Taylor Swift Goes Hiking.
FADE IN: 1.
EXT. MUSIC FESTIVAL GROUNDS - NIGHT
We see a WIDE ANGLE of thousands of people swaying, dancing, and jumping around at the
COACHELLA concert. Fantastic lights and music engulf the air. The people mesmerized by it all.
The French Electro house duo JUSTICE finish their song STRESS and start the intro to their
other hit GENERATOR. The lights and fog are in sync with the incredible highly danceable beats, the
atmosphere is WILD. PAN over the heads of the audience. ZOOM IN on TAYLOR SWIFT and KING
PRINCESS enjoying themselves in the moment but are unrecognizable because of their masks. A large
BODYGUARD (LEON) also wearing a mask stands near them and dances his heart out along with.
SWIFT'S PHONE buzz's, she looks at it down low, and sees it's TRAVIS calling. She texts, TOO
LOUD HERE TO TALK I'LL GET BACK ASAP. Travis text back OK. TS gets KP attention.
TS
I need to call Travis!
KP
What?
TS
Let's go backstage!
KP
Backstage!?
TS
Yaaass King!
KP
Yeah, let's go!
TS, Leon and KP go around to the side of the stage and flash their VIP badges with their codenames
on it to the security guard. He calls someone on his walkie talkie, and then unlocks the gate
to let them in.
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KP goes to stand at side stage to enjoy the close out song, and TS goes to a quieter area behind the
stage avoiding direct speaker blasts. Taylor calls Travis. We hear her side only.
TS
Travis I can't answer that question, not here - not like this.
I'm fine. I'm just unwinding after a long long exhausting tour.
King Princess. She's an artist too. Yes, Leon is with us. I will.
I'm flying in on Thursday to see you before I go into the studio.
Nothing will happen. Travis, I have to go, I'll call tonight. I like
him too. He'll keep us safe, no worries. He will. They're cool.
Alright. Yup me too.
Justice finishes their set to deafening roars from the crowd. Taylor meets back up with KP and
Leon where they're standing side stage clapping and screaming shouts of approval. TS is quiet
showing little enthusiasm for the show all of a sudden. KP studies TS's expression, and feels
concern.
FADE OUT:
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2.
FADE IN:
INT. FIVE STAR HOTEL PENTHOUSE SUITE - CONT.
We see Taylor talking to GASPARD and XAVIER of Justice among a dozen other people
mingling, and drinking wine or champaign. The view from the room's wall to wall large windows
is breathtaking between the city lights and the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop. PULL FOCUS to
reveal King Princess talking to REGINA sitting around a plush circular chair system. Taylor
SAUNTERS to where KP and Regina are getting to know each other.
KP
Taylor, this is Regina. I totally dig her Y-T
Regina stands up and puts her hand out, her knee bumps into a glass of wine on the table
and it tips over spilling on the table. Taylor jumps back out of the way of the splash just in time.
The wine splatters on King's white bell bottoms, she yelps.
REGINA
(nervous)
I'm so sorry Taylor! Taylor Swift oh my god.
TS
Close one. So, what's your channel about?
CROSSFADE:
Taylor, King, and Regina giggle then fully laugh at whatever the topic is. A couple bottles of wine
sit on the table in front of them. The room is a little less crowded.
TS
I dig your vids too. I'm down. I think I can handle a little nature hike
after my ERAS tour. That beast kept me in shape.
REGINA
Wow, ok then!
KP
You'll get recognized.
TS
A wig. Sunglasses. I do it all the time.
KP
Where's Leon?
TS
In the hall watching the door.
KP
I think I'll skip this one. We'll maybe. Leon going?
TS
Yes, everywhere I go. Also, I need a taste of normal, go with us KP, it'll
be epic. It's just a day hike, and It's Regina the hiker!
REGINA
I'd be flattered and honored.
KP
(looking at Taylor)
Can I tell her? Tell her.
Taylor leans over to Regina's ear and whispers something. Regina gasps, smiles, then puts her hand
to her mouth and removes it just as fast.
TS
I haven't given him my answer yet.
REGINA
I get it. A good hike can release some of that emotional stress.
Leon walks into frame and joins their little group at the round chair.
KP
What the hell I'm in.
TS
Let's do this.
LEON
Do what?
FADE OUT:
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3.
FADE IN:
EXT. MAYFLOWER GULCH GRAND TRAILHEAD - DAY
A swanky camper van pulls into the parking lot followed by a very expensive tour bus.
The bus and van take up much of the space. A couple other people parking also glance out their
car window with annoyed expressions. Everyone gets out of their vehicles. Suddenly more and more
cars start to show up, and the parking area fills up fast, then cars start to stop and park along the
road as well. The annoyed couple have looks of wonderment not understanding the morning's sudden
popularity of this particular hiking trail. All the other would-be day hikers stare and point at the
tour bus. No one gathered or parked bothers Taylor. She looks up at the clouds starting to roll in
and takes off her brunette wig.
TS
This might've been a bad idea. Looks like people found out.
Hung over going on a hike with a stranger and it's going to rain.
What are you doing Taylor?
Regina JOGS over to Taylor's group, then does a bunch of knee highs.
REGINA
Told ya. You should've ridden with me. Lucky you didn't get a flat.
We will see some snow higher up. If it gets a little much we can
always turn around. The Old Cabins are beautiful, you'll love it.
KP
How'd they know?
LEON
We should leave. I'm only one man.
REGINA
Sorry my bad. I told my brother, and it must've got around town.
No worries, most of them are family and friends. They won't bother
you.
KP
How did you get in to the party at the hotel?
REGINA
My brother.
TS
Who's your brother?
Regina does more stretching.
REGINA
DAVID PETERSON. Security guard at Coachella. You met him.
Taylor and King Princess look at each other with THAT LOOK. You know the one. Then they
simultaneously give Leon THAT LOOK. Meanwhile the hordes of fans and hikers hustle and bustle
around the parking lot preparing to go up the mountain.
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4.
FADE IN:
EXT. MAYFLOWER GULCH TRAIL - CONT.
The two famous artists, Leon and their hiking host Regina are two miles in and the views are
breathtaking of snowcapped mountains, and colorful flowery-green cliff sides. Hikers in front and
hikers in back of them respect their space, but occasionally wave hi from a distance. Leon takes off
his backpack, unzips it and grabs his phone.
LEON
My wife called; it might be important.
(holds phone up)
No service. I'm going to walk up that hill a little see if I can
get some. You'll be in my line of sight. It's not that far, be right back.
Leon fast walks upward.
TS
Leon. Leon!
Regina PULLS a shiny object from her waist pack. It's a small, nickel-plated revolver.
Taylor sees it immediately and bursts like a rocket back down the trail in a full leaping sprint.
Regina and King Princess stare at her in astonishment frosted with disbelief at her speed as she flies,
and becomes tiny to their sight.
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CLOSE ON LEON calling 911.
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Leon's POV watching tiny Taylor zipping past hikers going up like she has supernatural power.
Leon sees her veer off trail and disappear down a gully into dense woods.
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CLOSE ON Regina and KP.
KP
Why do you have a gun? And why would you take it out in front
us? What do you plan on doing to us? I can scream and there are
people everywhere. See that huge person running toward you?
Leon? You met. He's a decorated Navy SEAL you fool.
Regina throws the gun at King's feet.
REGINA
It's a lighter! Check for yourself! I think it's cute.
KP
You struggle with self-awareness, don't you?
REGINA
What do you mean?
Leon bulls toward Regina, sees the lighter-gun and slides to a stop, picks it up then knows
immediately it's a gag lighter. A second later Leon reveals being out of breath.
LEON
What is wrong with you? I had a bad feeling from the get-go,
but I dropped the fucking ball. Sometimes Taylor needs to feel
normal, that's the only reason I agreed to this. Aw man I fucked up.
The rangers are on their way, and believe it or not her boyfriend
is coming in on a very fast private helicopter. I'm so fired.
Regina starts to panic and begins to cry heavily. King Princess puts her arm around Regina.
KP
Your channel is bullshit, isn't it? Stop crying, this our fault.
Let's go find Taylor.
Leon takes off running down to where Taylor went. Hikers higher up, and hikers' lower down start
to verge on Regina and KP's spot on the trail.
FADE OUT:
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5.
FADE IN:
EXT. JUST OFF TRAIL - CONT.
ONE HOUR LATER
We see Taylor Swift huddled under a large Pine tree completely hidden from those yelling her name.
Voices calling out gets close to her location, then fades getting further away. Taylor has a small
notebook in her hand and she's writing something down. She hears a helicopter approaching and
gets a gleam in her eye. She writes more down in her little pink book. She puts her pen away, gets up
and leaves the natural stealth canopy of the tree. People turn to see her running in the direction of
the trail. Everyone is yelling things like, there she is - I see her - What is she doing? Regina is with
King Princess in the gully near the big pine that Taylor just ran from. Regina yells at the top of her
lungs.
REGINA
Taylor it's a lighter I'm sorry!!
CUT TO:
Inside TRAVIS KELCE'S helicopter. From Kelce's POV looking out the window, he sees a crowd
of hikers gathered together right on the trail. The craft touches down in a small flat clearing not far
from everybody. They see Taylor come out over the edge of the gully and FALL to her knees.
CUT TO:
ZOOM IN and CLOSE ANGLE on Taylor. She RAISES HER ARMS LOOKING TO THE SKY AS IF
IT'S DAWN AND THE LAST ONE ALIVE at the end of a movie. The skies release its water in a
sudden dump adding to the dramatics. She GETS UP and realizes that she is now being surrounded
by her friends, Regina, and the hikers. Everyone is wet, though the rain subsides to a drizzle.
Kelce busts through the circle of people as they cheer. CLOSE ON Kelce and Taylor hugging, then
holding both hands while front facing and gazing into each other's eyes.
TRAVIS
I'm glad you're safe.
TS
I will.
TRAVIS
You will?
TS
Yes. I will go on a second vacation with you. Maldives this time?
They passionately kiss. Loud cheers echo through nature. The clouds break. Sunbeams PAINT the
sky.
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6.
FADE IN:
EXT. MALDIVES RESORT - DUSK
ONE WEEK LATER
We see Taylor and Travis at the edge of their infinity pool holding glasses of champaign. It's quiet and
peaceful. The sunset is deep orange and couldn't be any more beautiful. Taylor sips her drink and
notices a RING with a LARGE DIAMOND on it in her GLASS.
TRAVIS
Will you marry me? Be my wife.
Taylor smiles the biggest smile. ZOOM OUT to AERIAL SHOT.
FADE OUT.
THE END
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