mr. Bediako struggles
to wake up in
shock to see the
wife sweating and
scared)
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus…
BEDIAKO
What is it?
MRS BEDIAKO
(terrified)
it was all a dream
Mr. Bediako puts her head on the pillow and caress her to go back to sleep. He raises his head to look at the clock which indicates the time to be 3:11 in the morning; he shakes his head and joins her to sleep.


22 INT BEDIAKO’S LIVINGROOM DAY
Bediako stands at the iron board cheerfully ironing. He whistles the song, “daa na se” literally translated as “thank him”. He turns to look towards the bedroom to see the wife dressed to go town. He smiles at her and takes his cloth to go to the bedroom.
MRS BEDIAKO
Sweetheart, please get me my bag from
the bed, I have some papers in it I

need.
BEDIAKO (OS)
Okay darling.
(Mrs. Bediako bends
to sit and gets
stuck in the
bending position.
She squeezes her
face to suggest she
is in pain and
screams for the
husband. He comes
out to see her in
pain and drops the
bag, runs to her
and hold her by the
waist)
oh my God, it is okay, you would be fine.
Let’s just get the hospital.
(he looks at the door
and realizes that
he can’t handle it
alone and so screams
for the driver)
Kojo! Ko… honey you would be good
(the door opens and
a young man in his
mid 20’s enters to
help him carry the
wife outside

23 INT THEATER ROOM DAY
A hand in gloves pulls the other hand in gloves amidst screams of pain and voices of comfort. As the man with the gloves turns to Mrs. Bediako, the nurses prepare her for delivery. The doctor stands before her and bends towards her abdomen
DOCTOR
You would be just fine madam, you would
(he looks at the clock
on the wall which
indicates the time
to be 8:21 in the
morning. Mrs. Bediako
screams out of pain
and a nurse standing
next to her, wipes
her sweat)




24 EXT HOSPITAL HALLWAY DAY
Mr. Bediako paces around the hospital feeling restless. He bumps into a nurse but ignores her as he is so worried with the wife’s condition

25 INT THEATRE ROOM DAY
The doctor stands bending over Mrs. Bediako’s abdomen; the doctor’s face is wiped for him by one of the nurses as they keep trying hard to deliver the baby. Mrs. Bediako screams
MRS BEDIAKO
I can’t… I can’t…
DOCTOR
Just keep trying, just push one more time
(she screams out loud)


26 EXT HOSPITAL HALLWAY DAY
Mr. Bediako tries to enter into the theater room but is stopped by a nurse, he turns around to see Koomson coming towards him running
KOOMSON
Bediako, how is everything?
BEDIAKO
She is still in there. She is been there since 8
KOOMSON
You don’t say
(he looks at his watch
which shows the time
to be 12:35 in the
afternoon)
it is past 12.
BEDIAKO
I have no idea what is going on in there
(the theater door
opens and the doctor
comes out looking
very tired. Bediako
runs to him)
how is my child?
DOCTOR
Your wife is fine
BEDIAKO
What of my child?
DOCTOR
Your wife is a strong woman; she is giving
you a bouncing baby girl.
KOOMSON
Thank God
BEDIAKO
Can I see her now?
DOCTOR
In a short while, just come with me
(they follow the
doctor and he sends
them inside to
see Mrs. Bediako
who looks tired)
I would leave you now, but please do not
disturb the others
(the doctor signals
the nurses to leave
them alone)
BEDIAKO
I am so proud of you my darling
MRS BEDIAKO
I believe you would now turn the house upside down
KOOMSON
(admiring the friend
and the new family)
this the new world. The complete family of
the Bediako’s,
(he bends to look at
the child)
she is a beauty
(they all admire the
child. Mr. Bediako
cracks with a smile)
BEDIAKO
A real true blessing in its time


27 EXT STREET OF ABELEMKPE DAY
Bediako smiles to himself as he enjoys good music from Kweku Gyasi, “Onyame aseda ye beberee” literally translated to be “God’s thanksgiving is enormous” he drives pass couple of vehicles on a quite busy street. He sees a man standing by the roadside and pulls over. The man looks inquisite and as the glass rolls down, he recognizes the Mr. Bediako
PASTOR JAMES
Ah, Mr. Bediako, I didn’t know it was you.
BEDIAKO
It is me, pastor
PASTOR JAMES
I understand your wife has put to bed
BEDIAKO
Yes pastor, just this afternoon
PASTOR JAMES
What did the good Lord give us?

BEDIAKO
A bouncing beautiful gorgeous baby girl
PASTOR JAMES
Praise be to God

BEDIAKO
Hallelujah, anyway, Pastor, I am off to the house to get some of her clothes for her, so if you don’t mind?
PASTOR JAMES
Not at all, I am actually waiting for pastor frank, he would be here soon. My regards to your wife and tell her, we praying for her
BEDIAKO
I certainly would tell her.
(he rolls the glass
up and drives off
seeing the pastor
thanking God through
the driver’s mirror)


28 INT BEDIAKO’S LIVINGROOM DAY
Mr. and Mrs. Bediako sit in the big sofa in the living room with a list of names. Their new born baby lies in the sofa next to them as they write out the name they would give to the child. A tall list of names which they cancel one after the other since they can’t decided which name they should give her.
BEDIAKO
In all sincerity, she looks very much like
my grandmother.
MRS BEDIAKO
No, not your grandmother, she looks likes my mother

BEDIAKO
Look at her nose that is not the nose of your mother!
MRS BEDIAKO
I agree on that but nothing of hers is that
of your grandmother, but what name are we
settling on? I still suggest Grace.
BEDIAKO
No way, I have told you, Grace is far too a
common name. Just take a good look at her, she
is a princess, suggest something better.
MRS. BEDIAKO
Since you have cancelled out all the names I
have given, you make your own suggestion.
(Bediako gets up
and walks around
the room. He
looks at a portrait
of a painting)
LUCIFER (0S)
Veron!
Bediako hears the name Veron in the air and surprise of who could have mentioned the name, thought of the beauty in the name and turns to his wife
BEDIAKO
She would be called Veron that is her name Veron!
MRS BEDIAKO
What is the meaning of that name?
BEDIAKO
It doesn’t matter what it means, someone just
mentioned that name and it must be a powerful
name, she would be called Princess Veron Bediako
(he carries the
daughter from
the sofa and then
whispers the name)
Veron
MRS BEDIAKO
Whatever you say


29 INT BEDIAKO’S OFFICE DAY
A silent spacious office with desk and a computer on the table is where Bediako is. He sits behind the computer and types on the keyboard. He stretches to pick a file from a cabin form his side as there is a knock on the door.
BEDIAKO
Come in
(the secretary walks
in with some files
in hand. She places
the file on the desk)
SECRETARY
You need for me to process it sir
(he picks a pen from
the desk and signs for
her, she carries the
file and heads for the
door, and she stops and
turns looking on to
the file)
BEDIAKO
What is it?
SECRETARY
Sir, I asked for your signature but you have written
something else
BEDIAKO
Let me see that
(secretary sends the
file back to him
and he realizes that
he has written the
daughter’s name
instead, he laughs
out)
that is my daughter’s name. I am sorry; prepare
a new file for me to sign.
SECRETARY
Yes sir
(she smile and walks
to the door)
BEDIAKO
In any case, that could be my new signature
She smiles and walks out leaving Bediako giggling as he continues to type


30 INT BEDIAKO’S KITCHEN DAY
Mrs. Bediako peels potatoes in the kitchen. The radio in the kitchen is not well tuned as it gives funny noises. Mrs. Bediako walks to the radio and tunes it properly, she stops by the burner to check on the stew and then goes back to continue peeling her potatoes



31 INT VERON’S ROOM DAY
The six month old Veron lies inside a baby’s court playfully. She hazes at the ceiling with interest as a wall gecko appears on the white ceiling
APATE (OS)
Veron, my princess, it is your father who sends me
to you. He says you have been quite for far too long
and you should make your presence felt
(after that sound,
Veron screams and
the whole lighting
system in the house
goes off and comes
back on again. She
starts laughing again.)

32 INT BEDIAKO’S COMPOUND DAY
A good gospel music from the artist Christiana Love is played from the stereo in the living room. Mr. and Mrs. Bediako comes from the bedroom all dressed for church. Mrs. Bediako carries Veron who sees the car keys on the table. She gazes at it
BEDIAKO
(coming from the bedroom)
where are the car keys?
MRS BEDIAKO
(Pointing to the table)
they are…
(she realizes that
the keys are no
longer on the table)
they were here just a couple of minutes ago.
BEDIAKO
So where then have they gone to?
(they start searching
for the keys. The
clock on the wall
indicates the time
to be 7:46 in
the morning. Mrs.
Bediako puts Veron
on the sofa and starts
searching. They search
the whole house but
could not find the
keys. They come back
to the living room
whiles Mrs. Bediako
carries Veron to her
room, as they enter
the room and she
places Veron down,
she feels her hand
hitting something.
She turns the cover
cloth to find the
keys there.)
MRS. BEDIAKO
Honey, come see for yourself
(the husband comes to
the room and sees
the keys on the bed)
BEDIAKO
And what is this suppose to mean? Who brought
it here?
MRS BEDIAKO
I have no idea
(Bediako snatches
the keys from her
nagging)
BEDIAKO
Next time, know where you put your things.



33 INT VERON’S ROOM DAY
A six year old Veron sits on a red covered bed in a gloomy lit room. Apate and two other demons sit with her. They hold each other’s hand in a circle. The two demons stretch their neck insistently as their mouth drip slimy waters.


APATE
Veron, it is true you are young, but there is a
lot to do. Do not forget that we are working
on limited time.
VERON
Who said I am not ready to work. Am I not in my home?
(they start giggling
and clap their hands
uniformly.)

34 INT BEDIAKO’S LIVINGROOM DAY
Mrs. Bediako read her bible in the hall. She has the TV switched on as well as the stereo. She hears a funny sound coming from the daughter’s room and curiously gets up to go there

35 INT VERON’S ROOM DAY
Veron and her demons are still laughing and clapping their hands. Veron stops short and looks towards the door of the room
VERON
She is just too young to understand
(the door knob opens
as Mrs. Bediako
enters but find
only Veron on her
bed watching TV.
She looks around
the room with Veron’s
eyes widely opened
and glued to her)
MRS BEDIAKO
Who are you here with?



VERON
As you can see, no one
(cynically stresses)
Muuum
MRS BEDIAKO
I think my ears are deceiving me
(she closes the
door and hears
funny laughters
again from the
room but opens
to see just Veron
again, but suspects
the daughter is
lying to her. She
closes the door)


36 INT BEDIAKO’S OFFICE DAY
Veron sits behind the father’s desk and plays ZUMA game on the computer. The father enters with a business colleague of his. Veron moves to the sofa to allow the father do business.
BEDIAKO
(walking to sit
in his chair)
I am really in love with this project of
yours. I must confess

BUSINESSMAN
I told you, you would be pleased with that.
BEDIAKO
All I would do is give you a check of..


BUSINESSMAN
Sorry sir, but you know the nature of my job, I
don’t accept checks, I deal strictly with
cash.
BEDIAKO
I know but I don’t have enough on me. I can raise
about 15000 ghana cedis here.
BUSINESSMAN
That is just 70% of the money.
BEDIAKO
The very reason why I wanted to give you the check

BUSINESSMAN
No problem, you give me the money and I would come
back later for the balance
BEDIAKO
Really, thank you man
(the businessman nods
his head and looks
with his eyes
widely open as
Bediako pulls the
drawer to remove
the money)
here you go
BUSINESSMAN
Thank you sir, I will take my leave now.
(he gets up and
walks to the door.
He stops and looks
at Veron, smiles
sheepishly and
bows slightly to
her and walks out)
VERON
Dad, I guess you did a good business with him?
BEDIAKO
Yes my princess, yes your dad did just that
(Veron looks at
the father and
smiles to herself)


37 EXT BEHIND BEDIAKO’S OFFICE DAY
The businessman walks to a corner of the outside of the office and looks around to see if anyone is there. He places the money to the ground and sets it on fire. He laughs out and disappears.


38 INT MAVIS’ SALOON EVENING
Mrs. Bediako and Mavis walk out of the saloon with Mrs. Bediako’s hair done. They walk to her car parked directly in front of the saloon
MAVIS
Just take matters easy okay, like I said, men
easily get obsessed with their first children
and your husband is no exception
MRS BEDIAKO
I just feel something strange about my child
but my husband wont hear of it
MAVIS
Women! You were crying a few years ago for not
having a child, and now that you have one you
are complaining.
MRS. BEDIAKO
I just don’t feel everything is fine
MAVIS
Everything would be fine, just get home and prepare
supper before they come


39 EXT STREET OF ABELEMKPE DAY
A very quiet street with branches of trees swinging from left to right. A car packed within a distant as Veron and a girl of her age, Stacy walk to school with their school packs behind them. Two young people are in the car caressing each other. As Verona and her friend nears the car, she stares straight into the car. The young lady steals glances and looks eye with Veron, her demeanor changes instantly and she slaps the man in the car, gets down and walks away. Veron smiles at her and looks at the man. Her eyes changes to blue and back to normal, the man drives off and drives straight into a tree killing himself. Stacy gets frightened as they walk away. They walk briskly as their legs beat dust.

40 EXT STREET OF ABELEMKPE DAY
Two legs of young girls beat dust on a quiet street. A 16 year old Veron with Stacy walk to school. Stacy looks so worried whiles Veron looks so confident.
VERON
What is eating you up?
STACY
I forgot to do my maths homework and Mr. Siaw
would beat me up.
(Veron chuckles at
her and stops to
scratch her knee)
VERON
He will do no such thing I assure you
(a pregnant woman
in her mid thirties
with her handbag
loosed in hand
walks from the
opposite direction.
As she nears Veron,
her bag accidentally
hits Veron but
does not realize
that. Veron stops
and turns to look at
her)
excuse me madam
(the pregnant woman
stops surprisingly
and looks at Veron)
Don’t you know how to say sorry, your bag hits be
and you pretend you did not see it
PREGNANT WOMAN
Have you got no manners.
VERON
You dare to insult me after hitting me with your bag?
PREGNANT WOMAN
And who are you? If you were any close to me, I would
have slapped…
VERON
Slapped who? Me?
(Stacy pulls Veron
away)
you don’t know who you are dealing with

PREGNANT WOMAN
You young witch,
(Veron looks at her
angrily and moves
away with Stacy
whiles the pregnant
woman nags)
chidren of today, they have no respect. I
don’t blame her,
(she turns to look
at Veron go)
I don’t blame you, witch, “beyefoo, ya soma wo
se be gyegye me, ko na ko katsere won se wo baa ye
no, wo eh ho me” literally translated as “witch,
if you were sent to come and worry me, go back
and tell them you did not see me.” She walks away
nagging


41 EXT LINCOLN SCHOOL COMPOUND DAY
Veron and Stacy enter campus to see the other children playing gamefully. A couple of students wave them as they walk pass them to go to their classroom. Veron stops at the hallway and looks towards the urinal
STACY
What is it?
VERON
I will be back soon. I need to go to the washroom
(she goes toward
the washroom and
bumps into a
colleague but
ignores her and
then locks herself
in one of the lockers.
She chants “FIAT,
FIAT, FIAT…” and
disappears from the
washroom)





42 EXT COMPOUND HOUSE DAY
An Ariel view of a quiet compound house with no movement. The pregnant woman enters and heads for one of the doors to a room with the door partially broken. Veron appears behind her and touches her womb as she makes a step to enter the room. She feels a sharp pain and stops. She bends to see blood oozing and on the ground. Veron disappears as the woman screams for help, she falls to the ground as couple of neighbors come to see her.

43 INT WASHROOOM DAY
A flash of light hits the washroom as Veron appears in one of the rooms, she cleans herself and walks out. She opens the main door to see Stacy standing there
VERON
What are you doing here?
STACY
You have been in there for over 20 minutes, I was
beginning to think you were no there.
VERON
Where else would I have been
(she walks pass
Stacy who ignorantly
follows her)
STACY
Anyway, Mr. Siaw is collecting the home works
(Veron ignores her
and walks on, she
follows her)





44 INT CLASSROOM DAY
A teacher in his mid 30’s stands before the board and writes algorithm on it. He turns to see the whole class seated. He looks onto his desk and sees the number of books on the table isnot as the number of people in the class
MR SIAW
I thought I asked everyone to bring the homework
book forward. If you do not have yours here,
stand up and come forward.
(some of the students
stand up, Stacy
tries to stand but
is stopped by Veron.
The teacher sees that)
where is your assignment Stacy?
(Stacy fumbles for
words)
VERON
I am sorry sir bu t I left them at home
(Veron stands and
looks straight
into the eyes of
the teacher who
looks stupid for a
while)
MR SIAW
That is okay. The rest of your standing, I want you
out of the class in the fields now
(Stacy looks stunned
as Veron smiles
to herself. The
other students
standing walk
out of the class
one after the other)



45 INT STACY’S HOUSE DAY
Veron sits in the sofa in the hall and looks around. A couple of pictures of Stacy and the family hang around the hall. Veron hold in her hand a photo album. She turns towards the kitchen to see Stacy running towards her
STACY
My mum would be with us shortly
(Veron says nothing
and looks at the
pictures in the
album. The main
door opens as young
boy in his early
2o’s enters with
a cab turn to
the left side of
his head with
an ear piece stuck
in his ears.
Stacy runs to hug him)
Devon!
(he removes the ear
piece from his ears)
DEVON
Hey sweet sister, how’re you doing?
STACY
I am good brother, come meet my friend
(she pulls him to
where Veron is
seated)
this is my friend from school. Veron, my brother
Devon from the states,
DEVON
How you doing little angel? You can call me D
VERON
I am good,
(they lock hands
as Devon looks at
her lustfully.
STACY
Devon!
DEVON
(pulls his hands off,
and moves aside
with the sister)
your friend is hot
STACY
She is just 16 years old
DEVON
I could have married her if we were in the states
but anyway, I have to go do something in
my room.
(he leaves her hand
and walks to his
room, he stops
and turns to the
sister)
where is the old lady?
STACY
She is in the kitchen
(he enters his room
as Stacy goes to
Veron)
VERON
You have a lovely brother
STCAY
Thanks
(the mother comes from
the kitchen holding
in hand a napkin
she looks towards
the son’s door
curiously)
MRS THOMPSON
I thought he heard Devon’s voice.
STACY
He is in his room.
MRS. THOMPSON
Okay. How are you doing Veron?
VERON
Fine mum
MRS THOMPSON
And your parents?
VERON
They are all doing well.
(Mrs. Thompson sits
near the daughter
whiles Veron stands
up)
I will be leaving very soon mum
MRS THOMPSON
No way, not until you take something. I will be done shortly.
(Veron looks at
the kitchen and
then back to Mrs.
Thompson who smells
the air and realizes
that her food is
burning)
Oh my God, I have burnt my food
(she runs to the
kitchen leaving
the two young
girls laughing)



46 EXT STREET OF CANTONMENT DAY
A man in a Mercedes Benz car drives and stops in the middle of the street to talk to a friend. A taxi behind him blows the horn several times but he does not move. The taxi driver gets out and moves to him angrily
TAXI DRIVER
Sir, please would you move your car from the road
GREGG
And who are you?
TAXI DRIVR
What do you mean who am I? you are parked in
the middle of the street. Why is it that when
you people get money, you think the whole world
belongs to you
(the man gets irritated
and drops the phone)
GREGG
Who the hell are you and do you have any idea
who you talking to?

TAXI DRIVER
I don’t know and I don’t care. If you don’t move
away from here, I swear I would move you myself.
GREGG
You dare speak to me that way, you have no idea
who you dealing with
(the taxi driver
makes a move for
the gate which is
locked and hits
the bonnet of the
car with his hand.
Gregg moves away
and parks well.
The taxi driver enters
his car and drives off.
Gregg gets down
and looks at the car,
and realizes that
his white dress is
soiled. He enters
his car and turns
around)

47 INT VERON’S ROOM EVENING
Veron and Apate with two other demons sit inside Veron’s room. They chew chicken and lick their lips. The two there demons struggle for a piece of chicken whiles they stand next to the door.

48 INT BEDIAKO’S KITCHEN EVENING
Mrs. Bediako prepares evening meal. She has three sauce pans on the burner and also preparing salad leaves, she feels stressed as the knife falls and almost hitting her leg.
MRS BEDIAKO
Oh my goodness, and where is this daughter of mine.
(she puts the salad leaves in the bowl and walks upstairs towards the daughter’s room

49 INT VERON’S ROOM EVENING
One of the demons is still standing at the door chewing her piece of meat discreetly, the other one had stopped and is glued to the TV set which has Tom and Jerry cartoons on. Apate senses the presences of someone
APATE
Veron, I think your mother is here
(the door knob opens
and as Mrs.
Bediako enters,
a flash of light
almost blinding her
hits her as she
runs out screaming.
She bumps into the
s husband at the
doorway to the house)
BEDIAKO
What is chasing you?
(he holds her and
looks around with
the wife still
not aware of her
environ)
where is my daughter?
MRS BEDIAKO
Your daughter, there is something in her room
(Mr. Bediako drops
his briefcase and
runs upstairs to
the daughter’s room.
He opens the door
to see Veron sitting
on her bed watching
TV. He turns to
the wife who at
this time is standing
behind him)
BEDIAKO
what is it that is in her room?
MRS. BEDIAKO
I entered her room and there was a flash of light
like that of a lightning.
BEDIAKO
(looks into the room
and sees Veron looking
at him)
that could have been the TV light that you saw
MRS BEDIAKO
It is not the TV I know what I saw.
BEDIAKO
You had better put an end to these suspicions of
yours. I think you need to give this girl a break.
(He walks away leaving
the wife and the daughter
locking eyes)


50 INT BEDIAKO’S BEDROOM NIGHT
Mr. and Mrs. Bediako are in bed. Both of them have their eyes gazed at the ceiling bulb which has no excitement to give. The wife keeps stealing glances at him and finally breaks the long silence
MRS BEDIAKO
I hope you are not this moody because of what
happened today
BEDIAKO
What happened today?
MRS BEDIAKO
I am talking about… anyway, if it is not about
what happened today, then what could be eating you
up this bad?
BEDIAKO
Nothing I cant handle
MRS BEDIAKO
Apparently, you are handling it well. I am your
wife, share with me
BEDIAKO
I lost a full container of goods on the high sea
today and the turn of events is moving from
bad to worst


MRS BEDIAKO
I believe we should go to church? It is been ages
since we last went ot church.
BEDIAKO
Don’t blame this on church. I am just busy besides
I pay my tithes. Didn’t God say if you pay
your tithe…
MRS BEDIAKO
That is not the issue, do not fore go the gathering
of the saints. I feel something is wrong with
our daughter
BEDIAKO
Please for crying out loud, leave our daughter
out of this.
MRS BEDIAKO
No I cant. I believe there is something wrong with
her. If not fact that she is our child, I would
have said she is possessed.

BEDIAKO
How dare you say such a thing about her?
(he gets up and
pick a pillow and
leave her in the room.
She dips her head into
the pillow and sob)






51 EXT HELL NIGHT
Screams fill the atmosphere as several men and women in tattered clothes appear to be in agony. They keep beating themselves. A thick black smoke fills the place as Hades and other demons appear from the smoke. They lick their lips of blood. Lucifer appears from behind a huge golden stool and sits on it.
LUCIFER
What is it that makes you disturb me Dolos?
DOLOS
My lord, sorry to disturb you but I need to ask
permission from you to go onto earth.
LUCIFER
Why would you want to do that?
DOLOS
A mortal has challenged one of my servants and
he wants me to take care of him.
(looks down onto earth
and sees the incident
between Gregg and
the taxi driver.
Veron steps forward)
VERON
Father, I beg of you to let me take care of this.
Besides it is been long since we had real
blood flow on earth.
LUCIFER
(grins)
this is what I am talking about. Dolos, let
yor sister do this work for you and concentrate
on the bigger picture
(Veron nods her head
and all of them
break into laughter)


52 EXT LINCOLN SCHOOL COMPOUND DAY
A group of school children run pass camera. Some few boys play football in the distance as some are seen playing ampe. Everyone seems to be busy as we see Veron and a couple of her friends playing oware in front of the classroom.Stacy stands behind Veron as they play the game. As the other girl plays the game Veron looks into the skies.

53 EXT STREET OF NSAWAM DAY
A very calm street with barely any movement of cars or passengers, A car is seen in a distance driving towards camera. As the car approaches the camera, the driver loses control of the car as the car somersaults. It then catches fire and explodes.

54 EXT LICOLN SCHOOL COMPOUND DAY
Veron watches her friend play the oware with a lot of students surrounding them now to watch their game
VERON
(as her friend tosses
round the marble
just screams)
I have won!
(everyone looks at
her marveling since
the game was far from
over)
PLAYMATE
What have you won? The game is not done and you
shout you’ve won
VERON
I have won,
(she gets up and
walks to the
classroom feeling
all satisfied.
The others look at
her go and then look
at Stacy who looks
confused. She gets
up and follows Veron
laving the others
confused as well)


55 INT CLASSROOM DAY
Stacy comes into the classroom to sit by Veron who still looks too happy. she looks around them and sees that everyone is concentrated on doing one thing r the other. Two boys sit at the back seat and they are locked in conversation
STEVEN
I believe I can do this John.
JOHN
The idea ofyou preaching is good but it is not
just the saying it that matters, you need to pray
for God’s guidance.
STEVEN
Come on John, don’t be a girl. I have listened to
pastor preach almost every Sunday and I can tell
you I am ready for it. Besides am doing the
work on God
JOHN
It is not all who say, God’s name that would
go to heaven
STEVEN
I don’t care
JOHN
We are not wrestling against flesh and blood
(Steven ignores John
and gets up, he
sees a colleagues
pen on the table
and takes it, puts
it in his pocket and
goes to stand before
the class. He looks
around the class
and gives a John a
thumbs up)
STEVEN
Excuse me class, I would want to share the
word of God with you.
(everyone in the class
stops what he or
she is doing and
listens to Steven
including Veron
who looks at
him with disgust)
i am here to tell you that, the kingdom of God is
at hand, the bible says that for the devil comes
to steal kill and to destroy but I have come
to give you life…



56 EXT SCHOOL HALLWAY DAY
Some young girls from the playgrounds run from the outside and stops at the urinal. One enters and comes out shortly as they run off to the classroom. They enter to see Steven preaching. They walk quietly to their seats
STEVEN
So friends, in short, do not fear the devil,
the devil has power over only those who
fear him. I am not afraid of the devil and can slap
him in the face if I see him
(Veron gets irritated
by that statement)
I pray you all can stand the devil like
myself, amen!
CLASS
Amen
(He walks pass the
colleague whose
pen he took and sees
the friend searching
for the pen but ignores
him and goes to
his deck. He is
stopped by Veron)
VERON
That was an eloquent speech.
STEVEN
Thanks be to God
VERON
So you really not afraid of the
(makes a funny face)
devil?
STEVEN
Not at all, the devil is rather afraid of me
(he walks off to sit
besides John whiles
Veron fumes)
how did I perform
JOHN
Just be careful
Steven takes the pen out from his pocket to write whiles the owner of the pen still searches for the pen. Stacy writes in her book whiles Veron looks at Steven angrily.




57 INT STEVEN’S ROOM NIGHT
In a half lit room lies Steven who sleeps comfortably. The ticking clock is all that you hear of. A whooshing sound sweeps the room as Veron , Apate and the two other demons appear in the room. They look at Steven comfortably sleeping and Veron moves towards him.
STEVEN
(Steven turns over
in bed and opens
his eyes to see
Veron and the other
demons. He makes
an attempt to scream)
Je…
(Veron stretches
forward her hand
and Steven goes dump)
VERON
You spoke vehemently todayin class. You thought
it was just the saying that mattered. Well
(she walks to him
and puts her
hand on his legs)
with no mouth, lets see how you insult my
father and with no legs, lets see how you
would walk to school to blaspheme again
(the other demons
join her in laughing.
Steven looks at them
speechless as they
disappear. He just
keeps looking the
wall in shock)






58 INT BEDIAKO’S HALLWAY NIGHT
The door to the washroom opens with Mrs. Bediako coming out. She passes lazily by the daughter’s door and decides to check on her. She sees her leg on the ground and goes to position it well. She touches her and sees that she is cold and breathless. She panickly runs out of the room calling after the husband. She enters the bedroom and wakes the husband up
MRS BEDIAKO
Bediako, something is wrong with Veron
BEDIAKO
(snuggles up from bed)
what is it this time?

59 INT VERON’S ROOM NIGHT
A flash light enters the room and enters into Veron. She then moves herself and realizes that her door is opened. She hears footsteps and sleeps on her bed calmly. The parent entered the room with the mother shaking
MRS BEDIAKO
There she is Bediako
(he walks to her
and checks her breath
to find her being
normal. Veron wakes
up to see the parents
in her room)
VERON
What is going on dad? Is everything okay?
BEDIAKO
Yes my dear everything is fine, we just checking on you. You go back to sleep okay
(he covers her up
with te bed spread
and walks pass the
wife looking at her
cynically. Veron
looks at the mother
who locks eye with
her and walks out fast.

60 INT BEDIAKO’S BEDROOM NIGHT
Bediako sits on his bed angrily and the door opens he stand to move towards the wife with rage
BEDIAKO
This is the last time I am ever going to hear
such nonsense from you.
MRS BEDIAKO
I know what I saw but you wont believe me.
BEDIAKO
You saw nothing and you would talk about it no
more, do you understand what I am saying
MRS BEDIAKO
She is also my daughter, if I feel something is
wrong with her, do you expect me to keep quiet?
BEDIAKO
I expect you to behave like a mother. I would
not hear of this ever again
(he goes to bed. She
joins him in bed
as he pulls himself
far from her in bed
without letting her
body touch him. She
feels something is
wrong and begins to
pray)



61 INT STEVEN’S HOUSE DAY
Steven’s mother sits next to the deaf and dumb son who cannot walk just over night. She wails as Pastor James tries to console her.
MADAM ESHUN
He is my only son. What wrong have I done to
deserve this pastor
(She keeps wailing as
the pastor tries to
console her. Steven
looks at the mother
innocently not being
to say a word.)
PASTOR JAMES
You need to be strong. Our God is not a
sleeping God, he would intervene. You need to
pull yourself together. Your son needs you.
MADAM ESHUN
But what have I done wrong? He was okay
yesternight before going to bed, and now he
cant talk, cant walk.
(she sobs painfully)
PASTOR JAMES
This is the work of the devil but I know our
God is in control. Lets pray
(he holds her and
looks into the
ceiling)
heavenly father, we bless your name for all that
you have done for us. We know the thoughts you have
for us are not our thoughts, neither our ways,
your ways,…




62 INT BEDIAKO’S LIVING ROOM DAY
Veron descends the staircase and sees the father watching TV. She goes to him and stands beside him. He sees her and panicks but quickly pulls himself together and signals to her to sit beside him
BEDIAKO
I hope you had a good sleep?
VERON
Cant complain
BEDIAKO
I am sorry for last night. It was just a misunderstanding.
VERON
(looks at the father
quietly)
do you love her?
BEDIAKO
(getting confused)
who are you talking about?
VERON
Your wife, do you love her?
BEDIAKO
That is your mother we talking of here, why do you ask?
VERON
I just asked, wanted to know if you do
BEDIAKO
This conversation is inappropriate my dear.
VERON
Sorry for asking then
(she gets up and walks
away but stops when
she hears the father
talk)
BEDIAKO
Yes, I do love her
(she continues climbing
the stairs leaving
the father confused)


63 EXT THICK FOREST DAY
Mrs. Bediako runs through the forest and constantly looks back as though someone was following her. She trips and falls, 5 children holding cutlasses and sticks gather around her to beat her, she turns to see a young girl who hits her with a stick but did not see the person was Veron

64 INT BEDIAKO’S BEDROOM DAY
Mrs. Bediako gets up form bed panting and scared. She looks towards her door to see Veron staring at her.
MRS BEDIAKO
(looking at the daughter
scared)
what are you doing there?
(Veron says nothing and
keeps looking at her)
leave and go to your room now
Veron leaves to her room. Mrs. Bediako kneels before her bed to pray


65 INT BEDIAKO’S STUDYROOM DAY
Mr. Bediako sits behind a desk reading a couple of books. A knock on the door draws his attention s he sees the wife standing there looking at him
BEDIAKO
Do you need permission before you enter the office?

MRS BEDIAKO
I didn’t know you would be here. I am off to the
saloon. Wont be long
(the husband nods his
head in acknowledge
as she leaves the
office)

66 INT MAVIS’ SALOON DAY
Mrs. Bediako sits reading a magazine as the four chairs are filled with customers having their hair done. Mavis enters the saloon and fumes at her assistant
MAVIS
Gloria! Gloria!
GLORIA
Yes ma’am
MAVIS
Why is the back of the shop not swept.
GLORIA
Sorry ma’am
MAVIS
You had better done something about it before
I lose my temper
(Mrs. Bediako laughs
at Mavis as she
scolds her apprentice)
MRS BEDIAKO
Mavis, take it easy with her
MAVIS
She is just too stubborn. This should have
been done long ago
(she takes a look at
the shop and realizes
that the place is
full)
and why are you sitting here. They should be doing
your hair for you by now
(she turns to the
senior apprentice)
Ama!
(Mrs. Bediako taps
her shoulder to draw
her attention)
MRS BEDIAKO
It is okay. I told her I would wait for you when
she tried to work on my hair.
MAVIS
That had better be the case then, anyway,
enough of these children and their troubles,
how is the family my sister?
MRS BEDIAKO
Not any different from the previous situation
and my daughter keeps scaring me
MAVIS
How do you mean?
MRS BEDIAKO
She acts funny and I don’t see things well with her.
MAVIS
Anyway, there is a crusade going on today at the
Twedease park in tema, you should bring the family
along. I hear the pastor is very powerful.
MRS BEDIAKO
You think so?


MAVIS
Certainly my sister, he is a young power and the
sort or miracles I hear he performs, you need to be
there. If anything is worrying your daughter, I
am sure he can help you.
MRS BEDIAKO
If that is the case, I will give it a try
besides we have not been going to church like
we use to over 15 years ag.
(one of the clients
gets up)
MAVIS
My sister, let me do your hair for you now
before someone else goes to take the seat.
(they move to the
empty seat as Mavis
drops her bag to
do the hair of the
friend.)


67 INT BEDIAKO’S LIVING ROOM DAY
Veron lies on the father as they watch TV. The soul of Veron leaves her body and stands watching the father. She walks towards the door and as she opens it, she sees her mother coming from the main gate. She hisses and goes back to the body. The door opens as the Mrs. Bediako enters
MRS BEDIAKO
(seeing Veron lying on
the husband, she clears
her throat to have their
attention)
I am home people
(Veron ignores her)


BEDIAKO
Wont you go help your mother with her bag
(Veron gets up and
leaves to her room.
The parents both
look at her in awe.
Mrs. Bediako goes
to sit next to
her husband)
what is the problem with the two of you?
MRS BEDIAKO
I don’t know but I want to discuss something
with you.
BEDIAKO
What is it this time?
MRS BEDIAKO
There is a crusade I want us to attend. I
believe we would find some answers there.
BEDIAKO
And when you say, answers, what exactly are
you referring to?
MRS BEDIAKO
I believe something is wrong with our daughter
and we must go there for the pastor to
pray for her.
BEDIAKO
I sometimes don’t know what you women think of.
You call your own daughter a witch.
(he gets up,
picks his car
keys and head for
the door)


MRS BEDIAKO
Don’t be late, we must go for the crusade
(he ignores her and
goes out. She
picks her bag up
and head upstairs.)


68 INT BARJOINT DAY
Bediako sits with Koomson and Felix in their usual spot. Koomson and Felix realizes that Bediako isn’t happy. the bar tender drops a couple of bottles of beer on the table
FELIX
I don’t get you, just because she says you
should go to church?
BEDIAKO
What else, Felix, what else? My wife is
going hell at home. She suspect Veron of being a
witch and I cant understand what would make a mother
say that about her child.
FELIX
Is that a joke?
BEDIAKO
I am dead serious guys.
KOOMSON
I don’t understand you. If all your wife is saying
is she wants you to go to this service with her,
why don’t?
BEDIAKO
Because she makes my daughter feels evil.


FELIX
I think Koomson is right. Go to this whatever it
is called, I am sure afterwards you guys would
come to have peace in the house
BEDIAKO
I am just so confused
KOOMSON
Just go and stop messing up every bodies day
(they drink their
beer and crack couple
of jokes)


69 EXT TWEDEASE PARK EVENING
A man dressed in suit stand a stage and preches to a crowd of people. Mr. and Mrs. Bediako stand together with Bediako holding the daughter’s hand as the listen to the preacher amidst a crowd of about 400 people.
PREACHER
You cant not deceive God. He is omnipotent and
omnipresent. Our good Lord would deliver you from
any works of the devil. I speak under authority to
say, I fear no evil and would dare any witch or
wizard to challenge me and I would show them
who I am…
(Veron excuses the
father to go urinate
and goes to stand behind
a building whiles the
preacher continues to
preach vehemently. She
stretches her hand
into the sky with her
eyes widely opened.
The pastor continues
preaching and gets
chocked. He starts
to cough and begs for
breath, her removes
his tie and holds
her neck struggling
to breath. She starts
vomiting blood profusely.
Everyone starts screaming
and runs helter skater.
Bediako sees Veron
standing near the
building calmly and
pulls her away with
the wife behind
them as everyone
runs confusedly.

70 INT BEDIAKO’S LIVING ROOM NIGHT
The door knob from the inside of the hall turns open as Bediako enters with Veron with him. He throws his bible on the sofa angrily. Veron goes upstairs as the mother enters the hall crying.
BEDIAKO
The next time you suggest such a demonic idea
again, I would personally exorcise you
MRS BEDIAKO
What is wrong if I suggest we go to church? Honey,
cant you see all is not well. Ever since Veron
came along, all we have had is…
BEDIAKO
Ever since you came around, life has never
been good. Don’t let me ever hear…

71 INT VERPON’S ROOM NIGHT
Veron sits on her bed with Apate and other demons. The listen to the argument going on downstairs

BEDIAKO (OS)
You complain about her ever again. You have
always had evil in your mind…

72 INT BEDIAKO’S LIVING ROOM NIGHT
Bediako stands next to the TV infuriated whiles the wife sits crying
BEDIAKO
I Wonder why I never saw it. I will not have
anything to with yo crazy talks again.
(a knock on the
door sends their
attention to the door)
come in whoever it is
(the door opens as
Pastor James walks
through the door
to meet a hot atmosphere)
PASTOR JAMES
Praise the Lord
(Mr. Bediako sits
reluctantly)
MRS BEDIAKO
Good evening pastor.
BEDIAKO
(looks at eth clock
on the wall which
shows the time to
be 22:15 in the
evening)
it I quite late pastor.
PASTOR JAMES
Yes, it is but I was sent here by the Holy
Spirit. Why have you allowed the devil to
come into your marriage?
73 INT VERON’S ROOM NIGHT
Veron and the demons look irritated. They stand around the bed fuming.
APATE
Veron, you need to go downstairs before the
pastor makes matters worst for us.
(Veron gets up
from the bed and walks
to the door, turns
it open and goes out.)

74 INT BEDIAKO’S LIVING ROOM NIGHT
The pastor still talks the couple who at this time sits quietly listening to the pastor. Mrs. Bediako continues to sob pathetically
PASTOR JAMES
The devil comes to steal, to kill, and to
destroy. You need to have your eyes wide open…
(he senses the presence
an evil spirit, raises
his head to see Veron
descend the stairs
and panics)
Jesus Christ
(Veron stops at the
mention of the name
Christ)
sir, your child…
BEDIAKO
Hold it right there pastor
(he stands to his feet)
oh, I see. So Sylvia, you thought you could
connive with pstor to make me turn against
my daughter.
(he struggles for
want of words)
listen to me pastor, whatever your nanme is,
before I lose my temper, better get up and
leave. On a second thought, just wait
for me
(he runs to the
bedroom and comes
back a suit case)
do me a favor and take your church member with
you. I think you would be a better husband.
PASTOR JAMES
It hasn’t gotten to this Mr. Bediako
MRS BEDIAKO
Honey, why are you…
BEDIAKO
Don’t you honey me.
(he sends the bag
outside and throws it
away. The pastor and
Mrs. Bediako looks at
Veron stand at the
stairs. Mrs. Bediako
cries out as the
pastor consoles her.)
I don’t want to see you in the house. I
want you out now!
(he pushes the wife
out who is keenly
followed by the pastor.
Bediako slams the
door behind them and
turns to see the
daughter looking
at him, she turns
quietly and walks
upstairs smiling to
herself.
just see what the hell you have caused.
(He sinks into the sofa)



75 EXT BEDIAKO’S COMPOUND NIGHT
Pastor James picks the suitcase up from the ground and goes to console Mrs. Bediako. She sits on the ground wailing.
PASTOR JAMES
Don’t you worry. You know the devil is at work here.
Just come with me and leave everything for God.
MRS BEDIAKO
Why me Lord, why me
PASTOR JAMES
You know your husband is not a man of his own
now. Let’s go
(he picks her up
from the ground and
walks her to the gate)

76 INT CHURCH OFFICE DAY
Pastor James, sits behind his desk arranging books into his briefcase with Mrs. Bediako sitting in front of him. The office door opens as Pastor Frank enters.
PASTOR FRANK
Good morning pastor, you sent for me?
PASTOR JAMES
Yes pastor Frank. I believe you know Mrs. Bediako
(he nods in affirmation)
she would staying here for the period I will be away
PASTOR FRANK
And where are you going to pastor?
PASTOR JAMES
I am going to wait upon the Lord for 21 days. The
flock would be under your authority. Don’t
let me down

PASTOR FRANK
I will do what the Lord would direct me to do.
PASTOR JAMES
Am glad to hear that from you, don’t let the work
over power you and take care of Mrs. Bediako
whiles am gone.
PASTOR FRANK
I will do that pastor.
PASTOR JAMES
That would be all for now
(pastor Frank turns
to leave)
please make sure ma car is ready
(Frank nods and leaves
the room)
so like I told you, keep on praying. We would
need to equip ourselves strong for the fight.
(Mrs. Bediako still
sobs)
you don’t need to cry. Everything would be good
(she wipes her nose)
let’s pray
(they hold hands)
daddy Lord Jesus, we thank you for lives. As
I am leaving this building I am not leaving
your grace and presence. I pray that as you go
with me, you stay with those behind…

77 INT BEDIAKO’S OFFICE DAY
Bediako moves up and down in his office confused. He looks around his office in search of a file. He yells out the name of the secretary.
BEDIAKO
Jasmine!
(she runs into the office)
where in God’s name is my STX deal file?
JASMINE
It was on your desk yesterday before I left
BEDIAKO
So why cant I find it? You had better found
it for me.
(she starts searching
for it amongst the
files in the shelf)
what do you think you are doing there?
JASMINE
I am searching for the file
BEDIAKO
What is wrong with you? Are you stupid, get out
of my office now
(she panics and runs out)
and you had better come back here with the file
in hand
(he tears open his
cabin and screams for
Jasmine again)
Jasmine
(she runs into the office)
where is the file?
JASMINE
I am searching for it
BEDIAKO
you are fired. Get out of my office now
JASMINE
Sir;
BEDIAKO
I said you fired, what are you waiting for?
(he pick the phone
and dials)
security, I want you in my office!
(he looks raged.
Jasmine runs out crying.
He sinks into the
seat confused)


78 INT VERON’S ROOM DAY
A yellow file with the inscription, “STX DEAL” written on I lies on Veron’s bed. She hold some papers in had as well as Apate and the other demons who tear the papers into pieces and smile. A piece of the paper falls to the ground with the figure GH¢ 600,000.00. they laugh out loud and play loud music from her stereo

79 INT STACY’S HOUSE DAY
Stacy sits in the hall watching TV. She sits on her book as she enjoys a cartoon. The door opens and Devon runs to the hall and stops panting before the sister who looks at him surprised.
STACY
I hope you are not in trouble D?
DEVON
(Panting profusely)
what says the time
STACY
(looks at her wrist watch)
3:40pm
DEVON
I guess you know what it is then
(she looks confused)
WWE dear, World Wrestling Entertainment! I cant
miss it for anything
STACY
I am sorry but I am watching my program
DEVON
Are you not suppose to be studying by now?
STACY
I am waiting for Veron.
DEVON
Since when did Veron become your teacher.
(he calls out the mum)
Mum! It is pass 3:30 and your daughter is
still not learning.
(Stacy gets up and
runs to the backyard.
Devon jumps into the
sofa and takes the
remote, he changes
the channel to
watch WWE where John
Cena was in a fight
with R-Truth. He
screams out and
laughs at Stacy)

80 INT GREGG’S BEDROOM NIGHT
Gregg bows down and prays fervently. Dolos appears from a thick black smoke with a silver scepter in hand; he stands before him and taps him on the shoulder with the scepter, Gregg stands and faces Dolos
DOLOS
What is it that makes you summon me at this
time by calling short my assignment
for the day?
GREGG
I am sorry my lord but it is of grave concern
to my brotherhood. We having problem with this
exuberant pastor who is making our work
difficult. We have tried everything but
have failed.
DOLOS
So what do you want me to do?
GREGG
We need you to intervene.
DOLOS
I personally cant because I have other
assignments but then someone can.
GREGG
We don’t want just anybody. We need to get rid of
him once and for all.
DOLOS
You don’t know who is in your midst on earth.
Tomorrow during your meeting, tell your brothers
that the great Veron would visit you.
(Gregg looks amused)
GREGG
You mean the great Veron of all dark ages is
on earth?
DOLOS
She is there right now as I am talking to you
and you would see her in person tomorrow.
(Gregg bows to Dolos
who disappears)

81 INT GREGG ‘S ROOM NIGHT
Gregg wakes up from bed calmly smiling to himself. He stretches himself on his bed red covered bed.






82 INT CULT ROOM DAY
The sound FIAT is hummed in a smoky dark room. Flashes of different colours of light appears in the room. A group of men numbering nine standing four on the sides of the room face each other. They dress in black long robes with the sign of a black cobra on their forehead. Gregg stand before them facing the image of Dolos on the wall.
BLACK LORDS
Fiat! Fiat! Fiat!...
GREGG
Fiat!...
(he opens his eyes
wide and smells the
air)
Stop! The presence of the most high would be
felt soon. We are to welcome the visitation
of the long seeked daughter of our grandmaster.
She would help us to defeat once and for all,
that man who says he is a pastor.
(Gregg pours from
a pot before him
blood, he drinks some
squeezing his face
and then turns to give
to Chris. He drinks
and gives it to the
others as everyone
drinks. Gregg looks
at the image of Dolos
and feels the presence
of a supernatural
being)
I can feel her presence
(smoke start appearing
from the ground, the
other lords all kneel
down and bows their
head to the ground.
The smoke heigthens
as Veron appears from
the smoke and looks
stright into the
eyes of the image
of Dolos.)
VERON
Why have you surmonned me here?
(Gregg gets up
and looks at Veron
with an eye fixed
on her like that
of a cobra)
GREGG
The great daughter of dark ages,
(he bows to her,
the other lords stand
and bow to her.
She keeps her gaze
on the image of Dolos)
it is of the worries of our reign that makes
us to call you on such a short lease. We have
a problem with a mortal on earth.
CHRIS
He has made our work and that of your father
very difficult.
VERON
Who is this man?
GREGG
He is called Pastor James
(Veron looks sharply to
Gregg and then fumes)
he is the pastors one of the big churches and
has stopped us several times.
VERON
So, we both have the same enemy now.
(the other lords look at
each other’s face)
If he wont let us be, certainly, he wont be.
If he wants war, we would declare war
against him
GREGG
How do we do that your higness?
VERON
(looks straight into
the eyes of Gregg
and moves towards
him, all the other
lords lok scared)
without his church, who would he be?
(the lords look at each
other’s face again
and start to giggle)


83 INT CHURCH AUDITORIUM DAY
Pastor james stands on the podium and preach with the church elders behind him. The elders look woried as we see the some of the church members sleeping.
PASTOR FRANK
So we can always believe in the adamic power.
The joy of the lord is our strength. It is said
in the good book that…
Some demons appear in the church. As pastor Frank preaches, some of the demons blow air into the eyes of some of the members who fall asleep, others knock some of the members and cause them to argue. Som eof the demons sit amongst the members and raise conversations for them. Some have phone conversations just to distract them from listening to the preaching. Thr elders get worried as they watch the members.



84 EXT FORE-COURT OF THE CHURCH DAY
The members come out of the church auditorium feeling relieved. The elders come out and stand before the church. They see Pastor Frank conversing with some of the members.
ELDER 1
I don’t seem to know what really happened today.
ELDER 2
I am sure it is because pastor is not around.
ELDER 3
He had better come early before things got out of hands.
ELDER 1
I am sure next week would be different

INT CHURCH AUDITORIUM DAY
Pastor james stands on the podium and preach with the church elders behind him. The elders look woried as we see the some of the church members sleeping.
PASTOR FRANK
For it is written in the book of Isaiah that
the thoughts of God are not our thought, neithr
his ways our ways…
The demons appear in the church again, this time with Veron sitting at the upper floor with Apate and the two demon messengers. As pastor Frank preaches, some of the demons blow air into the eyes of some of the members who fall asleep, others knock some of the members and cause them to argue. Som eof the demons sit amongst the members and raise conversations for them. Some have phone conversations just to distract them from listening to the preaching. Thr elders get worried as they watch the members.


PASTOR FRANK
We are not wrestling against flesh and blood
but against principalities and forces of the
dark world…


85 EXT FORE COURT OF THE CHURCH DAY
The elders stand before the church looking irritated, as they realise that the church is dying gradually. A demon stands next to them and puts his hand around the neck of Elder 3
ELDER 1
This in not the first time. I am beginning to
get worried
ELDER 3
I am already worried.
(he looks around him to
be sure no one
is eavesdropping and
pulls the other two
elders closer)
I hear Pastor is under some cult and that it
is time for him to make sacrifice that is
why he is gone.
ELDER 2
That wont be anything strange because ever
since he left the church is dying gradually.
ELDER 3
I suggest that we excommunicate Pastor James now
and find another pastor before he destroys
the church.
ELDER 2
I certainly agree with you.

ELDER 1
Let’s not rush in making decisions, lets wait
and see what happens next week.we should all
pray for the better.
ELDER 3
You don’t need to compromise on issues like this.
The church is dying and we are loosing mmbers to
the neighboring churches. Very soon, there would be
only chairs left in the church.
ELDER 2
That is if the boys in the area don’t come to
steal the chairs.
ELDER 1
I agree with you but I think we can think of
this next week.
(the elders nod head
and walk off. Mrs.
Bediako stands behind
the gate to the
church and eavesdropped
the conversation, as
she turns, she
bumps into a sister.)
MRS BEDIAKO
I am sorry sister
SISTER
It is okay. And I didn’t see your husband in
church today.
MRS BEDIAKO
Yes, my sister, just some difficult times at
work. You know these men and work.



SISTER
Yes my dear, I saw your daughter upstairs and
so wanted to ask of you and your husband from her
but she left before we closed.
MRS BEDIAKO
(looks shocked)
you saw my daughter?
SISTER
Yes I did but she left , anyway, must hurry
home to prepare dinner.
(she walks off leaving
Mrs. Bediako surprised)


86 EXT WAREHOUSE DAY
A car drives into a warehouse. Another car follows closely As te door of the first car opens Bediako and Koomson comes out of the car, with Bediako holding files in hand. A man arlights from the other car holding a briefcase. They enter the warehouse and finds nothing in there. The other man takes a paper and a pen from the briefcase and writes on it, he shakes the hand of Bediako and goes back into his car and drives off leaving Bediako and Koomson staring.
KOOMSON
I cant believe this. So you mean to say, there is
nothing in your warehouse?
BEDIAKO
Not just this one. All my 15 warehouses are empty.
And I don’t know where the good nor the
money passed.
KOOMSON
Honestly, moatia ahwem sika no.
BEDIAKO
How can that be possible.
KOOMSON
What better explanation can one give? So tell
me what are you going to do now, especially now
thatyour bankers are on your tail?
BEDIAKO
I have no freaking idea
(they walk to the car)
KOOMSON
And where is your daught?
BEDIAKO
That one is another story. I hardly see her now,
my life is a mess.
KOOMSONN
And your wife? Don’t you think you need to go look
for her by now?
BEDIAKO
I don’t think I can face her now besides she is
the least of my worries
(they enter into the
car and drives off)

87 INT BEDROOM DAY
Mrs. Bediako kneels besides her bed and prays holding her bible in hand, she prays in tears, soaking her dress in tears and sweat
MRS BEDIAKO
I bless your name Lord, you are Jehovah, your
name is I am that I am. You said in all we should
thank you. I know you are in contrl, you would put
the enemy to shame. Let your angels be heree. Protect
your man servant James, protect your church…


88 EXT STACY’S HOUSE DAY
Stacy stands in front of her house looking distressed. She holds a book of anase stories in hand and sits besides a flower pot to read. She sees a feet besides her and as she raises the head to see, it is Veron
STACY
(stands and hugs Veron
who shuns the hug)
why do you look moody?
(Veron ignores her)
besides, you don’t come by anymore and I
hardly see you in school. Mr. Siaw says, if
you don’t come to school next week, they would
sack you from the school.
VERON
I sthat all he said or you are keeping some
to yourself?
STACY
That is not…
VERON
Anyway, that is not why I came by. I came to
bid you farewell.
STACY
Why? Where are you going to?
VERON
A place you cant be.
STACY
How do you mean?
VERON
You wont understand.
STACY
Then make me understand?
VERON
When it is right, you would understand.
(Veron turns to eave)
STACY
Can I come with you?
VERON
when it is time you would come with me, but
for mo wi must go along

MRS THOMPSON (OS)
Stacy?
(Stacy turns to
see the mother in
the house)
what are you doing ouut there?
STACY
I am talking with
(she turns around
but does not
see Veron, she
looks around but
still, no sign
of Veron, she
turns to the mother)
nothing really.
MRS THOMPSON
Then come inside and help me
(Stacy gets confused
and looks out
again hoping to
see Veron but
dissappointly goes
into the house)



89 EXT BEDIAKO’S COMPOUND DAY
Mr. Bediako’s car drives into the compound. There is no car parked in there since he is sold all his cars. He parks the car.


90 INT VERON’S ROOM DAY
Veron squats on her bed surrounding herself with documents of the father. She sits on the father’s money and whispers some words on her lips

91 INT CULT ROOM DAY
The sound FIAT is hummed in a smoky dark room. Flashes of different colours of light appears in the room. A group of men numbering nine standing four on the sides of the room face each other. They dress in black long robes with the sign of a black cobra on their forehead. Gregg stand before them facing the image of Dolos on the wall.
BLACK LORDS
Fiat! Fiat! Fiat!...


92 EXT BEDIAKO’S COMPOUND DAY
Bediako runs from his car to the door and turns back to pick a file from the car.

93 INT VERON’S ROOM DAY
Veron squats on her bed surrounding herself with documents of the father. She sits on the father’s money and whispers some words on her lips



94 INT CULT ROOM DAY
Gregg pours from a pot before him blood, he drinks some squeezing his face and then gives it to Chris.

95 INT BEDIAKO’S LIVING ROOM DAY
Bediako runs up the stairs in his house, he runs pass the Veron’s door and stops, turns the door knob which opens and pulls his head slowly to realise there is no one in the room, as he about to close the door, his eye flashes a blue file on the floor. He opens it quickly and goes to take it, it had the inscriptions, “STX DEAL” on it. He opens it desperately to realise all the papers are gone. He runs off to his room.

96 INT CULT ROOM DAY
smoke start appearing from the ground, the other lords all kneel down and bows their head to the ground. The smoke heigthens as Veron appears from the smoke and looks stright into the eyes of the image of Dolos.


97 INT BEDIAKO’S BEDROON DAY
Bediako pulls couple of drowers desperately and finds nothing in them. He feeels hot and takes his shirt off. He keeps searching and find nothing in them. He sinks to his bed crying. He pick his phone from his pocket.

98 INT CULT ROOM DAY
The room looks tensed as everyone of the lords looks at Veron. She pants profuse;y as she watches the faces of the lord.
GREGG
The time has come. Today we must finish the job
VERON

(she fiercely interrupts)
No! today is the day I must finish the job I was
sent for. I have never failed in my 300 years of
living and I am not counting on failing
(Chris looks at Gregg
who both share
shock for the revelation)
I will go alone
(Gregg motions to
talk but is stopped
in his tracks)
You must stay here with the borthers. Lord Dolos
would tell you of what to do when the time comes.
(the lord all turn
towards Dolos and
change the FIAT)

99 INT BEDIAKO’S BEDROOM DAY
Bediako lies on his bed sobbing as the door opens. Koomson comes in to see the friend sobbing. He scans the room to realise that all is not well.
KOOMSON
You cant tell me there is no hope at this time
BEDIAKO
I am finished man.
(Koomson seems to
give up hope as he
looks around to see
a picture of Jesus on
the wall with the
inscrription. “YOU CAN
GO TO HIM IF THERE
IS NO ONE TO GO TO!)
KOOMSON
You cant tell me that, look at Jesus, he is
calling you.
BEDIAKO
I have failed him dearly
KOOMSON
He is no man. I suggest you go to church. Today
is Sunday, there is still time, just go.
BEDIAKO
It is too late
KOOMSON
(hre points to the
picture)
you can go to him I fthere is no one to go to.
(Bediako looks at
the picture consistently
and gets up, picks his
shirt)
BEDIAKO
Let me clean the room up first?
KOOMSON
Just go, I will do that for you.
BEDIAKO
Why don’t you come with me?
KOOMSON
You need him now more than ever
Bediako leaves Koomson behind who looks at the image of Christ and smiles to himself, picks the papers from the floor.





100 INT CHURCH AUDITORIUM DAY
Pastor james stands on the podium and preach with the church elders behind him. The elders look woried as we see the some of the church members sleeping.
PASTOR FRANK
The God we serve is a powerful God. He is
just and mighty. He would reward you according to
your works.
Mrs. Bediako sits in the first row and sheds tears as she listens to the word of God. The demons appear in the church again, this time with Veron sitting in the congregation. As pastor Frank preaches, some of the demons blow air into the eyes of some of the members who fall asleep, others knock some of the members and cause them to argue. Som eof the demons sit amongst the members and raise conversations for them. Some have phone conversations just to distract them from listening to the preaching. Thr elders get worried as they watch the members.
PASTOR FRANK
we would rejoice and be glad in his name.
(Pastor Frank stops
preaching and looks
ahead, the elders all
look ahead. Veron turns
to look behind as
she sees Pastor James
coming with a blazing
fire around him.
She closes her eyes
as well as the other
demons. Pastor James
mounts the pulpit)
PASTOR JAMES
(speaks with rage)
cant you see? The devil has taken over the church
and you allow them.
(he shouts)
Hallelujah!
CONGREGATION
Praise Lord!
PASTOR JAMES
Stand on you rfeet and pray in tongues
a cold wind blows across the church as everyone stands to pray in different tongues. The elders stand reluctantly but gradually fall in line and starts praying in tongues. The demons fal one after the other. Veron realises that she is loosing and so gets up and moves towards pastor James who gets down from the pulpit to face her. The memebers in the church run to the sides of the church leaving the opening for the pastor and Veron. Mrs. Bediako opens her mout wide and starts crrying.
PASTOR JAMES
you fowl spirit from the pit of hell. You have no
authority and place here. By the unctions of the
holy Spirit, I send you back to hell.
(he starts speaking
in tongues, and every
word he ssays is
followed by fire,
which consumes Veron.
A hand fro m no were
hits her and she falls,
before pastor James
could touch her,
she disappears.)
thank you Jesus, thank you father, I want everyone
to thank God.
(the elders pray
vehemently yhis ime. Mr.
Bediak enters the auditorium
and feels the cold wind
blowing around him, he
falls to his knees and
crawls to the pastor
who raises him up)
it is the hand of God which is at work here.
(Bediako sees the
wife and both of them
starts crying, they hug
and everyone starts
praying and thanking God)


101 INT CULT ROOM DAY
The lords sit locking hands and chanting the words FIAT. Veron falls form the sky. The lords all panick with the exception of Gregg. He turns to look at the image of Dolos and the n turns to Veron)
GREGG
Veron needs a long rest, when it is time, we
would wake her up.
(four of the lords
carry a wooden coffin
from the chamber and
puts her in it. They
stand near her and
chant FIAT)


102 EXT CEMETARY NIGHT
The cowrds FIAT feels the cold silent atmosphere of the cemetary, as the black lords carry the coffin with Veron in it to the cemtary. The surround a dug out grave as they lower the coffin into the grave, two of the lords cover the coffin with the sand as the others chant FIAT and watch. After that, they walk out of the cemetery.












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