Abducted: Fugitive for Love (2007 TV Movie)

Eric Breker: Tom Stone

Quotes 

• John Delaney : [film fades to scene outside of Stone house, dogs being led by the Strategic Tactical Abduction Team and other men roaming the property. Cuts to Tom and Paula on a couch in front of John and Stephanie interrogating them]  Any reason to believe your wife was a willing participant?

  Tom Stone : [looks up from his head in his hand dramatically]  Willing?

  [gasps] 

  Tom Stone : How dare you!

  Stephanie Baker : Our preliminary investigation suggests it is a possibility. She did drive off the property with Mr. Carlson.

  Tom Stone : He had a gun on her. He stole it from the safe, along with some cash.

  John Delaney : And your wife's passport.

  Paula Simms : [restrains Tom]  You don't know Melanie. She's uh... I don't know how to describe it. She's-not capable of anything like this.

  [Tom rises from the couch] 

  Paula Simms : It's not in her nature.

  Stephanie Baker : And you are?

  Paula Simms : Paula Simms. I'm Mr. Stone's campaign manager.

  Stephanie Baker : Mmm-hmm.

  John Delaney : Mr. Stone, do you think any of this has to do with your running for mayor?

  Tom Stone : My wie's been kidnapped by a convicted murderer, and you're standing here asking me questions like these? Find my wife.

  John Delaney : There is an APB out and I'm confident we'll get a hit. There are also roadblocks on all the major highways although by now they may have bypassed them and be out of state. We're checking with other jurisdictions and in the meantime, I recommend that you put out a plea; a personal plea. It may go a long way with people who may have seen them.

  Stephanie Baker : Mr. Stone? We'll give you time to collect your thoughts. And then we'll advise you on what you need to say.

  Tom Stone : I know what to say.

  Paula Simms : [arises]  Mr. Stone will be more than prepared. If you'll excuse us.

  Stephanie Baker : Certainly.

  [She walks out with John, and they softly talk] 

  John Delaney : Those two are sleeping together.

  Stephanie Baker : Definitely.

• Tom Stone : [press conference outside the door]  In times like these it's important to remain focused. Bringing Melanie home and the capture of Jack Carlson are my number-one priorities.

  [microphones are displayed to Tom, cameras snap and Tom makes noises depicting emotion] 

  Tom Stone : I stand firm thanks to the support of this community. Melanie.

  [chokes up] 

  Tom Stone : If you can see this... I love you. Thank you.

  [chokes up more and hides head in hands, retreating] 

  Reporter #1 : Mr. Stone!

  [reporters all talk at once] 

  Stephanie Baker : Now, I wanna make it clear that Mr. Carlson is considered armed and dangerous. If you know about his whereabouts or Mrs. Stone's, please don't hesitate to call our local law enforcement.

  [pictures shown of both along with an obviously fake phone number] 

• Melanie Stone : There's nothing to discuss. For years now, I've put my life on hold while helping you get whatever you want out of yours. I'm not your campaign manager, Tom, and I'm not one of your subordinates. I'm supposed to be your partner.

  Tom Stone : [shakes head and laughs incredulously]  You picked a hell of a time for this! But, uh, I see your point. You've made a lot of sacrifices, and I appreciate that.

  Melanie Stone : [relenting]  Thank you. But right now, I just wanna get back in there and do my job. OK?

  Tom Stone : [satisfied]  By all means.

• Tom Stone : [into handheld recorder]  It's time to make our dreams of tomorrow a reality today.

  [smiles with pride and slams down recorder and goes to sit at desk] 

  Tom Stone : Under my leadership, this city will expect -

  [knock at door] 

  Tom Stone : enter - new growth and vi-tal-ity.

  [looks behind him to see a svelte Paula standing there] 

  Tom Stone : Well, this is a surprise. Did I forget a meeting?

  [Paula walks up to him] 

  Paula Simms : No. I just thought that I'd familiarize you with some hot topics for the debate.

  [backs away, unbuttoning shirt] 

  Tom Stone : I'll, uh... consider them. Very carefully.

  [they proceed to kiss passionately on the desk; scene fades and cuts to Paula zipping up her skirt and a knock at the door] 

  Tom Stone : Enter.

  [Jack enters the room with a guard in tow] 

  Tom Stone : Mr. Carlson! Have a seat! I'll be right with you. Miss Simms! Thank you for bringing this by. You've given me a lot to think about.

  Paula Simms : You're more than welcome!

  [Tom vocalizes a pleasurable "mmm" and smiles satisfied, barely gazing at her walking out before turning to the guard] 

  Tom Stone : He'll be right out, George.

  [slaps his back as he walks out and turns to Jack] 

  Tom Stone : So!

  [claps hands] 

  Tom Stone : Mr. Carlson.

  [heads to desk] 

  Tom Stone : How are you enjoying work furlough?

  Jack Carlson : It's fine.

  Tom Stone : Good. Here's the rub. You're gonna be charged with assault on those other inmates. The injured parties are willing to testify that you attacked them.

  Jack Carlson : Like I said. It was self defense.

  Tom Stone : Next, you're gonna be telling me that you're not a killer.

  [sighs as he looks at papers] 

  Tom Stone : That's a nasty bit of business you did to get in here. Two years in on a sixteen year sentence? Throw in the assaults, we're talking about life imprisonment.

  [fade to Jack sitting alone in prison yard with a piece of paper] 

• Tom Stone : [sitting on edge of bed in a thoughtful daze, Paula laying behind him on the bed]  I need to make another public appeal for Melanie.

  Paula Simms : [sits up to one-handedly caress him from behind]  We picked up 7 points in the polls after the last one.

  [Tom closes his eyes and contentedly cocks his head towards hers with] 

  Paula Simms : Mentioning the bloody cloth and the T-shirt they found was key. You really think she's gone?

  Tom Stone : [opens eyes]  Bet my candidacy on it.

  [phone rings; he kisses her, rises from the bed and buttons his jeans to answer the phone] 

  Tom Stone : What?

  [expression changes] 

  Tom Stone : I'll be right there.

• Amy : [runs to Melanie, relieved]  Ohhh, Melanie!

  [embraces her] 

  Amy : We were so scared! Ohh.

  George Motts : [hugs Melanie]  Don't go getting yourself kidnapped again, all right?

  Melanie Stone : [grateful]  I'm so happy you guys are here.

  George Motts : Okay, well, we just wanted to see with our own eyes. Get some rest. We'll stop by tomorrow.

  Amy : Yeah. Tom made us promise we'd only say hello.

  Tom Stone : Thanks for understanding Amy. Come on, honey, let's get you inside, okay?

  [begins leading her toward the house] 

  Melanie Stone : [stops Tom]  Can you give me a minute?

  Tom Stone : Yeah, sure.

  Melanie Stone : [nervously walks away as Tom stares after her. She hugs George again]  George, keep this safe for me.

  [Covertly gives him a tape. Amy looks taken aback] 

  Amy : Yeah. See you tomorrow, okay?

  [Melanie backs away and blows Amy a kiss] 

  Tom Stone : I'm so glad you're home. I've been lost without you. I haven't been able to sleep.

  [He goes in and Melanie gives a telling look to Amy and George as the door closes] 

• Paula Simms : [walking to the outside with Tom and Melanie]  Now, remember to hold hands. We want people to see your strength and support for each other in this trying time.

  Melanie Stone : [slaps head dramatically]  Oh, gosh! I forgot to check a mirror!

  Tom Stone : No need. You look great.

  Melanie Stone : I'd feel better if I did. I'll be a second. I'll meet you there.

  [as they walk, she gives them a bitter stare and turns around] 

  Melanie Stone : George? Thank you.

  [He taps his breast and begins walking in the direction of Paula and Tom as Melanie runs inside] 

• Tom Stone : [Tom and Paula are in front of press, giving huge smiles]  We gotta go.

  Paula Simms : Okay.

  [Tom goes up to microphones for conference] 

  Tom Stone : Thank you for coming. I'm sure you've heard the miraculous news.

  George Motts : [quietly at Tom's side, interrupts]  Sir?

  [fumbles with tape and recorder] 

  George Motts : Gift from your wife.

  [plays tape] 

  Jack Carlson : [over tape]  What do you have in mind?

  [as tape plays, a slow-motion Tom violently tries to grab the recorder as reporters are snapping photos and holding out microphones and Tom is restrained by guards] 

  Tom Stone : [over tape]  Only what comes naturally to you. Kidnap my wife and kill her.

  Jack Carlson : [over tape]  Why?

  Tom Stone : [over tape]  I've seen the way you look at Melanie. Know what you'd like to do to her. I'll make sure you escape and aren't caught.

  [off tape] 

  Tom Stone : Call my lawyer!

• Tom Stone : They're having a press conference to talk about your safe return. It's important that you be there.

  Melanie Stone : Should be at the prison.

  Tom Stone : Why is that?

  Melanie Stone : To show that I still have faith in your and your ability to protect me and others from harm. I mean... if we could show all those people that I could stand comfortably by your side, among all those prisoners...

  Tom Stone : It's a good idea.

  [she smiles pleased] 

  Tom Stone : I'll call Paula and have her arrange it.

  [smiles presumably at the thought of talking to Paula and Melanie relaxes knowing he bought it; cut to office] 

  Tom Stone : Thank you all for coming; I'm sure you've all heard the miraculous news. Miraculous. Mir-a-cu-lous.

  [turns to Melanie, who is on the computer database] 

  Tom Stone : Is "miraculous" too much? Yeah, it's too much.

  Melanie Stone : Oh, honey, your tie. It's crooked.

  Tom Stone : Oh! Thank you.

  [begins to straighten the tie] 

  Melanie Stone : [continues with the database search]  You know, i was thinking, we should ask Paula to organize some private interviews. You know, get something on the national news? Could really help with your bid for governor.

  [flips hair innocently] 

  Tom Stone : [points at her]  You're right.

  Melanie Stone : Yeah?

  [knows how he would react to Paula] 

  Tom Stone : Paula should be on that. I'll be right back.

  [yells] 

  Tom Stone : Paula!

  [Melanie finds Terrance while he is momentarily gone] 

  Tom Stone : Paula LOVES the idea!

  Melanie Stone : [nervously smiles]  Yeah?

  Tom Stone : We should really be getting down to the press conference.

  [readies himself; looks back] 

  Tom Stone : Melanie?

  Melanie Stone : Huh? Yeah. Let me just put my shoes on.

  [bends down to presumably put shoes on but copies down information] 

  Tom Stone : [comes to desk suspiciously]  You ready?

  [She doesn't answer and he frowns and comes over, but she quickly ditches the paper and stands up right in front of him] 

  Melanie Stone : Tom? I've missed you.

  [embraces him] 

  Tom Stone : I missed you, too.

  [she works the computer keys to close the screen as he is busy with the hug] 

  Melanie Stone : Hey. Let's get down there.

  [she exits and Tom looks happy but puzzled] 

• Jack Carlson : [flashback in warden office between Jack and Tom about blackmail]  What do you have in mind?

  Tom Stone : [shrugs nonchalantly]  Only what comes naturally to you. Kidnap my wife and kill her.

  [the thoughts echo through Jack's mind] 

  Tom Stone : You'll be a free man. Kill her.

  Jack Carlson : [stands up, suspicious]  Why?

  Tom Stone : I've seen the way you look at Melanie. Know what you'd like to do to her. I'll make sure you escape and aren't caught.

  Jack Carlson : You can't guarantee that.

  Tom Stone : I can... and will. To start... the security code for my house. Use my wife to get off the property. Do what you want with her. Dump the body and escape across the border before nightfall.

  [chuckles] 

  Tom Stone : Well done, convict. Well done.

  [Jack takes the recorded conversation and gathers the things; cut back to the cabin] 

  Jack Carlson : [hands security code Tom wrote down to Melanie]  Take this. And the tape to the police. Your husband doesn't realize he left the recorder on. He doesn't think any evidence exists.

  [Melanie listens, discontented]