Angel’s First Morning (from “Angel Pays a Visit”)

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Along with the miracles comes a little mayhem.”

This spec script is based on the poetry books of Carolyn Elkins.

Previously: After Cissy, in despair, called out to the universe for help, Angel appeared in her attic. After he convinces Cissy she’s not insane, she invites him to stay.

 

INT. CISSY’S HO– USE – KITCHEN – NEXT MORNING

Angel stands at glass patio doors staring out at the sunrise. A bright aura envelops him, especially his head and hands. The cat sits next to Angel’s feet and also is looking out. Cissy peeks around the corner and sees Angel.

CISSY

Oh, God. Oh my God. You really are here. I still can’t believe it.

Angel and the cat in synchronization turn their heads toward Cissy.

ANGEL

Believe it, Cissy.

CISSY

Can you tone down the light a little?

ANGEL

Of course. Sorry.

Angel’s aura dims away. Cissy steps cautiously into the kitchen, looks Angel up and down and stares at him for a time. After a few seconds, Angel plays along with the inspection by presenting himself, both arms extended in a flourish, and then by turning slowly around like a model.

CISSY

What should I call you?

ANGEL

You could call me my name.

CISSY

What is your name?

Angel makes an incredible otherworldly loud noise: roaring, booming, trumpeting‒reminiscent of the mermaid saying her name in Splash. Amidst this din are the barely discernible sounds of “mal’akh Elohim, mal’akh Adonai.” The cat runs out of the room.

CISSY

Very funny. Now what should I call you?

Angel waves his hand at the radio on the kitchen counter, and the song “Just Call Me Angel of the Morning” comes on but stops after 5 syllables.

CISSY

OK. Angel it is. So how long are you going to be here, Angel?

ANGEL

(in Capt. Kirk’s voice)

These are the adventures of the U.S.S. Angel, his several-week mission, to enter the strange world of Cissy Aiken, to bring her to new life, new faith, new joy–to boldly take her where no man has taken her before. Ooo-OOOOH! Ooo oo ooo ooo ooooooo.

CISSY

That’s your answer?

ANGEL

(seriously now)

I’m here until you’re helped . . . or Christmas, whichever comes first. We all have to be home for Christmas.

CISSY

All? There are more of you?

Angel, à la Dan Aykroyd in Ghostbusters, gestures “of course.

ANGEL

You never studied.

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8 thoughts on “Angel’s First Morning (from “Angel Pays a Visit”)”

  1. You’re really killing me with this one page at a time. I’m thinking you’re a bit devilish getting us to come to HO every day here. You and Donna planned this,didn’t you?!?

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