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Old Wounds Written by Giacomo Giammatteo Author: Giacomo Giammatteo Source: Adaption of my book by the same name: Old Wounds
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EXT. PARKING LOT — DAY GINO CATALDI (40, intense, wrinkles, bags under his eyes) pulls into the parking lot next to a beige Mazda sitting in front of a drug store. DAVE (Gino’s partner, mid 40s, undercover cop, short and chunky,
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EXT/INT. HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT — DAY Bobby drops Gino at the entrance to the station. Gino enters and climbs the steps. JULIE (20s, skinny, Latina, purple hair) meets Gino at the top of the stairs. INT. 2ND FLOOR — CONTINUOUS
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INT. CATALDI HOUSE — DAY Gino walks inside, sits at the kitchen table, and grabs a few pans from the cabinet to make dinner. He reaches over and presses the intercom. GINO
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EXT. SUEÑOS CLUB — NIGHT Gino pulls alongside Chicky (50, white, rail thin, a snitch) and gets in his car. CHICKY He's still inside, and he's got
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INT. POLICE STATION — DAY He enters the station and is sorting through files when the phone rings. GINO Hey, darlin'.
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INT. BARBARA CAMWYCK'S CONDOMINIUM — NIGHT Barbara places the phone on the vanity and steps into the water, swishing it around with her left foot. The water swirls around her legs, then she lets herself down slowly. She lies back, her head cushioned by a soft towel and then
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EXT. GREENSPOINT MALL — DAY Joe pulls into the parking lot next to three patrol cars. JOE This good? Tip opens the car door and gets out.
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INT. GINO'S HOUSE — DAY Gino rolls over and grabs the phone from his nightstand. GINO Yeah? CAPTAIN COOPER (V.O.)
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EXT. STARBUCKS — LOUETTA ROAD — DAY Gino parks and walks over to Tip, who is leaning against his car with a toothpick dangling from the left side of his mouth. GINO Coop sent me.
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INT/EXT. TIP'S CAR — DAY Tip pulls onto Louetta Road, tires screeching. He's going seventy before the first red light. GINO Think you can go any faster, Denton?
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EXT. STARBUCKS — LOUETTA ROAD — DAY Tip drives back to Starbucks so Gino can get his car. GINO Why cut off the ear and nose? GINO (CONT’D)
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INT. POLICE STATION — DAY Coop gets in early, sits at her desk, and unfolds the paper. She stares at the front page, then emits a shrieking noise. CAPTAIN COOPER How the hell did this happen?
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INT. CYBIL’S HOME — MORNING Cybil shuffles around the kitchen in her robe and slippers. She brews more coffee and joins RUSTY (mid 50s, arrogant, all Texan) at the table. CYBIL
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INT. GINO'S HOUSE — NIGHT Gino sits down to watch a movie. He is halfway through when his home phone rings. GINO Hello?
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INT. GINO’S HOUSE — NEXT DAY A TECHNICIAN (very thin, goatee, long hair) knocks on Gino’s door. Gino answers and lets him enter, showing the tech where to hook up the device. The tech works on the phone, attaching a few wires and a
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INT. POLICE STATION — DAY Gino walks up to Tip in the coffee room. GINO I got another call last night. She asked if we found the dress, a very
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INT. FERRAGAMO SHOE STORE — DAY The MANAGER (50, snobby) looks closely at the shoes, then steps into a rear office. She returns with papers in hand. MANAGER In that style and size, we only sold
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INT. FOUR LEAF TOWERS — DAY Tip and Gino use the warrant to enter Camwyck's condo with two uniformed officers — NESTER (30, white) and JASPER (40, black). Lying on the floor is a dog that appears to be starving. Tip kneels next to it and gently pets its head.
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INT/EXT. TIP’S CAR — DAY Tip's phone rings, and he puts it on speaker. CAPTAIN COOPER (V.O.) Denton, where are you? TIP
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INT. EASTEX ENTERPRISES 20TH FLOOR — DAY Tip pushes through a set of double doors and approaches the RECEPTIONIST (pretty, 20s) who is painting her nails. He leans over the desk and smiles. TIP
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INT. EASTEX ENTERPRISES 21ST FLOOR — DAY Tip and Gino go up one floor to Cybil's office. She greets them with a smile, and she has a swagger to her walk. She enters her private office and takes a seat in a plush chair with a view of the entire north end of the city.
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INT. POLICE STATION — DAY Tip kicks his feet up on his desk and dials the phone. TIP Bobby Fulshear, please. RECEPTIONIST (V.O.)
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INT. CAPTAIN COOPER’S OFFICE — DAY Coop picks up the intercom as she scans the reports for the day. CAPTAIN COOPER Yes, Cindy.
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INT. HOUSTON POLICE STATION — DAY Fat Charlie’s phone rings and he quickly picks it up. SERGEANT COLLINS (V.O.) Charlie, it’s Collins at the front desk. We have a caller asking for Tip. Says
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INT. RB INGLE'S OFFICE — DAY Tip walks up to the receptionist, LISA (20s, gorgeous, flirty). He leans over her desk and smiles while flashing his badge. TIP We're here to see RB, darlin'.
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EXT. RB INGLE'S OFFICE — DAY REGGIE GRAGE (30s, steely-eyed, black, fighter’s build) stands rigid with his arms crossed in front of him. He sports cropped hair and a pair of shades. Everyone that walks past greets him with a wave and a
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INT. HOUSTON POLICE STATION — NIGHT Coop calls Gino and Tip to her office. When they walk in, Coop and CHIEF RENKIN (50s, black, intense gaze) are both there. Gino nods to the chief. GINO
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EXT. GINO'S HOUSE — NIGHT Tip and Gino sit on the porch, Tip drinks beers and Gino sips coffee. TIP That video leaves two burning questions:
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INT. TIP’S CAR — DAY Tip takes two right turns out of Gino’s subdivision, and is almost to the freeway when his phone rings. TIP Tip Denton, best damn detective in
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INT. GINO’S HOUSE — NIGHT Gino gets home from the rehab and gets ready for sleep. He is about to climb into bed when his cell phone rings. It’s the ‘Love in This Club’ tone — Chicky’s. GINO
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INT. EASTEX ENTERPRISES — DAY Tip and Gino are shown in to see Cybil right away. CYBIL Detectives, I didn't expect to see you so soon.
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INT. TIP'S CAR — DAY Tip exits the garage and heads north. He dials his cell and waits for Roberts to pick up. TIP Did you find that car yet?
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EXT. APARTMENT COMPLEX — DAY CSU is on the scene when Tip and Gino arrive, as are news trucks and a crowd of onlookers. Tip double-parks, they flash their badges, and hurry to the scene. MATT GORDON (40s, medium build, brown hair), from CSU, is waiting.
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INT. HOUSTON POLICE STATION — DAY Tip and Gino sit at their desks mulling over the new lead. GINO What the hell could that mean — ‘Do You Believe in MAGIC?’
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INT. CAPTAIN COOPER’S OFFICE — DAY Gino walks into Coop's office with Tip behind him. GINO They dusted for prints and got nothing, not even hers. The victim’s
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INT. RB INGLE'S OFFICE — DAY Jonathan greets them in the lobby and leads them to a room where Ingle waits. RB INGLE I don't have much time.
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EXT. RB INGLE'S OFFICE — DAY RB’s bodyguard, Reggie Grage, stands beside a limo parked near the front door. Gino pulls out his notepad, and he and Tip approach. GINO
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INT. RB INGLE'S HOUSE — DAY Tip parks the car, and he and Gino follow a long flagstone walk to a set of double doors. MANUELA (50s, Latina, wearing apron, hair tied in bun) opens the door, greets them, and shows them inside.
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INT. INGLE'S HOUSE — DAY Manuela shows Tip and Gino inside, then Ann Ingle leads the detectives to the living room. She sits on the sofa and each of them takes a chair opposite it. GINO
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EXT. PARKING LOT — NIGHT Chicky sits on a flattened cardboard box and leans against the side of a building. He counts the pills remaining in a prescription bottle of opioids, puts them in his pocket, then reaches into his other
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INT. INGLE'S OFFICE — DAY Tip walks inside and leans on the receptionist's desk. TIP Here to see Mr. Ingle. Jonathan comes out to greet the detectives and leads them to
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INT. SHORTY’S BAR — NIGHT Tip is already seated at a table for four when Gino arrives. Gino navigates across a dance floor crowded with would-be cowboys and women with short skirts, then sits at Tip’s table, with his back against the wall.
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INT. GINO'S HOUSE — NIGHT Tip meets Gino at his house, and they settle down to go over the case. Tip’s phone rings just after sitting. It’s ELENA (30s, pleasant, humorous, optimistic). ELENA
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INT. POLICE STATION — DAY Tip is on his way to see Coop as he passes Charlie. CHARLIE Morning, Tip. How’s that case coming? TIP
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EXT. PARKING LOT — WEST HOUSTON — DAY TIP Gino, you need to see Mrs. Ingle again, and really press her. We’ve got to break RB’s alibi for the night
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INT. INGLE HOUSE — DAY Gino rings the bell and waits. Reggie Grage answers. REGGIE GRAGE What can I do for you, Detective? GINO
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INT. TIP’S HOUSE — EVENING Tip is waiting on the back porch when Gino pulls up. GINO I know you’ve got news, but I’m betting mine tops yours. I know who
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INT. POLICE STATION — DAY Gino climbs the stairs to his office. Coop is sitting in his chair. She throws a folded-up paper on his desk. CAPTAIN COOPER Did you and Denton have anything to
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EXT. INGLE HOUSE — DAY Tip and Gino race to Ingle’s house. When they arrive, there is an ambulance and several patrol cars in the driveway. A TECH (20s, nerdy) from Ben’s CSU is exiting as they approach. TIP
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INT. METHODIST HOSPITAL — DAY Gino shows his badge at the nurses station, and is directed to room 1248. He takes the elevator to the twelfth floor and walks to room 1248. ROOM 1248 — METHODIST HOSPITAL — CONTINUOUS
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INT. POLICE STATION — DAY Julie hurries down the hall, intercepted by Tip and Gino. GINO Slow down, girl. What’s your hurry? JULIE
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EXT. TIP’S HOUSE — EARLY MORNING Gino pulls up and beeps the horn. Tip exits the house carrying coffee and a six-pack of beer. TIP Want one, Gino?
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EXT. DAIRY QUEEN — LUMBERTON — DAY Tip and Gino exit the Dairy Queen and get in the car. Tip dials Julie and gets her voice mail saying she’s at lunch. TIP Hey, darlin’, this is Tip. We struck
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INT. DINER — LUMBERTON — DAY Tip and Gino go inside the diner for more coffee. After taking a seat, Gino’s phone rings. GINO Cataldi.
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INT. GINO’S CAR — DAY Gino puts the car in gear and backs up, then heads Route 96 toward Orange. He turns onto North 10th Street in Orange. The house — an old, green, clapboard bungalow style — sits on the corner
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EXT. BETWEEN ORANGE AND HOUSTON — DAY Gino dials Coop and waits for Cindy to pick up. GINO Cindy, put Gladys on the line, please? CAPTAIN COOPER (V.O.)
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INT. POLICE STATION — DAY Tip and Gino walk into Coop’s office. A GUY IN A SUIT is sitting in a chair by the wall, and across from him is Camphurst, the man from Orange, and Camwyck’s daughter, BARBARA (17, tall, skinny, long hair).
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INT. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL — DAY Tip and Gino go to Ingle’s room and knock. ANN INGLE What a surprise. More questions? TIP
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INT. POLICE STATION — DAY Gino rounds the corner toward Coop’s office. Cindy is sitting at her desk. GINO Good morning, Cindy. Coop in? It’s

Old Wounds

When a high-profile murder in Houston uncovers a web of secrets, blackmail, and corruption, two unlikely partners must navigate a complex investigation that leads them back to their shared small-town past.

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What sets 'Old Wounds' apart is its intricate exploration of moral ambiguity within law enforcement, combined with a personal story of redemption. The intertwining of personal stakes with a larger conspiracy involving powerful figures creates a compelling narrative that resonates with audiences interested in crime dramas that delve into the human condition.

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Genres: Crime, Mystery, Drama, Thriller, Action, Comedy

Setting: Contemporary, Houston, Texas

Themes: Justice and Corruption, Family and Redemption, The Power of Secrets, The Dark Underbelly of Society

Conflict & Stakes: The investigation into the murder of Barbara Camwyck, involving personal stakes for the detectives, political implications, and the threat of blackmail.

Mood: Tense and suspenseful, with moments of dark humor.

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  • Unique Hook: The intertwining of personal and professional stakes for the detectives, particularly Gino's emotional turmoil over his partner's death.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation of Barbara's blackmail scheme and her connections to powerful figures, complicating the investigation.
  • Distinctive Setting: The urban backdrop of Houston, Texas, which adds a unique flavor to the crime drama.
  • Innovative Ideas: The use of video evidence and modern investigative techniques to unravel the mystery.

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