Shadows Of Vengeance

New Threats, Old Wounds

Scene 1: Cameron’s House – Early Morning

(Cameron is pacing back and forth in his living room, tense and worried, clutching his phone as he gets updates on Diana’s pregnancy. He’s on the verge of tears, clearly shaken by the news of her complications.)

Cameron: (whispering to himself) My little princess... no matter what happens, Daddy will always be here for you.

(He finally breaks down, tears streaming down his face. The thought of Diana facing such pain and danger devastates him.)

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Scene 2: The Clinic – Mid-Morning

(Diana walks into the clinic with her support team: Delia, Bryan, Xander, Hunter, and little Ermanno. She’s putting on a brave face, but there’s a glimmer of sadness in her eyes. As they sit in the waiting area, Diana takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself.)

Diana: (to herself) I have to do this... for my health, for Ermanno... I can’t risk it.

(Her name is called, and she gives a reassuring nod to the group as she heads into the doctor’s office. Meanwhile, in another part of the clinic, Eb is waiting for her turn to donate blood. She overhears snippets of Diana’s conversation with the doctor and freezes.)

Doctor: (seriously) The complications are significant, Diana. This is a very difficult decision, but it’s understandable.

(Eb’s face goes pale, and her eyes well up with tears. She never imagined her threats and her actions would push Diana to this point. Guilt crashes over her, and silent tears begin to fall. She stands up abruptly and leaves the clinic without donating, trying to process everything.)

Eb: (whispering to herself, regretful) What have I done?

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Scene 3: The Russo Mansion – Late Afternoon

(Carmella comes home, only to find chaos in the hallway. Her mother is lying on the floor, motionless, a pool of blood forming around her. Carmella’s heart races, her worst fears coming true as she drops to her knees beside her mother.)

Carmella: (screaming) Mom! No, no, please… this can’t be happening!

(She notices a note nearby, her hands trembling as she picks it up. It reads: “Try and find me before it’s too late – J.” Carmella’s blood runs cold.)

Carmella: (under her breath, angry) Who the hell is “J”…?

(She shows the note to Eb, who examines it carefully, her eyes narrowing as recognition dawns.)

Eb: (whispering to herself) That’s… Jackson’s handwriting.

Carmella: (confused) Jackson?

Eb: (nods, looking worried) Jackson was Diana’s foster brother. And... (pauses) Uncle Cam’s biological son. He was sent to jail, but it seems he’s out.

(Cameron, who has been on edge since learning about Diana’s pregnancy complications, is now boiling with rage.)

Cameron: (yelling) That son of mine… I swear if he’s behind this, he’ll regret the day he was born. No one hurts my family and gets away with it!

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Scene 4: Streets of the City – Evening

(Hunter and his friends are gathered, tracking down a lead on their old enemy, Jude – Daniel’s ex-boyfriend and the one responsible for killing his son, Kevin. They finally spot him in a rundown bar, a twisted smirk on his face as he recognizes them.)

Hunter: (coldly) Long time no see, Jude.

Jude: (smirking) Hunter, Xander, always a pleasure. What’s this, a little reunion?

(Xander steps forward, barely containing his anger.)

Xander: (furious) You destroyed Daniel’s life. You took his son from him. You’re not walking away from this.

Jude: (laughs) Daniel was a lost cause. Kevin? He was better off… but you wouldn’t understand that, would you?

(The group lunges forward, grabbing Jude. They pull him into a deserted alley, making it clear that this is personal. Hunter’s expression is dark, his eyes filled with hatred.)

Hunter: (whispering menacingly) You’re going to pay for what you did to Daniel and Kevin.

(Just as they’re about to take action, Jude lets out a cruel laugh, taunting them.)

Jude: (sneering) You think this changes anything? Daniel couldn’t even save his son. I bet he doesn’t even believe he’s dead. He’s living in his own little fantasy, hoping Kevin will come back. Pathetic.

(Hunter and the others freeze, realizing that Jude’s words have struck a nerve. They exchange tense glances, knowing that the past they’ve all tried to bury is far from over.)

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Scene 5: De Luca Mansion – Same Night

(Tensions are high between Marco and Carmella, as they struggle to cope with the trauma and stress of recent events. Carmella’s mother’s murder, the note from “J,” and their strained relationship have left them both on edge. Marco’s frustration finally reaches a breaking point.)

Marco: (angry) Do you have any idea how dangerous it is to keep diving into this mess, Carmella? This isn’t just about you!

Carmella: (fiercely) Don’t you dare tell me what I should or shouldn’t do, Marco! My mother was just killed. And now you want me to just sit back and do nothing?

Marco: (sighing) I’m not saying that, Carmella. But you’re putting everyone else at risk, too. You’re not the only one dealing with this loss.

(Carmella glares at him, clearly hurt and unwilling to back down. Marco, just as stubborn, doesn’t look away, the tension between them reaching its peak.)

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Scene 6: Eb’s Apartment – Later That Night

(Eb sits alone, going over everything in her mind. Guilt and regret wash over her as she recalls Diana’s pain, Cameron’s anger, and the chaos she’s inadvertently stirred up. She picks up her phone, dialing Cameron’s number.)

Cameron: (picking up, still angry) What?

Eb: (quietly) Uncle Cam… I’m sorry. I didn’t know it would come to this.

Cameron: (sighing) We all have regrets, Eb. But this… Diana’s life is falling apart because of the threats, and now Jackson’s involved too? If you truly regret it, you’ll help us put an end to this once and for all.

Eb: (whispering) I will. Whatever it takes.

(She hangs up, a mix of fear and determination on her face.)

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Scene 7: A Dark Alleyway – Cliffhanger

(Hunter and his friends drag Jude deeper into the alley, ready to make him pay for his crimes. Jude, still smirking, reaches into his coat and pulls out a small vial with a strange, dark liquid inside.)

Jude: (holding it up, smirking) You think you’ve won, don’t you? But I’ve got one last surprise for you.

(Hunter’s eyes narrow, realizing too late that Jude is about to break the vial. Jude smashes it on the ground, and a thick black smoke begins to pour out, surrounding them.)

Hunter: (coughing, panicked) What the hell is this?

(Jude’s laughter echoes through the smoke, a twisted sound that chills them to the bone. As the smoke clears, Jude is gone, leaving them alone in the eerie silence. Hunter’s phone buzzes with an unknown number.)

Unknown Caller: (over the phone) You’re getting closer… but you’re far from the end.

(The screen cuts to black, leaving a lingering sense of dread and anticipation for what’s to come.)