SIREN WAILS, as Sarg pulls away.
          
          
          INT. SARG'S CAR - ON THE MOVE - NIGHT And someone get me the Sarg!
          
                                                         CUT TO:
          
          
          CLOSEUP OF SARG SARG
                   Is there someone else, Marge?  Is that it?
          
          Sarg throws the lit match towards the "ABSOLUTELY NO that shuttle, not with me.  I want a
                   divorce, Sarg.
          
          Sarg lights his cigar. MUSIC:  DRAMATIC STING.
          
          Sarg bends down OUT OF FRAME. Sergeant.  I said cordon off, not
                   accordian off!  Now dust this area for
                   prints. SARG
                   You've got it, mister.  But you can tell
                   your boys on the board for me that this fifteen years.  You were just too involved
                   in your work to see it.
          
          They hang up.  Sarg bites off the end of his cigar and spits and talking into a walkie-talkie.
          
                                  SARG
                   There's no way this wiring could have He thinks about his wife.  SPLIT SCREEN FLASHBACK OF THEIR
          BEDROOM.  Marge, a cigar in her mouth, is in bed with five SARG (imagine George Kennedy), dressed in a tuxedo, tie
          undone, with a huge cigar, which he eats during the around it.
          
                                  SERGEANT
                        (lookind down at Detective)
                   When is this senseless killing going to She kisses him.  He recoils, wipes off his mouth, and
          leaves.  She looks at the envelope, then yells at him
          through the crowd. Keep an eye on that side of the ship.
          
          The Sergeant drops into a seat next to a window, smashes out
          the glass with his rifle butt and is immediately sucked out. He cleans the floor and an ashtray and finds a baseball
          behind the Captain's seat which he pockets.
          
                                  OVEUR A streetcleaning truck approaches spewing out garbage rather
          than water.  Ted's ankles are sprayed with garbage.  He MARGE
                   You just can't see it, can you, Sarg.
          
                                  SARG leaning over the ship's plans.  He is eating another cigar.
          All Controllers stand around him.
          
                                  SARG hurries off.  The cigarette rolls under the "STORAGE ROOM"
          door.
          
          
          INT. STORAGE ROOM CLERK
                   I'd say you're fucked.
          
          The boy passes them and bounds up the stairs.
and your first officer, Mr. Dunn.
          
          They shake hands.
          
                                  OVEUR towards the sign that reads, "MERCURY SHUTTLE."
          
                                  SIMON
                   For the best little computer officer on INT. REAR OF SHIP - COMPUTER AREA
          
          Elaine fiddles with the computer. We've blown the computer!
                        (to Elaine)
                   Elaine!  Set course change!
          
                                  ELAINE INT. COMPUTER CORE
          
          The clock on the time bomb TICKS down.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT this ship.  That computer's gone bananas.
          
                                  McCROSKY
                        (holding up the book) The computer is labeled R.O.K. She seems to have a problem
          getting it to respond.
          
                                  ELAINE
                        (to self) INT. COCKPIT
          
          Elaine leans back against the door.  She is highly agitated.
          Simon, the administrative officer, and other crew are in this ship?
          
                                  SIMON
                   That damn computer has taken over.  I'm
                   getting out. minutes, if they hold together.  They've
                   lost their computer and are coming in at
                   zero point five WORP on manual control,
                   sir. INT. COCKPIT
          
          Elaine is checking computer.  The cockpit is steaming now. Good to be aboard, gentlemen.
          
                                  SIMON
                   Captain Oveur, your navigator, Mr. Unger, He tried to disconnect ROK.  It gassed
                   him.  That computer is running this ship
                   and we're heading right for the sun. on the Enterprise bridge.  As he talks, he nonchalantly
          swivels so his back is to the huge window.  We see the
          Mayflower approaching on the screen. It's working.
          
          
          INT. COMMUNICATIONS ROOM ELAINE
                        (flipping computer switches)
                   Yes, sir. INT. SHUTTLE COCKPIT - MORNING
          
          Computerized panels line all walls.  Windows are similar to Scraps looks at Oveur.
          
                                  OVEUR
                   Barring a computer failure.  There was Do you want to talk about it, Commander?
          
          
          INT. CABIN OUTSIDE WASHROOM INT. BOWELS OF R.O.K. COMPUTER
          
          A circuit board just below the R.O.K.-4000 logo shorts.
CONTROLLER 1 (V.O.)
                   Do you read, Mayflower?  Over.  This is
                   mission control.  Over. Hello.  This is the Mayflower.  Over!
                   Come in, anyone.
          
          
          INT. MISSION CONTROL the Mayflower appears over a hill.  They all jump for cover
          as it crashes through the synthesizer.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT control.  Over.  Come in, Mayflower!
                   Over!
          
          Jimmy pokes his head in. The Mayflower bounces across the surface.
          
          
          INT. CABIN We read you, Mayflower!  Identify yourself
                   and give your position.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT KRUGER (V.O.)
                   Come in, Mayflower.  This is Bud Kruger.
                   Over. Mission control, this is Mayflower.  Over.
          
                                  McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   Go ahead, Striker. (on radio)
                   This is Mayflower One calling mission
                   control.  Do you read me?  Over. CONTROLLER 1 (V.O.)
                        (on radio)
                   Come in, Mayflower.  This is mission EXT. PLANET SURFACE - DAWN
          
          The Mayflower careens to a smoking, crunching, shattering
          stop. on the Enterprise bridge.  As he talks, he nonchalantly
          swivels so his back is to the huge window.  We see the
          Mayflower approaching on the screen. (taking mike)
                   Let me try, sir.  Come in, Mayflower.
                   Over.  Come in.  Over.  Damnit! Come in Mayflower!
          
                                  ELAINE
                   How could I ever have doubted you? towards the sign that reads, "MERCURY SHUTTLE."
          
                                  SIMON
                   For the best little computer officer on Simon emerges.  As the door opens we hear:
          
                                  CONTROLLER 1 (O.S.)
                   Come in, Mayflower.  Over! this ship?
          
                                  SIMON
                   That damn computer has taken over.  I'm
                   getting out. The Mayflower comes right at the screen and crashes through
          it.  Kramer still has his back to the screen and doesn't
          notice what has happened -- the room behind him has been He tried to disconnect ROK.  It gassed
                   him.  That computer is running this ship
                   and we're heading right for the sun. ANGLE ON COMMUNCATION ROOM PERSONNEL
          
          They watch in horror as the Mayflower comes shooting at
          them.
Passengers are taking their seats.  Ted spots Elaine and
          moves towards her.  The Terrorists look confused.  Joe
          Salucci clutches his case and wipes his brow.  Mary takes One of your passengers is carrying a bomb
                   and is suicidal.
          
          MUSIC:  DRAMATIC STING TED
                   Joe, you don't want to blow that thing and
                   kill all these innocent people.
          
                                  JOE Would everyone not carrying a bomb please
                   move to the lounge.
          
          The Passengers go nuts screaming, "A bomb!!" the Mayflower appears over a hill.  They all jump for cover
          as it crashes through the synthesizer.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT No, a bomb.  Now, as discreetly as
                   possible, I want you to move the
                   passengers into the lounge. passengers is carrying a bomb and might be
                   suicidal.
          
                                  McCROSKY
                   Where'd you get this information, Captain? That's my little girl, my little darlin',
                   my sweetheart, my honey, and you want to
                   blow her belly out with that bomb.  If you INT. COMPUTER CORE
          
          Ted wears a gas mask and attaches the time-bomb to the
          computer. control.  Over.  Come in, Mayflower!
                   Over!
          
          Jimmy pokes his head in. JOE
                        (to Cashier)
                   Time, Newsweek, the Lifesavers, and the
                   second time bomb from the right. INT. COMPUTER CORE
          
          The clock on the time bomb TICKS down.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   No, a bomb.
          
          
          INT. CABIN KRUGER (V.O.)
                   Come in, Mayflower.  This is Bud Kruger.
                   Over. What makes you think your husband might
                   want to blow up that shuttle, ma'am?
          
          She goes into her purse for the insurance form. (taking mike)
                   Let me try, sir.  Come in, Mayflower.
                   Over.  Come in.  Over.  Damnit! everyone as far away from the blast as
                   possible.
          
          The Passengers panic and stampede right over her. Joe Salucci clutches his attache case and wipes his brow.
          Mary leans over him.
          
                                  MARY Then it's settled.  The bomb is Striker's
                   only chance.  Are there any questions?
          
                                  CONTROLLERS Sixteen 'C', why?
          
                                  TED
                   He's carrying a bomb.
          
                                  MARY
Striker wipes his forehead.  Elaine holds a tan reflector up
          to her face and turns to the sun.
          
          
          INT. CABIN ELAINE
                   My God.
          
          Stella approaches in nurse's uniform splattered with blood. her!  Stay with her, Striker!
          
          Ted and Elaine kiss.
          
                                  KRAMER (V.O.) Ted holds Elaine.
          
                                  KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Don't fight her, Striker.  Hold her!  Hold Ted falls unconscious.  Simon holds Elaine.
          
                                  SIMON
                   Elaine!  Ted's a danger to himself, he's a ELAINE
                   Ted, we've been worried sick ever since
                   you escaped from the Ronald Reagan
                   Institute For The Mentally Feeble. hospital.
          
          Elaine leaves and Ted has another FLASHBACK.
          
                                                    DISSOLVE TO: and, Kurtz, you know why.
          
                                  SIMON
                   You're still crazy, Striker.  Come on, McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   I've got some news for you, Striker.
          
          Ted and Elaine smile hopefully at each other. Elaine passes Ted carrying sheets, vaseline, etc.  She looks
          at him sitting there in a fog, gives up and leaves.  Ted again, Elaine.
          
          The hatch door slams shut.  A passenger passes with a
          sandwich board that reads, "JESUS WAS A SINGLE." ELAINE
                   Ted, get a grip on yourself.  You should
                   never have left the hospital. Elaine pulls him up.
          
                                  OVEUR
                        (still gasping) Get that bomb, Striker!  Get that bomb!
          
                                  ELAINE (V.O.)
                   Come in, Control!  We have the bomb!! KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Now, Striker!  Kill WORP! He is now completely entangled in the tfilin and struggles
          to free himself.
          
          
          ANGLE ON ELAINE That's right, Striker.  And we're getting
                   married when we return. He ignores her.  Rumack walks up and puts an arm around her
          shoulder.  Elaine starts to sob.
          
                                  RUMACK KRAMER
                        (on radio)
                   Now, Striker, there are a few things you Just hold on, Striker, we'll get back to
                   you.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT
passengers is carrying a bomb and might be
                   suicidal.
          
                                  McCROSKY
                   Where'd you get this information, Captain? the Mayflower appears over a hill.  They all jump for cover
          as it crashes through the synthesizer.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT One of your passengers is carrying a bomb
                   and is suicidal.
          
          MUSIC:  DRAMATIC STING No, a bomb.  Now, as discreetly as
                   possible, I want you to move the
                   passengers into the lounge. on the Enterprise bridge.  As he talks, he nonchalantly
          swivels so his back is to the huge window.  We see the
          Mayflower approaching on the screen. control.  Over.  Come in, Mayflower!
                   Over!
          
          Jimmy pokes his head in. McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   No, a bomb.
          
          
          INT. CABIN Passengers are taking their seats.  Ted spots Elaine and
          moves towards her.  The Terrorists look confused.  Joe
          Salucci clutches his case and wipes his brow.  Mary takes DETECTIVE HALLICK
                   The way I read it, blowin' up a plane in
                   space leaves no traces, if you know what I
                   mean. INT. COMPUTER CORE
          
          The clock on the time bomb TICKS down.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT Would everyone not carrying a bomb please
                   move to the lounge.
          
          The Passengers go nuts screaming, "A bomb!!" Hello.  This is the Mayflower.  Over!
                   Come in, anyone.
          
          
          INT. MISSION CONTROL (taking mike)
                   Let me try, sir.  Come in, Mayflower.
                   Over.  Come in.  Over.  Damnit! What makes you think your husband might
                   want to blow up that shuttle, ma'am?
          
          She goes into her purse for the insurance form. everyone as far away from the blast as
                   possible.
          
          The Passengers panic and stampede right over her. KRUGER (V.O.)
                   Come in, Mayflower.  This is Bud Kruger.
                   Over. The Mayflower bounces across the surface.
          
          
          INT. CABIN We read you, Mayflower!  Identify yourself
                   and give your position.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT Then it's settled.  The bomb is Striker's
                   only chance.  Are there any questions?
          
                                  CONTROLLERS CONTROLLER 1 (V.O.)
                   Do you read, Mayflower?  Over.  This is
                   mission control.  Over.
that I lost my entire squadron over Macho
                   Grande.  Planes, too.
          
          SUPER:  DOG FIGHT FOOTAGE Striker stands over the coffee machine, sweating like mad.
          The Passengers with cups hang over him. He makes contact
          with a wire. Striker wipes his forehead.  Elaine holds a tan reflector up
          to her face and turns to the sun.
          
          
          INT. CABIN KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Now, Striker!  Kill WORP! TED STRIKER is at the controls.  His oxygen mask hangs loose
          from his helmet.  Clouds outside shoot by -- he's going at Striker, this is Jack McCrosky, chief
                   controller.  I want you to listen to me and
                   listen good. and, Kurtz, you know why.
          
                                  SIMON
                   You're still crazy, Striker.  Come on, This is it, Striker.  You got one shot and
                   one shot only.
          
          
          INT. CABIN takes a slug of beer and cockily pulls on the stick.
          
          
          EXT. FIGHTER - DAY KRAMER
                        (on radio)
                   Now, Striker, there are a few things you Now when there's a guy like Ted Striker up
                   there, Jimmy.
                        (he BARKS one more time --
                         subtitles) (on radio)
                   Okay, Striker.  You're going to have to
                   pull that lever panel off. Striker, this is McCrosky.  Give me five
                   minutes and keep your fingers crossed.
                        (to Stinson) KRUGER
                        (on radio)
                   Look, Striker, I don't know how you got KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Striker, this is Rex Kramer on Alpha Beta.
                   Do you read me?  Over. Just hold on, Striker, we'll get back to
                   you.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   I've got some news for you, Striker.
          
          Ted and Elaine smile hopefully at each other. her!  Stay with her, Striker!
          
          Ted and Elaine kiss.
          
                                  KRAMER (V.O.) That's right, Striker.  And we're getting
                   married when we return. STRIKER (V.O.)
                   That's right.  When the bomb explodes
                   we're going to have a ten foot hole in the
and, Kurtz, you know why.
          
                                  SIMON
                   You're still crazy, Striker.  Come on, He is just able to escape and shut the door behind him.
          
          
          INT. CABIN - OUTSIDE TOILET Then it's settled.  The bomb is Striker's
                   only chance.  Are there any questions?
          
                                  CONTROLLERS KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Now, Striker!  Kill WORP! DOCTOR'S VOICE
                   Striker, listen to me!  This is Doctor
                   Krane!  You're twisted around, Striker. They kept me in the asylum for eight
                   months.  I know everyone in those places
                   claims they're sane, but I was different, KRAMER
                        (on radio)
                   Now, Striker, there are a few things you TED STRIKER is at the controls.  His oxygen mask hangs loose
          from his helmet.  Clouds outside shoot by -- he's going at Striker, this is Jack McCrosky, chief
                   controller.  I want you to listen to me and
                   listen good. STRIKER (V.O.)
                   That's right.  When the bomb explodes
                   we're going to have a ten foot hole in the He's finally come to terms with his own
                   psychosis.
          
                                  ELAINE (crying on Simon's shoulder)
                   Simon, why has he become so... so...
          
                                  SIMON
                   So mentally ill? This is it, Striker.  You got one shot and
                   one shot only.
          
          
          INT. CABIN (on radio)
                   Okay, Striker.  You're going to have to
                   pull that lever panel off. Striker stands over the coffee machine, sweating like mad.
          The Passengers with cups hang over him. He makes contact
          with a wire. KRUGER
                        (on radio)
                   Look, Striker, I don't know how you got What the hell is a man doing with a...
                   forget it.
                        (on radio)
                   It'll have to do, Striker. and aspirations are in your hands,
                   Striker.
          
          
          EXT. PLANET SURFACE ELAINE
                   Ted, we've been worried sick ever since
                   you escaped from the Ronald Reagan
                   Institute For The Mentally Feeble. SIMON
                   You're tired, Striker, overworked.  That
                   wiring meets all the safety
                   specifications.
That's right, Striker.  And we're getting
                   married when we return. THE END That's all behind us now, Elaine.  And no
                   matter what happens, I want you to know
                   I've always loved you. She kisses him.  He recoils, wipes off his mouth, and
          leaves.  She looks at the envelope, then yells at him
          through the crowd. flies out with the debris.  Edith faints.  Ted gets up,
          brushes himself off and heads to the ticket counter just as He thinks about his wife.  SPLIT SCREEN FLASHBACK OF THEIR
          BEDROOM.  Marge, a cigar in her mouth, is in bed with five I just wish it was that simple.  We really
                   were in love.  You know how it is when you
                   laugh all the time. They are locked in each other's arms in the middle of
          lovemaking and laughing heir heads off.
          
                                  TED (V.O.) They are also dressed in black and drenched.  He holds her
          high by the waist, twirls her around as they laugh.
          
                                  TED (V.O.) fifteen years.  You were just too involved
                   in your work to see it.
          
          They hang up.  Sarg bites off the end of his cigar and spits COMMISSIONER
                   Yes, sir.
          
          They both hang up and, making sure no one is watching, pick
          their noses. finally pull her out.  She hasn't recognized Ted.
          
                                  ELAINE
                        (to Ted) ELAINE
                   And I can hardly believe that I'm engaged
                   to someone like you, Simon.  I'm a very
                   lucky woman. Elaine pulls him up.
          
                                  OVEUR
                        (still gasping) But most of all, we laughed when we felt
                   closest to each other.
          
                                               DISSOLVE BACK TO: The b.g. moves faster.  The wind gets stronger.  They pass a
          marathon refreshment stand and are handed wet sponges and
          cups of Gatoraid. Well, we laughed.  We laughed all the
                   time.
          
                                                    DISSOLVE TO: Ted and Elaine still smile at each other.
          
          
          INT. CABIN of babies for Mr. and Mrs. Simon Kurtz.
          
          He kisses Elaine and smiles.
          
                                  SIMON in her mouth)
                   We've got a condition red with our
                   marriage.  I think you're in love with
and, Kurtz, you know why.
          
                                  SIMON
                   You're still crazy, Striker.  Come on, They kept me in the asylum for eight
                   months.  I know everyone in those places
                   claims they're sane, but I was different, KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Now, Striker!  Kill WORP! KRAMER
                        (on radio)
                   Now, Striker, there are a few things you Striker, this is Jack McCrosky, chief
                   controller.  I want you to listen to me and
                   listen good. DOCTOR'S VOICE
                   Striker, listen to me!  This is Doctor
                   Krane!  You're twisted around, Striker. Then it's settled.  The bomb is Striker's
                   only chance.  Are there any questions?
          
                                  CONTROLLERS (crying on Simon's shoulder)
                   Simon, why has he become so... so...
          
                                  SIMON
                   So mentally ill? Striker stands over the coffee machine, sweating like mad.
          The Passengers with cups hang over him. He makes contact
          with a wire. This is it, Striker.  You got one shot and
                   one shot only.
          
          
          INT. CABIN What the hell is a man doing with a...
                   forget it.
                        (on radio)
                   It'll have to do, Striker. He's finally come to terms with his own
                   psychosis.
          
                                  ELAINE KRUGER
                        (on radio)
                   Look, Striker, I don't know how you got Just hold on, Striker, we'll get back to
                   you.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT TED STRIKER is at the controls.  His oxygen mask hangs loose
          from his helmet.  Clouds outside shoot by -- he's going at SIMON
                   You're tired, Striker, overworked.  That
                   wiring meets all the safety
                   specifications. I'll put you on the radio with Striker.
                   Jeez you look familiar.  Did you ever play
                   water polo? But he was right!  He's not crazy!
          
                                  STELLA Striker wipes his forehead.  Elaine holds a tan reflector up
          to her face and turns to the sun.
          
          
          INT. CABIN (on radio)
                   Okay, Striker.  You're going to have to
                   pull that lever panel off.
and, Kurtz, you know why.
          
                                  SIMON
                   You're still crazy, Striker.  Come on, Striker, this is Jack McCrosky, chief
                   controller.  I want you to listen to me and
                   listen good. Then it's settled.  The bomb is Striker's
                   only chance.  Are there any questions?
          
                                  CONTROLLERS KRAMER
                        (on radio)
                   Now, Striker, there are a few things you KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Now, Striker!  Kill WORP! This is it, Striker.  You got one shot and
                   one shot only.
          
          
          INT. CABIN McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   I've got some news for you, Striker.
          
          Ted and Elaine smile hopefully at each other. TED STRIKER is at the controls.  His oxygen mask hangs loose
          from his helmet.  Clouds outside shoot by -- he's going at SIMON
                   You're tired, Striker, overworked.  That
                   wiring meets all the safety
                   specifications. What the hell is a man doing with a...
                   forget it.
                        (on radio)
                   It'll have to do, Striker. STRIKER (V.O.)
                   That's right.  When the bomb explodes
                   we're going to have a ten foot hole in the Striker, this is McCrosky.  Give me five
                   minutes and keep your fingers crossed.
                        (to Stinson) Just hold on, Striker, we'll get back to
                   you.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT DOCTOR'S VOICE
                   Striker, listen to me!  This is Doctor
                   Krane!  You're twisted around, Striker. KRUGER
                        (on radio)
                   Look, Striker, I don't know how you got Striker, we're monitoring you.  You're
                   right on course.  At that speed you should
                   hit Mercury in about six minutes.  So give Ted Striker was right six months ago when
                   he test-piloted this sucker.  And what did
                   he get for telling the truth?  A one-way (on radio)
                   Okay, Striker.  You're going to have to
                   pull that lever panel off. KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Striker, this is Rex Kramer on Alpha Beta.
                   Do you read me?  Over. Striker wipes his forehead.  Elaine holds a tan reflector up
          to her face and turns to the sun.
          
          
          INT. CABIN
TED STRIKER is at the controls.  His oxygen mask hangs loose
          from his helmet.  Clouds outside shoot by -- he's going at Ted Striker was right six months ago when
                   he test-piloted this sucker.  And what did
                   he get for telling the truth?  A one-way TED
                        (on radio)
                   This is Striker.
          
          
          INT. MISSION CONTROL McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   I've got some news for you, Striker.
          
          Ted and Elaine smile hopefully at each other. All passengers look forward in Ted's direction.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT KRAMER
                   I know this guy, Ted Striker.  I flew with
                   him during the war.  He was a crack pilot Striker, this is Jack McCrosky, chief
                   controller.  I want you to listen to me and
                   listen good. Absolutely.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT
          
                                  TED INT. COCKPIT
          
                                  TED
                        (on radio)
                   The name's Ted Striker and I'm sitting Ted is back at the controls -- the cockpit is incredibly hot
          now.
          
                                  TED
                   This heat's getting unbearable. Now when there's a guy like Ted Striker up
                   there, Jimmy.
                        (he BARKS one more time --
                         subtitles) Ted holds Elaine.
          
                                  KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Don't fight her, Striker.  Hold her!  Hold INT. COCKPIT
          
          Ted sticks the bobby pin into the wires.  Sparks fly.  The Mission control, this is Mayflower.  Over.
          
                                  McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   Go ahead, Striker. McCROSKY
                   Striker's the guy who flew that 736 into
                   Chicago over 20 years ago without a crew. Ted leans his back against the door and breathes heavily.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT
          
                                  DUNN All we see are feet sticking up from the seats.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT
          
                                  TED TED
                   You better strap yourself in, Testa.
                        (on radio) INT. ROCKET HANGAR
          
          Ted, in flight coveralls, follows after Simon who is
          overseeing the operation. INT. COCKPIT
          
          Ted is at the controls.  Elaine rushes in.
and, Kurtz, you know why.
          
                                  SIMON
                   You're still crazy, Striker.  Come on, KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Now, Striker!  Kill WORP! KRAMER
                        (on radio)
                   Now, Striker, there are a few things you DOCTOR'S VOICE
                   Striker, listen to me!  This is Doctor
                   Krane!  You're twisted around, Striker. TED STRIKER is at the controls.  His oxygen mask hangs loose
          from his helmet.  Clouds outside shoot by -- he's going at They kept me in the asylum for eight
                   months.  I know everyone in those places
                   claims they're sane, but I was different, Then it's settled.  The bomb is Striker's
                   only chance.  Are there any questions?
          
                                  CONTROLLERS He is just able to escape and shut the door behind him.
          
          
          INT. CABIN - OUTSIDE TOILET Striker, this is Jack McCrosky, chief
                   controller.  I want you to listen to me and
                   listen good. This is it, Striker.  You got one shot and
                   one shot only.
          
          
          INT. CABIN KRUGER
                        (on radio)
                   Look, Striker, I don't know how you got Just hold on, Striker, we'll get back to
                   you.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT (on radio)
                   Okay, Striker.  You're going to have to
                   pull that lever panel off. That's right, Striker.  And we're getting
                   married when we return. STRIKER (V.O.)
                   That's right.  When the bomb explodes
                   we're going to have a ten foot hole in the Striker stands over the coffee machine, sweating like mad.
          The Passengers with cups hang over him. He makes contact
          with a wire. and aspirations are in your hands,
                   Striker.
          
          
          EXT. PLANET SURFACE Striker wipes his forehead.  Elaine holds a tan reflector up
          to her face and turns to the sun.
          
          
          INT. CABIN What the hell is a man doing with a...
                   forget it.
                        (on radio)
                   It'll have to do, Striker. Striker, we're monitoring you.  You're
                   right on course.  At that speed you should
                   hit Mercury in about six minutes.  So give
Striker, we're monitoring you.  You're
                   right on course.  At that speed you should
                   hit Mercury in about six minutes.  So give TED STRIKER is at the controls.  His oxygen mask hangs loose
          from his helmet.  Clouds outside shoot by -- he's going at TED
                        (on radio)
                   This is Striker.
          
          
          INT. MISSION CONTROL INT. LUNAR SHUTTLE COCKPIT - NIGHT
          
          Three crew members watch the lit landing strip as their
          shuttle approaches. it away.  Looks at another ticket -- "Mercury."  Takes a
          last drag from his cigarette, throws it on the ground and Mission control, this is Mayflower.  Over.
          
                                  McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   Go ahead, Striker. KRAMER
                        (on radio)
                   Timing's everything, Striker!  Fire your
                   retro-rockets! Striker, this is Jack McCrosky, chief
                   controller.  I want you to listen to me and
                   listen good. Then it's settled.  The bomb is Striker's
                   only chance.  Are there any questions?
          
                                  CONTROLLERS Just hold on, Striker, we'll get back to
                   you.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT Striker wipes his forehead.  Elaine holds a tan reflector up
          to her face and turns to the sun.
          
          
          INT. CABIN and aspirations are in your hands,
                   Striker.
          
          
          EXT. PLANET SURFACE That's right, Striker.  And we're getting
                   married when we return. This is it, Striker.  You got one shot and
                   one shot only.
          
          
          INT. CABIN KRAMER
                        (on radio)
                   Now, Striker, there are a few things you Get that bomb, Striker!  Get that bomb!
          
                                  ELAINE (V.O.)
                   Come in, Control!  We have the bomb!! Forget it.  The boys on the board want
                   that shuttle to go on schedule.
          
                                                         CUT TO: This is Mercury One control.  We have
                   condition green.  Mark launch 'T' minus
                   two hours and counting.  I repeat, we have STRIKER (V.O.)
                   That's right.  When the bomb explodes
                   we're going to have a ten foot hole in the Ted Striker was right six months ago when
                   he test-piloted this sucker.  And what did
                   he get for telling the truth?  A one-way
the Mayflower appears over a hill.  They all jump for cover
          as it crashes through the synthesizer.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT The Mayflower bounces across the surface.
          
          
          INT. CABIN EXT. PLANET SURFACE - DAWN
          
          The Mayflower careens to a smoking, crunching, shattering
          stop. control.  Over.  Come in, Mayflower!
                   Over!
          
          Jimmy pokes his head in. Hello.  This is the Mayflower.  Over!
                   Come in, anyone.
          
          
          INT. MISSION CONTROL CONTROLLER 1 (V.O.)
                   Do you read, Mayflower?  Over.  This is
                   mission control.  Over. The electrical fire continues.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT on the Enterprise bridge.  As he talks, he nonchalantly
          swivels so his back is to the huge window.  We see the
          Mayflower approaching on the screen. (on radio)
                   This is Mayflower One calling mission
                   control.  Do you read me?  Over. We read you, Mayflower!  Identify yourself
                   and give your position.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT Mission control, this is Mayflower.  Over.
          
                                  McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   Go ahead, Striker. minutes, if they hold together.  They've
                   lost their computer and are coming in at
                   zero point five WORP on manual control,
                   sir. (taking mike)
                   Let me try, sir.  Come in, Mayflower.
                   Over.  Come in.  Over.  Damnit! Two, one.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT
          
          The ship vibrates. An electrical fire in the core has played
                   havoc with the ROK-4000 computer.  It's
                   locked us on a direct line with the sun talk of sub-par wiring in this ship.  I
                   hope that's just talk.
          
          MUSIC:  DRAMATIC STING. Ted pulls the lever hard toward himself.  The ship shudders.
          
          
          EXT. SHIP - SPACE CONTROLLER 1 (V.O.)
                        (on radio)
                   Come in, Mayflower.  This is mission EXT. SHIP - SPACE
          
          It careens towards the sun.
          
          
          INT. MISSION CONTROL INT. COMPUTER CORE
          
          The clock on the time bomb TICKS down.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT
That's okay, ROK.
          
                                  ROK
                   Can I say something of a personal nature
                   to you? ROK
                   Elaine, I'm sorry about that little
                   outburst a moment ago.
          
                                  ELAINE ROK
                   What are you doing, Ted?  Why are you
                   wearing that mask, Ted? Elaine sits at the R.O.K.-4000 computer.  She seems to be
          having a problem with a switch. Elaine gasps and moves away from ROK's blinking eye.
          
          
          INT. CABIN - FOOD SERVICE AREA it out and looks at the burnt wires in the area labeled,
          "ROK, MORAL CENTRE."  ZOOM to CLOSEUP of Elaine.  She turns He tried to disconnect ROK.  It gassed
                   him.  That computer is running this ship
                   and we're heading right for the sun. ROK
                   Negative.
          
                                  ELAINE
                        (to self) INT. BOWELS OF R.O.K. COMPUTER
          
          A circuit board just below the R.O.K.-4000 logo shorts. The computer is labeled R.O.K. She seems to have a problem
          getting it to respond.
          
                                  ELAINE
                        (to self) SFX:  JAWS THEME.
          
          
          INSERT - ROK'S PULSATING EYE Simon, I'm going to check ROK's secondary
                   readout unit.
          
                                  SIMON
                   Roger. a bit nervous and licks her lip.  They look up at ROK's
          pulsating eye. ROK
                   Life support check.  Elaine, it's obvious
                   you've been ignoring me.  You're a woman. ELAINE
                   Go ahead.
          
                                  ROK
                   You have great tits. ELAINE
                        (to self)
                   That doesn't make sense.
                        (to ROK)
                   Repeat analysis. Simon stands over Elaine's shoulder looking at ROK.
          
                                  SIMON
                   Have you got it straightened out now? FILM INSET:  ROCKET GOING OFF COURSE
          
                                  ANCHOR 2
                        (subtitles) I can relate to that.
          
                                  ELAINE
                        (panicky and confused)
                   Request; self-analysis of ROK hardware and That's not possible.
          
                                  ROK
                   Cut the Doubting Thomas shit, Elaine.  I
One of your passengers is carrying a bomb
                   and is suicidal.
          
          MUSIC:  DRAMATIC STING Passengers are taking their seats.  Ted spots Elaine and
          moves towards her.  The Terrorists look confused.  Joe
          Salucci clutches his case and wipes his brow.  Mary takes TED
                   Joe, you don't want to blow that thing and
                   kill all these innocent people.
          
                                  JOE passengers is carrying a bomb and might be
                   suicidal.
          
                                  McCROSKY
                   Where'd you get this information, Captain? Would everyone not carrying a bomb please
                   move to the lounge.
          
          The Passengers go nuts screaming, "A bomb!!" A riot ensues.  The "bean" Passenger is beaten to death.
          
                                  TED
                        (into headset) No, a bomb.  Now, as discreetly as
                   possible, I want you to move the
                   passengers into the lounge. ALL PASSENGERS
                        (maniacally)
                   He's got a bean!! Passengers are standing.  They hiss and throw vege­tables at
          Ted.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT Joe bolts.  Passengers panic.  Ted tackles him.  The case
          flies into the air in SLOW MOTION.  It turns slowly, hanging everything.  And the passengers are
                   dropping like flies from the heat.
          
          
          INT. CABIN everyone as far away from the blast as
                   possible.
          
          The Passengers panic and stampede right over her. He gives her a look.
          
                                  PASSENGER
                   We're going to crash!! Passengers scream.  Blonde woman in Viking helmet with spear
          stands and screams operatically.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT All passengers look forward in Ted's direction.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   No, a bomb.
          
          
          INT. CABIN JOE
                        (to Cashier)
                   Time, Newsweek, the Lifesavers, and the
                   second time bomb from the right. That's my little girl, my little darlin',
                   my sweetheart, my honey, and you want to
                   blow her belly out with that bomb.  If you You should really put that case in the
                   compartment above your head, sir.
          
                                  JOE
                        (nervously) Sixteen 'C', why?
          
                                  TED
                   He's carrying a bomb.
          
                                  MARY
Then it's settled.  The bomb is Striker's
                   only chance.  Are there any questions?
          
                                  CONTROLLERS STRIKER (V.O.)
                   That's right.  When the bomb explodes
                   we're going to have a ten foot hole in the Get that bomb, Striker!  Get that bomb!
          
                                  ELAINE (V.O.)
                   Come in, Control!  We have the bomb!! Then it's settled.  We use the bomb.
                        (grabs radio)
                   Striker, McCrosky. TED
                   Joe, you don't want to blow that thing and
                   kill all these innocent people.
          
                                  JOE JOE
                        (to Cashier)
                   Time, Newsweek, the Lifesavers, and the
                   second time bomb from the right. Striker, this is Jack McCrosky, chief
                   controller.  I want you to listen to me and
                   listen good. (on radio)
                   Okay, Striker.  You're going to have to
                   pull that lever panel off. KRAMER
                        (on radio)
                   Now, Striker, there are a few things you What the hell is a man doing with a...
                   forget it.
                        (on radio)
                   It'll have to do, Striker. TED STRIKER is at the controls.  His oxygen mask hangs loose
          from his helmet.  Clouds outside shoot by -- he's going at This is it, Striker.  You got one shot and
                   one shot only.
          
          
          INT. CABIN Striker stands over the coffee machine, sweating like mad.
          The Passengers with cups hang over him. He makes contact
          with a wire. JOE
                   All right.
                        (hands her an envelope)
                   Here. Just hold on, Striker, we'll get back to
                   you.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT Striker, this is McCrosky.  Give me five
                   minutes and keep your fingers crossed.
                        (to Stinson) Joe bolts.  Passengers panic.  Ted tackles him.  The case
          flies into the air in SLOW MOTION.  It turns slowly, hanging KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Now, Striker!  Kill WORP! McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   No, a bomb.
          
          
          INT. CABIN Striker wipes his forehead.  Elaine holds a tan reflector up
          to her face and turns to the sun.
          
          
          INT. CABIN
Then it's settled.  The bomb is Striker's
                   only chance.  Are there any questions?
          
                                  CONTROLLERS STRIKER (V.O.)
                   That's right.  When the bomb explodes
                   we're going to have a ten foot hole in the He tried to disconnect ROK.  It gassed
                   him.  That computer is running this ship
                   and we're heading right for the sun. Then it's settled.  We use the bomb.
                        (grabs radio)
                   Striker, McCrosky. TED STRIKER is at the controls.  His oxygen mask hangs loose
          from his helmet.  Clouds outside shoot by -- he's going at Striker, this is Jack McCrosky, chief
                   controller.  I want you to listen to me and
                   listen good. KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Now, Striker!  Kill WORP! This is it, Striker.  You got one shot and
                   one shot only.
          
          
          INT. CABIN KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Striker, this is Rex Kramer on Alpha Beta.
                   Do you read me?  Over. it out and looks at the burnt wires in the area labeled,
          "ROK, MORAL CENTRE."  ZOOM to CLOSEUP of Elaine.  She turns Get that bomb, Striker!  Get that bomb!
          
                                  ELAINE (V.O.)
                   Come in, Control!  We have the bomb!! KRAMER
                        (on radio)
                   Now, Striker, there are a few things you KRUGER
                        (on radio)
                   Look, Striker, I don't know how you got and, Kurtz, you know why.
          
                                  SIMON
                   You're still crazy, Striker.  Come on, Striker, we're monitoring you.  You're
                   right on course.  At that speed you should
                   hit Mercury in about six minutes.  So give (on radio)
                   Okay, Striker.  You're going to have to
                   pull that lever panel off. KRAMER
                        (on radio)
                   Timing's everything, Striker!  Fire your
                   retro-rockets! Striker stands over the coffee machine, sweating like mad.
          The Passengers with cups hang over him. He makes contact
          with a wire. Elaine gasps and moves away from ROK's blinking eye.
          
          
          INT. CABIN - FOOD SERVICE AREA McCROSKY
                   Striker's the guy who flew that 736 into
                   Chicago over 20 years ago without a crew.
INT. LUNAR SHUTTLE COCKPIT - NIGHT
          
          Three crew members watch the lit landing strip as their
          shuttle approaches. INT. LUNAR SHUTTLE
          
          The crew are tossed from side to side and try to regain
          control of the ship. EXT. NIGHT SKY
          
          The Lunar shuttle careens towards the terminal, out of
          control. EXT. GANTRY - CLOSEUP OF SHUTTLE - NIGHT
          
          MUSIC:  BIG SPACE THEME Mercury shuttle.  That is, until I report
                   she's got more flaws than the Titanic. towards the sign that reads, "MERCURY SHUTTLE."
          
                                  SIMON
                   For the best little computer officer on Forget it.  The boys on the board want
                   that shuttle to go on schedule.
          
                                                         CUT TO: INT. SHUTTLE COCKPIT - MORNING
          
          Computerized panels line all walls.  Windows are similar to SHUTTLE."  They walk and talk.
          
                                  KRUGER
                   Commissioner, we both know the Mercury INT. MISSION CONTROL ROOM
          
          PAN along Controllers at their monitors.  Monitors show the
          shuttle on gantry. INT. COCKPIT
          
          The G-force returns to normal as the shuttle breaks earth's Striker, we're monitoring you.  You're
                   right on course.  At that speed you should
                   hit Mercury in about six minutes.  So give it away.  Looks at another ticket -- "Mercury."  Takes a
          last drag from his cigarette, throws it on the ground and EXT. PLANET SURFACE - DAWN
          
          The Mayflower careens to a smoking, crunching, shattering
          stop. EXT. GANTRY - NIGHT
          
          The Jupiter shuttle stands ready to fly. EXT. SHIP - SPACE
          
          It careens towards the sun.
          
          
          INT. MISSION CONTROL This is Mercury control at "T" minus fifty
                   minutes and counting.  Commence loading of
                   passengers requiring special boarding
                   assistance. Hello.  This is the Mayflower.  Over!
                   Come in, anyone.
          
          
          INT. MISSION CONTROL the Mercury mission.
          
                                  ELAINE
                        (smiling)
                   Simon. They shake hands and turn into the terminal.
          
          
          INT. MISSION CONTROL
Forget it.  The boys on the board want
                   that shuttle to go on schedule.
          
                                                         CUT TO: EXT. GANTRY - CLOSEUP OF SHUTTLE - NIGHT
          
          MUSIC:  BIG SPACE THEME INT. LUNAR SHUTTLE
          
          The crew are tossed from side to side and try to regain
          control of the ship. EXT. SHIP - SPACE
          
          It careens towards the sun.
          
          
          INT. MISSION CONTROL INT. COCKPIT
          
          The G-force returns to normal as the shuttle breaks earth's EXT. NIGHT SKY
          
          The Lunar shuttle careens towards the terminal, out of
          control. EXT. SHIP - SPACE
          
          It careens towards the planet surface.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT INT. MISSION CONTROL ROOM
          
          PAN along Controllers at their monitors.  Monitors show the
          shuttle on gantry. Mercury shuttle.  That is, until I report
                   she's got more flaws than the Titanic. INT. LUNAR SHUTTLE COCKPIT - NIGHT
          
          Three crew members watch the lit landing strip as their
          shuttle approaches. INT. SHUTTLE COCKPIT - MORNING
          
          Computerized panels line all walls.  Windows are similar to O'BRIAN
                   You're right.  They're off course and
                   heading right for the sun.  I've seen
                   enough, Bob. The ship slingshots in the opposite direction, disappearing
          into the void leaving a trail of light.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT (rushes up with diagrams)
                   These are their position calculations.
                   They've got about ten minutes before they
                   start to burn up. What makes you think your husband might
                   want to blow up that shuttle, ma'am?
          
          She goes into her purse for the insurance form. SHUTTLE."  They walk and talk.
          
                                  KRUGER
                   Commissioner, we both know the Mercury BACK TO SCENE
          
                                  KRAMER
                   But flying that shuttle is a whole EXT. SHIP - SPACE
          
          It roars towards the sun.  The nose of the ship begins to
          glow red. It careens through the asteroid field towards the sun.
          
          
          INT. CABIN
          
          Ted lies unconscious. EXT. SHIP - SPACE
          
          It shoots towards sun.
          
          
          INT. MISSION CONTROL
and, Kurtz, you know why.
          
                                  SIMON
                   You're still crazy, Striker.  Come on, KRAMER
                        (on radio)
                   Now, Striker, there are a few things you Then it's settled.  The bomb is Striker's
                   only chance.  Are there any questions?
          
                                  CONTROLLERS Striker, this is Jack McCrosky, chief
                   controller.  I want you to listen to me and
                   listen good. KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Now, Striker!  Kill WORP! SIMON
                   You're tired, Striker, overworked.  That
                   wiring meets all the safety
                   specifications. TED STRIKER is at the controls.  His oxygen mask hangs loose
          from his helmet.  Clouds outside shoot by -- he's going at McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   I've got some news for you, Striker.
          
          Ted and Elaine smile hopefully at each other. This is it, Striker.  You got one shot and
                   one shot only.
          
          
          INT. CABIN Just hold on, Striker, we'll get back to
                   you.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT Striker stands over the coffee machine, sweating like mad.
          The Passengers with cups hang over him. He makes contact
          with a wire. KRUGER
                        (on radio)
                   Look, Striker, I don't know how you got Striker, this is McCrosky.  Give me five
                   minutes and keep your fingers crossed.
                        (to Stinson) Striker wipes his forehead.  Elaine holds a tan reflector up
          to her face and turns to the sun.
          
          
          INT. CABIN What the hell is a man doing with a...
                   forget it.
                        (on radio)
                   It'll have to do, Striker. STRIKER (V.O.)
                   That's right.  When the bomb explodes
                   we're going to have a ten foot hole in the (on radio)
                   Okay, Striker.  You're going to have to
                   pull that lever panel off. Striker, we're monitoring you.  You're
                   right on course.  At that speed you should
                   hit Mercury in about six minutes.  So give Ted Striker was right six months ago when
                   he test-piloted this sucker.  And what did
                   he get for telling the truth?  A one-way KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Striker, this is Rex Kramer on Alpha Beta.
                   Do you read me?  Over.
A man with a suitcase on a leash walks beside them.  The
          case pulls him along like a dog and takes a leak on a post. Joe Salucci wipes his brow, lays his case on his lap.
          
          
          ANGLE ON FRONT OF CABIN JOE
                        (jumping up with his case)
                   Don't anyone move! TESTA
                   Something to read, sir?
          
                                  JOE
                        (clutching his case) Joe Salucci snaps his attache case closed.  Wipes the sweat
          from his brow.  Takes out a "Des Moines" ticket and throws JOE
                   All right.
                        (hands her an envelope)
                   Here. Joe Salucci clutches his attache case and wipes his brow.
          Mary leans over him.
          
                                  MARY Joe bolts.  Passengers panic.  Ted tackles him.  The case
          flies into the air in SLOW MOTION.  It turns slowly, hanging (to Joe Salucci)
                   Welcome aboard.  Can I take your case?
          
                                  JOE
                        (clutching case) Passengers are taking their seats.  Ted spots Elaine and
          moves towards her.  The Terrorists look confused.  Joe
          Salucci clutches his case and wipes his brow.  Mary takes INT. TERMINAL GIFT SHOP
          
          Joe Salucci stands at the counter. JOE SALUCCI (imagine Van Heflin) bids his WIFE (imagine
          Cher) goodbye.  Joe is very nervous, sweating a lot.  His TED
                   Joe, you don't want to blow that thing and
                   kill all these innocent people.
          
                                  JOE JOHN
                        (handing him a bag)
                   Thanks.
          
                                  PORTER TED
                   I'm sure.
          
          Ted is almost up to Joe when: JOE
                        (to Cashier)
                   Time, Newsweek, the Lifesavers, and the
                   second time bomb from the right. You should really put that case in the
                   compartment above your head, sir.
          
                                  JOE
                        (nervously) smoking a joint.  He smiles and leaves.
          
          
          INT. CABIN Wife hands him a few crumpled bills.
          
                                  WIFE
                   Take this, Joey.  It's my last few bucks. Ted is tied to a chair surrounded by packing crates -- one
          is stamped "JIMMY HOFFA, THIS END UP" with the arrow
          pointing to the ground.  Ted struggles to free his hands.
I don't want to live anymore.
          
                                  TED
                   Joe, the insurance policy won't help your KRUGER
                   He's impotent.
          
                                  COMMISSIONER
                   He's suicidal. TED
                   Joe, you don't want to blow that thing and
                   kill all these innocent people.
          
                                  JOE JOE
                   I said, no!
          
          Mary leaves, giving him a worried look. JOE SALUCCI (imagine Van Heflin) bids his WIFE (imagine
          Cher) goodbye.  Joe is very nervous, sweating a lot.  His Have you considered suicide, my son?
          
          A panel on the other side of Simon slides open.
          
                                  JIMMY (V.O.) Yes.  He's dying a-n-d wants to be buried
                   on Mercury.
          
                                  TED (handing McCrosky the insurance
                         form)
                   Joey was supposed to go to Des Moines for
                   an operation to cure his impotence. Joe Salucci clutches his attache case and wipes his brow.
          Mary leans over him.
          
                                  MARY JOE
                   All right.
                        (hands her an envelope)
                   Here. TED
                   I'm sure.
          
          Ted is almost up to Joe when: JOE
                        (anxiously looking around)
                   I don't want to hear that word! Yes -- he's dying and wants to be buried
                   in the new l-a-n-d.
          
                                  MARY hurt you and no one has to know what's
                   wrong with you.
          
                                  JOE
                   You're sure? Joe Salucci.
          
          She approaches very distressed looking.
          
                                  McCROSKY He thinks about his wife.  SPLIT SCREEN FLASHBACK OF THEIR
          BEDROOM.  Marge, a cigar in her mouth, is in bed with five TED
                        (inching up on him)
                   That's right, Joe.  Now, no one's going to (crying on Simon's shoulder)
                   Simon, why has he become so... so...
          
                                  SIMON
                   So mentally ill? He's finally come to terms with his own
                   psychosis.
          
                                  ELAINE I just wish it was that simple.  We really
                   were in love.  You know how it is when you
                   laugh all the time.
Striker stands over the coffee machine, sweating like mad.
          The Passengers with cups hang over him. He makes contact
          with a wire. He tried to disconnect ROK.  It gassed
                   him.  That computer is running this ship
                   and we're heading right for the sun. SIMON
                   You're tired, Striker, overworked.  That
                   wiring meets all the safety
                   specifications. (on radio)
                   Okay, Striker.  You're going to have to
                   pull that lever panel off. TED STRIKER is at the controls.  His oxygen mask hangs loose
          from his helmet.  Clouds outside shoot by -- he's going at INT. COMPUTER CORE
          
          The clock on the time bomb TICKS down.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT What the hell is a man doing with a...
                   forget it.
                        (on radio)
                   It'll have to do, Striker. Striker, this is Jack McCrosky, chief
                   controller.  I want you to listen to me and
                   listen good. minutes, if they hold together.  They've
                   lost their computer and are coming in at
                   zero point five WORP on manual control,
                   sir. Striker, we're monitoring you.  You're
                   right on course.  At that speed you should
                   hit Mercury in about six minutes.  So give this ship.  That computer's gone bananas.
          
                                  McCROSKY
                        (holding up the book) An electrical fire in the core has played
                   havoc with the ROK-4000 computer.  It's
                   locked us on a direct line with the sun The electrical fire continues.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT TED
                        (on radio)
                   This is Striker.
          
          
          INT. MISSION CONTROL Mission control, this is Mayflower.  Over.
          
                                  McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   Go ahead, Striker. after the initial brew cycle overheats the
                   system!!  Now listen to me, Striker, and
                   listen good. Sparks fly.  A fire starts.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT
          
                                  OVEUR INT. COCKPIT
          
          Ted sticks the bobby pin into the wires.  Sparks fly.  The Then it's settled.  The bomb is Striker's
                   only chance.  Are there any questions?
          
                                  CONTROLLERS yourself enough time to kill those WORP
                   engines.
          
          
          INT. MISSION CONTROL
THE END That's right, Striker.  And we're getting
                   married when we return. She kisses him.  He recoils, wipes off his mouth, and
          leaves.  She looks at the envelope, then yells at him
          through the crowd. flies out with the debris.  Edith faints.  Ted gets up,
          brushes himself off and heads to the ticket counter just as That's all behind us now, Elaine.  And no
                   matter what happens, I want you to know
                   I've always loved you. ELAINE
                   And I can hardly believe that I'm engaged
                   to someone like you, Simon.  I'm a very
                   lucky woman. He thinks about his wife.  SPLIT SCREEN FLASHBACK OF THEIR
          BEDROOM.  Marge, a cigar in her mouth, is in bed with five The b.g. moves faster.  The wind gets stronger.  They pass a
          marathon refreshment stand and are handed wet sponges and
          cups of Gatoraid. The group prod Elaine to try the bull.  A cowboy hat flies
          across the room.  She grabs it, pulls it on, and moves to of babies for Mr. and Mrs. Simon Kurtz.
          
          He kisses Elaine and smiles.
          
                                  SIMON He ignores her.  Rumack walks up and puts an arm around her
          shoulder.  Elaine starts to sob.
          
                                  RUMACK ELAINE
                   I think so.
          
                                  SIMON
                   That's my girl. finally pull her out.  She hasn't recognized Ted.
          
                                  ELAINE
                        (to Ted) It comes off in her hands.  She keeps pulling.  His jacket
          comes off, his pants, underwear, socks, an entire her!  Stay with her, Striker!
          
          Ted and Elaine kiss.
          
                                  KRAMER (V.O.) They kiss and part.
          
          
          ANGLE ON "1ST CLASS" TICKET LINE They are locked in each other's arms in the middle of
          lovemaking and laughing heir heads off.
          
                                  TED (V.O.) Elaine pulls him up.
          
                                  OVEUR
                        (still gasping) They are also dressed in black and drenched.  He holds her
          high by the waist, twirls her around as they laugh.
          
                                  TED (V.O.) in her mouth)
                   We've got a condition red with our
                   marriage.  I think you're in love with
and, Kurtz, you know why.
          
                                  SIMON
                   You're still crazy, Striker.  Come on, Striker stands over the coffee machine, sweating like mad.
          The Passengers with cups hang over him. He makes contact
          with a wire. KRAMER (V.O.)
                   Now, Striker!  Kill WORP! This is it, Striker.  You got one shot and
                   one shot only.
          
          
          INT. CABIN TED STRIKER is at the controls.  His oxygen mask hangs loose
          from his helmet.  Clouds outside shoot by -- he's going at What the hell is a man doing with a...
                   forget it.
                        (on radio)
                   It'll have to do, Striker. KRAMER
                        (on radio)
                   Now, Striker, there are a few things you Striker, this is Jack McCrosky, chief
                   controller.  I want you to listen to me and
                   listen good. Then it's settled.  The bomb is Striker's
                   only chance.  Are there any questions?
          
                                  CONTROLLERS KRUGER
                        (on radio)
                   Look, Striker, I don't know how you got The wind is still blowing in his hair even though he stands
          still.  Ted has a FLASHBACK.
          
                                                    DISSOLVE TO: STRIKER (V.O.)
                   That's right.  When the bomb explodes
                   we're going to have a ten foot hole in the Stinson turns to two burly men in leather jerkins and black
          hoods.  They hold a large caldron of molten lead next to
          window. (on radio)
                   Okay, Striker.  You're going to have to
                   pull that lever panel off. Stella, covered in blood, kneels beside BILLY, a young man
          bandaged head to toe, lying on a stretcher with lots of I.V. I'll put you on the radio with Striker.
                   Jeez you look familiar.  Did you ever play
                   water polo? DOCTOR'S VOICE
                   Striker, listen to me!  This is Doctor
                   Krane!  You're twisted around, Striker. (trying to place the name)
                   Striker... Striker... Striker...
          
                                  CONTROLLER 3 McCROSKY
                   Striker's the guy who flew that 736 into
                   Chicago over 20 years ago without a crew. Striker wipes his forehead.  Elaine holds a tan reflector up
          to her face and turns to the sun.
          
          
          INT. CABIN
JOE
                   All right.
                        (hands her an envelope)
                   Here. He cleans the floor and an ashtray and finds a baseball
          behind the Captain's seat which he pockets.
          
                                  OVEUR Wife hands him a few crumpled bills.
          
                                  WIFE
                   Take this, Joey.  It's my last few bucks. JOE
                   I said, no!
          
          Mary leaves, giving him a worried look. TESTA
                   Something to read, sir?
          
                                  JOE
                        (clutching his case) JOE
                        (to Cashier)
                   Time, Newsweek, the Lifesavers, and the
                   second time bomb from the right. (handing McCrosky the insurance
                         form)
                   Joey was supposed to go to Des Moines for
                   an operation to cure his impotence. (gasping)
                   Pills...
                        (points to his mouth)
                   Pocket...
                        (points to his pocket) TED
                   I'm sure.
          
          Ted is almost up to Joe when: JOE
                        (jumping up with his case)
                   Don't anyone move! Joe Salucci clutches his attache case and wipes his brow.
          Mary leans over him.
          
                                  MARY INT. TERMINAL GIFT SHOP
          
          Joe Salucci stands at the counter. it away.  Looks at another ticket -- "Mercury."  Takes a
          last drag from his cigarette, throws it on the ground and Joe Salucci snaps his attache case closed.  Wipes the sweat
          from his brow.  Takes out a "Des Moines" ticket and throws JOE SALUCCI (imagine Van Heflin) bids his WIFE (imagine
          Cher) goodbye.  Joe is very nervous, sweating a lot.  His You'll need a hot meal when you get there.
          
                                  JOE
                   We've spent everything on these JOHN
                        (handing him a bag)
                   Thanks.
          
                                  PORTER It comes off in her hands.  She keeps pulling.  His jacket
          comes off, his pants, underwear, socks, an entire JOE
                        (anxiously looking around)
                   I don't want to hear that word! THE END
(on radio)
                   This is Mayflower One calling mission
                   control.  Do you read me?  Over. The Mayflower bounces across the surface.
          
          
          INT. CABIN CONTROLLER 1 (V.O.)
                   Do you read, Mayflower?  Over.  This is
                   mission control.  Over. the Mayflower appears over a hill.  They all jump for cover
          as it crashes through the synthesizer.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT EXT. PLANET SURFACE - DAWN
          
          The Mayflower careens to a smoking, crunching, shattering
          stop. Hello.  This is the Mayflower.  Over!
                   Come in, anyone.
          
          
          INT. MISSION CONTROL KRUGER (V.O.)
                   Come in, Mayflower.  This is Bud Kruger.
                   Over. control.  Over.  Come in, Mayflower!
                   Over!
          
          Jimmy pokes his head in. This is Mercury One control.  We have
                   condition green.  Mark launch 'T' minus
                   two hours and counting.  I repeat, we have Mission control, this is Mayflower.  Over.
          
                                  McCROSKY (V.O.)
                   Go ahead, Striker. We read you, Mayflower!  Identify yourself
                   and give your position.
          
          
          INT. COCKPIT CONTROLLER 1 (V.O.)
                        (on radio)
                   Come in, Mayflower.  This is mission (taking mike)
                   Let me try, sir.  Come in, Mayflower.
                   Over.  Come in.  Over.  Damnit! on the Enterprise bridge.  As he talks, he nonchalantly
          swivels so his back is to the huge window.  We see the
          Mayflower approaching on the screen. EXT. SHIP
          
          Rockets fire.
          
                                  CONTROLLER 1 (V.O.) This is Mercury control at "T" minus fifty
                   minutes and counting.  Commence loading of
                   passengers requiring special boarding
                   assistance. Yes, sir, commander.
                        (into radio)
                   This is Mercury One.  Everything seems A-
                   okay up here and ready for count-down. The Mayflower comes right at the screen and crashes through
          it.  Kramer still has his back to the screen and doesn't
          notice what has happened -- the room behind him has been Come in Mayflower!
          
                                  ELAINE
                   How could I ever have doubted you? McCROSKY
                        (holding radio mike)
                   Come in, Mayflower.  Over.  Do you read
In beginning of story, what is occurring that the Sarge doesn't like? What is the name of the computer officer on board? What is the name of the artificial intelligence onboard Mayflower One? Why did Joe Seluchi board the Mayflower One with a bomb? After leaving Elaine, where was Striker committed to? Who revealed Seluchi had a bomb on the Mayflower One? What happened to Striker in Macho Grande? Why did Striker escape the asylum? Who got married at the end of the story? How was Striker put in an insane asylum? Why did Striker believe that the lawsuit was used to silence him? What did Striker know about the test flight that Ted piloted? When did Striker escape the asylum? When did Striker buy tickets for the Lunar Shuttle Launch? What happens when the Mayflower One suffers a short circuit?  What is ROK?  Why did Joe the passenger take a bomb on the plane? How does Striker get the bomb from Joe? How did Striker blow up ROK? What is the name of the shuttle that is voyaging to the Moon? What dangerous course does the shuttle get sent on? Why does Striker believe there was a lawsuit against him? What does Joe have in his suitcase? Why did Joe want to commit suicide? What does Striker use to stop the haywire computer? Who marries at the end of the story? What is the name of the event that Striker experienced that left him haunted? What item does Joe ask for at the end of the story? Where did the Mayflower One launch from?
rush to launch from Houston The shuttle is bring rushed to launch
Elaine Dickinson Elaine Dickinson.
ROK ROK
to commit suicide so wife can collect insurance to commit suicide
an insane asylum Insane asylum. 
the air traffic controller Steve McCroskey
He lost his whole crew. He lost his entire squadron
He heard about the upcoming lunar shuttle launch. to go on the lunar shuttle 
Ted and Elaine Ted and Elaine
He was declared mentally incompetent in  lawsuit. a lawsuit declared him mentally incompetent
He knew about problems with the lunar shuttle that made it unsafe. He knew that the lunar shuttle was unsafe.
That the lunar shuttle crashed. It had its own problems. 
When he read about the lunar shuttle launch. when he learns of a moon shuttle launch
After he read about the launch and escaped the asylum. after escaping the asylum
ROK goes insane and sends the ship towards the sun. The computer went crazy and sent the shuttle towards the sun.
An artificially intelligent computer. an intelligent computer on the shuttle
To commit suicide so that his wife can claim insurance money. To commit suicide. 
He wrestles him. wrestles it away
He used the bomb he took from Joe. He wrestled the bomb from the passenger and used it to blow up ROK. 
The Mayflower One Mayflower One
A path to the Sun towards the Sun
To silence him from speaking out about the dangers on the shuttle To silence him.
A bomb  a bomb
So his wife could collect the insurance money to keep his wife from collecting insurance money
The bomb that was in Joe's suitcase a bomb
Ted and Elaine Ted and Elaine
Macho Grande The War
He wants his briefcase back His briefcase. 
Houston Texas Houston